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- Page 1 MicroBio Operating Manual MB1 and MB2 Models...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Contents Regulatory Compliance! ........................EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY! ..................RoHS! ............................WEEE & Recycling! ........................Introduction! ..........................Technical Specification! ........................Warranty! ............................Notes on using this manual! ......................Sampler Operation! ..........................Installing Battery! ........................Inserting a Plate/Dish! ......................... -
Page 3: Regulatory Compliance
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Regulatory Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This is to certify that MicroBio MB1 and MB2 products manufactured from January 2006 meet with the following European Community Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC repealed by 2004/108/EC to the following standards: EN 61000-6-3 - Generic Residential &... -
Page 4: Introduction
fixed period, the contact plate is removed and incubated. The numbers of colonies which develop are counted, enabling a calculation to be made of the concentration of micro- organisms in the air (CFU/m3 - colony forming units per cubic metre). Technical Specification MicroBio MB1 MicroBio MB2 Flow Rate: 100 l/min... -
Page 5: Warranty
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Warranty The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase. Your local distributor may offer extended warranties in addition to this period. If your product is found to be defective within that period, please contact your local distributor who will arrange for repair of the instrument, or if necessary a replacement. -
Page 6: Inserting A Plate/Dish
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Inserting a Plate/Dish For both MB1 and MB2 models, remove the sampling head cover carefully, unless it is being carried separately in a sterile container. Only hold the edge of the head. Do not touch the front or rear (inside) surface close to the holes. -
Page 7: Mb2
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] The MB2 provides a rich set of features to provide a flexible sampling solution with increased battery life and sampling capacity. To switch on, press ON/OFF once. The LCD display will show the product name followed by the first menu option of "Take Sample?" ... -
Page 8: Delayed Start
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] When sampling is complete, the display will show the message SAMPLING DONE and the final volume taken. The red LED will flash and a warning tone will be made. To acknowledge the sample, press START. The display will revert back to Take Sample mode. Delayed Start The user may wish to undertake sampling remotely. -
Page 9: Total Volume Count
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Total Volume Count This displays the total litres of air the MB2 has taken since the last factory reset. This figure is useful for the manufacturer’s maintenance and reliability statistics, and may also be used as an indicator for the user’s regular calibration regime. -
Page 10: Determining Results
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Determining Results Once the sample has been taken, the contact plate or Petri dish should be removed immediately from the MicroBio and the lid replaced on the plate and sealed. The plate should then be incubated for a period of time and temperature dependant on the requirements of the media. ... -
Page 11: Change Plate/Dish Type
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Change Plate/Dish Type The MicroBio can accommodate both 55mm contact plates or 90mm Petri style dishes. The MB1 and MB2 samplers are factory fitted with the Petri dish springs, but these can be removed and replaced with contact plate springs (Cantium Scientific Limited part number P0001M007). The springs for both types have slots to allow a degree of adjustment to suit dish/plate manufacturer variations. -
Page 12: Calibration
The only calibration adjustment on the instrument is the flow rate, by default set to 100 litres per minute. A validation/calibration kit (Cantium Scientific Limited part number P0059) for the MicroBio MB1 and MB2 sampler is also available from your local distributor, or the sampler may be returned to your local distributor or Cantium Scientific Limited. -
Page 13: Hygiene
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Hygiene The sampling head should be sterilised preferably by autoclave, but in the field disinfect with alcohol or proprietary wipes. Wipes or alcohol can also be used to sterilise the MicroBio Box. In areas of low bioaerosol levels, observe a disinfection regime between each sample. Always sample from areas of lower contamination towards those of higher contamination, wash exposed skin and clothing before sampling and avoid drinking, eating or smoking in the test area. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The MicroBio should give many years of trouble-free service with minimal routine maintenance. However, below are some common questions and answers relating to the use of the MicroBio MB1 and MB2 Air Sampler. Q. The unit will not switch on. -
Page 15: Appendix A
MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] Appendix A Count Corrected Count Corrected Count Corrected Count Corrected June 2012 15 / 16... - Page 16 MicroBio Operating Manual [P0001W006] © Cantium Scientific Limited 2011 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material or electronic form without the written permission of the copyright holder except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Printed versions of this document are considered as uncontrolled.