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INHECO Single Position Incubators Incubator MP / DWP Part No.: 7300003 / 7300006 Incubator Shaker MP/ Shaker DWP Part No.: 7300013 / 7300009 ► User´s Manual Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
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This manual and the information herein have been assembled with due diligence. INHECO GmbH does not assume liability for any misprints or cases of damage resulting from misprints in this manual. If there are any uncertainties, please feel free to contact sales@inheco.com.
- The signal word NOTICE stands for the general measures that help using the device. Contact INHECO in case there are any uncertainties of how to operate or how to handle the Incubator devices.
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Dynamic Link Library Personal Computer European Union Society for Biomolecular Screening Deepwell Plate In vitro diagnostics Food and Drug Administration Dual In line package N.A. Not Applicable Room Temperature without with INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
Broken seals on INHECO devices lead to the loss of warranty as well. INHECO will only accept parts / devices for return that do not pose a threat to the health of our staff. In particular, the devices may not have been used in Biosafety Level 3 and 4 environments, or have been exposed to radioactive or radiation materials.
Intended Use INHECO’s Incubators (Incubator MP, Incubator DWP, Incubator Shaker MP and Incubator Shaker DWP) are automated and compact single incubating positions for the use in fundamental research, drug discovery, clinical research and diagnostic applications in automated liquid handling stations.
In case of parcel or product damages, make photos of the damaged boxes and products and email them to TechHotline@inheco.com immediately. Transportation damages must be reported to INHECO within 7 days of delivery. The following components should be included in each shipment: Fig.1:...
If it has become illegible or falls off, it has to be replaced by a new identification label. New labels can be ordered at INHECO. In case the label is missing and you do not know the part number and serial number, they can also be read out with the software ( IVDD Incubator software) which can be downloaded from the log in section of www.inheco.com.
Weigth 2.5 kg 3.4 kg 4.5 kg 5.4 kg Maximum Number of devices in one stack due to interaction during shaking and power limitation of power supply Module Module Chamber Module Drawer Fig.6: Dimensions INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
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+20°C (+68°F) up to +30°C (+86°F) Transportation and -10°C to +60°C [+14°F to +140°F], storage non condensing Temperature Operation +20°C to + 30°C (+68°F to +86°F) Transportation and 10°C to + 60°C (+14°F) to 140°F), storage non condensing INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
The heating plate temperature is measured at 5 positions on the heating plate according to the INHECO measurement head PM-0105. The 5 measure- Accuracy abso- ment positions are according to the Plate positions A1, H1, E6, A12 and H12.
- Make sure that the Incubator does not get in contact with liquids while the unit is connected to the power outlet. - Original power cable provided by INHECO has to be used to guarantee safe and INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001...
Technical Alterations - Do not alter the product. Any modification or change which is not approved by INHECO leads to the loss of warranty. Broken seals on INHECO devices lead to the loss of warranty as well. - Use only original parts provided by INHECO. Parts provided by other suppliers can impair the functionality of the unit.
A transportation label on the top of the Shaker device is indicating where the transportation lock is applied and also that you should not turn the device upside down. Fig.7: Transportation label at the upper side INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
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Screws screwable without screwdriver • After the screws are removed the metal plate will have to be actively taken out of the grid while you till keep the contact at one side. Fig.10: Loosened metal plate INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
The red circle shows the “plus-pole” and the black the “minus-pole”. Please contact INHECO → techhotline@inheco.com if you are not sure how many devices can be used with one power supply.
4.5.1. Stackable devices and multiple towers INHECO’s compact single position Incubators are high performance plug & play devices for the use on automated robotic platforms or as standalone units. They can either be used as single devices or stacked in a tower. In addition multiple towers or single devices can be controlled parallel from one host PC via USB.
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Connector and of the second slave in the lower female connector. Slave unit needs no USB cable or power cord slave unit connected connected to master as shown in fig. 16 Fig.16: Two connected devices INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
It is not advisable to stack more than the recommended devices (refer to chapter 2.6) on top of each other without additional mechanical fixation. There are mechanical limitations of how many devices can be stacked. Please contact INHECO if you are not sure if your set up is recommended.
4.7.2. Incubator DWP and Incubator Shaker DWP The Incubator DWP and Incubator Shaker DWP are built for the use with deep well plates. The Labware detection is optimized for Nunc Plates. If different deep well plates are used, the user has to assure, that the Labware detection works well with these plates too.
- Disconnect other devices from the computer which may interfere with the communication stability. - De-activate the automated Windows update. For integration purpose, use INHECO’s DLL and Firmware Command Set → login section www.inheco.com 5.2. CoM port identification • Connect the Incubator via USB cable to the PC.
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The COM port is shown behind the the USB Serial Port in brackets. Please continue with → start the workstation software. Additional dialogues could appear, depending on Windows configuration, user rights and firewall. For questions about these, please contact your administrator. INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
USB interface. Consult the document „Firmware Command Set“ which can be downloaded from the login section on INHECO' website www.inheco.com for more information about the software integration of the incubator devices or contact your workstation provider. The Incubator should be used exclusively by laboratory professionals trained in laboratory techniques with labautomation systems and having studied the instructions for use of this instrument incl.
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The reason for that is that slave devices have to register themselves to the master device within a certain time frame. This happens after the first correct USB message to the master was sent INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
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The default Heat up Off-set for 37°C is 4°C for a Greiner 96 Flat Bottom Plate. If your workstation software does not provide an option to set the heater Offset you can use the INHECO incubator shaker control software which can be downloaded from the login section on INHECO' website www.inheco.com → Manual INHECO Incubator Shaker Control Software.
Care should be exercised to prevent water from running inside the unit. Do not use aggressive cleaning fluids such as acetone, or abrasive cleaners. Please check with INHECO any cleaning method that is not mentioned in it his paragraph to prevent damage to the Incubator devices.
In case of an operation failure follow the trouble-shooting instructions of this chapter. INHECO needs the below mentioned information including the serial numbers of your devices and the error code report. With this information INHECO can help you to trouble- shoot the reason for the operation failure.
INHECO for return. Ask techhotline@inheco.com or visit www.inheco.com/service/returns-rma.html for the return procedure before you return a device to INHECO. Do not return any devices without INHECO’s RMA number. INHECO’s RMA number must be shown on the outside of the return package. Returns without RMA number are not being processed by INHECO.
Turn the unit about 45°- 60° to the left to position the lock correctly. With this movement the sideways-shaker is moved to the left and only then the lock can be placed correctly. → http://www.inheco.com/service/returns-rma.html for short instruction video • Screw the 2 screws with red head by hand (only hand-tigth)
- Duration: 3 min. 30 sec. With the Incubator shaker DWP an false error could be shown to verify this error we recommend to use the IMP to see whether it is a false or a true error. INHECO...
• check whether the opening for the electric eye of drawer detection is open Fig.27: opening for electric eye • check whether the electric eye of drawer detection is clean Fig.28: opening for electric eye • reboot the incubator INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
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Fig.29: contact area on drawer lid and correct seal ring position Fig.30: contact pins • reboot the incubator 9.1.3. drawer is not closing correctly • check whether something is blocking the door • check the excenter position Fig.31: correct excenter position INHECO Doc ID: 900434-001 March 2018...
10.1. Power Supply The Power Supplies are not delivered together with each system. They must be ordered separately at INHECO as for stacked incubators a Power Supply is not necessary. Only the master devices need a Power Supply. 10.1.1. Order Details...
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