Getinge PACS Programming

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The letters PACS stand for Programmable Autoclave Control System. The object of the control system is to produce command s and transmit

these to the sterilizer components enabling for a number of sterilization processes to be accomplished in accordance with a predicted pattern. The command signals are generated by the control unit comput er program in combination with measurements of the process paramete r values. The latter consist mainly of times, temperatures and pressures.

Various equipment can be connected to the control unit for programming, monitoring and recording the sterilization processes.

The operator communicates with the control unit via a control p anel or a standard PC (OPC). The control panel is available in the versions OP1 and OP2, where OP1 is the smallest type and consists of two door operation keys and eight sig nal light diodes onl y.

The OP2 panel has a 102 x 25 mm LCD, six program selector keys, signal lights and up-dow n and right-left keys to display desir ed information in preprogramm ed windows. Programm ing can also be done by means of the OP2, but this is limited to numeral values. The OP2 panel is mainly designed for entering operator adjustable parameters.

There are connection ports in the PACS 2000 all owing a maximum of two OP1s, two OP2s or one of each. Simultaneously with this combination, OPC can be connected , but only on e of all these can be the commanding unit at a time.

All operating panel s are made for monitoring the pro c esses by displaying any set parameter value as well as current values on request. All relevant data associated with a particular process such as batch No., operator No., date, etc., may be entered by the operator using OPC.

Documentation of programs, system definitions and process data can be made by connecting a printer to OPC. A host computer can also be connected direct to the co ntrol unit CPU.

Where the demand requires a measuring an d monito ring system, co mpletely indepen de n t o f t h e control system, a PA CS SUPERVISOR system may be connected. This con tains a CPU, OP2 an d interfaces wi th the CPU of the sterilizer control unit. The SUPERVISOR measurements are made by its own separate temperature and pressure sensors.

The computer contains a program for automatic calibration of temperature and pressure transducers. Alternatively correction constants, when known, may be entered manually. Among PACS 2000 test fu nctions there are facilities for activating analog and digital outputs and monitoring analog and digital inputs. With OPC or OPH, up to 16 service alarms, flagged as display codes, can be programmed, based either upon operation tim e in hours or number of ste rilizing c ycles. In bo th cases th e maximum programmable d igits are 9999. Service a larms are displayed also by OP2, but this panel will not allow for programming of these.

The hardware of the steri lizer control system contains the operating panels easily locate in a suitable place. The CPU and po wer pack are

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placed in a separate electrical enclosure, connected to the operating panels.

Description of terms

STERILIZATION means the whole series of treatments to form a process in order to attain total killing of all viable organisms. This is in connection with autoclaves usually made up by air removal, heat treatment and a drying phase.

STERILIZING means the actual killin g part, th e heat treatmen t, of the total process.

Analogous to the two expressions above, STERILIZATION TIME means the durability of the total process from the start until the goods can be unloaded. PROCESS TIME is equal to sterilization time.

STERILIZING TIME represents that part of the process on ly during which the programmed STERILIZING TEMPERATURE prevails in the chamber.

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PARAMETER in this context means the ELEMENTS WHICH INFLUENCE the sterilization course. Examples of parameters in the sterilization process are temperature, pressure, time, gas concentration, etc. The PARAMETER VALUES may be fixed in the program or operator adjustable.

-VALUE is a time defined by the equ ation

k1–

()

------------------k

∫

t = Time in minutes

T(t) =

= Constant within the range 0.0 - 150.0 oC. Usually 121.1 oC

= Constant withi n the range 0.0 - 99.9 oC. Usually 10.0 oC

The F

Load temperature at time t

. value is based upon the sterilizing time, required for the temper-

ature prevailing in each moment, being recalculated to the base temperature for steam sterilization, 121.1

The use of F

value is most common in the pharmaceutical field, where

often the time control of sterilization processes is based upon this value, thereby utilizing t he heat appl ied du ring heat ing u p and cooli ng down . By this method, heat sensitive products do not need to be exposed to high temperatures for a longer period of time than required in obtaining a sterile result.

OP C

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OP C is a standard IBM compatible PC with DOS and with backup utilities on hard disk and flop py. OP C is intend ed to be used for progra m development. The menu tree includes menus for loading data on diskette or hard disk. OP C communicates with the PACS 2000 via a standard RS232 serial interface connected as COM1. COM2, if installed, may be used for connecting a printer or a PROM programmer. In Local mode it is possible to run the program without any PACS connected.

OP H

OP His identical to OP C with the extension that it can be connected to a network includ ing more than one PAC S. OP H communicates wi th the PACS 2000 via a standard RS485 serial interface. OP H is communicating with one PACS at a time.

Screen lay-out

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The screen is divided into six wind ows, each one displ aying differe nt kind of information.

WINDOW 1

PREV HELP

F4 F5 F6

WINDOW 2

WINDOW 4

WINDOW 5

WINDOW 6

WINDOW 3

F8 F9

F10

Window 1 shows system date and time

shows connected sterilizer name and n umb er on OP H

Window 2 shows sequence number and symbolic name for the

active PACS prog ra m in on -l i ne mo de a nd pr og ra m version number in local mode

Window 3 shows symbolic name and sub-phase number for the

Window 4 shows all menu functions in the menu tree. Active

Window 5 describes the active function of the keys F1-F10 Window 6 shows menu handling messages for all menus except

Function keys F1-F10

The function of these keys are depending on the menu selected i n the menu tree and will be shown in fully written out text in a window on the display close to the appropriate key.

active PACS phase in on-line mode. Shows the text ”LOCAL MODE” when in that mode.

menu headline is displayed in the upper right corner of the window.

process pictures. In process pictures the left part of the window is used

for PACS error texts and the right part for PACS information text s

On line / Local mode

OP can operate in two modes, ONLINE mode and LOCAL mode. In On-line mode the communicat ion link between OP and PACS is activated and the data base in the two units contain i dentical data . In local mode OP works remote ly without any communi cation with PACS.

Local modes are available in version OPH and OPC.

The OPC / OPH menu tree

Below follows that part of the menu tree which is of use for the operator.

MODE MENU

MAIN MENU

Menu in frame is not available in Local Mode

START PROGRAM

ACTIVATE PROGRAM

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PARAMETER INPUT

BATCH DEFINITION

SYSTEM MODE

Pass word level 1 required

NORMAL PROCESS PICTURE 1

NORMAL PROCESS PICTURE 2 ENLARGED PROCESS PICTURE PLOT PROCESS PICTURE

Pass word level 2 required

The OPC / OPH menu tree

Below follows that part of the menu tree which is of use for the service man.

MODE MENU

MAIN MENU

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START PROGRAM

ACTIVATE PROGRAM

PARAMETER INPUT

BATCH DEFINITION

SYSTEM MODE

SYSTEM PROGRAMMING CALENDAR CALIBRATION

ANALOG INPUT MANUAL CALIBRATION ANALOG INPUT AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION ANALOG OUTPUT MANUAL CALIBRATION

SERVICE ERROR LOG

TEST FUNCTION

TEST ANALOG INPUT TEST ANALOG OUTPUT TEST DIGITAL INPUT TEST DIGITAL OUTP UT TEST USER FLAG TEST SYSTEM FLAG TEST PICTURE TEST PRINTER TEST LED

Menu in frame is not available in Local Mode

NORMAL PROCESS PICTURE 1

NORMAL PROCESS PICTURE 2 ENLARGED PROCESS PICTURE PLOT PROCESS PICTURE

Pass word level 2 required

Pass word level 1 required

Pass word level 3 required

LOG-FILES

OP H only

Passwords

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Four passwor ds exists in the PACS 2000 and consists of four digits 0000-9999. The passwords are

operator password

•

needed to start restricted processes and to open doors after a process failure

parameter password

•

needed to accept change of pr ogram parameters service password

•

needed for entering maintenance menus program password

•

needed for entering programming menus

The parameter password may, as an option, be exchanged to a pass key connected to a dig ita l in put. The pass k ey overri des the para meter password.

Passwords at delivery:

The passwords set in the con trol system is revealed in a special docu ment delivered in a sealed envelope together with the sterilizer manuals.

Menu descriptions

Mode menu

This is the first menu shown after power-up. Here the operator can choose which mode the OP should work in. ON-LINE MODE for connection with PACS 2000 or LOCAL MODE for stand alone op eration.

Alternative 3 in the menu ter m inates the program and returns to DOS. Parameter code is required to use this alternative.

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MODE MENU

1. ONLINE MODE

2. LOCAL MODE

3. EXIT

P 1 PROGRAM 1

STANDBY 01

F1 F2

F5 F6

BAUDR

F8 F9

HELP

F10

MOM.EPS

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An alternative is highlighted with alternative can also be highlighted by pressing the number of the desired alternative.

Before ON-LINE MODE is activated PACS 2000 communication

baud rate can be altered. F7 sho ws a window were the operator can choose betwee n the alterna tives 1200 , 2400, 4800 and 9600 vi a a choice list. Default value is 9600 baud.

Valid only for OP H: If ON-LINE MODE is chosen a window i s

shown where the operator can specify which sterilizer he like to be connected to. Allowed values are: 1 - 99.

ON-LINE / LOCAL MODE

OP can operate in two modes, O N-LINE MO DE and LOCA L MOD E. In ON-LINE MODE the communication link between OP and PACS 2000 is activated and the data bases in the two units contain s identical data. In LOCAL MODE OP works without any communication to PACS.

LOCAL MODE is avai lable on v ersion OP H and OP C while OP 3

always requires ON-LINE MODE.

Following menu functions are not available in LOCAL MODE:

ÏÐ

and selected with ENTER. A

•

START PROGRAM and all under lying menus.

•

CALIBRATION MENU and all underlying menus.

•

ERROR LOGG

•

TEST ANALOG INPUT

•

TEST ANALOG OUTPUT

•

TEST DIGITAL INPUT

•

TEST DIGITAL OUTPUT

•

TEST USER FLAG

•

TEST SYSTEM FLAG

•

TEST PICTURE

•

TEST LED

Function keys: F1 PREV - Previous menu

F7 BAUDR - Activate PACS 2000 baud rate window F9 HELP - Help text

Main menu

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Select either START PROGRA M, SYSTEM MODE or LOG FILES by highlighting the desired text usin g then push ENTER.

Activation of SYSTEM MODE or LOG FILE requires a password with level 2 (service passwo r d) or hig he r. No n acc epted p asswo rd re su lt s in a message in window 6.

ÏÐ

or typing the leading number,

Activate program

NOTE!

Item 3 LOG FILES on the menu is only available with OP H.

F1 PREV - Previous menu F9 HELP - Help text

Activate desired prog ram , from the scrollable list.

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ACTIVATE PROG RAM

PACS PROGRAM DIRECTORY

P01 PROGRAM_1 P02 PROGRAM_2 P03 PROGRAM_3 P04 PROGRAM_4 P05 PROGRAM_5 P06 PROGRAM_6 P07 PROGRAM_11 P08 PROGRAM_7 P09 PROGRAM_12

F1 F2

PREV HELP

P 1 PROGRAM 1

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F5 F6

P4 P5

STANDBY 01

F8 F9

F10

Highlight de sired program using

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and confirm selection wi th

ENTER. The first five programs in the list may also be activated by pushing F3-F7. Activation of a program is automatically followed by PARAMETER INPUT menu.

Parameter input

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Functio n keys: F1 PREV - Previous menu

F3-F7 P1 - P5 - Activate first five progra ms in li st F9 HELP - Help text F10 NEXT - Go to PARAMETER INPUT menu without activating any

new program.

This menu will not be shown if the select ed program do es not contain any adjustable parameter.

With PACS in stand by mode only, this menu allows for the operator to change adjustable parameters for the previously selected progr a m.

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PARAMETER INPUT

PARAMETER

STERIL TEMP STERIL TIME

BACK

P 1 PROGRAM 1

SET VALUE LIMIT LO

121.0

00:20:00

Enter pas sword:

F4 F5 F6

00:02:00

STANDBY 01

LIMIT HI

100.0 01:00:00

F8 F9

135.0

HELP

UNIT

F10

The parameter pas sword m ust be en tered to enable for an y paramet er to be changed. If password in put is disabl ed with F1, th e parameter list can only be scrolled through but no parameters c an be changed.

If KEY password mode is enabled, the password window never occurs on screen. The status of the specified key input then decides whether the parameters are allowed to be changed or just d isplayed.

Parameter inputs are checked against the high and low limits shown on screen. Inputs beyond limits are met with a message in Window 6.

Functio n keys: F1 BACK - Go to ACTIVATE PROGRA M menu.

F9 HELP - Help text. F10 NEXT - Go to NORMAL PROCESS PICTURE 1 menu. If bar

code is installed, go to BATCH DE FINITION menu.

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