•	The installed system programming includes: cycle programming and a recordkeeping database of cycle history, machine usage, operator training and alarm occurrence.
•	The cycle programming capability provides the user with a selection of cycle types. The operating characteristics of each cycle type have been individually tested and validated for efficacy to suit each material type and its containerization method.
•	There are three wet steam cycles standard and one dry heat cycle available. The wet steam cycles have three phases:
	• Phase 1 is for heat-up, the treatment of airborne pathogens and air removal. This cycle can be repeated up to five times to ensure the complete removal of air from the chamber and process material. • Phase 2 is for the sterilization of the material. During this phase, the chamber is maintained at the pressure and temperature set points for a period to heat the process material to the “kill” temperature for sterilization. • Phase 3 employs the vacuum pump to dry and cool the process material and a directional spray manifold to cool the bin for safe removal.
•	The program is designed to automatically vary the process parameters based on the cycle type selected and the weight of the material to be processed.
•	The programming also includes a searchable database. Information regarding usage, process cycles, maintenance, operator training and alarms is recorded in the database. This information is maintained for a period of seven years in a compressed format on the systems 4GB hard drive. After seven years of data logging, the oldest data is automatically deleted from the database.
•	A writable CD ROM drive is also included along with a file export system for removable storage of data.