Sanitation and HACCP Monitoring

with the LIGHTNING MVP

BioControl Systems, Inc.

MVP ATP Sampling Device

Plunger

Swab tip and Test Tube

Base chamber

MVP pH & Temperature ProbesMVP pH/Temp Probe ISFET (Ion Sensitive Field

Effect Transistor) Technology Non-glass, ideal for in-plant

usage Non-breakable 3 buffer calibration

MVP Temperature Probe Stainless steel standard

thermometer -20°C to 105° C Single point calibration

MVP Conductivity Probe Measures both conductivity and

concentration

What is Conductivity? Conductivity is the measurement of the electrolytes in a

solution.

The conductivity Probe contains a sensor with two metal electrodes that are exactly 1.0 cm apart and protrude into the liquid sample. A constant voltage is applied across the electrodes. An electrical current flows through the sample due to this voltage and is proportional to the concentration of dissolved ions in the water - the more ions, the more conductive resulting in a higher electrical current.

What is Concentration? Concentration is the measure of how much of a given

substance there is mixed with another substance.

Conductivity is directly proportional to the chemical concentration in liquids.

It is a more accurate measurement of chemical concentration then chemical strips or titration.

MVP Conductivity Probe Measures both conductivity and concentration

0-100,000 microSiemens (S) 10-200,000 parts-per-million (ppm)

Concentration parameter reads sanitizers and cleansers Measures temperature (0° C – 100° C) Specifications:

4-graphite electrode cell design, epoxy body Single calibration point Automatic temperature compensation

MVP Conductivity Probe Calibration Before use the MVP must be calibrated close (within +/-

20-50%) to the expected value of the sample for both conductivity and concentration/ppm.

Conductivity: Take reading of sample. Purchase conductivity standard closest to that value and recalibrate.

Concentration/ppm: Take reading of water blank (from source that will be used to dilute chemicals). Purchase conductivity standard closes to that value and recalibrate.

Establishing Test Points for MVP Conductivity/PPM Conductivity

• Establish test point names

Concentration/ppm: • Establish chemical standards (up to 99)

• These are standards against which each concentration/ppm reading will be compared

• I.e. Quats at 200 ppm; Quats at 400 ppm; Quats at 800 ppm, etc.• Measure water blank and “ideal chemical standard” to calibrate

• Establish test point names

Concentration demonstration

What is LIGHTNING MVP?Unique multi-parametric system to

monitor and validate both:

Cleaning and sanitation effectiveness• ATP (surface and liquids/CIP)• Concentration (ppm) of sanitizers

and cleansers

HACCP process controls • pH• Temperature• Conductivity

Why multiple parameters? Single method for monitoring both sanitation and HACCP

Consistency of data and test methods Data centralized allowing analysis and trending of multiple

parameters for expanded insight into processes

Accuracy of results All data automatically logged Single-step upload to PC

Cost savings Single instrument purchase One unit to maintain and handle

LIGHTNING MVP System System contains four integral components

MVP Instrument MVP Sampling Devices

(ATP, Conductivity, Concentration, Temperature, pH) Calibration Set or Calibration Protocol PC software and instrument firmware

Each has been engineered to exacting specifications Ensure maximum sensitivity and repeatability Minimize environmental factors:

• Sanitizers, Humidity, Vibration, Temperature

LIGHTNING MVP System Performance verification and calibration offer user enabled

quality controls: Maintain the integrity of testing program Ensure the proper performance of sampling devices and

instrument

The LIGHTNING MVP system offers: Positive Controls Calibration for all sampling devices

• ATP, Concentration/ppm, pH, Temperature, Conductivity

Controls are an integral part of HACCP, GMP’s and ISO requirements

One Report Single database stores, manages, and integrates results LIGHTNING MVP TRAX software is easy-to-use for simple

trending to complex analysis of multiple indicators LIP program

Summarizes performance of each plant in a corporate report Provides benchmarking between plants and industry at large

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MVP TRAX Software Powerful, yet simple-to-use

Transfer results at the push of a button

Allows trending and analysis of individual measurement parameters

Analyze and integrate data from multiple indicators which allows users to identify potential cause/effect relationships

LIP Program LIGHTNING Index Proficiency (LIP) service exclusively

available to LIGHTNING customers

Corporate report comparing all plants

Plant-level analysis of monthly performance By product line By test point By surface type