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 Aptio™ AutomationSystem 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 beforestarting 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 mentorprior 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 toeach description, write the name of the component being described and write the letter correspondingto the component image next to the component name.

Description Component Name Image1 Component used for transporting the sample

tube to the system modules and/orconnected instruments.

2 Component automates removal of screw topand stopper closures from patient sample

containers.3 Component used to store sealed sample

tubes and retrieve as needed.

4 Component where sample tubes are spun, ifneeded.

5 Component responsible for placing sampletubes into carriers on the track.

6 Component where racks of tubes can beboth loaded and unloaded; the user interfaceis located here.

C

E F

 A B

D

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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 safetylabel shown.

Letter Label Description

7 A. Laser radiation. Avoid eye exposure to laser light. Do not stareinto the beam.

8 B. Potential biohazard. Indicates area where operators may be

exposed to potentially infectious material.

9 C. Pinch Hazard opening or closing mechanical parts. There ispotential for serious injury.

10 D.  Burn Hazard. An area where the operator may be exposed to hotsurfaces.

11 E. Cut hazard. Indicates an area containing cutting parts. Follow theinstructions in the Operator’s Guide when performingmaintenance.

12 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. 

Location Description

13 Input/Output Lane Status Indicators. Status of the twenty I/O lanes isindicated here.

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

15 Displays the Screen Title.

16 Module or Analyzer Status. Displays status of modules.

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

18 Function Buttons. These buttons are related to the functions available ineach specific screen.

B

F

E

D

C

 A

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Exercise Checklist

Completed TaskIdentify 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 Activi ty Answers

Identify system components and their function

Name Location1 Sample Carrier E

2 Decapper Module D

3 Refrigerated StorageModule

F

4 Centrifuge Module C

5 Input/Output Module Robot B

6 Input/Output Module A

Distinguish between the safety labels on the system

7. B

8. D

9. A

10. C

11. F

12. E

Identify key areas of the user interface

13. E

14. D

15. A

16. F

17. B

18. C