Thrombotimer 1-4

Service Manual

Kommanditgesellschaft Behnk Elektronik GmbH & Co.

Hans-Böckler-Ring 27, D-22851 Norderstedt
Tel. +49 (0)40 524 10 91 Fax. +49 (0)40 524 10 94
E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.behnk.de

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General / mains connection .................................................................................................................2
General description of the functions ....................................................................................................2
Measuring block design .......................................................................................................................2
Measuring process Brief description ...................................................................................................2
The main SERVICE menu ...................................................................................................................2
The menu items in the SERVICE main menu ......................................................................................3
The CHECK sub-menu ........................................................................................................................3
The CHECK sub-menu ........................................................................................................................4
DISPLAY menu Checking the matrix display ........................................................................................4
S&H TEST Visual control of the sample and hold function .....................................................................5
AC TEST Alternating current - Filter test of the opto-amplifier .................................................................5
BIT TEST Testing the analogue-digital converter ..................................................................................5
DC TEST Testing the current ..............................................................................................................6
DC TESTS Explanation ......................................................................................................................6
HEATTEST Testing the heating unit ....................................................................................................6
RS-TEST Testing the serial interface ...................................................................................................7
CLR DATA menu Resetting to the factory settings ...............................................................................7
SETUP menu Changing the system parameters ...................................................................................7
DISPLAY menu Setting the display brightness .....................................................................................7
BEEPER menu Turning the confirmation tone ON / OFF .......................................................................8
RS-232 menu Setting the transmission parameters ..............................................................................8
BAUDRATE Changing the transmission speed .....................................................................................8
FORMAT Changing the transmission format .........................................................................................8
CONNECT Changing the connection and, correspondingly, the printout form ..........................................9
INFO menu Displaying system information ...........................................................................................9
VERSIONS Displaying the software module’s version numbers .............................................................9
The UPDATE menu .............................................................................................................................9
The UPDATE menu Transmitting / receiving program or calibration curves ..........................................10
TRANSMIT Transmitting programs and calibration data ......................................................................10
PROGRAM Transmitting the current program .....................................................................................10
DATA Enables the transmission of calibration data ..............................................................................11
RECEIVE menu Receiving programs or calibration data .....................................................................11
LOAD ROM menu Loading program from ROM (after changing the EPROM) .......................................12
INTERLINK Program transmission from TRT to TRT ...........................................................................12
STATUS and ERROR MESSAGES...................................................................................................13
Messages during instrument operation..............................................................................................14
Controls and adjustments ..................................................................................................................15
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................15
Changing the EPROM .......................................................................................................................17
CLR DATA menu Reset to factory settings ........................................................................................17
Trouble Shooting................................................................................................................................18
INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................18

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General / mains connection:

The Thrombotimer receives its power through an external AC mains adapter. It is possible, however, to
connect the instrument to a car’s cigarette lighter. This is enabled due to the fact that the instrument functions
with voltages in the range between 10 - 24 V DC.

General description of the functions:

Measuring block design:
Each measuring channel consists of a red LED (down*) which is supplied with pulsed light and a photo-
transistor on the opposite side. This photo-transistor is in the form of an optical measuring bridge. (* position
in the measuring block)
Pre-mounted fibre-optic light guides protect the components from contact with liquids - as may result from an
error in pipetting.
Each channel contains its own mixing motor.
There are two incubation positions, each with a timer.
The timer is activated by pushing the cuvette into the one of the incubation positions to the right. A pressure
switch is located under each of the incubation positions.
A LED serves as status display for the timer.
The active parts of the heater consist of the NTC sensor as well as the heating element (glued to the
underside).

Measuring process Brief description:

Changes in the light path, for example, through the insertion of a cuvette in the measuring channel, are
compensated for by the controllers after RESET is pressed. This means that a balanced optical measuring
bridge is present after RESET is pressed.
This procedure requires a few seconds. The instrument displays „ADJUST“ during this time.
The start of the measurement is activated by the optical bridge.
The Auto-Start-System is utilised by the optical change when a start reagent is added.
At this time, the mixing motor, which is located under each measuring channel, starts to rotate!
The measuring time at the moment clotting is detected is also registered by the optical change (Measurement
threshold). The corresponding mixing motors are then switched off.

Warning: The procedural error most often made when using the instrument is not completely inserting the
cuvette into the measuring channel (insert over the pressure point!).
This error causes the status „unstable“ to appear in the display. This is due to the fact that the ball does not
rotate in a stable manner due to the cuvette which is wrongly positioned.

TMS = Mains unit PCB incl. amplifier, interface, thermostat

TPU = Processor PCB with RAM, buffer battery, EPROM and matrix display

The main SERVICE menu:

The Thrombotimer series features a measuring system which is completely controlled by a micro-computer.
In addition to user-friendly controls, an extensive test and pre-set program is available in the SERVICE menu.
Access to the SERVICE menu is gained by pressing the RESET key while turning the instrument on.
After the running text, the display remains dark for approx. four seconds and then displays SERVICE.
The display changes to CHECK after releasing the RESET key.
Use the TEST key to scroll through the menu.
The RESET key is then used to gain access to the individual menu items.

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The menu items in the SERVICE main menu:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

CHECK Testing program

CLR DATA Set TRT to default

SETUP Change system parameter

INFO Display system information

-EXIT- Start routine

The CHECK sub-menu:

Many different tests on the TRT can be activated with this sub-menu.

The menu items in the CHECK sub-menu

Scroll with the TEST key

Select with the RESET key

KEY-TEST Keyboard test

DISPLAY Display test

S&H-TEST S&H test

AC-TEST Filter test

BIT-TEST ADC test

DC-TEST Measuring channel and offset test

HEATTEST Heat test

RS-TEST Interface test

-MENU- back to main menu

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The CHECK sub-menu:

KEY-TEST Test the keys

Press RESET in order to select the testing program. If the key remains pressed, the key code appears in the
display. Press the RESET key again to end the test. All other keys only display their key codes.

KEY 0 00 Incubation keys and Keyboard

Key Display

No key KEY 0 00
RESET KEY 0 02 only upon entry into the menu
MENU KEY 0 01
RESET+MENU KEY 0 11
SELECT KEY 0 05
Incubation 1 KEY 4 00
Incubation 2 KEY 8 00
Incubation 2+1 KEYC 00

DISPLAY menu Checking the matrix display:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

Test menu for the display. Test in three stages.

1. Test: All dots are on - all of the dots must be displayed with the same intensity.
no dots should be missing
2. Test: Display blinks - synchronous blinking when more than one display is present

3. Test: Define channel - each display must blink and display its channel number.

________ light column

________ blinking light column

CHANNELx blinking channel number

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S&H TEST Visual control of the sample and hold function:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

Observe the light source in the measuring channel during this test.
The following preconditions should be met:

Position --ON-- The channels must react to disturbances with a visual change in the display
intensity. Use an object to insert into the measuring block. The object should
be something that will either partly block or completely block the light path.
Position --OFF-- The procedure is the same as by „ON,“ but there should be no visual reaction
to disturbances.

AC TEST Alternating current - Filter test of the opto-amplifier:

This test runs automatically. This test checks the filter’s timing.
At the end of this test, the channels display their values based on a unit measuring 12.5 ms.
This means that a display of AC: 0123 relates to a time of around 1.54 seconds.

Start with the RESET key

Display: DECHARGE 2 seconds
Display: CHARGE 3 seconds
Display: AC: 0000
Display: AC: 0123 (example)

Values between 110 and 140 should be reached.

RESET ends the test and returns to the CHECK menu

BIT TEST Testing the analogue-digital converter:

This test runs automatically and checks the ADC’s bits to assure that they are functioning properly.
The testing period last for approx. 15 seconds.

Start with RESET Display: --------

Display: 7-------
Display: 76------
Display: 765-----
Display: 7654----
Display: 76543---
Display: 765432--
Display: 7654321-
Display: 76543210
Display: -- OK --

If the display freezes, the test can be interrupted using an object and inserting it into channel one.
Press RESET. This ends the test and returns the system to the CHECK menu.

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DC TEST Testing the current:

Scroll with the TEST key
Cancel with the RESET key

DC0 NTC Measuring block Temperature deviation ±4 ≡ ca. ±0.1°C

DC1 reserved -
DC2 reserved -
DC3 reserved -
DC4 Filter channel 1 2 and 4 channel instruments ± 8 digits
DC5 Controller channel 1 ditto 127 with no cuvettes
DC6 Filter channel 2 2 and 4 channel instruments ± 8 digits
DC7 Controller channel 2 ditto 127 with no cuvettes
DC8 Filter channel 3 4 channel instruments ±8 digits
DC9 Controller channel 3 ditto 127 with no cuvettes
DCA Filter channel 4 ditto ± 8 digits
DCB Controller channel 4 ditto 127 with no cuvettes
DCC reserved -
DCD reserved -
DCE reserved -
DCF reserved -

DC TESTS Explanation:
DC 4, 6, 8, A are tests for controlling the stability and the offset of the AC amplifier: they are checked at CHM
1 to CHM 4 (refer to the TMS wiring diagram).

DC 5, 7, 9, B are all tests for controlling the optical light controller: they are checked at CHC 1 to CHC 4. The
value 127 must always be displayed here (cuvette with water). If this value is not reached, refer to „Adjusting.“

HEATTEST Testing the heating unit:

The deviation from the proper temperature and the heater’s energy consumption is displayed.
The consumption is displayed in digits ranging between 0 ... 255.
255 is the maximum energy consumption; the other values are correspondingly proportional.
The maximum energy consumption for TRT 1 and 2 = 15 W and for TRT 4 = 20 W.

Example: Evaluation of the display:

- 3 64
- 3 = set point deviation 1 digit = 0.026°C
64 = performance part

The display shows a deviation in the measuring block of -0.078°C and a heating performance of 3.8 W for the
TRT2.

64
255 * 15W = 3.8W

RESET ends the test and returns to the CHECK menu

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RS-TEST Testing the serial interface:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

This test allows the function of the interface to be checked.

The COM1 is an option and, therefore, is not necessary for the instrument to function.
A special testing plug is necessary for this test.
The test encompasses the transmission and reception of 96 characters using the special plug.
The test displays COM-FAIL when the connection is unstable.
-- OK -- is displayed if the test has been successfully completed.

COM0 96 characters to test

COM1 96 characters to test (for internal use only)
-MENU-

CLR DATA menu Resetting to the factory settings:

Rewrites all calibration curves and system parameters to the factory settings. These settings are listed in the
operator’s manual.

Procedure: Press RESET -> instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for one second -> everything is erased. Instrument displays *DONE*
The menu returns to the main menu upon releasing the RESET key.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

SETUP menu Changing the system parameters:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

DISPLAY Set brightness

BEEPER Switch beeper on/off

RS-232 Set transmission parameter

-MENU- back to MAIN MENU

DISPLAY menu Setting the display brightness:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

INTENS: 1 normal
INTENS: 2
INTENS: 3
INTENS: 4 bright

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BEEPER menu Turning the confirmation tone ON / OFF:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

The signal for the incubation positions is not able to be switched off!

--OFF---
---ON---

RS-232 menu Setting the transmission parameters:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

BAUDRATE change the transmission speed

FORMAT change the transmission format

CONNECT change the connection and the printout form

-MENU- back to main menu

BAUDRATE Changing the transmission speed:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

Only the COM0 baud rate can be set - as this is the only one which is relevant.

2400
4800
9600
19200

As soon as the selection is made, the program returns to the SETUP menu.

FORMAT Changing the transmission format:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

The factory setting for the interface is 8N1 with 19200 Baud
Only the COM0 format can be set - as this is the only one which is relevant.

8N1
8N2
8E1
8E2
8O1
8O2

As soon as the selection is made, the program returns to the SETUP menu.

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CONNECT Changing the connection and, correspondingly, the printout form:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

Only at COM0 is a change appropriate.

NONE
PRINTER
HOST

As soon as the selection is made, the program returns to the SETUP menu.

INFO menu Displaying system information:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

TIME 0..999999 Hours in use

EVENTS 0..999999 Number of measurements

POWERUP 0..999999 Number of power-up's

FAILS 0..999999 Number of failed measurements

VERSIONS display of the software versions

-MENU- back to MAIN MENU

VERSIONS Displaying the software module’s version numbers:

Pressing the RESET key repeatedly displays the versions, one after another,
and then returns to the INFO menu.

PG Vx.xx TRT program

BO Vx.xx Boot module
OS Vx.xx Operation system

The UPDATE menu:

This menu enables changes to be made to the TRT’s software version. Program transmission from one TRT
to another TRT is possible. Calibration curves are also able to be transmitted.
Access to the UPDATE menu is gained by pressing the RESET key while turning the instrument on.
The display changes to UPDATE two seconds after SERVICE appears.
Use the TEST key to scroll through the menu.
The RESET key is then used to gain access to the individual menu items.
This menu structure is valid for all menu items in the UPDATE menu.

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The UPDATE menu Transmitting / receiving program or calibration curves:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

This menu enables changes to be made to the TRT’s software version.

Program transmission from one TRT to another TRT is possible.
Calibration curves are also able to be transmitted.

TRANSMIT Send program or calibration curves

RECEIVE Receive programs or calibration curves

LOAD ROM Load program from ROM

-EXIT- Go into ROUTINE

TRANSMIT Transmitting programs and calibration data:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

PROGRAM Send program

DATA Send calibration data

-MENU- back to UPDATE main menu

PROGRAM Transmitting the current program:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

The program is transmitted over COM0. The TRT, which should receive the program, must be set to the
RECEIVE mode in order to receive any transmissions. A special cable is required for transmitting data.

Procedure: Press RESET -> Instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for 1 second -> TRT displays -ACTIVE- and transmits.
The instrument displays *DONE* upon transmission completion of the complete
program. Return to the main menu with RESET.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

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DATA Enables the transmission of calibration data:

Scroll with the TEST key
Select with the RESET key

PT Calibration data for PT

PTT Calibration data for PTT

TT Calibration data for TT

FIB Calibration data for FIB

-A- Calibration data for -A-

-B- Calibration data for -B-

-C- Calibration data for -C-

-D- Calibration data for -D-

ALL All calibration data for all tests with test-sets

-MENU- back to TRANSMIT menu

PT, PTT, TT, FIB, -A-, -B-,-C-,-D- and ALL

The corresponding calibration curve is sent over COM0. The TRT, which should receive the calibration curve,
must be set to the RECEIVE mode in order to receive any transmissions. A special cable is required for
transmitting data.

Procedure: Press RESET -> Instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for 1 second -> TRT displays -ACTIVE- and transmits.
The instrument displays *DONE* upon transmission completion of the complete
program. Return to the main menu with RESET.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

RECEIVE menu Receiving programs or calibration data:

Calibration curves and programs are received over the COM0 interface.
The receiving instrument automatically runs the LOAD ROM function when it registers a faulty program,
incorrect data transmission or transmission interruption. The instrument functions are guaranteed, even if it is
with an older software version. A special cable is required for data transmission.

Procedure: Press RESET -> Instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for 1 second -> TRT displays -ACTIVE- and is then ready to receive.
Upon transmission completion, the instrument resets itself and,
with a program update, displays the version number in running text.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

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LOAD ROM menu Loading program from ROM (after changing the EPROM):
A program, which is located in memory, is overwritten and is, therefore, no longer available.

Procedure: Press RESET -> Instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for 1 second -> TRT displays -ACTIVE- and loads the program
from ROM into memory.
The instrument resets itself and
displays the version number in running text.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

INTERLINK Program transmission from TRT to TRT:

Warning: INTERLINK should only be used by factory technicians or trained personnel!

Switch on both instruments and select the appropriate menu.

1. Transmitting TRT: Menu item PROGRAM in the UPDATE menu

Receiving TRT: Menu item RECEIVE in the UPDATE menu

2. Connect the instruments with the INTERLINK cable.

3. Activate the receiving instrument. In order to do so, press the RESET key.
The display should change from RECEIVE to ? sure ?.
Keep the RESET key pressed until -ACTIVE- blinks in the display.
The instrument is now ready to receive.

4. Activate the transmitting instrument. PROGRAM should be displayed.

When the RESET key is pressed, the display changes to ? sure ?.
Keep the RESET key pressed until -ACTIVE- appears. The instrument
then sends its program to the other instrument. The receiving instrument
displays WAIT along with a rotating line during the duration of the
transmission.

5. Upon transmission completion, the transmitting instrument displays *DONE* and

the receiving instrument restarts.

NOTE: The transmission has been interrupted if the receiving instrument

restarts while the other instrument is still transmitting. A possible
cause for the interruption could be that the incoming program has
been refused by the receiving instrument. The receiving instrument
then loads the program from ROM. In addition, the transmitting
instrument displays PRG FAIL to show that the transmission was interrupted.

If the receiving instrument displays -ACTIVE- or wait, even though

the transmitting instrument displays *DONE*, a faulty cable connection
could be the cause.

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STATUS and ERROR MESSAGES:

The following messages can appear:

Here are the messages which appear upon switching the instrument on:

LOAD ROM The system displays that the program version is being load from the
program memory’s ROM.

MEMCLEAR This message only appears when the system has been turned on
for the first time, or the RAM has been temporarily removed from
its socket. In this case, the system automatically saves the factory
settings in memory. In addition, the running time, number of
measurements, number of fail measurements and number of times
the instrument has been turned on are reset to zero.

PRG-CHK The program is checked to assure that it is complete. A check-sum is

calculated and compared to a reference. If the check-sum and reference
match, then the TRT program starts and the running text is displayed.
If an error in the check-sum is found, then the boot program loads the
program version stored in ROM into the program memory. The instrument
then displays PRG FAIL. The system must be switched off and then on again.

PRG FAIL A check-sum error has appeared in the program version located in
the program memory. The boot program then loads the program
version from ROM into the program memory. The system stops
and can only be reactivated by switching the instrument off and
then on again.

PWR FAIL This message displays that the supply voltage is either too low or
has collapsed (U<8V am Siebelko). In this case, the system ceases
all activity. The system does a total restart after about one second.

ERROR 21 Check-sum error in the test parameter’s memory (calibration curves) or

in the set-up’s system settings.
This error can appear if the supply voltage is switched off during the
time when changes to the test parameters or system settings are being
made. The calibration curves or the settings should be checked if this
error appears.

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Messages during instrument operation:

ERROR 00 Program-Stack overflow.
Note which procedure caused this error and inform the responsible
distributor / handler.

ERROR 01 Measuring phase error.

Note which procedure caused this error and inform the responsible
distributor / handler.

ERROR 10 Printer memory is full.

Note which procedure caused this error and inform the responsible
distributor / handler.

ERROR 20 Current calibration curve slope is not monotonic.

Correct the calibration curve.

ERROR 30 Unknown transmission format.

The instruments are probably not compatible.

ERROR 31 erroneous data during calibration curve transmission.

The instruments are probably not compatible.

TEMP LO The present temperature is too cold.

TEMP HI The present temperature is too hot.

UNSTABLE No reference value could be established with a measurement.

The sample is probably contaminated.
Version 1.05 displays this message as -NOISY-

TOO DARK This error can appear after pressing the RESET key in order to
reset the channels in preparation for measurement. The instrument
runs an internal optical adjustment, and if the sample is too dark
or the measuring channel is dirty, not enough light is let through,
and the error appears.

TIMEOUT The maximum measuring time has been reached ( 599 seconds ).
Coagulation was not detected.

NO CLOT The measuring process was interrupted with the RESET key.
By pressing the key again, the adjusting procedure -ADJUST-
is activated

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Controls and adjustments:

Supply voltages:
All power is in DC. All points are measured on the TMS PCB.

TRT1/2:
Test point Against Voltage Tolerance
Dig.5V GND +5.00V ±0.10V
+5V AGND U11/Pin3 +5.00V ±0.25V
+2,5V AGND U11/Pin3 +2.500V ±0.05V
+1,25V AGND U11/Pin3 +1.250V ±0.05V
-5V AGND U11/Pin3 -5.00V ±0.25V

TRT4:
Test point Name Against Voltage Tolerance
TP101 VCC AGND (TP2) +5.00V ±0.10V
TP102 +V AGND +5.00V ±0.25V
TP103 -V AGND -5.00V ±0.25V
TP104 +2V5 AGND +2.500V ±0.05V
TP105 Vref AGND +2.25V ±0.10V
TP106 +1V25 AGND +1.250V ±0.05V

Adjustments:

Adjustments are only needed to be made on the amplifiers and temperature regulator.

Amplifier:
There are two variations regarding the amplifier adjustment.

- Adjustments of the fixed voltage of 2.55 V = „old method.“

Amplifier working points (**):

Set to exactly 2.55 V using P1 (for channel 1) and P2 (for channel 2) etc... with no cuvette in the measuring
channel.
For instruments that have already been used, check the measuring channels to see if they are dirty. If they
are indeed dirty, clean them with a soft cloth moistened with a disinfecting solution. The cloth should be
wrapped around a small bar. Clean the channels and then adjust them.

Amplifier settings: ** adjustable voltages

TP Ch.1 + 2.53 to + 2.57 V **
TP Ch.2 + 2.53 to + 2.57 V **
TP Ch.3 + 2.53 to + 2.57 V **
TP Ch.4 + 2.53 to + 2.57 V **

- Adjustment using the group specific LED’s. These have variable voltage values = „new method.“

Amplifier working points (**).

Set to exactly (refer to the chart for the appropriate value) using P1 (for channel 1) and P2 (for channel 2)
etc... with no cuvette in the measuring channel.
For instruments that have already been used, check the measuring channels to see if they are dirty. If they
are indeed dirty, clean them with a soft cloth moistened with a disinfecting solution. The cloth should be
wrapped around a small bar. Clean the channels and then adjust them.

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Refer to the listing to see which instruments require the group specific setting:

TRT 1 as of Serial Number 1085

TRT 2 as of Serial Number 1207
TRT 4 as of Serial Number 1044

Group BPW20R Group BPW34 Set-value lower limit upper limit

16 18 2,70 2,67 2,72
17 19 2,67 2,65 2.70
18 20 2,65 2,62 2,67
19 21 2,62 2,60 2,65
20 22 2,60 2,57 2,62
21 23 2,57 2,55 2,60
22 24 2,55 2,53 2,57
23 25 2,53 2,50 2,55
24 26 2,50 2,48 2,53
25 27 2,48 2,45 2,50

* The groups of the LED intensities are marked on the measuring block PCB’s “TE” and “TR” (for 1 and 2
channel instruments, or the “TE4” PCB (for the Thrombotimer 4).
For Thrombotimer 1 and Thrombotimer 2: a 20 on the PCB means “Group 20 LED”
For Thrombotimer 4: LG21 means LED Group 21
**The values of the upper and lower limits are in mV.

Regulating the temperature

Temperature in the measuring channel: Range between 37.4° C ± 0.2° C:

Measuring the temperature:
Fill approximately 400 µl of water directly into the measuring channel; wait a minimum of five minutes;
measure the temperature with a digital fever thermometer.
The temperature can be adjusted with P5, located on the TMS PCB. The temperature can be made warmer
by turning P5 clockwise. Each 1 ½ revolution correlates to approx. 0.1° C.

Tip: The adjusted temperature almost never deviates from its adjusted setting. The reason for the change in
temperature should, therefore, be carefully examined.

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Changing the EPROM:

The test parameters should be printed out or written down before the EPROM is changed.
After this is done, proceed as follows:

1) Remove the EPROM:

2) Activate LOAD ROM:

LOAD ROM Menu Load program from ROM

A program, which is located in memory, has been written over. It is, therefore, no longer available.

Procedure: Press RESET -> Instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for 1 second -> TRT displays -ACTIVE- and loads the program
from ROM into memory.
The instrument resets itself and
displays the version number in running text.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then this function is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

3) Run CLR DATA:

CLR DATA menu Reset to factory settings:

This menu item resets all system parameters to the factory setting (as noted in the operator’s manual).

Procedure: Press RESET -> instrument displays ? sure ?

Press RESET for one second -> everything is erased. Instrument displays *DONE*
The menu returns to the main menu upon releasing the RESET key.

If the key is pressed for less than one second or another key is pressed,
then the deletion process is aborted and the instrument returns to the main menu.

Input all printed or written test parameters again.

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Trouble Shooting:
Error Possible cause

The measurement does not start RESET was not pressed.

Pipetting was already completed
before ending ADJUST.

The start of one channel simultaneously starts that The cuvette rack was not properly
of another channel placed in the measuring channels.
(only with TRT 2 or 4) Not enough volume was pipetted in
order to enable measurement.

Measuring results are not acceptable, especially by No ball in the cuvette?

Fibrinogen determinations The Kaolin was not shaken well
enough.
Seldom: The mix motor is defect.

TIMEOUT is displayed during measurement Coagulation did not occur within the
maximum measuring time of 599
seconds.

UNSTABLE is displayed during measurement The cuvette was not properly inserted
in the measuring channel.
The sample has already coagulated
(micro-clot in the sample).
The reagent is not homogenous.

The system blocks suddenly during normal The instrument has been in direct
operation and displays TEMP FAIL sunlight and has, therefore,
overheated.

The program no longer saves data such as The buffer battery is empty.
calibration curves, etc. (battery life: approx. 10 years)

INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE
Regular instrument maintenance is not necessary. This is due to the fact that there are probably no parts that
have a wear and tear time of between two and five years. Dusting the instrument off or cleaning the surface of
the instrument is acceptable.

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Appendix A - Electronic Circuit Elements

Diagram PCB No. Name Page

Wiring diagram for: 500 5 A TPU 1/1 3

Position diagram for: CS 4
Position diagram for: SS 4

Wiring diagram for: 501 5 B TMS 1/2 5

Wiring diagram for: 2/2 6
Position diagram for: CS 7
Value diagram for: CS 8

Wiring diagram for: 502 2 A TE 1/1 9

Position diagram for: CS 9

Wiring diagram for: 503 3 A TR 1/1 11

Position diagram for: CS 11

Wiring diagram for: 504 3 A TI 1/1 13

Position diagram for: CS 13

Wiring diagram for: 505 2 A TE 1/1 15

Position diagram for: CS 15

Wiring diagram for: 506 2 A TR 1/1 17

Position diagram for: CS 17

Wiring diagram for: 507 2 A TF 1/1 19

Position diagram for: CS 19

Wiring diagram for: 508 4 TPU 4 1/1 21

Position diagram for: CS 22
Position diagram for: SS 22

Wiring diagram for: 509 5 A TMS 4 1/3 23

Wiring diagram for: 2/3 24
Wiring diagram for: 3/3 25
Position diagram for: CS 27
Value diagram for: CS 28

Wiring diagram for: 510 3 A TE 4 1/1 29

Position diagram for: CS 30
Position diagram for: SS 30

Wiring diagram for: 511 3 B TR 4 1/1 31

Position diagram for: CS 32
Position diagram for: SS 32

Wiring diagram for: 513 2 SIN 1/1 33

Position diagram for: CS 34
Value diagram for: CS 34
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