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Thermo Scientific Laboratory Temperature Control Products Manual Part Number 011-5013 Rev. 08/03/10 STANDARD Series Thermostats SC 100 SC 150 SC 150L ARCTIC Series Refrigerated Bath Circulators A 5B A 10 A 10B A 25 A 25B A 28 A 28F...
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Warranty Thermo Scientific Laboratory Temperature Control Products have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship for 36 months from date of shipment. See back page of this manual for more details.
Observe all warning labels. Never remove warning labels. Refrigerated units should be left in an upright position for 24 hours before starting. This will ensure the lubrication oil has drained back into the compressor. Thermo Scientific...
Do not clean the unit with solvents, a soft cloth and water is normally sufficient. Refer service and repairs to a qualified technician. Performance of installation, operation, or maintenance procedures other than those described in this manual may result in a hazardous situation and will void the manufacturer's warranty. Thermo Scientific...
General Information Section 2 Description The Thermo Scientific STANDARD Series of thermostats are used with refrigerated and heated baths. All thermostats can pump to an external system. All controllers have a digital display and easy-to-use touch pad, five programmable setpoint temperatures, acoustic and optical alarms, and SC 150 and SC 150L units offer adjustable high temperature protection.
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230 V/50 Hz *Add ~26 mm (1 inch) to D for drain fitting. **See Section 3 for additional information. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. A = SC150-A25 B = SC150-A28 Time (Minutes) Thermo Scientific...
**Add ~26 mm (1 inch) to D for drain fitting. *** See Section 3 for additional information. A = SC150-S7 (5L water) B = SC150-S13 (9.5L water Time (Minutes) • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Thermo Scientific...
Never place the unit in a location where excessive heat, moisture, CAUTION inadequate ventilation, or corrosive materials are present. Refrigerated units should be left in an upright position for 24 hours CAUTION before starting. This will ensure the lubrication oil has drained back into the compressor. Thermo Scientific...
The outlet must be rated as suitable for the total power consumption of the unit, see page 3-4. NOTE If a bath and thermostat were purchased separately, follow the elec- trical requirements listed on the bath nameplate. Thermo Scientific...
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100/50-60/1 1660 N5-20 230/50/1 2600 Country Specific All Heated 115/60/1 1300 N5-20 Baths/Circulators 100/50-60/1 1000 N5-20 230/50/1 2135 Country Specific 1. Volts ± 10% 2. Maximum amp draw 20 Amp Outlet 15 Amp Outlet (16 Amp) (12 Amp) Thermo Scientific...
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Ensure the electrical cords do not come in contact with any of the plumbing connections or tubing. • Install the supplied communications cable between the thermostat and the bath RJ45 connectors (similar to Ethernet). Communication Thermostat Cable required for proper communication between the bath and the thermostat. Bath Communication Thermo Scientific...
• secure all tube connections using clamps When using the internal bath only, the plumbing connections can be closed with the supplied plate and union nuts. Thermo Scientific...
We highly recommend using foam rubber insulation on the tubing and the fittings. Metal tubing Thermo Scientific metal tubing (stainless steel insulated) offers a particularly high degree of safety and is suitable for both low and high temperatures/ liquids. The metal tubing is attached directly to the plumbing connections, gaskets are not required.
5°C lower than the operating temperature of the particular application. This will prevent the water/ glycol from gelling (freezing) near the evaporating coil. Excess glycol deteriorates the temperature accuracy due to its high viscosity. Thermo Scientific...
• Avoid spattering on any of the unit's components, always slowly add fluid. When adding, point the opening of a container away from yourself. • Use fume hoods. • Do not allow any ignition sources in the vicinity. Thermo Scientific...
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Reacts with Silicone Silicone Silicone Rubber Copper Copper Silicone Light Light metals metals Bronze Bronze EC-Safety Data Sheets will be delivered together with each container of liquid. Thermo Scientific...
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Recommendation: Initially fill the tank with distilled or deionized water. Do not use untreated tap water as the total ionized solids level may be too high. This will reduce the electrolytic potential of the water and prevent or reduce the galvanic corrosion observed. 3-10 Thermo Scientific...
In this case, the drain fitting can be screwed back into the unit. Attaching the cap onto the fitting will aid in installation. If required, contact us for additional information. Installed Drain Fitting with Cap Removed 3-11 Thermo Scientific...
Operation Section 4 STANDARD The Thermo Scientific STANDARD Series of thermostats have a digital dis- play and easy-to-use touch pad, five programmable set temperatures, acoustic Thermostat and optical alarms and some units offer adjustable high temperature protec- tion. This label indicates read the instruction manual before starting the unit.
Before starting the unit, double check all communication, elec- trical and plumbing connections. D o not run the unit until fluid is added to the bath. Have extra fluid Initial Start Up on hand. If the unit will not start refer to Section 6 Troubleshooting. • For refrigerated units, place the circuit protector located on the rear of the bath to the I position. • For all units, place the circuit protector located on the rear of the thermostat to the I position. • The thermostat will momentarily display: Thermo Scientific • And then the Start Display will appear. Menu +020.00 Start Symbol +024.29 °C Reservoir Fluid Temperature • Ensure the start symbol has a box around it, if not use the arrow keys to navigate to the symbol. • Press . The unit will start and the start symbol will...
Status Display. Temperature Scale Sensor Heater Duty Cycle °C (in) Refrigeration Duty Cycle Water (refrigerated units) + 0 2 4 . 2 9 Reservoir Fluid Temperature Reservoir Fluid If desired, press again to return to the Start Display. Thermo Scientific...
Once all the desired changes are made, press to save the change. NOTE Using this procedure also changes the setpoint's stored value. NOTE The setpoint can be changed with the unit running. Thermo Scientific...
See page 4-8 Menu Basic settings Editor App. Settings Settings Password/Reset System Menu Installation See page 4-10 Menu Adjustment Editor Interfaces Settings System Installation Menu See page 4-13 Menu Information Editor Diagnosis Settings System Menu Installation See page 4-14 Thermo Scientific...
1. From any submenu display, use the down 2. Press to return to the Main Menu Menu arrow button to highlight Display. Menu Setpoint Auto start Editor Settings System Menu Installation NOTE is not operable from the Menu window. Thermo Scientific...
A highlight will appear on the last digit. light to the desired digit and then use the up and down arrows to change the value. Once all the Setpoint +xxx.x desired changes are made, press to save RTA int +xx.xx the changes. Menu Thermo Scientific...
To set the current time/date see the next page. Timer 2. The second is used to set the timer 1. Press to toggle between Start Time/Date Stop Time/Date Timer When enabled highlight the second Start Time/Date Timer 12:00:00 Timer 01/01/2010 Stop Time/Date Menu Menu Thermo Scientific...
Menu or use the window, to save and return to Backlight screen. NOTE is either on or the previous display. off. Temp. Unit Temp. Resolution Safety FAULT Display Contrast WARNING Backlight Menu Menu 4-10 Thermo Scientific...
LTemp LIMIT xxx.x Menu Menu User Temp. Limit NOTE A cannot exceed System Temp. the System Temp. Limit. The Limit is based on the fluid used and it cannot be changed, see next page. Thermo Scientific 4-11...
SIL 300 +150 previous display. SYNTH 60 SYNTH 200 +150 SYNTH 260 +150 Settings - Password/Reset Password/Reset is used to reset the thermostat back to factory preset values. NOTE Password is used only by a qualified technician. 4-12 Thermo Scientific...
System Interfaces is used to view the serial communications baud rate (19200) or turn the Namur Protocol . This feature is optional on the SC 150 and SC 150L thermostats. For additional information refer to the Appendix. Thermo Scientific 4-13...
6. Highlight the desired component, press to display the list of components. to display its operating hours. Hours +xxxxx Power Up Heater Pump Menu Menu Installation - Diagnosis Installation - Diagnosis is used by a qualified technician to troubleshoot the thermostat. 4-14 Thermo Scientific...
The circuit protector(s) located on the rear of the component(s) is CAUTION not intended to act as a disconnecting means. NOTE When quickly restarting refrigerated units, the compressor may Restarting take up to 10 minutes before it starts to operate. Thermo Scientific 4-15...
NOTE the long end of the stack is in- Secure the stacks to the platform. stalled into the hole on the platform as shown. Insert the sockets into the holes on the top of the bridge. Secure the sockets to the bridge using a M15 nut on the bottom of each socket. Slide the stacks up and through the sockets on the bridge. Install a male knurled nut into each socket and install a female knurled nut to the top of the stack. Place the assembly in the bath and secure it to the unit using the four Torx head screws. Place the thermostat on the bridge and secure it using the four thumbscrews, hand tight. Place the lifting platform to the desired position and lock it by using the male knurled nuts. Female Knurled Nut (0032720) Socket (0032718) Male Knurled Nut (0032721) Bridge Position Stack (0032325) M15 Nut (9000144) Platform(Typical) Thermo Scientific...
Always turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the CAUTION power source before installing the bridge. Undo the four thumbscrews securing the thermostat to the top panel and remove the thermostat. Undo the four Phillips Head screws securing the top panel to the bath and remove it. Turn the old panel over and note the placement of its three gaskets. Using the old panel as a template, install the three supplied gaskets in the same position on the new panel. NOTE Place the panels on a soft clean cloth, their stainless steel surfaces are susceptible to scratching. Place the immersion cooler bridge on the bath and secure it to the unit using the four Phillips Head screws. Place the thermostat on the top panel and secure it using the four thumbscrews, hand tight. Remove the two screws securing the "dummy" panel to the immersion cooler bridge. Insert the immersion circulator head through the hole. Secure the head to the top panel using the two supplied panels. Immersion Cooler Head Thermo Scientific...
Optional Stainless Steel Insert Racks: A5B, A10B, A24B, S49, S19T, S14P, S21P (283 x 145 mm) A25B, A410B, S21, S30 (160 x 145 mm) S13, S12T (160 x 100 mm) • 10 mm test tube holes • 16 mm test tube holes • 25 mm test tube holes • No holes Thermo Scientific...
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GND = Signal ground 6 - 9 No connection TX = Transmitted data from thermostat RX = Received data to thermostat. If the unit already has a communication cable installed, remove the cable from the rear of the thermostat and plug that cable into PORT 2 on the adapter. PORT 1 RS232 PORT2 Plug the supplied cable into PORT 1 on the adapter and the other end into the thermostat. Regardless of the configuration, the supplied cable always goes from the thermostat to PORT 1. Plug the supplied serial communications cable into the communication port on the adapter and then the other end into your computer. If desired, use the supplied Velcro tape to attach the adapter to a ® convenient location on the unit. Thermo Scientific...
Foam rubber insulation for PVC, Viton, Silicone and Perbunan tubes 8 mm i.d. (available per meter) 806-0373 12 mm i.d. (available per meter) 806-0374 Fittings for plastic tubing 8 mm i.d. 001-1209 12 mm i.d. 001-1210 Coupling nut 001-0797 Thermo Scientific...
1 Remove the condenser panel. 2 Clean fins with brush or similar tool. 3 Replace the panel. For all other refrigerated baths: Clean the fins with compressed air. For extreme soiling a qualified technician will need to remove the cooling compressor casing. Thermo Scientific...
Low liquid level protection (SC 150 and SC 150L units) With the unit on, slowly drain the bath fluid (use a drainage tap if necessary) and ensure the unit shuts down. If not, have the unit checked by qualified a technician. Thermo Scientific...
Sales, Service and Customer Support • the refrigeration may need servicing, Refrigeration FAULT contact our Sales, Service and please remove reason Customer Support and press ENTER to clear message Thermo Scientific...
• for refrigerated baths, check all Bath not found communication connections Non-refrigerated? • NOTE before connecting ensure the power is off. • for non-refrigerated baths, select Yes • contact our Sales, Service and Customer Support Thermo Scientific...
Line feed character Fxxx Failure code F000 to F255 Examples: W HA 0 85.5 Write parameter HA 0 with the value 85,5 R LA 0 Read parameter LA 0 LA +10.00 LA 0 has a value of 10,00 Thermo Scientific...
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Write internal RTA of setpoint 4 W C4 <value> Read internal RTA of setpoint 4 R C4 C4 <value> Write internal RTA of setpoint 5 W C5 <value> Read internal RTA of setpoint 5 R C5 C5 <value> 02/10/09 Thermo Scientific...
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RMA (Return Materials Authorization) Formular / RMA Form Die Annahme Ihres Gerätes/Ihrer Komponenten in unserem Hause kann nur erfolgen, wenn eine korrekt und vollständig aus- gefüllte Erklärung mit einer gültigen RMA-Nr. vorliegt. Ist das nicht der Fall, kommt es leider zu Verzögerungen bzw. muss die Ware zurückgewiesen werden.
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Warranty Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants for 36 months from date of shipment the Thermo Scientific STANDARD series of Thermostats, ARCTIC refrigerated bath circulators, and SAHARA heated bath circulators according to the following terms. Any part of the unit manufactured or supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific and found in the reasonable judg- ment of Thermo Fisher to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired at an authorized Thermo Fisher Repair Depot without charge for parts or labor.
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