New Programmable Controller Written by: Mike Peters Consolidated Sterilizer Systems has introduced the new ADV-PRO Programmable Logic Controller designed to provide fully flexible cycle operation of its line of steam sterilizers. Developed by the Allen-Bradley company and configured specifically for Consolidated sterilizers, the new ADV-PRO controller offers touch-screen programming and securely documented operation of the steam sterilizer through a wide range of applications. The controller is UL/CSA listed and built from commonly available, open-source, industry standard components. Features include: Commonly used pre-programmed sterilizer cycle routines such as gravity, fluid, vacuum, low temperature, air-over-pressure, and more Custom cycle capability and up to 20 cycle memory Intuitive operator interface and monitor Available in color ADV-PRO or monochrome ADV-PLUS configurations Dual control display available for pass-thru models Download a detailed brochure or contact Consolidated Sterilizer Systems. Tweet Like Share
New Programmable Controller Written by: Mike Peters Consolidated Sterilizer Systems has introduced the new ADV-PRO Programmable Logic Controller designed to provide fully flexible cycle operation of its line of steam sterilizers. Developed by the Allen-Bradley company and configured specifically for Consolidated sterilizers, the new ADV-PRO controller offers touch-screen programming and securely documented operation of the steam sterilizer through a wide range of applications. The controller is UL/CSA listed and built from commonly available, open-source, industry standard components. Features include: Commonly used pre-programmed sterilizer cycle routines such as gravity, fluid, vacuum, low temperature, air-over-pressure, and more Custom cycle capability and up to 20 cycle memory Intuitive operator interface and monitor Available in color ADV-PRO or monochrome ADV-PLUS configurations Dual control display available for pass-thru models Download a detailed brochure or contact Consolidated Sterilizer Systems. Tweet Like Share
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6.22.23 Sterilization vs. High-Level and Low-Level Disinfection [a 3-Point Comparison] → In a 1939 paper, microbiologist Earle H. Spaulding introduced a system for determining which medical devices and instruments needed disinfection and which ones required sterilization. In it, he proposed that critical instruments would need to be subjected to more stringent disinfection protocols than non-critical patient care items. Today, this framework is fittingly known as Spaulding […]
