Removing A Broken Tube; Processing Missing Sample Tubes - Siemens ADVIA LabCell Operating Instructions Manual

Centrifuge Module Interface Operating Instructions
You must fix the error and select Online to bring the Centrifuge out of red
Shutdown. The robot surveys the position in the cassette that the tube was
going to or coming from and updates its inventory accordingly. This survey
is based on the presence or absence of the tube in the cassette. The robot
then continues Offline.
After exiting E-stop, the robot performs a full survey of the module,
meaning the system surveys all required positions inside the Centrifuge
module.
If the survey detects missing tubes, an Event Log message reports the
Sample IDs of the missing tubes and the system returns to E-stop.

Removing a Broken Tube

To remove the broken tube, perform these steps:
1. On the LineMaster station buttons, select Centrifuge.
2. On the Operations panel, select Offline.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions. Refer to
Appendix A, Safety Information for recommended precautions when
working with biohazardous materials.
3. On the Centrifuge, push in the E-stop.
4. Open the robot enclosure door.
5. Remove the sample tubes and start the cleaning procedure as soon as
possible.

Processing Missing Sample Tubes

To process missing sample tubes, perform these steps:
1. At the LineMaster, select the Centrifuge station button and then select
Offline.
A popup message displays with the sample number, cassette number,
and position number for each missing sample tube.
2. Inspect the Centrifuge module for the missing tube.
3. Confirm the status of the sample tube:
a. If the sample tube was manually removed or cannot be found,
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select Yes.
If all pop ups are answered Yes, the system changes to Offline.
Troubleshooting
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