MELAG MELAnet box User manual

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 system is subject to close monitoring: one instrument to this end is our annual multi-day audit conducted in
accordance with ISO 13485. This guarantees that all MELAG products are manufactured and tested in accordance with
strict quality criteria.
The MELAG management and team.
Operating Manual
MELAnet Box
For networking of MELAG autoclaves
from software version 1.011a
EN

General notes
Please read these operating instructions carefully before commissioning the device. The instructions include important
safety information.
Make sure to keep the Operating Manual near to the device. It represents a component of the product.
About this manual
Symbols used
Symbol
Explanation
Draws your attention to a situation, which if not avoided, could result in damage to the
device.
Draws your attention to important information.
Formatting rules
Symbol
Explanation
Log output
Words or phrases appearing on the web browser window of the MELAnet Box
configurator are marked as menu text.
Log output
Words or phrases appearing on the display of the autoclave are marked as software
citations.
Chapter 6 - Logging
Reference to another text section within this manual.
Figure 1/(5)
Reference to a detail in a figure –in the example, to part no. 5 in figure 1.
Symbols on the device
Symbol
Explanation
The symbol of the crossed out waste bin identifies a device that must not be disposed in
domestic waste. The vendor is responsible for appropriate disposal of the device - it must
be delivered to the vendor to be disposed of.
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.
Scope of delivery
Standard scope of delivery
MELAnet Box
Operating Manual
Power supply
Serial cable (RS232), 1.5 m
Ethernet cable 1:1 (LAN), 2 m
CD with associated configuration software an log output (MELAnetBox Configurator)

Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter 1 –Device description.......................................................................................................5
Intended Use...................................................................................................................................................................5
Compatibility to different MELAG device types................................................................................................................5
Views of the device.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Status displays ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
System requirements.......................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 –Installation instructions ................................................................................................8
Connecting the MELAnet Box.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Settings on the autoclave .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 –MELAnetBox configurator..........................................................................................13
Device info menu........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Logs menu..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Update menu................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Password for the MELAnetBox configurator.................................................................................................................. 17
Reset user-defined settings........................................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 –Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................19
Log output via TCP not possible.................................................................................................................................... 20
Log output via TCP not possible.................................................................................................................................... 20
Hints when using a notebook......................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 –Technical Data ..........................................................................................................22
Factory settings of the MELAnet Box ............................................................................................................................ 22
Appendix –Accessories................................................................................................................23
Glossary .......................................................................................................................................24

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Safety Instructions
When operating the device, please ensure that you observe the following safety instructions as well as
those contained in the following chapters.
Cables and power supply
Only the power supply included in the scope of delivery may be connected to the device.
Liquids may not be permitted to reach the interior of the device. This could result in an electrical
shock or short circuiting.
Attach only those devices to the MELAnet Box designed for operation with the MELAnet Box.
Repair
Do not open the housing of the MELAnet Box. Incorrect opening and repair can compromise
electrical safety and pose a danger to the user. The guarantee and warranty are forfeited as soon
as the device is opened by anyone other than a member of a MELAG-authorized technical
customer service.
Application
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.

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Chapter 1 –Device description
Intended Use
The MELAnet Box enables the connection of a MELAG autoclave to the computer network of the practice
or clinic via an Ethernet interface.
Compatibility to different MELAG device types
Table 1: Overview of the current device types
Device class
Device type
Software version
Pro-Class
Vacuklav 23 B+
Vacuklav 24 B+
Vacuklav 24 B/L+
Vacuklav 30 B+
Vacuklav 31 B+
from v 3.34
S-Class
Euroklav 23 VS+
Euroklav 29 VS+
Euroklav 23 S+
from v 3.34
Cliniklav
Cliniklav 25
from v 3.16
MELAtronic EN+
MELAtronic EN+
from v 4.12
MELAtronic EN
MELAtronic 23 EN
from v 4.07
MELAquick
MELAquick 12+/12+p
from v 4.12
Table 2: Overview of the former device types
Device class
Device type
Software version
Classics
Vacuklav 23-B
Vacuklav 24-B
Vacuklav 24-B/L
Vacuklav 30-B
Vacuklav 31-B
from v 3.16
Euroklav
Euroklav 23V-S
Euroklav 29V-S
Euroklav 23-S
Euroklav 29-S
from v 3.16
MELAtronic EN
MELAtronic 15 EN
MELAtronic 17 EN
from v 4.07

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Views of the device
1) Reset key
for resetting the user-defined settings on
the work settings
2) LED-lights
for status indication
3) Ethernet socket (RJ45)
for connecting the Ethernet cable to the
network
4) RJ12 socket
for connecting the serial cable to the
autoclave
5) power supply socket (5V/ DC)
for connecting the plug-in power supply
cable
Status displays
LED lights
State
Meaning
Power
ON
Device is switched on / live
OFF
Device is switched off / not live
flashes quickly
MELAnet Box start configuration was successful
Data
(Daten)
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

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System requirements
Hardware
Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP
COM-connection (RS232 interface)
If no COM-connection is available: USB/Serial Adapter
PLEASE NOTE
The USB/Serial Adapter 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
a free IP address in the user network, which you can obtain from your administrator (default IP
address: 192.168.40.100)
latest version of the media library Microsoft .NET Framework, at least .NET Framwork 3.5
Optional: a Web browser, e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer IE7, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome etc.

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Chapter 2 –Installation instructions
Connecting the MELAnet Box
Assigning a free IP address to the MELAnet Box
NOTICE
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 specialists to undertake all work in your practice network.
In order for the MELAnet Box to be operated in your practice network, the first three digit blocks of the IP
address of the MELAnet Box should conform to that of the IP address of the practice network. The last
digit block is assigned to the device connected in the practice network. This number is different for every
device connected in the practice 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 practice network.
PLEASE NOTE
As the MELAnet Box does not support DHCP and is unable to allocate IP addresses
automatically, it is necessary to issue static IP addresses.
Example:
To be able to configure the MELAnet Box on the computer, i.e. to adjust the IP address, the MELAnet Box
configurator on the CD is used.
The following explains how to connect and configure the MELAnet Box:
1. Obtain a free IP address from the system administrator of the practice network.
2. Install the MELAnetBox configurator from the delivered CD and start the program.
3. Connect the power supply cable to the MELAnet Box and plug it into the socket.
Practice
network
In this case, the IP address of the MELAnet Box is
changed, e.g. to 192.168.51.13
192.168.51. …
192.168.51. …
192.168.51.10
192.168.51.11
192.168.51.12

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NOTICE
Only use the power cable included in the scope of delivery. Using a different power cable can
damage the device and its functioning cannot be guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE
Use the covered network cable to prevent the emission values from being exceeded. We
recommend the type SF/UTP network cable in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 Cat.5e.
4. Connect the serial cable to the middle socket of the MELAnet Box and plug it into the COM
socket* on the computer.
5. Click on Next.
6. Click on the Search. The following message will be displayed:
connect
Power
lights up
connect
RJ12
**If your computer no longer has a COM socket, use a USB/Serial adapter
(not included in the scope of delivery).
RS232
Power
Depending on whether your COM socket is occupied, the number after the
“COM” may vary.

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7. Enter the free IP address of the MELAnet Box and click on Send.
8. Remove the power supply cable from the MELAnet Box.
9. Press the reset key and hold it for 10 seconds. At the same time reconnect the power supply
cable to the MELAnet Box.
10. Note the IP address and click on Stop.
11. Click on Next.
12. Remove the serial cable from the computer and the MELAnet Box.
NOTE
The first three number blocks of the IP address must match those of the practice
network, the last block of numbers indicates the device number and must not have
been assigned.
disconnect
Power
connect
Power
hold 10 secs.
disconnect
RJ12
RS232
Power

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13. Plug the ethernet cable (1:1) into the left socket of the MELAnet Box and connect it to the practice
network.
The lower LED (LAN) then lights up green and the data LED flashes yellow.
14. Click on Next.
If the installation was successful, the other menu options in the left navigation area become
active.
connect
Practice
network
LAN
Power
lights up

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Settings on the autoclave
In order to be able to issue the sterilization logs via the MELAnet Box and to be able to view information
regarding the program sequence or selected measured values from the autoclave on the MELAnet Box,
you need to set the MELAnet Box as an output medium on the autoclave as follows:
For all device types from software version v 4.06:
Select the Function menuLog output Output medium MELAnet+Graphic
For all device types until software version v 3.34:
Select the Function menu Print File transmission External PC
Further information about setting the output medium can be found in the user manual of your autoclave.

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Chapter 3 –MELAnetBox configurator
Device info menu
The "Device info" window shows information about the autoclave and selected measurement values.
A. Shows the selected program, autoclave type, autoclave online or offline, date & time, serial number
B. Autoclave display
C. Selected autoclave measurement values
D. Shows whether the MELAnet Box is connected with practice network
E. Navigation menu
PLEASE NOTE
If the autoclave is not connected or switched on or the wrong setting is selected in the autoclave,
the status display (A) shows Autoclave offline. The display (B) remains empty. No measurement
values (C) will be shown either.
Configuration menu
The "Configuration" window presents an overview of all MELAnet Box settings. Here you can also change
the logging settings.
After the initial installation the program switches automatically to the "Configuration" window.
Works settings of the MELAnet Box
The IP address area shows the current network settings of the MELAnet Box.
You can also assign a new IP address to the MELAnet Box here as follows:
1. Enter the new IP address and, if necessary, also the subnet mask and the gateway.
E.
A.
D.
C.
B.

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2. Enter your password and click on Apply, to apply the changes.
Logging settings
PLEASE NOTE
As all log output settings can be made via the MELAnet Box configurator, the corresponding
options for log output at the autoclave will be disabled in the Setup menu Function.
Immediate log output after program end
For the sterilization logs to be saved automatically on the computer after the end of a program, you must
put a tick next to log output.
If in addition to the text logs you want to record graphic logs, also place a tick next to Graphic logs.
Note that in order to view graphic logs the program MELAtrace / MELAview must be installed.
Log storage via TCP
Text and graphic logs can be stored either via TCP or an FTP server.
1. Select Storage of logs via and tick the option TCP. Take care that the right TCP port is selected.
2. Enter your password and click on Apply, to apply the changes. (The password is "MELAG" by
default.)

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Log storage via FTP
If you want to store the text and graphic logs via an FTP server, an FTP server must be installed on the
computer in a folder of your choice or installed later. Arrange for your administrator to perform the required
FTP configuration. The use of FTP services is also possible.
1. Select the desired option in the field Storage of logs via and tick the option FTP.
2. Fill out the fields under FTP settings.
3. Enter your password and click on Apply, to apply the changes. (The password is "MELAG" by
default.)
Logs menu
In the "logs" window, selected sterilization logs that are saved in the autoclave can later be output on the
computer.
PLEASE NOTE
In order to be able to record a graphic log in parallel to a running sterilization program, a
connection with the autoclave must have been established prior to the start of a sterilization
program. Otherwise it will only be possible to read the text log later.
Log output via TCP
The following requirements must be fulfilled for log output via TCP:
In the configuration window there must be a tick next to log output.
In the "Configuration" window the TCP option must be selected with the appropriate settings.
The autoclave must be in the initial state.
If you want to output logs via a TCP connection, proceed as follows:
1. Select a storage folder in your computer's file directory.
2. Click on Connect, to establish a connection with the autoclave.
Afterwards you may carry out the following actions:
Start a sterilization program on the autoclave and record text and graphic logs in parallel.
Read the text log last saved in the autoclave.
Read all text logs saved in the autoclave.
Read all fault logs in the autoclave.

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The connection is closed automatically when the MELAnet Box configurator is shut down.
But you can also close it down manually by clicking on Disconnect .
Log output via FTP
The following requirements must be fulfilled for log storage via FTP:
In the configuration window there must be a tick next to log output.
In the "Configuration" window the FTP option must be selected with the appropriate settings.
The autoclave must be in the initial state.
The FTP server is running and the autoclave must be registered as user in the FTP server.
Afterwards you may carry out the following actions:
Start a sterilization program on the autoclave and record text and graphic logs in parallel.
Read the text log last saved in the autoclave.
Read all text logs saved in the autoclave.
Read all fault logs in the autoclave.

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Update menu
In the "Update" window you can very easily update the software on the MELAnet Box and the web server
that is available to use optionally. The update files can be obtained from your service technician.
To update the software on the MELAnet Box, proceed as follows:
1. To open the update file from a directory on your computer, click on Search.
2. Select the appropriate update file (*.MNU) from a directory.
3. Enter your password and click on Update now, to start the update.
Password for the MELAnetBox configurator
You can also change the password, to prevent unauthorized changes to the configuration settings:
1. Enter the previous password in the field previous password.
2. Enter the new password below and repeat it.
3. To save the new password, click on Apply.

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Reset user-defined settings
Here you can learn how the user-defined settings of the MELAnet Box can be re-set to the work settings.
NOTICE
The IP address of the MELAnet Box and the user-defined password will also be reset to the work
setting standard values. Thus you should only press the reset key if you wish to undertake a
reconfiguration as in the case of an initial start-up.
1. Remove the serial cable (RS232) to the autoclave (middle socket).
2. Remove the power supply cable.
3. Hold the reset key and re-insert the power supply cable. Keep the reset key depressed for a
further 10 seconds, until the Power LED flashes.
The MELAnet Box has now been reset to your work settings (see page 22, Factory settings of
the MELAnet Box)

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Chapter 4 –Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
What you can do
The start configuration cannot
find a COM interface
Cable is connected improperly.
COM interface has been assigned
twice.
Check the correct connection of
the cables.
Select a different COM
interface.
Timeout error following the
MELAnet Box firmware update
Network connection too weak/too
slow
Repeat process
Inform MELAG customer
services if necessary
"Autoclav offline"
Not possible to establish
connection with the autoclave via
the MELAnet Box configurator
Device is not switched on.
Switch on the device at the
power switch.
Deselect the MELAnet Box as
output medium on the
autoclave.
The following error message will
be shown: "Error while
loading/sending data."
Power supply to the MELAnet Box
cut off
IP address is not correct, the
MELAnet Box is operated in
another practice network as the
user network.
Check whether the power
supply cable is properly
connected and the power
supply is plugged into the
socket.
Check whether the IP address
of the MELAnet Box was
entered correctly in the
configurator and the IP address
of the computer matches the
settings in the MELAnet Box.
Immediate output is set to YES,
but no text logs were issued after
the end of the program
When a MELAnet Box is
connected, this setting on the
autoclave is not considered.
Set the tick on the
“Configuration” website next to
"Log output" to activate the
immediate output of the text
logs.
Output last cycle cannot be
selected
This option is only available via the
MELAnetBox configurator when the
MELAnet Box has been selected.
Click on the "Last log" button in
the "logs" window and, if
applicable, check the TCP or
FTP settings in the
"Configuration" section.
Output stored cycles cannot be
selected on the autoclave
This option is only available via the
MELAnetBox configurator when the
MELAnet Box has been selected.
Click on the "All logs" button in
the "logs" window and, if
applicable, check the TCP or
FTP settings in the
"Configuration" section.
Delete all cycles cannot be
selected on the autoclave
This option is not available when
the MELAnet Box has been
selected.
Deselect the MELAnet Box as
output medium on the
autoclave.
Test output cannot be selected on
the autoclave
This option is not available when
the MELAnet Box has been
selected.
Click on the "Last log" button in
the "logs" window and, if
applicable, check the TCP or
FTP settings in the
"Configuration" section.
All logs have the same date as
creation date
Logs were read out via the button
All logs.
The output date is used for the log
files.
Set the tick on the
“Configuration” website next to
"Log output" to activate the
immediate output of the text
logs. The program start point is
used as the creation date for
the log files.
The total charge number is not
counted on the protocols.
The text logs saved in the
autoclave were read out altogether
by pressing the button All logs.
In order to avoid this, activate
the immediate output of the text
logs by setting the tick next to
log output.

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Problem
Possible cause
What you can do
Logs are overwritten, so the
original date/time (of program
start) are lost
Logs were read out again.
Avoid the double output of the
text logs.
MELAnet Box configurator cannot
establish connection with the
MELAnet Box
Instead of a 1:1 connection cable,
you are using a cross-over cable. If
the practice network is
administered by an old switch,
communication with a cross-over
cable will not work. With newer
“smart switches” it is unimportant
which Ethernet cable you use.
These switches recognise
automatically which Ethernet cables
are being used and configure
themselves independently.
Check the Ethernet cable
Log output via TCP not possible
Possibly the settings on the MELAnet Box configurator are not correct:
Check whether the option TCP has been selected in the “Configuration” window, storage of logs via
Check whether the tick is set for storage of logs via on the “configuration" window.
Have you entered the password and pressed on the Apply button? Only after having done so will the
alterations be accepted.
Check the connections from the MELAnet Box to the autoclave. Has the serial cable been inserted
correctly? Are the display texts of the autoclave visible on the "Device info" window in the MELAnet
Box configurator?
Log output via TCP not possible
Possibly the settings on the computer are not correct:
Check whether an FTP server is running on your computer.
Check whether the MELAnet Box is registered as user in the FTP server.
If yes, compare the user name and the FTP password of the MELAnet Box against the user settings in
the FTP server. These need to match.
Possibly the settings on the MELAnet Box configurator are not correct:
Check whether the option FTP has been selected in the “Configuration” window, storage of logs via.
Check whether the tick is set for storage of logs via on the “configuration" window.
Check whether the IP address of the server has been entered correctly on the “configuration" window.
After entering the changes, have you entered the password and clicked on the button Apply? Only
after having done so will the alterations be accepted.
Check the connections from the MELAnet Box to the autoclave. Has the serial cable been inserted
correctly? Are the display texts of the autoclave visible on the "Device info" window?