palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (M) User Manual

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Incubation and Incubator Operation
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6.3.3 Incubation Menu
The ‘Incubation’ menu is accessed from
the ‘MODE’ screen, confirms the incubator
settings and starts the incubation cycle.
• Highlight ‘Incubation’ and press ‘OK’
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to select numeric
characters for the Sample ID
• Select each of the digits in turn and press
‘OK’ until all four have been correctly set
• When complete press ‘OK’ to confirm
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the
appropriate User ID and press ‘OK’ to confirm.
(The User ID is created in the Setup menu)
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired
incubation test profile. Press ‘OK’ to confirm
• If Resuscitation Period is selected, adjust the
temperature required using the UP/DOWN keys
and press ‘OK’. The recommended value is 30°C
• Adjust the Resuscitation Period to between
1-4 hours depending on requirements
• The remaining battery life is displayed prior
to incubation
• Press ‘OK’ to start the incubation cycle
6.3.4 Voice Instructions Menu
The Potalab
®
+ Incubators all feature a high-
volume audio speaker to deliver audio prompts.
These prompts are used in conjunction with
the included Prompt Cards. Together the two
provide clear and concise instruction to key
stages of the test procedure.
There are five standard prompt cards with
corresponding audio, both indexed by letter
and number.
The Prompt Cards are grouped as follows:
A0-A6: Preparing Culture Medium
B0-B6: Sterilising the
Membrane Filtration Unit
C0-C6: Petri Dish Preparation
D0-D8: Membrane
Filtration of the Sample
E0-E6: Microbiological Results
Audible prompts are available as standard
in English, French, Spanish and Mandarin.
The ‘Voice Instructions’ menu is accessed from
the ‘MODE’ screen.
• Highlight ‘Voice Instructions’ and press ‘OK’
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight the
required language. English, French, Spanish
or Mandarin
• When correct press ‘OK’
• Prompts start automatically at card A0.
To move to a different prompt group use
the UP/DOWN key to select B, C, D or E
• Press ‘Next’ to move to the next prompt
in the sequence
• Press and hold ‘<(I<)’ to return to the
Mode menu
NOTE: adjust volume of voice prompts to suit
environmental conditions.

palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (M) Specifications

General

Brand	palintest
Model	Wagtech Potalab+ (M)
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English