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1.
General Description
The AbraScan RDS-1500 Test Strip Reader is a second generation digital test strip interpretation device used with
the Abraxis Cyanotoxin Strip Test Kits. The reader provides a digital photographic record of the test strips and an
objective analysis and interpretation of line intensities. Used in combination, the reader and test strips provide semi-
quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation of Microcystins in contaminated water samples. Positive samples should
be confirmed by HPLC, GCMS, or other conventional methods.
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Reader Features
The AbraScan RDS-1500 Test Strip Reader has a color touchscreen interface and a rugged IP67-compliant design
and features a rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery, expandable SD card memory, and WiFi and printer
connectivity options.
3.
Materials Provided
3.1
AbraScan RDS-1500 Test Strip Reader
3.2
USB Data Connection Cable
3.3
Power Supply Adapter
3.4
Test Strip Cartridge Adapter
3.5
Data Manager Software
3.6
Calibration Cartridge
AbraScan Test Strip Reader
Digital Reading of Test Strips for the Determination
of Cyanotoxins in Contaminated Water Samples
Product No. 475025
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- Page 1 AbraScan Test Strip Reader Digital Reading of Test Strips for the Determination of Cyanotoxins in Contaminated Water Samples Product No. 475025 General Description The AbraScan RDS-1500 Test Strip Reader is a second generation digital test strip interpretation device used with the Abraxis Cyanotoxin Strip Test Kits.
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Page 2: Software Installation
Reader Charging Plug the power cord connector into the port on the USB cable. Attach the USB cable to the reader. Plug the power cord into the power source. Note: Please ensure that the reader is allowed to fully charge for 2 hours prior to first use. When the battery is fully drained, all data and settings will be preserved, however, upon startup the user will be prompted to reset the date and time if the reader was without power for an extended period. - Page 3 Primary Buttons and Controls The primary buttons and controls can be used as shortcuts to carry out various operations. Screen Brightness brings up controls for changing the brightness of the touchscreen interface. After pressing the Screen Brightness button, the brightness can be changed using the stylus or the directional arrows.
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Page 4: Notification Icons
User Control Menu and Navigation The User Control Menu is located at the top-left region of the touchscreen interface and displays three menu options: Main, Results, and Settings. Main Menu When the RDS-1500 is powered on, the Main Menu will be displayed. The user may return to the Main Menu at any time by selecting the Main tab from the User Control Menu. - Page 5 Selecting either of the Power Properties icons will bring up the Power Properties menu: 9.2.3 Selecting Battery displays the status of the main and backup batteries and the percentage of remaining power. 9.2.3.1 The main battery powers the unit and will perform several hundred tests per session before needing to be charged.
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Page 6: Diagnostics And Calibration
10.2 Rebooting the Reader 10.2.1 In cases where resetting the program does not fully solve a software or hardware issue, a reboot may be necessary. The reboot will exit the operating system and shut down the reader, then restart both the reader and the program. 10.2.2 Press and hold the Power button and the Screen Brightness button until the screen turns white, then release. -
Page 7: Running The Test
Running the Test 12.1 Select the Main tab, which will bring up the Main Menu and display the reader ID and time and date as well as the drop-down boxes for the Category, Test Name, and User Name. 12.2 Using the drop-down menu for each field, select the Category, Test Name, and User Name. 12.3 Select Run Test. - Page 8 Printer The RDS-1500 is compatible with several brands of external printers that have parallel port connectivity. When the reader is connected to the printer using the 13-pin cable, the user may print out test results. If Auto-print is checked on the settings screen, the printer, when connected to the device via USB cable, will print the test results automatically after each test.
- Page 9 15.8 Select a test for review by clicking on its row. The pertinent data and images will be displayed below. Detailed test information can be found in the lower left of the screen. Comments can be added/updated and stored for the test displayed by scrolling down in the Test Info area. Test images are located on the lower right side.
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