AtmoCONTROL FDA EN V2.9

AtmoCONTROL
FDA Edition according to 21CFR Part 11

U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Version 2.9
SOFTWARE MANUAL
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AtmoCONTROL FDA Version
About this manual

Purpose and target group
This user manual describes the installation and use of the MEMMERT programming software
AtmoCONTROL. It is intended for use by trained personnel of the operator, who have the task
of programming/operating MEMMERT appliances.
If you intend to work with the software, please read this manual carefully before starting.
Familiarise yourself with the software and simulate various tests before transferring programs
to the appliance. Incorrect use could result in damage to the appliance and/or to the chamber
load.
If there is something you do not understand, or certain information is missing, ask your supe-
rior or contact the manufacturer. Do not do anything without authorisation.
Other documents that have to be observed

Please also read the user manual for the respective appliance or appliances to be operated
with AtmoCONTROL and familiarise yourself with it.
Storage and resale

This manual should always be kept in a place where those working with the software have
access to it. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that persons who work with or
will work with the software are informed as to the whereabouts of this user manual. We rec-
ommend that it is always stored in a protected location close to the computer on which the
software is installed. Make sure that the manual is not damaged by heat or damp.
Update
The current version of AtmoCONTROL and this manual are available for download at
www.memmert.com/de/service/downloads/software/.
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Contents
1. End user licence agreement 6
2. Introduction 8
2.1 Description............................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Supported MEMMERT appliances and parameters............................................................. 8
2.3 Advanced functions of the AtmoCONTROL FDA version..................................................... 9
3. Installation 10
3.1 System requirements.......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Installing AtmoCONTROL................................................................................................... 10
4. Working with AtmoCONTROL 10
4.1 Starting AtmoCONTROL..................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Program interface............................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Menu bar.......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2 Toolbar.............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.3 Status bar......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Installing the device licence................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Adding and disconnecting devices.................................................................................... 14
4.4.1 Adding device connected via Ethernet............................................................................ 14
4.4.2 Connecting a device using a USB storage medium......................................................... 14
4.4.3 Connecting a device using database file......................................................................... 15
4.4.4 Displaying device and licence information...................................................................... 15
4.4.5 Disconnecting devices...................................................................................................... 15
4.4.6 Log file.............................................................................................................................. 15
5. Program 16
5.1 Editor window.................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.2 Creating a program.......................................................................................................... 16
5.1.3 Setting parameters........................................................................................................... 18
5.1.4 Available parameters....................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Simulating the program sequence (preview)..................................................................... 25
5.2.1 Working in the preview window..................................................................................... 26
5.3 Saving, loading, transferring and running the program................................................... 27
5.3.1 Saving the program......................................................................................................... 27
5.3.2 Loading a saved program................................................................................................ 27
5.3.3 Transferring program via Ethernet................................................................................... 28
5.3.4 Transferring a program via USB storage medium........................................................... 28
5.3.5 Selecting and starting a program on the appliance........................................................ 28
5.4 Program examples.............................................................................................................. 29
5.4.1 Program example with clock timer.................................................................................. 29
5.4.2 Program example with door locking............................................................................... 30
5.4.3 Program example sterilisation......................................................................................... 31
5.4.4 Program example loop..................................................................................................... 32
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6. Protocol 33
6.1 Importing protocols........................................................................................................... 33
6.1.1 Importing protocol from network................................................................................... 33
6.1.2 Importing protocol from USB data medium................................................................... 34
6.2 Comment protocol............................................................................................................. 34
6.3 Exporting a protocol........................................................................................................... 34
6.4 Statistics.............................................................................................................................. 35
7. Printing 35
8. Options 36
8.1 Set language and temperature unit................................................................................... 36
8.2 Display device log file in the protocol window.................................................................. 36
8.3 USER-ID............................................................................................................................... 36
8.3.1 Description....................................................................................................................... 36
8.3.2 Use.................................................................................................................................... 37
8.4 Calibrating thermoshelves (vacuum oven VO)................................................................... 37
8.5 Sending emails................................................................................................................... 38
8.5.1 Sequence.......................................................................................................................... 39
8.6 Backup Options.................................................................................................................. 39
8.6.1 Method............................................................................................................................ 39
8.6.2 Restore............................................................................................................................. 40
9. FDA functions (menu item Security) 41
9.1 User management.............................................................................................................. 41
9.1.1 Adding and deleting users and manage user rights....................................................... 41
9.1.2 User administration options............................................................................................ 42
9.1.3 Changing the user password and user............................................................................ 42
9.2 Signing a document........................................................................................................... 42
9.3 Traceability by means of a protected audit trail file........................................................... 43
9.4 Locking AtmoCONTROL..................................................................................................... 44
10. Event codes of the log file 44
Index 48
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1. End user licence agreement

NOTE - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT TEXT CAREFULLY
This end user licence agreement forms a legally binding agreement between you, whether a
natural or a legal person, and MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG.
This licence agreement bindingly regulates the use of software licences of MEMMERT GmbH
& Co.KG. The software licence may include also pertinent media and printed material as well
as in online or electronic format (“software licence“). Included are also all updates and sup-
plements to the software product originally supplied. These are also covered by this licence
agreement without requiring any separate agreement.
By instaling, downloading, copying or otherwise using or accessing this software you declare
your legally binding agreement that you accept the conditions of this licence agreement and
are bound by it. If you do not agree to the conditions of this licence agreement you are not
entitled to instal the software or otherwise use it.
The software is protected by copyright laws, international copyright agreements, as well as by
other laws and agreements on intellectual property.
§1 - RESERVED OWNERSHIP
The software product is licenced, not sold. All property and user rights remain with MEMMERT
GmbH & Co.KG. The licensee is entitled to its use exclusively within the scope of the agree-
ment and for its duration. The property and the copyright of the software product, of the
accompanying printed material and of any copy of the software product are and remain with
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG. If and in so far as this software product contains documentation
provided only in electronic form, you may print a copy of this electronic documentation. You
are however not authorised to duplicate or distribute the printed material accompanying the
software product.
§2 - LICENCE CONCESSION
The software product is licenced as follows:
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG licences you the right to instal and use copies of the software
product on computers on your business premises in so far as it is required for the use of the
equipment concerned.
As customer you must use the software only for the MEMMERT equipment entered in the
licence file. The licence for the particular equipment must not be split or used on other equip-
ment simultaneously. The licence is assigned and limited to the particular equipment. You are
obliged to obtain a separate licence for each equipment.
You are not entitled to hire out, lease, loan or otherwise dispose of the software product. You
are also not authorised to amend, back-develop, decompile, disassemble etc. the software
product unless this is expressly permitted in writing by MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG.
§3 - WARRANTY
Errors in computer programs can never be completely excluded in the present state of tech-
nological development. The user hereby notes this situation.
All warranty lapses if the user modifies programs or program parts or has such changes or
extensions carried out by third parties.
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG accepts no responsibility for errors, faults or damage which result
from incorrect operation, use of unsuitable operating material, or unusual operating condi-
tions.
The user must employ the SOFTWARE PRODUCT only for his own purpose unless expressly
agreed otherwise.
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The user must notify MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG without delay of any faults which occur,
together with a brief description of the fault.
§4 - RESTRICTED WARRANTY
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG warrants for a period of 1 year that the data medium on which
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is supplied, is free from material faults and manufacturing faults.
The software has been carefully developed and tested by MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG. There
is however no warranty that the functions of the software meet all expectations or that the
software runs without any interruptions.
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG is not liable for any damage, lost profit, loss of confidential or
other information, interruption of business, personal damage, loss of privacy, breach of duty,
including duties in good faith or duty of care, property or other damage which may arise from
the use of this software product or any inability to use this software product.
This applies also in case MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG has been advised of the possibility of such
damage.
This exclusion does not apply to damage which has been wilfully caused by MEMMERT GmbH
& Co.KG.
§5 - TERMINATION
Irrespective of other rights MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG is entitled to terminate this licence
agreement if you contravene in any form the terms and conditions of this licence agreement.
In such a case you are obliged to return all originals and copies of the software product to
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG. Copies in whatever form and on whatever data medium must not
be retained. In so far as MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG waives the obligation to such return, you
must destroy all originals and copies and this destruction must be documented and proven.
§6 - DAMAGE LIMITATION OBLIGATION
1) The licensee is expressly advised that he has to produce security copies of the data on his
computer regularly and at adequate intervals of time (normally weekly). If he does not do this
he defaults on his obligation to limit damage. The licensor is not liable for damage arising
from such contravention.
2) The licensee is expressly advised that the software must not be employed in dangerous
environments which presume fault-free operation (high-risk activities such as operation of
nuclear installations, weapon systems, aircraft navigation or communication systems or life-
preserving machines). If he still does so he defaults on his obligation to limit damage. The
licensor has not liability for damage arising from such default.
§7 - AGREEMENT ALTERATIONS AND DEFENCE CLAUSE
The agreement is concluded exclusively on the basis of the General Utilization Conditions of
MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG. Other agreements are inapplicable, even if certain regulations are
not included in the Utilization Conditions of MEMMERT GmbH & Co.KG.
§8 - CHOICE OF LAW
All legal relations between the parties, including delict law, are subject to the law of the Ger-
man Republic. The legal domicile is Büchenbach, Germany.
§9 - FINAL CLAUSE
1) Supplements to this agreement, including this clause, have to be produced in writing.
2) If one or several of the above terms should be or become invalid, this does not affect the
effectiveness of the other terms. The invalid term is to be replaced by a valid term which as far
as possible realizes the intended commercial purpose This also applies in case of a gap in the
agreement.
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3) This agreement is subject to the law of the German Republic. Legal domicile is the domicile
of the licensor. All questions relating to the validity, interpretation and performance of the
contents of this agreement should be clarified at the legal domicile of the licensor in the Ger-
man Republic.
2. Introduction
2.1 Description
AtmoCONTROL is a software for programming and logging MEMMERT appliances of the
generation 2012 of appliances (from October 2012) with Ethernet and/or USB interface and
corresponding equipment.
With AtmoCONTROL, you can
►► graphically create, modify and save programs on your computer with various parameters
and transfer these to the appliance (description from page 16);
►► read out, organise and document the internal log memory of appliances (description from
page 33);
►► configure user authorisations on USER ID USB sticks, with which the manual adjustment
of individual or all parameters on the appliance can be prevented (description from page
36).
2.2 Supported MEMMERT appliances and parameters

Using AtmoCONTROL, programs can be created and transferred, protocols read out, USER IDs
configured and FDA functions executed for the following appliances of the generation 2012
of appliances (as of October 2012):
Appli- Programmable main parameters

ance
Tempera- Humidity Pressure CO2 O2 Fan Air flap Light* Inert
ture speed gas
UNPLUS  – – – – –   –
UFPLUS  – – – –    –
INPLUS  – – – – –   –
IFPLUS  – – – –    –
SNPLUS  – – – – –   –
SFPLUS  – – – –    –
HPP   – – – – –  –
IPPPLUS  – – – – – –  –
ICP  – – – –  –  –
ICH   – * –  –  –
ICO   –  * – – – –
VO  –  – – – – – 
* additional option
For all other MEMMERT appliances of the generation 2012 of appliances, protocols can only
be read out using AtmoCONTROL via Ethernet (see page 33); parameters can only be set on
the appliance itself, and FDA functions are not available.
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2.3 Advanced functions of the AtmoCONTROL FDA version

Within a closed system, this specially developed software meets the requirements of the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is the US agency responsible for monitoring produc-
tion processes in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industry:
►► User management by the administrator
►► Storage of profile and protocol data in a file format that cannot be manipulated
►► Monitoring of login and logout processes and of alterations of the raw data using an audit
trail
►► Possibility of data export to generally readable HTML format
21 CFR Part 11
The regulation 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) part 11 came into force in 1997. It
describes the American Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) requirements for electronic
records and electronic signatures for their use instead of elaborate paper documentation and
handwritten signatures. The stimulus for its creation came from the pharmaceutical industry.
It applies to all companies in pharmaceutics, biotechnology and medical technology produc-
ing in the US or shipping to the US.
Manufacturers of FDA-regulated products, in particular of pharmaceutical and chemical prod-
ucts, are under a strict validation obligation. The US agency stipulates continuous documenta-
tion and long-term archiving of the process variables.
The regulation applies to all production and quality assurance documents that had to be pro-
vided signed in paper form before. These documents may as of now be created, stored and
signed electronically.
They are stored in:
►► Electronic records
►► Audit trails
►► Electronic signatures
The FDA compliant software AtmoCONTROL FDA edition fulfils the requirements for the use of
electronically stored datasets and electronic signatures defined in regulation 21 CFR part 11 by
the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
►► Authenticity: The users and administrators of electronic records must be uniquely identifi-
able and authentic.
►► Integrity: The data of electronic records have to allow unique inferences about the process-
es documented by them. Any modifications must be continuously documented through-
out the archiving period.
►► Non-repudiation: The electronic signature, inseparably connected to the electronic record,
must uniquely identify the author responsible
• Unique identification of the user
• User-related access protection for individual system functions
• Safety of data against manipulation
• Automatic audit-trailing with timestamp, signature and type of modification to the
electronic records
• Human readability and machine readability of electronic records
• Access option to data for the inspectors of regulatory authorities
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3. Installation
3.1 System requirements
Category Minimum system requirements
Processor Pentium 1 GHz
Main memory 1 GB
Available free space on
4 GB
hard drive
Graphics Colour monitor with at least 1200 x 800 px resolution
Interfaces an available USB or Ethernet interface
Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Software PDF Reader to display the help menu
In addition, all logged-on users must have write access to the directory C:\ProgramData\
Memmert and its subdirectories. These rights are granted during installation.
3.2 Installing AtmoCONTROL

You must have Windows administrator rights to be able to install the AtmoCONTROL FDA
edition. If the standard version of the AtmoCONTROL software is already installed, unin-
stall it prior to installation of the FDA version.
Start the installation file. You are guided through
the installation process step by step.
During installation, you are prompted to create an
“Admin” account with a password. You can freely
choose the user name and password. From now
on, this primary user (administrator) has all rights in
AtmoCONTROL and can add additional users and de-
fine their rights later on (see page 41). Users from
previous AtmoCONTROL installations can be kept
(”Keep user list”). In this case all users, their rights,
and passwords are left unchanged, unless of course
there is still no user admin.
User management and rights in AtmoCONTROL FDA are independent of the rights in
Windows.
4. Working with AtmoCONTROL

Which of the following functions are available for you depends on the user rights the
AtmoCONTROL administrator has given you (see page 41).
4.1 Starting AtmoCONTROL

AtmoCONTROL can be started in two ways:
►► by double-clicking on the shortcut created on the desktop:
►► in the Start menu (Start  Programs  AtmoCONTROL)
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When starting AtmoCONTROL FDA, you have to login as

AtmoCONTROL user with your user name and password. Users
are created and managed by the AtmoCONTROL administrator
(see page 41).
After a certain time of inactivity determined by the admin-
istrator, AtmoCONTROL is locked and has to be unlocked
with the password.
After entering a password incorrectly several times, the user
is locked and can only be re-enabled by the administrator.
Blocked users are listed in the user admin system.
4.2 Program interface

The main program interface window of AtmoCONTROL is
divided into the following areas:
2 3 4 5
6
1 Menu bar (see section 4.2.1)
2 Toolbar (quick access to most important functions, see section 4.2.2)
3 Status bar (provides an overview of available appliances, see page 13)
4 Signature bar
5 Show/hide status bar
6 Editor, simulation and protocol window (only for appliances listed on page 8,
otherwise only protocol window)
7 Programming mode switch (for editor/simulation/protocol, see pages 25 and 33)
(only for appliances listed on page 8)
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You may change the language of the

program interface at any time. German or
Device English can be set (Options  Language).
Program Protocol Print
1 Connect online via Ethernet 7 New D Import... G Print document
2 Connect offline from USB device 8 Load E Export... H Print document as table
3 Connect offline from database Save
4.2.1 Menu bar
4 Disconnect device
9 F Temperature Statistics
0 Save As...
5 Disconnect
Device all devices A Upload to Device
Program Protocol Print
6 Recently registered devices B Export to USB drive
1 Connect online via Ethernet C 7 New
Most recent programs D Import... G Print document
2 Connect offline from USB device 8 Load E Export... H Print document as table
3 Connect offline from database 9 Save F Temperature Statistics
4 Disconnect device 0 Save As...
5 Disconnect all devices A Upload to Device
6 Recently registered devices B Export to USB drive
C Most recent programs
Drucken Options Security Help

I Language Q Sign document W About...
J Temperature Scales R Edit users X User Manual
K Show device log in protocol S Change password Y Upload license file to device
L Define filter for the device log file T Switch user Z Display device log file
USER-ID
Drucken M Options U Audit trail
Security Help
N Calibrate thermoshelves V Lock AtmoCONTROL
O I Language
Email options Q Sign document W About...
EditTemperature
P J Backup Options Scales R Edit users X User Manual
K Show device log in protocol S Change password Y Upload license file to device
1 Connect to for
L Define filter device via log file
the device programs
T Switch user Z Display device26 Edit backup options (see
log file
Ethernet
M USER-ID(see page 13) 14Audit
U Importtrail protocol from page 39)
2 Connect
N Calibratedevice using
thermoshelves V LockUSB storage medium (see 27 Sign a program or pro-
AtmoCONTROL
O Email
USB options
storage medium page 33) tocol electronically (FDA
P Edit Backup Options
3 Connect device using 15 Export protocol data (see function, see page 42)
database file (see page page 34) 28 Edit user rights (FDA func-
15) 16 Show temperature statis- tion, see page 41)
4 Disconnect selected de- tics (see page 35) 29 Change user password
vice (see page 15) 17 Print document as chart (FDA function, see page
5 Disconnect all devices 18 Print document as table 42)
6 Display recently connec- 19 Change program lan- 30 Change user (FDA func-
ted devices guage (German/English) tion, see page 42)
7 Create new program (see 20 Change the temperature 31 Display audit trail (FDA
page 16) unit (Celsius/Fahrenheit, function, see page 43)
8 Load a saved program see page 36) 32 Lock AtmoCONTROL
(see page 27) 21 Display device log file in (FDA function, see page
9 Save program the protocol window (see 43)
10 Save program under a page 36) 33 Program information
new name 22 Filter log file (see page 34 Open this manual in PDF
11 Transfer program to 15) format
device via Ethernet (see 23 Configure USER-ID (see 35 Upload license file to
page 28) page 36) device (see page 13)
12 Export program to USB 24 Calibrate thermoshelves 36 Display log file of the
storage medium (see (vacuum oven VO) device logged in (see page
page 28) 25 Automatic sending of 15)
13 Show most recently used emails (see page 38)
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4.2.2 Toolbar
The toolbar provides rapid access to the most important menu functions:
1 Create a new (zoom in)
program 5 Reduce view
2 Load program from (zoom out)
the data 6 Show full
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 medium program
3 Save new 7 Select time range to
program display
4 Enlarge view
4.2.3 Status bar

The status bar gives an overview of the appliances logged on to AtmoCONTROL. Appliances
can be added and removed again.
If the appliance is connected to the computer via Ethernet and it has already been logged
on once, it is automatically recognised and the current operating state (temperature,
alarms) is displayed (Fig. 1).
1 2 3
Device Program Protocol Print Options Security Help
Fig. 1
An appliance of type ICO 50 (1), named “Laboratory” (2) by the user, is registered via Ethernet
(3) in AtmoCONTROL; current operating status (4)
4.3 Installing the device licence

With AtmoCONTROL FDA, only Memmert appliances with the corresponding electronic licence
provided by Memmert as a file can be programd and used for the creation of protocols. Each
device controlled with AtmoCONTROL FDA has to have its own licence. Each licence is device-
specific and non-transferable.
1. Click on Help  Upload license file to device.
2. In the window now opening, select the licence file (*.lic)
and click OK.
3. Enter the IP address of the appliance you want to
transfer the licence to.
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A description of how to set the IP address is provided in the user manual of the
corresponding appliance.
4. Click on Upload to start transferring the licence. The appliance can now be added (regis-
tered) in AtmoCONTROL as described in the following section.
4.4 Adding and disconnecting devices

With the AtmoCONTROL FDA edition, only Memmert appliances can be registered which
have the corresponding electronic licence (see previous section).
4.4.1 Adding device connected via Ethernet
1. Click on Device  Connect online via Ethernet.
2. In the window opening now, enter the IP address of the
device. Default setting is the standard IP address all de-
vices have at delivery (192.168.100.100). The IP address
entered here must correspond to that of the device.
A description of how to set the IP address is provided in the user manual of the
corresponding appliance.
If you click on Connect now, the device is added to the status bar and you can create pro-
grams for it or read out protocols.
When connecting, all data are automatically updated.
4.4.2 Connecting a device using a USB storage medium

1. Export protocol data from the device to a USB storage medium.
A description of how to export protocol data from a device is provided in the user
manual of the corresponding device.
2. Connect the USB storage medium to your

computer/laptop.
3. Click on Device and then on Connect offline from USB
device. If several USB storage media are connected, select
from which medium you want to import appliance data.
All devices for which protocol data is available on the
selected USB storage medium are displayed:
4. Select the device you want to connect and click on Con-
nect. Hold down the CTRL key to click and select several
of the listed devices or connect all listed devices by click-
ing Select all.
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4.4.3 Connecting a device using database file

1. Click on Device  Connect offline from database.
2. A window opens, in which you can open the
device database file of the (*.atdbx) type
4.4.4 Displaying device and licence information

When a device has been added, you can display detailed device information any time. To do
this, click on the  icon in the device view
A window is opened displaying detailed
information on the device and the
installed licence for FDA use. Here, you can
also enter a name for your device later on,
if you have not already done so when
registering it, or change the existing name.
4.4.5 Disconnecting devices
If you want to remove a device from
the status bar, select it and then click on
Device  Disconnect device. In order to
disconnect all connected appliances, use
Disconnect all devices.
4.4.6 Log file
When a device is added – no matter whether using a USB stick or via Ethernet – or a protocol
is imported, the log file is also transferred from the device controller. To view its content, select
Help  Display device log file.
The log file is structured as shown:
Date and time of events
A
+ Beginning of the event
B
– End of the event
i Information
C Alarm / event code
D Alarm / event description
A detailed list of all event codes is given from page 14.
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Select Options  Define filter for the device log file to define which entries of the log file should
be displayed.
A B C D
5. Program
5.1 Editor window
5.1.1 Overview
In the Editor window, programs can be created: sequences of various parameters (e.g.
temperature, pressure and humidity), which the appliance then implements from a definable
point in time.
To be able to create a program in AtmoCONTROL, the appliance which is to perform the pro-
gram must be listed in the status bar and selected (clicked on). The appliance can, but does
not have to, be connected to the computer via the network. If the appliance is not yet listed in
the status bar, it must be added (see page 13).
5.1.2 Creating a program
Select the appliance that will later perform the program by clicking on it in the status bar (Fig.
2, No. 1). An icon bar with the available parameters (functions) for this appliance is shown (2,
description from page 19). Additionally, one or two editor threads (3 and 4) are displayed,
depending on the appliance. The program sequence is determined on these.
Two editor threads are always shown for appliances with humidity or pressure control,
and one editor thread for all others.
Bear in mind that the two editor threads are not synchronised. This means that a specific X
position on one thread does not match the same position on the other thread in time. If you
want to see the parameter values for a specific point in time, you must change to the simula-
tion mode (see page 25).
If you want to create a time correlation to a specific point, use the "Sync" function (see page
23).
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1 2
Fig. 2 Elements to create a program

1 Appliance selected
2 Available parameters (functions)
3 Editor thread
4 Additional editor thread for appliances with humidity or pressure control
To create a program, drag the individual parameter icons onto the editor thread one after
another in the desired order, while holding down the left mouse button (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). To
assist the correct positioning, a red insertion mark is displayed at the insertion position. With
the zoom icons in the toolbar list (see section 4.2.2 on page 13) or with the mouse wheel,
you can zoom in or out of the display or have the entire program displayed.
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180 .0 °C
°C Increase 2 h:30 m
40.7 %rh 70.6 %rh
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Drag the parameter icon (in this case a tem- Drag other parameters – light and a humidity
perature change) onto the editor thread while change in this case – onto the editor thread.
holding the mouse button down A red insertion mark helps you to find the
correct position.
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The temperature icons (change/hold temperature) may only be placed on the upper editor
thread, humidity and pressure icons only on the lower one.
The meaning of the individual icons and the adjustment options are described from page
19. You can find some simple program examples from page 29.
Removing a parameter icon from the editor thread
To remove a parameter
icon (and therefore its
function) from an edi-
tor thread – if you have
inserted it by mistake, for
example – select it and,
with the mouse button
depressed, move it to the
recycle bin symbol on the
lower right (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
To delete a parameter icon from an editor thread, drag the icon,
5.1.3 Setting with the mouse button depressed, to the recycle bin symbol.
parameters
If a parameter icon is selected (clicked) on an editor thread, it is
displayed with an orange frame. The adjustable values – in the - - h:- - m
example on the right, the ramp name, the duration of the ramp
and the setpoint temperature – have a grey background.
21.0 °C - - - .- °C
To adjust values, click successively on the corresponding fields – in

the example on the right, the setpoint temperature. The value is Ramp 01 1 1 h:3 0m
highlighted in colour and can be changed by keyboard entry or
clicking on the arrow icons.
The adjustment range depends on the appliance for which the
program is created.
The main parameters have additional adjustment options, which 21.0 °C 37.0 °C
can be displayed by clicking on the fold down icon (Fig. 6, No. 1).
Here, the adjustable values – in the example below, the tolerance
band and the setpoint dependency (SPWT) – also have a grey
background (2) and can be adjusted after being clicked on (3).
2
Tolerance band Tolerance band
3
0,1 K/min 0,1 K/min
1
Fig. 6 Further adjustment options fold down after clicking on the arrow icon on the right
edge of the window (1)
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5.1.4 Available parameters

Below, all the parameter icons with their adjustment options are shown.
Which parameters are available to adjust the program depends on the appliance for which
a program is to be created. Only those parameters are available that the appliance is able
to implement. For appliances without humidity regulation, for example, no humidity icon
is available. The respective adjustment options (temperature ranges etc.) are appliance-
specific.
Broad parameter representation
Depiction in Mean- Depiction on Function and

icon bar ing editor thread adjustment options
Function
Maintains a set temperature for a
specific time.
Tolerance band
Adjustment options
Hold • Name of program segment1
temper- ? • Duration (time or infinite ∞)
ature • Temperature to be maintained
• Tolerance value above/below
• Alarm if limits are exceeded
• Safe2
(For program example, see page
29)
Function
Increases or decreases temperature
Tolerance band
over a specific time to a set value.
Adjustment options
Change
temper- ?
• Name of program segment1
ature • Duration
0,1 K/min • Target (setpoint) temperature
• SPWT3
(For program example, see page
30)
1
When run, this is displayed in the status bar of the appliance
2
When Safe is "on", it is ensured that the value really is maintained within the tolerance band as long
as specified, and only then is the program continued (this is sensible for sterilisers, for example). If the
actual values leaves the tolerance band, the clock timer starts again from the beginning.
3
SPWT: Setpoint wait. If this is "on", the program sequence is not continued before the setpoint value is
reached, even if the set time has already expired. If this is "off", the program sequence is continued after
the set time has expired, irrespective of whether the setpoint value was reached or not.
4
Low: If the pressure value is set below the device-specific minimum, low-mode is activated, i.e. the
vacuum pump operates continuously and reaches the maximum attainable vacuum.
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Function
Maintains a specific humidity for a
specific time.
Adjustment options
Hold • Name of program segment1
humid- ?
• Duration (time or infinite ∞)
ity • Humidity value to be main-
tained
• Safe2
• Humidification and dehumidifi-
cation switch off (“Off”)
Function
Increases or decreases humidity
over a specific time to a specific
2 h:30 m
Increase Tolerance band
+ 5.0 %rh
value.
Change
humid- ?
- 5.0 %rh
Adjustment options
ity on off • Name of program segment1
40.7 %rh 70.6 %rh SPWT
• Duration
• Target (setpoint) humidity
• SPWT3
1
2
3
4
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hold p 2 h:30 m Tolerance band Function
+ 20 mb
- 10 mb
Maintains a specific pressure for a
on off specific time.
Alarm
500 mb Safe Adjustment options

Hold
pres- • Name of program segment1
?
• Duration (time or infinite ∞) 15
sure RampV 03 1 h: 00 m
• Pressure to be maintained
low low • Safe2
• Low4
Function
Increases or decreases pressure over
decrease 2 h:30 m Tolerance band a specific time to a specific value.
+ 20 mb
Change Adjustment options
- 10 mb
pres- ? 15
sure • Name of program segment1
1100 mb 500 mb SPWT
on off
• Duration
• Target (setpoint) pressure
• SPWT3
1
2
3
4
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Narrow parameter representation

With the narrow parameter representation, no time progression can be set, in contrast to
broad parameter representation. The setting made immediately becomes active at the respec-
tive position – and remains active until it is changed by the insertion of a new parameter icon
of the same type.
Depiction Meaning Depiction on Adjustment options/

in icon bar editor thread comments
CO 2
0 to 20 percent
50%
STAND BY
CO
? 2 15
For a setpoint ≠ 0.0, the fan is automati-
cally set to 50 %.
15 0
O
CO22
STAND BY
? O2 1 to 20 percent, off 15
12.0 %
FAN
0 to 100 percent in steps of 10 %
STAND BY
? Fan speed (For program example,15 see page 31)
100 %
FLAP
0 % (closed, recirculating operation) to 100 %
Air flap (opened completely, fresh air operation) in STAND BY
?
position steps of 10% 15
100 % (For program example, see page 31)
LIGHT
depends on appliance type

Interior STAND BY
lighting • 0 or 10015% (off/on)

• 0 to 100 % in steps of 1%
100 %
UV LIGHT
STAND BY
UV light on/off 15
on off
HORN Adjustment options: none

Appliance emits an acoustic signal at the posi-
STAND BY
Horn 15 in the program at which the icon was in-

tion
serted, for example if a specific setpoint value
is reached or the program is finished.
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DOOR
Adjustment options: open/close
Close/open door at the position in the pro-
STAND BY
Door 15 gram at which the icon was inserted.

close open
(For program example, see page 30)
SWITCH
A STAND BY
Switches a switching contact (A, B or C) on or
Switch 15 off at the insertion position
close open
DEFROST
STAND BY
Activates the defrosting function of the appli-
Defrost
15 ance at the insertion position
CLOCK TIMER Here, the day(s) and the time at which the
Mo Tu program is to be performed, can be adjusted.
STAND BY
We Th
15 Clock timer Fr The program is repeated each week at the
Sa Su specified times.
11 h:30 m
CALENDAR
Day 18
Here, the date and time at which the pro-
STAND BY
gram is to be performed, can be adjusted. In
15 Calendar Month 05
Year 2012 contrast to the clock timer, the program is run
- -h:-30-mm
22 only once.
SYNC
• Setting "and": The program is only con-

tinued when the preceding ramps are
Synchronis-
STAND BY
finished on both editor threads.
15 ing • Setting "or": The program is continued
as soon as one of the preceding ramps is
finished.
and or
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The program jumps back from the inser-
tion position to a position that can be freely
selected and repeats the sequence between n
times (adjustable). When inserting a loop func-
tion, an icon for the jump target is automati-
cally inserted at the program start. Holding the
JUMP LOOP
mouse key down, move it to the beginning of
TARGET the range that is to be repeated.
Loops may be embedded inside one another:
STAND BY
15 Loop
... ...
JUMP LOOP
4X TARGET
JUMP
TARGET
LOOP
4X 2X

STANDBY
STAND BY
Switches all appliance functions off at the
5 Standby
insertion position
GASEINLASS
Inert gas/ ? Switching between fresh air supply and inert STAND BY
?
Fresh air gas (vacuum oven VO) 15
Inertg. Frischl.
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5.2 Simulating the program sequence (preview)

While creating the program, you can display the prospective progression of all parameters as a
diagram at any time. To do this, click on "Simulation" (Fig. 7).
Depending on the complexity of the program, it may take a few seconds for the simula-
tion to be calculated and displayed.
Fig. 7 Program preview diagram (simulation)

In simulation mode, no changes can be made to the program, as this mode is just for
information purposes. Change to the editor window by clicking on the "Editor" button if
you want to alter the program.
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5.2.1 Working in the preview window

You have several options to zoom in, zoom out or move a section of the preview window:
►► To evenly zoom in or out of a section, scroll with your mouse
wheel in the line graph area or use the (+) or (-) zoom icon in
the toolbar.
►► To zoom in on a certain section, click and drag with the left mouse button to draw a rec-
tangle over the section you want to see (Fig. 8). If the selection is shown in red, the section
is too small to be shown. In this case, make the rectangle larger until its colour changes to
light grey.
►► If you want to see a time range longer than two days, click on the rightmost symbol of the
top toolbar (Fig. 9). This will open a window in which you can select the time range you
want to see.
+
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Zooming into a time range by drawing a Selecting the time range manually
rectangle
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►► To move the displayed time range (x axis), move the mouse cursor to the right or left edge
of the graph window. Arrows will appear with which you can move the displayed section
to the left or to the right (Fig. 10).
►► To only scale the time axis (x axis) or the value axis (y axis), move the cursor to the label of
the respective axis. The cursor will turn into a double arrow. Scroll with the mouse wheel
to scale the respective axis (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Moving the time range to the left or right Scaling the time or value axis by scrolling as
soon as the mouse cursor turns into a double
arrow
5.3 Saving, loading, transferring and running the program

5.3.1 Saving the program
Click on Program  Save as. Type in a name for the program and click Save.
The name under which you save the program will be shown PROGRAM
in the program selection view on the display of the appliance

Select Test 012
once it was transferred to the appliance (file name in the Delete Test 022
example to the right: “Test 023.atpro”). Test 013
A program file that has digital signatures of the AtmoCONTROL Test 014
Test 023
FDA edition (see page 42) cannot be overwritten with a file ver- Test 015
sion that has fewer or no signatures later on.
5.3.2 Loading a saved program
Via Program  Load, you can reopen and
continue editing the saved programs 1
(*.atpro).
Once a program has a digital signature
(see page 42), it cannot be edited. In
this case, a red lock icon will be shown on
the top left corner of the editor window
(Fig. 12). However, it is possible to add
more signatures. Fig. 12
Program is locked against changes
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5.3.3 Transferring program via Ethernet

To be able to transfer a program via Ethernet, the appliance and computer must be con-
nected via Ethernet, the correct IP address set (see page 13) and the appliance switched
on.
Click Program  Upload to device. The program is uploaded to the appliance and can be started
there.
5.3.4 Transferring a program via USB storage medium
1. Click Program  Export to USB drive. The program is saved on the USB storage medium con-
nected.
2. Connect the USB data medium to the appliance which is to run the program.
5.3.5 Selecting and starting a program on the appliance
If the program was transferred to the appliance via Ethernet or USB data medium, it can be
selected and started there.
How programs are selected and started on the appliance is described in the user
manual for the appliance.
If the appliance is connected to the computer via the network, the respective current operat-
ing status can be monitored in the status bar of AtmoCONTROL (see page 13).
With appliances that have humidity control, make sure that the water supply tank of the
appliance is filled before the program start. Check the level of the tank at regular intervals,
especially for programs that run for long periods. The same applies for appliances with gas
supply.
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5.4 Program examples

For reasons of space, it is not possible to present program examples with all the available
parameters for all MEMMERT appliances here. Instead, a number of simple example pro-
grams will be presented to familiarise you with how a program is structured.
Caution:
It is important that you run through a number of program examples to get to know
AtmoCONTROL before you actually transfer and run programs on the appliance.
5.4.1 Program example with clock timer
1 4 5 8
2 3 6 7
4
120 °C
3 7
50 °C
20 °C 8
Mo. Tu. We. Th. Fr. Sa. Su.
Fig. 13
The appliance heats up from Monday to Friday (1) at 8 am (2) to 120 °C (3) and continues to
maintain this temperature (infinitely ∞) (4) until it is changed: also Monday to Friday (5) at 6
pm (6) to 50 °C (7) – again continued (infinitely ∞) (8) until it is changed again in the morning
at 8 am (2).
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5.4.2 Program example with door locking
3 4
Tolerance band
1,7 K/min
1 2 5 7 8 6
1 6
95 °C 3
2 5
45 °C
20 °C
12:00 h ≥ 0:30 h
Fig. 14
The door is locked at the beginning of the program (1). Then, the appliance heats up to 95.0 °C
(2) and maintains this temperature for 12 hours (3). Subsequently, the temperature is lowered
(5) for 30 minutes (4) to 45.0 °C and then, the door is opened (6). The setting "SPWT on" (8)
ensures that the door is opened only when the temperature really has dropped to 45.0 °C,
even if this takes longer than 30 minutes. Below the temperature change is shown in K/min (7).
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5.4.3 Program example sterilisation
4 6
Tolerance band
1 2 3 5
1
0% 100 % 0%
2
100 % 0 %
6
180 °C 4 7
3
20 °C
3:00 h
Fig. 15
At the beginning, the fan is switched on to 100 % (1) and the air flap is closed (0 %) (2). Then,
the appliance heats up to 180.0 °C (3) and maintains this temperature for 3 hours (4). The set-
ting „Safe“ (5) ensures that the sterilisation time does not start (6) before the set tolerance band
(7) is reached and is restarted if it is exceeded.
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5.4.4 Program example loop
1 4
Unload
7 2 3 5 6 8 9
3 6
0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0% 80% 0%
250 °C
2 5
20 °C
1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h 1h
1 4
Fig. 16
First, the appliance heats up to 250.0 °C (2) for one hour (1). Then, the fan begins to run at 80
% power (3) and the temperature is lowered for one hour (4) to 20.0 °C (5). Subsequently, the
fan is switched off (6). This sequence is repeated from the jump target (7) ten times (8).
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6. Protocol
In the protocol window, you can now see a graphic representation of the chronological
sequence of set and actual values of the device highlighted in the status bar (temperature,
humidity, fan, etc.). The information displayed may vary depending on the functions of the
respective device.
2 3
4
5
6
1
Fig. 17 Protocol view (example)

1 Device of which the protocol is being displayed
2 Set value (yellow) and actual value (other colour) at the cursor position
3 Chronological sequence of the set temperature values (yellow) and actual temperature
values (other colour)
4 Open protocol view
5 Signature bar
6 Entries in the log file of the appliance and program sections
7 Chronological sequence of other device functions (humidity, fan speed, air flap position,
etc., depending on the device‘s functions)
In the protocol window, you will find the same functions (zoom, etc.) as in the program
simulation (see page 26).
Measured values that are too small to be shown and seen normally, are represented as
small circles. They are shown normally as you zoom in.
6.1 Importing protocols

6.1.1 Importing protocol from network
To be able to import a protocol via network, the appliance and computer must be con-
nected to the network, the correct IP address set (see page 13) and the appliance
switched on and logged in to AtmoCONTROL.
Click on the "Protocol" button (Fig. 17); the protocol data of the appliance are transferred
and displayed and can be further processed – e.g. exported to a spreadsheet file format
(see Section 6.3).
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6.1.2 Importing protocol from USB data medium

At the device, protocols can be exported to a USB storage medium and imported in
AtmoCONTROL.
How protocols on the device are exported to USB storage media is described in the
user manual of the appliance.
1. Connect the USB storage medium with the exported

protocols to your computer/laptop.
2. Click on Protocol  Import and select the data medium or
directory where the protocols are saved. All appliances
(serial numbers) for which there is protocol data on the
data carrier (and in its subfolders) are displayed.
You can find the serial number of the appliance on its
type plate.
3. Select the appliance or the appliances for which you
want to import the protocols and click on Import. If you
activate Register after import, the selected appliance will
be automatically registered in AtmoCONTROL once the data has been imported. Other-
wise, you will have to register the appliance manually (see page 14) to view and analyse
the imported protocol data in AtmoCONTROL.
6.2 Comment protocol

You can add comments anywhere in a protocol’s data
curves. Right-click to open a window in which you can
enter text. Click OK to close the window. The positions in
the data curves where comments have been added are
marked with an i. Right-click to open the comment if you
want to change or delete it. Comments are automatically
saved with the protocol and included in the PDF export (see
section 6.3).
6.3 Exporting a protocol

With Protocol  Export, you can export a freely definable
protocol logging period into a *.csv or *.xlsx (Excel) file,
which can be processed in spreadsheet programs, or as
a PDF (Fig. 18). Measured values that have exceeded the
alarm limits are displayed in red. The thus created PDF
file is a standard PDF/A for long-term archiving.
Fig. 18
Exporting a protocol
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When exporting log files, you can choose program sections . Program sections are periods of
processed programs (profiles) or running times of the Simple Timer (Fig. 19). Each program
area contains the name of the program and its duration (for example, Test Program, 09:30 -
12:30). If you select the blank field in the list displayed in the export dialog, the time shown in
the log window is used.
Fig. 19 Program sections

6.4 Statistics
With the function Protocol  Statistics, you can calculate
the temperature statistics for the protocol period dis-
played on the monitor (minimum, maximum, average,
mean kinetic temperature [MKT], etc.). With Results to
clipboard, you can, for example, paste the values into a
text editor.
7. Printing
With the Print function, you can print out programs in
the editor window, as well as simulations and protocols
– depending on what is currently displayed. You can print
as a graph or a table.
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8. Options
8.1 Set language and temperature unit
Select Options  Language or
Options  Temperature Scales to set the user
interface language (German or English) and
the temperature unit (Celsius/Fahrenheit). To
change the temperature scale, restart
AtmoCONTROL.
8.2 Display device log file in the protocol window

If you activate this function, the periods for
which there are entries in the device log file
are marked with red indicators above the
protocol view. Move the mouse cursor over
them to see the corresponding entries and
program areas.
8.3 USER-ID
8.3.1 Description
With the appliances listed in the table on
page 8, it is possible, with the help of an encrypted
"USER-ID" file on a special USB stick (Fig. 20), to lock
functions of the appliance or to restrict them in their User-ID
operation. You can configure which parameters are to

be prevented from being adjusted when the USER-ID
USB stick is removed.
AtmoCONTROL cannot generate a USER-ID file, Fig. 20
but only change the authorisations of a purchased USER-ID USB stick
USER-ID file on a USER-ID data medium. If there
is no valid USER-ID file on the USB data medium,
configuration in AtmoCONTROL is also not possible.
There can be only one USER-ID on a USER-ID USB stick. The settings in this file then apply for
all appliances configured.
A USER-ID identifier on a USER-ID USB stick for one (or several) serial numbers can be pur-
chased. This data medium contains a file with keys for one or more appliances. With the help
of AtmoCONTROL, the function of the USER-ID key can be changed.
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8.3.2 Use
1. Insert the USER-ID USB stick with the USER-ID file into the
computer with AtmoCONTROL.
2. In the Options menu bar, click on USER-ID.
3. A window appears with the functions of the logged on appliance

that can be blocked (depending on the appliance type).
4. Click on the lock icon next to the functions that should be blocked
or released, and confirm this with OK.
5. Eject and remove the USER-ID USB stick, insert it in the appliance
and activate.
How USER-IDs are activated and deactivated on the appli-

ance is described in the operating instructions for the appli-
ance.
8.4 Calibrating thermoshelves (vacuum oven VO)

The thermoshelves of the VO vacuum oven can - if
available and plugged in - be individually calibrated. The
appliance to be calibrated must be registered online.
The calibration function is called up via Options → Cali-
brate thermoshelves .
The dialogue is divided into steps 1 to 5. First, the calibra-
tion settings are loaded from the appliance. Then the
corrections can be indicated for each thermoshelf, if a
flange socket is available. Finally, the data can be sent to
the appliance.
Then restart the device so that the changes take effect.
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8.5 Sending emails

AtmoCONTROL can automatically send an e-mail
to one or more freely definable recipients, if – for
example in the event of a temperature limit smtp.MyProvider.com
being exceeded – an alarm is triggered. The 25

e-mail text cannot be modified and always MyCompany@MyProvider.com
specifies the alarm that has been triggered.
Sample e-mail text:
Laboratory@MyProvider.com
Device ICO150 (INCO2, O7170104) Temperature
Laboratory
alarm: current temperature = 37.1°C alarm limit =
9°C Manager@MyProvider.com
To edit the settings, select Options → Email op-

tions. The PC/laptop must have Internet access.
Fig. 21
You get most of the necessary settings from your
Settings for the automatic sending of
Internet service provider (ISP). In particular, the
emails in case of alarm events
parameters mean:
Parameters Description
Outgoing mail server. Usually this address begins with "smtp."
SMTP Server
Example: smtp.memmert.com
IP port number of the SMTP server; Number greater than 0 and
less than 65536. Usually port 25, may also be 587. You will
Port
receive the information from your ISP. Port number 465 is out of
date.
Login name for the SMTP server. Provided by the ISP. This is
User name not the login for the operating system nor the user name for
AtmoCONTROL FDA. It is often an email address.
Password for the SMTP server. Provided by the ISP, but may have
Password
been changed in a password change dialog box.
"From" or "Sender" of an e-mail. Possibly your ISP is expecting an
Sender
e-mail address here.
User-friendly name, or short name for the "Sender". Often ap-
pears in e-mail programs instead of the sender's e-mail address.
Display name
Example:Sender = atmocontrol@myISP.com, display name =
AtmoCONTROL
E-mail address(es) of the recipient(s) of AtmoCONTROL alarm
messages. Multiple addresses can be specified, separated by a
Mail receiver
comma. Example:fred@mycompany123.com, control@cccom-
pab.com
SSL = Secure Sockets Layer. This is a cryptographic protocol to
Enable SSL ensure data integrity and security between sender and receiver.
Tick if possible.
Activate E-Mail delivery Forwarding can be activated and disabled.
Test settings When the button is clicked, a pseudo-e-mail will be sent.
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8.5.1 Sequence
After receiving a log record online, the temperature, humidity, CO2 and O2 (if available), and
alarm types are displayed or updated in the appliance list on the left side of AtmoCONTROL
for the corresponding appliance. The system then checks whether e-mail forwarding is acti-
vated (tick box in the e-mail settings).
Then, if more than 10 minutes have passed since the last e-mail was sent, e-mail delivery is
started. The 10-minute delay to prevent too many emails being sent. If the alarm disappears
within 10 minutes, no email is sent.
8.6 Backup Options

You can specify a backup directory where
AtmoCONTROL stores backup copies of
programs, logs and user data. To do this,
click Options  Edit Backup options.
You can use the preset standard directory
and create a user-defined directory.
8.6.1 Method
The log databases are backed up automatically in the backup directory at set intervals (in the
above example every 24 hours, so daily). This is done after a multi-stage multi-generation
backup process, which is also known as “Towers of Hanoi”. This results in only a few copies,
but there are always backup copies, which are at the most 1, 2, 4, 8, 16,... intervals apart - so
days old in the above example.
In this way, backup copies can be used for a basically arbitrary point in time, so that re-
covery is possible even for errors that have not been discovered for a long time. The data-
base copies are identified by the appliance serial number and -L01 for level 1 (level L01).
Example:B3120001-L01.atdbx. The next copy receives the identifier L02, the third -L01 again,
etc. (Fig. 22).
Day or set interval of the backup

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
L01 L01 L01 L01 L01 L01 L01 L01
‘L02’ ‘L02’ ‘L02’ ‘L02’
File ‘L03’ ‘L03’
suffix
‘L04’ ‘L04’
[...]
Fig. 22 “Towers of Hanoi” data backup method
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8.6.2 Restore
When recovering database files (*.atdbx), no appliance with the same serial number may
be logged in, either online or offline.
1. Make backup copies in the backup directory in chronological order (sort by date modified).
2. Select the backup copy of the day that is to be restored. Typically, this will be the last
backup that was created before the period in which the error probably happened.
3. Backup copy log into AtmoCONTROL offline and check the data.
4. If the backup is not the one required, select the next older one and check it in
AtmoCONTROL.
5. If the appropriate backup has been found, log back out of the database in AtmoCONTROL.
6. Copy the backup copy into the subfolder of the same name in the directory c:\Program-
Data\Memmert\AtmoControl\ (example: Backup copy B3120001-L03.atdbx in folder c:\
ProgramData\Memmert\AtmoControl\B3120001).
7. Delete the faulty original database file in the subfolder - i.e. the file that is named as the
backup copy, but without the suffix “-Lxx”.
8. Rename the backup copy:Delete the “-LXX” suffix.
9. It is advisable to register the appliance online, if sensible and possible, in order to reload
the log data that has accumulated since it was backed up from the appliance.
Example:
On 27/11 an error is detected on appliance B3120001. The error probably happened on or
after 24/11.
Backup files sorted by modification date (newest first):
B3120001-L01.atdbx 26/11.
B3120001-L02.atdbx 25/11.
B3120001-L03.atdbx 23/11.
B3120001-L04.atdbx 19/11
....
In this case the backup copy B3120001-L03.atdbx of 23/11 restores the desired state, as it is
the last one created before the suspected date of the error - 24/11.
A direct backup of the log databases by copying the *.atdbx files may only be performed
if the associated appliances are not logged in - either online or offline - otherwise the con-
sistency of the databases is not guaranteed. However, integrated automatic data backup
is only performed during online connections and ensures the consistency of the database
copies.
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9. FDA functions (menu item Security)

9.1 User management
9.1.1 Adding and deleting users and manage user rights
The FDA version of AtmoCONTROL comprises an own user management, which is independ-
ent of Windows. In the installation of the AtmoCONTROL FDA edition, the installing user is by
default added as administrator with all rights. The administrator can add other users, grant
them AtmoCONTROL-specific rights, revoke them and also delete users.
The user management in AtmoCONTROL is accessed via the menu item Security  Edit users:
B C D E F
Fig. 23 User management in the AtmoCONTROL FDA edition
Here, you can:
►► grant and revoke individual rights to each user and block users A
►► change existing user passwords D
►► add new users E
►► delete users F (user names not reusable later, already assigned passwords should not be
reused after deletion)
Use the scroll bar B to see other user rights.
The user management can only be accessed by users the administrator has assigned the
right to do so.
You cannot use any of the last three passwords when setting a new password.
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9.1.2 User administration options

Click on Options to make basic user settings:
►► the minimum length of passwords
►► after how many minutes of user inactivity Atmo-
CONTROL should be locked
►► how long passwords are valid or after how many
days a new password has to be set
►► the number of attempts to provide the password
before the user is blocked (the user can only be
unblocked by the main user / administrator)
9.1.3 Changing the user password and user
Via the menu item Security  Change password, the
user currently logged in can change his/her password.
Via the menu item Security  Switch user, a different user
than the one currently logged in can log on. The user cur-
rently logged in is visible in the status bar of the software:
9.2 Signing a document

With the function Security  Sign document, you can
electronically sign a program or protocol. For this purpose,
it has to be opened (visible on the monitor). For protocols,
time ranges can be selected using two calendars. Existing
ranges are selectable in the lower pane for additional
signatures.
A signature once given cannot be changed or removed
later on and a signed program cannot be changed any
longer. Each signature is documented by an entry in the
audit trail file (see next chapter).
A signature once given cannot be changed or removed
later on and a signed program cannot be changed any
longer (also see Fig. 12 on page 27). However, it is possi-
ble to add more signatures. Each signature is documented
by an entry in the audit trail file (see next chapter).
Using an electronic signature in the sense of 21CFR11
requires additional notification of the responsible
authority in accordance with 11.110(c).
The user rights assigned by the administrator define the
type of signature a user is allowed to provide. The
signatures are divided in the roles created, seen, checked,
approved and responsible.
A user can also sign with several roles, however only with
the corresponding rights. A role can in turn also be signed
by several users with the right to do so. It is possible to
give different signatures for different time ranges.
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You can make comments for signatures. These comments

cannot be changed later on and are exported as well (see
page 34)
9.3 Traceability by means of a protected

audit trail file
All actions performed in AtmoCONTROL FDA are
saved in an inaccessible file (audit trail) and can be
displayed in HTML format in your internet browser
or exported as PDF/A. The time span to be
displayed can be defined using two calendars.
The audit trail function can be accessed via the
menu item Security  Audit trail.
All important functions and activities are saved in
the audit trail. These include:
►► Successful and incorrect login and logout
processes
►► Creation and change of program and protocol
files
►► Adding and removing users
►► Changing user rights
►► Actions in AtmoCONTROL which may only be performed with the corresponding rights
assigned
►► Electronic signatures
Actions which are executed via the operating system, as for example deleting files, if the
user has the rights required (e.g. system administrator), cannot be detected.
Types of audit trail entries:
Event name Description

„Fehler“ An error occurred during an action. Examples of this are: Corrupt data; at-
„Error“ tempt to overwrite a file which has more signatures than the current one.
The action was not performed.
„Info“ Information which could be of interest to the user. Also intended as a
history to make the actions traceable to the user. Example: The data were
converted into FDA format and are thus encrypted.
„Audit OK“ All actions requiring a password or authorisation check.
„Audit fail“
„Warnung“ The message itself is not critical but may be evidence of an operating er-
„Warning“ ror. Example: A user signs the same document several times.
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9.4 Locking AtmoCONTROL

To prevent unauthorised use of AtmoCONTROL, for example in case of absence from the
workplace, choose Security  Lock AtmoCONTROL. The login dialogue is displayed and access
cannot be unlocked before the user who has locked the software logs in again by entering his
password.
10. Event codes of the log file

(see page 15)
Error code / Description
status code
101 Error in window management.
102 Error in the file system.
103 Error in the USB driver.
104 GUI error.
105 Error in the Internet Protocol.
106 Error on the I2C bus.
107 Error in the realtime clock (e.g. battery low or no battery).
108 RamDisk error; error in the power supply, voltage too low.
109 Controller internal monitoring routine has triggered a restart (watchdog
reset).
110 Power supply error. The power supply is back in the allowed range.
111 The appliance control has been restarted.
112 Main memory overflow. No more heap available.
113 Unspecified operating system error.
201 Appliance configuration incorrect or missing.
202 Custom-specific calibration data missing or incorrect.
203 Factory calibration data missing or incorrect.
204 PID control parameters missing or incorrect.
205 User settings missing or incorrect.
206 No battery or battery empty.
207 Storage space on the SD card is running out; warning when used storage
reaches 95%.
208 SD card full
209 SD card missing or incorrectly inserted.
210 Failed to copy the system and log files.
211 Error restoring the last system state (file 'Restore.bin').
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status code
212 The maximum number of programs/profiles on the SD card plus on the
USB stick (currently 50) has been exceeded.
213 Note:The appliance log file has been archived because it has exceeded the
maximum size under one date/time stamp.
214 The time zone has been changed.
215 The time has changed between summer and winter time.
216 Date and/or time have been adjusted.
301 Fan has not reached desired speed.
302 Heating control error.
303 Temperature limiter has triggered.
304 Door opened.
305 Heating error on power module. Details:
200000 "Optocoupler" component defect on heating module 1, power module 1.
100000 "Triac" component defect on heating module 1, power module 1.
306 Error communicating with the power module. Details:
1000 Power module 1 not responding.
0001 Humidity power module not responding.
2000 Communication error (incorrect checksum) with power module No. 1.
0002 Communication error (incorrect checksum) with humidity power module.
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status code
401 Humidity sensor defective.
402 Humidity below minimum value.
403 Humidity maximum value exceeded.
404 Water tank empty.
405 Temperature sensor defective.
406 Monitoring sensor defective
407 Temperature below minimum value.
408 Temperature maximum value exceeded.
409 Temperature tolerance band violated.
410 Automatic light shut-off at high temperature.
411 PTC power of the steam generator too low or no voltage.
501 CO2 sensor is defective.
502 CO2 supply interrupted or CO2 gas bottles empty.
503 Note that appliance has switched to 2ndgas cylinder.
504 CO2 alarm limit undershot.
505 CO2 alarm limit exceeded.
506 CO2 sensor defective.
507 N2 supply interrupted or N2 gas bottles empty.
508 O2 alarm limit undershot.
509 O2 alarm limit exceeded.
510 CO2 configuration error.
601 Pressure sensor defective.
602 No shelf inserted.
603 Pressure alarm limit undershot.
604 Pressure alarm limit exceeded.
650 Pressure when first operating the appliance (R744)
651 Temperature on the power module No. 1 (R744)
700 Voltage below minimum limit.
701 Time of the power failure/switching off.
702 Time of restart.
703 Power failure; UPS (uninterruptible power supply) active.
801 Program start with timestamp.
802 Program aborted.
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status code
803 End of program.
804 Program not consistent with cabinet data.
905 ASF-alarm is armed.
909 Gas valve open.
911 Auto-zero for CO2 is active.
912 Auto-zero for CO2 error.
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Index FDA-Funktionen 41
Fold down icon 18
19, 22
Parameters 19
Symbole Forwarding 3 Preview 25
Preview window 26
21 CFR Part 11 9 G
*.atpro 27 Processor 10
Generation 2012 of appli- Programmable parameters 8
A ances 8 Programmbereich 35
Adding and disconnecting Grant rights 41 Programme 16
devices 14 H Programme example loop
Administrator 41 32
Hard drive storage space 10
Air flap position 22 Programme examples 29
Hold humidity 20
Audit trail 43 Programme example sterili-
Hold pressure 21
sation 31
B Hold temperature 19
Programme example with
Backup folder 39 Horn 22
clock timer 29
Benutzer wechseln 12 I Programme example with
C Importing protocol from door locking 30
network 33 Programme interface 11
Calendar 23 Programme selection display
CFR Part 11 9 Insertion mark 17
Installation 10 27
Change humidity 20 Protocol 33
Change passwords 41 Installing AtmoCONTROL 10
Change temperature 19 Interior lighting 22 R
Change user passwords 41 IP address 14, 33
Removing parameter icon
Clock timer 23, 29 L 18
Closing door 23 language 36 Revoke rights 41
CO2 22 Language 12, 36
Comment protocol 34 S
Licence agreement 6
Create new user 41 Safe 19
Licence file 6
Creating a programme 16 Saving a programme 27
Licence information 15
Customer service 2 Selecting programme on ap-
Loading a saved programme
pliance 28
D 27
Sending emails 38
Database file 15 Lock icon 27, 37
Setpoint dependency 18
Defrost 23 Locking AtmoCONTROL 44
Setpoint wait 19
Delete user 41 Loop 24, 32
Set temperature unit 36
Device licence 13 Low 21
Setting parameters 18
device log file 36 M Show full programme 13
Disconnecting a device 15 Main memory 10 Signature bar 33
Door locking 30 Main programme window Signing a document 42
E 11 Simulating programme
Manufacturer 2 sequence 25
Editor threads 16 Simulation 25
Editor window 16 Menu bar 12
SPWT 18, 19, 30
email 38 O Standby 24
Enlarge view 13 O2 22 Starting a programme 28
Ethernet interface 8 Opening door 23 Starting AtmoCONTROL 10
Event codes 44 Operating state 28 Start menu 10
Exporting a protocol 34 Operating system 10 Statistics 35
F Options 36 Status bar 13
Status display 19
Fahrenheit 36 P Sterilisation 31
Fan speed 22 Parameter representation
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Storage 3
Supported appliances 8
Switching switch contacts 23
Synchronising 16, 23
System requirements 10
T
Target group 3
temperature unit 36
Temperature unit 36
Tolerance band 18
Toolbar 13
Traceability 43
Transferring a programme via USB storage medium 28
Transferring programme via Ethernet 28
U
USB data medium 28, 36
USB storage medium 34
User administration 41
USER-ID 36
USER-ID USB stick 36
User password 42
User rights 41
UV light 22
W
Water supply tank 28
Z
Zooming 13
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AtmoCONTROL FDA
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Other documents that have to be observed

Storage and resale

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1. End user licence agreement

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2.2 Supported MEMMERT appliances and parameters

Appli- Programmable main parameters

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2.3 Advanced functions of the AtmoCONTROL FDA version

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3.2 Installing AtmoCONTROL

4. Working with AtmoCONTROL

4.1 Starting AtmoCONTROL

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When starting AtmoCONTROL FDA, you have to login as

4.2 Program interface

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You may change the language of the

Drucken Options Security Help

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4.2.3 Status bar

4.3 Installing the device licence

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4.4 Adding and disconnecting devices

4.4.2 Connecting a device using a USB storage medium

2. Connect the USB storage medium to your

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4.4.3 Connecting a device using database file

4.4.4 Displaying device and licence information

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Fig. 2 Elements to create a program

40.7 %rh 70.6 %rh

To adjust values, click successively on the corresponding fields – in

5.1.4 Available parameters

Depiction in Mean- Depiction on Function and

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Depiction in Mean- Depiction on Function and

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Depiction in Mean- Depiction on Function and

500 mb Safe Adjustment options

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Narrow parameter representation

Depiction Meaning Depiction on Adjustment options/

? Fan speed (For program example,15 see page 31)

depends on appliance type

lighting • 0 or 10015% (off/on)

HORN Adjustment options: none

Horn 15 in the program at which the icon was in-

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Depiction Meaning Depiction on Adjustment options/

Door 15 gram at which the icon was inserted.