CDR FOODLABFAT User manual

Operator’s manual
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Instrument for the Quality Control of Oils and Fats
In-Vitro-Analysis
Made in Italy CDR s.r.l, Firenze, Italy
Development - Manufacturing - Sales – Technical Service

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Manufacturer:
cdR srl
Via degli Artigiani, 6
50020 Ginestra Fiorentina - FI, Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
P/Number: MAN 029-10-2012
INDEX OF INSTRUCTION REVISIONS
Revision
Edition
Author
Subject
R1
25/01/05
F. Curradi
1st. edition
R2
March 2011
J. Schenne
2nd. edition
R3
October 2012
J. Schenne
3th edition (USA)
Document made by ©
Ing.-Buero fuer Bio-Prozessanalytik
J. Schenne, Ohlstuecken 9, 21033 Hamburg-Germany info-[email protected]
In case of missing information or descriptions that could cause misunderstandings,
please get in touch with your distributor to solve it.
Similar products are:
FOODLAB, Oxitester, PalmOilTester and WinLAB
Some dialogues are different between the instruments depending on test
available!

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Content
1 General information ....................................................................................5
1.1 Intended use........................................................................................5
1.2 Who will use the manual......................................................................5
1.2.1 Manual usage ...............................................................................6
1.2.2 Use not permitted .........................................................................6
1.2.3 Personnel qualified to use the instrument ....................................6
1.2.4 Personal protection devices..........................................................6
1.3 Safety...................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Symbols to understand.................................................................6
1.3.2 Safety of the product.....................................................................7
2 System description .....................................................................................9
2.1 The FOODLABfat analyser..................................................................9
2.2 Instrument nameplate..........................................................................9
2.3 Operating parts..................................................................................10
2.4.1 Key folio layout and display........................................................10
2.3.2 Reading cells ..............................................................................10
2.3.3 CDR Test cuvette .......................................................................11
2.3.4 CDR Reagent kit.........................................................................11
2.3.5 Pipettes.......................................................................................11
2.4 Transportation and storage................................................................12
2.4.1 Packaging, movement and transportation..................................12
2.4.2 Storage conditions......................................................................12
2.4.3 Conservation and/or disposal of the packaging..........................12
3 Installation.................................................................................................13
3.1 Receipt of the instrument...................................................................13

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3.2 Positioning and electrical connections...............................................13
4 Operation..................................................................................................14
4.1 Operation procedure..........................................................................14
4.2 Switching on the instrument...............................................................15
4.3 Condition of the reading cells ............................................................15
4.4 Test selection and execution.............................................................16
4.5 Printing of the results.........................................................................16
4.6 Standardisation of tests .....................................................................17
4.7 Menu description ...............................................................................17
4.7.1 Edit dialogue...............................................................................17
4.7.2 Setup dialogue............................................................................18
4.7.3 Auto start dialogue......................................................................19
4.7.4 Printer dialogue...........................................................................19
4.7.5 Info dialogue ...............................................................................20
5 Error messages ........................................................................................21
6 Maintenance .............................................................................................22
6.1 Recommended actions and precautions ...........................................22
7 Appendix...................................................................................................23
7.1 List of cdR reagents...........................................................................23
7.2 Spare parts ........................................................................................23
7.3 Declaration of conformity...................................................................24
7.4 Technical data ...................................................................................25
7.5 Interface description ..........................................................................26
7.6 Waste disposal ..................................................................................27

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1 General information
1.1 Intended use
FOODLABfat is made for the analysis of vegetable or animal oils and fats using cdR
test kits only together with special test application instructions. Note that the
matrixes can be very different of its nature and calibration curves need to be re-
calibrated.
1.2 Who will use the manual
This manual presents detailed information regarding the safety, characteristics,
installation, use, maintenance and disposal of the FOODLABfat instrument
manufactured by the cdR S.r.l. Company.
The manual is made for the training of the following categories of persons:
•Persons employed in the operation of the instrument (installation, use and
storage).
•Persons employed in the maintenance, if different from the persons employed in
the operation.
The instrument must be used according to the instructions specified in this manual. It
is highly recommended that these instructions are read very carefully before doing
any operation. Everything written and illustrated must be carefully noted. Respecting
the norms and recommendations written will allow the operator to use the instrument
in the correct way and using the correct methods as agreed by the manufacturer.
If the operator finds a disagreement between anything described in this manual and
the instrument he must advise the manufacturer immediately without using the
instrument. Any erroneous or inconsiderate use could provoke anomalies or mal-
functions of the instrument.
The Operator’s manual constitutes an integral part of the instrument and it is there-
fore necessary to conserve it in good condition in a safe place and at the disposition
of the operator (or whoever is authorised to use the instrument) for the whole
productive life of the instrument.
The instructions must be provided with the instrument in the case of sale, hire,
concessional use or financial lease of the instrument.
Advice for the operator.
The descriptions and illustrations attached to this document are only advisory. The
cdR S.r.l. Company reserves the right to make any change and any modification of
components, essential parts and suppliers that it thinks fit without prior notice and
also the updating of this publication. The reproduction of this document in whole or
in part and by any means is not permitted without prior written authorisation of the
author. Any eventual infraction will be followed according to the law. All names and
logos present in this manual are property of the respective manufacturers.

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1.2.1 Manual usage
This manual is identified by a code and divided into numbered chapters and
paragraphs in progressive order. In addition to the information written, the manual
contains symbols, photographic images and designs.
The photographic images and the designs (defined as figures) are numbered in
progressive order and after the number a brief description of the illustration follows.
In the example shown here, we have the “Figure. 1.1” where
the first one indicates the chapter and the second 1 indicates
the progressive number of the figure within the chapter (the
successive will be “Figure 1.2” and so on). The figures
always refer to the paragraph in which they are inserted and
their recall is reported in the description of the paragraph (in
this case, figure 1.1 refers to the description of paragraph 1.2
because it explains the reading).
Figure 1.1 FOODLABfat analyser
1.2.2 Use not permitted
The instrument cannot be used for making tests on biological matrixes different from
those indicated in the methodologies. The instrument is specifically calibrated during
construction to test the biological matrixes indicated in the methodologies.
The instrument cannot be used for diagnostic testing that has not been approved of
by cdR. The instrument does not operate with diagnostic flow tests.
1.2.3 Personnel qualified to use the instrument
The persons authorised to use the instrument must be qualified to operate in a
biological environment and therefore have expert knowledge about the products to
be handled.
1.2.4 Personal protection devices
It is recommended to use glasses and gloves during operation to avoid skin
irritations etc. caused by biological substances or reagents. Pay attention to legal
requirements.
1.3 Safety
1.3.1 Symbols to understand
It is of fundamental important for the operator to understand the significance of the
icons. The icons, according to their form and colour represent:
DANGER (triangular icon, with a black border and yellow background, with
black graphic symbol)
FORBIDDEN (circular icon, with red border and white background, with black
graphic symbol)
OBLIGATORY (circular icon, with blue background and white graphic symbol)

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GRAPHIC SIGN (defined as a perceptible visual figure to transmit information
independent from the language)
With regards to this, in the successive paragraphs are explanations about the icons
that are in use in this manual.
Danger symbols
WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
BIOLOGIC
HAZARDS
SCIN
IRRITATION FLAMMABLE
Prohibition symbols
SMOKING
FORBIDDEN
ENTRANCE PERMITTED TO AUTHORIZED
ONLY
Generic symbols
READ
DIRECTIONS
FOR USE
GENERAL
INFORMATION
FOR THE USER
1.3.2 Safety of the product
1.3.2.1 European Directives consulted during the design stage
The instrument has been designed and constructed following the health and safety
requirements of the directive:
Table 1: European Directives consulted during the design stage
Directive
Number
Title and implementation into Italian legislation
89/336/CEE
and successive
amendments
89/336/CEE: Council Directive of the 03/05/89 for the legislative
alignment of the member states relative to electromagnetic
compatibility
Italian legislation implementation:
D. Lgs. of the 4th December 1992, n. 476 "Activation of the
Council Directive 89/336/CEE of the 3rd May 1989 about the
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electromagnetic compatibility, modified by the Council Directive
92/31/CEE of the 28thApril 1992”. On the basis of art. 6 of the D.
Lgs the Ministerial Decree of the 30/12/93 was issued “List of
harmonised norms on electromagnetic compatibility”.
D. Lgs. of the 12th November 1996, n. 615: “Activation of the
Council Directive 89/336/CEE of the 3rd May 1989 about the
legislative alignment of the member states relative to
electromagnetic compatibility, modified and integrated by the
Council Directive 92/31/CEE of the 28th April 1992, by the
Council Directive 93/68/CEE of the 22nd July 1993 and by the
Council Directive 93/97/CEE of the 29th October 1993”.
1.3.2.2 Norms and standards used for the design and testing
The FOODLABfat instrument corresponds to the essential requisites of the norms:
EN 50081/1
Electromagnetic compatibility: emission – residential environment –
light industry.
EN 55022.A
Radio disturbance measures on equipment for computer
technology.
EN 50082/2
Irradiated and induced electromagnetic sensitivity.
ENV 50140
Electromagnetic compatibility: immunity test to radio frequency
irradiated electromagnetic fields and their attraction.
1.3.2.3 Conformity of the product
The instrument has the CE-mark in accordance with the Directive 89/336/CEE and
successive modifications and integrations. Each modification that alters the design
and construction characteristics of the instrument and not expressly authorised by
cdR S.r.l. will cancel the conformity and consequently the right of use.
Use of the instrument that is not described by this document is considered. cdR S.r.l.
will not be held responsible for damage caused by not respecting the technical
specifications described herein and by the improper use of the instrument or
biological products.

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2 System description
2.1 The FOODLABfat analyser
Incubation block
Printer paper housing
Thermal printer unit
Display and key folio
Reading cells
Figure 2.1 Modules
2.2 Instrument nameplate
The instrument has a nameplate that displays the CE mark and identification data.
Figure 2.2 Nameplate
Important:
Never remove the nameplate from the original position chosen by the
manufacturer.
Do not modify or falsify the data displayed on the nameplate.
Do not clean the nameplate with abrasive products.

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2.3 Operating parts
2.4.1 Key folio layout and display
LCD display, numerical
Menu selection - Operating mode/editing mode
selection
Arrow keys:
Left : Place the cursor to the left of the display
Right: Place the cursor to the right of the display
Up: Move the cursor upwards on the display / stop
number of samples
Down: Move the cursor downwards on the display /
interruption of a running test
Power ON/OFF the instrument
Numerical keys 0-9
Enter: Confirm data / advancement of the test
Figure 2.3 Key folio layout and display
2.3.2 Reading cells After test selection a green illuminated LED
shows the reading cell that must be used for
testing. While measuring the LED is illuminating
red for some seconds.
Figure 2.4 Reading cells