H18 Light New Generation

Starting from serial number 02010412, you will receive new H18 Light generation.
Bellow you will find a short description of the main modifications that have been performed
in the unit.

I.‐ User Interface

Simplification of the patient identification screen

Increased number of charts to identify the patient : first name and last name (up to 24)
Increased number of charts for sample ID : up to 11 (was 3)
Please refer to new user manual provided with your instrument

II.‐ Hardware Modifications

1.‐ FLUIDICS

‐ The main modification performed in our new H18 is based on the suppression of the glass
measuring tube and its related optical sensors board.
This device was the heart of the good counting detection.
Today, modifications in the fluidics as well as in the software makes the system more simple
and reliable while counting with much more precision.
‐ New Clog Condition Detection : apertures voltage are controlled, they are temperature
compensated, and compared with calculated targets.
A clog error will be detected by a voltage modification between the electrodes.
2.‐ ELECTRONICS

a) New CCU board

‐ Improvement of the components and test points identification

‐ High Voltage PCB control has been integrated in the CCU
‐ Signal conversion PCB has been integrated in the CCU as well
‐ LEDs indicating voltages presence have been implemented in order to help troubleshooting

b) New Connection Distribution PCB

In order to increase serviceability, we have implemented connection boards, making it easier

for service engineer to replace a valve or a motor.
c) Reagent detectors adjustment

A drift of the optical detectors response can appear with time. This generates reagents
detection errors. To avoid this problem, electronics allowing the sensitivity adjustment of
the sensor has been implemented.
See the 3 trimmers in the Connections Distribution PCB above.

Place a voltmeter between GND TP and each TP (Lyse, Cleaner, Diluent). Voltage value must
be between 3,5 Vdc and 4 Vdc with reagent primed properly in the sensor.
If the value is bellow 2 Vdc the software will prompt you with an error.

d) New Clog condition detection / No bubble conditions anymore

Apertures voltage are controlled, they are temperature compensated, and compared with
calculated targets. A clog error will be detected by a voltage modification between the
electrodes.
The fluidics principal makes the bubble warning obsolete and doesn't exist any more
with this new version.

3.‐ Spare Part Codes

a) New Spare Part Codes

Item Code Item Designation

S020002‐02 CF Card V2 Software
S020003‐02 CCU Board V2
S020013‐02 Reagent Detection Sensor
b) New complete Spare Parts List