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Page 2 - Table of Contents; Molecular Detection System User Manual

1 EN (English) Table of Contents ..................................................................1Using this Manual .................................................................3 Intended Use ................................................................ 3User Responsibility ...................

Page 4 - Using this Manual; Italic type; Bold type; Intended Use

3 EN (English) Using this Manual 1. The 3M ™ Molecular Detection System User Manual is provided in electronic format only. To access the user manual, click [Help] on the menu bar, and then select User Manual. 2. Click any item in the Table of Contents to immediately bring you to that section, or scr...

Page 5 - User Responsibility; Safety Information; Important Informational Reading; : Recycle to avoid environmental contamination

4 EN (English) User Responsibility USER RESPONSIBILITYUsers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with product instructions and information. Visit our website at www.3M.com/foodsafety, or contact your local 3M representative or distributor for more information.When selecting a test method, it...

Page 6 - WARNING; To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:; from the main power supply.; CAUTION; To reduce the risks associated with exposure to chemicals:; NOTICE; To avoid instrument damage:

5 EN (English) WARNING • To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire: - keep power supply visible and accessible at all times. Use the plug at the wall socket to disconnect the device from the main power supply. - use only the power cord specified for this product and certified fo...

Page 7 - Instrument Specifications; Electrical Specifications

6 EN (English) Instrument Specifications Electrical Specifications Model MDS100 Specification Units Voltage 24 V VDC Current 2.5 A Amps Power Supply Specification Units Input Voltage 100-240 V VAC Frequency 50/60 Hz Hertz Maximum Input Current 1.5 A Amps Output Voltage 24 V VDC Output Current 2.5 A ...

Page 8 - Regulatory Information; Edition; Setting up the 3M Molecular Detection System; Molecular Detection Instrument MDS 100

7 EN (English) Regulatory Information Safety Standards IEC/EN 61010-1, 2 nd Edition UL 61010-1CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1EIC 61010-2-081 EMC Standards USA: FCC part 15 subpart BCanada: ICES-003EEA: EN 61326Australia: AS/NZF 2064.1/2 European Directives Low Voltage DirectiveEMC DirectiveRoHSWEEEREACH A...

Page 9 - M Speed Loader Tray

8 EN (English) Minimum Computer Requirements • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3), or Microsoft® Windows® Vista with Service Pack 2 (SP2), or Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32- or 64-bit) • 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or similar processor• 2 GB RAM (3 GB RAM recommended)• 20 GB of free disk space•...

Page 11 - Installing the Software; Run as administrator; M Molecular Detection Software Setup

10 EN (English) Installing the Software The 3M Molecular Detection Software comes packaged with Microsoft.NET Framework 4 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express. To install the 3M Molecular Detection Software, you must be logged onto Windows as an administrator or belong to the Administrators grou...

Page 12 - I have read and accept the license terms; SQL Server; Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express

11 EN (English) 7. Read the the Microsoft license terms, and then click the I have read and accept the license terms check box to accept the Microsoft license terms and click the [Install] button. 8. After installation is complete, a computer restart may be required. In this case, close the installa...

Page 13 - SQL Server Installation Center; [New installation or add features to an existing installation; and click; SQLMDS; Named instance and default root directory.

12 EN (English) 10. When the SQL Server Installation Center opens, select [New installation or add features to an existing installation and click [Next]. . 11. Read and accept the SQL Server license agreement.12. In the Feature Selection screen, click [Next] to accept the default Instance Features, ...

Page 14 - Server Configuration; Account Name; Use existing SQL Server

13 EN (English) 14. In the Server Configuration screen, select NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM for the Account Name field for the SQL Server Database Engine. No Password is required. Click [Next] to continue. 15. Click [Next] to accept the default Windows authentication mode. Click [Add] to specify additional u...

Page 15 - Database Connection Settings

14 EN (English) 19. In the Database Connection Settings screen, the Server Name will be automatically populated. This screen may be blank for a few seconds. Click Next to accept the default settings unless you have a specific reason to edit them. 20. Click the [Test Connection] button to verify that...

Page 19 - Completing the 3M Molecular Detection Software Setup Wizard; Operating the 3M Molecular Detection Software; Logging in; Programs; Login Screen

18 EN (English) 33. Click [Finish] when the installation wizard displays the Completing the 3M Molecular Detection Software Setup Wizard window. Operating the 3M Molecular Detection Software Before using the 3M Molecular Detection Software, disable Windows power management features such as Sleep or ...

Page 20 - Using the Start Page; Start Page; Using the Collapsing Sidebar; Sidebar Menu; Hover the cursor over the Sidebar button

19 EN (English) Using the Start Page 1. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays the Start Page window after you login successfully. You can select and perform the following operations from the Start Page by clicking the text beside the icons. • Setup New Run – Create a new Run definition• Start...

Page 21 - Using the Menu Bar; Menu Bar Item

20 EN (English) 5. From the Collapsing Sidebar, you can select and perform the following operations by clicking the text beside the icons. • Setup New Run – Create a new Run definition • Start Configured Runs – Start a Run that was previously defined • View Run Results – View results from a previous...

Page 22 - Exit; Logging out; Logout...; Monitoring the instrument status; Show instrument status tab.

21 EN (English) Help User Manual Display the User Manual About 3M Molecular Detection System Display the About screen Using the Status Bar 1. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays a status bar at the bottom of the software’s main window. This status bar contains three components. From left to...

Page 25 - Setting up the Administrative Information; Users; Users Window; Adding users; Setup

24 EN (English) Setting up the Administrative Information Users Users Window Adding users Only administrator level users can add users. 1. Click [Administration] on the menu bar, and then select Users…. 2. The Setup window displays a current list of users on the Users tab in the sequence in which th...

Page 26 - Deleting users; Hiding users; Administration; Changing passwords; Viewing users; Administration

25 EN (English) Deleting users Only administrator level users can delete users.1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Users…. 2. The Setup window displays a list of active users on the Users tab in the sequence in which they were added. 3. Click the user you want to delete from the...

Page 27 - Instruments; Instruments Window; Adding instruments; on the menu bar, and then select

26 EN (English) Instruments Instruments Window Adding instruments The 3M Molecular Detection Software automatically detects instruments that are powered on and are connected to the computer by a USB cable when the software starts. The software also automatically detects instruments when you power on...

Page 28 - Naming instruments; Hiding instruments; Changing the order of instruments; Deleting instruments

27 EN (English) 6. The instrument status bar displays only the first four instruments in the Instruments list. These first four instruments that are displayed may or may not be the four instruments that are currently communicating with the 3M Molecular Detection Software. Naming instruments Only adm...

Page 29 - Viewing instruments; Configuring Fields; Configure Fields

28 EN (English) Viewing instruments Any level user can view users. 1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments…. 2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected. Show all hidden instruments by clicking the Sho...

Page 31 - Samples Window

30 EN (English) Field Change Effects on Sample Setup Tab Samples Samples Window

Page 33 - Hide; Importing samples; Manage; Samples

32 EN (English) 3. Click the Sample ID that you want to hide. Use the vertical scroll bar to display additional Samples if necessary. You can press and hold [Shift] while you click another Sample ID to hide both Sample IDs and all Sample IDs between them. You can also press and hold [Ctrl] while you...

Page 34 - Import; or no files are present, the; OK; button or the; Apply

33 EN (English) 5. Click the Import button. If only one import file is present in the import folder, it will automatically import. If multiple files or no files are present, the Open window appears. Navigate to the file you want to import and double click the file name. 6. After a successful import,...

Page 35 - Exporting samples; Assay Kits; Assay Kits Window; Adding Assay Kits

34 EN (English) Exporting samples 1. You can export Sample IDs and their corresponding values for the custom fields in the form of delimited data files, e.g., Comma Separated Values (.CSV) files. Use this feature if the Sample IDs can be imported to a LIMS or to another system from the 3M Molecular ...

Page 36 - Deleting Assay Kits; Hiding Assay Kits

35 EN (English) 5. Use the Assay Type drop-down menu to select the type of assay. This field is required. Select one of the four pathogen targets or the Matrix Control as indicated on the kit label: • Matrix Control • Salmonella • E. coli O157 • Listeria • Listeria monocytogenes 6. Enter the expirat...

Page 37 - Performing Runs; Setting up a new run; Salmonella

36 EN (English) Performing Runs Setting up a new run 1. Launch the 3M Molecular Detection Software using the icon located on the Desktop. 2. Enter your User Name and Password to log in. 3. To setup a new run, select File on the menu bar, and then select New Run . You can also click Setup New Run nex...

Page 39 - Retest; Well Details

38 EN (English) 13. If you are using a Matrix Control, link the sample to the Matrix Control by assigning the same Sample ID to both the sample and the Matrix Control. This association causes the sample result to be dependent on the Matrix Control result. You can also link a single MC to multiple sa...

Page 41 - Starting a run; Select Instrument Dialog; Importing a new run

40 EN (English) Starting a run 1. Follow the instructions in the assay kit Product Instructions to perform the assay. Do not place the sample reagent tubes into the speed loader tray until you have completed the lysis step. Samples that have not been properly heat treated during the assay lysis step...

Page 43 - Saving a run as a template; Setting up a new run from a template; File

42 EN (English) Setup (Grid) Assay Type Pane Saving a run as a template 1. Create a run template by setting up a run structure using the Setup(Grid) or Setup(List) panes without setting up the details in the Well Details pane. When you later use the run template to set up a new run from a template, ...

Page 45 - Viewing run results

44 EN (English) Run Created From Template Viewing run results 1. You can use the Results-Grid view to monitor a run in progress. Results are displayed in real-time. 2. To view run results from previous runs, select File on the menu bar, and then select Open Runs . You can also click View Run Results...

Page 48 - Exporting run results; Results; Save as; Save

47 EN (English) 15. You can select the Results (List) to display the same data as the Results (Grid) but in a list form. The following fields are shown: • Well ID – The well ID that correlates to the well’s location on the 96-well grid.• Sample ID – The identifier of the sample used in this test. Th...

Page 49 - Save As; Opening a saved run

48 EN (English) Generating run reports Run Layout Report 1. Use this report to assist with assay set up.2. Select the Setup (Grid) view to print or save the Run Layout, which shows the setup definitions for all wells in the run. 3. Click the print button to open the print preview in the report viewe...

Page 50 - Deleting a run; Open runs

49 EN (English) 2. If you cannot find the run your want do delete, you can use Run filters to set the plate filter parameters. All of the filter parameters are optional. a. Select the All dates option to include runs created on any date, or select the Date range option to include runs created within...

Page 51 - Open Runs

50 EN (English) Run Status Description All All runs in the database Completed Runs that are completed Completed (successful) Runs that are successfully completed without Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or Error results Completed (requires examination) Runs that are completed with at least one Invalid, ...

Page 52 - Generating Management Reports; Generating a Search Results report; Search Results

51 EN (English) Generating Management Reports Generating a Search Results report 1. This report allows you to query the database for specific results from completed runs.2. To generate a Search Results report, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Search Results… You can also click Generat...

Page 53 - Generating a Samples report

52 EN (English) Lot Number * Optional field. All lot numbers included Text Line * Optional field. All lines included Text Customer * Optional field. All plants included Text * These fields are customizable during software installation. This table shows the default field names and. If these fields we...

Page 54 - Generating an Assay Kits report

53 EN (English) Filter Parameter Description Default Type User User who did the test. All users included List Sample ID Sample ID as defined in the Samples tab of the Setup window. All sample IDs included Text Sample Type * Optional field All sample types included List Description * Optional field A...

Page 55 - Generating a Completed Runs report; Completed Runs repor

54 EN (English) Filter Parameter Description Default Type User User who did the test. All users included List Assay Type Target pathogen or assay type. All assay types included List 1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cance...

Page 56 - Generating an Audit Log report; Activities report; All dates

55 EN (English) 1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel] button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it could return a large number of results. Generat...

Page 58 - Generating an Instrument Temperature Log report; Instrument Temperature Details report

57 EN (English) Generating an Instrument Temperature Log report 1. To generate an Instrument Temperature Log report, which lists the instrument’s temperature at 5 second intervals during all runs, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Instrument Temperature Log… You can also click Generate...

Page 59 - Terms and Definitions

58 EN (English) Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions are used throughout this document. CSV Comma Separated Values – a data file where datum is separated by a delimiter character, commonly a comma. DB Database EULA End User License Agreement GUI Graphical User Interface Kit Lot ...

Page 60 - Administrator Tasks; Backing up the Database

59 EN (English) Administrator Tasks Backing up the Database 1. Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to the SQLMDS server. 2. In the Object Explorer pane, expand Databases .

Page 61 - button to clear the default

60 EN (English) 3. Right-click Mds , select Tasks , and then select Back Up… 4. In the Destination section, highlight the back up location listed, and click the [Remove] button to clear the default destination.

Page 63 - Confirm that the new back up destination is listed in the; Destination; section, and then click

62 EN (English) 7. Confirm that the new back up destination is listed in the Destination section, and then click [OK] to start the process. 8. Progress is shown in the lower-left of screen. When the restoration is complete, a “successful” message appears. 9. Check your back up destination to confirm...

Page 64 - Restoring the Database from a Backup; Open Microsoft QL Server Management Studio and connect to the

63 EN (English) Restoring the Database from a Backup Note: If the database version is older than the software version, restore the database following the instructions below and then reinstall the 3M Molecular Detection Software. Be sure to use the existing Mds database on installation. 1. Open Micro...

Page 65 - Source for restore; and click the

64 EN (English) 3. In the To database: field, type “Mds”. 4. In the Source for restore section, select From device: and click the […] button. 5. Click the [Add] button, and then select the database backup (*.bak) from your storage location. Click [OK] , and then [OK] again. Note: Navigating folders ...

Page 66 - Restore; box and click

65 EN (English) 6. Check the Restore box and click [OK] to start the process. 7. Progress is shown in the lower-left of screen. When the restoration is complete, a “successful” message appears.

Page 67 - Object Explorer; Uninstalling the Software; Uninstall 3M Molecular Detection System Uninstall; Control Panel

66 EN (English) 8. In the Object Explorer , expand Databases . The Mds database should be listed. Uninstalling the Software You can uninstall the 3M Molecular Detection Software by using any one of these three methods: All Programs menu, Uninstall.exe, or Control Panel. All Programs Menu 1. Click St...

Page 68 - Delete database; Running a 3M Molecular Detection Instrument Self-Check

67 EN (English) 9. The Uninstall 3M Molecular Detection System Uninstall dialog appears. You have the option to delete or to save the existing 3M Molecular Detection System database. The default is to save the database. To delete the database, click the Delete database checkbox. 10. Click the [Unins...

Page 69 - UpgradeIt

68 EN (English) Starting a Self-Check 1. Power-cycle the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument, or right-click the instrument icon in the software status bar to display the context-sensitive menu. You can also double-click the instrument icon to open the instrument tab. 2. Select Start the Self-Check. 3...

Page 70 - Install from a list or specific location (Advanced); and check; Include this location in the search; device is ready for use.; Windows XP Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (1)

69 EN (English) Firmware Installation Folder 5. If you are upgrading the firmware for the first time using this computer, you must minimize the UpgradeIt window at this time and install the supporting device drivers. 6. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, select Install from a list or specif...

Page 72 - the instrument restarts and begins a Self-Check.; Upgrading the Firmware in Windows 7/Vista

71 EN (English) Windows XP Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (4) 10. After the driver is installed, a reboot is required.11. After the reboot, open the software, right-click the instrument icon, and select Upgrade firmware . 12. Enter “Yes” or “Y” in the command window as shown in below. The new ...

Page 73 - A black UpgradeIt command window opens.; Firmware Installation Folder; time and install the supporting device drivers.; Device Manager

72 EN (English) is restricted to Administrator users. You can start the upgrade by clicking Upgrade firmware in the instrument’s context-sensitive menu or the [Upgrade Firmware] button in the instrument tab. When you start the upgrade process, the instrument is logically disconnected from the system...

Page 76 - restart the upgrade process.; UpgradeIt Command Window

75 EN (English) Windows 7/Vista Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (5) 12. After the driver is installed, enter “Yes” or “Y” in the command window as shown in below. The new firmware is downloaded to the instrument, and the instrument restarts and begins a Self-Check. 13. The instrument is recogni...

Page 77 - Cleaning and Decontaminating the Instrument; Cleaning the External surfaces

76 EN (English) Cleaning and Decontaminating the Instrument WARNING: Follow established laboratory practices and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when handling the instrument or plates or when cleaning and decontaminating the instrument. WARNING: To reduce the risks associated wi...

Page 78 - to spray the pluggable heater with bleach.

77 EN (English) 8. Hold the 3M Speed Loader Tray under a stream of tap water from the faucet in a sink in the lab to rinse the 3M Speed Loader Tray. 9. Set the 3M Speed Loader Tray aside in a spot where it can air dry for at least one hour. 10. Remove the pluggable heater from the instrument and use...

Page 79 - Packing the instrument for shipment to 3M for service

78 EN (English) 13. Use a dry disposable towel to wipe the pluggable heater until it’s dry. 14. Use a dry disposable towel to gently press down on each spring pin (1) on the pluggable heater. 15. Set aside the pluggable heater in a spot where it can air dry for at least one hour.16. Use a disposable...

Page 81 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument

80 EN (English) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument Problem Possible Cause Solution Instrument remains in Heat state (orange status light)Core Temp shows - Infinity °CSelf-Check fails Core Heater and/or Lid Heater test Pluggable heater is not installed correctly Rei...

Page 82 - Troubleshooting 3M Molecular Detection Software Installation; Run

81 EN (English) Problem Possible Cause Solution Lid does not stay closed Debris in latch and/or inner shell Clean latch and/or inner shell Solenoid stuck in open position Power cycle the instrument. If failure persists, return instrument for repair. Status bar is off, but power light is on Instrumen...

Page 84 - Troubleshooting 3M Molecular Detection Software Operation

83 EN (English) Troubleshooting 3M Molecular Detection Software Operation Problem Possible Cause Solution Import error stating “Invalid file format” The import file does not have the proper file extension or delimiter type. Set the file extension and delimiter type in the Import and Export Options t...

Page 85 - Contacting 3M for product and service information; M Technical Support; Trademarks

84 EN (English) Problem Possible Cause Solution A run failed due to Instrument Disconnection USB cable disconnected Check the instrument USB connection Power loss Check the instrument power The software is not responsive to input or seems frozen A report is currently open in the report viewer. When ...

Page 86 - Example Reports

85 EN (English) Example Reports The following shows examples of 3M Molecular Detection Software reports. Some examples are shortened to remove repetitive information. All pertinent data has been shown. Search Results

Page 87 - Samples Report

Page 88 - Assay Kits Report

Page 89 - Completed Runs Report

Page 90 - Users Report

Page 91 - Instrument Self-Check Report

Page 92 - Instrument Temperature Log

Page 93 - Audit Log

Page 94 - Run Layout

Page 97 - Example Import/Export Files

96 EN (English) Example Import/Export Files Sample Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File The following is content of a Comma Seperated Values (.CSV) file that can be used to import Sample definitions. Each line is a new Sample definition. The data in each line is ordered. Two consecutive delimiters wit...

Page 98 - Positive

97 EN (English) Run Results Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File The following is an example of Run results exported to a Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file. The following list associates the position of descriptor fields with their values as specified in the first definition. Two consecutive delimite...

Page 99 - License agreement; MOLECULAR DETECTION SYSTEM SOFTWARE; RESTRICTIONS ON USE

98 EN (English) License agreement The following terms and conditions apply to your purchase of the 3M Molecular Detection System and your licensing of the software:3M END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT3M ™ MOLECULAR DETECTION SYSTEM SOFTWARE THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT...

Page 100 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

99 EN (English) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING OR OF PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. 3M DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL FUNCTION ERROR FREE.If within one year after shipment, the Hardware does not conform to the express warranty set forth above, 3M’s sole obli...

Page 101 - COMPLETE AGREEMENT

100 EN (English) 10. ASSIGNMENT User may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior, written consent of 3M, and any attempted assignment shall be void. 11. COMPLETE AGREEMENT User agrees that this Agreement is the complete agreement between 3M and User relating to its subjec...

Page 102 - M Food Safety

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