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- Page 1 PGW40 OPERATOR MANUAL 296742-ENG R00 TITLE...
- Page 2 EU declaration of conformity available upon request Printed in Canada ©2020 Controlled Environments Limited Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without written notice.
- Page 3 PREFACE Welcome to the PGW40 Operator Manual. This manual describes the features and use of PGW40 chamber and is designed to provide sufficient detail for the different kit configurations, including a structured format providing step-by- step instructions. Clients will find sufficient detail for a typical installation including figures, diagrams, and graphics to operate the chamber without issue.
- Page 4 RoHS directive sets limits for the inclusion of hazardous chemicals. Document Conventions Conviron maintains a policy of continual improvement and reserves the right to change the product without prior notice. Therefore, the images used throughout this manual may differ slightly from the actual configuration due to updates and product changes.
- Page 5 A description of the problem. • A description of what you were doing before the problem occurred. Head Office Technical Services Conviron 590 Berry St. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H 0R9 Please visit www.conviron.com/contact-us for global service contact information. September 10, 2020 | 296742-ENG R00...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ..........................1 Hazard Identification Symbols ....................1 General Safety Warnings ......................2 Operational Safety Warnings and Precautions ................3 Maintenance Safety Warnings ....................4 CHAMBER FEATURES ........................5 Cabinet Details and Features....................5 Control System ......................... 5 Airflow and Ventilation ...................... - Page 7 Cleaning ........................17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......................19 Terms & Definitions ........................ 19 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1 PGW40 Chamber Details & Features ................5 Figure 3-1 Fluorescent Lamp Life Comparison................. 7 Figure 3-2 Counterballanced Lamp Canopy ..................8 Figure 3-3 Unifloor...........................
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Page 9: Precautions
The equipment is intended to be installed, operated, maintained, and serviced by only trained personnel, according to the instructions and precautions described in the manuals provided by Conviron. Table 1-1 list precautions intended to help guide the user in the safe operation of Conviron chambers. Hazard Identification Symbols... -
Page 10: General Safety Warnings
Contact the responsible party, or Conviron, immediately if in doubt about safe operation and/or maintenance of the equipment. September 10, 2020 | 296742-ENG R00... -
Page 11: Operational Safety Warnings And Precautions
BEFORE operating the cabinet. Operate your Conviron equipment for a minimum of 5 days BEFORE introducing any research material to ensure proper and stable operation. -
Page 12: Maintenance Safety Warnings
Inspect all connections in the machine compartment BEFORE connecting the equipment to the building utilities. Conviron recommends waiting at least 10 minutes after powering off the equipment before servicing the heater elements or related components. DO NOT service the control panel without using proper ESD procedures, including the use of a grounding strap and/or anti-static mat. -
Page 13: Chamber Features
CHAMBER FEATURES Cabinet Details and Features Figure 2-1 shows an oblique view of the fully assembled PGW40 chamber. Exterior Enamel baked on galvanized steel Interior White enamel baked on smooth galvanized steel Highly reflective, easy to clean Counterbalanced Light Canopy... -
Page 14: Airflow And Ventilation
An RJ45 connection port is included for connection to the facility network. Central Management System (Optional) For use in conjunction with the CMP6060 controller, the Conviron Central Management™ (CM) system provides a comprehensive suite of time-saving, value-added features for remote control and monitoring of chambers equipped with the CMP6060 controller, such as: •... -
Page 15: Operation
All lighting control outputs are logged to determine how long the lights have been on. Operators can set a “warning” message to pop up at the controller as a reminder. Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator’s Manual for complete instructions. September 10, 2020 | 296742-ENG R00... -
Page 16: Counterbalanced Canopy
PGW40 Operator Manual Counterbalanced Canopy PGW40 chambers incorporate a counter-balanced lamp canopy (Figure 3-2) for ease of height adjustment between the lamp canopy and the plants. The counterbalanced system with pulleys allows a single person to manually adjust the height of the canopy. -
Page 17: Instrumentation Ports
The instrumentation ports are intended for low-voltage wires only. Conviron does not recommend the use of extensions cords inside the chamber. Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Ports The fresh air inlet allows the operator to manually adjust the rate at which fresh air is introduced into the chamber. -
Page 18: Airflow
PGW40 Operator Manual Airflow Continuous airflow is critical to the efficient operation of the chamber. Air is channeled through internal ducting to the Unifloor® into the chamber space. A circulating loop of conditioned air can also be established to maintain precise environmental conditions within the chamber. -
Page 19: Led Lighting - Led Option
• Reduced sensitivity to temperature variations. Contact Conviron for LED light bar replacement. 3.8.3 Ceramic Metal Halide Lighting – CMH Option DO NOT look directly at the ceramic metal halide lamps while in operation. -
Page 20: Fan Speed Control (Optional)
Fan speed is user adjustable between the factory preset minimum and the maximum allowable fan rpm. Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator’s Manual for complete instructions. 3.11 Additive Humidification – Spray Nozzle Humidification (SNH Option) The optional additive humidification uses the pressure from the water supply to atomize the water through a small orifice in the spray nozzle. -
Page 21: Chemical Dryer Dehumidification - (Cd Option)
The high-pressure regulator is located on the customer-supplied CO line. This regulator comes in two styles of flow meters, a dial gauge or a glass tube and ball style. In North America, Conviron provides the high-pressure regulator. Outside North America, the customer supplies the high- pressure regulator due to different thread size on the CO line. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Co Control
Some chambers are only equipped with the manual inlet and outlet. Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator’s Manual for complete instructions. 3.14 Central Management System – CMS Option Refer to the included Conviron CMP6060 Operator’s Manual for complete instructions. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Ensure reliable performance from your Conviron equipment by following the recommended maintenance routines and minimize the need for service. Refer to the included Conviron Chambers Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual for complete information on recommended cleaning solutions and frequency, and for the maintenance procedures listed in Table 4-1. -
Page 24: Machine Compartment Access
Contact the responsible party, or Conviron, immediately if in doubt about safe operation and/or maintenance of the equipment. Disconnect and lock out the main power BEFORE servicing the equipment. -
Page 25: Cleaning
Maintenance Electrical power remains at the main terminals. Use extreme caution during maintenance procedures to prevent injury. Controller may come equipped with an optional Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) such that power will remain live for a period of time even if the main power supply is disrupted or turned OFF. - Page 26 PGW40 Operator Manual September 10, 2020 | 296742-ENG R00...
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Page 27: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Terms & Definitions Table 5-1 lists the terms and their definitions used throughout this manual. Table 5-1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition Humidity level expressed as a percentage of the maximum humidity level C Celsius Degrees Ceramic Metal Halide lamp Central Management System Electrostatic Discharge European Union... - Page 29 Management System Certified to ISO9001 296742-ENG R00, September 10, 2020 ©2020 Controlled Environments Limited. Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without written notice.
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