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- Page 1 Operator’s manual Instrument for the Quality Control of Oils and Fats In-Vitro-Analysis Made in Italy CDR s.r.l, Firenze, Italy Development - Manufacturing - Sales – Technical Service October 2012...
- Page 2 Operator’s manual Manufacturer: cdR srl Via degli Artigiani, 6 50020 Ginestra Fiorentina - FI, Italy Tel: +39-055-871431 Fax: +39-055-8714322 P/Number: MAN 029-10-2012 INDEX OF INSTRUCTION REVISIONS Revision Edition Author Subject 25/01/05 F. Curradi . edition March 2011 J. Schenne . edition October 2012 J.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3.1 Symbols to understand ..............6 1.3.2 Safety of the product ..............7 2 System description ..................9 2.1 The FOODLABfat analyser ..............9 2.2 Instrument nameplate ................9 2.3 Operating parts .................. 10 2.4.1 Key folio layout and display ............10 2.3.2 Reading cells ................ - Page 4 5 Error messages ..................21 6 Maintenance ..................... 22 6.1 Recommended actions and precautions ........... 22 7 Appendix ....................23 7.1 List of cdR reagents ................23 7.2 Spare parts ..................23 7.3 Declaration of conformity ..............24 7.4 Technical data ................... 25 7.5 Interface description ................
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Page 5: General Information
1 General information 1.1 Intended use FOODLABfat is made for the analysis of vegetable or animal oils and fats using cdR test kits only together with special test application instructions. Note that the matrixes can be very different of its nature and calibration curves need to be re- calibrated. -
Page 6: Manual Usage
The instrument cannot be used for diagnostic testing that has not been approved of by cdR. The instrument does not operate with diagnostic flow tests. 1.2.3 Personnel qualified to use the instrument... -
Page 7: Safety Of The Product
Operator’s manual GRAPHIC SIGN (defined as a perceptible visual figure to transmit information independent from the language) With regards to this, in the successive paragraphs are explanations about the icons that are in use in this manual. Danger symbols ELECTRIC TOXIC WARNING... - Page 8 S.r.l. will cancel the conformity and consequently the right of use. 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.
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Page 9: System Description
Operator’s manual 2 System description 2.1 The FOODLABfat analyser Incubation block Printer paper housing Thermal printer unit Display and key folio Reading cells Figure 2.1 Modules 2.2 Instrument nameplate The instrument has a nameplate that displays the CE mark and identification data. -
Page 10: Operating Parts
Operator’s manual 2.3 Operating parts 2.4.1 Key folio layout and display LCD display, numerical Menu selection - Operating mode/editing mode selection Arrow keys: Left : Place the cursor to the left of the display Right: Place the cursor to the right of the display Up: Move the cursor upwards on the display / stop number of samples Down: Move the cursor downwards on the display /... -
Page 11: Cdr Test Cuvette
2 triangular mark that indicates the reagent filling level 1000µl for reagents 3 optical window, keep it clean, don’t touch it with fingers! Figure 2.5 CDR test cuvette 2.3.4 CDR Reagent kit Test kit contains 10 pre-filled cuvettes in an aluminium bag. -
Page 12: Transportation And Storage
2.4 Transportation and storage 2.4.1 Packaging, movement and transportation cdR packs the FOODLABfat instrument inside a cardboard carton. Each single carton with the instrument inside can be carried out manually. To transport the instrument in the carton, use a covered box so that the instrument is not exposed to atmospheric conditions. -
Page 13: Installation
For the installation of the FOODLABfat instrument proceed as follows: A. Take the FOODLABfat out of the carton and put it on a plane surface in such a position that it is not exposed by mechanical vibrations or extreme temperature fluctuations or excessive light. -
Page 14: Operation
To connect the FOODLABfat instrument to a host computer to download analytical data, use the lead (code CDR 220804) connected to the (RS232) DCE connector. To connect the FOODLABfat Instrument to a host computer to update the software, use the lead (code CDR 220805) connected to the (RS232) DTE connector. -
Page 15: Switching On The Instrument
Operator’s manual 4.2 Switching on the instrument To run the FOODLABfat press the ON/OFF key for a second on key folio. After switching ON the FOODLABfat heats up to 37°C/98.6°F and the following lines will be printed out: * * FOODLABfat by CDR srl... -
Page 16: Test Selection And Execution
Operator’s manual The information about the condition of the corresponding cell is shown when one of the numerical keys <1>, <2> and <3> is pressed. If the chosen cell is not used for any tests, the available cells are shown. (an asterisk positioned on the right of the name is used to indicate the unavailability). -
Page 17: Standardisation Of Tests
Operator’s manual Header <Date> <Hour> <1 > <Acidity> K factor <Value> q offset <Value> norm. <Value> Code <ol. %.> ------------------------------ Sample 1 <Result> Sample 2 <Result> The printer is not equipped with a function that signals the end of the paper roll. -
Page 18: Setup Dialogue
Operator’s manual the original value. The <left arrow> key changes the sign. Additive correlation coefficient Q: to modify this value it is necessary to position the cursor on it and then press the <enter> key. Digit the requested value and then press the <enter>... -
Page 19: Auto Start Dialogue
4.7.3 Auto start dialogue In this mode it is possible to insert the time of automatic switching on of the FOODLABfat instrument if it is connected to the mains and is ready for testing after 45 minutes. On the screen are displayed the initials of the days of a week, the hour and the minutes to power on. -
Page 20: Info Dialogue
Operator’s manual 4.7.5 Info dialogue After selection the following information is shown: Registration: represents the registration of the instrument. Firmware: represents the version of programme installed. Operator: operator code, only for Technical Service October 2012... -
Page 21: Error Messages
<please contact the technical assistance department for repairing. In the following are summarized the instructions to be followed in case specific problems occur. For any other problem it is possible to contact the cdR technical assistance department. PROBLEM CHECK... -
Page 22: Maintenance
6 Maintenance 6.1 Recommended actions and precautions The FOODLABfat instrument is easy to use and it is normally maintenance free. Do not spill any liquid over the instrument. I case of spilled liquid suck it immediately up with a suitable tissue or use a pipette to remove it out of cells. -
Page 23: Appendix
Operator’s manual 7 Appendix 7.1 List of cdR reagents Test kit Description Order code Free fatty acids FFA 10 x 10 pre-filled test cuvettes 300125 Diluent for higher FFA 10 x 10 pre-filled test cuvettes 300129 1-12% and 5-24% 100 empty cuvettes + cups... -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
Operator’s manual 7.3 Declaration of conformity October 2012... -
Page 25: Technical Data
Operator’s manual 7.4 Technical data Analyser Type: Analyser with photometer technique for the in-vitro- diagnostic by trained persons on vegetable oils and fats Wavelength: Meas. cell 1: 630 nm and 545 nm (can be different) Meas. cell 2: 505 nm and 366 nm (can be different) Meas. -
Page 26: Interface Description
Operator’s manual 7.5 Interface description During normal functioning, the FOODLABfat instrument transmits a series of information on the DCE serial channel configured as follows: Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Such information is formatted according to an xml protocol and its description is repeated every time the instrument is switched on. -
Page 27: Waste Disposal
<TIME> date in the hours/minutes format Connectivity The two ports on the rear enable to connect the analyser to a computer. FOODLABfat can be connected to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and the XML (Extensible Markup Language) protocol. 7.6 Waste disposal The instrument is constructed of materials that do not present particular problems for the operator during disposal. - Page 28 Operator’s manual c) without damaging the landscape and sites of particular interest, protected by the norms in force. ATTENTION! Do not hesitate to contact your distributor about any question that is inherent to the demolition procedures of the instrument and about any other subject not been contemplated in this technical document.
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