Ceramic top stirring hot plates, stirrers, and hot plates (10 pages)
Summary of Contents for Cole Parmer Stuart SD150 Series
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Instruction Manual For all Hotplates and Stirrers HS100-060 Version 1.1 DIGITAL INTERFACE PRODUCTS SD150x, SD150x/120, CD150x, CD150x/120, SD152x, SD152x/120, CD152x, CD152x/120 x is used for the letter denoting colour variant (blue (B), black (K) or white (W)) STANDARD ANALOGUE INTERFACE PRODUCTS SS150x, SS150x/120, CS150x, CS150x/120, SS151x, CS151, SS152x, SS152x/120, CS152x, CS152x/120 x is used for the letter denoting colour variant (blue (B), black (K) or white (W))
About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in optimal usage of your new digital or analogue hotplate. To get the best performance from your equipment and for your own personal safety, please read these instructions carefully before use Before discarding the packaging check that all parts are present and correct Product Voltages All Hotplate stirrers and hotplates are available in different voltages...
Safety Information This instruction manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions which must be read, understood and followed by the product user. Failure to use this instruction manual may degrade or defeat the protection normally provided by the product. Read this instruction manual prior to product use and keep this information for future reference Product Symbols Throughout this instruction manual the following symbols are shown to...
• Position the product for use so that the power cord can be easily disconnected without having to move the product • Disconnect the power cord before moving or cleaning the unit • Ensure the mains power supply conforms to the rating found on the rating label on the underside of the unit •...
• This equipment is not designed to be used in hazardous atmospheres or with hazardous materials • Following a mains interruption the unit will not restart Unpacking & Contents Catalogue Number Coding Description A catalogue number for each type of hotplate is descriptive. The method of coding is as follows: Product Identification Digital Hotplate / Stirrer - 230VAC...
What’s Included in the box • Instruction book • Mains moulded plug - hot (UK and EURO variants) or hot US variant • Stuart Hotplate product • Stir bar x 2 (HH114) - supplied with stirring variants only • Warranty card •...
Product Connections 1. IEC power socket - connect the mains supply cable into this socket 2. DIN socket - Connect the optional External temperature controller into this connector Connect To The External Controller 1. Turn the hotplate mains switch to the OFF position at the rear of the hotplate 2.
Ceramic Hotplate Hot Zone When using the ceramic hotplates at temperatures over 180 C, the base of any vessel must not make contact with the ceramic plate top outside of the hot-zone - this is to avoid damaging the ceramic hotplate surface Note: Modular heating blocks are not suitable for use with ceramic...
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CS151 Product Control & Indicators a. Stirrer control dial - When the dial is pushed in the stirrer will remain stationary (LED illuminated but dimly). The stir speed dial controls the stirring speed, the dial is graduated and each graduation is approximately 50 rpm b.
• Turn the graduated stirrer control dial until the analogue is at the desired speed. The current set-point LEDs will flash to confirm the speed has been stored and revert back the actual speed • When the process is complete, press the stirrer control dial to stop the stirring function •...
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segments is fully illuminated the temperature will increase 50 c. Hot LED - this LED will flash when the top plate becomes too hot to touch and while the plate temperature is above 50 C for up to 30 minutes even if the unit is disconnected from the electricity supply d.
Analogue Hotplate Stirrer SS152, SS152/120, CS152, CS152/120 1. Top casting (blue, white or black) 2. Control interface 3. Ceramic top plate 4. Aluminium top plate 5. Stirrer control dial 6. Analogue heater LED display 7. Stirrer control dial 8. Analogue stirrer LED display 9.
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c. Hot LED - this LED will flash when the top plate becomes too hot to touch and while the plate temperature is above 50 C for up to 30 minutes even if the unit is disconnected from the electricity supply d.
Digital Hotplate SD150, SD150/120, CD150, CD150/120 1. Top casting (blue, white or black) 2. Control interface 3. Ceramic top plate 4. Aluminium top plate 5. Heater control dial 6. Digital display 7. Hot LED SD150, SD150/120 8. Probe LED 9. Mains on/off switch 10.
Instructions for use • Place a charged, clean glass vessel with the solution to be heated in the centre of the top plate • Insert the IEC plug into the IEC socket at the rear of the unit • Switch the unit on using the mains on/off switch at the rear of the unit •...
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11. Mains on/off switch 12. IEC power socket 13. DIN socket 14. Retort rod fitting CD152, CD152/120 Product Control and Indicators a. Stirrer control dial - When the dial is pushed in the stirrer will remain stationary (LED illuminated but dimly). It also controls the stir speed (clockwise direction only).
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Instructions for use • Place a vessel with the solution to be heated in the centre of the top plate • Insert the IEC plug into the IEC socket at the rear of the unit • Switch the unit on using the mains on/off switch at the rear of the unit •...
External Controller (SCT1) The SCT1 temperature controller allows accurate temperature control of aqueous and oil based samples in the laboratory and can be used in two different modes: • As a precise temperature controller from 20 to 200 • Digital thermometer from -4 to 325 Control Mode The heat control of the hotplate is disabled, allowing precise control of the sample temperature via the SCT1 temperature controller.
Product Repair There are no direct user serviceable components inside this series of products. A list of available replacement parts are available on page 19 Please contact Cole-Parmer or your local distributor for repair or maintenance issues Product Maintenance Disconnect power to the product by unplugging the power cord before...
Modular heating blocks are not suitable for use with ceramic top hotplates Replacement Parts Only spare parts supplied by Cole-Parmer or its agent should be used. Fitting of non-approved parts may affect the performance of the safety features of the product...
• A ceramic top has broken due to mechanical impact, scratching, chipping or chemical etching • Any repair has been made or attempted other than by Cole-Parmer or its agents • Minor coating chips and scratches appear from what is deemed normal use •...
Your Purchase Record Cole-Parmer recommends that you record the details of your purchase in the spaces below for your future reference Model Number _________________ Serial Number _______________ Date Purchased ___ / ____/ _____ Purchased From _______________________ Purchase Reference Number ____________________...
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