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ATP-based cleaning verification and

tracking system for the health care industry

U S E R ’ S G U I D E

Release: 3.1

800-234-5333 (USA/Canada)
foodsafety.neogen.com/en/accupoint-advanced-hc

FD803-0818

12380HCB

Summary of Contents for AccuPoint Advanced HC

Page 1: ...TP based cleaning verification and tracking system for the health care industry U S E R S G U I D E Release 3 1 800 234 5333 USA Canada foodsafety neogen com en accupoint advanced hc FD803 0818 12380HCB ...

Page 2: ...ies 10 Installing new batteries 11 Sleep mode 11 System requirements 11 Communicating with the HC Data Manager software 11 Syncing test results to the HC Data Manager software 12 Setting thresholds in the reader 12 Programming the RFID tag 13 Cleaning the reader 13 Troubleshooting 14 Regulatory information 14 Replacement parts accessories 16 Warranty 16 Customer service and contact information 16 ...

Page 3: ...ses power Four rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries provide power Operating principles and technology The AccuPoint Advanced HC system utilizes ATP bioluminescence to determine the cleanliness of test samples Adenosine triphosphate ATP is a molecule found in all livingcells includingbacteria bodilyfluids skincells yeastandmold Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that produces light ...

Page 4: ...stments replacements or repairs to this reader Only a Neogen service representative should service the reader Proper use of sampler cartridges Use only AccuPoint Advanced sampler cartridges with the AccuPoint Advanced HC system Refrigerate the sampler cartridges at 2 8 C 35 46 F Within this temperature range cartridges may be stored until their expiry Sampler cartridges must be warmed to room temp...

Page 5: ...y damage the unit and invalidate the warranty The power supply is capable of using AC voltage of 110 or 240 VAC The power supply is for indoor use only PREPARING THE READER FOR USE Labels for the back panel of the reader are supplied in different languages These labels show a battery replacement diagram and help interpret the icons on the display Affix the label in the desired language to the back...

Page 6: ...blished in the Data Manager software and synced to the AccuPoint Advanced HC reader This is the name of the location where the test is performed Housekeeper Established in the Data Manager software and synced to the AccuPoint Advanced HC reader This is the person responsible for having cleaned the test area Test Result The relative light unit RLU score for this test This is the result that will be...

Page 7: ...hresholds to each site Once the test plan is defined uploading the information to the reader will allow the user to select the appropriate site before taking each test The result along with the time date housekeeper area room and test site can then be downloaded to the software for tracking and analysis SELECTING THE TESTING SITE If a test plan has been uploaded from the HC Data Manager software n...

Page 8: ...e display will return 3 Factory Reset when selected will return the reader to its default configuration and will remove all stored data test plans housekeepers etc 4 Brightness after pressing the OK button a slider appears on the display screen Repeatedly press the navigation keys to the left to dim and to the right to brighten After changes have been made press the OK button to exit 5 Exit to exi...

Page 9: ...esults do not touch the tip of the sampler or let the tip touch any other surface prior to testing 4 Surface sampling Sample a surface of approximately 10 cm by 10 cm 4 in by 4 in Sample by starting in one corner of the square and forming a continuous line going back and forth across thesquare Repeattheprocedure with slightly less pressure from a starting point 90 from the first see illustration N...

Page 10: ...der The reading will begin immediately An icon like the one below will appear on the screen along with a progress indicator bar 8 The reading is displayed along with a symbol indicating the result The symbols are identified below 9 Press the eject button and remove the sampler from the chamber Samplers and their cartridges are non toxic and may be disposed of without any special considerations Pas...

Page 11: ...d the batteries should only be recharged when the battery charge icon appears near depletion The AccuPoint Advanced HC reader can only be recharged through the supplied A C power adapter Full charge takes approximately 90 minutes After inserting the A C power cord the reader will display a green battery with the appropriate charge state This icon will change and fill in completely as the batteries...

Page 12: ...BM compatible PC with Intel processor speed of 1 GHz 512 MB RAM 40 GB hard drive At least 1 free USB port COMMUNICATING WITH THE HC DATA MANAGER SOFTWARE The AccuPoint Advanced HC reader can communicate with a computer through the HC Data Manager software to upload the Test Plan and User information to the reader or download the testing results from the reader All communication with the reader is ...

Page 13: ... Yes in the message box Once data has been erased it cannot be retrieved Click No to retain the data in the reader NOTE to avoid seeing the Delete All Records message select Auto Delete After Upload from the Settings tab 7 Turn off the reader SETTING THRESHOLDS IN THE READER The default thresholds come pre programmed at 0 149 as pass 150 299 as marginal and above 300 as fail Changing them can only...

Page 14: ... 6 Select Upload RFID Map For more detailed instructions see Getting Started with RFID document CLEANING THE READER Clean the outer surfaces of the reader with mild detergent and a slightly moistened cloth If liquid spills inside the sampler compartment turn the reader off and use the AccuPoint cleaning kit to clean the interior surfaces Turn the reader upside down when cleaning the sampler compar...

Page 15: ...er remove the sampler in the chamber The battery charge is too low Recharge the batteries The reader has lost its Contact Neogen support serial number REGULATORY INFORMATION Electromagnetic compatibility EMC United States This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as industrial or commercial test equipment It is exempt from the technical standards specified in Part 15 of the F...

Page 16: ... 110 240 VAC 47 63 Hz Maximum input current 1 amp Installation category This reader is able to withstand transient overvoltage according to Installation Category II as defined in IEC 1010 1 Pollution degree This equipment will operate safely in environments that contain nonconductive foreign matter up to Pollution Degree 2 in IEC 1010 1 Certificate of system control Each AccuPoint Advanced HC syst...

Page 17: ...nship Buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from the use of this product There is no warranty of merchantability of this product or of the fitness of the product for any purpose Neogen shall not be liable for any damages including special or consequential damage or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION Customer assistance ...

Page 18: ...derstands that nothing contained in this License shall be construed as conveying title in Licensed Program to the LICENSEE 4 2 LICENSEE agrees to hold the Licensed Program in confidence and shall not disclose the Licensed Program or part thereof without the prior written approval of LICENSOR except to its employees to whom disclosure is necessary for Use Licensee agrees not to disassemble decompil...

Page 19: ...GHTS AND LICENSEE MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 7 0 TERMINATION 7 1 IF LICENSEE fails to comply with any term or condition of this License LICENSOR may notify LICENSEE in writing of such failure If LICENSEE fails to cure such failure within thirty 30 days of such written notice this License be terminated 7 2 LICENSEE may terminate this License...

Page 20: ...ity to be illegal invalid or unenforceable the remaining provisions of the remaining provisions of the License shall not be affected or impaired thereby 9 3 Waiver The failure of any party to enforce any term or condition of this License shall not constitute a waiver of that party s right to enforce any term or condition of this License unless waived in writing 9 4 Governing Law This License shall...

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Page 22: ...ular purpose Neogen shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material 2017 Neogen Corporation Neogen and AccuPoint are trademarks of Neogen Corporation All other trademarks are property of their respective companies Release information Release 3 1 Release date March 2017 U S Patent Nos 6 541...

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