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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information and Warnings .... 1 How to Get the most from your CompactDry™ plates and The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader ........2 Getting Started ..........3 Equipment Overview ........4-5 General Operation ........... 6 User Interface ..........7-14 Advanced Configuration and Passcode ..........15-20 USB Removal and Power Down ..

  • Page 3: General Information And Warnings

    General Information and Warnings The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader is designed to read and document CompactDry™ culture media plate colony counts with a color interpretation. The Wizard™ Compact- Dry™ Reader has selectable modes in the configuration menu designed to read the various types of CompactDry™...

  • Page 4: How To Get The Most From Your Compactdry™ Plates And The Wizard™ Compactdry™ Reader

    How to Get the most from your CompactDry™ plates and The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader Whether your lab is an established CompactDry™ user or in the process of validating its use, it is important that the proper use of the CompactDry™ plate products will greatly enhance the performance of The Wizard CompactDry™...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Remove the packing materials carefully, and keep for future shipment or storage of the unit. The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader includes: • Reader....................1 piece • Power Supply and international adapters .......1 piece • USB Flash Drive with Hardy Data Receiver Program ..1 piece •...

  • Page 6: Equipment Overview

    Equipment Overview Main System Components Side USB Connection (2x) Front USB Connection (1x) Touch Screen Interface Plate Indexing Tray Power Connection Port Power Switch...

  • Page 7: Equipment Overview

    Equipment Overview (continued) PLATES MUST BE INSERTED WITH THE LIDS AFFIXED TO THE BASE AND FACING DOWNWARD. FAILURE TO INSERT PLATES PROPERLY MAY CAUSE INCORRECT PLATE COUNTS, SYSTEM ERRORS, DAMAGE, OR CONTAMINATION. Technical Support: 800-266-2222, option 2...

  • Page 8: General Operation

    General Operation The system has been designed to accept and index only CompactDry™ plates. CompactDry™ plates must be inserted face down with the lids on. Plates face down with lids on 1. Make sure the outside of the plates are dry and free of debris and the plate lids are securely fitted.

  • Page 9: User Interface

    User Interface Home Screen Operation The Home Screen is the first screen displayed after the unit is done initializing upon powering on. From the Home Screen, the operator can navigate to the Read Screen where CompactDry™ plates are imaged and analyzed. The operator can also configure the system and change the sensitivity via the Configure Screen.
  • Page 10 Read Screen Operation The Read Screen includes features that allow the user to count the number of colonies on a CompactDry™ plate, access the Edit functions, and access the Save Screen. Within the Read Screen are the following functions: • Read Screen •...
  • Page 11 READ SCREEN (Post Reading) After the image has been read, The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader will automatically direct you to the Post Read Screen. Read Initiated – Can be used to re-read the plate if edits are applied. Perimeter Marks – The perimeter of the plate is detected and marked in red. Colony Marks –...

  • Page 12: Advanced Configuration

    Edit Screen This feature is for manually adjusting colony counts. For QC and validation purposes, please use the Advanced Configuration feature (see pg. 15). This feature will not change how a colony is categorized, it will only change if it is recognized. A more in depth method is required if the colony is not categorized correctly.

  • Page 13: Advanced Configuration

    Sensitivity Screen Allows user to manually raise or lower camera sensitivity preferences. - / + Buttons - Adjust the sensitivity up/down to all the colonies. Menu – Press the Menu button to exit to Sensitivity Screen. Boost – Can be calibrated through Advanced Configuration (see pg. 15). Technical Support: 800-266-2222, option 2...
  • Page 14 Save Screen Users have the ability to save their data in different ways: Sample ID: Enter the name of the sample or identification number. Optional Barcode Scanner or USB Keyboard can also be used to input this data. Print: The Print Button will send the data to the USB thermal printer. Sample ID, colony count data and images of the plate will be printed in black and white.

  • Page 15: Advanced Configuration

    Configure Screen SELECTED PLATE – Will appear in color. Make sure this mode matches the type of CompactDry™ plate the operator is reading. DESELECTED PLATES – The deselected mode buttons will appear in gray. CONFIGURE SETTINGS – From the Configure Screen, users can access the following options (see pg. 14): •...

  • Page 16: Advanced Configuration

    Configure Settings MARKERS: Colony count markers can be customized to plate type. Users have the option to change the color, shape, weight, and size of the markers for different plate modes. SAVE IMAGE/SAVE DATA ONLY: When this option is highlighted green, saved files will include an image of the plate with the corresponding plate read data.

  • Page 17: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration 0855 Press then and then enter the code to enter the Advanced Configuration screen. PERIMETER - Used to adjust the settings for perimeter detection. This is set during the factory calibration and should not require adjustment. 2. CROP - Used to adjust the settings for cropping the image. This is set during the factory calibration and should not require adjustment.
  • Page 18 Unit Calibration – Calibrating the Unit If the system is not detecting colonies it will require calibration. The Wizard detects colonies based on the contrast between the background color and the colonies. It then determines if the colony is to be counted by checking it against a color and size profile.
  • Page 19 CALIBRATION SENSITIVITY Screen The calibration screen can be accessed from the Configuration Menus. The first calibration screen detects all objects on the plate. A second and sometimes third filter will determine the type of colony detected. Make sure the unit is in the correct mode before calibrating.
  • Page 20 Visualization Tools for the Calibration Sensitivity Screen There are three tools in this screen that assist in the Sensitivity calibration. 1. A picture of the plate being used for calibration is displayed on the screen. This screen can also be touched to display the Detail on the colony. Until a colony is selected, the display will read “click on the image.”...
  • Page 21 Procedure: Adjust the SENSITIVITY and the Diameter until all colonies are detected and highlighted in the COLONIES VIEW. STEPS FOR SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION 1. Set the MIN DIAMETER to 2 and MAX DIAMETER to 50 to start the process. Raise the MIN DIAMETER to exclude smaller objects if desired.
  • Page 22 COLONY TYPE Screen The second and sometimes third step of the calibration process is configuring the unit to count the correct colonies based on their color and size. Overview The second and third steps of the calibration configure the unit to count the correct colonies based on their Values, Saturation, Hue and Diameter.

  • Page 23: Usb Removal And Power Down

    Remove USB The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader does not store data directly on the unit. Data will need to be stored using a USB thumb drive, or direct to a PC or LIMS option. There are three USB ports available. The USB port located on the front of the ma- chine is recommended for ease of access.
  • Page 24 Power Down Use the POWER DOWN button located on the Home Screen to safely shut down the Control System. Power down the Control System, using the POWER DOWN button. Ensure all plates are removed and click power switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 25: How To Connect To The Hardy Data Receiver Program

    How to connect to the Hardy Data Receiver Program Users have the option of uploading the Hardy Data Receiver Program that comes on a USB flash drive with The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader. This program will organize the images and data collected by the The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader. For instructions on using the Hardy Data Receiver Program, follow the directions below: What you’ll need to get started with the Hardy Data Receiver Program:...
  • Page 26 How to connect your The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader: • Make sure your Wizard Reader is powered down. • Connect the USB to Ethernet adapter to an available USB port on The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader. • Insert Ethernet cable into the USB to Ethernet adapter. •...

  • Page 27: Connecting Usb Thermal Printer

    Connecting the USB Thermal Printer • Connect the power cord and the USB cord to the printer. • Connect the USB cord to The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader and power on the unit. • Navigate to the CONNECTION CONFIGURATION from the Advanced Configure 0855 Screen to configure the printer.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories – The (3) USB ports on the The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader can be used with the fol- lowing devices: USB Flash Drive (included) – The USB flash drive is used to save sample count data and sample images. USB Wireless Keyboard (sold separately) –...

  • Page 29: Limitations

    Limitations The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader can be configured to identify pinpoint colonies; however, debris may interfere with the identification of colonies of equal size, so sam- ple filtration using a filter bag is highly recommended prior to plating. The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader has been configured and validated with sever- al hundred food samples and ATCC organisms.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader Specifications Part Code/Model # CDR1 Dimensions W x D x H 10” x 8” x 12” Dimensions W x D x H 25.4cm x 20cm x 30cm Approximately 5-6 seconds, depen- Reading Speed dent on the amount of colonies Connections USB Type A x 3 Operation Temperature Range...

  • Page 31: Warranty And Service

    Warranty When used in laboratory conditions and according to these operating instruc- tions, Hardy Diagnostics warrants this product to be free from defects due to materials or workmanship for two (2) years from date of shipment. This warranty will be void if product has been modified or disassembled. Warranty is limited to repair or replacement, as deemed necessary by seller of product, including cost of freight to and from seller’s repair location.

  • Page 32: Our Advantage

    1980, Hardy Diagnostics has grown to service over 10,000 microbiology laboratories within the United States and throughout the world. • Quality Control Program All of the products manufactured by Hardy Diagnostics are tested to the highest standards for quality and performance. • ISO Certified The Quality management system of the Hardy Diagnostics’...

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