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- Page 1 MX Immersion Circulator Operator’s Manual 110-511 PSC/EN 26 July 2012 GlobalScientificSupply GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY info@GlobalScientificSupply.com www. .com The Laboratory Supply Company!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Performance Specifications ....................... 21 Reservoir Fluids ..........................22 Application Notes ..........................23 Equipment Disposal (WEEE Directive) ....................23 Replacement Parts and Accessories....................25 PolyScience Circulating Bath Fluids ....................25 Service and Technical Support......................26 Warranty .............................. 26 110-511 PSC/EN GlobalScientificSupply GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY info@GlobalScientificSupply.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
WARNING: PolyScience Circulating Baths are not intended for directly controlling the temperature of foods, pharmaceuticals, medicines, or other objects which may be ingested by or injected in humans or animals. -
Page 4: General Information
General Information General Safety Information When installed, operated, and maintained according to the directions in this manual and common safety procedures, your MX Immersion Circulator should provide safe and reliable liquid heating. Please ensure that all individuals involved in the installation, operation, or maintenance of this unit read this manual thoroughly prior to working with the unit. -
Page 5: Safety Recommendations
Safety Recommendations To prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to property, always follow your workplace’s safety procedures when operating this equipment. You should also comply with the following safety recommendations: WARNING: • This Immersion Circulator is suitable only for use with Class I non-flammable fluids (per DIN 12876-1). -
Page 6: Regulatory Compliance And Testing
Regulatory Compliance and Testing This equipment is compliant with the European Directive 2002/95/EC and its latest amendments on Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and below the given limits of hazardous substances. ETL Intertek (60 Hz units) UL 61010-1 / CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 — Safety Requirements for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use;... -
Page 7: Controls And Components
Controls and Components Backlit Display Menu Button Up Arrow Power Button Button Power Cord Safety Thermostat Down Arrow (under plate) Button Maximum Liquid Level Indicator Mounting Heater /Pump Clamp Access Cover Front Flow Adjuster Rear Flow Adjuster Front View Rear View Heating Actual Bath Temperature... -
Page 8: Quick-Start
Quick-Start See Installation and Startup for additional information. Attach Immersion Circulator to reservoir Fill reservoir with fluid Connect power cord to electrical outlet Turn Immersion Circulator “ON” Enter temperature set point Set safety thermostat once the unit reaches set point 110-511 PSC/EN GlobalScientificSupply GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY... -
Page 9: Installation And Startup
Installation and Startup Your MX Immersion Circulator is easily installed. The only tools required are a flat-head screwdriver and a container for adding water or another suitable fluid to the user-supplied reservoir. 1. Place the flow adjusters in the desired position. These slide controls allow you to easily adjust the force with which liquid will circulate in the reservoir. - Page 10 Turn power ON. Press ; all characters and symbols on the LCD will momentarily light. The Immersion Circulator will begin running, actual and set point temperatures will be displayed, and the word “SET” will be continuously lit. The circulating symbol will also be lit and the heating symbol will also be flashing if the actual bath temperature is below the set point temperature Heating Symbol Circulating...
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Page 11: Normal Operation
Normal Operation Keys and Controls Power Turns the Immersion Circulator ON. Accesses the Temperature Controller’s set-up sub-menus. The items in these sub-menus are used to configure the Controller’s general Menu operational parameters (temperature unit, upper and lower temperature limits, offset calibration, etc.). Used to increase temperature set point and other operational Up Arrow settings/values. -
Page 12: Set-Up Sub-Menus
Set-Up Sub-Menus Press the key to access the Temperature Controller’s set-up sub-menus. The keys are used to change the current setting / value in the sub-menu. To Change Sub-Menu Selection / Range Current Value Press for ° C Temperature unit °... -
Page 13: Selecting The Temperature Unit
Selecting the Temperature Unit The temperature units sub-menu (° C / ° F) allows you to select the temperature unit in which the actual bath temperature and set point temperature are displayed. The factory default is ° C. Appears when i n Temperature Units sub-menu To Access: Press the... -
Page 14: Setting The Offset Calibration
Setting the Offset Calibration This sub-menu allows you to match the Circulator’s temperature display to an external reference thermometer. A value from -3.0° to +3.0° C may be entered; the factory default is 0.0° C. IMPORTANT: To prevent the Offset Calibration value from being changed unintentionally, the following power down/power up sequence is required to enable the Offset Calibration function. -
Page 15: Setting The Low Limit Temperature
Setting the Low Limit Temperature This sub-menu allows you to limit how low the temperature set point may be set. It also serves as a low limit safety, alerting you if bath temperature falls below the low limit temperature setting. The Low Limit value may be set from -35°... -
Page 16: Setting The High Limit Temperature
Setting the High Limit Temperature This sub-menu allows you to limit how high the temperature set point may be set. It also serves as a high limit safety, alerting you if bath temperature rises above the high limit temperature setting. The High Limit value may be set from +40°... -
Page 17: Loss Of Power Restart
Loss of Power Restart WARNING: The unit will start automatically after a disruption in electrical power. In the event that electrical power lost while your Circulator is in use, it will begin operating automatically once power is restored. FAIL POWER will appear on the display to alert you that there was a power disruption. -
Page 18: Alarm Messages
Alarm Messages Alarm Description Corrective Action Symbol Informational Message: Using the key, turn the Circulator OFF and then back ON. FAIL POWER Indicates that electrical power This will clear the message. was lost during operation. Warning: The temperature set Decrease the Low Limit temperature value or increase the point is below the Low Limit temperature set point. -
Page 19: Routine Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting WARNING: Always turn your Circulator OFF and disconnect it from the electrical power outlet before performing any maintenance or service. WARNING: To avoid the potential for burns, allow the Immersion Circulator to cool completely before cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING: Turn electrical power to the unit OFF and remove Immersion Circulator from reservoir before draining. -
Page 20: Checking The Over-Temperature Safety System
Bath Reservoir and Wetted Components A concentrated bath cleaner (polyclean Bath Cleaner, part number 004-300050) is available to remove mineral deposits from the Temperature Controller’s wetted parts. The cleaner should be added to the bath reservoir at the prescribed dosage and circulated at 60° C / 140° F until the scale is removed. Pump Impeller In the unlikely event that debris becomes lodged in the pump impeller, a soft brush can be used to remove any lodged particles. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action No power to unit Unit does not run Check that the electrical cord is secure and (Digital Display is connected to an operating electrical outlet. blank) Unit does not run Unit in Standby mode Press Power Key on front panel. -
Page 22: Technical Information
Technical Information Performance Specifications Operating Temperature Range: Ambient +10° to 135° C Ambient +20° to 275° F Temperature Stability: ±0.07° C / ±0.13° F Heater Wattage: 1100 watts Electrical Requirements: 120V, 60Hz, 10 amps or 240V, 50Hz, 6 amps Environmental Conditions Indoor use only Maximum Altitude: 2000 meter... -
Page 23: Reservoir Fluids
Reservoir Fluids Depending on your needs, a variety of fluids can be used with your Immersion Circulator. No matter what bath fluid is selected, it must be chemically compatible with the reservoir and the materials in your Immersion Circulator. It must also be suitable for the desired temperature range. WARNING: Do not use a flammable liquid as a bath fluid as a fire hazard may result. -
Page 24: Application Notes
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING LIQUIDS: • Automotive antifreeze with additives** • Hard tap water** • Deionized water with a specific resistance > 1 meg ohm • Any flammable fluids • Concentrations of acids or bases • Solutions with halides: chlorides, fluorides, bromides, iodides or sulfur •... -
Page 25: Equipment Disposal (Weee Directive)
Equipment Disposal (WEEE Directive) This equipment is marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol to indicate it is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and is not to be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Any products marked with this symbol must be collected separately, according to the regulatory guidelines in your area. -
Page 26: Replacement Parts And Accessories
Tank Mounting Knob/Screw 400-874 Bumper for tank mounting knob/screw 400-872 Safety Thermostat Cover Plate 300-717 Resource Disk (with Operator’s Manual) 110-815 PolyScience Circulating Bath Fluids Circulating Bath Fluids Quantity Part Number polyclean Algaecide 8 oz / 236 ml 004-300040 polyclean Algaecide... -
Page 27: Service And Technical Support
The warranty shall not apply if the defect or malfunction was caused by accident, neglect, unreasonable use, improper service, acts of God, modification by any party other than PolyScience, or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship.
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