8 Bionova® IC10/20FR
Instructions for use
statusindicatorlightwillturnredandblinkindenitely.
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For the correct performance of the auto-test, keep the
protective cover closed when the auto-test is running.
7| After the auto-test is complete, readings can be initiated on
any incubation position if the position is not disabled. Place
an indicator in an SCBI reading position. The reading process
will start automatically after placing the SCBI. The incubator
willemitanaudiblenotication,indicatingthatareadinghas
successfully begun, at the same time the position status lights
will start blinking. Close the protective cover and wait until a
readout result is obtained.
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Read and follow the SCBI’s instructions for use. Before placing
an SCBI in the incubator, press the top to seal the tube. Crush
the internal ampoule (either using the incubator’s ampoule
crusher or the ampoule crusher included in the SCBI’s box).
Make sure that culture medium completely wets the spore
carrier at the base of the SCBI’s tube and agitate.
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Do not remove or change the SCBI’s placement once a reading
process has begun or the reading will be cancelled. See the
Canceling a reading section for further details.
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If the Auto-reader does not start a reading immediately
after placing an SCBI in a reading position, refer to the
Troubleshooting section for more information.
8|When a positive result is detected in an incubation position,
the position status indicator light will turn red, an audible
alarm will activate, and a ticket will be printed. Once the
SCBI is removed, the alarm and the red light will turn o
automatically after 30 seconds. The position will be available
to start a new reading once the position status indicator light
turnso.PleaserefertotheInterpretationofresultsformore
information.
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Press the button to cancel the audible alarm.
Note: The incubation time setting denes the upper time
limitinwhichanincubatorcaninformauorescencereadout.
Nevertheless, the incubator can detect and inform a positive
result before the selected time limit as part of its normal
operation. Please refer to the Product compatibility and
incubation settings section for more information.
When a negative result is detected in a reading position, the
position status indicator light will turn green and a ticket will be
printed.OncetheSCBIisremoved,thegreenlightwillturno
automatically after 30 seconds. The position will be available to
start a new reading once the position status indicator light has
turnedo.PleaserefertotheInterpretation of results section
for more information.
9|EverytimetheAuto-readerinformsauorescencereadout
result (positive, negative, or canceled), a ticket will be printed
to register the result. Pull upward for the paper to be cut with
the serrated edge of the printer.
Note: If there is no paper for ticket printing, the printer’s
paper indicator light will start blinking. To replace the paper,
follow the instructions in the Replacement of the paper roll
section. The incubator will save the last 13 results, for re-
printing, follow the Reprinting of the last results instructions.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE CANCELED
Remaining incubation time
The Bionova®IC10/20FR Auto-Reader also allows you to verify
the remaining incubation time in every reading position by
ticket printing.
Whenever a reading process is in course, press and hold the,
press and hold the buttonforveseconds.Aticketwill
print, informing reading position, incubation program and
remaining incubation time.
Canceling a reading
When an SCBI is removed from a position during the
incubation process, an audible alarm will be enabled. At the
same time, the red positive indicator light will start to blink
to indicate that the SCBI should be returned into its original
reading position.
If the SCBI is not placed back after 10 seconds of being
removed, the reading will be canceled automatically and a
ticket will be printed.
Interpretation of results
If a positive result is obtained (red light ) when
incubating an exposed SCBI, this indicates that the
sterilization process to which the SCBI was exposed has
failed. This result is valid if a positive result is obtained for the
positive control SCBI.
Take action immediately if a positive result is obtained when
