Tuttnauer AMS11-120-T, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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1.4 General Description of the Device
The autoclave is fully automatic (a computerized control unit ensures a fully
automatic sterilization cycle, control and monitoring of physical parameters and
a clear documentation of the sterilization cycle. Drying is performed with the
door closed)
This autoclave uses steam as a sterilizing agent.
The steam is produced by warming up a controlled amount of water inserted to
a pipe heating element, and then to the chamber. This technique saves energy
and water consumption.
The autoclave is equipped with a Pipe heating element and with chamber
heaters to maintain the steam inside the chamber.
The autoclave is equipped with a vacuum system, which supports and
improves:
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Removal of residual air from packs and porous load and most kinds of
tubes (rubber, plastic etc.) by vacuum at the first stage of the cycle.
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Steam penetration into the load; resulting in effective sterilization.
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Temperature uniformity.
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Post sterilization drying phase
A touchscreen is used for monitoring and control purposes.
The device has a built -in USB port to enable the operation of an external
optional barcode printer:
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The barcode printer can print labels with a unique cycle ID barcode,
operator name, sterilization and expiry dates
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One barcode printer can be connected to the machine.
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The printer connection to the machine, by using a USB socket, with a
dedicated cable.
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Barcode printer power supply voltage can range between 100-240V.
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A barcode printer is an optional addition to the autoclave
The device features built-in memory to record up to 999 sterilization cycles.
These can be exported to a USB device to be transferred to a PC.
The device has a built-in Network Port for use with optional Tuttnauer’s R.PC.R
software when connected to your local network.
The autoclave has two optional configurations (available upon request):
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