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Countertop
PC100-Pro, PC900-Pro,
PC1200-Pro
i.C³
User Guide
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For Helmer i.Series
Incubators
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360406/A

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  • Page 1 User Guide ® For Helmer i.Series Incubators ® Countertop PC100-Pro, PC900-Pro, PC1200-Pro 360406/A...
  • Page 2 The 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

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features .
  • Page 4 Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 12 i .C...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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...

  • Page 6: Using The Touchscreen

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 8: Home Screen Basics

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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...

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

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.
  • Page 10 Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Information Logs Access all available data log applications. Temperature Graph View current and historical probe temperature data and alarm events. CSV Downloads Download information log(s). PDF Downloads Download historical information as a PDF.

  • Page 11: Temperature Alarm Test

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 12: Min/Max Temperature Monitoring

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Event Data Door Open Time Total time (in minutes) that the unit door was left open during the selected time span. Door Openings Total number of times the unit door was opened during the selected time span.
  • Page 15 Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 16: Agitrak (If Installed)

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators AgiTrak AgiTrak provides monitoring for an installed agitator. The AgiTrak Setup and Info screen allows the user to setup and control of an installed agitator. Select the appropriate button to setup an agitator, or view the agitator status or count log.

  • Page 17: Agitator Status

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Agitator Status The Agitator Status screen provides real time information regarding the agitator speed and cycle count. View Agitator Speed History Graph Touch the button showing the current agitator speed. The Agitator Speed History graph will appear.

  • Page 18: Agitator Count Log

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Agitator Count Log The Agitator Count Log provides cycle count history for the installed agitator. Touch and hold the bidirectional arrows to scroll through the log. Information Found in the Agitator Count Log •...

  • Page 19: Information Logs

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Information Logs > All available data logs are accessed from the Information Logs screen. 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 20: Event Log Detail Screen

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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 •...

  • Page 21: Access Control Log (If Installed)

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Event Acknowledgement Use the Event Acknowledgement buttons to select the cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken. Acknowledge an event Note If Other is selected for the event cause or action taken, the alphanumeric keyboard is displayed. Enter the cause or action taken in the space provided.
  • Page 22 Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Viewing the access control log Touch and hold the bidirectional arrows to scroll through the log. Information Found in the Access Control Log • User (Name of user, Denied, or Override) • Date of access •...

  • Page 23: 10 Data Transfer

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 10 Data Transfer CSV Download Use the 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 24 • 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 25: 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. 360406/A...

  • Page 26: Uploading Firmware Updates

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.
  • Page 27 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 28: 11 Customizing The I.c

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 11 Customizing the i.C Screen Brightness Settings > monitor has three brightness settings. Touch any button to select a different brightness The backlight on the i.C setting. 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 29: 12 I .C

    Password protection is set to ON at the factory and can be turned OFF through the settings menu. A password protects i.C 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 If password protection is turned ON, touch the i.C password.

  • Page 30: Temperature Setpoint

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Temperature Setpoint The Temperature Setpoint specifies the desired temperature for product stored inside the unit. Change temperature setpoint Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the spin box to adjust the temperature setpoint.

  • Page 31: 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 is displayed.

  • Page 32: Sound Settings

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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 33: Display Settings

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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 34: Device Status

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Device Status Current sensor readings and device status are displayed on the Device Status screen. 360406/A...

  • Page 35: Sensor Calibration

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Sensor Calibration Calibration adjusts temperature setpoints so the value displayed matches the actual chamber temperature, as measured by an independent thermometer. View temperature probe readings and adjust offsets through Sensor Calibration. Sensor Reference Indicates probe location on the control board.

  • Page 36: 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 37: System Functions

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators System Functions Reboot or shut down the i.C system through System Functions. Reboot i.C system 1. Touch the System Functions button. 2. Touch the Reboot button. The confirmation box appears. 3. Touch to confirm, or to cancel.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Access Control Screen

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 40: Access Control As The Home Screen

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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.

  • Page 41: 14 Icon Transfer

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 14 Icon Transfer > Applications screen, or The Icon Transfer allows icons to be moved between the Home screen and the i.C repositioned on the i.C APPS screen. A maximum of five icons can be displayed on the Home screen.

  • Page 42: Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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 43: Application Icons

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators 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 Download screen Home • Navigate to the Home screen CSV Download •...

  • Page 44: Appendix B - I.c Reference Guide

    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. • General settings apply to refrigerator and freezer models. Setting...
  • Page 45 Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Setting Range Description Default Value 1 - 3 Agitator Selection Select agitator location within incubator (if enabled) Agitator 1 Speed Setpoint Set agitator speed (cycles per minute - CPM) 40 - 80 (if enabled)

  • Page 46: Alarm Settings

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Alarm Settings > > Alarm Settings Setting Range Description Default Value Primary Monitor Probe High Temp (setpoint) High temperature at which alarm condition occurs 24 °C -100 - +50 °C -148 - +122 °F...

  • Page 47: Event Log Codes

    Helmer Scientific User Guide for i.Series Incubators Event Log Codes Description Description Event Code Event Code Agitator 1 Low Speed Communication Failure 1 Agitator 1 Maintenance Required Communication Failure 2 Communication Failure 3 Condensate Tray Full Control Probe Failure Drive Space Low...
  • Page 48 Helmer Scientific 14400 Bergen Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060 USA PH +1.317.773.9073 FX +1.317.773.9082 360406/A Copyright © 2019 Helmer, Inc.

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