Nanosonics trophon2 User manual

High-level disinfection for ultrasound probes
Installation Guide

1.2
Check that the installation environment meets the
technical specifications in the trophon2 User Manual:
• Earthed, mains-power connection.
• Operating environment temperature is between
17°C – 27°C (62.6°F – 80.6°F).
• There is 250mm (10”) clearance on either side of the
device to ensure access to all features. Aside from
trophon2 accessories (e.g. Printer) it is recommended
to keep the area around your trophon2 free from
other equipment and clutter.
• The trophon2 should be placed at a height from the
floor level to accommodate a range of user heights.
Please refer to the trophon2 User Manual.
1.1
The trophon2 must be safely and
securely positioned on a bench
with the required clear space OR
wall-mounted OR seated onto the
trophon Cart.
Please refer to the trophon2 Wall
Mount 2 OR trophon Cart User
Manual for installation instructions.
1.3
Check that the consumables required to operate trophon2
are available, and within their labelled shelf-life date:
• trophon Sonex-HL®(North America)
NanoNebulant® (other regions)
• trophon Chemical Indicators
trophon2 Installation Guide
Please complete the following guide at installation to ensure your trophon2 device is properly installed and
ready for use. You can either print out or edit and save this PDF online. This document does not replace the
trophon2 User Manual. The user should also read the trophon2 User Manual before operating the device.
1. trophon2 Installation
17°C – 27°C
(62.6°F – 80.6°F)
Mains power
connection
250 mm
10 inches
250 mm
10 inches
Bench
installation
Wall Mount 2
trophon
Cart

1.4
Connect the device to mains-power and ensure it is switched on.
To network the device, connect trophon2 device via option A
(wall ethernet – recommended) or B (wireless bridge). Consult
with your IT department to assist with this step.
If using option B, follow the setup instructions included with
your specific wireless bridge.
1.5
Select your preferred language on
the trophon2 touch screen.
Click NEXT to continue.
Follow onscreen instructions to set up trophon2, selecting NEXT
as you progress through each item (or SKIP if not applicable).
1.6
On the trophon2 screen set region and time zone.
Once selected, click NEXT
If the trophon2 has been networked, Automatic Date and Time
Setting can be enabled.
It is recommended to enable Automatic Date and Time to assist
with time and date accuracy.
This feature is only available on trophon2 software version
1.3.10.2 or later.
Automatic Date and Time Setting ON
Select On and enter the Local Network Time Server Address(es).
Please consult with your IT Department to assist with this setup.
Entry of multiple server addresses is recommended for reliability
(e.g., if one of the servers is down).
Click NEXT and confirm the time and date is accurate.

If your trophon2 has not been networked,
select Off and click NEXT
The device will now prompt you to enter
the date and desired date format manually.
Click NEXT and proceed to enter the time.
Click NEXT and confirm the
time and date is accurate.
Note:
This information can be updated at any time by
accessing the settings menu post initial setup.
Main Menu ( ) > Settings > Time
Main Menu ( ) > Settings > Date
1.7
In the Set Workflows section, AcuTrace®is set to ON.
AcuTrace ON enables the use of AcuTrace accessories
and consumables with the trophon2 device.
IMPORTANT: In regions where daylight savings applies, users
should note to revisit and update these settings as required.
IMPORTANT: Setting the workflow settings to AcuTrace OFF
is not recommended. Please consult your local Nanosonics
representative for more information.

1.8
All users of trophon2 should be issued and assigned to a new
Operator Card.
Scan the AcuTrace symbol on your blank trophon Operator
Card against the AcuTrace reader on trophon2.
Or SKIP if not Applicable.
On the trophon2 touch screen, type in the Operator name (max
25 characters), the Operator ID (max 20 characters) e.g. internal
staff ID number and Other (max 10 characters) e.g. department.
Select WRITE
Scan your Operator Card again to confirm.
You can also activate the optional AcuTrace PLUS
(available as an accessory) which will allow you to
enable Parametric Release.
Note:
Parametric Release ON/OFF options will only be
available if you have enabled AcuTrace PLUS.
IMPORTANT: If you do not have a programmed Operator
Card, do not skip this step.

Your operator card is now programmed.
Note:
To ensure the accuracy of disinfection records, users should
never share Operator Cards. Doing so may compromise the
traceability of the Operator/s using trophon2.
Scan the AcuTrace symbol on your Chemical Indicator box
against the AcuTrace reader on trophon2.
A “Scan Successful” screen will display once completed.
On the trophon2 touch screen type in the Probe name (max 25
characters), the probe serial number (max 20 characters) and Other
(max 10 characters) e.g. department and/or manufacturer.
Note:
It is recommended to enter the Probe Model number into the Probe
Name field. trophon2 Software Version 1.3.10.2 onwards requires the
Medical Instruments ‘Serial number’ to be entered as a mandatory
field. The ‘Other’ field can be updated with other relevant information
related to the probe such as department and/or manufacturer.
Select WRITE
Scan your Medical Instrument Tag again to confirm.
Your Medical Instrument tag is now programmed.
Note:
To ensure the accuracy of disinfection records Medical
Instrument Tags should not be shared across medical devices.
A “Programing complete” screen will display when programming
has been completed.
1.10
1.9
All Medical Instruments intended to be reprocessed using
trophon2 should be issued with a new Medical Instrument Tag.
Or select SKIP if this is not applicable.
Note:
Additional Medical Instrument Tags can be programmed at a
later stage and this is covered in Section 3 of this guide.
IMPORTANT: Chemical Indicators must be scanned at
the start of every new box. As this is a manual process
it is important for users of trophon2 to complete this
step each time a new Chemical Indicator box is opened.
Chemical indicators must be stored in their original
packaging and not be shared across trophon devices.

Scan your Operator Card to confirm.
A “Chemical Indicators updated successfully” screen will display
when this has been completed.
Note:
Ensure that you have a programmed trophon2 Operator Card for
use. trophon2 will not allow you to proceed with unprogrammed
operator cards. If a programmed operator card is not available,
please cancel the registration of the cartridge, and program a
new operator card by using the <BACK button.
Check the expiry date of the Chemical Indicators on screen
with the date indicated on packaging before continuing.
Select WRITE
Note:
Users can register the information of new Chemical Indicators at
any time by accessing the settings options from the main menu
following initial setup.
Main Menu ( ) > AcuTrace > Log Chemical Indicators.
Scan the AcuTrace label on your trophon Sonex-HL or
Nanonebulant disinfectant cartridge against the AcuTrace
reader on trophon2.
A “Scan Successful” screen will display once completed.
1.11
To insert a new trophon Sonex-HL/Nanonebulant disinfectant
cartridge into trophon2 select OK on the ‘Replace
cartridge now’ screen.
IMPORTANT: Ensure you are wearing gloves when
handling trophon Sonex-HL or Nanonebulant disinfectant
cartridge.

Check the expiry date of your disinfectant
cartridge before continuing.
Scan your operator card to confirm.
Your Disinfectant cartridge information has now been captured.
To insert your new trophon Sonex-HL or Nanonebulant
disinfectant cartridge, first remove the cap from the bottle and
place into trophon2.
Close the cartridge door.
trophon2 will now prepare the disinfectant ready for first time use.
Note:
Ensure that you have a programmed trophon2 Operator Card for
use. trophon2 will not allow you to proceed with unprogrammed
operator cards. If a programmed operator card is not available,
please cancel the registration of the cartridge, and program a
new operator card by using the BACK button.
1.12
Your trophon2 is now set-up and you are ready to commence
high-level disinfection.

2.3
Insert the trophon printer label roll into the printer, ensuring the end
of the roll is correctly fed through the printer.
Note:
Refer to the instructions document that came with your trophon
printer for more detailed instructions.
2.4
You can set up your printer default and test print of labels from
trophon2 under the Settings menu/Printer label screen.
Main Menu ( ) > Settings > Printer Label
Select the number of labels (up to 4) to print per disinfection cycle.
The device will now automatically print labels at the completion of
each cycle.
Note:
It is recommended
that two labels
be printed each
disinfection
cycle: One for the
logbook and one
for the trophon
Clean Ultrasound
Probe Cover.
2.1
trophon Printer and trophon2 can be connected via the
printer cable.
2.2
Connect DC Power supply to the trophon Printer and ensure
the printer power is switched on.
2. Printer Installation

3.1
Select the Main Menu ( ) on the trophon2 touch screen.
This is located at the top left hand corner of the start screen.
In the Main Menu select AcuTrace.
Main Menu ( ) > AcuTrace
From the AcuTrace screen, you can select either Program
Operator Card or Program Medical Instrument Tag.
3.2 Program Operator Card
Main Menu ( ) > AcuTrace > Program Operator Card
Scan an Operator Card.
All users of trophon2 should be issued with individual Operator
Cards. To ensure the accuracy of disinfection records, users
should never share Operator Cards. Doing so may compromise
the traceability of the Operator/s using trophon2.
3. Programming additional Operator Cards and Medical Instrument Tags
On the trophon2 touch screen, type in the Operator name (max
25 characters), the Operator ID (max 20 characters) e.g. internal
staff ID number and Other (max 10 characters) e.g. department.
Note:
These fields are free text so you can enter information to suit
your facility.
Select WRITE
Scan your Operator Card again to confirm.
Your Operator Card is now programmed.

3.3 Program a Medical Instrument Tag
Main Menu ( ) > AcuTrace > Program Medical Instrument Tag
All Medical Instruments intended to be reprocessed using trophon2
should be issued with a new Medical Instrument tag.
Note:
To ensure the accuracy of disinfection records, Medical Instrument
Tags should never be moved between probes. Doing so may
compromise the traceability of the Medical Instrument/s being
reprocessed using trophon2.
On the trophon2 touch screen type in the Probe name (max 25
characters), the probe serial number (max 20 characters) and Other
(max 10 characters) e.g. Department or OEM.
Note:
It is recommended to enter the Probe Model number into the Probe
Name field. trophon Software Version 1.3.10.2 onwards requires the
Medical Instruments ‘Serial number’ to be entered as a mandatory
field. The ‘Other’ field can be updated with other relevant
information related to the probe such as department or OEM.
Select WRITE
Quick Reference Guide
A Quick Reference Guide has been supplied with your
trophon2 so you can affix it in a prominent position as close to
the device as possible.
The Quick Reference Guide is also available as a PDF under
the Support documents section of the trophon2 menu on your
local Nanosonics website.
Scan your Medical Instrument Tag again to confirm.
Your Medical Instrument tag is now programmed.

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