TCR Carousel Module Removal and Replacement

Laser Warning—This product utilizes internal barcode scanners with visible red laser light. Long term viewing of the laser light could result in eye damage. Never stare into the barcode scanner laser light. This is a Class 2 laser product in accordance to EN 60825-1: 2007 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice N. 50, dated June 2007.

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• Ball driver or Allen key, 4 mm
• TCR CAROUSEL, MODULE

Time Required

• 30 minutes

Removal Procedure

1. Put on proper PPE.

2. Power down the Panther System.
3. Ensure that the Sample Pipettor is out of the way, so that it will not be damaged.
4. At the TCRTarget capture reagent—An assay-specific reagent added as part of specimen pipetting. Carousel PCB, unplug CAN cable that goes from the TCR Carousel to the COP.

   

5. Using the 4 mm ball driver or Allen key, unscrew the three bolts that secure the TCR Carousel.

   

6. Pull the TCR Carousel out of the system.

   Note—If the module will be returned, clean the module.

Replacement Procedure

1. Install a new TCR Carousel into the system.
2. Secure the module with the three bolts that secure the TCR Carousel.
3. Plug in the CAN cable.
4. Remove any TCR cup adapters from the old TCR Carousel and place them in the new TCR Carousel.
5. Install Panther System firmware.

Alignment/Calibration

1. Teach the Sample Pipettor to the TCR Carousel.

Verification

1. Load a TCR bottle with at least 20 mL of saline in slot 1 of the TCR Carousel.
2. Start up Service Software.
3. Click the Pipettor tab.
4. Initialize the Pipettors, TCR Carousel, Tip Drawers, and the Reagent Module.
5. Click the Move tab.
6. In the Right Arm box, select a tip tray position containing a tip and double-click the position to move the pipettor to that location.
7. Click Pick in the Tip section under Right Arm.
8. In the Right Arm box, select TCR Carousel and double-click position 1x1 to move the pipettor to this position.
9. Click Bar in the LLD section under Right Arm.
10. Ensure the tip goes into the bottle without hitting the sides of the bottle opening.