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MELAG MELAtherm 10 Technical Manual

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MELAtherm
Washer-Disinfector
from software version 1.311
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Read this manual carefully and in the correct order before setting up and commissioning the device. The instructions
include important safety information. You also receive a user manual with the device. Please store this manual and the
user manual carefully and in close proximity to the device. They represent a component of the product.
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  • Page 1 Technical manual ® MELAtherm Washer-Disinfector from software version 1.311 Read this manual carefully and in the correct order before setting up and commissioning the device. The instructions include important safety information. You also receive a user manual with the device. Please store this manual and the user manual carefully and in close proximity to the device.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 General guidelines ................................ 5 Symbols used .................................. 5 Formatting rules................................... 5 2 Installation requirements.............................. 6 Space requirements................................ 6 Installation location ................................ 7 On-site requirements ................................ 9 System and network safety.............................. 11 3 Setup and installation ................................ 13 Removing from the packaging ............................ 13 Removing the stainless steel cover plate .......................... 14 Aligning the device horizontally ............................ 15 Aligning the device with floor unit ............................ 15 4 Commissioning................................... 18...
  • Page 4 Contents How to set up the FTP server? ............................ 36 What do the terms IP address, subnetwork and DHCP mean?.................. 37 How to determine the software version of the device? ...................... 37...

  • Page 5: General Guidelines

    They represent a component of the product. Should the manual no longer be legible, is damaged or has been lost, you can download a new copy from MELAG download centre at www.melag.com.

  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    2 Installation requirements 2 Installation requirements Space requirements Front view and side view left PLEASE NOTE If the device is installed in an L-shaped corner, drawers to the left or right of the device may be blocked and cannot open due to the protruding display unit. Device dimensions Semi-integrated unit Free-standing...

  • Page 7: Installation Location

    If the device is to be set up with the additional floor unit, then the device must be secured on the wall using the wall fixture, see separate instructions (doc. AS_025-17). Property MELAtherm 10 DTA / MELAtherm 10 DTB Installation surface Level and horizontal. It is possible to compensate the floor unevenness of max. 1 cm by adjusting the device feet.
  • Page 8 2 Installation requirements Property MELAtherm 10 DTA / MELAtherm 10 DTB Heat emission (with max. 0.9 kWh (3.2 MJ) solid load) Ambient temperature 5-40 °C (recommended max. 25 °C) Relative humidity max. 80 % at temperatures up to 31 °C, max. 50 % at 40 °C (decreasing in a linear fashion) Steam egress can occur during operation.

  • Page 9: On-Site Requirements

    2 Installation requirements Installation as a top-frame device Requirements to construction-side wastewater connection for a top-frame device Connection height Remarks min. 0.74 m < 0.74 m Installation in a curve to at least 0.74 m height 1 DI water connection 4 Connection for water outlet at the u-trap 2 Cold water connection 5 Type F (SCHUKO) socket 3 Dirt trap water inlet...
  • Page 10 Stains on the instruments or the device can develop from poor water quality. To avoid the development of stains on the instruments or in the washing chamber, MELAG recommends a final rinse with de-ionised water (DI water). Requirements for the water connection...

  • Page 11: System And Network Safety

    MELAconnect (mobile app) querying device data Connection to the local network (LAN) MELAprint 42/44 Log printing (via CAT-5 patch cable) NOTICE When performing a device software update, use only the update data authorised by MELAG for the corresponding device type.
  • Page 12 2 Installation requirements Operating the device with memory media To prevent data loss, only use memory media to save the log data with the following characteristics: functional (without malware, etc.) writeable formatted with a correct file system Perform regular data backup. Restrict access to the device and systems with access authorisation to the necessary circle of persons.

  • Page 13: Setup And Installation

    Improper installation may lead to a short-circuit, fire, water damage or electrical shock. This could result in serious injury. Only have the device set up, installed and commissioned by people authorised by MELAG. The device is not suitable for operation in explosive atmospheres.

  • Page 14: Removing The Stainless Steel Cover Plate

    3 Setup and installation Positioning the device If the device is to be set up in a niche underneath a work surface, proceed as follows: Open the drawer and lift the device slightly. Move the device on its rear casters into the required position. As soon as the required position is reached, screw the rear middle device foot downwards using an Allen key (4 mm) and align the device horizontally.

  • Page 15: Aligning The Device Horizontally

    3 Setup and installation Push the stainless steel cover plate approx. 6 mm backwards and remove upwards. Aligning the device horizontally Align the device horizontally. Turn the fore device feet in or out with an open-end wrench (size 24). Then tighten the counter nut with an open-end wrench (size 13).
  • Page 16 3 Setup and installation Adjust the support rollers in height as required by screwing the Allen screws (5 mm) in or out. Fitting the device on a floor unit In order to fit the device on a floor unit, proceed as follows: Unscrew both rear casters including rails using a 5 mm ball-head Allen key.
  • Page 17 3 Setup and installation Screw the two brackets (scope of delivery of the floor unit) on the MELAtherm and the floor unit using the screws and flat washers (pos. a). The closed side of the bracket must point outwards. Secure the device with floor unit on the wall with the aid of the wall fixture, see “Instructions for installing the wall fixture”...

  • Page 18: Commissioning

    4 Commissioning 4 Commissioning After installing the device, the following works have to be performed in accordance with the record of installation and setup. Tools required: ▪ High-precision scales (accuracy d=0.1 g or better) ▪ Measuring cylinder with a scale of up to 250 ml (± 2 ml) Date and time Set date and time in the SETUP MENU.

  • Page 19: Filling Process Agents

    4 Commissioning Filling process agents WARNING Do not use a rinse aid to reprocess ophthalmological instruments. Remove the rinse aid container from the process agent drawer and hang the black suction lance in the suction lance bracket. Place a 5 litre container of cleaning agent and a 5 litre container of neutraliser in the device drawer, and close them with the corresponding cap (blue = cleaning agent, red = neutraliser) with suction lance.

  • Page 20: Checking The Metering Accuracy

    4 Commissioning Checking the metering accuracy Ascertaining the density of the process agents The density and filling level with the associated weight is directly indicated on the label of the MEtherm process agents. As an alternative the density of the cleaning agent, neutraliser and rinse aid (not for ophthalmology) can be ascertained. The following scheme shows the ascertainment of the density of the cleaning agent.
  • Page 21 4 Commissioning Either place the container with neutraliser on the scales and ascertain the total weight or reset the scales to zero by pressing the tare key if possible. Ê As soon as the displays shows “Neutralization”, the neutraliser metering pump will start metering the neutraliser audibly after a short time.

  • Page 22: Exceptions When Setting Up At Altitudes

    4 Commissioning The following example serves to ascertain the percentage deviation between the nominal and the actual value of the metered quantity of the cleaning agent. Apply the same procedure for other process agents. V (actual) V (target) Example: Calculated metering quantity: V (actual) = 28 ml Metering quantity acc.

  • Page 23: Validation

    ▪ The metering process has been checked in terms of the metering quantity. ▪ The basis basket is in place. Validation Detailed information regarding the validation of the device can be found in the separate document “Recommendations for the validation of MELAtherm 10” (doc. ME_006-22).

  • Page 24: Process-Relevant Parameters (Vrp)

    If changes are made to the factory-set parameters during commissioning, then enter these in the record of installation and setup. Improper changes to the parameters can lead to personal injury and/or property damage as well as damage to the device. MELAG does not accept any liability for such damage. Universal-Program Factory settings...

  • Page 25: Quick-Program

    5 Process-relevant parameters (VRP) Quick-Program Factory settings Quick-Program Pre-cleaning Cleaning Neutralisa- Intermediate Disinfection Drying tion rinsing Partial cycle repetition Holding time [sec.] Temperature [°C] Metering temperature [°C] R: 40 K: 70 Metering concentration R: 6 N: 1.5 K: 0.3 [ml/l] DI proportion [%] Quantity of water [l]...

  • Page 26: Intensive-Program

    5 Process-relevant parameters (VRP) Intensive-Program Factory settings Intensive-Program Pre-cleaning Cleaning Neutralisa- Intermediate Disinfection Drying tion rinsing Partial cycle repetition Holding time [sec.] Temperature [°C] Metering temperature [°C] R: 40 K: 70 Metering concentration R: 10 N: 1.5 K: 0.3 [ml/l] DI proportion [%] Quantity of water [l]...

  • Page 27: Ophthalmo-Program

    5 Process-relevant parameters (VRP) Ophthalmo-Program Factory settings Ophthalmo-Program Pre-cleaning Cleaning Neutralisa- Intermedi- Disinfection Drying tion ate rinsing Partial cycle repetition Holding time [sec.] 1800 Temperature [°C] Metering temperature [°C] R: 40 Metering concentration R: 6 N: 1.5 [ml/l] DI proportion [%] Quantity of water [l]...

  • Page 28: Rinsing

    5 Process-relevant parameters (VRP) Rinsing Factory settings The factory set parameters of the “Rinsing” program cannot be changed. “Rinsing” program Rinsing Partial cycle repetition Holding time [sec.] Temperature [°C] Metering temperature [°C] Metering concentration [ml/l] DI proportion [%] Quantity of water [l]...

  • Page 29: Settings

    6 Settings 6 Settings Menu structure The following menu structure shows the DIAGNOSIS+SERVICE menu. This menu can only be accessed by entering the service PIN. Among other things, the service technician can adjust factory parameters or reset the maintenance counter after maintenance.

  • Page 30: Setting The Ip Address

    6 Settings Setting the IP address NOTICE The setting up in the (practice) network will require in-depth understanding of the network technology. Handling errors of IP addresses can result in malfunctions and data loss in your user network. IP addresses may only be set by the (practice) network system administrator. The device is equipped as standard with IP addresses which all belong to a common network with the subnet mask stated in the table “Pre-setting of the IP addresses in the device ex works”.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Connection Via Ftp Or Tcp

    6 Settings Selecting the connection via FTP or TCP Connection via FTP Working in the SETUP MENU, press to navigate to Autom. logging. Press to open the menu. Press repeatedly to navigate to LAN TCP/IP FTP. Press to open the menu. Press to navigate to FTP=0 TCP=1.
  • Page 32 6 Settings Changing the TCP port PLEASE NOTE If the device is to be incorporated in the (practice) network via a TCP connection, you will require a suitable program, e.g. MELAtrace. Working in the SETUP MENU, press to navigate to Autom. logging. Press to open the menu.

  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    Alternatively, all text and graphic logs can be opened with the documentation software MELAtrace. MELAtrace is a program developed by MELAG for displaying and sorting logs and for recording graphic logs during a program run. Text and graphic logs can be printed from MELAtrace or exported in various file formats.

  • Page 34: What Does The Log Name Mean

    7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What does the log name mean? Complete encoding of both the serial number and the total batch number is performed in the 8 digit log name. Manually re-named files are always easy to identify but not to be recommended. A log name is never assigned twice. The log name achieves good log sortability.

  • Page 35: How To Format A Cf Card On The Computer Correctly

    FAT16 or FAT32. CF cards from which a software update is to be performed may only be formatted in a FAT16 file system. The device can only file or read data on CF cards formatted in this way. CF cards supplied by MELAG fulfil these requirements and have already been formatted.
  • Page 36 How to set up the FTP server? The following describes how to register a device as user using the example of the MELAG FTP server: Install the MELAG FTP server on your computer. If you have MELAtrace, start the installation directly from the MELAtrace installation assistant and follow the instructions for installation.
  • Page 37 7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What do the terms IP address, subnetwork and DHCP mean? Term Meaning IP address The IP address is a identifier of the computer or device expressed in numbers in a network. It serves to identify the computer or device with four number blocks (e.g. 192.168.88.8). Subnetwork Every IP address is divided into a network and a device (host) section.
  • Page 38 MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Geneststraße 6-10 10829 Berlin Germany Email: info@melag.com Web: www.melag.com Original instructions Responsible for content: MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG We reserve the right to technical alterations Your stockist...

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