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Attest Auto-reader

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1. Operator’s Manual
Intended Use 1-1
Daily Calibration 1-3
Readout Procedure 1-4
Troubleshooting Guide 1-5
UV Lamp/Starter Replacement 1-7
Care and Cleaning 1-9
Replacement Parts 1-9
UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kit Form 1-10

2. Auto-Reader Acceptance Test Procedure


Purpose 2-1
Applicable Products 2-1
Test Equipment 2-1
Acronyms 2-1
Reference Documents 2-1
Special Notes 2-1
Procedure 2-3
Acceptance Test Data Sheet 2-8

3. Illustrated Parts List


Cover Assembly 3-2
Enclosure Lid Assembly 3-4
Test Chamber Assembly 3-6
Enclosure Assembly 3-7

4. Theory of Operation
Functional Block Diagram 4-1
Circuit Operation 4-1

5. Schematics
Wiring Diagrams 5-1
Model 190 5-2
Model 191 5-3
Model 193 5-4

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3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader


Diagram

Intended Use:
The 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader is designed to read the fluorescence produced by positive 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout
Biological Indicators. Detection of fluorescence indicates a sterilization process failure.

Safety Information
WARNING: Fuse provides protection against fire. Replace with 5 x 20 mm, F 0.315AH/250V Fuse.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove power cord from supply before removing
top cover.

CAUTION: Incubator block is hot. Avoid contact.

Precautions:
Model Nominal Voltage Voltage Range Frequency
190/190G 120 V 108-132 V 50/60 Hz
191/191G 240 V 216-264 V 50/60 Hz (Australia)
193/193G 230 V 207-253 V 50-60 Hz
190J/190JG 100 V 90-110 V 50/60 Hz

This equipment is designed for use in an indoor environment with temperatures from 16-43°C (60-110°F) for models
190, 191, 193, 190J and 16-29°C (60-85°F) for models 190G, 191G, 193G, 190JG and a relative humidity 20%-80%
non-condensing.

This equipment meets overvoltage category II and pollution degree 2.

No user serviceable components except lamp/starter.

The following instructions must be followed for the biological indicator results to be valid.

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The Attest Auto-reader must be:


• plugged into an electrical circuit that does not contain heat sealers, battery chargers, ultrasonic cleaners, or
other devices that may create electrical interference.
• allowed to warm up for at least one hour prior to use. To avoid this warm up time, leave the auto-reader on
at all times.
• calibrated with a sterilized non-incubated 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout Biological Indicator. Never use a sterilized
biological indicator that has been incubated or a non-sterilized vial for calibration.
• calibrated each day before use or when indicated by the yellow flashing “calibrate” light. The calibrate light is
automatically activated every 12 hours, or if the power is interrupted, or after a power surge. The calibration step
allows the auto-reader to subtract out the background fluorescence found in paper and growth media allowing the
auto-reader to detect only fluorescence produced by positive Attest rapid readout biological indicators.

If the calibration light starts flashing while the test and control vials are incubating:
• do not read the test and control vials until the auto-reader is recalibrated.
• recalibrate the auto-reader with a sterilized non-incubated vial.
• read the test and control vials at the appropriate incubation times.

The UV lamp and starter of the auto-reader must be:


• replaced with a 3M approved lamp
• replaced every 6 months.
• replaced when the fluorescent orange UV light is not illuminated.

Auto-reader incubation temperature, calibration, and readout times:

Auto-Reader Temperature Voltage Calibration Attest Readout


Model # Indicator Indicators Times
190 60±2ºC 120 1291 or 1292 1291 1 hour
(140±3ºF) 1292 3 hours

190G 37±2ºC 120 1294 1294 4 hours


(99 ±3ºF)

191 60±2ºC 240 1291 or 1292 1291 1 hour


(140±3ºF) 1292 3 hours

191G 37±2ºC 240 1294 1294 4 hours


(99 ±3ºF)

190J 60±2ºC 100 1291 or 1292 1291 1 hour


(140±3ºF) 1292 3 hours

190JG 37±2ºC 100 1294 1294 4 hours


(99 ±3ºF)

193 60±2ºC 230 1291 or 1292 1291 1 hour


(140±3ºF) 1292 3 hours

193G 37±2ºC 230 1294 1294 4 hours


(99 ±3ºF)

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Auto-reader Daily Calibration:


CAUTION: Incubator block is hot. Avoid contact.

Perform this operation when yellow calibration light is flashing.

1. After cooling a sterilized biological indicator for at least 10 minutes, while wearing safety
glasses, close the cap by pressing cap down between thumb and index finger.

2. Crush media ampule of sterilized biological indicator by placing vial in left side of crusher
well and pushing cap toward right well until media ampule breaks.

3. Remove sterilized biological indicator, hold cap and tap bottom of vial several times on
tabletop until the growth media wets the strip at bottom of vial.

4. Using your left hand, press and hold sterilized biological indicator in reader well. After
the red (+) or green (-) light illuminates, use your right hand to depress and hold the red
calibration button on back right side of reader with right hand while continuing to hold the
sterilized BI in the reader well. Release calibration button when the green light (-) remains
illuminated and the calibration light stops flashing.

5. Immediately recheck the calibration using the same Attest rapid readout sterilized indicator.
Remove the indicator from the reader well, rotate the indicator and place it back in the reader
well. Hold the indicator down and observe the green (-) light. If the green (-) light does not
illuminate, then repeat the calibration procedure (step 4).

4. Place the sterilized Attest rapid readout biological indicator in incubation well and incubate
for recommended time.

The calibration step is complete. (Do not press the red calibration button during the remaining
readout procedure.)

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Readout Procedure:
CAUTION: Incubator block is hot. Avoid contact.

Follow this procedure when calibration light is not flashing.

a. Close b. Crush c. Tap d. Incubate e. Read

Sterilized Vials
1. After cooling a sterilized biological indicator for at least 10 minutes, while wearing safety glasses: (a) close the
cap; (b) crush the biological indicator; (c) hold cap and tap bottom of vial several times on the tabletop until
growth media wets spore strip at bottom of vial; and (d) place in incubation well.

Positive Controls
2. Close, crush, tap, and incubate at least one positive control (non-sterilized) biological indicator each day a
sterilized vial is incubated or every time the auto-reader is calibrated. The positive control vial should be from the
same lot number as the sterilized vials.

3. After incubation, press and hold sterilized biological indicator down into reader well and (e) read red (+) or green
(-) result. Do not press the red calibration button. A red light indicates a sterilization process failure. A green
light indicates an acceptable sterilization process.

The indicators must be incubated between readings.

4. When reading sterilized biological indicators, also read the positive control biological indicator for a red (+)
result. If the control biological indicator is negative (green (-) light), check:
• the incubator temperature
• the auto-reader UV light
• the troubleshooting guide

Replace the UV lamp and starter (with a 3M approved lamp):


• if the fluorescent orange UV light is not illuminated
• if the UV lamp and starter has not been changed in six months

5. Discard the sterilized indicator. It is good practice to incubate the positive control for a visual color change
readout (yellow color change) to monitor the incubator temperature, viability of spores, capability of media to
promote growth, and proper functioning of the auto-reader components.

6. Immediately act on any positive (+) tests per healthcare facility’s policy.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Negative Control UV Lamp weak. Change UV lamp and starter every


6 months.

Negative Control Auto-reader calibrated with a positive or Recalibrate with a sterilized, non-
non-sterilized vial. incubated vial.

Negative Control UV Lamp burned out (fluorescent orange Change UV lamp and starter. If lamp
UV display light not illuminated) or does not illuminate, call 3M sales
starter not functioning. representative to obtain a replacement
auto-reader.

Negative Control Incorrect incubator temperature. Check temperature with a


thermometer; if incorrect call 3M
sales representative to obtain a
replacement auto-reader.

Negative Control Vial not crushed. Crush vial/incubate.

Negative Control Media did not wet out spore strip. Tap vial on table until media wets
out spore strip, incubate, re-read
control vial.

Negative Control Control vial was sterilized. Check Use a non-sterilized vial as a control.
chemical indicator on label.

Negative Control Calibrate button was pushed before or Recalibrate auto-reader with a
during reading of control or test vial. sterilized, non-incubated vial and
re-read control and test vials.

Calibration light on Twelve hours since last calibration, Recalibrate with a sterilized, non-
power surge, power interrupted. incubated vial. Then read the test and
control vials that are incubating.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Red, green, or yellow Auto-reader malfunction. Call 3M sales representative to obtain


calibration light stays on a replacement auto-reader.

All sterilized indicators Power surge or electrical interference. Move auto-reader to another circuit or
are positives or the same away from equipment that produces
sterilized indicator reads the interference, recalibrate, and re-
positive and negative read indicators.

All sterilized indicators Adhesive residue on vials. Do not place tape or label on vial.
are positives or the same
sterilized indicator reads
positive and negative

All sterilized indicators The test vial is coming in contact with an Place the internal chemical indicator
are positives or the same internal chemical indicator that could be so it is not next to the test vial.
sterilized indicator reads transferring fluorescence to the vial.
positive and negative

All sterilized vials Incorrect calibration. Recalibrate. Wait until the red or
are positives green light illuminates before pressing
the calibration button. Do not remove
the test vial from reader well until
the green light remains illuminated
and the yellow calibration light
stops flashing.

Fluorescent orange UV UV lamp not illuminated or starter not Change UV lamp and starter.
light not illuminated functioning.

Incubator temperature is Auto-reader malfunction, power problem. Check power source and/or return
not correct auto-reader to repair and replacement
location for repair.

Reader will not calibrate Not holding vial down in reader well Recalibrate by holding vial down,
and/or releasing calibration pressing calibration button and
button before green light illuminates. releasing when the green light remains
illuminated and the yellow calibration
light stops flashing.

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UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Instructions:


REPLACE THE UV LAMP AND STARTER EVERY 6 MONTHS (WITH A 3M APPROVED LAMP) OR
WHEN THE UV LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED (DARK).
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove power cord from supply before removing
top cover.

CAUTION: Incubator block is hot. Avoid contact.

Auto-reader UV Lamp Change and Starter Replacement:

1. Unplug the power cord (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Auto-reader Top View

2. Remove the two screws from the top of the black cover and carefully lift, being careful not to stretch the
attached enclosure lid wiring (see Figure 1).

3. Determine whether the auto-reader is a non-refurbished unit or a new/refurbished unit by inspecting the
calibration switch (see Figure 1). If the auto-reader is a non-refurbished unit, proceed to step 5.

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4. Replace the starter on new/refurbished units (see Figure 2).


a) Rotate the old starter counter clockwise 1/8 turn, then lift it out of the socket.
b) Insert the pins of the new starter into the socket, then rotate the starter 1/8 turn clockwise.

5. Replace the UV lamp (see Figure 2 or Figure 3).


a) Allow the UV lamp to cool.
b) Rotate the old UV lamp forward 1/4 turn, then lift and remove.
c) Grasp the new UV lamp using a tissue to avoid touching the glass surface with your fingers,
slide the UV lamp pins into the UV lamp holders, then rotate the lamp forward 1/4 turn.

Figure 2: Figure 3:
New and Refurbished Auto-readers, Non-refurbished Auto-reader,
Top View (Enclosure Lid Removed) Top View (Enclosure Lid Removed)

6. Set the black cover in its original position and replace the two screws (see Figure 1).

7. Plug in the power cord and make sure the UV light indicator is illuminated (see Figure 1).

8. Circle the 6 month interval that the UV lamp and starter needs to be changed on the reminder label located on
the side of the auto-reader.

9. Wait one hour before calibration and use.

10. Recalibrate with a sterilized non-incubated vial.

11. Run a positive control (non-sterilized vial). The positive control must read red or (+) before the auto-reader is
put into use.

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Care and Cleaning:


CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove power cord from supply before removing
top cover.

CAUTION: Incubator block is hot. Avoid contact.

To clean the Attest auto-reader, unplug the power cord, allow to cool to room temperature, and wipe with a mild
detergent solution. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry. Do not immerse the auto-reader in any liquid or use
water in the reader or incubation wells.

Lamp Disposal
The UV lamp contains small amounts of mercury. Disposal or recycling should
be done in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Repair and Replacement


Auto-readers must be repaired at:

3M Health Care Service Center


Suite 200, Bldg. 502
3350 Granada Ave North
Oakdale, MN 55128

Replacement units may be obtained by calling your local 3M sales representative. The replacement unit will be a
refurbished model.

Replacement Parts
UV lamp/starter replacement kits must be purchased at 3M. Copy and complete the form on the next page and mail
or fax to (USA only):

3M Health Care Service Center


Suite 200, Bldg 502
3350 Granada Ave North
Oakdale, MN 55128
1-800-292-6298 • Fax: 1-800-770-8016

If you have questions, call our Customer Service number: 1-800-292-6298.


Outside the USA, contact the local 3M Subsidiary.

In Canada, contact 3M Canada, Inc. P.O. Box 5757, London, Ontario N6A 4T1.
1-800-563-2921.
In Australia, contact 3M Health Care, 9-15 Chilvers Road, Thornleigh, N.S.W. 2120, Australia 02-9875-6207.
In Japan, contact Sumitomo 3M Limited, Sagamihara Site, 8-8 Minami Hashimoto 3-chome, Sagamihara-shi,
Kanagawa-ken, 229-1185 Japan (0427) 79-2111.
In Germany, contact 3M Medica Service Center, Gelsenkirchener Strasse 11, D-46325 Borken Germany 2861-950.
Regulatory Information: (193, 193G)
CE marked in accordance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68EEC.
C-Tick marked in accordance with EMC requirements for Australia: (191, 191G)
Equipment Safety Approvals: (190, 190G)
3M is authorized to apply the Underwriters Laboratory Inc. (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
marks to the 190/190G Auto-readers.

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UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kit Form


Copy this form to order replacement UV lamps and starters. Complete the requested information and mail or fax to
the Health Care Service Center.

UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kit Form

Purchase Order # ____________________ Date ________________________

Please Ship ______ (ea.) Model 190/190G UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kits


(P/N 78-8078-7349-8) One lamp/starter/box

Please Ship ______ (ea.) Model 191/191G or 193/193G UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kits
(P/N 78-8078-7351-4) One lamp/starter/box

Please Ship ______ (ea.) Model 190J/190JG UV Lamp/Starter Replacement Kits


(P/N 78-8078-7350-6) One lamp/starter/box

Customer Information:

Hospital Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________

Attention: ____________________________________________________________________

Contact Name if Questions Arise: _________________________________________________

Telephone Number of Contact Name: ______________________________________________

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3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader Acceptance Test Procedure


Purpose
This document lists the acceptance criteria and tests required to release the Attest Auto-readers from manufacturing
and/or rework.

Applicable Products

Model 3M Part No. Description


190 .............. 78-8062-9940-6 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Steam, US/Canada
190R… ....... 70-2006-8265-9 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Steam, US/Canada (refurbished)
190G ........... 78-8063-1096-3 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Gas, US/Canada
190J ............ 78-8063-1077-3 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Steam, Japan
190JG.......... 78-8078-7429-8 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Gas, Japan
191 .............. 78-8063-0291-1 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Steam, Australia
191G ........... 78-8078-7463-7 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Gas, Australia
193 .............. 78-8063-1064-1 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Steam, Europe
193G ........... 78-8078-7464-5 ........... 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader, Gas, Europe

Test Equipment

Item Manufacturer / Model


AC Source ................................................. Triathlon 901-1401-2 or equivalent
BI Calibration Set (+/C vials).................... 3M
Digital Voltmeter (DVM).......................... Wavetek 27XT or equivalent
Frequency Counter .................................... B & K 1801 or equivalent
Temperature Probe.................................... 3M, Part # 78-8078-7493-4
Temperature Meter.................................... Fluke 52 or equivalent
Oscilloscope .............................................. Leader LBO 522 or equivalent

Acronyms

A .....................Amp PCB................ Printed Circuit Board


AC...................Alternating Current S/N ................. Serial Number
BI ....................Biological Indicator UUT ............... Unit Under Test
CCW ...............Counter Clockwise UV.................. Ultra-violet
CW..................Clockwise V .................... Volt
DVM...............Digital Voltmeter VAC............... Volts Alternating Current
fc ......................Frequency, Center VDC............... Volts Direct Current
Hz ...................Hertz 19X ................ 190, 190J, 191, 193
LED ................Light Emitting Diode 19XG.............. 190G, 190JG, 191G, 193G
mV ..................milli-volt

Reference Documents

1. Applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) pertaining to working with and near high voltages and
ultraviolet light.

Special Notes
1. CAUTION: Only trained personnel should use this procedure. Personnel are exposed to dangerous voltages
and ultraviolet light during testing. Follow appropriate safety guidelines.
2. If a hardware failure occurs during testing, repair the unit and completely retest the unit.
4. Instructions listed with a “†” prefix indicate that different models have different test requirements
5. Test points and components requiring adjustment are shown in Figures 4 and 5.

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Test Point and Component Locations


TP6 J13 R41 TP3 U11 R7 TP1 R21

R34

R16 TP5 TP2


High Voltage Region

Figure 4 - Test Point and Component Locations for Auto-reader Models 190, 190G, 190J, 190JG

J13 TP6 R41 TP3 U11 R7 TP1 TP5

R34

R16 R21 TP2


High Voltage Region

Figure 5 - Test Point and Component Locations for Auto-reader Models 191, 191G, 193, 193G

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Procedure
1. Pre-Burn-in

a. Place UUT on burn-in rack.


† b. Plug power cord into a power strip rated at the voltage listed below.

Model Power Strip Voltage


190, 190G ...................... 120 VAC
190J, 190JG ................... 100 VAC
191, 191G ...................... 240 VAC
193, 193G ...................... 230 VAC

c. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated.


d. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks.
e. Do not disconnect power from the UUT for 48 hours.

2. Post-Burn-in

a. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated after the 48-hour burn-in.
b. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks after the 48-hour burn-in.
c. Remove UUT power plug from wall outlet.

3. Visual Inspection, Internal.

a. Verify PCB mounting is correct.


b. Verify wiring and cable routing is correct.
† c. Verify the UUT has the appropriate fuses as listed below.

Model Fuses
190, 190G, 190J, 190JG ......................One fuse, 0.75 A
191, 191G, 193, 193G .......................Two fuses, 0.315 A

d. Verify fasteners are proper, tight, and that glyptol is applied as required.

4. Visual Inspection, External.

a. Verify proper enclosure cosmetic appearance.


b. Verify all labeling for correctness and correct placement.
c. Verify silkscreen for clarity and crispness.

5. Test Setup

† a. Configure the AC source to the appropriate setting listed below.

Model Voltage Frequency


190, 190G ...............120 VAC ± 1 VAC........... 60 Hz
190J, 190JG ............100 VAC ± 2 VAC........... 50 Hz
191, 191G ...............240 VAC ± 2 VAC........... 50 Hz
193, 193G ...............230 VAC ± 2 VAC........... 50 Hz
b. Connect UUT to AC Source.
c. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated.

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d. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks.


† e. Verify the fan is operating (This item applicable to Models 190G, 190JG, 191G and 193G only).
f. Do not disturb the UUT for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the UUT incubator block temperature to
stabilize prior to final adjustment.

† 6. Boost Transformer Voltage Check (This section applicable to Models 190J/190JG only)

a. Configure the AC source to the appropriate setting listed below.

Model Voltage
190, 190G .................. Not applicable
190J, 190JG ............ 100 VAC ± 2VAC
191, 191G .................. Not applicable
193, 193G .................. Not applicable

b. Configure the DVM to the following settings:


i. Mode..............Voltage
ii. Coupling ........AC
iii. Range.............0-200 V
c. Disconnect J12 from P12.
d. Measure the voltage “V(P11-2/P12-4)” between P11-2 (accessible from the rear of P11) and P12-4
(black wire).
e. Verify V(P11-2/P12-4) = 112 VAC ± 3 VAC.

7. Temperature Adjustment

a. Insert temperature probe “A” into incubator block hole “5”.


b. Insert temperature probe “B” into incubator block hole “10”.
† c. Adjust R34 until temperature probes “A” and “B” each indicates the temperature listed below and there
are no temperature changes for 10 minutes.

Model Temperature
19X: 190, 190J, 191, 193...........................60.0° ± 1.0°C
19XG: 190G, 190JG, 191G, 193G ...............37.0° ± 1.0°C
d. Record the final temperature meter readings from temperature probes “A” and “B”.

8. Supply Voltage Check


a. Configure the DVM to the following settings:
i. Mode..............Voltage
ii. Coupling ........DC
iii. Range.............0-20 V
b. Measure the voltage “Vcc” between U11, pin 8 (Vcc) and Ground (TP6) with the DVM.
c. Verify that Vcc = 6.0 ± 0.3 VDC.
d. Record “Vcc”.
e. Measure the voltage “Vss” between U11, pin 4 (Vss) and Ground (TP6) with the DVM.
f. Verify that Vss = -6.0 ± 0.3 VDC.
g. Record “Vss”.
h. Measure the voltage “V” between J13, pin 2 and Ground (TP6) with the DVM (19XG units only).

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i. Verify that “V” is within the limits listed below.


Model Voltage “V”
190, 190J, 191, 193 ........................Not applicable
190G, 193G...................................11.8 ± 0.5 VDC
190JG ..............................................9.9 ± 0.5 VDC
191G................................................9.0 ± 0.5 VDC

j. Record “V”.

9. Supply Voltage (ripple) Check

a. Configure the oscilloscope to the following settings:


i. Channel........................ 1
ii. Horizontal scale ........... 5 msec/div
iii. Vertical scale ............... 5 mV/div
iv. Trigger ......................... Auto
v. Coupling ...................... AC
vi. Source .......................... Line
vii. Probe............................ x1
b. Measure the peak-to-peak ripple voltage “Vcc,ripple,p-p” on Vcc between U11, pin 8 (Vcc) and Ground
(TP6) with the oscilloscope.
c. Verify that “Vcc,ripple,p-p” is less than 75 mV.
d. Record “Vcc,ripple,p-p”.
e. Measure the peak-to-peak ripple voltage “Vss,ripple,p-p” on Vss between U11, pin 4 (Vss) and Ground
(TP6) with the oscilloscope.
f. Verify that “Vss,ripple,p-p” is less than 75 mV.
g. Record “Vss,ripple,p-p”.

10. Oscillator Adjustment

a. Configure the frequency counter to the following setting:


i. Range........................... Auto
b. Measure the frequency “fc” between TP2 and Ground (TP6) with the frequency counter.
c. Adjust R21 until fc = 97 Hz ± 8 Hz.
d. Record “fc”.

11. Reader Well Amplifier Circuit Adjustment

a. Verify the reader well (test chamber) is empty.


b. Measure the voltage “V(TP1)” between TP1 and Ground (TP6) with the oscilloscope.
c. Adjust R16 until V(TP1) = 0.000 VAC ± 0.005 VAC.
d. Insert and depress the “C” test vial into the reader well.
e. Adjust R7 (gain) fully CW, then 10-1/2 turns CCW.
f. Measure the voltage “V(C, TP3)” between TP3 and Ground (TP6) with the DVM.
g. Adjust R41 (offset) until V(C, TP3) = 2.70 VDC ± 0.05 VDC.
h. Remove the “C” test vial from the reader well.
i. Insert and depress the “+” vial into the reader well.
j. Measure the voltage “V(+,TP3)” between TP3 and Ground (TP6) with the DVM.

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k. Verify V(+,TP3) = 3.60 VDC ± 0.05 VDC. If “V(+,TP3)” is not within these limits, perform
the following:
(1) Fine adjust R7 until V(+,TP3) = 3.60 VDC ± 0.05 VDC
(2) Replace the “+” vial with the “C” vial in the reader well.
(3) Repeat procedure from step 11(g).
l. Remove the “+” vial from reader well.
m. Record “V(C,TP3)” and “V(+,TP3) ”.
n. Insert the “C” vial into the reader well.
† o. Measure the voltage “V(C,TP3)” between TP3 and Ground (TP6) while sweeping the AC source through the
voltage range listed below.

Model Voltage Range


190, 190G ...................105-130 VAC
190J, 190JG .................90-110 VAC
191, 191G ...................216-264 VAC
193, 193G ...................207-253 VAC

p. Verify V(C,TP3) = 2.70 ± 0.10 VDC. If “V(C,TP3)” is not within these limits, perform
the following:
(1) Adjust the AC source to the appropriate voltage setting listed below.

Model Voltage
190, 190G ...............120 VAC ± 1 VAC
190J, 190JG ............100 VAC ± 2 VAC
191, 191G ...............240 VAC ± 2 VAC
193, 193G ...............230 VAC ± 2 VAC

(2) Adjust R16 1/2 turn CCW.


(3) Adjust R41 until V(C,TP3) = 2.70 VDC ± 0.10 VDC.
(4) Repeat procedure from step 11(o).

† q. Adjust the AC source to the appropriate voltage setting listed below.

Model Voltage
190, 190G ...............120 VAC ± 1 VAC
190J, 190JG ............100 VAC ± 2 VAC
191, 191G ...............240 VAC ± 2 VAC
193, 193G ...............230 VAC ± 2 VAC

12. Calibration Check

a. Insert and depress the “C” vial into the reader well.
b. Depress the red calibrate button until the yellow Calibrate “LED” stops flashing and the
green (-) “LED” illuminates.
c. Release the calibration button.
d. Remove the “C” vial from the reader well.
e. Measure the voltage “V(C,cal,TP5)” between TP5 and Ground (TP6).
f. Record “V(C,cal,TP5)”.
g. Verify that “V(C,cal,TP5) ” is .40 VDC ± .05 VDC higher than voltage “V(C)” recorded in step 11(m).

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13. Functional Check

a. Insert the “C” vial into the reader well.


b. Depress and release the vial five times and observe the “-” LED illuminate each time.
c. Record observation.
d. Remove the “C” vial from the reader well.
e. Insert the “+” vial into the reader well.
f. Depress and release the vial five times and observe the “+” LED illuminate each time.
g. Record observation.
h. Remove the “+” vial from the reader well.
† i. Adjust the AC source to the appropriate setting listed below to simulate low line voltage.

Model Voltage
190, 190G ...................... 105 VAC
190J, 190JG .................... 90 VAC
191, 191G ...................... 216 VAC
193, 193G ...................... 207 VAC

j. Repeat steps 13(a)-13(h).


k. Adjust the AC source to the appropriate setting listed below to simulate high line voltage.

Model High Line Voltage


190, 190G ...................... 130 VAC
190J, 190JG ................... 110 VAC
191, 191G ...................... 264 VAC
193, 193G ...................... 253 VAC

l. Repeat steps 13(a)-13(h).


† m. Adjust the AC source to the appropriate setting listed below.

Model Voltage
190, 190G ...............120 VAC ± 1 VAC
190J, 190JG ............100 VAC ± 2 VAC
191, 191G ...............240 VAC ± 2 VAC
193, 193G ...............230 VAC ± 2 VAC

n. Disconnect the UUT.

14. Final Assembly

a. Assemble enclosure lid on enclosure base, being careful not to pinch wires during assembly.
b. Tighten four enclosure lid screws into enclosure base.
c. Apply inspectors lacquer to left, rear screw.
d. Record observation that final assembly is complete.

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3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader Acceptance Test Data Sheet Page 1 of 2

Test Date ____________________ Auto-reader S/N ____________________


Tested by ____________________ Main PWB S/N ____________________
Preamp PWB S/N ____________________

Model: 190 190J 191 193 190G 190JG 191G 193G

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER MODEL S/N CALIBRATION


DUE
AC Source
BI Calibration Set
Digital Voltmeter
Frequency Counter
Temperature Meter
Temperature Probe
Oscilloscope

1. Pre-Burn-in
c. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated. ................................................................ ____ Observed
d. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks. ................................................................................... ____ Observed

2. Post-Burn-in
a. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated after the 48-hour burn-in. ........................ ____ Observed
b. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks after the 48-hour burn-in. ............................................ ____ Observed

3. Visual Inspection, Internal.


a. PCB mounting. ............................................................................................................ ....... ____ Observed
b. Wiring and cable routing. .................................................................................................. ____ Observed
c. Fuses. ................................................................................................................................. ____ Observed
d. Fasteners - proper, tight, glyptol applied as required. ........................................................ ____ Observed

4. Visual Inspection, External.


a. Enclosure cosmetic appearance. ........................................................................................ ____ Observed
b. Labeling correctness and placement. ................................................................................. ____ Observed
c. Silkscreen clarity and crispness. ........................................................................................ ____ Observed

5. Test Setup
c. Verify the “UV Light” indicator is illuminated. ................................................................ ____ Observed
d. Verify the “Calibrate” LED blinks. ................................................................................... ____ Observed
e. Verify the fan is operating (Models 190G, 190JG, 191G and 193G only). ..................... ____ Observed

6. Boost Transformer Voltage Check (This section applicable to Models 190J/190JG only)
e. Verify V (P11-2/P12-4) = 112 VAC ± 3 VAC .................................................................. ____ Observed

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Test Date ____________________ Auto-reader S/N ____________________

7. Temperature Adjustment
d. Final temperature readings (19X: 60.0°C±1.0°C; 19XG: 37.0°C±1.0°C) ............... Probe “A” ______°C
Probe “B” ______°C

8. Supply Voltage Check


d. Voltage between U11, pin 8 (Vcc) and Ground (TP6) ........................ Vcc = 6.0 ± 0.3 VDC = ______ VDC
g. Voltage between U11, pin 4 (Vss) and Ground (TP6)........................ Vss = -6.0 ± 0.3 VDC = ______ VDC
j. Voltage between J13, pin 2 and Ground (TP6) ....................................................................V = ______ VDC
190, 190J, 191, 193: Not applicable
190G, 193G: V = 11.8 ± 0.5 VDC
190JG: V = 9.9 ± 0.5 VDC
191G: V = 9.0 ± 0.5 VDC

9. Supply Voltage (ripple) Check


d. Peak-to-peak ripple voltage on Vcc less than 75 mV ................................... Vcc,ripple,p-p = ________mV
g. Peak-to-peak ripple voltage on Vss less than 75 mV .................................... Vss,ripple,p-p = ________mV

10. Oscillator Adjustment


d. Frequency between TP2 and Ground (TP6) .............................................. fc = 97 Hz ± 8 Hz = ________ Hz

11. Reader Well Amplifier Circuit Adjustment


m. Voltage between TP3 and Ground (TP6) ....................V(C,TP3) = 2.70 VDC ± 0.05 VDC = ______ VDC
V(+,TP3) = 3.60 VDC ± 0.05 VDC = ______ VDC
p. Verification .......................... V(C,TP3) = 2.70 ± 0.10 VDC while sweeping AC source _____ Observed

12. Calibration Check


f. Voltage between TP5 and Ground (TP6) ........................................................ V(C,cal,TP5) = ______ VDC
V(C,TP3) from step 11(m) ................................................................................. V(C,TP3) = ______ VDC
g. Verification.......................................... [V(C,cal,TP5) - V(C,TP3)] = .40 VDC ± .05 VDC = ______ VDC

13. Functional Check


c. Observe “-” LED illuminate five times with “C” vial (nominal line voltage) ..................... ____ Observed
g. Observe “+” LED illuminate five times with “+” vial (nominal line voltage) .................... ____ Observed

j(c). Observe “-” LED illuminate five times with “C” vial (low line voltage) ........................ ____ Observed
j(g). Observe “+” LED illuminate five times with “+” vial (low line voltage)........................ ____ Observed

l(c). Observe “-” LED illuminate five times with “C” vial (high line voltage) ....................... ____ Observed
l(g). Observe “+” LED illuminate five times with “+” vial (high line voltage)....................... ____ Observed

14. Assembly
d. Final assembly complete.............................................. . Enclosure lid screws tightened ______ Observed
Lacquer seal applied to left, rear screw ______ Observed

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COVER ASSEMBLY

Item Part Description Quantity


Num. Number Required

0 78-8062-9997-6 COVER ASS’Y (190) 1


0 78-8078-7455-3 COVER ASS’ Y (190J) 1
0 78-8063-1092-2 COVER ASS’ Y (190G) 1
0 78-8078-7456-1 COVER ASS’ Y (190JG) 1
0 78-8078-7498-3 COVER ASS’ Y (191) 1
0 78-8078-7499-1 COVER ASS’ Y (191G) 1

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COVER ASSEMBLY (continued)
Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

0 78-8063-0295-2 COVER ASS’ Y (193) 1


0 78-8078-7438-9 COVER ASS’ Y (193G) 1
1 78-8062-9982-8 COVER (190, 190J, 191, 193) 1
1 78-8078-7465-2 COVER (190G, 190JG, 191G, 193G) 1
2 78-8063-0351-3 DECAL, FRONT (190, 191, 193) 1
2 78-8078-7606-1 DECAL, FRONT (190J) 1
2 78-8063-1088-0 DECAL, FRONT (190G, 191G, 193G) 1
2 78-8078-7608-7 DECAL, FRONT (190JG) 1
3 78-8063-0350-5 DECAL, TOP (190, 191, 193) 1
3 78-8078-7605-3 DECAL, TOP (190J) 1
3 78-8063-1089-8 DECAL, TOP (190G, 191G, 193G) 1
3 78-8078-7607-9 DECAL, TOP (190JG) 1
4 26-1014-7097-4 LENS, LED, GREEN 1
5 26-1002-7447-6 LENS, LED, RED 1
6 26-1014-7096-6 LENS, LED, CLEAR 1
7 26-1014-7098-2 LENS, LED, AMBER 1
8 78-8062-0296-0 UV INDICATOR 1
9 78-8063-1042-7 CABLE ASS’Y, AMBER LED (191, 191G,
193, 193G) 1
9 78-8063-0710-0 CABLE ASS’Y, AMBER LED (190, 190J,
190G, 190JG) 1
10 78-8063-1043-5 CABLE ASS’Y, RED LED (191, 191G,
193, 193G) 1
10 78-8063-0709-2 CABLE ASS’Y, RED LED (190, 190J,
190G, 190JG) 1
11 78-8063-1044-3 CABLE ASS’Y, GREEN LED (191, 191G,
193, 193G) 1
11 78-8063-0708-4 CABLE ASS’Y, GREEN LED (190, 190J
190G, 190JG) 1
12 78-8063-1045-0 CALIBRATE SWITCH ASS’Y (193, 193G) 1
12 78-8078-7497-5 CALIBRATE SWITCH ASS’Y (191, 191G) 1
12 78-8063-1284-5 CALIBRATE SWITCH ASS’Y (190, 190J,
190G, 190JG) 1
13 78-8078-7491-8 DECAL, VIALS, STEAM 1
13 78-8078-7492-6 DECALS, VIALS, GAS 1

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B 14 2 1
VIEW B---B

_____________________________ENCLOSURE LID ASSEMBLY__________________

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ENCLOSURE LID ASSEMBLY
Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

0 78-8062-9998-4 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (190) 1


0 78-8078-7425-6 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (190J) 1
0 78-8063-1093-0 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (190G) 1
0 78-8078-7437-1 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (190JG) 1
0 78-8063-0288-7 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (191) 1
0 78-8078-7453-8 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (191G) 1
0 78-8063-1060-9 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (193) 1
0 78-8078-7454-6 ENCLOSURE LID ASS’ Y (193G) 1
1 78-8062-9988-9 ENCLOSURE LID (190, 190G, 190J, 190JG) 1
1 78-8063-0286-1 ENCLOSURE LID (191, 191G, 193, 193G) 1
2 78-8062-9985-1 INCUBATOR BLOCK ASS’Y 190, 190G,
190J, 190JG) 1
2 78-8063-1063-3 INCUBATOR BLOCK ASS’Y (191, 191G,
193, 193G) 1
3 78-8063-1296-9 SOCKET, LAMP 2
4 78-8062-9992-7 TEST CHAMBER ASS’Y (190, 190J,
190G, 190JG, 193, 193G) 1
4 78-8063-0292-9 TEST CHAMBER ASS’Y (191, 191G) 1
5 78-8062-9995-0 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (190, 190J) 1
5 78-8063-1091-4 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (190G) 1
5 78-8078-7469-4 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (190JG) 1
5 78-8063-0280-4 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (191) 1
5 78-8078-7470-2 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (191G) 1
5 78-8063-1083-1 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (193) 1
5 78-8078-7458-7 AUTO READER PWB ASS’Y (193G) 1
6 78-8063-1055-9 LIGHT SHIELD 1
7 26-1014-7111-3 STANDOFF, PLASTIC, 5/8” 5
8 26-1014-7112-1 SOCKET, STARTER 1
9 78-8078-7494-2 STARTER BRACKET (191, 191G) 1
9 78-8063-1086-4 STARTER BRACKET (193, 193G, 190,
190G, 190J, 190JG) 1
10 78-8062-9946-3 BRACKET 1
11 78-8078-1144-9 STRAP 1
12 26-1014-7151-9 THERMOSTAT, MANUAL RESET 160° F,
250V, 10A (193, 193G, 191, 191G) 1
12 26-1014-7107-1 THERMOSTAT, HIGH LIMIT 160°F (190, 190G,
190J, 190JG) 1
13 STARTER (SEE LAMP/STARTER KITS) REF

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TEST CHAMBER ASSEMBLY______________________


Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

0 78-8062-9992-7 TEST CHAMBER ASS’Y (190, 190J,


190G, 190JG, 193, 193G) 1
0 78-8063-0292-9 TEST CHAMBER ASS’Y (191, 191G) 1
1 78-8062-9978-6 SWITCH BRACKET 1
2 78-8062-9987-7 VIAL SPRING 1
3 78-8063-0294-5 VIAL SWITCH 1
4 26-1008-5431-9 ROUND CABLE SUPPRESSION CORE 1
5 78-8062-9996-8 PREAMP ASS’Y 1
6 78-8062-9966-1 SHIELD 1
7 78-8063-1291-0 SPEC. CONTROL PHOTODIODE REF
8 26-1014-7108-9 “C” RING RETAINER 1
9 78-8063-0297-8 ACTUATOR 1
10 26-1008-9391-1 STANDOFF M-F, 0.250″x 0.187″ HEX ALUM. 2
11 26-1014-7110-5 SPACER, FIBER, 0.120″ ID x 0.250″ OD
x 0.047″ THICK 2
12 26-1014-7109-7 SPACER, ALUM., ROUND, #4 x 0.250″ 2
13 78-8062-9993-5 SPACER, PLASTIC, 0.59″ OD x 0.31″ ID x 0.125″ 2
14 78-8062-9960-4 FILTER, IR 1
15 78-8062-9961-2 FILTER, UV 1

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__________________________________________ ____________________________________
_____________________MODEL 190J, 190JG_ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY____ ________
Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

10 78-8078-7795-2 LABEL, REMINDER, LAMP 1


11 78-8078-7792-9 DECAL, SERVICE 1
12 78-8078-7793-7 DECAL, CAUTION 1
13 78-8063-1073-2 SERIAL PLATE, (190J) 1
13 78-8078-7432-2 SERIAL PLATE, (190JG) 1

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Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

10 78-8078-3259-3 LABEL, REMINDER, LAMP 1


11 78-8063-0103-8 DECAL, SERVICE 1
12 78-8063-0105-3 DECAL, CAUTION 1
13 78-8063-0077-4 SERIAL PLATE, (190) 1
13 78-8078-7423-1 SERIAL PLATE, (190G) 1
14 78-8078-3279-1 LABEL, TECH. QUESTIONS 1

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________________MODEL_191, 191G, 193, 193G ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY___ ______


Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

10 78-8078-3259-3 LABEL, REMINDER, LAMP 1


11 78-8063-0103-8 DECAL, SERVICE 1
13 78-8063-1040-1 SERIAL PLATE (191) 1
13 78-8078-4541-3 SERIAL PLATE (193) 1
13 78-8078-7444-7 SERIAL PLATE (191G) 1
13 78-8078-7445-4 SERIAL PLATE (193G) 1

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________________________ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY______________________________
Item Part Description Quantity
Num. Number Required

1 26-1014-7099-0 BALLAST, 4 WATT B4 (190, 190G) 1


1 78-8078-7490-0 BALLAST, (190J, 190JG) 1
1 78-8063-0298-6 BALLAST, (191, 191G) 1
1 78-8078-7500-6 BALLAST, (191, 191G) ALTERNATE 1
1 78-8063-1067-4 BALLAST, (193, 193G) 1
2 26-1014-7100-6 RECEPTICAL, POWER (190, 190G,
190J, 190JG) 1
2 26-1014-7105-5 RECEPTICAL, POWER (193, 193G) 1
2 26-1014-7104-8 RECEPTICAL, POWER (191, 191G) 1
3 26-1007-4205-0 FUSE DRAWER (193, 193G) 1
3 26-1014-7106-3 FUSE DRAWER (191, 191G) 1
4 26-1014-7101-4 FUSE, FO.315AH/250V, 5 x 20 MM (193,
193G, 191, 191G) 2
5 26-1004-7102-2 FAN WITH CONNECTOR (190G, 190JG,
191G, 193G) 1
6 26-1014-7103-0 FAN GUARD (190G, 190JG, 191G, 193G) 1
7 70-0701-8295-4 FEET, RUBBER 4
8 26-1008-5431-9 SUPRESSION CORE (193, 193G) 1
9 26-1014-7150-1 TRANSFORMER, SIGNAL (190J, 190JG) 1
10 78-8078-7795-2 LABEL, REMINDER, LAMP (190J, 190JG) 1
10 78-8078-3259-3 LABEL, REMINDER, LAMP (191, 191G,
193, 193G, 190, 190G) 1
11 78-8078-7792-9 DECAL, SERVICE (190J, 190JG) 1
11 78-8063-0103-8 DECAL, SERVICE (191, 191G, 193, 193G,
190, 190G) 1
12 78-8078-7793-7 DECAL, CAUTION (190J, 190JG) 1
12 78-8063-0105-3 DECAL, CAUTION (190, 190G) 1
13 78-8063-1073-2 SERIAL PLATE (190J) 1
13 78-8078-7432-2 SERIAL PLATE (190JG) 1
13 78-8063-0077-4 SERIAL PLATE (190) 1
13 78-8078-7423-1 SERIAL PLATE (190G) 1
13 78-8063-1040-1 SERIAL PLATE (191) 1
13 78-8078-4541-3 SERIAL PLATE (193) 1
13 78-8078-7444-7 SERIAL PLATE (191G) 1
14 78-8078-3279-1 LABEL, TECH. QUESTIONS 1

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C
A F
D G J
H
B E I

Theory of Operation
Refer to the Functional Block Diagram above with this description of the circuit operation.

Circuit Operation
The UV lamp “B” produces florescence from the sample “A” which is detected by photodiode “C”. The
photodiode generates a current in the picoamp range and is converted to millivolts by the transconductance
amplifier as measured at “D”. The millivolt signal is further amplified by the high gain amplifier to the 1 to 2 volt
level measured at “F”.

Automatic gain control action is accomplished by monitoring the light output of the UV lamp with phototransistor
“E” which in turn controls the gain of the high gain amplifier. This circuit is designed to provide compensation
for very minor changes in the lamp output due to line voltage variations, lamp age, temperature, and individual
lamp characteristics.

The amplified signal at “F” is then filtered and rectified at “G” providing a DC voltage for the comparator at input at
“H”. The DC signal at “H” is a function of the amount florescence detected by the photodiode “C”. An increase in
florescence causes an increase in the voltage at point “H”. As the signal at “H” increases above the voltage at “I” the
output of the comparator “J” switches from a nominal plus 6 volts to a nominal minus 6 volts.

When a vial is inserted in the well a 3-second signal settling time delay is initiated to delay either the pass or fail
LED. If the voltage at “H” is greater than the reference at “I”, the fail (+) LED will turn on. If the voltage at “H” is
less than the reference at “I”, the pass (-) LED will turn on.

The automatic calibration and hysteresis settings are set by inserting a sterilized non-incubated vial into the chamber
which results in a voltage input to the comparator at “H”. While holding the vial down, pushing the calibration
switch starts a ramp voltage at point “I”. The ramp voltage starts at near zero and stops at the instant point “I” is
equal to point “H”. At that point 400 millivolts of hysteresis is added to the reference voltage at “I”. This ensures
that a fail (+) LED can only result from a sample which is at least 400 millivolts greater in florescence that a
sterilized non-incubated vial.

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