Need for traceable, high-resolution monitoring
Our customer operates in the healthcare sector, where automated cleaning and sterilization processes must meet strict industry standards. Traditional temperature monitoring systems lacked the flexibility, portability, and documentation capabilities required to handle multiple machines across various locations. The need for traceable, high-resolution monitoring was essential for internal validation and external certification purposes.
Expectations of the application
The customer sought a solution that could:
- Monitor multiple temperature points simultaneously across various locations within the cleaning chamber.
- Deliver high-resolution and accurate data over long test cycles.
- Provide portable deployment for testing multiple machines across different sites.
- Offer reliable data export features in compliance with regulatory documentation standards (e.g., ISO, FDA).
- Be user-friendly for engineers during test procedures and audit preparation.
Cleanroom configured data logger set
Althen delivered a ready-to-use Graphtec GL860 Data logger set, fully configured for cleanroom environments. Key components included:
- Graphtec GL860 data logger: A modular and high-speed DAQ system supporting thermocouples and RTDs.
- Temperature input modules: Enabled large-scale thermocouple connectivity for comprehensive thermal mapping.
- Graphtec Software Suite: Provided live monitoring, threshold alarms, and export tools (CSV, PDF) for validation reports.
Temperature sensors (thermocouples) were installed at strategic locations—spray arms, chamber walls, and instrument trays. The logger, positioned externally, recorded and visualized temperature data during cleaning cycles, revealing heating profiles, dwell times, and cooling phases.
Results and performance of the data logging solution
- Successfully validated cleaning cycle temperatures in line with hygiene protocols.
- Enabled comparison between machines to identify performance deviations.
- Provided traceable, exportable documentation for compliance audits.
- Delivered uninterrupted, high-resolution logging—even during extended test periods.
Used product
Multi-point, high-resolution temperature monitoring
We added value by delivering a plug-and-play data acquisition solution tailored to the medical industry’s rigorous compliance needs. The Graphtec GL860 system enabled multi-point, high-resolution temperature monitoring with seamless integration, robust data handling, and strong documentation features—empowering the customer to meet internal QA standards and external regulatory requirements with confidence.
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