Device setup Fig. 1 Item Designation Filling opening lid Wireless Controller (WiCo) Handle Venting grid RS 232 port USB port External temperature sensor socket Multifunction port Pump connector IN Pump connector OUT Power switch Power socket Backflow Overflow...
Inserting battery into the WiCo ........................9 Mounting the WiCo to the station ........................9 Filling and draining ............................9 Fluids (Standard information for IKA fluid) ......................11 Moving the device ............................12 Charging the Battery Pack RB 1 (rechargeable battery) ..................12 Changing battery to WiCo ..........................12 WiCo - holder WH 10 .............................12...
Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/ EC and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or other normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010, EN 61326-1, EN 60529, EN ISO 12100 and DIN 12876-1. Bluetooth ®...
Disposal of the device: • Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under • The device must be disposed of in accordance with na- a suitable fume hood. Please contact IKA application tional or local regulations support if you have any question.
- Ferrous water. cause a fire. • The lithium polymer battery pack must only be used and Refrigerant: charged in IKA products designed for use with this bat- The device is not allowed to be tery pack. WARNING used in an ATEX (Atmosphere EX- •...
Disposal instructions: • You can return used disposable and rechargeable batter- • When disposing of the IKA battery pack, please tape over ies free of charge to your local authority collection site the contacts with adhesive tape to prevent short-circuiting or to any battery retailer.
Unpacking • Unpacking: • Delivery scope: - Please unpack the device carefully. - RC 5 control with WiCo - Any damage should be notified immediately to the - Power cables shipping agent (post office, railway network or logis- - Hose olive NW 8 (2 pieces) see Fig.
Check fluid heat expansion! - Connect the “Backflow” connector to IKA calorim- eter with a suitable hose. When IKA calorimeter is not connected, please close the “Backflow” connector with included backflow cap.
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- Check and make sure that the drain valve is closed - To drain the fluid from the bath, connect a hose to the (rotate clockwise to the stop position, see Fig. 10). drain port and turn the drain valve in counter clockwise direction with a straight screwdriver.
• Fluid (Standard information for IKA fluid): Operating temperature Operating temperature Safety temperature Flash point Designation range for open bath range for closed bath (°C) (°C) application applications (°C) (°C) CF.EG28.N10.80.8 -10 ... 80 -10 … 80 CF.EG39.N20.80.16 -20 … 80 -20 …...
• Moving the device: Empty all fluid in the bath before move device from one place to other place. The device must be lifted by two persons with the upper handles. It can also be moved on flat surface by lifting and push- ing the front of the device.
Operator panel and display • station: High Fluid level Fig. 16 Item Designation Function Indicate the bath fluid level (when the fluid level is too low or too high, the Fluid level indicator: bottom or the top LED segment change into red color). LED bar: Display different status of the circulator with different color.
Commissioning and operating Note: Before commissioning, make sure that the device has Then the working screen appears and the device is ready not been moved for one hour! for operation. Check whether the voltage given on the type plate cor- responds to the available power voltage.
Useful information The station is controlled via a WiCo. If the WiCo is Depending on the structure of the building, the WiCo can mounted on the station, data is exchanged between the be operated at a distance up to 15 m from the station, station and WiCo via the contacts (C).
Battery pack: Pump: This symbol indicates the charging status of the RB 1 bat- This symbol indicates that the pump is activated. tery pack within the WiCo. The charging symbol appears if the WiCo Warning: - Is connected to a PC via a USB cable This symbol indicates that warning is active.
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A high Ti means a smaller temperature. See table in the section “Fluids (Standard and slower effect on the control variable. Ti-values that information for IKA fluid)“. are too small can lead to instability of the controller. The maximum and minimum temperature values of the Td: Differential time selected fluid can be set within these limitations.
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3. Temperature sensor: 1) Calibration: The internal and external temperature measurement can be calibrated and adjusted. You can select 2-point calibration or 3-point calibration for internal and external measurement. Calibration proceeding (example: 2-point calibration): > Temperature Sensor > Calibration > Calibration > Internal >...
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MODE PROGRAMS Under programs, 10 user-defined temperature-time pro- 1. Operating Mode A: files can be created. A program can consist of up to 10 After power-on/power failure no automatic restart of segments. functions. Once a program has been selected, the following op- tions are available: 2.
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Edit: Edit/change the selected program parameters. Note: Prior to using the “Refill” menu option, check the function of the buoyage. Delete: Delete the selection highlighted in yellow pro- The “Refill” menu option has higher priority than the gram segment. program M1 segment settings. Insert: Inserts a new program segment after the se- lected segment.
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SAFETY SETTING 1. Time out: 1. Languages: The “Language“ option allows the user to select the de- 1) Set: sired language. In the menu “Set”, the user can determine a time limit in the event of a communication breakdown between the 2.
1.1). The NAMUR commands and the additional specific IKA co mmands serve only as low level commands for communication between the device and the PC. With a suitable terminal or communications programme these commands can be transmit- ted directly to the circulator equipment.
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IN_TMODE Read temperature control: (0: internal control) (1: external control) OUT_SP_1 xxx Set the internal setting temperature XXX (if 0: internal control) Set the external setting temperature XXX (if 1: external control) OUT_SP_12@n Set the WD safety temperature with echo of the set (defined) value. OUT_SP_4 xxx Set the pump speed XXX OUT_SP_42@n...
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Connection WiCo to station: USB micro B USB micro B USB micro A USB micro A USB cable Fig. 31 Connection the device to PC: 9-pin RS 232 9-pin RS 232 RS 232 USB micro B USB A USB micro B USB A USB micro B USB A...
filter in the water and dry the it before assembly. For repair, please request the “Decontamination Certifi- cate” from IKA, or download printout of it from the IKA Note: Don’t touch the heating exchanger surface with website www.ika.com.
Error codes Any malfunctions during operation will be identified by an error message on the display. Proceed as follows in such cases: Switch off device using the main switch at the back of the device. Carry out corrective measures. Restart device. Error code Effect Cause...
Technical data Nominal voltage 230 ± 10% / 100–115 ± 10% Frequency 50 / 60 Max. input power 1100 Working temperature range °C - 30 ... RT Operating temperature range (with external heating) - 30 ... + 80 °C Temperature stability – internal temperature control ±...
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WiCo Permitted on time Max. communication distance (dependent on the building) Dimensions (W x D x H) 160 x 40 x 105 Weight Ambient temperature + 5 ... + 40 Ambient humidity (relative) IP code according to EN 60 529 IP 40 Interface RB 1 Battery pack...
Warranty In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it period is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please apply to faults resulting from improper use, insufficient contact your local dealer. You may also send the machine...
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