Operator's Manual

ETD-100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Button
Description
Maintenance button. Opens the Maintenance Menu (See Section 8.2).
Table 1: Settings Screen Button Functions
6.3 Collecting and Testing a Sample
6.3.1 Testing a Sample
The device is designed to detect certain inorganics that
can be used to manufacture home-made explosives
(HMEs).
A sampling Swab is required for sample testing with the
device. The Swab sample area and alignment hole is
illustrated in the figure below.
To collect a sample:
1. Hold the Swab as illustrated in Figure 15. Ensure the alignment hole is as illustrated in Figure 15.
2. Apply the Swab to the sample target area. Only hold the Swab as illustrated with the finger directly behind the
sample area. Only swipe the sample Swab in one direction. Apply firm pressure by the finger whilst swabbing.
Figure 16: Swabbing Technique
IMPORTANT:
•
Always wear Vinyl (powder free) gloves.
•
Do not use Nitrile or Latex gloves. These types of
gloves contain trace elements detectable by the
device.
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Do not use the same Swab more than once.
•
Do not place the Swab onto any surface other than
that being swabbed.
•
Avoid touching the sample area as touching the
sample area may result in a false reading.
•
When in storage/transit keep the Swab box and
gloves in a sealed bag.
•
Never leave the Swab box open as it may be exposed
to contamination.
Figure 15: Sampling Swab
Apply Swab in One Direction