Steelco Small Sterilizer PDF

VS LD series
vertical steam sterilizers
Steelco vertical Steam Sterilizers VS LD

series are designed to answer the typical
sterilization needs of a laboratory:
glassware, solid, culture medium, liquids,
etc.
These units are equipped with 121°C and
134°C cycles as well as service programs.
The sterilizers are designed and
manufactured in Italy, according to the
standards listed below.
DESCRIPTION
Steelco Steam Sterilizers type VS LD are
equipped with a PLC digital microprocessor
and 7” colour touch screen HMI.
Other features include:

• 20 programs, 2 test, 6 pre-
defined and other 12 that can be set
according to the customer needs.
(the number of the programs may vary
according to optional configurations)
STANDARDS Technical norms and standards:

Steelco Steam Sterilizers type VS LD meet the • IEC EN 61010-1
applicable requirements of the following standards: • IEC EN 61010-2-040
• IEC EN 61326-1
• 2014/68/EU (PED)
• 2004/108/EC (EMC) • CE mark
• 2006/42/EC
Upon request:
NEMA 4X
cGMP
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Steelco S.p.a. – Via Balegante 27 – 31039 Riese Pio X (TV)
Tel. 0039 0423 7561 Fax 0039 0423 755528 e-mail: steelco@steelcospa.com - www.steelcospa.com
Capitale sociale Euro 3.000.000 i.v. C.F., P.IVA e Numero Registro Imprese di Treviso: 04311220265 - REA TV 339832 1/6
Chamber dimensions mm) capacity Overall dimensions (mm)
Type Height
Ø Height Litres Width Height Length
open door
VS 9 LD 420 636 89 720 1000 1467 723
VS 13 LD 420 896 125 720 1235 1702 723

steam generator pressure gauge is located
BASIC MACHINE CONFIGURATION
inside the unit)
• Hinged door with sliding cover, the opening
• #6 standard cycles (cycles are available
and closing of the loading door is supported
according to the options configured in the device)
by springs and pneumatic pistons in order to
have an easy and effortless operation. The • #2 service programs
door is locked automatically at the activation • Ethernet interface to traceability system
of a sterilization cycle.
• Utility connections
• Easy service access and maintenance
thanks to the installation on 4 antistatic • ON/OFF main switch located on the front
castors. Foot for locking in position. panel.
• Chamber made of AISI 316L stainless steel • Electrical power supply (3P+N 400V, 50Hz)
• Fine satin finishing (2 μm) for chamber STEAM FEEDING SYSTEMS

The steam sterilizer is configured with an integrated
• Round section chamber
fully welded AISI 316 L electrically heated steam
• Pressure vessel PED marked, design generator.
pressure 3 barg, pressure relief valves PED
marked, 2.7 barg FEATURES
PLC based control system: equipped with a 7”
• One RTD flexible probe PT1000 with double
colour touch-screen HMI. The color touch screen
sensor for load and chamber temperature
display allows an easy monitoring of all the cycles.
control and the monitoring.
During the cycle the display shows the estimated
• Frame and external panels made of AISI 304 remaining time to the end of the cycle.
stainless steel Sterilization chamber: round section and made of
• Built in electrically heated steam generator, AISI 316L, Ra < 2 µm finish stainless steel. The
PED marked, design pressure 4 barg, chamber is easy to clean and self draining. Clean
pressure relief valves PED marked, 3.7 barg steam process pipes are made of stainless-steel.
• Compressed air connection from building. The external insulation of the chamber is made of
with non toxic fiber. The covering reduces the heat
• Water for steam generator supplied from loss and the noise level and, thanks to its fabric
direct connection to the mains coat, can be removed for easy maintenance
• Clean steam process piping in AISI 316L operations.
with tri-clamp fittings Service access panels
• Solenoid type valves Piping, valves, electrical components and wiring
are easily accessible.
• Compressed air silicone door seals
• PLC control system
• Pressure gauges for chamber and steam
generator placed on control board (when the
sterilizer is equipped with chamber jacket the
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Door system Test/service cycles:
The door is made of AISI 316L stainless steel. The Warm up
closing of the door is made easy by springs and the
Test/service program to warm up the autoclave
locking device is assisted by pneumatic actuators.
for the execution of sterilization cycles
The perimetric silicone seal is pushed against the
Temperature 121°C
door by compressed air and ensures the tightness
of the chamber. Vacuum test (requires vacuum pump option)
SAFETY FEATURES Test/service program to check chamber leaks
Steelco Steam Sterilizers type VS LD are equipped
with a Safety Lock to avoid the operator to start a CYCLE DESCRIPTION
program execution before the door is fully closed. Once a program is started, the sterilizer
The door is locked during the whole cycle and automatically processes the load through a
cannot be opened until cycle completion and predefined combination of the following standard
pressure and temperature in the chamber are phases.
normalized. A main power ON/OFF switch, is
Cycles may include the following typical treatments:
located on the front panel.
• Heating – This phase is performed to pre heat
PROCESS CYCLES the chamber and/or to keep it at a defined
Process cycles are factory programmed and temperature level. (requires chamber jacket heating
available for the operator selection in the option).
control panel. • Air removal – This phase is performed to reach
Cycles are available according to the options configured in the optimal conditions needed for a sterilization
the device. (i.e. vacuum pump, chamber jacket….)
cycle (requires vacuum pump option).
Cycle configuration:
• Sterilization – The temperature and the
sterilizers are factory programmed with the cycle pressure of the chamber are kept steady for the
parameters presented below. needed sterilization time.
Load cycles: • Cooling – The load undergoes a controlled
Solids (requires vacuum pump option) cooling phase to reach the desired temperature.
Sterile temperature: 134°C (This stage may differ in case the sterilizer is equipped with
a vacuum pump or chamber cooling options.) At the end
Sterilization time: 5 Minutes
the atmospheric pressure is re-established.
Liquids vented • Drying – The solid load undergoes a vacuum
Sterile temperature: 121°C phase to allow drying. (requires vacuum pump option)
Sterilization time: 20 Minutes Cycles can be customized.
Liquids closed
Sterile temperature: 121°C
Culture medium
Glassware
Warm keeping (requires jacket heating option)
Program for keeping the autoclave temperature
according to customer defined chamber
pressure and holding time
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CONTROL SYSTEM • Printout of the cycle report. At the end of the
Design Features cycle if the sterilizer is equipped with the printer
The control system consists of an industrial PLC option, the impact printer prints-out a report of
with a 7” color touch-screen panel with Input/Output the cycle. It also prints out the time at machine
modules. switching on and switching off.
The system controls the sterilization process and
records data related to every cycle. Technical Data
The control system includes a Ethernet port for the
PLC based control features: connection to a tracking system or a network.
• The control system includes #6 pre-programmed

System interface, print reports and manuals are
load sterilizing cycles, #2 service/test cycles and
available in multiple languages: English,
#12 additional cycles can be customized.
German, Spanish, French, Italian.
• The parameters of each cycle are programmed Other languages may be available on request.
to run through each phase automatically.
• Users access control with username and
password. The access to the control system is
granted with 4 levels of restrictions.
In order:
1) Default can access the normal operation
of the machine: switch on/off, run cycles,
reset non critical alarms, open the doors.
2) Supervisor: as Default + set date and
time, reset critical alarms, setup printer,
edit the cycles parameters of customized
cycles only, add Default level users
3) Service: as Supervisor + access to
machine process parameters, add
Supervisor level users
4) STEELCO: Complete control of the
device, add Service level users
• Simplified user interface prompt the operator for

the possible operations also if an alarm occurs.
“Cycle selection and execution”, “door open and
close”, “reset alarm”, “Abort the cycle” are
executed simply touching the icons on the
screen.
• Maintenance request notification function (based
on number of cycles or elapsed time from
previous maintenance)
• Built-in service screens allows the Supervisors
to easily set the machine parameters.
• Built-in service screens allows the Service level
users to access the calibration and testing of the
components.
• During the cycle the temperature and pressure
are recorded at 1 sec. intervals.
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OPTIONALS Printer
External tank for DI water Integrated thermal printer (112mm paper width)
• Plastic external tank for DI water (capacity 20lt) Traceability software
Built-in air compressor. • SteelcoData LAB supervisor software
• The built-in air compressor includes a buffer
tank and allows the operation of the sterilizer ACCESSORIES
without compressed air connection from Lifting device
building. (this option is not suitable for cycle • Electrically powered lifting device with electronic
counterpressure application) control and swivel arm for fully assisted loading
Vacuum pump and unloading with easy handling of all load
• Water ring vacuum pump for efficient pre types
vacuum air removal and post vacuum faster Water softener
drying of solid loads. • External water softener to reduce the hardness
Automatic drain of the steam generator of the water.
• Valve for the automatic drain of the steam Loading baskets
generator. The drain interval (number of cycles) • Wire mesh, fine mesh and closed cylinders with
can be set from control panel. venting holes available in different height to
Chamber jacket heating maximize loading capacity
• Chamber jacket for chamber heating to cut down
cycle time and enhance drying phase of solid
loads. This option is useful also for a more
efficient warm keeping cycle.
Chamber jacket cooling
• Chamber jacket for chamber cooling to cut down
cycle time of liquid loads. This option is
combined with microbiologically filtered
compressed air connection.
Chamber jacket heating and cooling
• Chamber jacket Combined jacket heating and
cooling capability as described above
Independent pressure probe
• A pressure reference transducer allows the
recording of the pressure during the cycle.
An alarm is activated if the value on the control
probe differs from the reference probe more
than the defined tolerance.
DI water pre heating
• Built in drain heat exchanger for pre heating for
DI water
Effluents cooling system
• Effluents cooling system (T<60°C) designed to
cool down the effluents coming out from the
Sterilizer. This option requires cold water
connection from the building.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Required utilities
Customers are encouraged to contact STEELCO
concerning annual maintenance programs. For connection details please refer to installation
Under the terms of these programs, preventive drawing of the selected model/version.
maintenance, adjustments and replacement of
worn parts are provided on a scheduled basis to Electrical power supply
help ensure optimal equipment performance and Standard configuration for European power supply
help minimize untimely or costly schedule voltage 3P+N 400V, 50Hz. Different voltages
interruptions. available on request.
STEELCO maintains a worldwide staff of well- Softened cold water
equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide (if required by the machine options configuration)
these services, as well as on-site installation,
training and expert repair services. Contact Softened or demineralized water
STEELCO for details. Drain
NOTES
Compressed air connection
1. Customer must ensure that sterilizer stands on a (if required by the machine options configuration)
leveled floor suitable to sustain the load of the
device. Pipe sizes shown indicate terminal outlets
only. Building service lines, which are not provided
by STEELCO, must supply the specified pressures CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
and flow rates. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL AND
For “special” installations (eg equipment installed NATIONAL CODES AND REGULATIONS
on existing equipment compartment, recessed or For further information please contact:
placed beside other equipment) all internal parts
shall be adequately protected to prevent direct
accessibility to them by non-qualified personnel. STEELCO Spa
Check the device installation drawing and contact Via Balegante 27
STEELCO for further clarification. 31030 Treviso
2. STEELCO recommends that cut-off valves and ITALY
vacuum breakers (not provided) are installed on Phone +39 0423 7561
service lines, and that disconnect switches (with www.steelcospa.com
lockout in OFF position; not provided by STEELCO)
steelco@steelcospa.com
are installed in electric supply lines near the
equipment.
3. In the design of the installation environment heat The base language of this document is ENGLISH.
dispersion must be considered. Any translation must be made from the base
language document. This document is intended for
4. STEELCO recommends illumination of the
the exclusive use of STEELCO Customers,
service area (if applicable) along with the provision
including architects or designers. Reproduction in
of a convenience outlet for maintenance.
whole or in any party is prohibited. STEELCO
S.p.A. all rights reserved.
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VS LD series

vertical steam sterilizers

Steelco vertical Steam Sterilizers VS LD

Other features include:

STANDARDS Technical norms and standards:

VS 9 LD 420 636 89 720 1000 1467 723

VS 13 LD 420 896 125 720 1235 1702 723

• Fine satin finishing (2 μm) for chamber STEAM FEEDING SYSTEMS

• The control system includes #6 pre-programmed

• Simplified user interface prompt the operator for

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