Biogal CombCam User manual

CombCam
USER GUIDE

The CombCam is a portable measuring
device for semi-quantitative evaluation
of the Biogal ImmunoComb test
kits. Being a portable platform,
the CombCam offers an internal
memory to save a large number
of measurement results. If
you wish to, you can extract
the data appearing on the
CombCam screen and save
it on your PC.
READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE YOU USE
THE COMBCAM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
ATTENTION!2

1. INSTALLATION 3
Insert three 3V batteries (coin cells) and close battery compartment.
Alternatively use the provided USB cable and a wall socket power adapter
as alternative power source.
Make sure the appropriate provided RFID card is at hand.
Make sure that the Tooth Adapter (white) is at the bottom of the CombCam.
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2. MEASUREMENT4
Run the ImmunoComb/VacciCheck test according to the Kit’s Manual
Instruction.
Wait for the complete drying of the Tooth/Teeth.
If multiple teeth were tested, cut out the individual tooth at the allocated
notch at the back of the Comb using scissors.
Switch on the CombCam with a short press on the button. (< 1s).
The CombCam shows ON.
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Press the button again, the CombCam shows RFID.
Put test RFID card on top of the CombCam and wait for audible signal
(Beep) as acknowledgement of the transmission.
Notice: Make sure the correct RFID matches the corresponding ImmunoComb/
VacciCheck kit. After the CombCam is activated with the RFID card, multiple teeth
of the same kit can the read while skipping the RFID step by pressing the button
until TEST appears.
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The CombCam shows TEST.
Insert the Tooth, spots facing up, into the white adapter all the way in.
Start measurement with a short press on the button. (< 1s).
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MEASUREMENT

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The CombCam shows RUN and after a few seconds the result.
Notice:
• Ensure that the results match the visual appearance.
• Refer to the Kit’s instructions for results’ interpretation.
• Results are saved automatically on the CombCam.
• The CombCam turns off by itself after 50 seconds of inactivity.
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Result data saved on the CombCam can be accessed with the CombCam Viewer
software.
In order to extract the measurement data from the CombCam the CombCam Viewer is
provided. Using this software, it is possible to read every saved measurement, to transfer
it to a PC and general data management functions. Furthermore, the software allows
direct operation and recording of measurements.
Install the software on a PC from the
download link or le provided by Biogal.
Use the provided USB cable to connect
the CombCam to the PC (installed drivers
will be congured).
3. DATA MANAGEMENT

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Start the software to
access data from the
CombCam database.
For multiple test reading,
use the software with the
CombCam connected.
Refer to the CombCam
Viewer Manual for detailed
information on using the
various software features.

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Correct cut of the Tooth:
At the notch lines
between teeth.
Correct insertion of the Tooth.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING

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Incorrect cut of the Tooth:
Avoid protruding dents.
Incorrect insertion of the Tooth.

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The CombCam does not
react when pressing the
button.
The resulting scores
don’t match the visual
reading by more than
one unit (+/- 1)
The result shows
incorrect disease names.
Replace batteries. The
CombCam can be
operated without batteries
using the provided USB
cable connected to power
plug or computer.
Insert the tooth into the
adapter all the way in and
read again.
Read again with the RFID
that matches the kit in use.
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Batteries not in place or
empty.
The tooth was not
inserted completely into
the adapter.
Incorrect RFID was used.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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For further assistance please
contact your local Distributor,
or Biogal Galed Laboratories:
[email protected]
972-4-9898605