Aptio SystemOverview Practical Exercise

Aptio™ Automation Practical Exercise

Aptio™ Automation System Overview Approximate Time Required: 15 minutes Technical References: Aptio™ Automation Operator’s Guide Educational References: Aptio™ Automation System Overview Online Training Objectives: Upon completion of this exercise you will be able to perform the following tasks: • • •

Identify system components and their function Distinguish between the safely labels on the system Identify key areas of the user interface

Supplies Needed: • Personal Protective Equipment as determined by your laboratory’s procedures. Helpful Hints: To avoid the disruption of workflow, consult with the Aptio™ Automation primary operator before starting this Practical Exercise. Complete the Aptio™ Automation System Overview Online Training before starting this Practical Exercise. An answer key is provided at the end of this exercise. Please give these pages to your mentor prior to starting the Practical Exercise.

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Exercise Activity and Questions

Identify system components and their function Functional descriptions of the major components of the Aptio™ Automation are listed below. Next to each description, write the name of the component being described and write the letter corresponding to the component image next to the component name. Description Component used for transporting the sample tube to the system modules and/or connected instruments. Component automates removal of screw top and stopper closures from patient sample containers. Component used to store sealed sample tubes and retrieve as needed. Component where sample tubes are spun, if needed. Component responsible for placing sample tubes into carriers on the track. Component where racks of tubes can be both loaded and unloaded; the user interface is located here.

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Image

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Component Name

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Distinguish between the safety labels Below are safety labels affixed to Aptio™ Automaton. Match the letter of the description to the safety label shown. Letter 7

Label

Description A. Laser radiation. Avoid eye exposure to laser light. Do not stare into the beam.

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B. Potential biohazard. Indicates area where operators may be exposed to potentially infectious material.

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C. Pinch Hazard opening or closing mechanical parts. There is potential for serious injury.

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D. Burn Hazard. An area where the operator may be exposed to hot surfaces.

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E. Cut hazard. Indicates an area containing cutting parts. Follow the instructions in the Operator’s Guide when performing maintenance.

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F. Do not reach into the opening as there are moving parts inside. There is potential for serious injury.

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Identify key areas of the User Interface Using the screen capture below, identify the location that would provide the following information.

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C

Location

Description

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Input/Output Lane Status Indicators. Status of the twenty I/O lanes is indicated here.

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Operating Status. Indicates whether the system is in Run or Pause mode.

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Displays the Screen Title.

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Module or Analyzer Status. Displays status of modules.

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Navigation Buttons. Buttons used to navigate through the main screens.

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Function Buttons. These buttons are related to the functions available in each specific screen.

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Exercise Checklist Completed   

Task Identify system components and their function Distinguish between safety labels Identify key areas of the user interface

Exercise Completed: Name: ____________________________

Mentor: ______________________________

Signature: _________________________

Title: ________________________________

Date: ______________________________

Signature: ____________________________

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Exercise Activity Answers Identify system components and their function Name 1 Sample Carrier 2 Decapper Module 3 Refrigerated Storage Module 4 Centrifuge Module 5 Input/Output Module Robot 6 Input/Output Module

Location E D F C B A

Distinguish between the safety labels on the system 7.

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Identify key areas of the user interface 13.

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