Engineered Medical Technologies TC2 tCHECK INFUSED OIL TESTER User Manual 6 Users Manual
Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc. tCHECK INFUSED OIL TESTER 6 Users Manual
6 - Users Manual
User’s Manual
tCheck makes it easy to measure the potency of your infused oils and create recipes
with exactly the strength that you need. With the addition of the flower & concentrate
testing kit, you can also use tCheck 2 to measure the potency of your plant material** &
concentrates.
tCheck’s patented technology measures infusions in:
● Ghee / Clarified Butter
● Olive Oil
● Coconut Oil / MCT Oil
● Alcohol
Oils such as coconut oil and butter must be warmed to a clear liquid state before
measurements can be performed. Do not place the tray on a hot surface, or in the
microwave. Excessive heat can cloud the tray or damage the surface. Boiling
liquids may damage the tray.
When measuring butter, please be sure to only use the clear butter fats. Milk solids will
throw off the measurements.
Mobile App
tCheck2 requires Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity to a mobile device in order
to function. Apps are available for both iOS and Android. Please download the apps
from the respective apps stores.
<< Add links here >>
How to pair the device to your phone
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How to run a test
Ensure the sample tray is not inserted into device when powering on. tCheck
performs power-on self diagnostics and a tray may interfere with these self
checks.
Place tCheck on a flat level surface and turn on by pressing the power button.
1. Open the sample tray by separating the top and bottom halves.
2. The top half can be identified by the tCheck logo, put this aside for now.
3. Place the bottom half of the test tray on a level surface, place approximately 4-5
drops of infused oil into the circular well area. A little excess oil is OK.
4. Now place the top half of the tray onto the bottom, it’s OK if a small amount
overflows out of the circular well area.
5. Ensure that there are no bubbles in the circular well area.
<< Picture of inserted tray >>
<< Picture of improperly filled tray >>
<< Picture of properly filled tray >>
If you are experiencing issues with excess bubbles try reseating the top tray by lifting it
slightly from and placing it back down, or adding a couple more drops of the sample
material.
Ensure that the excess oil stays within the overflow area and does not flow out of the
tray.
Insert sample tray into device then select:
“RUN A TEST”
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the test is complete, remove tray and hand wash with dish soap and warm water.
Only use the soft side of a sponge. Abrasive cleansers or scouring pad will damage the
tray. Do not clean the tray in the dishwasher.
Interpreting your results
After the test is complete, your results will be displayed in mg/ml - milligrams of
compounds per milliliter of oil. CBV means “Compounds by Volume” which represents
the total amount of herbal molecular content** per volume of liquid. This display may be
changed to show other units such as mg/tsp or mg/tbsp.
An analogy would be dissolved sugar in a cup of water. If someone gives you a cup of
sweetened water, CBV is a measure of the amount of granulated sugar that was
dissolved in that cup of water. For example, 1 tbsp of sugar into 1 cup of water. (Note:
tCheck does not measure sugar)
You can now take your test results and use them in the CBV Calculator to adjust your
recipe accordingly
If you get OVER measurement (Dilution):
Result displayed as OVER means infused potency is stronger than tCheck is able to
measure. Due to the physics that tCheck uses to make measurements, there are
certain limits to what it can measure. This is like using a ruler to measure the length of a
dinner table. With a bit of care, it can be done with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
The procedure is:
Step 1: Measure out a precise volume of your infusion (For example .5ml)
Step 2: Measure out 2x the volume of the uninfused base oil (if you first measured out
.5 ml, you would measure out 1ml of the uninfused base)
Step 3: Mix thoroughly. Proper mixing is vital to getting an accurate reading.
Step 4: Use tCheck to measure the potency of the
diluted solution
Step 5: Multiply the measurement reading in mg/ml form by 3. This is the the potency of
your original infusion. Be sure to use this final amount you have calculated when
dosing.
Turning off your device
tCheck automatically powers down after 3 minutes of inactivity so there is no need to
press the power button to manually power down the device. To re-awaken the device,
simply press the front power button. With normal use, a set of AAA batteries should last
over 4 months, running several hundred measurements.
Taking care of your device
● Do not immerse or submerge tCheck device
● Hand wash sample tray & swizzle sticks with soft sponge and liquid household
dish soap.
● Do not wash sample tray in dishwasher, high temperature water will deform the
plastic.
● Never store a used tray or clean tray in the tCheck unit. Always remove the tray
and store both the tray and tCheck in a clean, dry place. Try to keep your tCheck
device free of internal dust as well.
Batteries
Use only alkaline, lithium, or NiMh batteries. Do not use NiCd batteries as they do not
provide sufficient voltage to ensure reliable operation.
Firmware Updates
Periodically, you may receive an email message notifying you that a new firmware
version is available.
Technical Specifications
Operating
temperature
50℉ ~ 100℉ (10℃ ~ 38℃)
Measurement
range
Butter: 0 ~ 10 mg/ml
Coconut oil: 0 ~ 10 mg/ml
Olive Oil: 0 ~ 15 mg/ml
Alcohol: 0 ~ 8 mg/ml
Accuracy
The given result has an error of ±10%. This means that a reading of
10 mg/ml could have an actual value ranging between 9-11 mg/ml.
With proper use, and following all directions, your tCheck should
never test outside of this range. Most labs test at a +/- 5% variance.
Troubleshooting
Situation
Cause
Solutions
Inconsistent
or obviously
incorrect
readings
Calibration error
Re-calibrate device from home screen, select
‘Settings’ -> ‘Calibrate’ and follow on-screen
instructions.
Improperly
inserted tray
Ensure that tray is pushed completely into the
device. The tray should feel snug. The logo on
the tray should be facing upright.
Result shows
‘OVER’
Infused potency
stronger than
tCheck is able to
measure.
Draw a measured quantity of infused oil. Mix with
exact equal quantity of un-infused base oil and
perform measurement. Double the result shown
by tCheck.
Oil spilled into
the device
Contact us at
support.tcheck.m
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Other issues
Contact us at
support.tcheck.m
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Warnings:
● Burn hazard – infused oils may be hot. Handle with care.
● Some recipes may suggest using liquids that are flammable. Your usage of such
materials is at your own sole risk. Any damages are your own responsibility.
● tCheck uses Ultraviolet (UV) light that may be potentially harmful if exposure to
skin or eye is prolonged. While exposure is unlikely, avoid placing your eye
against the sample tray slot opening during device operation.
● If you do not plan on using tCheck for an extended period of time, we
recommend removing the batteries to prevent leakage.
RF Exposure Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of
at least 20cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all
persons.
Important Safety Instructions:
Engineered Medical Technologies reminds you that when using tCheck or any electric
appliance there are safety precautions that you should always follow.
1. Read all instructions before operating appliance.
1. To protect against electrical shock, do not wet or immerse tCheck device, power
cable, or charger (charger not provided) in water.
2. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
3. Use of any accessory attachments not specifically recommended or sold by
Engineered Medical Technologies may pose a serious risk of injury. See warranty
details.
4. Do not place boiling oils or liquids into testing tray.
5. Extreme caution must be used with moving appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
6. tCheck is NOT a medical device in any way. No statement made about tCheck
has been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, tCheck is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. [US 21 C.F.R.
101.93(c)].
7. Do not overfill test sample tray. Leakage out of the tray into the tCheck device
may damage internal electronics. See warranty details.
8. Do not install tray upside down. Leakage into the device may occur and damage
internal electronics. See warranty details.
9. Do not use tCheck for anything other than its intended use.
10.Do not open or disassemble tCheck as there are no internal user serviceable
parts. See warranty details.
Notes:
** For further clarification on terms such as “herbal molecular content” and “compounds by
volume”, please email support at support@tcheck.me .