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Optional 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 Web App
If desired, the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 may be connected to a PC via an Ethernet
connection for additional capabilities:
• Remotely view current status of BIs in the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 via PC.
For full functionality, the use of an HTML5 compliant browser with JavaScript enabled
is required.
• Remotely view and configure 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 settings.
• View the last 100 BI records.
• Print out documentation using a local or networked printer and/or save documentation
as an electronic file.*
Note:
To access the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 Web App within a secure network,
the PC must have access to the secure network; options include connecting via a network
Ethernet cable, signing in to the facility’s wireless network, or connecting via a virtual
private network (VPN).
* Refer to your facility’s record keeping policy and procedure.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION:
Always unplug the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 and allow to cool
before cleaning.
Do not spill liquid onto or into the instrument. Do not immerse the unit in liquid.
Clean external surfaces using only the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Do not open the instrument housing – there are no user serviceable parts. The
instrument must be returned to the manufacturer for repair.
Clean the exterior surface of the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 by wiping it with a damp
cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Do not attempt to clean interior components. If
additional cleaning of the wells is required, call for repair or replacement.
Note:
The 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 does not contain any user serviceable parts or
require any routine maintenance or calibration. Any malfunctions will be indicated by an
error code. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section for error code explanations.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In the event of an error code, unplug the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 and plug it back in to initiate the self-diagnostic test. If error code re-occurs, call for repair or replacement.
The LCD display panel will indicate detected malfunctions by displaying a caution or error code under affected BI wells. The audible alarm, if active, sounds and the LCD display
backlight flashes to alert the user to all caution (except C1) and error codes. The alarm and backlight can be silenced and extinguished, respectively, by pressing the Buzzer Alarm
OFF button
. Note that disabling the audible alarm does not disable the flashing LCD display backlight. Refer to the following:
Code/ Issue
Problem
Solution
C1
Unit Warm-up Caution
Incubation block not at temperature.
Allow a 30 minute warm-up after 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 is plugged
in. (Note: 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout BI readings are disabled until
incubator block reaches 60ºC +/- 2ºC).
C2
BI Removed from Well Caution
3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout BI has been removed before incubation is
complete.
Replace 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout BI in proper well within 10 seconds to
prevent loss of collected data.
C4
Ambient Light Caution
Move 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 to reduced ambient light conditions.
E1
Temperature Control Error
This error will occur if system is no longer able to control the temperature of the
incubator block (60ºC +/- 2ºC).
Unplug the unit and plug it back in to clear error.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair or replacement.
E3
Memory Error
3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 unable to save/read data from memory.
Unplug the unit and plug it back in to clear error.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair or replacement.
E7
Communications Error
This error will occur if internal communications have failed.
Unplug the unit and plug it back in to clear error.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair or replacement.
E8
LED Error
This error occurs for a specific well if the system detects that a UV LED or Optics
Detection circuit is not working.
Unplug the unit and plug it back in to clear error.
If error doesn’t clear, call for repair or replacement. Do not use affected
incubation well.
E11
BI Inserted Incorrectly Error
Incubation time remaining will not display and fluorescent readings are not taken.
Ensure BI is designed to be incubated and read in the 3M™ Attest™
Auto-reader 390.
Ensure BI is fully inserted into incubation well.
E12
Power Failure Error
Power to Auto-reader was off for too long to provide valid result for affected BI(s).
Ensure power supply connection to Auto-reader is secure.
Retest sterilizer with a new BI.
E14
Ambient Light Error (occupied well)
Fluorescent result will not display.
Rely on optional visual pH color change result for BI in affected well. Move
3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 to reduced ambient light conditions to avoid
future occurrences.
Other
Unwanted alarm sounds when positive BI detected.
Disable alarm; refer to
3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 390 Configuration
section for instructions.
Other
Alarm Sounds
3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout Biological Indicator has been removed from
incubation/reader well prematurely.
Replace 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout Biological Indicator in incubation/reader
well within 10 seconds to prevent loss of data collected.
Other
LCD panel does not display properly.
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If problem persists call for repair or
replacement.
