Technical Manual

Autoclave
Vacuklav®41-B
Vacuklav®43-B

For Users and Service personnel

Please read the accompanying User Manual before you start operation of the auto-
clave. The instructions contain important safety precautions. Make sure to keep the
Technical Manual together with the User Manual near the autoclave. The instructions
are part of the product.
Foreword
This manual has been created for the autoclaves Vacuklav®41-B and Vacuklav®43-B. They are identical except
for their chamber depth and device depth.
The device name "autoclave" is used to designate the steam sterilizers Vacuklav®41-B and Vacuklav®43-B.
You also receive a User Manual with the autoclave. It contains important safety instructions and information
which you need to operate the autoclave. Read the User Manual completely through in proper sequence before
beginning operation with the autoclave.
This Technical Manual includes declarations of conformity, suitability statements and recommendations, instruc-
tions for setting up, installing and initial start-up of the autoclave including installation record, extended technical
information on the software and hardware and other technical data. The Technical Manual is meant for inter-
ested persons and service personnel.

Technical Manual Vacuklav®41-B, Vacuklav®43-B

MELAG Medical Technology Berlin
Valid for Vacuklav®41-B, Vacuklav®43-B
as of software version 2.4x

1st Edition February 2008

Responsible for the contents: Engineering Department
MELAG Medical Technology
Geneststraße 7-10
10829 Berlin
Germany
E-Mail: info@[Link]
[Link]
© 2008-2009 MELAG Berlin
Document: Melag_Vacuklav_41B_43B_TechnicalManual_v3.doc/Revision: 3 – 09/1793
Subject to technical changes
Technical Manual Vacuklav®41-B and Vacuklav® 43-B

CONTENTS
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Device views......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Device views Flex-Display................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation and setting up................................................................................................................................... 10
Removal from the packaging............................................................................................................................ 10
Space requirements......................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation surface............................................................................................................................................ 11
Electrical connection......................................................................................................................................... 11
One-way drain.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Supply with → feed water................................................................................................................................. 12
Installation material........................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation examples........................................................................................................................................ 13
Record of installation and setting up................................................................................................................. 16
Please send to MELAG.................................................................................................................................... 16
Device and installation data.............................................................................................................................. 16
Executed work.................................................................................................................................................. 17
Contrast setting................................................................................................................................................ 19
Counter readings.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Program modifications...................................................................................................................................... 19
Electromagnetic compatibility............................................................................................................................ 20
Electromagnetic environment........................................................................................................................... 20
Recommended protective distances................................................................................................................ 21
Technical tables................................................................................................................................................... 22
Precision and drift behaviour – Sensors ..........................................................................................................22
Precision and drift behaviour –
Measuring chain............................................................................................................................................... 22
Precision and drift after 1 year.......................................................................................................................... 22
Precision and drift after 5 years........................................................................................................................ 22
Nominal value tolerances................................................................................................................................. 23
Pressure-Time-Charts...................................................................................................................................... 24
Quality of the → feed water.............................................................................................................................. 26
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the software....................................................................................27
Checklist for software update............................................................................................................................. 42
Technical Manual Vacuklav®41-B and Vacuklav®43-B

Konformitätserklärung im Sinne der EG Richtlinie über Medizinprodukte 93/42/EWG

Declaration of conformity
Vacuklav®41-B
Vacuklav®43-B
In accordance with the EC- guidelines for medical devices 93/42/EWG

Manufacturer: MELAG oHG

Address: Geneststraße 9 – 10
10829 Berlin
Country: Germany
Product: Steam sterilizer (autoclave)
Type of device: Vacuklav®41-B/Vacuklav®43-B
Classification: Class 2a

We herewith declare that the above designated product conforms to the following
guideline:

Appendix I of the EC-guidelines for medical devices 93/42/EWG.

Notified body: DEKRA Certification Services GmbH

Handwerkstraße 15
70565 Stuttgart

No. of registration: 50199-Z2-00

The cited medical device is designated with the CE sign since 25-06-2004.

Berlin, 12-03-2008

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Evidence Based Sterilization [Link]

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Konformitätserklärung im Sinne der EN 13060 für Dampf-Kle in-Sterilisatoren („Beschein igung“)

Declaration of conformity
Vacuklav®41-B
Vacuklav®43-B
Declaration of conformity according to EN 13060 for small steam sterilizers

Manufacturer: MELAG oHG

Address: Geneststraße 9 - 10
10829 Berlin
Country: Germany
Product: Steam sterilizer (autoclave)
Type of device: Vacuklav®41-B/Vacuklav®43-B
Classification: Class 2a

We herewith declare that the above designated product conforms to the general re-
quirements set forth in the EN13060 Standard and has successfully passed the

Type tests according to EN 13060

for fulfilling requirements on a device with

„Class B“ – Sterilization program

(B-method)

Berlin, 12-03-2008

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Eignungsbeleg nach den Empfehlungen der KHI am RKI (vom April 2006)

Certificate of Suitability
Vacuklav®41-B
Vacuklav®43-B
According to the recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and In-
fection Prevention at the Robert-Koch Institute (of April 2006)

Manufacturer: MELAG oHG

Address: Geneststraße 9 - 10
10829 Berlin
Country: Germany
Product: Steam sterilizer (autoclave)
Type of device: Vacuklav®41-B/ Vacuklav®43-B
Classification: Class 2a

We herewith declare that the above designated sterilizer is suited for sterilization of

▪ Solid instruments (wrapped and unwrapped)

▪ Porous goods (wrapped and unwrapped)
▪ Hollow bodies-instruments Type A (wrapped and un-
wrapped)
▪ Hollow bodies-instruments Type B (wrapped and un-
wrapped)

Instructions on load quantities and loading variants are set forth in the User Manual
and must be observed.
Be sure to observe the manufacturer's instructions for medical devices intended for
sterilization according to DIN ISO 17664.

Berlin, 12-03-2008

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Quality – Made in Germany

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Evidence Based Sterilization [Link]

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Geeigneter Prüfkörper nach den Empfehlungen der KHI am RKI (vom April 2006)

Suitable test body

Vacuklav®41-B
Vacuklav®43-B
According to the recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and In-
fection Prevention at the Robert-Koch Institute (of April 2006)

Manufacturer: MELAG oHG

Address: Geneststraße 9 - 10
10829 Berlin
Country: Germany
Product: Steam sterilizer (autoclave)
Type of device: Vacuklav®41-B/Vacuklav®43-B
Classification: Class 2a

We herewith declare that the following test system is suited for testing the above
cited sterilizer:

Product: Helix-Test body according to EN 867-5

Type designation: MELAcontrol®

Berlin, 12-03-2008

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Technical Manual Vacuklav®41-B and Vacuklav® 43-B

Device views
Front side
(1) Protective cap for slot of the →CF card

(2) Control panel

(3) Door (pivot opens to the left)

(4) Protective cap for manometer to display the pressure of
the →double jacket steam-generator
(5) Cap for emergency opening of the door

(7) Mains switch (concealed, accessible from the side)

(8) Ethernet-1-Data connection*

(9) Reset button overheating protection*
(10) Front foot of the unit (adjustable)

*behind covering
Back side

(11) Tank filler cap

(12) Ethernet-2 data connection

(13) Ethernet-3 data connection (can be retrofitted)
(14) Power cable
(15) Safety valve chamber

(16) Sterile filter

(17) Safety valve double jacket
(18) Emergency overflow

(19) One-way drain

(20) Connection pressure discharge
(21) Purified feed water inlet (for MELAdem®, swivelling
threaded fitting for hose ∅8x1, alternatively straight)
(22) Back foot of the unit
(23) Cooler
Fig. 1:Front- and rear view

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Device views Flex-Display

Front side

(1) Protective cap for slot of the →CF card

(2) Control panel

(3) Door (pivot opens to the left)

(4) Protective cap for manometer to display the pressure of
the →double jacket steam-generator
(5) Cap for emergency opening of the door

(6)

(7) Mains switch (concealed, accessible from the side)

(8) Ethernet-1-Data connection*

(9) Reset button overheating protection*
(10) Front foot of the unit (adjustable)

*behind covering
Back side

(11) Tank filler cap

(12) Ethernet-2 data connection

(13) Ethernet-3 data connection (can be retrofitted)
(14) Power cable
(15) Safety valve chamber

(16) Sterile filter

(17) Safety valve double jacket
(18) Emergency overflow
(19)
(20) One-way drain
(21) Connection pressure discharge
(22) Purified feed water inlet (for MELAdem®, swivelling
threaded fitting for hose ∅8x1, alternatively straight)
(23) Back foot of the unit
(24) Cooler

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Installation and setting up

Please read the User Manual of the autoclave and the water treatment
Warning unit before setting up the autoclave.

If the autoclave has already been put into operation, please observe the
following before setting up again in case of any eventual transport:
Warning ■ To transport the autoclave, for instance if the practice moves to a new
location, wait until the pressure indicator on the manometer display
shows null bar after the autoclave is switched off. Be sure to check
the pressure indicator on the manometer before moving the autoclave
■ To transport the unit over longer distances, an →authorised person
must prepare the autoclave beforehand according to instructions and
completely empty the →double jacket steam generator. In order to do
so, you can use the Draining program in the SPECIAL menu.
Non-compliance can lead to severe burns and damages to the autoclave
as well as malfunctions.

The autoclave sterilizes on the basis of the →fractionated vacuum. A

membraneous pump is used to create the especially deep vacuum. Thus
the autoclave can be immediately put into operation without additional in-
stallation work, apart from providing the necessary power supply. For the
optional connection of the one-way drain and an external water treatment
unit please follow the water main and general information for the proper in-
stallation which must be observed when setting up the device.

Removal from the packaging

Unpack autoclave Lift the autoclave out of the carton with the carrying strap.
Remove carrying strap To remove the carrying strap, unscrew the four screws on each side of the
housing. Retighten these screws firmly without the washers. Keep the car-
rying strap and the washers.
After switching on After switching on the autoclave and before initial start-up, open the door
and remove the trays and the accessories from the chamber.
To do this you must go into door mode:
▪ Press the Door button on the Welcome start screen; afterwards the
door can be opened.

After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display automatically switches back

to the main menu. The autoclave then begins to suck in the feed wa-
Notice! ter needed for the sterilization, which triggers an error message!

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Space requirements
The space requirements for the autoclave corresponds
to its dimensions plus at least 5 cm on the side and 10
cm at the back side. The autoclave should be freely ac-
cessible from above, for easy filling of the storage tank
and to ensure proper ventilation.
The autoclave works with a cooler located at the rear of
the device.
The function and service life can be impaired if the heat
dissipation over the cooler is restricted.

Therefore we do not recommend incorporating the auto-

clave; this is only possible if sufficient air circulation is
ensured.

Dimensions in parentheses: Vacuklav®43-B

Fig. 2: Dimensions Vacuklav®41-B/43-B

For →Feed water supply In case of external feed water supply there is additionally required space
for the water treatment unit MELAdem40 or MELAdem47.

Installation surface
Flat and level Place the autoclave on a flat and level surface.
Load capacity The Vacuklav®41-B weighs without load and without feed water 59 kg.
The Vacuklav®43-B weighs without load and without feed water 66 kg.

Electrical connection
Power socket 230 V, 50 Hz, connected load 3400 VA, separate fuse protection 16, pro-
tection from leakage current 30 mA
Power cable The power cable is 1.35 m long.
Log printer If you want to connect a log printer to the autoclave, you need another
MELAprint®42 socket for its power supply.

One-way drain
Wall drain or siphon drain A wall drain, nominal DN40 or a siphon drain (sink drain) is required for
the one-way drain.
Waste water hose A 1 m wastewater hose (MELAG Art. No. 39180) can be ordered from
MELAG to directly connect the autoclave to the waste water, i.e. the pres-
sure discharge goes directly into the siphon of the domestic water supply.
One-way overflow hose on If you close the one-way overflow hose of the autoclave at the siphon of
the siphon the domestic water supply, you need a 2 m wastewater hose (Art. No.
36585) which you can also order from MELAG.
The drain must be located at least 30 cm beneath the autoclave and be in-
stalled dip-free with continuous descent.

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Supply with → feed water

Feed water one-way system Since the contamination of feed water in autoclaves using a water circula-
tion system regularly leads to early damages to the autoclaves and instru-
ments, the autoclave works in the gentle yet effective one-way water sys-
tem. This means that it uses fresh purified feed water for every sterilization
run. The autoclave gets the feed water either from a water storage con-
tainer which the practice team has refilled e.g. with distilled water from the
MELAdest®65. Or it gets the feed water fully automatically from the water
treatment unit MELAdem®40 or MELAdem47.
Quality of The quality of the →distilled or demineralized feed water for the steam
feed water generation must be at least VDE 0510.
Provide feed water supply Before the initial start-up of the autoclave, the right chamber of the internal
from internal storage tank storage tank of the autoclave must be filled with feed water up to the max-
imum marking.
At the initial start-up of the autoclave, the unit needs to be filled once with
2.5 L to fill the double jacket. For this reason we recommend you to refill
Notice! the right chamber of the internal storage tank afterwards immediately.

Installation material
Additional material, that can be ordered MELAG Art.
No.
Water connection-Set MELAdem®40 09033
Water connection-Set MELAdem®47 09034
Water connection-Set consisting of (contained in Art. No. 09033 and 09034: 25655
Feed water-inlet fixtures for hose ∅6x1 (replaces pipe fitting for hose ∅8x1) 21140
Hollow screw for feed water inlet fixtures 53430
2x Cu seal 1/8“ for Art. No. 53461 42360
2x Cu seal 1/4" for Art. No. 53471 (replace by twisting Art. No. 53471) 36060
Pressure discharge fitting (1/4"-fast screw connection for hose (∅8x1 (screw on at the device) 53471
One-way drain hose PTFE-pipe ∅8/6 –cut to size 39180
One-way drain hose (overflow hose, 2m) 36585
Surface-mounted siphon with double hose nozzle 37410
Double hose nozzle with anti-flooding flap for connection to existing sink siphon 37400
Water tap 3/4“ (with safeguard combination) 37310
additional tap with return flow inhibitor and pipe aerator 58130
(to attach to an available angle valve)
Leak monitor (water stop) with shut-off valve and probe 01056
Safety combination, consisting of return flow inhibitor and pipe aerator according to EN 1717 49600
Table 1: Installation material

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Installation examples

Example 1 – Standard scope of delivery Direct of →feed water from the internal
storage tank
Wastewater is collected in the wastewa-
ter chamber of the storage tank
No water connection necessary

The autoclave is supplied with feed water

directly over a hose from the internal stor-
age tank. Thus no additional water connec-
tion is required aside from the power sup-
ply line. An integrated float-actuated level
switch in the device notifies a lack of feed
water. A program can be started only after
water is refilled.
The used feed water (wastewater) is col-
lected in the wastewater chamber of the in-
ternal storage tank and later drained off
manually. A float-actuated level switch in
the wastewater chamber also notifies that
the wastewater chamber is full.

Fig. 3: Direct feed water supply from the internal storage tank

(1) Tank filler cap

(2) Sterile filter
(3) Safety valve chamber
(4) Safety valve double jacket
(5) Emergency overflow
(6) One-way drain
(7) Connection pressure discharge
(8) Feed water inlet fitting
(9) Power cable
(10) Cooler
(11) Ethernet-3-Data connection (can be retrofitted)
(12) Ethernet-2-Data connection
Example 2 – MELAdem®40 Supply of →feed water from the Ion
exchanger MELAdem®40
Pressure discharge is directly connec-
ted with siphon

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Connection of the ion exchanger

MELAdem40 with MELAjet®. The simplest
installation is to connect the MELAdem40
directly to the purified feed water inlet of
the autoclave and thus generate deminer-
alized water from normal tap water. The
spray pistol MELAjet® is for the final rinsing
of the instruments with demineralized wa-
ter before sterilization.

Fig. 4: Feed water-supply from the Ion exchanger MELAdem40

(1) Safety combination, consisting of return flow inhibitor and pipe aerator according to EN 1717
(2) MELAjet® (MELAG Art. No. 30300 – optional)
(3) MELAdem®40
(4) One-way drain
(5) Feed water inlet fitting (swivelling threaded fitting for hose ∅6x1, alternatively straight)
(6) Inlet hose feed water
(7) Feed water filter MELAdem®
(8) Wall drain (available on-site)
(9) Double hose nozzle with anti-flooding flap (MELAG Art. No. 37400 – in the surface-mounted-siphon
(contained in Art. No. 37410)
(10) Pressure discharge hose (MELAG Art. No. 39180)
(11) Water tap (available on-site)
(12) Leak monitor (water stop) with shut-off valve and probe (MELAG Art. No. 01056 – optional),
recommended with fixed water connection
(13) Power cable
(14) Cooler
(15) Ethernet-3 Data connection (can be retrofitted)
(16) Ethernet-2 Data connection
Before you upgrade from the standard version to one with a water treatment unit, empty both chambers
of the internal storage tank!

The feed water inlet fixture (5) on the autoclave must be exchanged with the hollow screw (MELAG Art. No.
53430) with feed water inlet fixture for hose ∅6x1 (MELAG Art. No. 21140) because of the other hose diameter.
Likewise exchange the two Cu seals (MELAG Art. No. 42360) – in the water connection set). The used feed water
(wastewater) is conducted under pressure directly over the one-way drain hose (MELAG Art. No. 39180) into the
siphon of the domestic water supply. An automatic one-way-overflow is also possible and is described in example
3.

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Example 3 – MELAdem®47 Supply of →feed water from the re-

verse osmosis unit MELAdem 47
Drain via one-way drain and double-
chamber wastewater trap

Connection of the reverse osmosis unit

MELAdem®47, which can be directly at-
tached to the purified feed water inlet of
the autoclave. Other water treatment units
with corresponding water quality can also
be connected after consultation with
MELAG.

Fig. 5: Feed water-supply from the reverse osmosis unit MELAdem47

(1) Tank filler cap

(2) Safeguard combination, consisting of a return flow inhibitor and pipe aerator according DIN EN 1717
– optional
(3) One-way drain
(4) Feed water tap
(5) Feed water inlet fitting (swivelling threaded fitting for hose ∅6x1, alternatively straight)
(6) Feed water filter MELAdem®
(7) Double-chamber waste water trap (MELAG Art. No. 26635)
(8) Wall drain (NW40 – available on-site)
(9) Double hose nozzle with anti-flooding flap (MELAG Art. No. 37400 – contained in the surface-mounted si-
phon with Art. No. 37410
(10) Concentrate drain MELAdem®47
(11) Inlet hose feed water
(12) One-way overflow hose (MELAG Art. No. 36585)
(13) MELAdem®47
(14) Water tap (available on-site)
(15) Power cable
(16) Leak monitor (water stop) with shut-off valve and probe (MELAG Art. No. 01056 – optional), recommended
with fixed water connection
(17) Ethernet-3 Data connection (can be retrofitted)
(18) Ethernet-2- Data connection
Installation as in example 2 – MELAdem®40. The wastewater drainage is automated here. The one-way overflow
hose (12) is connected to the one-way drain of the autoclave and connected over the double hose nozzle (9) with
the double-chamber wastewater trap (7). In the case of direct connection of the water treatment unit to the do-
mestic water supply, we recommend the additional Installation of the leak monitor (water stop valve) with shut-off
valve and probe (16).

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Record of installation and setting up

Please send to MELAG.
Dear Madam/Sir,

within the scope of Quality Assurance we are oblig-

MELAG Medical Technology ated, in cooperation with you, the responsible spe-
cialist MELAG dealer, to install this MELAG auto-
Geneststraße 7 - 10 clave at the operator's in accordance with good en-
gineering practice and provide instructions in its
use.
10829 Berlin Please copy, fill out and sign this form and send it
to us after the autoclave has been successfully in-
stalled.
The returned form is prerequisite for the
MELAG factory warranty.

Device and installation data

We, hereinafter referred to as specialist MELAG dealer, have today installed, instructed the personnel and
performed the initial start-up of the autoclave Vacuklav ® 41-B/43-B as described below:

Specialist dealer (name, address, stamp) Operator (name, address/ stamp)

………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………….

E-mail-address for software update E-mail-address for software update

………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………….

Serial No. Vacuklav® 41-B/43-B Remarks

………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………
Please place checkmark where applicable Date
………………………………………………………………
O First installation O Subsequent
installation

The following persons were present during the instructions for use:

Name, first name (please print in block letters) Signature

From the practice/ clinic: ………………………………………………………...... …………………………………….

………………………………………………………….. …………………………………….
………………………………………………………….. …………………………………….
………………………………………………………….. …………………………………….

Name, first name (please print in block letters) Signature

Instructing technician ………………………………………………………….. …………………………………….

From the company: ………………………………………………………….. …………………………………….

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Executed work
Please confirm the respective points with a checkmark after completion of the described task

Secure feed water supply (depending on installation variant

O Right feed water chamber of the internal storage tank filled up with feed water
O Water treatment unit MELAdem®40 or MELAdem®47 set up according to installation instructions
O In case of installing a water treatment unit : Autoclave was set in the user menu on „water supply – extern“
O It was pointed out that demineralized water with a minimum quality according to VDE 0510 must be used as
feed water, and the items to be sterilized must be clean and free of cleanser and disinfectant residues

Install wastewater connection (depending on installation variant)

O Wastewater is collected in the internal storage tank (no wastewater connection)
O One-way drain connected to the existing siphon of the domestic water supply or the double-chamber
wastewater trap from MELAG

Align the autoclave

For fault-free operation, the autoclave must be set up horizontally with the help of a water level located close to the
sterilization-chamber flange. Then depending on the type of autoclave, the front feet of the unit must be unscrewed
by about three or five rotations in order to give the autoclave a slight backwards tilt.
O Vacuklav®41-B: front feet of the unit screwed out 3 rotations
O Vacuklav®43-B: front feet of the unit screwed out 5 rotations

Conduct and record vacuum test with empty chamber and Universal-Program with 1.5 kg load (instru-
ments)
O Vacuum test performed with empty cold chamber. Leakage: ……………..mbar/min
O Universal-Program successfully executed with about 1.5 kg load (instruments)
O A printout of the program cycle was created with O No printer available – leakage rate and successful
the log printer MELAprint®42 and pasted into lower run of the Universal-Program were recorded in the
fields provided for this purpose fields provided for this purpose n

Check the time setting, if necessary reset the time according to instructions in the User Manual
O Time is correct or correctly reset
Reset service meter according to separate instructions
O Service meter is reset O Service meter is not reset

Instructing the operating personnel and handing over the technical documentation
O Instruction on documenting with CF card to archive and print out the data has been concluded
O Operating personnel were instructed
O User Manual was handed over O Technical Manual was handed over
O Chamber certificate was handed over
O MDD Certificate of Conformity was handed over
O Warranty Certificate was handed over

The device was properly installed by the above named technician

O without fault
O with fault:
………………………………………………………………………………………..
........

Logs Vacuum test Universal program

Please paste and fold up logs here;

if no printer is available, then enter
leakage rate and successful comple-
tion of the Universal program.

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Contrast setting
You can set the contrast of the →Display in the SETUP menu. To do so, se-
lect the option Display Contrast.
Press Edit, so that reverse display appears.
Increase or reduce the contrast of the display by holding down the navigation
keys respectively.
Exit the SETUP menu by pressing MENU exit and SAVE, to permanently
save the contrast setting.

Counter readings
You can retrieve counter readings and other current technical data of the
autoclave in the INFO Menu Counter Readings.
To get to the menu, simultaneously press the keys 2 + 3.

Program modifications
The autoclave program cycles correspond to the practice-relevant require-
ments of fractionation, heating up, sterilization, pressure discharge, drying
and ventilation with their parameters of pressure, temperature and time.
Additional drying The standard function of additional drying provides an option for influencing
the program cycle.
Further changes to the program cycles are possible in individual cases and
within the scope of the guaranteed sterilization efficiency, but can only be ex-
ecuted by authorised persons. Please consult your specialist dealer or con-
tact MELAG.

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Electromagnetic compatibility
Electromagnetic environment
The autoclave is designed for operation in an environment as described
Warning below. The customer or user must ensure that the autoclave is operated in
such an environment as here described

The abbreviation HF is used for high frequency in the following tables.

Emitted interference measure- Compliance Electromagnetic environment guideline

ments
HF emissions Group 1 The autoclave uses HF energy exclusively for its
as per CISPR 11 internal function. Consequently, its HF emission is
very slight, and it is unlikely that adjacent electron-
ic instruments might be disturbed.
HF emissions Class B The autoclave is suited for use in all facilities in-
as per CISPR 11 cluding those containing living areas and those
which are directly connected to a public supply
Emissions of harmonics Class A system which likewise serves residential buildings.
as per IEC 61000-3-2
Emissions of voltage fluctuations / flickers Complies
as per IEC 61000-3-3
Table 2: Electromagnetic compatibility - Emitted interference measurements

Interference im- IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guideline

munity tests test level
Electrostatic dis- ±6kV contact discharge ±6kV contact discharge Floors should be made of wood or concrete or laid
charge (ESD) as ±8kV air discharge ±8kV air discharge with ceramic tiles. If the flooring is furnished with
per synthetic material, the relative humidity must be at
IEC 61000-4-2 least 30%.
Rapid transient ±2kV for mains cables ±2kV for mains cables The quality of the supply voltage should corres-
electrical disturb- ±1kV for input and output ±1kV for input and output pond to a typical business or hospital environment.
ances/ cables cables
bursts as per
IEC 61000-4-4
Surges as per ±1kV push-pull voltage ±1kV push-pull voltage The quality of the supply voltage should corres-
IEC 61000-4-5 ±2kV common-mode vol- ±2kV common-mode vol- pond to a typical business or hospital environment.
tage tage
Voltage drops, <5% UT* (5% sag of the <5% UT* (95% sag of the The quality of the supply voltage should corres-
short-term interrup- UT) for ½ period UT) for ½ period pond to a typical business or hospital environment.
tions and fluctu- <40% UT* (60% sag of the <40% UT* (60% sag of the If the autoclave user demands continual function-
ations of the supply UT) for 5 periods UT) for 5 periods ing of the device even when there are interruptions
voltage as per
IEC 61000-4-11 <70% UT* (30% sag of the <70% UT* (30% sag of the in the energy supply, we recommend supplying the
UT) for 25 periods UT) for 25 periods autoclave from an interruption-free power supply
or a battery.
<5% UT* (95% sag of the <5% UT* (95% sag of the
UT) for 5 s UT) for 5 s
Magnetic fields 3 A/m 3 A/m Magnetic fields with the mains frequency should
with the supply fre- correspond to the typical values found in the busi-
quency (50Hz) as ness and hospital environment.
per
IEC 61000-4-8
* UT is the ac mains supply before the application of the test level
Table 3: Electromagnetic compatibility - Interference immunity tests 1

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Interference im- IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guideline*1

munity tests test level
Portable and mobile radio equipment should not be
placed closer to the autoclave (including hoses and
pipes) than the recommended protective distance calcu-
lated according to the formula for the transmitting fre-
quency.
conducted HF dis- 3 Veff 3 Veff (see table below: Recommended protective dis-
turbances as per tances)
150 kHz to 80 MHz
IEC 61000-4-6 The field intensity of stationary radio transmitters should
be less than the compliance level for all frequencies ac-
cording to an on-site*2 investigation*3.
radiated HF dis-
turbances as per 3 V/m 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz Disturbances are possible in the environment of
devices bearing this symbol.
*1
This guideline might not be applicable in all cases. The dispersion of electromagnetic magnitudes is influenced by the absorp-
tion and reflection of buildings, objects and people.
2
The field intensity of stationary transmitters, such as e.g. base stations of radio telephones and mobile land radio devices, am-
ateur radio stations, AM and FM radio broadcasting and TV transmitters are not able to be exactly theoretically determined be-
forehand. You should consider conducting a study of the location to determine the electromagnetic environment with respect to
the stationary transmitters. If the measured field intensity at the location where the autoclave is to be used exceeds the above
compliance level, then observe the autoclave carefully to verify its proper functioning. If unusual performance characteristics
are observed, additional measures might be required, such as for instance modifying the alignment or finding another location
for the autoclave.
*3
Within the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, the field intensity should be less than 3 V/m.
Table 4: Electromagnetic compatibility - Interference immunity tests 2

Recommended protective distances

Between portable and mobile The autoclave is designed for operation in an electromagnetic environ-
HF telecommunication ment in which the HF disturbances are monitored. The customer or the
devices and the autoclave user of the autoclave can thus help to avoid electromagnetic disturbances
by complying with the minimum distance required between portable and
mobile HF telecommunication devices (transmitters) and the autoclave,
depending on the power output of the communication device, as stated
below.
For transmitters whose maximum nominal power is not specified in the fol-
lowing table, the recommended protective distance d in meters (m) can be
determined by using the equation in the respective column, whereby P is
the maximum nominal power of the transmitter in watt (W) according to the
specifications of the transmitter manufacturer.

Nominal power of the transmitter Protective distance depending on the transmitting frequency [m]
[W] 150 kHz to 80 MHz* 80 MHz to 800 MHz* 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz*
d =1.2 P d =1.2 P d = 2.3 P
d… recommended protective distance in meters
P… maximum nominal power of the transmitter in watt according to information of
the transmitter manufacturer
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
*
For 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies
Table 5: Electromagnetic compatibility -Protective distance depending on the transmitting frequency [m]

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Technical tables
Precision and drift behaviour – Sensors

Sensor type PT 1000 Class A according to DIN EN 60751

Precision at 135 °C ±0.42 K
Drift per year ±0.05 K
Drift in 5 years ±0.25 K
Table 6: Precision and drift behaviour of the temperature sensors n

Sensor type piezoresistant absolute pressure sensor 0 to 4000 mbar

Precision ±0.3 % corresp. to ±12 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.13 K steam
Drift per year ±0.2 % corresp. to ±8 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.09 K steam
Drift in 5 years ±1.0 % corresp. to ±40 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.44 K steam
Table 7: Precision and drift behaviour of the pressure sensor

Precision and drift behaviour –

Measuring chain

Precision at 135 °C ±0.2 K

Drift per year ±0.005 K
Drift in 5 years ±0.025 K
Table 8: Precision and drift behaviour of the measuring chain for the temp. measurement on the electronics (w/o sensor)

Precision ±0.2 % corresp. to ±8.0 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.09 K steam

Drift per year ±0.004 % corresp. to ±0.16 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.017 K steam
Drift in 5 years ±0.02 % corresp. to ±0.8 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.09 K steam
Table 9: Precision and drift behaviour of the measuring chain for the pressure measurement on the electronics (w/o sensor)

Precision and drift after 1 year

Precision at 135 °C at pure addition of indiv. errors ca. ±0.70 K

Precision at 135 °C per Gaussian law of propagation ca. ±0.47 K
Table 10: Precision including drift of the entire measuring chain of the temperature measurement after 1 year

Precision at pure addition of indiv. errors ±0.70 % corresp. to ±28.0 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.30 K steam temp.
Precision per Gaussian law of propagation ±0.41 % corresp. to ±16.5 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.18 K steam temp.
Table 11: Precision including drift of the entire measuring chain of the pressure measurement after 1 year

Precision and drift after 5 years

Precision at 135 °C at pure addition of indiv. errors ca. ±0.70 K

Precision at 135 °C per Gaussian law of propagation ca. ±0.47 K
Table 12: Precision including drift of the entire measuring chain of the temperature measurement after 5 years

Precision at pure addition of indiv. errors ±0.70 % corresp. to ±28.0 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.30 K steam temp.
Precision per Gaussian law of propagation ±0.41 % corresp. to ±16.5 mbar corresp. to ca. ±0.18 K steam temp.
Table 13: Precision including drift of the entire measuring chain of the pressure measurement after 5 years

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Nominal value tolerances

Tolrenaces for nominal values to be achieved by Premium autoclaves

Universal program Quick B Prion pr. Gentle pr. Quick S ◄ same meaning as in Universal pr.
Step Press. P Tolerance P Tol. P Tol. P Tol. P Tol. Alle values in mbar
SK11 1600 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ steam entry
SK12 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ pressure release
SK11 1600 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- steam entry

Conditioning
SK12 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- pressure release
SK21 1600 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ steam entry
SK22 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ pressure release
SK21 1600 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- steam entry
SK22 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- pressure release
SK21 1600 +100/ - 20 --- --- ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- steam entry
SK22 1300 + 20/ - 50 --- --- ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- pressure release
SF12 500 + 30/ - 30 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ evacuate
SF13 1600 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ steam entry
SF21 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ pressure release

Fractionation
SF22 180 + 30/ - 30 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 380 ◄ evacuate
SF23 1800 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ steam entry
SF31 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- pressure release
SF32 200 + 30/ - 30 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- evacuate
SF33 1900 +100/ - 20 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- steam entry
SF41 1300 + 20/ - 50 --- --- ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- pressure release
SF42 400 + 30/ - 30 --- --- ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ --- --- evacuate
SF43 1700 +100/ - 20 --- --- ◄ ◄ 1500 ◄ --- --- steam entry
SH01 2750 + 60/ - 60 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 1850 ◄ ◄ ◄ keep. steam entry
SH02 2850 + 60/ - 60 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 1950 ◄ ◄ ◄ keep control
SS01 3080 + 60/ - 60 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 2080 ◄ ◄ ◄ sterilization start
SS02 3170 + 60/ - 60 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 2150 ◄ ◄ ◄ sterilization
SA00 1300 + 20/ - 50 ◄ ◄ ◄ ◄ 1300 ◄ ◄ ◄ pressure release

Table 14: Tolerances for nominal values in the program cycle

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Pressure-Time-Charts

Fig. 6: Pressure-Time chart for Universal-Program, 134 °C and 2.1 bar

Fig. 7: Pressure-Time chart for Quick-Program B, 134 °C and 2.1 bar

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Fig. 8: Pressure-Time chart for Quick-Program S, 134 °C and 2. bar

Fig. 9: Pressure-Time chart for Gentle-Program, 121 °C and 1.1 bar

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Fig. 10: Pressure-Time chart for Prion-Program, 134 °C and 2.1 bar

Quality of the → feed water

Residue on evaporation ≤ 10 mg/L

Silcon, SiO2 ≤ 1 mg/L
Iron ≤ 0.2 mg/L
Cadmium ≤ 0.005 mg/L
Lead ≤ 0.05 mg/L
Heavy metals except for those named ≤ 0.1 mg/L
above
Chlorides ≤ 2 mg/L
Phosphate ≤ 0.5 mg/L
ph value 5–7
Colour colourless, clear, without sediments
Hardness ≤ 0.02 mmol/L
Table 15: Minimum requirements to the feed water following the EN 13060, Appendix C

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the

software
1 Which improvements do the software versions V2.0,
V2.2 and V2.3, V2.4 contain?
Version 2.4 A program start time can be pre-set to any time using the pre-selec-
tion Start time function. (key #4)
▪ Additional drying is selection using the #1h key
The energy saving mode was supplemented in the SETUP menu
▪ The program Draining was supplemented in the SPECIAL Menu
▪ Logs can now be read out by a suitable program (e.g. MELAview
V2.0) via a TCP Port
▪ The FTP server password consists of the word MELAG+ a five digit
sequence, which can be changed in the SETUP Menu under LAN
TCP/IP FTP  FTP-Server-Password-Attachment
▪ During a program run, it s possible to record graphic logs in real time
(via a CF card or computer) and displayed in MELAview V2.0 as a
curve diagram. We recommend using MELAflash CF cards with a min-
imum of 1GB memory capacity.
▪ By calling up the MELAnet website it is possible to follow the program
status on the computer during a running program via a browser win-
dow.
Version V2.3: ▪ Changes of the Quick-Program B unwrapped into Quick-Pro-
gram B for single wrapped instruments; loading with simple
packaged instruments up to maximum 1.5 kg or with unpacked instru-
ments up to maximum 5 kg is possible.
▪ With the new key DETAILS, the log recording state, conductivity, tem-
peratures, pressures and software version can now be displayed in
alarm and fault messages
▪ Selection state of the journal list in the DOKU menu is now retained
after OUTPUT
▪ Further improved recognition of CF cards of other manufacturers
Version V2.2: ▪ Insignificant change of the keyboard layout for messages
▪ Employment of CF cards of diverse manufacturers possible
▪ Batch documentation in the SETUP Menu now means Automat-
ic logging
V2.0: Network capability ▪ Computer and/or MELAprint® 42 can be connected to the autoclave
directly or over the computer network.
▪ Simple network integration of the autoclaves by means of IP address
menu.
V2.0: ▪ Every combination of the output medium CF card, computer and
Intelligent batch MELAprint® can be set.
documentation ▪ For every selected medium, autoclave "stores" log records that have
not been outputted and outputs these automatically at the next oppor-
tunity.
▪ Autoclave automatically creates its own directories on the CF card or
computer (device directory, therein month directories, directory is
doubled)
▪ Three formats can be selected for the report output: 0: without pro-
gram steps, 1: with program steps without explanation, 2: with pro-
gram steps and their explanation

▪ Electronic "stamp" in the journal as authenticity proof (assurance

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against manipulation).
V2.0: ▪ Formatting CF Cards at the autoclave is possible
DOCU menu ▪ Aside from the automatic log, any number of media can be selected
for a "manual" log output
▪ Still more criteria for the selection of log output
▪ Individual output of logs with the journal list, including sort function.
▪ Specification of a consecutive identification number of the device
events, such as E065, for messages, cautionary notes or fault mes-
sages.
▪ Output of the error texts in the log.
V2.0: ▪ Door mode ("door" button after switching on) permits the door opening
Door without starting up the autoclave.
▪ Door motor functions and messages integrated for Vacuquick
V2.0: ▪ File names of the update modules now permit both recognition of ver-
Miscellaneous sion as well as type and language.
▪ Blocking/skipping of programs with a parameter change is possible.
▪ Access to DEMO mode and service counter is simplified.
▪ DEMO mode is recognizable during program sequence and in the logs
(inverse texts).
▪ Message "only for unwrapped instruments" also appears in
the DEMO mode
▪ No feed water cautionary notes or fault messages any longer in the
DEMO mode
▪ Total batch number from service after an exchange of circuit boards
can be set.
▪ Fault messages defined and display texts optimized

2 What does the lighting of the LED next to the card

slot signify?
short lighting up (1 s) ▪ During boot loader phase (device ON)
▪ After CF card was inserted in the card slot
Blinking (every 0.5 s) ▪ No firmware present; occurs e.g. after power loss or during an update
process, if for instance the update CF card is too rapidly removed; in
this case a CF card with firmware must be plugged in during the boot
loader phase (see Question 15, Page 37) so that the device can run
again
Long lighting ▪ After apparatus is switched on with inserted update CF card, which is
(up to 1 min) then automatically recognized.
The light can be interrupted between the downloading of the files. There-
Attention fore you must wait until the start screen (droplet picture) appears.

Flicker ▪ Storing of logs on the MELAflash CF Card; the process takes longer
(lighting up of the LED) at as of V2.0 due to the automatic verification and creation of the direct-
irregular intervals ories

3 How do I recognize the batch number of the com-

pleted cycles?
You have the following options for examining the batch number of a com-
pleted cycle:

On the end image of the After a completed cycle, also for programs terminated by the operator or
display system, an end screen display appears. As of V2.0, the entire batch num-
ber of the concluded program is displayed here in the user interface.

With the DOKU key In the end image, you can display the log header by pressing the button

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DOCU, where you can ascertain for instance the day and the entire batch
number.

In the log header In every log (paper printout or file), the total batch number is cited in the log
header.

4 How can I format a CF card at the autoclave itself?

All saved data on the CF card is deleted during formatting! Therefore you
Attention should check the CF card contents and save possibly existing backup re-
cords or other data on the PC or on some other storage medium.

Procedure for formatting 1. Stick the CF card correctly into the card slot (noticeable raised rib at
the edge points to the display), on no account apply force
2. Select main menu  SPECIAL Menu  DOCU Menu  Media se-
lection in screen Key CONTINUE  15 Format CF card 
Format CF card in screen? Button YES
3. If the message "formatting completed" appears, you can re-
move the CF card

5 How is a CF card formatted at the PC so that it is re-

cognized by the autoclave?
As of V2.0, it is possible The following is therefore only conditionally interesting: The CF card must
and safer to format the CF be formatted with the file system FAT16. Only on cards formatted in such a
card at the autoclave (see manner can the autoclave store or read data. Cards delivered by MELAG
question 5). are already correctly formatted.

The formatting on the PC can be done without problems only with

Windows XP:
1. Plug the CF card into the MELAflash card reader which is installed
and connected at the PC
2. Click START
3. Click Execute…
4. Enter the format command as specified below in the input field of the
Execute window. X stands for the letter of the hard drive of the card
reader, A determines the cluster size on the CF card, which varies de-
pending on the memory capacity of the CF card (see Table 16, page
14).
5. Confirm the entry of the format command and if desired enter a name
(max. 8 characters) for the CF card.
In the log header In every log (paper printout or file), the total batch number is cited in the log
header.

capacity of format instruc- By adjusting parameter A you for

the CF card tion to be instance prevent Windows XP from
entered otherwise automatically formatting
2 GB format X: /A:32K with FAT16 or FAT32 depending
on the card size. We recommend
1 GB format X: /A:16K
using MELAflash CF cards with a
minimum of 1GB memory capacity
in accordance with the latest tech-
nical standards.
Table 16: Format Instruction to be entered depending on the memory capacity of the CF card

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6 Where do I find the outputted logs?

After log output in the After a log output a directory is automatically created with the encoded
device directory on all serial number of the respective autoclave. the name of the directory con-
memory media sists of five characters, which are identical to the first five characters of
every log, e.g. 43D0J. Under this directory there are subdirectories with the
months of the log creation, e.g. 12_2008 for December 2008. The subdir-
ectories contain all the logs created by the autoclave in the respective
month. The device directory in the main directory is created on the CF
card.
When using the MELAG Direct transfer of the log on a computer via the network and using the
FTP server MELAG FTP server allows you to determine directly in the FTP server
where on your computer the device directory with log files is to be saved.
Do not rename directories For every type of log output (immediate printout after run cycle or transfer
of multiple log records at once), the autoclave also verifies the storage me-
dium and automatically creates a directory of the device and the month if
none exists. Do not rename the directories, since then the logs would be
stored both in the renamed directory as well as in the device directory
automatically recreated by the autoclave.

Directory "doubled" If multiple log records are outputted on one and the same storage medium,
then in the device directory a directory "double" is created in which these
log records are stored once.

7 What do the numerals and letters in the directories

and log file name mean

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X X X
Example
8 3 D 0 J 0 B M . P R O
Serial number
Meaning Year of Type Manuf. No. → Batch Log file extension
manuf.
Explana- 6…2006 0…40-B Manuf. No. and total batch numbers are PRO… successful program
tion 7…2007 1…41-B converted according to the same principle. GPD Graphic log
8…2008 3…43-B A small Excel application facilitates the STR… malfunction
9…2009 4…44-B conversion STB… malfunction in standby
. . LOG… system log
. . STA… status log
. . LEG… abbreviation legend
A…2013 8…13-B DEM… demo log
B…2014 9…14-B DES… demo malfunction
Table 17: Explanation of the numerals and letters in the directory and log names based on an example

Log files must be allocated A PC is initially not aware of the extensions of the log files. If you perman-
to a text editor in order to ently allocate a log file with the corresponding typical file extension to the
open them easily text editor program, then you can always open this file type with a double-
click from then on (see Question 8).

Do not rename log file A complete encryption of both the serial number as well as the total batch
names number is carried out directly in the eight-place log file name. A manual re-
naming of a file is therefore discernible, but not recommended. A file name
is not allocated twice. The log file name ensures a good sortability of re-
cords.

Date and time of the log Date and time of the log files in the Windows Explorer are identical with the
files date and time of the program start, provided that these were saved on the
respective medium by immediate printout. For later collected output on a
medium or for sending by e-mail, this information is lost.
Serial No. and total batch It is not necessary to know the encryption within the name of the log file,
number are found in the log since by double-clicking on the file the contents and hence also the serial

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file number and total batch number can be seen. The prerequisite is the above
mentioned allocation of the log file to a text editor (see Question 8).

Total batch number must In the rare event that a circuit board must be exchanged, the total batch
be entered when the circuit number must be entered. This is possible for authorized experts in the
board is exchanged SERVICE menu.

8 How can I open and print a log file? (MELAview)

The program MELAview V2.0 is a program developed by MELAG for displaying and
MELAview V2.0 for display- sorting sterilization logs. Furthermore, you have the option of logging
ing, editing and printing log graphic logs during a program run. Text and graphic logs can be printed
files from MELAview V 2.0 or exported in various data formats.

For test purposes you can display DUMMY logs without a license code.
The complete autoclave protocol function of MELAview V2.0 can only be
used with a license which has to be purchased.

An installations assistant leads you through the installation of the program.

Regular transfer of log data The program MELAview V2.0 does not have any administration functions.
from CF card to the PC This means for example, that logs are not automatically synchronized with
the log storage folder on your computer by a CF card.
The MELAview program has no administrative functions. This means that
the log files are not automatically synchronized from a CF card with the
folder for log archiving on your computer.
We therefore recommend that you regularly (weekly or monthly) transfer
the data from the CF card to your PC. To do this, create a folder on the
hard drive of your PC named for instance MELAG Autoclave Logs, where
you can save and archive the log files. You can copy the log files from the
CF card to the PC using the Windows Explorer.

With MELAview V2.0, you MELAview V2.0 is able to display complete log lists. You can sort by
can: double clicking on the headers within the list and fitter the files via the se-
Display complete protocol lection field below.
lists A statistical analysis of the logs is carried out automatically (number of suc-
cessful programs, program type etc).
Sort and filter files
You can save preferred paths by selecting the path and right-clicking the
Statistically evaluate data folder symbol.
automatically
You can record graphic logs during a program run using MELAview V2.0
Save preferred paths and display them as curve diagrams in MELAview V2.0. You can export
the graphic logs from the program in various data formats, e.g. for archiv-
ing.

Log files can also be read All log files are text files in ASCII format, which you can read, edit, and
with other text editors print with the simplest text editors of every operating system or with text
processing or table calculation programs.
Graphic logs can only be displayed with MELAview V2.0.

Link with the An operating system uses the file extension to recognize which program it
Windows Editor should use to open or edit the file. Using the example of the Windows edit-
or, you will learn below how you link other Windows programs (here the
Text Editor) with a certain file extension.
Your computer does not yet recognize the extensions of the log files ex-
plained under Question 7. Therefore you have to "tell" the operating sys-
tem that a file with for instance the extension PRO, STR or LOG is always
to be opened with the Text Editor.

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Example: [Link] represents a log file

whose extension "END" is not yet recog-
nized by the operating system.
1. 1. Double-click on the log file in the Win-
dows Explorer
2. If the extension is not known, Win-
dows XP issues the following message.
Choose Select program from a
list and confirm with OK.

3. Select the Editor from the list of pro-

grams in the window that opens. It is im-
portant that you set a checkmark on Al-
ways open this file type with
the selected program so that the
operating system will recognize the ex-
tension in the future as well. Confirm
with OK.
(From now on you can always open files
with this extension by double-clicking in
the Windows Editor.)
Fig. 11: Allocation of a file type to the Windows Editor

9 What do the terms IP address and subnetwork

mean?
IP address The IP address is the identification of the respective computer in a net-
work expressed in numbers and unambiguously identifies the respective
computer or autoclave with four number blocks (e.g. [Link]).
Subnetwork and IP address Every IP address is divided into a network and an appliance part (host
part). The division is carried out by the network mask (subnetwork/Sub
Net Mask). The network part of the IP address must be the same for
devices to be able to communicate with each other on the network.
With a network mask = [Link] (the most frequent), the first three
figures (e.g. 192.168.88.x) must match. The device part of the IP address
is assigned individually and only once. The first (network itself) and the
highest (broadcast) device address may not be assigned here.

10 How can I verify or change the IP addresses

stored in the autoclave?
The IP addresses are saved in the autoclave as parameters for the follow-
ing devices:

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Device IP address Comment

Autoclave itself [Link] Default setting ex factory
Computer [Link] Default setting ex factory
MELAprint [Link] Default setting ex factory
[Client3] [[Link]] [..] not employed or not modifiable
Gateway [Link] Not relevant within a network.
sub-network mask [Link] Possibly take over from the customer network
Table 18: IP addresses saved in the autoclave

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There are two different pos- In the standard ex factory delivery, the autoclave contains IP addresses
sibilities for integrating into that all belong to the network with the above cited sub-network mask. To
a practice network integrate the autoclave into a medical practice network (and only then!),
two possibilities are to be distinguished:
Automatically configured The network is automatically configured. That means, the IP addresses
network (DHCP) are awarded dynamically:
It is currently not possible to administer the autoclave automatically in a
dynamical network.
Manually configured net- If the network is manually configured, then the sub-network mask of the
work medical practice network must be known. If another sub-network mask is
used than the one preset in the autoclave, a software expert should adapt
the IP addresses in the autoclave. If the masks conform and the above-
mentioned IP addresses are not assigned, then a printer can be connec-
ted directly or via the network, without having to set anything.
Access to the parameters  SETUP menu  02 Automatic Logging: key 4 = EDIT  key 4 =
"IP addresses": CONTINUE  with keys +/ to line LAN TCP/IP FTP with keys +/- to
Autoclave IP with key 4 = EDITModify IP addresses.
Adjustment of the numbers in the screen " Modify IP addresses " can be
accelerated by keeping the keys pressed longer than one second,
Notice whereby upon release the value runs on for about 20 counts.
Adjusted IP addresses are only permanently saved upon exiting the
SETUP menu via the MENU Exit and SAVE and also only then are they
Notice correctly visible.

11 How do I ascertain the IP address and network set-

tings of a PC in Windows XP?
Determination of the IP ad- 1. Start  Settings  Network connections  LAN connec-
dress of a PC under Win- tion  Register Network Support  Start IP Address
dows XP:
2. For instance you can discern whether a PC is integrated into a dy-
namic network: Start  Settings  Network connections 
right mouse button on LAN Connection  Properties: Scroll in
the window This connection uses the following ele-
ments to Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and click with left
mouse key, then press on button Properties. If in the window
Properties of Internet protocol (TCP/IP) the option
obtain IP address automatically is selected, the PC in the
network is dynamically addressed.

12 How is the MELAprint® log printer directly connec-

ted to the autoclave?
Procedure when connecting 1. The actual network function is carried out by a MELAG network ad-
the log printer apter (Type.-No. 40295).
2. Prerequisite is therefore the network adapter connected with the
MELAprint®42. The MELAprint®42 is exchangeable at any time; re-in-
stall after an exchange of the network adapter.

3. Switch on autoclave, in case not already switched on.

4. Now first switch on the printer MELAprint®42 or establish power sup-
ply, a signal thereby starts the autoclave.
5. Switch off autoclave and switch on again. The autoclave then sends
the IP address stored in the autoclave as a parameter to the network
adapter and stores it.
If not successful If the aforementioned steps do not lead to success, the IP addresses set
as parameters in the autoclaves and the MELAprint® probably no longer
belong to a subnetwork (see Question 10), because the original settings
were changed.

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13 How is a computer connected directly or via the

network to the autoclave?
Prerequisites 1. It is best to connect the autoclave into the network with the help of
the computer support firm which supports your doctor's office.
A network card with RJ45 socket is necessary at the computer. The
autoclave must have at least the software version V2.2 (see Question
14). A FTP server program must be available which allows the cre-
ation of users with edit rights independent of the operating system.
MELAG provides its own FTP program free of charge. Using the
MELAG FTP server, it is possible to register multiple autoclaves as
users simultaneously and receive data from the autoclaves in paral-
lel. The FTP server supports the so-called multithread capability. In
the FTP server program, you can determine the folder in which the
device directory and protocol files should be stored.
Above version 2.4, the password for the FTP server consists of
Warning MELAG + five adjustable digits (standard: MELAG12345).
If your autoclave is already connected to a network via an FTP serv-
er, the previous password “MELAG” in the FTP server program must
be changed to the new password. Otherwise, no further logs will be
transferred after the update.
The digit sequence for the FTP server password can be changed in
the autoclave in the SETUP menu. Please ensure that the new pass-
word is also adapted in the FTP server. The passwords to the auto-
clave and computer must always correspond so that logs can also be
transferred to your computer faultlessly after updating or changing
the digit sequence.
Change FTP-Server Pass- SETUP Menu  02 Automatic logging  key 4=EDIT  key
word Attachment 4=CONTINUE  with navigation keys +/- to LAN TCP/IP FTP  key 4
=EDIT  with navigation keys +/- to FTP-Server Password Attach-
ment  key 4= EDIT  digits inversely highlighted and then can modi-
fied with the keys +/-.

Determine computer for FTP 2. Since of the autoclave itself is furnished with a hub, a network en-
server program sues with the direct connection of a computer to the autoclave.
Therefore the procedures for direct connection or on connection via a
network only differ slightly.
In a network, the computer must be determined on which the small
FTP server program should run. This program receives the logs via
data transfer. The autoclave seeks this computer with the help of the
IP address which is set in the autoclave, and registers at the FTP
server.
The logs of the completed programs are later also stored on this
computer. When selecting the computer, take into account that it
would be of advantage to include the stored logs in the automatic
data backup of the medical practice.
Determine the IP address of 3. Get the IP address of the computer from the computer administrator
the computer or determine it yourself (see Question 11, page 33).
Determine the network 4. In principle the following applies: The selected computer must always
situation receive a fixed IP address independent of automatically or manually
configured networks.
For automatically configured networks, the DHCP server must be in-
formed of the range of the number or the number itself as a static IP
address. The computer can also be assigned several IP addresses,
in case the one already existing in the computer cannot be employed.
Autoclave and computer must belong to a sub-network. This means
in the majority of cases that the IP addresses of the sub-network
must agree with the first three numbers (e.g. [Link]).

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The IP addresses of the autoclave and computer must be different in

the fourth number (e.g.: IP autoclave: [Link] and IP com-
puter: [Link])
The default setting of the IP addresses in a MELAG autoclave satis-
fies this prerequisite.
Connect Ethernet cable 5. a) autoclavecomputer with 1:1 cable
b) autoclave   network with crossover cable
If so-called "intelligent switches" are employed in the network, then
the type of cable is of no consequence. Every interface can be em-
ployed on the autoclave.
Enter established IP ad- 6. Enter the established IP addresses for the autoclave and connected
dresses devices at the autoclaves (see Question 10, page 31)
Server installation 7. The following example describes the MELAG FTP server: Copy the
installation file of the FTP server to your computer and start the in-
stallation. If you have already acquired MELAview V2.0, start the in-
stallation directly from the installation assistant from MELAview V2.0
and follow the installation instructions.
In order to be able to install the MELAG FTP server, the free media
Notice library “→Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0“ or a higher version must be
installed on your computer.

Start the program by left double clicking on the FTP symbol on your
desktop.
In the register user, create the autoclave as a new user. User name
= serial number of the autoclave, e. g. 200440-B1000; user pass-
word = MELAG12345.
Click on the folder and choose the favoured directory.

Enter the four digits of the year of construction as the user name.
Device labels show only the last two digits of the year of construction.
Notice Example: If the label contains “0440-B1000“, enter exactly “200440-
B1000 “ as the user name.
Moving the FTP server to another folder on the computer results in
the loss of the user settings.
Notice

Testing 8. The FTP server is started by double-clicking on the link symbol on

the desktop or the FTP symbol in the Windows start menu.
Depending on the computer's configuration, it might be necessary to
inform the computer's firewall that the FTP server is an exception.
With SPECIAL Menu  DOCU Menu  you can create system and
status logs, since these are also always available without a running
program. The logs document all current settings of the autoclave and
can be employed for testing.
Furthermore make a test run with the immediate output of a log. In
the event of problems with the FTP server it is advisable to send a
ping to the IP address of the autoclave.

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Start the input prompt at the computer with the

FTP server (Start  programs  Ac-
cessories (input prompt). Enter the fol-
lowing lines: [Link]
(X = IP address of the autoclave)
If this ping is answered successfully as dis-
played here, then the data transfer between
computer and autoclave has been established.
Cable, network or the IP address of the auto-
clave can be excluded as causes for errors
that can occur.

Fig. 12: Sending a ping to the IP address of the autoclave on the Windows XP input prompt

Messages which can enter in the window of the FTP server Possible cause/significance
▪ Cable connection defective
▪ IP address of the computer
The following line remains on the screen for a longer time: not set correctly in the auto-
clave (see Question 10, page
! Server started on Port 21 31)
Over a longer time period, the following lines are repeated: ▪ the password
< [Link] [Link] USER: 200440-B1000 MELAG(12345) was not
< [Link] [Link] USER: 200440-B1000 << Incorrect entered correctly
login or password >>
The following rows enter c. every eight seconds: ▪ Successful handshake
between autoclave and FTP
< [Link] [Link] USER: 200440-B1000 server in which however no
> [Link] [Link] USER: 200440-B1000 << is logged autoclave protocol was im-
in.>> ported.
> [Link] [Link] USER: 200440-B1000 << C:\Docu-
ments and Settings\Admin\own files \protocols >>
< [Link] [Link] QUIT
Table 19: Possible messages in the window of the FTP server and their significance

14 How can I verify the version of the autoclave soft-

ware?
As of V2.0 by the file names As of software Version V2.0, you can recognize the contents or the ver-
sion of the update files directly by the file names.
Version check in the Check the version state of the software on the autoclave, e.g. after a up-
INFO menu date process, on the running autoclave on main menu  INFO Menu 
21 Technical data  installed software versions.

…or faster via the status dis- Or by the short and simultaneous pressing of the keys 2 and 3 from an ar-
play bitrary display, display the autoclave status. The status display disap-
pears after 30 seconds and the initial screen appears again.
Check within the status display:

Status display example Line What in the You check

example
01 Type of 41-B Conforms with the type of your autoclave?
unit
02 Manuf. No. B1333 may not change and may never be precisely
1000
11 Version Are the versions of all four software modules in
12 No. of the fact updated to the newest version (V2.4)?
software
13 module
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Table 20: Check the autoclave software (e.g. after an update)

If while the status is being displayed you simultaneously press the keys 2
and 3 again within 30 seconds, then you can exit the status display only
Notice by switching off the autoclave.

Module Designation in Software packet Description File name of Size

the display Version 2.3 from the update file in MB
11 Dec 08
1□ Firmware 28.11.08 FirmWare ( module) FW_2431 1.8
2► Parameters 26.11.08 Parameters ( module) P41B_2430 0.3
BO User interface = UI consists of:
3□ BUS.. 11.12.08 Operating logic (USer module) BUS_2431 0.1
4■ B1L.. 11.12.08 1st Language (language module) B1L_2431D 0.4
5■ B2L.. 11.12.08 2nd Language (language module) B2L_2431GB 0.4
6□ Display-FW Feb 24 2006 Display driver (FirmWare) 0.3
7Φ Symbols 08-22-2008 Display Fonts (symbols, characters) DSY_2420 0.4
□ independent of type, a file applies for all types of units and is same for all types all extensions
■ independent of type, but dependent on desired language are *.mot
Φ independent of type, but dependent on language regarding font
► type-dependent, every type of unit needs its respective file
Table 21: Modules of a software package

15 How do I conduct an update?

See checklist for software Carrying out the update procedure is uncomplicated. It cannot cause an
update, page 41 autoclave malfunction. Device-specific numbers such as the serial num-
ber, overall charges and maintenance counter are not changed.
Ensure that the autoclave device type and the parameter file of the up-
date CF card correspond.
Notice The parameter update files of the V 2.4 do not exceed the IP addresses
during the update procedure.
CF card Prerequisite is an update CF card (see Question 16) suitable for the
device type of the autoclave, which you can also assemble yourself.
The update to V2.0 software still does not contain any warning that all the
program records stored in the autoclave are lost with the firmware update.
Notice Please therefore be sure to back up any not yet archived program logs
and if necessary also the malfunction, status and system logs.
As of the firmware Version 2, the warning appears at update: Mainboard
Firmware Update WARNING … Proceed? Acknowledge with YES if
you want to continue the update process. If no update should take place,
in no case switch off the device! In this situation, despite lighted LED, you
can remove the CF card from the card slot of the autoclaves. Then press
the NO button.

Short form of the checklist 1. Do you have a suitable CF card for the device type?
for software update 2. Does the existing update of the CF card contain the most current
software version?

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3. Does the autoclave have the latest version?

4. Have you archived all the logs still stored in the internal storage of
the autoclave, e.g. on the CF card?
5. Is your autoclave already connected to the computer network?
6. Plug the update CF card correctly in the card slot before switching on
the device: the CF card must be easily inserted completely (without
force!!) with the appreciably raised handle corner edge pointing to the
left towards the display.
Switch the autoclave on. The update process begins automatically.
Appropriate references appear in the display in English. The process
takes about 5 minutes.
The LED illumination on the card slot can be interrupted between
downloading the files. The update is terminated when the wel-
Notice
come-screen appears on the display. Then remove the CF card from
the card slot. If the CF card is not removed, a renewed update takes
place the next time the autoclave is switched on.
The update procedure may under no circumstances be interrupted by
Attention removing the CF card or switching off the device.
This can result in data loss.
1. Please be sure to verify the version states of the software modules
(see Question 14).
Boot loader update is only The execution of the boot loader update process is only necessary if the
necessary in exceptional LED blinks after switching on the autoclave with inserted update CF card.
cases Such a situation arises only seldom, for instance if the current fails during
the update or the update CF card is removed during the download (LED
lights up). Then the autoclave lacks the most important software module,
the firmware. A bootload is only to be used as a last resort, and only after
consultation with MELAG, if after a correctly executed firmware update
the old version nevertheless remains on the device. (You can determine
this when verifying the update result.)
An error can occur during or after an update if the data transfer or the un-
packing or copying of the update files does not proceed correctly. You
can check the precise size of the file under file properties. (Not to be mis-
taken with "size on the data medium". These can be different for every
data medium.)
An update process is forced For the boot loader update, the CF card is inserted while the LED shortly
by the boot load update. illuminates for about one second (boot loader phase) after the autoclave
is switched on.
Plug the CF card into the slot while the device is still switched off, press
on the black ejection pin, and leave the CF card in this position in the card
slot. This procedure facilitates a rapid and correct insertion of the CF card
if the LED illuminates after the autoclave is switched on. The display re-
mains blank. Depending on the technology, it can subsequently immedi-
ately come to a renewed firmware update. Therefore be sure to wait until
the autoclave displays the start-up screen (this can take up to 7 minutes).

16 Which CF card can I use for an update?

Every CF card formatted You can employ every CF card formatted with FAT16 (file system) as an
with FAT16 update CF card. The CF cards delivered from MELAG are already format-
ted accordingly.
As it is possible to record graphic logs on the CF card above version 2.4,
we recommend using only CF cards with 1GB or more memory capacity,
preferably MELAG-approved MELAflash CF cards. It is well-known that
some older CF cards with 256 MB memory capacity cause file system
problems whilst recording graphic protocols (implausible files on the CF
card).
The files for a software up- If an update CF card is in the card slot of the autoclave, then the update
date must be stored in the files are automatically recognized by the software modules every time
main directory for an update the device is switched on (see Question 14) and the autoclave is up-
CF card dated with this software.
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sub-folders are permitted. They are ignored. Logs or other files in the
main directory do not disturb the update.
Update from Version 1 to For the update from Version 1 to Version 2, the autoclave software only
Version 2 updates the modules 1 to 5. in the simplest case, the modules 1 to 5 are
together on a CF card, which then is employed for a certain type of
device. Software modules can also be individually updated when this is
compatible with the other modules.
The file with the old name [Link] is still used only for the update
from Version 1 to Version 2 for the firmware module. The file with the new
name FW_2xxx.mot from Version 1 is not recognized. The contents of
the two files are identical.
The prerequisite for a cor- Take care that the parameter module corresponds to the type of your
rectly executed update is the autoclave. An update with an improper parameter module can lead to im-
employment of the correct plausible fault messages. Always update the modules (3 to 5) of the user
parameter module interface (UI) together. The structure and texts of the UI necessitate each
other. When nonsensical texts appear in incorrect areas of the displays,
unrelated UI modules can be the cause.

17 How can I change the language of the user inter-

face of the autoclave?
In general the choice of two The autoclave offers the selection of two languages. The two languages
languages is possible contained in the autoclaves can be set by means of the adjustable digit in
the Menu Item 06 Language setting in the SETUP menu.
Replace languages If you want to replace the two languages by other languages, carry out an
update with these languages. The update file names necessary for this
purpose are [Link] and [Link].
Always update the user interface completely, i.e. with [Link] in
one version! In this case xxx is the version of the user interface, which al-
Notice ways must agree and kk is the international motor vehicle identification of
the desired language country.
Languages are valid for all Every combination of language files is technically possible, but neverthe-
device types less please employ only the following language combinations:

Customer language Additional language

Update module Module 4: 1 language Module 5: 2 languages
File name B1Lxxx_D.mot [Link]
Set digit in SETUP Menu/06 Language setting 1 2
Germany D GB
Europe National language GB
Great Britain GB D
Table 22: Combinations to be observed in setting up the languages

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18 What are concealed key combinations and which are available?

The functions of the keys in the respective operating situation are shown by the labelling in the display. (Softkeys). Furthermore there are functions which are concealed, i.e. not displayed. The key
combinations available for the user are presented here. Above right in the display is the index (digit sequence) for display status to identify the operating situation.

MAIN menu SETUP menu SPECIAL menu DOCU menu

1h 4h 2 + 3
Additional drying For log output
Pre-selection
iselectable in the independent of the
start time
respective automatic logging. The
selectable in the
program setting is not changed
respective program
thereby.
Access to SETUP Menu without messages,
1 + 3 Repeat with key 2 (in
about 5 seconds (no processes are started) V2.0 hold key1) changes
the output medium.
DOCU employs precisely
those media which are
set in the Automatic
2
logging (SETUP menu).

Status display of the autoclave

Access to
You can permit the status indication
DIAGNOSIS- and SERVICE area, in every display screen. The display
(only for authorized persons) automatically jumps back to the
Darstellung Meaning initial image after 30 sec. The
status display of V2.0 deviates
123:456 above right in the display is the index (digit slightly.
sequence) for display status to identify the operating situation 1h 2h 3h 4h
1+3 simultaneously press key 1 + 3 shortly (< 1 Sec.)
latest log oldest log sorted by sorted by
1h hold key 1 for at least 1 second first first program success
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Checklist for software update

You can employ every CF card formatted with FAT16 (file system) for a
software update. The CF cards delivered from MELAG are already format-
ted accordingly. A CF card is designated as an update CF card, if the re-
quired files for a software update are located in its main directory. Files in
sub-folders are permitted, but are ignored by the autoclave. Logs or other
files in the main directory do not disturb the update.
MELAG delivers immediately writable update CF cards for the individual
autoclave types of the premium class. You can tell by the labelling (e.g.
40-B) which type of device the CF card is for.

MELAG also delivers cards which contain the update data for all autoclave
types of the premium class. They are recognized by the labelling "premium
ALL…"
Before inserting these cards into the card slot of the autoclave you must
copy the appropriate parameter file for your autoclave from the folder
parameter into the main directory. The suitable file for your autoclave
type can be clearly recognized by the file name.

If your autoclave is already connected to a network via a FTP server,

Attention please ensure that:
With versions above 2.4, the password for the FTP server consists of
MELAG + five adjustable digits (standard: MELAG12345). If your auto-
clave is already connected to a network via an FTP server, the previous
password “MELAG” in the FTP server program must be changed to the
new password. Otherwise, no further protocols will be transferred after the
update.
It is well-known that some older CF cards with 256 MB memory capacity
can cause file system problems (e.g. implausible files on the CF card). For
Notice this reason, and due to the large memory requirements, please purchase
MELAflash CF cards with 1GB memory capacity or more.

Do you have an update CF 1 yes: no:

card?
 continue to 2 Order an update CF card from MELAG or configure
an update CF card yourself.  continue to 2

Does the existing update of 2 You can verify the version level or download the most current version via
the CF card contain the internet. Please check the download area from our website [Link]
most current software ver- and compare the version states in the corresponding directory.
sion?
Since if Internet Explorer 7 is used, there might be problems in download-
ing the software, we recommend using an alternative internet browser, e.g.
Notice
Mozilla Firefox.

yes: no:
continue to 3 Please download the files and possibly update all
your update CF cards. Then continue to 3

Is the autoclave version at 3 You can determine the version of the firmware in the screen image. If you
the latest version status? press the two middle keys 2 and 3 shortly together in an arbitrary display
image, the status display appears. The higher the four digit version num-
ber (e.g. firmware V2.306), the more current is the version. (see Question
14, page 14)

Do not update versions that are older than those displayed on the auto-
Attention clave! D circuit boards do not function with versions 2.2xx or older.

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yes: no:
No update neces- continue to 4
sary end

Have you archived all the ex- 4 For the update of Version 1 to Version 2 of the autoclave software, there is
isting logs on a CF card that yet no warning that subsequent to a firmware update all logs are lost which
are still in the internal auto- are found in the internal autoclave storage and were not yet backed up on
clave storage? an external storage medium. Therefore be sure to back up all program,
malfunction, status and system logs that are still not archived. As of firm-
Attention ware Version 2, at an update an appropriate warning message appears,
which you acknowledge with YES if you want to continue the update pro-
cess.

yes: no:
continue to 5 Enter the program logs and if necessary the mal-
function, status and system logs on the CF card.
continue to 5

Is your autoclave already 5 yes: no:

connected to the computer
Note all IP ad- continue to 6
(network)?
dresses (or note
them from the status
log). Re-enter the IP
addresses in the
autoclave after the
update. (see Ques-
tion 10) continue
to 6

Execute update 6 1. Plug the update CF card correctly in the card slot before switching
on the device: The CF card must be easily inserted completely (without
force!!) with the appreciably raised handle corner edge pointing to the
left towards the boiler.
2. Switch the autoclave on. The question appears mainboard firm-
ware update WARNING … Proceed? Never switch off the autoclave
in this situation. If you want to answer with NO, first remove the CF
card from the card slot despite lighted LED. If you answer with YES,
the update process begins automatically.
3. Appropriate references appear in the display in English. An up-
date of the complete software package takes about 5 minutes.
The illumination of the LED can be interrupted between the download-
Attention ing of the files. The update is only terminated when the "Welcome" pic-
ture appears.
4. You must then remove the CF card from the card slot, otherwise a
renewed update takes place when you switch on the autoclave the
next time.
5. continue to 7
Was the update process 7 Verify the version states of the software modules:
successful? In an arbitrary display press the two middle keys 2 and 3 shortly together.
Verify in the status display which appears:

Line 1: Is the type correct?

Line 2: The serial no. is not allowed to have changed and may never be
precisely 1000.

Lines 11, 12, 13, 15: Are the versions of all four principal parts of the soft-
ware in fact updated to the most current version (V2.4)?

The status display automatically jumps back to the initial screen after 30
seconds. (You can also press BACK).

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End Carry out update process once again, look for ap-
propriate error in FAQ or contact MELAG.

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