LifeAssays AB, IDEON Science Park, SE-223 70 Lund, Sweden
Phone: +46 46 286 54 00, Email: [email protected], Web: www.lifeassays.com
Table of contents
1 Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions on how to safely
and correctly use and service Magnia Reader (also “Reader” in this
document).
Here are the symbols that are used throughout this documentation:
WARNING
Information presented in this box warns about
serious danger or damage to people and/or
to equipment that may also lead to unreliable
results. The instructions offer a safe way of
proceeding
CAUTION
Information presented in this box warns about
possible damage to equipment and may also
lead to unreliable results. The instructions offer a
safe way of proceeding.
NOTE
Information presented in this box needs to be
especially carefully considered.
2 Magnetic Immunoassay Reader
The Reader is used for analyzing the magnetic particle content in various
types of immunodiagnostic lateral flow tests. It offers superior detection
limit for particles and a wide dynamic range and sensitiveness for
measuring analytes under investigation.
The Reader supports analyzing several different types of test cartridges.
New types of tests can be introduced without the need for alterations in
the Reader.
NOTE
The Reader may only be used for the purpose
defined in this chapter, following the user and
safety instructions specified in this manual.
Lifeassays AB does not accept liability for any
damage to people or equipment due to the
misuse of the Reader.
2.1 Contact information and spare parts
LifeAssays AB
Sölvegatan 43A
22370 Lund
SWEDEN
Phone:+46 46 286 54 00
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lifeassays.com
3 Contents of delivery
The following items are included in the delivery:
• 1 User Manual E-25-0025
• 1 Magnia Reader art no. 50101-10
• 1 USB cable art no. 50201-13
• 1 carrier art no. 50201-14
• 1 battery recharger art no. 50201-16
• 1 “Check calibration” card for manual calibration check
art no. 50201-16
• 2 calibration cartridges for manual calibration check
In case some of these listed items are missing or damaged during
transportation, please contact Lifeassays AB.
WARNING
Do not use damaged equipment. It may cause
serious damage or danger to people and/or
equipment.
Magnetic Immunoassay
Reader – Operator Manual
Page 1 of 8
E-25-0025-01
1 Introduction ......................................................................1
2 Magnetic Immunoassay Reader ....................................1
2.1 Contact information and spare parts ......................1
3 Contents of delivery .........................................................1
4 Technical information ......................................................2
4.1 The display ...............................................................3
4.2 Carrier .......................................................................4
5. Setting up Reader...............................................................4
5.1 Connecting battery ..................................................4
5.2 Recharging battery ..................................................4
5.3 Activating Reader .....................................................5
5.4 Replacing carrier ......................................................5
6 Operating Reader ...............................................................5
6.1 Measuring .................................................................5
7 Maintenance ........................................................................6
7.1 Checking calibration ................................................6
7.1.1 Manual calibration check .................................6
7.1.2 Cleaning sensor head ......................................6
7.2 Cleaning Reader .......................................................7
7.3 Updating software ....................................................7
7.4 Replacing battery .....................................................7
7.5 Storing or transporting Reader ................................8
8 Troubleshooting ...............................................................8
8.1 Warning and error messages ...................................8
9 Disposing of Reader ........................................................8
