1. ACCELERATOR APS Software Version 1. 7. 1 & Storage Software 1. 2
ACCELERATOR APS Software Version & Storage Software Summary of Software Changes for Customers
November 2010
ACCELERATOR APS Software Version and Storage Software 1.2.1Summary of Software Changes for Customers
November 2010
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2. Foreword Revision status Intended Use Proprietary statement
Disclaimers
Trademark statement
Confidentiality
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3. Intended use
The ACCELERATOR APS workcell is a modular system designed to automate sample handling and processing in the clinical laboratory. The system allows consolidation of multiple clinical chemistry and immunoassay analytical instruments into a unified workstation.
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4. Risks
Refer to the ACCELERATOR APS Operations Manual for operational precautions, limitations and hazards.
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5. Proprietary statement
Copyright 2010 Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois. All rights reserved. The ACCELERATOR APS workcell (Automated Processing System) software programs and system documentation are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
This presentation was developed solely for use with the ACCELERATOR APS as specified in the operating instructions.
The information, documents and related graphics published herein (the “Information”) are the sole property of Abbott Laboratories. Permission to use the Information is granted, provided that
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use of the Information is for operation of Abbott products by Abbott trained personnel or informational use only;
the Information is not modified in any way; and
no graphics are used separate from accompanying text.
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6. Proprietary statement (continued)
Each person assumes full responsibility and all risks arising from use of the Information. The Information is presented “AS IS” and may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Abbott Laboratories reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the information at any time without prior notification.
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7. Disclaimers
All samples (printouts, graphics, displays, screens, etc.) are for information and illustration purposes only and shall not be used for clinical or maintenance evaluations. Data shown in sample printouts and screens do not reflect actual patient names or test results.
The Information was developed to be used by Abbott Laboratories- trained personnel, by other persons knowledgeable or experienced with the operation and service of the product identified, or under the supervision and with cooperation from Abbott Laboratories technical sales or service representatives.
No part of this media may be reproduced, stored, retrieved, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Abbott Laboratories.
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8. Disclaimers (continued)
In no event shall Abbott Laboratories or its affiliates be liable for any damages or losses incurred in connection with or arising from the use of the information by persons not fully trained by Abbott Laboratories. This limitation shall not apply to those persons knowledgeable or experienced with the operation and service of the product identified, under the supervision and with cooperation from Abbott Laboratories technical sales or service representatives.
Abbott Laboratories is not engaged in rendering medical advice or services.
Updates to the Information may be provided in either paper or electronic format. Always refer to the latest documents for the most current information.
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9. Trademark statement
ACCELERATOR, ACCELERATOR Automated Processing Systems (APS), c16000, c8000, i2000, i2000SR, c System, and i System are trademarks of Abbott Laboratories in various jurisdictions.
All Abbott Laboratories product names and trademarks are owned by or licensed to Abbott Laboratories, its subsidiaries or affiliates. No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, trade dress, or product name may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott Laboratories, except to identify the product or services of Abbott Laboratories. All other trademarks, brands, product names, and trade names are the property of their respective companies. All rights reserved.
Except as permitted above, no license or right, express or implied, is granted to any person under any patent, trademark, or other proprietary right of Abbott Laboratories.
All other trademarks, brands, product names, and trade names are the property of their respective companies.
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10. Confidentiality
No confidential relationship shall be established in the event that any user of the Information should make any oral, written or electronic response to Abbott Laboratories (such as feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, etc.). Such response and any information submitted therewith shall be considered non-confidential, and Abbott shall be free to reproduce, publish or otherwise use such information for any purposes whatsoever including, without limitation, the research, development, manufacture, service, use, or sale of products incorporating such information. The sender of any information to Abbott is fully responsible for its content, including its truthfulness and accuracy and its non-infringement of any other person's proprietary rights.
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11. Contents ACCELERATOR Software Version 1.7.1 Changes
ACCELERATOR Storage Software Version 1.2.1
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12. ACCELERATOR Software Version 1.7.1
Summary of Software Change for Customers
In addition to English, the following languages are now available with this software version to include: Italian, French, Spanish and German
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13. ACCELERATOR Software Version 1.7.1
Resolved Issues
With this new version of software, the belt for the Interface Module will not turn off until all carriers are out of the spur.
There will no longer be an issue with the double release of carriers from the STAT entry gate of the i2000SR Interface Module.
Communication between the Architect i2000SR and the Interface Module has been changed to address the Architect 8275 error code. See Product Information Letter 27Oct2010 for additional information.
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14. Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Resolved Issues
The Storage Module Software now allows you to delete a tube from its current location if the “Remove Tube Command” is selected during an Error Recovery procedure
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15. Resolved Issues (cont)
Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Resolved Issues (cont)
No longer will a disposed rack remain on SRM IOM table, obtaining a negative number of tubes
Storage rack repeatedly moving in and out after a STAT sample was requested has been fixed
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16. Resolved Issues (cont)
Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Resolved Issues (cont)
The Storage Software now keeps track of the waste counter. When it is restarted it is now able to recall how many tubes are in the waste (via Tubes to Waste Full) viewing the Storage and Retrieval Module Diagnostics Screen
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17. Resolved Issues (cont)
Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Resolved Issues (cont)
The Reset command in the recovery pop-up is now functional during an error condition
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18. Storage Software 1.2.1 Enhancements
Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Storage Software Enhancements
Waste Capacity” and ”Hour to Start Disposing Tubes” may be configured by customer in the Storage and Retrieval Module Configuration Screen. In addition, a new setting, “Hour to Stop Disposing Tubes” can be set by FSE
Samples can now be kept for more than 7 days/168 hours via configuration of “Rack Disposal Timeout”
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19. Storage Software 1.2.1 Enhancements
Storage and Retrieval Module Software Release Changes for Customers Software 1.2.1
Storage Software Enhancements
The description of error IOR 061 has been changed from “Waste full” to “Waste chute obstructed” to better define this error code
We now have a new Automated Refrigerator Error 63 “Rack Remove Retry.” If there is a Rack Robot failure during rack movement to/from the Storage, Robot will automatically retry the rack movement
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