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Summary of Contents for Hygiena Cube

  • Page 1 Hygiena Cube ASY3206...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents ................3 Symbols used in the Manual and on the Cube .......4 Scope of Application and Safety Instructions ......5 Liability Exclusion ..............6 Scope of Delivery ..............7 Device Specifications .............8 Commissioning and Safety Insructions ........9 Battery Insertion ..............10 Measurement Modes ............11...
  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents Hygiena Cube USB Cable Strip/Cassette Adaptor 3 Lithium Batteries...
  • Page 4: Symbols Used In The Manual And On The Cube

    Symbols used in the Manual and on the Cube Attention! Very important and safety relevant information Manufacturer’s instructions Consult instructions for use Date of manufacture (year & month) 2004-06 Serial number Don’t dispose in general trash. For disposal of device please...
  • Page 5: Scope Of Application And Safety Instructions

    Scope of Application and Safety Instructions The Hygiena Cube is a mobile measuring device for colorimetric tests based on reflectance measurements to capture the optical density. The built-in techniques allow a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of every lateral flow assay. The test specific data is transferred wirelessly by radio-frequency identification (RFID) before each measurement.
  • Page 6: Liability Exclusion

    Test-specific analysis configurations are provided via RFID card for running the tests on the Hygiena Cube. Results determined with the device should not be the sole base of analysis.
  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery Every Hygiena Cube comes with 3 batteries (type CR2032) and a lid for the battery compartment. Depending on the shape of the test, each Hygiena Cube also includes a specific cassette adapter (for tests provided as a strips/cassette, a specific strip/cassette adapter must be used).
  • Page 8: Device Specifications

    Device Specifications Display Operating button Battery compartment USB data cable connection Customized cassette adapter...
  • Page 9: Commissioning And Safety Insructions

    Attention: Protect the device from any liquids. Be aware that direct contact with any liquid can damage the Hygiena Cube. Damages caused by liquids can be irreparable. Attention: The device shall not be opened. Otherwise the warranty of the manufacturer is terminated.
  • Page 10: Battery Insertion

    Battery Insertion The device works with 3 lithium batteries (button cells) called CR2032. These have to be removed from the packaging and inserted into the battery compartment of the device. Turn the battery cover with a smooth-edged coin counter-clockwise until it stops. Turn the device slightly down, so that the battery cover can be removed.
  • Page 11: Measurement Modes

    For this type of measurement the test-specific incubation time must be monitored by the user. The user will decide when to apply the test to the Hygiena Cube. If the user is not monitoring the incubation time correctly, the measurement results can be wrong.
  • Page 12: Measurement Procedure

    Measurement Procedure 1. Off The device is turned off, the display is empty. 2. Turn on To turn on the device, press the button briefly, less than 1 second. 2.1 Display Test After activation, all display segments flash at once to check the display functionality.
  • Page 13: Reading Data From Memory

    Reading Data from Memory 3. Ready for operation The display shows and the reader is ready for operation. The rapid test is now required. 4. Test insertion Place the test into the adapter. If you use a strip adapter, you have to put the strip inside the adapter.
  • Page 14 Reading Data from Memory 5. Measurement The reader is now ready to start a measurement. 5.1 Direct Measurement Press the button briefly. The display will show RFID or TEST. Proceed to 6.1. 5.2 Timer Measurement If you want to start the measurement after a certain incubation time has passed, press the button longer than 1 second.
  • Page 15: Remote Measurement

    Remote Measurement 6.2 Transfer of configuration from RFID to reader Data on the RFID card is transferred and stored to the Cube memory after being uploaded via RFID. The configuration is still available for further tests after the measurement. By briefly pressing the button, the reader will use the stored configuration and proceed to point 7.
  • Page 16 Remote Measurement 9. Run The device measures and the display shows RUN. 10. Result After a few seconds the result is displayed. 11. Result saving The reader has an internal memory to store up to 100 readings. If the internal memory is full and a new result is saved, the reader overwrites the first saved result.
  • Page 17 Remote Measurement 11.3 No saving If no result storage is required, or if data saving is deactivated on your reader, briefly press the button less than 1 second to not store the result. appears in the display; proceed to point 4 if a new measurement will be started.
  • Page 18: Qc-Test

    The Cube should be switched off and on again, and the bottom part of the Cube that performs the reading should be cleaned. If the problem persists, please contact your supplier for a replacement.
  • Page 19: Error Messages - Causes And Solutions

    Error Messages - Causes and Solutions Display: ERR The device could not read the information from the RFID card. Elimination Press the button briefly (<1 second), the display will show and continue with point 5.1 or 5.2. If the error occurs several times, please contact your supplier.
  • Page 20 The device could not find a C-line. Elimination Check if the test cassette is placed correctly below the Cube and in the cassette adapter. Press the button briefly (<1 second); the device shows and repeat with 5.1 or 5.2. If the error will not disappar, select a new test and repeat the measurement procedure.
  • Page 21: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time Bring the device to position according to step 1. Briefly press the button twice (<1 second). Year, date and time will appear on the display. Press the button for about 1 second. A flashing display appears with the first time specification: year.
  • Page 22: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer The device provides the possibility of data transfer to a PC or laptop, for which a unique USB cable and the Cube DataReader Software are required. The software can be downloaded from the website www.hygiena.com...
  • Page 23: Cube Specifications

    Device measurement period Approx. 3 seconds Power supply 3 batteries CR2032 (3 V/230 mAh) or Cube-specific power cord (optional article) also usable for data transfer to PC/laptop Interface 4 pole – 0.1 in. (2,5 mm) jack plug for power supply and USB data transfer to PC/laptop, Wifi Connection 4.0 class 2...
  • Page 24: Maintenance And Cleaning Of The Window

    Maintenance and Cleaning of the Window The device is maintenance-free. Before each measurement, the glass on the bottom should be checked for impurities. For cleaning, a commercial cloth together with a commercial cleaning fluid, e.g. for glass products, is recommended. The status of the batteries is monitored.
  • Page 25: Disposal Of The Device

    Disposal of the Device As the device can be contaminated by any material, it should be disinfected with appropriate safety equipment. After removing the batteries, dispose of the used device in accordance with the applicable country-specific regulations.
  • Page 26 2650 Meadowvale Blvd Unit 14 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6M5 1-833-494-4362 (Toll-free) or 1-416-686-7962 Hygiena Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Calle 3 Anegas 409 Bodega 5, Col. Nueva Indus- trial Vallejo, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07700, CDMX, México. +52 (55) 5281-4108 y 5281-4146...

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