Neogen Corporation AccuPoint Advanced Next Generation User manual

AccuPoint®Advanced
Next Generation User Guide

Chapter 1 — Introduction
02 Introduction
Chapter 2 — Operating Principles and Technology
03 System Components
Chapter 3 — Operating Guidelines and Precautions
05 Electrical Warnings
05 Proper Use of the Sampler Cartridges
05 Proper Care of the Instrument
06 Cleaning the Instrument
Chapter 4 — Preparing the Instrument for Use
07 Power
08 Home Page
09 Running Quick Tests
09 Results Screen
09 Add Notes
09 Retest
10 Sample Procedure
Chapter 5 — User Access
12 Logging In
12 Logging Out
Chapter 6 — Running Standard Tests
13 Select Plan
13 Select Area
14 Select Group
14 Select Site
15 Testing Screen
15 Results Screen
15 Add Notes
15 Retest
15 Next Site
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 7 — Menu Navigation
16 Sites
16 Results
16 Settings
16 Learn RFID
17 Wi-Fi
17 About
Chapter 8 — RFID
18 Learn RFID
18 Use RFID
Chapter 9 — Wi-Fi
19 Sync Results
19 Disconnect Wi-Fi
19 Connect Wi-Fi
Chapter 10 — Additional Features
20 The AccuPoint Data Manager Soware
20 Sampler Type: Surface, Liquid, or Alkaline Phosphatase
20 Setting the Pass, Marginal, and Fail Thresholds
21 Troubleshooting
Chapter 11 — Technical Information
25 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
25 Specifications and Environmental Considerations
25 Operating Conditions
25 Storage Conditions
26 Electrical Requirements
26 Certificate of System Control
26 Replacement Parts and Accessories
26 Warranty
26 Customer Service and Contact Information

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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
NEOGEN®’s AccuPoint Advanced Next Generation (NG) sanitation monitoring system is a lightweight, handheld
diagnostic tool used to validate and verify a sanitation program’s eectiveness by detecting organic residues
remaining on surfaces and in liquids aer cleaning when using the AccuPoint Advanced samplers. The system
is composed of three primary components: an electronic luminometer; fully self-contained single-use samplers,
and data manager soware.
When used with AccuPoint Advanced ATP samplers, the system will detect adenosine triphosphate (ATP) collected in
the sample and report the measurement in relative light units (RLUs). RLU thresholds are established by a facility to
reflect eective cleaning practices.The instrument compares the measured level of ATP to the established thresholds
and reports the result as a pass, marginal, or fail.
The system will record the time, date, specific test site location, site group, and area information in addition to the
recorded RLU and result. The AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument also gives users the ability to enter notes on individual
test results. This information can be uploaded to the data manager soware for additional review and reporting.
NEOGEN continually works to improve its product lines, and nowhere is that more evident than with the AccuPoint
Advanced system. With the AccuPoint Advanced system, innovations allow for better functionality and service than
ever before.
These innovations include the advanced samplers, which feature a bioluminescent reaction in a liquid-stable solution.
This allows for a more consistent reaction that provides a more consistent result. This chemistry also creates a more
robust reaction that has the benefit of providing greater sensitivity through a clearer distinction between very low
levels of ATP. The AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument oers enhanced navigation, touch screen, wireless data transfer
capability, and robust design to take your sanitation monitoring program to the next level.
NEOGEN’s AccuPoint Advanced system can also be used to test dairy products to ensure proper pasteurization when
using high-temperature, short time (HTST) processing equipment. The AccuPoint Advanced Alkaline Phosphatase
sampler is a chemiluminescence-based test that allows the user to determine whether a milk sample has been properl y
pasteurized or is contaminated with raw milk. A sample of milk to be tested is collected using the sampler and exposed
to the substrate solution contained within the sampler body. Aer a brief incubation, the amount of light generated by
the interaction of the substrate with alkaline phosphatase naturally present in raw milk is detected on the AccuPoint
Advanced NG instrument and reported in mU/L.
When used with the AccuPoint data manager version 4.0 soware (or later), the AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument can
be set up to record the testing results at user specified test sites, along with the date, time, and user. The test site
information is entered into the data manager program and uploaded to the AccuPoint instrument. The user simply
navigates to the correct site and takes the test. The AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument has built in RFID functionality that
can be used to automatically identify test locations that are set up with RFID tags. The user simply brings the unit
close to the RFID tag and the correct site is automatically identified for that test.
Up to 3,000 unique testing sites can be tracked with each AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument. Up to 4,000 test results
can be stored at any time and are not lost if the instrument loses power. An integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
provides power.

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CHAPTER TWO
Operating Principles and Technology
Part No. Description
9904 AccuPoint Advanced NG sanitation monitoring instrument
9617-USB2 USB thumb drive containing user guide and AccuPoint Advanced
data manager software
9918 USB data and power cable
1232-2 Quick reference guide
9916 Holster, with shoulder strap and sampler holder
9919 Wall charger*
9919E Wall charger faceplates — U.K., E.U.
9919A Wall charger faceplates — U.S., Brazil
9919P Wall charger faceplates — Australia, China, India, Japan
The AccuPoint®Advanced ATP samplers utilizes ATP bioluminescence to determine the cleanliness of test samples. ATP
is a chemical compound found in all living cells, including bacteria, food debris, yeast, and mold. Bioluminescence is
a chemical reaction that produces light. ATP bioluminescence occurs when ATP from a sample comes into contact with
luciferase, an enzyme found in fireflies, and luciferin, a substrate. The amount of light emitted in this reaction is proportional
to the amount of ATP in a sample. Aer a sample is taken, the sampler is pressed into its cartridge, breaking its seal and
initiating the mixing of reagents. The reaction takes place within the cartridge, and a detector in the instrument measures
the amount of light produced. The reading is displayed on the screen in RLUs. According to preset limits, an icon is
displayed indicating a pass, marginal, or fail result. These limits are defined by the operator, by the company’s quality
system, or by using the system presets.
System Components
*Note: Only one set of faceplates per kit, depending on region

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Eject button
Full color, touch screen display
USB data and charging port
RFID antenna
Sampler compartment
On/O and navigation (d-pad)
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CHAPTER THREE
Operating Guidelines and Precautions
Electrical Warnings
The instrument should be used according to the instructions provided in this manual. If used otherwise, the electrical
protection provided may be impaired.
The power source for charging the AccuPoint®Advanced NG sanitation monitoring instrument must be adequate and
stable. For optimal performance, use only the wall adaptor provided with the AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument. Do
not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere, operate the instrument with any covers or parts removed,
and do not attempt to make adjustments, replacements, or repairs to this instrument. Only a certified NEOGEN®service
representative should service the instrument.
Proper Use of Sampler Cartridges
Use only AccuPoint Advanced sampler cartridges with the AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument. Be sure to refrigerate
the samplers at 2–8°C (35–46°F). Within this temperature range, samplers may be stored until their expiry date. Also, note
that samplers must be warmed to room temperature before use. Samplers can be stored at room temperature for up to
two weeks. Aer removing sampler cartridges from the bag, be sure to reseal and refrigerate the bag at 2–8°C. Do not
touch the tip of the sampler or let the tip touch any other surface before testing. Sampler tips should only come into
contact with the test surface or sample.
Additionally, do not sample pools of liquid with AccuPoint surface samplers. You will want to allow excess liquid to dry
before testing surfaces. Use AccuPoint water samplers for testing liquids. Be sure to remove and properly dispose of
samplers aer each reading from the instrument. The sampler reagents and their cartridges are non-toxic and may be
disposed of without any special considerations.
Proper Care of the Instrument
To maintain proper care, be sure to keep the sampler compartment door closed when the instrument is not in use. Be
sure to minimize the time the door is open while inserting and removing samplers. The instrument uses a highly
sensitive photodetector and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Do not place the instrument in direct sunlight when the sampler door is open, or store in sunlight, where it can be
exposed to a rapid increase in temperature. Furthermore, you will need to work with clean hands when using the
instrument and avoid contact with liquids on the outside or inside of the unit. Immediately wipe o any liquids to
prevent electrical shorting or contamination. Also, be sure the outer surface of the sampler cartridge is clean and
dry before inserting it into the unit. Do not insert the sampler in the unit without its cartridge, and do not attempt
to disassemble the instrument. The battery is to be replaced by authorized personnel only. There are no user-serviceable
parts. Use the supplied line power cord for charging with the provided wall charger power supply or from your PC
USB port. The use of any other power supply may damage the unit and invalidate the warranty. The power supply
is capable of using an AC voltage of 110 to 240 VAC and 47 to 63 Hz and should be applied for indoor use only.
Note: In accordance with part 15 of the FCC rules, changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RFID antenna
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Cleaning the Instrument
Clean the outer surfaces of the instrument with a disinfectant wipe approved by your organization or company. If
a disinfectant wipe is not available, a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol can be applied to a clean, cotton or lint-free
cloth and used to clean and disinfect the instrument.
Cleaning the inside of the optical tube may be necessary if aberrant test results occur. At the bottom of the optical
tube is a lens that may be contaminated. To clean the lens, use the AccuPoint®Advanced NG cleaning swab moistened
with a solution of isopropyl alcohol (>70%). Be sure to turn the instrument upside down while cleaning the lens. Aer
cleaning, use a fresh cleaning swab to thoroughly dry the lens area.
CAUTION: If liquid spills inside the sampler compartment, turn the instrument o and use the AccuPoint Advanced NG
cleaning swab to dry the interior surfaces.
Note: The use of unapproved solvents and swabs inside the sampler compartment may damage the unit or leave
behind swab debris, adversely aecting instrument performance and test results.
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Power the Instrument On/O
First, power the instrument on by pressing and holding the center button on the d-pad. To power the instrument o,
press and hold the center button on the d-pad. A message will appear, asking if you would like to power the instrument
o. Select OK to power the instrument o. Select X to cancel.
Notice that the battery status icon is displayed at the top of the screen. When the battery status icon is red, the instrument
has less than 10% power remaining. When the power is too low, a notification will appear, recommending you charge
the instrument immediately. Once the battery level reaches a critically low state, a notification will appear warning
that the instrument is powering o. The instrument will then shut down automatically.
To charge the instrument you must use the power supply provided with the device. The instrument will also charge
while connected to the PC via USB — although the charge time will be longer than if connected using the wall adapter.
An icon will appear to the le of the battery status icon to indicate that the unit is being charged.
CHAPTER FOUR
Preparing the Instrument for Use
• PC connection, 250 mA
• Dedicated charger, 250 mA
• Dedicated charger, 750 mA

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Home Page
The home page is considered the landing page once the AccuPoint®Advanced NG instrument is turned on. You will
find the following items on the home page:
• Date and Time — The time and date that each test result will be tagged. Both can be changed in the menu. The date
and time will also be updated when the AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument connects to the data manager soware
on your PC.
• Battery — Icon indicates the amount of battery life le on the instrument
• Menu — Navigation menu with: sites, results, setting, learn RFID, WiFi, and about sections
• User ID — If a user has logged into the instrument using their user name and PIN (optional) their name will be displayed
here; if a user is not logged in the display will show <Guest>
• Standard and Quick Test — The dierent type of testing options avaliable.
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Running Quick Tests
The quick test option can be used anytime to take a test not associated with a site in the master site plan. This
can be especially useful during training or demos when a site plan is not needed. To run a quick test, selec t
the quick test option on the home screen, and insert the sampler to run the test. Quick tests can also be run
at any time by inserting a sampler while on the home screen provided that function has been enabled in the
settings menu. If the option is selected in the settings menu, running from the home page will use the last
used site and will not initiate a quick test. Selecting quick test will always use the quick test site. A progress
indicator will appear, displaying the progress of the sample. Once complete, the results screen will appear.
Results Screen
• Plan – ---
• Area – ---
• Group – ---
• Site – <Quick Test>
• User
• Date/Time
• Result
• RLU
Add Notes
To add notes to the result, select notes* on screen. Type in the note and click the right arrow button to confirm
the note. Notes will be in the comments field when results are imported into the data manager soware.
Retest
To run a retest, select the retest button on the results screen, insert the sample, and run the test. This test will
be designated as a retest result when results are imported into the data manager soware.
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Sample Procedure
01. To power on the instrument, press and hold the center button on your AccuPoint®Advanced NG. Enter user name
and pin if required.
02. Select standard test (when using a site plan) or quick test for general sampling. Under standard testing, select the
correct site to be tested.
03. Sample your site by drawing a 4 x 4 in (10cm x 10cm) square. With a vertical and horizontal back and forth motion
fill in the square. Consistency is critical.
04. Hold the sampler vertically and insert into unibody, and fully depress to activate. Note: The sampler must be
held vertically.
05. Swirl gently for two seconds. Note: Do not shake.
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06. With the instrument held upright, press the eject button and insert the sampler.
07. Close the door to depress the sampler and begin test. Note:keep instrument upright while the sample is being read.
08. The RLU value will display along with a symbol for pass, marginal, or fail.
09. On the results screen, users have the option to enter notes for that result, retest that site, or move to the next site
in their plan.
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CHAPTER FIVE
User Access
Logging In
The user login information is set up and administered through the data manager soware.For information on setting
up users, see the user management section of the AccuPoint®data manager user guide. By default, when no users are
loaded to the device, the login screen will be bypassed, and the user will automatically be logged in as a guest user.
When users have been loaded in the device, users will be prompted to log in to the device before running tests. The
username of the logged-in user will be recorded on any tests taken in that session.
To log in, select the username field. Navigate to the appropriate username in the list by scrolling with the up and down
buttons on the d-pad or use the search field on the display to search for a specific username. Select the appropriate
username and proceed to PIN entry. If a PIN was established for the user, enter the PIN in the PIN field, and select sign
in to continue. If no PIN was set for the user, select sign in to continue.
Logging Out
The username of the logged-in user will be displayed at the top right of the screen. To log out, select the user icon and
select sign out. Instrument will return to the log in screen and a user will need to log in before new samplers can be read
or other instrument features can be accessed.

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Select Plan
Plans are subsets of the master site plan. The master site plan is comprised of all unique test sites in the facility. Sites
are organized under groups, and groups are organized under areas in the plan. For more information on setting up site
plans, see the AccuPoint®data manager user guide. Plans can be set up in the data manager soware and exported to
the instrument, or standard tests can run without the use of plans (default).
To run a standard test without the use of a plan subset, proceed to area selection. To run a standard test as a part of a
plan subset, select select plan.
Navigate to the appropriate plan in the plans list by scrolling with the up and down keys on the d-pad or use the search
field to search for a specific plan by name. Then, select the appropriate plan by tapping on the display and proceed to
area selection.
Select Area
Navigate to the appropriate area in the areas list by scrolling with the up and down keys on the d-pad or use the
search field to search for a specific area by name. Select the appropriate area by tapping on the display and proceed
to group selection.
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Select Group
Navigate to the appropriate group in the groups list by scrolling with the up and down keys on the d-pad or use the
search field to search for a specific group by name. Select the appropriate group by tapping on the display and proceed
to site selection.
Note: For large or complicated site plans, the RFID feature can be used to avoid confusion and save time by automatically
pulling up the appropriate group based on the location of a physical RFID tag. See the RFID section for more information.
(RFID tags are required.)
Select Site
Navigate to the appropriate site in the sites list by scrolling with the up and down keys on the d-pad or use the search
field to search for a specific site by name. Select the appropriate site by tapping it on the display. Press the green right
arrow, and insert the sampler to begin testing
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Testing Screen
A progress indicator will appear, displaying the progress of the sample. Once complete, the results screen will appear.
Results Screen
The results screen for scheduled tests will display:
• Result
• User
• Date/Time
• Plan (if applicable)
• Area
• Group
• Site
• RLU
Add Notes
To add notes to the result, select notes* on the screen. Type in the note and click the right arrow button to confirm the
added note. Notes will be stored in the comments field when results are imported into the data manager soware.
Retest
To run a retest of the same site, remove sample and select the retest button on the results screen, insert the retest sampler,
and run the test. This test will be designated as a retest result when results are imported into the data manager soware.
Next Site
To run the next site in the site plan, remove sample and select the next site button on the results screen, press the green
right arrow and insert sampler, and run test.
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CHAPTER SEVEN
Menu Navigation
Sites
The sites list will show a list of all sites programmed into the instrument. This list can be used to select a site to be tested.
Simply navigate to the appropriate site in the list by scrolling with the up or down buttons on the d-pad or use the
search field to search for a specific site by name. Select the appropriate site by tapping it and run test.
Results
The results list will show a list of all test results stored on the instrument. To view individual results, simply navigate
to the appropriate result in the list by scrolling with the up and down buttons in the d-pad or use the search field to
search for a specific result by site name. Select the appropriate result to view all information for that result. Retesting
of the site or testing the next site can be done by selecting retest or next site on the results screen.
Settings
•Screen Timeout — Adjusts the amount of time before the screen will dim when the instrument is idle.
• O Timeout — Adjusts the amount of time before the instrument automatically powers o when the instrument is idle.
• Auto-Select Site — Automatically selects the next site to test at the end of each test.
• Auto-Test with sample — Allows users to take a test any time a sampler is inserted. If a sampler is inserted without a
site being selected first (i.e., if a sampler was inserted while on the home screen), a quick test will run unless auto select
site is checked.
• Language — Change user-specific language settings on the instrument.
Note: this can also be managed through the data manager soware.
• Date and Time — Change the date and time display settings on the instrument.
Note: this can also be managed through the data manager soware.
Learn RFID
This is where users can program RFID tags once a site plan has been set up and exported to the instrument. RFID tags
are associated with groups within the site plan and are used to automatically pull up the appropriate group for testing
when the tag is scanned. This is especially beneficial for large or complicated site plans to avoid confusion and save
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Wi-Fi
This instrument oers wireless data transfer capabilities over Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi connection is initiated and
configured through the data manager soware. See the setting up Wi-Fi section of the data manager guide for details
on setting up the Wi-Fi connection. Once the instrument is connected to Wi-Fi, test results can be transferred wirelessly
to the data manager soware through the Wi-Fi menu on the instrument.
Note: Data manager soware must be running in the background on host PC for wireless data transfer to occur. A Wi-Fi
icon with a lock will appear when the instrument is connected to Wi-Fi and ready to transfer. To sync results, select sync
results to transfer test results wirelessly to the data manager and keep the test results stored on the device as a backup.
To sync and erase results, select this option to transfer test results wirelessly to data manager and erase the test results
from the instrument memory.
About
The technical device information is displayed on the first page, including the serial number, firmware version, and
Wi-Fi connection status. On the second page, that can be accessed by pressing the down button on dPad, technical
and regulatory information about the device can be found.
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CHAPTER EIGHT
RFID
Learn RFID
Once a site plan has been exported to the instrument from the data manager soware, select learn RFID from the menu.
Then, select the appropriate group from the list by scrolling with the up and down arrows on the d-pad or search by name
using the search field. Next, hold the instrument next to the appropriate RFID tag/sign, lining up the RFID icon on the
side of the instrument with the RFID tag/sign. The instrument will vibrate when it recognizes the RFID tag. A green
check-mark will appear next to groups which have RFID tags assigned. Be sure to note on the RFID sign which group has
been associated with it. This will help when posting the RFID signs through the facility.
Use RFID
Once the RFID tags have been programmed, the tags can be used to pull up the appropriate group within the site plan
instantly. To do so, hold the instrument next to the appropriate RFID tag or sign, lining up the RFID icon on the side of
the instrument with the RFID tag or sign. The instrument will vibrate to confirm the tag is recognized. Then pick the
appropriate test site within the group and begin testing.