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Tomy SX-300E Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
● Before starting operation, read this manual thoroughly for a complete
understanding of the autoclave and its correct operation.
● An autoclave is used for treating bacteria and microorganisms that
can affect humans or other living beings or the environment. It must
be operated by qualified personnel with adequate knowledge of
potential hazards.
● Carefully store this operation manual conveniently to hand so that the
operator can consult it at any time.
A U TO C L AV E
SX-300E
SX-500E
SX-700E
FOR RESEARCH USE

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL A U TO C L AV E SX-300E SX-500E SX-700E ● Before starting operation, read this manual thoroughly for a complete understanding of the autoclave and its correct operation. ● An autoclave is used for treating bacteria and microorganisms that can affect humans or other living beings or the environment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1．FOR SAFE OPERATION･･･････････ 6．CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS･････････ P.33 6-1.Liquid sterilization function･･･････ P.33 2． EXPLANATION OF THE AUTOCLAVE･ 6-2.Sterilizing-warming function･････ P.34 2-1.Operating Principle･････････････ 6-3.Heating-warming function･･････ P.35 2-2.Name and function of each･･････ 6-4.Memory function･･･････････････ P.35 6-5.Timer function････････････････ P.36 3．INSTALLATION･････････････････ P.16 6-6.Checking function･･･････････ P.36 3-1.Method of movement and installation･...

  • Page 3: 1．For Safe Operation

    1. FOR SAFE OPERATION During operation of the autoclave, the inside is subjected to high temperature and pressure. Should the autoclave be installed or operated incorrectly, there is danger of death or serious injury to staff, including the operator and personnel in the vicinity. Severe damage to other equipment near to the autoclave could occur.
  • Page 4 WARNING Do not modify the autoclave or any Do not pull by the cord. associated parts. Contravention is dangerous with likelihood Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of fire, electric shock or injury to persons of serious accident or malfunction. due to deterioration of insulation. Do not use parts other than those Unplug the power plug from the specified by our company.
  • Page 5 WARNING B e s u r e t o p r o v i d e p r o t e c t i v e Do not sterile sealed articles. grounding. Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of burns or serious accident due to Contravention is dangerous with likelihood explosive breakage during removal of of explosion, electric shock, or malfunction.
  • Page 6 WARNING Pay extreme caution when removing Stop operation when corrosion, sterilized articles as they are very hot. damage, or deformation is found in the chamber, chamber lid, hinges, Immediately after autoclaving, sterilized hinge shafts, cover rings, lid hooks, articles can become very hot and must be or lid hook catches.
  • Page 7 CAUTION Be careful of steam coming from the Do not place the hands on the top plate. vicinity of the steam exhaust opening during operation. Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of injury because hands may be caught by Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of scalds due to high temperature.

  • Page 8: 2． Explanation Of The Autoclave

    2. EXPLANATION OF THE AUTOCLAVE The high-pressure steam sterilizer is a autoclave used for sterilizing articles with saturated steam under a pressure which is higher than atmospheric pressure. 2-1. Operating Principle After commencement of operation, sterilizing water in the chamber is heated by the element heater at the bottom of the chamber to generate steam.

  • Page 9: 2-2.Name And Function Of Each

    2-2. Name and function of each Main unit ⑥ ① ⑦ ② ⑧ ⑨ ⑫ ③ ⑬ ⑩ ⑭ ④ ⑮ ⑪ ⑲ ⑤ Control panel Chamber lid ① ⑦ Used for operations such as the various Comprising the internal chamber lid, lid settings.
  • Page 10 ⑦ ⑧ ⑯ ⑫ ⑨ ⑫ ⑯ Drain hose ⑬ Exhaust bottle ⑬ ⑩ ⑰ ⑭ ⑱ ⑮ ⑪ ⑲ Drain container (not attached to the autoclave) ㉒ ⑳ ㉓ ㉑ ㉔ ⑯ Drain hose Exhaust bottle ⑰ ㉕ ⑱ ⑲...
  • Page 11 Hinge ⑫ Hinge of the chamber lid. Retaining ring ⑬ Part of the hinge of the chamber lid. Top plate ⑭ Stainless outer covering enclosing the vicinity of the chamber opening. Lid hook ⑮ Used for locking the chamber lid. Hinge shaft ⑯...
  • Page 12 Control panel display ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ① ② ③ ④ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ Inside of the chamber Temperature sensor ● Detecting the temperature in the chamber. Drain hole ● Drains sterilizing water from the chamber. Leads to the drain port.
  • Page 13 Exhaust speed display Temperature display ① ⑨ Displays the exhaust speed for the Displays the set temperature for the temperature and pressure reduction sterilizing or heating process during process. As more lamps are illuminated, preparation. Displays the temperature in the exhaust valve opening increases. the chamber during operation.
  • Page 14 Control panel keys ⓕ ⓘ ⓐ ⓖ ⓑ ⓗ ⓒ ⓙ ⓓ ⓚ ⓔ ⓛ ⓜ ⓝ ⓞ ⓟ Piping diagram Safety valve Air release valve Pressure gauge Pressure sensor Exhaust bottle Ball valve ー 13 ー...
  • Page 15 [Exhaust speed setting] keys [Check] key ⓐ ⓘ Allow the set exhaust speed value to Allows the current temperature to be be changed by pressing these keys. checked by pressing this key during Changing operation is permissible during preparation.Allows the set conditions to the temperature and pressure reduction be checked by pressing this key during process only when liquid sterilizing is...
  • Page 16 Work monitor ⑤ ④ ⑥ ③ ⑦ ② ⑧ ⑨ ① Ready indication lamp Temperature and pressure reduction ① ⑥ process indication lamp Lights during preparation. The lid can be opened when this lamp is Displays that the temperature and illuminated.
  • Page 17 3. INSTALLATION 3-1. Method of movement and installation WARNING Do not install the autoclave in places where chemicals such as flammable or corrosive gases are stored. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of fire or electric leakage and shock due to corrosion of electrical parts.
  • Page 18 Select a place which is not subject to direct sunlight and is ② 15cm well ventilated. Install the autoclave with a clearance of 150 mm or more behind the autoclave and 50 mm or more at both sides. Provide sufficient space at the front and above the autoclave.
  • Page 19 Provide a power supply terminal board with the satisfying the condition given below and carry out connection. Power supply condition: SX-300E : single-phase 230V AC (50/60 Hz), 10A or more SX-500E : single-phase 230V AC (50/60 Hz), 15A or more...

  • Page 20: 5-5.Checking Sterilizing Water

    < sample > Connect the power plug to the proper ① outlet. Be sure to provide protective grounding. Be sure to provide protective grounding ② to the grounding terminal in case of the power supply connection without power plug. 16A / 250V 4.
  • Page 21 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES 5-1. Turning ON/OFF the power supply switch WARNING Do not touch the power supply switch with a wet hands. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of electric shock. < Turning ON the power supply switch > Confirm that the power supply connection and protective grounding have been carried out ①...
  • Page 22 5-2. Opening/closing the chamber lid WARNING Do not open the chamber lid until the pressure falls to 0 MPa. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of death or serious accident due to blow out from sterilized articles or steam when the lid is opened while a raised pressure remains.
  • Page 23 < Opening the chamber lid > Confirm that the pressure is displayd as “0 MPa”. ① Confirm that the power supply switch is set to ON. ② Confirm that the operation or completion indication ③ lamp on the control panel is not illuminated or blinking respectively.
  • Page 24 5-3. Checking the pressure gauge WARNING When the pressure gauge is abnormal, stop operation. ● Contravention is extremely dangerous because abnormality of the inside of the chamber cannot be checked. Contact the dealer or business institution of our company. < Checking the pressure gauge > Open the chamber lid.
  • Page 25 5-4. Checking the volume of water in the exhaust bottle WARNING Do not bend the exhaust hose. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of damage to parts and burns, injury, or serious accident due to explosive breakage because the pressure will rise abnormally when exhaust is not carried out smoothly.
  • Page 26 5 cm. Bucket When the water level is not appropriate, ④ supply water until the grating (bottom plate) is soaked. < Guide for the volume of sterilizing water > •SX-300E / 500E approximately 3.0L •SX-700E approximately 3.6L ー 25 ー...
  • Page 27 5-6. Placing articles to be sterilized WARNING Do not operate the autoclave with flammable or explosive articles in place. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of fire or explosion. Do not sterile sealed articles. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of burns or serious accident due to blowout during removal of articles.
  • Page 28 < For effective sterilization > When the form of articles to be sterilized is unlikely to permit ○ the escape of air, the sterilizing effect may be lessened because of the air remaining in the chamber. It is recommended that the countermeasures given below be taken before sterilization.
  • Page 29 Sterilizing process Settable temperature Settable time range range SX-300E/500E/700E 105 〜 135℃ 0 : 01 〜 9 : 59 ※ To change the time display form, refer to “6-9. Setting the time display form”. < For effective sterilization >...
  • Page 30 5-8. Starting operation WARNING Stop operation immediately when the pointer of the pressure gauge reads above the red line during operation. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of damage to parts and burns or serious accident due to explosive breakage. Stop operation immediately and contact the dealer or business institution of our company.
  • Page 31 5-9. Operation completion The completion indication lamp blinks when the temperature in the chamber falls to that which releases the interlock of the chamber lid allowing the chamber lid to open. It is recommended that the chamber lid be opened after the temperature in the chamber falls to 60 °C and the operation indication lamp goes out because there is likelihood of scalds due to sudden boiling immediately after operation.
  • Page 32 5-10. Removing sterilized articles WARNING Do not open the chamber lid until the pressure falls to 0 MPa. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of death or serious accident due to blowout emanating from sterilized articles or steam when the lid is opened while a raised pressure remains.
  • Page 33 5-11. Draining sterilizing water CAUTION Drain water after the sterilizing water cools down sufficiently. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of scalds because the sterilizing water is heated immediately after operation. Open the chamber lid. ① Remove the exhaust bottle. ②...

  • Page 34: 6．Convenient Functions

    Liquid sterilizing process Settable temperature Settable time range range SX-300E/500E/700E 105 〜 135℃ 0 : 01 〜 9 : 59 ※ To change the time display form, refer to “6-9. Setting the time display form”. < Setting liquid sterilization operation >...

  • Page 35: 6-2.Sterilizing-Warming Function

    Settable temperature Settable time range Settable time range range range SX-300E/500E/700E 105 〜 135℃ 0 : 01 〜 9 : 59 45 〜 95℃ 1 to 99 hours ※ To change the time display form, refer to “6-9. Setting the time display form”.

  • Page 36: 6-3.Heating-Warming Function

    Settable temperature Settable time range Settable time range range range SX-300E/500E/700E 45 〜 104℃ 0 : 01 〜 9 : 59 45 〜 95℃ 1 to 99 hours ※ To change the time display form, refer to “6-9. Setting the time display form”.

  • Page 37: 6-6.Checking Function

    < Calling the memory > Press the [Memory] key. ① The memory indication lamp lights and operating conditions are displayed. 6-5. Timer function The waiting time till the start of operation can be specified. Timer setting can be performed by following the procedures given below after the lid status is confirmed by the lid open/close detection system and the desired operating conditions are set.

  • Page 38: 6-7.Setting The Temperature Which Releases The Interlock Of The Chamber Lid

    6-7. Setting the temperature which releases the interlock of the chamber lid The autoclave lid interlock system does not allow the lid to be opened while the temperature inside the chamber or temperature measured by the temperature sensor for materials to be sterilized (optional) is high.

  • Page 39: 6-9.Setting The Time Display Form

    6-9. Setting the time display form The display form of the time display can be changed. < Memorizing the preferred course > Hold down the [Function] key when the ready indication lamp is illuminated. ① After approximately two seconds, “F01” blinks at the temperature display. Display “F04”...
  • Page 40 7. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS The following optional accessories and functions are available for use with the autoclave: Temperature sensor for materials to be sterilized ■ The temperature sensor for materials to be sterilized is placed directly into the material in the chamber for accurate monitoring of sterilization process.
  • Page 41 < Measuring material temperature with the sensor > Place the head of the sensor, which measures temperature, directly inside the material to be ① sterilized or heated. < Setting the temperature to release the lid interlock > To set the lid interlock release temperature, please refer to “6-7. Setting the temperature which releases the interlock of the chamber lid”.
  • Page 42 Connecting to the recorder ■ Connect the two pair of the lead wire from the autoclave to the terminal of the recorder as follows. Even for a single output order SX Series Autoclave has two pairs of lead wires, of which only one will be used.
  • Page 43 < Accessories included > Please make sure that the following accessories are included with the optional printer. Thermal printing paper × 1 roll Holder × 1 piece User guide × 1 piece < Parts identification > Thermal head Paper cover open button Paper cutter Paper cover Ball plunger...
  • Page 44 < To set the print holder > A holder and guide are installed on the printer for temporary storage and easy collection of printed sheets of paper. Insert the guide into the cut area on the undersurface of the printer cover. The guide is ①...
  • Page 45 < To set date and time > Print date and time can be set. Press and hold down the FUNCTION key for approximately two seconds while the ready ① lamp is illuminated. “F01” will start flashing in the temperature display. Press the temperature setting up/down keys until the code of a desired setting item shows in ②...
  • Page 46 8. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING Before carrying out preventive maintenance work, unplug the power plug of the autoclave from the outlet. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of electric shock. For models with which a power plug is not provided, turn OFF the breaker to which the power cable is connected.
  • Page 47 8-2. Preventive maintenance to be carried out every week WARNING Stop operation when corrosion, damage, or deformation is found on the chamber, chamber lid, hinges, hinge shafts, cover rings, lid hooks, or lid hook catchs. ● Contravention is dangerous with likelihood of death or serious accident due to blowout during rise of the pressure.
  • Page 48 < Inspection > 1. Checking the leakage breaker Turn ON the power supply switch on the main unit. ① Press the gray test button within the power supply switch using a slim rod. ② When the switch is turned OFF automatically, the leakage breaker is normal. When it is not turned OFF, contact the dealer or business institution of our company.
  • Page 49 Use only replacement lid gasket parts compatible with the model in use. SX-300E, SX-500E ・ Lid gasket parts kit 500 SX-700 E ・...
  • Page 50 2. Install the chamber lid gasket. Install the new lid gasket so that the gasket groove rests firmly in the chamber lid guide. ① Chamber lid Spring band of gasket gland Groove Alignment Cutaway view Chamber lid guide Chamber lid gasket Spring band of gasket gland Chamber lid gasket ー...
  • Page 51 ※ Immediately stop running the instrument when the steam leak has found and contact your dealer or the nearest TOMY office for an inspection. Press the stop key to end the operation after confirming that no steam leaks out of the lid.
  • Page 52 9. WHEN A MALFUNCTION IS SUSPECTED When the autoclave does not operate normally even though operation is carried out according to the operation manual, carry out checking by referring to “Problems and countermeasures”. When a problem is not in accordance with the items or its countermeasures seem to be difficult, unplug the power plug of the autoclave from the outlet and contact the dealer or business institution of our company.
  • Page 53 9-2. Error code table Error code Cause Countermeasures Sterilizing water is insufficient. Replenish sterilizing water. The water level sensor is contaminated. Clean the water level sensor. Deionized water was used in the chamber. Drain deionized water and add tap water. (Refer to 5-5.
  • Page 54 Close the paper cover. Printer is out of paper. Load paper into the printer. Printer malfunction is suspected. Stop operation and contact your dealer or local TOMY representative. No communication with the printer. Wait until the current printing has finished and then restart operation.
  • Page 55 If any system malfunction or abnormality in the autoclave is suspected, contact your dealer or the following TOMY offices. For Assistance or Service Contact ; TOMY SEIKO CO.,LTD. TOMY DIGITAL BIOLOGY CO., LTD. 3-14-17 Tagara, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0073, Japan e-mail : info@digital-biology.co.jp URL : http://www.digital-biology.co.jp phone : +81-3-5971-8160 fax : +81-3-3970-6036 ー...
  • Page 56 10. SPECIFICATIONS Model name SX-300E SX-500E SX-700E Operating Sterilizing 105 〜 135℃ (0.019 〜 0.212MPa) temperature range Heating 45 〜 104℃ (0 〜 0.015MPa) Warming 45 〜 95℃ Maximum operating pressure 0.263MPa 0.25MPa Temperature Display Digital Display range -9 〜 155℃...
  • Page 57 ー 56 ー...
  • Page 58 MARKINGS FOR DIRECTIVE 2014/68/EU(PED) Nameplate figure ー 57 ー...
  • Page 59 MEMO ー 58 ー...
  • Page 60 (SX-300E, SX-500E, SX-700E) Operator's Manual ID No.21007.15 Issued in July , 2016 TOMY SEIKO CO.,LTD. TOMY DIGITAL BIOLOGY CO.,LTD. 3-14-17 Tagara, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0073, Japan e-mail : info@digital-biology.co.jp URL : http://www.digital-biology.co.jp Phone : +81-3-5971-8160 fax : +81-3-3970-6036 en indd3 0728C...

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