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Contents Introduction Intended use Materials included Warranty Main features Run test Records Settings Safety precautions Operating locations Ambient conditions Power supply Getting started Reader Software PC and system requirements Installing the software Updating the Reader software Reader operation Reading test strips Test records Verification procedure Export data...
Introduction Intended use The MilkSafe™ Desktop Reader (referred to as “the Reader”) is used for digital interpretation of MilkSafe™ Rapid Tests for antibiotic residues and aflatoxins in milk. Materials included Reader Power cable Test cartridge Touch screen pen Thermal printer paper. Specifications: 58g/m , width: 57mm, diameter: 30 mm (not supplied by Chr.
Safety precautions Operating location The location of the MilkSafe™ Desktop Reader should be on a desk or on a stable and level surface with enough surrounding space to easily insert the test strip cartridge or to unplug the Reader.
Insert the included USB from the test kit in use in the Data In slot located in the front of the Reader and select Load. The curve is loaded. For every new batch of a quantitative test, a standard curve must be loaded. The MilkSafe® Desktop Reader is now ready for use.
Administrative rights to install the software (may require support from your local IT department) Installing the software Download the MilkSafe™ Desktop Reader zip file from MilkSafe™ Downloads on http:/ /milksafe.chr-hansen.com. In the zipped file you will find the following files: Driver file Data Manager file ROM.bin file Install the Driver.
(Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port(COM4)) (any number). In the port list in the MilkSafe™ Data Manager, choose the serial port which you found in the Device Manager. Click Open Serial Port and the red dot will turn green.
Once the update is complete, the screen will light up and the Reader will print out a notification on the successful update. Connect the Reader to the computer with the Serial to USB cable and open the Data Manager. In the upper right corner click Change to write. Click Clear Project to remove previously inscribed Test Items.
Reader by reading standard strips. The standard strips with 4 lines can be used to verify the results of MilkSafe™ 2BC while standard strips with 5 lines can be used to verify the results of MilkSafe™ 3BTC, 3BTS and 4BTSC.
Export data Open the MilkSafe™ Data Manager software and ensure that the serial port dot is green. If not, complete step 5 through 8 in the section Installing the Software on page 7. Connect the Reader to the computer using the serial to USB cable included.
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