LUMINOMETER LUMITESTER PD-20 &
LUCIPAC PEN TEST SWABS -

 

The LUMITESTER PD-20 combines extreme sensitivity, easy handling and low costs for an ultra-fast measurement of the hygiene status:
  • Patented measurement of ATP/AMP increases sensitivity.
  • Detergent-tolerant enzymes - no inhibition from residues of cleaning agents.
  • Simple data transfer to Microsoft Excel.
  • Long durability and easy handling of the LUCIPAC PEN test swabs.
 
LUMITESTER PD-20 is a light weight, compact and durable luminometer for hygiene monitoring.
LUCIPAC PEN is a simple self-contained hygiene monitoring device for measuring ATP plus AMP with our patented cycling technology.
 
Conventional procedures are largely bound to the reproducibility of the to-be-detected microorganisms. By contrast, procedures using the LUMITESTER PD-20, developed by the Japanese company Kikkoman, allows for the detection of microorganisms without the prior time-consuming quantification. In addition, the device allows for the detection of product remnants such as food residues, the latter of which tend to be an ideal culture medium for ubiquitous microbes.

 

TECHNICAL DATA
 
Test principle:
  • The applied technology measures ATP and AMP bioluminescence by means of an enzyme reaction observed from nature, namely, the reaction that causes fireflies to glow. With the assistance of the substrate enzyme system (luciferin-luciferase) of the firefly, AMP and ATP can be determined from bacteria and food residues. Luciferin is converted into AMP, oxyluciferin and carbon dioxide by the enzyme luciferase together with ATP consumption. This patented, genetically engineered enzyme can also determine the detergent tolerance. In this way, possible residues from cleaning agents do not lead to an inhibition or to a falsely low result.
  • The light released in this reaction has a direct relation to the amount of ATP-AMP and can be quantified with the high-quality Lumitester PD-20.
  • The presence of ATP/AMP and its concentration indicates the degree of contamination by organic components.
  • The PD-20 together with the Kikkoman reagent system (LuciPac Pen Swabs) allow for an “in process control” in real time, providing the required hygiene information within 10 seconds. This opens the possibility of implementing the HACCP system anywhere. The extremely fast result delivery of the Luminometer PD-20 allows the user to initiate corrective measures early on.
 
Lumitester PD-20:
 
Detection limit:
 10EXP-15 mol/ATP/assay
Measuring time:
 10 seconds
Data output:
 RLU (relative light units)
Storage space:
 2000 results
Power supply:
 2 AA batteries (alkali or nickel metal-hydride battery)
Size:
 65×175×32 (mm)
Weight:
 235 g (batterie not included)
Accessories: 2 AA alkali battery, cleaning brush, stand, USB cable, strap, quick manual, CD-ROM
 
LuciPac Pen:
 

Contents:
Swabs, ATP extracting reagent, integral type inspection reagent including luminescent reagent.
Package:
One aluminum bag containing 20 swabs and five bags make 1 kit (a total of 100 swabs).
Storage:
2-8°C. Do not freeze.
 
LUMITESTER PD-20 & LUCIPAC PEN procedure.

 

 

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Anibal Aracena 571 (Nunoa) Santiago - Chile
Phone (56 2) 2393822 / Fax (56 2) 2393822
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