Humeau LIGHTNING MVP ICON User Manual
USERGUIDE
CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION 1
ATP ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
PH .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
TEMPERATURE .................................................................................................................................................. 1
CONDUCTIVITY .................................................................................................................................................. 1
CONCENTRATION ............................................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2:
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 2
INCLUDED IN THE BOX ........................................................................................................................................ 2
ATP SUPPLIES (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) .............................................................................................................. 2
CONDUCTIVITY AND CONCENTRATION SUPPLIES ....................................................................................................... 2
PH SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
TEMPERATURE SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................................... 2
CHARGING THE MVP ICON ................................................................................................................................ 2
CHARGING BEST PRACTICES ................................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 3:
MVP ICON AT A GLANCE 3
INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 3
HOME SCREEN AND NAVIGATION ......................................................................................................................... 3
CALIBRATING THE TOUCH SCREEN ......................................................................................................................... 4
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC .............................................................................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 4:
POINTS 5
POINTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
SELECTING A TEST POINT ..................................................................................................................................... 5
FINDING A TEST POINT ....................................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 5:
PLANS 7
PLANS ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
SELECTING A SAMPLE PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 7
SAMPLE PLAN TRACKER ...................................................................................................................................... 7
SHUFFLE .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 6:
RESULTS 9
RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
FINDING RESULTS ............................................................................................................................................ 10
DELETING RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 7:
DEVICE 11
DEVICE .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................................. 11
PREFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 11
STATUS .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
ABOUT .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
DELETE .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
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CHAPTER 8:
TAKING A READING 13
ATP .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
TAKING AN ATP READING ........................................................................................................................... 13
PH ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
TEMPERATURE ................................................................................................................................................ 14
CONDUCTIVITY ................................................................................................................................................ 14
CONCENTRATION ............................................................................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 9:
RE-TEST FUNCTION 16
RE-TESTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
HOW TO RE-TEST A SAMPLE .............................................................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 10:
QUICK TEST FUNCTION 17
QUICK TESTS .................................................................................................................................................. 17
TAKE A QUICK TEST .......................................................................................................................................... 17
LOCATE A QUICK TEST RESULT ON THE ICON ........................................................................................................ 17
CHAPTER 11:
CODE FIELD 18
CODE FIELD .................................................................................................................................................... 18
ENTERING A CODE ........................................................................................................................................... 18
VIEWING A CODED RESULT ................................................................................................................................ 18
CHAPTER 12:
CUSTOM FIELDS 19
CUSTOM FIELDS .............................................................................................................................................. 19
VIEWING CUSTOM FIELDS ON THE ICON .............................................................................................................. 19
CHAPTER 13:
CALIBRATION / VERIFICATION 20
CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................................. 20
ATP .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
PH ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
TEMPERATURE ................................................................................................................................................ 22
CONDUCTIVITY ................................................................................................................................................ 22
CONCENTRATION ............................................................................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 14:
MVP ICON DASHBOARD SOFTWARE AT A GLANCE 24
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 24
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 15:
INSTALLATION 25
INSTALLING THE MVP ICON DASHBOARD SOFTWARE ............................................................................................ 25
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR VISTA ................................................................................................................ 25
CHAPTER 16:
DASHBOARD 26
WHAT IS THE ICON DASHBOARD? ...................................................................................................................... 26
ATP SWABS TO TARGET WIDGET ........................................................................................................................ 27
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SETTING ATP SWAB TARGET ............................................................................................................................. 27
ATP RE-TESTS WIDGET .................................................................................................................................... 27
SETTING ATP RE-TEST TARGET .......................................................................................................................... 27
NEXT CALIBRATION WIDGET .............................................................................................................................. 28
SETTING THE CALIBRATION FREQUENCY TARGET .................................................................................................... 28
DEVICE EXCLUSION LIST .................................................................................................................................... 28
ATP FAIL RATE GRAPH ..................................................................................................................................... 29
ATP RE-TEST RATE GRAPH ............................................................................................................................... 29
ATP PASS/WARN/FAIL RATE GRAPH .................................................................................................................. 30
CUSTOMIZING DASHBOARD GRAPHS ................................................................................................................... 30
CHAPTER 17:
CREATING TEST POINTS 31
ABOUT CREATING TEST POINTS .......................................................................................................................... 31
ATP TEST POINTS ............................................................................................................................................ 31
PH TEST POINTS .............................................................................................................................................. 32
TEMPERATURE TEST POINTS .............................................................................................................................. 32
CONDUCTIVITY TEST POINTS .............................................................................................................................. 32
CHEMICAL STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 33
CONCENTRATION TEST POINTS ........................................................................................................................... 33
EDITING A TEST POINT ...................................................................................................................................... 34
TO EDIT A TEST POINT ...................................................................................................................................... 34
DELETING A TEST POINT .................................................................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 18:
CREATING CUSTOM FIELDS 35
ASSIGNING CUSTOM FIELDS ............................................................................................................................... 35
CHAPTER 19:
CREATING SAMPLE PLANS 36
ABOUT SAMPLE PLANS ..................................................................................................................................... 36
CREATING A SAMPLE PLAN ................................................................................................................................ 36
ASSIGNING TEST POINTS TO A SAMPLE PLAN ......................................................................................................... 36
VIEWING ASSIGNED TEST POINTS IN A SAMPLE PLAN .............................................................................................. 36
EDITING OR DELETING A SAMPLE PLAN ................................................................................................................ 37
MVP COLLECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 37
CREATING AN MVP COLLECTION ........................................................................................................................ 37
EDITING OR DELETING AN MVP COLLECTION ........................................................................................................ 37
CHAPTER 20:
ICON SOFTWARE REPORT SETUP 38
REPORT SETUP MENU ...................................................................................................................................... 38
REPORT TYPE .................................................................................................................................................. 38
DATE RANGE .................................................................................................................................................. 38
COMPUTED DATA ............................................................................................................................................ 39
CHART TYPE ................................................................................................................................................... 39
CREATED BY ................................................................................................................................................... 39
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................. 39
TEST POINT TYPE ............................................................................................................................................. 39
TEST POINT SET SELECTION ............................................................................................................................... 39
SAVED REPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 40
COMPANY LOGO ............................................................................................................................................. 40
PRINT FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 40
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CHAPTER 21:
ACTION REPORTS 41
WHAT ARE ACTION REPORTS? ........................................................................................................................... 41
TYPE OF ACTION REPORTS ................................................................................................................................. 41
FAIL RATE REPORT ........................................................................................................................................... 41
PASS/WARN/FAIL REPORT ................................................................................................................................ 42
RE-TEST REPORT ............................................................................................................................................. 43
MIN/MAX/AVERAGE REPORT ............................................................................................................................ 44
SORTING GRAPHS AND DATA TABLES ................................................................................................................... 44
ZOOM FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 22:
TRENDING REPORTS 46
WHAT ARE TRENDING REPORTS? ........................................................................................................................ 46
SORTING OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 46
GROUPED DATA .............................................................................................................................................. 47
TYPE OF TRENDING REPORTS ............................................................................................................................. 47
PASS/WARN/FAIL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 47
AVERAGE TEST POINT SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 48
TEST POINT TREND .......................................................................................................................................... 49
RE-TEST TREND ............................................................................................................................................... 51
CHAPTER 23:
HACCP REPORTS 53
WHAT ARE HACCP REPORTS? ........................................................................................................................... 53
TYPE OF HACCP REPORTS ................................................................................................................................ 53
ATP SWAB USAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 54
CALIBRATION / VERIFICATION............................................................................................................................. 54
TEST POINT FREQUENCY ................................................................................................................................... 55
SAMPLE PLAN SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................. 56
CHAPTER 24:
RAW DATA 57
SORTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
VIEWING RESULTS BY SAMPLE PLAN .................................................................................................................... 57
PRINTING DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 57
EXPORTING DATA TO EXCEL OR LIPS PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 57
CONVERTING QUICK TESTS INTO A NEW TEST POINT .............................................................................................. 58
ANALYZING MVP COLLECTION DATA .................................................................................................................. 60
HOW TO ANALYZE DATA MVP COLLECTIONS IN RAW DATA .................................................................................... 60
PRINTING MVP COLLECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 60
CHAPTER 25:
DEVICE COMMUNICATION 61
SYNCING THE ICON TO A DATABASE .................................................................................................................... 61
COMMUNICATION SCENARIOS ............................................................................................................................ 62
DELETING TEST POINTS FROM DATABASE ............................................................................................................. 63
RE-USING A DELETED TEST POINT ........................................................................................................................ 63
IV
CHAPTER 26:
DATABASE MANAGEMENT 64
CREATING AN ICON DATABASE .......................................................................................................................... 64
IMPORTING AN ICON DATABASE ........................................................................................................................ 64
IMPORTING DATA FROM MVP TRAX .................................................................................................................. 64
ARCHIVING A DATABASE .................................................................................................................................... 65
EXPORTING TO EXCEL ....................................................................................................................................... 66
EXPORTING TO CSV ......................................................................................................................................... 66
EXPORTING TO LIP PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 66
IMPORTING FROM EXCEL ................................................................................................................................... 67
CHAPTER 27:
ICON SETUP 68
PREFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 68
CHANGING SCREEN TIMING SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 68
PASSWORDS ................................................................................................................................................... 69
DELETE RESULTS FROM ICON VIA SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................... 69
FASTENING THE ICON SHOULDER STRAP.............................................................................................................. 70
CHAPTER 28:
ICON SOFTWARE SETTINGS 71
PREFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 71
USER INFO ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
HELP ............................................................................................................................................................. 73
CHAPTER 29:
TROUBLESHOOTING 74
MVP ICON INSTRUMENT ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................................................ 74
MVP ICON INSTRUMENT ................................................................................................................................. 76
MVP ICON SAMPLING DEVICES ........................................................................................................................ 76
MVP ICON PH/TEMPERATURE PROBE ............................................................................................................... 77
MVP ICON TEMPERATURE PROBE ..................................................................................................................... 78
MVP ICON CONDUCTIVITY PROBE ..................................................................................................................... 78
CHAPTER 30:
APPENDIX A SOFTWARE / FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE 79
DASHBOARD SOFTWARE UPDATE ........................................................................................................................ 79
ICON FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................ 79
CHAPTER 31:
APPENDIX B SOFTWARE / FIRMWARE DOWNGRADE PROCEDURE 80
FIRMWARE DOWNGRADE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 80
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Introduction
The LIGHTNING MVP ICON™ is a multi-parameter HACCP monitoring system to monitor key
quality indicators such as ATP, pH, temperature, conductivity, and concentration. The included
MVP ICON Dashboard software allows for easy trending and analysis of results. The software’s
dashboard provides an overview of key control metrics at a glance.
Below is a description of each of the parameters measured by the MVP ICON.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is present in all living cells including food residues, bacteria, yeast
and molds. Testing for ATP is highly useful as an indicator of cleaning verification within a food
manufacturing facility. Detecting its presence indicates a surface or liquid contains organic
matter. If ATP is present, the potential exists for contamination of food or beverages coming into
contact with the surface or liquid containing ATP. Surfaces contaminated with ATP lead to issues
with product quality and pose a threat to public health.
pH
Monitoring the pH of foods is a vital step in producing a safe, quality product. Maintaining the
appropriate pH level is an important factor in food manufacturing as pH is often related to the
physical and chemical reactions that take place during production.
Temperature
Certain manufacturers produce foods that require the product to maintain a specific temperature
during the production process. Monitoring temperature prevents products from allowing certain
organisms to grow and thrive, therefore contaminating the product and leading to public health
and product quality issues.
Conductivity
Conductivity, measured in microSiemens (µS), is a material’s ability to conduct an electrical
current.
Concentration
Accurately measuring cleaner and sanitizer concentrations is a crucial element to protecting food
quality. Excessively high concentrations of chemicals are costly and can lead to the damage of
equipment, product, and potentially harm operators in contact with the solution. If a chemical’s
concentration is too low, it can allow for the potential growth of pathogenic organisms leading to
public health and product quality issues.
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Materials and Equipment
The LIGHTNING MVP ICON is a multi-parameter HACCP monitoring system. The MVP ICON
utilizes accessory probes and sampling devices to measure and record key HACCP parameters
including ATP, pH, temperature, conductivity, and concentration. The included MVP ICON
Dashboard software allows for easy trending and analysis of results. The software’s dashboard
provides an overview of key control metrics at a glance.
Included in the Box
• MVP ICON instrument
• MVP ICON Dashboard software CD
• USB cable
• AC adapter (US)
• International adapters
• Shoulder strap
ATP Supplies (Purchased Separately)
• LIGHTNING MVP ICON Surface Sampling Device - for detection of ATP on surfaces
• LIGHTNING MVP ICON Liquid Sampling Device - for detection of ATP in Clean in Place
(CIP) rinse water and other liquid samples
• LIGHTNING MVP ICON ATP Calibrator Set – for calibration and verification of the ICON
instrument for accurate detection of ATP
• LIGHTNING MVP ICON ATP Positive Control – a lyophilized, stable preparation of a known
concentration of ATP for routine verification of the ICON system’s performance
Conductivity and Concentration Supplies
• ICON Conductivity Probe - for measuring conductivity of liquids and determining
chemical concentration of sanitizers and cleaners
• Conductivity Standard (500 µs) – for calibration of ICON Conductivity Probe
pH Supplies
• ICON pH Probe – for measuring pH and temperature of solutions
• pH Calibration Standards (pH 4.00, pH 7.00, and pH 10.00) – for calibration of ICON pH
Probe
Temperature Supplies
• ICON Temperature Probe – for measuring product temperatures
Charging the MVP ICON
To charge the MVP ICON battery, use the provided adaptor and plug into a wall outlet. The
battery will take approximately 2 – 4 hours to fully charge to 100%.
Charging Best Practices
• Utilize the ICON until the instrument displays Code 11 – Low Battery, then charge to
100% via the wall outlet.
• Do not leave the ICON plugged into the wall outlet overnight. Doing so will overcharge
the battery and shorten its lifespan.
NOTE: The MVP ICON battery will not charge from a computer via a USB connection. This will
utilize more battery power, potentially draining the charge.
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MVP ICON at a Glance 1
Battery Indicator
Instrument Overview
Home Screen and Navigation
The MVP ICON features a pressure-sensitive color touch screen display that can be operated
while wearing gloves and is suitable for use under all lighting conditions.
The home screen of the ICON lists pertinent statistics about the unit based on the parameter
selected, including:
• Number of test points, sample plans, and results stored on the instrument
• Available memory
• Serial number
• Date of last ATP calibration
• Last date of upload to ICON software
• Available battery charge
The parameter selection bar at the top of the screen is used to select the desired parameter
(ATP, pH, Temperature, Concentration, or Conductivity) for taking new readings or viewing
stored results.
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The buttons on the bottom of the screen are used to access the following functions:
Switch between
Move back
Access a list of sample plans,
change instrument settings
• Plans – allows the user to select a specific sample plan
• Points – allows the user to select a specific test point
• Results – provides a list of recorded results for each test point
• Device – provides access to the instrument specific settings including screen brightness,
volume, language, date and time, deleting results, and calibration
one screen
measurement
parameters
test points, results, or
To preserve battery life, the ICON screen will automatically dim after one minute of inactivity and
turn dark after two minutes. To awaken the instrument, simply touch the screen or power
button. After five minutes of inactivity the ICON will completely shut down (
See Chapter
customizing these settings).
C
alibrating the Touch Screen
It is recommended to calibrate the touch screen, should it freeze or become difficult to navigate.
Connect the MVP ICON to the Dashboard software.
• Select ICON Setup from the top toolbar menu
• Select “Calibrate Display”
• The ICON instrument will then enter its screen calibration mode
• Follow the prompts on the screen, ensuring to touch the tip of each arrow for the most
precise and accurate calibration.
Note: Calibrating the touch screen requires precisely touching specific areas of the screen. This
procedure should be performed using the blunt end of a pen, an ICON sampling device, or similar
stylus-like object.
Self-Diagnostic
When the ICON is powered on, the instrument will perform a 45-second self-diagnostic and
record a baseline reading. The chamber must be empty during the initial start-up procedure.
25 for
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Quick Test
Test point name
Points 2
Points
The “Points” tab on the bottom menu of the ICON contains a list of all created test points in
numerical order, independent of sample plan assignment.
Selecting a Test Point
• Scroll through a list of test points in numeric order using the scroll bar on the right side of
the screen.
Search for a specific
test point
Test point number
Further details for each test point can be found by selecting the desired test point.
Test point number, name,
and Warn/Fail thresholds
Instructions for
inserting swab
Press to run
sample
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See Chapter 8
Scroll Bar
Total number of test
points assigned
Re-Test
See Chapter 7
Code
See Chapter 9
Finding a Test Point
If a test point (or range of test points) is not readily available on the instrument screen, the
“Find” feature within “Points” can be used to search for specific test points.
• To search for a range of test points enter the first and last test point number in the
range.
• To search for a single test point enter the test point number as the beginning of the
range and leave the end of the range blank.
Note: To clear a field entry, press the “X” next to the associated field.
• The < and > buttons on the bottom of the key pad will clear entries or tab to the next field.
Enter individual test
point number or range
Use these buttons to
clear entries or tab
to next field
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Plans 3
List of
Number of available
Number of test points assigned
Plans
To view a list of available sample plans for a desired parameter, select the “Plans” tab on the
bottom menu of the ICON instrument. Sample plans are a customized grouping of test points. A
sample plan can represent a group of test points in a particular production area, direct versus
indirect locations, or even a work shift or day of the week. Sample plans are listed by name and
include the number of assigned test points in each plan.
sample plans
Selecting a Sample Plan
• To select a particular sample plan, lightly press on the desired sample plan name.
• Once selected, a list of test points will be displayed in numeric order. Select desired test
point and proceed with taking a reading.
Sample Plan Tracker
The progress of testing within a sample plan is automatically tracked on the MVP ICON display.
Each time a test point is sampled within a plan, a correlating colored result appears next to the
test point. This visual indicator not only identifies which test point has been tested within the
plan, it also serves as identification for which test points require re-cleaning and re-testing (warns
and/or failed results). Once a point has been tested within an individual sample plan, a blue
rectangle appears next to the sample plan name on the main “Plans” menu.
The progress of multiple sample plans is automatically and simultaneously tracked. To clear the
progress of an individual sample plan, simply press “Reset Plan” from within the individual plan’s
display. To clear the progress of all tracked plans, press “Reset All Plans” from the main “Plans”
menu.
to sample plan
Scroll bar
sample plans
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Press to shuffle
test points
Green indicates
Shuffle
The order of test points within a sample plan can be randomized or “shuffled.” This feature can
be used to ensure that all test points have an equal probability of being tested. To shuffle test
points:
a pass result,
yellow for warn,
red for fail
• Select the desired sample plan (as described above).
• Press the blue “Shuffle” button located above the test point list.
• Select first test point in newly shuffled list and proceed to taking test.
• To reset the test points in the plan back to numeric order, press the “Reset Plan” button
located next to “Shuffle”.
Press to clear the
tracker’s progress for
an individual plan
Press to restore test
points to original order
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Test point name
Use scroll bar to move
through list of results
Visual indicator of result
Test point number,
Test point name
Test point thresholds
Re-test
See Chapter 7
Next test point
Previous test point
date, and time of result
Results 4
Results
To view a list of stored results for the desired parameter select the “Results” tab on the bottom
menu of the ICON instrument. Results are listed in numeric order by test point number and the
most recent result for each test point is displayed.
Further details for each result can be found by selecting the desired test point.
Pass
Warn
Fail
MVP ICON reading
Test point number, date
and time of result
Total number of
results found
Result
Code
See Chapter 9
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Finding Results
To search for a specific result or range of results touch the “Find” button at the top of the
“Results” screen.
• To search for a range of test points enter the first and last test point number in the
range.
• To search for a single test point enter the test point number as the beginning of the
range and leave the end of the range blank.
• To search for results from a specific date range enter the beginning and ending dates for
the range.
• To search for results from a specific day enter the desired date as the beginning of the
range and leave the ending date blank.
Search for individual
or range of test
points
Search for single
day or range of
dates
Deleting Results
Results can be deleted directly from the MVP ICON instrument using the delete function found in
the “Device” tab. (See Chapter
5 for more details)
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Device 5
Adjust display
brightness
Adjust audible
Device
Device settings for the ICON can be accessed by selecting the “Device” tab at the bottom of the
ICON screen.
alert volume
Calibration
Allows for calibration of the MVP ICON for the specific parameter selected (ATP, pH,
Temperature, Conductivity, or Concentration; See Chapter
11).
TP parameter includes procedures for system verification using LIGHTNING MVP ICON ATP
A
Positive Control and LIGHTNING MVP ICON Calibrator Set (see Chapter 11).
Preferences
Allows user to customize the language, date, time, temperature and RLU display
• Time – Time can be displayed in either a 12-hour (2:00 PM) or 24-hour format (14:00).
• Date – Date can be displayed as either Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year.
• Language – The following languages are available for the MVP ICON: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Portuguese.
• Show RLU – ATP results are displayed as Zones of Cleanliness; results can also be
displayed as Relative Light Units or RLU’s.
• Temperature – Temperature can be displayed as either °F or °C.
Status
Includes diagnostic information used to troubleshoot the instrument such as:
• Sample Chamber door status (open/closed)
• Charger status (battery/AC)
• Battery voltage
Change selected
parameter
Access Device
settings
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About
Displays instrument specific information:
• Serial number
• Hardware version
• Firmware version
Delete
Allows user to delete result for the selected parameter (optional password protection)
Results can be deleted as:
• Individual results
• A group of specific test points
• Results from a specific date range
To Delete a Result
• From the “Device” menu, select “Delete”. Ensure the device displays the desired
parameter.
• Search for result or range of results to delete in same manner as “Results” menu (
see
Chapter 4).
hen individual or range of results has been selected, press “Delete”.
• W
• A warning will appear to ensure user wishes to proceed.
• Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to return to previous screen.
• If “Yes” is selected the optional password screen will appear (if required).
• Enter correct password to delete results.
• The screen will validate results have been deleted.
Note: The ICON screen will freeze until results are deleted. A confirmation screen will indicate the
desired results were deleted.
Search for individual or
range of results
Press to delete results
Number of results
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Taking a Reading 6
TAKING AN ATP READING
Swab surface
Activate swab
Insert activated
swab into ICON
Select test point or
quick test
Result displayed
1 2356
Figure 1
Insert swab with
left and right
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ATP
• Select “ATP” mode in the top menu bar from any screen. Use < or > arrows to toggle
through modes.
• Select “Points” from the bottom icon menu
• Select desired test point or use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of available test
points.
Note: To locate a test point not currently displayed, please reference Chapter 2 – “Finding
a Test Point”.
• At the “Test Point” screen, designate if sample is a “Re-Test” (
• Enter an optional customized code (
see Chapter
9)
see Chapter
7).
• Follow the directions in blue to swab the area and insert the sampling device.
Note: When inserting a sampling device into the MVP ICON, ensure the flat
sides of the swab chamber face left to right. Do not force the sampling
device into the MVP ICON (see Figure 1).
• Press “Run Test”
• Screen will show “Test in Progress” with a countdown to completion.
Note: Please reference the Directions for Use included with the LIGHTNING
MVP ICON Surface or Liquid Sampling Devices for additional information.
two flat sides facing
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pH
Please reference the Directions for Use included with the ICON pH Probe for preparation of the
probe prior to use.
• Ensure the ICON pH Probe is properly connected to the side of the device (probe adapter
surface with arrows should face the back of ICON).
• Select “pH” mode in the top menu bar from any screen. Use < or > arrows to toggle
through modes.
• Select “Points” from the bottom icon menu.
• Select desired test point or use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of available test
points.
• Designate if the sample is a “Re-Test” (
• E
nter an optional customized code (see Chapter 9).
see Chapter
7).
• Follow the directions in blue for inserting probe into sample.
• Press “Run Test”.
Note: Squeeze sides of probe adapter to release and disconnect from ICON.
Temperature
Please reference the Directions for Use included with the ICON Temperature Probe for proper
technique and cleaning of the probe prior to use.
• Ensure the ICON Temperature Probe is properly connected to the side of the device
(probe adapter surface with arrows should face the back of ICON).
• Select “Temperature” mode in the top menu bar from any screen. Use < or > arrows to
toggle through modes.
• Select “Points” from the bottom icon menu.
• Select desired test point or use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of available test
points.
• Designate if the sample is a “Re-Test” (
see Chapter
7).
• Enter an optional customized code (see Chapter 9).
• Follow the directions in blue for inserting probe into sample
• Press “Run Test”.
Note: Squeeze sides of probe adapter to release and disconnect from ICON.
Conductivity
Please reference the Directions for Use included with the ICON Conductivity Probe for
preparation of the probe prior to use.
• Ensure the ICON Conductivity Probe is properly connected to the side of the device
(probe adapter surface with arrows should face the back of ICON).
• Select “Conductivity” mode in the top menu bar from any screen. Use < or > arrows to
toggle through modes.
• Select “Points” from the bottom icon menu.
• Select desired test point or use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of available test
points.
• Designate if the sample is a “Re-Test” (see Chapter 7).
nter an optional customized code (see Chapter 9).
• E
• Follow the directions in blue for inserting probe into sample.
• Press “Run Test”.
Note: Squeeze sides of probe adapter to release and disconnect from ICON.
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Concentration
Please reference the Directions for Use included with the ICON Conductivity Probe for
preparation of the probe prior to use.
Before Taking a Concentration (ppm) Reading
Prior to taking a Concentration reading (ppm), it is important to ensure the chemical standard
assigned to each test point has been properly calibrated. Please see Chapter
11 – Calibration for
instructions on calibrating the chemical standard.
N
ote: A Concentration test point cannot be tested unless the chemical standard has been
calibrated and saved prior to taking the reading.
Taking a Concentration Reading
• Ensure the ICON Conductivity probe is properly connected to the side of the device
(probe adapter surface with arrows should face the back of ICON).
• Select “Concentration” mode in the top menu bar from any screen. Use < or > arrows to
toggle through modes.
• Select “Points” from the bottom menu.
• Select desired test point or use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of available test
points.
• Designate if the sample is a “Re-Test” (
nter an optional customized code (see Chapter 9).
• E
see Chapter
7).
• Follow the directions in blue for inserting probe into sample.
• Press “Run Test”.
Note: Squeeze sides of probe adapter to release and disconnect from ICON.
Note: The “Test Source Water” button, located next to “Run Test,” allows for source water to be
tested with each sample, should it vary from the source water used to prepare the calibrated
chemical standard. If the source water is similar to the chemical standard, it is not necessary to
the test the source water with each sample.
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Re-Test Function 7
Prior to Reading Sample
After Sample is Measured
Press to mark
or “No”
Press to mark
or “No”
Re-Tests
A test result for any of the MVP ICON parameters can be coded as a “re-test.” When testing for
ATP, areas that show high ATP readings should be re-cleaned and re-tested to verify adequate
cleaning. A test point can be coded as a re-test either at the time the sample was taken or at the
results screen.
How to Re-Test a Sample
• Select the desired test point through the “Points” or “Plans” menu options. Please refer
to Chapter 6 for taking an initial reading.
• To designate the test point is a re-test before the sample is measured, press the blue
button next to “Re-Test” until “Yes” appears.
• To indicate a re-test after the sample was taken, press the button next to “Re-Test” at
the “Test Results” screen.
re-test as “Yes”
re-test as “Yes”
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Quick Test Function 8
Quick Tests
The Quick Test function on the ICON allows for a test measurement to be taken without saving
the results to a test point. This can be useful for training or other instances where saving test
results is not needed. However, users have the option of saving results and converting to
assigned test points once the data is updated to the ICON Dashboard software.
See Chapter
Test feature and convert into an assigned test point.
T
ake a Quick Test
• Select “Points” from the lower ICON menu.
• At the “Select Test Point” screen, press the “Quick Test” button at top in blue.
• Enter Quick Test password, if applicable.
• At the “Test Point” screen, the Quick Test can be coded as a “Re-Test” with optional
• Follow screen directions to swab area and insert swab in chamber.
• Press “Run Test”.
• Press “Save” to save Quick Test results onto the unit or “Discard” to return to the prior
Locate a Quick Test Result on the ICON
The newly saved Quick Test result can now be located under “Results” from the lower ICON
menu in three different ways:
• Scroll to the bottom of the results menu.
• Select “Find” and enter test point or test point range.
• Select “Find” and enter date or date range.
22 – ICON Instrument Setup for instructions on how to password protect the Quick
Note: Quick Test can only be taken from the “Points” menu and is applicable for all
parameters.
Note: If a Quick Test password was not enforced via the ICON Software, user will be
guided directly to “Test Point” screen.
customized code (
N
ote: Quick Test can also be labeled as a re-test after the sample has been measured.
screen.
see Chapters
7 and 9, respectively).
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Code Field 9
Enter a customized
Code Field
The “Code” field on the ICON is a place to enter additional identifying information about an
assigned test point into the instrument at the time of testing. For example, a numeric code could
be entered prior to taking a sample to identify a particular sanitation worker, product, or location
within the facility not previously identified during test point setup in the software. The code field
on the ICON is a numeric value only. Any meaning correlating to this code should be documented
separately for reference.
Entering a Code
Codes are entered after a test point has been selected, either through “Points” or “Plans” and
must be entered prior to measuring the sample.
• Select desired test point via “Points” or “Plans”.
• At the “Test Point” screen, locate the “Code” field and lightly press the white box .
• Enter the desired code, up to 4 digits.
Note: This field is not password protected. Any 1 – 4 digit code can be entered on this
screen.
• The code will now be populated in the “Code” field and will be associated with that
particular result.
Viewing a Coded Result
• Any test point with an assigned code can be viewed in the “Results” section of the ICON
menu.
• Coded results are also available in “Raw Data” within the ICON Software, once uploaded
(see Chapter
20 – Raw Data for more information).
code here
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Custom Fields 10
Custom Fields
“Custom Fields” present another opportunity to enter customized information about test points
and are established within the ICON Software. The three custom fields can be populated with
information such as a test point’s associated product, location within the facility (ex. Room 3),
and the type of surface being sampled (ex. Stainless Steel).
Please see Chapter 15 – Creating Test Points for more information on setting up “Custom Fields”
within the ICON Software.
iewing Custom Fields on the ICON
V
• Select desired test point via “Points” or “Plans”.
• All custom field entries for the assigned test point will be displayed directly below the
• Custom field designations are also available in “Raw Data” within the ICON Software,
Custom
Field
entries
“Code” field prior to measuring the sample.
once uploaded.
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Calibration / Verification 11
Calibration
The MVP ICON’s parameters can be manually calibrated on-site to ensure the instrument is
working at its optimal performance. In addition, the ATP calibration function also features
“Verification” which records and stores the positive and negative control readings for both the
sampling device and calibrator set.
ATP
The MVP ICON is calibrated at the factory; however, users should also calibrate the ICON prior to
first use. It is also recommended to run positive control verifications every other day and
calibrate when necessary. The calibration rods last for five years. The ICON is calibrated for ATP
using a standardized two-point calibration procedure. This function requires the LIGHTNING MVP
ICON Calibrator Set which includes the necessary luminescent and non-luminescent calibrators to
perform the operation.
To insert the calibration rod into the MVP ICON, hold the calibrator by the wider end with two
flat sides and insert the opposite end into the ICON. Ensure the flat sides of the calibrator’s base
chamber are facing left to right.
Calibration
• Ensure the device is in ATP mode.
• Select “Device” from the ICON’s lower menu.
• From the “Device Options” screen select “Calibration”; press “Calibrate”.
• Enter the Reference Value (found on the luminescent calibrator’s label).
• “Insert Luminescent Calibrator” and close the chamber door; press “Calibrate”.
• Remove luminescent calibrator, insert non-luminescent calibrator, close door and press
An error message will be displayed if results are not within the ICON’s specification. Typical
causes for failed calibration include: readings too high or low for the luminescent or nonluminescent calibrators, light leaks within the chamber, or a build-up of static. Refer to the
calibrator’s Directions for Use for additional information. For assistance, contact BioControl
Technical Support at 800.245.0113.
If successful, the date of calibration will appear on the ICON’s home screen and the record will
upload into the software database upon the next synchronization between the instrument and
software.
System or Swab Performance Verification
Verification is designed to ensure the instrument and swabs are working correctly. The
LIGHTNING MVP ICON ATP Positive Control provides a sample which produces a positive ATP
result when assayed with the MVP ICON system. It is recommended to run ATP Positive Controls
every other day and incorporate results into an overall Quality Control program.
Positive Control Procedure
Requires ATP Positive Controls
• Ensure instrument is in ATP mode.
• Select “Device” from the ICON’s lower menu.
“Calibrate”.
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• From “Device” screen select “Calibration”.
• Press the “Positive Control” button under the “Verification” menu in ATP Calibration
mode.
• Open the ATP Positive Control vial.
• Insert a LIGHTNING MVP ICON Surface Sampling Device and completely dissolve the
positive control pellet onto the tip of the swab.
Note: Take care to ensure the swab tip does not touch any surface other than the inside
of the vial.
• Activate the swab, insert into the chamber with swab chamber facing left to right, and
close the chamber door.
• Press “Verify” to run the verification.
The result for a positive control should read between 3.1 – 4.3 Zones.
• Results greater than 4.3 indicate a potential contamination of either the swab or positive
control. Re-test in duplicate and average the two results.
• Between 2.6 – 3.0 Zones, more thorough swabbing of the vial may be required.
• Below 2.6 Zones, ensure the device was properly activated. If device was activated
properly, it may indicate a problem with the instrument, device, or positive controls.
Repeat the test with a new vial of positive control and new sampling device.
• If verification fails again, calibrate the instrument and repeat verification with a new vial
of positive control and sampling device.
• If still out of range, contact BioControl Technical Support at 800.245.0113.
Negative Control Procedure
A negative control is an unused but activated swab.
• Press the “Negative Control” button under the Verification menu in ATP Calibration.
• Activate the swab, insert into the chamber with the swab chamber facing left to right,
and close the chamber door.
• Press “Verify” to run the verification.
The result for a negative swab should read between 1.0 – 2.5 Zones.
LIGHTNING MVP ICON Instrument Verification
To verify if the instrument is reading correctly, the luminescent and non-luminescent calibrators
are used.
The luminescent calibrator consists of a
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C radioactive source which emits a very low level (5x105
d.p.m. or 0.225 microcuries) of low-energy β radiation in a plastic scintillating matrix. This matrix
is configured to provide a constant light output at a sufficiently high level in order to perform
consistent verification and calibration over the shelf-life of the calibrator.
The non-luminescent calibrator provides a reliable low-end or “dark” source reading.
Luminescent Calibrator Procedure
• Under the “Verification” menu in ATP Calibration, select “Luminescent Calibrator”.
• Insert the luminescent calibrator and close the chamber door.
• Press “Verify”.
In a properly calibrated MVP ICON, the calibrator should read within 0.1 Zones of the zone value
displayed on the calibrator’s label.
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