Neogen Corporation 4700 User Manual

Microstrip reader for use with neogen's veratox, biokits and genequence microwell test kits

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4700 Reader User's Manual

Designed for use with Neogen's Veratox

GeneQuence

microwell test kits

The 4700 Reader is a compact, economical, stand-alone microstrip reader. Its streamlined design

offers a touch screen interface, superb optics, onboard curve-fitting software, and built-in printer

to meet the requirements of modern laboratories.

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Page 1 , BioKits and ® GeneQuence microwell test kits ® The 4700 Reader is a compact, economical, stand-alone microstrip reader. Its streamlined design offers a touch screen interface, superb optics, onboard curve-fitting software, and built-in printer to meet the requirements of modern laboratories.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Section 1: Installation ......................4 1.1 Unpacking and installation ..................4 1.2 Load paper ......................... 4 Section 2: Set up ........................5 2.1 Starting the reader ....................5 2.2 Using the touch screen ..................... 5 2.3 The home screen ....................... 5 2.4 Utility menu .......................
Page 4: Section 1: Installation
4. Pull up at least 1 inch of paper and then press the compartment cover down until it snaps closed. User’s Manual Neogen 4700 Reader •...
Page 5: Section 2: Set Up
Section 2. Set up 2.1 Starting the reader 1. Turn the power switch, which is located on the power supply module, On. The printer will print several lines. If the reader does not print, then the internal printer is disabled. To enable printing, go to Settings to turn printer On.
Page 6: Section 3: Running The Test
9. If the correlation coefficient is < 0.980, the message “Invalid! r < 0.98” will be printed at the end of the run. Results should be considered invalid if this message appears. User’s Manual Neogen 4700 Reader •...
Page 7 Neogen Menu Unit of Test name Control values measure Aflatoxin 15.0 50.0 — — Aflatoxin HS — Aflatoxin M1 15.0 30.0 60.0 Aflatoxin HS MAX 10.0 — — DON HS 25.0 50.0 100.0 250.0 — DON NE 0.25 — Fumonisin 5/10 0.25 —...
Page 8: Section 5: Reading And Calculating Genequence Results
Excessive vibration should be avoided. During shipments, use the original packing material or other suitable protective foam. The Neogen 4700 Reader essentially is a maintenance-free instrument. To ensure maxi- mum trouble-free operation, the instrument need only be kept dry. Although the filters are well sealed, their life may be decreased if the instrument is maintained in a very humid environment (greater than 80% humidity).
Page 9: Adjust Date And Time
To print a list of test options, touch the Manage Tests icon. Press the Print Test List icon. The reader will print a list of the programmed tests along with their assigned test number. 7.2 Adjust date and time To set the correct time and date, touch the Settings icon on the home screen. Once in Settings, touch the Adjust Date and Tme icon and hit Select.
Page 10: Sound Settings
7.7 External output Neogen’s Veratox software can be used to store and transmit data from the Neo- gen 4700 Reader. To configure external output settings, touch the Settings icon, followed by Ex- ternal Output. Press Select. In the Ex- ternal Output menu, select On.
Page 11 3. Select which test to edit by touching the test name and then Select. The reader will ask for the selection to be confirmed. Touch Yes to continue or No to return to the selection screen. 4. On the first screen, the reader will display the Test Definition screen where the test name, mode, filters and blanks can be edited.
Page 12: Section 10: Programming New Test Parameters
To restore all tests, press No. If No is chosen, the reader then will restore all prepro- grammed tests. 4. If only restoring one test, the reader will ask for the number of the test to be restored. Input the number of the test to restore and press Enter. User’s Manual Neogen 4700 Reader •...
Page 13: Section 13: Modes
Section 13. Modes For more detail on using each mode, please reference the additional Neogen 4700 Reader manual that came with the reader. 1. Absorbance: This mode reads and prints the monochromatic or bichromatic differential absorbance at the user-selected wavelengths. Blanks are optional. Most assays require a mode other than absorbance mode as no calculations are made in this mode —only absorbance values are reported.
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Page 16 ©Neogen Corporation, 2019. Neogen, GeneQuence, and Veratox are registered trademarks of Neogen Corporation, Lansing, MI, 48912. Neogen’s 4700 Reader microwell reader is manufactured by Awareness Technology, Inc., Palm City, FL. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.