Device setup Pos. Description Motor Vessel lid LED panel Reactor vessel Base plate Controller Fig. 1 Front Controller Pos. Description Control elements and display USB port data export Hose pump 1 Hose pump 1 Needle valves for flow meter 1 and 2 Flow meter for gas 1 and 2 Fig.
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Back Controller Pos. Description Gas inlet 1 and 2 RS 232 port communication PC USB port communication Connection sockets for LED panel RS 232 interface thermostat communication Connection socket for motor Power supply connection with fuse and switch Protective caps Fig.
Source language: German Contents Page Device setup Dangerous spots Declaration of conformity Warranty Warning symbols Safety instructions Useful information Correct use 8.1 Use 8.2 Range of use (only indoor) Unpacking 9.1 Unpacking 9.2 Delivery scope Motor protection Setting up and assembly 11.1 Setting up 11.2 Assembly of the attachments 11.2.1 Securing the vessel lid...
EN 61326-1, EN 60529 and EN ISO 12100. Warranty In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please contact your apply to faults resulting from improper use, insufficient care local dealer.
• Process pathogenic materials only under a suitable fume • Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be hood. Please contact IKA application support if you have any accessed by everyone. question. • Ensure that only trained staff work with the equipment.
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• IKA recommends to set the same safety temperature for the thermostat (see "Technical data"). • Risks may also be posed by biological or microbiological sub- stances.
Control of the pH value Correct use 8.1 Use The IKA Algaemaster 10 is a modular reactor system. It was de- veloped for the cultivation of organisms (e.g. algae). Through de- finable ambient conditions, growth process can be examined and optimised.
Setting up and assembly 11.1 Setting up Place the components of the Alga- Place the reactor container onto the base plate and install the NOTICE emaster 10 onto a clean, solid and LED panels. Place it next to the controller and screw the vessel even surface, ensuring they do not lid onto the reactor container (see following chapter).
11.2.4 Gas hoses Two connections are available for NOTICE the gas intake. Insert the first hose into the gas source and at the gas inlet (IN) (Fig. 3, (13)). Insert the second hose into the gas outlet (OUT) (Fig. 4, (21 or 22)) and connect it to the vessel lid (Fig.
11.2.7 pH sensor Carefully remove the pH sensor NOTICE from the packaging. Refer to the operating instructions for the pH sensor. Push the sensor into the adapter holder of the vessel lid (Fig. 5, (27)). Connect the cable to the controller (Fig. 4, (23)). 11.2.8 Pump cassette Always check for the correct direc- NOTICE...
Operator panel and display Fig. 8 Pos. Description Functions on the working screen ”Start/Stop“ key stirrer: Start/Stop the stirring function ”Start/Stop“ key LED panel: Switch the light on/off (cannot be use in time-controlled mode) Selection key for gas valve edit menu: Open the edit menu for the gas valve Selection key gas valve 1: Open/close gas valve 1...
After the start screen, the information start screen for the Firmwa- re Update Tool appears. You can use the tool to update the soft- ware of your IKA device to the latest version. Firmware updates contain new functions or optimisations of previous functions. You...
13.3 Working screen at the time of delivery: After displaying the start screen and the Firmware Update Infor- mation, the working screen appears. The device switches to stand- by mode and is ready for operation. Pos. Function Description Stirrer The symbol rotates when the stirrer is run- ning.
Sensor: This symbol is displayed when a USB memory stick is This symbol appears when the external sensor (temoera- connected to the Algaemaster 10 and is recognised by tur sensor, pH sensor) is connected. the device. This symbol indicates that the corresponding function for Measurement recording: pH control is being used (pH limit value and hysteresis).
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Menu navigation: Press the “Menu “ key (Fig. 8, (I)) and rotate rotating/pressing knob (Fig. 8, (K)) If you press the „Back“ key (Fig. 8, (H)) or the „Menu“ key (Fig. 8, (I)) Menu Back Back Menu Note: If you press the “Menu“...
Here you can specify the measuring units for the tempera- the Algaemaster 10 in order to change the pH value. ture values in °C or °F. A tick indicates the unit that is set for the system.
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Menu structure“). The ”Information” option offers the user an overview of Communication: the most important system settings of the Algaemaster 10. In the “Settings: communication, device name” menu, you can enter individual names for the devices. The names ap- pear on the start screen after switching on the device.
13.6.2 Edit menu (working screen, explanation of functions) The menu option activated is high- NOTICE lighted blue in the display. If a set- ting is in edit mode, this is high- lighted in yellow and can be changed. In the working screen you can carry out further settings for the By turning the rotary/pressing knob (K) you can scroll through the functions.
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Temperature You can control the temperature in conjunction with an IKA thermostat. Once you have connected the thermostat to the controller (PC 1.1 cable included), select the selection button (O) on the main screen (Fig. 8). Pos. Menu Selection Temperature control...
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In the working screen, you can NOTICE switch the gas with selection but- tons gas 1 (D) and gas 2 (G) on/off. Select the selection button (C) on the main screen (Fig. 8). Pos. Menu Selection Settings for Activate timer: On/Off gas 1 and Timer: Setting the time gas 2...
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14.1.2 Temperature sensor The principle of calibrating the temperature sensor is that the sen- sor to be calibrated and a reference probe are immersed in the same medium. The medium e.g. water has a constant tempera- ture. The temperature of the water is measured by the reference sensor and used as a calibration value.
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The files are output to .csv format. 14.2.1 Save files Via the USB interface data export on the front (Fig.2, (8)) of the Algaemaster 10 it is possible to transfer internally saved measure- ments to an external USB memory stick. Menu...
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Transmission speed: 9600 bit/s. tation marks). • Data flow control: none After a short period the Algaemaster 10 and your end device • Access procedure: data transfer from the stirrer machine to will be connected. the computer takes place only at the computer’s request.
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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 Description Effect...
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The only cleaners or disinfectants that may be used are those For repairing, please request the “Decontamination Certifica- that: te” from IKA, or download the printout of it from the IKA web- • Lie in the pH range 5 - 8, site www.ika.com.
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Technical data General Permissible Ambient temperature (min.) °C Permissible Ambient temperature (max.) °C Permissible relative humidity Setup area controller (B x T) 210 x 400 Setup area reactor vessel with 2 LED 550 x 340 panels (B x T) Reactor vessel Dimensions (Ø...
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Weight 12.5 Temperature measurement Measuring range °C 0-100 Temperature measurement resolution Connection for external temperature sen- IKA PT 100.XX with Lemo connector plug pH value measurement Measuring range 0-13 pH measurement resolution 0.01 Connection for pH sensor Interfaces-data USB 1.0/2.0 - type A socket, data transfer...
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