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READ SCREEN (Post Reading) 

After the image has been read, The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader will automatically 

direct you to the Post Read Screen. 

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Read Initiated

 – Can be used to re-read the plate if edits are applied.  

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Perimeter Marks

 – The perimeter of the plate is detected and marked in red.   

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Colony Marks

 – Colonies are circled in a specific color.  The color and design of the 

marker can be changed in the Markers Screen (see pg. 13). 

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Unknown Colony Marks

  – The Unknown Colonies are marked with an “x” by  

default and counted separately.  The color and design of the marker can be 

changed in the Markers Screen. Unknown count is recorded for any debris or  
particulate that is on the plate. This function is turned off by default.

Summary of Contents for The Wizard CompactDry Reader

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...tion 6 User Interface 7 14 Advanced Configuration and Passcode 15 20 USB Removal and Power Down 21 22 How to connect to the Hardy Data Receiver Program 23 24 Connecting USB Thermal Printer 25 Accessories 26 Limitations 27 Specifications 28 Warranty and Service 29 Our Advantage 30 Table of Contents 1430 West McCoy Lane Santa Maria CA 93455 800 266 2222 HardyDiagnostics com ...

Page 3: ...do not use chemical or abrasive cleaning agents Before moving disconnect at the power supply socket Connect only to a power supply with voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label Ensure that the main switch and power supply connector are easily accessible during use After transport or storage in humid conditions dry out the unit before connecting it to the supply voltage The Wizard C...

Page 4: ... recommended to use a stomacher bag and filter the homogenized sam ple prior to inoculation to eliminate carry over of tiny particles onto the surface of the CompactDry medium Small particles may interfere with photo optic detection mechanism During and after incubation keep the lid tight on the plates to avoid any possible dehydration An additional dilution may be needed when the sample has a dar...

Page 5: ...actDry Reader on a solid level surface so that there is at least 10cm of clearance from adjacent walls Ensure that the power switch USB ports and the ventilation slots on the side of the unit are free from obstruction 2 Ensure the power switch is set to the OFF position before connecting to the power source 3 Connect The Wizard CompactDry Reader to the power supply Plug power supply into an approp...

Page 6: ...4 Equipment Overview Main System Components 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Side USB Connection 2x 2 Front USB Connection 1x 3 Touch Screen Interface 4 Plate Indexing Tray 5 Power Connection Port 6 Power Switch ...

Page 7: ...6 2222 option 2 Equipment Overview continued PLATES MUST BE INSERTED WITH THE LIDS AFFIXED TO THE BASE AND FACING DOWNWARD FAILURE TO INSERT PLATES PROPERLY MAY CAUSE INCORRECT PLATE COUNTS SYSTEM ERRORS DAMAGE OR CONTAMINATION ...

Page 8: ...dry and free of debris and the plate lids are securely fitted 2 Plates can be inserted in connected sets or one at a time 3 Turn plate s so lid is facing down 4 Hold the CompactDry plates by the raised rectangular tab 5 Slide the plates into the unit from either the right or left hand side 6 The first plate will click into place when positioned correctly for imaging Plates face down with lids on ...

Page 9: ...n CompactDry plates are imaged colonies are counted analyzed and the data is saved complete guide pg 8 CONFIGURE Used to adjust settings and change the unit data saving settings complete guide pg 13 REMOVE USB Used to safely remove a USB Flash Drive Errors can occur if the USB Flash Drive is removed incorrectly complete guide pg 21 POWER DOWN Used to properly shut down the unit Press the power dow...

Page 10: ...ay affect The Wizard CompactDry Reader s ability to obtain a proper plate count The Edit Button allows the user to correct the reading before the data is saved to a USB flash drive or printed with the USB thermal printer The Edit Button will not be active gray in color until the plate is read 7 MENU Returns the operator to the home screen 8 BOOST Raises the camera sensitivity to colony size and ch...

Page 11: ...he perimeter of the plate is detected and marked in red 3 Colony Marks Colonies are circled in a specific color The color and design of the marker can be changed in the Markers Screen see pg 13 4 Unknown Colony Marks The Unknown Colonies are marked with an x by default and counted separately The color and design of the marker can be changed in the Markers Screen Unknown count is recorded for any d...

Page 12: ...tion colony type check Colony count adjustment Adjust screen sensitivity Boost function If The Wizard CompactDry Reader is not detecting all colonies due to overlap or obscurity users have three options to adjust their plate count 3 2 1 1 First select the type of colonies that require a count adjustment 2 Adjust the count with the buttons The image will not change but will add or remove colonies n...

Page 13: ...ually raise or lower camera sensitivity preferences 1 Buttons Adjust the sensitivity up down to all the colonies 2 Menu Press the Menu button to exit to Sensitivity Screen 3 Boost Can be calibrated through Advanced Configuration see pg 15 2 1 3 Sensitivity Screen ...

Page 14: ...count data will be saved to a USB drive as a CSV file listed by the Sample ID The image of the plate with or without the markers can also be saved to the USB 4 Send Data can be sent to PC LIMS or the Hardy Data Receiver Program HDRP see pg 23 by use of the USB to Ethernet adapter For established LIMS Laboratory Information Management System integration users will need to work with their LIMS provi...

Page 15: ... PLATES The deselected mode buttons will appear in gray 3 CONFIGURE SETTINGS From the Configure Screen users can access the following options see pg 14 Adjust markers Save image Save markers Review plates stored on USB Live Imaging Advanced Configuration 4 READ Returns the operator to the Read Screen 5 MENU Returns the operator to the Home Screen 2 1 3 4 5 Configure Screen ...

Page 16: ... read 3 SAVE MARKERS ON OFF When this option highlighted green for ON saved files will include two images one with colony markers and the original raw image of the plate When option is gray saved file will only include raw image of plate 4 USB IMAGE Allows users to review and read plates stored on a USB drive 5 LIVE IMAGE The default setting for the Wizard reader allows users to read CompactDry pl...

Page 17: ...Calibration data and system settings to a USB drive This can then be used to calibrate an additional unit with the SETTINGS IMPORT Button 5 SETTINGS IMPORT Button Used to save new Calibration data and system settings to the unit from a USB drive Settings can be updated easily with the SETTINGS IMPORT Button 6 CONNECTION CONFIG Button Used to connect the Thermal Printer and HDRP or LIMS systems Onc...

Page 18: ...ress to proceed with the adjustment 2 Configuration Menu Method The Configuration Menu Method breaks the calibra tion into two parts This is the recommended method for configuring the unit for quality control prior to use a Sensitivity Screen Determines what is a colony or detected object based on contrast sensitivity and size A boost function is added for enhanced detection of pinpoint colonies a...

Page 19: ... adjustment or held down for large adjustments Every time the calibration values are changed the unit will update the detection algorithms 1 The first step of calibrating the unit is to determine the best settings for picking up all the objects on the plate 1Sensitivity and 2Sensitivity 2 adjustments determine how sensitive the unit is to detecting objects The 3Diameter Min and 4 Diameter Max adju...

Page 20: ...ed the display will read click on the image After selecting a colony the details can be used to adjust the settings Colony Detail Format Colony Number Value Saturation Hue Diameter Roundness 2 The MASKED 6Button toggles the view to a black and white image showing the objects detected in white This is very helpful for determining the sensitivity setting 3 The 7COLONIES VIEW Button 7 is on by defaul...

Page 21: ...me highlighted 1SENSITIVITY is the primary function for controlling sensitivity and the threshold of the algorithm while 2SENSITIVITY 2 may be consid ered fine tuning of sensitivity The higher the 1SENSITIVITY the more objects the unit will detect The lower the 2SENSITIVITY 2 the more sensitive 1SENSITIVITY becomes The higher the 2SENSITIVITY 2 the less sensitive 1SENSITIVITY tuning becomes 3 To c...

Page 22: ...ty Screen to update the Sensitivity Settings 4 Press the 5DETECT Button Now touch a colony that should be counted that is not counted this colony will be 4RED This will adjust the settings to include the touched colony You can continue to touch RED colonies with the 5DETECT mode enabled until all required colonies are counted 5 If you cannot obtain the correct settings with the 5DETECT Function tu...

Page 23: ...d on the front of the ma chine is recommended for ease of access 2 In order to prevent errors in data please use the Remove USB function located on the home screen to safely remove your USB device 1 Select Remove USB from the Home Screen 2 Confirm it is safe to remove the USB flash drive by checking the USB status in the bottom left hand corner of the Home Screen 3 Once status reads USB is unmount...

Page 24: ... POWER DOWN button located on the Home Screen to safely shut down the Control System 1 Power down the Control System using the POWER DOWN button 2 Ensure all plates are removed and click power switch to the OFF position 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...t switch using an Ethernet cable Upload and save the Data Receiver file onto your PC from the provided USB drive Extract the content of the data receiver file to your PC Open the unzipped data receiver file and double click the file named Hardy Data Receiver This will launch the program For instructions on using the Hardy Data Receiver Program follow the directions below Users have the option of u...

Page 26: ...Connect the USB to Ethernet adapter to an available USB port on The Wizard CompactDry Reader Insert Ethernet cable into the USB to Ethernet adapter Plug the opposite end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet switch The Wizard CompactDry Reader PC Ethernet Switch Ethernet Cable 1 Ethernet Cable 2 ...

Page 27: ...d to The Wizard CompactDry Reader and power on the unit Navigate to the CONNECTION CONFIGURATION from the Advanced Configure Screen to configure the printer Passcode 1 Touch DETECT to detect the printer 2 Touch INSTALL to update the settings and connect to the printer The printer will now print the readout and images depending on the settings 1 2 0855 ...

Page 28: ...e USB Wireless Keyboard is used for quickly inputting sample Cat no 120103 C USB Barcode Scanner sold separately Barcoded samples can be scanned with the barcode scanner to input the sample identification information To use the Barcode Scanner scan the sample barcode when the unit prompts for the sample name Cat no 120102 D USB Thermal Printer sold separately The USB Thermal Printer prints sample ...

Page 29: ...by using a membrane filter bag In particular pinpoint sized colonies can be configured in the BOOST function to be accurately detected provided competing debris of equal size and color aren t present on the plate It is recommended to use a stomacher and filter homogenized sample afterwards which will both help to eliminate carry over of tiny particles of sample onto the surface of the medium Sampl...

Page 30: ... Dimensions W x D x H 25 4cm x 20cm x 30cm Reading Speed Approximately 5 6 seconds depen dent on the amount of colonies Connections USB Type A x 3 Operation Temperature Range 10 C to 30 C Power 12 Volts DC x 4 Amps Electrical Approval 12 Volts DC x 4 Amps Power Pack is UL CSA CE approved Weight 25 lbs 11 34 kg 10 12 ...

Page 31: ... CompactDry Reader is designed to require minimal maintenance If the unit requires cleaning of the exterior unplug the unit and use a lightly dampened cloth to clean the metal areas Use a nonabrasive cloth to clean the touch screen area DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANING AGENTS such as bleach or alcohol to clean any area of the equipment The best method to keep the interior area of the unit clean is to ens...

Page 32: ...y management system of the Hardy Diagnostics California and Ohio manufacturing facilities has been certified to ISO 13485 a quality standard specifically for medical device manufacturers Custom Product Manufacturing Hardy Diagnostics is willing and able to manufacture products specific to your needs Special container and formula requests are welcome Simply contact your area Sales Representative Tw...

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