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33

Insufficient steam alarm 

This alarm indicates leakage of steam from 

chamber 

09

 

The alarm may appear during a cycle, when the suitable pressure needed to run a cycle is 
not reached at a temperature of 114°C. Pressure is detected by transducer 

38 

and 

temperature by chamber temperature probe 

39. 

 

• 

Check the efficiency and cleanliness of 

chamber seal 

31 

and of the flange of 

chamber 

09

 

on which it is fitted. Replace if damaged. 

If leakage of steam is found, adjust the door closing as shown in chapter DOOR 

ADJUSTMENT. 

• 

Check inclination of the steriliser again (see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, chapter 

INSTALLATION). 

• 

Check correct operation of 

pressure transducer 

38

 and 

temperature probe 

39 

using an 

appropriate measuring tool

.

 

• 

Check internal coil. 

• 

Check that the total weight of the load is not exceeded (see USE AND MAINTENANCE 

MANUAL, chapter OPERATING USE). 

• 

If the alarm is not resolved after these checks, check drain solenoid valve 

EV2 

(see 

diagrams). This is connected to the chamber drain and is the first solenoid valve to 
intercept the steam. For this reason, it might need to be replaced. 

 
 

 
 
Replace the solenoid valve when time or number of cycles 
shown in the Scheduled service table is exceeded (see USE AND 
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, chapter MAINTENANCE). Proceed as 

follows if cleaning is required: 

Remove the solenoid valve and keep track of the 
sequence of parts in order to refit them correctly. 

Carefully clean the hole in the valve body 

(A)

Carefully clean the core 

(B)

. The seal pushed by the 

spring 

(C)

; should slide smoothly inside. Should the seal be 

deformed, the valve will need to be replaced. 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

If the steam keeps leaking, pressurise the steriliser and locate the leak by following the 
following practical procedure: 

- Close the previously checked chamber door properly. 
- Remove the cover from the steriliser. 

- Energise the winding of solenoid valve 

EV2

 (see wiring diagrams) with an external 

power cable at 230V: it should be normally open 

NO

- Remove one of the 

inspection plugs 

40

 

and connect a compressor (2÷3 bars). 

- Introduce compressed air and hold the chamber pressurised for approximately 15 
minutes: locate the leakage by observing the unit. 

• 

Check the pressure/temperature alignment during a cycle (see STERILISATION 

TEMPERATURE BAND ALARMS). 

• 

Run a VACUUM TEST to check for pressure losses. 

Alarms 

Summary of Contents for STERILCLAVE 18 B

Page 1: ...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 steriliser itself s...

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Page 3: ...load test 22 Accessories 23 Delete maintenance 23 Simplified version of the Technician Menu PUCK 24 MAINTENANCE 25 Items 25 Save maintenance 26 Scheduled service table 27 MESSAGES 28 Scheduled mainte...

Page 4: ...8 The printer does not print 48 AUTOMATIC WATER INLET AND DIRECT DRAIN SYSTEM INSTALLATION 49 INSTALLATION OF THE SPEEDY WATER DEMINERALIZATION SYSTEM 51 STERILCARD READER INSTALLATION 54 PRINTER INST...

Page 5: ...stat 18 Door 19 Coil grid 20 Drain filter 21 Chamber probe 24 Clean water drain tap 25 Waste water drain tap 26 Printer 29 Automatic water inlet 30 Direct drain 31 Chamber seal 32 Fuses 33 Logic board...

Page 6: ...6 Graphical reference representation Model 6 S Dynamica Contents...

Page 7: ...7 Graphical reference representation Model 18 Contents...

Page 8: ...8 Graphical reference representation Model 24 Contents...

Page 9: ...9 Graphical reference representation of common components 40 Contents...

Page 10: ...10...

Page 11: ...terilCard reader a Technician s SterilCard kit may be employed The kit includes a reader a Technician s SterilCard and a cable for connecting the reader to logic board 33 connector J5 In STAND BY mode...

Page 12: ...12 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 Technician Menu...

Page 13: ...18 S Dynamica models S5 is the chamber 09 level probe for models 18 24 S Dynamica S B BHD not used in 6 S Dynamica model S6 is not used S7 is not used PT1 is the temperature probe 39 in chamber 09 PT2...

Page 14: ...page 51 Vacuum pump not included on 6 18 S Dynamica models Door lock included on all models The fan s are fans 42 single on 6 18 S Dynamica and 18 S double on other models Aux 1 is not used Aux 2 is n...

Page 15: ...dure is used to calibrate temperature probe PT1 PT2 and PT3 A specific calibration kit is needed for calibration To calibrate PT1 PT2 or PT3 press option 3 4 or 5 respectively in the Technician Menu C...

Page 16: ...CN12 for sensor PT1 connector CN13 for sensor PT2 or connector CN14 for sensor PT3 Using the cable included in the kit connect connector CN1 of the calibration tool which corresponds to a 1000 Ohm sa...

Page 17: ...n tool 1573 Ohm sample coil corresponding to 150 C to calibrate the sensor PT1 or the connector CN3 1832 Ohm sample coil corresponding to 220 C to calibrate sensors PT2 and PT3 Wait for at least 10 se...

Page 18: ...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 Technician Me...

Page 19: ...or CN11 of the power board 34 Set the calibration tool switch to 0 Vdc Wait for at least 10 seconds and press ENTER Now set the calibration tool switch to 5 Vdc Wait for at least 10 seconds and press...

Page 20: ...to confirm Press to go back to the Technician Menu without changing the calibration PT1 PT2 PT3 correction This procedure is used to correct the temperature value displayed during the sterilising proc...

Page 21: ...test cycle is to run the steriliser continuously for instance at night to test efficacy of the performed maintenance operations Press to enter the number of cycles and press ENTER to confirm Press to...

Page 22: ...this test on 6 S Dynamica Press ENTER to operate the water inlet pump 35 The following screen will be displayed Press STOP to stop loading the chamber If chamber water level probe S5 is closed the fol...

Page 23: ...out changing accessory settings Delete maintenance Press YES to delete all maintenance interventions performed on the steriliser from the machine memory and reset the remaining day and cycle counters...

Page 24: ...available simultaneously press the second and fourth button on the left and switch the steriliser on using main switch 13 The following screen will appear This Technician Menu contains only two optio...

Page 25: ...wo 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 i...

Page 26: ...ntenance memory 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 ope...

Page 27: ...it 1000 2 years EV2 drain 1500 2 years EV6 by pass 3000 3 years Empty tank probe 1500 2 years Water inlet pump 2000 2 years Internal coil 6000 6 years Door gasket 3000 2 years Chamber level probe 3000...

Page 28: ...NS and Self filling in the Main Settings Menu is ON This indicates that the water conductivity has exceeded the optimal level 15 S cm but is still acceptable The steriliser may allow to run one or mor...

Page 29: ...NOT use this solution for cycles Rinse out with plenty of water before any further operation The waste water recovery tank 11 can be filled without removing any parts Simply connect a pipe to the wast...

Page 30: ...other and no time is allowed for the chamber to cool down In such conditions simply let the chamber cool down To speed up cooling open door 16 otherwise cooling will take considerably longer To open...

Page 31: ...hen an automatic water inlet 29 is installed see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL chapter CONNECTIONS and Self filling in the Main Settings Menu is ON It indicates that the conductivity of the water provide...

Page 32: ...e volumetric counter and replace it if required Chamber level alarm This alarm indicates that the time required to fill chamber 09 with the required amount of water has elapsed In 18 S Dynamica and 18...

Page 33: ...For this reason it might need to be replaced Replace the solenoid valve when time or number of cycles shown in the Scheduled service table is exceeded see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL chapter MAINTENAN...

Page 34: ...arm indicates that during the pre vacuum phase the pressure did not drop to the correct set value This alarm is displayed during the pre vacuum phase of a cycle when the pressure does not drop to the...

Page 35: ...ee step 1 and 2 or replace the sensor step 3 1 Using an external tool Remove the steriliser from the unit if it is built in and remove the covering Loosen and remove one of the inspection plugs 40 on...

Page 36: ...s presence of liquid minimum level probe and tank safety probe should also detect it The steriliser shows this message in STAND BY mode Empty clean and fill clean water tank 10 the operation must be p...

Page 37: ...s with automatic water inlet 29 only optional on BHD models The steriliser will display this message in STAND BY mode only when the automatic water inlet is fitted see USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL chapt...

Page 38: ...a cycle If the problem persists despite the door being locked micro switch M1 36A and or micro switch M2 36B are not correctly pressed or faulty Check that the lock nuts on the micro switches are tig...

Page 39: ...larm is displayed during the draining phase of a cycle when the pressure did not drop to the correct value in the expected time Check solenoid valve EV6 Check solenoid valve EV3 Check operation of vac...

Page 40: ...le stops should always be avoided unless in case of extreme need If the steriliser has already performed the fractioned vacuum or pressurisation phases the material inside could be wet and the sterili...

Page 41: ...LEVEL 05 06 MAX WATER LEVEL 07 DOOR 08 09 MANUAL STOP 10 INSUFFICIENT VACUUM 11 FRACTIONED VACUUM 12 13 LEVEL PROBE 14 PRESSURISATION 15 OVERTEMPERATURE BAND 16 UNDERTEMPERATURE BAND 17 18 POWER MISSI...

Page 42: ...you are standing change reading position or angle If the display is clearer adjust contrast by means of trimmer PT1 starting from your preferred reading position see chapter DIAGRAMS AND WIRING Logic...

Page 43: ...holder and assumes the shape of the threaded hole To remove the ogive seal unscrew the ogive with a screwdriver and replace it if required Carefully clean inside the casing C and the rod and refit Sa...

Page 44: ...Allen screw ch5 When closing the door a higher resistance should be felt Test tightness by starting a new cycle Repeat the operation if required For 6 S Dynamica in case of leaks do the following Chec...

Page 45: ...y ambient air Poor drying Proceed as follows if drying is not satisfactory at the end of the cycle Check that a cycle with drying phase has been selected and that the selected cycle is suitable for th...

Page 46: ...roceed as follows for vacuum pump 2119 Remove the pump and carefully check the position of components Check that the membranes are not cracked Clean or replace them Check the rubber valves Clean or re...

Page 47: ...movements use thread lock liquid or paste When refitting be careful to arrange the parts correctly It may not be possible to refit the parts if they are not correctly oriented Refit outlet F after fa...

Page 48: ...For configuration B supply from water mains check that the mains water tap is open If the tap is open and the AUTOMATIC WATER INLET ALARM is on check for flow of water downstream of the installed demi...

Page 49: ...all models only the tube length and arrangement changes Pull out the steriliser if built in place it in an appropriate position and remove the cover Remove plugs T from the lower part of the sterilis...

Page 50: ...es 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 The drain pipe is provided with a quick coupling male attachment Test tig...

Page 51: ...cation block and warns that it is necessary to change the resins Purification block By treating mains water with a flow of about 650 S cm the purification block B is able to produce 250 liters of wate...

Page 52: ...the label OUT on the front Use the supplied pipes 2 m each and push them as far as possible into the connections Remove the plugs positioned under the front cover of the bracket Remove the protective...

Page 53: ...id valve EV7 outlet 2 to the clean water tank 10 Insert the probe support E in the silicon pipe and fasten the ends with the pipe clamps provided Connect to the pins using the appropriate screws and r...

Page 54: ...pport Cable 4 self tapping screws 4 spacers 4 M3x6 screws 4 nuts 8 washers Follow these instructions to assemble the SterilCard kit 1 Assemble the SterilCard reader on its support as shown in the pict...

Page 55: ...the SterilCard reader and connect end B to the J5 connector of the logic board Reassemble the control panel on SterilClave 4 Turn on the sterilizer and insert the Technician SterilCard In the Technici...

Page 56: ...w the procedure described below Note This procedure is flexible For this reason keep track of the removal sequence for re establishing the correct operating conditions Pull out the steriliser if built...

Page 57: ...on the control panel P with the four screws previously removed from the lid R Connect the printer cable L to connector CN2 of the printer Insert the printer into the frame C and make the fastening sid...

Page 58: ...8 Connect the printer cable L to connector CN6 on power board 34 In the Technician Menu scroll to Accessories option 16 set Printer ON and check operation Close and reinstall the steriliser CN6 Printe...

Page 59: ...bers different from zero the connection has been established correctly otherwise check the number of the COM port and the cable because there is something wrong with the connection 10 Click the Downlo...

Page 60: ...ge board common to all models J1 Connection cable to power board 34 J3 Connection cable to the serial port J5 Connection cable to the SterilCard reader J6 Connection cable to the keyboard PT1 Display...

Page 61: ...connector CN6 Printer connector CN7 Level probe connector 1 Ground yellow green 2 Conductivity meter ground blue 3 Probe S7 not used 4 Probe S6 not used 5 Probe S5 not used in 6 S Dynamica for chamber...

Page 62: ...F4 16 A F5 10 A F6 0 63 A LED DL1 Internal coil on LED DL2 5V power LED DL3 External coil on LED DL4 Coil safety LED on in normal conditions off when a COIL ALARM occurs DL5 Printer power LED DL6 24V...

Page 63: ...63 Diagrams and wirings...

Page 64: ...ock winding P2 Automatic water inlet pump 46 config A solenoid valve EV7 config B CT Power contactor PR Safety pressure switch F Anti jamming filter PV Vacuum pump 41 FU Fuses 32 RA Drying coil ET Fan...

Page 65: ...ock winding P2 Automatic water inlet pump 46 config A solenoid valve EV7 config B CT Power contactor PR Safety pressure switch F Anti jamming filter PV Vacuum pump 41 FU Fuses 32 RS Upper coil ET Fans...

Page 66: ...ock winding P2 Automatic water inlet pump 46 config A solenoid valve EV7 config B CT Power contactor PR Safety pressure switch F Anti jamming filter PV Vacuum pump 41 FU Fuses 32 RA Drying coil ET Fan...

Page 67: ...ter 15 RSD Direct drain BHD model only P1 Water inlet pump 35 SC Clean water tank 10 P2 Automatic water inlet pump 46 config A solenoid valve EV7 config B SS Waste water recovery tank 11 TP Transducer...

Page 68: ...ation filter 15 SD Direct drain P1 Water inlet pump 35 SC Clean water tank 10 P2 Automatic water inlet pump 46 config A solenoid valve EV7 config B SS Waste water recovery tank 11 TP Transducer 38 pre...

Page 69: ...69 STEAM PEAK diagram P1 EV1 ON until the water reaches the chamber level probe EV2 ON Internal coil ON Water is vaporised inside the chamber Diagrams and wirings...

Page 70: ...70 p 1 2 bar VACUUM PULSE diagram Pressure inside the chamber is higher than the atmospheric value Steam flows naturally Diagrams and wirings...

Page 71: ...71 p 1 2 bar VACUUM PULSE diagram EV3 ON EV6 ON PV ON Steam air removal from the chamber EV2 EV3 cycle introduces air in the pump and removes condesed steam Diagrams and wirings...

Page 72: ...72 DRYING diagram EV3 ON EV6 ON PV ON Moreover EV5 is periodically ON Steam removed from the chamber is replaced by filtered air Diagrams and wirings...

Page 73: ...LLOW POROUS 150 3100 190 134 4 200 350 20 134 PRION 150 3100 190 134 18 200 350 20 B D TEST 150 3100 190 134 3 5 200 350 5 VACUUM TEST 130 Pre vacuum pressure mbar Steam peak pressure mbar Vacuum puls...

Page 74: ...74 APPENDIX 2 COLDEST AND WARMEST POINT DEFINITION Coldest point SterilClave 18 24 n 5 Warmest point SterilClave 18 24 n 6 Appendix 2...

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