A data logging device for sterilization equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a data recording device for sterilization equipment, data input module, data conversion module, data processing module, database module and communication module are included to the data recording device for sterilization equipment, data input module connects to temperature sensor in sterilization equipment, is used for obtaining the temperature data that temperature sensor measured, and is transmitted to data conversion module, data conversion module is used for converting the data type of temperature data, so that temperature data can be recognized by data processing module, data processing module is used for storing the temperature data that has passed data conversion module processing into database module, communication module is used for and host computer communication to with the temperature data that database module stored is transmitted to host computer in. Through adopting above -mentioned technical scheme, can improve the accuracy of sterilization time setting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sterilization equipment, and more specifically, to a data recording device for sterilization equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Current sterilization equipment in the pharmaceutical industry requires the collection of sterilization duration—a crucial parameter for sterilization effectiveness—during equipment operation. This data is used to calculate the F0 value (standard sterilization time) and to verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process. To ensure the accuracy of the sterilization duration, the equipment's timing accuracy must reach the second level.

[0003] Existing domestically produced sterilization equipment typically uses a PLC as the main control and sterilization time timing module. The process of setting the sterilization acquisition time takes 1 second. When the sterilization start time and sterilization end time do not match the acquisition time, the sterilization duration recorded by the PLC will be 1 second less than the actual sterilization duration, affecting the overall sterilization time and making it difficult to assess the quality risk. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve the accuracy of sterilization time settings, this invention provides a data recording device for sterilization equipment.

[0005] This utility model provides a data recording device for sterilization equipment, comprising a data input module, a data conversion module, a data processing module, a database module, and a communication module.

[0006] The data input module is connected to the temperature sensor in the sterilization equipment to acquire the temperature data measured by the temperature sensor and transmit it to the data conversion module.

[0007] The data conversion module is used to convert the data type of the temperature data so that the temperature data can be recognized by the data processing module.

[0008] The data processing module is used to store the temperature data processed by the data conversion module into the database module;

[0009] The communication module is used to communicate with the host computer to transmit the temperature data stored in the database module to the host computer.

[0010] Optionally, the temperature sensor is a PT100, the data input module has an input current of 4-20mA and an input voltage of 0-5V.

[0011] Optionally, the data conversion module is an A / D conversion module, used to convert the data type of the temperature data from analog signal to digital signal.

[0012] Optionally, the data processing module supports running Windows or Linux systems.

[0013] Optionally, the communication module is connected to the host computer via a switch.

[0014] Optionally, the communication module and the switch are connected via an RS232 interface or an Ethernet connection.

[0015] One technical advantage of this invention is that by setting up a data recording device independent of the equipment PLC, on the one hand, data can be recorded separately, thereby increasing the sampling frequency; on the other hand, it also avoids the 1-second delay caused by setting the time when using PLC recording, thus improving the accuracy of sterilization time setting.

[0016] Another technical advantage of this invention is that when the PLC or host computer malfunctions, the data recording device can continue to record data. After the host computer recovers, it transmits the temperature data stored in the database module to the host computer through the communication module and performs data synchronization to restore the data and ensure the integrity of the equipment data.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the data acquisition system of the sterilization equipment in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram illustrating the data recording device in the embodiments of this application.

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[0022] 1. Sterilization equipment body; 2. Temperature sensor; 3. Switch; 4. Host computer. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0024] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0025] Technologies and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0026] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0027] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0028] This application discloses a data recording device for sterilization equipment. This data recording device is independent of the PLC in the sterilization equipment and is included in the sterilization equipment's data acquisition system. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The sterilization equipment data acquisition system also includes the sterilization equipment body 1, a temperature sensor 2 for collecting the sterilization temperature of the sterilization equipment, a switch 3, and a host computer 4. The data recording device is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 2 to acquire the temperature data collected by the temperature sensor 2. The data recording device and the sterilization equipment body 1 are respectively connected to the host computer 4 through the switch 3, and both have independent signal transmission paths.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 The data recording device includes a data input module, a data conversion module, a data processing module, a database module, and a communication module.

[0030] The data input module is connected to temperature sensor 2 to acquire the temperature data measured by temperature sensor 2 and transmit it to the data conversion module. Temperature sensor 2 can be a PT100 model. To match temperature sensor 2, the data input module is configured to support an input current of 4-20mA and an input voltage of 0-5V.

[0031] The data conversion module is used to convert the data type of temperature data so that it can be recognized by the data processing module. Specifically, the data conversion module can be an A / D conversion module, used to convert the temperature data from a time-continuous, amplitude-continuous analog signal into a time-discrete, amplitude-discrete digital signal.

[0032] The data processing module uses a CPU and supports running Windows or Linux systems. It stores the temperature data processed by the data conversion module into the database module. The database module can use a memory device, and the storage capacity of the memory device can be selected according to user needs.

[0033] The communication module is used to communicate with the host computer 4 to transmit the temperature data stored in the database module to the host computer 4. Specifically, the communication module can be connected to the switch 3 via an RS232 interface or an Ethernet connection, and then connected to the host computer 4 via the switch 3.

[0034] This application discloses a data recording device for sterilization equipment. By setting up a data recording device independent of the equipment's PLC, it can achieve separate data recording, thereby increasing the sampling frequency. Furthermore, it avoids the 1-second delay caused by setting the time when using PLC recording, improving the accuracy of sterilization time setting. In addition, when the PLC or host computer 4 malfunctions, the data recording device can continue to record data. After the host computer 4 recovers, it transmits the temperature data stored in the database module to the host computer 4 via the communication module and performs data synchronization to restore the data and ensure the integrity of the equipment data.

[0035] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A data logging device for use in a sterilization apparatus, characterized by, It includes a data input module, a data conversion module, a data processing module, a database module, and a communication module; The data input module is connected to the temperature sensor in the sterilization equipment to acquire the temperature data measured by the temperature sensor and transmit it to the data conversion module; the data input module is configured to support an input current of 4-20mA and an input voltage of 0-5V. The data conversion module is used to convert the data type of the temperature data so that the temperature data can be recognized by the data processing module; the data conversion module is an A / D conversion module. The data processing module is used to store the temperature data processed by the data conversion module into the database module; the data processing module uses a CPU; the database module uses a memory. The communication module is used to communicate with the host computer to transmit the temperature data stored in the database module to the host computer; the communication module is connected to the switch via an RS232 interface and is connected to the host computer via the switch.

2. The data logging device for use in a sterilization apparatus of claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature sensor is model PT100, and the data input module has an input current of 4-20mA and an input voltage of 0-5V.

3. The data logging device for use in a sterilization apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The data conversion module is an A / D conversion module, used to convert the data type of the temperature data from analog signal to digital signal.

4. The data recording device for sterilization equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data processing module supports running Windows or Linux systems.

5. The data logging device for use in a sterilization apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The communication module is connected to the host computer via a switch.

6. The data recording device for sterilization equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The communication module and the switch are connected via an RS232 interface or an Ethernet connection.

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