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4.2
Description and Functions of the Front Panel
Keyboard
The front panel is composed of 3 sections:
1.
Display screen.
2.
Keypad.
3.
Printer
4.2.1 Display screen
The display is a LCD panel used to display the current status of the
autoclave while using Operational Messages and Error Messages.
4.2.2 Keypad
The keypad consists of three keys as described below:
UP key
This key has the following functions:
•
In the menu directories:
o
This key enables the operator to browse through the cycles.
•
In the directories available:
o
When the cursor is blinking on a number, the
UP
▲ key
increases its value.
o
When the cursor is blinking on a menu selection, the
UP
▲
key allows browsing backward through the menu.
Chamber temperature No. 1
•
System status
•
Name of stage
•
Error and operational
messages
•
Program description:
•
Program icon and name
•
Sterilization temperature
•
Sterilization time
Chamber pressure
Chamber temperature No. 2
