Smart-Well
®
Incubator Model 1710
Operation Manual
Smart-Well Incubator Model 1710
OPERATION MANUAL
Revised: JANUARY 2017
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installation and Configuration ................................................................................................................... 6
Operational Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 7
Printer Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Printer Settings…………...............................................… ... …………………………………………………………………7
Connecting AC Power ........................................................................................................................... 7
Loading the Printer Ribbon Cassette .................................................................................................... 8
Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Preparing to Print .................................................................................................................................. 9
Incubator Installation and Power Up ................................................................................................. 10
Initial Incubator Configuration ............................................................................................................. 11
Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Testing Exposed Smart-Read EZTest Biological Indicators .......................................................... 12
Using Positive Controls ....................................................................................................................... 15
Power Failure Recovery ...................................................................................................................... 16
User Interface Reference ........................................................................................................................ 17
Incubation Cavity Status LEDs ........................................................................................................... 17
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Query Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Data Input Screens .............................................................................................................................. 18
Help Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 19
BI Insert Wizard .................................................................................................................................... 19
Tools Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Using the Test History Log .................................................................................................................. 21
Sound Volume ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Viewing System Information ............................................................................................................... 23
Advanced Tools Menu Reference ..................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Time .................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting the Date .................................................................................................................................. 24
Configuring Incubation Time .............................................................................................................. 24
Setting the Language .......................................................................................................................... 25
Using the Event History Log ................................................................................................................ 25
Setting the Administrator Password ................................................................................................... 25
Resetting the Administrator Password ............................................................................................... 26
Calibrating the Touchscreen Display .................................................................................. 25
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Maintenance & Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 27
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Service and Repair ............................................................................................................................... 27
Temperature Verification ..................................................................................................................... 27
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Appendix A - Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 29
Incubator Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 29
Printer Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix B – Consumables and Accessories ..................................................................................... 32
Appendix C - Specifications .................................................................................................................... 33
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INTRODUCTION
The Smart-Well® incubator Model 1710 is a valuable laboratory tool used for the rapid evaluation and
automatic documentation of Smart-Read EZTest® steam biological indicators (BIs). The incubator
monitors Smart-Read BIs during incubation and alerts the user when growth is detected (positive) or when
the incubation period has ended without any growth detected (negative).
The Smart-Read EZTest BI is a self-contained color-change biological indicator consisting of a small plastic
culture tube containing an inoculated paper strip and a glass ampoule of liquid growth medium. Upon
removal from the sterilizer, the Smart-Read BI is activated by flexing the culture tube in the Smart-Well
incubator’s crushing cavity to break the media ampoule inside, allowing the growth medium to mix with
the paper spore strip. If any spores have survived the sterilization process, the bacteria will grow during
incubation and cause the pH indicator dye in the growth medium to change from purple to yellow.
The Smart-Well incubator continuously monitors up to ten independent exposed Smart-Read biological
indicators and one unexposed positive control BI for any color change to yellow during the incubation
period. All test results are automatically printed to the attached printer the moment they become
available, and the user is alerted in the event of an undesirable result by an audible alarm. Because the
incubator relies solely on a color change in the biological indicator itself, all test results are verifiable by
the operator.
The Smart-Well incubator features a touch-sensitive, color liquid crystal display (LCD) for interacting with
the powerful, feature-rich user interface. With minimal training, the operator can easily monitor
incubation status and review test history, and the intuitive interface guides the user through data entry
screens each time a BI is inserted for incubation – helping to ensure that test report data is accurate and
complete.
The Smart-Well incubator is calibrated to 60°C ± 2°C for proper incubation of Smart-Read EZTest biological
indicators containing spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus. The incubator has an integrated
thermometer and the incubator temperature is displayed on the LCD screen in real-time for quick
reference. The incubator does not require field calibration, and operating temperature can be periodically
verified by simply inserting a thermometer probe into the thermometer cavity.
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INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
occur if other types/brands of biological indicators are used.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Warnings and Precautions
Use Only as Directed
• Handle with caution; incubator surface may become hot to the
touch.
• Indoor use only.
• Temperatures 18°C to 37°C.
• Altitude < 2000 M (unless noted otherwise).
• Pollution Degree 2.
• Installation Category II.
• Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 37°C.
• Main power supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of
the nominal voltage.
• Do not place incubator in drafty areas, near open windows, air
conditioning, heating vents, or heat-generating equipment since
fluctuating temperatures may affect the incubator temperature.
• Do not spill or pour liquids into the incubator sample cavities.
• Do not touch, press or contact the incubator’s touchpanel
during powerup since doing this will cause a touchpanel sensing
error.
• Use caution plugging in the Printer and Incubator power supply
cables. Plugging the incubator power supply (Smaller power
supply) cable into the printer may cause damage to the printer.
• Incubator is designed for use with Smart-Read EZTest self-
contained biological indicators containing G.
stearothermophilus. Non-recognition or erroneous results may
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Prior to operating the printer, refer to the
manual.
1. Remove all contents from the box and carefully inspect all components for any damage that
may have occurred in transit. If any damage is observed, notify your Mesa Labs representative
immediately.
2. Verify that the following components have been included in the kit:
• Smart-Well incubator
• Smart-Well multinational power pack kit
• Printer kit including printer, manual, 7V power pack (input voltage 110 or 220), plug adapter
for power pack (optional), one roll of paper, and one printer ribbon
• Printer cable
• Smart-Well Incubator Manual
PRINTER SETUP
warnings and considerations in the printer
PRINTER SETTINGS
To communicate with the 1710 Incubator, the Printer must be set to communicate at 4800 baud, 8 bits,
no parity. There are eight numbered switches located in the bottom of the Paper cavity. Verify the
switches are set as indicated below:
1 – OFF
2 – OFF
3 – ON
4 – OFF
5 – OFF
6 – OFF
7 – OFF
8 – OFF
CONNECTING AC POWER
1. Ensure that the power switch on the side of the printer is in the
2. Insert the small connector from the printer power pack into the matching receptacle in the back
of the printer. Note: Plugging the incubator power supply (Smaller power supply) cable into the
printer may cause damage to the printer.
OFF position.
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3. If a plug adapter for your environment was included with the kit, attach the plug adapter to the
printer power pack.
Note: You may have to supply an appropriate plug adapter for your environment if one was not
included with the kit.
4. Plug the printer power pack into a power outlet.
LOADING THE PRINTER RIBBON CASSETTE
1. To remove the printer cover, grasp the protrusion at the rear of the cover and lift up.
2. Press down on the ribbon cassette while inserting the ribbon between the printing head and
platen (see Figure 1). The ribbon cassette will click into place.
3. Wind up the ribbon slack by turning the knob on the left side of the cassette in the direction of
the arrow that appears above the knob (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Loading the Printer Ribbon
4. To remove the ribbon cassette, remove the printer cover and pull up on the cassette where
indicated by the word
PULL.
LO ADING PAPER
1. To remove the printer cover, grasp the protrusion at the rear of the cover and lift up.
2. If the printer is turned off, switch it on.
3. Press the SEL button until the SEL light is off.
4. Hold the paper roll such that the paper unwinds towards you from the bottom of the roll.
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5. With scissors, cut the end of the paper at an angle towards the roll from right to left (see Figure
2).
Figure 2. End of paper with proper tail for feeding
6. Insert the end of the paper into the slot at the rear of the printing mechanism (see Figure 3) and
press the LF button until approximately 5 or 6 cm of paper feeds through the mechanism.
7. Pull the black paper holder outward and insert the paper roll (see Figure 3)
Figure 3. Loading the paper roll
8. Pass the end of the paper through the slot on the printer cover, and mount the cover.
9. To remove the paper roll, remove the printer cover, pull the black paper holder outward, lift the
roll, and slowly pull the end of the paper out of the printing mechanism.
PREPARING TO PRINT
1. Ensure that the printer is plugged in, the ribbon cassette and paper are loaded, and the power
switch is in the
ON position.
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2. Press the SEL button until the SEL light is on.
Refer to the printer manual for additional printer
Do not touch, press or contact the incubator’s
cause a touchpanel sensing error.
Note: The incubator is designed for continuous
The printer is now online and ready to print.
information and detailed procedures.
INCUBATOR INSTALLATION AND POWER UP
1. Verify that the environment in which the incubator will be installed is maintained between 18°C
and 37°C, and that the incubator is located away from cold drafts and heat-generating
equipment. (See Operational Precautions for additional considerations)
2. Follow the Printer Setup procedures in this section of the manual to assemble and bring the
printer online.
3. Connect the printer to the incubator using the supplied printer cable.
4. The incubator power pack (12V) includes four plug adapters for international use. Install the
appropriate plug adaptor for your environment onto the incubator power pack.
touchpanel during power up since doing this will
5. Insert the small connector from the incubator power pack into the matching receptacle in the
back of the incubator and plug the power pack into a power outlet.
6. The incubator will turn on and the
the incubator has started its initialization routine.
7. After initialization, the
incubator is warming up. During warm up, all incubator functions are accessible. Smart-Read
biological indicators can be inserted immediately, but test time will be delayed until the
incubator has reached operating temperature.
8. After the incubator has reached operating temperature, Ready will appear on the
Main Menu will appear with a progress bar at the top indicating that the
Initialize screen will appear on the LCD screen indicating that
Main Menu.
9. Configure the incubator as necessary. Refer to Initial Incubator Configuration.
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use and does not have a power switch.
INITIAL INCUBATOR CONFIGURATION
Cycle Type
Cycle Temperature
Cycle Exposure Time
Gravity
121°C
30 minutes
Gravity
132°C
10 minutes
IUSS Gravity
132°C
3 minutes*
Pre-Vac
132°C
4 minutes
Pre-Vac
135°C
3 minutes
The Smart-Well incubator must be properly configured prior to use. The following options affect the
overall operation of the incubator, and can be configured from the
(See the User Interface Reference for detailed procedures).
1. Set the
2. Change the
The Administrator password is required to access the
3. Set the
Any Smart-Read BI that has not turned positive in this duration will be considered negative
Language.
The default language is English.
Administrator Password.
options therein. This password should be maintained per your organization’s policies.
Incubation Time.
by the incubator. The default value is 10hours.
US Healthcare Intended Use:
Smart-Read EZTest is a Self-contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) intended for use in determining
the efficacy of steam sterilization processes. The SCBI may be used in the following steam
sterilization cycles:
Tools and Advanced Tools Menus
Advanced Tools Menu and all
4. Set the
5. Adjust
*Unwrapped nonporous devices only.
Smart-Read EZTest has a validated reduced incubation time of 10 hours.
Date and Time.
Please note that the incubator will not automatically adjust for any daylight savings practices
observed in your region.
The incubator’s date and time cannot be adjusted while an incubation cycle is active.
Sound volume (optional).
The incubator’s volume can be adjusted and muted. This setting affects all sounds produced
by the incubator.
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OPERATION
The Smart-Well incubator Model 1710 has been designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind.
Incubation cavities do not need to be pre-configured prior to use as the incubator prompts the user for
required information upon BI insertion.
For detailed instructions on the use of all incubator features, refer to the User Interface Reference later
in the manual.
TESTING EXPOSED SMART-READ EZTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
1. Allow BI to cool at least 10 minutes before activating.
2. BREAK: Activate an exposed Smart-Read EZTest BI by inserting it into the activation (crushing)
cavity and pulling it towards you until the glass ampoule inside the BI breaks. Make sure the test
strip is saturated with media from the crushed ampoule.
3. FLICK: Flick or tap BI to shake glass shards and media to the bottom of the molded body and
ensure media saturation of the spore strip and to ensure large air bubbles are not present (some
amount of very small bubbles is normal.)
4. INSERT: Insert the activated BI into an empty incubation cavity numbered 1 – 10.
5. When the BI has been inserted, the incubator will play an acknowledgement sound, the LED in
front of the cavity will blink amber, and the
prompt for information about the BI.
Refer to the
detailed instructions.
If multiple BIs are inserted at the same time, a
The
BI Insert Wizard will only launch from the Main Menu. If a BI is inserted while in the
BI Insert Wizard section in the User Interface Reference later in the manual for
BI Insert Wizard will appear on the LCD screen and
BI Insert Wizard will launch for each BI.
Tools menu, for example, returning to the Main Menu will trigger the BI Insert Wizard.
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6. Using the touch screen display, complete the
Note: data cannot be modified after test completion.
Note: If the BI is not re-inserted within 10 seconds, the test
A BI in test for longer than 10 minutes should not be
results, the BI should remain in the test cavity.
BI Insert Wizard
prior to
is not
periodically as a reminder.
User ID, Sterilizer Number, and Cycle ID.
Note: the
obtaining test results. If the BI Insert Wizard
completed and left unattended, an audible beep will sound
BI Insert Wizard by entering the BI Lot Number,
must be completed
7. Upon completion of the
displayed for confirmation of data entered. If the information is correct, press the Back button
to return to the
launch the
8. During test, an hourglass icon will appear on the
incubation cavity. The “sand” in the hourglass will move from the top of the icon to the bottom
as the test progresses. Pressing the button will bring up the
detailed test information is available and can be printed.
9. Within the first 10 minutes of the incubation period, a BI may be removed for up to 10 seconds.
While the BI is removed, the LED in front of the incubation cavity will blink amber and a
Main Menu. If the information is not correct, press the Edit button to re-
BI Insert Wizard.
BI Insert Wizard, the corresponding cavity’s Query Menu will be
Main Menu button corresponding to the
Query Menu for the cavity, where
Test in progress
countdown will appear on the
will be canceled and cannot be resumed.
removed or rotated in the test cavity. An initial reading of
the BI is stored for use in determining growth. For best
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Main Menu.
10. If the incubator detects that an exposed Smart-Read EZTest BI has turned yellow (positive) at
Note: Once a result has been displayed, removing the BI will
inserting the same BI will trigger the BI Wizard; the
t is recommended that BIs are not removed for visual
verification until the set duration has expired.
Note: Visual verification should be performed as soon as
any time during the incubation period, the status LED in front of the incubation cell (1-10) will
turn red (Control cavity will turn green,) test results will print, and an audible alarm will sound (if
sound is not muted). At the
the hourglass icon on the corresponding
Positive result in cavity 1 – 10 Positive result in cavity C
reset the cavity status so a new test can be started.
ReIncubator will not simply “read” the status of the BI.
I
a. To cancel the audible alarm touch anywhere on the
b. Remove the Smart-Read EZTest BI from the incubator.
Main Menu, a + will appear on a yellow background in place of
Main Menu button.
Main Menu.
c. Visually inspect the Smart-Read EZTest BI for yellow color to confirm the positive result.
possible after the incubation period has ended.
d. If the positive result is confirmed, act immediately per your organization’s procedures.
11. If a Smart-Read EZTest BI has remained purple (negative) for the duration of the incubation
period, the status LED in front of the incubation cell (1-10) will turn green (Control cavity will
turn red,) test results will print, and a
hourglass in the corresponding button on the
Negative result in cavity 1 – 10 Negative result in cavity C
― will appear on a purple background in place of the
Main Menu.
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a. Remove the Smart-Read EZTest BI from the incubator.
Note: Visual verification should be performed as soon as
Note: to manually re-print a test result while the BI is still in
Using the Test History Log.
b. Visually inspect the Smart-Read EZTest BI for purple color to confirm the negative result.
possible after the incubation period has ended.
c. If the result is confirmed, it is an indication that the spores were killed by the sterilization
process.
d. The test is complete, and the incubation cavity is immediately ready to accept a new BI for
test.
12. Upon test completion, the Smart-Read EZTest BI unit label can be removed from the BI and
affixed to the printed results.
the incubation cavity, press the cavity’s button on the Main
Menu, then press the Print button from the Query menu.
To re-print a test result after the BI has been removed, see
USING POSITIVE CONTROLS
The Smart-Well incubator has one incubation cavity marked C for the incubation of a positive control. A
positive control is an unexposed BI used to verify that the biological indicators being used are viable, and
that the incubator is providing adequate conditions for growth. A positive control is to be used anytime
a load is being verified or at least once per day.
A positive control can be incubated in the Smart-Well incubator much like an exposed BI, except that the
expected (desired) result is a positive BI.
To test a positive control, follow the instructions for testing exposed BIs, noting the following
exceptions:
1. Insert the activated, unexposed positive control BI into the positive control cell marked C.
2. The
3. If the positive control Smart-Read EZTest BI has turned yellow (positive) at any time during the
BI Insert Wizard will prompt only for BI Lot Number and User ID.
incubation period, the status LED in front of the incubation cell will turn green and a green
will appear on a yellow background in place of the hourglass icon on the C button on the
Menu.
Main
+
Positive result in cavity C
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4. If a positive control Smart-Read EZTest BI has remained purple (negative) for the duration of the
Note: a positive control that does not show growth during
immediately.
incubation period, the status LED in front of the positive control cavity will turn red, and an
audible alarm will sound (if sound is not muted). At the
purple background in place of the hourglass in the C button.
Negative result in cavity C
incubation is a serious event. Do not use the remaining BIs
from the box. Contact your Mesa Labs representative
Main Menu, a red ― will appear on a
POWER FAILURE RECOVERY
If the Smart-Well incubator loses power for 30 minutes or less, any test in progress will be resumed when
power is restored and the incubator has warmed up to temperature. The unit will automatically adjust
incubation time to make up for the duration of the power loss and temperature recovery.
If the Smart-Well incubator loses power for more than 30 minutes, any test in progress will be marked as
invalid which is evidenced by All Colors Cycling on the LED’s when power is restored.
A printout will be immediately sent to the printer when the power is restored indicating the time that the
power failure occurred and the time that power was restored.
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USER INTERFACE REFERENCE
Status LEDs Color Descriptions
Off
Cell empty.
Amber
Test in progress.
Blinking Amber
BI Insert Wizard in progress, or BI removal
Red
Positive result in cavities 1 – 10.
Blinking Red
Undesirable result while BI Insert Wizard still in
Green
Negative exposed BI in cavities 1 – 10.
Blinking Green
Desirable result while BI Insert Wizard still in
All Colors Cycling
Invalid Test, BI must be removed.
Cavity empty
Test delayed until
Test in progress. The
Positive result in cavity 1 – 10
Positive result in cavity C
Negative result in cavity 1 – 10
Negative result in cavity C
INCUBATION CAVITY STATUS LEDS
In front of each incubation cavity is a multi-color LED indicating the status of the cavity.
countdown in progress (max. 10 seconds).
Negative result in positive control cavity C.
progress.
Positive result in positive control cavity C.
progress.
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is the primary display for incubator operation. Each incubation cavity is represented
by a button containing an icon representing the cavity’s current status.
incubator reaches
temperature
hourglass “sand” will move to
the bottom of the hourglass as
the test progresses.
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During incubator warm up, a progress bar will appear at the top of the main menu. When the incubator
has warmed up to operating temperature, the progress bar will be replaced by the word Ready.
The incubator temperature is displayed in the upper right corner of the
Touch the Help button to toggle
Touch the Tools button to enter the
Touch any of the numbered buttons or the C button to view the
incubation cavity (See
Query Menu below).
Help Mode. (See Help Mode)
Tools Menu. (See Tools Menu)
Query Menu for the corresponding
Main Menu for reference.
QUERY MENU
To view the current status of any incubation cavity, press its corresponding button on the Main Menu
to activate the
• Cell – incubation cavity number.
• Status – current cavity status (Empty, Testing, Positive, Negative)
• Start – start time of test in progress.
• Total Time – total elapsed time of test in progress.
Query Menu. The Query Menu displays the following information:
• BI Lot # - lot number of BI as entered during the BI Insert Wizard.
• User – user ID as entered during the BI Insert Wizard.
• Ster # - sterilizer number as entered during the BI Insert Wizard.
• Cycle ID – cycle identifier as entered during the BI Insert Wizard.
Touch the Edit button during test to re-launch the
entered data.
Touch the Print button to print a current test report.
Touch the Back button to return to the
Main Menu.
BI Insert Wizard and correct any erroneously
DATA IN PUT SCREENS
When data input is required, an appropriate nine-button keypad will appear on screen allowing either
numeric or alpha-numeric input. These keypads operate much like the keypads on a simple cell phone,
in that a single button pressed rapidly can be used to toggle through a fixed set of characters. Pausing
briefly or pressing a different button will insert the selected character.
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The first button (upper left) on the alpha-numeric keypad can be used to insert a variety of
special characters too numerous to display on the button face. This button toggles through
the following characters: 0, 1, dash (-), period (.), underscore (_), space ( ), forward-slash (/),
asterisk (*).
As characters are entered, they will appear in the text box in the upper right corner of the keypad. The
Back Arrow button on the keypad will move the cursor to the left, deleting the character behind the
cursor. The Right Arrow button will move the cursor to the right, inserting a space if no character exists
in front of the cursor.
Touch the Accept button to accept the data in the text box and return to the previous screen.
Touch the Cancel button to return to the previous screen without entering or modifying the data.
HELP MODE
The Smart-Well user interface consists primarily of simple icons. A Help button can be found on most
menus to provide text descriptions of buttons and icons.
To enter
will display a tool-tip with a brief description of the button’s function.
To exit
Mode
Help Mode, press the Help button. In Help Mode, pressing any other button on the screen
Help Mode, press the Help button again. Additionally, pressing any button twice while in Help
will exit Help Mode and execute the selected button’s function.
BI INSERT WIZARD
The BI Insert Wizard captures test-specific information to identify the BI, the incubator operator, the
sterilizer in which the BI was exposed, and the cycle ID or load identifier in which the BI was exposed.
The information gathered prints on the BI test report and is stored in the test history log along with the
date and time of test and the test result. Note: the information entered into the
not affect the operation or performance of the incubator.
BI Insert Wizard will run automatically when a Smart-Read BI is inserted into the incubator, and
The
may be re-run if necessary during test from a cavity’s
a wizard will appear for each – note the blinking LED in front of the cavity for which the Wizard is
running.
Query Menu. If multiple BIs are inserted at once,
BI Insert Wizard does
BI Insert Wizard must be completed for each test. An audible beep will remind the user to
The
complete the wizard if it is not started shortly after BI insertion.
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The Wizard will store and display the 10 most recent entries. The most recently used entry
Note: user identifiers are provided for reporting
electronic signatures.
will be selected by default.
The Wizard lists are sorted as follows: the most recently used entry will be listed first, and
the rest of the entries will be sorted.
The Wizard entries all must be 8 characters or less.
The
BI Insert Wizard contains four screens (two screens for positive control cavity C) to prompt for:
1. BI Lot # - the lot number of the BI in the format SR-XXX where XXX is a three or four digit
number. The lot number can be found on the unit label of the BI.
Select the lot number from the list using the Up and Down Arrow keys. If the BI lot number
does not appear in the list, press the
keypad that will appear. To remove an item from the list, select it and press the
When the correct lot number is selected, press the Right Arrow button to continue.
2.
User - the user identifier or initials of the incubator operator.
convenience and are not intended as a control or as
Select your user ID from the list using the Up and Down Arrow buttons. If your user ID is not in
the list, press the
an item from the list, select it and press the
When your user ID is selected, press the Right Arrow button to continue. To return to the
Lot Number screen, press the Left Arrow button.
+ button and enter your user ID using the keypad that will appear. To remove
+ button and enter the correct lot number using the
― button.
― button.
BI
Ster # - the identifier of the sterilizer in which the BI was exposed. The Ster # will not be
3.
prompted for a positive control BI.
Select the sterilizer number from the list using the Up and Down Arrow buttons. If the sterilizer
number is not in the list, press the
that will appear. To remove an item from the list, select it and press the
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+ button and enter the sterilizer number using the keypad
― button.
When the correct sterilizer number is selected, press the Right Arrow button to continue. To
Note: data cannot be modified after test completion.
return to the User screen, press the Left Arrow button.
4.
Cycle ID – the cycle or load identifier in which the BI was exposed. The Cycle ID will not be
prompted for a positive control BI.
Press the Edit button to enter a
button to finish the
Press the Left Arrow button to return to the
The Wizard does not store previously entered Cycle ID values. Cycle IDs must be 8
characters or less.
BI Insert Wizard.
Cycle ID value, if desired, and then press the Right Arrow
Ster # screen.
When the BI Insert Wizard has been completed, the cavity’s
information is correct, press the Back button to return to the
correct, press the Edit button to re-launch the BI Insert Wizard.
Query Menu will appear on screen. If the
Main Menu. If the information is not
TOOLS MENU
The Tools Menu allows access to the following features:
• Test History Log – previously completed BI test records are available for re-printing in case of
printer malfunction.
• Sound – allows the adjustment of incubator sound volume.
• System Information – firmware version information.
ACCESSING THE TOOLS MENU
1. From the
EXITING THE TOOLS MENU
1. From the
USING THE TEST HISTORY LOG
Test History Log provides searchable access to the previous 1023 completed BI test results. Prior
The
records can be viewed on screen and printed.
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Main Menu, touch the Tools button to enter the Tools Menu.
Tools Menu, touch the Back button to return to the Main Menu.
Saved records are intended as a user convenience for re-
must be maintained per your organization’s quality system.
printing a missing record. Records, original or re-printed,
1. From the
2. The
combination of test start date (Start), sterilizer number (Ster #), and cycle ID (Cycle ID). A
wildcard value * may be entered to not filter on that particular parameter.
a. By default, Start, Ster #, and Cycle ID are set to *, and all records will be displayed when the
b. To change a search parameter, select the parameter using the Up and Down Arrow buttons
c. After parameters have been set to the desired values, press the Search button to display the
3. The
parameters. Each record in the list contains a
the test start date, the sterilizer number, and the cycle ID.
a. Scroll through the list using the Up and Down Arrow buttons, or use the Page Up and Page
Tools Menu, touch the Test History button.
Test History Search Menu will appear. Test results may be searched (filtered) by a
Search button is pressed.
and touch the Edit button. Enter the desired value using the keypad that will appear.
results in the
Test History Menu.
Test History Menu displays a list of all test records that matched the desired search
+ or ― to indicate a positive or negative result,
Down buttons to skip an entire screen of results.
b. Select the desired test record using the Up and Down Arrow buttons, and press the Query
button to display the record in the
c. From the
button to return to the
4. Touch the Back button to return to the
5. Touch the Back button to return to the
SOUND VOLUME
The incubator volume can be adjusted from the
1. From the
2. From the
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Query Menu, press the Print button to re-print the test report. Press the Back
Test History Menu.
Main Menu, touch the Tools button to enter the Tools Menu.
Tools Menu, touch the Sound button to enter the Sound menu.
Query Menu.
Test History Search Menu.
Tools Menu.
Sound Menu.
3. Adjust the volume using the volume slider, or the Arrow buttons.
4. To quickly mute all sounds, press the Speaker button. An X will appear on the Speaker button
when sounds are muted.
The selected volume affects both button-press feedback and alarms.
5. Touch the BACK button to return to the
6. If configuration is complete, touch the BACK button to return to the
VIEWING SYSTEM INFORMATION
The incubator and controller version numbers are viewable via the System Information menu.
The System Information menu will also display the IP address of the unit for use with third-party
connectivity software tools.
1. From the
2. Touch the Back button to return to the
Tools Menu, touch the System Information button.
Tools Menu.
Main Menu.
Tools Menu.
ADVANCED TOOLS MENU REFERENCE
The Advanced Tools Menu requires a user-defined Administrator Password and allows access to the
following features:
• All items from the standard
• Time – the current time in 24 hour format.
Tools Menu.
• Date – the current date in YYYY-MM-DD format.
• Inc. Time – the maximum incubation time per test in hours.
• Event History – the event log is used for troubleshooting.
• Language – set the language.
• Change Password – set the Administrator password for access to the
• Display – calibration of touch screen display.
ACCESSING THE ADVANCED TOOLS MENU
1. From the
2. From the
3. When prompted, enter the Administrator password and press the Accept button.
The default password is: 1710
Main Menu, touch the Tools button to enter the Tools Menu.
Tools Menu, touch the Advanced Tools button to enter the Advanced Tools Menu.
Advanced Tools Menu.
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EXITING THE ADVANCED TOOLS MENU
1. From the
2. From the
SETTING THE TIME
1. From the
The incubator’s time cannot be adjusted while an incubation cycle is active.
2. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the time in HH:MM format. Use the Arrow
buttons to move the cursor position and delete characters necessary.
3. To save and return to the
4. To return to the
SETTING THE DATE
1. From the
The incubator’s date cannot be adjusted while an incubation cycle is active.
2. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Use the Arrow
buttons to move the cursor and delete characters as necessary.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Back button to return to the Tools Menu.
Tools Menu, touch the Back button to return to the Main Menu.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Time button.
Advanced Tools Menu, press the Accept button.
Advanced Tools Menu without modifying the time, touch the Cancel button.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Date button.
3. To save and return to the
4. To return to the
CONFIGURING INCUBATION TIME
1. From the
2. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the incubation period duration in whole hours.
Use the Arrow buttons to move the cursor position and delete characters as necessary.
3. To save and return to the
To return to the
Cancel button.
The incubation time will automatically be extended up to 5 minutes if the block temperature
Block temperatures below the set point for greater than 5 minutes will cause a fault
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Inc. Time button.
falls below the set point temperature.
condition and the incubator will not record a test result for any BI which was in process
when the temperature fault occurred.
Advanced Tools Menu without modifying the time, touch the Cancel button.
Advanced Tools Menu without adjusting the incubation time, touch the
Advanced Tools Menu, press the Accept button.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Accept button.
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NOTE: the administrator password can be reset to the
The maximum incubation time setting is 24 hours. Mesa Labs recommends
a reduced incubation time of 10 hours for Smart-Read EZTest biological
indicators based on our study using the FDA reduced incubation time (RIT)
protocol, see page 11 of this manual for cycle specific information.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
The Smart-Well incubator supports multiple languages, and English is the default. Changing the
language affects all menu text and the printed report.
1. From the
2. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the desired language, then touch the Accept
button.
3. Touch the Cancel button to return to the
language.
USING THE EVENT HISTORY LOG
The Event History Log keeps a record of events that are triggered during incubator operation, including
events caused by user interaction (i.e. inserting a BI). The purpose of this log is to facilitate
troubleshooting and to diagnose operator error or misuse.
1. From the
2. The
occurred.
3. To view an event record, use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to select the event and then
press the Query button. To return to the
4. The list of events can be lengthy, and events will scroll when using the Up and Down Arrows
buttons. To skip an entire screen of events, use the Page Up and Page Down buttons.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Language button.
Advanced Tools Menu without changing the
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Event History button.
Event History Menu displays a list of event codes and the times at which each event
Event History Menu, press the Back button.
5. To leave the
Menu.
SETTING THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD
The administrator password is required to access the
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Event History Menu, press the Back button to return to the Advanced Tools
Advanced Tools Menu.
factory default if it is forgotten or lost. If you lose the
administrator password, follow the “Resetting the
Administrator Password” steps listed below.
Prior to configuration, the default password is: 1710
1. From the
2. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the new password and press the Accept button.
3. Using the keypad that appears on-screen, enter the new password again to confirm, and touch
the Accept button to set the new password.
4. Press the Cancel button at any time to return to the
the password.
RESETTING THE ADMINISTRAT OR PASSWO RD
1. From the
2. From the Password Screen, touch the Reset button.
3. The incubator screen will display a code number. Make a note of this number.
4. Contact Mesa BI customer service (or our distributor’s customer service) via phone or email and
tell the representative the code number from the incubator screen.
In the USA and Canada Contact Mesa Technical Services. The phone number is 303-987-
Outside the USA and Canada contact your local distributor.
Advanced Tools Menu, touch the Change Password button.
Advanced Tools Menu without changing
Tools Menu, touch the Advanced Tools button.
8000 X 10042 and the e-mail is bi-support@mesalabs.com
.
5. In a reply from Mesa Customer Service (or your distributor), you will receive a numeric
passcode. This can be typed into the incubator and will unlock the administrator functions. At
the same time this passcode will reset the unit to the factory default password.
6. The passcode from Mesa Customer Service (or your distributor) will be valid for approximately 3
days. After 3 days it will expire. After that you must follow these steps again to get a fresh code.
You will not be able to use the first code number on the screen to unlock the unit; you must
contact customer service for the passcode to unlock the unit and reset the password.
The factory default password is: 1710
CALIBRATING THE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
1. Select the Display button on page 2 of the Advanced Tools menu. Access Page 2 by selecting
the Right Arrow (→) button.
2. Press the ► button.
3. Use a stylus and touch the center of the “X” that appears in the upper left corner of the display.
The “X” will then move to another corner. Keep pressing the center of the “X” each time it
appears until the Display menu returns.
4. Press the Back button to return to the Advanced Tools menu.
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MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY
• Unplug the incubator before performing any cleaning.
CLEANING
• Do not immerse the unit in any liquid.
• Do not pour liquid into the incubation cavities.
To clean the outside of the unit, wipe with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
To clean the incubation cells, use a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Service and repair for the Smart-Well incubator is available from Mesa Labs.
This unit is pre-calibrated by the manufacturer and is not field-serviceable. All BI test results are to be
visually confirmed by the operator.
TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION
The incubator is pre-calibrated to operate at 60°C and does not require calibration in the field. The
incubator is designed to hold temperature within 2 degrees of 60°C, and the internal thermometer reading
appears in the upper right corner of the
To periodically verify proper incubation temperature per the requirements of your organization, fully
insert an NIST-traceable thermometer into the cavity marked T on the top of the incubator, and allow
adequate time for temperature stabilization.
If the inserted thermometer reads within 60°C +/- 2°C, the required incubation temperature for Smart-
Read EZTest biological indicators, then the incubator is performing properly.
Main Menu.
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WARRANTY
Mesa Labs expressly warrants the Model 1710 biological indicator incubator as set forth herein. Mesa
Labs makes no other warranties, either express or implied. No warranty as to merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose shall apply. In addition, the following shall constitute the exclusive remedies of
buyer for any breach by Mesa Labs of its warranty hereunder.
Material and Workmanship: Mesa Labs warrants the Model 1710 incubator manufactured by Mesa Labs
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of
fifteen (15) months from the date the product shipped from Mesa Labs. If any part of the equipment is
returned within this time and found by Mesa Labs to be defective in workmanship or material, it will be
replaced or repaired, free of charge and returned F.O.B. your plant.
Any equipment or part thereof so replaced or repaired shall be warranted by Mesa Labs for the
remainder of the original warranty period. All replacements or repairs necessitated by inadequate
preventive maintenance, or by normal wear and usage, or deterioration under unsuitable environmental
conditions shall be at Buyer's expense. Buyer may incur service charge for evaluation of returned
equipment not found to be defective. Mesa Labs shall not be obligated to pay any charges incurred by
Buyer except as may be agreed upon in writing in advance by Mesa Labs.
Limitation of Remedy: Mesa Labs shall not be liable for damages caused by delay in performance. The
sole and exclusive remedy for breach of contract shall be limited to repair or replacement under the
standard warranty clause. In no case shall Mesa Labs liability exceed the price to buyer of the specific
goods manufactured by Mesa Labs giving rise to the cause of action. Buyer agrees that in no event shall
Mesa Labs liability extend to include incidental or consequential damages.
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APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
Incubator never warms up to temperature.
The incubator must be used in an environment between
, and will function best away from drafts.
Incubator does not recognize inserted BI.
Only Smart-Read EZTest biological indicators will work in
recognized by an incubation cavity, rotate the BI 90
Read BI is still not recognized, try
Touch-screen is unresponsive (frozen).
Unplug the incubator from the power supply for five
and continue any test in progress. A power failure
Date and Time buttons are not active
Ensure that there is not an active incubation cycle. The
ill not allow the date or time to be changed
Incubator result is Positive for growth but BI
“Over-cooking” the BI can alter the color of the BI
Incubator result is Negative for growth but
Perform the visual verification immediately at the end of
hat met the requirements for Negative
INCUBATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
18°C and 37°C
Relocate the incubator to the proper environment.
the Smart-Well incubator. If a Smart-Read BI is not
degrees. If the Smart-
placing the BI into a different incubation cavity.
seconds, then restore power. The incubator will recover
acknowledgement will be printed.
incubator w
while a test is in progress.
is visually Negative
BI is visually Positive
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Indicator solution and result in the unit seeing fluid as
Positive for color change.
the full incubation cycle.
The Incubator remains heated after the Incubation Time
has expired – a BI t
growth at the expiration of the Incubation Time will
continue to incubate and growth may occur after the end
of the set incubation cycle.
Problem
Solution
Incubator result is Negative for growth but
BI is visually Positive
A Negative result when Incubation time is between 5 and
(Non-US use Only)
10 hours may occur. The BI should be visually verified
immediately at the end of the Incubation cycle.
The Incubator optics are sensitive and detect the color
changing media before the human eye is able to discern
the color change.
Removing the BI for visual verification immediately upon
the test result being displayed may result in the BI still
appearing negative when, in fact the change has met the
requirements for growth.
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PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
Printer will not print; SEL light is on.
Verify that the data cable is connected properly to both
Well incubator. The printer
m the
printer power cable was plugged in while AC power was
Printer will not print, SEL light is off.
Press the SEL button until the SEL light turns on indicating
Printer will not print; SEL light blinks at 1/2
The printer is nearly out of paper. Replace the paper roll
Printer will not print; SEL light blinks at 1/4
A mechanical problem such as a paper jam is preventing
the printer from printing. Fix the problem (e.g. clear
Printer will not print; SEL and POWER lights
blink simultaneously at 1/10 second
The printer is likely in need of repair. Contact Mesa Labs.
Print quality is poor and difficult to read.
Replace the ribbon cassette.
LF button does not work.
The LF button does not work when the printer is online.
light turns off, then
Printout is too small to read
Verify the Printer switch settings in the Printer Setup
Printout is partially or all symbols
Verify the Printer switch settings in the Printer Setup
Printout is too light
Replace the Printer ribbon. Refer to instructions in the
second intervals.
second intervals.
the printer and the Smart-
port on the Smart-Well incubator is rightmost fro
rear.
Turn printer power off, then on, using the slide switch on
the side of the printer. This can unfreeze the printer if the
applied.
that the printer is online and ready to print.
and press the SEL button twice.
paper jam and reload the paper) and press the SEL button
twice.
intervals.
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Press the SEL button until the SEL
press the LF button. When finished, press the SEL button.
section.
Verify that the correct paper is installed.
section.
Printer Setup section.
APPENDIX B – CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES
Smart-Read EZTest Biological Indicators
Reorder #
Smart-Read for Steam, 105, box of 100
SEZS/5
Smart-Read for Steam, 106, box of 100
SEZS/6
Smart-Read Test Pack (AAMI performance), 105, case of 25 plus 25 controls
SRSP/25
Smart-Read Test Pack (AAMI performance), 105, case of 25 plus 5 controls
SRSP/05
Printer Supplies (Citizen CBM-910 Type II)
Printer Ribbon
Mfg. Part Number: IR-91P
Paper
Specifications:
Smart-Well Incubator Accessories
Reorder #
Smart-Well Model 1710 Power Supply (110-
P6-1000
Smart-Well Printer (Citizen CBM-910 Type II)
PTR/BLK
Smart-Well Printer Cable
9142
CONSUMABLES
Printer consumables can be ordered from many office supply and point-of-sale retailers.
ACCESSORIES
240V with interchangeable blades)
Plain paper, 2 ply, or 3 ply
Paper Thickness: 0.13 mm or less
Roll Diameter (max): 60 mm
Roll Width: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
Core Inner Diameter: 12 ± 1 mm
Core Outer Diameter: 18 ± 1 mm
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APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS
Smart-Well Incubator
Overall Dimensions
Width
8.5 in (21.5 cm)
Height
2.4 in (6.1 cm)
Depth
6.9 in (17.5 cm)
Weight
2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg)
Incubation Cavities
Quantity
11
Diameter
0.433 in (1.1 cm)
Depth
1.6 in (4.0 cm)
Thermometer Cavity
Quantity
1
Diameter
0.152 in (0.386 cm)
Depth
0.835 in (2.121 cm)
Integrated Thermometer
Accuracy
+/- 1°C
Electrical Ratings
Volts
12VDC
Watts
30W
Amps
2500 mA
Operating Range
Temperature
60 ± 2°C
Ambient
18°C to 37°C
Relative
0% - 80% Non-
Conformance
CSA/C/US, CE, RoHS, FCC Class A, ICES-
(for use with a certified class 2
power supply)
Environmental Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
003 Class A
condensing
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Smart-Well Incubator Power Pack
Rated Input Voltage
100 V – 240 V AC
Input Voltage Range
90 V – 264 V AC
Rated Frequency
50-60 Hz
Output Voltage
12 VDC
Min Output Current
2.5A
Min Output Wattage
30W
Safety Approvals
UL/cUL, CE, CCC, RCM, PSE
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Storage Humidity
10 - 90%
Operating Temperature
0°C - +40°C
Operating Relative Humidity
20 - 80%
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