Thermo Scientific Precision 818 Operating instructions

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User Manual

Thermo Scientific Precision

Model 818 Incubator

Plant Growth Chamber - Microprocessor Controlled

Operating and Maintenance Manual 7013758 Rev. 1

Thermo Scientific

Manual Number 7013758

1 40905 6/8/17 Added Chinese info bpg

0 40096 4/3/15 Original - new cabinet size, technical data ccs

ev EC /ECN Date Description By

Preface

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Catalog Number (Model) Volume

(L /cu. ft.) Voltage

PR505755L (3759) 504/17.8 120V

PR505750L (3758) 504/17.8 230V

PR505750L-CN 504/17.8 230V

Covered in this manual:

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Preface

Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s

Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s

Warning If the growth chamber is not used in the manner specified in this operating manual, the protection

provided by the equipment design may be impaired. s

Warning Hot/warm surface(s) can occur. epending on ambient termperature and settings, surface can become

warm (up to 60°C). s

Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject

to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this

manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to

the use of this manual.

Contains Parts and Assemblies

Susceptible to Damage by

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

CAUTION

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Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully.

Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this

symbol.

Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury.

Marking of electrical and electronic equipment, which applies to electrical and electronic equipment

falling under the irective 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that has been put on the market

after 13 August 2005.

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Equipment (WEEE) irective 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the WEEE symbol. Thermo Fisher

Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State

European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further

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4Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)

4Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.

4Always follow good hygiene practices.

4Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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Warranty Notes

Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service

•Locate the model and serial numbers. A serial tag is located on the unit itself.

• For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact Technical

Services at 1-800-438-4851 or 1-740-373-4763 (USA and Canada). Outside the USA, contact your local

distributor.

Repairs NOT Covered Under Warranty

• Calibration of control parameters. Nominal calibrations are performed at the factory; typically ±1°C for

temperature, ±1% for gases, and ±5% for humidity. Our service personnel can provide precise calibrations as

a billable service at your location. Calibration after a warranty repair is covered under the warranty.

• Damage resulting from use of improper quality water, chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to

equipment materials.

• Service calls for improper installation or operating instructions. Corrections to any of the following

are billable services:

1) electrical service connection

2) tubing connections

3) gas regulators

4) gas tanks

5) unit leveling

6) room ventilation

7) adverse ambient temperature fluctuations

8) any repair external to the unit

• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or improper

installation.

• Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized unit modifications.

• Any labor costs other than that specified during the parts and labor warranty period, which may

include additional warranty on CO2sensors, blower motors, water jackets, etc.

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 8

Section 7

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Unpacking and amage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Performance ata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Explanation of Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Explanation of Auxiliary Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Instrumentation Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Operation and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

To Lock the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

To Unlock the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Adjusting the Intake and Exhaust Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Symptoms and Possible Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

General Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Setting Up the Incubator for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Setting up the Computer for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Using the Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

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Section 1 Introduction

Your satisfaction and safety are important to Thermo and a complete

understanding of this unit is necessary to attain these objectives.

Warning As a routine laboratory precaution, always wear safety glasses

when working with this apparatus. s

This product is not intended, nor can it be used, as a sterile or patient

connected device. In addition, this apparatus is not designed for use in

Class I, II or III locations as defined by the National Electrical Code.

Save all packing material until unit is put into service. This merchandise

was carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory.

Responsibility for safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance

of the shipment; therefore, claims for loss or damage sustained in transit

must be made upon the carrier by the recipient as follows:

1. Visible Loss or amage: Note any external evidence of loss or damage

on the freight bill, or express receipt, and have it signed by the carrier's

agent. Failure to adequately describe such external evidence of loss or

damage may result in the carrier's refusing to honor your damage

claim. The form required to file such claim will be supplied by the

carrier.

2. Concealed Loss or amage: Concealed loss or damage means loss or

damage which does not become apparent until the merchandise has

been unpacked and inspected. Should either occur, make a written

request for inspection by carrier's agent within fifteen (15) days of the

delivery date; then file a claim with the carrier since the damage is the

carrier's responsibility.

If you follow the above instructions carefully, we will guarantee our full

support of your claim to be compensated for loss or concealed damage.

Note o not - for any reason - return this unit without first obtaining

authorization. In any correspondence to Thermo, please supply the

nameplate data, including catalog number and serial number. s

Unpacking and

Damage

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Section 1

Introduction

The growth chamber has been commonly referred to as the standard

model 818.

The PR505750L can be converted for operation on 200V or 240V by

changing the input connections to the autotransformers (see wiring

diagram at the end of this manual).

The PR505750L/PR505755L Plant Growth Chamber has been designed

to provide the ultimate in temperature control. The user is assured of

dependable and precise performance through the use of microprocessor

technology in the temperature control circuitry. This growth chamber is

operable in the range of -10° to 50°C without illumination, and +10°C to

+50°C with illumination. These temperature ranges will meet a wide

variety of applications, such as BO determination, general incubation,

as well as the preservation of critical materials.

*with d r illuminati n switch n

General Information

Performance Data

Set

temperature

Uniformity values:

Temperature deviation

from set value, spatial

(3 point measurement)

Uniformity values:

Temperature deviation

from set value, spatial

(27 point measurement

according to DIN 12880)

Temperature stability:

Maximum temperature

difference at chamber

center point (1 point

measurement)

Energy

consumption

Heat up time / Cool

down time from

ambient temperature

according to DIN

12880

Recovery time

after door open-

ing according to

DIN 12880

-10°C ±0.8°C ±1.3°C ≤ ±0.25°C ≤ 0.3 kW ca. 80 min ca. 10 min

+10°C ±0.6°C / ±0.2°C ±1.9°C / ±1.3°C ≤ ±0.25°C ≤ 0.54 kW /

≤ 0.52 kW ca. 54 min.* ca. 4 min.

+20°C ±0.5°C / ±0.2°C ±1.8°C / ±0.9°C ≤ ±0.20°C ≤ 0.55 kW /

≤ 0.49 kW N/A N/A

+50°C ±0.25°C / ±0.15°C ±1.1°C / ±0.9°C ≤ ±0.15°C ≤ 0.56 kW /

≤ 0.51 kW ca. 100 min. * ca. 42 min. *

Note The above performance figures are based upon the following operating conditions:

- Ambient temperature of 22°C, ±3°C

- Line voltage 120V, ±5% (120V version) and 230V, ±5V (230V version)

The following test protocols have been used:

3 point measurement test: 1 thermocouple sensor in center of each shelf - 1 shelf top position, 1 shelf lowest

position, 1 shelf middle position

27 point measurement test: 9 x thermocouples on each shelf - 1 shelf top position, 1 shelf lowest position, 1

shelf middle position (based on IN 12880)

1 point measurement test: 1 thermocouple at chamber center point (temporal temperature variation

characterized by the maximum temperature difference)

The refrigeration system, defrost heater, and air circulating fan are used in

conjunction with a microprocessor controlled proportioning circuit to

achieve sensitive temperature control. An RT (Resistance Temperature

etector) located in the airstream senses any temperature deviation from

the control point, and heat is provided proportionally to maintain the

desired temperature. Regardless of what temperature is being maintained,

the compressor operates continuously. This constant operation alleviates

component failures associated with cycle type operation.

The circulating fan provides even air distribution throughout the chamber

and ensures temperature uniformity.

The program mode of PR505750L/PR505755L plant growth chamber

allows the user to program into memory 2 sets of values for time, setpoint

temperature, and light condition per day for a full week. The following is

an example of a schedule and a pictorial describing the events during that

week. A blank schedule sheet is provided toward the end of the manual for

the user to copy, then document a schedule. It is strongly recommended to

do this before any programming is performed.

The growth chamber leaves the factory with a default schedule as follows:

Hr1 1am Hr2 1pm

Min1 00 Min2 00

Set1 20.0 Set2 20.0

LGT1 OFF LGT2 OFF

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Introduction

Theory of Operation

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