Operating manual

MELAnet Box
For networking
of MELAG autoclaves

Dear doctor,

Thank you for the trust in our products expressed in the purchase of this device. In our over 55 year
history, we at MELAG, a medium-sized family concern have specialized in the production of sterilizers
for practical use. During this time, we have succeeded in becoming a leading manufacturer of
sterilizers. More than 400, 000 MELAG devices bear witness world wide to the high quality of our
sterilizers made exclusively in Germany.
Please read these operating instructions before commissioning the MELAnet Box. The instructions
include important information.
MELAG management and employees
 Safety Instructions
When operating the MELAnet Box, please observe the following safety
instructions as well as those contained in subsequent chapters.
■ Do not open the housing of the MELAnet Box. Incorrect opening and
repair can compromise electrical safety and pose a danger to the
user.
■ Attach only those devices to the MELAnet Box designed for operation
with the MELAnet Box.
■ Operate the MELAnet Box only with the plug in power supply included
in the scope of delivery.
■ Liquids may not be permitted to reach the interior of the
MELAnet Box. This could result in electrical shocks or short circuiting.
■ Do not place the MELAnet Box directly on the autoclave. The
autoclave will become hot upon operation. Non-observance could
result in restricted function and damage to the MELAnet Box.

About this manual

Symbol Meaning Explanation

Observe without Draws your attention to situation the non-observance

fail of which can result in damage to the MELAnet Box.

Important Draws your attention to important information.

information

Example Meaning Explanation

→IP address Glossary entry Words or phrases marked with an arrow are explained
in the glossary. The glossary is listed alphabetically. It
can be found at the end of this manual.

Protocol file Menu text Words or phrases appearing on the →web browser
window of the MELAnet Box website are marked as
menu text.

Log output Software citation Words or phrases appearing on the →display of the
autoclave are marked as software citations.

Chapter 6 – Logging Cross reference Reference to another text section within this manual.

Figure 1/(5) Cross reference Reference to a detail in a figure – in the example, to

part no. 5 in figure 1.
CONTENTS MELAnet Box

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Performance Specification............................................................................................................... 4

Proper Use .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

User Benefits ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
You can connect the following MELAG autoclaves to the MELAnet Box................................................................ 4

Chapter 2 – device description............................................................................................................................. 5

Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Device views of the MELAnet Box........................................................................................................................... 5
Work settings of the MELAnet Box .......................................................................................................................... 6
User-defined settings............................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3 – initial start-up .................................................................................................................................... 7

System requirements............................................................................................................................................... 7
Determining settings on the autoclave..................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting and pre-configuring the MELAnet Box.................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 4 – Web browser Display...................................................................................................................... 13

Following the program run ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Viewing information about the autoclave ............................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 5 – Configurations................................................................................................................................. 15

Log filing via FTP or TCP ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Immediate automatic protocol issue ...................................................................................................................... 16
Accepting and saving configurations ..................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 6 – Updating the MELAnet Box software ............................................................................................ 18

Chapter 7 – Logging............................................................................................................................................ 19

Saving autoclave logs............................................................................................................................................ 19

Viewing MELAnet Box event logs.......................................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 9 – Trouble-shooting............................................................................................................................. 20

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ................................................................................................................... 21

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 1 – Performance Specification MELAnet Box

Chapter 1 – Performance Specification

Proper Use
The MELAnet Box allows you to connect a MELAG autoclave to the
practice or clinic computer network via an Ethernet interface.

User Benefits
Follow the program run on You can follow the current progress of a current sterilization program on
the computer every computer of the user network via the integrated website in a →Web
browser.
Issue logs immediately The text and graphic protocol generated by an autoclave during the
program run can be saved via the MELAnet Box using a →FTP-server or
→TCP.
Issue the logs saved in the You can save the sterilization logs generated in the autoclave in your
autoclave later computer at any time.

Change the settings via the You change all configurations and settings for the MELAnet Box directly
browser interface over the integrated website in the web browser window and update the
software of the MELAnet Box and the website on the website.
Safety Configurations settings of the MELAnet Box can only be changed with an
additional entry of the →authentification code.

You can connect the following MELAG

autoclaves to the MELAnet Box

ƒ Pro-Class from software version 3.34

®
ƒ Vacuklav 23-B/ 24-B/ 24-B/L / 30-B/ 31-B from software version 3.16
ƒ all Euroklav® + from software version 3.34
®
ƒ all Euroklav from software version 3.16
ƒ Cliniklav®25 from Software Version 3.16

The current software version of your autoclave is recorded at the end of a

sterilization log (see fig. below) in the penultimate row.

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Chapter 2 – device description MELAnet Box
Chapter 2 – device description
Standard scope of delivery
Important information about
MELAview V2.0
Front
View from the side
Figure 1: Views of the device
Scope of delivery
ƒ MELAnet Box
ƒ Operating manual
ƒ Plug-in power supply
ƒ Serial link
ƒ 2 m Ethernet cable 1:1 (LAN)
ƒ 1 CD with a demo version of MELAview V2.0.
MELAview V2.0 is a programme developed by MELAG for displaying and
sorting sterilization logs. Furthermore, you have the option of logging
graphic protocols during a programme run. Text and graphic protocols
can be printed from MELAview V2.0 or exported in various data formats.
The configuration tool (and the display of DUMMY logs) can be used
without a licence. The autoclave protocol function of MELAview V2.0 can
only be used with a license which has to be purchased.
The configuration tool MELAnetBoxIP required for initial installation can
also be used without a licence code (see Chapter 3 – initial start-up)).
Device views of the MELAnet Box
(1) Status displays
displayed by the→LED showing a green or yellow.
(2) Reset key
for resetting the user-defined settings on the work
settings (see p. 6)
(3) Power
Connector socket for the plug-in power supply cable
with 5V/ DC
(4) Connection (RJ12) to the serial interface (RS232)
of the autoclave
With a serial cable upon configuration with computer.
Ethernet (LAN)
(5) for connecting an Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the
computer
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Status display (see figure 1/(1)) State Status

Power on Device is switched on / live
off Device is switched off / not live
flashes quickly MELAnet Box start configuration was successful
Data flashing Data is being exchanged over the Ethernet interface
between the computer and the MELAnet Box.
LAN on Connected with network
off Not connected with network

Work settings of the MELAnet Box

Parameter Standard values

Language German
IP-address 192.168.40.100
Subnet form 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.40.1
Storage of logs via FTP
Batch output ----
Record Graphic data ----
TCP port 65001
FTP server IP address 192.168.40.160
FTP server user name Profiklasse (here you can enter the
name of your autoclave name)
FTP server password MELAG12345
Authentication MELAG

User-defined settings
Here you can learn how the user-defined settings of the
MELAnet Box can be re-set to the work settings.
ƒ Remove the serial connection cable to the autoclave.
ƒ Remove the power supply cable
ƒ Press and hold the reset button
ƒ Re-insert the power supply cable. Keep the reset button depressed for
a further 20 seconds.
The MELAnet Box has now been reset to your work settings.

The →IP address of the MELAnet Box and the user-defined

authentification code will also be reset to the work setting standard
values. Thus you should only press the reset button if you wish to
Warning undertake a reconfiguration as in the case of an initial start-up.

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Chapter 3 – initial start-up MELAnet Box

Chapter 3 – initial start-up

System requirements
In order to install and operate the MELAnet Box, you need

Computer ƒ An operating system with Windows 98, SE, 2000, XP, Vista (full
access rights )
ƒ a →COM-connection (RS232)
Note
Alternatively, you can also use the USB port on your computer if you don’t
have a →COM connection In order to do so you require an RS232 ↔ USB
Adapter. This is not included in the scope of delivery. The majority of
adaptors will be recognized by the operating system. Where necessary it
could be necessary to install a driver by the manufacturer.

Software ƒ .NET Framework 2.0 or higher

Note
Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable has to be installed in order to install
the .NET Framework. Further information to this can be found under
Connecting and pre-configuring the MELAnet Box on Page 8).
Web browser ƒ a Web browser, e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer IE7,
Mozilla Firefox, Opera etc.
free IP address ƒ a free →IP-address in the user network, which you can obtain from
your administrator
Note
The working settings are (also see p. 6, Work settings of the MELAnet
Box) is the IP address 192.168.40.100. If this IP address has not yet been
assigned in the user network, you can use this pre-set IP address to
configure the MELAnet Box.

Determining settings on the autoclave

Setting the MELAnet Box as In order to be able to issue the sterilization log via the MELAnet Box and to
an output medium on the be able to view information regarding the programme sequence or
autoclave selected measured values from the autoclave on the MELAnet Box, you
need to set the MELAnet Box as an output medium on the autoclave.

Autoclave type Software Version Setting on the autoclave in set-up menu

®
Vacuklav 23 B+/ 31 B+ above V4.06 Æ Function Æ Protocol-output
®
Vacuklav 24 B+/ 24-B/L/ 30 B+ Æ output medium Æ MELAnet+Graphic data
®
Euroklav 23 VS+/ 29 VS+
Vacuklav®23 B+/ 31 B+ with V3.34 ÆFunction Æ Print
Vacuklav®24 B+/ 24-B/L/ 30 B+ Æ Data transfer – External PC
®
Euroklav 23 VS+/ 29 VS+
Vacuklav®23-B/ 31-B above V3.16 Function Æ Print
®
Vacuklav 24-B/ 24-B/L/ 30-B up to V3.34 Æ Data transfer – External PC
®
Euroklav 23V-S/ 29V-S
®
Euroklav 23-S/ 29-S
®
Cliniklav 25 above V3.16 Function Æ Print
Æ Data transfer – External PC
Further information about setting the output medium can be found in the technical description of your autoclave.

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Connecting and pre-configuring the

MELAnet Box
Only use the plug-in power supply cable included in the scope of delivery.
Using a different plug-in power supply can damage the device and its
Warning functioning cannot be guaranteed.

Errors in the handling of →IP addresses can result in faults and data loss
in your user network. It is thus recommended that you engage IT
Warning specialists to undertake all work in your user network.

Why do I need to change the The MELAnet Box is delivered with the standard IP address
IP address of the 192.168.40.100.
MELAnet Box ?
In order for the MELAnet Box to be operated in your user network,
the first three digit blocks of the IP address of the MELAnet Box
should conform to that of the IP address of the user network.
The last digit block is assigned to the device connected in the
network. This number is different for every device connected in the
user network.
If the first three digit blocks are not identical, it is necessary to
change the IP address of the MELAnet Box so that they are
recognized within the user network.
Example:

192.168.40.100

192.168.51.11

192.168.51.10
192.168.51.12

User
network
192.168.51. …

In this case, the IP address of the MELAnet Box is

changed, e.g. to 192.168.51.13

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Chapter 3 – initial start-up MELAnet Box

MELAview In order to be able to configure the MELAnet Box on the computer, thus
to open the configuration adjusting the IP address, a small program, the configuration tool
tools, MELAnetBoxIP is used, which is included in MELAview V2.0.
install MELAnetBoxIP ƒ Install MELAview V2.0 from the CD included in the scope of delivery
(See also page 5, MELAview V2.0)
Important
In order to be able to start the programme →MELAview V2.0, the free
media library “→Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0“ or a higher version must
be installed on your computer. If a .NET Framework 2.0 or higher is not
installed on your computer, an error message will be displayed during the
installation of MELAview V2.0 (“the application could not be properly
installed (0xc0000135).“).
In this case, cancel the installation and install the Media library .NET
Framework 2.0 or higher. As a precondition for the installation of
Framework 2.0 the Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable must be
installed. The installation data necessary for Framework 2.0,
“dotnetfx.exe“ as well as Windows Installer 3.1 can be found on the
Microsoft internet site
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=de#
After successfully installing .NET Framework 2.0, re-start the installation of
MELAview V2.0

We recommend that you always install the current updates of your

operating system. Otherwise, due to the constant development of the
Microsoft products, we cannot guarantee the correct installation of
MELAview V2.0.

Open the MELAnet BoxIP Open the MELAview V2.0, click on "Demo", if you have not yet acquired a
licence code and open the configurations tool directly in the
MELAview V2.0 via menu Æ Extras Æ MELAnetBoxIP.

Figure 2: Screenshot of the window of MELAview V2.0

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Chapter 3 – initial start-up MELAnet Box

Connecting and configuring In the following section you can read how to connect the MELAnet Box
the MELAnet Box and how to configure it using the configuration tool MELAnetBoxIP:

1 3
Start MELAview after installation and
Connect the power
open the configuration tool via menu Æ
supply cable to the
extras Æ MELAnetBoxIP
MELAnet Box.
connect

Power

Illuminates

The power LED

shines green.
4
Press the button “search“ to locate the
COM connection to which the MELAnet
Box is connected,

2
Attach the serial cable to the middle
port of the MELAnet Box and connect
The figure behind “COM“ can very depending on which COM-
to the COM port* of the computer. port is in use.

5
RS232

Enter the IP address of the MELAnet

connect Box and press the button “Send“
Note
The first three digit blocks of the IP address must conform to
those of the user network; the last digit block refers to the
device number and may not be issued.
RJ12 Power

* If your computer does not have a COM port, use a USB

€COM-adapter (not included in the scope of delivery).

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6 9
Remove power Remove the serial cable from the
supply cable computer and the MELAnet Box
b i h
remove

RS232

remove
Power

7
RJ12 Power

Press and hold

the button “reset“
10
Re-connect the power Plug the 1:1 cable in the left port of
supply cable at the the MELAnet Box and connect with
same time the user network.
connect

connect
Power
User
network
If the power LED flashes
quickly, let go of the reset flashes
button (after c. 5 sec).
LAN Power

illuminates

The lower LED

Close the configuration tool. then shows green and the
data LED flashes yellow.

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Start web browser (IE7, Firefox, etc.)
and enter the IP address of the
MELAnet Box in the die explorer bar

Enter IP address of
the MELAnet Box
(without www)

The homepage of the MELAnet Box

website should now be visible.

If you do not see the MELAnet Box

Website:

Check the possible causes of error in the chapter

frequently asked questions, question 1, on page 21

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Now connect the serial cable to the
middle port of the MELAnet Box and
connect to the serial interface of the
autoclave.

User
network RS232
connect

LAN RJ12 Power

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Chapter 4 – Web browser Display MELAnet Box

Chapter 4 – Web browser Display

The MELAnet Box itself places its own website in the user network over
which you can display all status displays of a programme sequence,
selected measurement values and information regarding autoclaves. All
settings for the MELAnet Box or the language of the websites displayed
can be carried out directly in the web browser window.
The options for the automatic immediate issue of logs can be set directly
via the web browser window and not on the autoclave. Changes to the
→IP-address are also conducted here.

Following the program run

Select any →web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer and enter the →IP-
address of the MELAnet Box (A) which you also entered in the start
configuration. The start page will be loaded.

Program run
The page “program run“
displays the current display of
the autoclaves connected, the A.
device type as well as the
serial number of the
autoclave.

B.
C.
D.
E

Figure 3: View of the start page “Program run“

A. Enter the →IP-address of the MELAnet Box here
B. “Autoclave online“ will be displayed for autoclaves which are connected and
switched on.
C. Date and Time of the autoclave
D. Current display of the autoclave
E. Display of the device type and the serial number
The page will be reloaded approximately every 8 minutes. In doing so,
new updated information from the autoclave will be summoned
simultaneously.
Note
If the autoclave is not connected, or the switched on, or the incorrect
autoclave setting has been selected, the status display (B) will show
Autoclave offline. The display (D) remains empty.

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Chapter 4 – Web browser Display MELAnet Box

Viewing information about the autoclave

The page “autoclave“ displays information regarding the autoclave and
selected measured values.
Autoclave
The page “Autoclave“
displays a statistic in the
upper table regarding the
programme cycles already
run by the autoclave.
Furthermore, maintenance
counter and the current
software will be displayed.
The table also displays
selected measurement values
of the autoclave.

A.
B.

Figure 4: View “autoclave“

A. Statistics about the charges
B. Currently installed software version of the autoclaves

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Chapter 5 – Configurations MELAnet Box

Chapter 5 – Configurations
The following pages show the individual setting possibilities which you can
undertake on the page “configurations.”
Configurations
You can undertake user-
defined settings on the page
“configurations“
The altered settings will
become active only upon
→authentification.

A.

B.

C.
D.

E.

F.

Figure 5: View Configurations

A. After installation, these addresses (determined by the administrator) need not
be processed further with the MELAnetBoxIP.exe. That is applicable only if
after alterations to the →IP address; this still belongs to the sub-net of the user
network.
B. Here, you select whether the autoclave text protocol should be filed via →TCP
or the →FTP Server. Filing via TCP is possible only using MELAview V2.0.
After the change has been completed, the autoclave should be re-connected
in MELAview. This should be carried out with an existing connection between
autoclave and PC via MELAview.
C. If a text protocol should be issued directly after the end of the program, the tick
should be placed by Batch output. Should a graphic protocol also be
generated during a program run, the tick should be placed by the Graphic
data recording.
D. During the filing via →TCP it is necessary to ensure the entry of the correct
→TCP port. It must be identical to the entry in MELAview V2.0.
E. During filing via →FTP the correct settings should be undertaken here by the
administrator.
F. Every change to the settings requires the entry of an authentification code
(normally: MELAG). The pass word for authentification can also be changed.

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Log filing via FTP or TCP

Protocol filing via an FTP
server
In order that is possible to save text and graphic protocols on the
computer, you need to decide which method to use to file the protocol
data. This is carried out either via an →FTP server or → TCP.
If you wish to file the text and graphic protocols via an →FTP server, it is
necessary that an FTP server is installed in a folder of your choice, or be
installed afterwards. Arrange for your administrator to undertake the
necessary FTP configurations. The employment of FTP services is also
possible.

Note
You can open text protocols saved via the →FTP server using e.g.
Windows Editor or MELAview V2.0.
In order to display graphic protocols the program MELAview V2.0 must be
installed and licensed (must be purchased).

Filing protocols Filing text or graphic protocols via →TCP is only possible if the program
via TCP →MELAview V2.0 is installed and licensed (must be purchased).
Ensure that the correct →TCP port has been selected (see page 15,
Figure 5/ (D)).

Note
If you choose to file protocols via → TCP it is not necessary to install
a→FTP server.
If you change the settings for protocol filing during an existing online
connection between the autoclave and MELAview V2.0, the autoclave
connection in MELAview V2.0 should be re-established after the change
has been completed. Only then can protocols be accessed via the
MELAnet Box website.

Immediate automatic protocol issue

The “function” menu“ As you undertake all the settings for the issuing of protocols via the
in the autoclave website of the MELAnet Box, the corresponding options for issuing a
can not be accessed protocol on the autoclave in the setup menu Function will be overridden.

Immediate issuing of text So that the sterilization protocols are saved on the computer directly after
protocols automatically the end of a program, it is necessary to place the tick by Batch output.

Immediate issuing of If in addition to the text protocol you also wish to record a graphic protocol
graphic protocols during a program run, also set a tick by Record graphic data (see
automatically page 15, Figure 5/(C)).
Please note that it is necessary that the program →MELAview V2.0 is
installed for recording graphic data.

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Accepting and saving configurations

Accepting changed In order that all the user-defined settings which you undertake on the page
settings “configuration” are accepted and saved, it is necessary to enter the
authentification code.
ƒ After changing the settings where necessary, enter the
authentification code (see Figure 5/(B)) and click on
.
The standard authentification is “MELAG“ .
The page with the altered settings will be reloaded.

Changing the You can also change the authentification code subsequently in order to
authentification prevent unauthorized persons from changing the configuration.
ƒ Enter the new authentification code in the first field “change the
authentification” (A).
ƒ Repeat the entry in the right-hand field (A).
ƒ In order to accept the new authentification code, enter the previous
authentification code in the field “Authentification” (B) (work
setting: MELAG).

A.

B.

ƒ Finally click on the button

The page “configuration” with the altered settings will be reloaded.

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Chapter 6 – Updating the MELAnet Box software MELAnet Box

Chapter 6 – Updating the MELAnet Box

software
You can update the MELAnet Box software very easily on the page
„update“.
Both of the current update files are to be found on the MELAG internet
page under www.melag.de in the download area.

Update
You can update the
MELAnet Box software and
the integrated website on the
page “update.“

A.

B.

Figure 6: View “Update“

A. Search for the update file in a directory on your computer
B. Display of the current software version of the MELAnet Box software and the
website

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Chapter 7 – Logging

Chapter 7 – Logging

Saving autoclave logs

Autoclave logs
You can subsequently save
selected sterilization protocols
on the computer which are
saved in the autoclave on the
page “Logs.“

A.
B.
C.

Figure 7. View “Logs“

A. saves the log of the program last started
B. saves all of the programs saved in the autoclave on the computer
C. saves all the error logs saved in the autoclave

Viewing MELAnet Box event logs

Event logs
Event logs record the last
operation events of the
MELAnet Box. These enable
the user to follow or control the
current operation run of the A.
MELAnet Box. If available, the
last 40 entries will be
displayed.

Figure 8: View “Logs“

A. The following incidents were saved: FTP server online, FTP offline
and FTP server file not saved!
If you find the entry with File not saved! In the event log, we
recommend that you save all available logs in the autoclave on the
computer by pressing the button . Those logs already saved on
the computer will be overwritten.

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Chapter 9 – Trouble-shooting MELAnet Box

Chapter 9 – Trouble-shooting
Problem Possible cause What you can do

The start configuration cannot Cable is connected improperly. Check the correct connection of the
find a →COM interface cable.
COM interface has been assigned Select a different COM interface.
twice.

“Autoclave offline“ The autoclave is not switched on.
It is not possible to establish the
online connection to the Above V4.06:
autoclave via the website. The wrong output medium is set on
the autoclave.
Up to V3.34
The data output is not set to
External PC.
Switch on autoclave at mains.
Set MELAnet+Graphic data as the
output medium on the autoclave.
On the autoclave, set external PC as
File transmission

Website cannot be called up Incorrect configuration of the Ask your administrator to verify the
MELAnet Box, e.g. IP address configuration of the MELAnet Box.
incorrect.
IP address is already occupied. Find a free IP address.

Immediate output is set to When a MELAnet Box is connected, Set the tick on the website
Yes, but no text protocols were this setting on the autoclave is not “Configuration” next to Batch output to
issued after the end of the considered. activate the immediate output of the text
program protocols.

Output last cycle cannot This option is only available via the Press the button last log on the website
be selected website when the MELAnet Box has “Logs.”
been selected.
Output stored cycle This option is only available via the Press the button all logs on the website
cannot be selected on the website when the MELAnet Box has “Logs.”
autoclave been dialled.
Delete all cycles This option is not available when the Deselect the MELAnet Box as output
cannot be selected on the MELAnet Box has been selected. medium on the autoclave.
autoclave
Test output This option is not available when the Output the last protocol via the button
cannot be selected on the MELAnet Box has been selected. last log on the website “logs.”
autoclave

All protocols have the same
date as creation date
Protocols were read out via the button Activate batch output on the website
all logs. The output date is used for “Configuration” in order to issue text
the protocol files. protocols immediately after the end of
the program. The program start point is
used as the creation date for the
protocol files.

The total charge number is not The text protocols saved in the In order to avoid this, activate the
counted on the protocols. autoclave were read out altogether by immediate output of the text protocols by
pressing the button all logs. setting the tick next to batch output

Protocols are overwritten, so Protocols were read out again. Avoid the double output of the text
the original date / time (of protocols.
program start) are lost

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 The website of the MELAnet Box is not
displayed?
When using internet explorer ƒ You are not using the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer IE7.
The MELAnet Box does not support the version IE6 or earlier.
Wrong connection cable ƒ Instead of a 1:1 connection cable, you are using a cross-over cable. If
the user network is administered by an old switch, communication
with a cross-over cable will not work. With newer “smart switches it“ is
unimportant which cable you use. These switches recognise
automatically which cables are being used and configure themselves
independently.
Working with a laptop ƒ With operation without a power adaptor and network card the laptop
switches into energy saving mode.
Change the settings under System controlÆ System Æ Hardware Æ
device manager Æ network adapter, by deactivating the option
“computer can switch off device” in the window Properties in the
register energy management.

Figure 9: properties window in the register energy management

The LAN LED illuminates ƒ The MELAnet Box will be operated in another network as the user
green, the data LED flashes network. Check whether the LAN LED shows green and the data LED
yellow? is flashing yellow. If the LEDs are not on, change the IP address of
the MELAnet Box using the MELAnetBoxIP.

2 No logs are issued via FTP although the

autoclave is recognized and the website is
displayed?
Settings on your computer ƒ Check whether an FTP server is running on your computer.
ƒ Check whether the MELAnet Box is registered as user in the FTP
server.
ƒ If yes, compare the user names and the FTP password of the
MELAnet Box against the user settings in the FTP server. These
need to match.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Settings on the MELAnet
Box Website
Settings on your computer
Figure 10: MELAview settings - connection to the autoclave via TCP
Settings on the
MELAnet Box Website
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ƒ Check whether the option FTP by has been selected on the page
“Configuration” storage of logs via … (see p. 15, Chapter 5 –
Configurations ).
ƒ Check where the tick is set by batch output on the page
“configuration.”
ƒ Check whether the IP address of the server has been entered
correctly on the page “configuration.”
ƒ After entering the changes, have you entered the authentification
code and clicked on the push button Apply configurations? Only
after having done so will the alterations be accepted.
ƒ Check the connections from the MELAnet Box to the autoclave. Has
the serial cable been inserted correctly? Are the display texts of the
autoclaves visible on the website of the MELAnet Box?
3 Logs are not issued via TCP, although the
autoclave has been recognized and the
website is displayed?
ƒ Check whether an application is running in your computer which can
establish a TCP connection e.g. MELAview V2.0.
ƒ Check whether the IP address and the TCP port in was entered
correctly in MELAview V2.0 in the menu bar under Autoclave
connection Æ [Serial-No.] Æ TCP via MELAnet Box .
ƒ Check whether the option TCP by has been selected on the page
“Configuration” storage of logs via (see S. 15, Chapter 5 –
Configurations ).
ƒ Check whether the tick is set by log output on the page
"configuration."
ƒ After entering the changes, have you entered the authentification
code and clicked on the push button Apply configurations? Only
after having done so will the alterations be accepted.
ƒ Check the connections from the MELAnet Box to the autoclave. Has
the serial cable been inserted correctly? Are the display texts of the
autoclaves visible on the website of the MELAnet Box?
Glossary

Glossary
Authentification code
Checks access rights with a clear access password
COM
Component Object Model →serial interface (RS232)
FTP
File Transfer Protocol is a data transfer procedure which
serves the transport of data in computer networks. This
data can include programs, files or information. Special
programs (FTP clients here on the MELAnet Box) serve to
load the data onto the → FTP server.
TCP
transmission control protocol; refers to a standard protocol
for connecting computers and networks.
TCP-Port
TCP applications address the communications partner via
the →IP address or a port number, which specifies the
service on the target computer.
Web browser
are special computer programs to allow the user to view
websites in the internet.

FTP server
Programs which communicate with the connected client
(here: MELAnet Box) and files data in a defined directory.
The FTP server must be known to the client.

Gateway
A Gateway enables networks which are based on entirely
different protocols to communicate with each other.
Initialize
Generate a particular initial state of the →Software upon
starting.

IP address
The IP address serves the clear addressing of computers
and other devices, here for example the MELAnet Box in a
network.

LAN
Local area network in which multiple computers and other
devices are connected over a communications connection.
This enables the exchange of data is possible.

LED
Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode; semi-conductor
diode, which illuminates upon current flow. LEDs are
predominantly used to display the status of devices, for
example to display access to a hard drive.

Serial interface (RS232)

→interface which transfers the data on a bit by bit basis ,
also referred to as a COM port.
Software
non-material component of a computer system e.g. a
computer program

Sub-network form
is a multi-part binary digit (bit form), which in a network
serves to divide an →IP address into a network address
and a device address. The device addresses are also
referred to as host addresses. It is always necessary.

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 Symbols on the device
The symbol of the struck out waste bin identifies a device that may not be disposed with domestic waste. The vendor is
responsible for carrying out its appropriate disposal.

With the designation of an apparatus with this symbol, the manufacturer furthermore declares that he satisfies all requirements
of the law concerning the release, redemption and environmentally sound disposal of electric and electronic appliances.

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