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1. The following seven menu options are then available USERH 1 USER ID 1 7 TES LA T PLAN a7 Pee Select Test Plan onday PROGRAM sr PROGH 8 Define Program limits 10 304 MEMORY Arr gt vara 17472000 View stored test results View statistical data Set clock time and date Adjust LCD contrast Use the 4 and Y buttons to scroll through the menu list and then press the button to select the required menu option or the amp button the exit the menu 17 4 1 Selecting a User ID The unit can store a list of up to 50 User IDs allowing each test result can be tagged with the ID of the individual test operator PLEASE NOTE The User ID list can only be defined by using the SureTrend Windows software For further details please refer to the separate SureTrend User s Manual Having selected the USER ID menu option see section 4 use the 4 and buttons to scroll through the list of User IDs then press the button to select the new User ID or the button to cancel the selection TIP USER FO is the default selection if no User ID list has been defined This allows Any User to operator the unit 4 2 Selecting a Test Plan The unit can be loaded with up to 20 different Test Plans numbered PLAN 1 to 20 each consisting of between 1 and 251 test locations specified in the order in which they would normally be tested PLEASE NOTE Test Plans can only be defined by using the2. The test results stored in the unit s memory can be uploaded to a PC using the SystemSURE Results Upload Utility This utility is supplied on the CD ROM with the unit NOTE Although the screen shots in this section relate to Windows XP the software can also be used on other versions of Microsoft Windows such as Windows 98 and 2000 5 1 Conditions of Use As Hygiena LLC has no control over the specification state or use of any computer equipment on which this software is installed or used the following Conditions of Use apply IMPORTANT The software is provided as is without warranties of any kind either expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Hygiena shall not be liable for any loss of profit loss of use loss of software loss of data interruption to business nor for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind whether under this agreement or not 5 2 Installing the Results Upload Utility IMPORTANT By installing this software you are deemed to be in acceptance of the Conditions of Use specified in section 5 1 above Do not install this software if you are not in agreement with these conditions NOTE If you already have a previous version of the Results Upload Utility installed on your PC it is highly recommended that you uninstall it before installing the new version See section 5 5 for details 24 The software is inst
3. Test Plans are defined by using the SureTrend Windows software Please refer to the separate SureTrend User s Manual for full details To select a Test Plan use the TEST PLAN menu option as described in section 4 2 NOTE If Test Plan PLAN O is selected or no Test Plans have been defined any of the 251 Program locations can be selected as detailed in section 3 1 To select a location within the Test Plan press the button and use the A and Vv buttons to change the PLAN and associated Program location PROG followed by the button to accept the new location or the button to cancel the selection 13 PLANH 1 3 250 PROGH 3 1621 Mixer blade 11 19 5 84 2007 TIP Whilst selecting a PROG the display also shows the time and date that the Program location was last tested NOTE If the selected Test Plan Program location does not have any thresholds defined they must be set up see section 4 3 before the location can be tested 3 3 Taking a Sample Measurement IMPORTANT Please refer to the Ultrasnap data sheet and Kit Insert for full details of how to use the Ultrasnap device NOTE Always allow the unit sufficient time to acclimatise to any change in environment temperature or humidity before taking sample measurements To perform a sample measurement follow the steps below a Swab the sample area and activate the Ultrasnap device see Kit Insert for details a Open the unit lid insert the Ultrasnap
4. SureTrend Windows software Please refer to the separate SureTrend User s Manual for further details Having selected the TEST PLAN menu option see section 4 use the A and buttons to scroll through the list of Test Plans and then press the button to select the new Plan or the button to cancel the selection TIP PLAN O allows any of the 251 test locations to be tested in any order and is the default selection if no Test Plans have been defined or selected Please refer to section 3 2 for details of how to select each Program location within a selected Test Plan 18 4 3 Defining Program Limits The unit has the ability to store a list of up to 251 Program test points numbered PROG O to 250 each with its own upper t and lower 4 result threshold values and location name The Program result thresholds can either be set up on the unit see below or downloaded using the SureTrend or dataSURE II Windows software PLEASE NOTE The associated location names can only be defined by using the SureTrend software Please refer to the separate SureTrend User s Manuals for further details For details of how to use the Program settings please refer to section 3 1 TIP PROG O has a special function whereby the threshold values defined for PROG O are used as the initially values when setting up the other PROG thresholds Thus setting PROG O with your typical threshold values will save time when setting up the other Prog
5. MEMORY menu option see section 4 4 and then pressing and holding down the button for 2 seconds The display will then show the total number of stored results to be erased 10 20 To accept and start the erase function press and hold down the button for 1 second or press any other button to exit the option WARNING Once the test results have been erased from memory they are permanently deleted and can no longer be viewed or uploaded to a PC NOTE Once started the erase function can not be stopped and will take about 30 seconds to erase a full 2000 results 4 6 Viewing Statistics Data and Test Failures The test results database can be analysed by selecting the STATISTICS menu option see section 4 to display a simple comparison of all the stores results vin 53 6 11 6 34 6 143 31 33 TIP The button also provides a direct shortcut to this function The 4 and buttons can then be used to scroll through all of the failed X test results pressing the button to exit it X rw pa E ag Ci TEST 205 250 PROGH 3 1021 Mixer blade 09 06 5 04 2007 21 TIP Whilst reviewing the failed test results a Program location can be selected for retesting by pressing the button Refer to section 3 4 for details 4 7 Setting the Clock Time and Date To set or change the clock time date and format select the CLOCK menu option see section 4 Then use the 4 and Y buttons change each
6. Ultrasnap data sheet and kit insert for details before using the device and observe all federal state and local environmental regulations CAUTION Do not force Ultrasnap devices into the unit Do not attempt to insert any object other than an approved Ultrasnap device into the unit CAUTION Ensure that the Ultrasnap device is clean and dry before inserting it into the unit D D D Keypad Buttons CAUTION Do not use excessive force when pressing any of the buttons on the unit s keypad gt RS232 Connector WARNING Computer equipment connected to the RS232 connector at the top of the unit must conform to BS EN 60950 IEC950 standards gt Unit Casework and Serviceability WARNING There are no Operator serviceable parts inside the unit Removal or opening of the unit s casework will void the warrantee D IV WEEE Directive Compliance The SystemSURE Plus unit should be disposed of in accordance with the European Union WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WARNING Do not dispose of this product into unsorted municipal waste or a public landfill Please contact your local distributor for details of how to correctly dispose of this product Regulatory Limitations of Use The SystemSURE Plus unit has been designed to meet the following general safety and EMC requirements General e Safety e EMC e ESD The SystemSURE controls Low Voltage Directive 73
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8. device into the unit and close the lid a Press the button and wait 15 seconds for the result to be displayed A WARNING Always ensure that the exterior of the Ultrasnap device is clean and dry before inserting it into the unit Never insert anything other than an Ultrasnap device into the unit Never insert a device into the unit when the protective pocket is removed refer to section 6 3 14 Whilst the measurement is being performed the display counts down from 15 to 0 be NOTE For consistent results always keep the unit upright and steady whilst it is performing a measurement to ensure that the liquid in the Ultrasnap device is at the bottom of the tube When the measurement is complete the RLU test result and overall pass caution fail result are displayed Pass Caution Fail Jf RLU u RLU result Test number TESTH 196 250 Upper threshold Program location PO teat 104 Lower threshold Test time 08 59 5 64 2007 Test date TIP A failed test result X can be selected for retesting by pressing the button followed by the button to select the Program location See section 3 4 for details Now remove the Ultrasnap device and dispose of it NOTE For best results and to prevent dust and dirt ingress always keep the unit lid closed when not inserting or removing an Ultrasnap device Previous test results can be viewed by pressing the A and buttons see section 4 4 or the results statistical
9. is flashing close the lid TIP The button can be pressed at any time to access the set up menu options Refer to section 4 for further details When the calibration self checks are complete the unit is ready to perform a sample measurement IL PLANH 1 3 250 PROGH 3 1021 Mixer blade John Smith Please refer to section 3 for details of how to perform a sample measurement NOTE When the unit is ready to perform a measurement with the lid closed and no Ultrasnap device present the unit will automatically perform a zeroing cycle under any the following circumstances e The unit is turned on for a prolonged period of time typically 30 minutes e The unit is used in an environment where the temperature changes significantly typically 5 C e The user presses and holds down the button for 1 second 2 8 Turning the Unit Off To turn the unit off press the button The unit will beep once and the display will go blank NOTE To avoid accidental turn off the button is disabled whilst the unit is performing a sample measurement 2 9 Power Saving Standby Mode If the unit is on but has not been used for 10 minutes it will automatically enter a power saving standby mode and the display will go blank To exit standby mode and turn the unit back on simply press the button as per section 2 5 2 10 Low Memory Warning The unit can store up to 2000 test results in its internal memory When the memory is more t
10. short high y Calibration self checks required pitched tones remove Ultrasnap device and close the lid Three short high Vv Clock set up required pitched tones vy Batteries are flat y Memory full warning y Memory erase requested v Unit error see section 7 3 below 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips If the unit appears to be malfunctioning for any reason carry out a thorough check for any obvious damage to the case lid LCD screen battery contacts etc caused by dropping or excessive physical mishandling The following table lists typical symptoms and their possible causes Symptom Possible Causes Unit will not turn V Batteries are flat on when the Y Batteries are the wrong type button is pressed V Batteries incorrectly inserted x Unit or keypad damaged or faulty Unit will not turn Vv Unit is busy performing a reading or off when the calibration self check operation button is pressed V Unit lockup remove the batteries for 30 seconds then insert them again x Unit or keypad damaged or faulty 34 Unit turns off unexpectedly Unit beeps when turned on but nothing is displayed Clock reverts to 12 00 01 01 2000 The display appears washed out or very dark Display segments missing or garbage displayed Keypad button has no effect when pressed y Batteries are flat y Batteries are loose within the battery compartment y Unit dropped or subjected to shock or vibration vy Unit not used for 10 minutes and
11. time and date value followed by the button to accept each new value in turn First the time is set style gt hours gt minutes which can be configured as either a 12 hour clock select AM or PM or a 24 hour clock select 24H CLOCK A Y AM PM or 24H 98 50 A O hours 24H A v minutes Next the date is set format gt date month gt month date gt year which can be configured for either European format select D M Y for date month year or American format select M D Y for month date year CLOCK a D M Y or M D Y D MZY A date D M Y or month M D Y 5 04 2007 A O month D M Y or date M D Y OO year TIP Pressing the button at any point will exit the clock set up mode leaving the time and date unchanged NOTE The clock does not have automatic daylight saving adjustment If this is required the time must be manually changed when necessary 4 8 Adjusting the LCD Contrast The contrast of the LCD screen is factory set at its optimum level for normal operating conditions However in extremes of temperature the display may appear too dark or light 22 This setting can be manually adjusted by selecting the LCD CONTRAST menu option see section 4 and using the 4 or Y button to increase or decrease the contrast level followed by the button to store the new setting a darker 1 to 5 tL normal 0 VY lighter 1 to 5 23 5 Uploading Test Results to a PC
12. 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC BS EN 61010 1 2001 IEC 61010 1 2001 UL 61010B 1 CAN CSA C22 2 1010 1 92 EN 55022 1998 Class B FCC CFR47 Pt15 109 Class B EN 61000 4 3 1996 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 Plus unit is manufactured under ISO 9001 Declaration of Conformity The SystemSURE Plus unit has been designed in accordance with and satisfies the requirements of article 11 of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as realigned by 93 68 EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits to the essential requirements of BS EN 61010 1 2001 The SystemSURE Plus unit has been type tested by EMC Projects Limited a UKAS and CAA approved test facility and UK appointed Notified Body and issued with a Certificate of Compliance No 6349 07 to the following EMC standard EN61326 1997 Covering Radiated Emissions EN 55022 1998 Class B Radiated Emissions FCC CFR47 Pt15 109 Class B Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 1996 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 Satisfying the EMC Directive s 89 336 EEC and 92 31 EEC as realigned by 93 69 EEC VI TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ENEFOGUCHON oiicaciciiiscasecteciawecewsans Cisenweterereaas aR Naaa 1 11 Key UNIE FEACUrES napana ia sun EE E ewes 1 1 2 Accessories and CONSUMADIES s ssssssssssssresresssss 1 1 3 Principle of Operation wa isaios Macias sos Serta stad Se oles 2 2 Basic
13. P present in the sample into a visible light output This extremely low level light output is measured by the SystemSURE Plus unit to produce both a quantitative and qualitative result UOUS rw WN TEST 196 250 PROGH 3 164 Mixer blade 68 59 5 64 2007 The quantitative result is a number in the range O to 9999 expressed in terms of Relative Light Units RLUs Although RLUs are not a recognised international unit of light measurement such as lux they do provide a real measure of the amount of light output by the ATP bioluminescent test In this application 1 RLU is roughly equivalent to 1 fmol of ATP The quantitative RLU reading is then compared against user programmable thresholds to provide an overall qualitative pass f f caution or fail X result PLEASE NOTE The SystemSURE Plus unit is a highly sensitive and delicate measurement device To avoid damage and degradation in performance the unit should be treated with the utmost care and respect at all times 2 Basic Unit Operation IMPORTANT Please ensure that you have read and understood all of the Operating Precautions and Limitations of Use at the beginning of this manual before continuing any further 2 1 Unit Description The unit has the following front and rear external features 1 Unit lid O Neck strap anchor 2 Liquid crystal display Serial number label Keypad O Battery compartment Openi
14. TE If the batteries are too flat the unit may turn on and back off again automatically or may not turn on at all If this happens replace the batteries immediately The unit will then perform its internal calibration self checks see section 2 7 below NOTE If the clock is not set the unit will automatically enter the time and date set up mode see section 4 7 before performing its calibration self check 2 6 Low Battery Indicator The low battery icon indicates the state of the batteries p Icon gt Battery State Not visible gt Good Visible gt Low replace batteries soon Flashing gt Flat replace batteries now When the batteries are completely flat the unit will flash the gt icon beep three times and automatically turn off F CAUTION Never leave flat batteries in the unit as they are prone to leaking corrosion which will damage the unit 8 TIP Always store the unit in a cool dry place when not in use as elevated temperatures will shorten the battery life 2 7 Internal Calibration Self Checks When the unit is turned on see section 2 5 it performs a series of internal calibration self checks as the display counts down from 60 to 0 seconds NOTE During the self check sequence there must not be an Ultrasnap device in the unit and the lid must remain closed If the ff icon is shown with the arrow flashing open the lid and remove the Ultrasnap device from the unit If the _ icon
15. This Manual Copyright 2007 by Hygiena LLC All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means or in any form without the prior permission of Hygiena LLC The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Hygiena LLC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Document number M980099 Document revision Issue 2 November 2009 Copyrights and Trademarks Worldwide Patents Pending Hygiena SystemSURE Plus systemSURE I Ultrasnap SureTrend and dataSURE II are trademarks of Hygiena LLC Operating Precautions and Limitations of Use IMPORTANT Hygiena s products are designed and constructed to be safe and without risk to health when properly used in accordance with the supplied documentation and when the operating precautions outlined in this manual are fully observed IMPORTANT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER OF THIS MANUAL IS AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIT AND ITS ACCESSORIES ALL OPERATORS SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS GIVEN IN THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE UNIT IF THE UNIT IS USED IN A MANNER WHICH IS NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED The following symbol is used in this manual Description CAUTION WARNING The precautions to be observed relate to the tran
16. alled onto your computer by inserting the CD into your CD ROM drive and following the installation script screen prompts If the install script does not automatically start open the CD ROM folder from the My Computer icon on the PC desktop and run the Install application Once installed the new software is run by clicking on the SystemSURE Results Upload Utility shortcut from the Windows start menu Command Prompt GJ My Documents 33 My Computer 7 eg Control Panel Microsoft Excel free 1 Microsoft Word Accessories Notepad Startup ma SystemSURE IS AY SystemSURE Results Upload Utility AllPrograms Internet Explorer P Log Off O Tun Off Computer TIP This software can be used with both the SystemSURE Plus and systemSURE II units 5 3 Using the Results Upload Utility Running the upload utility from the Windows start button brings up the following software dialogue box e SystemSURE Results Upload Utility Instructions For Use Please refer to the Operator s Manual for full instructions 1 Connect the PC to the SystemSURE unit using the serial interface cable 2 Select the serial port and the destination file type and file name 3 Switch on the SystemSURE unit and click on the Start button below Upload Options Serial port COM4 Save as type Text file TT File name C Documents and Settings Administrator Desktop abedeg Open saved file when upload is com
17. automatically enters standby mode x Unit damaged or faulty y Batteries are flat x Unit or display damaged or faulty y Batteries have been replaced y Batteries are flat y Batteries are loose within the battery compartment y Unit dropped or subjected to shock or vibration x Unit damaged or faulty vy Unit is too hot or too cold y LCD contrast incorrectly adjusted see section 4 8 v Unit is being used in inappropriate lighting conditions x Unit or display damaged or faulty v Display window is dirty x Display window is scratched or dented x Display or unit damaged or faulty y Some buttons only work when selecting particular unit functions y Lid not fully closed x Keypad or unit damaged or faulty 35 Unit lid will not close properly or springs open during use Measurement result is always zero RLU or is much lower expected Measurement result is higher than expected v Protective pocket incorrectly or not fully inserted y RS232 connector cover is interfering with the lid see section 6 3 vy Ultrasnap device incorrectly or not fully inserted x Lid or unit casework damaged v Incorrect use of Ultrasnap device vy Unit not in upright position when measurement taken vy Ultrasnap device is out of date v Unit being used in an unstable thermal environment turn the unit off and back on again y Protective pocket or Ultrasnap device not fully inserted into unit v Protective pocket dirty or severe
18. data can be obtained by pressing the button see section 4 6 15 TIP The unit can be re zeroed by removing the Ultrasnap device closing the lid and then pressing and holding down the button for 1 second The unit will then perform a 15 second zero measurement 3 4 Performing a Retest When viewing a failed X test result see sections 4 4 and 4 6 the program location can be selected for retesting by pressing the P button followed by the button 250 PROGE 2 G 102 Mixer Blade 12 08 6 84 2007 NOTE It is only possible to select a program location for retest if the most recent test result for that location was a failure X Having selected retest mode signified by the Gj icon next to the PROG perform the sample measurement in the usual way using a new Ultrasnap device as described in section 3 3 Once the retest measurement is complete the original failed test result is marked with the R icon and the new test result is tagged with the icon X ruu Liv m Lt TEST 298 250 TEST 291 250 PROGH 2 R 101 PROGH 2 101 Mixer Blade Mixer Blade 12 08 6 64 2007 12 11 6 84 2007 NOTE Retest mode is automatically deselected once the new measurement is complete or can be manually cancelled by pressing the button and selecting a new program location see sections 3 1 and 3 2 16 4 Set up Menu Options With the unit turned on the Set up Menu can be accessed by pressing the x button
19. e Excel to be installed on the same PC Generates a simple text file which should work on any PC However the data in the file is less secure and can be easily modified Generates a secure Microsoft Excel file using Dynamic Data Exchange DDE However Excel must be installed on the same PC A WARNING Do not interact with Excel whilst the data is being uploaded using DDE mode as it may corrupt the data file format Next specify a suitable File name for the uploaded results to be stored in This file name must be unique as previously created file names cannot be reused or overwritten You also have the option whether you wish the upload utility to automatically open the saved data file for viewing once the results upload is complete Open saved file when upload is complete Finally turn on the SystemSURE Plus unit using the button and begin the upload process by clicking the button 27 The software then attempts to establish communications with the unit and if successful the unit display shows The results are then uploaded from the unit and stored in the specified data file on your PC s hard disk This will take between 2 to 3 minutes to upload a full 2000 results Once the results have been uploaded and stored you are given the option to erase all of the test results from the SystemSURE Plus unit N WARNING Please ensure that you can open and view the test results in the data file before clicking the but
20. ed v The unit is being used outside of the specified operating temperature range see section 10 v The unit has been stored in an environment which is outside of its specified operating temperature range allow unit to acclimatise before use x Unit damaged or faulty y Unit environment unstable or used in an area of high electromagnetic noise y Unit tilted whilst measurement being performed vy Unit lid damaged and allowing light in y Protective pocket dirty or severely scratched x Unit damaged or faulty vy The user configurable settings are undefined check and re set the CLOCK format USER PLAN and PROG data y Program thresholds not defined and have been reset to the default values 108 and 301 y Test Plan data not defined User ID not defined vy Unit operating environment unstable y Protective pocket dirty or severely scratched Lid not fully closed x Lid seal damaged x Protective pocket damaged x Unit damaged or fault 38 E7 Internal memory failure E8 Internal reader fault E9 Internal error v Batteries are flat or loose x Unit s memory damaged or faulty y Batteries are flat or loose x Unit s sample reader is damaged or faulty y Batteries are flat or loose vy Unit dropped or subjected to shock or vibration x Unit s damaged or faulty 39 8 Unit Warranty and Returns The Supplier warrants the SystemSURE Plus unit when purchased new to be free from defects in
21. eld for user comments TIP The Comments field can be used to annotate each result with additional information as required NOTE When the results are uploaded using DDE mode see section 5 3 the formats of the Date and Time fields are determined by Excel from your computer s Regional settings in the Control Panel irrespective of the clock format set up on the SystemSURE Plus unit 5 5 Uninstalling the Results Upload Utility To uninstall the Results Upload Utility from your PC use the Add or Remove Programs option in the Windows Control Panel Then select the SystemSURE Results Upload Utility from the list of currently installed programs and follow the on screen prompts NOTE Please copy off any test results data files you wish to keep before uninstalling the software 29 6 Operator Maintenance The SystemSURE Plus unit does not require any specific routine operator or service engineer maintenance 6 1 Cleaning the Casework Clean the unit casework when required using a dry or slightly damp cloth only A WARNING Never clean the unit using a wet cloth or by washing it under running water A CAUTION Do not use solvents or other strong cleaning solutions as these may attack and deform the unit s plastic components and seriously degrade its performance 6 2 Replacing the Batteries For best results the batteries should replaced when the low battery gt warning icon is flashing Refer to section 2 4 fo
22. han 95 full i e less than 100 tests remaining the following warning symbol is displayed 95 When the memory becomes completely full no more tests can be performed until the memory is either erased or uploaded to the PC Refer to sections 4 5 and 5 respectively 10 3 Sample Measurements and Test Results With the unit turned on and having completed its internal calibration self checks it is then ready to perform a new sample measurement and the display shows the following details Insert sample icon AN Ready for new test Test Plan and step PLANH 1 3 254P Upper threshold Program location PROGH 3 104 Lower threshold Mixer blade User ID John Smith Various keypad options are now available as detailed in each of the following sections Button Action Section xk Access set up menu options 4 xk Select different User ID 4 1 User ID K Select different Test Plan 4 2 Test Plan Select program number 3 1 3 2 Perform zeroing cycle 2 7 1 Second Start new measurement 3 3 Sample A v View previous test results 4 4 Show statistical result data 4 6 Turn unit off 2 8 11 3 1 Programmable Test Locations The unit can store up to 251 individual programmable test locations numbered PROG O to PROG 250 Each location is assigned a pair of upper tt and lower 2 result threshold values plus an optional location name When a sample measurement result is displayed the RLU
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24. k on My Computer and select Properties Step 2 Select Hardware Tab Step 3 Click on Device Manager expand the Port COM amp LPT folder to reveal the SystemSure SMART USB Cable Serial Port The COM port number is identified within the brackets e g COM19 For Vista users Step 1 Open the Start menu Step 2 Type Device Manager in the Start Search box at the bottom and press enter Expand the Port COM amp LPT folder to reveal the SystemSure SMART USB Cable Serial Port The COM port number is identified within the brackets e g COM19 Note the allocated COM number maybe any number from 1 to 128 dependant on hardware configuration Note this number for future use with SureTrend or Result Upload Utility software configuration 44
25. location or test result as a retest result 2 4 Fitting the Batteries The unit is designed to operate from both non rechargeable alkaline batteries and rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH or Nickel Cadmium NiCD batteries Battery Nominal Relative Technology Cell Voltage Capacity Alkaline 1 5V 1 0 NiMH 1 2V 0 6 NiCD 1 2V 0 5 The unit requires two batteries of size AA LR6 or E91 6 TIP For best results always use a quality brand of Alkaline battery and replace them as soon as they become flat see section 2 6 A WARNING Do not mix batteries of different technologies or use recharged alkaline batteries as these are prone to overcharging and leaking which may cause permanent unit damage and malfunction The batteries are fitted by unclipping the battery cover on the back of the unit and inserting both batteries with their positive terminals pointing towards the top of the unit 1 Remove cover 2 Insert batteries 3 Replace cover A CAUTION Take care not to insert the batteries the wrong way round as this may cause permanent damage to the unit s internal electronics When the batteries are inserted correctly the unit will automatically turn on and enter the clock set up mode Refer to section 4 7 for how to set the time and date 2 5 Turning the Unit On To turn the unit on press the button The unit will beep once and display the power up self check screen OMY IX rw ee ee Mii NO
26. ly scratched x Protective pocket damaged x Unit damaged or faulty y Incorrect or inconsistent use of the Ultrasnap device v Lid not fully closed v Unit being used in an unstable thermal environment turn the unit off and back on again x Unit casework or lid damaged or faulty 36 RS232 interface Wrong interface cable being used does not appear Vv Cable connector incorrectly inserted to be working into unit y Cable connected to wrong port on PC y Wrong PC software being used y PC software incorrectly installed or wrong options selected x Cable or connectors damaged or broken x PC serial port or system software faulty x Unit damaged or faulty 7 3 Unit Error Codes During normal operation the unit performs various self checks on its internal components If a problem is detected the display will show an error number Lo CH Bad zero E6 17801 o2o0 09999 0704 TIP Most problems are likely to be transitory and can be cleared by pressing the button or by removing the batteries for 30 seconds and then reinserting them If any problem persists please contact your local distributor for technical assistance giving full details of the error code Error Code Possible Causes E1 Not applicable on the SystemSURE Plus unit 37 E2 Temperature out of range E3 Erratic measurement E4 User settings undefined E5 Program Test Plan or User ID undefined E6 Calibration self checks fail
27. mSURE Plus is intended to help the operator demonstrate due diligence and compliance with HACCP and other Hygiene regulations by allowing simple hygiene monitoring via the use of an ATP bioluminescent test The SystemSURE Plus system consists of two elements the disposable Ultrasnap device and the handheld reader unit This Operator s Manual provides a detailed description of how to use the SystemSURE Plus unit and how to handle maintenance and troubleshooting For full details on the Ultrasnap device please refer to the Ultrasnap data sheet and kit insert For any additional technical assistance please contact your local distributor 1 1 Key Unit Features The main features of the SystemSURE Plus unit are Small and lightweight reader Large clear liquid crystal display Highly sensitive luminometer Short measurement time just 15 seconds Internal calibration self check light source 251 user programmable result thresholds Large 2000 test result memory 20 test plans of up to 251 locations each 50 User IDs RS232 interface for results uploading to a PC Uses two standard or rechargeable batteries Replaceable protective sample pocket ff OHO e e OO FH OH OH SO 1 2 Accessories and Consumables Please contact your local distributor for details of unit accessories and consumables 1 3 Principle of Operation The Ultrasnap device uses a bioluminescent chemistry technology to convert an invisible concentration of AT
28. materials and workmanship and will repair or replace at their discretion any SystemSURE Plus unit which used under proper conditions exhibits such defects Under the terms of this warranty the product must be returned in the original packaging transportation prepaid with a copy of the Proof of Purchase to your local distributor Contact your local distributor to receive authorisation to return the instrument and enclose a detailed description of the problem 8 1 Warranty Duration This warranty is provided to the original purchaser for one year from the date of purchase In no event will Hygiena be liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages the original user s remedies being limited to repair or replacement of the unit at the manufacturer s option 8 2 Particular Exclusion Unauthorised modification of any part of the SystemSURE Plus unit or the use or attachment of any peripheral not supplied or specified by Hygiena will void this Warranty A WARNING Use only the accessories and consumables supplied by Hygiena The use of any non Hygiena supplied accessories and consumables will invalidate the warranty 40 9 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ATP Device EMC fmol HACCP LCD NiCD NiMH PC Reading Result RLU RS232 USB Unit Adenosine Triphosphate energy carrier molecule The Ultrasnap sample collection and chemistry reaction device Electro Magnetic Compatibility Fe
29. mtomole 107 moles Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Liquid Crystal Display Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries IBM compatible personal computer of Pentium 1 specification or higher running Windows 98 or later Measurement value in RLUs Measurement pass s caution or fail X Relative Light Units unit of measurement Serial communications protocol for connecting the unit to a PC used for uploading test results data Universal Serial Bus used to connect computer peripherals to a PC The SystemSURE Plus unit 41 10 Technical Specification General Unit dimensions W x H x D Unit weight including batteries Operating temperature range Relative Humidity range Storage temperature range Relative Humidity Range Unit Details Measurement range Measurement resolution Measurement time Measurement noise User IDs Programmable result thresholds Programmable location names Test plans Results memory size Serial interface Batteries Battery Size 2 off Battery Types Non rechargeable Rechargeable externally charged Battery Capacity for 2600mAh Standby mode at 20 C Continuous reading A2 72mm x 191mm x 32mm approx 260g 5 C to 40 C 20 to 85 non condensing 10 C to 40 C 20 to 95 non condensing 0 to 9999 RLUs 1 RLU 15 seconds 5 or 5 RLUs 50 IDs of 16 characters 251 programs 251 names of 20 characters 20
30. ng the lid reveals the following internal features 7 RS232 connector cover O Protective pocket and sample insertion port For details on the RS232 connector and protective pocket refer to sections 5 and 6 3 respectively 2 2 Keypad Symbols The keypad is arranged with the following buttons Power on off button Menu select button Up increase button Start accept button Down decrease button Program select button Statistics shortcut button BDOQOLO The functions of these buttons are explained in detail in the following sections of this manual TIP Pressing and holding down the 4 or Vv button will make it auto repeat The longer you hold it down the faster it goes 2 3 Display Layout and Icons The liquid crystal display LCD has the following layout Olt Y X rw Pires a a A The upper half of the display contains the status icons and the large RLU result digits Low battery warning icon Lid icon flashes when the lid needs to be closed Insert icon arrow flashes when the Ultrasnap device should be inserted Remove icon arrow flashes when an Ultrasnap device needs to be removed Pass result icon Caution result icon xS EEr g Fail result icon a A Cc Sample measurement reading in Relative Light Units RLUs rr ma Di EET O M ay ma rr ma Retested icon identifies the failed test result as having been retested Retest result icon identifies the R Program
31. plans of 251 programs 2000 tests EIA 232 compatible AA LR6 or E91 nom 1 5V Alkaline nom 1 2V NiMH or NiCD min 6 months min 2000 tests 11 Appendix SystemSURE USB Smart Cable Driver Installation Instructions Please follow these instructions to ensure the complete installation of the USB Smart Cable Driver Step 1 Remove all previous SystemSURE cables from the computer Step 2 Plug in the new USB Smart Cable into one of your USB ports Step 3 Allow Windows to detect the new hardware Step 4 When prompted for a driver insert the CD supplied with the USB Cable This will either start the installation or request a specific path in which case select the CD drive and the subfolder USB driver Note You may see a message stating that the USB Smart Cable has not passed the Windows logo test or verification test If this occurs click Continue Anyway as the software has been tested and does work on Windows Operating Systems Step 5 You will then see a message requesting you run the installation again This is essential to complete the process repeat the process in Step 4 Step 6 Restart the computer if necessary Tip Identifying the COM port Allocation This is required in order to select the correct COM port when using the SureTrend or Result Upload Utility software 43 Note the USB Cable must be plugged in and the green light should be illuminated For Windows XP users 1 Step 1 Right clic
32. plete 25 Now connect the serial interface cable as supplied with the unit between the SystemSURE Plus unit and one of the RS232 or USB ports on your PC 1 Fold back rubber 2 Insert small RJ10 3 Connect other cover to access plug into unit s end of cable to RS232 socket RS232 socket PC s COM port NOTE Select the appropriate RS232 or USB cable most suitable for your PC A USB to RS232 adapter or USB Smart cable can also be used See section 11 Appendix on page 43 for instructions for the installation and connection of SystemSURE USB Smart Cable Please contact your local distributor for further details Next select the correct Serial port from the available list Upload Options Serial port Save as type File name 26 Then select the file save as type depending on whether you want to create a Microsoft Excel data file or a plain text file Upload Options Serial port Save as type File name File Type Excel workbook file Text file Excel file using DDE This option provides compatibility with earlier versions of the Results Upload Utility COMI v Excel workbook file XLS xcel workbook file 4LS Text file TXT xcel file using DDE LS Open saved file when upload is complete Advantages Generates a Microsoft Excel compatible file which is more secure than a text file as the results data cannot be modified This does not requir
33. r how to fit new batteries taking care not to mix the old batteries with the new ones IMPORTANT Always dispose of old batteries in accordance with your local authority regulations 6 3 Cleaning and Replacing the Protective Pocket The unit is designed with a special protective pocket which can be removed for cleaning or replacement if required Z WARNING Always turn off the unit before removing the protective pocket 30 To remove the protective pocket open the unit s lid tightly grasp the finger grip of the pocket gently pull the pocket upwards and remove it from the unit 1 Grasp finger grip 2 Pull pocket upwards 3 Remove pocket Z CAUTION Great care should be taken when removing the pocket not to damage it or the surrounding casework Do not use excessive force Never use a tool to prise out the pocket Carefully clean the interior of the pocket using water or a very mild detergent solution ensuring that the pocket is completely dry and clean before putting it back into the unit Continued on the next page 31 A WARNING Do not use solvents or other strong chemicals as these will degrade the clear optical section of the pocket and affect the performance of the unit To replace the pocket carefully insert it into the unit ensuring that it is correctly orientated and then push it fully down until it clicks into position 1 Insert pocket in the 2 Push fully down 3 Push RS232 cover o
34. rams To set the Program result thresholds on the unit first select the PROGRAM menu option see section 4 then use the A and buttons to scroll through the list of Programs followed by the button to select the Program to be changed PROGRAM EHE Hf PROGH B ES cn aoe A O PROG Next use the 4 and buttons to first change the value of the upper threshold tt followed by the button and then to change the value of the lower threshold 4 followed by the button to store the new values PROG oO if Jai A upper threshold 4 162 a Y lower threshold 4 19 TIP Pressing the button at any point will exit this set up mode leaving both the PROG and thresholds unchanged 4 4 Viewing Stored Test Results The unit can indefinitely store a maximum of 2000 test results in its internal memory even when the batteries are flat or removed To view these stored test results select the MEMORY menu option see section 4 then use the 4 and Y buttons to scroll through the test results pressing the button to exit 4 RLU Ls l TEST 196 250 PROGH 3 101 Mixer blade 08 59 5 64 2007 TIP Whilst reviewing the stored test results a failed X Program location can be selected for retesting by pressing the button Refer to section 3 4 for details 4 5 Erasing the Test Results Memory The entire test results memory can be cleared using the MEMORY ERASE function by first selecting the
35. reading is compared against the selected Program thresholds to determine the overall Pass Caution or Fail result RLU Banding Result Reading lt lower threshold 4 YS Pass Reading gt lower threshold 4 but lt upper threshold tt Reading gt upper threshold t X Fail Caution For details of how to determine the appropriate program thresholds for your particular operating procedures please contact your local distributor To set up the Program thresholds refer the section 4 3 To select a Program location press the button then use the a and Y buttons to change the Program PROG to the desired Program location followed by the button to accept the new location or the button to cancel the selection 250 PROGH 3 102 Mixer blade 11 19 5 84 2007 TIP Whilst selecting a PROG the display also shows the time and date that the Program location was last tested 12 NOTE If the selected Program location does not have any thresholds defined they must be set up using the PROGRAM menu option see section 4 3 before the Program can be used 3 2 Using Test Plans The unit can also store up to 20 individual Test Plans numbered PLAN 1 to 20 each consisting of a list of up to 251 Program locations specified in the order in which each location should be tested An example set of Test Plans for a typical week might be Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday PROG 4 PROG 1
36. rientation shown until it clicks into place back under lip AN WARNING Do not use excessive force when replacing the pocket If the pocket jams during insertion remove it fully check for obstructions or damage and then try again Finally ensure that the black rubber RS232 cover is pushed down and that the lid can be fully closed see section 5 3 32 7 Troubleshooting This section lists typical problems that might be encountered when using the unit and their possible causes and remedies Some problems can be rectified by the operator whilst others may require technical assistant Severity Action Required v 7 1 Unit Beeps This indicates a cause which can be rectified by the operator This indicates a cause which may require technical attention for rectification Contact your local distributor for further assistance During normal use the unit emits a variety of different beeping sounds Beep Type Short high pitched tone Long high pitched tone Long low pitched tone Possible Causes y Unit turned on or off Sample measurement started Communications established with PC y Results memory being erased vy Unit calibration self checks complete y Sample measurement complete y Results memory erase complete y Invalid date entered y Program thresholds not set up v Invalid program threshold limits entered y Attempting to select a non failed pass caution result for retesting 33 Two
37. sportation and use of all types of solid state electrical electronic instrumentation and to the handling of the Ultrasnap devices These precautions are outlined below II Operating Environment and Electrostatic Precautions WARNING Do not use the unit in any area which has been or is thought to have been exposed to explosive or flammable gases or vapours CAUTION Avoid operating the unit in direct sunlight as this may affect its performance Never leave the unit in direct sunlight even when turned off CAUTION Do not expose or operator the unit in extremes of temperature see section 10 and minimise any exposure to electrostatic charges gt D D Unit Handling and Use CAUTION Care should be taken not to drop the unit or subject it to any form of rough physical handling both during normal use and during storage and transportation CAUTION To avoid the risk of injury or choking never use the unit neck strap in situations where it could get caught in machinery etc gt D Batteries WARNING Use only non rechargeable alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH or NiCD batteries of types specified in section 10 WARNING Do not use batteries with individual cell voltages greater than 1 65V as this will cause permanent damage to the unit CAUTION All batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your local regulations gt be II Use and Insertion of Ultrasnap Devices CAUTION Refer to the
38. ton to erase them from the SystemSURE Plus unit Once erased from the unit the results data cannot be re uploaded to the PC If you choose not to erase the results from the SystemSURE Plus unit they can be manually erased later by using the MEMORY ERASE function see section 4 5 When the upload is complete turn off the unit and disconnect the serial cable from the SystemSURE Plus unit ensuring that the black rubber RS232 cover is pushed back down and that the lid can be fully closed Push RS232 cover back under lip 28 5 4 Results Data File Format The uploaded test results data is stored in either an Excel file or a text file see section 5 3 above Both have the same format Unit Test Date Time Prog Result RLU Lower Upper Comments 1721 1 12 05 03 08 04 0 Pass 26 100 200 1721 12 05 03 08 05 Pass 35 100 200 1721 12 05 03 08 08 Caution 400 Re cleaned 1721 12 05 03 17 42 1721 12 05 03 17 44 Fail 257 200 End of shift Pass 141 400 0 1 1721 12 05 03 08 17 1 Pass 73 400 Retest 0 1 The data fields are e Unit the unit serial number see unit rear label e Test the test number e Date the date the test was performed e Time the time the test was performed e Prog the PROG number used for the test e Result the overall Pass Caution Fail test result e RLU the test reading in RLUs e Lower the lower 4 program threshold e Upper the upper tt program threshold e Comments additional fi
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