200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ABLE OF ONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS _____________________________________________ 3 SECTION 1 _________________________________________________________________________ 4 ______________________________________________________________________ 4 NTRODUCTION SECTION 2 _________________________________________________________________________ 5 _____________________________________________________________________ 5 PECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 _________________________________________________________________________ 7 __________________________________________________________________________ 7 3.1 Electrical Connections (see figure 3) _______________________________________________ 8 3.2 Plumbing Connections (see figure 3) _______________________________________________ 8 3.3 Air Considerations ____________________________________________________________ 10 3.4 Coolant Fill __________________________________________________________________ 10...
Page 3
167 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 declare under our sole responsibility that the ThermoCube 200, 300, 300A, 400, 400L, 400A, 600L (All Models) meets the provisions of the directives: Emissions: CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A...
Never operate the chiller within 5 ºC of the coolant’s freezing point. Always use only proper coolants as specified in manual. Solid State Cooling Systems recommends Koolance LIQ-702CL-B (27% propylene glycol and water) Never ship the chiller with coolant inside the liquid cold plate as freezing temperatures may be ...
PID control for both cooling and heating. With fewer moving parts, the system is highly reliable and energy efficient. The ThermoCube 200/300/400 systems provide stable and precise temperature control for a variety of applications, lasers, low-light CCD cameras, analytical equipment, medical equipment, testing, microelectronics production, and any other application requiring ±0.05°C control.
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION _________________________________________________ PECIFICATIONS Operating Range (Set Point): 5°C to 50°C standard (down to -5°C with low temp option - LT) (up to 65°C with high temp option – HT, 60°C for centrifugal pumps) Ambient Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C non-condensing Stability / Repeatability:...
LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS ( SEE FIGURE Power: The ThermoCube 200/300/400 AC power inlet is an IEC320-C14 socket. Plug the line cord provided into this socket and then into the appropriate 115 - 230 VAC 50/60 Hz wall outlet. Continuous current draw is rated at 7 amps at 115 VAC or 5 amps at 230VAC (50/60 Hz).
Page 10
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Figure 4: Using John Guest Fittings , 167 M , NY 12590 OLID TATE OOLING YSTEMS YERS ORNERS APPINGERS ALLS : (845) 296-1300 F : (845) 296-1303 ELEPHONE SSCOOLING ERSION...
Recommended Coolants: Read the Coolant MSDS Prior to filling the chiller Solid State Cooling Systems recommends using Koolance, a pre- mixed 27% propylene glycol/water based coolant containing an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors. Though it comes in several colors, SSCS recommends the colorless or blue versions in 700 ml...
ECTION _____________________________________________________ PERATION The ThermoCube 200/300/400 is operated via the control panel located on the front panel. The control panel has a 16-character LCD display and four input keys: UP, DOWN, ENTER, and START/STOP. These keys work as follows: Action Pressing the UP key raises the parameter value displayed.
5.2 A DVANCED PERATION The ThermoCube 200/300/400 controller has three menus: the Status Menu, the Temperature Input Menu and the Parameter Input Menu. The Status Menu shows the chiller operating status and current temperature of fluid leaving the chiller (see figure 5). The Status Menu also allows input of new coolant temperature set-points when the cycling feature is off.
Page 14
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL MENU STRUCTURE: UP = Increase Value DOWN = Decrease Value ↵ Press Enter Momentarily START/STOP = Alternately Starts or Stops temperature control Press & Hold Enter Key 3 Sec to move from one menu to another SIMPLE OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION TATUS...
Page 15
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Status Menu: The status menu displays the chiller operating status and coolant temperature. The chiller operating mode is shown in the display’s first character: (See Figure 5) Figure 5: Operating Display ‒ TEMP 20.0 °C Temperature Units Operating Mode...
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Parameter Input Menu: The parameter input menu allows input of temperature units, time units, PID parameters, and turns on or off auto-tune. TEMPUNIT = °C or °F TIMEUNIT = s: seconds, m: minutes, h: hours AUTOTUNE = ON/OFF.
5.5 M ANUAL UNING For users well versed in PID theory, Solid State Cooling Systems recommends the closed-loop “Ziegler Nichols” method for manually tuning the controller. The method consists of three steps: 1) Turn off both the integral and derivative terms for heating and cooling by setting I1, I2, D1, and D2 to zero.
ECTION ________________________________ YSTEM LARMS ROUBLESHOOTING The ThermoCube 200/300/400 has multiple system alarms that when triggered will show on the display. When an alarm is displayed the system will not attempt to heat or cool the coolant. Alarms: WARNING Tank Level Low: Liquid reservoir level is too low. Unless filling for Electrical Shock Hazard: the first time, check all outside plumbing lines for leaks.
Page 19
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL No Display: If the liquid crystal display does not illuminate upon turning on the ThermoCube, the internal 12 or 24VDC power supply has failed, the diaphragm pump has failed, or the LCD display has failed. Contact SSCS for a RMA number to return the unit for replacement of the power supply, diaphragm pump, or display.
7.2 RS-232 C OMMUNICATIONS PTION The ThermoCube 200/300/400 comes with a modified (pin-out) RS232 communication port. The chiller uses this port to communicate a comprehensive set of control parameters with a Host PC - these parameters are outlined in Section 7.2. This port is a 9- pin female d-sub connector and is found on the rear panel of the chiller (see Figure 3C and 3D).
Page 22
Parameters being communicated (see table 2) Data Bytes 1 or 2 bytes depending on parameter (see tables 3 and 4) Timing: ThermoCube 200/300/400 can accept a maximum of three commands per second Table 3: Control Parameter Bits 4 – 0...
Page 23
5 is Data direction (1 = host to controller, e.g. host sends set point to controller). 3) The ThermoCube 200/300/400 can store 8 bytes of transmission and can only handle up to 3 commands per second. 4) The ThermoCube does not echo back commands from the host.
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 7.3 O THER PTIONS -AF: Air Filter Option The air filter option adds a filter to the ThermoCube air inlet. This option is recommended for environments with high levels of airborne contaminants such as dust or animal hair as these contaminants can stick to the internal air heat sinks, reducing efficiency and cooling capacity.
Page 25
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL -EF: External Filter Option This option adds an external 5 micron filter to the ThermoCube coolant outlet for systems sensitive to particulate matter in the coolant. Note that this option also dampens coolant flow pulses, producing a smoother coolant flow.
Page 26
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL -RF: Run/Fill Switch Option for 3G (3 lpm Gear Pump) Thermocubes with -3G pumps with the RF option come with a Run/Fill switch located above the signals connector. This switch allows the user to run the pump at low speed (Fill) during initial filling and then, once all air-bubbles are out of the plumbing lines, increase the pump speed (Run) for normal operation.
HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION _________________________________________ LEANING HILLER The exterior surfaces of the ThermoCube 200/300/400 may be cleaned with a non-shedding wipe dipped in isopropyl alcohol. ECTION _____________________________________________ ECHNICAL UPPORT Delighting our customers is our highest priority. Please contact us immediately for technical assistance whenever you have questions or concerns.
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION MSDS OOLANTS 10.1 MSDS LIQ-702 C OOLANCE OOLANT LUID Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet – Last updated Feb 2014 1. P RODUCT AND ANUFACTURER NFORMATION Company: Koolance Korea Address: Anyang-dong, Dongyoung Venturestel 3 rd, RM801, 45, Deokcheon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 730-728 Telephone: (U.S.) +01 253-249-7669, Fax: (U.S.) +01 253-249-7453 Appearance: Liquid for cooling systems.
Page 29
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL NFPA Rating (estimated) Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Water Reactivity: 0 3. C OMPOSITION NFORMATION ON NGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS No. EINECS No. Conc. % Distilled Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 70 – 75 Propylene glycol 57-55-6 200-338-0 25 –...
Page 30
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 7. H ANDLING AND TORAGE Precautions for safe handling: • Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection. • Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. • Provide forced air ventilation in tanks and confined spaces. •...
Page 31
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 10. S TABILITY AND EACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Conditions to avoid: Direct sunlight, heat, flames, and sparks. Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides 11. T OXICOLOGICAL NFORMATION •...
Page 32
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 14. T RANSPORT NFORMATION • TSCA: All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory • DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (U.S.) • UN TDG: Not dangerous goods • IMDG: Not dangerous goods •...
Page 34
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Skin Contact: Minor skin irritation and penetration may occur. Eye Contact: Splashes may cause irritation, pain, and eye damage. Chronic Exposure: Repeated small exposures by any route can cause severe kidney problems. Brain damage may also occur. Skin allergy can develop.
Page 35
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Toxic gases and vapors may be released if involved in a fire. 6.
Page 36
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area. 9. P HYSICAL AND HEMICAL ROPERTIES Appearance: Clear oily liquid. Odor: Odorless. Solubility: Miscible in water. Specific Gravity: 1.1 @20C/4C No information found.
Page 37
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 11. T OXICOLOGICAL NFORMATION Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 4700 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 9530 mg/kg. Irritation - skin rabbit: 555mg(open), mild; eye rabbit: 500mg/24H, mild. Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector. Reproductive Toxicity: Has shown teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
Page 38
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 15. R EGULATORY NFORMATION \Chemical Inventory Status – Part 1\ Ingredient TSCA Japan Australia Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) \Chemical Inventory Status – Part 2\ Canada Ingredient Korea NDSL Phil. Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1) \Federal, State & International Regulations – Part 1\ SARA 302 SARA 313 Ingredient...
Page 39
200/300/400 T 52-11300-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Disclaimer: Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
ARRANTY OLICY This ThermoCube 200/300/400 is covered under a two-year parts and labor warranty from the date of shipment, assuming proper use and maintenance of the unit. Note that the warranty for diaphragm pumps (-1D, -2D or -3D) is only 1 year from date of shipment. All warranty work shall be performed at Solid State Cooling Systems’...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the THERMOCUBE 200 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers