Melag MelaView 3 User manual

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Operating Manual

MELAview 3

Documentation software

from version 3.5

Dear doctor,

We thank you for your confidence demonstrated by the purchase of this MELAG product.

As an owner-run and operated family concern founded in 1951, we have a long history of successful specialization in hygiene products for practice-based use. Our focus on innovation, quality and the highest standards of operational reliability has established MELAG as the world’s leading manufacturer in the instrument treatment and hygiene field.

You, our customer are justified in your demand for the best products, quality and reliability. Providing "competence in hygiene" and "Quality – made in Germany", we guarantee that these demands will be met. Our certified quality management systems is subject to close monitoring: Our certified quality management systems is subject to close monitoring: one instrument to this end is our annual multi-day audit conducted in accordance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 conducted by the certification agency BSI. This guarantees that all MELAG products are manufactured and tested in accordance with strict quality criteria.

The MELAG management and team.

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Explanation

Draws your attention to a dangerous situation, which if not avoided, could result in damage Draws your attention to important information.

Symbol

Explanation

File  open

Menu commands are marked with italicized bold print and “”. For example, File  open

also bold.

[Records]

Window titles are marked with square brackets and the name of the window.

ALT+F

Keys on the keyboard are marked in capitals. When activating combinations such as ALT+F, the "F" key is to be activated whilst the Alt key is pressed.

Cleaning

Words or phrases appearing on the display of the device are marked as software citations.

see Chapter 2

Reference to another text section or diagram within this manual

General notes

Please read this operating manual carefully before proceeding with the installation and application of this program. Please read the safety information carefully. Please store this operating manual carefully. It represents a component of the product.

User group

This operating manual is addressed to doctors and their assistants.

About this manual

Symbols used

to the device software, data-loss or network problems.

Formatting rules

refers to the order to open in the File menu. Menu commands in dialogue windows are

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Contents

Chapter 1 – Installation and licensing .............................................................................................. 5

System requirements ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Hardware ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Operating system ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Software ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Licensing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 – User Interface .............................................................................................................. 7

Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Menu bar ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

File explorer ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Preview of the text logs/ graphic logs/ treatment reports .............................................................................................. 9

Log lists / statistics ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Connections ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Extras ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Language ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

MELAnet Box configurator ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Device manager ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

MELAtrace ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Automatic e-mail notification ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Further information ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 3 – The graphic window ................................................................................................... 13

Opening the graphic window ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Tool bar ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Info map ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Curves ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Main graph ................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Inserting labels .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Inserting a marker .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 4 – Connecting MELAG devices with MELAview ............................................................. 16

Connection via TCP/FTP ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Connection via TCP/FTP + MELAnet Box ..................................................................................................................... 18

Connection via USB / Series ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Connection ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Connection via USB / Series: First-Classic .................................................................................................................... 20

Connection ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Connection via USB/Serial Interface: DAC Universal .................................................................................................... 21

Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Connection to MELAseal Pro ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Connection to MELAseal 200 ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Chapter 5 – Printing logs ............................................................................................................... 24

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Chapter 1 – Installation and licensing

System requirements

Hardware

 If required, a R232 interface for log output. If your computer is not equipped with a RS232 interface,

you will require a USB serial adapter.

PLEASE NOTE

When using a USB serial adapter, working in Control panel  Power options the energy saving mode must be deactivated.

 DVD drive or a USB storage device

 If necessary, Ethernet connection (LAN) for log issue via TCP/FTP

 Min. 3 GB free memory for the installation of the program

 Further free memory for storage of the logs

Operating system

 WIndows 8.1, Windows 8 or 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server

2008 SP2

 Free media library Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5

PLEASE NOTE

Administrator rights are required to install MELAview. MELAview users must also be accorded the corresponding write rights i.e. a minimum of writing permissions for the folder in which the logs are to be stored.

Software

Were necessary, an FTP server, should log issue to be performed via FTP, e.g. the MELAG FTP server

Installation

1. Insert the DVD in your DVD drive.

2. Start the corresponding installation file. The installation wizard opens.

3. Select your desired language and click on "next".

4. Follow the instructions during installation.

You have a number of setting options. MELAG recommends selecting the standard settings and creating a desktop link.

The program starts automatically after successful installation, as long as the necessary check mark is set during installation.

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Chapter 1 – Installation and licensing

Licensing

MELAview can be started directly after installation. The following device licensing window opens upon initial start.

Follow the instructions provided by the wizard. Send the fully completed form (e.g. by e-mail) to MELAG in order to receive a licence key for your device.

PLEASE NOTE

The licence key is tied to the device given and cannot be transferred to a different device.

Entry of a false licence key leads to the program being closed automatically. Re-start the program and enter a valid licence key.

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

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Overview

MELAview starts in the "Overview" menu after installation and licensing.

Chapter 2 – User Interface

Fig. 1: Overview

(1) Menu bar

(2) Log search

(3) File explorer

(4) Preview of the text / graphic / treatment report

(5) Register: Log, treatment report, statistics, unknown

The main menu can be blended out if necessary by clicking on the triangle symbol.

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

Menu bar

File

 Print log(s)

 Save log(s)

 Send log(s) by e-mail (e g. with Outlook)

 Open path, e.g. from the clipboard

 Open shortcut

 End

View

 Update

 Next to each other (log list and preview window are displayed next to each other)

 One below the other (the preview window is displayed above the log list)

Search depth 0-9

Here, you can specify the number of levels in the sub-folder which are to be searched in a directory. A high search depth and a large number of logs can result in a long search time.

Favourites

Any folder can be added to the favourites. To do so, select the desired folder and add it to your favourites. This enables you to create a link to the path of the folder so as to access specific folders more quickly.

Profile

Creating a profile enables you to save individual view settings in the Overview window, such as View (next to each other/one below the other), Search depth, Filter in the log list and paths saved as favourites.

Up to 5 profiles can be added for the main view.

 Create new

 Save

 Delete

 Rename

The "search" field enables filtering of the log list according to the following criteria: File name, serial number, date, daily batch, type, program name, total no batches, fault/warning. It is sufficient to enter only a part of the search word. Confirmation with the magnifying glass icon or pressing the ENTER key starts the search. Lower / upper case is not significant.

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

Filter area

File explorer

To open a log: working in the file explorer, choose the folder in which your logs have been saved.

Changing the search depth in the menu bar determines the number of sub-folders which are searched for logs. We recommend a low search depth (0-3) to accelerate the search.

The search locates logs in the selected folders and any sub-folders according to the search depth set. These will be displayed in the list of logs.

PLEASE NOTE

To prevent logs from being deleted, moved or renamed inadvertently, it is only possible to navigate through the folders. If you wish to rename, delete or move a log to another directory, you can perform this function directly in the corresponding folder in the Windows directory.

Preview of the text logs/ graphic logs/ treatment reports

A preview of a text log is displayed in the Text log register. Only the top and bottom of larger graphic logs are displayed. The Graphic log register displays graphic logs. If MELAtrace is also installed, the Treatment report register will display the treatment logs.

Log lists / statistics

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

Display of all the MELAG logs found in the selected storage folder and the corresponding sub-folders (according to the search-depth set). Text logs are displayed with a white background and graphic logs with a blue background. Logs from unlicensed devices are depicted with a grey background and are not displayed in the preview window. Reading-in can take a few seconds, depending on the number of logs which have been stored in the folder concerned. The use of a low search depth is recommended (0-3).

Having selected one or more logs, right-click in the list of logs and you can save the selected logs in any folder.

You can filter logs from the log list in the filter area. The filters are located under the list of logs. Set the filter in the desired column. This log list is updated automatically.

All treatment reports generated with MELAtrace and which have been located are listed here.

Overview of all log types displayed in the list of logs. The log types are differentiated by their file endings. The identical file ending of MELAwin graphic logs (.mel) and MELAwin Text logs (also .mel) means that it is impossible to differentiate between the two.

This list specifies files which have been recognized as log files but which cannot be displayed as such e.g. LOG files or instructions when access rights are not available for the selected directory.

Connections

Working in the Connections menu, select the MELAG device which is to be connected to MELAview. The list displays all licensed MELAG devices.

Up to 15 devices can be connected simultaneously with MELAview.

Chapter 4 describes how to establish a connection between the devices and MELAview.

Extras

The following functions are available in the Extras menu:

Language

Set the dialogue language of the MELAview and MELAtrace program interface here.

MELAnet Box configurator

Install and configure a MELAnet Box here.

Device manager

Add or delete a MELAG device in MELAview here. This requires a valid licence key.

MELAtrace

Working here, start MELAtrace directly from MELAview or navigate there, if MELAtrace has already been started.

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

Automatic e-mail notification

If automatic e-mail notification has been activated, a notification will be sent by e-mail, e.g. to the responsible customer services, if a malfunction occurs in one of the connected devices. The e-mail contains all device information, event number and the corresponding malfunction log.

If this function is to be activated, the checkmark in the E-mail sender window must be set next to Automatic e-mail notification.

E-mail sender

Enter all the required contact data of the e-mail sender in the e-mail sender window. Required fields are marked with *.

E-mail recipient

Enter the e-mail address of the responsible customer service in the e-mail recipient window E-mail address 1. You can also send a copy of the message to yourself and/or a further recipient.

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Chapter 2 – User Interface

Further information

Here you can find the operating manual for the program MELAview in the PDF format.

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Chapter 3 – The graphic window

Symbol

Properties

Saves the graphic under a freely-selectable file name

Converts the graphic to a PDF file

Copies the graphic onto the clipboard

Opens a dialogue window to prepare the page for printing

Opens print preview

Opens a print dialogue window

Opens a new window with an extended print view

Fades the status area in / out

Restores the overall view

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Chapter 3 – The graphic window

Opening the graphic window

To open a graphic log in a graphic window, double-click on the desired graphic log (.GPD) in the list of logs. The complete program run is displayed graphically.

(1) Menu bar

(2) Tool bar

(3) Infomap

(4) Setting to fade the curves in and out

(5) Main graph

Tool bar

All tool bar functions can be accessed via a right-click in the menu bar or the context menu in the main graph.

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Chapter 3 – The graphic window

Symbol

Properties

Activates / deactivates the guideline grid in the main graph

Inserts a label

Inserts a marker

Deletes all inserted elements, markings and labels

Info map

The info map provides information regarding the current position of the view in the main graph. The view displayed in the main graph is depicted via a right angle in the info map.

The view in the main graph can be moved by dragging the right angle in the info map.

Curves

The current curve settings for curves in the main graph (colour, labelling, line width, visibility) can be adapted in the area Curves.

Main graph

Axis division

X axis: Time

Y1 axis: Temperature

Y2 axis: Pressure

The arrangement of the axes depends on the current size of the screen and the maximum values of the displayed values. It adapts to the size of your monitor automatically.

Exact values regarding pressure, temperature and time can be displayed by moving the mouse over a curve.

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Inserting labels

1. Select the symbol from the toolbar to insert a label in any location in the main graph.

A small editor opens in which you can add text. Characteristics such as font colour, format (bold, italics etc.) text alignment and font size are also set here.

2. Confirm the entry with OK.

The text can also later be dragged to another location with the mouse, edited by double-click or deleted.

Chapter 3 – The graphic window

Inserting a marker

1. In order to insert a marker at any location in the main graph, select the symbol from the tool

bar and drag the mouse to create a circle in the main graph.

2. You can change the appearance, (line width, colour etc.) of the line or delete the marking through

double-click on the circle.

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Chapter 4 – Connecting MELAG devices with MELAview

Connection via TCP/FTP

Option available for

 Premium-Plus-Class

 Premium-Class

 Vacuquick

 Cliniclave®45

 MELAtherm

Connection via TCP and recording of graphic logs possible from software version 2.4x

Recording of graphic logs possible from software version 1.113

Connection via TCP

If the connection is established via TCP, all logs are automatically stored in the folder on your computer which you have determined.

No manner of "remote control" of the connected device is possible. Log issue must always be initiated on the device.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 Transfer via TCP is selected on the autoclave.

 A storage folder on the computer was specified in MELAview.

 The IP address of the device and the computer are located in the same IP address area.

 Immediate output is activated on the device.

After connection via TCP, a status log is automatically sent from the device from which the device information can be read out.

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For more detailed information please consult the user manual and / or technical manual of the device concerned.

If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

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PLEASE NOTE

If the device is to be switched on and then off whilst a connection exists, the connection will be lost without this fact being indicated in the status display. You will need to click on Connect once again after reactivating the device.

Connection via FTP

If the connection is established via FTP, all logs are automatically stored in the folder of the FTP server which you have determined.

No manner of "remote control" of the connected device is possible. Log issue must always be initiated on the device.

You can start the MELAG FTP server directly from MELAview and/or monitor its status. Recording of log data is performed independently of MELAview.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 An FTP server is installed on the computer.

 Transfer via FTP is selected on the device.

 The FTP server IP address has been set on the device.

 The device is registered on the FTP server as user.

 The FTP password in the device and FTP server are identical.

 Immediate output is activated on the device.

For more detailed information please consult the user manual and / or technical manual of the device concerned.

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Connection via TCP/FTP + MELAnet Box

Using the MELAnet Box, you can integrate devices with no Ethernet connection (LAN) in the (practice) network.

A detailed description of the MELAnet Box configuration is provided in the operating manual of the MELAnet Box.

Options available for

 Pro-Class

 S-Class

 MELAquick

 MELAtronic® EN, 15 EN+

 Cliniklav®25

 Classic

Connection via TCP + MELAnet Box

If the connection is established via TCP + MELAnet Box, all logs are automatically stored in the folder on your computer which you have determined.

The logs are issued via MELAview.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 MELAnet Box has been selected as the output medium on the device.

 The MELAnet Box has been set to TCP.

 A storage folder on the computer was specified in MELAview.

 Immediate output is activated on the device.

After connection via TCP, a status log is automatically sent from the device from which the device information can be read out.

Enter the MELAG device IP address and the TCP port also set in the MELAnet Box in the MELAview TCP window.

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A detailed description of the configuration of the MELAnet Box is to be found in its operating manual.

If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

PLEASE NOTE

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Connection via FTP + MELAnet Box

If the connection is established via FTP + MELAnet Box, all logs are automatically stored in the folder of the FTP server which you have determined.

The logs are issued via MELAview.

You can start the MELAG FTP server directly from MELAview and/or monitor its status.

Recording of log data is performed independently of MELAview.

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 An FTP server is installed on the computer.

 MELAnet Box has been set as the output medium on the device.

 The MELAnet Box has been set to TCP.

 The same user name and password as in the FTP server have been set in the MELAnet Box.

 Immediate output is activated on the device.

Connection via USB / Series

Options available for

 Pro-Class

 S-Class

 MELAquick

 MELAtronic® EN, 15 EN+

 Cliniklav®25

 Classic

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 Computer or external P.C. is set as the output medium on the autoclave.

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Connection

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the program window to establish a connection from the autoclave to the computer.

The session logbook on the right-hand side documents all important events.

This includes a connection status display regarding the connection to the autoclave.

If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

PLEASE NOTE

Connection via USB / Series: First-Classic

Options available for

 Vacuklav® 24, 31

 Type 25

Connection

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the program window to establish a connection from the autoclave to the computer.

The session logbook on the right-hand side documents all important events.

This includes a connection status display regarding the connection to the autoclave.

PLEASE NOTE

Communication takes place only from autoclave to computer. All actions (log issue etc.) must be started from the autoclave.

The recording of graphic logs is not supported for this device type.

In order to be able to establish a connection to the computer, you need to work in the autoclave menu "Function: Print" Data transfer and set the autoclave output medium to "External PC".

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Connection via USB/Serial Interface: DAC Universal

Connection

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

 On the device the printer interface must be switched on.

 The date and time are set correctly in DAC Universal.

PLEASE NOTE

If the date and time is not correctly set in DAC Universal, a connection can be made to MELAview, but you will be unable to send data to MELAview.

In order to establish a connection between DAC Universal and the computer, follow the step by step instructions in the program window.

The session logbook on the right-hand side documents all important events.

This includes a connection status display regarding the connection to the autoclave.

If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

PLEASE NOTE

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Information

The Information menu contains details regarding the device program run.

Connection to MELAseal Pro

Proceed as follows to establish a connection between the sealing device MELAseal Pro and the computer:

1. Connect the sealing device to the computer via the serial cable.

2. Working in MELAview, open the Connections menu  [Device name] Log download.

The following window opens.

3. Select the COM port at which the sealing device is connected.

4. Select a folder on the computer in which to store the logs.

5. Click on Connect, to establish a connection to the sealing device.

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If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

PLEASE NOTE

In the lower area the window displays the time at which the program receives and saves data, which COM port was opened and the folder on the computer in which the logs were saved.

Connection to MELAseal 200

Proceed as follows to establish a connection between the sealing device MELAseal 200 and the computer:

1. Install the MELAseal 200 PC driver on your computer. The driver can be downloaded from the

Download-Center on the MELAG Website (www.melag.de/service/download-center/pcapplications/MELAview).

2. Connect the sealing device to the computer via the USB cable.

3. Working in MELAview, open the Connections menu [Device name]  Log download.

The following window opens.

4. Select the COM port at which the sealing device is connected.

5. Select the path to the desired storage folder in which the log is to be saved.

6. Click on Connect, to establish a connection to the sealing device.

If the device is automatically to be connected upon program start in MELAview, set the checkmark next to Automatically connect on program startup.

PLEASE NOTE

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Chapter 5 – Printing logs

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Chapter 5 – Printing logs

If you wish to print a log from the log list, open the print window via File  Print log(s).

(1) Setting the font type and size

(2) Print preview

(3) Settings to set up the page

You can change the font type and size in the upper row.

You can set up the page for printing in the left window area, i.e. set the paper format, determine the number of logs per page etc.

The paper requirement increases depending on the printing option selected. Set the combination optimal for your needs.

The preview displays the log pages to be printed. You can zoom in on this view in the settings area.

After having undertaken all settings, click on the "Print" pushbutton.

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