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MLB242 Analysis Instrument
User Guide
Instrument for the analytical Quality Control of several sorts of foodstuff.
For In-Vitro-Analysis only.
Similar to
CDR FoodLab Junior, CDR WineLab Junior, CDR BeerLab Junior,
CDR CiderLab Junior, CDR OxiTester Junior
Distributor:
Maufacturer: CDR s.r.l, Firenze, Italy
Development - Manufacturing - Sales – Technical Service
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Summary of Contents for car MLB242
- Page 1 MLB242 Analysis Instrument User Guide Instrument for the analytical Quality Control of several sorts of foodstuff. For In-Vitro-Analysis only. Similar to CDR FoodLab Junior, CDR WineLab Junior, CDR BeerLab Junior, CDR CiderLab Junior, CDR OxiTester Junior Distributor: Maufacturer: CDR s.r.l, Firenze, Italy...
- Page 3 PDF documents! Copyright: The software for the MLB242 analyzer is the User and Instrument Control Software for the MLB242 analyzer. The MLB242 analyzer software is the intellectual property of cdR srl Italy. Intellectual property rights shall remain with cdR srl.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Norms and standards used for the design and testing ....11 Conformity of the product ..............12 1 General information .................13 Intended use ..................13 System description ................13 The MLB242 analyzer .................14 Storage of data ..................16 CDR Test cuvette .................16 CDR Reagent kit ...................17 Pipettes ....................17 Testing ....................17... - Page 6 Additional products for analysis ............34 Spare parts ...................34 Declaration of conformity ..............35 Technical data ..................36 Data transfers ..................37 Disposal ....................38 6.6.1 Disposal of instrument ..............38 6.6.2 Disposal of cuvettes and reagents ..........38 6.6.3 Disposal of packaging material ..........38 User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 7: Common Safety Issues
Risk of infection! Potential infectious area/material! Danger - Toxic substances Warns of a risk of a serious intoxication! Skin irritation Inflammable substance Introduces rules to be observed The following safety issues have to be observed at all times: User’s Guide MLB242-V1... - Page 8 All work, which requires the analyzer to be opened, have to be carried out by an authorized technician who is familiar with the risks related thereto. User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
- Page 9 Do not use any other rinsing or cleaning solutions as recom- mended by the manufacturer or representative. Waste liquid has to be disposed in compliance with the legis- lation. User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 10: Maintenance And Hygiene
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers, than call a physi- cian. Repairs Repairs to the analyser may only be carried out by trained personnel, and replacement User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 11: Safety Of The Product
16 January 2007. The old Directive 73/23/EEC was repealed on the same date. Norms and standards used for the design and testing The MLB242 analyzer corresponds to the essential requisites of the norms: Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of meas- EN 55022:2010 urement. -
Page 12: Conformity Of The Product
Use of the instrument that is not described by this document is considered. cdR S.r.l. will not be held responsible for damage caused by not respecting the technical specifications described herein and by the improper use of the instrument or biological products. See chapter 6.3 for the Declaration of conformity. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 13: General Information
1 General information Intended use The MLB242 analyzer is made for the analysis on several sorts of food using cdR’s dedicated test kits together with special test application instructions for use on produc- tion lines or special laboratories. All analytical tests provided by the MLB242 analyzer are well calibrated after valid international standards. -
Page 14: The Mlb242 Analyzer
Power ON: press button short Power OFF: press button for 3 seconds 4,3” TFT-Colour Display with touch-function. Figure 1 MLB242 Modules TOUCH function: is an active area on display expressed as a symbol that can be used to carry out a function. - Page 15 Normally a standard power cable is supplied with the adapter with a protective ground contact. Check if the plug will fit the power outlet (convenience outlet) you have. If you need a common adapter use one that meets a standard regulation for safety. User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 16: Storage Of Data
MLB242 Instrument nameplate The instruments nameplate displays symbols for safety and identification data. Address of manufacturer, CE mark Symbols for attention and wasting Type: MLB242 and Serial number: Year of production: Power requirement: 24V, 3A AC Figure 5 Nameplate Important: Never remove the nameplate from the original position chosen by the manufacturer. -
Page 17: Cdr Reagent Kit
For testing go as described in the specific test application instructions available in Menu Settings and Test Methods. For quick information about the test procedure, touch the question mark that is visible in Main Dialogue. All following illustrations are examples! User’s Guide MLB242-V1... - Page 18 R1. R2 is a reagent that causes an optical change depending to a concentration. R3 is a reagent that causes an optical change depending to a concentration. User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 19: Transportation And Storage
Effectuate a visual control of the packaging and the apparatus to check that there is no visual damage due to knocks and bangs. If damage is evident, call with your sales representative to find a solution. Control whether all parts are available by Packing List. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 20: Installation
Make sure that no cell is occupied by a cuvette and confirm by touching the green check mark! According to the customer needs, the analyser can be configured for Oils & Fats, Wine, Beer or other food products. Similar analyzers have their own test application profile like the FoodLabJunior or User’s Guide MLB242-V1... - Page 21 Use Results to open a list of results, see chapter 3.8 for details. Note Regarding the operation on the MLB242, there is no risk for the oper- ator if he uses the software as it is intended for! After visual examination of the equipment, there shouldn’t be an ergonomic danger for the operator! End of installation.
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Page 22: Operation
3.7 Settings Menu. Switching on the analyzer To run the MLB242 press the ON/OFF key at rear side. Make sure that the read- ing cells are free and not occupied by a cuvette! After that the analyzer heats up to 37°C/98.6°F. - Page 23 An instruction is indicated that should be followed below the timer. If you touch this question mark “?”, you will get a series of separate dia- logs for test application instructions. Figure 17 Sample incubation User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
- Page 24 Check test cuvette and try again blank reading. Reason: wrong test cuvette, is out of stability, shelf-live is over, dirty cuvette ... After setting of identification, follow the instruction given in this dialogue. Figure 20 Sample identification User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 25: Cancellation Of A Test
This Reagent Blank Value is different between reagent lots. So whenever you start with a new peroxide reagent lot, you must store the reagent blank for all curves used for peroxides! The values are stored as long as they are stored again. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 26: Exceeded Measuring Range
The results of the analysis are shown on the display. On request they can be shown in menu Results, see chapter 3.8. Standardisation of tests A recalibration directly on the analyzer is not possible. In case of calibration questions ask your distributor or manufacturer cdR srl. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 27: Settings Menu
3.7.2 Date/Time Touch DATE/TIME button to open its dialogue. Setting of day, month and year by arrow-keys up and down. Setting of hours and minutes by arrow-keys up and down. Touch OK for storing. Figure 25 Setting Date/Time User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 28: Laboratory Name
Touch AUDIO to open its dialogue. Adjust here the loudness of the beep- er by touching symbols. The line shows the adjusted range of loudness. Touch back for exit or Touch OK for storing. Figure 27 Adjustment audio User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 29: Brightness
Function allows to save user settings and results on a JUNIOR drive on PC by USB cable. The file takes about 100 KB. Proceed as described in chapter 6.5 Data transfers. Touch check mark to leave dialogue. Figure 30 User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 30: Reading Test
Touch Results to open its dialogue. All test results are listed after test name, date and time. You can scroll thought the data base by arrow keys. After touching a test, a dialogue appears showing samples with their results and units. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... - Page 31 The complete database can be exported by touching export in a *.XML or *.csv size to use it with e.g. MS-Excel. A message appears: Export done! Get result files through USB port. Proceed as described in chapter 6.5 Data transfers. User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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Page 32: Error Messages
Printer Offline the printer is disconnected action: try again or contact the assistance Reading Unit Offline the reading part is disconnected action: try again or contact the assistance Temperature is out of range, get in touch with service. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 33: Maintenance
Problem cases MLB242 will not turn on obviously there is a problem in the power supply. Check the correct connection of the external power supply between the appliance and the electric- ity network. Ask a technician to check the operating voltage. -
Page 34: Appendix
A special kit of useful pipettes are available in respect to the installed tests (for oils/fats, milk/cheese, crèmes or tomatoes, wine/beer). Centrifuge ACF064, for sample preparation in Brewery Ultrasonic ACF065, for degassing of samples in Brewery Spare parts Will be updated next time. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity
MLB242 Declaration of conformity User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 36: Technical Data
Lithium battery 5000 mAh will be available on later series! Environment- rel. humidity: 20% - 80%, no condensing conditions: temperature range +12 to +30°C / 53.6 to 86°F Dimensions: height 90 mm, width 145 mm, depth 220 mm Weight: ca. 765 gr. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... -
Page 37: Data Transfers
MLB242 Data transfers For a data transfer to and from a personal computer the MLB242 need a USB cable connection as supplied with the analyser. Case 1 – Updating the MLB242 After product registration information about Software upgrades will be available for a download, see http://resources.cdrfoodlab.com/registration.php... -
Page 38: Disposal
6.6.2 Disposal of cuvettes and reagents • Waste only after valid regulations! 6.6.3 Disposal of packaging material Packaging materials used consist of recyclable materials. Dispose only at collection points particular for this. User’s Guide MLB242-V1... - Page 39 MLB242 User’s Guide MLB242-V1...
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