Vi-CELL BLU Analyzer Data Exports and Offline Analysis Instructions

Introduction 

This tech note provides examples of several types of data available for export from the Vi-CELL BLU analyzer and a method to export and import zipped, encrypted sample data for offline analysis. Please refer to the IFU for more detailed information.

Exports can be obtained from six main locations:

1. Home screen

• Sample Data
  • Single sample (.csv)
  • Multiple sample (.csv)
• Loadable template from Create Sample Set screen
  • Encrypted sample template (.dat)

2. Report → Logs screen

• Audit log (.csv)
• Sample activity log (.csv)
• System error log (.csv)
• Scheduled logs
  • Audit log (.csv)
  • System error log (.csv)
• Concentration slope log (.csv)

3. Quality control screen

• Single sample (.csv)
• Multiple sample (.csv)

4. Report → Result screen

• Completed run summary report (.pdf)
• Run results report (.csv and .pdf)
• QC report (.pdf)
• Cell types report (.pdf)
• Instrument status report (.pdf)
• Scheduled data exports
  • Encrypted zipped files (.zip)
  • Unencrypted zipped files (.zip)

5. Settings → Storage screen

• Configuration template (.cfg)
  • The import configuration is enabled for new instruments; once a sample is run, the button will be disabled.
• Encrypted zipped files (.zip)

6. PostgreSQL database

• Software dependent formats

Examples of available data exports:

1. Sample data from home screen:

Single sample summary results (single page CSV icon):

Sample set summary results (multiple page CSV icon):

Sample set file from sample loading screen:

2. Reports → Logs screen exports:

Audit log:

Sample activity log after selecting single sample:

System error log:

Concentration slope log:

Scheduled audit and system error log:

3. Quality controls screen:

Sample set summary results (multiple page CSV icon):

Single sample summary results (single page CSV icon):

4. Reports → Results screen:

Completed run summary report (select up to 3 parameters):

Run results report:

From open sample (folder icon), with multiple page CSV icon selected:

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PDF icon after selecting sample (1st annotated image checked):

QC report after selecting one QC name:

Cell types report:

Instrument status report:

Scheduled encrypted and unencrypted exports (Settings>Reports):

Note: Unencrypted files do not have image annotations and cannot be uploaded to the offline software.

Input screen for scheduled data export options:

5. Settings → Storage screen:

Configuration export from storage screen file:

6. PostgreSQL read-only database Detailed Results table (PGAdmin4):

Instructions for exporting zipped encrypted files from the storage screen and importing into the offline software for remote troubleshooting, archiving and analysis

Sample data may be exported for troubleshooting and optimizing cell types, archiving sample runs and reviewing data on an off-instrument computer. This may be done using an encrypted zipped sample data export file. The exported file will include all cell types, historic data including annotated images, sample names, run parameters and user credentials, and is identical to what can be viewed on the instrument. Please refer to IFU appendix E for more information.

To export the zipped encrypted file:

1.Navigate to settings

2. Navigate to storage, filter by date (1), select samples (2), and click the export icon (3)

3. Enter the number of images to export and the export location

The file will populate at the specified location. Encrypted sample sets are in .zip format. Example of exported file:

Note: Removing the .zip and changing the format when renaming may not allow future import.

Instructions for importing the encrypted zipped file into the offline software:

1. Locate the import_data.bat file from C:\Instrument\Software.
2. Double-click to run.
3. Paste the zipped file location into the command prompt window.

The file will load into the software and once completed, the data will be available the next time the software is open. The Vi-CELL BLU offline software must be installed on the host computer.

Summary:

The Vi-CELL BLU analyzer allows versatile data handling options with various methods and formats for data exports and reports. Scheduled exports can simplify data archiving. The encrypted zipped sample data export option enables remote troubleshooting and data analysis on off-instrument computers. For additional assistance with data handling or the offline software, please reach out to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.

Product is not verified or validated for use in diagnostic procedures.