MELAG MELAnet box User manual

Dear customer,
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.
User Manual
MELAnet Box
For networking of MELAG steam sterilizers
from software version 1.013a
EN

General notes
Please read this user manual carefully before commissioning the device. The user manual includes important safety
information. The functionality and value-retention of this device depends on the care accorded to it. Please store this
user manual carefully and in close proximity to your device. It represents a component of the product.
The device type is specified on the type plate on the lower side of the device.
Should the manual no longer be legible, is damaged or has been lost, you can download a new copy from MELAG
download centre at www.melag.com.
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 steam sterilizer 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 device may not be disposed as domestic waste. The vendor is responsible for
appropriate disposal of the device - it must be delivered to the vendor to be disposed of.
Scope of delivery
Standard scope of delivery
MELAnet Box
User Manual
Power supply
Serial cable (RS232), 1.5 m
Ethernet cable 1:1 (LAN), 2 m

Table of contents
Disposal
MELAG devices are synonymous with high quality and a long life-span. When you eventually need to decommission your
MELAG device, the required disposal of the device can take place with MELAG in Berlin.
Dispose of accessories and consumption media which you no longer require in the appropriate manner. Comply with all
relevant disposal specification in terms of possibly contaminated waste.
The packaging protects the device against transport damage. The packaging materials have been selected for their
environmentally-friendly disposability and can be recycled. Returning the packaging to the material flow reduces the
amount of waste and saves raw materials.
MELAG draws the operator’s attention to the fact that they are responsible for deleting personal data on the device to be
disposed of.

Table of contents
Chapter 1 –Device description.......................................................................................................6
Intended Use................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Compatibility to different MELAG device types................................................................................................................6
Views of the device..........................................................................................................................................................7
Status displays ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
System requirements.......................................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 –Installation instructions ................................................................................................9
Connecting the MELAnet Box..........................................................................................................................................9
Settings on the steam sterilizer...................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 –MELAnetBox configurator..........................................................................................14
Device info menu........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Protocols menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Update menu................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Password for the MELAnet Box configurator................................................................................................................. 18
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

Chapter 1 –Device description
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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.
Installation location
The device is conceived for use outside the patient area. The device should be located a
minimum of 1.5 m radius away from the treatment area.
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 steam sterilizer. The steam sterilizer 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 steam sterilizer with RS232 interface for transfer of
protocols to the computer network (Ethernet) of the practice or clinic.
Compatibility to different MELAG device types
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
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
steam sterilizer
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
min. 500 MB free memory for the installation of the program
min. 2 GB RAM
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
Windows 10, Windows 8.1
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 4.6.1
Optional: a Web browser, e.g. Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome etc.

Chapter 2 –Installation instructions
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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 is used.
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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Step 1/3 Connect the MELAnet Box to your computer
Select Configure a new MELAnet Box in the start menu and click on Next.
1. Obtain a free IP address from the system administrator.
2. Connect the power supply to the MELAnet Box. The Power-LED of the MELAnet Box glows
green.
NOTICE
Only use the power supply included in the scope of delivery. Using a different power supply 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.
3. Connect the serial cable to the middle connection of the MELAnet Box and plug it into the
computer.
4. Click on Next.
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