1AccuPoint 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

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

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system for validating a sanitation program’s effectiveness by detecting food residue

and microorganisms on surfaces and in liquids. The system’s easy-to-use AccuPoint

samplers automatically mix self-contained reagents to quickly generate results.

When used with the AccuPoint Data Manager V2 software, the AccuPoint instrument can

record the testing results at specific site locations, along with the date, time and user.

The test site information is entered in the Data Manager program and uploaded to the

AccuPoint instrument. The user simply toggles to the correct site and takes the test.

Up to 999 unique testing sites can be tracked with each AccuPoint instrument. Results

from up to 4,000 tests can be retained at any time and are not lost if the instrument

loses power. Four rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries provide power.

a substrate. The amount of light emitted in this reaction is proportional to the amount

of ATP detected in a sample. After a sample is taken the sampler is pressed into its

cartridge, breaking its seal and initiating the mixing of reagents. The cartridge contains

a buffering solution, which flushes the ATP onto a pad containing the reagents. The

reaction takes place within the cartridge and a detector measures the amount of light

produced. The reading is displayed on the LCD display in relative light units (RLU).

According to preset limits, an icon is displayed indicating a pass, marginal or fail result.

These limits are defined by the operator or by using the system presets.

Sampler

Compartment

Power Button

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Part # Description

9602 AccuPoint 2 ATP Sanitation Monitoring System

12359 AccuPoint 2 Data Communication Cable

9617 AccuPoint Data Manager Software & Guide and AccuPoint 2 User’s Guide

OPERATING GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS

Electrical warnings

The instrument should be used according to the instructions provided in this manual.

If used otherwise, the electrical protection provided may be impaired.

• Thepowersource fortheAccuPoint 2ATPsanitation monitoringsystem must

Only a Neogen service representative should service the instrument.

Proper use of sampler cartridges

• UseonlyAccuPointsamplercartridgeswiththeAccuPoint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. Sampler tips should only come into contact with the test surface.

• Keepthesamplercompartmentdoorclosedwhentheinstrumentisnotinuse.

• Theinstrumentusesahighlysensitivephotodetectorandshouldbeprotected

from direct sunlight. Do not place the instrument in direct sunlight when the

sampler door is open, or store in sunlight, where it can be exposed to a rapid

increase in temperature.

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• Workwithcleanhandswhenusingtheinstrument.

• Avoidcontactwithliquidsontheoutsideorinsideoftheunit.Immediatelywipe

off any liquids to prevent electrical shorting or contamination.

• Besuretheoutersurfaceofthesamplercartridgeiscleananddrybeforeinserting

it in the unit. Do not insert the sampler in the unit without its cartridge.

PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR USE

Labels for the back panel of the instrument 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 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

After initialization, the instrument will switch to the

user input and records stored screen. If user IDs have

been downloaded from the Data Manager software,

move the toggle button to the appropriate user and

press the button.

The current number of stored records is displayed

on this screen. Each time results are downloaded

to the Data Manager software, the program will

ask whether or not to delete the results from the

instrument. Doing so will reset the stored records

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Time: Can be displayed in either a.m./p.m. or 24 hour mode.

Date: MM/DD/YY unless time is set to 24 hour mode—then it will be DD/MM/YY.

Site Name: Established in the Data Manager software and downloaded to the

AccuPoint instrument. This is the name of the location 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 pass and fail thresholds.

• Fail: The sample is considered unacceptably dirty and typically signals a need to

clean the area again.

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6. Press the eject button to open the top door of the instrument. Insert the sampler

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.

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