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COMINOX Sterilclave 6 B Speedy Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
-Steam Sterilizer-
FOREWORD
This manual IS NOT an integral part of the sterilizer.
The manual is addressed to qualified, specialized technicians for routine maintenance
and repairs.
Technicians or operators must be authorised in writing by COMINOX.
Technicians must read this manual and follow the instructions herein contained. COMINOX
is not liable for any injury and/or damage to people or property or to the sterilizer itself
should the conditions herein illustrated be disregarded.
This manual contains industrial secrets which must not be disclosed. The manual and its
annexes must not be edited, modified, copied or given to third parties unless authorised
by COMINOX
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  • Page 1 Technicians or operators must be authorised in writing by COMINOX. Technicians must read this manual and follow the instructions herein contained. COMINOX is not liable for any injury and/or damage to people or property or to the sterilizer itself should the conditions herein illustrated be disregarded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................3 Reference list ............................ 5 Graphical reference representation Mod. 6 B SPEEDY ............. 6 TECHNICIAN MENU ......................... 9 Inputs ............................... 10 Outputs ............................11 PT1 / PT2 / PT3 board calibration ....................12 Temperature selector ........................12 TP board calibration ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Power missing alarm ........................35 PT2 overtemperature alarm ......................35 PT2 temperature probe alarm ..................... 35 Generator insufficient vacuum alarm..................36 Generator warm up alarm ......................36 Generator level alarm ........................36 Generator insufficient water level alarm ................... 36 PT3 overtemperature alarm ......................

  • Page 5: Reference List

    Contents Reference list 01, tray handle 02, waste pipe 03, power cable 04, trays 05, funnel 06, SterilCard 08, tray support 09, chamber 10, clean water tank 12, chamber safety valve 12A, generator safety valve 13, main switch 14, filler 15, air sterilization filter 16, door 17, chamber safety thermostat...

  • Page 6: Graphical Reference Representation Mod. 6 B Speedy

    Contents Graphical reference representation Mod. 6 B SPEEDY...
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  • Page 9: Technician Menu

    Technician Menu TECHNICIAN MENU Insert the Technician SterilCard to access the Technician Menu. If the sterilizer is not equipped with a SterilCard reader, a Technician SterilCard kit may be employed. The kit includes a reader, a Technician SterilCard and a cable for connecting the reader to the logic board 33 (connector J5).

  • Page 10: Inputs

    Technician Menu Use the ↑↓ arrows to scroll the list and highlight the required option. Press ENTER to access the selected option. Press to go back to the MENU page. Inputs The status of the sterilizer inputs can be displayed: •...

  • Page 11: Outputs

    Technician Menu Outputs The status of the sterilizer outputs can be displayed and modified: • EV1 charge to which the water inlet pump 35 is connected in parallel • EV2 drain • EV3 3-way • EV4 steam • EV5 drying •...

  • Page 12: Pt1 / Pt2 / Pt3 Board Calibration

    Technician Menu PT1 / PT2 / PT3 board calibration This procedure is used to calibrate temperature probe PT1, PT2 and PT3. A specific calibration kit is needed for calibration: 0-5V switch To connector CN11 To connector CN12, CN13 or CN14 Temperature selector To calibrate PT1, PT2 or PT3 select option 3, 4 or 5 in the Technician Menu respectively.
  • Page 13 Technician Menu Disconnect the connector corresponding to the temperature probe you want to calibrate from the electronic power board 34. Disconnect connector CN12 for sensor PT1, connector CN13 for sensor PT2 or connector CN14 for sensor PT3. Connect the calibration tool 2-pin cable to the connector CN12, CN13 or CN14 of the power cable 34.
  • Page 14 Technician Menu To calibrate sensor PT1, switch the pole number 1 of the temperature selector to OFF and switch pole number 2 of the temperature selector to ON, which corresponds to a 1573 Ohm sample coil (150°C). Wait for at least 10 seconds and press ENTER.
  • Page 15 Technician Menu To calibrate sensor PT2 or PT3, switch pole number 1 of the temperature selector to OFF and switch pole number 3 of the temperature selector to ON, which corresponds to a 1832 Ohm sample coil (220°C). Wait for at least 10 seconds and press ENTER. Press to go back to the Technician Menu without changing the calibration.

  • Page 16: Tp Board Calibration

    Technician Menu TP board calibration This procedure is used to calibrate the pressure transducer. Disconnect the connector CN11 corresponding to the pressure transducer from the electronic power board 34.
  • Page 17 Technician Menu Connect the calibration tool 4-pin cable to the connector CN11 of the power cable 34. Set the calibration tool switch to 0 V (position 2). Wait for at least 10 seconds and press ENTER. Now set the calibration tool switch to 5 V (position 1). Wait for at least 10 seconds and press ENTER.

  • Page 18: Pt1 / Pt2 / Pt3 Probe Calibration

    Technician Menu PT1 / PT2 / PT3 probe calibration This procedure is used to complete the calibration of the temperature probes PT1, PT2 and PT3. This operation must be performed whenever a temperature probe is replaced. Press +/- to enter the value 0°C for the temperature probe shown on the label or on the wire sheath (e.g.: if a value of 1000.2 is shown on the PT1 sensor label, press + twice to display 1000.2).

  • Page 19: Continuous Cycle

    Technician Menu Continuous cycle A CONTINUOUS CYCLE is a test cycle which includes pre-vacuum, 2 fractioned vacuum pulses, pressurisation, sterilization (2 minutes) and drying (3 minutes). Minimum pressure values higher than standard cycles are reached during the vacuum phases. The purpose of the test cycle is to run the sterilizer continuously, for instance at night, to test efficacy of the performed maintenance operations.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Technician Menu Accessories Select Accessories (option 16) and press ENTER. The external charge value (ON/OFF) will appear. Press ↑↓ to change the value, press ENTER to confirm and move to the next option. Press to go back to the Technician Menu without making changes to the accessory settings.

  • Page 21: Simplified Version Of The Technician Menu (Puck)

    Technician Menu Simplified version of the Technician Menu (PUCK) To access the simplified version of the Technician Menu when the Technician SterilCard is not available, simultaneously press the second and fourth button on the left and switch the sterilizer on using the main switch 13. The following screen will appear: This Technician Menu contains only three options: 1.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance MAINTENANCE In STAND BY mode, press MENU and use the ↓ arrow to select the Maintenance Menu (option 5). Press ENTER to display the following screen: This Menu contains two options: 1. Items 2. Save maintenance Items Press ENTER to display the list of items subject to scheduled maintenance. The remaining days and cycles and the last three replacements are shown for each item with the date of intervention and the total number of cycles when the replacement was performed.

  • Page 23: Save Maintenance

    Maintenance Press ENTER to record replacement. Press YES to store replacement information in the maintenance log. Press NO to go back to the list of items. Save maintenance Press ENTER to display the following screen. Press No to go back to the Maintenance Menu. Press YES to store the maintenance activity in the log on the inserted SterilCard 06.

  • Page 24: Scheduled Maintenance Table

    Maintenance Scheduled maintenance table Number of Number of cycles or cycles Item Service date performed at Technician signature allowed maintenance time activity Air filter* 1 year 1500 Water filter 2 years 1000 Vacuum pump kit 2 years 1500 EV2 drain 2 years 3000 EV4 steam...

  • Page 25: Messages

    Messages MESSAGES Messages contain information and warnings and usually require the user to perform a simple correction or check. Message/ Cause / • Solution Scheduled maintenance This message indicates the need for a scheduled maintenance on one or more components. This message will appear when the sterilizer is in STAND BY mode and the remaining cycles or days of life of one or more components are expiring.

  • Page 26: Generator Warm Up

    Messages Generator warm up This message indicates that the steam generator 47 is being warmed up. During the warm up of the steam generator 47, you can only start the VACUUM TEST. For all other tests, the ENTER button is not available. When the steam generator 47 reaches the set temperature, the message "Generat.

  • Page 27: Alarms

    Alarms ALARMS Alarms indicate the presence of a possible fault and the need for repairs. If a fault occurs during a cycle, the cycle will be immediately interrupted and a buzzer will sound for 15 seconds to indicate the alarm conditions. A description of the alarm will appear on the display along with the cycle and phase in which the alarm occurred.

  • Page 28: Insufficient Steam Alarm

    Alarms A buzzer will sound for 3 seconds when the “Maximum water level” is reached to indicate that the tank is full. If you do not hear the signal, excess water will flow out from the filler. • If the alarm is displayed during a cycle, fill the tank and proceed as shown in the INSUFFICIENT STEAM ALARM procedure.

  • Page 29: Pressurisation Alarm

    Alarms If the steam keeps leaking, pressurise the sterilizer and locate the leak by following these steps: - Close the previously checked chamber door properly. - Remove the cover from the sterilizer. - Excite the coil of solenoid valve EV2 (see wiring diagrams) with an external power cable at 230V: it should be normally open NO.

  • Page 30: Fractioned Vacuum Alarm

    Alarms Fractioned vacuum alarm This alarm indicates that vacuum was not created inside the chamber 09. This alarm is displayed during a cycle, during a vacuum pulse in the fractioned vacuum phase, when the pressure does not drop to the correct value in the expected time. •...

  • Page 31: Level Probe Alarm

    Alarms 2. Using a sample coil - Switch off the sterilizer using the main switch 13 and disconnect the temperature probe PT1 39 (connector CN12 on the power board 34). - Connect a sample coil with an R value from 1000 to 1573 Ohm, corresponding to a temperature (°C) of T = (-R0*A+(R0^2*A^2-4*R0^2*B+4*R0*R*B)^0,5)/2/R0/B where...

  • Page 32: Coil Alarm

    Alarms Coil alarm This alarm indicates that the coil element circuit is either open or interrupted. The alarm is displayed on the sterilizer in any condition when the coil circuit is NOT detected as closed. Perform the following checks in the order shown: •...
  • Page 33 Alarms Note: Determine which of the two micro-switches is generating the signal: - if the alarm is triggered immediately after starting the cycle, the pre-closing micro-switch is not working (micro-switch M2 36B); - if the alarm is triggered 3 minutes after starting the cycle, the door lock micro-switch is not working (micro-switch M1 36A).

  • Page 34: Pt1 Temperature Probe Alarm

    Alarms PT1 temperature probe alarm This is triggered when the temperature probe PT1 39 in the sterilizer is disconnected or faulty. The sterilizer shows this alarm during operation when the probe PT1 detects a temperature of less than 3°C. • Check the connection of the chamber temperature probe PT1 39 to connector CN12.

  • Page 35: Manual Stop Alarm

    Alarms Manual stop alarm This indicates that STOP was pressed during a cycle before the cycle was completed. The sterilizer displays this alarm during operation and stops to inform the user that the load MAY NOT BE STERILE. • This is not a failure but a cycle stop override caused by the operator. For this reason, there are no operations to be performed but the load MAY NON BE STERILE.

  • Page 36: Generator Insufficient Vacuum Alarm

    Alarms Generator insufficient vacuum alarm This indicates that during the pre-vacuum phase in the steam generator 47, pressure did not drop to the correct predetermined value. • Check the efficiency and cleanliness of the door gasket 31. Replace if damaged. •...

  • Page 37: Pt3 Overtemperature Alarm

    Check the connection of the temperature probe PT3 39B to the connector CN14. • Replace the probe if faulty. Events alarm This alarm indicates that one of the timed cycles (sterilization, drying or maintenance in the Vacuum Test) was not completed successfully. • Contact COMINOX.

  • Page 38: Alarm Code List

    Alarms Alarm code list Code Alarm type COILS PT1 OVERTEMPERATURE ALARM INSUFFICIENT STEAM INSUFFICIENT WATER LEVEL DOOR GENERATOR LEVEL MANUAL STOP INSUFFICIENT VACUUM FRACTIONED VACUUM LEVEL PROBES PRESSURISATION ALARM OVERTEMPERATURE BAND UNDERTEMPERATURE BAND POWER MISSING GENERATOR INSUFFICIENT WATER LEVEL PT2 OVERTEMPERATURE DRAIN MISALIGNMENT PRESSURE TRANSDUCER...

  • Page 39: Additional Checks And Settings

    Additional checks and settings ADDITIONAL CHECKS AND SETTINGS Display off or not clear Proceed as follows if no writing appears on the display and/or if the display is not very clear: • Check that power socket is powered, the power cable 03 is correctly plugged in and connected to the sterilizer.

  • Page 40: Safety Valve Check

    Additional checks and settings - Remove the cover and the faston (A) on the probe bulb. - Use a wrench ch 13 to loose the probe holder (B) and remove the probe rod. - Remove the Teflon ogive gasket (C). The ogive gasket is generally deformed to seal the probe holder and takes the shape of the threaded hole.

  • Page 41: Pressure Rises Too Slowly

    Additional checks and settings Water in the chamber after the cycle Proceed as follows if there is still water inside the chamber 09: • Check that a cycle with drying phase has been selected. Otherwise, the presence of water or humidity in the chamber is a normal condition. •...

  • Page 42: Vacuum Pump Servicing Procedure

    Additional checks and settings Vacuum pump servicing procedure The vacuum pump 41 can be serviced by cleaning it and replacing the gaskets which are supplied in the specific kit. • Remove the pump and carefully check the position of components. •...

  • Page 43: Automatic Water Inlet Does Not Work Correctly

    Additional checks and settings Automatic water inlet does not work correctly If the automatic water inlet 29 (optional) is not working correctly, proceed as follows: • Check that the automatic water inlet is actually available since not all models are supplied with this device.

  • Page 44: Automatic Water Inlet And Direct Drain System Installation

    Automatic inlet Automatic water inlet and direct drain system installation This accessory may be fitted after installing the sterilizer and it includes the automatic water inlet 29. Components are the same for all models, except for the pipes which may have different length and placement.
  • Page 45 Automatic inlet • Mount the automatic water inlet pump 46 on its base, strapping it to the supports. • Fit the branches (Y) and all connecting pipes. • Fit the external filling and waste pipes; the end of the inlet pipe is cut in a particular manner to prevent a suction effect when it rests on the bottom of the tank.

  • Page 46: Installation Of The Speedy Water Demineralization System

    Speedy Water Installation of the SPEEDY WATER demineralization system The SPEEDY WATER demineralization system should be used to connect the SterilClave 6/18/24 sterilizers to the mains water in automatic water inlet configuration B (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, chapter CONNECTIONS). The SPEEDY WATER demineralization system consists of: •...
  • Page 47 Speedy Water Installation of the SPEEDY WATER demineralization system To install the SPEEDY WATER demineralization system on a sterilizer already fitted with the automatic water inlet 29 and the direct drain 30, follow these steps: • Install the support bracket A to a wall suitable to hold the weight of the plate and of the purification block B during operations (5.6 kg).
  • Page 48 Speedy Water • Replace the automatic water inlet pump 46 and the connection pipes with the solenoid valve EV7 (mounted on its support and with the outlet hose holders and the inlet L-joint) and the pipes supplied. Use the teflon pipe to connect the internal joint on the back of the sterilizer with the solenoid valve EV7 (inlet 1) and the silicone pipe to connect the solenoid valve EV7 (outlet 2) to the clean water tank 10.

  • Page 49: Sterilcard Reader Installation

    SterilCard reader SterilCard Reader installation The SterilCard reader kit includes: • Administrator and User SterilCard • SterilCard reader • SterilCard reader support • Cable • 4 self-tapping screws • 4 spacers • 4 M3x6 screws • 4 nuts • 8 washers Follow these instructions to assemble the SterilCard kit: 1.
  • Page 50 SterilCard reader 2. Mount the assembly in the control panel with the 4 self-tapping screws. Note: The assembly must be placed as high as possible, so that the opening of the control panel is aligned with the one of the SterilCard reader. 3.

  • Page 51: Printer Installation

    Printer Printer installation If the set up of the printer 26 (optional) takes place following the purchase of the sterilizer, a specific kit is provided. To install the components follow the procedure described below. • Pull out the sterilizer (if built-in), place it in an appropriate position and remove the cover.
  • Page 52 Printer • Insert the printer into the hole until the side tabs snap into place. • Connect the printer cable to connector CN6 on power board 34: • In the Technician Menu, scroll to Accessories (option 16) and set Printer ON. Specify the number of copies for the Printer option in the Main Settings Menu.

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade Firmware upgrade To upgrade the firmware file, the configuration file and the parameters file of the sterilizer, follow these steps: 1. Connect the sterilizer to the computer using the USB serial cable. 2. Turn on the sterilizer from the main switch 13. 3.

  • Page 54: Diagrams And Wirings

    Diagrams and wirings DIAGRAMS AND WIRINGS Electronic logic board The Logic board 33 is a low voltage board common to all models. Connection cable to power board 34 Connection cable to the serial port Connection cable to the SterilCard reader Connection cable to the keyboard Display adjustment trimmer (see chapter DISPLAY OFF OR NOT CLEAR)

  • Page 55: Electronic Power Board

    Diagrams and wirings Electronic power board The power board 34 is common to all models. Connection cable to logic board 33 Load connector: 1 - Solenoid valve EV1 and water inlet pump 35 [orange] 2 - Water drain solenoid valve EV2 [brown] 3 - Three-way solenoid valve EV3 [pink-black] 4 - Steam solenoid valve EV4 [green] 5 - By-pass solenoid valve EV5 [purple]...
  • Page 56 Diagrams and wirings FUSES 16 A 10 A 0.63 A LEDS Internal coil on LED +5V power LED External coil on LED Coil safety LED (on in normal conditions, off when a COIL ALARM occurs) Printer power LED +24V power LED...
  • Page 57 Diagrams and wirings...

  • Page 58: Wiring Diagram 6 B Speedy

    Diagrams and wirings Wiring diagram 6 B SPEEDY...

  • Page 59: Hydraulic Diagram 6 B Speedy

    Diagrams and wirings Hydraulic diagram 6 B SPEEDY Condenser Vacuum pump Water inlet N.C. solenoid valve N.C. Water inlet pump Ø 4,5 Drain N.O. solenoid valve Ø 3 External inlet pump Vacuum pump 3-way solenoid valve Inlet tap Steam generator solenoid valve Inlet tank Drying solenoid valve Ø...

  • Page 60: Steam Peak Diagram

    Diagrams and wirings STEAM PEAK diagram EV2 ON EV4 ON Internal coil ON steam is injected in the chamber 09...

  • Page 61: Vacuum Pulse Diagram (P>1,2 Bar)

    Diagrams and wirings VACUUM PULSE diagram (p>1,2 bar) Pressure inside the chamber is higher than the atmospheric value Steam flows naturally...

  • Page 62: Vacuum Pulse Diagram (P<=1,2 Bar)

    Diagrams and wirings VACUUM PULSE diagram (p<=1,2 bar) EV3 ON EV6 ON PV ON Steam/air removal from the chamber EV2/EV3 cycle introduces air in the pump and removes condesed steam...

  • Page 63: Drying Diagram

    Diagrams and wirings DRYING diagram EV3 ON EV6 ON PV ON EV5 ON Steam removed from the chamber is replaced by filtered air...
  • Page 64 Cominox S.r.l. Via G. Viganò, 7 - 20048 Carate B.za (Mi) Italy Tel. +39 0362 912312 - Fax +39 0362 900940 www.cominox.it...

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