IBS MediaClave, User Manual

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MediaClave overview
INTEGRA Biosciences
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1.1.3 Basic concepts
The MediaClave offers many features to the user:
• Automatic initialisation and self-test execution
• Mode MEDIACLAVE – culture preparation of 1 to 9 L of agar containing medium or nutrient liquid
• Mode AUTOCLAVE – autoclave for sterilisation of culture media in single containers.
• Mode WATERBATH – fully running thermostatic water bath
• Preparation of highly sensitive culture media in a gentle and reproducible fashion
• Easy addition of growth additives, inhibitors and supplements
• Highly efficient intra-cooler – cool-down phase 60% faster than conventional jacket cooling; 60% less
water consumption
• Easy to follow, user-friendly menu operation via four soft keys
• Low energy costs
• Up to 15(x3) individual programs can be stored
• Alarmed error messages
• 4-level security system regarding temperature and pressure control. Over pressure valve and over-
heating sensor prevent danger to people and appliance.
• Full traceability of individual instrument functions and programmed processes – progress printouts
via the integrated printer
• Adjustment of the graphic user interface (GUI) to suit the laboratory environment
• Easy maintenance
• Space-saving compact design
• Host PC connection
• Interface for external serial printer (from software version 1.9.1 and with additional cable installed
1.2 Using the manual
1.2.1 About the manual
The MediaClave User manual has been designed to allow general users access to required information.
Any departure from the procedures outlined in the MediaClave User manual may lead to erroneous results
or instrument malfunctions and may adversely affect the safety of the MediaClave.
ATTENTION
: The MediaClave is not suitable for sterilisation of medical devices.
NOTE
: The MediaClave functionality, described in User manual version 3.4, is based on Media-
Clave software version 1.9.1 and higher. The interface for an external printer is only usable, if a
special cable is installed into MediaClave additinally to the software 1.9.1. (cable order number:
135245). MediaClave instruments with serial number 13505601 and later have this cable installed
by default.