LMS 1A Series Programmable Instruction Manual

Cooled incubators

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Cooled Incubators
Series 1A, 2, 3 & 4
Programmable
Instruction Manual
1 of 31
01/12

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  • Page 1 Cooled Incubators Series 1A, 2, 3 & 4 Programmable Instruction Manual 1 of 31 01/12...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance & Repair Equipment Ratings Replacement of Fluorescent Lamps (When Fitted) Rout Maintenance Section 6: Guarantee Terms & Conditions for LMS Guarantee Spares, Servicing & Repairs Contact Decontamination Notice Fax Back Guarantee Registration LMS Services Application for Servicing 2 of 31...
  • Page 3: List Of Models

    Instruction Manual for LMS Cooled Incubators Series 1A, 2, 3 & 4 Series 1A Models 80NP 76 litre capacity 120NP - 120 litre capacity 201NP - 201 litre capacity 280NP - 272 litre capacity Series 2 Models 210NP - 135 litre capacity...
  • Page 4: General Details

    We thank you for purchasing a LMS Cooled Incubator, which we trust, will give you many years of satisfactory service. Manufactured in the United Kingdom using the finest materials and modern production techniques your Cooled Incubator has already undergone extensive testing in our factory.
  • Page 5 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED Electrical Earthing Point Electrical Hazard Warning (Mains Electrical Supply Within) Exhibited where an internal power socket is fitted Refrigeration Isolation Switch Auto Defrost On/Off Switch Weee Label Serial Number Label Serial Number Plate 5 of 31 01/12...
  • Page 6 The physical and chemical properties of your load should be carefully considered with regard to the effect this may have on the LMS Cooled Incubator. They are not internally sparkfree or explosion proof. Therefore solvents and/or chemicals which may form a flammable mixture together with air are unsuitable for these cabinets;...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The LMS programmable option for Cooled Incubators is controlled by a powerful versatile programmable controller which is designed to offer the highest functionality and will enable the user to set up and run a complex process relying upon the LMS reputation for accurate temperature control.
  • Page 8: Initial Examination And Installation

    Please check the Tip N Tell indicator on the packaging to ensure the instrument as not been tipped or laid down. If the blue beads are showing in the top half of the indicator please refer to LMS Ltd. 2.1.1 Remove all packing materials.
  • Page 9: Temperature Controller

    TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER LMS Programmable Controller The Digital Controller has been factory tuned for optimum performance. To obtain a manual set point temperature press and hold the * button and press either the ▲ or ▼ buttons as required, ▲ to increase temperature, ▼ to decrease.
  • Page 10: Function Overview

    Section 3 PROGRAMMER In addition to those settings that determine the segment profile, it is also necessary to set program start values, together with the preferred ramp rate time units for each individual program. INDEX At the end of a sequence, a Program can be arranged to repeat (Loop), either a specified Function overview number of Cycles, or continuously.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Run/Hold Toggle Feature 3.1 GETTING STARTED (PROGRAMMER) Press Qt and hold for 3 seconds to hold the program. Press Qt again and hold for 3 seconds to run the program. Note: Level P is ‘read only’ while a program is active. To run a stopped program again press and hold the Qt to toggle RUN ON/OFF/ON again.
  • Page 12: Example Program

    3.4 EXAMPLE PROGRAM TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE SOAK STEP LOOP SOAK STEP Temp SPRR SINT T.SP SPRR PCYC SPRR SINT T.SP SPRR T.SP T.SP T.SP T.SP Soak Function Interval: 45 mins Ramp Function Rate, 105 deg/hour Target setpoint: 137 deg Step Function Target setpoint: 85 deg...
  • Page 13: Programmer Function Map

    3.5 PROGRAMMER FUNCTION MAP START HERE Press and hold for 3 seconds ENTER PROGRAM Paste only appears EDIT SURE SURE PROG after a program is copied PSTE 3 secs 3 secs Program 1 has Copies the been copied to TUNE EDIT PROG program 3...
  • Page 14 Event output options E.OP energise and de-energise for all combinations of 2D3E SP2 & SP3. EDIT E.OP Insert new New segment now segment in inserted into 2. Old 2E3E the menu 3 secs segment 2 becomes 3 EDIT SURE SURE E.OP Delete a Segment 3...
  • Page 15: Function List (Level P) Programmer

    Function Sub-functions Settings [Factory settings] shown 3.6 FUNCTION LIST (LEVEL P) PROGRAMMER in brackets Press s or t to change Press Q s or Q t to change LEVEL P LEVL P Access Level P from Level 1. Press and hold Q t TyPE Define segment type SPr Ramp to next target setpoint...
  • Page 16: Memory Allocation Table

    3.7 Memory Allocation Table Function Settings [Factory settings] shown in brackets Press s or t to change Press Q s or Q t to change E.oP Event output [nonE] Function can be applied to each Segment type Memory required segment independently to trigger Ramp 4 Bytes an output at the start of that...
  • Page 17: Programming Examples

    3.9 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES SURE PROG Program 1 now pasted as Program 2 3 secs Arrows drawn thus signify several key 3.10 Program Edit Function operations EDIT Make copy of Program 1 and paste as SURE new Program 2 Programmer functions PSTE shown as white 3 secs...
  • Page 18: Quick Programming Guide

    3.11 Quick Programming Guide DUAL TEMPERATURE CYCLING WITH LIGHTS ON In this program we will set the first temperature at 25ºC for a period of twelve hours with the lights on and the second temperature of 15ºC for a period of twelve hours with the lights off.
  • Page 19 Press ▲ button, display reads type Press and hold * and press ▲ button until display reads type SOAK Press ▲ button, display reads si.nt 10.0 Press and hold * and press ▲ or ▼ button to change time in minutes you wish program to run, display reads si.nt Press ▲...
  • Page 20 Press and hold * and press ▲ or ▼ button to change time in minutes you wish program to run, display reads si.nt Press ▲ button, display reads EOP Press ▲ button, display reads SEG Press and hold * and press ▲ button, display reads SEG Press ▲...
  • Page 21: Interior Illumination

    Section 4 OPTIONAL EXTRAS WHERE FITTED ALL NON PROGRAMMABLE MODELS Control Panel INTERIOR ILLUMINATION The interior illumination in these models is either controlled by the programmable controller, a 24 hour timer or 7 day timer depending on the item fitted to the control panel.
  • Page 22: Automatic Defrost

    AUTOMATIC DEFROST Defrost Controller On Series 3, and optionally on Series 1A and 2, the cabinet is set to defrost every 6 hours, however the defrost controller will sense whether this is required or not. This controller is factory set for optimum use and is locked for protection against misuse. The defrost will give a slight rise in air temperature.
  • Page 23 LMS CHART RECORDER Chart Paper Loading (see instruction below and illustration on the following page) Remove front bezel by simultaneously pressing the retaining catches on each side. To gain access to the chart paper cassette (1). First unlock the meter assembly by moving the locking lever (2) to the left and hinge outwards.
  • Page 24 Note that the stylus may not move freely if the recorder is in the imprint section of its operating cycle with the stylus pressed against the chart paper. In this case the recorder chart motor should be operated for a few seconds until the imprint pressure is released, or the imprint drive wheel (12) can be manually rotated.
  • Page 25: Maintenance & Repair

    Section 5 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR EQUIPMENT RATINGS 220/240V AC, 50 Hz. Up to 11 amps max. (see rating plate for details). The cooled incubator is designed to operate in an environment from +10ºC to +30ºC with a relative humidity from 5 - 85% RH non-condensing. Correct functionality of the cooled incubator or its safety features cannot be guaranteed if it is used outside these ratings.
  • Page 26: Terms & Conditions For Lms Guarantee

    LMS including any carriage charges. 6.1.8 If it is necessary to return equipment to LMS, the equipment must be packaged so as to prevent any damage and have a decontamination certificate (see 6.3) showing that the incubator has been made safe.
  • Page 27: Spares, Servicing & Repairs Contact

    FOR SPARES, SERVICING AND REPAIRS Please contact: LMS Ltd. The Modern Forge Amherst Hill Riverhead Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2EL Tel. 01732 451866 Fax. 01732 450127 Email: sales@lms.ltd.uk www.lms.ltd.uk 27 of 31 01/12...
  • Page 28: Decontamination Notice

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  • Page 29: Fax Back Guarantee Registration

    Fax Back Guarantee Registration To qualify for the 2 year guarantee please fax this form duly completed to 01732 450127 Name: Address: Tel No: Contact Name: Date Purchased: Model No: Serial No: 29 of 31 01/12...
  • Page 30: Lms Services

    LMS Limited is an independent third party servicing company which, for over 40 years, has been providing laboratory engineering services to a wide range of organisations, covering most makes and types of laboratory equipment. Among the services provided are: Periodic service and safety inspection.
  • Page 31: Application For Servicing

    APPLICATION FOR QUOTATION TO SERVICE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT NAME OF APPLICANT: DATE: COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: TEL NO: FAX NO: TYPES OF EQUIPMENT WHICH CAN BE SERVICED, CALIBRATED OR UKAS ACCREDITED BY LMS:- AUTOCLAVE C02 INCUBATOR GLASS WASHER PUMP CENTRIFUGE DIGESTION BLOCK...

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