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Helmer i.C3 User Manual

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Labratory Refrigerator
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  • Page 1 User Guide ® For Helmer i.Series Products ® Labratory Refrigerator iLR105-GX, iLR113-GX Blood Bank Refrigerator iBR105-GX, iBR113-GX Pharmacy Refrigerator iPR105-GX, iPR113-GX 360405/A...
  • Page 2 This document is furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Helmer Scientific. Helmer Scientific assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features .
  • Page 4 User Guide Auxiliary Systems ..................33 Restore Factory Settings .

  • Page 5: Overview

    User Guide User Guide Overview Cautions User Information Center, read all instructions in the associated product • To avoid injury, before using the i.C operation manual. unit, read all instructions provided in this user guide. • To avoid damage to the i.C Features The i.C consists of an intuitive user interface and icon-driven touchscreen.

  • Page 6: Using The Touchscreen

    User Guide User Guide Using the Touchscreen The touchscreen and touch techniques make the i.C easy to use. Icons, status indicators,and navigation buttons let the user see and respond to i.C system conditions and events. Note Anything that touches the screen is understood as a command. Do not let anything touch the screen unintentionally. Touch Techniques Touch-select Touch once to select an item.

  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    User Guide User Guide Initial Setup Language Configuration The Language screen is displayed when the i.C is powered on. Use the Language screen to select the i.C display language. Choose language 1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed. 2.

  • Page 8: Home Screen Basics

    User Guide User Guide Home Screen Basics Note To temporarily silence active alarms, touch the Mute icon in the top right corner of the screen. Unit ID Primary Monitor Probe Screen ID Event Log Icon-Indicator Information Header Display Zone Min/Max Temperature Display Min/Max Reset Secondary Monitor Probe (not available on all models)

  • Page 9: I .C 3 Applications (Apps)

    User Guide User Guide i .C Applications (APPS) Applications can be reached from the i.C APPS screen. All i.C Notes Applications screen icons are interchangeable with those found on the Home screen. • i.C • Primary Monitor probe reading and alarm conditions are displayed on the left side of the screen. Using i .C Applications To navigate to an application screen, touch the associated application icon.
  • Page 10 User Guide User Guide i .C Settings system settings are configured and other preferences selected from the i.C All i.C Settings screen. Note Settings screen is password protected, unless password protection is turned Off (from the i.C The i.C Settings screen). If for the first time, use the factory-originated password (1234).

  • Page 11: Temperature Alarm Test

    User Guide User Guide Temperature Alarm Test Initiate an automatic alarm test for the high and low temperature alarms. The unit uses a built-in Peltier device to heat or cool the probe without affecting chamber temperature. The process normally takes less than five minutes. Note Touch the Cancel Test icon at any time to abort the alarm test.

  • Page 12: Min/Max Temperature Monitoring

    User Guide User Guide Min/Max Temperature Monitoring The Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence since the last system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset. Notes • The Min/Max temperature display can be turned on or off. Refer to Display Settings for more information.

  • Page 13: Temperature Graph

    User Guide User Guide Temperature Graph The Temperature Graph screen shows current and historical primary monitor probe temperature data and temperature events. Note Up to 62 days of temperature data can be viewed on the graph. Alarm Condition Icon Viewing the Temperature Graph 1.

  • Page 14: Event Data

    User Guide User Guide Event Data Total time (in minutes) that the unit door was left open during the selected time span. Door Open Time Total number of times the unit door was opened during the selected time span. Door Openings Total number of logged events that occurred during the selected time span.
  • Page 15 User Guide User Guide One Touch Quick Information Feature The one touch quick information feature allows the user to view specific temperature information at any point on the graph. Using one touch 1. Touch the desired point on the graph. A dialog box will appear providing selected date, time and temperature data. Note The one touch feature should be used for reference only.

  • Page 16: Information Logs

    User Guide User Guide Information Logs All available data logs are accessed from the Information Logs screen. Note Some icons shown may be specific to models or optional features. Event Log > The Event Log shows information from alarm events. A maximum of 100 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Event Log screen.
  • Page 17 User Guide User Guide Information Found in the Event Log • Type of event that occurred • Date event occurred • Time event condition began • Temperature at start of alarm event • Time event condition ended • Temperature at end of alarm event •...

  • Page 18: Event Log Detail Screen

    User Guide User Guide Event Log Detail Screen The Event Log Detail provides additional temperature information for primary and secondary monitor probes, and the compressor probe for an alarm event. The cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken can be acknowledged. Information Found in the Event Detail Log •...

  • Page 19: Access Control Log (If Installed)

    User Guide User Guide Access Control Log (if installed) > The Access Control Log screen contains a record of each user-authenticated access event. A maximum of 100 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Access Control Log screen. The Access Log shows information from controlled access chamber entries.

  • Page 20: Data Transfer

    User Guide User Guide Data Transfer CSV Download Use the CSV Download screen to download information. Download Data 1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C monitor bezel. When the memory device is detected, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive"...
  • Page 21 • A User download should be completed in less than twenty minutes. If the download has not completed in twenty minutes, contact Helmer Technical Service. features two Disk Space status alarms to proactively alert you when the available storage space is low (about •...

  • Page 22: Downloading Temperature Graphs And Alarm Event Data To Pdf

    Changing the paper setting will affect the current report being run as well as subsequent reports. • PDF reports are stored for about 3 months, at which time the oldest reports are purged to free up storage space. Helmer recommends performing PDF downloads every two months.

  • Page 23: Uploading Firmware Updates

    User Guide User Guide Uploading Firmware Updates Use the Upload screen to upload firmware updates. If the Upload icon is touched before a memory device is inserted, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" is displayed until a memory device is inserted. Notes •...
  • Page 24 5. After the i.C have been updated. If either firmware version number has not been updated from the recorded version number, contact Helmer Technical Service. For more details regarding referencing the firmware revision number, refer to i .C Applications (APPS), Using i .C Applications 6.

  • Page 25: 10 Customizing The I .C

    User Guide User Guide 10 Customizing the i .C Screen Brightness Settings > monitor has three brightness settings. Touch any button to select a different brightness setting. The backlight on the i.C Home Page Screensaver > The Home screen is equipped with a screensaver that displays a 24-hour temperature graph. The screensaver is automatically displayed after two minutes of inactivity on the Home screen.

  • Page 26: Settings

    Password protection is set to ON at the factory and can be turned OFF through the settings menu. A password protects settings from unauthorized changes. Note Helmer recommends password protection remain ON. Accessing Settings Settings icon to bring up a numeric keypad and enter the current password.

  • Page 27: Temperature Setpoint

    • Temperature Setpoint can be adjusted through the main Settings screen and Device Control Settings. • Upper Rail, Lower Rail, Delay on Start-up and Speed During Probe Error settings are set at the factory and should not be changed. For information regarding changing these settings, contact Helmer Technical Service. 360405/A...

  • Page 28: Alarm Settings

    User Guide User Guide Alarm Settings Parameters for activating an alarm may be set through Alarm Settings. Set alarm parameters 1. Touch the Alarm Settings button. 2. Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the corresponding Setpoint spin box to change an alarm setpoint. 3.

  • Page 29: Users And Passwords

    1. Touch the Users and Password button. 2. Toggle the Password Protection button to turn password protection On or Off. Note Helmer recommends that password protection remain On. Change password 1. Touch the Users and Password button. 2. Touch the Change Password button, a numeric keypad appears.

  • Page 30: Sound Settings

    User Guide User Guide Sound Settings Turn sounds on or off, control volume and select an alarm tone through Sounds Settings. Enable/disable sounds 1. Touch the Sounds Settings button. 2. Toggle the Sounds button On or Off to select desired setting.

  • Page 31: Display Settings

    User Guide User Guide Display Settings Control how information appears on the i.C display through Display Settings. Change language 1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed. 2. Touch the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language button.

  • Page 32: Light Control Settings

    User Guide User Guide Light Control Settings (if installed) The Light Control Settings screen provides a way to control interior lights as well as set the Light Off Delay. Enable/disable interior light 1. Touch the Light Control Settings button. 2. Toggle the Light Enabled button YES or NO to select desired setting.

  • Page 33: Sensor Calibration

    • Primary and secondary monitor probe temperature offsets may require periodic calibration. Refer to the product service manual for instructions regarding calibrating chamber temperature probes. • The Compressor Probe offset is set at the factory. Contact Helmer Technical Service for information regarding changing the Compressor Probe offset.

  • Page 34: Auxiliary Systems

    1. Touch the Auxiliary Systems button. 2. Toggle the corresponding port button On or Off to select desired status. Note Contact Helmer Technical Service for Ethernet API information to utilize this interface. Restore Factory Settings Settings will be restored to their factory default through Restore Factory Settings.

  • Page 35: System Functions

    User Guide User Guide System Functions Reboot or shut down the i.C system through System Functions. Restart display 1. Touch the System Functions button. 2. Touch the Restart Display button. The confirmation box appears. to confirm, or 3. Touch to cancel. Shut down display 1.

  • Page 36: Access Control (If Installed)

    Notes • There is a lock override key on Helmer equipment. The key disconnects power to the magnetic lock, allowing users to access the contents of the cabinet. A keyed mechanical lock is provided on the door to allow secure access if the magnetic lock is overridden.

  • Page 37: Access Control Screen

    User Guide User Guide Delete a user profile 1. Touch the data row of the user profile to be deleted. The data row is highlighted in blue. 2. Touch the Delete User button. The message "Delete User?" is displayed. to confirm, or 3.

  • Page 38: Access Control As The Home Screen

    User Guide User Guide Access Control as the Home Screen If the Access Control option is activated, the Access Control Home Screen can be substituted for the standard Home Screen. Notes • It is recommended the Access Control icon be moved to the Home screen if the Access Control Home screen is disabled. Refer to Icon Transfer for more information.

  • Page 39: 13 Icon Transfer

    User Guide User Guide 13 Icon Transfer > Applications screen, or repositioned The Icon Transfer allows icons to be moved between the Home screen and the i.C APPS screen. A maximum of five icons can be displayed on the Home screen. on the i.C Reposition icons Drag icons with a touch-drag motion of the finger.

  • Page 40: Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide

    User Guide User Guide Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide Common Buttons Buttons are included to adjust settings or navigate to a different "app". Alphanumeric keyboard buttons for text entry, editing, save/cancel functions, and uppercase and lowercase keyboards are included for all languages. The extended character keyboard and symbol keyboard are included for U.S./international languages only.

  • Page 41: Application Icons

    User Guide User Guide Application Icons Apps icons are included in this guide. Contact Helmer, Inc. for information about optional applications. All i.C Image Name Image Name Function Function • Navigate to the CSV Download screen Home • Navigate to the Home screen CSV Download •...

  • Page 42: Appendix B - I .C Reference Guide

    General Settings > Notes settings are shown in this guide. Contact Helmer, Inc. for information about settings as they pertain to optional • All i.C applications. • Refrigerator defrost event settings are only applicable to models with the low humidity option.
  • Page 43 User Guide User Guide Setting Description Default Value Range Offset value used to adjust temperature reading of -10 °C - +10 °C Secondary Monitor Probe Offset varies the the secondary monitor temperature probe -18 °F - +18 °F (if installed) Offset value used to adjust temperature reading of -10 °C - +10 °C Control Probe Offset...

  • Page 44: Alarm Settings

    User Guide User Guide Alarm Settings > > Alarm Settings Setting Description Default Value Range Primary Monitor Probe High Temp (setpoint) High temperature at which alarm condition occurs 5.5 °C -100 - +50 °C (iBR and iLR models) 6.5 °C -148 - +122 °F (iPR models) Primary Monitor Probe High Temp (time delay) Time after high temperature alarm condition occurs until...

  • Page 45: Event Log Codes

    User Guide User Guide Event Log Codes Description Description Event Code Event Code Compressor Probe Failure Primary Monitor Probe High Temp Test Secondary Monitor Probe Failure Primary Monitor Probe Low Temp Test Compressor Temperature Communication Failure 1 Communication Failure 2 No Battery Communication Failure 3 Low Battery...
  • Page 46 Helmer Scientific 14400 Bergen Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060 USA PH +1.317.773.9073 FX +1.317.773.9082 360405/A Copyright © 2019 Helmer, Inc.

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