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AlgaeTron AG 130
Manual and User Guide
Please read this manual before operating this product
PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic
FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 011, www.psi.cz

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  • Page 1 AlgaeTron AG 130 Manual and User Guide Please read this manual before operating this product PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 011, www.psi.cz...
  • Page 2 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. (hereinafter PSI), 2019 This document and its parts can be copied or provided to a third party only with the express permission of PSI. The contents of this manual have been verified to correspond to the specifications of the device. However, deviations cannot be ruled out.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Device Installation ..............................9 Description of the AlgaeTron Control Unit Front Panel ..................10 Description of the AlgaeTron Rear Panel and Connection to 230 or 110 V Power Supply ......... 11 Description of the AlgaeTron Interior Space ....................... 12 Description of the AlgaeTron Shelving ........................ 13 Optional Modules .................................
  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    By accepting the device, the customer agrees to follow the instructions in this guide. Always follow corresponding manuals while working with the AlgaeTron device or doing the maintenance. It is forbidden to interfere with the hardware of the AlgaeTron device in any way without previous agreement with the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Do not perform any alterations to the electrical part of the devices or their components. WARNING: THE ALGAETRON AG 130 IS CONSIDERED CLASS 1M* LED PRODUCT. LED RADIATION MAY BE HARMFUL TO EYE, AVOID DIRECT AND STRONGLY REFLECTED EXPOSURE. IT IS REASONABLE TO USE PROTECTIVE GLASSES.
  • Page 6: Technical Specification

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Temperature range: +15 °C to +50 °C (with maximum illumination) +10 °C to +55 °C (without illumination) +10 °C to +55 °C (with maximum illumination) - optional LED Light Illumination:...
  • Page 7: General Information

    Use of different types of shakers is not recommended! Optionally, the AlgaeTron may be supplemented with a Gas Mixing System GMS 150 that can bring pure or mixed gases into the incubator to allow cultivation conditions under controlled air compositions. Concentration of gases inside of the cultivator may be modulated according to user’s defined protocol with optional high-precision Gas Mixing System GMS...
  • Page 8: Components Of Ag 130

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 4 COMPONENTS OF AG 130 Please, find below a list of standard AlgaeTron AG 130 components delivered to the customer. Check the contents of the package and compare it with enclosed standard package list.
  • Page 9: Device Description And Instalation

    DEVICE INSTALLATION • Place the AlgaeTron on a flat, firm and dry surface! Let it stand up and wait at least 12 hours before plugging it • Place the AlgaeTron into a well-ventilated room with ambient temperature not exceeding 25 ºC! •...
  • Page 10: Description Of The Algaetron Control Unit Front Panel

    Used to move up in the menu or to add value. [▼]: Used to move down in the menu or to subtract value. See Chapter AlgaeTron AG 130 Control on page 17 for more information about the AlgaeTron Control Panel operation.
  • Page 11: Description Of The Algaetron Rear Panel And Connection To 230 Or 110 Vpower Supply

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. DESCRIPTION OF THE ALGAETRON REAR PANEL AND CONNECTION TO 230 OR 110 V POWER SUPPLY Fig. 3 Rear Panel. [6] ON/OFF power switch (mains). [7] ON/OFF power switch for an optional air pump.
  • Page 12: Description Of The Algaetron Interior Space

    (shaker SHK-2013, etc.) inside the AlgaeTron. The outlet has a fuse, which is situated on the rear panel of the device (see feature [11] in Fig. 3). The internal socket in the AG 130 is intended only for use with the Shaker supplied by PSI. Using this socket for any other appliance is not recommended because it may cause damage to the AG 130 and it may cause loss of warranty.
  • Page 13: Description Of The Algaetron Shelving

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. DESCRIPTION OF THE ALGAETRON SHELVING For the illustration of inner space of the AlgaeTron see Fig. 5. Two shelves [17] and [18] are supplied for placement of samples or shaker. The shelf labelled “LOWER” (with wide rear edge) can be positioned in the lowest level only [17]. The shelf labelled “UPPER”...
  • Page 14: Optional Modules

    AlgaeTron damage and loss of warranty. 6.1.1 SHAKER INSTALLATION Place the shaker into the AlgaeTron AG 130 and plug it into the inner electrical socket [12]. Do not overweight the shaker! Maximum is 5 kg. Loading capacity:...
  • Page 15: Shaker Control

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 6.1.2 SHAKER CONTROL The orbital shaker is controlled through several buttons placed on the front panel. Fig. 7 Shaker control. The control panel includes following controls: 2-pole master switch (toggle-type, lighted green on the left side of the unit)
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. • Timer LED also flashes, when timer-controlled operation was discontinued with the Start / Stop key. Repetition: • Repeating last timer controlled operation does not require new time setting, as long as you did not touch the master switch.
  • Page 17: Algaetron Ag 130 Control

    Full-line arrows are used for the [S] key. Dashed-line arrows are used for the [M] key. Dotted-line arrows are used for the [UP/DOWN] keys. After 10 seconds of no activity within the menu settings the display on the AlgaeTron returns to the current temperature readings.
  • Page 18: Control Menu Tree

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 8 CONTROL MENU TREE...
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  • Page 26: Examples Of Light Protocols Configured Via The Control Unit Front Panel

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. EXAMPLES OF LIGHT PROTOCOLS CONFIGURED VIA THE CONTROL UNIT FRONT PANEL Please note that after light protocol termination the lights will be adjusted according to the lights setting in the main menu.
  • Page 27: Pulse Cycle

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. > Timing: repeats Repeats [5] x 3. Cloning of phases timing to the rest of lights. Protocols > Edit > Light 2 > Clone Config > Light 1 Protocols > Edit > Light 3 > Clone Config > Light 1 4.
  • Page 28 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. LP 2 [m] > Timing: DP value DP [2] m > Timing: DP units DP 2 [m] > Timing: repeats Repeats [1] x > RepForever > YES 3. Definition of PULSE light function of Light 1.
  • Page 29: Sine Circadian Cycle

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. LP 2 [m] > Timing: DP value DP [2] m > Timing: DP units DP 2 [m] > Timing: repeats Repeats [1] x > RepForever > YES 3. Definition of PULSE light function of Light 1.
  • Page 30 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 2. Definition of phases timing of Light 1. Protocols > Edit > Light 1 > Timing > Edit Phases > Timing: LP value LP [12] s > Timing: LP units LP 12 [h] >...
  • Page 31: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 9 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS • This Limited Warranty applies only to the AlgaeTron AG 130 device. It is valid for one year from the date of shipment. • If at any time within this warranty period the instrument does not function as warranted, return it and the manufacturer will repair or replace it at no charge.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting And Customer Support

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT In case of troubles and for customer support, please, visit on our websites, write to support@psi.cz or contact your local distributor.

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