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AccuPoint 2 User’s Guide

CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2

Parts included ....................................................................................................... 3

Operating guidelines and precautions ................................................................... 3

Preparing the instrument for use ........................................................................... 4

Description of the test screen display .................................................................... 5

Selecting the testing site ....................................................................................... 6

Adjusting the display’s contrast ............................................................................. 7

Record count and test recall ................................................................................. 7

Operating procedure ............................................................................................. 8

Setting the time and date .................................................................................... 10

Powering the AccuPoint 2 system ....................................................................... 10

Recharging the batteries ..................................................................................... 10

Installing new batteries ....................................................................................... 11

Sleep mode ........................................................................................................ 11

Communicating with the Data Manager software ................................................ 11

Downloading test results to the Data Manager software ...................................... 11

Setting thresholds in the instrument ................................................................... 12

Cleaning the instrument ...................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 13

Regulatory information ....................................................................................... 14

Replacement parts/accessories .......................................................................... 15

Warranty ............................................................................................................. 15

Customer service/contact information ................................................................. 15

Neogen Corporation 

 620 Lesher Place 

 Lansing, MI 48912

800/234-5333 or 517/372-9200 

 foodsafety@neogen.com 

 www.neogen.com

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Summary of Contents for AccuPoint 2 ATP

Page 1: ...t 2 system 10 Recharging the batteries 10 Installing new batteries 11 Sleep mode 11 Communicating with the Data Manager software 11 Downloading test results to the Data Manager software 11 Setting thresholds in the instrument 12 Cleaning the instrument 12 Troubleshooting 13 Regulatory information 14 Replacement parts accessories 15 Warranty 15 Customer service contact information 15 Neogen Corpora...

Page 2: ...2 system utilizes ATP bioluminescence to determine the cleanliness of test samples Adenosine triphosphate ATP is a chemical compound found in all living cells including bacteria food debris yeast and mold Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that produces light ATP bioluminescence occurs when ATP from a sample comes into contact with luciferase an enzyme found in fireflies and luciferin a substr...

Page 3: ...ccuPoint 2 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 temperature prior to use After removing sampler cartridges from the bag be sure to reseal and refrigerate the bag at 2 8 C Do not touch the tip of the sampler or let the tip touch any other surface prior to testing...

Page 4: ...esired language to the back of the instrument Before the first use of the system the batteries should be fully charged Connect the A C power cord to a power supply and allow the batteries to charge for approximately 90 minutes before use It is not necessary to recharge the instrument after each use Switch on the instrument using the red power button located on the front of the instrument The instr...

Page 5: ...on where the test is performed Test Result The relative light unit RLU score for this test This is the result that will be used to determine whether the test indicates a pass marginal or fail Compared to the thresholds that were established in the Data Manager software for this site the results are Pass The surface or liquid sample is considered clean Marginal The sample is considered between the ...

Page 6: ...he appropriate site before taking each test The result along with the time date user site name and site group can then be downloaded to the software for tracking and analysis SELECTING THE TESTING SITE If a test plan has been uploaded from the Data Manager software toggle to the appropriate site through the Site Number Site Group or Site Name fields The Site Name field has an option for selecting ...

Page 7: ... the left will decrease the contrast RECORD COUNT AND TEST RECALL The instrument keeps track of the number of tests that have been taken The number of records currently stored in the instrument s memory is displayed at the User ID screen when the instrument is powered on The number of tests that have been taken since the instrument was last powered on is displayed in the bottom right corner of the...

Page 8: ...o ensure accurate test results 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 the square Repeat the procedure with slightly less pressure from a starting point 90 from t...

Page 9: ...l 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 Pass Marginal Fail AP2...

Page 10: ...s should only be recharged when the battery charge icon appears near depletion The AccuPoint 2 instrument 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 instrument will display a green battery with the appropriate charge state This icon will change and fill in completely as the batteries become fully ch...

Page 11: ...ted behind the access door on the side of the AccuPoint 2 instrument When the cable is plugged in and a connection is established the graphic above will appear on the instrument s display DOWNLOADING TEST RESULTS TO THE DATA MANAGER SOFTWARE The AccuPoint 2 instrument can store up to 4 000 data records The instrument will display the number of stored data records on the User ID screen at power up ...

Page 12: ...ete uploading it to the instrument through the Download Thresholds command will establish the correct thresholds for each site If a Test Plan will not be used at a facility and to simply operate the system in a pass fail mode it will still be necessary to upload a simple test plan to not use the default thresholds Simply establish a single test site in the Test Plan Setup routine with its appropri...

Page 13: ...nt is too cold Allow the instrument to warm to ambient temperature The instrument is too hot Allow the instrument to cool to ambient temperature The power was turned on Press the Eject button and while there is still a sampler remove the sampler in the chamber The battery charge is too low Recharge the batteries The instrument has lost its Contact Neogen support serial number AP2 Users Guide1a ind...

Page 14: ...emperature minus 20 60 C minus 4 140 F Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Altitude 0 12 000 m AccuPoint 2 instrument The power supply is designed for indoor use only AC line voltage frequency 110 240 VAC 47 63 Hz Maximum input current 1 amp Installation category This instrument is able to withstand transient overvoltage according to Installation Category II as defined in IEC 1010 1 Pollution d...

Page 15: ...anship 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...

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