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- Page 2 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator/Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4...
- Page 4 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
- Page 5 Contact information Thermo Fisher Scientific P.O. Box 100, FI-01621 Vantaa, Finland Tel. +358-9-329 100, Fax +358-9-3291 0415 www.thermo.com Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Index ..........................50 Glossary and Abbreviations ..................53 Appendix A: Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT Quick Reference Guide ....54 Appendix B: Certificate of Decontamination ................... 55 Appendix C: Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT Feedback Form ......56 Appendix D: Addresses ........................ - Page 7 Turning off the audio signal ..................28 6.4.4 Removing the microplate ................... 29 Preheating and heating ....................31 Shaking .......................... 32 Verifying incubation and shaking parameters ............. 33 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
- Page 8 13.1 Keywords for web pages ....................53 Appendix A: Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT Quick Reference Guide ....54 Appendix B: Certificate of Decontamination ................... 55 Appendix C: Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT Feedback Form ......56 Appendix D: Addresses ........................
- Page 9 List of Tables Table 5.1 Installation check list ................... 14 Table 6.1 Speed settings of the shaker ................22 Table 6.2 LED color codes ....................23 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
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Page 10: Safety Symbols And Markings
Other markings used in the documentation Note: Marks a tip, important information that is useful in the optimum operation of the system, or an item of interest. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 11: About The User Manual
Information and 11 Warranty Certificate. In an effort to produce useful and appropriate documentation, we appreciate your comments on this document to your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 12: Introduction To The Iems™ Incubator / Shaker Ht
Extended temperature range • • Exceptional temperature uniformity across the plate • Efficient orbital shaking • Capacity of up to three (3) microplates Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 13: Functional Description
Control LED (light-emitting diode) Incubation slot Incubation module with three (3) slots Mains input socket Mains switch Voltage selector and fuses Fig. 4.1 iEMS Incubator/Shaker HT front view Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 14: Iems Incubator / Shaker Ht Rear View
DIP switches (not in use) Device link RS-485 (not in use) Computer RS-232C/device link RS-485 (not in use) Cooling-air outlet Type label Fig. 4.2 iEMS Incubator/Shaker HT rear view Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 15: Keyboard And Display
INC TIME 00:30:00 Fig. 4.4 iEMS Incubator/Shaker HT display The alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD) has two (2) lines with up to 20 characters per line. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 16: Thermal Microplate Holder
Adjust the screws (Fig. 4.5, item 4) with a screwdriver so that the microplate is held firmly in place during shaking. Warning: Microplate holders will be hot when touched after use. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 17: Installation
Use of alternative packaging materials may invalidate the warranty. Also retain all instrument-related documentation provided by the manufacturer for future use. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 18: Checking Delivery For Completeness
Use proper protective clothing. Use disposable gloves. Ensure the working area is well ventilated. Never spill fluids in or on the equipment. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 19: Technical Prerequisites
2. Use a small flat screwdriver to pry the voltage selector/fuse block assembly away from the power entry port housing and remove (Fig. 5.1). Fig. 5.1 Opening the voltage selector/fuse block assembly Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 20: Mains Supply Cable
3. Connect the instrument to a correctly installed line power outlet that has a protective conductor that is grounded. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 21: Setup
(24-hour clock). The baud rate is used for service purposes only. stop If you want to interrupt the setup, press to return to the READY state. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 22: Operation
↵ (Enter) start start start Protocol Set protocol HEAT ON SHAKING starts parameters, see 6.2 READY READY READY READY Fig. 6.1 Principle of operation Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 23: Programming Protocols
50 ↵ Press INC TIME 00:00:00 Note: stop If you want to interrupt the programming, press to return to the READY state. Your changes will be saved. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... - Page 24 The value will be entered at the location of the cursor. For example, for an interval shaking time of zero: SHAKE TIME 00:00:20 00 00 ↵ Press (Enter) INT TIME 00:00:00 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
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Page 25: Table 6.1 Speed Settings Of The Shaker
PROHIBITED OPERATION appear on the display: READY 09:26:15 On the display, the READY state will appear after the programming phase. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 26: Slot Status - Control Leds And Audio Signal
If you remove the thermal microplate holder and then reinsert it into the slot during the initial preheating of the slot. If the programmed target temperature is lower than the actual temperature • of the slot. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 27: Normal Operation
Avoid bumping the microplate holder while inserting it into the slot. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 28: Fig. 6.3 Inserting The Thermal Microplate Holder Into A Slot
Note: If the thermal microplate holder is not latched into position, it may lose contact with the temperature controlling connectors at the rear of the slot. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 29: Before Pressing Start
To minimize the likelihood of this occurring, it is recommended you program all processing protocols within a module with the same shaking speed. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 30: Operation
For example, if there is a protocol in progress with speed 5 and the adjoining slot is started with speed 3, all slots within the module will shake at speed 3. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 31: Checking The Operation Stop Time
LED are turned off and the heating of the slot is turned off. 3. Re-insert the microplate holder into the slot. The orange LED is turned on and the heating of the slot turns back on. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 32: Removing The Microplate
Press . The instrument continues to shake until the programmed time of the other slots in the instrument has elapsed. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 33: Fig. 6.5 Removing The Microplate Holder - Lifting The Handle
All shaking and incubation functions, including timing, will be turned off. No LEDs will be lit and the current time of day will be shown on the display. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 34: Preheating And Heating
OFF in all slots. READY 09:29:10 Press to return to the READY state. Warning: Microplate holders will be hot when touched after use. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 35: Shaking
To stop shaking before the shaking time has elapsed: stop Press the slot number and the key. The protocol stops, the LED turns to green, and you will hear a beeping sound. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 36: Verifying Incubation And Shaking Parameters
When you review the parameters, ensure you do not make any unintentional changes to the programmed values. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 37: Maintenance
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Page 38: How To Replace Fuses
4. Place the fuse holder back into the slot and push it in until you hear a click. 5. Connect the power cable to the instrument and switch it ON. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 39: Disposal Of Materials
EIA tests in a negative way resulting in bad test results. Warning: Always use disposable gloves and protective clothing and operate in a well-ventilated area. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 40: How To Decontaminate The Instrument Surface
Ref. National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. Protection of Laboratory Workers from Instrument Biohazards; Proposed Guideline. NCCLS Document I17-P, Vol. 11 No. 15. Villanova, Pa.: NCCLS; 1991. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 41: How To Pack For Service
RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS. Regarding the original packaging and packing materials, use the recycling operators known to you. For further information, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
Doing so might cause misalignment and will invalidate the instrument warranty. Do not operate the instrument in an environment where potentially damaging liquids or gases are present. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 43: General
During shaking Do not place the microplate holder in or remove it from the instrument while the instrument is shaking. This may damage the shaking mechanism. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 44: Temperature
During shaking Do not place the microplate holder in or remove it from the instrument while the instrument is shaking. This may damage the shaking mechanism. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 45: Operation
The use of spraying may damage the instrument. If local or laboratory regulations prescribe regular decontamination, it is not advisable to use formaldehyde, since even small traces of formaldehyde affect Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 46: Service Request Protocol
The Thermo Fisher Scientific technical service department will keep you up to date with the progress of service and provide you with any further details you might need, for example, on maintenance, serviceability, troubleshooting and replacement. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 47: Technical Specifications
Maximum 86 mm (W) x 128 mm (L) x 15 mm (H) Device interfaces 1. Serial RS-232C interface for computer 2. Serial RS-485 interface for other device link Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 48: Incubator Specifications
1 mm (radius 0.5 mm) Programmable shaking time Up to 48 hours in steps of 1 second Programmable interval time Up to 48 hours in steps of 1 second Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 49: Safety Specifications
Both of these affect the dimensioning of the electrical insulation within the instrument. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 50: In Conformity With The Requirements
, 150 kHz – 80 MHz, Criteria A EN 61000-4-8:1994 3 A/m, Criteria A EN 61000-4-11:1994 30%/10 ms, Criteria B 60%/100 ms, Criteria C 100%/20 ms, Criteria B > 95%/5 s, Criteria C Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 51: Ordering Information
1210940 Fuse 3 A slow 1210550 Power cord, Euro (230 V) 1210520 Power cord, USA (100 V and 115 V) 5921210 iEMS thermal microplate holder HT Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 52: Warranty Certificate
Full warranty terms and conditions can be obtained from your local Thermo Fisher Scientific dealer. 11.1 Warranty limitations • Consumables are not included in the warranty. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 53: Index
Heating time ............................21 Holder ..............................13 Incubation temperature........................20 Incubation time............................. 21 Incubation time tracking........................40 Incubator slot preheating ....................... 26, 39 Inserting the microplate ........................24 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... - Page 54 ........................20 incubation time ..........................21 interval time ............................21 same for all slots..........................20 setting..............................20 shaking time ............................21 viewing .............................. 33 Pausing shaking............................ 33 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
- Page 55 Transport package.......................... 14, 15 Unpacking ............................. 14 Viewing parameters ........................33, 40 Voltage selector............................ 16 Warranty ............................14, 49 Weight............................. 15, 44 Working area ............................15 Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A...
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Page 56: Glossary And Abbreviations
Thermo Fisher Scientific microplate incubator Thermo Scientific Microtiter plate Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 57: Appendix A: Thermo Scientific Iems Incubator / Shaker Ht Quick Reference Guide
Do not place the microplate holder in or remove it from the instrument while the instrument is shaking. This may damage the shaking mechanism. 11. Turn the instrument OFF. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 58: Appendix B: Certificate Of Decontamination
This unit is certified by the undersigned to be free of radioactive contamination. Date and place: Signature: Name (block capitals): PHOTOCOPIABLE Please include decontaminating solution used. Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 59: Appendix C: Thermo Scientific Iems Incubator / Shaker Ht Feedback Form
Further instrument/system developments desired: Further applications desired: Where did you first learn about the product? Would you like to receive information about other Thermo Scientific products? Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 60: Appendix D: Addresses
For the latest information on products and services, visit our websites at: http://www.thermo.com Manufactured by: Distributed by: Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy P.O. Box 100, FI-01621 Vantaa, Finland Tel. +358-9-329 100, Fax +358-9-3291 0415 www.thermo.com Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A... -
Page 61: Notes
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- Page 65 Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy Microplate Instrumentation Ratastie 2, P.O. Box 100 FI-01621 Vantaa Finland www.thermo.com 1506400A...
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