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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Contens 1. General notes ..................6 General safety instructions ............7 Warranty ..................7 Explanation of symbols ............... 8 1.3.1 Symbols used in the operating instructions: ......8 1.3.2 Symbols used in the quick referenc: ......... 9 1.3.3 Symbols on the device: ............
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Contens Setting the nominal temperature value ........42 Setting the O nominal value ............. 42 Disabling the O control ............. 43 Enabling the O control .............. 44 Setting the CO nominal value ........... 45 Setting the high/low humidity .............
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes The following are the addresses of the international Kendro Sales Organisations. Postal address Germany Postal address USA Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Kendro Laboratory Products Inc. Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 275 Aiken Road D - 63505 Langenselbold...
• the device is not modified, • only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Kendro Laboratory Products are used, • inspections and maintenance works are carried out at the specified intervals.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes Explanation of symbols 1.3.1 Symbols used in the operating instructions: WARNING! is used if non-observance may cause serious or even lethal injuries. CAUTION! is used if non-observance may cause medium to minor injuries or damage. NOTE is used for applicational hints and useful information.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes 1.3.2 Symbols used in the quick referenc: Operational steps to be performed at the device Display state of device indicators Turn device on Turn device off Open device doors Leave device doors open for at least 30 seconds Check humidification system water level, refill as necessary, level between 1.2 l (min.) and 3.0 l (max.) Refill 300 ml water for ContraCon disinfection routine...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes Clean device work space Close device doors Remove samples and water from device Charge device Note in operating instructions, page ... 1.3.3 Symbols on the device: CE symbol VDE - safety-tested Test certificate for USA/Canada Observe operating instructions!
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes Intended purpose of the device 1.4.1 Correct use ® The CO incubator HERAcell 150 is a laboratory device for preparing and cul- tivating cell and tissue cultures. The device allows the simulation of the speci- al physiological ambient conditions for these cultures due to the exact control •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes Standards and directives The device is in accordance with the following standards and guidelines: • DIN EN 61010 • Low Voltage Guideline 73/23 EWG • EMC Guideline 89/336 EWG • UVV VBG 20 •...
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes WARNING - Suffocation hazard! released in large amounts into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation. If CO is released, initiate safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and do not al- low others to enter the room! •...
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions General notes Nitrogen (N Nitrogen mixes easily with air. High concentrations of nitrogen reduce the oxygen content in the air. CAUTION – Suffocation hazard! N2 released in large amounts into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation due to oxygen deficiency.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Delivery Packaging ® The CO incubator HERAcell 150 is delivered in a stable packaging box. All packaging materials can be separated and are reusable: Packaging materials • Packaging carton Recycled paper • Foam elements Styrofoam (CFC-free) •...
150 Operating Instructions Delivery Acceptance inspection After the device has been delivered, check the delivery immediately for: • completeness, • possible damages. If damages are detected or if components are missing, please contact the carrier and Kendro Laboratory Products immediately.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Installation of the device Ambient conditions The device must only be operated at locations that meet the particular ambient conditions listed below. Requirements: • Draft-free and dry location. • The minimal distance to adjacent surfaces must be observed on all sides (see Section 3.3.).
The height of the floor stand should not fall below 200 mm. Several floor stands and carriers are available as options from Kendro (part numbers see Section 11.1, “Spare parts and accessories”). NOTE – Accessibility of the devices...
NOTE – Modifications Retrofittings and modifications must only be performed by the Technical Service of Kendro Laboratory Products. Tray Fig. 4: After the device has been installed, the tray is inserted between the two guide straps below the bottom of the device.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Front view Stacking elements [12] Gas humidification (optional) Plug caps [13] Water level sensor Glass door [14] Nameplate Measuring cell with blower wheel and sensors [15] Tray, extractable Door switch [16] Power switch Oxygen sensor (optional)
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Rear view Pressure compensation opening Access port, Ø 42 mm Stacking elements Switchbox with supply interfaces for combined gas connection and O with gas guard Switchbox with supply interfaces for combined gas connection and O without gas guard Fig.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Safety devices The device is equipped with the following safety devices: • A door switch interrupts the CO and O supply and the work space heating when the glass door is opened. •...
The effectiveness of the ContraCon decontamination routine has been tested and certified by independent institutes. Information about these tests is available at request from Kendro Laboratory Products. The entire program run of the ContraCon decontamination routine will take approx 25 hours.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Sensor system Fig. 7: The blower wheel and two sensor modules are integral to the baseplate [1] of the measuring cell: • Sensor [2] for the acquisition of the work space tempera- ture and of the thermal protection, •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Switchbox with supply interface All supply connections are installed in the switchbox at the rear of the device. Gas connection: The gas supply line between the device and the gas supply system is connected using the supplied connecting hoses.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Alarm contact: Fig. 9: The device can be connected to an on-site, external alarm system (e.g. telephone system, building monitoring system, visual or acoustic alarm system). For this purpose, a potential-free alarm contact [5] is preinstalled in the device.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Optional 3-door gas tight screen: Fig. 10: For devices that are equipped with the optional gas tight screen [2], the contamination hazard is considerably lo- wer and the recovery times of the incubation parameters •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Description of the device Rear panel openings: Fig. 12: A sealable access port [1] allows cables, hoses or ad- ditional sensors to be routed into the work space of the device. A pressure compensation opening with insert [2] at the rear panel of the device allows a compensation between the pres- sures in the work space and in the operating room.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Preparing the work space The incubator is not delivered in a sterile state. Before the initial start-up, the device must be decontaminated. Before the decontamination is performed, the following work space components must be cleaned: •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Installing the shelf supports: 1. Fig. 14: Insert the shelf supports [3] into the perforations [1] of the support rail with the bar facing down. 2. Make sure that the two vertical elements [2] of the shelf support are flush with the support rail.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Gas connection NOTE – Gas quality The gases must have one of the following qualities: • Purity 99.5 % min, • medical gas quality. CAUTION – Overpressure! The operating pressure of the gas applied to the device must not exceed 1 bar.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up 5.3.1 Installing gas pressure hoses Fig. 16: The gas supply from the gas supply system to the device is achieved using the supplied flexible gas pressure hoses: 1. Connect gas pressure hose [1] to the sleeve of the gas sup- ply system.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up 5.3.3 Connecting devices with gas guard Fig. 18: Devices equipped with the optional gas guard have the following gas connections: [1] Distributor connection for additional CO incubator [2] Primary connection for process gas [3] Secondary connection for process gas [4] Gas guard output [5] Connecting hose...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Combined CO and O connection with gas guard: Fig. 20: For a combined CO connection, the gas connections are installed separately on both sides of the switchbox: • the CO supply connection is located on the left side, •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Power supply connection WARNING – Electric shock! Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock. Before connecting the device to the power supply, check plug and connection line for damage. Do not use damaged components when con- necting the device to the power supply! The device must be connected only to a correctly installed and grounded power supply source:...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up RS 232 interface connection The RS 232 interface has been designed for a cable connection with 9-pin connectors and a contact assignment of 1:1. Connection of the device: 1. Turn PC off. 2. Fig. 22: Connect the connector [2] of the serial interface cable [3] (not comprised in the scope of delivery) to the socket [1] at the supply interface at the rear of the device.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Command list - Requesting failure codes Command: 1001 0000 (90 Data: none Response - Reading failure codes The microprocessor returns a total of 10 bytes (5 integer values). Each integer value represents a current failure code in the assigned control loop (incubati- on temperature, CO content, decontamination temperature, general, O con-...
150 Operating Instructions Start-up Connecting the alarm contact NOTE – Expert work Kendro Laboratory Products warrants the operational safety and the operativeness of the device only if installation and repairs are per- formed properly. The connection of the device to an external...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Start-up Connection example: Fig. 23: The connector [5] for the connecting cable is comprised in the scope of delivery. The values for the operating voltage of the external circuits and of the fusing of the alarm system are given in the table below. 1.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control Power switch Fig. 24: Depending on which side the door hinges are installed, the power switch [1] is integral to the front cover [2] of one of the front device stands. •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control Control self-test After the device has been turned on, the control goes through a test routine. 1. Turn the device on Press power switch. All indicators on the operating panel come on, all displays show the numeric value 8 to indicate that the test routine is being run.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control NOTE – Factory presettings Upon delivery of the device, the following no- minal values have been set: • Temperature: 37° C • content: 0.0 % • content: 21.0 % (optional) As the O concentration of the air is 21 %, the control is deactivated for an O nominal value...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 2. Enter the nominal value: Depending on the requirements for the working process, two different O con- trol ranges are preprogrammed at the factory. Control range I: 1 % - 21 % Control range II: 5 % - 90 % NOTE –...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 3. Accept and store the new control state: Release both keys. The „off“ message in the O display disappears. The oxygen supply system is now disabled. Enabling the O control The O control can be reenabled at any time during the operation.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control Setting the CO nominal value 1. Indicate the nominal value: Press the key. The CO display shows the current nominal value. 2. Enter the nominal value: The nominal value can be increased or reduced in increments; if you keep the key depressed, the UP/DOWN function switches to a rapid increase/reduction;...
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 1. Activate the configuration mode: Keep the key depressed for 5 seconds, then release key. All indicators on the operating panel flash. 2. Display the mode: Press the key. The temperature display shows the current mode (high humidity). 3.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 6.10 Activating the auto-start routine The auto-start function is an automated routine for the start and the subsequent adjustment of the CO measuring system. After the start, the device control adjusts the temperature to the set nominal value while humidity is generated.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 4. Close all device doors The temperature display shows the actual value, the CO display shows ”run”, the ”door” LED goes off. 5. Cancel the auto-start routine: Keep the depressed for 5 seconds. The displays returns to normal operation (incubation operation).
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 6.11 Reading failure codes The device is equipped with a failure diagnostic system. This system recogni- zes failures during the operation and allows the allocation of failure causes due to numeric codes. Failure recognition is displayed by an acoustic and a visual alarm at the operating panel.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 1. The audible alarm sounds. 2. Silence the audible alarm: Press any key. The audible alarm is silenced. 3. Read failure codes: Keep the key depressed. If no failure is detected, each display shows three hyphens. If the system detects a failure, the display that is assigned to the corre- sponding control circuit shows a failure code.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 5. Scroll through the failure code table: To read stored failure codes from the failure code table: Keep the key depressed. To scroll, keep the key depressed. The temperature display shows the 10 failure codes that had been regi- stered last.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 6.12 Failure code list Code Description Cause Repair Communication between No values displayed display and CPU- main Contact Service board faulty NV RAM faulty, NV RAM read failure Contact Service default values loaded NV RAM faulty, NV RAM read failure Contact Service...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control Code Description Cause Repair Act. val. < nom. val. –1 % Check gas supply: below nominal value • Connect new gas cylinder • No O • Raise prepressure to 1 bar max. •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Handling and control 6.14 Resetting the thermal protection 1. The “Thermal Protection Active ” LED illuminates. 2. Turn the device off: Press the power switch. All indicators go off. 3. Turn the device back on: Press the power switch.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Operation Preparing the device The device must only be released for operation after all major measures for the start-up have been taken (Section 5.1–5.6). Prior to starting operation, the following device components must be checked for their correct function: •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Operation Starting operation Starting and loading the device: 1. Fill the water tray with up to max. 3.0 l of processed water. Do not exceed the upper level mark. 2. Make sure that the CO supply system valves are open.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Shut-down Shutting the device down CAUTION! – Contamination hazard! If the work space surfaces are contaminated, germs my be transferred to the environment of the device. In case of a shut-down, the device must be decontaminated! 1.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection Decontamimation procedures The operator must prepare hygiene regulations for the decontamination of the device in accordance with the application of the device. ContraCon decontamination routine: is used to decontaminate the entire work space including all installed components and sensors in an automated program run.
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In these areas, some other suited disinfectant that meets the aforementioned safety requirements must be used. As an alternative for the U.S.A., Kendro Laboratory Products recommends Micro- cide SQ. Microcide SQ is EPA-listed. Direct order: www.globalbio.com.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection Preparing the manual wipe/spray disinfection: WARNING – Electric shock! Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock. Prior to cleaning and disinfection work, discon- nect the device from the power supply! •...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection Predisinfection: 1. Remove all samples from the work space and store them at a safe place. 2. Spray disinfectant onto the surfaces of the work space and of the accessories or wipe the surfaces clean using disinfectant.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection Final disinfection: 1 Install shelf system and accessories. 2. Again, spray disinfectant onto the surfaces of the work space and of the ac- cessories or wipe the surfaces clean using disinfectant. 3.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection ContraCon decontamination routine procedure: Fig. 27: The routine is divided into four phases. Each individual phase or se- veral phases can be cancelled (i.e. skipped). If the operating step ”Cancel ContraCon routine” is executed, the routine mo- ves to the next program phase.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection End of the decontamination routine: Remaining run time 0 hours When the remaining run time has elapsed to 0 hours, the device has reached the originally set working temperature again (e.g. 37° C). The ContraCon de- contamination routine must then be ended by pressing the appropriate key.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Cleaning and disinfection Activating the ContraCon decontamination routine Before running the decontamination routine, fill the water tray with 300 ml of water. 1. Turn the device on: Press the power switch. All indicators at the control panel illuminate. The software version is shown at the temperature display and at the CO display.
Refill the work space water tray with fresh processed water. 3-month service: • Run auto-start routine. • Perform temperature and CO calibration. Annual service: • Replace sterile filter. NOTE – Service contract Kendro Laboratory Products offer a device- specific service contact that comprises all test and service works required.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance 10.3 Preparing the temperature calibration To determine the exact measured value of the device-integral temperature sensor, a temperature comparison measurement has to be performed every three months. If a major temperature deviation is found during this check, a temperature calibration is required.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance 10.4 Temperature calibration procedure 1. Activate calibration: Keep the key depressed for 5 seconds. All operating panel indicators flash. 2. Display the nominal value: Press the key. The preset value of 37° C is displayed. 3.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance 10.5 Preparing the CO calibration To determine the exact measured value of the device-integral sensor, a CO comparison measurement has to be per- formed every three months. If a major deviation is found during this check, a CO calibration is required.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance NOTE - IR measuring cell For devices with infrared (IR) measuring cells, the CO calibration can only be performed when the CO concentration has been set to 4.0 % or more. The maximal settable correction is restricted to the range of the CO nominal value +/- 1.0 %.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance then the corrected actual value (measured destinati- on value 5.6 %) is displayed. 5. Cancel the calibration process: Press any key. The temperature display and the CO display show the actual values. 10.7 Replacing the sterile filters The sterile filters (CO supply and auto-zero air inlet)
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Maintenance 10.9 Replacing the door seal The door seal (magnetic seal) of the outer door is located in the retaining slot. No tools are required to replace the seal. 1. Fig. 32: Pull magnetic seal [3] out of the guide slot [1]. 2.
When ordering spare parts, please have the device specifications of the nameplate available. NOTE – Repairs Use only original spare parts that have been tested and approved by Kendro Laboratory Products. The use of other spare parts pre- sents potential hazards and will make the war- ranty void.
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Spare parts and accessories Type Part No. Description Electrical suction pump 230 V 50051461 Electrical suction pump 120 V 50051937 Blower wheel Stainless steel 50049692 Blower wheel Copper 50051184 Device fuse T 6.3 A (set of 2) 3002641 Power supply cable 50043143...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Technical data Description Unit Value Mechanical External dimensions (W x H x T) 637 x 870 x 766 Interior dimensions (W x H x T) 470 x 607 x 530 Chamber volume approx. 151 Shelves (W x T) 423 x 455 Standard quantity...
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Technical data Description Unit Value gas supply system Gas purity min. 99.5 or medical quality Prepressure min. 0.8 - max. 1 Measuring and control range % vol. 0... 20 Control deviation, temporal % vol. ±...
All device components can be discarded properly after they have been decon- taminated properly. NOTE – Recycling service Kendro Laboratory Products offer, for a small fee, an environmentally compatible recycling service for discarded devices. Component Material...
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Principles of good microbiological proceedings General information: • Keep windows and doors at the place of location closed while carrying out work. • Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. Do not store food in the work area. •...
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Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Principles of good microbiological proceedings • Disinfection of all germ-contaminated materials before they are removed from the worktable. • Constant vacuum in the work area. • Reduction of the germ quantity in the exhaust air by suited measures, e.g. HEPA filters.
Incubator HERAcell ® 150 Operating Instructions Device log Anhang NOTE – Device log! Record nameplate information, work carried out, maintenance work, and repairs here. Device type: Part number: Serial number: Service number: Location: Operator's note: Work carried out Notes Date Signature...
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20 W RT + 16 °C 37 °C *RT = Raumtemperatur *RT = Room temperature Deutschland Anschrift Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Heraeusstraße 12-14 D – 63450 Hanau Telefon Vertrieb: + 49 (0) 1805 - 536376 Service: + 49 (0) 1805 - 112 110 Service &...
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Gas Cylinder Change-Over Unit GM 2 Operating instructions Valid: 10.2005 / 50047292 B...
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Below is a list of the international Thermo marketing organizations. Postal address Germany Postal address USA Thermo Electron LED GmbH Thermo Electron Corporation. D – 63505 Langenselbold 275 Aiken Road Robert-Bosch-Strasse 1 Asheville, NC 28804 Enquiries from Germany Phone Enquiries from North America Sales 0800 1 536376 Phone + 1 800-879 7767...
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WEEE Compliance: This product is required to comply with the European Union`s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Electron has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION EXPLANATION FOR SAFE OPERATION In chapters of the instruction manual which have to do with safety, this icon appears under the title of the chapter. When displayed on the equipment, this icon denotes that special attention must be paid to the instruction manual.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION General When setting up and operating the unit, make sure that you comply with the instructions con- tained in this manual as well as all applicable laws, regulations and directives in your country. (FRG: e.g. ZH 1/119, VBG 4, VBG 61, VBG 62) The unit meets the following safety regulations: DIN VDE 0700 Part 1 (IEC 335-1;...
SETUP AND INSTALLATION Setup Set up the gas cylinder change-over unit either as a standalone unit or mount it on the wall. Free standing setup: The attached rubber feet must be stuck on the bottom of the unit. Wall mounting: The attached fixing flaps must be mounted at the back.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION "Floating contact" connection The gas cylinder change-over unit is equipped with a floating contact for connection to external control and instrumentation systems. As soon as a fault occurs (cylinder empty), a contact is acti- vated. Reset the unit when a full cylinder is connected. The floating contact (1 changeover contact) is rated for the following power circuits: Circuit Voltage...
SPECIFICATIONS Operation Plug in the power cord. The green signal lamp indicates that the unit is switched on. Until the in- put pressure from the connected cylinders, A and B, drops below 0,6 bar, the red signal lamp re- mains on. The yellow signal lamp indicates the cylinder currently selected. Open the valve on the gas cylinders and set the pressure regulator on the cylinders for an initial pressure between 0,9 to 1,1 bar.
SPECIFICATIONS Unit Value Mechanical Dimensions (W x H x D) 201 x 120 x 95 Weight: approx. 2.0 Gas data Gas types not suitable for non-aggressive, non-cor- rosive and non-flammable gases Purity 99,5 Supply pressure 0,9 to 1,1 Approval excessy pressure max.
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Replacement part Type Order No. Instruction manual 50 047 292 Hose set for gas supply connection 26 139 129 Supply main 230 VAC 50 043 143 Supply main 120 VAC 50 043 145 Plug for "floating contact" 50 034 772 Hose nozzle 26 137 409 Flexible pressure tubing...
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Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 055 159 B.doc 9. Description for HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (no O2 – models) The HERAline analog interface converts the digital values of temperature and CO2 from the RS 232 interface of the incubator in 4 analog signals, having 0..1 VDC, by using a 4 channel D/A converter together with a microprocessor.
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50055159 Index Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 055 159 B.doc Mounting instruction for HERAline at HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (no O2 – models) Disconnect incubator. Open the HERAline – interface with a cross tip srewdriver and stick the jumpers S1 according to drawing 50 053 075.
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50 055 159 B.doc Description for HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (O2 – models) The HERAline analog interface converts the digital values of temperature, CO2 and O2 from the RS 232 interface of the incubator in 3 analog signals, having 0..1 VDC, by using a 4 channel D/A converter together with a microprocessor.
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50055159 Index Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 055 159 B.doc Mounting instruction for HERAline at HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (O2 – models) Disconnect incubator. Open the HERAline – interface with a cross tip srewdriver and stick the jumpers S1 according to drawing 50 053 075.
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Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 076 300 A.doc 9. Description for HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (no O2 – models) The HERAline analog interface converts the digital values of temperature and CO2 from the RS 232 interface of the incubator in 4 analog signals, having 4..20 mA, by using a 4 channel D/A converter together with a microprocessor.
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50076300 Index Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 076 300 A.doc Mounting instruction for HERAline at HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (no O2 – models) Disconnect incubator. Open the HERAline – interface with a cross tip srewdriver and stick the jumpers S1 according to drawing 50 053 075.
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50 076 300 A.doc Description for HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (O2 – models) The HERAline analog interface converts the digital values of temperature and CO2 from the RS 232 interface of the incubator in 4 analog signals, having 4..20 mA, by using a 4 channel D/A converter together with a microprocessor.
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50076300 Index Detlef Dornseiff / DT 50 076 300 A.doc Mounting instruction for HERAline at HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 (O2 – models) Disconnect incubator. Open the HERAline – interface with a cross tip srewdriver and stick the jumpers S1 according to drawing 50 053 075.
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Problem: Possible cause: Corrective action: Processor version P002 is Western connector not Unplug the connector, shown as 000. properly engaged. then plug it in Unit beeps after it is again.Engagement must switched on. be audible. The unit display shows [ = = = ] after 1 minute.
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Assembly Instruction ® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 Edition: 09.2003 50072431 A...
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Scope of supply List of tools required Retrofit door lock 4.1 HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240; non stacked devices 4.2 HERAcell and HERAcell 150; door lock above 4.3 HERAcell and HERAcell 150; door lock below 4.4 HERAcell 240; door lock above 4.5 HERAcell 240;...
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Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 4. Retrofit door lock 4.1 HERAcell, HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240; non stacked devices Unscrew the front stacking element of the unit. Remove the adjacent cap of the outer door.
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® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 4.2 HERAcell and HERAcell 150; door lock above Place the drilling jig flush with the top of the outer casing. Flush to the top Mark the position of the three holes with the marker pen.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 Open up the hole in the door, first with a 6 mm drill and then with an 8 mm. Holes for the door lock. Mount the door lock with the screws and washers provided.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 4.3 HERAcell and HERAcell 150, door lock below Place the drilling jig on the upper edge of the power switch housing. Flush with the housing Mark the position of the three holes with the marker pen.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 Open up the hole in the door, first with a 6 mm drill and then with an 8 mm. Holes for the door lock. Mount the door lock with the screws and washers provided.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 .4 HERAcell 240, door lock above Place the drilling jig flush with the top of the door handle. Flush with the top of the door handle Mark the position of the three holes with the marker pen.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 Open up the hole in the door, first with a 6 mm drill and then with an 8 mm. Counter sink the hole. Holes for the door lock. Mount the door lock with the screws and washers provided.
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® ® Lockable door for HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240 .5 HERAcell 240, door lock below Place the drilling jig flush with the bottom of the door handle. Flush with the bottom of the door handle Mark the position of the three holes with the marker pen.
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Counter sink the hole. Holes for the door lock. Mount the door lock with the screws and washers provided. Address Address Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Kendro Laboratory Products Inc. Robert-Bosch-Strasse 1 275 Aiken Road D – 63505 Langenselbold Asheville, NC 2884 USA...
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Typennummer auf dem Sensorkopf und dem Typenschild des Gerätes gewährleistet. Deutschland Anschrift Address Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Kendro Laboratory Products; Inc. Heraeusstr. 12 – 14 31 Pecks Lane D – 63450 Hanau Newton, CT 06470...
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Installation Instructions ® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit Version: 07.2003 / 50078424...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 1. General Information ® These installation instructions describe the prozess for retrofitting the HERAcell ® HERAcell 150 CO incubators with a gas tight screen. List of Required Tools ...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 2. Device Preparation The device must be taken out of action to perform the retrofit work. The device should be standing on a firm base. upper door Exterior door Glass door (inside) hinge...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit ® ® 3. HERAcell and HERAcell 150 Gas Tight Screen Retrofit 3.1 Remove the Glass Door Open the exterior device door. Using the knife, CAREFULLY pry off the cover panels on the upper and lower door hinges.
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 3.2 Gas Tight Screen Installation Insert the gas tight screen with the 2 washers into the door hinge. Close the gas tight screen. Now insert the upper door hinge onto the gas tight screen shaft.
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® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 3.3 Angel Bracket and Switch Activator Installation for HERAcell 150 Remove the plastic rivets from the inside of the door. 1.1 Using a thin nail, puncture the center of the rivets inwards.
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit Using Phillip´s head scres, mount the shackle (serves as switch activator) on the inside of the exterior door. Clip the cover panels into the shackle. Version: 07.2003 / 50078424...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 3.4 Angel Bracket and Switch Activator Installation for HERAcell For drilling the holes of the switch activator, the exactly position of the holes must be observed. For that purpose in a distance of 86 86 mm mm to the upper door edge a horizontal mark must be sketched.
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit Using Phillip´s head scres, mount the shackle (serves as switch activator) on the inside of the exterior door. Version: 07.2003 / 50078424...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 3.5 Configuration control- and rule system (softwareversion < 202) Information: Beside the installation of the gas tight screen you have to configure the After switching on the incubator, appropiate set of parameters.
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Chart 2: Set of parameters Assignments of sets of parameters to the unit types Set of parameters, Unit Description HERAcell 150, 230 V, VA HERAcell 150, 230 V, Cu HERAcell 150, 120 V, VA HERAcell 150, 120 V, Cu HERAcell 240, 230 V, VA...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit 3.6 Configuration control- and rule system (softwareversion 210) Information: Beside the installation of the gas tight screen you have to configure the After switching on the incubator, appropiate set of parameters. tha actual set of the parameters is Enter funktion level 21 and choose indicated during the start routine.
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150, Retrofit Chart 1: function level 21 Configuration of the unit FE position FE value range Description 0 = Heracell 150 Configure unit size 1 = Heracell 240 0 = Stainless steel Configure innercasing material 1 = Copper 0 = 230 Volt...
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® ® Gas Tight Screen for the HERAcell and HERAcell 150, Retrofit Anschrift: Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Robert – Bosch - Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Deutschland Telefon: Vertrieb + 49 (0) 1805-536376 Service + 49 (0) 1805-112110 Fax:...
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® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement Contents Contents..........................2 General Information ..................... 3 Preparation ........................4 Rear View (units without any options, small control box) ........4 Rear View (units with options or with large control box)........
150 and HERAcell 240 CO incubators with decontamination routine. Device retooling tasks may only be performed by Kendro Service or specialist personnel author- ized by Kendro. Should retooling be performed by anyone other than authorized service personnel, all warranties provided by Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH will become void.
® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 2. Preparation The device should be positioned on a stable base (table, bench). 2.1 Rear View (units without any options, small control box) Mains power plug Alarm output Mains power circuit (orange connector) Terminal, door switch Bus cable...
® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 2.2 Rear View (units with options or with large control box) Mains power plug Alarm output Mains power circuit (orange connector) Terminal for door switch Bus cables (max. 3 pcs.) Terminal for CO solenoid valve Ground connection...
® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 3. Main PCB Replacement 3.1 Disconnecting the Device from the Mains Power Supply Switch the device off at the main power switch. Unplug the mains power cord and secure it to prevent accidental reconnec- tion.
® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 3.5 Configuration Settings (units without any options, small control box) The following appear when the device is switched on: The green lamp incorporated the mains power switch lights up. 8-digit check of both displays, and all LEDs are on.
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® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 3) Release the cal - key, then press it twice and hold it (you will be in function level 601, sublevel 2). 4) Using the ? - key, select “1” and release the cal - key. 5) Press the cal key three times, then hold it (you will be in function code 601, sublevel 1.) 6) Using the ? - key until the selected parameter set will be displayed.
® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 3.6 Configuration Settings (units with options or with large control box) The following appear when the device is switched on: The green lamp incorporated the mains power switch lights up. 8-digit check of both displays, and all LEDs are on.
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150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement Parameter settings Sublevel of Possible settings Meaning FC 21 0 = Heracell 150 Model size 1 = Heracell 240 0 = SS Material Inner casing 1 = CU SS = Stainless Steel 0 = 230 Volt...
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® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement 3) Release cal – key and press cal - key 21 times and hold it (you are at function code 21, sublevel 21). 4) Use ? - key and select „1“ and release cal – key. This will enable the access to sublevels 1 to 20 of function code 21.
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® ® ® HERAcell , HERAcell 150 and HERAcell 240, Main PCB Replacement Address: Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Robert – Bosch – Str. 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Germany Telephone: Sales / Service + 49 (0) 6184 / 90-6940 Fax:...
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3,00 m Cytomat 6000 / Cytomat 6001 2,56 m Cytomat 2 2,20 m Deutschland Anschrift Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Heraeusstraße 12-14 D – 63450 Hanau Telefon Vertrieb: + 49 (0) 1805 - 536376 Service: + 49 (0) 1805 - 112 110 Service &...
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Accessories for CO - incubators Illustrations and describtion Version: 04.2004 / 50078754...
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Accessories for CO - incubators List of contents List of contents ...........................2 Accessories for HERAcell / HERAcell 150 ................3 1.1 Support frames ......................... 3 1.2 Shelves / HERAtrays ........................4 1.3 Stack adapters ..........................4 Accessories for HERAcell 240....................5 2.1 Support frames ......................... 5 2.2 Shelves / HERAtrays ........................6...
Accessories for CO - incubators Accessories for HERAcell / HERAcell 150 Support frames 1. Support frame 200 mm 50 051 376 Width: 637 mm Height: 200 mm Depth: 600 mm 2. Support frame 780 mm 50 051 436 Width: 637 mm...
HERAcell 150 on a BB 6220 Width: 920 mm Depth: 670 mm 3. Plate for stacking a HERAcell or 50 060 736 HERAcell 150 on a B 5060 or B 5061 Width: 890 mm Depth: 665 mm Version: 04.2004 / 50078754...
Accessories for CO - incubators 2 Accessories for HERAcell 240 Support frames 1. Support frame 200 mm 50 065 754 Width: 780 mm Height: 200 mm Depth: 652 mm 2. Support frame 780 mm 50 065 753 Width: 780 mm Height: 780 mm Depth: 652 mm 3.
Accessories for CO - incubators Shelves / HERAtrays 1. Standart Shelf 50 065 793 Full width inc. support rails, SS 50 065 794 Full width inc. support rails, Cu Width: 560 mm (Overall) Depth: 500 mm (Overall) Thickness: 1 mm 2.
Stack adapters 1. Plate for stacking 2 x HERAcell 240 50 068 677 or for stacking a HERAcell or HERAcell 150 with a HERAcell 240 Width: 780 mm Depth: 772 mm 2. Plate for stacking a HERAcell 240 50 066 094...
Accessories for CO - incubators 3 Accessories for cytoperm 2 / BBD 6220 Support frames 1. Support frame 300 mm 50 031 348 Width: 885 mm Heidht: 300 mm Depth: 645 mm 2. Support frame 780 mm 50 029 597 Width: 885 mm Height: 780 mm Depth: 645 mm...
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Accessories for CO - incubators 4. Castors set for 1 & 2 above (Set of 4) 50 052 528 Information: When fitting the castors will increase the hight of the support frame by 90 mm. Version: 04.2004 / 50078754...
Accessories for CO - incubators Shelves / HERAtrays 1. Standart Shelf 50 029 945 Full width inc. support rails, SS Full width inc. support rails, Cu Width: 560 mm (Overall) Depth: 500 mm (Overall) Thickness: 1 mm 3. HERAtray 1/4 width, SS (3 pcs.) 50 065 807 Width: 135 mm (Overall) Depth: 485 mm (Overall)
Accessories for CO - incubators Stack adapter 1. Plate for stacking a HERAcell 240 50 066 094 with a BB 6220 or BBD 6220 or cytoperm 2 or B 5060 or B 5061 Width: 895 mm Depth: 721 mm Information: The BBD 6220 or cytoperm 2 should stand on the adapterplate.
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Accessories for CO - incubators Anschrift: Kendro Laboratory Products GmbH Robert – Bosch – Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Deutschland Telefon: Vertrieb/ Service + 49 (0) 6184 / 906940 Fax: Vertrieb/ Service + 49 (0) 6184 / 907474 Version: 04.2004 / 50078754...
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HERAcell 150/240 0504-LSB-INC-007 21. April 2005 New Water Level Sensor PURPOSE: To inform the field of a new water level sensor for HERAcell 150/240. EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: All HERAcell 150/240 Advance DESCRIPTION / INFORMATION: Due to poor reliability 50075590 water level sensor for HERAcell has been replaced with a new more robust device.
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