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User Manual
3M

TM

 Clean Trace

TM

 NGi Luminometer 

and Docking Station
Index

1 Product 

Description

 

1.01 

How the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer works to Measure Contamination

 

1.02 

ATP and Surface Hygiene Testing

 

1.03 

ATP and Water Testing

2 Instrument 

overview

 

2.01 

Parts of the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer

 2.02 General 

Features

 

2.03 

Charging the Battery

 

2.04 

Switching the Instrument ON

 2.05 Measurement 

Modes

 

2.06 

Inserting a Test

 2.07 Swab 

Sensor

 

2.08 

Low Power Mode

 2.09 PC 

Communications

3 Accessories

 

3.01 

3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer Docking Station

 

3.02 

3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer Printer

 

3.03 

3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer Soft Carry Case

4 Measure 

Sample

 

4.01 

What is MEASURE SAMPLE

 

4.02 

How to Test using MEASURE SAMPLE

5 Program 

Mode

 

5.01 

What is PROGRAM MODE and how do I use it

 

5.02 

How to Use Program Mode

 5.03 Retesting
 5.04 Reviewing 

results

 5.05 Printing 

results

6 SETUP 

Menu

 

6.01 

What the SETUP MENU allows 

 

6.02 

How to find the SETUP MENU

 

6.03 

Setting Date Format

 

6.04 

Setting the Time Format

 

6.05 

Setting the Date

 

6.06 

Setting the Time

 

6.07 

Setting the Language

 

6.08 

Performing a Self Check

 

6.09 

Setting the Backlight Timeout

7 Upload 

Results

 

7.01 

What is UPLOAD RESULTS used for 

 

7.02 

How to UPLOAD RESULTS

8 User 

Guidelines

9  Care of the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ NGi Luminometer

 9.01 Cleaning
 9.02 Temperature

10 Troubleshooting

 10.01 General
 

10.02  Battery Error Screens

 

10.03  Communication Error screens

 

10.04  Self Check Error Screen

 

10.05  Login and Password Error Screens

 

10.06  Other Error Screens

 

10.07  Inadvertent changing of language setting

11 Appendices
 

11.01   Technical Specifications

 

11.02   Terms and Conventions

Summary of Contents for Clean-Trace NGi Luminometer

Page 1: ...3 Important Safety Information And User Manual 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer and Docking Station ...

Page 2: ...urers designs or use in any other application that has not been evaluated or documented by 3M and may lead to an unsafe condition The 3M Clean Trace System is not intended to be used in potentially flammable or explosive environments Although the 3M Clean Trace System is very sensitive surfaces should not be considered sterile based on results from the 3M Clean Trace System The 3M Clean Trace Syst...

Page 3: ...r disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Class II Class two insulation referred to as double insulation Applies to NG Power Supply Alternating current AC source WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage do not service the 3M Clean Trace Luminometer docking station or power supply Use only 3M authorized service personnel do not use the 3M Clean Trace Luminometer or powe...

Page 4: ...posal of contaminated waste including used or expired test kits NOTICE To avoid exposure to contaminated surface water or beverage outside the users validated RLU specifications handle the sensitive 3M Clean Trace Luminometer with care do not use if damaged do not use an out of calibration 3M Clean Trace Luminometer Contact an authorized 3M Service Center for service and calibration always remove ...

Page 5: ...is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ...

Page 6: ...ce the fuse with only an approved fuse carrying the BSI or ASTA mark The preferred replacement part reference is to BS 1362 for example Bussmann 3A The fuse should only be replaced by a competent person LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 3M warrants that for one year from the date of shipment that the 3M Clean Trace NG Luminometer or Docking Station will substantially perform in accordance with the U...

Page 7: ...ng component or 2 refund the purchase price LIMITATION OF LIABILITY UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW 3M WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO USER OR OTHERS FOR ANY OTHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING FOR EXAMPLE LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INVESTMENTS OR OPPORTUNITIES EVEN IF 3M HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES The parties agree that 3M s total cumulative liability to...

Page 8: ...ing MEASURE SAMPLE 5 Program Mode 5 01 What is PROGRAM MODE and how do I use it 5 02 How to Use Program Mode 5 03 Retesting 5 04 Reviewing results 5 05 Printing results 6 SETUP Menu 6 01 What the SETUP MENU allows 6 02 How to find the SETUP MENU 6 03 Setting Date Format 6 04 Setting the Time Format 6 05 Setting the Date 6 06 Setting the Time 6 07 Setting the Language 6 08 Performing a Self Check 6...

Page 9: ...thod for monitoring the hygiene status of surfaces ATP from both micro organisms and product residues are detected Measurement of total ATP provides an important insight to the overall cleanliness Product residues remaining on surfaces after cleaning will be a source of nutrients for any remaining micro organisms and may also protect the micro organisms from disinfectant action Because of the fast...

Page 10: ...Trace NGi Luminometer The purpose of each of the Function Buttons can change according to the menu screen being displayed Once a menu is selected the button functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen directly above each button Figure 1 Figure 2 2 02 General Features The 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer is a light weight fully portable instrument with alphanumeric LCD display The instrum...

Page 11: ...into the docking station then connect the charger to an AC power outlet The battery in the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer will charge fully in approximately 2 hours and will then be ready for use The battery level indicator shows the state of charge Remove the AC power and unplug the charger from the instrument If a docking station is used the charger can remain attached to the docking station per...

Page 12: ...the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer off When switching on the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer performs a series of self checks including an initial instrument background measurement and a calibration check The following screens will be displayed During initial startup and system self check The instrument then initializes and the following screen is displayed It is possible to pause the 3M Clean Trac...

Page 13: ...f this manual 2 05 Measurement Modes The 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer instrument offers three ways to measure a sample MEASURE SAMPLE allows as many readings as required but does not store the data for later use If the 3M Clean Trace Luminometer Printer is used results may be printed as they are produced as long as the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer is located in its docking station and connecte...

Page 14: ...e test into the luminometer causing damage to the sensitive components of the instrument The 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer has a sensor to determine if a 3M Clean Trace ATP test device has been left in the chamber for more than 30 seconds following the completion of a measurement If this situation is detected the instrument will display a Swab Left In Chamber error message on the screen and provi...

Page 15: ...tton on the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer will return the instrument to the screen displayed before the Low Power Mode was activated If the backlight time is set to On see section 6 09 Low Power Mode can only be entered using the Back button in the Main Menu screen 2 09 PC Communications In order to communicate between the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer and 3M Clean Trace Online Software ensure t...

Page 16: ...lities Ability to pick instrument up and walk away without unplugging cables Convenient charging cradle Provides extra desktop stability Docking station holds the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer at an optimum working and viewing angle for desktop use Ability to connect optional 3M Clean Trace NG Luminometer Printer User can either plug cables directly into instrument or docking station To use simpl...

Page 17: ...flashing and remains constant Ensure the printer is switched on The printer uses thermal paper use only paper supplied by 3M Loading paper into the printer Turn printer on by momentarily pressing the button on the front of the printer The status light on the front of the printer will flash if the printer is out of paper Lift the cover of printer and hinge towards the rear Feed the paper under the ...

Page 18: ...nt still in its pouch Samples may be inserted after folding back the flap at the top of the carry pouch To prevent the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer being dropped there is a lanyard attached to the pouch which fixes onto the instrument The illustration on the left shows a convenient method of use Adjust the straps for the correct height and degree of security WARNING To reduce the risks associate...

Page 19: ...e measurement is performed NOTE To store the data refer to Section 5 PROGRAM MODE 4 02 How to Test Using MEASURE SAMPLE Turn the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer on When initialized the screen will display the MAIN MENU The cursor will be pointing at MEASURE SAMPLE Insert a 3M test device into the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer see section 2 06 Measuring Samples To measure a sample press the SELECT ...

Page 20: ...hamber exceeds the range of the instrument an Overload message will be displayed Press any key to continue Overloads occur if the rate of rise of the RLU units exceeds a pre determined factory set rate Accidental overload results may occur e g if the sample chamber is opened while a measurement takes place In the case of an overload a repeat measurement can be made once the cause has been found ...

Page 21: ... Create a sample plan using the 3M Clean Trace Online Software 3 Transfer the sample plan from the 3M Clean Trace Online Software to the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer 4 Transfer stored results from the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer to the 3M Clean Trace Online Software Once the sample plans have been transferred to the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer it is ready to take measurements 5 02 How to U...

Page 22: ... fail the user must acknowledge this by pressing OK before further measures can be taken NOTE if a measurement is attempted without a 3M Clean Trace ATP Test in the chamber of the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer an error message stating No Swab Detected will be displayed and an audible beep will sound to notify the user that there is not a test in the chamber The result is now stored The cursor wil...

Page 23: ... to go back into set of results to perform retests this may require returning to an unfinished set of results to collect more data 5 04 Reviewing results It is possible to review and inspect previous results and to print to an external 3M printer either individual tests or a series of tests from one result set in a given sample plan Before attempting to print ensure the printer is connected direct...

Page 24: ... test point in more detail or to print all results including each retest for all test points Pressing the Print button will output the result information to the printer 5 05 Printing Results When a user selects the Print option from any of the Review Results screens except the Test Point Details Screen the Print screen appears The Summary option will print the Test Point name a graphical represent...

Page 25: ...t Timeout 6 01 What the SETUP MENU allows The SETUP MENU allows Format the date as shown below and format the time to 12 24 hour clock Set the current time and date Change the displayed language Check to see if the instrument performs within calibration limits Set the display backlight timeout period 6 02 How to find the SETUP MENU From the MAIN MENU use the navigation buttons to select SETUP MENU...

Page 26: ... navigation buttons to select TIME FORMAT Pressing the Change button repeatedly will cycle the time format between 12 24 hour clock When correct press the Back button to return to the SETUP menu or use the navigation buttons to select another item in the DATE TIME menu 6 05 Setting the Date While in the DATE TIME menu use the navigation buttons to select SET DATE Day is highlighted only after the ...

Page 27: ...cond using the navigation buttons then press OK Use the navigation buttons to select another item in the DATE TIME menu or press Back to return to the SETUP menu 6 07 Setting the Language Contact your local distributor for a current list of languages available While in the SETUP Menu use the navigation buttons to select LANGUAGE and press the Select button The LANGUAGE menu can now be seen Use the...

Page 28: ...K Press Select to start the Self Check The screen will display the words Performing Self Check and a series of count up blocks If the instrument is performing within calibration limits and the background reading is acceptable PASS will be displayed If the instrument is not performing within calibration limits one of the three screens below will be displayed If this is the case the instrument shoul...

Page 29: ...om 5 seconds to 60 seconds in 5 second increments It should be noted that the instrument consumes more power when the backlight is illuminated Under normal ambient lighting conditions there should be no need to use the backlight If the backlight is not required set the Backlight Timeout permanently to OFF to ensure maximum battery life By default the Backlight Timeout is set to 15 seconds While in...

Page 30: ...appear on the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer screen when it is connected to the 3M Clean Trace Online Software via the USB cable or Docking Station 7 02 How to UPLOAD RESULTS From the MAIN MENU use the navigation buttons to highlight UPLOAD RESULTS and press Select As mentioned above the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer will need to be connected to 3M Clean Trace Online Software via the USB cable or...

Page 31: ...to Enter Current Password To enter the password use the navigation buttons to choose each character and press Select to enter that character Repeat until the full password has been entered and press Done The Enter New Password screen is then displayed followed by Confirm New Password Both screens are completed as described above selecting Done when finished Note Passwords must contain at least 8 c...

Page 32: ... is selected at any point during this connection phase the user will be returned to the MAIN MENU screen and it will be necessary to enter the Password details again At the end of a successful synchronisation a Synchronisation completed message will be displayed Stored results will be uploaded to 3M Clean Trace Online Software and will automatically be removed from the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminomet...

Page 33: ...e specified by 3M vii Reagent test kits should be stored and used in accordance with the instructions provided with the kit viii Use only reagents supplied by 3M or local 3M distributor ix Results are independent of temperature over the range of 15 25 C A lower reading will be seen at temperatures below 15 C However if tests are always performed at this lower temperature consistent results can be ...

Page 34: ...t should be wiped clean with a damp cloth and then wiped dry 9 02 Temperature Avoid storing the instrument at temperatures below 4 C or above 40 C If subjected to low temperatures condensation may occur The instrument should be allowed to warm to room temperature before use and a cloth or tissue used to wipe dry the outer surfaces ...

Page 35: ...or 2 hours then recheck DO NOT attempt to clean inside e Contact 3M or local 3M distributor No Display a Battery fully discharged b Battery Contacts contaminated c Instrument malfunction a Recharge battery b Remove battery and clean contacts gently with dry tissue DO NOT clean with abrasive materials c Contact 3M or local 3M distributor High reagent control a High Background b Contamination of rea...

Page 36: ...ollow the instructions as displayed on the instrument screen Ensure that correct communications are being used and that the connectors are securely located in both the 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer and the PC port If condition persists contact 3M or local 3M distributor 10 04 Self Check Error Screen This figure shows a 3M Clean Trace NGi Luminometer that has failed its Background or Calibration c...

Page 37: ...d created much meet the password criteria set The password must be at least 8 characters and must contain a combination of characters including a minimum of 3 out of the following 4 character types Upper Case Letters Lower Case Letters Digits Special Characters If the criteria are not met or if the Confirm Password step is entered and does not match the New Password entered the following screens w...

Page 38: ...lead or remove from the docking station then reconnect and upload the results again Not all sample plans have been downloaded Error when deleting and downloading sample plans Using the 3M Clean Trace Online Software administration website check that sample plans have been assigned to the 3M Clean Trace NGi luminometer user Disconnect the 3M Clean Trace NGi luminometer from the USB lead or remove f...

Page 39: ... a backup of the configuration file before any changes are made Network connection issue Unexpected error Authenticating Reason There was no endpoint listening at https holly 3m com cleantraceservice cleantracewebservice svc Disconnect the 3M Clean Trace NGi luminometer from the USB lead or remove from the docking station then reconnect and upload the results again If this error persists please tr...

Page 40: ... scalable scroll bars to indicate size and position of list as in Microsoft Windows applications Date and time displayed when not in sleep mode and measuring Ergonomics Left or right hand operation Screen readable in hand held position or desk top position Fully portable hand held desk top belt or shoulder carry pouch or docking station options available for maximum user flexibility Sample Chamber...

Page 41: ...D number Password protected at instrument and user level Accessories 3M Clean Trace NG Luminometer Docking Station Non intelligent instrument holder with duplicated instrument connectors User can either plug cables directly into instrument or docking station Ability to pick instrument up and walk away without unplugging cables Provides extra desktop stability 3M Clean Trace NG Luminometer Docking ...

Page 42: ... possible functions displayed on the screen where each function may be selected using the cursor keys and function buttons RS232 A method of connecting to the PC A specific cable connector is required Sample plan A sample plan is a list of test points with pass and fail levels previously generated using 3MTM Clean TraceTM Online Software Self check A means of checking that the instrument is operat...

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