Avem quirks Medisafe, User Manual

Page 1: ...Avem Quirks National Service Support Line 1800 658 120 User Guide ...

Page 2: ... or operation for a period of 24 months from the time of installation Avem Quirks Australia would like to stress the importance of reading all provided documentation and instructions PRIOR to the storage of any vaccine or product stock Full instructions on the safe and appropriate operation of your unit along with telephone support are available in order to ensure that your new Medisafe refrigerat...

Page 3: ...Temperature Control System 3 Min Max Temperature Display 4 Auto Dialler 5 LogTag Temperature Recorder 6 Using the LogTag Recorder Step 1 Installing the LogTag Analyser Software on your PC 7 Step 2 Starting the LogTag Analyser Software 7 Step 3 Connecting the USB Interface 8 Step 4 Using the LogTag with USB Interface 8 Step 5 Configuring the LogTag Recorder 8 Step 6 Recording using the LogTag 11 St...

Page 4: ...ructions on Pages 7 11 of the User Guide to configure and start the LogTag recorder for the first time 7 Configure the LogTag recorder using the Wizard and immediately connect the LogTag recorder to the Medisafe refrigerator by plugging the white cable located at the rear of the data control box into the outlet on the side of the logger Press Start to begin recording temperatures The OK and ALERT ...

Page 5: ...rom any walls and without exposure to direct sunlight Allow clearance to the right left back and top This will reduce power consumption and allow the internal cooling system to function correctly The unit is not to be placed in confined areas where air flow and heat dissipation are restricted Ensure that the appropriate power is supplied to the unit Note Avem Quirks Medisafe refrigerators are desi...

Page 6: ...y spaced on the shelves Some vaccines are sensitive to ultraviolet UV light Please check the specific vaccine storage guidelines before removing vaccines from their boxes If trays are used ensure they are made of plastic with holes to allow for sufficient air flow and spaced evenly on the shelves DO NOT overstock the refrigerator If very few vaccines are stocked thermal mass such as cooled water b...

Page 7: ...ble delay 5 10 min is programmed into the system to prevent unnecessary false alarms such as door being open for extended periods If an alarm condition occurs press the alarm mute button to silence the audible alarm The electronic controller is pre programmed during the manufacturing process The only button the operator is required to press is the set mute button If the cabinet alarms you can pres...

Page 8: ...n to the current air temperature inside the cabinet Please Note The maximum temperature will rise if the door is left open for an extended period of time To reset the Min Max display press and hold the red set button for approximately 5 seconds The display will show the number of hours that have been logged since the last reset then rE will be shown on the display to confirm all values have been r...

Page 9: ...ngprogrammed 6 To erase any of the programmed phone numbers follow Steps 1 to 2 and dial the sequence number starting with i e to erase the first number dial 21 wait for the acknowledgment tone note programming of new telephone numbers will overwrite existing numbers Acknowledgement of Auto Dialler notification 1 To test the auto dialler simulate an alarm condition by turning the power off at the ...

Page 10: ...n Temperature patterns are recorded over time providing indication of damaged seals or changes in operating temperature The LogTag recorder must be connected to the PC immediately after it has been removed from the Medisafe for downloading and reconnected to the Medisafe prior to starting otherwise false readings will result DO NOT USE vaccines exposed to temperatures below 2 C or above 8 C as rec...

Page 11: ... click the Back button When the process is ready to be completed clicking the Finish button when it appears will finish the installation process If you want to stop installing the software click the Cancel button Please note All options should be left to their default setting especially if you are unsure of what option to select or what the actual implications are if the option was to be changed T...

Page 12: ... the LogTag will cause a slight clicking noise as the contacts snap back into their unloaded position Please note If the LogTag recorder has readings stored within its memory the software will automatically start to download the data and will also display an animated picture during the download process similar to the following picture please ensure the LogTag Analyser software is open before inser...

Page 13: ...ness name It is also recommended that the location of the Medisafe unit be added to the description as this will appear on all reports etc vi The LogTag may be configured to start recording at a specific date time or using the Start button recommended This option can be selected from the drop down menu in the LogTag Configure window as shown below vii Select the Record readings continuously option...

Page 14: ... will provide an additional alert to the operator in the event of a cold chain breach ii Tick the box to enable the Alert Red indicator after 2 consecutivereadings iii Tick the box to Leave alert indicator enabled even if readings return within alert range iv Tick the box to Clear and reset alert when START MARK button pressed xi Leave the password fields blank unless additional security is requir...

Page 15: ... this specific event in the temperature log which can be done by pressing Mark on the LogTag recorder this will be clear the Alert indicator and display a red point in the temperature log Step 7 Retrieving data from the LogTag Recorder i Before disconnecting the LogTag recorder from the refrigerator press the START MARK button on the recorder this will mark on the data the point at which the recor...

Page 16: ...also be displayed by selecting the Summary tab at the bottom of the window The summary displays Number of Readings Average temperature etc providing a useful snapshot of elapsed recording vii Once you are finished reviewing the data you may reconfigure the LogTag recorder for its next use following Step 5 Configuring the LogTag Recorder on Page 8 and Recording using the LogTag Step 6 Please note L...

Page 17: ...ure it is clean and not located in a confined space so that air flow and heat dissipation are not restricted Check that the door has not been left open Check that the seal has not been damaged allowing cold air to escape from the refrigerated cabinet If a new seal is required please contact Avem Quirks Australia System operating with low or high refrigerant pressures If system is operating with pr...

Page 18: ...abinet A normal acceptable variance is from 0 1 0 3 C If the variance of temperature readings on the displays is consistently more than 0 4 C please contact Avem Quirks Australia to arrange an inspection and calibration Please refer to LogTag recorded temperature data for the most accurate readings of simulated vaccine core temperature Probe fault A temperature probe fault will generally result in...

Page 19: ...figure the LogTag recorder following the process in Step 5 Configuring the LogTag Recorder on Page 8 LogTag Analyser displays erroneous readings or temperature data is missing 40 C temperatures recorded in Data table and or average mean kinetic temperatures displayed as Temperatures recorded while LogTag was not connected The LogTag recorder must be placed in the USB interface immediately after it...

Page 20: ...nd Territory Health Department telephone contact details for immunisation Australian Capital Territory 02 6205 2300 ACT Health New South Wales 02 9391 9000 Switchboard Department of Health Contact your local Public Health Unit look under Health in the White pages for region specific information Northern Territory 09 8922 8315 Department of Health and Families Queensland 07 3328 9888 Queensland Hea...