ASP Sterrad Velocity Reader User manual

User’s Guide
AB11321031
AB11321031-50 January 2021.
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STERRAD VELOCITY™Reader
User’s Guide
AB11321031
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.............................................................................. 1
How to Use This Guide .........................................................................................1
Intended Use ........................................................................................................1
Indications for Use...............................................................................................2
Product Description .............................................................................................2
If You Have Questions ..........................................................................................2
Chapter 2. SafetyInformation................................................................... 3
Symbols ................................................................................................................3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...........................................................................5
Chapter 3. Overview...................................................................................9
The STERRAD VELOCITY Reader and Features..................................................9
Before You Start ..........................................................................................10
Start and Warm-up.....................................................................................10
The Status Screen.......................................................................................11
System Status Indicator.............................................................................12
Biological Indicators ...................................................................................12
Biological Indicator Wells...........................................................................13
Sleep Mode..................................................................................................14
Touch Screen ...............................................................................................14
Barcode Scanner.........................................................................................14
Power Adapter.............................................................................................14
Chapter 4. Operation................................................................................ 15
Instructions for Use ...........................................................................................15
Process Description...........................................................................................15
Warm-up......................................................................................................15
Adding a Positive Control BI .......................................................................15
Adding a Test BI ...........................................................................................19
Manual Entry of Cycle Information............................................................21
In-Progress Summary.................................................................................22
Interpretation of Results ...................................................................................23
Chemical Indicator Result..........................................................................23
Negative Test Result ...................................................................................24
Positive Test Result.....................................................................................24
Positive Result on a Positive Control .........................................................26

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First Negative Result on a Positive Control...............................................26
Second Negative Result on a Positive Control..........................................27
Optional Visual Interpretation of Results..................................................28
Chapter 5. Files ......................................................................................... 31
System Information Files ..................................................................................31
History Files........................................................................................................32
Notes...................................................................................................................32
Reader Log..........................................................................................................33
Chapter 6. Maintenance ..........................................................................35
Care and Cleaning ..............................................................................................35
Biological Indicator Disposal.............................................................................35
Reader Disposal .................................................................................................36
Chapter 7. Access Levels and Administrator Tasks .............................. 37
Access Levels .....................................................................................................37
Utilities Menu .....................................................................................................38
Admin Login ........................................................................................................38
Manage Administrators.....................................................................................39
Add New Account........................................................................................39
Edit or Delete Existing Account..................................................................39
Manage Sterilizers .............................................................................................39
Add New Sterilizer.......................................................................................40
Edit or Delete Existing Sterilizer ................................................................40
History.................................................................................................................40
View Details .................................................................................................40
Add Note ......................................................................................................40
System Conguration ........................................................................................41
Language Selection ....................................................................................41
Backlight Conservation ..............................................................................41
Volume .........................................................................................................41
Display Brightness......................................................................................42
Alert Sounds ................................................................................................42
Barcode Scanner in Use .............................................................................42
Reader Settings...........................................................................................42
Printer Settings ...........................................................................................42
Date and Time..............................................................................................43
Calibrate Insertion Sensor .........................................................................43
Network Settings ...............................................................................................43
ASP ACCESS Conguration ...............................................................................44

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Control Alerts......................................................................................................44
File Management ...............................................................................................45
Update Software ................................................................................................45
System Information ...........................................................................................45
Reader Log..........................................................................................................45
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 47
User Error Messages .........................................................................................47
System Error Messages.....................................................................................58
Call Your ASP Representative............................................................................58
Appendix A. Accessories and AdditionalParts ....................................59
Appendix B. Reader Specifications ........................................................ 61
Appendix C. User’s Network Connection Information.......................63
Appendix D. Compliance and RegulatoryStandards ..........................65
Appendix E. First Time Setup................................................................. 67
Network Setup....................................................................................................67
ASP ACCESS Setup ............................................................................................68
Date and Time Setup..........................................................................................69
Administrator Setup ..........................................................................................70
STERRAD Sterilizer Setup .................................................................................71
Reader Setup......................................................................................................71
Control Chemical Indicator Color Change Conguration Setup.....................72
Printer Setup ......................................................................................................72
Setup Complete..................................................................................................72
Appendix F. Software License Agreement............................................ 73

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Introduction 1
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
This Guide will instruct the user in the proper care and operation of the
STERRAD VELOCITY™ Reader (reader).The reader provides a fast and reliable
way of testing the STERRAD VELOCITY™ Biological Indicator / Process Challenge
Device (biological indicator or BI). The BI is designed to test the effectiveness of the
STERRAD™ 100NX with and without ALLClear™ Technology, STERRAD NX™ with and
without ALLClear Technology, and STERRAD™ 100S Sterilization Systems. Failure
to follow the instructions provided in this guide may result in inaccurate results or
impairment of the safety features of the reader.
How to Use This Guide
If you are a reader operator, you must read the “Introduction” (Chapter 1),
“Safety Information” (Chapter 2),“Operation” (Chapter 4), and “Maintenance” (Chapter 6)
chapters prior to operating the reader. This “Introduction” explains the features and
parts of the reader. “Safety Information” explains personal safety as well as device
safety information.“Operation” explains how to operate the reader and obtain optimal
results.“Maintenance” explains how to clean and care for the reader.
If you are an administrator overseeing the reader, you should read the entire
User’s Guide and pay particular attention to the chapter featuring “Access Levels and
Administrator Tasks” (Chapter 7). This chapter describes tasks and options that are only
available through “Administrator-level” access.
Intended Use
The STERRAD VELOCITY Reader is used to incubate and automatically read the
STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator / Process Challenge Device at 57°C (134.6°F)
for a nal uorescent result within 15 minutes. The BI is a rapid biological indicator
designed for frequent monitoring and periodic testing of STERRAD™ Sterilization Cycles
which use hydrogen peroxide as the sterilant. The BI used in conjunction with the reader
provides a fast and reliable way to verify the effectiveness of the STERRAD Sterilization
Cycle. The STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator / Process Challenge Device is for use
in STERRAD™ Sterilizers only.

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Indications for Use
The STERRAD VELOCITY Reader, in conjunction with the STERRAD VELOCITY
Biological Indicator / Process Challenge Device, is intended to be used as a standard
method for frequent monitoring and periodic testing of the following STERRAD™
Sterilization Systems:
•STERRAD 100NX (STANDARD, FLEX, EXPRESS, and DUO Cycles) with
and without ALLClear Technology
•STERRAD NX (STANDARD and ADVANCED Cycles) with and without
ALLClear Technology
•STERRAD 100S
Product Description
The reader is an integral part of a monitoring system which tests the BI for
the presence of an indicator organism. The reader incubates the BI at 57°C (134.6°F)
and provides nal uorescent results within 15 minutes. The presence or absence
of the viable indicator organism, indicated by uorescence, in the BI determines
the effectiveness of the sterilization cycle. The BI and reader system is used for
frequent monitoring and periodic testing of the STERRAD NX with and without
ALLClear Technology, STERRAD 100NX with and without ALLClear Technology, and
the STERRAD 100S Sterilization Systems in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
If You Have Questions
If you are located in the United States and have questions about the
STERRAD VELOCITY Reader, please call ASP Professional Services at 1-888-STERRAD
(1-888-783-7723). Internationally, call your local ASP Customer Support Representative.
You may also wish to visit our website at www.asp.com.

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Chapter 2.
SafetyInformation
Your safety is important to Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc. (ASP). The
following sections provide information on safely using the STERRAD VELOCITY Reader.
You must read and understand the safety information before operating the reader.
Always pay attention to the warnings, cautions, and notes throughout this User’s Guide.
This information is for your safety and to ensure that you receive the most benet from
the safe operation of your reader.
Symbols
Emits laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure.
Warning.
Caution.
Ethernet. Ethernet Connection Port.
Front Color: PMS 325 C, PMS 426 C, Solid 100% White Ink =
Front Graphic Size: 140.4 mm x 17.4 mm
Rear Color: PMS 426 (Black)
Rear Graphic Size: 62.54 mm x 12.6 mm
GTIN: 10705037048915
Date: December 14, 2016
Part Number: 113729-01
Product: STERRAD VELOCITY™ Reader
Product Description: Outer Casing Artwork
Product Code [REF]: 43220
Front Graphic
Back Graphic
USB. Universal serial bus connector port.
Electric shock hazard.
Electric shock hazard.
Ultraviolet (UV) light hazard. Avoid direct eye exposure.
Direct current.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and EU Battery
Directive. This device contains circuit boards and a rechargeable battery
which need to be disposed of properly.
Catalogue number. Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so
that the medical device can be identied.
Serial number. Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a
specic medical device can be identied.
RCM. Indicates compliance with applicable ACMA regulatory
requirements.
Manufacturer. Indicates the medical device manufacturer.
Date of Manufacture. Indicates the date when the medical device
was manufactured.
Hot Surfaces.
ASP, The Netherlands BV
BIC 1, 5657 BX, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Authorized representative in the European Community. This symbol is
accompanied by the name and address of the authorized representative
in the European Community.
eifu.asp.com
Consult instructions for use. Indicates the need for the user to consult
the instructions for use.
Fragile, Handle with Care. Indicates a medical device that can be broken
or damaged if not handled carefully.
This Side Up. Indicates the orientation the package should remain in
during shipping and storage.
For indoor use only.
Keep away from sunlight. Indicates a medical device that needs
protection from light sources.

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Keep dry. Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected
from moisture.
CE mark. Indicates the product conforms to all legal requirements to
be sold within the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA).
Recyclable.The packaging materials in which the device is shipped
are recyclable.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings and cautions are accompanied by symbols surrounded by a triangle
and are printed in boldface text. Warnings indicate events or conditions that can result
in serious injury or death. Cautions indicate events or conditions that can result in
damage to the reader or data loss.
IMPORTANT! The photos and graphics of the reader screens are for reference
only.Your reader may look different or present different screens and/or messages.
WARNING! A situation potentially causing personal injury or death.
CAUTION! A situation potentially causing instrument damage or data loss.
Notes appear in italics and highlight specic information about the proper use
and maintenance of the reader.
9Note: Specic information about proper use and maintenance.

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WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Do not use a damaged or non-functional reader.
Only use a power supply certied for the country of use and rated for this product.
Unplug and allow the device to cool before cleaning.
Do not attempt to open the device housing.The interior of the device contains
no user serviceable parts and requires no routine maintenance.
WARNING! HEATED INTERIOR SURFACES.
The interior of the instrument well may be hot. Do not touch the interior
of the well with your bare or gloved hand, or insert any non-BI item in the
instrument wells.
WARNING! AVOID EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.
The uorescence detection system uses an ultraviolet light source located
inside the reader wells. To avoid eye injury, do not stare directly at the
ultraviolet light source for an extended period of time.
CAUTION! KEEP AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT.
The instrument needs protection from light sources. Do not place the
instrument in an environment where it is exposed to excessive sunlight
or articial light.
CAUTION! KEEP DRY.
The instrument needs to be protected from moisture. Do not immerse the
instrument in liquid, or spill liquid onto or into the instrument housing.
CAUTION! FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
The instrument is designed primarily for indoor use.

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CAUTION! RISK OF INSTRUMENT DAMAGE OR
INCORRECTRESULTS.
Operators using the instrument must have an understanding of the device,
its functionality, and the User’s Guide.
The hospital or healthcare facility is responsible for the security of the reader.
Do not drop the reader.
Place the reader on a at, level surface free from vibration.
Do not store near any sterilizer, sources of ethylene oxide, hydrogen
peroxide, acids, alkalis or volatile antimicrobials such as glutaraldehyde or
formaldehyde, STERRAD™ Cassettes, or any other oxidizers.
Clean only the external surfaces of the reader following the manufacturer’s
instructions.
After plugging in the reader, allow the instrument to complete its warm-up
sequence before placing a BI in a well.
Ensure that the time is synchronized between the reader, the Sterilizer and
the ASP ACCESS™ to prevent errors occurring during manual entry.
Process the BI according to the directions provided in the BI IFU.
Do not process a BI from a canceled or aborted sterilization cycle.
The accuracy of the BI result has been veried up to two hours post sterilization
processing. Activate and incubate the biological indicator within two hours
of the completion of the sterilization cycle. Failure to do so may generate
misleading results or cause system lockout.
Handle BIs one at a time.
Check the expiration date of the BI prior to use, and only use non-expired BIs.
Select a well before scanning the BI barcode.
Scan and activate the BI before inserting into the reader well. Do not activate
the BI while it is in the instrument well.
Do not remove the biological indicator from the reader until the reader
display indicates the test is complete.
Do not use a damaged or non-functional reader well as identied by the reader.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Overview 3
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Chapter 3.
Overview
The STERRADVELOCITY Reader andFeatures
The reader features a 1024 x 500 pixel touch screen. It also features eight
individual STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator / Process Challenge Device test wells
which can be used for test samples or positive controls. The thermoplastic exterior
makes the instrument easy to clean and maintain. The built-in barcode scanner
coupled with network connectivity makes maintaining sterilization records easy.
Figure 1. The STERRAD VELOCITY Reader
Touch
Screen
Interface
Biological
Indicator
System Status
Indicator
Biological
Indicator Well
Well Status
Indicator

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Figure 2. The STERRAD VELOCITY Reader (Back)
The back panel of the reader has four connector ports. The RJ45 connector port
supports a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet connection. The two USB 2.0 ports in the
center allow the user to attach a USB barcode scanner, a printer, or an external hard
drive. The nal port is for connecting the power adapter.
Before You Start
To start, remove the device from its packaging and ensure that all of the following
items are included.The package will include the reader, an AC power adapter, and four
sets of interchangeable prongs which t plug types A, C, G, and I. Attach the set of
prongs which t the plug socket to the AC power adapter. Place the reader on a non-
vibrating level surface which is not exposed to excessive sunlight or articial light.
Attach the power adapter to the back of the reader and then connect it to a power
outlet. Position the reader so that the power connection is accessible. Access is needed
to power the device on and off.
Start and Warm-up
When the reader is rst powered on, it will display a splash screen with a
progress bar as it goes through a diagnostic and warm-up sequence. Warm up time can
take up to 15 minutes. After completing the warm-up sequence, the reader will display
the Status Screen.
Power
Adapter
Ethernet
Adapter
USB Ports

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The Status Screen
The Status Screen is the default home screen for the reader. It displays the
current status of the wells, the current well temperature, the network connection
status, the date, and the time. It also provides access to the Utilities Menu, which is
explained in the “Utilities Menu” section (Chapter 7). The Status Screen will also display
important alert messages and helpful hints about the next steps to take.
When a BI is added to a well an audible tone plays and a teal circle briey
appears on the well number to indicate success. After a BI is added to a well and
the reading process has begun, a series of small tick marks will appear around the
well number. The small tick marks indicate the elapsed time since the BI began the
incubation process and give a visual representation of the remaining time. A green
circle on a well number indicates either a positive control BI result or a negative test
BI result. A red circle on a well number indicates either a positive result on a test BI
or a negative result for a positive control BI. A yellow well number and caution symbol
indicate the reader has detected a problem and locked the well. A small circular dot
above a well number indicates that a positive control BI is currently in the well.
Figure 3. The Status Screen with Alert Message

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System Status Indicator
The System Status indicator light indicates when the device is powered on by
displaying a blue light. When scanning the BI barcode, the blue light ashes brighter to
indicate a successful scan. If the system detects an error the status indicator changes
to red.The system status indicator will blink red when a system status error is detected,
and it will remain solid red when a fatal error is detected.The indicator would display
a red light for issues such as: the device is unable to read from the internal storage,
the internal clock returns an erroneous reading, or the device detects a voltage or
temperature outside of a specic range. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this
guide (Chapter 8) if a red system status indicator is displayed.
System Status Indicator Light
Indicator State Meaning
Solid Blue System Status: OK
Bright Blue Flash Visual afrmation that biological indicator
barcode has been scanned successfully.
Blinking Red System Status: System Failure
Solid Red System Status: General System Error
Table 1. System Status Indicator
Biological Indicators
The BI is a single-use testing device used to monitor the effectiveness of
hydrogen peroxide sterilization. STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator / Process
Challenge Devices are for use in STERRAD Sterilizers only. The BI is designed to monitor
all cycles of the STERRAD NX with and without ALLClear Technology, STERRAD 100NX
with and without ALLClear Technology, and STERRAD 100S Sterilization Systems.
Each biological indicator includes a chemical indicator on the top of the cap which
changes color from red/pink to yellow, or yellow with some red/orange/brown dots,
when exposed to hydrogen peroxide (refer to the “Chemical Indicator Result” section
(Chapter 4) for more detailed instructions). During the sterilization cycle hydrogen
peroxide passes into the interior of the BI through the sterilant ingress windows and
kills the indicator organism. Once the sterilization cycle is complete the BI is placed
in one of eight biological indicator wells, on the top of the reader, for incubation and
reading. The BI wells detect the presence of the BI and begin the incubation and
interrogation process.

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Figure 4. STERRAD VELOCITY Biological Indicator / Process Challenge Device
Biological Indicator Wells
There are eight individual biological indicator incubation wells at the top along the
back of the device. Positioned in the bottom of the wells is a heater block which maintains
a constant temperature range to promote the growth of the indicator organism. If any of
the indicator organisms survive the sterilization cycle they will produce an enzyme which
reacts with the growth medium causing it to uoresce under ultraviolet light. Each well
contains an ultraviolet light source to excite uorescence in the growth medium, and a
photodetector to detect that uorescence.
Directly under each well is a well number illuminated by a well status indicator
light. The light can shift between three colors (white, green, and red).The colors and
states are explained in the table below.
Well Status Indicator Light
Indicator State Meaning
Off Well Open
Solid White Adding BI to Well
Solid Green Passed Result
Solid Red Failed Result
Table 2. Well Status Indicator
Growth
Reservoir Spore Disc
Insert
Medium Ampoule
Vial
Sterilant
Ingress
Window
BI Cap
with Label
Chemical Indicator

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Sleep Mode
After a user congurable idle time (default 15 minutes), the reader will go into a
sleep mode which dims the touch screen backlight while continuing to incubate BIs. The
reader enters sleep mode to preserve energy and prolong the life of the touch screen
backlight. The length of idle time which activates sleep mode can be adjusted in the
Utilities Menu under System Conguration. Refer to “Access Levels and Administrator
Tasks” (Chapter 7) for information on how to change these settings. The reader will wake
from sleep mode by touch screen input, USB device input, inserting or removing a BI,
and on detection of an error.
Touch Screen
The full color 1024 x 500 pixel resolution capacitive touch display can be used
with bare hands or while wearing latex, nitrile, vinyl, and polyisoprene medical gloves.
Barcode Scanner
The barcode scanning mechanism makes entering BI information quick and
simple. It is located on the right front of the reader. It uses two LEDs for illumination and
aiming, making it possible to scan a barcode in a wide variety of lighting conditions. In
order to scan a BI barcode, hold the BI approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the scanner with
the barcode facing the scanner. Align the barcode on the cap label with the center of the
red light produced by the barcode scanner. Slowly rotate the BI back and forth until an
audible beep is heard. If the barcode cannot be read, the device will beep ve times.
The reader can also be equipped with a handheld USB barcode scanner. Attach
the handheld barcode scanner to a USB port in the rear of the device.To activate the
attached scanner, go to Utilities > System Cong, and under Barcode Scanner In Use
select USB. Once the external barcode scanner is activated, the internal barcode
scanner is disabled.
Power Adapter
The reader comes with an AC power adapter with an input of 100V to 240V at
50–60Hz and an output of 12V DC at 5A maximum. It has four sets of interchangeable
prongs making it easy to switch between plug types A, C, G, and I. Simply remove the
blanking plate and attach the prongs which t the wall outlet at the install location and
then connect the adapter to the wall and the back of the reader.