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Systec autoclaves of the new generation.
Systec GmbH & Co KG presented its latest innovations in the field of autoclaves at Analytica. In Hall B.1, Stand 502, the company presented the new generation of the Systec VX series and Systec DX series, following the successful launch of the Systec HX series. These feature a new touch display control, a revised interior and an attractive design. These autoclaves not only offer an aesthetic improvement, but also a range of functional benefits. Energy and resource-saving technologies also minimize electricity and water consumption, which not only brings economic but also ecological benefits. They also offer faster process times, which ensures an additional increase in efficiency in the laboratory.
The autoclaves have a USB and Ethernet connection and optional WLAN for optimum connectivity. Thanks to the connectivity options, documentation data can be exported in PDF or CSV format and enable updating, remote maintenance and remote control of the autoclaves. The volume of internal memory allows documentation data to be stored for at least 10 years, eliminating the need for separate documentation and archiving programs.
The new functions of the series are of particular interest from a regulatory perspective. The autoclaves fulfill an essential point of the FDA guideline 21 CFR Part 11. Further functions serve to fulfill regulatory requirements from the pharmaceutical sector. Automatically generated PDF and CSV files are tamper-proof thanks to digital signatures. In addition, all adjustments and events are stored in an audit trail to ensure full traceability,
The corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction facilitates cleaning. The pharmaceutical stainless steel pressure vessel is designed for up to 4 bar / 140 °C as standard and can be optionally extended to 5 bar / 150 °C.
New autoclaves: Systec DX series and Systec VX series
The Systec DX series (table-top units) is available for chamber volumes from 25 to 200 liters, the Systec VX series (floor-standing units) for 40 to 150 liters. The new generation of the Systec VX series and Systec DX series thus complements the Systec H series, consisting of horizontal laboratory autoclaves in various sizes with a chamber volume of 65 to 1580 liters and the practical Systec HX series 2D pass-through autoclaves from 90 to 1580 liters.
The autoclaves are versatile and can handle demanding sterilization processes, from waste bags to liquids and porous solids. All Systec autoclaves can be modularly expanded with options and equipment to optimize sterilization processes.
For example, they can be equipped with a vacuum system for the sterilization of solids and waste in bags, which completely removes the air from the product. Other innovative options are also available to increase the efficiency and safety of sterilization processes:
- Radial fan: accelerates heat transfer from the sterilized product to the cooled sterilization chamber by circulating air and optional jacket cooling with cooling water.
- Ultracooler: Significantly reduces the recooling time and total batch time by integrating an additional heat exchanger in conjunction with a radial fan, jacket cooling and support pressure.
- Superdry: Increases the drying efficiency of solids and porous items to be sterilized such as filters and textiles, eliminates odours and makes separate post-drying unnecessary.
- Exhaust air filtration: Ensures the safe sterilization of biohazardous materials with an autoclavable sterile air filter with 0.2 μm pore size and automatic inline sterilization during each sterilization process.
In addition, many other options are available, including special programs such as glass test according to pharmacopoeia and other accessories to further improve the functionality and adaptability of our autoclaves.
Systec Connect DS
The new Systec Connect Documentation System (DS), which was named "Product of the Year 2024" in the "Laboratory 4.0" category by LABO Magazine, offers the possibility to monitor all autoclaving processes in real time without the need for physical inspections. It requires no special hardware or software and can be accessed via the browser from various end devices. This increases time efficiency and only requires an Ethernet or WLAN connection.
Thanks to the intuitive user interface, information can be called up quickly and process data can be exported in PDF or CSV format. This not only saves time, but also enables immediate detection of irregularities.
A free Systec Connect app is also available, which can be used to monitor live data from all autoclaves in the network.
