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Thermo Scientific i160/ TERI-CYCLE i250 TERI-CYCLE Incubator User Manual 50144829 A August 10, 2015...
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2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks HERACELL VIOS™, Steri-run™, Steri-cycle™, iCan™ and THRIVE™ are registered trademarks of Thermo Scientific. Thermo Scientific is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in the operating instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers.
• which protective measures apply when specific agents are used, • which measures are to be taken in the case of an accident. • Repairs to the device must be carried out only by trained and authorized expert personnel. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Thermo Scientific immediately for your own safety. Warranty Requirements for warranty Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and functions of the CO incubator only under the condition that: • the device is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended purpose and as described in these operating instructions, •...
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuries. CAUTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. Note Is used for application al hints and useful information. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
To that end, a controlled set of physiological ambient conditions is produced in the workspace of the device by exerting precise control of the following parameters: • Temperature • CO content • O content • Relative humidity i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Part 1: General requirements • FCC 47, Part 15, § 15.107, Measurement 2015, EMC regulation FCC • FCC 47. Part 15, § 15.109, Measurement 2015, EMC regulation FCC For other countries, the applicable national regulations are binding. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
) released into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation. If CO is released, initiate safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and do not allow others to enter the room! • Inform security service or fire department! i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
) released into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation. If N released, initiate safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and do not allow others to enter the room! • Inform security service or fire department! i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
• possible damage. If components are missing or damage is found on the device or the packaging, esp. damages caused by humidity and water, please contact the linehauler as well as the Technical Support of Thermo Scientific immediately. i160 / i250...
Delivery of the Incubator Standard equipment components STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Standard equipment components S i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Quantity of components supplied Pieces Water reservoir cover panel Max. water level sensor Rear wall air duct Airduct top Airbox with sealing package...
+18 °C to +34 °C. • Relative humidity up to 80% (max.). • No direct exposure to sunlight. • Devices that produce excessive heat must not be placed near the location of S i160 / TERI-CYCLE i250 TERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
STERI-CYCLE STERI-CYCLE i160 i250 All dimensions in mm. Figure 2-1. Device dimensions Note Accessibility of the devices: To ensure the accessibility for care and maintenance works, keep larger side and rear distances. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2-3) is available in order for the units to be movable. The rollers of the base rack are fitted with a locking brake. Note when installing the stacking adapter and stacking the units, follow the assembly instructions delivered with the stacking adapter. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Installation of the device Stacking Note Moving stacked devices: Stacked devices provided with a mobile base rack must only be moved inside rooms on even floors without any slopes. Figure 2-3. Stacking i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2-5) to the opposite corner of the unit using two screws. 6. Place the device to be stacked with the device stands (6/Figure 2-5) onto the stacking elements (1/Figure 2-4) at the top of the adapter plate. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
• infrared (IR) CO sensor (replaces the standard TCD sensor), • 4-20 mA data interface. • gas cylinder monitor Note Modifications: Retrofittings and modifications must only be performed by the Technical Service of Thermo Electron LED GmbH. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Description of the device STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Front view i160 / i250 Front view TERI-CYCLE 14a,b Figure 3-1. S i160 i250 Front view TERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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Description of the device STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Front view 1. Pressure compensation opening /Access port with plug 2. Door switch for glass door 3. Temperature Sensor 4. O sensor (optional) 5. Door handle for the glass door or the gas-tight screen 6.
Description of the device STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Rear view i160 i250 Rear view TERI-CYCLE Figure 3-2. S i160 i250 Rear view TERI-CYCLE 1. Control box with supply interface for combined gas connection (optional) CO and O without gas monitoring 2.
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Description of the device STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 Rear view 11. Distributor connection for looping through the CO gas supply for up to three additional devices (independent of device type) Hidden: Distributor connection for looping through the O gas supply for three additional...
Description of the device Safety devices STERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 5. Gas pressure hose for looping-through the gas supply 6. Diagram: CO and O gas connection with optional CO and O gas monitoring 7. S i160 / S i250 with looped-through gas supply; therefore the device must only...
The pre-filter must remain installed in the device during the Steri-run decontamination routine, but needs to be removed for refilling the water reservoir. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
(3/Figure 3-5) to the workspace ceiling, thus ensuring an optimum temperature distribution. At the same time, it directs the incoming stream of process gases into workspace and ensures that the gases are optimally intermixed. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
21 % to 90 %. Operation with higher oxygen concentrations requires that the fire protection caution notes in Preface in the section Safety notes on gases on page be heeded. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
The outer door can only be closed after the glass door has been latched properly. Note Versions with gas-tight screen: For devices with the optional gas-tight screen, the door switch function described above is activated when the outer door is opened. i160 / i250 3-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
3-8) alerts the user when the water reservoir (2/Figure 3-8) needs to be refilled. When the water reservoir level falls to 0,5 l, the display field rH shows Error - rH - No water (see also “Error messages“ page 6-45). i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 3-11...
• the alarm relay responds. If the error message is accepted, the display shows the Overtemperature icon to indicate the response of the thermal protection, and the temperature display is highlighted in red. i160 / i250 3-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Description of the device Supply interface Supply interface Standard interfaces Figure 3-9. Interfaces (right side of control box) i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 3-13...
– likewise optional - O gas supply to additional units 2. 4...20 mA interface (option) 3. O connector (option, only available with CO - and O - gas supply sources and simultaneous use of gas monitoring option) i160 / i250 3-14 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
D/A converter. The D/A converter provides a resolution of 16 bit per channel, equivalent to 65536 incremental values. The interface port accepts various customer-supplied external measurement devices with 4-20 mA inputs - for example, the Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Wireless Monitoring System (not supplied). The table below lists the output signals: Channel...
Mains power is connected to the unit using a cable with an IEC connector plugged into the IEC socket in the control box (7/Figure 3-9). The mains socket must be easily identifiable by the user and freely accessible at all times. i160 / i250 3-16 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Glass door and optional gas-tight screen The standard version of the S i160 and S i250 units is equipped with a TERI-CYCLE TERI-CYCLE single-locked door made of tempered safety glass. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 3-17...
• O concentration, • relative humidity. Gas-tight screens are available as options for both types of products: • S i160: threefold gas-tight screen (see Figure 3-12), TERI-CYCLE • S i250: sixfold gas-tight screen. TERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 3-18 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Steri-run decontamination routine, but needs to be removed for refilling the water reservoir. The pre-filter must remain installed in the device during the Steri-run decontamination routine, but needs to be removed for refilling the water reservoir. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 3-19...
In order to minimize interference to the workspace atmosphere during water replacement without disruption of incubation operation, the unit has a front-side quick-drain valve. Plugging the drain tube supplied into the front-side quick-drain valve starts draining immediately. Figure 3-14. Drain valve of water reservoir i160 / i250 3-20 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The pressure compensation opening (3/Figure 3-15) located directly beneath the access port in the rear wall of the unit ensures pressure compensation between the workspace of the unit and the operating room. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 3-21...
Figure 3-16, S TERI-CYCLE i160 with a cutout for refilling (4/Figure 3-16). For details on using the shelf system, see “Start-up“ page 4-1. i160 / i250 3-22 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Before the initial start-up, the device must be decontaminated. Before the decontamination is performed, the following workspace components must be cleaned: • Support rail • Shelf support i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
4-2) on the front side of the unit. 3. Suspend the “MAX” fill level indicator (1/Figure 4-1) in the slot provided in the water reservoir cover panel (5/Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. “MAX” fill level indicator i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Start-up Installing the “MAX” fill level indicator and the pre-filter 4. Insert the pre-filter (4/Figure 4-2) into the water reservoir cover panel. 1, 2 Figure 4-2. „MAX“ fill level indicator and pre-filter i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
4-3) on the two rear wall studs and tilt the air duct backwards. 3. Lock the lateral keyholes of the top part (step G/Figure 4-3) into the retaining screws in the workspace ceiling. Figure 4-3. Assembling the air duct i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4-4) on the right side of the airbox into the HEPA-filter catches (6/Figure 4-4). 4. Place the seal (8/Figure 4-4) into the groove (7/Figure 4-4) provided at the airbox tubing and press it down evenly. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
9. Let the front edge of the water reservoir cover slide into the water reservoir (2/Figure 4-6). The airbox tubing slides into the fan outlet. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2. Clamp the lockspring behind the upper embossing. 3. To remove the support rails, pull the lockspring tab down out of the embossing and remove the rail. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
TERI-CYCLE at the bottom position only. Levelling the device 1. Position a bubble level onto the center shelf or onto the roller holder. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
1. Place both these shelves (1/Figure 4-9) onto the support frame (2/Figure 4-9) (step A). 2. Suspend the support frame (2/Figure 4-9) in the shelf supports (3/Figure 4-9) (step B). i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
4-10) from the sterile filter. 3. Slide the hose clamp (1/Figure 4-10) onto the gas pressure hose (2/Figure 4-10) and connect hose to the sleeve (4/Figure 4-10) of the sterile filter (5/Figure 4-10). i160 / i250 4-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The pipe of the pressure compensation opening must not be extended or redirected. Gas connection without gas monitoring system Figure 4-11. Gas connection without gas monitoring system i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 4-11...
On devices without the optional gas monitoring system, there is no automatic gas monitoring. Therefore, the filling level of the gas bottles must be checked every day. connection with gas monitoring system (optional) Figure 4-12. CO connection with gas monitoring system (optional) i160 / i250 4-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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By looping the gas supply through, up to 4 devices can be supplied by a CO gas supply. Combined CO and O connection with gas monitoring system (optional) Figure 4-13. Combined CO connection with gas monitoring system (optional) i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 4-13...
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Note Looping the gas supply through: By looping the gas supply through, up to 4 devices (independent of device type) can be supplied by a CO gas supply or a O gas supply. i160 / i250 4-14 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4. Make sure the power supply cable is not subjected to tensile or compressive force. 5. Mains connection: The mains socket must be easily identifiable by the user and freely accessible at all times. The power cord plug is the all-pole disconnecting device from the mains supply. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 4-15...
Connecting the alarm contact: Note Skilled work: Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and the operativeness of the device only if installation and repairs are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system must only be carried out by adequately...
1. Wire the individual conductors as shown in the wiring diagram. 2. Connect the connector of the alarm system connecting cable to the interface at the control box at the rear panel of the device. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 4-17...
Figure 4-16. Pin-out of the 4-20 mA interface Note Skilled work: Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and the operativeness of the device only if installation and repairs are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system must only be carried out by adequately...
• The airbox with the HEPA-filter and the air duct must be installed according to the instructions. Decontaminating the device workspace: • Run the steri-run decontamination routine (see “Steri-run decontamination routine“ page 8-7) or decontaminate the workspace according to the hygiene regulations set forth by the operator. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
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3-7. When the filling level drops below a minimum value, it must be possible to top up water during the work process. Fill volume for S i160 and S i250: 3 l TERI-CYCLE TERI-CYCLE i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Remove bottom insert if there is not enough space for the TERI-CYCLE container used for filling. 4. Fill reservoir with sufficiently purified water (beneath cover item 1 in Figure 5-1) of the workspace. Figure 5-1. Water reservoir i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
16. The CO control supplies the set amount of CO 17. If the auto-start routine has been completed, the progress indicator is hidden, and the main menu is displayed. The device is operational. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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70% max. Bulky objects in the workspace that dissipate heat may impair heat distribution. Bulky objects in the use able space that dissipate heat may impair heat distribution. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
• After a short beep the blank screen vanishes and the touchscreen is displayed. • The control loop sensors pass the heat-up phase (“Heat-up phase of the control loop sensors“ page 6-7). • Powering down: Press the power switch; the switch illumination goes off. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
(see also “Icon description“ page 6-40), • steri-run key, • Menu key, • auto-start key. Note Extended pressure-sensitive area: To accept a failure message, the entire touchscreen can be used as a pressure-sensitive area. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
3. HEPA-filter activity display (icons for further options see “Icon description“ page 6-40) 4. Key for starting the steri-run decontamination routine 5. Key for opening the menu navigation 6. Key for starting the auto-start routine 7. Display field water level RH i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Operation is divided into three levels: • A: Direct access to the control loop settings: Temperature, CO -setpoint, • B: Starting the Steri-Run or auto-start routine of the unit, • C: Navigation through the submenus for device configuration. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Figure 6-6. Heat-up phase display The start process is indicated by an audible signal. During the heat-up phase, the displays show dots (...) instead of values: • Temperature display, • CO display and • O display field i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Figure 6-7. Temperature display field and temperature selection menu 2. To exit the Temperature menu: • Press the End key [3]. 3. To set the temperature set value: • Press the Set value key. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Setting the CO set value 1. Press the CO display key. • The CO menu is displayed. Figure 6-9. CO display and CO menu 2. To exit the CO menu: • Press the End key [3]. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Setting the O set value This setting is possible only on versions with the optional O control. 1. Press the O display key. • The O menu is displayed. i160 / i250 6-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4. To accept and save the set value: • Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the main menu. The O display shows the actual value currently measured in the workspace. Figure 6-12. Setting the O set value i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-11...
After the start, the device control adjusts the temperature to the set value while humidity is generated. When temperature and relative humidity have reached constant values, the measuring system is automatically adjusted to these values, and the workspace is supplied with the preset quantity of CO i160 / i250 6-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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• calibration values too high or too low, • No communication with sensor. Gas supply CO control loop: • No communication with sensor. In this case, the auto-start key is dimmed and its function is not available. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-13...
• Press the End key [3]. 3. Refill water, if necessary. 4. Activate the auto-start routine: • Press the Start key. 5. To air the workspace, open both device doors. When the audible alarm sounds after 30 seconds, i160 / i250 6-14 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
• The system returns to the status display, and the auto-start routine is resumed. 2. To cancel the auto-start routine: • Press the End key [3]. • The warning triangle is displayed as a failure message together with the audible signal. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-15...
• The system returns to the main menu. Launching steri-run The steri-run decontamination routine is used to decontaminate the complete workspace. An in-depth description of the function is given in the chapter Cleaning and disinfection (Chapter 8‚ page i160 / i250 6-16 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Figure 6-19. Changing the keypad lock code 3. To enter the default 0000: • Press the corresponding numeric keys. • The number combination is displayed as encrypted text in the input box. i160 / i250 6-18 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The input dialog allows date and time to be set to the required time zone. 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Date / Time. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-21 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-19...
6. To accept and save the input value: • Press the Enter key. 7. The system returns to the Date/Time menu. 8. For changing the time, choose the Time option. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-23 is displayed. i160 / i250 6-20 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
1 to 100 %. Setting the contrast 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. 3. Select the option Display contrast. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-24 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-21...
Adjusting key tone volume 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. 3. Select the option Key tones. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-25 is displayed. i160 / i250 6-22 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The baud rate can be changed within the defined baud rates (9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 baud). Setting the baud rate 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-26 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-23...
7. To activate the new settings: • Browse back to the main menu. • Wait for approx. 10 seconds and perform a reset by switching the device off and on using the power switch. i160 / i250 6-24 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
5. The new language appears in the display. The New message indicates that the selection has been changed, but not saved yet. 6. To accept and save the selection: • Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the Settings/Setup menu. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-25...
• The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-29 is displayed. Figure 6-29. Choose the desired reminder interval function. 3. Select the appropriate menu option, for example Steri-run. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-29 is displayed. i160 / i250 6-26 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The Event logging selection menu (Figure 6-31) allows for accessing dialog screens for logging and displaying events that occur during ongoing operation of the unit: • Event display, • Recording interval, • Error table. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-27...
2. Select the menu command Event logging. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-31 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Event display. • The list shown in Figure 6-32 appears on the display. Figure 6-32. Event display i160 / i250 6-28 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2. Select the menu command Event logging. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-31 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Recording interval. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-33 is displayed. Figure 6-33. Logging cycle setting i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-29...
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2. Select the menu command Event logging. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-31 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Event display. • The list shown in Figure 6-34 appears on the display. i160 / i250 6-30 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
3. Select the menu command Alarm. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-36 is displayed. Figure 6-36. Alarm menu 4. Select the menu command Alarm relay. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-37 is displayed. i160 / i250 6-32 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2. Select the menu command Options. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-35 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Low humidity. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-38 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-33...
Failure to set the gas-tight screen function in accordance with the actually installed door version may impair the incubation performance. Gas tight screen setting 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Options. i160 / i250 6-34 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2. Select the menu command Options. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-35 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Water level sensor. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-40 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-35...
1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Options. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-35 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Buzzer. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-41 is displayed. i160 / i250 6-36 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Options. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-35 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command O • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-42 is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-37...
The switching state of the O control loop does not affect the function of the optional gas monitoring system. The gas monitoring system remains active even when the O control is switched off or the -sensor is disabled. i160 / i250 6-38 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4. Select the menu command HEPA configuration. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-44 is displayed. Figure 6-44. Activating / de-activating the HEPA-filter 1. To toggle between two states: • Press the + key. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-39...
Error message, indicating, that the filling level of one or of several gas cylinders is too low to ensure regular gas supply. The monitoring function is available only for device versions with the optional gas monitoring system. i160 / i250 6-40 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
(full / empty). The icon with the blue frame indicates the cylinder not in use that will be switched over to continue the supply. Figure 6-46. Gas monitoring icons • Manual changeover to a full gas cylinder is possible. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-41...
(“Changing the keypad lock code“ page 6-18). Resetting the code: If the keypad lock code is no longer available, the code must be reset to the standard code by the Technical Support of Thermo Fisher Scientific. i160 / i250 6-42 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The trend display of the three control loops: • temperature, • 0...20% CO • 0...100% O can be scaled to two different versions. 1. Full screen display • Press the CO display field in the main menu. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-43...
• During zoom mode the trend display can be scrolled forward and back. 4. To return to the total trend: • Open rectangle over a small diagram section and press any position outside the marked area. i160 / i250 6-44 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
• The Error dialog box appears and the detected error is displayed, • the audible alarm is switched off. 2. To exit the error display: • Press the End key [3]. • The error message disappears. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-45...
Figure 6-52. Failure message Overtemperature 1. Displaying the cause of an error: • Press anywhere on the touchscreen. • The Error dialog box appears and the detected error is displayed. • The audible alarm is switched off. i160 / i250 6-46 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Alternatively, or when the above mentioned measures were not effective, start a disinfection run at 180 °C. Refer to Chapter “Steri-run decontamination routine“ page 8-7. The disinfection routine can be interrupted after appro. 1 hour. The sensors should then have dried. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-47...
Error: Fan Actual value of the fan Reset unit. If the error is out of tolerance. occurs repeatedly, call service. IR sensor changed New serial number Acknowledge the detected alarm i160 / i250 6-48 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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Actual value not Implausible Reset unit. If the plausible temperature signal error occurs repeatedly, call service. Calibration values too Max. adjust value for Acknowledge alarm, high/low temperature exceeded / enter different target not attained value. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-49...
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Chapter “Measures after power outage“ page 6-47. Cylinder A empty Gas cylinder A is empty Replace gas cylinder A Cylinder B empty Gas cylinder B is empty Replace gas cylinder B i160 / i250 6-50 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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When this error occurs, a special control mode is activated to protect the samples. An icon appears to indicate this mode. waiting time before error message: - 45 min. after a door was opened, - 159 min. after a setpoint change. This setting can be changed by field service. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 6-51...
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Figure 7-1. Drain valve of water reservoir 5. Allow the water reservoir to drain completely into the collecting vessel. 6. Remove drain hose valve again. 7. Start the Steri-Run decontamination routine („Launching steri-run“ page 6-16). i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
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11. Disconnect the gas pressure hoses from the sleeve at the rear of the device. 12. Until the device is shut down, the workspace must be continuously ventilated. Leave the glass door and the outer door open and secure them in this state. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
3. Then, wipe the surfaces dry using a clean cloth. Cleaning display: CAUTION Moisture-sensitive display! Do not spray or wipe the display with cleaner. • Clean display using a dry cloth of 100% micro fiber! i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
6. Wipe up residual water with a cloth. 7. Pull airbox (1/Figure 8-2) out of its seat on the water reservoir cover panel and remove it. 8. Take HEPA-filter (2/Figure 8-2) out of airbox (1/Figure 8-2) and reinstall the airbox. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Prior to cleaning and disinfection work, disconnect the device from the power supply! • Turn the device off using the power switch. • Unplug the power connector and protect it against accidental reconnection. • Make sure the device is de-energized. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
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“Installing the shelf system“ page 4-7. 2. Remove the airbox and the HEPA-filter. The installation and removal of the airbox and the HEPA-filter are described in section “Replacing the HEPA-filter“ page 9-7. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4. Separate the top part from the rear part of the air duct (2/Figure 8-3) and remove it from the workspace. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
1. Spray the surfaces of the workspace, the shelving system and parts removed in previous steps with disinfectant one more time and wipe dry. 2. Allow the disinfectant to react as specified by the manufacturer. 3. Reinstall the shelf system and the removed components. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
90 minutes. The effectiveness of the steri-run decontamination routine has been certified by independent institutes. The germ reduction efficiency achieved is equal to 10 (6-log reduction) to the ISO 11138 standard. On request, Thermo Scientific will supply information on the pertinent tests.
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After the decontamination temperature has been created, the decontamination phase of approx. 90 minutes is started. The temperature is maintained at 180 °C. Cool-down phase: approx. 8 h. The device cools down until the originally set temperature set value is reached. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4. To air the workspace, open both device doors when the audible alarm sounds after 30 seconds. 5. Remove all samples from the workspace. 6. Drain water from the reservoir, wipe up any residual water. 7. When the audible timer alarm is sounded, close both device doors. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
4. To interrupt Steri-Run from the status display: • Press the Stop key. • As a safety scan, the steri-run - Stop dialog window appears. Proceed with work step 2 (see section above). i160 / i250 8-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
2. Cancel steri-run: • Press the End key [3]. • The error message is displayed. • If the error message is confirmed, the system returns to the main menu. Figure 8-7. Interrupting / cancelling steri-run i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 8-11...
If the door will be opened and closed again whilst contra-con decontamination is running, the routine returns to a phase which will ensure a continuation without faults. Note Risk of burns! Do not open the door under any circumstances! i160 / i250 8-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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• Electrical safety check in accordance with the relevant national regulations (e.g. BGV 3). Note Functional check: If safety devices were removed or disabled for inspections, the device must not be operated before the safety devices have been reinstalled and checked for their correct function. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Do not use a container filled with water as an isothermal container because the evaporation of water will result in a lower temperature reading. Excessive workspace temperature: Excessive workspace temperatures after the calibration can be reduced by leaving the doors open for approx. 30 seconds. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
5. Wait until the temperature value displayed on the measuring instrument has stabilized. 6. Temperature calibration procedure Temperature Calibration Procedure Measurement example: • Temperature set value: 37 °C Reference temperature: 36.4 °C 1. Press the Temperature Display key. • The Temperature menu (Figure 9-2) is displayed. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
To increase the targeting value: • Press the + key. To reduce the set value: • Press the - key. 5. Accept and save the target value: • Press the Enter key. • Press the Save key. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
4.0% CO or more. Calibration should be performed with the CO set value designated for the work process (prospective work process value). i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
1. Press the CO display key. • The CO menu is displayed. 2. To exit the CO menu: • Press the End key [3]. 3. To enter the Calibration submenu: • Press the Calibration key. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
The HEPA-filter is mounted under a plastic airbox at the bottom of the rear wall in the workspace. Steps for replacing the HEPA-filter: 1. Power down the unit, shut off the gas supply and allow the workspace to vent. 2. Take the center and bottom insert out of the workspace. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
3. Lift the water reservoir cover at the front side (1/Figure 9-6). Figure 9-6. Removing the airbox 4. Pull the water reservoir cover out at the front (2/Figure 9-6) 5. Remove the airbox with the HEPA filter. i160 / i250 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
6 months. Replacing the gas inlet filter The gas inlet filter (CO supply) has a plastic thread and is screwed by hand into the female thread socket at the control box. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Figure 9-8. Gas inlet filter installation Device fusing replacement The device’s fuses are not user-replaceable. If the unit fails due to an electrical fault, call Technical Field Service. i160 / i250 9-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Maintenance Replacing the Door Seal Replacing the Door Seal Note We recommend having the door seal replaced by a service technician or by expert staff. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 9-11...
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Maintenance Replacing the Door Seal i160 / i250 9-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Specifications STERI-CYCLE i160 i160 TERI-CYCLE Name Unit Value Mechanical Outer dimensions (W x H x D) 637 x 905 x 790 (25.08 x 35.63 x 31.10 inch) Inner dimensions (W x H x D) 470 x 607 x 576 (18.50 x 23.90 x 22.68 inch) Inner space volume, approx.
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Specifications STERI-CYCLE i160 Name Unit Value Constant humidity at 37 °C (high humidity mode) approx. 93 Constant humidity at 37 °C (low humidity mode) approx. 90 Others Sound pressure level (DIN 45 635, part 1) dB(A) < 50 Relative ambient humidity max.
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Specifications STERI-CYCLE i160 i160 TERI-CYCLE Name Unit Value gas supply system Gas purity min. 99.5 or med. quality Primary pressure min. 0.8 - max. 1 (11.6-14.5 psi) Measurement and control range Vol -% 0...20 Control deviation over time Vol -% ±...
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Specifications STERI-CYCLE i160 Name Unit Value Rated power 230 V: Decontamination: 1.06 Incubation: 0.56 220 V: Decontamination: 0.97 Incubation: 0.51 120 V: Decontamination: 1.01 Incubation: 0.55 100 V: Decontamination: 0.72 Incubation: 0.39 EMV class i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE...
Conductivity: 1 to 20 µS/cm Capacities: max. 3 / min 0.5 Incubation operation Constant humidity at 37 °C (high humidity mode) approx. 93 Constant humidity at 37 °C (low humidity mode) approx. 90 i160 / i250 11-6 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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Relative ambient humidity max. 80 Altitude of site m above sea max. 2000 level determined on the basis of DIN 12880 for devices with standard feature set. See calibration instructions for detailed information. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 11-7...
• “Examples of data logger codes“ page 12-15 • “Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250“ page 12-21 USB interface The units come equipped with a USB interface. The USB interface complies with Standard USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 (full speed). The USB port is operated as a virtual COM port. Therefore, the port transmission speed can be changed within the defined baud rates (9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 baud.
TERI-CYCLE As soon as the Windows Hardware Detector has identified the USB port, the Find New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens. 1. Choose the INSTALL FROM A LIST OR SPECIFIC LOCATION (ADVANCED) option. i160 / i250 12-2 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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3. Select the data CD as source. 4. On the data CD, select the DRIVER sub-directory. 5. The installation routine installs the driver: EVAL22 Board USB. After the installation has been completed successfully, the routine is completed with FINISH. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-3...
=amount of payload in this telegram (00 – ff ) cc = checksum: Inverted XOR of all bytes without checksum and <CR> XXXX = bb-bytes user data Response with an error message: Response: !:aaaa:bb:XX:cc<CR> i160 / i250 12-4 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Overview of incubator parameters (addresses 2xxx) Incubator parameters are divided into: • the basic parameters of the three control loops temperature, CO and O • the internal function parameters of operating functions and data logging. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-5...
Low humidity indicator (1 active, 0 2 bytes / hexadecimal inactive) with the format xx Example of unit status and (error) status control loops (for details see error messages) All values have two decimal places. i160 / i250 12-6 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Place the reading pointer on the first entry, read up to 7 entries max. Send the next 7 entries. Set reading pointer automatically to next new entry, read up to 7 entries max. Re-send entries of last telegram. Can be used after communication error has occurred. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-7...
Therefore, a response consists of 1+(10 x 2) = 21 data bytes plus separator. A data set always delivers the date, the time, the faulty control loop, the device status, and the error message. i160 / i250 12-8 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
0002 Therefore, the following information is transmitted in this data set: • Created on 1 January 2006 at 15:55:34 hrs. • A device error has occurred and the set temperature is too high. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-9...
Error status of temperature control circuit 0x0001 Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high 0x0004 Actual value low 0x0008 Actual value not plausible 0x0010 Calibration values too high/low control loop error status 0x0001 Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high i160 / i250 12-10 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Set the data logger pointer to the oldest entry and output the first data sets. Query: ?:2401:00::cc<CR> Output of the following data sets, the reading pointer automatically moves gradually from the older entries to the current entries. Query: ?:2402:00::cc<CR> i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-11...
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Example of a response: !:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d40000110b01060f3800000172003200d20352..:80 First data set !:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d4000011 (consisting of 32 byte ASCII characters) Second data set 0b01060f3800000172003200d20352..:80 (beginning of the second data set after 32 bytes of the first data set) i160 / i250 12-12 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
• The device status reports no particularities, • the temperature is 37.5°C, • gas concentration 4.0% CO , 21.2% O Note Example of a code: For an example of a code, please refer to the end of this chapter. i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-13...
Calibration level (2 bytes), old O value, new O value (2 bytes each) 0x50 Start auto-start Status / error registration for temperature, CO and rH 0x51 auto-start successfully completed Current actual values for temperature, CO and rH i160 / i250 12-14 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
1st byte: indicates the event (e.g. door open 1x31, measured value entry 0x01) 2nd byte: day of entry 3rd byte: month 4th byte: year 5th byte: hours 6th byte: minutes 7th and 8th byte: device status 9th to 16th byte: various data on the event i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-15...
// calculate checksum: inverted XOR of all bytes // without checksum and <CR> for (i = 0; i < 11; i ++) bcc = (bcc^string[i]); // copy checksum string[11] = hexa(bcc/16); string[12] = hexa(bcc%16); i160 / i250 12-16 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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= 0; l = 0; // Negative number? if (z < 0) { // set algebraic sign b[0] = ‘-’;l = 1; // convert value z = 0xffffffff-z+1; // store decimal place i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-17...
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// infinite loop while (1) // set data logger to beginning and read if (!GetTele) { send_telegramm („2400“); else{ // read additional data sets send_telegramm („2401“); len = get_telegramm (buffer); // no telegram received i160 / i250 12-18 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
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= numeric string[6+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numeric string[7+i*SIZE_DATA2]; if (status & INFO_ERROR){ str_cpy (&excelstring[len], „Error active;“, 13); len += 13; else{ // query all device errors (see “Overview of possible event entries in bit coding Overview of event i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 12-19...
Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 // query the remaining events from here case EVENT_FORMAT_DATALOG: WriteFile (FileHandle, excelstring, len); WriteFile (FileHandle, „Data logger erased;\n“,20); break; case EVENT_POWER_ON: // update of set values SetTemp = numeric string [8+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numeric string[9+i*SIZE_DATA2];...
Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 • Reading and archiving error messages (error logger). The data sets are stored in the meta format *.CSV. • Reading and archiving event entries (data logger). The data sets are stored in the meta format *.CSV.
Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 i160 & S i250 TERI-CYCLE TERI-CYCLE Operating the User menu structure: The user surface is divided into two main menus: • MAIN with two functional elements: • Program version output: FIRMWARE VERSION •...
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Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 Function of the user menu: PRESETTING The submenu PRESETTING is used to set the transmission speed and to select the serial port. 1. Select a transmission speed within the range of 9,600 to 115,200 baud.
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Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 TEST COM The submenu TEST COM is used for testing the communication connection with the settings defined in the submenu PRESETTING. 1. Example of a query for the currently measurable temperature values of the incubator: •...
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Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 DATE & TIME The submenu DATE & TIME is used for adjusting date and time to the desired time zone. 1. Data in the two text boxes must be entered in the format DD.MM.YY (day, month, year).
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Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 The data sets can be stored in the metaformat *.CSV. 1. Read the data sets: • Press the READ key. 2. The progress of the data transmission is indicated in the three text boxes: •...
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Annex: Data communication Program STERI-CYCLE i160 / STERI-CYCLE i250 PASSWORD The submenu PASSWORD can only be accessed by the service personnel of Thermo Fisher Scientific. i160 / i250 12-28 TERI-CYCLE Thermo Scientific...
Device log Please list carried out works here: Device type: Part No.: Serial number: Service number: Location: Operator’s note: Work carried out: Comments: Date Signature i160 / i250 Thermo Scientific TERI-CYCLE 13-1...
Contact Information Thermo Scientific Overview of the Thermo Fisher international sales organisations postal address Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Enquiries from Germany: Phone Sales 0800 1 536376 Phone Service 0800 1 112110 Fax Sales/Service 0800 1 112114 Email info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com...
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Contact Information Thermo Scientific Enquiries al address USA: Thermo Scientific 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 Enquiries from USA/Canada +1 866 984 3766 Sales: Service+1 800 438 4851 Enquiries from Latin America +1 866 984 3766 Sales: Service:+1 866 984 3766...
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Contact Information Thermo Scientific Germany: Postal Address Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Phone Sales Toll free 0800 1 536 376 or +49 6184 90 6940 Service Toll free 0800 1 112110 or +49 6184 90 6940 E-Mail info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com...
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