Vet ABC TroubleshootingVet ABC Troubleshooting

CHANGING THE PACKCHANGING THE PACK

• Service menu Change Pack Remove the old pack etc. (on-screen instructions)

• Remove the Red caps from the new pack• Install new pack ensuring arrows have disappeared• Prime the new pack into an open vessel• Re-install waste pipe onto new pipe• Write on the pack the installation date

Operational ProblemsOperational Problems

• Basic understanding of how the ABC works • Function of the main components• How to spot potential problems• How to carry out minor repairs

““STARTUP FAILED CHECK STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS”REAGENTS”

  Blank values high: PLT high, pack can be contaminated, reagent too cold

   Perform concentrated cleaning or change pack

  Electromagnetic noise (X-rays)    Isolate Vet ABC and run start-up

““STARTUP FAILED CHECK STARTUP FAILED CHECK REAGENTS”REAGENTS”

  If other parameters are OK, photometer blank failed    Check photometer (see below)

  Pack was shaken while in transport (bubbles)    After Transport by a carrier, wait 1-2 hours before

installation

  Tube on valve, needle, chamber or dispenser block is loose   Check tube connections and repair if possible

““SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY”SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY”

• Pack wasn’t installed properly• Re-seat the pack ensuring arrows have disappeared

• Valve on base of pack has collapsed inwards• Adjust the position of the valve

• Pack is empty• Change the pack

““SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY”SENSOR DEFECT OR REAGENT EMPTY”

• Pack is distended with excess air• “Burp” the pack

• Red caps were not removed• Remove the Red caps

• Waste tube is blocked or bent• Check tube is free of obstructions

““ERROR: MOTOR PRESSURE SYRINGE”ERROR: MOTOR PRESSURE SYRINGE”• Pack is distended with excess air• “Burp” the pack

• Piston is pushed out of chamber by high pressure• Re-install the piston

• Piston is sticking• Check movement – Service menu Mechanic

Pressure Syringe.

““ERROR: LIQUID SYRINGE MOTOR” ERROR: LIQUID SYRINGE MOTOR”

• Piston or gear is damaged• Check movement – Service menu Mechanic Liquid

Syringe

• Dilution Block is damaged• Check for leaks – Call Woodley Equipment.

““START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE”START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE”

• WBC Chamber is contaminated• Run concentrated clean

• Reagent is contaminated• Change pack

““START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE”START-UP FAILED HGB REFERENCE FAILURE”

• No reagent is available• Prime the pack – check that reagent appears in

chambers

• Photometer is out of adjustment• Run concentrated clean; Check photometer

adjustment – Service menu Technician Adjustments

IF IN ANY DOUBT CALL IF IN ANY DOUBT CALL WOODLEY!WOODLEY!