Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific NESLAB HX Series
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Unpacking Retain all cartons and packing material until the unit is operated and found to be in good condition. If the unit shows external or internal damage contact the transportation company and file a damage claim. Under ICC regulations, this is your responsibility.
Section I Safety Warnings Make sure you read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit. If you have any questions concerning the operation of your unit or the information in this manual, contact our Sales Department for assistance, see back cover.
Section II General Information Description The Thermo Scientific NESLAB HX Series Recirculating Chiller is designed to provide a continuous flow of cooling fluid at a constant temperature and volume. The unit consists of an air-cooled or water-cooled refrigeration system, a fluid reservoir, a fluid recirculation pump, and a temperature controller.
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Indicates the unit's status, page 26. S YS ON FL OW F AULT HEAT LEVEL WARN LEVEL FAUL T COOL AUT O FILL HIGH T EMP LOW T E MP RMT COMM RES IS T IVITY REM SET PT MUT E RMT ON/OFF Press to sequence forward through the controller's menus,...
Quick Start Procedures (Air-Cooled Models) Installation When the unit is shut off, wait five minutes before Position the unit so the intake and discharge are restarting to allow time for the refrigeration not impeded. Inadequate ventilation will cause a pressures to equalize. If the pressures are not reduction in cooling capacity and, in extreme allowed to equalize, the compressor will short- cases, compressor failure.
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Quick Start Procedures (Water-Cooled Models) Installation Position the unit in a clean environment with easy When the unit is shut off, wait five minutes before access to facility cooling water and a drain. The restarting to allow time for the refrigeration facility water requirements must meet those pressures to equalize.
Specifications HX 75 HX 150 HX 300 Process Fluid Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Temperature Stability ±0.1°C Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) Inches 36¾ x 23¼ x 18¾ x 26¼ x 21 x 33¾ x 25¼ Centimeters 93.3 x 59.0 x 47.6 103.2 x 66.7 x 53.6 119.1 x 85.7 x 64.1 Reservoir Volume...
Cooling Capacity Cooling capacity will vary depending on fluid temperature, ambient temperature, and cooling fluid. Cooling capacities were obtained under the following conditions: air-cooled unit operating at +20°C (+68°F) ambient temperature. cooling fluid with specific heat of 1.0 was used for fluid temperatures from +5°C to +35°C.
HX 750 A= HX 750, 60Hz B= HX 750, 50Hz Fluid Temperature (°C) Pump Capacity HX units are available with one of three standard pump types: positive displacement (PD), centrifugal (CP), and turbine (TU). Refer to the name plate label on the rear of the case top to identify the specific pump in your unit. PD 2 &...
Section III Installation Site (Air-cooled Units) The unit should be located in a laboratory or clean industrial environment. Ambient Temperature Range +55°F to +95°F (+13°C to +35°C) Overvoltage Category Pollution Degree The unit will retain its full rated capacity in ambient temperatures to approximately +75°F (+24°C).
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On models HX 150 through HX 750 a stirrer motor is located under the case top. (Models HX 500 and HX 750 have two stirrer motors.) Heat generated by the stirrer motor is discharged through vents in the case top. Do not block the vents.
Site (Water-cooled units) The unit should be located in a laboratory or clean industrial environment with easy access to a facility cooling water supply and a drain. All units are equipped with castors for easy movement. This allows the unit to be placed in a small area, as long as there is ample space to move the unit for access on all four sides.
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Temperature of cooling water supply +55°F (+13°C) +65°F (+18°C) +75°F (+24°C) +85°F (+29°C) HX 75 Minimum Flow Rate Gallons per minute 0.75* Liters per minute 2.8* 11.4 Minimum Pressure D Minimum PSID 1.5* Minimum Bar 0.10* 0.13 0.24 0.55 HX 150 Minimum Flow Rate Gallons per minute 1.0*...
Electrical Requirements The unit construction provides protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet. It is your responsibility to assure a proper ground connection is provided.
Plumbing Requirements Air-cooled and water-cooled unit Before installing the unit to an instrument that previously used facility water as a cooling fluid, flush the instrument several times to remove any rust or scale that has built up. Consult the manufacturer of the instrument for a cleaning fluid recommendation.
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clamped. Avoid running tubing near radiators, hot water pipes, etc. If substantial lengths of tubing are necessary, insulation may be required to prevent loss of cooling capacity. Tubing and insulation are available from Thermo Fisher. Contact our Sales Department for more information. See Preface, After-sale Support. If the unit is "hard plumbed”...
Fluids Never use flammable or corrosive fluids with this unit. Do not use automotive antifreeze. Commercial antifreeze contains silicates that can damage the pump seals. Use of automotive antifreeze will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Thermo Fisher recommends using distilled/deionized water with a 0.05 to 0.1 MOhmcm reading.
Filling Requirements The reservoir access panel is located at the left rear corner of the case top. To open the access panel, slide the latch back (towards the rear of the unit) and lift. The reservoir cover is located below the access panel. Loosen the thumb- screws and remove the reservoir cover.
Section IV Temperature Controller SYS ON FLOW FAULT HEAT LEVEL WARN LEVEL FAULT COOL AUTO FILL HIGH TEMP RMT COMM LOW TEMP RESISTIVITY REM SETPT MUTE RMT ON/OFF MUTE LAST ON/OFF RESET Controller Keypad The front panel mounted unit/temperature controller allows the operator to start, control, and monitor many features of the unit.
Status Indicators Units are configured in one of two ways. They are configured either to shut down in the case of a fault, Cutout Option (CUTOUT), or, for those customers willing to take the risk of damage to their unit in order to continue providing all available cooling to their application, a Switch Option (WARN).
SYS ON indicates unit is running. HEAT indicates heat is being added to the reservoir system to maintain constant temperature. The indicator flashes when the optional heater is inside the proportional band. COOL indicates the refrigeration system is removing heat from the reservoir system to maintain constant temperature.
Controller Displays An alphanumeric display presents numeric readings of various operating conditions within the chiller. Display function is selected by pressing the appropriate keys to move through a menu of available information. When the controller is first powered up it goes through a short self-test and then enters the Operator's Loop, displaying the reservoir fluid temperature.
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TEMPERATURE xxx.xC This displays the temperature of coolant leaving the chiller. SETPT xx.xC This displays the setpoint for temperature control. The chiller’s temperature controller causes the fluid temperature to equal this temperature. If needed, use the YES/NO keys to change the value then press ENTER to accept the new value.
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Setup Loop The Setup Loop allows the operator to change limits; to configure how the unit will react to a fault: shutdown (CUTOUT) or continue to run (WARN); to display the flow rate in GPM or LPM; and to include or exclude the optional external probe display in the Operator's Loop.
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Include/Exclude optional external sensor. If probe is included, ensure it is connected to the unit or an error message will flash when the changes are saved. Include/Exclude beeper. Thermo Fisher recommends only a qualified technician change the PID values. Incorrect PID values hamper unit performance.
Section V Operation Flow Control The RECIRCULATING FLOW CONTROL handle, located on the right-hand side of your unit, is connected to a valve that controls the flow rate of the cooling fluid to your application. When the handle is in the full vertical position, the valve is open and all possible cooling fluid is supplied to your application.
Place the MAIN POWER ON OFF switch ON. The controller will go through a short self-test and then display the reservoir fluid temperature. LOCAL Start Up Depress the ON/OFF key on the temperature controller. The unit will start and the SYS ON LED will illuminate. To stop the unit, depress the ON/OFF key on the temperature controller.
INTERFACE Connector 15-pin Dsub Female NAME NOTES DEFINITION 12VDC COMMON Common for digital inputs (pins 13 and 14) RESISTIVITY OUT 0-10VDC Analog Voltage Output: Reference to pin 6. This voltage output is proportional to the resistivity of the reservoir fluid: 0.5VDC / M-cm.
Section VI Optional Features Automatic Refill Device The automatic refill device is designed to maintain the correct level of cooling fluid in the reservoir. The device consists of a solenoid valve and a reservoir float switch. If the cooling fluid level falls, the float switch drops, opening the solenoid valve and allows makeup fluid to fill the reservoir.
Heater Package The heater package option consists of an immersion heater in the unit’s fluid reservoir, a high temperature limit device, a low-level switch, and a solid state zero-crossing relay. A HTC FAULT message on the controller will light if the high temperature limit device is tripped.
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The unit construction provides protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet. It is your responsibility to assure a proper ground connection is provided.
SENSOR Connector The unit can be configured to have its temperature controlled from an external location. Temperature is read on the controller's RTMP display. In the Operator's Loop, RTMP is the sensed temperature, TEMP indicates the HX's tank temperature. See page 29. The external probe is connected to a 9-pin male "D-sub"...
Remote Box The remote box operates by sending and receiving RS485 serial communica- tion. It is attached to the unit by an RS485 cable with 9-pin D subminiature connectors on the rear of the remote box and the 9-pin COMM port on the rear of the unit.
External Pressure Regulator For applications requiring a maximum pressure less than 55 psi, an External Pressure Reducer (EPR) is available. An EPR allows an adjustable operating pressure of 10 to 50 psi. If the pressure of the fluid leaving the unit exceeds the valve setting the relief valve will bypass the fluid back into the unit to relieve the pressure.
Nitrogen Purge Units equipped with nitrogen purge valves are designed to accept a constant flow of dry nitrogen into the reservoir. The nitrogen blankets the cooling fluid reducing fluid evaporation. Remove the reservoir cover by removing the screws. Fill the reservoir with fluid. Replace the reservoir cover and screws.
Section VII Maintenance & Service Service Contracts Thermo Fisher Scientific offers on-site Service Contracts designed to provide extended life and minimal downtime for your unit. For more information, contact our Service Department (see Preface, After-sale Support). For personal safety and equipment reliability, only a qualified techni- cian should perform the following procedure.
Algae To restrict the growth of algae in the fluid reservoir, we recommend the reservoir cover be kept in place and that all recirculation lines be opaque. This will eliminate the entrance of light, which is required for the growth of most common algae.
Locate the reservoir stirrer motor (units with plate heat exchangers and HX 75s do not have a stirrer motor; HX 500s and HX 750s have two stirrer motors). Disconnect the motor wires at the plug located on the side of the electrical box cover.
Pump Strainer Units with PD and TU pumps have pump strainers that require cleaning. Refer to the name plate label on the rear of the case top to identify the specific pump in your unit. If debris is drawn into the recirculating system, the pump strainer will prevent the material from being drawn into the pump and damaging the pump vanes.
Pump Motor Lubrication Some units with PD pumps require pump motor lubrication. Refer to the name plate label on the rear of the case top to identify the specific pump in your unit. Several companies manufacture motors used to drive the pump. These motors use sleeve type bearings with large oil reservoirs.
High/Low Pressure Cutouts Should the unit's refrigeration discharge pressure become too high the high- pressure cutout will activate and shut down the compressor. High pressures can be caused by a lack of cooling water to the compressor or debris in the refrigeration lines.
Pump Motor Overload Protector (3Ø Pumps Only) The overload protector prevents the pump motor from exposure to excessive current. If an overload fault occurs, due, for example, to excessive pressure or flow, or excessive ambient temperature, the overload protector will shut off the pump motor.
Section VIII Troubleshooting Checklist Unit will not start or cycles on and off HX 300s through HX 750s are equipped with a compressor crankcase heater. The crankcase heater warms the oil in the compressor and prevents refrigerant from mixing with the oil. Before start up, the unit must be connected to its power source for at least 12 hours.
Inadequate temperature control Check/adjust the setpoint in the Operator's Loop. Ensure the unit is not configured for optional external probe operation. Make sure the installation of the unit is in compliance with the conditions described in Section III. Make sure the heat load of the instrument being cooled is not greater than the cooling capacity of the unit.
Dimensions The pullbox comes in two sizes. On HX 300s, 500s and 750s the box is 12" x 16" x 4" (H x W x D) and is usually located on the rear of the unit. For all others it is 6" x 6"...
Section X Wetted Materials Fluid Path Plumbing CP Pumps 1 Stainless Steel 1 Stainless Steel 2 Brass 2 Buna N 3 Copper 3 Graphite 4 Nylon 4 Ceramic 5 Bronz 6 Silver TU Pumps 7 Antimony 1 Bronze 8 Nickle 2 Monel 9 EPDM 3 Graphite...
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Appendix A Water Quality Recommendations for Recirculating (Process) Water Permissible (PPM) Desirable (PPM) Unfavorably high total ionized solids (TIS) can Microbiologicals accelerate the rate of galvanic corrosion. These (algae, bacteria, fungi) 0 contaminants can function as electrolytes which Inorganic Chemicals increase the potential for galvanic cell corrosion and lead to localized corrosion such as pitting which can Calcium...
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Water Quality Recommendations for Facility Water NOTE: A corrosion inhibitor is recommended Permissible (PPM) Desirable (PPM) if mixed metals are in the facility water loop. Microbiologicals (algae, bacteria, fungi) 0 Inorganic Chemicals Calcium <40 <0.6 Chloride <250 <25 Copper <1.3 <1.0 0.020 ppm if fluid in contact with aluminum...
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Fluid Risk Assessment Thermo Fisher has determined that uninhibited ethylene glycol can degrade and become corrosive to system materials in as early as three months in certain applications. This chart shows the fluid preventative maintenance schedule based on application variables that affect the rate of degradation of uninhibited ethylene glycol.
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Appendix B External Probe Calibration Before using the optional external probe it must be calibrated. To do this you run the unit to its temperature extremes and use the controller's Operator's and Calibration Loops. Install the external probe into the SENSOR 9-pin "D-sub" located on the rear of the unit.
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Appendix C NEScom Programming Software NEScom is a user friendly software that allows you to automate your temperature control process. The software includes a CD, comprehensive Operator’s Manual and a toll-free number to a trained technical staff. NEScom Software allows you to write custom temperature programs for our temperature controllers equipped with an RS-232 interface.
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Appendix D RS-232 Serial Communications Protocol NOTE: This appendix assumes you have a basic understanding of communications protocols. All data is sent and received in binary form, do not use ASCII. In the following pages the binary data is represented in hexadecimal (hex) format. The NC Serial Communications Protocol is based on a master-slave model.
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NC Serial Communications Protocol NOTE: All byte values are shown in hex, hex represents the binary values that must be sent to the chiller. Do not use ASCII. The framing of the communications packet in both directions is: Checksum region Lead char Addr-MSB Addr-LSB Command...
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The master sets parameters in the chiller by sending one of the Set Functions as shown in Table 1. The master does not send a qualifier byte in the data field. The master should be preprogrammed to send the correct precision and units (it could also read the parameter of interest first to decode the correct precision and units needed).
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Table 1 Commands (continued) (All bytes are in hex) FUNCTION MASTER SENDS UNIT RESPONDS Set Setpoint (control point)* CA 00 01 F0 02(d1)(d2)(cs) CA 00 01 F0 03(qb)(d1)(d2)(cs) Set Heat Low Temperature Limit* CA 00 01 C0 02(d1)(d2)(cs) CA 00 01 C0 03(qb)(d1)(d2)(cs) Set Heat High Temperature Limit* CA 00 01 E0 02(d1)(d2)(cs) CA 00 01 E0 03(qb)(d1)(d2)(cs)
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Appendix E RS-485 Serial Communications Protocol NOTE: This appendix assumes you have a basic understanding of communications protocols. All data is sent and received in binary form, do not use ASCII. In the following pages the binary data is represented in hexadecimal (hex) format. The NC Serial Communications Protocol is based on a master-slave model.
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NC Serial Communications Protocol NOTE: All byte values are shown in hex, hex represents the binary values that must be sent to the bath. Do not use ASCII. The framing of the communications packet in both directions is: Checksum region Lead char Addr-MSB Addr-LSB Command...
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The master sets parameters in the bath by sending one of the Set Functions as shown in Table 1. The master does not send a qualifier byte in the data field. The master should be preprogrammed to send the correct precision and units (it could also read the parameter of interest first to decode the correct precision and units needed).
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Table 1 Typical Commands (All bytes are in hex, all examples use unit address #1) FUNCTION MASTER SENDS UNIT RESPONDS READ Read Internal Temperature CC 00 01 20 00 DE CC 00 01 20 03(qb)(d1)(d2)(cs) Read External Sensor CC 00 01 21 00 DD CC 00 01 21 03(qb)(d1)(d2)(cs) Read Setpoint (control point) CC 00 01 70 00 8E...
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Table 2 QUALIFIER BYTE 00 hex 0 precision, no units of measure 01 hex 0 precision, °C 02 hex 0 precision, °F 10 hex 0.1 precision, no units of measure 11 hex 0.1 precision, °C units 12 hex 0.1 precision, °F units 13 hex 0.1 precision, LPM 14 hex...
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