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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Precision Model 818 Incubator Plant Growth Chamber - Microprocessor Controlled Operating and Maintenance Manual 7013758 Rev. 1 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
- Page 2 Voltage (L /cu. ft.) PR505755L (3759) 504/17.8 120V PR505750L (3758) 504/17.8 230V PR505750L-CN 504/17.8 230V Manual Number 7013758 40905 6/8/17 Added Chinese info 40096 4/3/15 Original - new cabinet size, technical data ECR/ECN Date Description Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 3 Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this manual. ©2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 4 European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermoscientific.com. Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
- Page 5 We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products. Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use, we will be happy to discuss your applications. If you are experiencing technical problems, working together, we will help you locate the problem and, chances are, correct it yourself...over the telephone without a service...
- Page 6 • Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized unit modifications. • Any labor costs other than that specified during the parts and labor warranty period, which may include additional warranty on CO sensors, blower motors, water jackets, etc. Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 7 Accessories ..........8-2 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 8 Note Do not - for any reason - return this unit without first obtaining authorization. In any correspondence to Thermo, please supply the nameplate data, including catalog number and serial number. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 9: Section 1 Introduction
27 point measurement test: 9 x thermocouples on each shelf - 1 shelf top position, 1 shelf lowest position, 1 shelf middle position (based on DIN 12880) 1 point measurement test: 1 thermocouple at chamber center point (temporal temperature variation characterized by the maximum temperature difference) Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... -
Page 10: Theory Of Operation
It is strongly recommended to do this before any programming is performed. The growth chamber leaves the factory with a default schedule as follows: Min1 00 Min2 00 Set1 20.0 Set2 20.0 LGT1 OFF LGT2 OFF Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... - Page 11 Section 1 Introduction Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 12 7) High/Low Temperature Lamps - These lamps will illuminate if the growth chamber's chamber temperature exceeds the high or low limit temperatures. 8) Locked Lamp - This lamp will illuminate if the user has locked the keyboard to avoid accidental changing of parameters. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 13: Explanation Of Front Panel Controls
Continuous or Program mode. 18) Lock Key - This key is used to enable or disable the keyboard. 19) Clock Key - This key is used to select the day, hours, and minutes. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 14 In this configuration, the light will illuminate whenever the unit goes into an alarm condition, High or Low. In this configuration, the light will go off in a high or low temperature alarm condition. Note Wiring must conform to all local electrical codes. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 15: Explanation Of Auxiliary Panel
The rubber plug provided must always be used in this port to insure the uniformity specifications. An extra plug is supplied for the user's convenience. Be sure to seal any gaps around the wire(s) going through the plug. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... -
Page 16: Section 2 Installation
Secure bracket in place with the included hardware. Attach brackets to wall. Figure 2-1. Brackets During Shipping Figure 2-2. Brackets During Use The power cord is the mains disconnect. Make sure the outlet and plug are accessible at all times. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... -
Page 17: Safety Precautions
3. Avoid spillage of liquids within the chamber. 4. Do not evaporate noxious fumes. Caution Do not store containers filled with acidic or caustic solutions, as vapors from these materials will attack the evaporator and void the Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 18 Step C. If the minutes are incorrect, use the up or down arrow keys to select the correct minutes and then press ENTER. The displays will go to those shown in Step C. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 19: Section 3 Operation And Calibration
Also the continuous lamp will extinguish and the PROGRAM lamp will illuminate. The growth chamber will automatically determine the programmed set point temperature and light status for the present time and day of the week. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 20 Another important note about the operation of the program mode is that, if the present time is before "Hour 1" of any day, the operation of the growth chamber will be that of "Hour 2" of the previous day. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 21 Use the up or down arrow keys to select your choice for the setpoint you want the growth chamber to switch to at your first hour and minute you have chosen. After your selection is displayed, press the ENTER key and the displays will change to the following: Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 22 ENTER key to advance to the next parameter. While in PROGRAM mode, if you do not press any keys for 10 seconds, the growth chamber will automatically return to the normal operation mode. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 23 Your numerical password is stored and the keyboard is now locked. Note Record your password in a safe place. The locked keys are CLOCK, LIGHT, up or down arrow keys, REPEAT, and PROGRAM. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
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Page 24: To Lock The Keyboard
After the satisfied display is achieved, press the ENTER key. The temperature display will then return to showing the newly calibrated actual temperature. The TIME display will return to displaying the time of day. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... - Page 25 A number other than 01 might be shown. This is the delay time setting, in minutes, for the high alarm. Use the up or down arrow keys to select your time value and press ENTER and the displays will change to the following: Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 26 A number other than 01 might be shown. This is the day of the month selection. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the correct date and then press ENTER and the displays will change to the following: Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 27: Adjusting The Intake And Exhaust Ports
The intake port is and Exhaust Ports the bottom port on the door. Open the intake port by turning it counterclockwise to permit an air exchange in the chamber. 3-10 Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 28 Perform a complete decontamination procedure. Wipe down interior, shelves Between experiments and side panels with disinfectant. Rinse everything well with sterile distilled More frequent decontamination water. may be required, depending on use and environmental conditions Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber 3-11...
- Page 29 This is not a malfunction. This is normal due to the location of the con- denser heat exchanger of the cooling system. Note that it has no impact on the specified performance of the unit. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 30: Section 4 Service
No air circulation in chamber; inoperative fan (see Solution 1) Low line voltage, less than 110V (see Solution 9) Power Supply PCB assembly (see Solution 3) Overcharged Compressor (see Solution 11) UUUU Display indicates Malfunctioning RTD Temperature Probe (Solution 4) Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 31 3. Malfunctioning Power Supply PCB assembly: The Power Supply PCB Assembly has the triac (solid state AC voltage switch) on it which supplies the power to heater. This triac is "told" to operate, when need be, by the microprocessor. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
4. If the last two steps are not as stated, then most likely the CPU board is bad and should be replaced. 5. Switch the voltmeter to an "AC Volts" scale capable of reading 120 volts. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 33 8. Measure the voltage between TB1-4 (Orange wire) and TB1-6 (Red wire). It should be line voltage; 110 VAC to 120 VAC. 9. If it is not, then most likely the triac is bad. The power supply board should be replaced. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 34 The setpoint temperature setting should be a minimum of 2° below the high temperature alarm setting. If the problem persists, then see Solution 3. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 35 This may be the result of excessive (90°F) ambient temperature adjacent to the compressor, excess dirt on the compressor, or a relay malfunction. Provide additional wall clearance and/or circulation around the unit, clean compressor, or contact Technical Services. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 36: Section 5 Maintenance
2) The compressor terminal protective cover must be properly in place before applying electric power to the compressor. 3) Caution should be exercised by service personnel when servicing refrigeration system. 4) Service should be performed by a certified refrigeration technician only. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... -
Page 37: Section 6 Options
DB-25 (25-pin) male connector. The cable is a one-to-one wiring format. The pin assignments for the serial port are: SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Serial Transmitted Data Serial Received Data Signal Ground (O V) Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... -
Page 38: Setting Up The Incubator For Communication
B) Status Update Time Interval - This is the time between information being sent from the growth chamber until it is received by the computer. C) Status Display Type - Selection of the format of data to be sent to your computer. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 39 30.0 Minutes ....Between reports 60.0 Minutes ....Between reports Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
- Page 40 With Status Display Type = 1 or 2: Actual Temperature: 10 Setpoint Temperature: -5.0 Alarm Status: Normal HIGH 4. Allow the setup to time out. The growth chamber is now ready to communicate with your computer. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
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Page 41: Setting Up The Computer For Communication
Wait for the Status Update Time duration you selected to complete, and the communications will correct itself. Besides having the growth chamber transmit information in one of the three formats, the user can monitor other values or even change some of these from their computer. Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... - Page 42 ENTER (Return). Example 1: To change Setpoint Temperature to 25.0°C type: T25.0 <CR> Example 2: To change Setpoint Temperature to -.8°C type: T-.8<CR> (A) Actual Temperature: The actual temperature within the growth chamber. Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific...
- Page 43 2 = Used for the format as “1” but preceded by a clear screen command used by terminals or computers running terminal software. Display the Alarm Status: The alarm has three (3) possible values: 0 = Normal, no alarms 1 = Low alarm 2 = High alarm Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 44: Specifications
Humidity 80% RH at or below 31°C, Installation Conditions decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40°C Mains Supply Fluctuations Rated Voltage ±10% Installation Category II ** Pollution Degree 2 *** Class of Equipment I * with door illiumination on Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber... -
Page 45: Section 7 Specifications
*** Pollution degree describes the amount of conductive pollution present in the operating environment. Pollution degree 2 assumes that normally only non-conductive pollution such as dust occurs with the exception of occasional conductivity caused by condensation. **** measured at ambient temperature of 32°C (90°F) Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 46 RS232 COMMUNICATIONS OPTION 3166245 THERMAL CUTOFF SWITCH 400141 STOPPER KIT 3167215 BULB KIT 3167220 MOTOR, FAN- REAR (MODEL FFU2064DW1) 130630 AUTO TRANSFORMER 3174991 INS. TEMP SENSOR BRACKET 316129 BACK HARNESS 3177654 REAR COMPRESSOR COVER 1900381 Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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Page 47: Section 8 Spare Parts
Spare Parts Accessories Name Part Number Glass Thermometers 3173710 RS232 Interface Kit 3166245 Digital Chart Recorder 3166207 Chart Paper (100 sheets) 3174255 Access Port Stopper 3167215 Shelf includes fall protection strip GT3185275 and shelf mounting grommets Plant Growth Chamber Thermo Scientific... - Page 48 Thermo Scientific Plant Growth Chamber...
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