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Panasonic MCO-230AIC Operating Instructions Manual

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See page 96 for all model numbers.

Operating Instructions

MCO-230AIC
MCO-230AICUV
MCO-230AICUVH
CO
Incubator
2
MCO-230AIC
MCO-230AICUV
MCO-230AICUVH
Series

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Incubator MCO-230AIC MCO-230AICUV MCO-230AICUVH MCO-230AIC MCO-230AICUV MCO-230AICUVH Series Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating instructions for future use. See page 96 for all model numbers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION P. 3 INTENDED USE AND PRECAUTIONS P. 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 4 LABELS ON INCUBATOR P. 8 SYMBOLS ON INCUBATOR P. 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 9 INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Unit P. 10 LCD touch panel P. 12 Remote alarm terminal P.
  • Page 4 CONTENTS UV LAMP PARAMETERS P. 57 Using UV lamp P. 57 Setting UV lamp ON period P. 58 Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours P. 60 DECONTAMINATION P. 62 decontamination P. 63 Precautions when handling H reagent P. 67 Using unlock key P.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ■ Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Product and follow the instructions for safety operation. ■ Our company disavows any responsibility for safety if the Product is used for other than the intended use or used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions. ■...

  • Page 6: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 7 WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 8 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 9 WARNING Do not position this unit and the other unit so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection of the power supply plug. Failure to disconnect the power supply plug may cause fire if there is something wrong with the unit. CAUTION This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker.

  • Page 10: Labels On Incubator

    LABELS ON INCUBATOR Warning Safety Labels Applied to the Incubator Users are advised to avoid accidents by carefully reading the warnings and cautions contained on warning stickers at key locations on the interior and exterior of the incubator. Possible Warning/Caution Type Warning/Caution Label Description of Danger Danger...

  • Page 11: Symbols On Incubator

    SYMBOLS ON INCUBATOR The symbols are attached to the incubator. The following table describes the symbols. This symbol is attached to covers that access high-voltage electrical components to prevent electric shock. Only a qualified engineer or service personnel should be allowed to open these covers.

  • Page 12: Incubator Components Unit

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Unit Access port Silicon cap Rear left cover Handles Leveling Leveling feet Foot Tray 4 (When some inner attachments are removed) Electric key* Lower right side (When 13 is removed) Removal power *1: MCO-230AICUVH/230AICUV or when an Sample air outlet cap supply cord port optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed.
  • Page 13 1. Outer door: The outer door is held to the frame with the magnetic seal. The door heater is installed in the door panel. The door opening is reversible. Contact our sales representative or agent to change the door hinge from left to right or vice versa. 2.

  • Page 14: Lcd Touch Panel

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS LCD touch panel The following display (called the Top screen) will appear when the power switch is turned ON. Note: It takes approximately 20 seconds until Top screen is displayed. During warming-up, “Status: Gas sensor initializing” is displayed in the Message display field (13), and “--.-” is displayed in the Present CO density display field (4).
  • Page 15 14. Message select key UV system set MCO-170UVS is not installed When there are a number of alarm/errors, the to the MCO-230AIC. message on the screen is changeable. 15. Menu key Press this key to lead the Menu screen. It is possible to set various setting on the Menu screen.

  • Page 16: Remote Alarm Terminal

    ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL are installed in the MCO-230AIC. Remote alarm terminal The alarm of this product can be informed at a remote location from this product by connecting the external alarm unit to the remote alarm terminals.

  • Page 17: Installation Installation Site

    INSTALLATION Installation site For correct operation of the incubator, install it in a location with the following conditions. WARNING When using CO gas for control, make sure that there is an adequate ventilation. Using CO gas in a small room without adequate ventilation may cause gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation. In addition, when opening the incubator doors, do not directly inhale the air in the chamber.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION  Low humidity Select a site with a relative humidity of 80 %R.H. or lower. Using the incubator in high humidity may result in current leakage or electric shock. WARNING Do not use the incubator outdoors. If the incubator is exposed to rain water, it may result in current leakage or electric shock.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation 1. Remove the packing tape and clean up. Remove all the tapes that are securing the doors and the inner attachments. Open the doors for ventilation. If the outer panels are dirty, wet a cloth with a diluted neutral detergent and wipe them. (Undiluted detergent can damage the plastic components.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION 4. Adjust the leveling feet. Adjust leveling feet turning them counterclockwise to level the incubator (Fig. 3). Note: Incubating on a leaning tray may have a bad influence on the cultivation. Shrink Leveling feet Strech Fig. 3 5. Ground the incubator. Ground the incubator during installation to prevent electric shock in case the insulation is not sufficient.
  • Page 21  In case of double stack For stacking the incubators surely, refer to the Hooks Wire procedure included with the optional double stacking bracket MCO-170PS or the stacking plate MCO-230SB. Note: Two hooks are attached to the rear of the upper incubator.

  • Page 22: Connecting Co 2 Gas Cylinder

    INSTALLATION Connecting CO gas cylinder WARNING When connecting a gas cylinder to the incubator, confirm the gas type. Confirm that the connections are secure and that no gas will leak. Be sure to use the specified pressure. Using an incorrect gas or pressure may result in explosion or fire, or in gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation due to qas leak.

  • Page 23: Before Commencing Operation

    BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Initial cleaning method Before using the incubator for the first time, clean dirt (tape residue, smear, etc.) from the chamber and the inner attachments thoroughly. To keep the chamber clean is essential to get the proper performance out of the incubator. Use the following steps to clean the incubator properly.

  • Page 24: Removing Inner Attachments

    BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Removing inner attachments CAUTION Wear rubber gloves when performing maintenance on the chamber. Failure to wear gloves may result in cuts or abrasions from sharp edges or corners. Always replace the inner attachments removed for the cleaning to keep the intended performance. Be careful not to damage the UV lamp in the duct (MCO-230AICUVH/230AICUV or when an optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed).
  • Page 25 6. Lift the duct and remove it from the pins on the rear side (Fig. 5). Duct Fig. 5 7. Pull out the fan (Fig. 6). Fig. 6 8. Remove the silicon caps of each access port from Silicon cap interior (Fig.

  • Page 26: Installing Inner Attachments

    BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Installing inner attachments To re-install all the attachments, perform the procedure in reverse order from step 8 on page 23. Note: When installing the fan, insert it to the motor ①Position the center hole of the fan with the shaft securely.

  • Page 27: Filling Humidifying Pan

    Filling humidifying pan Use the following procedure to fill the humidifying pan with water or to replace water in the humidifying pan. 1. Pull out the humidifying pan toward you. (Fig. 1) 2. Dispose of the remaining water in the humidifying pan and clean the humidifying pan with a diluted detergent.

  • Page 28: For Better Cultivation

    FOR BETTER CULTIVATION Precautions for cultures  Leave space between culture containers. Always leave space for ventilation between culture containers (Petri dishes, flasks, etc.). Inadequate spacing may result in uneven temperature distribution and CO gas density.  Do not place harmful materials in the chamber. Never place samples that release acidic, alkali, or corrosive gas in the chamber.

  • Page 29: Preventing Contamination

    Preventing contamination To prevent contamination of the chamber, select a suitable installation site.  Avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity. Avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity, because of a greater presence of microorganisms in the air.  Avoid locations with passers-by or drafts. Avoid locations near doors, air conditioners, fans, etc., where passers-by or drafts can facilitate the entry of microorganisms into the chamber.

  • Page 30: Correct Operation

    CORRECT OPERATION Use the following procedure to start trial operation or actual operation of the incubator. 1. Install the incubator correctly, referring to “INSTALLATION” on page 16 to 20. 2. Remove the packing materials from the chamber and inner attachments. Clean and disinfect the chamber and all the inner attachments, referring to “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”...

  • Page 31: Basic Operation On Lcd Touch Panel

    BASIC OPERATION ON LCD TOUCH PANEL ●Operation from Menu key ■Menu screen Page → ■Stand-by Setting screen 32～33 ◆Set (Setting) Temp., CO density, high limit temp. alarm → ■Log screen ◆Log ◆Chart → ■Chart screen ◆Actual Temp. (Display) Chamber temp. log graph (can be exported) 42～44 ◆Actual CO Level (Display) CO 42～44...
  • Page 32 MCO-230AICUV. ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL in the MCO-230AIC. *6: For the MCO-230AICUVH or an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed, when the auto lock function is ON.

  • Page 33: Basic Parameters

    BASIC PARAMETERS Numerical input to input window On each screen in the LCD touch panel, it may be necessary to input numerical values on the numerical input box. Numerical input box 1. By pressing numerical input box, input window is displayed.

  • Page 34: Setting Temperature, Co 2 Density And High Limit Temperature Alarm

    BASIC PARAMETERS Setting temperature, CO density and high limit temperature alarm Set the chamber temperature, the CO density and the temperature of the high limit temperature alarm for normal operation according to the following procedure. The incubator automatically starts operation using these settings after power-on.
  • Page 35 3. Input each parameter. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Menu screen. ●Each parameter setting ・Temperature: Set value of chamber temperature. Settable range: 0.0 C～50.0 C, factory setting: 37.0 Density: Set value of chamber CO density.

  • Page 36: Setting Key Lock

    BASIC PARAMETERS Setting key lock 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Lock key to lead the Lock screen. 3. Press KeyLock key to lead the Key Lock screen.
  • Page 37 4. On the Key Lock screen, it is possible to set each setting of key lock. Press Apply key to change key lock ON and to save the password. The display returns to the Lock screen. ●Each setting of key lock ・Key Lock：...

  • Page 38: Removing Key Lock

    BASIC PARAMETERS ●Operation for Keylock-ON ・ When pressing any key except the CO supply line select key, Buzzer key and Unlock key, Password input box is displayed, and input of the release password of Key Lock is required. ・When the inputted password is incorrect, Notice dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 39 3. Press Lock key to lead the Lock screen. 4. Press KeyLock key to lead the Key Lock screen. 5. On the Key Lock screen, by holding Key Lock slide key and sliding to the left, change to OFF. Press Apply key to turn the key lock OFF. The display returns to the Lock screen.

  • Page 40: Alarm Parameters

    ALARM PARAMETERS 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #1 key to lead the Tools #1 screen. 3. On the Tools #1 screen, ・Press Alarm Setting #1 key to lead the Alarm Setting #1 screen, it is possible to set automatic set temperature alarm and automatic set CO density alarm (go to procedure 4).
  • Page 41 5. On the Alarm Setting #2 screen, it is possible to set each alarm. Press Apply key to save the input value and setup. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. ●Each setting ・Alarm Delay: The function is that when the incubator is in the alarm state of Automatic set temperature or of Automatic set CO density, the alarm buzzer will sound after the alarm delay set time passed.
  • Page 42 ALARM PARAMETERS ●At the alarm state ・ While the incubator’s alarm is being activated and the buzzer is being sounding, the buzzer is silenced by pressing Buzzer key. For the behavior at the time of pressing Buzzer key and the re-activation of alarm, under each setting condition, refer to Table 5-7 on page 84.

  • Page 43: Operation/Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Setting log interval The incubator is equipped with a function of saving operation log data (chamber temperature, CO density and open/close state of outer door). Use the following procedure to set the log interval (interval of acquiring the operation log). 1.

  • Page 44: Displaying Operation Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG 4. On the Setting screen, input Log Interval. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Log screen. Settable range: 2 minutes～30 minutes. Factory setting: 6 minutes. Note: It is possible to register 8-digit alphanumeric characters as the Unique ID.
  • Page 45 3. Press Chart key to lead the Chart screen. 4. On the Chart screen, input the date (year / month / day) of the operation log you want to display graphically. 5. On the Chart screen, by pressing Show key after pressing the item you want to display graphically, the graph of each operation log is displayed.
  • Page 46 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 6. Actual Temp. log graph is displayed. To previous day To next day ・Press Back key to return to the Chart screen. ・Press Top key to return to the Top screen. To Actual CO Level log To Actual Temp. log 7.

  • Page 47: Exporting Operation Log

    Exporting operation log Operation log data saved in the incubator can be exported in CSV format to the USB memory inserted into the USB port. 1. Insert the USB memory into the USB port. Note: It is not possible to use a USB memory with security functions that requires entering password. 2.
  • Page 48 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 5. On the Export screen, select the time period you want to export. ・To export the saved operation log data over the entire period, press All radio button. ・To export the operation log data of a specified date, press 1 Day radio button and input the date (year / month / day) of the operation log data you want to export.
  • Page 49 (e.g.) When exporting Actual Temp. using 1 Day (Jan. 1st, 2014): 20140101_Temp.csv ・On the beginning of the exported file, “MCO-230AIC” is written. However when the Unique ID is registered (refer to page 42), “MCO-230AIC” and Unique ID (8-digit) are written.

  • Page 50: Displaying Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Displaying alarm log The incubator is equipped with a function of saving alarm log data (Max. 256 logs). Alarm log saved in the incubator can be displayed graphically on the LCD touch panel. Note: When saving alarm logs more than 257, the oldest alarm log is deleted, and then overwritten. 1.
  • Page 51 4. On the Alarm screen, the newest 7 days’ alarm logs (containing that day) are displayed. Note: When the number of applicable alarm log is 6 or more, by pressing the top (▲) or the bottom (▼) log, the log table currently displayed scrolls and hidden alarm logs can be seen.

  • Page 52: Exporting Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Exporting alarm log It is possible to export saved alarm log data to a USB memory inserted in the USB port by CSV format. 1. Insert a USB memory in the USB port. Note: It is not possible to use a USB memory with security functions that requires entering password. 2.
  • Page 53 5. On the Alarm Export screen, select the period to export. ・To export the saved alarm log data over the entire period, press All radio button. ・To export the alarm log data for the specified days (The newest period containing that day), press Last XX Days radio button and input days.
  • Page 54 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 7. Even after completion the export of alarm log data, Information dialog box is displayed. Press OK key. Note: After completing the export of alarm log data, alarm log data saved at CO incubator is not deleted. 8. Remove a USB memory from the USB port. Note: A log folder is created in a USB memory, and an exported data file is saved in the log folder by CSV format.

  • Page 55: Other Parameters

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting date and time 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3. Press Date & Time key to lead the Date & Time screen. 4. On the Date & Time screen, input the present date and time.

  • Page 56: Setting Brightness And Sleep

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting brightness and sleep 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3. Press Brightness/Sleep key to lead the Brightness/Sleep screen. 4. On the Brightness/Sleep screen, each setting of brightness and sleep is available.
  • Page 57 ●Each setting ・Brightness(Active): Brightness of LCD touch panel of the usual state. Adjust Brightness(Active) slide bar or input set value into the Brightness(Active) input box. Settable range: 50～100, factory setting: 80. ・Sleep: The function is that the rightness of LCD touch panel is lowered to save electricity, when there is no key operation during set time.

  • Page 58: Setting Daq

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting DAQ It is necessary to set several parameters when using our optional software product Data acquisition system (DAQ) MTR-5000. 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3.

  • Page 59: Uv Lamp Parameters

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS MCO-230AICUVH/230AICUV or when an optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed to the MCO-230AIC, UV lamp is workable. After closing the outer door, UV lamp lights for the preset period*, to disinfect the water in the humidifying pan, and the air circulating in the chamber.

  • Page 60: Setting Uv Lamp On Period

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS  If the UV lamp burns out, “Err18: UV Lamp Abnormal” is displayed in the message display field. If this occurs, replace the UV lamp. When replacing the UV lamp, replace the glow starter at the same time. Contact our sales representative or agent for information on replacing the UV lamp.
  • Page 61 4. On the UV Setting screen, each setting of UV is available. Press Apply key to save the input value and setup. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. ●Each setting ・UV Timer: Set value of period to light UV lamp after closing the outer door. Settable range: 0 minute～30 minutes, factory setting: 10 minutes.

  • Page 62: Lighting Uv Lamp For 24 Hours

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours If the chamber has been contaminated by dirt or by spilling the medium, use the following procedure to decontaminate the chamber by lighting the UV lamp for 24 hours. 1. Remove all attachments from the chamber, including the trays, the fan cover, the duct, the fan, the humidifying pan, and the humidifying pan cover.
  • Page 63 7. On the UV Setting screen, by holding the UV 24h Mode slide key and sliding it right, the UV 24h Mode is turned to ON. Press Apply key to start the UV 24-hour mode. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen.

  • Page 64: H 2 O 2 Decontamination

    MCO-230AICUV. ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL are installed in the MCO-230AIC. WARNING Use the reagent specified by our company for H decontamination. Using a different H solution may cause explosion or damage to the incubator, or insufficient decontamination.

  • Page 65: H 2 O 2 Decontamination

    decontamination 1. Take out all the trays, the fan cover, the duct, the humidifying pan cover and the humidifying pan from the chamber. 2. Dispose of the water in the humidifying pan, and wipe inner attachments removed from the chamber, with a gauze containing water or alcohol for disinfection.
  • Page 66 DECONTAMINATION 9. Set the humidifying pan cover, the humidifying pan removed in the procedure 1 (Fig. 3). Note: H decontamination can be performed only for the chamber and inner attachments with standard specifications, not for any other objects. Front Humidifying pan cover Humidifying pan generator...
  • Page 67 13. On the H Decontamination Step1 screen, the system check starts automatically. If the system normal, display leads Decontamination Step2 screen. When the system is abnormal, refer to Table 8 on page 85. 14. On the H Decontamination Step2 screen, press OK key to lead the H Decontamination Step3 screen and H...
  • Page 68 DECONTAMINATION ●Step4 is the process to decontaminate in the chamber by generating H vapor from H generator. Note: By pressing Abort key, H decontamination is stopped in the middle of decontamination and go to Step7 (The process to resolve H vapor by UV lamp).

  • Page 69: Precautions When Handling H

    18. After H decontamination, surplus H liquid will remain at the Connector cap bottom of the chamber and in the bottom part of the H generator duct. This solution contains H at a low density, so put on protective glasses and rubber gloves and wipe it up with a non-woven cloth. 19.

  • Page 70: Electric Lock (Option)

    ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) Auto lock function is that the outer door is locked automatically when the setting time passed after the door closed. Auto lock function is workable under any of the following conditions. ・MCO-230AICUVH ・When an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed in the MCO-230AICUV/230AIC. The modes of unlocking the outer door are as follows.
  • Page 71 4. On the Auto-Lock User screen, it is possible to register a User-ID and its password. Press Apply key to save the User-ID and its password. ●Each setting of Auto-Lock ・User-ID: The alphanumeric characters (Max. 8-digit) inputted here are registered as a new User-ID. ・Password: The number (Max.

  • Page 72: Setting Auto Lock

    ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) ●Changing a registered User-ID’s password Input the registered User-ID into User-ID input box, and input its new password into Password input box and Confirm Password box. Press Add key to re-write the new password. ●Deleting a registered User-ID Input the registered User-ID into User-ID input box, and input its registered password into Password input box.
  • Page 73 4. On the Auto-Lock screen, each setting of auto lock is available. Press Apply key to turn the auto lock ON and save the set value. The display returns to the Lock screen. ●Each setting of auto lock ・Auto-Lock: Auto lock function is that the outer door is locked automatically when the setting time passed after the door closed.
  • Page 74 ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) ●Unlocking the outer door ・In the quick mode, press the Unlock key on the Top screen to unlock the outer door. ・In the User-ID mode, when pressing Unlock key on the Top screen, User-ID input box is displayed. Input the User-ID and its release password of Auto-Lock.

  • Page 75: Using Unlock Key

    Using unlock key  Unlocking when power is interrupted MCO-230AICUVH or when an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed to the MCO-230AICUV/ 230AIC, outer door is locked with electric lock under a power outage. To unlock the outer door while the power is interrupted, use the unlock key that is provided.

  • Page 76: Removing Auto Lock

    ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) Removing auto lock 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Lock key to lead the Lock screen. 3. Press Auto-Lock key to lead the Auto-Lock screen. 4. On the Auto-Lock screen, by holding the Auto-lock slide key and sliding it left, the Auto-lock is turned to OFF.

  • Page 77: Gas Auto Changer (Option)

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) When an optional gas auto changer MCO-21GC is installed, there are two connecting ports for CO pipe, A and B. By connecting two CO gas cylinders, this kit switches the CO gas supply line when one of the CO gas cylinders becomes empty.

  • Page 78: Automatic Co 2 Gas Supply Line Changeover

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Automatic CO gas supply line changeover When an optional gas auto changer MCO-21GC is installed, CO gas supply line indicator A・B and gas supply line select key are displayed in the Top screen. CO gas supply line indicator A or B being used is lighted.
  • Page 79 When the CO density level remains unchanged, even though the CO gas valve in the unit is opened, the unit regards the present connecting CO gas cylinder as an empty. The CO gas supply line is changed over automatically. These movements are displayed (Table. 2). 1.

  • Page 80: Manual Co 2 Gas Supply Line Changeover

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Manual CO gas supply line changeover It is possible to change CO gas supply line manually anytime. Example) Change CO gas supply line A to B. 1. Press CO gas supply line select key for a few seconds.

  • Page 81: Std Gas Auto Calibration Kit (Option)

    STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION) When a STD gas auto calibration kit MCO-SG is installed, by connecting standard gas cylinder for calibration, it is possible to calibrate CO density manually. 1. Connect a standard gas cylinder to connecting Lower right side port for standard gas cylinder on lower right side of the CO incubator.
  • Page 82 STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION) 5. On the STD Gas Setting screen, input CO density of the connected standard CO gas cylinder. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. Settable range: 4.0 %～21.0 %. Factory setting: 5.0 %.
  • Page 83 9. On the STD Gas Calibration Step3 screen, CO density calibration starts. Calibration go to Step5 (Procedure 10) automatically. 10. After completion of CO density calibration, display leads the STD Gas Calibration Step5 screen. CO incubator returns to the normal operation.

  • Page 84: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To use this unit in a clean condition, clean the chamber and all the inner attachments at least once a month. 1. Remove all the inner attachments by the procedures shown on page 22. 2. Clean the chamber and all the inner attachments by the procedures shown on page 21. 3.

  • Page 85: Alarms, Safety, And Self-Diagnosis

    ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS The incubator supports the following alarms, safety functions, and self-diagnostic functions. If an error from Err05 to Err18, or Err56 is activated, contact our sales representative or agent. Table 4 Alarms, safety, and self-diagnosis for culture operations Alarm or safety Remote Safety...
  • Page 86 ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS Alarm or safety Remote Safety Conditions Display Buzzer function alarm operation (MCO-230AICUVH/MCO-230AICUV, or when an optional MCO-170UVS is “Err18: UV Lamp Abnormal” is displayed Intermittent ----- UV lamp failure installed) tone in the message display field. The UV lamp burns out.
  • Page 87 Table 8 Alarms and Safety functions for H decontamination Alarm or safety Remote Conditions Display Buzzer Safety operation function alarm “Err31: H2O2 Unit Not The H generator is not decontamination ----- ----- Connected” is displayed in the is cancelled. connected. message display field.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the incubator does not seem to be working properly, check the following items before calling for service. Symptom Items to check and countermeasures  Is the incubator plugged in? The incubator does not operate at all.  Is there a power outage, or has a circuit breaker interrupted the power? ...
  • Page 89 Symptom Items to check and countermeasures  Is the ambient air environment around the incubator normal? Is there a source of polluted Normal cultures are not possible, and the CO gas density is gas in the vicinity? suspect.  The CO gas is not being injected.
  • Page 90  If the MCO-230AICUV is being used, are the optional MCO-HP, the optional MCO-170HB and the MCO-170EL installed?  If the MCO-230AIC is being used, are the optional MCO-170UVS, the MCO-HP, the optional MCO-170HB and the MCO-170EL installed?  Is the UV lamp burned out? If the UV lamp is burned out, H decontamination will not be possible.

  • Page 91: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT When disposing of the CO incubator, contact our sales representative or agent. WARNING The CO incubator must be dismantled and disposed of by qualified personnel only. If the CO incubator is left where outsiders enter, it may result unexpected accident (for example, children to become locked inside).
  • Page 92 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (English) Your Panasonic product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
  • Page 93 (French) Votre produit Panasonic est conçu et fabriqué avec des matèriels et des composants de qualité supérieure qui peuvent être recyclés et réutilisés. Ce symbole signifie que les équipements électriques et électroniques en fin de vie doivent être éliminés séparément des ordures ménagères.
  • Page 94 Por favor, ajude-nos a conservar o ambiente em que vivemos! (Italian) Il vostro prodotto Panasonic è stato costruito da materiali e componenti di alta qualità, che sono riutilizzabili o riciclabili. Prodotti elettrici ed elettronici portando questo simbolo alla fine dell’uso devono essere smaltiti separatamente dai rifiuti casalinghi.
  • Page 95 Alstublieft help allen mee om het milieu te beschermen. (Swedish) Din Panasonic produkt är designad och tillverkad av material och komponenter med hög kvalitet som kan återvinnas och återanvändas. Denna symbol betyder att elektriska och elektroniska produkter, efter slutanvändande, skall sorteras och lämnas separat från Ditt hushållsavfall.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS incubator incubator incubator Product name MCO-230AIC MCO-230AICUV MCO-230AICUVH Medical purpose Culture of cell tissues, organs, embryos. External dimensions W770 mm x D730 mm x H905 mm Internal dimensions W643 mm x D523 mm x H700 mm Interior volume 230 L...
  • Page 97 Product name MCO-230AIC MCO-230AICUV MCO-230AICUVH UV system set (MCO-170UVS) standard equipment Optional accessories H2O2 decon board (MCO-170HB) standard equipment (Refer to table 10) Electric lock (MCO-170EL) generator (MCO-HP) Optional accessories Double stacking bracket (MCO-170PS) (Refer to table 11)

  • Page 98: Performance

    MCO-19AICUVH MCO-19MUVH KM-CC17RH2 Upper product MCO-170AIC MCO-170AICUV MCO-170AICUVH Lower product MCO-230AIC / 230AICUV / 230AICUVH Double stacking bracket Bracket Stacking plate MCO-170PS Plate MCO-230SB ・It is possible to Stacking plate MCO-230SB in the case of the following combination. Upper product: MCO-230AIC/230AICUV/230AICUVH...

  • Page 99: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Unit contents : □Yes □No Risk of infection: □Yes □No Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No Risk from radioactive sources:...
  • Page 100 Original Operating Instructions < EU countries only > 0123 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Printed in Japan 1-1-1 Sakata, Oizumi-Machi, Ora-Gun, Gunma 370-0596 JAPAN LDCL001000-2 S0115-20916 © Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2015 2015.09.06...

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