3M Model Vehicle MDS100 User Manual

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Performing Runs ................................................................36 Cleaning and Decontaminating the Instrument...................76  
Setting up a new run .................................................36  
Starting a run ............................................................40  
Importing a new run ..................................................40  
Exporting a run definition...........................................41  
Displaying a run by assay type ..................................41  
Saving a run as a template........................................42  
Setting up a new run from a template .......................42  
Viewing run results....................................................44  
Exporting run results..................................................47  
Generating run reports...............................................48  
Cleaning the External surfaces ..................................76  
Decontaminating the interior .....................................76  
Packing the instrument for shipment to 3M for service ......78  
Troubleshooting..................................................................80  
Troubleshooting the 3M Molecular  
Detection Instrument.................................................80  
Troubleshooting 3M Molecular  
Detection Software Installation..................................81  
Troubleshooting 3M Molecular  
Detection Software Operation....................................83  
Run Layout Report.....................................................48 Contacting 3M for product and service information............84  
Run Report ................................................................48  
Instrument Temperature Log......................................48  
Opening a saved run..................................................48  
Deleting a run............................................................49  
3M Technical Support................................................84  
Trademarks........................................................................84  
Appendix............................................................................84  
Example Reports................................................................85  
Search Results ..........................................................85  
Samples Report.........................................................86  
Assay Kits Report.......................................................87  
Completed Runs Report.............................................88  
Users Report..............................................................89  
Instrument Self-Check Report ...................................90  
Instrument Temperature Log......................................91  
Audit Log ..................................................................92  
Run Layout ................................................................93  
Run Report (with graphs enabled)..............................94  
Generating Management Reports.......................................51  
Generating a Search Results report ...........................51  
Generating a Samples report.....................................52  
Generating an Assay Kits report.................................53  
Generating a Completed Runs report.........................54  
Generating an Audit Log report..................................55  
Generating User Reports............................................56  
Generating an Instrument Self-Check Results report.56  
Generating an Instrument Temperature Log report ....57  
Terms and Definitions.........................................................58  
Administrator Tasks............................................................59  
Backing up the Database...........................................59  
Restoring the Database from a Backup .....................63  
Uninstalling the Software...........................................66  
All Programs Menu....................................................66  
Uninstall.exe..............................................................66  
Control Panel.............................................................66  
Example Import/Export Files...............................................96  
Sample Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File............96  
Run Setup Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File........96  
Run Results Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File .....97  
License agreement.............................................................98  
Running a 3M Molecular Detection  
Instrument Self-Check...............................................67  
Before you begin .......................................................67  
Starting a Self-Check.................................................68  
Viewing the Error Log File..........................................68  
Upgrading the Firmware in Windows XP....................68  
Upgrading the Firmware in Windows 7/Vista .............71  
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Using this Manual  
1. The 3MMolecular Detection System User Manual is provided in electronic format only. To access the user  
manual, click [Help] on the menu bar, and then select User Manual.  
2. Click any item in the Table of Contents to immediately bring you to that section, or scroll or page through the User  
Manual to the desired section.  
3. 3M Molecular Detection Software updates will include updates to this User Manual, which will automatically be  
installed along with the software updates.  
4. This User Manual describes the operation and behavior of the 3M Molecular Detection System Software, and it is  
structured to provide step-by-step instructions for the operational tasks that users carry out. It is organized with  
the assumption that users prefer to search the Table of Contents for a specific task they want to carry out and  
follow step-by-step instructions for that task.  
5. In the step-by-step instructions for using the software, the following style guidelines were used:  
a. Italic type is the name of a window  
b. Bold type is the exact text of something that appears on a window  
c. [Bold type with brackets] is the name of a button that you can click on a window  
Intended Use  
The 3MMolecular Detection Instrument is designed for use with 3MMolecular Detection Assays for the rapid detection  
of pathogens in enriched food and food process environmental samples, through the use of isothermal amplification and  
bioluminescence. Contact your official 3M Food Safety representative for a current listing of 3M Molecular Detection Assays  
documented for use with the Molecular Detection Instrument. 3M has not designed nor documented the 3M Molecular  
Detection Instrument for use with other manufacturer’s molecular assays. The unit has been designed and tested to only  
be used with the Power Supply module designated and supplied by 3M Company. 3M anticipates that the 3M Molecular  
Detection Instrument will be utilized by technicians that have been properly trained in the use of the 3M Molecular Detection  
Instrument and 3M Molecular Detection Assays. The 3M Molecular Detection Instrument is intended for use with samples  
that have undergone heat treatment during the assay lysis step, which is designed to destroy organisms present in the  
sample. Samples that have not been properly heat treated during the assay lysis step may be considered a potential  
biohazard and should NOT be inserted into the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument.  
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User Responsibility  
USER RESPONSIBILITY  
Users are responsible for familiarizing themselves with product instructions and information. Visit our website at  
www.3M.com/foodsafety, or contact your local 3M representative or distributor for more information.  
When selecting a test method, it is important to recognize that external factors such as sampling methods, testing protocols,  
sample preparation, handling, and laboratory technique may influence results.  
It is the user’s responsibility in selecting any test method or product to evaluate a sufficient number of samples with the  
appropriate matrices and microbial challenges to satisfy the user that the chosen test method meets the user’s criteria.  
It is also the user’s responsibility to determine that any test methods and results meet its customers’ and suppliers’  
requirements.  
As with any test method, results obtained from use of any 3M Food Safety product do not constitute a guarantee of the  
quality of the matrices or processes tested.  
Safety Information  
Important Informational Reading  
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in this User Manual prior to and during the use of the 3M  
Molecular Detection System. Retain these instructions for future reference.  
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences  
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING:  
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION:  
NOTICE:  
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage only.  
Summary of instrument labels containing safety information  
Hazardous Voltage  
Read Accompanying Documentation  
Hot Surface  
This system is subject to the European WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.  
This product contains electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of using standard  
refuse collection. Please consult local directives for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.  
CAUTION: Recycle to avoid environmental contamination  
This product contains recyclable parts. For information on recycling - please contact your  
nearest 3M Service Center for advice.  
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WARNING  
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:  
- keep power supply visible and accessible at all times. Use the plug at the wall socket to disconnect the device  
from the main power supply.  
- use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.  
- do not allow the power supply to get wet.  
- do not modify, or service this instrument. Use only 3M authorized service personnel.  
- do not use the power supply if the enclosure is broken.  
- do not use this instrument if power cord is damaged. Use only 3M authorized service personnel. Use only 3M  
specified replacement parts.  
To reduce the risks associated with exposure to chemicals and biohazards:  
- always follow standard lab safety practices, including wearing appropriate protective apparel and eye  
protection while using this instrument.  
- always perform the decontamination procedure prior to returning the instrument for service and prior to  
disposal.  
To reduce the risks associated with false-negative results leading to the release of contaminated product:  
- install instrument on a solid, dry, level surface, allowing approximately 30cm of clearance above the unit for  
opening the door.  
- do not use the instrument when it appears the instrument or any component is damaged.  
To reduce the risks associated with amplicon contamination and false-positive results:  
- do not open reagent tubes after a run is completed.  
- decontaminate the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument regularly with a 1-5% (v:v in water) household bleach  
solution (refer to Cleaning section).  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risks associated with exposure to chemicals:  
- read, understand and follow the safety information on the isopropanol and bleach containers and their  
associated MSDS’.  
To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination:  
- follow applicable regulations when disposing of this device or any of its electronic components.  
To reduce the risks associated with hot surfaces:  
- avoid direct contact with the aluminum heating block insert when hot.  
NOTICE  
To avoid instrument damage:  
- do not use solvents such as acetone or thinner to clean the instrument; avoid abrasive cleaners.  
- clean instrument exterior with soft cloth using plain water or a mild, all-purpose or nonabrasive cleaner.  
- Only use the recommended cleaning and disinfection agents specified in these instructions. Contact the  
manufacturer if there is any doubt about the compatibility of these agents with any part of the equipment.  
- If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment  
may be impaired.  
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Instrument Specifications  
Electrical Specifications  
Model MDS100  
Voltage  
Specification  
24 V  
Units  
VDC  
Current  
2.5 A  
Amps  
Units  
VAC  
Power Supply  
Specification  
100-240 V  
50/60 Hz  
1.5 A  
Input Voltage  
Frequency  
Hertz  
Amps  
VDC  
Maximum Input Current  
Output Voltage  
Output Current  
24 V  
2.5 A  
Amps  
Environmental Operating Conditions  
Environmental Condition  
Altitude  
Operating Condition  
Units  
meters  
°C  
Max 2000 m  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Relative Humidity  
15°C – 40°C  
-10°C – 60°C  
°C  
30–80% non-condensing  
%
Pollution Degree  
2
II  
Installation (Overvoltage) Category  
Indoor use only  
Instrument Specifications  
Specification  
292 (11.5)  
Units  
Length  
mm (in)  
mm (in)  
mm (in)  
Kg (lbs)  
Width  
213 (8.4)  
Height  
96 (3.8)  
Weight  
4.3 (9.5)  
External Connectors  
USB 2.0 type B connector  
Male 2.1 mm ID 5.5 mm OD Jack  
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Regulatory Information  
Safety Standards  
EMC Standards  
IEC/EN 61010-1, 2nd Edition  
USA: FCC part 15 subpart B  
Canada: ICES-003  
UL 61010-1  
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1  
EIC 61010-2-081  
EEA: EN 61326  
Australia: AS/NZF 2064.1/2  
European Directives  
Agency Approval Marks  
Low Voltage Directive  
EMC Directive  
RoHS  
UL (USA)  
C-UL  
CE  
WEEE  
FCC / IC  
REACH  
C-tick (3M code is N1108)  
CB Scheme  
CCC  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation and Use Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.  
Setting up the 3M Molecular Detection System  
Package Contents  
3MMolecular Detection Instrument MDS 100  
External Power Supply  
External Power Supply Cord(s)  
USB Cable (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Software Disc (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Speed Loader Tray (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Chill Block Insert (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Chill Block Tray (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Cap/Decap Tool – Lysis (1)  
3MMolecular Detection Cap/Decap Tool – Reagent (1)  
Lysis Tube Rack (1)  
Reagent Tube Rack (1)  
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Minimum Computer Requirements  
Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3), or Microsoft® Windows® Vista with Service Pack 2 (SP2), or  
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32- or 64-bit)  
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or similar processor  
2 GB RAM (3 GB RAM recommended)  
20 GB of free disk space  
CD/DVD Drive  
USB 2.0  
The 3M Molecular Detection System is based on the Microsoft.NET Framework 4 platform and utilizes a local  
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express database for data storage. These components are included in the 3M  
Molecular Detection Software package and can be installed during software installation if not already present on  
the computer. If you are using a Windows XP computer, you must install additional Microsoft components before  
installing the 3M Molecular Detection Software. These components are available for free download from the  
Microsoft website. Refer to the Installing the Software section in this manual for more information.  
Although Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 Express is free, it has a database size limitation. Over time, this size limitation may impact  
the performance of the 3M Molecular Detection Software. Please consult Microsoft’s web site for more information.  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software is a Microsoft Windows computer software application that communicates with up to  
four (4) 3M Molecular Detection Instruments for the purpose of testing for pathogens in food. The 3M Molecular Detection  
Software is a stand-alone software application in that it does not require network connectivity to function.  
Unpacking and setting up the Instrument  
1. The 3M Molecular Detection Instrument arrives in a disposable shipping container. The 3M Speed Loader Tray and  
pluggable heater components arrive in a separate box within the shipping container.  
2. Open the shipping container to expose the 3M Molecular Detection System and its accessories.  
3. Examine the 3M Molecular Detection System and its accessories for damage. If any shipping damage is found when  
unpacking the 3M Molecular Detection System, immediately file a damage claim with the transportation company and  
notify your 3M sales or service representative.  
4. Install the 3M Molecular Detection Software on your computer before connecting the 3M Molecular Detection  
Instrument to your computer. Open the software after installation is complete. Refer to the section in this manual on  
installing the software.  
5. Lift the instrument from the shipping container and place the instrument in its permanent location on a level surface.  
6. Remove the pluggable heater and the 3M Speed Loader Tray from the shipping container and place them next to  
the instrument.  
3M Speed Loader Tray  
Pluggable Heater  
3M Molecular Detection  
System Instrument  
7. Using a small flat-head/slotted screwdriver, remove the silver screw covering the emergency lid release button located  
on the bottom of the instrument. After removing the screw, insert a thin object into the hole (e.g., a small screwdriver or  
unfolded paper clip) to engage the button and release the lid.  
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8. Use a disposable towel lightly dampened with DI water (distilled or deionized water) to gently wipe any dust or debris  
from the inner surfaces of the instrument.  
9. Use a dry disposable towel to wipe the interior surfaces of the instrument.  
10. Allow the interior surfaces of the instrument to air dry for at least 1 hour. Do not reconnect the power cable and the USB  
cable until you have allowed the instrument to air dry for at least 1 hour.  
11. Insert the pluggable heater into the instrument and align the three screws with the holes. If the pluggable heater is level  
with the instrument, it was inserted correctly. If the pluggable heater is tilted 45 degrees, it was inserted backwards and  
it must be reinserted so it is level with the instrument.  
3M Speed Loader Tray  
3M Molecular Detection  
System Instrument  
12. Use a screwdriver to turn the three Phillips-head screws on the pluggable heater a quarter turn clockwise to fasten the  
pluggable heater into the instrument.  
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13. A minimum of 40.6 cm (16 in) of space above the bench top is required to allow for opening the instrument lid to insert  
or remove the 3M Speed Loader Tray.  
14. Select the appropriate external power supply cord for your region, and connect the cord to the 3M provided external  
power supply.  
15. Connect the power supply cord to the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument’s power port on the back panel of the  
instrument, and connect the outlet plug on the power supply cord to a grounded AC power (100-240VAC +/- 10%) outlet.  
The power supply and/or the power supply plug must be easily accessible for quick disconnect.  
16. Insert the USB cable into the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument’s USB 2.0 port on the back panel of the instrument, and  
connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s USB 2.0 port.  
17. Turn the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument on using the on/off switch located on the back panel of the instrument.  
18. Windows detects the presence of a new device and automatically installs the device driver software for the new device.  
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Installing the Software  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software comes packaged with Microsoft.NET Framework 4 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2  
Express. To install the 3M Molecular Detection Software, you must be logged onto Windows as an administrator or  
belong to the Administrators group.  
If you are using a Windows XP or Vista computer, you must install the following Microsoft components before  
installing the 3M Molecular Detection Software. These components are available for free download from the  
Microsoft website. These components are available in multiple languages and either 32- or 64-bit, so download the  
version appropriate for your computer.  
Before using the 3M Molecular Detection Software, disable Windows power management features such as Sleep  
or Hibernate to prevent accidental termination of the software and any active runs.  
Windows XP with SP3  
Windows PowerShell 1.0  
Windows Installer 4.5  
Windows Vista with SP2  
Windows PowerShell 2.0  
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1  
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1  
Do not log out of Windows or switch Windows user accounts while a run is active, as this will cause the run to be  
terminated.  
1. Insert the 3M Molecular Detection Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.  
2. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the drive and double-click 3M.Mds.exe to start the installation wizard. Note: For  
Windows Vista and 7, you must right-click 3M.Mds.exe and select Run as administrator to start the installation wizard.  
3. The installation wizard displays the 3M Molecular Detection Software Setup window. It may take a few minutes for this  
window to appear. Click [Next] to continue.  
4. Read the 3M End User License Agreement, and then click the [I Agree] button to accept the 3M End User License  
Agreement and to continue with the installation wizard.  
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5. The installation wizard checks your computer’s configuration for the software components required for the 3M Molecular  
Detection System. The first check is for Microsoft.NET Framework 4. If it is not present, the installation wizard starts the  
.NET 4 installation process. This document does not describe the entire .NET installation process. For more information  
on the purpose, content and installation process for the Microsoft.NET 4 component, visit http://www.microsoft.com and  
search for .NET Framework 4 Standalone Installer.  
6. The .NET installer starts with the Microsoft.NET Framework 4 Setup window.  
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7. Read the the Microsoft license terms, and then click the I have read and accept the license terms check box to accept  
the Microsoft license terms and click the [Install] button.  
8. After installation is complete, a computer restart may be required. In this case, close the installation wizard, restart the  
computer, and then repeat steps 2-4.  
9. In the SQL Server setup screen, select Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express for a new SQL Server  
installation. For more information on Microsoft SQL Server products and their limitations, please consult Microsoft’s web  
Note: If a SQLMDS server is already present on the computer (e.g., if reinstalling or upgrading the software), select Use  
existing SQL Server and skip to step  
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10. When the SQL Server Installation Center opens, select [New installation or add features to an existing installation  
and click [Next].  
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11. Read and accept the SQL Server license agreement.  
12. In the Feature Selection screen, click [Next] to accept the default Instance Features, Shared Features, and directory  
location. Do not uncheck any features.  
13. In the Instance Configuration screen, click [Next] to accept the SQLMDS Named instance and default root directory.  
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14. In the Server Configuration screen, select NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM for the Account Name field for the SQL Server  
Database Engine. No Password is required. Click [Next] to continue.  
15. Click [Next] to accept the default Windows authentication mode. Click [Add] to specify additional users, if necessary.  
Click [Next] on the following screen to start the installation. An installation progress screen is shown.  
16. Following successful installation, the installation wizard displays a completion message. Click the [Close] button.  
17. After installation is complete, a computer restart may be required. In this case, close the installation wizard, restart the  
computer, and then repeat steps 2-4.  
18. In the SQL Server setup screen, select Use existing SQL Server and click [Next].  
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19. In the Database Connection Settings screen, the Server Name will be automatically populated. This screen may be blank  
for a few seconds. Click Next to accept the default settings unless you have a specific reason to edit them.  
20. Click the [Test Connection] button to verify that the Server Name is correct. If the test fails, enter the <Computer_  
Name>\SQLMLDS as the Server Name. You can find the value for <Computer_Name> by following these steps:  
a. Click Start on the Windows Desktop  
b. Select My Computer  
c. Select View Computer Information  
d. Select the Computer Name tab  
Note: If a 3M Molecular Detection Software database is present on the computer (e.g., if you are re-installing or upgrading  
the software) Use existing database is selected by default to connect to the existing database and preserve the data. If this  
option is not selected and you want to use an existing database, be sure to select Use existing database checkbox and  
select the Mds database from the drop-down list. If a 3M Molecular Detection Software database is present, but you would  
like to create a new database, uncheck this setting. This will erase all data in the existing database, so be sure you have  
backed up the database prior to this step.  
21. The installation wizard asks for your name and address. This information is required.  
22. Setup an initial Administrator user. This is required. Enter all the information listed below, and then click the [Next]  
button. All fields are required.  
a. Enter a full name for the administrator user in the Full Name field. Any text string is allowed.  
b. Enter the user name to be used at login in the User Name field. Any text string is allowed. The user name is not  
case sensitive.  
c. Enter the password in the Password field. Any text string is allowed. The Password is case sensitive.  
d. Enter the Password again to confirm it in the Confirm Password field. The Password and Confirm Password that  
you enter must be identical.  
Note: After installation, the password cannot be recovered if forgotten. If you forget the password, you must re-install  
the Molecular Detection Software and create a new database.  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software does not enforce any restrictions on the structure of login names or passwords. If  
security is important, you are urged to follow secure name and password best practices. Both IBM and Microsoft provide  
information.  
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23. Click [Next] to continue with the installation wizard.  
24. Select a format for the default Run ID. The available formats of the default Run ID all include the current date followed  
by the creation sequence number. The date format is a two digit month, two digit day and either a two or four digit year.  
The sequence number is created by the system and can be a one, two or three digit number enclosed by parenthesis,  
hyphens or underscores.  
25. Click [Next] to continue with the installation wizard.  
26. The software provides optional, customizable fields used to describe samples. The default values for these fields are  
listed in this table. You can accept these default values by clicking [Next] on the Custom Fields Configuration window, or  
you can customize these fields by using the options available.  
Note: You will not be able to customize these fields, except for the Show option, after the installation process is complete.  
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Sample Fields Field Name  
Field Type  
Field Values  
Show  
Raw  
Field 1  
Sample Type  
List  
Processed  
Environmental  
Show  
Field 2  
Field 3  
Field 4  
Field 5  
Field 6  
Field 7  
Description  
Product  
Brand  
Text  
Text  
Text  
Text  
Text  
Text  
Show  
Show  
Show  
Show  
Show  
Show  
Lot Number  
Line  
Customer  
27. To modify any of the default fields, perform the following actions.  
a. Use the Field dropdown menu to select the field you want to change. There are seven fields total.  
b. Enter the new Field name into the Field Name field.  
c. Use the Field type dropdown menu to select the Field type.  
i. Text – You can enter any free-format text into a text field.  
ii. List – You must select a field value from a predefined list for a list field.  
d. If you selected List in the previous step, enter the items for the pre-defined list into the Field values field. You  
can add field values to the Field values list after you click [Next] in this Custom Fields Definition window and  
complete the installation. However, you cannot remove field values from the Field values list after you click Next  
in this Custom Fields Definition window (step 29 below) and complete the installation.  
e. Click the  
icon to add a field value. This opens a textbox (shown to the right) where  
you enter the new field value.  
f. Accept the new field value you entered by clicking the  
icon.  
g. Select the Show checkbox to show the selected field, or clear the Show checkbox to hide the selected field. If a  
field is hidden, it is not used in sample definition or report generation. This can also be changed after installation.  
28. Repeat the above steps for each of the fields you want to change.  
29. Click the [Next] button when you finish customizing these fields.  
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30. In the Import/Export Options screen, you can select the default locations for import and export files. This can also be  
changed after installation, in the Administration>Import and Export Options menu.  
31. In the next three screens, the installation wizard asks for the Destination Folder, the locations for Application Shortcuts  
and the Start Menu Folder. You can modify the defaults for these fields if necessary. If you don’t have a specific reason to  
modify these fields, the default values are recommended. Click [Next] to proceed through each screen.  
a. Destination Folder – This is the root installation directory for the 3M Molecular Detection Software.  
b. MDS Application Shortcuts – These are the locations where the installation wizard will place the 3M Molecular  
Detection Software shortcuts.  
c. Start Menu Folder – This is the location within the Start menu where the installation wizard will place the 3M  
Molecular Detection Software shortcut.  
32. Click [Install] on the Choose Start Menu Folder window to begin the installation. A progress bar is shown.  
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33. Click [Finish] when the installation wizard displays the Completing the 3M Molecular Detection Software Setup Wizard window.  
Operating the 3M Molecular Detection Software  
Before using the 3M Molecular Detection Software, disable Windows power management features  
such as Sleep or Hibernate to prevent accidental termination of the software and any active runs.  
Do not log out of Windows or switch Windows user accounts while a run is active, as this will  
cause the run to be terminated.  
Logging in  
1. To start the 3M Molecular Detection Software, go to the Windows Start Menu, select Programs then select 3M  
Molecular Detection System, or double click the  
icon located on the Microsoft Windows desktop.  
2. Enter your user name in the User Name field and enter your Password.  
3. To select a language for the user interface other than the default language (English), use the Language dropdown menu  
to select the language for the user interface.  
Login Screen  
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Using the Start Page  
1. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays the Start Page window after you login successfully. You can select and  
perform the following operations from the Start Page by clicking the text beside the icons.  
Setup New Run – Create a new Run definition  
Start Configured Runs – Start a Run that was previously defined  
View Run Results – View the results from a previously executed Run  
Generate Reports – Create various standard reports or search results in the database  
Administration – Administer and configure 3M Molecular Detection System software  
User Manual – Open the 3M Molecular Detection System User Manual (this document).  
2. If you want to close the Start Page, click the close icon  
3. You can open the Start Page at any time.  
a. Select [View] on the menu bar.  
on the Start Page tab.  
b. Select Start Page. The Start Page with the collapsing Sidebar, Main Menu and Status Bar is shown below.  
Start Page  
Using the Collapsing Sidebar  
1. Select [View] on the menu bar.  
2. Select Sidebar Menu to make the Sidebar button appear on all panes regardless of the active tab. The Sidebar Menu  
is a toggle feature, which means you can turn it on by selecting it and turn if off by selecting it again. If a check mark  
appears next to the Sidebar Menu option in the View menu, the feature is on. If a check mark does not appear next to the  
Sidebar Menu option in the View menu, the feature is off.  
3. Hover the cursor over the Sidebar button  
to open the Collapsing Sidebar.  
4. You can click the Autohide button next to the exit button on the sidebar to toggle the Autohide function.  
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5. From the Collapsing Sidebar, you can select and perform the following operations by clicking the text beside the icons.  
Setup New Run – Create a new Run definition  
Start Configured Runs – Start a Run that was previously defined  
View Run Results – View results from a previously executed Run  
Generate Reports – Create various reports for Samples, Assay Kits, Runs and Instruments  
Manage Samples – Create and modify Sample definitions  
Manage Assay Kits – Create and modify Assay Kit definitions  
Using the Menu Bar  
The Menu Bar is available at all times. You can use the Menu Bar to perform most tasks in the 3M Molecular Detection  
System application software. The menu items in italic are restricted to Administrator users.  
1. Click the item on the menu bar you want to use.  
2. Click the item you want to use on the cascading menu that appears.  
Menu Bar Item  
File  
Description  
New Run  
Create a new Run definition  
Search for previously defined Runs  
Create a Run from a saved Template  
Save the Run definition  
Open Runs…  
Load Run Template…  
Save Run  
Save Run as Template…  
Print…  
Save the Run definition as a Template  
Print the Run definition  
Logout…  
Exit  
Logout of the software, display Login screen  
Exit the software  
Manage  
Samples…  
Assay Kits…  
Reports  
Create and manage Sample definitions  
Create and manage Assay Kit definitions  
Search Results…  
Samples…  
Assay Kits…  
Completed Runs…  
Users…  
Report of test results across multiple Runs  
Report of all Samples defined in the system  
Report of all Assay Kits defined in the system  
Report of all successfully completed Runs  
Report of all Users defined in the system  
Report of Instrument diagnostics  
Instrument Self-Check Results…  
Instrument Temperature Log…  
Administration  
Users…  
Report of Run temperature readings  
Create and manage Users  
Instruments…  
Configure Fields…  
Import and Export Options…  
Audit Log…  
Manage the known instruments  
Change the user-defined Sample and Assay Kit fields  
Set options for importing and exporting data  
Report of user activity  
Change Password…  
Options…  
Change the active user’s password  
Additional administrator options  
View  
Start Page  
Sidebar  
Display the Start Page  
Show/Hide the Sidebar  
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Help  
User Manual  
About 3M Molecular Detection System Display the About screen  
Display the User Manual  
Using the Status Bar  
1. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays a status bar at the bottom of the software’s main window. This status bar  
contains three components. From left to right, these components are:  
1. Current user – User Name of the user who is currently logged-in.  
2. Instrument status – Status of the 3M Molecular Detection Instruments currently connected to the system. Refer to  
the section in this manual on monitoring the instrument status for more information.  
3. Status message – System informational messages.  
Shutting down the software  
1. You can use either of two ways to shut down the software.  
a. Select [File] on the menu bar, and then select Exit  
b. Click the close button  
2. Shutting down the software logs out the current user, terminates any active test runs (confirmation required), places all  
connected devices in Standby mode, and terminates the software.  
Logging out  
1. Select [File] on the menu bar, and then select Logout…  
2. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays the Login window. Refer to the section in this manual on logging in for  
more information.  
3. Logging out of the software logs out the current user, terminates any active test runs (confirmation required), places all  
connected devices in Standby mode, and returns to the login screen.  
Monitoring the instrument status  
You can check the status of an instrument in the following ways:  
Check the color of the instrument’s status light.  
Hover the cursor over an instrument icon in the software status bar to display the detailed status information  
about that instrument. An example of this is shown below.  
Double-click an instrument icon in the software status bar, or you can right-click an instrument icon and  
then select Show instrument status tab. This opens a new tab with detailed status information about the  
instrument. An example of this is shown below  
Instrument Status Tooltip  
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Instrument Status Tab  
Field Name  
Description  
Instrument Name  
Instrument Status  
The instrument name you defined when you added the instrument  
The instrument’s current operational status. Refer to the table of operational  
statuses below.  
Lid State  
The instrument’s lid status (open or closed)  
Lock State  
The instrument’s lid lock status (locked or unlocked)  
The instrument’s heater status (on or off)  
Heater State  
Core Temperature  
Lid Temperature  
The temperature of the instrument’s pluggable heater in degrees Celsius  
The temperature of the instrument’s lid heater in degrees Celsius  
Last Self-Check Result The results of the last previous diagnostic test done on the instrument  
Serial Number  
The instrument’s serial number  
Firmware Version  
The instrument’s firmware version number  
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Status Light  
Icon  
Instrument Status  
Off  
The instrument is in Standby state while it waits to start the heaters to perform a test  
run, and the lid is closed.  
(White)  
OR  
The instrument is in Diagnose state while it runs a Self-Check, and the lid is closed.  
Off  
The instrument is in Standby state while it waits to start the heaters to perform a test  
run, and the lid is open.  
(White)  
OR  
The instrument is in Diagnose state while it runs a Self-Check, and the lid is open.  
Orange  
Orange  
Green  
Green  
Blue  
The instrument is in Heat state with the temperature increasing to the required level,  
and the lid is closed. The instrument is not yet ready to perform a run.  
(Orange)  
(Orange)  
(Green)  
The instrument is in Heat state with the temperature increasing to the required level,  
and the lid is open. The instrument is not yet ready to perform a run.  
The instrument is in Ready state with the temperature at the required level, and the lid  
is closed. The instrument is ready to perform a run.  
The instrument is in Ready state with the temperature at the required level, and the lid  
is open. The instrument is ready to perform a run.  
(Green)  
The instrument is in Test state while it performs a run, and the lid is closed.  
The instrument is in Test Complete state after it completes a run, and the lid is closed.  
The instrument is in Failed state after it fails a Self-Check.  
(Blue)  
Red  
(Red)  
Flashing  
Red  
(Flashing Red)  
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Setting up the Administrative Information  
Users  
Users Window  
Adding users  
Only administrator level users can add users.  
1. Click [Administration] on the menu bar, and then select Users….  
2. The Setup window displays a current list of users on the Users tab in the sequence in which they were added.  
3. Click the [Add] button to add a new user.  
4. Enter the new user’s full name in the User Full Name field. This is the name that appears on reports and on windows in  
the 3M Molecular Detection Software. This is typically the user’s first name and last name. This field is required.  
5. Enter the new user’s user name in the User Name field. This is the name that the user enters in the User Name field in  
the Login window. The user name is case sensitive. This field is required.  
6. Use the Role drop-down menu to select a role for the new user. This field is required.  
A User (standard user) can define and manage Assay Kits, Samples and Runs, execute Runs, create reports and  
perform limited instrument management.  
An Administrator can perform all activities of a user plus user management, full instrument management control,  
and other options.  
7. Enter the new user’s password in the Password field. The password is case sensitive. The password is displayed as *****  
as you enter it. This field is required.  
8. Enter the new user’s password again in the Confirm password field. This field is required.  
9. Click the [Apply] button to apply the addition, or click the [OK] button to apply the addition and return to the Start Page  
window.  
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Deleting users  
Only administrator level users can delete users.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Users….  
2. The Setup window displays a list of active users on the Users tab in the sequence in which they were added.  
3. Click the user you want to delete from the list. You cannot delete a user that has defined any system component (Assay  
Kit, Sample, Run). Users cannot delete themselves.  
4. Click the [Delete] button.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the deletion, or click the [OK] button to apply the deletion and return to the Start Page  
window.  
Hiding users  
Only administrator level users can hide users. You should hide users who are no longer using the 3M Molecular Detection  
Software, but who have defined any system component (Assay Kit, Sample, Run) in the past. Hiding a user removes the  
user name from the user name list while leaving the user in the database. This allows management of active users while  
maintaining the integrity of historical data.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Users….  
2. The Setup window displays a list of active users on the Users tab in the sequence in which they were added. Click the  
user you want to hide.  
3. Click the [Hide] button.  
4. Click the [Apply] button to apply the deletion, or click the [OK] button to apply the deletion and return to the Start Page  
window.  
Changing passwords  
1. Click [Administration] on the menu bar, and then select Change Password….  
2. The Change Password window displays the current user  
3. Enter the user’s current password in the Current Password field.  
4. Enter the user’s new password in the New Password field.  
5. Enter the user’s new password again in the Confirm Password field.  
6. The password you enter into the New Password field and the password you enter into the Confirm Password must match  
exactly. If they do not match exactly, an error message will appear. The password is case sensitive. The password is  
displayed as ***** as you enter it.  
7. Click the [OK] button to apply the change.  
Viewing users  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Users…  
2. The Setup window displays a list of active users on the Users tab in the sequence in which they were added. Show all  
hidden users in addition to active users by clicking the Show hidden checkbox.  
3. Click the user you want to view.  
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Instruments  
Instruments Window  
Adding instruments  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software automatically detects instruments that are powered on and are connected to the  
computer by a USB cable when the software starts. The software also automatically detects instruments when you power on  
instruments and connect instruments to the computer by a USB cable.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments…. The Instrument tab on the Administration  
window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected.  
2. The 3M Molecular Detection Software detects and manages a maximum of four instruments. A USB hub may be needed  
to support the maximum number of instruments.  
3. When the 3M Molecular Detection Software detects an instrument, it retrieves the instrument’s serial number from the  
instrument and stores the serial number in the serial number field. You cannot change the instrument serial number.  
4. The 3M Molecular Detection Software also uses the serial number as the default device name. You can change the device  
name along with the device description (initially blank). The device name and description can be any free-format text.  
5. The 3M Molecular Detection Software automatically initializes an instrument when it detects the instrument. The  
sequence of detection is determined by the underlying Microsoft Windows operating system. It may not have any  
relationship to specific USB ports. Initialization consists of these steps:  
Establishes USB communication with the instrument  
Unlocks the instrument  
Performs basic diagnostic tests on the instrument  
Terminates any active test runs  
Turns on the instrument’s heaters  
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6. The instrument status bar displays only the first four instruments in the Instruments list. These first four instruments  
that are displayed may or may not be the four instruments that are currently communicating with the 3M Molecular  
Detection Software.  
Naming instruments  
Only administrator level users can edit instruments.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments….  
2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected  
3. Click the instrument you want to rename.  
4. Enter a name into the Name field. The instrument name can be any free-format text. You cannot change the instrument  
serial number.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the name, or click the [OK] button to apply the name and return to the Start Page window.  
Hiding instruments  
Only administrator level users can hide instruments. You should hide instruments that are no longer used by the 3M  
Molecular Detection Software, but that have been used for at least one run in the past. Hiding an instrument removes the  
instrument name from the instrument name list while leaving the instrument in the database. This allows management of  
active instruments while maintaining the integrity of historical data.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments….  
2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected.  
3. Click the instrument you want to hide.  
4. Click the [Hide] button to hide the instrument.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start Page window.  
Changing the order of instruments  
Only administrator level users can change the sequence of instruments.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments….  
2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected.  
3. Click the instrument you want to move to a different position in the list.  
4. Click the [Up] button to move the selected instrument one position closer to the top of the list, or click the [Down] button  
to move the selected instrument one position closer to the bottom of the list.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start Page window.  
6. The instrument status bar displays only the first four connected instruments in the instruments tab.  
Deleting instruments  
Only administrator level users can delete instruments.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments….  
2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected.  
3. Click the instrument you want to delete from the list. You cannot delete an instrument that is active, or an instrument that  
has been used for at least one run in the past.  
4. Click the [Delete] button.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the deletion, or click the [OK] button to apply the deletion and return to the Start Page window.  
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Viewing instruments  
Any level user can view users.  
1. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Instruments….  
2. The Instrument tab on the Administration window displays all instruments that have been automatically detected. Show  
all hidden instruments by clicking the Show hidden checkbox. The instrument status bar displays only the first four  
connected instruments in the instruments tab.  
Configuring Fields  
Only administrator level users can configure fields.  
1. The 3M Molecular Detection Software provides seven user-definable sample fields. You define the seven sample fields  
(column headers) during the installation of the software.  
You cannot change the Field Names or the Field Types after you define them during the installation.  
You can change the Field Type List values and the Enable checkboxes after installation.  
2. Click Administration on the menu bar, and then select Configure Fields….  
3. The Configure Fields tab displays the current Field Names, Field Types and a checkbox for enabling the field.  
4. You can add a new value to a List Field Type:  
a. Click the  
b. Enter the new value for the list as shown in Figure 21. The new value can be any free-format text.  
c. Press the [Enter] key r click the symbol.  
symbol next to the drop down selector.  
d. Click the [Apply] button to apply the addition, or click the [OK] button to apply the addition and return to the Start  
Page window.  
5. You cannot delete a value from a List Field Type.  
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6. You can enable a Field Name to make it appear on the Sample tab in the Setup window or you can disable a Field Name  
to prevent if from appearing on the Sample tab in the Setup window.  
a. To enable or disable a Field Name, simply click the check box in the Enabled column. (  
)
b. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start  
Page window.  
7. An example of configuring a field is shown below. In this example, the value “Another Sample Type” is added to the  
Sample Type dropdown list. Notice that the fields that are not enabled in are hidden in the Samples wndow in.  
Adding a New Value to a List  
New Sample Type and Disabled Fields  
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Samples Window  
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Adding samples  
1. Samples are the food or environmental samples that you are testing for the presence of pathogen.  
2. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. You can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or  
select the Samples tab if the Manage window is already open. You can also import Sample information. Refer to the  
section in this manual on Importing/Exporting samples for more information.  
3. The Setup window displays a list of the current Sample IDs on the Samples tab, along with the custom field values for  
each Sample ID.  
4. Click the Add button to insert a new row at the bottom of the list of Sample IDs.  
5. Enter the new Sample ID into the Sample ID column of the new row. The Sample ID is required and it must be unique.  
6. Enter values for the custom fields into the new row in the column corresponding to each custom field. The custom fields  
are optional. Sample Type field is a list field, and the other custom fields are text fields.  
7. Click the [Apply] button to apply the addition, or click the [OK] button to apply the addition and return to the Start  
Page window.  
Modifying samples  
Only administrator level users can manage samples. You can only modify samples if they have never been used in a run.  
1. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. You can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or  
select the Samples tab if the Manage window is already open.  
2. The Setup window displays a list of the current Sample IDs on the Samples tab, along with the custom field values for  
each Sample ID.  
3. Click the field (Sample ID, Sample Type, or custom field) that you want to modify. Use the vertical scroll bar to display  
additional Samples if necessary.  
4. Enter the modification into the field you want to modify. The Sample ID is required and it must be unique. The custom  
fields are optional. Sample Type field is a list field, and the other custom fields are text fields.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start Page window.  
Deleting samples  
Only administrator level users can manage samples. You can only delete samples if they have never been used in a run.  
1. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. You can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or  
select the Samples tab if the Manage window is already open.  
2. The Manage window displays a list of the current Sample IDs on the Samples tab, along with the custom field values for  
each Sample ID.  
3. Click the Sample ID that you want to delete. Use the vertical scroll bar to display additional Samples if necessary. Do not  
delete a Sample ID that has been used in a test run. Hide a Sample ID that you no longer need. Refer to the section in  
this manual on Hiding samples for more information.  
4. Select the Delete button to delete the selected Sample ID.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the deletion, or click the [OK] button to apply the deletion and return to the Start  
Page window.  
Hiding samples  
Only administrator level users can manage samples. Hide Sample IDs from view when you no longer test those Sample IDs,  
and you want to minimize the number of Sample IDs that appear in the displays. Delete Sample IDs when you no longer use  
those sample IDs and the Sample IDs have never been used in a test run. Refer to the section in this manual on Deleting  
samples for more information.  
1. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. You can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or  
select the Samples tab if the Manage window is already open.  
2. The Manage window displays a list of the current Sample IDs on the Samples tab, along with the custom field values for  
each Sample ID.  
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3. Click the Sample ID that you want to hide. Use the vertical scroll bar to display additional Samples if necessary. You can  
press and hold [Shift] while you click another Sample ID to hide both Sample IDs and all Sample IDs between them. You  
can also press and hold [Ctrl] while you select multiple Sample IDs to hide multiple Sample IDs.  
4. Select the Hide button to delete the selected Sample ID.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start Page  
window.  
6. You can automatically hide sample IDs that have been used, but have not been used for a specified length of time. Select  
the length of time using the Auto-hide samples every dropdown menu. For example, select Monthly to autohide samples  
that were last used in a run one month ago.  
7. Select the Show Hidden option to display Sample IDs that are hidden as well as Sample IDs that are not hidden.  
Importing samples  
1. You can import Sample IDs and their corresponding values for the custom fields in the form of delimited data files,  
e.g., Comma Separated Values (.CSV) files. Use this feature if the Sample IDs can be exported from a LIMS or from  
another system into the 3M Molecular Detection System.  
2. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. Only administrator level users can manage samples. You  
can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or select the Samples tab if the Setup window is already open.  
3. The Samples tab displays a list of the current Sample IDs along with the custom field values for each Sample ID.  
4. The default file type is a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file. You can select other file types and delimiters. Refer to the  
section in this manual on import/export file formats.  
By default, the first row is a header row that contains field names. You can change this in the Import and Export  
Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import and export options.  
The sequence of the fields in the samples import file must be identical to the sequence of the fields on the  
Samples tab of the Setup window.  
The Sample ID is a required field and it must be unique.  
The data in a sample import file that’s intended to be imported into a list field must match one of the selections  
for the list field. For example, a sample type must be Raw, Processed, or Environmental or one of the sample  
types you defined.  
The default import folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on  
import and export options.  
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5. Click the Import button. If only one import file is present in the import folder, it will automatically import. If multiple files  
or no files are present, the Open window appears. Navigate to the file you want to import and double click the file name.  
6. After a successful import, the Samples tab displays the sample definitions that were imported. The 3M Molecular Detection  
Software creates new rows at the end of the Sample ID list and adds the contents of the import file to the new rows.  
7. Save the Sample definitions by clicking the OK button or the Apply button.  
Samples Window after Successful Data Import  
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Exporting samples  
1. You can export Sample IDs and their corresponding values for the custom fields in the form of delimited data files, e.g.,  
Comma Separated Values (.CSV) files. Use this feature if the Sample IDs can be imported to a LIMS or to another system  
from the 3M Molecular Detection System.  
2. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Samples…. You can also select Manage Samples on the Sidebar, or  
select the Samples tab if the Setup window is already open. You can also import Sample definitions. Refer to the section  
in this manual on importing samples for more information.  
3. The Setup window displays a list of the current Sample IDs on the Samples tab, along with the custom field values for  
each Sample ID.  
4. Click the Export button. When the Save as window appears, navigate to the folder into which you want to export the file.  
The default export folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import  
and export options.  
5. Click the Save button.  
Assay Kits  
Assay Kits Window  
Adding Assay Kits  
1. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Assay Kits…. You can also use the sidebar or click the Assay Kits tab  
on the already open Manage window.  
2. The Assay Kits tab displays a current list of assay kits on the in the sequence in which they were added.  
3. Click the [Add] button to add a new assay kit.  
4. Enter the kit lot number in the Kit Lot Number field. This field is required and each kit lot number must be unique. Lot  
numbers are the 3M manufacturing lot identification numbers printed on the 3M Molecular Detection Assay kits. You can  
use the combination of the Assay Kit and the Sample to track samples through the work flow from receiving the sample  
in the lab to adding the sample to a test run and viewing the final test results.  
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5. Use the Assay Type drop-down menu to select the type of assay. This field is required. Select one of the four pathogen  
targets or the Matrix Control as indicated on the kit label:  
Matrix Control  
Salmonella  
E. coli O157  
Listeria  
Listeria monocytogenes  
6. Enter the expiration date for the new assay kit in the Expiration Date field. You can type the date in YYYY-MM-DD format,  
or use the date picker to select a date. This field is not required.  
7. Click the [Apply] button to apply the addition, or click the [OK] button to apply the addition and return to the Start  
Page window.  
Deleting Assay Kits  
1. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Assay Kits…. You can also use the sidebar or click the Assay Kit tab on  
the already open Manage window.  
2. The Assay Kits tab displays a current list of assay kits on the in the sequence in which they were added.  
3. Click the Kit Lot Number you want to delete from the list. You cannot delete a kit lot number that is active, or that has  
been used for at least one run in the past.  
4. Click the [Delete] button.  
5. Click the [Apply] button to apply the deletion, or click the [OK] button to apply the deletion and return to the Start  
Page window.  
Hiding Assay Kits  
1. You should hide assay kits that are no longer used by the 3M Molecular Detection Software. Hiding an Assay Kit number  
removes the Assay Kit number from the Assay Kit number list while leaving the kit lot in the database. This allows  
management of active kit lot numbers while maintaining the integrity of historical data.  
2. Click Manage on the menu bar, and then select Assay Kits….  
3. The Assay Kits tab displays a current list of assay kits on the in the sequence in which they were added.  
4. Click the Kit Lot Number you want to hide.  
5. Click the [Hide] button to hide the Assay Kit Number.  
6. Click the [Apply] button to apply the change, or click the [OK] button to apply the change and return to the Start Page  
window.  
7. You can automatically hide kits that are expired by selecting Auto-hide expired lots. Expired kits are automatically hidden  
on application restart or midnight on the date of kit expiration, whichever comes first.  
8. Hidden Assay Kits can be displayed by selecting the “Show hidden“ checkbox.  
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Performing Runs  
Setting up a new run  
1. Launch the 3M Molecular Detection Software using the  
2. Enter your User Name and Password to log in.  
icon located on the Desktop.  
3. To setup a new run, select File on the menu bar, and then select New Run. You can also click Setup New Run next to  
the Setup New Run icon on the Start page, or you can click Setup New Run next to the Setup New Run icon  
on the Sidebar to start a new run.  
4. You can define runs using a variety of methods, including a grid view, a list view, or via data import. These methods  
are defined in the following subsections. Refer to the section in this manual on Importing runs for more information on  
importing runs.  
5. The 3M Molecular Detection Software automatically assigns a Run ID based on the template selected for Run IDs  
during the software installation process. You can modify the Run ID by clicking in the Run ID field and updating the  
automatically assigned Run ID. The Run ID must be unique.  
6. Use the Technician dropdown menu to select the user who defines the new run. The user who is currently logged in is  
the default Technician.  
7. You can click in the Comment field and enter an optional run comment.  
8. Use the grid in the Setup (Grid) view to select the wells for the new run using any or all of these methods:  
Select a single well in the 96-well grid display by clicking on a single well.  
Select multiple non-adjacent wells by pressing and holding [Ctrl] while clicking on multiple wells.  
Select a series of wells, in columns, by clicking on the first well and pressing and holding [Shift] while clicking  
on the last well.  
Select multiple adjacent wells using click and drag over multiple wells.  
Simply do not select a well that will not be used for the run.  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software highlights the wells you select with a blue border.  
9. Select the Assay Type for the highlighted wells by clicking the appropriate colored dropdown menu located above the  
grid. Select the Well Type for the highlighted wells by selecting the appropriate Well Type from the dropdown menu.  
These are all the possible combinations of Assay Type and Well Type:  
Well Type  
Reagent  
Control  
Negative  
Control  
Sample  
Assay Type  
Salmonella  
E. coli O157 (Including H7)  
Listeria  
L. monocytogenes  
Matrix Control  
Incomplete Specification  
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You can also right-click a cell or group of cells to select the Assay type and Well Type using the context-sensitive menu.  
10. Repeat step 8 and step 9 until you have defined all the assay types and well types for the run. The screenshot below is  
an example of a completed new run definition. The new Run ID appears as the tab title, and the asterisk (*) indicates the  
run definition has been changed since it was last saved.  
11. Enter the Kit Lot Number in the Well Details pane. The Well ID field on the Well Details pane indicates which well(s) are  
selected and will receive the Kit Lot Number you enter.  
Enter the lot number into the Kit Lot Number field (white), then click or press [Enter] to save the entry.  
To select a preconfigured Kit Lot Number, click to switch to the drop-down list (blue), then select an ID from  
the list. You cannot enter new values when this field is blue.  
12. Enter the Sample ID in the Well Details pane.  
Enter the Sample ID into the Sample ID field (white) and click or press [Enter] to save the entry.  
To select a preconfigured Sample ID, click to switch to the drop-down list (blue), then select an ID from the  
list. You cannot enter new values when this field is blue.  
Note: A Sample ID cannot be assigned to Reagent Controls and Negative Controls.  
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13. If you are using a Matrix Control, link the sample to the Matrix Control by assigning the same Sample ID to both the  
sample and the Matrix Control. This association causes the sample result to be dependent on the Matrix Control result.  
You can also link a single MC to multiple sample wells; however, all wells must have the same Sample ID. Individual  
wells do have different codes (e.g., A1, A2) that can be used to track the samples. To further differentiate the wells, enter  
a comment for each. The comment is shown in the Run Report and results export file. Refer to section in this manual on  
viewing run results.  
14. Select the Retest option in the Well Details pane if the well contains a retest of a previous sample. Click the add  
icon  
to select the run and the well that is being retested.  
15. Select the run and well that is being retested when the Retest window appears.  
16. Click the OK button.  
17. You can also use the Well Details pane to enter a comment into the Comment: field that is relevant to the well definition.  
18. You can display the well details by hovering the cursor over a well in the Setup (Grid) pane. All well detail information  
with the exception of Retest is shown.  
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19. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 to enter the Kit Lot Number and the Sample ID for the remaining wells. Leave any unused wells  
blank (gray circles).  
20. The large icons below the Setup (Grid) pane provide quick access to functions commonly used during the run  
definition process.  
Active  
Inactive  
Clear  
Save  
Print  
Run  
21. You can also use the Setup(List) tab to view and define a new run using only text displayed in a table instead of symbols  
and text displayed in a graphic image of a 96 well grid.  
22. Click the Setup(List) tab at the bottom of the new run tab to display the list view. The list view displays all well details in a  
table sorted by well location. All information associated with each well appears in the table. This is the same information  
available in the Setup (Grid) tab.  
23. Select the Show Kit lot and Sample details option to display the custom fields associated with Samples and Kit Lots.  
24. You can enter well definitions by clicking in the fields and entering the information or by clicking the dropdown menus  
and selecting the option.  
25. You can import or export the information in a new run by clicking the Import button or Export button. Refer to the section  
in this manual on Importing runs and on Exporting runs for more information.  
26. When finished entering all sample information, click Save  
to save the new run. You can also save the run by  
selecting File on the menu bar, then selecting Save Run or by using the keyboard to press <CTRL>+s.  
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Starting a run  
1. Follow the instructions in the assay kit Product Instructions to perform the assay.  
Do not place the sample reagent tubes into the speed loader tray until you have completed the lysis step. Samples that  
have not been properly heat treated during the assay lysis step may be considered a potential biohazard and  
should NOT be inserted into the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument. Confirm that the Heat Block you used in the  
lysis step achieved the recommended temperature for the recommended length of time by the use of a timer, and a  
calibrated thermometer inserted into the designated well in the corner of the Heat Block during the lysis step.  
2. To start a configured run, select File on the menu bar, and then select Open Runs. You can also click Start Configured  
Runs next to the Start Configured Runs  
icon on the Start page, or on the Sidebar.  
3. When the list of configured runs appears, select the configured run you want to start.  
4. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays the selected run on a new tab, which contains a Setup (Grid) tab and a  
Setup (List) tab.  
5. You can make changes to the run. Click the Save button to save any changes you make. You can also Click File on the  
menu bar, then select Save Run to save any changes.  
6. Click the Start button in the Setup (Grid) view.  
7. Select the device from the dropdown list. The instruments in this dropdown list are those in the Ready state, and capable  
of performing a test run. After selecting the device, click the OK button.  
Select Instrument Dialog  
8. The selected instrument’s lid automatically opens  
9. Insert the 3M Speed Loader Tray into the instrument, and close the instrument’s lid to start the run.  
10. The header on the Run Details section in the Results (Grid) view displays details for the run, a progress bar, and the  
remaining time for the run. The run duration is 75 minutes.  
11. You can click the [Abort]  
button to stop any run in progress. Click [Yes] when the confirmation dialog appears to  
abort the run.  
Importing a new run  
1. To setup a new run, select File on the menu bar, and then select New Run. You can also click Setup New Run next to  
the Setup New Run icon on the Start page, or you can click Setup New Run next to the Setup New Run icon  
on the Sidebar to start a new run.  
2. Select the Setup(List) pane of the New Plate window.  
3. You can import a new run in the form of a delimited data file, e.g., Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file. Use this feature if  
the information required to define a new run can be exported from a LIMS or from another system into the 3M Molecular  
Detection System. Any new sample definitions or kit lot definitions also contained in the same new run import file are  
also imported along with the new run.  
4. Click the dropdown menu next to the Import button to select the delimiter character in the import or export file. The  
delimiter character can be a comma, tab, space, or semicolon. The delimiter used in the import file is predefined by the  
LIMS or other system from which it originated.  
Import files are often referred to as .CSV or comma separated values files.  
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The data in a sample import file that’s intended to be imported into a list field must match one of the selections  
for the list field. For example, a sample type must be Raw, Processed, or Environmental or one of the sample  
types you defined.  
5. Click the Import button. When the Open window appears, navigate to the import file you want to import and double click  
the file name.  
Assay Type  
Salmonella  
E. coli O157  
Listeria  
Assay Code  
SAL  
Well Type  
Well Code  
Sample  
RC  
Sample  
ECO  
Reagent Control  
LIS  
Negative Control NC  
Matrix Control MC  
Listeria monocytogenes LM  
Matrix Control  
MC  
Exporting a run definition  
1. Select the Setup (List) tab of the New Run window.  
2. You can export a run definition in the form of a delimited data file, e.g., Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file. Use this  
feature if you want to export the information for run definition to a LIMS or another system or if you want to export a run  
definition, edit the run definition, and then import the edited run definition.  
3. The default file type is a .CSV file. You can select other file types and delimiters in the Import and Export Options. Select  
the delimiter that is preferred by the LIMS or other system to which the file is exported.. Refer to the section in this  
manual on import/export file formats.  
By default, the first row is a header row that contains field names. You can change this in the Import and Export  
Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import and export options  
Two consecutive delimiters with nothing between them indicate a blank field.  
4. The default export folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import  
and export options.  
5. Click the Export button. When the Save as window appears, navigate to the folder into which you want to export the file.  
The default export folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import  
and export options.  
6. Click the Save button..  
Displaying a run by assay type  
The Assay Type pane appears along with the Setup (Grid) pane and the Well Details pane while you define a run, and it  
provides a list of all wells defined within this run definition for a selected assay type. In the example, the wells defined for the  
Salmonella assay are displayed, and indicated by the light blue box around the “SAL“ selector.  
Assay Type  
Symbol  
Salmonella  
E. coli O157  
Listeria  
Listeria monocytogenes  
Matrix Control  
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Setup (Grid) Assay Type Pane  
Saving a run as a template  
1. Create a run template by setting up a run structure using the Setup(Grid) or Setup(List) panes without setting up the  
details in the Well Details pane. When you later use the run template to set up a new run from a template, the structure  
of the new run is defined by the run template so you do not have to define the run structure. You only have to define the  
Samples, Kit Lots, Comments and Retest information. Refer to the section in this manual on Setting up a new run from a  
template for more information.  
2. To save the run as a template, select File on the menu bar, and then select Save Run as Template…  
3. When the Save as window appears, navigate to the folder into which you want to save the run template file, and enter  
the file name for the run template in the File name: field.  
4. Click the Save button. The 3M Molecular Detection Software saves the run template as a Comma Separated Values  
(.CSV) text file.  
Setting up a new run from a template  
1. Set up a new run from a template by using a run template to set up the run structure without using the Setup (Grid) or  
Setup (List) panes, and by using the Well Details pane to set up the details (Samples, Kit Lots, Comments and Retest) for  
the new run. Refer to the section in this manual on Saving a run as a template for more information.  
2. To setup a new run from a template, select File on the menu bar, and then select Load Run Template….  
3. When the Open window appears, navigate to the folder that contains the run template file you want to use. The default  
folder is Templates.  
4. Select the run template file you want to use and Click the Open button.  
5. Use the Well Details pane to set up the details (Samples, Kit Lots, Comments and Retest) for the new run. Refer to the  
section in this manual on Setting up a new run for more information on using the Well Details pane.  
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Save Template Dialog  
Load Template Dialog  
When a Run is created (loaded) based on a Template, all defined wells will be marked as incompletely defined. An example  
of a Run created from a Template is provided in Error! Reference source not found.. The user must complete the well  
definitions by providing the missing information (Kit Lot and Sample) before the Run can be saved or executed.  
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Run Created From Template  
Viewing run results  
1. You can use the Results-Grid view to monitor a run in progress. Results are displayed in real-time.  
2. To view run results from previous runs, select File on the menu bar, and then select Open Runs. You can also click View  
Run Results icon on the Start page, or on the Sidebar to view the results of the last five completed runs.  
3. If you cannot find the run your want do view, you can use Run filters to set the plate filter parameters. All of the filter  
parameters are optional.  
4. Select the All Dates option to include runs created on any date, or select the Date Range option to include runs created  
within a range of dates. If you select the Date Range option, enter the start and end dates by entering them directly or  
selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range including the past week.  
5. Click the dropdown menu for the Technician field to select a specific user who created the runs to be included. The  
default option is the current user.  
6. Click the dropdown menu for the Run Status to select a specific plate state to be included. The default option is All.  
Run Status  
All  
Description  
All runs in the database  
Runs that are completed  
Completed  
Completed  
(successful)  
Runs that are successfully completed without Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or  
Error results  
Completed (requires Runs that are completed with at least one Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or Error  
examination)  
Configured  
Abort  
result  
Runs that are configured but not yet started  
Runs that are aborted by a user  
Failed  
Runs that are failed due to errors such as instrument disconnection, etc.  
7. Click the Apply Filter button after selecting the filters you want to use.  
8. When the list of runs appears, click the run you want to view, and then click OK.  
9. The software displays the selected run on a new tab.  
10. Select the Results (Grid) to display the results for each well. A table of result symbols is shown below. A graph of RLU  
readings over time also appears if this option is enabled. Refer to the Administrative Options section in this manual for  
more information on enabling the graph.  
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Well  
Type  
Well Result Symbol  
Result  
Positive  
Negative  
Interpretation  
The sample is presumptive positive  
for the target pathogen.  
Sample  
Sample  
The sample is negative for the target pathogen.  
The sample matrix was inhibitory to the assay. A  
re-test may be required. Refer to the troubleshooting  
section and the assay kit Product Instructions for more  
information.  
The presence or absence of the target pathogen was  
indeterminate. A re-test may be required. Refer to  
the troubleshooting section and the assay kit Product  
Instructions for more information.  
Sample  
Inhibited  
Inspect  
Sample  
Sample  
No bioluminescence was detected. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
Error  
Valid  
Reagent  
Control  
The Reagent Control was valid.  
The Reagent Control was invalid. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
The Reagent Control was indeterminate. A re-test may  
be required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and  
the assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
No bioluminescence was detected. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
Reagent  
Control  
Invalid  
Reagent  
Control  
Inspect  
Reagent  
Control  
Error  
Valid  
Negative  
Control  
The Negative Control was valid.  
The Negative Control was invalid. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
The Negative Control was indeterminate. A re-test may  
be required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and  
the assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
No bioluminescence was detected. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
Negative  
Control  
Invalid  
Negative  
Control  
Inspect  
Negative  
Control  
Error  
Valid  
Matrix  
Control  
The Matrix Control was valid.  
The sample matrix was inhibitory to the Matrix Control.  
A re-test may be required. Refer to the troubleshooting  
section and the assay kit Product Instructions for more  
information.  
No bioluminescence was detected. A re-test may be  
required. Refer to the troubleshooting section and the  
assay kit Product Instructions for more information.  
Matrix  
Control  
Inhibited  
Error  
Matrix  
Control  
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11. You can choose to select and display the graph for any or all of the wells.  
a. Right-click or Ctrl-click an individual well to select and display the graph for that well. The background color of  
the selected well changes from gray to light blue to indicate the well is selected, and the curve for the selected  
well appears on the graph.  
b. Right-click a selected well to de-select it and remove the graph for that well.  
c. Right-click additional wells to select and display the graphs for the additional wells. The display is cumulative.  
The curves for all selected wells appear on the graph.  
d. Hold Ctrl and left-click and drag over a group of wells to select and display the graphs for multiple wells. The  
curves for all selected wells appear on the graph.  
12. You can left-click a selected well, or left-click and drag over a group of wells, to highlight the curve(s) for that well(s). You  
can also left-click a curve to highlight the corresponding well.  
13. You can customize the appearance of the graph as follows:  
Click the Select all button display the curves for all defined wells.  
Click the Clear button to reset well selections and display no curves.  
Click the Zoom in button to enlarge the graph by one level. This can also be performed by hovering over the  
graph and using the mouse wheel.  
Click the Zoom out button to shrink the graph by one level.  
Use the Mouse Wheel while hovering the cursor over the graph to zoom in or zoom out on the graph.  
Click the Fit to view button to perform a best fit for the selected plots.  
14. The colors of the wells indicate which curves are displayed on the graph, as shown below.  
Well Area  
Color  
Interpretation  
Gray  
The curve for this well is not shown on the graph  
Well Background  
Blue  
The curve for this well is shown on the graph  
The well is not selected  
No border  
Blue border  
Well Border  
The well is selected and its curve is highlighted  
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15. You can select the Results (List) to display the same data as the Results (Grid) but in a list form. The following fields are  
shown:  
Well ID – The well ID that correlates to the well’s location on the 96-well grid.  
Sample ID – The identifier of the sample used in this test. The Results (Grid) view shows this information by  
hovering the mouse over the well.  
Assay Type – The type of assay used. The Results (Grid) view shows this information as a color-coded box  
around the well.  
Well Type – Either Sample, Reagent Control, Negative Control or Matrix Control.  
Kit Lot Number – The identifier of the kit lot used in this test. The Results (Grid) view shows this information by  
hovering the mouse over the well.  
Result – The result of the test.  
Exporting run results  
1. Select the Results (Grid), and then click the Export  
button.  
2. You can export results in the form of a delimited data file, e.g., Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file. Use this feature if  
you want to export the information for run definition to a LIMS or another system or if you want to export a run definition,  
edit the run definition, and then import the edited run definition.  
3. The default file type is a .CSV file. You can select other file types and delimiters in the Import and Export Options. Select  
the delimiter that is preferred by the LIMS or other system to which the file is exported. Refer to the section in this  
manual on import/export file formats.  
By default, the first row is a header row that contains field names. You can change this in the Import and Export  
Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import and export options  
Two consecutive delimiters with nothing between them indicate a blank field.  
4. The default export folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import  
and export options.  
5. Click the Export button. When the Save as window appears, navigate to the folder into which you want to export the file.  
The default export folder is defined using the Import and Export Options. Refer to the section in this manual on import  
and export options.  
6. Click the Save button.  
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Generating run reports  
Run Layout Report  
1. Use this report to assist with assay set up.  
2. Select the Setup (Grid) view to print or save the Run Layout, which shows the setup definitions for all wells in the run.  
3. Click the print button  
to open the print preview in the report viewer.  
4. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
5. Click the Print button at the top of the window to print the report.  
1. To save the Run Layout, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel, Adobe  
PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and click the  
[Save] button.  
Run Report  
1. Select the Results (Grid) view to print or save the Run report, which lists the test results for all wells in the run.  
2. Click the [Run Report] button  
to open the print preview in the report viewer.  
3. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
4. Click the Print button at the top of the window to print the report.  
5. To save the Run Report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel, Adobe  
PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and click the  
[Save] button.  
Instrument Temperature Log  
1. Select the Results (Grid) view to print or save the Instrument Temperature Log, which lists the core and lid heater  
temperatures measured at 15 second intervals during the run.  
2. Click the [Temperature Log] button  
to open the print preview in the report viewer.  
3. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
4. Click the Print button at the top of the window to print the report.  
5. To save the Temperature Log report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft  
Excel, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file  
and click the [Save] button.  
Opening a saved run  
1. Only configured runs can be modified. To modify any of the information stored for a configured run, select File on the  
menu bar, and then select Open Runs. You can also click Start Configured Runs next to the Start Configured Runs  
icon on the Start page, and then click Open Runs…  
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2. If you cannot find the run your want do delete, you can use Run filters to set the plate filter parameters. All of the filter  
parameters are optional.  
a. Select the All dates option to include runs created on any date, or select the Date range option to include runs  
created within a range of dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by entering them  
directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range including the past week.  
b. Click the dropdown menu for the Technician field to select a specific user who created the runs to be included.  
The default option is the current user.  
c. Click the dropdown menu for the Run Status to select a specific plate state to be included. The default option is All.  
Run Status  
All  
Description  
All runs in the database  
Completed  
Runs that are completed  
Completed (successful)  
Runs that are successfully completed without Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or Error results  
Runs that are completed with at least one Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or Error result  
Completed (requires  
examination)  
Configured  
Abort  
Runs that are configured but not yet started  
Runs that are aborted by a user  
Failed  
Runs that are failed due to errors such as instrument disconnection, etc.  
3. Click the [Apply Filter] button after selecting the filters you want to use.  
4. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays a list of the runs that match the filter parameters you selected.  
5. Select a run from the list and click the [OK] button to view or edit the run.  
Deleting a run  
1. Deleting a run is permanent and after deleting a run, the data cannot be recovered. Consider exporting the run reports  
before deleting a run.  
2. To delete a run, select File on the menu bar, and then select Open Runs.  
3. When the Open runs window appears, select the run you want to delete. The 3M Molecular Detection Software highlights  
the selected run.  
4. If you cannot find the run your want do delete, you can use Run filters to set the plate filter parameters. All of the filter  
parameters are optional.  
a. Select the All dates option to include runs created on any date, or select the Date range option to include runs  
created within a range of dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by entering them  
directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range including the past week.  
b. Click the dropdown menu for the Technician field to select a specific user who created the runs to be included.  
The default option is the current user.  
c. Click the dropdown menu for the Run Status to select a specific plate state to be included. The default option is All.  
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Run Status  
All  
Description  
All runs in the database  
Runs that are completed  
Completed  
Completed (successful)  
Runs that are successfully completed without  
Invalid, Inhibited, Inspect, or Error results  
Completed (requires examination) Runs that are completed with at least one Invalid,  
Inhibited, Inspect, or Error result  
Configured  
Abort  
Runs that are configured but not yet started  
Runs that are aborted by a user  
Failed  
Runs that are failed due to errors such as instru-  
ment disconnection, etc.  
5. Click the Apply Filter button after selecting the filters you want to use.  
6. The 3M Molecular Detection Software displays a list of the runs that match the filter parameters you selected.  
7. Select a run from the list and click the Delete button.  
8. In the pop-up box that asks “Are you sure you want to permanently delete this run?”, Click Yes to permanently delete the  
run from the database.  
Open Runs Window  
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Generating Management Reports  
Generating a Search Results report  
1. This report allows you to query the database for specific results from completed runs.  
2. To generate a Search Results report, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Search Results… You can also  
click Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports icon on the Start page, or your can click Generate Reports  
next to the Generate Reports icon on the Sidebar to generate a Search Results report.  
3. When the Search Results report window appears, select the date range to include and select the filter parameters you  
want to use and the values for the filter parameters you selected.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or select  
the Date range option to include test results done within a range of dates. If  
you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by entering  
them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option  
is the date range including the past week.  
b. All of the filter parameters on the Search Results report window are optional.  
i. For Assay Type, Well Type and Result Parameters, check the box associated  
with the values you want to include in the report.  
ii. For List type parameters, click the dropdown menu and select the value you want include in the report.  
iii. For Text type parameters, click in the field to enter the value you want to include in the report. You can enter  
the entire text or a keyword for a Text type parameter. You cannot use wild cards.  
Filter  
Description  
Default  
Type  
Parameter  
User  
User who performed the run  
All users included  
List  
Assay Type  
Type of 3M Molecular Detection Assay used  
All assay types  
included  
Checkbox  
Well Type  
Sample, Reagent Control, Negative Control or Matrix All Well types included Checkbox  
Control  
Kit Lot  
Lot Number for the assay kit used  
Reported result of the test.  
All kit lots included  
All results included  
All runs included  
All tests included  
Text  
Result  
Checkbox  
List  
Run ID  
ID assigned to the run when it was set up  
Select this option to include retests only.  
Retested  
Instrument  
Check box  
List  
Serial number of the instrument on which the run  
was performed (connected and not connected  
instruments are listed).  
All instruments  
included  
Sample ID  
Sample ID as defined in the Samples tab of the Setup All sample IDs  
Text  
List  
Text  
window.  
included  
Sample Type * Optional field.  
All sample types  
included  
Description *  
Optional field.  
All descriptions  
included  
Product *  
Brand *  
Optional field.  
Optional field.  
All products included Text  
All brands included Text  
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Lot Number *  
Optional field.  
All lot numbers  
included  
Text  
Line *  
Optional field.  
Optional field.  
All lines included  
All plants included  
Text  
Text  
Customer *  
* These fields are customizable during software installation. This table shows the default field names and. If these fields  
were customized during installation both the field names and the field types in the Search Results window could be different.  
Hidden fields are not shown in the Search Results window.  
1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
2. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
3. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
4. To save the Search Results report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel,  
Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and  
click the [Save] button.  
Generating a Samples report  
1. To generate a Samples report, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Samples… You can also click Generate  
Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on the Start page, or you can click Generate Reports next to the  
Generate Reports icon on the Sidebar to generate a samples report.  
2. When the Samples Report window appears, select the date range to include and select the filter parameters you want to  
use and the values for the filter parameters you selected.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or  
select the Date range option to include test results done within a range of  
dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by  
entering them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The  
default option is the date range including the past week.  
b. All of the filter parameters on the Samples report window are optional.  
i. For List type parameters, click the dropdown menu and select the value  
you want include in the test results report.  
ii. For Text type parameters, click in the field to enter the value you want to include in the test results report. You  
can enter the entire text or a keyword for a Text type parameter. You cannot use wild cards.  
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Filter  
Description  
Default  
Type  
Parameter  
User  
Sample ID  
User who did the test.  
Sample ID as defined in the Samples tab of the  
Setup window.  
All users included  
All sample IDs  
included  
List  
Text  
Sample Type * Optional field  
All sample types  
included  
List  
Description *  
Optional field  
All descriptions  
included  
Text  
Product *  
Brand *  
Lot Number *  
Optional field  
Optional field  
Optional field  
All products included Text  
All brands included  
All lot numbers  
included  
Text  
Text  
Line *  
Customer *  
Optional field  
Optional field  
All lines included  
All plants included  
Text  
Text  
* These fields are customizable during software installation. This table shows the default field names and. If these fields  
were customized during installation both the field names and the field types in the Search Report window could be different.  
Hidden fields are not shown in the Search Report window.  
1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
2. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
3. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
4. To save the Samples report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel, Adobe  
PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and click the  
[Save] button.  
Generating an Assay Kits report  
1. To generate an Assay (Kit) Lot report, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Assay Kits… You can also click  
Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on the Start page, or your can click Generate Reports next to  
the Generate Reports icon on the Sidebar to generate an Assay Kits report.  
2. Select Assay Kits… from the list of reports that appears.  
3. When the Assay Kits report window appears, select the date range to include and  
select the filter parameters you want to use and the values for the filter parameters  
you selected.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or  
select the Date range option to include test results done within a range of  
dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by  
entering them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The  
default option is the date range including the past week.  
b. The filter parameters on the Assay Kits report window are both optional. Click the dropdown menu and select the  
value you want include in the Assay Kits eport. The defaults are all users and all assay types.  
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Filter  
Description  
Default  
Type  
Parameter  
User  
Assay Type  
User who did the test.  
Target pathogen or assay type.  
All users included  
All assay types included  
List  
List  
1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
2. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
3. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
4. To save the Assay Kits report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel,  
Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and  
click the [Save] button.  
Generating a Completed Runs report  
1. To generate a Completed Runs report, which lists all runs that have completed the entire 75 minute test cycle without  
being aborted by the user or stopped because of an error, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Completed  
Runs… You can also click Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on the Start page, or your can click  
Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on the Sidebar to generate a Complete Runs report.  
2. Select Completed Runs… from the list of reports that appears.  
3. When the Completed Runs report window appears, select the date range to include and select the filter parameters you  
want to use and the values for the filter parameters you selected.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or select  
the Date range option to include test results done within a range of dates. If  
you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by entering  
them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default  
option is the date range including the past week.  
b. The filter parameters on the Completed Runs report window are both  
optional. Click the dropdown menu and select the value you want include in  
the Completed Runs report. The defaults are all users and all instruments.  
Filter  
Description  
Default  
Type  
Parameter  
User  
Instrument  
User who did the test  
Serial number of the instrument on which the test  
All users included  
All instruments  
List  
List  
was done (connected and not connected instruments included  
are listed)  
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1. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
2. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
3. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
4. To save the Completed Runs report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft  
Excel, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file  
and click the [Save] button.  
Generating an Audit Log report  
1. To generate an Audit Log report, select Administration on the menu bar, and then select Audit Log… The Audit Log  
report is only available to administrator level users. Every occurrence of these types of events is recorded in the audit  
log:  
User login/logout.  
User creation, update and delete.  
Instrument creation, update and delete.  
Instrument diagnostic.  
Instrument firmware update.  
Sample creation, update and delete.  
Kit Lot creation, update and delete.  
Run creation, update and delete.  
Run start and stop (automatically and user aborted).  
Report generation.  
2. When the Activities report window appears, select the date range to include and  
select the user you want to include.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or  
select the Date range option to include test results done within a range of  
dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by  
entering them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range including  
the past week.  
b. Click the User dropdown menu to select the user you want to include. The default option is all users.  
3. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
4. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
5. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
6. To save the Audit Log report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel,  
Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and  
click the [Save] button.  
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Generating User Reports  
The Users report is only available to administrator level users.  
1. To generate a Users report, which lists active users, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Users… You  
can also click Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports icon on the Start page, or your can click Generate  
Reports next to the Generate Reports icon on the Sidebar to generate a users report.  
2. When the Users report window appears, select the date range to include. Select the All dates option to include test  
results done on any date, or select the Date range option to include test results done within a range of dates. If you  
select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by entering them directly or selecting them though use of the  
calendar. The default option is the date range including the past week.  
3. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
4. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
5. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
6. To save the Users report, click the [Export] button then select a file format from the list (Microsoft Excel, Adobe  
PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to store the file and click the  
[Save] button.  
Generating an Instrument Self-Check Results report  
1. To generate an Instrument Self-Check Results report, which lists instrument self-check results, select Reports on the  
menu bar, and then select Instrument Self-Check Results… You can also click Generate Reports next to the Generate  
Reports  
icon on the Start page, or your can click Generate Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on  
the Sidebar to generate an Instrument Self-Check Results report. The Instrument Self-Check report is only available  
to administrator level users. There are no user serviceable failures. If an instrument self-check test fails, return the  
instrument to 3M for repair.  
2. When the Instrument Self-Check Results report window appears, select the date range to include and select the filter  
parameters you want to use. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or select the Date  
range option to include test results done within a range of dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and  
end dates by entering them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range  
including the past week.  
3. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
4. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
5. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
6. To save the Instrument Self-Check Results report, click the [Export] button  
then select a file format from the list  
(Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to  
store the file and click the [Save] button.  
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Generating an Instrument Temperature Log report  
1. To generate an Instrument Temperature Log report, which lists the instrument’s temperature at 5 second intervals during  
all runs, select Reports on the menu bar, and then select Instrument Temperature Log… You can also click Generate  
Reports next to the Generate Reports  
icon on the Start page, or your can click Generate Reports next to the  
Generate Reports icon on the Sidebar to generate an Instrument Temperature Details report.  
2. Select Instrument Temperature Log… from the list of reports that appears.  
3. When the Instrument Temperature Details report window appears, select the date range to include and select the filter  
parameters you want to use and the values for the filter parameters you selected.  
a. Select the All dates option to include test results done on any date, or select the Date range option to include  
test results done within a range of dates. If you select the Date range option, enter the start and end dates by  
entering them directly or selecting them though use of the calendar. The default option is the date range including  
the past week.  
b. The filter parameters on the Instrument Temperature Log report window are both optional. Click the dropdown  
menu and select the values you want include in the Instrument Temperature Log report. The defaults are all run  
IDs and all instruments.  
Filter  
Parameter  
Run ID  
Description  
Default  
Type  
List  
ID assigned to the run when it was set up (only  
completed runs are listed, oldest runs first)  
Serial number of the instrument on which the test  
was done (connected and not connected instru-  
ments are listed)  
All runs included  
Instrument  
All instruments  
included  
List  
4. Click the [Generate] button after selecting and entering the filters you want to use. You can also click the [Cancel]  
button to return to the Start Page without generating a report. This query must scan a large amount of data, and it  
could return a large number of results. Generating this report could take significant time and produce a large amount of  
information.  
5. A loading indicator  
appears while the 3M Molecular Detection Software generates the print preview for  
display on the screen. Refer to the Appendix for an example of this report.  
6. Click the [Print] button at the top of the window to print the report.  
7. To save the Instrument Temperature Log report, click the [Export] button  
then select a file format from the list  
(Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word). When the Windows Save As dialog opens, select a folder in which to  
store the file and click the [Save] button.  
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Terms and Definitions  
The following terms and definitions are used throughout this document.  
CSV  
Comma Separated Values – a data file where datum is separated by a delimiter  
character, commonly a comma.  
DB  
Database  
EULA  
GUI  
End User License Agreement  
Graphical User Interface  
Kit Lot  
LED  
3M manufacturing lot identifier located on the 3M Molecular Detection Assay kit box  
Light Emitting Diode  
LIMS  
MC  
Laboratory Information Management System  
Matrix Control  
MDS  
NC  
Molecular Detection System  
Negative Control  
RAM  
RC  
Random Access Memory – PC physical configured memory  
Reagent Control  
RLU  
Run  
Relative Light Units  
A test for the presence of target pathogens.  
A food or environmental sample provided for testing.  
Structured Query Language  
Sample  
SQL  
SRAM  
USB  
Static Random Access Memory  
Universal Serial Bus  
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Administrator Tasks  
Backing up the Database  
1. Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to the SQLMDS server.  
2. In the Object Explorer pane, expand Databases.  
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3. Right-click Mds, select Tasks, and then select Back Up…  
4. In the Destination section, highlight the back up location listed, and click the [Remove] button to clear the default  
destination.  
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5. To add a new back up destination, click the [Add…] button, and then click the […] button in the Select Backup  
Destination dialog.  
6. Select your backup destination and enter a file name with the .bak extension. Use a unique name for each backup file to  
easily differentiate them. Click [OK], and then click [OK] again. Note: The default back up destination is in the Microsoft SQL  
program folder. For easier retrieval of the file, back up to a USB flash drive. (E:\ is the drive location in the screenshot below).  
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7. Confirm that the new back up destination is listed in the Destination section, and then click [OK] to start the process.  
8. Progress is shown in the lower-left of screen. When the restoration is complete, a “successful” message appears.  
9. Check your back up destination to confirm that the .bak file is present.  
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Restoring the Database from a Backup  
Note: If the database version is older than the software version, restore the database following the instructions  
below and then reinstall the 3M Molecular Detection Software. Be sure to use the existing Mds database on  
installation.  
1. Open Microsoft QL Server Management Studio and connect to the SQLMDS server.  
2. In the Object Explorer, expand Databases. If an Mds database exists, back it up and then delete it. Right-click Mds,  
select Delete, and click [OK]. Then, right-click Databases and select Restore Database.  
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3. In the To database: field, type “Mds”.  
4. In the Source for restore section, select From device: and click the […] button.  
5. Click the [Add] button, and then select the database backup (*.bak) from your storage location. Click [OK], and then  
[OK] again.  
Note: Navigating folders in this view can be difficult. If the database is located on your hard drive, copy it to the C:\ drive,  
or to a USB flash drive, before this step. (E:\ is the drive location in the screenshot below).  
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6. Check the Restore box and click [OK] to start the process.  
7. Progress is shown in the lower-left of screen. When the restoration is complete, a “successful” message appears.  
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8. In the Object Explorer, expand Databases. The Mds database should be listed.  
Uninstalling the Software  
You can uninstall the 3M Molecular Detection Software by using any one of these three methods: All Programs menu,  
Uninstall.exe, or Control Panel.  
All Programs Menu  
1. Click Start on the Windows Desktop, and then select All Programs.  
2. Select 3M  
3. Select 3M Molecular Detection System  
4. Select Uninstall  
5. The Uninstall 3M Molecular Detection System Uninstall dialog appears. You have the option to delete or to save the  
existing 3M Molecular Detection System database. The default is to save the database. To delete the database, click the  
Delete database checkbox.  
6. Click the [Uninstall] button to uninstall the software or click the [Cancel] button to cancel the uninstall action.  
Uninstall.exe  
1. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to C:\Program Files\3M\3M Molecular Detection System. If you did not select the  
default destination folder for the installation root during the installation wizard process, navigate to the destination folder  
for the installation root you selected during the installation wizard process.  
2. Double-click Uninstall.exe  
3. The Uninstall 3M Molecular Detection System Uninstall dialog appears. You have the option to delete or to save the  
existing 3M Molecular Detection System database. The default is to save the database. To delete the database, click the  
Delete database checkbox.  
4. Click the [Uninstall] button to uninstall the software or click the [Cancel] button to cancel the uninstall action.  
Control Panel  
5. Click Start on the Windows Desktop, and then select Control Panel.  
6. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.  
7. Select 3M Molecular Detection System  
8. Select Change/Remove  
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9. The Uninstall 3M Molecular Detection System Uninstall dialog appears. You have the option to delete or to save the  
existing 3M Molecular Detection System database. The default is to save the database. To delete the database, click the  
Delete database checkbox.  
10. Click the [Uninstall] button to uninstall the software or click the [Cancel] button to cancel the uninstall action.  
Uninstall Screen  
Running a 3M Molecular Detection Instrument Self-Check  
Before you begin  
The 3M Molecular Detection Instrument Self-Check starts automatically upon power-on and can be started using the  
software. 3M recommends performing the Self-Check each day you use the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument.  
The Self-Check includes the following tests:  
– Firmware validity  
– LED function  
– Power distribution  
– Heater function  
– Photodiode function  
– Memory integrity check  
Do the following before starting a Self-Check to prevent failure:  
– Ensure that the pluggable heater is installed properly  
– Remove the 3M Speed Loader Tray from the instrument  
– Close the instrument lid  
The Self-Check lasts approx. 2 min. During the Self-Check, the instrument status light cycles colors, the power light  
flashes red for a period, and then all lights turn off.  
If you want to capture the start-up Self-Check result in the software, connect the instrument to the computer and log in  
to the software before turning on the instrument.  
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Starting a Self-Check  
1. Power-cycle the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument, or right-click the instrument icon in the software status bar to  
display the context-sensitive menu. You can also double-click the instrument icon to open the instrument tab.  
2. Select Start the Self-Check.  
3. The instrument icon will change to white and the Instrument Status will change to Diagnose. You can view the  
Self-Check progress bar in the instrument tab.  
4. When the Self-Check is complete, a pop-up notification appears and shows the result (i.e., passed or failed). The  
instrument status bar and icon also indicate the result, as shown in the table below:  
Instrument Status Light  
Instrument Icon  
Result  
Solid Orange or Green  
Pass  
Flashing Red  
Fail  
(Flashing)  
5. Click the [OK] button to dismiss the notification or the [View Report] button to view the results of the individual tests.  
6. You can view past Self-Check results by selecting Instrument Self-Check Results in the Reports menu. Refer to the  
section in this manual on Generating Reports for more information.  
7. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for information about troubleshooting Self-Check failures.  
Viewing the Error Log File  
The 3M Molecular Detection Software generates an error log file that assists in troubleshooting software errors. Error  
messages displayed in the software may refer to this file for more information about the specific error. Only one copy of this  
file exists per user account on the computer, and it is used during every 3M Molecular Detection Software run. The file is  
located in the following folder:  
Windows XP  
C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\3M\3M Molecular Detection System\LOG  
Windows Vista/7  
C:\Users\<Username>\3M\3M Molecular Detection System\LOG  
Upgrading the Firmware in Windows XP  
1. Do not attempt to upgrade the instrument’s firmware unless directed by a 3M representative. If a firmware upgrade is  
required to improve the performance of the instrument, a 3M representative will contact you and will provide you the  
media containing the upgrade.  
2. Use Windows Explorer to copy the firmware upgrade file, firmware.bin to the C:\Program Files\3M\3M Molecular  
Detection System\Firmware\DFU folder. This is the default installation Destination folder. If you selected a different folder  
during software installation, the this folder is found in the location you defined. Replace the existing firmware.bin file.  
3. After you copy the firmware.bin file into the correct folder, you must start the upgrade process. Upgrading the firmware  
is restricted to Administrator users. You can start the upgrade by clicking Upgrade firmware in the instrument’s context-  
sensitive menu or the [Upgrade Firmware] button in the instrument tab. When you start the upgrade process, the  
instrument is logically disconnected from the system and the instrument icon will disappear from the status bar.  
4. A black UpgradeIt command window opens.  
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Firmware Installation Folder  
5. If you are upgrading the firmware for the first time using this computer, you must minimize the UpgradeIt window at this  
time and install the supporting device drivers.  
6. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).  
7. Select Search for the best driver in these locations and check Include this location in the search  
8. Browse to the Dfu\Drivers folder location in the Molecular Detection System folder described in step 2 above.  
9. After the wizard installs the drivers, the computer completes its device recognition process and notifies you that the new  
device is ready for use.  
Windows XP Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (1)  
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Windows XP Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (2)  
Windows XP Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (3)  
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10. After the driver is installed, a reboot is required.  
11. After the reboot, open the software, right-click the instrument icon, and select Upgrade firmware.  
12. Enter “Yes” or “Y” in the command window as shown in below. The new firmware is downloaded to the instrument, and  
the instrument restarts and begins a Self-Check.  
13. The instrument is recognized by the 3M Molecular Detection Software and the instrument icon appears in the status bar.  
Hovering over the instrument icon shows the new firmware revision number.  
14. If the instrument is not recognized, an error has occurred. To recover, switch the instrument off and then back on and  
restart the upgrade process.  
UpgradeIt Command Window  
Upgrading the Firmware in Windows 7/Vista  
1. Do not attempt to upgrade the instrument’s firmware unless directed by a 3M representative. If a firmware upgrade is  
required to improve the performance of the instrument, a 3M representative will contact you and will provide you the  
media containing the upgrade.  
2. Use Windows Explorer to copy the firmware upgrade file, firmware.bin to the C:\Program Files\3M\3M Molecular  
Detection System\Firmware\DFU folder. This is the default installation Destination folder. If you selected a different folder  
during software installation, this folder is found in the location you defined. Replace the existing firmware.bin file.  
3. After you copy the firmware.bin file into the correct folder, you must start the upgrade process. Upgrading the firmware  
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is restricted to Administrator users. You can start the upgrade by clicking Upgrade firmware in the instrument’s context-  
sensitive menu or the [Upgrade Firmware] button in the instrument tab. When you start the upgrade process, the  
instrument is logically disconnected from the system and the instrument icon will disappear from the status bar.  
4. A black UpgradeIt command window opens.  
Firmware Installation Folder  
5. If you are upgrading the firmware for the first time using this computer, you must minimize the UpgradeIt window at this  
time and install the supporting device drivers.  
6. The automatic installation will fail. Open the Device Manager, right-click Device Firmware Upgrade, and select Upgrade  
Driver Software.  
7. Select Browse my computer for driver software.  
8. Click Browse.  
9. Browse to the Dfu\Drivers folder location in the Molecular Detection System folder described in step 2 above.  
10. A Windows Security window will appear. Click Install this driver software anyway.  
11. After the wizard installs the drivers, the computer completes its device recognition process and notifies you that the new  
device is ready for use.  
Device Manager  
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Windows 7/Vista Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (2)  
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Windows 7/Vista Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (3)  
Windows 7/Vista Firmware Upgrade Driver Installation (4)  
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12. After the driver is installed, enter “Yes” or “Y” in the command window as shown in below. The new firmware is  
downloaded to the instrument, and the instrument restarts and begins a Self-Check.  
13. The instrument is recognized by the 3M Molecular Detection Software and the instrument icon appears in the status bar.  
Hovering over the instrument icon shows the new firmware revision number.  
14. If the instrument is not recognized, an error has occurred. To recover, switch the instrument off and then back on and  
restart the upgrade process.  
UpgradeIt Command Window  
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Cleaning and Decontaminating the Instrument  
WARNING: Follow established laboratory practices and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when  
handling the instrument or plates or when cleaning and decontaminating the instrument.  
WARNING: To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage, always turn the instrument off and disconnect from outlet  
before cleaning and decontaminating the instrument.  
Clean and decontaminate the instrument immediately if any spills occur.  
Clean the external surfaces of the instrument regularly once per month.  
Decontaminate the interior of the instrument regularly once per month.  
Cleaning the External surfaces  
1. Turn off the power (1), and then disconnect the power cable (2) and the USB cable (3) on the back panel.  
2. Use a disposable towel (1) lightly dampened with 1-5% (v:v in water) household bleach solution to gently wipe the outer  
surfaces of the instrument. Wring out the disposable towel thoroughly so it is damp, but not dripping. Avoid the power  
cable connection and the USB cable connection on the back panel when cleaning the exterior surfaces.  
3. Use another disposable towel to repeat the procedure with DI water (distilled water or deionized water).  
Decontaminating the interior  
4. Allow the lid heater and the pluggable heater to cool for five minutes before lifting the instrument’s lid.  
5. Lift the instrument’s lid and remove the 3M Speed Loader Tray (1) from the instrument.  
6. Use a 1-5% (v:v in water) household bleach solution spray bottle to spray the speed-loader with bleach.  
7. Use a disposable towel to wipe the bleach off the speed-loader tray.  
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8. Hold the 3M Speed Loader Tray under a stream of tap water from the faucet in a sink in the lab to rinse the 3M Speed  
Loader Tray.  
9. Set the 3M Speed Loader Tray aside in a spot where it can air dry for at least one hour.  
10. Remove the pluggable heater from the instrument and use a 1-5% (v:v in water) household bleach solution spray bottle  
to spray the pluggable heater with bleach.  
11. Use a disposable towel to wipe the bleach off the pluggable heater.  
12. Hold the pluggable heater under a stream of tap water from the faucet in a sink in the lab to rinse the pluggable heater.  
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13. Use a dry disposable towel to wipe the pluggable heater until it’s dry.  
14. Use a dry disposable towel to gently press down on each spring pin (1) on the pluggable heater.  
15. Set aside the pluggable heater in a spot where it can air dry for at least one hour.  
16. Use a disposable towel lightly dampened with 1-5% (v:v in water) household bleach solution to gently wipe the inner  
surfaces of the instrument. Wring out the disposable towel thoroughly so it is damp, but not dripping.  
17. Use another disposable towel to repeat the procedure with DI water (distilled or deionized water).  
18. Use a dry disposable towel to wipe the interior surfaces of the instrument until they’re dry. Allow the interior surfaces of  
the instrument to air dry for at least 1 hour. Do not reconnect the power cable and the USB cable until you have allowed  
the instrument to air dry for at least 1 hour.  
19. Connect the USB cable (3), connect the power cable (2) and turn on the power (1).  
Packing the instrument for shipment to 3M for service  
WARNING: always follow the cleaning and decontamination procedure prior to returning the instrument for service.  
1. Turn the 3M Molecular Detection System off using the on/off switch located on the instrument’s back panel.  
2. Remove the USB cable from the USB 2.0 port on the instrument’s back panel (5), and from your computer’s USB 2.0 port (6).  
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3. Disconnect the power supply cord (1) from the AC power outlet (4), then disconnect the power supply (2) from the 3M  
Molecular Detection System power port (3).  
4. Pack the 3M Molecular Detection instrument in the shipping container in which the loaner 3M Molecular Detection  
instrument arrived.  
5. Close the shipping container to seal the 3M Molecular Detection System and its accessories inside the shipping  
container.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting the 3M Molecular Detection Instrument  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Instrument remains in  
Heat state (orange status correctly  
light)  
Pluggable heater is not installed  
Reinstall pluggable heater and power cycle the  
instrument  
Puggable heater was recently  
cleaned and not completely dry  
Allow heater to air dry longer  
Straighten pins  
Core Temp shows -  
Infinity °C  
Heater pogo pins are not straight  
Self-Check fails Core  
Heater and/or Lid Heater  
test  
Pin heads on the inner shell are  
dirty or corroded  
Clean pins  
Software and instrument are out  
of sync  
Core Temp shows “NaN”  
Power cycle the instrument  
Instrument lid open and/or tray/  
tubes inside instrument during  
self check  
Self-Check fails  
Photodiodes test  
Remove tray/tubes, close lid, and restart  
Self-Check  
Self-Check fails Power  
test  
Turn power switch to off, check connections,  
and turn switch to on.  
Power connections are not secure  
Memory corruption  
Self-Check fails SRAM  
test  
Reinstall firmware. If failure persists, return  
instrument for repair.  
Memory corruption  
Self-Check fails Firmware  
test  
Reinstall firmware. If failure persists, return  
instrument for repair.  
Checksum mismatch  
Self-Check fails Serial  
Number test  
Reinstall firmware. If failure persists, return  
instrument for repair.  
Invalid serial number  
1. Power cycle the instrument. 2. If lid not does  
open using the main lid button, use emergency  
lid release on the bottom of instrument. Remove  
the screw covering the button, and then insert  
a thin object (e.g., unfolded paperclip) into the  
hole and press the button. 3. Check that heater  
and/or tray are secure.  
Pluggable heater and/or Speed  
Loader Tray are not seated  
properly  
1. Power cycle the instrument. 2. If lid not does  
open using the main lid button, use emergency  
lid release on the bottom of instrument. Remove  
the screw covering the button, and then insert  
a thin object (e.g., unfolded paperclip) into the  
hole and press the button. 3. Open lid, hold lid  
plunger down, and press lid open button. 4. If  
solenoid does not actuate (no clicking sound),  
return instrument for repair.  
Lid does not open  
Solenoid malfunction  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Debris in latch and/or inner shell  
Clean latch and/or inner shell  
Lid does not stay closed  
Power cycle the instrument. If failure persists,  
return instrument for repair.  
Solenoid stuck in open position  
Instrument is in Standby mode  
Wake from Standby using software or power  
cycle the instrument  
Status bar is off, but  
power light is on  
Start a Self-Check and monitor the status bar for  
color changes. If you do not see red, green, and  
blue colors, return instrument for repair.  
LEDs are not functioning  
Turn power switch to off, check connections,  
and turn switch to on.  
Power connections are not secure  
Power light not functioning  
Instrument will not  
turn on  
Connect instrument to computer, turn power  
switch to on, and check instrument status in  
software  
Troubleshooting 3M Molecular Detection Software Installation  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
A message appears during SQL  
Server installation stating that  
certain components/dependencies  
are not installed  
Required component missing  
Install specific component  
“SQL Server Setup has encountered  
an error when running a Windows  
Installer file” message appears  
during SQL Server installation  
Click Cancel. A failure message will  
appear when the installation finishes.  
Reboot the computer and restart the  
SQL Server installation.  
Multiple causes  
Multiple causes  
Failure at end of SQL Server  
installation  
Reboot and reinstall SQL Server.  
“Error opening file for writing”  
message appears during MDS  
application installation on Windows  
Vista or 7  
Abort the installation, then right-click  
the 3M.Mds.exe file and select Run  
as administrator.  
Application does not have  
administrator rights  
“SQL Server does not exist or  
access denied” message appears  
on Database Connection Settings  
screen of MDS application  
installation  
Enter the correct server name,  
which is typically the local computer  
name followed by “/SQLMDS”. The  
computer name can be found in  
Computer Properties in Windows.  
The SQL Server server name is  
incorrect  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Use SQL Server Configuration  
Manager to check the server state  
and start the server  
The SQL Server is not online  
“An error occurred during  
application language initialization.  
Please check the database  
connection.” message appears after  
opening the MDS application  
The database was not installed  
properly  
Reinstall the MDS application  
Reinstall SQL Server  
The SQL Server was not installed  
properly  
The Windows user account does  
not have access to the SQLMDS  
server  
Provide the Windows user account  
access to the SQLMDS server using  
SQL Server Management Studio  
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Troubleshooting 3M Molecular Detection Software Operation  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
The import file does not have  
the proper file extension or  
delimiter type.  
Set the file extension and delimiter type in  
the Import and Export Options to match the  
file you want to import  
The number of header lines in the  
import file does not match the  
setting in Import and Export Options want to import.  
Set the number of header lines in the Import  
and Export Options to match the file you  
Import error stating “Invalid file  
format”  
Empty fields must be delimited by a  
comma in CSV files, even after the  
last value in the line.  
Open the CSV file in notepad and add  
commas where needed  
After importing a run setup file, The number of header lines in the  
Set the number of header lines in the Import  
and Export Options to match the file you  
wells in the first column that  
should be defined are empty  
import file does not match the  
setting in Import and Export Options want to import.  
Go to Import and Export Options and set the  
import file location to another location such  
as the Documents Folder  
Error on file import stating “do  
not have required permission”  
The import file location is set to the  
Progam Files directory in Windows 7  
Go to Import and Export Options and set the  
export file location to another location such  
as the Documents Folder  
Error on file export stating “do  
not have required permission”  
The export file location is set to the  
Progam Files directory in Windows 7  
Run is not saved  
Save the run  
Allow the instrument to reach the Ready  
Instrument is not in the Ready state state before starting the run. If the  
Cannot start a new run  
(green status bar)  
instrument is in Standby (status bar has no  
color), wake the instrument.  
The instrument is in the  
TestComplete state (red status bar)  
Open and close the instrument lid.  
Sample ID and/or Kit Lot  
Number values are not being  
saved into the Setup (Grid) or  
Setup (List) tabs  
You are trying to enter a value into  
the gray drop-down list. New values  
cannot be entered when the field is 2. Type the value  
1. Click the + button to toggle the field to  
text entry (white)  
in list mode.  
3. Click the green button or press Enter.  
Kit Lot Number is not being  
saved in the Setup (Grid) or  
Setup (List) tabs  
Check the Kit Lot Number and retry. Kit Lot  
Numbers must be unique (e.g., SAL and ECO  
kits cannot have the same lot number).  
You are trying to enter a non-unique  
Kit Lot Number.  
1. Remove the tray from the instrument  
2. Reseat the pluggable heater  
3. Run a Self-Check  
4. If the Self-Check fails or additional runs  
fail due to this error, return for repair.  
A run failed due to a  
Temperature Error  
Temperature error  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
USB cable disconnected  
Power loss  
Check the instrument USB connection  
Check the instrument power  
A run failed due to Instrument  
Disconnection  
A report is currently open in the  
The software is not responsive report viewer. When the report  
Switch to the report using the icon in the  
Windows Task Bar. Close the report viewer  
and return to the main software screen.  
to input or seems frozen  
viewer is open, the main software  
screen is not usable.  
Contacting 3M for product and service information  
1. Use your web browser to go to 3M Food Safety product Information at www.3M.com/foodsafety  
2. Call 3M Technical Support  
3M Technical Support  
3M United States  
3M Center  
Bldg. 275-5W-05  
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000  
USA  
3M Canada  
3M Europe and MEA  
3M Deutschland GmbH  
Carl-Schurz - Strasse 1  
D41453 Neuss/Germany  
+49-2131-14-3000  
49 2131 143000  
3M Latin America  
3M Center  
Bldg. 275-5W-05  
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000  
USA  
Post Office Box 5757  
London, Ontario N6A 4T1  
Canada  
1-800-563-2921  
1-800-563-2921  
1-800-328-6553  
1-954-340-8263  
3M Asia Pacific  
No 1, Yishun Avenue 7  
Singapore, 768923  
65-64508869  
3M Japan  
3M Health Care Limited  
33-1, Tamagawadai 2-chrome  
Setagaya-ku, Tokyo  
158-8583, Japan  
3M Australia  
Bldg A, 1 Rivett Road  
North Ryde, NSW 2113  
Australia  
61 1300 363 878  
81-570-011-321  
Trademarks  
3M, and the 3M Logo are trademarks of 3M. Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are registered  
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.  
Appendix  
This appendix provides examples of files used or generated by the 3M Molecular Detection Software.  
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Example Reports  
The following shows examples of 3M Molecular Detection Software reports. Some examples are shortened to remove  
repetitive information. All pertinent data has been shown.  
Search Results  
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Samples Report  
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Assay Kits Report  
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Completed Runs Report  
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Users Report  
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Instrument Self-Check Report  
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Instrument Temperature Log  
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Audit Log  
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Run Layout  
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Run Report (with graphs enabled)  
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Example Import/Export Files  
Sample Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File  
The following is content of a Comma Seperated Values (.CSV) file that can be used to import Sample definitions. Each line is a  
new Sample definition. The data in each line is ordered. Two consecutive delimiters with nothing between them indicate a blank  
field. The following list associates the position of Sample descriptor fields with their values as specified in the first definition.  
1. Sample ID  
2. Sample Type  
3. Description  
4. Product  
5. Brand  
6. Lot Number  
7. Line  
à Sample01,  
à Processed(allowable values are described in the Configuring Fields section of this manual,  
à Beef,  
à Franks,  
à Brand X,  
à 20110408-A,  
à 5,  
8. Customer  
à Customer X.  
Sample01,Processed,Beef,Franks,Brand X,20110408-A,5,Customer X  
Sample02,Environmental,Grinder A,,,,6,Customer Y  
Sample03,,,,,,,  
Run Setup Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File  
The following is content of a Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file that can be used to import Sample, Run and Kit Lot  
definitions. The data is ordered. Two consecutive delimiters with nothing between them indicate a blank field. The following  
list associates the position of Run, Sample and Kit Lot descriptor fields with their values as specified in the first definition.  
1. Run ID  
à 04062001(2),  
2. Well ID  
à A1,  
3. Assay Type  
4. Well Type  
à SAL (allowable values are described in the Importing a New Run section of this manual ),  
à Sample (allowable values are described in the Importing a New Run section of this manual),  
5. Well Comment  
6. Retest  
à <blank>,  
à FALSE,  
7. Retest Run ID  
8. Retest Well ID  
9. Kit Lot Number  
à <blank>,  
à <blank>,  
à KitLot_SAL,  
10. Expiration Date (Kit Lot) à 2012-12-31,  
11. Sample ID  
12. Sample Type  
13. Description  
14. Product  
15. Brand  
16. Lot Number  
17. Line  
à Sample01,  
à Processed(allowable values are described in the Configuring Fields section of this manual,  
à Beef,  
à Franks,  
à Brand X,  
à 20110408-A,  
à 5,  
18. Customer  
à Customer X.  
04062011(2),A1,SAL,Sample,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,Sample01,Processed,Beef ,Franks,Brand X,  
20110408-A,5,Customer X  
04062011(2),A2,MC,,,False,,,KitLot_MC,2012-12-31,Sample01,Processed,Beef ,Franks,Brand X,20110408-A,5,Customer X  
04062011(2),B1,SAL,RC,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,,,,,,,,  
04062011(2),C1,SAL,NC,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,,,,,,,,  
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Run Results Comma Separated Values (.CSV) File  
The following is an example of Run results exported to a Comma Separated Values (.CSV) file. The following list associates  
the position of descriptor fields with their values as specified in the first definition. Two consecutive delimiters with nothing  
between them indicate a blank field  
1. Run ID  
à 04062001(2),  
2. Well ID  
à A1,  
3. Assay Type  
4. Well Type  
à SAL (allowable values are described in the Importing a New Run section of this manual ),  
à Sample (allowable values are described in the Importing a New Run section of this manual),  
5. Well Comment  
6. Retest  
à <blank>,  
à FALSE,  
7. Retest Run ID  
8. Retest Well ID  
9. Kit Lot Number  
à <blank>,  
à <blank>,  
à KitLot_SAL,  
10. Expiration Date (Kit Lot) à 2012-12-31,  
11. Sample ID  
12. Sample Type  
13. Description  
14. Product  
15. Brand  
à Sample01,  
à Processed(allowable values are described in the Configuring Fields section of this manual,  
à Beef,  
à Franks,  
à Brand X,  
à 20110408-A,  
à 5,  
16. Lot Number  
17. Line  
18. Customer  
19. Result  
à Customer X.  
à Positive  
04062011(2),A1,SAL,Sample,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,Sample01,Processed,Beef ,Franks,Brand X,  
20110408-A,5,Customer X,Positive  
04062011(2),A2,MC,,,False,,,KitLot_MC,2012-12-31,Sample01,Processed,Beef ,Franks,Brand X,  
20110408-A,5,Customer X,Valid  
04062011(2),B1,SAL,RC,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,,,,,,,,,Valid  
04062011(2),C1,SAL,NC,,False,,,KitLot_SAL,2012-12-31,,,,,,,,,Valid  
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