Miele G 7836 Load allocation, data storage and archiving, NetBox protocols Safe and convenient

Load allocation, data storage and archiving

NetBox protocols:

Safe and convenient

The NetBox is a complete documentation system including pre-configured software. The system is connected via an interface to the washer-disinfector. The NetBox collects all relevant process data during washing and disinfection programmes. In standard mode, the unit harvests data fully automatically without any involvement on the part of the user. This means maximum operating safety as the NetBox provides considerable protection against operating errors. Once collated, process data re- mains in memory; the NetBox has the ca- pacity to save up to 1000 batch protocols. Later, data can be saved to a network or a storage device.

In network mode, the unit can be moni- tored and operated via a PC interface. A flat-screen monitor is also available as an optional extra to plot time/temperature curves. This also helps visualise the data contained in the wash protocol. A further optional extra is a barcode scanner or RFID transponder to facilitate the fast and simple identification of loads. The user can also approve or lock batches, depending on process cycles.

As soon as data is received from a washer- disinfector a batch number is automatically allocated and a report generated.

Depending on the machines, protocols can contain the following parameters:

•Batch no., date and Mach. no.

•Programme name

•Programme starting and ending time and times of individual programme blocks

•Dispenser pump (ID no.), chemical concentration, temperature and times

•Target temperature reached

•Disinfection temperature and holding time

•Faults (e.g. water inlet)

•Manual intervention and outages

(e.g. programme aborted, power failure)

On washer-disinfectors with Profitronic controls, the intervals at which the time/temperature profile is plotted

(e.g. every 10 secs.) can be defined by the user.

Clip with barcode attached to inserts Scanning of barcode Scanning of staff barcode after batch approval

Protocol administration

At the end of a programme, a batch proto- col is added to the protocol database. All protocols can be called up at any time to check protocol parameters such as Batch no., Mach. no., user, etc. Data records are write-protected and cannot be modified. All persons authorised to access the process documentation programme are recorded in master records as authorised users. Access can also be password-pro- tected. An access code determines the access rights of a user on the system.

Evaluations

NetBox represents an integrated approach to statistical programme evaluations. Saved data can also be made available to other programmes for further processing and evaluation.

A key advantage of the NetBox in compari- son to PC-based systems is the opera- tional safety factor. NetBox process docu- mentation also simplifies installation and operation, requires a minimum of space, is ventilator-free and low-cost.

The process documentation software is optionally available as a software-only solution for installation on a Windows PC.

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