PCE Instruments PCE-ATP 1, PCE-ATP 1-KIT Users guide

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Manual

Food/HygieneTester

PCE-ATP 1

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Disclaimer and Copyright

All contents of this manual (including but not limited to text,
trademark, logo, button icons, graphics, tables, data, etc.) shall not be
reproduced in any form, neither print nor electronic, nor translated
into any other languages.

This manual is subject to change without prior notice. The updated version
prevails.

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Special Declaration

Please read this manual carefully before the usage of portable ATP hygiene
monitoring system!

Symbols Used in This Manual

Symbols used in this manual that directly refers to the safe and proper
operations of portable ATP hygiene monitoring system.

Icon

Description

Warning

Warning operation personnel pay attention to a certain
operation. Operating the portable ATP hygiene monitoring
system in any manner unspecified in this manual may

result in device damage or abnormal function.

Reminding

Providing important information that critical to the success
of the operation or use of the device, including the
information explained in further detail elsewhere in this
manual.

Prohibit

Prohibiting operation personnel from a certain dangerous
operation. Otherwise may result in device damage or
abnormal function.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Convention

Meaning

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Ordered list

Procedure steps must be performed follow the
list order.

Click/Double

click A

Click or choose A on the ATP PC software.

Press B

Press B key on the keyboard of the detector.

italic + Bold

Refers to the key/button or operation
instructions of the ATP PC software.

< Bold >

Refers to the key/button or options of the
detector.

[ ]

Refers to keys on the computer keyboard.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

General Precautions:

1. The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system is safely and

reliably designed and manufactured. Personal injury can be avoided
if the product is operated properly (as instructed in the manual) and
the related precautions are strictly followed.

2. Users shall be aware of hazards that may be caused by the portable

PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system and its accessories.

3. All operators shall be familiar with the safety precautions and

warnings described in this section before the usage of portable PCE-

ATP1 hygiene monitoring system.

4. Non-observance of the instruction provided or performing any

operations not stated in the manual may affect the safety protection
provided by the portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system.

V

Operation Environmental Precautions

Icon

Meaning

Prohibit

Never run the portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system in

places that have or may have flammable and explosive gas.

Warning

in an extreme temperature environment.
Do not place the portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system

ATP Quickswab Precautions

Icon Meaning

Warning

Please carefully read the related information and precautions of
PCE-ATP1 Quickswab before the usage of detector.

Reminding

Please follow national and local environment protection regulations
and laws for the usage of PCE-ATP1 Quickswab.

Warning

Do not insert any other articles into the detector except the PCE-ATP1
Quickswab, and do not squeeze the PCE-ATP1
Quickswab while inserting.

Warning

VI

Please make sure the outside surface of PCE-ATP1 Quickswab is clean
and dry before inserting it into the detector.

Battery Precautions

Icon

Meaning

Warning

Please use the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery and

adaptor. The recharging voltage is limited to 4.2 V.

Keyboard and Keys Precautions

Icon

Meaning

Warning

Do not continuously press the keys on the keyboard of
detector.

USB Interface Precautions

Icon

Meaning

Warning

The computer that connected to the USB interface of the detector
shall comply with BSEN60950/IEC950 standard.

W

arning

Please discard the used battery according to local

regulations

VII

Device Parts Precautions

Icon

Meaning

Warning

The detector is not provided with spare parts. Do not remove any

part from the device without permission.

Use Restrictions

The detector is designed to following universality, safety and EMC
requirements:

Universality

► Low voltage indicator 73/23/EEC
► EMC indicator 89/336/EEC

Safety

► IEC 61010-1:2010
► IEC 61326-1:2013
► IEC 61326-2-6:2013
► IEC 61010-2-081:2015
► IEC 61010-2-101:2015

Declaration

The design of detector conforms to and able by the requirements in
section 11 of low voltage specification 73/23/EEC. The design of
detector also accords with the regulation that the design of electronic
products should be work under specified voltage regulation and the
requirements of BS EN 61010-1: 2001.

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Content

1. Overview ................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Applications and Features ....................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Scope of Application ......................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 5

1.3 Terms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................ 7

1.4 Accessories and Consumables ................................................................................ 7

1.5 Working Principle .................................................................................................... 7

1.6 Quick Operation Instructions .................................................................................. 8

1.6.1 ATP Quickswab Structure Diagram .................................................................. 9

1.6.2 ATP Quickswab Operating Procedures ............................................................. 9

1.6.3 ATP Quickswab Storage ................................................................................. 12

1.6.4 ATP Quickswab Safety .................................................................................... 12

2. Basic Operation Instructions of Detector ............................................................... 13

2.1 Structural Diagrams of Detector ........................................................................... 13

2.2 Function of Keys .................................................................................................... 14

2.3 Battery Installation ................................................................................................ 15

2.4 Power-on Self-test ................................................................................................ 16

2.5 Internal Calibration ............................................................................................... 17

2.5.1 Power-on Calibration ..................................................................................... 17

2.5.2 Recalibration .................................................................................................. 19

2.5.3 Auto-calibration ............................................................................................. 19

2.6 Power-off .............................................................................................................. 20

2.7 Power Saving Mode On and Resuming ................................................................. 20

2.8 Low Battery Alert .................................................................................................. 21

2.9 Icons and Meanings .............................................................................................. 22

3. Setting and Operation ........................................................................................... 23

3.1 Setting Interface .................................................................................................... 23

3.2 User ....................................................................................................................... 23

3.3 Program ................................................................................................................. 25

3.4 Plan ....................................................................................................................... 27

3.5 Records ................................................................................................................. 28

3.6 Statistics ................................................................................................................ 31

3.7 System Settings ..................................................................................................... 33

3.8 Template ............................................................................................................... 33

3.9 Help ....................................................................................................................... 34

3.10 About ................................................................................................................... 34

4. Test and Test Result............................................................................................... 35

4.1 To-Be-Tested Interface.......................................................................................... 35

4.2 Program Selection and Setting .............................................................................. 35

4.2.1 Selection and Setting of User-defined Program (Upper and Lower

Limit) ....................................................................................................................... 36

4.2.2 Plan Setting and Program Selection ............................................................... 37

4.2.3 Calling of Template Program ......................................................................... 38

4.3 Start Test ............................................................................................................... 39

4.4 Records Regarding Operations .............................................................................. 41

4.4.1 View Records .................................................................................................. 41

4.4.2 Print Records .................................................................................................. 41

4.4.3 Delete Records ............................................................................................... 42

5. Connect Detector to PC or Other Terminals ........................................................... 42

5.1 Connect Detector to PC ......................................................................................... 42

5.2 Disconnect Detector from the connected PC........................................................ 43

5.3 Connect Detector to Bluetooth Printer ................................................................. 43

6. Operation and Maintenance .................................................................................. 44

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6.1 Daily Precautions................................................................................................... 44

6.2 Battery Charge or Replacement ............................................................................ 44

6.3 Test Chamber Clean or Replacement .................................................................... 45

7. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 45

8. Commitment Statements of After-sale Services .................................................... 50

8.1 Warranty Service ................................................................................................... 50

8.2 Response Time ...................................................................................................... 50

8.3 Spare and Accessory Parts .................................................................................... 51

8.4 Special Statement ................................................................................................. 51

9. Portable ATP Hygiene Monitoring System Software Specification ......................... 52

9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 52

9.2 Setup ..................................................................................................................... 53

9.3 Remove ................................................................................................................. 56

10. Software Interfaces and Features ......................................................................... 57

10.1 Software Interfaces ............................................................................................. 57

10.2 Overview of Features .......................................................................................... 57

10.2.1 Menu Bar...................................................................................................... 57

10.2.2 Tool Bar ........................................................................................................ 58

10.2.3 Function Options .......................................................................................... 59

11. Operating Guidance .............................................................................................. 59

11.1 Connect Device to PC .......................................................................................... 59

11.2 Connect Device to Software ................................................................................ 60

11.3 Record ................................................................................................................. 60

11.3.1 Description ................................................................................................... 60

11.3.2 Records Editing............................................................................................. 62

11.3.3 Records Deletion .......................................................................................... 63

11.3.4 Records Export ............................................................................................. 63

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11.4 User ..................................................................................................................... 63

11.4.1 New User ...................................................................................................... 63

11.4.2 Edit User ....................................................................................................... 64

11.4.3 Delete User ................................................................................................... 64

11.5 Program ............................................................................................................... 64

11.5.1 New Program ............................................................................................... 65

11.5.2 Edit Program ................................................................................................ 65

11.5.3 Delete Program ............................................................................................ 65

11.6 Plan...................................................................................................................... 65

11.6.1 New Plan ...................................................................................................... 66

11.6.2 Edit Plan ....................................................................................................... 66

11.6.3 Delete Plan ................................................................................................... 67

11.7 Report ................................................................................................................. 67

11.8 Exchange ............................................................................................................. 69

11.8.1 Activation Method ....................................................................................... 69

11.8.2 Device Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................ 70

11.8.3 Synchronization ............................................................................................ 70

11.8.4 Command Send ............................................................................................ 71

1. Overview

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system adopts the PCE­ATP1 inescent theory to realize simple hygiene monitoring in t o order
help reaching HACCP and food hygienic standard.

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system is consisted of two
parts: ATP Quickswab and detector. This manual mainly introduces the
operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the detector in details. For
details of ATP Quickswab, please refer to the user's manual of ATP
Quickswab.

Warning: The detector belongs to highly sensitive measuring

device that shall be used with due care and protected from damp
condition and impact.

1.1 Applications and Features

1.1.1 Scope of Application

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system is intended for on-site
quick cleanliness (microbial content) test in various industries such as food
processing, catering, medical treatment, sanitation, daily chemicals, paper
making, water treatment, environmental protection, water administration,
entry-exit inspection and quarantine and other law-enforcing departments.

Examples are as follows :

1. Food processing industry

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring s ystem is capable of testing

bacteria, microorganism or food residue in

the production environment of food, beverage and catering
industry. It is very suitable for HACCP system cleanliness test;

Cleanliness control during production; and the cleanliness test of food
production line;

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➢
➢ Disinfection evaluation of food packages;

➢ Microorganism contents measurement of finished products and raw

materials;

➢ Hygiene monitoring of the processing environment, capable of

detecting organic matter residue and thus prevent growing
environment of microorganism.

2. Catering industry

Used by law-enforcing departments for hygienic security screening for
catering services.

➢ Cleanliness control of kitchens, dining tables, work bench and operating

tools;

➢ Disinfection evaluation of tableware as well as the disinfection effect

evaluation of one-off disinfection table-wear;

➢ Disinfection control of tableware used in airline, train and high-speed

rail;

➢ Sanitary control of quality control department;

➢ Quick cleanliness test of large dining places such as Olympic Games and

World Expo.

3. Healthcare Industry

Used by infection control departments to detect hospital hygiene and
disinfection & sterilization conditions.

➢ Object surface cleanliness detection of main department of the

hospital, such as disinfection center and ICU;

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➢

➢

Hand cleanliness inspection of medical staff;

Cleanliness and disinfection detection of medical apparatus and
instruments, such as surgical instruments and endoscope;

➢ Hospital environment cleanliness detection. Ensure the hospital is

entirely clean, safe and free of microbial contamination;

➢ Disinfection effect evaluation of medial disinfection products.

Comparison of test result before and after disinfection to ensure
disinfection products are high quality and reliable.

4. Environment Protection

➢ Biological contamination assessment of water or waste water samples.

5. Other Industries

➢ Daily chemicals manufacturing industry;

➢ Quality supervision department;

➢ Sanitary supervision of hotel and lodging industry; ➢ Port supervision.

1.1.2 Features

➢ Small in size: handheld design, total weight is less than 300g, one-

hand operation;

➢ Low power consumption: lithium battery, duration time is up to 10

hours, standby time is up to 600 hours;

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➢
➢ Auto operating mode: 3.5’ color screen, simple keys, and friendly

HMI;

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➢
➢

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Quantified result: the test result is accurate to 1×10

-18

mol ATP;

Quick test: 10 seconds per sample. The detector can be connected
to a thermal printer via Bluetooth. The test result can be printed
in real time;

➢ Test protection: the detector possesses built-in inclinometer which

will stop the test in case the incline angle is out of range to ensure
test accuracy;

➢ Control network: the detector can smartly check whether the

bacterial colony amount is out of limit. It can be connected to
electronic terminals such as PC;

➢ Maximum storage capacity: the detector is capable of storing 256

Users, 256 Plans, 2000 Programs and 10000 Records;

➢ Data template: the detector is integrated with data templates to

facilitate user for viewing or calling;

➢ Intelligent software: test data can be uploaded to the dedicated PC

software after test. Combine with this software, users could track,
save the test results and analyze the trend of the tested locations.

➢ Open reagent: suitable for ATP test reagents from multiple

manufacturers. It is strongly recommended to use the supplied
consumables to ensure the test result accuracy.

1.2 Technical Specifications

➢ Dimension: 189mm×70mm×35mm;
➢ Weight: 280g;

➢ Display screen: 3.5’ color screen, graphic HMI;

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➢ Start-up time: 15s and 60s available;

Test time: 10s;

Storage capacity: 256 Users, 256 Plans, 2000 Programs and 10000
Results;

➢ Battery type: 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery, whose recharging

voltage is limited to 4.2 V;

➢ Battery capacity: 2300mAh (duration time is up to 10 hours, standby

time is up to 600 hours);

➢ Communication mode: the detector can be connected to your PC via USB

cable; and also can be connected to mobile, tablet PC or printer via
Bluetooth;

➢ Real-time print: the detector can be connected to a printer via Bluetooth,

and the test result can be printed in real time;

➢ Incline angle detection: this feature of detector ensures the test

accuracy. The test will stop processing if the device incline angle is over
30°, and the screen will display icon as an alert;

➢ Auto calibration: the detector possesses light source auto-calibration

system and temperature detection system that can automatically be
adapted to changes of environment;

➢ Test range: 0-999999RLUs;
➢ Test accuracy: 1×10

-18

mol ATP;

➢ Test error: ±5% or ±5 RLUs;
➢ Test repeatability: 8%-20%;
➢ Correlation coefficient: ≥0.995;

➢ Operating temperature range: 5℃-40℃;
➢ Operating humidity range: 20-80%;

➢

➢

➢ Storage temperature range: -10℃-40℃; ➢ Storage humidity range: ≤

60%.

1.3 Terms and Abbreviations

ATP: Adenosine tri-phosphate (energy transfer molecule)

RLU: Relative light unit (measuring unit)

USB: Communication port between the device and PC

1.4 Accessories and Consumables

Accessories include lithium battery, USB cable, USB charger, hang
rope, Bluetooth printer (optional). The software can be downloaded

here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm

.

For details about other accessories and consumables, please ask local

dealer for assistance.

1.5 Working Principle

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system adopts the inescence
technique to convert invisible ATP concentration (ATP content in sample)
into visible light output, the basic working principle is as shown in the
Figure 1.1.

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Fig 1.1 Working principle

The portable PCE-ATP1 hygiene monitoring system takes the light energy
as reference to output the test value and displays the test result in
quantitative and qualitative form. The test result exhibits the cleanliness of
the tested specimen, which should be between 0 and 999999 relative light
units (RLU, 1 RLU = 1× 10

-18

mol of ATP). According to the user-deined

upper & lower limits, the detector will automatically offer the
determination of the test result and displayed as < Pass > , < Fail >
or < Caution > .

1.6 Quick Operation Instructions

The PCE-ATP1 Quickswab contains exclusive high-sensitivity liquid stable
integrative reagent. It is capable of detecting bacteria or other
microorganisms on object surfaces and total ATP activities within food
residues in order to quickly provide cleanliness test results.

The PCE-ATP1 Quickswab should be used together with the portable ATP
hygiene monitoring systems.

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1.6.1 ATP Quickswab Structure Diagram

The structure diagram of the ATP Quickswab is as shown in figure

1.2.

Fig 1.2 ATP Quickswab Structure Diagram

1. Cap 2. Spring cap (inside) 3. Joint port

4. Unplug point 5.Test tube 6. Swab tip.

1.6.2 ATP Quickswab Operating Procedures

The operating procedures of the ATP Quickswab are shown in the figure 1.3.

1. Unfreezing: Take out the ATP Quickswab from the refrigerator.
Wait about 20 minutes until the internal reagent reaches the
room temperature.

2. Sampling: Hold the joint port of the ATP Quickswab and unplug
the cap at the unplug point, as shown in figure 1.2. Remove the test
tube and pull out the pre-moistened swab tip. Keep 15 to 30
degrees angle of the swab tip and zigzag swab the sampling area,
please remember to rotate the swab tip while swabbing to ensure
the closely contact with the sampling area. (The sampling area
should be around 10x10 cm2 and it could be marked within the
sampling card).

3. Installation: After sampling, please hold the joint port of the ATP
Quickswab and insert the swab tip back into the test tube. (The

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end face of the test tube should be aligned with the lower end face
of the blue joint port).

4. Injection: Remove the cap of the ATP Quickswab, make sure it is
griped in upright position, and forcibly press down the spring cap
several times to the reagent fully flows into the bottom of the test
tube and submerge the swab tip.

5. Mixing: Hold the upper spring cap of the ATP Quickswab and
swing 30 degrees to the left and right (for five seconds), allowing
the reagent to fully react with the sample.

6. Insertion: Insert the ATP Quickswab into the test camber of
detector which is on the To-be-Tested interface, close the top
cover and start the test.

Fig1.3-1 Unfreezing Fig1.3-2 Sampling

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Fig1.3-3 Installation Fig1.3-4 Injection

Fig1.3-5 Mixing Fig1.3-6 Insertion

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Warning:

a. The swab tip shall not contact any other object surfaces, in

order to avoid the test result from being affected;

b. Let the internal reagent fully reacts with the sample inside the

swab, and then insert the ATP Quickswab into the test
chamber and complete the test within 60s.

1.6.3 ATP Quickswab Storage

1. The ATP Quickswab test tube shall be stored under 2℃ to 8℃, with

shelf life of 12 months.

2. Direct sunshine shall be avoided. Please maintain the ATP Quickswab

with aluminized foil bag for storage. Do not use the reagent beyond
the warranty period.

1.6.4 ATP Quickswab Safety

1. The internal reagent of ATP Quickswab is diluted and can be safely

used for detection in food processing industry.

2. If standard lab operation procedures are strictly followed, the

compositions of ATP Quickswab will not be harmful for human
health. The internal reagent contains 0.05% w/v of Sodium azide to
exhibit its preservative effect. Please dilute the waste solution with
large amount of water before disposal.

Warning: In case the internal reagent of ATP Quickswab into eyes

or onto skin, please flush eyes or skin with plenty of water. The
material safety data sheet (MSDS) can be provided in demand.

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2. Basic Operation Instructions of
Detector

2.1 Structural Diagrams of Detector

The structural diagrams of Detector are as shown in figure 2.1-1/2.

Fig 2.1-1 Detector structural diagram

1.Test chamber 2. Screen 3. Keyboard

4. Top cover 5. Hang rope hole 6. USB interface

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Fig 2.1-2 Detector structural diagram

1.Battery compartment 2. Label 3. Back scaffold

2.2 Function of Keys

The keyboard of detector is as shown in figure 2.2. The corresponding key
functions are listed in table 1.

Fig 2.2 Detector keyboard

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Table1.

Key

Icon

Function

Power

Power on/off; Standby

mode.

OK

Confirm;

Start the test.

Setting

Return;

Switch between test and setting interface.

Up

Move the cursor up;

Shortcut key for records.

Down

Move the cursor down;

Shortcut key for statistics.

Left

Move the cursor left; Shortcut

key for plan

Right

Move the cursor right;

Shortcut key for program.

2.3 Battery Installation

The detector battery is installed by opening the cover of battery
compartment, inserting the battery and re-installing the cover.

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2.4 Power-on Self-test

Press the < Power > key to power on the detector. In non-Silent mode,
the device will give the power-on alert (one ‘beep’ sound) to enter the initial
interface, as shown in figure 2.3.

In case the detector is charging, please long-press the < Power > key
(about 2 seconds) on the keyboard to enter the initial interface.

Fig 2.3 Initial Interface

Reminding:

a. In case of low battery power, the detector may fail to power

on or you will be alerted with a low battery alert following
with the automatically shuts down. In this condition, please
charge the detector or change its battery.

b. If users are alerted with < Calibration is halted! >, it indicates

that the power-on self-test of detector failed. Please eliminate
the fault as instructed.

c. For troubleshooting, please refer to‘7. Troubleshooting’.

2.5 Internal Calibration

2.5.1 Power-on Calibration

After power on and the initial interface is displayed, the detector will
enter the calibration interface, as shown in figure2.4.

Fig 2.4 Calibration Interface

Two self-test modes are available, with the calibration time of 60s
and 15s (< Fast boot > mode) accordingly. The difference is that with
60s calibration time, the detector will obtain more stable and

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accurate test result. It is recommended to choose 60s self-test mode
when the machine is powered on for the first time of the day.

Reminding:

a. While the calibration time the power-on self-test is counting

down, users could press < Setting > key to enter the setting
interface.

b. On the setting interface users could select < Settings > to

enter the system setting page, where the < Fast boot >is shown,
select the < Fast boot >, the calibration time will be 15s; Unselect
the < Fast boot >, the calibration time will be 60s.

c. Press the < Setting > key again to return to the previous

interface and the calibration time counting down restarts. The
detector will start the calibration, after this it will enter the test
interface.

Reminding:

a. The calibration pre-conditions of the detector are: there is no

ATP Quickswab within its test chamber and its top cover is
properly closed.

b. If the icon and < Calibration is halted! > are displayed on

the screen of detector, as shown in figure 2.5-1. Please take out
the ATP Quickswab from the detector to continue the calibration
process.

c. If the icon and < Calibration is halted! > are displayed on

the screen of detector, as shown in figure 2.5-2. Please close the
top cover again to continue the calibration process.

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Fig 2.5-1 Fig 2.5-2

Take out the ATP Quickswab Close the top cover again

2.5.2 Recalibration

User could re-calibrate the detector if it is necessary. Please take
out the ATP Quickswab and close the top cover, long press (about

3 sec) < OK > key on the test interface. After sounding a short
‘beep’, the detector will enter the calibration interface again for
recalibration.

2.5.3 Auto-calibration

1. If the detector is on the test interface and all the calibration

conditions are met, it will automatically perform the calibration
process;

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2. If the detector is not on the test interface, please press the <
Setting > key to return to this interface, the detector will

automatically enter the calibration interface.

Reminding: In case the detector has been continuously working

for over 30 minutes, or the temperature change of working
environment is over 5℃.The device will automatically perform
the calibration process to ensure the accuracy of test result.

2.6 Power-off

icon

Fig 2.6 Power off

2.7 Power Saving Mode On and Resuming

Two kinds of power saving mode are provided with the detector: Sleep
mode and Manual mode.

Press the

Power >

< key to display the power option menu on

the screen of detector, as shown in figure 2.6. Please select

and can press

<

OK >

key to power off the detector.

1. Sleep mode: sleep power saving mode can be started

Fig 2.7 Screen Locker

automatically according to user-defined sleep time. When the
device is on, and no activity happens during the set time, the
device will automatically on standby and the screen will turn off.

Users could press < Power > key for resuming.

2. Manual mode: manual power saving mode can be started by

pressing < Power > key to display the power option menu,
where users could select icon as shown in figure 2.7. Press
< OK > key to let the detector on standby, press < Power > key

for resuming.

2.8 Low Battery Alert

The detector will display icon on the status bar in case the electric
quantity is low. Please charge the battery in this condition; when the

status bar displays icon, it indicates that the electric quantity is
very low and the device will be power off immediately. Users will be

alerted with three ‘beep’ sounds before the automatically low battery

power off.

Reminding: If battery low battery alert displays, please charge
the detector as soon as possible. In case the device will be unused for
a long time, please remove the battery and place it at cool and dry

place.

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2.9 Icons and Meanings

Table 2.

Icon

Meaning

The top cover is not properly closed, close it again.

Please insert the

ATP

Quickswab

.

Please take out the

ATP

Quickswab

.

The incline angle of device is too large

. The incline

(

angle of device should be less than 30°)

Ready, press the

<

OK >

key

to start the test

.

Pass

,

test result is lower than the lower limit

.

Caution

,

test result is between the

upper and lower

limit

.

Fail

,

test result is high than the upper limit

.

USB cable is not connected

.

USB cable is connected

.

Bluetooth is not connected

.

Bluetooth is connected

.

Charging

.

Electric quantity is

low .

Electric quantity is

very low, charge or power off

.

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3. Setting and Operation

3.1 Setting Interface

On the test interface, press < Setting > key to enter the setting interface,
as shown in figure 3.1.

Fig 3.1 Setting Interface

Users could also enter the setting interface by pressing <
Setting > key while the power-on self-test. Press < Setting > key

again to restart the self-test and start counting down the calibration
time. After the calibration, users will be directed to the test interface.

3.2 User

Select < User > on the setting interface, and press < OK > key to
access the user select option, as shown in the figure 3.2.

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Fig 3.2 User Select

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to view the existing users for

selection;

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection;
 Press < Setting > key, users could return to the previous interface.

Reminding: The device configures <User 0> by default. Users could

also execute the same related operations via PC software. For details,

please refer to ‘ Portable ATP Hygiene Monitoring System Software
Specification’.

3.3 Program

Select < Program > on the setting interface, and press < OK >
key to access the < Set Program > option, as shown in the figure 3.3.

Fig 3.3 Set Program

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select the desired

program;

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to view the < Location >

and < Surface > of the selected program.

Reminding: The detector offers two kinds of program:

a. One kind of program is written by computer and marked with

icon before program number, and its upper and lower limits
cannot be changed on the device;

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b. The other kind of program is modified on the device and without

the icon before the program number, and its upper and lower
limits can be user customized;

c. For a program not marked with the icon, users could press <

Up > key or < Down > key to select the procedure

(as shown in Figure 3.4) and press < OK > for confirmation;

d. Move the cursor to the upper limit setting box (as shown in Figure

3.5), using < Up > key or < Down > key to set the value (range:
1~9999) and press < OK > for confirmation;

e. Move the cursor to the lower limit setting box (as shown in Figure

3.6), using < Up > key or < Down > key to set the value (range:
1~9999) and press < OK > for

confirmation and return to the setting interface;

f. Press < Setting > key to quit setting and return to the previous

interface.

Select Setting Setting

Fig 3.4

Program

Fig 3.5 Upper Limit

Fig 3.6 Lower Limit

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Reminding: If the detector is stored with programs. Users could

press < Right > key on the test interface to access the set
program option.

3.4 Plan

Select < Plan > on the setting interface, and press < OK > key to
access the < Plan Select > option, as shown in the figure 3.7.

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select the desired

plan;

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection;
 Press < Setting > key to return to the previous interface.

Fig 3.7 Plan Select

Reminding: If the detector is stored with plans. Users could press

< Left > key on the test interface to access the set program

option.

3.5 Records

Select < Records > on the setting interface, and press < OK > key
to enter the test records interface, as shown in figure 3.8.

Fig 3.8 Test Records Interface

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to page up or down;

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 Press < Up > key or < Down > to move the cursor and

select test record.

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and enter the test

record detail interface, as shown in figure 3.9.

 Press < Setting > key to return to the previous interface.

Fig 3.9 Test Records Detail Interface

On the test record detail interface, and options are available.

Press < Down > key to move the cursor and select option as
shown in Figure 3.10.

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 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to select and

options for test record deletion or print;

 Press < Up > key to cancel the selection, press < OK > key

to confirm and execute the selection;

 Press < Setting > key to return to the previous interface.

Reminding: If the detector is stored with test records. Users

could press < Up > key on the test interface to access the test
records interface.

Reminding: Before printing the test records, please check

whether the matched Bluetooth printer is connected and power
on.

Fig 3.1

0 Test

Record

Dele

tion

Fig 3 . 11 Test

Record

Print

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3.6 Statistics

Select < Statistics > on the setting interface, and press <
OK > key to access the < Statistics > option, where the statistical

Fig 3.12 Statistics

 Press < Right > key to check the storage capacity of the

detector, as shown in Figure 3.13;

 Press < Left > key return to the < Statistics > option;
 Press < Down > key to move the cursor and select for

storage deletion, as shown in Figure 3.14.

information about

< Pass >

, <

Caution >

and

< Fail >

are displayed as shown in figure 3.12.

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Fig 3.13 Storage Capacity Fig 3.14 Storage Deletion

 Press < Up > key to cancel the selection;
 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and display the

secondary confirmation for all test records deletion, as shown in
figure 3.15.

Fig 3.15 All Test Records Deletion

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to select < Yes > or <

No > ( < No > is selected by default);

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection;
 Press < Setting > to return to the previous interface.

Reminding: If the detector is stored with test records. Users

could press < Down > key on the test interface to access the <
Statistics > option, with other operations same as the above
mentioned method.

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3.7 System Settings

Select < Settings > on the setting interface, and press < OK >
key to enter the system setting interface. The options on this interface
and their corresponding functions are listed in table 3 as follow.

Table 3.The options on system setting interface.

Option

Function

Date & Time

Set the date and time and its format

Sleep time

Set the auto-standby duration

Save test

Save test results or not

Fast boot

15s and 60s calibration time selection

Silent Mode

Buzzer On / Off

Language

Select the display language

Factory reset

Clear all user information

Bluetooth

Bluetooth On / Off

Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness

3.8 Template

Select < Template > on the setting interface, and press < OK
> key to enter the reference template interface where the commonly­used templates are provided. Users could select a certain reference

template and press < OK > to confirm the selection and access the
reference template for this industry. The template itself provides the
test < Sites>, < Upper > and < Lower > limits.

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to page up or down;
 Press < Up > key or < Down > key for line feed;

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 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection;
 Press < Setting > to return to the test interface and the selected

template will be automatically set as the test program.

3.9 Help

Select < Help > on the setting interface, and press < OK > key
to enter the help interface where the < Company > name and <
Website > information of the manufacture are provided.

3.10 About

Select < About > on the setting interface, and press < OK > key
to enter the about interface where the information of < Battery level

>, < Temperature >, < Device name >, < Hardware version >, <
Software version > and < Serial number > are provided.

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4. Test and Test Result

4.1 To-Be-Tested Interface

After power-on self-test and calibration, the detector will

enter the To-be-tested interface, as shown in figure 4.1.

Fig 4.1 To-be-tested Interface

1. Date & Time

2.Condition prompt

3. Plan No.

4. Status bar

5. Test result

6. Upper & lower limits

7. Program No.

8. User No.

4.2 Program Selection and Setting

There are three program selection methods, including calling of plan

program; calling of template program and user-defined program.

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4.2.1 Selection and Setting of User-defined

Program (Upper and Lower Limit)

1. User-defined programs are those not marked with the icon

before program number.

 Press < Right > key on the test interface to access the < Set

Program > option;

< Up > or < Down > key to select a program and  Press

press < OK > key to confirm the selection;

 Move the cursor to the upper limit setting box, press <

Up > key or < Down > key to set its value and
press < OK > key to confirm the setting;

 Move the cursor to the lower limit setting box, and press <

Up > key or < Down > key to set its value;

 Press < OK > key tree times to confirm the setting and return

to the test interface, whose current test program will be the one
has been just modified.

2. User could also select < Program > on the setting interface,

and press < OK > key to access the < Set Program > option;

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select a program and

press < OK > key to confirm the selection;

 Move the cursor to the upper limit setting box, press <

Up > key or < Down > key to set its value and

press < OK > key to confirm the setting;

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 Move the cursor to the lower limit setting box, press < Up >

key or < Down > key to set its value;

 Press < OK > key tree times to confirm the setting and return

to the test interface, whose current test program will be the one
has been just modified.

Reminding: The detector is stored with 1999 programs that not

marked with the icon by default ranging 1~1999 (0 is the
default procedure and cannot be modified);

Reminding: In case a program is written by users from PC

software, such program will increase progressively from 1 and
replace the original program with the same number on the
detector. The information about the upper & lower limits, sites of

the program can be freely set on PC software according to users’

requirements.

Reminding: The programs written on the PC software whose

program number is marked with icon cannot be edited again

on the detector. For details, please refer to ‘Portable ATP

Hygiene Monitoring System Software Specification’.

4.2.2 Plan Setting and Program Selection

Plan is written on PC software and imported into the detector via USB

cable. One plan can contain several programs. For details, please refer

to ‘Portable ATP Hygiene Monitoring System Software
Specification’.

1. Select < Plan > on the setting interface, and press < OK >

key to access the < Plan Select > option.

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select the desired

plan;

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 Press < OK > key to lock the selected plan;
 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select the desired

program;

 Press < Right > key to view the < Location > and <

Surface > of the selected program;

 Press < Left > key to return to the previous step;
 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and return to the

setting interface;

 Press < Setting > key to return to the test interface and the

selected program will be automatically set as the current test
program.

2. Users could also press < OK > key to access the < Plan Select >

option for the plans contained.

 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to select the desired

program within the selected plan;

 Press < Right > key to view the < Location > and <

Surface > of the selected program.

 Press < Left > key to return to the previous step
 Press < OK > key to return to the test interface and the

selected program will be automatically set as the current test
program.

4.2.3 Calling of Template Program

1. Select < Template > on the setting interface, and press <

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OK > key to enter the reference template interface where the

commonly-used templates are provided.

2. Users could select a certain reference template and press < OK

> to confirm the selection and access the reference template for

this industry. The template itself provides the test < Sites >, <

Upper > and < Lower >limits.

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to page up or down;
 Press < Up > key or < Down > key for line feed;
 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection;
 Press < Setting > key to return to the test interface and the

selected template will be automatically set as the test program.

Reminding: After selecting and confirming a certain template

program, please press < Setting > key to return to the test
interface, the selected template program will be set as the
current test program.

4.3 Start Test

1. After completing the program setting, users could open the top

cover of the detector, insert the test ATP Quickswab, and properly

close the top cover.

2. Keep the detector upright and ensure its incline angle is less than

30°during the test. The detector will display the test interface, as

shown in figure 4.2.

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Fig 4.2 Test Interface

 Press < OK > key to start the test and counting down the test

time (10s). After this, the detector will display the test result.

 The detector will automatically analyze the test result according

to the program upper and lower limits and offer the

determination of the test result, displayed as < Pass >, <

Caution > or < Fail >.

 In non-silent mode, one beep will sound before the detector

automatically return back to test interface, where users could
press < OK > key again for second or more tests.

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4.4 Records Regarding Operations

4.4.1 View Records

1. Select < Records > on the setting interface, and press < OK

> key to enter the test records interface.

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to page up or down;
 Press < Up > key or < Down > to move the cursor line

feed.

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and enter the test

record detail interface to view the test result.

 Press < Setting > key to return to the previous.

2. User could also press < Up > key on the test interface to directly

enter the test records interface.

 Press < Left > key or < Right > key to page up or down;
 Press < Up > key or < Down > key to move the cursor line

feed.

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and enter the test

record detail interface to view the test result.

 Press < Setting > key to return to the previous.

4.4.2 Print Records

On the test record detail interface, and

options are

available.

 Press < Down > key to move the cursor to

option;

 Press < Right > key to select the option;

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 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and print the

current record.

Reminding: Before printing the test records, please check

whether the matched Bluetooth printer is connected and power
on.

4.4.3 Delete Records

On the test record detail interface, and options are available.

 Press < Down > key to move the cursor and select

option;

 Press < OK > key to confirm the selection and delete the

current record.

5. Connect Detector to PC or Other

Terminals

5.1 Connect Detector to PC

1. Open the PC software on the computer and use the provided USB

cable to connect this computer with the detector while it is power

on;

2. The < USB > icon on the status bar of detector will be lighted

in blue and a prompt < Connected > will pop up on the screen of

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detector, reminding users that the device is successfully

connected to the control computer;

3. Click the Connect icon in the toolbar of the PC software. The

screen of detector will display a prompt < Communicating… >,

reminding users that the device is communicating with the

control computer to realize data exchange and other operations.

5.2 Disconnect Detector from the connected PC

After the detector is successfully connected to the control computer.

1. Users could press < OK > key on the detector to disconnect

the device from the conncted computer;

2. Users could also click Disconnect icon in the toolbar of the PC

software to disconnect the device from the conncted computer.

5.3 Connect Detector to Bluetooth Printer

1. Select < Settings > on the setting interface, and press < OK

> key to enter the system setting interface.

2. Open the < Bluetooth > option on this interface and the <

Bluetooth > icon on the status bar of detector will be lighted

in blue (The device is named is and its password is 0000);

3. After the Bluetooth is enabled, the device can be matched with the

Bluetooth printer;

4. After matching, the test result can be printed on paper.

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6. Operation and Maintenance

6.1 Daily Precautions

➢ Please carefully read this manual before using the detector;
➢ Please power off the detector after test; In case the device will be

unused for a long time, please remove the battery and place it at
cool and dry place;

➢ The detector belongs to high-precision optical device which shall

be stored and used against damp as well as water and rain;

➢ The detector shall not be operated in dusty environment to

ensure the test result accuracy;

➢ If the detector automatically powers off due to the low battery.

Please charge it as soon as possible and do not forcibly start it
again and again;

➢ The detector shall not be operated in environment with strong

magnetic field interference;

➢ No person other than the qualified maintenance staff assigned by

our company shall disassemble the detector.

6.2 Battery Charge or Replacement

➢ In case the low battery alert displayed in the status bar of the

detector, please charge the battery and be sure to use the supplied
power adaptor.

➢ In case the discharge time of the provided battery is short or the

battery fails to recharge or discharge, please contact our service
support or local distributor for battery replacement.

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6.3 Test Chamber Clean or Replacement

The test chamber of detector can be removed for cleaning or
replacement.

1. Users could open the top cover of detector, insert one finger into

the test chamber, and use the friction force between the finger
and test chamber to pull out the test chamber.

2. As the acquisition channel for optical signal, the bottom structure

of the test chamber is designed as a special transparent cap. In
order to ensure the optical performance, thus the performance of
detector, the test chamber cap shall be well protected during
disassembly. If any part of it is damaged, please contact our
service support or local distributor for test chamber replacement.

3. Users could clean the test chamber interior with warm water or

mild detergent. Let the test chamber natural air drying, after this
please insert it back into the detector till it reaches the bottom
and is locked. Please pay attention to ensure the right insertion
direction.

Warning: Please power off the detector and remove the battery

before cleaning or replacing the test chamber.

Prohibit: It is prohibited to clean the test chamber with strong

detergent.

7. Troubleshooting

Table 4. The main possible errors during the self-test process of

detector and their possible causes.

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Corrective instruction: for errors during self-test process, the
detector can be restarted on the condition that the battery has
sufficient voltage and the working environment meets the pre­mentioned requirements.

Reminding: If the error persists, please contact our service

support or local distributor.

Table 5. Other possible errors and their corrective instructions.

No. Description

P ossible causes

1 Storage unit error

Memory storage fails

2

File system error

Initialization of the file system

fails

3 Temperature test error

The temperature test module fails

4 Temperature error

The environment

temperature is

not within 5~40°C

5 Incline angle test error

The incline angle sensor is invalid

6 Battery error

The battery voltage is very low

7 Background error

The background value of the test

environment is out of specification

8 Test module error

The test module fails

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NO .

Error

Description

Possible Cause

Corrective

Instructions

1

Press the

<

Power

> key,

while the

detector

cannot

be powered on

a.

Low battery;

b.

Battery is

loosened;

c.

Device or

keyboard is

damaged.

a.

Connect to an

external power

supply. If the

device starts

normally, charge

the battery or

re - install the

battery;

b.

Otherwise please

contact us.

2

Press the

<

Power

>

key,

while the

detector cannot

be powered off

a. Improper

operation;

b. Device or

keyboard is

damaged.

a. Replace the

keyboard;

b. Restart or

power

-

down

restart.

3

Abnormal

shutdown

a. Low battery;

b. Battery is

loosened;

c. The device has

been fell

damaged or

strongly

vibrated;

d. The device is

automatically

powered off

within the

standby time;

e. The device is

a.

Re - install the

battery;

b.

Check the

integrity of the

device;

c.

Restart the

device.

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damaged or
malfunctioned.

4

The screen has
no display or
partial display

a. The screen is

damaged;

b. Auto power

saving mode;

c. The device is

automatically
powered off due
to low battery.

a. Wake up power

saving mode;

b. Charge the

battery.

5

The test
records cannot
be stored

a. The system has

been set not to
store the test
records;

b. A certain part of

the device is
loosened or
damaged

a. Check if the

system is
enabled to store
the test records;

b. Check the

integrity of the
device.

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The test results
always reads 0
or a value
lower or higher
than the set
limits

a. The ATP

Quickswab is not
properly used;

b. The ATP

Quickswab is
expired;

c. The test is

performed in an
unstable
environment;

d. The device is

contaminated.

a. Properly use a

functional ATP
Quickswab;

b. Recalibrate the

instrument;

c. Operate the

device in a
compliant

environment; d.

Clean the test
chamber

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Reminding: If the error persists, please contact our service

support or local distributor.

Warning: in case of any following condition occurs, please

immediately power off the device, and contact our service
support or local distributor to ask for qualified maintenance staff
for assistance:

1. Any liquid has enter into the device;

2. Any abnormal sound or smell appear inside the device;

3. Device is soaked with water or rain;

4. Any housing damage caused by accidently drop of the device;

5. Obvious functional changes of the device.

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8. Commitment Statements of

After-sale Services

8.1 Warranty Service

We will provide 24 months of warranty period beginning from the
delivery of the detector. Within the warranty period, our company
guarantees the maintenance of the device in case any malfunction is
caused by the defects of materials and device manufacture. Users
could contact us, and we will arrange maintenance personnel for
processing (We promise to provide the list of components and the
electric circuit for the maintenance personnel). Or directly send the
device back to the maintenance department assigned by our
company (Users shall be responsible for the transportation fees), and
we will send back the well maintained device to the users for free.

Reminding: The following circumstances are not within the

scope of warranty:

1. The device damages caused by improper, negligent operation or

force majeure including: war, fire, flood, earthquake, typhoon and
any other unforeseen accidents.

2. The parts or components damages caused by abnormal voltage.

3. Users did not comply with the rules of transportation and use.

4. Users did not comply with the maintenance instructions.

5. The device has been opened or maintained by person,

manufacturers or agents that are not authorized by our company

8.2 Response Time

We will respond within 24 hours upon receiving the notification, no
matter whether the device is within the warranty period or not. For

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any problems that cannot be solved through the phone, the device
will be sent back to our company for repair.

8.3 Spare and Accessory Parts

For post warranty service, our company still provides the
maintenance service for the device, we will charge for the
maintenance fee according to the specific situation and our company
will supply the commonly used spare parts at most preferential price
for long-term.

8.4 Special Statement

It is a product of PCE-Instruments and provided with dedicated ATP
Quickswabs. Please purchase our genuine ATP Quickswabs to ensure
the accuracy of test result and avoid the unnecessary trouble due to
the unmatched ATP Quickswab. The company assumes no
responsibility for the non-genuine device or ATP Quickswab.

Warning: in case the device occurring any problem, please

contact our service support or local distributor. Do not
disassemble the device without permission.

Warning: our company assumes no responsibility for any

problem raised from disassembly of the device without
permission which will invalid the warranty.

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9. Portable ATP Hygiene Monitoring

System Software Specification

9.1 Overview

ATP data management system is mainly used to realize functions
such as data exchange between PC and the device, test record
analyzing and processing and unidirectional command control.

ATP data management software has following main features and
advantages:

➢ Compatible with current mainstream Windows OS versions such as

Win8/Win7/Vista/XP;

➢ Fully independent from any third-party software;
➢ Its communication employs the standard Windows driver,

requiring no third-party driver;

➢ Chinese and English are fully supported;
➢ Capable of directly uploading test data from one or more devices;
➢ Editable templates such as User, Program and Plan, which can be

downloaded to the device for usage;

➢ Uploaded data and edited templates can be directly exported as

Excel-compatible format;

➢ Test data can be output as statistical graph based on specified

conditions (histogram, sector diagram, line chart and so on) and can
be printed;

➢ Uploaded test data is encrypted.

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9.2 Setup

Open the included CD and locate ‘setup.exe’ to run the executable file.

You will be automatically directed to the ‘Installation Confirmation’

interface, as shown in figure 9.1.

Fig 9.1 Installation Confirmation

Click the Next button to enter the ‘Installation Directory Selection'
interface, as shown in figure 9.2.

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Fig 9.2 Installation Directory Selection

Users could click the Change button to change the Installation
directory. Click the Next button to enter the ‘Software Installation’
interface, as shown in figure 9.3.

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Fig 9.3 Setup

Click the Install button to enter the ‘Installation Status’ interface;

After the installation, you will be directed to the ‘Installation

Complete’ interface, as shown in figure 9.4. Please click Finish to

confirm.

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Fig 9.4 Software Installation

The software will run automatically upon completion of installation,
and generate a shortcut icon ‘ ’ on the desktop for easy operation.

9.3 Remove

Users could find the ‘ uninstall’ icon in the Start menu of Windows
operation system, click it and a uninstall dialog box will pop up,
according to whose prompt, the uninstall operation can be done.

Users could also uninstall the software from the ‘Control panel -
Program and function’ menu of the computer.

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10. Software Interfaces and Features

10.1 Software Interfaces

The initial interface is as shown in figure 10.1.

Fig 10.1 Initial Interface

10.2 Overview of Features

10.2.1 Menu Bar

File Pull-down Menu

File

Icon

Feature

New...

Generate a statistical graph report according to
test data;

Open...

Open a statistical graph report from the disc;

Export... Export list contents such as test records and

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templates to the disc;

Exit / Exit the software.

Option Pull-down Menu

Option

Icon

Feature

Login…

Switch to Chinese

Connect…

Exit

/

/

Login as administrator

Switch interface language

Connect the device Exit
the software.

Help Pull-down Menu

Help Icon

Feature

Contents F1 / Display help document information

About / Software Version Information

10.2.2 Tool Bar

This area contains shortcuts of New, Open, Export and
Connect.

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10.2.3 Function Options

Function option

Icon

Feature

Record

View, sort, search, delete and edit of
uploaded test records

User

Edit, add or delete user templates

Program

Edit, add or delete
procedure templates

Plan

Edit, add or delete plan templates

Report

View, print or delete statistical
graphs

Exchange

Data sync with device, firmware
update and issue of control
command

11. Operating Guidance

11.1 Connect Device to PC

Start up the device and use the data cable to connect the device to the
USB port of your PC.

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11.2 Connect Device to Software.

Open the software, select the connect icon from the pull­down menu of the ‘Option’, or directly click the icon on
the tool bar. After the device is successfully connected to the
software, the device interface is as shown in Figure 11.1, and the
connect icon also
changes

to

Fig 11.1 Connecting

11.3 Record

11.3.1 Description

Click the < Record> from the function options on the main
interface, the software will directly enter the record interface as
shown in figure 11.2.

icon.

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Fig 11.2 Record

After the device is successfully connected to the software, and data
synchronization is completed, the test record will be displayed in the
record management section to display detailed record information.

Users could edit, delete, export and generate the statistical report
based on the test records, and also analyze these data by time,
location, user or schedule.

Filter the displayed options

Users could select the records within a

certain period of time.

Displays the record of a certain location

Displays the record of a certain schedule

Displays the records of a certain user

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11.3.2 Records Editing

Administrator privilege is required for management of the test
records. Under the administrator model, The < User >, < Plan >, <
Program >, < Location > and < Surface > information of these test
records can be edited.

11.3.2.1 Login as Administrator

From the pull-down menu of ‘Option’ on the menu bar, click the icon

Login… to display the ‘Input administrator password’ dialogue box,
as shown in figure 11.3.

Fig 11.3 Input administrator password

In the ‘Input administrator password’ dialogue box, you can input the
password ‘0000’ to get the administrator privilege, and click OK to

log in, as shown in figure 11.4.

Fig 11.4 Login Successfully

You can double click the cell to be edited to edit the related records.

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11.3.2.2 Logoff

From the pull-down menu of ‘Option’ on the menu bar, click the icon

Logoff to exit from the system.

11.3.3 Records Deletion

After login as administrator, users could select a certain record and
right click to delete the selected test records.

11.3.4 Records Export

Click the icon Export from the pull-down menu of ‘File’ on the
menu bar, or directly click the icon ( ) on the shortcut on the tool

bar to display the Export dialogue box. Select the save position, and
enter the file name. Click OK to save the file in ‘CSV’ format that can
be opened by Excel or in txt format which facilitates data entry of
users.

11.4 User

11.4.1 New User

When the button Add in the work area is enabled, click it to add a
new user. Input user name and press the [Enter] key to confirm it, as
shown in figure 11.5.

Fig 11.5 Add New User

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Note: When the user name is empty，already exists or exceeds 10
characters, the software will reminding that the user name is invalid,
please re-set the user name again.

11.4.2 Edit User

Double click the user entries to be edited to enter the Edit mode, after
editing the user name please press the [Enter] key to confirm the
modification.

11.4.3 Delete User

After selecting the user entries to be deleted, the button Delete
in the work area will be enabled. Press the button and click Yes in the
displayed Confirm Delete dialogue box to delete the selected user
entries.

11.5 Program

This module provides the feature to customize test program which

essentially consist of test ‘Location’, ‘Surface’, ‘Upper’ reference limit
and ‘Lower’ reference limit.

Among them, the test ‘Location’ and ‘Surface’, have the maximum

character length of 30 characters and the range of ‘Upper’ and ‘Lower’
reference limit is 1 - 9999, while the upper limit is not less than the
lower limit. Up to 1999 programs can be added, as shown in figure 11.6.

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11.5.1 New Program

When the button Add in the work area is enabled, click it to add a
new program. Input all the corresponding information of the new
program and press the [Enter] key to confirm it.

11.5.2 Edit Program

Double click the cell to be modified to enter Edit mode, edit the
corresponding content and press the [Enter] key to confirm the
modification.

11.5.3 Delete Program

After selecting the program entries to be deleted, the Delete
button in the work area will be enabled. Press the button and click
Yes in the displayed Confirm Delete dialogue box to delete the
selected program entries.

Reminding: Delete the program in the ‘Program’ module, the

corresponding program in the ‘Plan’ module will be also deleted.

11.6 Plan

This module provides the feature to customize test plan that consist
of several test programs. As shown in the above figure, the left section

Fig 11.6 Program

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displays the t test plan, while the right section displays test programs
contained in the selected test plan.

Up to 255 test plans can be added, each of which contains up to
255 test programs, as shown in figure 11.7.

11.6.1 New Plan

When the button Add on the schedule column in the work area is
enabled, please press the Add button to add a new plan. Users could
use the system automatically generated plan name or manually
customize the new plan name. After adding a new plan, the right
program column will add the first test record of the current program
template by default. Users are allowed to add or change program
contents and sequence in the right program column.

Reminding: A plan can be added only when the test program is not

null.

11.6.2 Edit Plan

Plan editing is to modify the program information of the selected
plan. You can select the desired program from the pull down list in
the program column.

Fig 11.7 Plan

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11.6.3 Delete Plan

After selecting the plan entries to be deleted, the button Delete
in the work area will be enabled. Press the button and click ‘Yes’ in
the displayed Confirm Delete dialogue box to delete the selected plan
entries.

11.7 Report

The contents displayed are statistical graphs report generated and
saved by New Wizard under the current ‘Report’ directory, As shown
in figure 11.8.

Double click a certain report to open it, the statistical graph is as
shown in figure 11.9. User could also right click it to display the Delete
option.

Fig 11.8 Report

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Fig 11.9 Statistical Graph

Right click on the statistical graph to display options menu, as shown in
figure 11.10.

Fig 11.10 Options Menu

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Functional description

Options Description

Close

Close the current statistical graph

Print…

Print the current page

Print Preview

Preview the current page printing effect

Histogram

Display the histogram for statistical report

Pie chart

Display the statistical report in form of pie
chart

Line chart

Display the change trend of statistical results

in form of line chart

Hide/show Label Hide/show the percent comment of charts

11.8 Exchange

This module is not enabled when the software starts.

11.8.1 Activation Method

1. Check that the device is properly connected to your PC through the

data cable;

2. Click the button Connect on the tool bar. This button will change to

after connection succeeds.

If it is not properly connected, check if the device is reliably connected
to your PC.

After successfully connected the device with PC, ‘Device Firmware
Upgrade’, ‘Synchronization’ and ‘Control Command’ buttons will be

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enabled for data exchange between your PC and device, as shown in
figure 11.11.

Fig 11.11 Exchange Interface

11.8.2 Device Firmware Upgrade

This module is used to update the device firmware program. Please
make sure the unit is successfully connected to computer via the
provided USB cable update. Do not shutdown the computer or the
device during the update process.

11.8.3 Synchronization

This module is used to synchronize the data between the device and
PC. After successfully connecting the unit to the computer, please
click Synchronization to upload the test results from the unit to the
computer. After the completion of the upload, the software will

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automatically reminding the users ‘Whether to clean all the data in
device?’ Click NO the data device will not be deleted; Click YES the

test data in the device and downloaded template will be cleared, and
the < User >, < Program > and < Plan > templates created on the
computer will be downloaded into the device in turn to complete data
synchronization.

11.8.4 Command Send

This module is used to send control commands to the device, in order
to realize the remote control of PC software on the device. There are
two control commands: ‘Single Test’ and ‘Shutdown’.

Single Test: place the swab and close the top cover to ensure the swab
is being tested. Press the Single Test key to start test.

Shutdown: Shut down the device.