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Operating Manual Recirculating Coolers SemiChill Professional Series RG EN CY S T E NE °C SC 5000a air cooled SC 10000 SC 5000w water cooled SC 10000w water cooled JULABO GmbH 77960 Seelbach / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7823 / 51-0 +49 (0) 7823 / 24 91 info@julabo.de...
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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice. JULABO thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. This operating manual has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the operation and possible applications of our circulators. For optimal utilization of all functions, we recommend that you thoroughly study this manual prior to beginning operation.
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12.2. Communication with a PC or a superordinated data system ........67 12.3. List of commands ...................... 68 12.4. Status messages ...................... 72 12.5. Error messages ......................72 13. JULABO Service – Online remote diagnosis ..............73 14. Cleaning / repairing the unit ................... 74...
Recirculating Cooler Operating manual Intended use JULABO recirculating coolers have been designed to control the temperature of specific fluids in a bath tank. The units feature pump connections for temperature control of external systems (loop circuit). JULABO recirculating coolers are not suitable for direct temperature control of foods, semi-luxury foods and tobacco, or pharmaceutical and medical products.
Operator responsibility – Safety instructions Operator responsibility – Safety instructions The products of JULABO ensure safe operation when installed, operated, and maintained according to common safety regulations. This section explains the potential dangers that may arise when operating the circulator and also specifies the most important safety precautions to preclude these dangers as far as possible.
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Warning label W26: Colors: yellow, black Hot surface warning. (The label is put on by JULABO) Observe the instructions in the manuals for instruments of a different make that you connect to the circulator, particularly the corresponding safety instructions. Also observe the pin assignment of plugs...
Operator responsibility – Safety instructions 2.1. Disposal The recirculating cooler contains a back-up battery that supplies voltage to the memory chips when the unit is switched off. Do not dispose of the battery with household waste! Depending on battery regulations in your country, you may be obligated to return used or defective batteries to collection sites.
The extended warranty will apply from the date of JULABO GmbH’s original invoice. JULABO GmbH reserves the right to decide the validity of any warranty claim. In case of faults arising either due to faulty materials or workmanship, parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge, or a new replacement unit will be supplied.
Recirculating Cooler 2.4. Technical specifications SC 5000a SC 5000w Professional Series Working temperature ranges: Standard unit °C +5 ... +35 +5 ... +35 Option Low Temp °C -20 ... +35 -20 ... +35 Option Low /HighTemp I °C -20 ... +80 -20 ...
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions SC 10000w Professional Series Working temperature ranges: Standard unit °C +5 ... +35 Option Low Temp °C -20 ... +35 Option Low /HighTemp I °C -20 ... +80 Option Low /HighTemp II °C -20 ... +130 Temperature stability °C INT/EXT...
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Recirculating Cooler Professional series Temperature selection digital via keypad indication on VFD COMFORT-DISPLAY remote control via personal computer indication on monitor Temperature indication °C VFD COMFORT-DISPLAY Resolution °C Temperature control ICC - Intelligent Cascade Control Electrical connections: Computer interface RS232 External Pt100 sensor Optional Programmer input...
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions Safety installations according to IEC 61010-2-010: Excess temperature protection adjustable from 0 °C ... 220 °C Low liquid level protection float switch Classification according to DIN 12876-1 class III Supplementary safety installations Early warning system for low level float switch High temperature warning function optical + audible (in intervals)
Recirculating Cooler 2.5. Cooling water connection Cooling water pressure (IN/OUT) max. 6 bar Pressure difference (IN - OUT) 3.5 to 6 bar Cooling water temperature < 20 °C Notice: Cooling water circuit Risk of oil leaking from the refrigeration system (compressor) of the recirculating cooler into the cooling water in case of a fault in the cooling water circuit! Observe the laws and regulations of the water distribution company valid in the location where the unit is operated.
Operating instructions Operating instructions Operating controls and functional elements Front view Rear view 12 13 14 15 16 °C SC 10000 Mains power switch Emergency stop switch Adjustable excess temperature protection according to IEC 61010-2-010 °C Keypad Start / stop key Key for selecting the working temperature - Setpoint 1, 2, 3 Key for selecting the warning and safety values MENU button - for selecting the menu functions...
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Recirculating Cooler Escape key 1. Cancel entries 2. Return to a higher menu level VFD COMFORT-DISPLAY Header: Control indicators see sections 2.1 and 2.2 Line 1: Actual value internal or external The display is depending on the selected control mode in the menu >...
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Operating controls and functional elements Interface RS232: remote control via personal computer RS232 Option: Electronic module Alarm output (for external alarm signal) ALARM Standby input (for external emergency switch-off) STAND-BY Programmer input and temperature recorder output REG+E-PROG Socket for external measurement and control sensor or external setpoint programming ext Pt100 2 Connectors for solenoid valve.
Recirculating Cooler Safety notes for the user 4.1. Explanation of safety notes In addition to the safety warnings listed above, warnings are posted throughout the manual. These warnings are designated by an exclamation mark inside an equilateral triangle. “Warning of a dangerous situation (Attention! Please follow the documentation).”...
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Safety notes for the user Do not drain the bath fluid while it is hot! Check the temperature of the bath fluid prior to draining (e.g., by switching the unit on for a short moment). Use suitable connecting tubing. ...
Recirculating Cooler Notice: Check the safety installations at least twice a year! Excess temperature protection according to IEC 61010-2-010 With a screwdriver, turn back the adjustable excess temperature protection until the shutdown point (actual temperature). Low level protection according to IEC 61010-2-010 To check the function of the float, it can be manually lowered with a screwdriver, for example.
Preparations 5.2. Connecting the external system Connect the tubing for cooling the external system to the pump connectors (22, 23) for feed and return on the rear of the recirculating cooler. 3/4" NPT male In case the system to be cooled is located at a higher level than the recirculating cooler, take note of bath liquid flowing back when the unit is switched off.
Recirculating Cooler 5.2.1. Tubing Recommended tubing: Maximum pressure Textile-reinforced tubing > 4.5 bar Tubing: Warning: At high working temperatures, the tubing used for temperature control and for the cooling water supply represents a danger source. A damaged tubing line may allow a large amount of hot bath fluid to be pumped out within a short time.
Fire or other dangers when using bath fluids that are not recommended: Please contact JULABO before using other than recommended bath liquids. JULABO assumes no liability for damage caused by the selection of an unsuitable bath fluid. Unsuitable bath fluids are fluids which, e.g., ...
Recirculating Cooler 5.4. Draining Notice: Do not drain the bath fluid while it is hot or cold! Check the temperature of the bath fluid prior to draining (by switching the unit on for a short moment, for example). Store and dispose of the used bath fluid according to the environmental protection laws.
Operating procedures Operating procedures 6.1. Power connection Caution: Only connect the unit to a power socket with an earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! The power supply plug serves as a safe disconnecting device from the line and must always be easily accessible.
Recirculating Cooler Setting the temperatures Press the key to call up the menu for temperature selection. 3 different working temperatures are adjustable. Their values are freely Factory settings: selectable within the operating temperature range. SETP 1 25 °C This setting may be carried out with the recirculating cooler being in the SETP 2 37 °C Start or Stop condition!
Safety installations, warning functions Safety installations, warning functions Check the safety installation at least twice a year! See page 21 Settings for the excess temperature protection > SAFETMP< according to IEC 61010-2-010 and for the high > OVERTMP< and low> SUBTMP< temperature warning functions are made in a menu that is called up with the key ...
Recirculating Cooler 8.1.1. Early warning system, low level protection This low level protection is independent of the control circuit and is divided in two sections. . 1. Switch in stage 1 recognizes a critical fluid level (patented) An audible warning (interval tone) sounds and a message appears on the VFD COMFORT-DISPLAY.
Safety installations, warning functions 8.2. Over and Sub temperature warning functions If for a sensitive temperature application task adherence to a working temperature value > SETP < is to be supervised, then set over and sub Over temperature temperature warning values. In the example below, the >...
Recirculating Cooler 8.2.1. Change-over of the warning function to shutdown function For the two menu items > OVERTMP< and >SUBTMP< choose between a warning message being signalled or a complete shutdown of the main functional elements such as heater and circulating pump being effected (see page 30).
Menu functions Menu functions The term „menu functions“ refers to adjustments such as Electronically adjustable pump capacity page 33 PUMP Intelligent Cascade Control, control parameters page 34 CONTROL CONTROL - internal or external control ELFTUNING DYNAMIC - internal COSPEED - external Control parameters - XP, TN, TV internal Control parameters - XP, TN, TV, XPU external...
Recirculating Cooler Menu level 1: Example: Press the button to scroll in menu level 1. Menu level 1 If the desired () menu item is indicated on the VFD COMFORT- DISPLAY, press enter to change to menu level 2. ...
Menu functions 9.2. MENU CONTROL – Control parameters CONTROL: Press enter to switch to menu level 2 >CONTROL< (INT / >SELFTUN< (ALWAYS / OFF / ONCE) >DYNINT< (APER / NORM) >XP INT< (0.1 ... 99.9) >TN INT< (3 ... 9999) >TV INT<...
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Recirculating Cooler Press the button until the submenu >CONTROL< is displayed. Select the parameter with the keys (INT / EXT). Press enter to store the selected parameter. Continue: Press Notice: Place the external sensor into the bath medium and securely fix the sensor. IMPORTANT: Additional measures for external temperature control.
Menu functions 9.2.2. SELFTUNING Selftuning: XXXXX When performing a selftuning for the controlled system (temperature SELFTUN application system), the control parameters Xp, Tn and Tv are ALWAYS automatically determined and stored. Possible parameters: Factory setting: ONCE OFF - no selftuning The control parameters ascertained during the last identification are used for control purposes.
Recirculating Cooler 9.2.3. DYN INT - Dynamic internal This parameter affects the temperature pattern only in case of internal control. Factory setting: APER (aperiodic) Possible parameters: Allows for reaching the setpoint faster, but NORM NORM °C overshooting of up to 5 % is possible. temp.
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Menu functions Lead time >Tv< (Differential component) The differential component reduces the control settling time. An insufficient lead time will prolong the time required to compensate for disturbance effects and cause high overshooting during run-up. An Setting range: 0 ... 999 excessive lead time could cause instabilities (oscillations) to occur.
Recirculating Cooler 9.2.5. COSPEED - external This parameter affects the temperature pattern only in case of external control. Possible parameters: 0.0 ... 5.0 Press the button until the submenu > COSPEED < is displayed. Set value: Use the cursor keys to move left or right on the display until the numeral you wish to change blinks.
Menu functions 9.2.6. Control parameters – XPU, XP, TN, TV external The control parameters preset in factory are in most cases adequate for achieving an optimum temperature pattern for the samples requiring temperature application. Each parameter may be manually set via the keypad if necessary, to allow optimum control performance.
Recirculating Cooler 9.3.1. SETPOINT – Keypad control or remote control The recirculating cooler provides four possibilities for setpoint setting. Press the button until the submenu > SETP < is displayed. Select the parameter with the keys Factory setting: KEY (KEY / SERIAL / PT100 / EPROG) Press enter to store the selected parameter.
ON - AUTOSTART on OFF - AUTOSTART off Note: The temperature system has been configured and supplied by JULABO according to N.A.M.U.R. recommendations. This means for the start mode, that the unit must enter a safe operating state after a power failure (non-automatic start mode).
Recirculating Cooler 9.3.3. OFF-MODE – Pump motor on / off Normally the circulating pump is switched via the start/stop signal. XXXXX However, if circulation should be maintained also for the -OFF- condition, OFFMODE the parameter > PMP ON< needs to be set. PMP OFF Possible parameters: Factory setting:...
Menu functions 9.3.5. ACTVAR - actuating variable The variable (ACTuating VARiable) corresponds to the extent to which XXXXX the heater or cooling machine of the recirculating cooler is controlled. ACTVAR Heat or cold is applied to the bath according to this variable. If this CONTROL happens with the control electronics of the recirculating cooler, called >...
Recirculating Cooler Warning: The working temperature range of the recirculating cooler is determined during configuration. If set to >CONTROL<, this range cannot be exceeded. If set to > SERIAL < and > EPROG <, heat or cold is applied to the bath without control.
Menu functions 9.4. MENU SERIAL - BAUDRATE, HANDSHAKE, PARITY XXXXX SERIAL : Press enter to switch to menu level 2 MENU SERIAL >BAUDRAT< >PARITY< Factory settings: >H-SHAKE< 4800 Bauds even hardware handshake For communication between recirculating cooler and a PC or a superordinated process system the interface parameters of bath units must be identical.
Recirculating Cooler 9.5. MENU LIMITS XXXXX LIMITS : Press enter to switch to menu level 2 MENU LIMITS >SET MAX< >SET MIN< >HEATMAX< >COOLMAX< >INT MAX< In case of external control these menu items are >INT MIN< additionally indicated. >BAND H< >BAND L<...
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Menu functions Factory settings Adjusted maximum heating / cooling. Heating and cooling powers of the recirculating cooler are adjustable. 100 % corresponds to the values in the technical specifications of the equipment. Setting range: HEAT MAX – 0 to 100 % in steps of 1 % 0 to 100 % in steps of 1 % COOLING MAX –...
Recirculating Cooler °C Sense of a band limit: Internal bath Ensures gentle heating for the objects requiring temperature external system application. Protects glass reactors, for example, from thermal shock. BAND LOW BAND HIGH The INTMAX: and INTMIN: values are superordinated to this band limit.
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Menu functions PE STEP (No.) Px SEP (°C) Px TIM (hh.mm) 00:20 00.10 00:20 00:50 00:20 °C Step 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 [min] Example: Press the button until the desired submenu is displayed. Set value: Use the cursor keys to move left or right on the display until the...
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Recirculating Cooler The started programmer The started programmer indicates the actually calculated setpoint S XX.X in line 2. This value increases within the time period >Px TIM< until the target temperature >Px SEP< of the section is reached. XXXXX If time in a section is set to „0“, the next section starts only as soon as the XX.X target temperature is reached.
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Menu functions Compiling profiles, indicating sections Press the button until the submenu >PE STEP x< is displayed. Example: Section 2 1.1 Use the increase/decrease arrows to set the number of the desired section (1, 2, 3, ... 10). XXXXX PE STEP 1.2 Press to enter menu level 3.
Recirculating Cooler 9.7. MENU ADJUST – ATC Absolute Temperature Calibration ATC serves to compensate a temperature difference that might occur between recirculating cooler and a defined measuring point in the bath tank because of physical properties. XXXXX ADJUST : Press enter to switch to menu level 2 MENU ADJUST...
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Menu functions ATC SENSOR - INTERNAL / EXTERNAL In the first submenu the ATC function is set for the >INT< internal or XXX.X >EXT< external temperature sensor. ACT SEN Calibration can be carried out for the internal temperature sensor and for the external temperature sensor connected to the socket „ext.
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Recirculating Cooler Example: Principle : 1-point calibration For ATC calibration, in steady state the bath temperature at the location °C of the temperature sensor (CT) is determined at the respective adjusted working temperature. This value is then set on the recirculating cooler in the menu >ATCalibration<...
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Menu functions XXX.X Setting working temperature SETP: SETP Press and set the first temperature value under 80.00 > SETPoint 1 < for example (example 1 value = 80 °C). XXXXX 3.1. Wait until this temperature is maintained constant in the bath for about 5 minutes.
Recirculating Cooler 9.8. MENU ANALOG – Analog inputs/outputs In order to use the analog inputs and outputs, the recirculating cooler REG+EPROG STAND-BY ALARM must be equipped with the Analog Interface Modul available as option. This submenu enables setting of the input and output values for the programmer input and the temperature recorder outputs of socket REG+E-PROG.
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Menu functions >EPROG < (U) / CURRENT (I)) VOLTAGE > EPROG I< ( SETP / FLOWRAT / ACTVAR) > UW °C< (-99.90 ) > OW °C< (300.00 ) Press the button until the desired submenu is displayed. Set value/parameter: Use the cursor keys to move left or right on the display until the numeral you wish to change blinks.
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Recirculating Cooler For > A - ALARM / NORMAL < pins 2 and 3 are connected in any case XXXXX according to the selected > F unction- ALARM <. A-ALARM For > A - ALARM / INVERS < pins 2 and 1 are connected in any case NORMAL according to the selected >Function<.
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Menu functions CHANNEL 3 REG+E-PROG : EPROG Outputs of the connector REG+E-PROG CHANNEL 2 Select CHANNEL 1, 2 or 3 CHANNEL 1 First define the desired output value for CHANNELs 1 to 3: internal actual temperature value (bath temperature)) ACTINT REG+E-PROG external actual temperature value (external sensor) ACTEXT...
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Recirculating Cooler E-PROG - input XXXXX Setting needs to be carried out, if MENU 1. setpoint programming is to be made via an external voltage or CONFIG current source or programmer. For this, in the menu > MENU / CONFIG < first set the menu item XXXXX >...
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Menu functions SP = S etpoint P rogrammer Press The temperature value adjusted and set on the external voltage or current source is displayed in line 2 of the VFD COMFORT- DISPLAY for control purposes. This EPROG input enables the use of different voltage and current values as program parameters.
Replace the tubing and replenish the bath tank with the bath fluid. The float is defect (e. g., because damaged in transit). Repair by authorized JULABO service personnel. Excess temperature sensors defect. The excess temperature value lies below the working temperature setpoint.
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After eliminating the malfunction, press the mains power switch off and on again to cancel the alarm state. If the unit cannot be returned to operation, contact an authorized JULABO service station. Mains circuit breakers on the rear of the unit...
Recirculating Cooler 11. Electrical connections Notice: Use shielded cables only. The shield of the connecting cable is electrically connected to the plug housing. The unit ensures safe operation if connecting cables with a maximum length of 3 m are used. The use of longer cables does not affect proper performance of the unit, however external interferences may have a negative impact on safe operation.
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Electrical connections Alarm output (for external alarm signal) This potential-free change-over contact is activated in case of an alarm when pins 2 and 3 are connected. Switching capacity max. 30 W / 40 VA 125 V / Switching voltage max.
Recirculating Cooler 12. Remote control 12.1. Setup for remote control 1. Check the interface parameters for both interfaces (on recirculating cooler and PC) and make sure they match. (Serial interface see page 46) SERIAL 2. In the menu > MENU / CONFIG < set the menu item > SETPoint < to >...
Remote control To ensure a safe data transfer, the time gap between two commands should be at least 250 ms. The circulator automatically responds to an in command with a data string followed by a LF (Line Feed). The next command should only be sent after 10 ms.
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Recirculating Cooler Command Parameter Response of recirculating cooler out_mode_08 Set the control dynamics - standard out_sp_00 xxx.xx Set working temperature. „SETP 1“ out_sp_01 xxx.xx Set working temperature. „SETP 2“ out_sp_02 xxx.xx Set working temperature. „SETP 3“ out_sp_03 xxx.xx Set high temperature warning limit „OVERTEMP“ out_sp_04 xxx.xx Set low temperature warning limit „SUBTEMP“...
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Remote control in commands: Asking for parameters or temperature values to be displayed. Command Parameter Response of recirculating cooler version none Number of software version (V X.xx) status none Status message, error message (see page 72) in_pv_00 none Actual bath temperature. in_pv_01 none Heating power being used (%).
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Recirculating Cooler Command Parameter Response of recirculating cooler in_par_11 none Tn control parameter of the cascade controller. in_par_12 none Tv control parameter of the cascade controller. in_par_13 none Adjusted maximum internal temperature of the cascade controller. in_par_14 none Adjusted minimum internal temperature of the cascade controller.
Remote control 12.4. Status messages Description Status messages Recirculating cooler in „OFF“ state. 00 MANUAL STOP Recirculating cooler in keypad control mode. 01 MANUAL START Recirculating cooler in „r OFF“ state. 02 REMOTE STOP Recirculating cooler in remote control mode. 03 REMOTE START 12.5.
Recirculating Cooler 13. JULABO Service – Online remote diagnosis JULABO circulators of the HighTech series are equipped with a black box. This box is implemented in the controller and records all significant data for the last 30 minutes. In case of a failure, this data can be read out from the unit by using special software.
The recirculating cooler is designed for continuous operation under normal conditions. Periodic maintenance is not required. The tank should be filled only with a bath fluid recommended by JULABO. To avoid contamination, it is essential to change the bath fluid from time to time. Repairs...
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