MAN205-0195042EN Rev. A Aug. 2011
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The pressure gauges:
1. Chamber pressure
2. Jacket pressure
3. Door 1 gasket pressure
4. Door 2 gasket pressure
5. Steam generator pressure
The safety devices:
1. RT112 pressure switch – (prevents the opening of the door if there is
pressure in the chamber)
2. Two ALCO pressure switches – (prevents the operating of the door if
there is no vacuum in the door gasket)
3. RANCO over pressure switch – (control the over pressure of the steam
generator)
4. SMS VM830 end switch – (prevents the pressurizing of the chamber
and the door gasket if the door is not closed)
5. Two Safety Bars – (prevent the door from trapping any object while
closing)
6. A GICAR controller connected to a water level electrode in the chamber
prevents opening of the door if there is liquid in the chamber.
The keyboards located on both the front and rear panels enables the operator to select a
sterilization program, start/stop a cycle, and close or open a door.
A programming mode, which can be accessed by a code from the front panel only,
enables the technician to set up the system, set and change a number of additional
parameters and operational modes and performing a calibration.
Optionally, a personal computer can be connected to the control system, through the
interface board RS232, which can be operated up to 8 meters away from the autoclave.
The PC, operating under WINDOWS displays the status, data and processing in real
time in graphic and digital form at the same time recording and logging the data. For a
distance more than 8 meters, a RS485 interface and a modem are required.
The communication PC-control unit enables the complete control of the autoclave
through the PC, including program selection, starting and stopping a cycle, setting of
parameters, and the real time clock (date and time of the day).
The autoclave is equipped with ―Emergency Stop‖ push-buttons and key locks, mounted
on both the front and rear panel. This feature is designed to prevent human hazards,
accidents or equipment breakdown in compliance with the European standards EN-285
requirements.
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