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palintest Wagtech Potatest + User Manual

palintest Wagtech Potatest +
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Palintest
®
Potatest
®
+
Rapid Response Portable
Water Quality Laboratory
Wagtech
®
ZI PTW 10005
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palintest Wagtech Potatest + Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandpalintest
ModelWagtech Potatest +
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Potatest+ Kit Layout

Preparation Procedures

General Preparation Guidelines

Ensuring the kit and its components are clean and free from contamination for accurate testing.

Aseptic Procedures for Testing

Specific techniques to maintain sterility of kit components for microbiological analysis.

Sterilising the Membrane Filtration Unit (MFU)

Detailed procedure for sterilizing the MFU using methanol for accurate results.

Sterilising Petri Dishes

Methods for sterilizing aluminium petri dishes to ensure they are free from bacteria.

Preparing Petri Dishes and Pads

Steps for preparing petri dishes with absorbent pads for sample placement.

Media Preparation Procedure

Using Media Measuring Devices (MMDs) to prepare culture media for microbiological tests.

Preparing Culture Media in the Field

Step-by-step guide to preparing culture media using MMDs and required water quality checks.

Taking Water Samples

Collecting Samples for Analysis

Procedures for collecting water samples using the MFU cup or alternative containers.

Sample Processing via Membrane Filtration

Membrane Filtration Sample Processing

Detailed steps for filtering water samples using the Membrane Filtration Unit (MFU).

Incubation Time and Temperature

Specifying incubation duration and temperature for Total and Thermotolerant Coliforms.

Incubation and Incubator Operation

Incubator Operation Overview

Using the Potatest® + incubator for reliable Coliform results in field conditions.

Incubator Setup and Operation

Guide to setting up and operating the incubator, including mode selection.

Incubator Setup Menu Options

Configuring incubator preferences such as User ID, Tests, Speaker, and Date Format.

Starting an Incubation Cycle

Steps to select incubation settings, Sample ID, User ID, and start the cycle.

Incubating Samples in the Incubator

Final checks and procedures for starting and monitoring the incubation of samples.

Incubator Troubleshooting Guide

Details of error codes for the Wagtech incubator and potential solutions.

Microbiological Results Analysis

Interpreting Microbiological Results

Understanding how to count and interpret bacterial colonies for water quality analysis.

Enumeration Procedure for Colonies

Step-by-step process for counting yellow colonies after incubation for Coliforms.

Water Safety Kit (WSK) Usage

Troubleshooting Incubator Issues

Incubator Fault Codes

Details of error codes for the Wagtech incubator and potential solutions.