Overview
This is the first in a series of blogs that will cover various topics concerning the operation of PRIMUS’ Pri-Matic® PSS9 control system.
Five Access Levels
There are five levels of authorized access to the PSS9 control system that require a unique User ID and Password.
Login is required to start a cycle as well as access the MAINTENANCE screen. The DOOR STATUS screen (DOOR STATUS A and B screens for double door units) provide a login capability for the following five levels of access identified in the Table below.
The end user is responsible for updating and maintaining all levels of passwords.
| Level of Access | User Identification | Access Description |
| Administrator | 1 | Access to all functions including Password Management |
| Service | 2-4 | Access to all functions except Password Management |
| Calibrator | 5-7 | Access to all Supervisor functions plus Calibration |
| Supervisor | 8-13 | Access to all Operator functions plus Cycle Parameters |
| Operator | 14-25 | Access to Operational functions including Manual |
Each level of access will provide the user with different capabilities as shown by the Table.
Available Actions for Each Access Level
A more specific list of actions available to the various access levels is shown below:
Administration Level Access (1) – Access to everything
- Start Cycle
- Acknowledge Alarms
- Print Cycle Reports
- Access All Calibration Sensors
- Full Manual Access
- Discrete Outputs Door and Gasket
- Discrete Outputs Steam, Drain, Air, and Water
- Discrete Input Status Doors, Gaskets, E-Stop
- Set Valid Cycles
- View/Edit Standard Cycle Parameters
- View/Edit Vacuum Leak Test (VLT) and Sterilizer Filter (SF) Cycle Parameters
- View Edit Cycle Names
- Set/Change Time and Date
- Password Management
Service Level Access (2-4) – Access to the following
- Start Cycle
- Acknowledge Alarms
- Print Cycle Reports
- Access All Calibration Sensors
- Full Manual Access
- Discrete Outputs Door and Gasket
- Discrete Outputs Steam, Drain, Air, and Water
- Discrete Input Status Doors, Gaskets, E-Stop
- Set Valid Cycles
Service Level Access (2-4) – Access to the following (continued)
- View/Edit Standard Cycle Parameters
- View/Edit Vacuum Leak Test (VLT) and Sterilize Filter (SF) Cycle Parameters
- View Edit Cycle Names
- Set/Change Time and Date
Calibrator Level Access (5-7) – Access to the following
- Start Cycle
- Acknowledge Alarms
- Print Cycle Reports
- Access All Calibration Sensors
- Full Manual Access:
- Discrete Outputs Door and Gasket
- Discrete Outputs Steam, Drain, Air, and Water
- Discrete Input Status Doors, Gaskets, E-Stop
- Set Valid Cycles
- View/Edit Standard Cycle Parameters
- View/Edit Vacuum Leak Test (VLT) and Sterilize Filter (SF) Cycle Parameters
- View Edit Cycle Names
- Set/Change Time and Date
Supervisor Level Access (8 – 13) – Access to the following
- Start Cycle
- Acknowledge Alarms
- Print Cycle reports
- Full Manual Access
- Discrete Outputs Door and Gasket
- Discrete Outputs Steam, Drain, Air, and Water
- Discrete Input Status Doors, Gaskets, E-Stop
- Set Valid Cycles
- View/Edit Standard Cycle Parameters
- View/Edit Vacuum Leak Test (VLT) and Sterilize Filter (SF) Cycle Parameters
- View Edit Cycle Names
Operator Level Access (14 – 25) – Access to the following
- Start Cycle
- Acknowledge Alarms
- Print Cycle Reports
- Manual Access
- Discrete Input Status Doors, Gaskets, E-Stop
The end user facility decides which level of access is appropriate by assigning appropriate User IDs and Passwords to facility personnel consistent with the scope of their responsibilities.
Note
Alarms that cannot be advanced to the end of the cycle by the operator will require the supervisor or service technician to handle it by logging into the MAINTENANCE screen. The MAINTENANCE screen’s visible contents will vary by level of access.
Have a question or having difficulties? Talk to Dave Schall, our PRIMUS sterilizer expert who is here to assist you anytime at 877.679.7800 extension 1212 or email at dschall@spire-is.com.
Visit us at spire-is.com