The ICON RMS is a state of the art control and data acquisition system for control and monitoring sterilization systems, related equipment and general thermal processes.
Originally developed in 1992 for use with STOCK retorts, the ICON was accepted by FDA and approved by the USDA in 1994 for automatic, real time, deviation compensation/optimization and computer generated batch records in lieu of manual operator logs.
Since the early 1990’s, we have continuously evolved and invested in the ICON to keep it the most flexible, durable and comprehensive control system on the market. The latest version, an easy upgrade from previous versions, still maintains the flexibility to be deployed with a wide range of standard control system processors and HMI’s. It is a web launched system developed and maintained by internal Stock Engineers. An internet browser acts as a portal to share fully visualized HMI’s, Host Computer applications and data across the end user intranet and beyond. Existing customers generate and approve production recipes at central locations for multiple facilities and can access cook data and metrics from any location, given the appropriate system privileges.
We have incorporated all tools for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance and have been fully validated according to NFPA 43-L guidelines.
STOCK ICON controls are used for our entire product line, including batch and continuous retorts, and have been sourced to upgrade competitive equipment on a routine basis as well. In fact, the ICON data acquisition and trending tools have been chosen as the preferred solution for numerous pharma, life science and other industry applications outside of our core business market.
Additional Benefits
- Fast Support – Web based local, intranet and remote access support via internet browser
- Fast and accurate ICONRMS batch reports; guaranteed
- All necessary tools and features to comply with 21 CFR part 11 Electronic signature and record keeping requirements
- 21 CFR part 11 validation available upon request at additional cost
- Real Time preview of trends and reports available at each HMI as well as any networked computers
- ICON Home Page with multiple retort real time status info
- Windows OS Security
- Multi-mode ICONRMS control programs and applications optimized to enable easy adaptation to new retort configurations, processing modes or other commercial retort systems
- Data collection tools and reports to help optimize equipment uptime, visualize performance and ensure proper operation
- ICONRMS system is comprised of standard “off-the-shelf” commercially available hardware and software products
System Architecture
The ICONRMS (Retort Management System) is a state of the art integrated control solution that monitors and controls retort processes. It is compatible with ALL standard/custom spray, steam, immersion and multi-mode retorts.
ICONRMS opens the door to production metrics by providing versatile and scalable visualization tools for monitoring production, equipment utilization and processing data.
The system utilizes a central pc hosting a SQL database to store recipes, batch records and process data. It can be operated either as a stand alone or in networked architecture. The central pc also serves as a web server that users can access via a local intranet through a web browser. Remote access features are provided via a dial up vpn configuration which provides process authorities and engineers easy access to the system.
Web Based Report Management
Report Management is provided via an intranet application that allows users to monitor the current state of the retorts and generate reports for the process of recipes. Some of the features are:
- Status screen displaying the retort’s current status with real time process trending
- Proven, reliable report generation
- Auto printouts are available at the end of each batch within 5-10 seconds from process completion
- Query and manual report views and printouts available at host or networked computer
- Reports include recipe, historical trending, batch reports and summary data tables
- Easy Query Tool / Reprint Function
- Reports can be filtered by date, time and retort
