Page 2 - Downloading Output to PC using the PTS Logger Software
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 PIPTS101-10 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Safety Guidelines .................................................................................. 1 Endosafe ® - PTS System Overview Reader Specifications ...........
Page 4 - WARNING; interior components and may cause fire or electric shock.; Read this User’s Guide carefully before using the Endosafe
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 1 PIPTS101-10 S S A A F F E E T T Y Y F F I I R R S S T T WARNING x DO NOT use an AC power adapter other than that which has been delivered with your system. Only plug the adapter into a socket which is grounded. Using a different ad...
Page 5 - Product; Portable Test System; Endosafe; o C
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 2 PIPTS101-10 E E n n d d o o s s a a f f e e ® ® - - P P T T S S – – S S y y s s t t e e m m O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w The Endosafe ® - PTS (Portable Test System) is a rapid, point-of-use test system which is comprised of a te...
Page 6 - NOTE
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 3 PIPTS101-10 x Dimensions: 9.25” x 4.625” x 2.50” corresponding 235 mm (D) x 128 mm (W) x 65 mm (H) x Power supply unit: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hertz x Power supply on board: 12 V DC, 5A x Battery life: 6 - 8 hours of operation post-charg...
Page 7 - Description
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 4 PIPTS101-10 Endosafe ® - PTS Accessory Products Product Description Code PC Cable Molded cable for PTS Reader to PC PTS108 AC Adaptor AC Adaptor for the PTS Reader PTS109 Seiko ® DPU-414 Printer Battery powered, rechargeable therma...
Page 8 - WARRANTY with PURCHASE; Service; Code; ANNUAL CALIBRATION CERTIFICATION
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 5 PIPTS101-10 Endosafe ® - PTS Service Programs WARRANTY with PURCHASE Charles River Laboratories warrants the Endosafe ® - PTS instrument will be delivered in a functional state and free from defect, and will meet stated specificati...
Page 9 - the returned instrument and the loaner instrument.; Returned Goods Authorization; the returned instrument and the loaner instrument.; RETURNED GOODS AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE; . Submitting the completed card will permit the Technical; SC
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 6 PIPTS101-10 Charles River Laboratories will arrange transfer for the PTS instrument to the Company’s technical services laboratory, and provide the client a loaner instrument during the period the instrument is being serviced (See ...
Page 10 - BATTERY INFORMATION
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 7 PIPTS101-10 O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g t t h h e e R R e e a a d d e e r r BATTERY INFORMATION The PTS Reader can operate on its own battery power or with the supplied AC power adapter. The AC power adapter also serves as ...
Page 11 - KEYPAD OPERATION; MENU; MENU KEY; Main Menu; Menu; Main
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 8 PIPTS101-10 If the batteries are to remain unused for extended periods of time, it is recommended that they be stored at a charge level of 30 to 70%; maximizing the overall life of the battery. KEYPAD OPERATION It is important to d...
Page 12 - System OFF
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 9 PIPTS101-10 NOTE: Once Erase All Records has been selected and confirmed, all records will be erased and irretrievable. If necessary, download desired data to PC, Seiko ® DPU-414 Printer, or Epson TM-U220D Printer to store prior to...
Page 13 - EXAMPLE OF KEYPAD OPERATION; Ż Ź
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 10 PIPTS101-10 C. EXAMPLE OF KEYPAD OPERATION Setting the Time on the PTS Reader: 1. Turn the instrument on by pressing the MENU key ĺ The PTS Reader displays Insert Cartridge after Systems Self Test 2. Press the MENU key ĺ The PTS R...
Page 14 - MENU SHORTCUTS FOR PTS READER KEYPAD; CANCEL
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 11 PIPTS101-10 D. MENU SHORTCUTS FOR PTS READER KEYPAD The following Menu Shortcuts diagrams the Menu options and their headings and subheadings. Using the table, you can go directly to any of the available menu fields by pressing th...
Page 15 - Reader Output; Connect; Print Last Test
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 12 PIPTS101-10 Reader Output Downloading Output to PC using the PTS Logger Software 1. Insert the PTS Logger software CD into your PC and download to PC. 2. Connect Cable – Serial port connection to PC and RJ45 plug into back of PTS ...
Page 17 - PTS/MCS as the reader type from the reader options dialog box.
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 14 PIPTS101-10 U U s s i i n n g g E E n n d d o o S S c c a a n n - - V V w w i i t t h h E E n n d d o o s s a a f f e e ® ® - - P P T T S S f f o o r r d d a a t t a a a a c c q q u u i i s s i i t t i i o o n n . . 1. Insert the ...
Page 18 - Enter the Cartridge lot number. The cartridge lot number will be
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 15 PIPTS101-10 5. Enter the Cartridge lot number. The cartridge lot number will be stored for later use. 6. Enter the Calibration code. The Calibration code will be stored for later use. 7. Enter product information by either typing ...
Page 19 - Upon completion of the assay, a message will be displayed
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 16 PIPTS101-10 13. Upon completion of the assay, a message will be displayed instructing the user to remove the cartridge and a screen similar to the one below containing data for the assay will be displayed. 14. Select the report op...
Page 20 - One or more LONG audible tones will precede each error message.; MESSAGE
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page 17 PIPTS101-10 T T r r o o u u b b l l e e s s h h o o o o t t i i n n g g Listed in the table below are various Error or Fault Messages and a description of the corresponding cause of the error or fault. ¾ One or more LONG audible t...
Page 21 - PERFORMING ROUTINE ENDOTOXIN TEST; Instrument Operation; Insert the Cartridge; Enter OID
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page A1 PIPTS101-10 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x A A Endosafe ® - PTS Endotoxin PERFORMING ROUTINE ENDOTOXIN TEST A routine PTS LAL assay is conducted by following the simple prompts on the PTS instrument. The following represents a ty...
Page 22 - Portable Test System User’s Guide; Dispense the Sample; ADD SAMPLE PRESS ENTER; Enter; ENDOTOXIN TEST RESULTS
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page A2 PIPTS101-10 4. Dispense the Sample Once all test information is entered, the PTS Reader displays: x ADD SAMPLE; PRESS ENTER x Pipette 25 μ L of sample into all four (4) sample reservoirs of the inserted cartridge and press Enter o...
Page 23 - RETRIEVING RESULTS OPTIONS; You can use the Seiko
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page A3 PIPTS101-10 RETRIEVING RESULTS OPTIONS 1. You can download results directly to your PC and retrieve from the designated location file. 2. You can use the Seiko ® DPU-414 Printer or the Epson TM-U220D Printer (available from Charle...
Page 24 - PERFORMING ROUTINE GRAM ID TEST
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page B1 PIPTS101-10 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x B B Endosafe ® - PTS Rapid Micro Methods Gram ID PERFORMING ROUTINE GRAM ID TEST A routine Gram ID assay is conducted by preparing a bacterial suspension and following the simple prompts...
Page 25 - Enter Required Information
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page B2 PIPTS101-10 Note: If refrigerated, allow the cartridge to come to room temperature in pouch before use. 3. Enter Required Information Once the cartridge has been firmly inserted into the PTS Reader, the PTS Reader prompts the user...
Page 26 - GRAM ID TEST RESULTS; Sample
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page B3 PIPTS101-10 GRAM ID TEST RESULTS 1. When the test is complete, the PTS Reader gives an audible notification that the assay is finished. 2. At the conclusion of the test, the gram identification is displayed on the screen for each ...
Page 27 - You can use the Seiko
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page B4 PIPTS101-10 RETRIEVING RESULTS OPTIONS 1. You can download results directly to your PC and retrieve from the designated location file. 2. You can use the Seiko ® DPU-414 Printer or the Epson TM-U220D Printer (available from Charle...
Page 28 - PERFORMING INHIBITION/ENHANCEMENT TEST
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page C1 PIPTS101-10 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x C C Endosafe ® - PTS Inhibition/Enhancement Screen PERFORMING INHIBITION/ENHANCEMENT TEST An Inhibition/Enhancement PTS LAL assay is conducted by following the simple prompts on the PTS ...
Page 30 - INHIBITION/ENHANCEMENT TEST RESULTS
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page C3 PIPTS101-10 INHIBITION/ENHANCEMENT TEST RESULTS 1. When the test is complete, the PTS Reader gives an audible notification that the assay is finished. 2. At the conclusion of the test, the assay acceptance criteria are displayed o...
Page 31 - You can download results directly to your PC and retrieve from the
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page C4 PIPTS101-10 RETRIEVING RESULTS OPTIONS 1. You can download results directly to your PC and retrieve from the designated location file. 2. You can use the Seiko ® DPU-414 or the Epson TM-U220D Printer (available from Charles River ...
Page 32 - PERFORMING ROUTINE GLUCAN TEST
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page D1 PIPTS101-10 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x D D Endosafe ® - PTS Rapid Micro Methods Glucan PERFORMING ROUTINE GLUCAN TEST The PTS Glucan assay is used for the detection of (1,3)- ȕ -D-Glucans. The Endosafe ® -PTS Glucan assay is ...
Page 33 - Dispense the sample; GLUCAN TEST RESULTS
Endosafe ® - Portable Test System User’s Guide Copyright 2003 Page D2 PIPTS101-10 x Enter Sample ID (Selecting and scrolling with the menu key under the sample ID Header allows for fifty (50) samples to be entered and stored) x Enter Dilution Factor x Note: All LAL Reagent Water (LRW) used to make p...