What I have done in the past for my systems to recognize what unit is pluged in is by a resistor of different sizes issued to different units when plugged in, it would sense the resistance go to the look up table then it would automatically run the software associated with the resistance. This...
I would not deviate from acceptable norms. I would have a hard time putting my signature on something other than lead. Lead may not be environment friendly but neither are scattered x-rays to the human body. If you do go to another source have a physicist perform a study before putting it...
I have a source for the pinch valve sleeves and the handheld controller used to check the unit out during PM or for basic troubleshooting.
biomed@cox-internet.com
I owned a sterilizer repair company until I sold it in 2000. I was charging $90 but because I was working in the Chicago area that was no problem.
General Biomed i have seen start at $50 and go to $75.