Device setup Fig. 1 Item Designation Filling opening lid Operator panel and display Handle Venting grid RS 232 port USB port Pump connector IN Pump connector OUT Power switch Power socket Backflow Overflow...
Preparations ..............................7 Setting up �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Connecting the tubings �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Filling and draining ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Fluid (Standard information for IKA fluid) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Moving the device ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Operator panel and display ........................11 Commissioning and operating ........................12 Menu settings ............................13 Menu structure ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13...
2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or other normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010, EN 61326-1, EN 60529, EN ISO 12100 and DIN 12876-1� A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at sales@ika�com� Explication of warning symbols...
For ex- tional or local regulations ample, users can implement comprehensive monitoring equipment� • Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a suitable fume hood� Please contact IKA application sup- port if you have any question�...
Fluids: Refrigerant: Only use the fluids, which fulfill the The device is not allowed to be WARNING WARNING requirements for safety, health and used in an ATEX (Atmosphere EX- device compatibility� Be aware of losible) zone� the chemical hazards that may be associated with the bath fluid used�...
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed: culating fluids� - If the device is operated with accessories that are not sup- plied or recommended by IKA� Intended Use: Tabletop device - If the device is operated improperly or in contrary to the IKA specifications�...
- Connect the power plug and turn on the device with When IKA calorimeter is not connected, please close the power switch� “Backflow” connector with included backflow cap� - The low level warning message appear on the display�...
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Note: Pay attention to the fluid level information: Low Level High Level Red (High Level) Red (Low Level) Fig. 7 - To drain the fluid from the bath, connect a hose to the drain port and turn the drain valve in counter clockwise direction with a straight screwdriver�...
Fluids (Standard information for IKA fluid): Operating temperature Operating temperature Safety temperature Flash point Designation range for open bath range for closed bath (°C) (°C) application applications (°C) (°C) CF�EG28�N10�80�8 -10 ��� 80 -10 … 80 CF�EG39�N20�80�16 -20 … 80 -20 …...
Moving the device: Empty all fluid in the bath before moving device from one place to other place� The device must be lifted by two persons with the upper handles� It can also be moved on flat surface by lifting and pushing the front of the device�...
Commissioning and operation Note: Before commissioning, make sure that the device has Then the device enters standby status and is ready for op- not been moved for one hour� eration� Check whether the voltage specified on the type plate Change the temperature setting with “Temp (+)“ button matches the power voltage available�...
Maximum temperature (HIT): The chosen fluid (No�) limits the maximum and minimum temperature� Customized fluid (No�: 8) enables the whole working temperature range� See Section “Fluids (Standard information for IKA fluid)”� The maximum adjustable value: 40 °C�...
Temperature control type (AUTO): Proportional coefficient of PID (Kp 1): AUTO 1: AUTO 1 is the default setting� The default PID The proportional coefficient Kp is the controller amplifica- settings are used automatically� tion and determines how strongly the control deviation (the Cooling down curve in auto-turning control (AUTO 1): difference between the target temperature and actual tem- perature) directly affects the control variable (cooling down...
Example: 2-point calibration: Input the calibration value from the reference measuring Dip the temperature sensor of the reference measuring in- instrument (e�g� 10�1 °C) with “Pump (+)” button (I) or strument into the bath fluid� “Pump (-)” button (J)� Select 2-point calibration in the menu� Press the “OK/ Pump“...
1�1)� The NAMUR commands and the additional specific IKA co mmands serve only as low level commands for communica- tion between the device and the PC� With a suitable terminal or communications programme these commands can be transmitted directly to the circulator equipment�...
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Commands: NAMUR Commands Function IN_PV_2 Read the internal actual temperature IN_PV_4 Read the pump actual speed IN_SP_1 Read the internal setting temperature IN_SP_4 Read the pump setting speed OUT_SP_1 xxx Set the internal setting temperature XXX OUT_SP_12@n Set the WD safety temperature with echo of the set (defined) value� OUT_SP_4 xxx Set the pump speed XXX OUT_SP_42@n...
The protective media stops the - manufacturing number, see type plate growth of algae, bacteria and other microorganisms� - item and designation of the spare parts, see www.ika.com - software version� To keep the full cooling performance, the dust filter of the cooler must be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary�...
Technical data Operating voltage 230 ± 10 % 100 ��� 115 ± 10 % Frequency 50 / 60 Max� input power 1100 Working temperature range °C - 30 ��� RT Operating temperature range (with external heating) °C - 30 ��� + 80 Temperature stability –...
Warranty In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it ap- period is 24 months� For claims under the warranty please ply to faults resulting from improper use, insufficient care or contact your local dealer�...
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