Thermo Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operating And Maintenance Manual

Thermo Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operating And Maintenance Manual

Liquid nitrogen storage system

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CRYOEXTRA CE8100 SERIES
Liquid Nitrogen Storage System
Operating and Maintenance Manual
326636H01 • Revision C • April 2020

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  • Page 1 CRYOEXTRA CE8100 SERIES Liquid Nitrogen Storage System Operating and Maintenance Manual 326636H01 • Revision C • April 2020...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety and First Aid ............. 1 Certifications and Listings ........... 4 Product Information ............ 5 Intended Use ............5 Thermo Scientific CryoExtra Freezer Models ... 5 Plumbing Assembly ..........6 Controller Display ............ 7 Controller Stand Alone Back Panel / Physical Connections ............
  • Page 4 Display and Output Menus ........55 Liquid Level Menus ..........56 Liquid Level Calibration Menus ........ 56 Advanced Settings Menus ........57 Password Menus ............ 58 Controller Display Screens ........59 Preventative Maintenance ........... 60 Preventative Maintenance Schedule ......60 Preventative Maintenance Procedures .....
  • Page 5: Safety And First Aid

    Failure to follow these instructions may cause this product to malfunction, which could result in injury or damage. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Safety and First Aid |...
  • Page 6 The two most important safety aspects to consider when handling LN are adequate ventilation and eye and skin protection. Although nitrogen gas is non-toxic, it is dangerous in that the gas will displace oxygen in a normal breathing Safety and First Aid Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 7 15 minutes. In case of massive exposure, remove clothing while showering with warm water. The patient should not drink alcohol or smoke. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Safety and First Aid |...
  • Page 8: Certifications And Listings

    An MSDS is not available for the final formed and welded assembly. An MSDS on the stainless steel or aluminum alloys used is available but is not specific for the complete manufactured vessel. Certifications and Listings Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 9: Product Information

    Thermo Scientific CryoExtra cryogenic freezers offer specialized features and functionality. Below is the list of the CryoExtra cryogenic freezer models. Figure 1. Top-view of HE Freezer showing offset neck and P and R turn-trays Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Product Information |...
  • Page 10: Plumbing Assembly

    24 VDC, R ≈ 140  13284954S Solenoid Valve Gas Bypass 10713400 Pt-1000 RTD Temp Sensor Gas Bypass 24 VDC, R ≈ 70  14224611 S Solenoid Valve Gas Bypass 11499812 Muffler Gas Bypass 11885449 Muffler Deflector Product Information Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 11: Controller Display

    Connection Used to select a menu or value or backup ENTER Key save a setting change Level Level signal input. Clear, vinyl tube Connection connects to hose barb Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Product Information |...
  • Page 12: Controller 12-Pin Wiring Harness Connections

    - FILL VALVE PURPLE 82" + PURGE VALVE YELLOW 48" - PURGE VALVE 48" + BYPASS SENSOR 67" + BYPASS VALVE BLACK 75" - BYPASS VALVE GRAY 75" - BYPASS SENSOR WHITE 67" Product Information Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Power Requirements – Controller + Power Supply Input Voltage 110-230 VAC / 50-60 Hz Input Current (max) 0.73A @ 110VAC Input Current (continuous) 0.35A @ 230VAC Input Power (max) 30 Watts Input Power (continuous) 8 Watts Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Product Information |...
  • Page 14 * Accuracy determined over range of -200 to -135 . Accuracy decreases slightly as range increases. °C °C ** Accuracy determined over a range of -200 to 0 . Accuracy decreases slightly as range increases. 10 | Product Information Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 15: Operating Environment

    (57.2 kPa) to 14.7 psi (101 kPa). Thermal Load Since CryoExtra Freezers use LN as the refrigerant and do not employ any type of mechanical refrigeration, the thermal load will be negligible to negative. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Product Information |...
  • Page 16: Installation And Startup

    If the third tube is going to be used, simply remove the silicone plug. Note: Do not connect the battery backup (if equipped) to the wire harness until later in the installation procedure. 12 | Installation and Startup Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 17 6. It is normal for some condensation or frost to develop around the neck opening during the initial fill. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Installation and Startup |...
  • Page 18 Controller after 24 hours of initial install to reset the Liquid Usage. 10. Refer to the “Operation” section of this manual for further instructions. Note: Pressing Stop Fill will disable Controller’s automatic fill function for 30 minutes. 14 | Installation and Startup Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 19: Operation

    • Liquid Nitrogen Usage between the hydrostatic head pressure of the fluid column • Temperature Measurement and atmospheric pressure. The measured LN level is displayed in inches, millimeters or as percentage full. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 20 “Display and Output Settings”. Overfill Protection The overfill protection will prevent an automatic fill if the LN level reading is 0 or if the level reading suddenly drops to 0. 16 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 21 The hot gas bypass temperature sensor is also a Pt-1000 RTD. Figure 5. Platinum’s linear relationship between temperature and resistance Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 22 Freezer lid has been open longer than Lid Open Alarm Time setting. Controller has lost communication with the LCD display or the controller lost Communication Loss communications with another controller on an OFAF network. 18 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 23 Passwords / Security Setup section. Password entry mode can be disabled in the Password Menu. For more information on passwords and security, refer to the Passwords / Security Setup section. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 24 Level software programs. In addition to ASCII communication, Calibration ControllerConnect also offers a user-friendly event log downloader. The event log is downloaded as a comma 20 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 25 However, resetting the Controller to defaults will clear the event log. If the event log memory is Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 26 Temp B Calibration Alarm Bypass Sensor Calibration Alarm Filling Fill Disabled Fill Time Alarm Hot Gas Bypass Time Alarm High Level Alarm Figure 9. Sample Plotted Event Log Low Level Alarm Lid Open Alarm 22 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 27: Adjusting Settings And Options

    “ESC” key to exit that menu level or press the “ESC” key repeatedly until the display returns to the main monitoring screen. After 30 seconds of Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 28: Enable / Disable

    SETUP for next “Temperature Menus”. menu The display will read “Temperature Menus”. Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or 3. Press “ENTER” press SETUP for next The display will read “Temp A menu Menu”. 24 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 29 “ENTER” to save the change. to adjust entry screen will make it clear Required use Press ENTER to save which digit is being changed. Use ENTER Password 0000 the “ ” keys to scroll to the Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 30 3.0 inches and the High Level Alarm can be set to a maximum value of 48.0 inches. Note: Security Level 2 or higher is required to adjust the Liquid Level Settings. 26 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 31: Alarm

    Level Menus. Password 0000 which digit is being changed. Use Note: Security Level 3 or higher is required to enable / disable the “ ” keys to scroll to the Auto Fill. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 32 Use Power the “ ” keys to scroll to the appropriate number. Press The current battery status will be “ENTER” to advance the cursor to the next position. displayed. 28 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 33: Settings

    Output Settings. any other value that makes interpreting the liquid level easier for the user. Temp and Level Display Units Note: Security Level 1 or higher is required to change the display units. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 34: Language Settings

    Use the “ ” keys to scroll to the appropriate number. Press “ENTER” to advance the cursor to the next position. 30 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 35: Printer Settings

    A Controller with a Timed Filling schedule will still maintain Auto Fill Control. If Timed Filling and Auto Fill Control are enabled, then the Controller will still initiate a fill anytime the Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 36 It can be set from 1 to 28 Until the display reads “Maximum days. Fill Time”. Use the “ ” keys to adjust Press ENTER to save to adjust and press “ENTER” to save. 32 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 37: Communication Settings

    5. Press “SETUP” month and press “ENTER” to Press ENTER for save. Until the display reads “COM 1 COM 1 Menus or press Menus”. For COM 2 Menus, press SETUP for next menu “SETUP”. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 38 For more information and instructions on how to confirmed after resetting. setup an OFAF network, refer to the “OFAF Network Setup” section of this manual. 34 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 39 1. Press “SETUP” Higher User Level Required use Controller will prompt for a ENTER Password 0000 password. A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 40 2. Start the current firmware updater program. 3. When prompted, select “Update Firmware” in the Controller Advanced Settings Menu and cycle power to the Controller. 4. The updater program should begin loading the new firmware. 36 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 41 “ENTER” to advance the cursor to the next position. press SETUP for next Menus”. menu 2. Press “ENTER” Press ENTER for The display will read “Temperature Temperature Menus or Menus”. press SETUP for next menu Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 42: Calibration Procedures

    Temp A Calibration or Until the display reads “Temp A drawback of single point calibration is less accurate press SETUP for next Calibration”. temperature measurement in near room temperature menu environments. 38 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 43 Probe A two point The display will read “Probe A two 4. Press “ENTER” Temp A ENABLED calibration complete point calibration complete”. The display will read “Temp A”. to adjust Press ENTER to save Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 44: Calibration

    3.0 inches (75 mm). freezer. Once you have obtained the measured level, Note: Security Level 3 or higher is required to calibrate the proceed to the liquid level calibration. liquid level. 40 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 45 Contact Technical Support with any harness to avoid over twisting of the wires. Following questions. removal of the sensor, reconnect the sensor wires. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 46 7. Press “SETUP” set as “SINGLE POINT”. Press ENTER for next Press ENTER for Until the display reads “Bypass menu Bypass Probe Probe Calibration”. Calibration or press SETUP for next menu 42 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 47: Communication / Networking

    Temp A reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in the ice bath. 15. Press “ENTER” Bypass Probe two Point The display will read “Bypass calibration complete Probe two point calibration complete”. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 48 “Connect”. The Unit ID is automatically detected. • For networked controller: Select “Networked Controller”, enter the Unit ID of the desired Controller and click “Connect”. In order to connect to another Required Items 44 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 49 Commands must be entered in all capital letters just as they appear in the below tables. For a complete list of proper syntax and responses, refer to the “Appendix”. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 50 Low Level Alarm Mask Query HILA Set High Level Alarm LUNI Set Level Units HILA? High Level Alarm Query LUNI? Level Units Query HILS? High Level Alarm Status Query RATE? Current Liquid Usage Query 46 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 51 Sequential OFAF allows freezers to fill one at a time with a network setup primed and cold supply system so that it is easier for the system to maintain the proper filling pressure. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 52 These two parameters are independent. The event log interval can be adjusted using ASCII commands. All printed events are not necessarily logged in the event log; however, all the events in the event log are printed. 48 | Operation Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 53: Remote Alarm Tests

    There should be continuity between the COM and NO active alarm terminal and COMMON. Inactive alarms terminals. should remain open with respect to COMMON. The COM – NC circuit should be open. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Operation |...
  • Page 54: Controller Menu Maps

    Level Menus or press SETUP for next menu Setup Press ENTER for Advanced settings or press SETUP for next menu Setup Press ENTER for Password menus or press SETUP for next menu 50 | Controller Menu Maps Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 55: Temperature Setting Menus

    Press ENTER to save Setup Setup Press ENTER for Press ENTER for Temp A Calibration or press Temp B Calibration or press SETUP for next menu SETUP for next menu Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Controller Menu Maps |...
  • Page 56: Temperature Calibration Menus

    Wait for Temp A to stabilize then press stabilize then press ENTER Temp B 0°C ENTER Temp A 0°C ENTER ENTER Probe B Two Point Probe A Two Point Calibration Complete Calibration Complete 52 | Controller Menu Maps Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 57: Add On Menus

    Press ENTER to save Setup Stuck Closed Delay 1 min Use  to adjust Press ENTER to save Setup Press ENTER for Bypass Probe Calibration Press SETUP for next menu Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Controller Menu Maps |...
  • Page 58: Hot Gas Bypass Sensor Calibration Menus

    Place Bypass Probe in ice water and press ENTER ENTER Wait for Bypass Probe to stabilize and then press ENTER ° Bypass Temp 0.0 ENTER Bypass probe two point calibration complete 54 | Controller Menu Maps Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 59: Display And Output Menus

    Press ENTER to save for next menu ENTER Setup Setup Press ENTER for Printer Press ENTER to print menus or press SETUP event or press SETUP for next menu for next menu Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Controller Menu Maps |...
  • Page 60: Liquid Level Menus

    Press ENTER to save Setup Setup Level Offset 1.3 inches Use  to adjust Press ENTER to save Setup Level Calibration Press ENTER to Start Calibration or SETUP for next 56 | Controller Menu Maps Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 61: Advanced Settings Menus

    Connect Com1 to Press ENTER to Down Use  to adjust Level 3) a PC and cycle Update Firmware Press ENTER to Controller power or press SETUP save for next menu. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Controller Menu Maps |...
  • Page 62: Password Menus

    Use  to adjust Use  to adjust ENTER ENTER ENTER 9 or press Setup Press ENTER for Press ENTER for Use  to adjust for next next xxxx next Level 1 58 | Controller Menu Maps Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 63: Controller Display Screens

    Started at: Started at: Started at: 11/25/05 15:30 11/25/05 15:30 11/25/05 15:30 11/25/05 15:30 ALARM ALARM Valve Stuck Open Valve Stuck Closed Started at: Started at: 11/25/05 15:30 11/25/05 15:30 Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Controller Menu Maps |...
  • Page 64: Preventative Maintenance

    Thaw Freezer Lid Folding Step Inspection Lid Hinge Inspection Inline Filter Replacement Complete Function Test Solenoid Valve Replacement Relief Valve Replacement Lid Gasket Replacement Complete Freezer Thaw and Moisture Removal 60 | Preventative Maintenance Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 65: Preventative Maintenance Procedures

    High Level Alarm setting. For example, if the High Level Alarm setting is currently 10.0 inches, increase the offset value by at least 1.0 inch. This will “fool” the Controller into thinking that the level Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Preventative Maintenance |...
  • Page 66 (PN 4810179). Ensure the step locking strap is able to securely hold the steps in their folded position. If the pivot bolts continuously loosen, apply thread locker (PN 11087674) and re-tighten. 62 | Preventative Maintenance Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 67 11. Open the LN supply valve and initiate a fill cycle by pressing “Fill Start’. Allow the fill cycle to complete and verify that flow stops at the termination of the fill cycle. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Preventative Maintenance |...
  • Page 68 LN cylinder. Ensure gas bypass is disabled if equipped. 8. Press “Start Fill” and allow the freezer to fill for 30 seconds. 9. Press “Stop Fill”. 64 | Preventative Maintenance Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 69: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Nut to Secure Sensor Tube 20782210 Lid Assembly (for Cryoextra 40F) 10640087 Lid Gasket (for Cryoextra 40F) 20782213 Lid Assembly (for Cryoextra 80F and Cryoextra 94F) 10728791 Lid Gasket (for Cryoextra 80F and Cryoextra 94F) Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Preventative Maintenance |...
  • Page 70 Transfer Hose Coupler – Daisy chain two transfer hoses 1110862 CE8100PRINT 8100 Printer Kit CryoExtra8100 Tank Switcher - Used exclusively with the Thermo Scientific CryoExtra 8100 Series of products. CE8100TS (NOTE: For use only with CE8120, CE8140, CE8180 and CE8194. Field Installed.)
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Quick Reference

    Verify and adjust LN saturation Saturation Temperature temperature temperature for altitude temperature page 26 readings Confirm resistance values and Faulty temperature probe Resistance Table Page 119 replace if necessary Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Troubleshooting Quick Reference |...
  • Page 72 Complete freezer thaw and moisture page 64 removal may be necessary Consistently high Contact your authorized CryoExtra Distributor or Technical and increasing Potential vacuum failure Service liquid usage 68 | Troubleshooting Quick Reference Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 73: Disposal Of Product

    Disposal Of Product Stainless Steel Freezer: Freezers used to store biological materials require decontamination prior to disposal. Contact Thermo Scientific for decontamination information or refer Section “Decontaminating and Sanitizing” of the manual. Controller: Local or national environmental laws and regulations may prohibit disposal of electrical and / or electronic equipment such as the Controller.
  • Page 74: Appendix

    38.5 9.579 1.389 15.0 12.2 3.025 0.439 31.5 25.5 6.352 0.921 48.0 38.9 9.679 1.404 15.5 12.6 3.126 0.453 32.0 25.9 6.453 0.936 16.0 13.0 3.226 0.468 32.5 26.3 6.554 0.951 70 | Appendix Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 75: Controller Ascii Interface

    Set Level Offset Input: HITA ±XXX.X Returned: No response Input: CALVL ±XXX.X Returned: No response Comments: Used to set the Temp A High Alarm value. Comments: Used to set the liquid level offset. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Appendix |...
  • Page 76 Comments: Used to query the Temp B Low Alarm value. Comments: Used to enable or disable the Temp B High Alarm where 0 = disabled and 1 = enabled. Default setting is 1 = enabled. 72 | Appendix Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 77 Comments: Used to set the High Level Setpoint. Input value uses the current level units, either inches or millimeters. There must be at least a 0.5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Appendix |...
  • Page 78 Comments: Used to query the current LN Level reading. Comments: Used to query the Low Level Alarm Mask status where 0 = disabled and 1 = enabled. Default setting is 1 = enabled. 74 | Appendix Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 79 0% Point Query Comments: Used to set the event log interval between 1 and Input: DZER? 240 minutes. Default setting is 240 minutes. Returned: XXX.X Comments: Used to query the 0% level setting. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Appendix |...
  • Page 80 Comments: Used to set the Controller 5-digit Unit ID. Controller Unit ID should be between 1 and 200. UNID? Unit ID Query Input: UNID? Returned: XXXXX Comments: Used to query the Controller Unit ID. 76 | Appendix Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series...
  • Page 81: Decontaminating And Sanitizing

    Allow to dry before putting into service. Note: Units can be used immediately after rinsing but may take longer to recharge to 100% capacity. Thermo Fisher Scientific CryoExtra CE8100 Series Decontaminating and Sanitizing |...
  • Page 82 Important For your future reference and when contacting the factory, please have the following information readily available: Model Number: Serial Number: Date Purchased: The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment. If available, please provide the date purchased, the source of purchase (manufacturer or specific agent/rep organization) and purchase order number.

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