Memmert VO COOL 200 Operating Instructions Manual
Memmert VO COOL 200 Operating Instructions Manual

Memmert VO COOL 200 Operating Instructions Manual

Vacuum oven with peltier cooling
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Vacuum oven with Peltier cooling
VO COOL 200
VO COOL 400
Pump Module
PM 200
PM 400

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  • Page 1 COOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Vacuum oven with Peltier cooling Pump Module VO COOL 200 PM 200 VO COOL 400 PM 400...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vacuum pump purge valve ..........................13 Demand-controlled vacuum pump shut-down (option) ..................13 Loading and Inertgas ..............................14 Guidelines for evaporating liquids in Memmert-vacuum ovens ..................15 Controls and indications ............................. 16 Operating the door ..............................16 Switching on ................................16 Setting the temperature .............................
  • Page 3 Log memory ................................44 26.1 Reading the log memory ..........................44 26.2 Reading the log memory into the PC via RS232C ....................44 26.3 Printing the log memory from the oven ......................44 (only for oven models with printer ports) ........................44 Memory card: MEMoryCard XL...........................
  • Page 4: General Notes And Safety Notes

    General notes and safety notes General notes and safety notes You have purchased a technically fully proven product which has been produced in Germany with the use of high-grade materials and the application of the latest manufacturing techniques; it has been factory tested for many hours.
  • Page 5: Installation Facilities (Accessories)

    8 cm. Generally it is essential to have adequate air ventilation around the oven. Information on accessories will be found in our leaflet or on our internet page www.memmert.com. Please note the installation instructions for our accessories. 3.1 Subframe...
  • Page 6: Initial Start-Up

    Please note that the MEMMERT ovens described here are not explosionproof (they do not conform to the Industrial Association Specification VBG 24) and are therefore not suitable for drying, evaporating and burning-in of paints, enamels or similar materials whose solvents may produce an inflammable mixture with air.
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Technical data Model Chamber width A [mm] Chamber height B [mm] Chamber depth C [mm] Oven width D [mm] Oven height E [mm] Oven depth F [mm] Width G [mm] Height H [mm] Depth I [mm] Chamber volume [litre] Weight [kg] Power [W] Vacuum oven 1200...
  • Page 8: Standard Equipment Of Vo Ovens (Basic Variation)

    USB interface for computer-based temperature control programmes and to read out the controller’s internal log memory • MEMMERT software “Celsius” for remote operation of the oven via computer and for reading the controller’s internal log memory • A pre-formatted blank MEMoryCard XL with 32 kByte storage capacity, reprogrammable for up to 40 ramp segments and additionally 270 hours log memory with a scanning interval of one minute •...
  • Page 9: Electrical Equipment

    Controller protected by a 100 mA fuse (200 mA on 115 V) • When connecting a MEMMERT oven to the electrical supply you have to observe any local regulations which apply (e.g. in Germany DIN VDE 0100 with FI protection circuit) This product is intended to operate on a supply network with a system impedance Zmax at the transfer point (building connection) of 0.292 Ohm max.
  • Page 10: Oven Construction And Connections

    Oven construction and connections VO Cool page 10...
  • Page 11 Computer connection, serial communication Computer connection, serial communication interface Printer connection, parallel printer port Printer connection, parallel printer port (optional) CDP Peltier cooling unit main switch CDP Peltier cooling unit main switch Air/gas connection IN1 Air/gas connection IN2 (optional) Vacuum connection OUT CDP Peltier cooling unit mains connection CDP Peltier cooling unit mains connection Norprene connection tube vacuum pump -...
  • Page 12: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Connect the vacuum connection (6) to the vacuum pump connection (9) of the pump module or to a suitable external vacuum pump, using the Neoprene connection tubing (8) supplied with the pump module. When using a pump module, the connections for the pump purge (10 + 13) must be linked together using the cable (12) supplied with the equipment.
  • Page 13: Switching Output For External Vacuum Pump Purge Valve And Pump Control (Option)

    Switching output for external vacuum pump purge valve and pump control (option) The 3-way switched output serves to control the vacuum pump of the optional pump module (PM) of the vacuum oven (VO). 7.1 Vacuum pump purge valve When loads with a high moisture content are being dried there is a possibility during prolonged operation that the pump output decreases through condensate forming in the pump heads.
  • Page 14: Loading And Inertgas

    Loading and Inertgas Loading and Inertgas • The load must only be placed on the thermoshelves. • Do not dry or heat any load which releases fumes developing an inflammable mixture in combination with air. • Provide optimum heat transfer from the thermoshelf to the load. Ensure that the load rests properly on the tray.
  • Page 15: Guidelines For Evaporating Liquids In Memmert-Vacuum Ovens

    Guidelines for evaporating liquids in Memmert-vacuum ovens Guidelines for evaporating liquids in Memmert-vacuum ovens • Do not heat liquids in closed vessels. • In order to prevent condensation in the working space, heat liquids using a drying programme (with venting cycles).
  • Page 16: Controls And Indications

    10 Controls and indications time thermoshelves alarm indication display display operating mode temperature pressure display indication display IN 1 STERI DEFRO IN 1 IN 2 IN 2 °C °C loop AUTO PRINT SETUP push card text display push/turn control monitor temperature (main switch) indication SET key...
  • Page 17: Quick Venting Function

    14 Quick venting function Quick venting function The quick venting function is used in unloading and loading the vacuum oven without having to alter the selected vacuum setpoint: Rotate control anticlockwise and select OPENDOOR in the menu. For rapid venting of the vacuum oven, press SET key. The vacuum oven is vented automatically to atmosphere so that the door can be opened.
  • Page 18: Status Indication For The Heating Levels

    15 Status indication for the heating levels Status indication for the heating levels 16 Selecting the operating mode Selecting the operating mode PRINT SETUP Normal Weekly Weekly Programme Programme Printer Basic settings Basic settings operation operation programmer programmer operation operation After holding down the SET key (approx.
  • Page 19: Normal Operation

    18 Normal operation PRINT SETUP In this operating mode the oven operates continuously. The settings for operating the oven can be selected. The settings act directly on the operation of the oven. STERI DEFRO IN 1 IN 1 IN 2 °C °C AUTO...
  • Page 20: Setting Example "Normal Operation

    Setting example “Normal operation“ Setting example “Normal operation“ The unit should cool down to 6° C and be evacuated to 500 mb. The monitoring function should respond at 10° C. Temperature Pressure 20 °C 5 °C 0 °C Time Time 1.
  • Page 21: Weekly Programmer

    19 Weekly programmer 19 Weekly programmer PRINT SETUP In this operating mode the weekly programmer is activated and the oven switches on and off automatically at the programmed times. While the weekly programmer is in the OFF phase the oven is in standby mode. Heating and fan are switched off, the controller display is dimmed and shows the clock time.
  • Page 22: Programming Example "Weekly Programmer

    Programming example “Weekly programmer“ Programming example “Weekly programmer“ The oven (VO500) has to switch on at 07.30 hrs from Mo to Fr (workday group) and switch off at 18.00 hrs. In addition it has to operate on Saturday from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs. 1.
  • Page 23: Programme Operation

    20 Programme operation 20 Programme operation PRINT SETUP In this operating mode, up to 40 freely programmable temperature-time ramps can be set. Rotating the press/turn control while holding down the SET key selects the following parameters in sequence after released the SET key: - a new programme can be programmed or an existing programme can be edited EDIT...
  • Page 24 IN 1 IN 2 °C loop SETUP PRINT Duration of first ramp segment Duration of first ramp segment Range: 1 minute to 999 hours IN 1 IN 2 °C loop SETUP PRINT Setpoint temperature / temperature at the end of the ramp segment Setpoint temperature / temperature at the end of the ramp segment Range: 5°C to 90°C, optionally -5°C to 90°C IN 1...
  • Page 25: Closure Commands For Ramp Segments

    20.1 Closure commands for ramp segments 20.1 Closure commands for ramp segments NEXT Follow-on with next programme segment. SPWT (T) Wait until the setpoint temperature is reached. The oven only starts the next programme segment when the programmed setpoint temperature has been reached, even if the programmed SET-POINT WAIT heating time has already elapsed.
  • Page 26: Setting-Up Example "Programme Operation

    Setting-up example “Programme operation” Setting-up example “Programme operation” The oven has to heat up on Monday at 8.00 hrs, and after reaching the temperature be evacuated to 50 mbar. After holding pressure and temperature for 2 hours, the pressure should increase to 1050 mbar over two hours and the oven should over the same period cool down to 30°C.
  • Page 27 8. Setting the air/gas connection IN1 of the first ramp 8. Setting the air/gas connection IN1 of the first ramp segment (only with corresponding additional fittings) segment (only with corresponding additional fittings) Turn the push/turn control to the right until the INLET display flashes. Hold down the SET key and select the desired air/gas connection IN1 with the push/turn control.
  • Page 28 18. Setting the air/gas connection IN1 of the third ramp 18. Setting the air/gas connection IN1 of the third ramp segment (only with corresponding additional fittings) segment (only with corresponding additional fittings) Turn the push/turn control to the right until the INLET display flashes. Hold down the SET key and select the desired air/gas connection IN1 with the push/turn control.
  • Page 29: Print

    21 Printer PRINT PRINT SETUP VO ovens may be equipped with a parallel printer interface, as used in personal computers. This parallel printer interface on the back of the oven is suitable for connecting conventional PCL3- compatible ink jet and laser printers which are provided with a parallel printer interface (e.g. HP Deskjet 5550 or HP Deskjet 9xx).
  • Page 30: Setup

    22 Basic oven settings 22 Basic oven settings SETUP PRINT SETUP In this operating mode it is possible to make the basic settings of the oven. Clock time, date, day, year, and settings of sounder, of address assignment, monitoring units, heater power and calibration are set here. The following parameters can be selected by turning the push/turn control, and altered as described in the Section „Setting the parameters“:...
  • Page 31: Real-Time Clock

    Language Language Settings: GERMAN, English, franCEAIS, ESPANOL and italIANO Vent connection select IN1 or IN2 (option) Vent connection select IN1 or IN2 (option) Settings: IN1 or IN2 e.g. IN1 for fresh air and IN2 for inert gas Calibration correction for user-calibration of temperature. Calibration correction for user-calibration of temperature.
  • Page 32: Temperature Monitor And Protection Devices

    23 Temperature monitor and protection devices 23 Temperature monitor and protection devices The monitoring temperature is measured in the combined heating and cooling sheet by a PT100 temperature sensor. The oven is provided with duplicate overtemperature protection (mechanical / electronic) according to DIN 12 880. visual alarm symbol Audible alight:...
  • Page 33: Electronic Temperature Monitor

    23.2 Electronic temperature monitor 23.2 Electronic temperature monitor Using the push/turn control 23.2.1 Overtemperature protection 23.2.1 Overtemperature protection select symbol ˚C Range: up to 10°C max above nominal -Symbol anwählen. temperature (for nominal temperature see Hold down the SET key and label) set the protection temperature using the push/turn control.
  • Page 34: Adjustable Temperature Monitor (Tww) Protection Class 3.1 To Din 12 880

    The manually set monitor temperature and the electronic overtemperature protection are monitored on VO-ovens by an adjustable temperature monitor (TWW) Protection Class 3.1 to DIN 12 880: 23.2.3 Adjustable temperature monitor (TWW) Protection Class 3.1 to DIN 12 880 23.2.3 Adjustable temperature monitor (TWW) Protection Class 3.1 to DIN 12 880 If the manually set monitor temperatur MAX is exceeded, the TWW takes over the control of the temperature and starts to control at the monitor temperature.
  • Page 35: Automatic Temperature Monitor (Asf) Auto

    23.2.4 Automatic temperature monitor (ASF) 23.2.4 Automatic temperature monitor (ASF) AUTO A monitoring device which automatically follows the selected temperature setpoint. The tolerance margin of the ASF is set in SETUP (see the menu item Tolerance margin ASF in the Section „Basic oven settings SETUP“).
  • Page 36 Going outside tolerance margin = ASF alarm Going outside tolerance margin = ASF alarm Going outside the selected tolerance margin of the setpoint (in the example 60°C +/-10°C), for example through opening the oven door during operation, triggers the alarm. Triggering the ASF alarm is indicated by flashing -symbol.
  • Page 37 Setpoint changed = ASF de-activated automatically Setpoint changed = ASF de-activated automatically If the temperature setpoint is altered, the automatic temperature monitor is automatically de-activated temporarily (see in the example the setpoint is changed from 60°C to 30°C) until the tolerance margin of the new temperature setpoint is reached (see in the example below: the ASF is re-activated at 30°C +/-10°C).
  • Page 38: Calibration

    24 Calibration 24.1 Calibration-temperature 24.1 Calibration-temperature User-calibration of oven and controller, with three calibration temperatures selected by the user. CAL1 temperature calibration at low temperature CAL2 temperature calibration at medium temperature CAL3 temperature calibration at high temperature Either a positive or a negative calibration correction can be applied to each selected calibration point. General calibration instructions: Select the required calibration temperature in SETUP and set the corresponding calibration correction to 0.0°C.
  • Page 39 Note: If all calibration corrections are set to 0.0°C the factory calibration is restored. If all calibration corrections are set to 0.0°C the factory calibration is restored. Calibration point 1 Calibration temperature Calibration correction Range down to 10°C below Range –9.9°C to +9.9°C CAL2 °C °C...
  • Page 40: Calibration-Pressure (Vacuum)

    24.2 Calibration-pressure (vacuum) 24.2 Calibration-pressure (vacuum) User-calibration of the oven on the controller at three user-selected vacuum values: CAL1 pressure calibration at low vacuum pressure CAL2 pressure calibration at medium vacuum pressure CAL3 pressure calibration at high vacuum pressure A positive or a negative calibration correction can be applied to each selected calibration point. General calibration instructions: Select the required calibration vacuum in SETUP and set the corresponding calibration correction to 0mb.
  • Page 41: Communication Interface For The Pc

    Note: When all the calibration corrections are set to 0mb, the oven is restored to the factory When all the calibration corrections are set to 0mb, the oven is restored to the factory calibration Calibration point 1 Vacuum calibration Calibration correction adjustment range: down to Range –10mB to +10mb 20 mbar below CAL2...
  • Page 42: Communication Interface Rs232C (Option)

    25.2 Communication interface RS232C (option) 25.2 Communication interface RS232C (option) The oven is provided as standard with a serial communication interface RS232C according to DIN 12 9001. Using this interface it is possible to control the oven from the PC and to produce reports. This is done using the “Celsius 2007“...
  • Page 43: Bus Interface Rs485 (Option)

    25.3 Bus interface RS485 (option) Bus interface RS485 (option) When so ordered, the oven can be equipped at the factory with an RS485 interface instead of the RS232C interface. This permits networking of several ovens (up to 16) with a single PC using a common 2-wire circuit. The system is operated using the “Celsius 2007”...
  • Page 44: Log Memory

    26 Log memory 26 Log memory The controller continuously records all relevant measurements, settings and error messages at 1-minute intervals. The internal log memory is arranged as a ring memory, i.e. the new data always overwrite the oldest report data. The report function can not be switched off but remains active at all times.
  • Page 45: Memory Card: Memorycard Xl

    27 Memory card: MEMoryCard XL 27 Memory card: MEMoryCard XL A temperature programme with up to 40 ramps can be programmed on the MEMoryCard XL. Programming can take place directly on the controller or through the PC program “Celsius 2007”. For improved clarity it is recommended that extensive programmes are prepared graphically on the PC.
  • Page 46: Documentation On Memorycard Xl

    Note: The programme remains stored on the MEMoryCard XL after the card has been removed from the unit. It can however be overwritten at any time by the PC using “Celsius 2007”. Details on programming the MEMoryCard XL with PC and “Celsius 2007“ can be found Details on programming the MEMoryCard XL with PC and “Celsius 2007“...
  • Page 47: User-Id-Card (Available As Optional Extra)

    28 User-ID-Card (available as optional extra) 28 User-ID-Card (available as optional extra) Name: _____________________ access authority card _____________________ The User-ID-Card stores the serial number of the oven and a unique user number in encrypted format. The User-ID-Card therefore functions only in the oven with the corresponding serial number. Each log-on via the User-ID-Card is documented in the internal flash memory.
  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Silicone grease, and to check that the hinge screws are tight. A well-closing door is essential on an oven. On Memmert ovens, tight closure of the door is ensured by a seal on the oven and another one on the door. In continuous operation the flexible sealing material may take a permanent set.
  • Page 49: Door Seal

    31 Door seal The areas indicated should always be dusted with talcum powder. Talcum powder Talcum powder page 49 VO Cool...
  • Page 50: Check The Cooling Liquid Of The Cdp Peltier Cooling Unit

    Check the cooling liquid of the CDP Peltier cooling unit Once a year, check whether there is enough coolant in the CDP Peltier cooling unit on the back of the appliance. Replacement coolant can be ordered from MEMMERT. 1. Remove the lid of the coolant container.
  • Page 51: Error Messages

    In case there is a fault on the oven, please get in touch with an authorised service organisation or contact the Memmert customer service department. When dealing with the service department always quote the product serial number on the oven label.
  • Page 52: Ce Conformity Declaration

    34 CE Conformity Declaration 34 CE Conformity Declaration EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer´s name and address: MEMMERT GmbH + Co. KG Äußere Rittersbacher Straße 38 D-91126 Schwabach Product: Vacuum-drying-oven Type: VO … Sizes: 200 / 400 / 500 Nominal voltage:...
  • Page 53: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer´s name and address: MEMMERT GmbH + Co. KG Äußere Rittersbacher Straße 38 D-91126 Schwabach Product: Peltier cooling unit Type: Sizes: Nominal voltage: AC 230 V 50/60 Hz alternative AC 115 V 50/60 Hz The designated product is in conformity with the European EMC-Directive...
  • Page 54: Address And Customer Service

    Please note also all further regulations in this context. 35 Address and customer service MEMMERT GmbH+Co.KG PO Box 17 20 91107 Schwabach Germany Phone: (+49) (0)9122 / 925-0...
  • Page 55: Index Index

    36 Index initial start-up 5 steriliser cassettes 47 installation facilities 9 sterilisers 42 accessories 9 subframe 9 address 53 air supply 10 load, oven 5 air valve 13 LOOP 19 TB 26 air valve indication 11 temperature, setting the 11 alarm indication 11 temperature calibration 32 alarm symbol 26, 28...
  • Page 56 Memmert GmbH + Co. KG | Postfach 1720 | D-91107 Schwabach | Tel. +49 (0) 9122 / 925 - 0 | Fax +49 (0) 9122 / 145 85 | E-Mail: sales@memmert.com | www.memmert.com 08/2017 VO Cool englisch D32806...

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