ALERT One
Handheld Microbiology Analyzer
V1.4
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Quick Start Guide
ALERT One Handheld Microbiology Analyzer
ALERT One
Handheld Microbiology Analyzer
- Prepare vial and reagent
Prepare sample and reagent (p.2)
Mix thoroughly - Insert vial in the device
Remove analyzer cap
Insert vial fully
Replace analyzer cap - Power the analyzer
Requirements: USB-C 5V DC, 15W
Use supplied adapter or battery pack
Battery must have trickle charge capability activated - Start the measurement
Navigate to Measure menu
Follow instructions below
| Menu Navigation | ▲X | ▼✓ |
| Press | Scroll Up | Scroll Down |
| Press & Hold (1s) | Cancel / Back | OK / Validate |
| Press & Long Hold (5s) | Advanced Data Display* |
* While performing a measurement, or in the History menu
Starting a Measurement
*Note: Risk thresholds are custom defined in the Settings Menu
Exploring Data History
| Clear Memory | Delete all measurements from device memory |
| Set Threshold* | Adjust the risk thresholds |
| Date and Time | Change device date and time |
| Device Info | Display serial number and firmware versions |
| Download data | Send datasets to serial port (computer app required) |
| Sound | Toggle sound alerts On or Off |
| Display T.C. | Toggle display of Coliform results On or Off |
| Calib* | Select a specific calibration (see below) |
| Volume (ml)* | Set the final volume (freshwater: 50ml, seawater: 37ml) |
* Will affect future measurements
Advanced Data Display: Long Press (5s)
▼ ✓ during measurement or in History Menu
Available calibrations for use with ALERT One*
- Not all may be present. New calibrations under constant development.
Inquire with Fluidion for available upgrades.
1.6.40 E.coli TC River – Plastic v2 (EV2024)
1.6.41 E.coli TC Seawater- Plastic v2 (EV2024)
For freshwater (river, lake)
For seawater (ocean, brackish)
Sample and Reagent Preparation*
*Shown for single-use plastic vial. Glass vials currently not supported.
Sample and vial disposal procedure
Dispose used vial as biological waste according to local regulations. If available, use appropriate biological waste collection services. Only when no biological waste collection service available, follow the vial disinfection procedure below:
Add 1ml of concentrated liquid bleach to vial containing sample. Close, shake, wait 15 minutes. Pour content in sanitary drain. Dispose of singleuse plastic vials as trash, or, if available, recycle as polypropylene (PP)
Important Safety Information:
- Read the reagent Material’s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use.
- Wear protective gloves when dealing with potentially contaminated samples.
- Protect clothing from bleach projections to avoid staining.
- Keep instrument and battery dry and protected from the elements
- Ensure that reagent is within its validity period.
- Do not leave device in direct sunlight. Max. ambient temperature: 37oC.
- Do not tilt the device while performing a measurement. Alarm will sound.
Product Warning
The reagents used with this product cause rapid multiplication of E.coli and other potentially harmful biological substances. Used samples and reagents should never be disposed directly into the environment or drinking water sources. This product and all associated reagents and consumables should never be used or accessed by unsupervised children.
Documents / Resources
 | Fluidion ALERT One Handheld Microbiology Analyzer [pdf] User Guide V1, V1.4, ALERT One Handheld Microbiology Analyzer, ALERT One, Handheld Microbiology Analyzer, Microbiology Analyzer, Analyzer |
 | fluidion ALERT One Handheld Microbiology Analyzer [pdf] User Guide V1.5, V1.6.40, V1.6.41, V1.6.44, V1.6.45, ALERT One Handheld Microbiology Analyzer, ALERT One, Handheld Microbiology Analyzer, Microbiology Analyzer, Analyzer |