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

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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.

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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

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Step 2/3 configuration of the MELAnet Box
1. Select Search to establish a connection to the MELAnet Box. The following message will be
displayed:
2. Enter the Network configuration (incl. free IP address) and click on Send.
3. Disconnect the power supply to the MELAnet Box.
4. Press and hold the reset button on the MELAnet Box and reconnect the power supply. Continue
to hold down the reset button for about 10 s. until the green power LED blinks.
5. To be able to change the settings of the MELAnet Box later on, note down the IP address that
was assigned to the MELAnet Box. Press Stop and then Next.
The dialogue changes to the menu item Connection.
Depending on whether your COM socket is occupied, the number after the
“COM” may vary.
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.

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Step 3/3 connect the MELAnet Box with the network of the practice.
1. Disconnect the serial cable from the computer and connect it to the steam sterilizer.
2. Select MELAnet Box as the output medium on the device.
3. Connect the MELAnet Box to your practice network using the supplied network cable and the left
socket of the MELAnet Box. If the connection is established correctly, the LAN LED lights up
green and the data LED flashes yellow.
The lower LED (LAN) then lights up green and the data LED flashes yellow.
4. Test the connection to the MELAnet Box by entering the configured IP address in the address bar
of your Internet browser (Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome etc.).
5. Press on Next.
If the installation was successful, the menu Connection become active.
disconnect
RJ12
RS232
Power
connect
Practice
network
LAN
Power
lights up

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Settings on the steam sterilizer
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 steam sterilizer on the MELAnet
Box, you need to set the MELAnet Box as an output medium on the steam sterilizer 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 steam
sterilizer.

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Chapter 3 –MELAnetBox configurator
Device info menu
The Device info window shows information about the steam sterilizer and selected measurement values.
A. Shows the selected program, device type, device online or offline, date & time, serial number
B. Device display
C. Selected device measurement values
D. Navigation menu
PLEASE NOTE
If the device is not connected or switched on or the wrong setting is selected in the device, the
status display (A) shows Autoklav 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 configurations 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.
D.
A.
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 steam sterilizer 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
select to log output.
If in addition to the text logs you want to record graphic logs, select Graphic logs also.
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.

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2. Enter your password and click on Apply, to apply the changes. (The password is "MELAG" by
default.)
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.)
Protocols menu
In the Protocols window, selected sterilization protocols (logs) that are saved in the steam sterilizer 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 steam sterilizer must have been established prior to the start of a sterilization
program. Otherwise it will only be possible to read the text log later.

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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 steam sterilizer 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 steam sterilizer.
Afterwards you may carry out the following actions:
Start a sterilization program on the steam sterilizer and record text and graphic logs in parallel.
Read the text log last saved in the steam sterilizer.
Read all text logs saved in the steam sterilizer.
Read all fault logs in the steam sterilizer.
PLEASE NOTE
To be able to switch to another menu in the configurator, the connection must be disconnected
again.
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 .
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 .
2. Select the appropriate update file (*.MNU) from a directory.
3. Enter your password and click on Apply, to start the update.

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Password for the MELAnet Box configurator
You can also change the password, to prevent unauthorized changes to the configuration settings:
1. Enter the previous password in the field Password.
2. Enter the new password below and repeat it.
3. To save the new password, click on Apply.
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 steam sterilizer (middle socket).
2. Remove the power supply cable.
3. Hold the reset key and re-insert the power supply. 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 steam
sterilizer 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 steam
sterilizer.
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
steam sterilizer 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
MELAnet Box 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 steam sterilizer
This option is only available via the
MELAnet Box 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 steam sterilizer
This option is not available when
the MELAnet Box has been
selected.
Deselect the MELAnet Box as
output medium on the steam
sterilizer.
Test output cannot be selected on
the steam sterilizer
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 steam
sterilizer 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 storage of logs via is selected 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 steam sterilizer. Has the serial cable been
inserted correctly? Are the display texts of the steam sterilizer visible on the Device infowindow 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 storage of logs via is selected 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 steam sterilizer. Has the serial cable been
inserted correctly? Are the display texts of the steam sterilizer visible on the Device info window?