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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Laboratory Temperature Control Products Premium Series Heated Manual Part Number U01047 Rev. 03/03/2021 Immersion Circulators PC200 PC201 PC300 ARCTIC Series Refrigerated/Heated Multilingual Quick Bath Circulators Start Guides Multilingual Essential A45HC Safety Instructions SAHARA Series Heated Installation Bath Circulators...
- Page 3 Thermo Scientific Laboratory Temperature Control Products Premium Series Heated Manual Part Number U01047 Rev. 03/03/2021 Immersion Circulators PC200 PC201 PC300 ARCTIC Series Refrigerated/Heated Multilingual Quick Bath Circulators Start Guides Multilingual Essential A45HC Safety Instructions SAHARA Series Heated Installation Bath Circulators...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Draining ......................3-15 ................4-1 Section 4 Operation PREMIUM Immersion Circulator ..............4-1 Setup ........................4-2 Initial Start Up ....................4-2 Daily Start Up .....................4-3 Status Display .....................4-4 Changing the Setpoint ..................4-5 Changing a Value Display .................4-6 Menu Displays ....................4-7 Menu Tree ......................4-9 Thermo Scientific... - Page 6 Grounding Strap and Nut ................5-2 Testing the Safety Features ................5-2 Section 6 Troubleshooting ....................6-1 Error Displays ....................6-1 Checklist ......................6-3 Section 7 Password ......................7-1 Operator Mode ....................7-1 Reset ......................7-2 Calibration ......................7-2 PID Tuning ......................7-5 User Mode......................7-6 Appendix Communications ....................A-1 Warranty Thermo Scientific...
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Page 16: Preface
There can be up to three nameplates located on the rear of the bath. Before calling, please obtain the serial number printed on the complete system nameplate located on the upper rear of the bath. Nameplate Refer to nameplate when call- ing for after-sale support Nameplates (Typical Locations) Thermo Scientific... -
Page 17: Feedback
If an immersion circulator was purchased without a bath, carefully remove the label and small piece of Styrofoam securing the float switch before using. Refrigerated baths should be left in an upright position for 24 hours before starting. This will ensure the lubrication oil has drained back into the compressor. Thermo Scientific... -
Page 18: Safety
The circuit protector located on the rear of the circulator is not intended to act as a disconnecting means. Operate the circulator using only the supplied line cord. The circulator's power cord is used as the disconnecting device, it must be easily accessible at all times. Thermo Scientific... - Page 19 Always turn the circulator off and disconnect the supply voltage from its power source before moving or before performing any service or maintenance procedures. Transport the circulator with care. Sudden jolts or drops can damage its components. Refer service and repairs to a qualified technician. Thermo Scientific...
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Page 20: Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment fluid you are using. Consult their Safety Data Sheet and/or EC Safety Data Sheet. We do recommend wearing eye protection and gloves. Training The user must review and understand all the sections in this manual before operating the bath. 1-10 Thermo Scientific... - Page 71 Section 1 Safety 1-11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 72: General Information
• Communication options require an accessory box. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. *The lowest usable temperature may be 13°C (23°F) warmer than room temperature, lower temperature ranges require supplemental cooling. 2-12 Thermo Scientific... - Page 73 (Voltage ±10%) 230 V/50 Hz Work Area Dimensions Overall Dimensions *Add ~26 mm (1 inch) to D for drain fitting. **See Section 3 for additional information. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 2-13 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 74 Minimum temperatures are only achieved with the above conditions. If your conditions vary from above, minimum temperature will most likely not be achieved. Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. 2-14 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 75 (less than 5°C) as the recirculating fluid at a +20°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage. Other fluids, process temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltage will affect performance. Pump specifications are nominal values of ±10%. Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. 2-15 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 76 *The lowest usable temperature may be 13°C (23°F) warmer than room temperature, lower temperature ranges require supplemental cooling. **See page 2-2. Add ~26 mm (1 inch) to D for drain fitting. ***See Section 3 for additional information. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 2-16 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 77 Pump specifications are nominal values of ±10%. Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. Heat-up rates for the 100V baths will take approximately 25% longer than the 115V. 2-17 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 78: Wetted Materials
Section 2 General Information Wetted Materials PREMIUM Immersion Stainless Steel Baths/Circulators Circulator Stainless Steel 316 Viton Stainless Steel 304 EPDM EPDM (drain fitting) Ryton (PC200/201 only) Ryton Ceramic Zotek-N (cover seal) Ultem Vectra Stainless Steel 2-18 Thermo Scientific... - Page 79 Section 2 General Information 2-19 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 80: Installation
The immersion depth is 75 to 145 mm (~3 to 5 "). Your container must be sturdy enough to support the weight of the assembly, approximately 3.8 kilograms (8.5 pounds). The circulator is designed for continuous operation and for indoor use only. 3-20 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 81: Bath Circulator
A45HC units utilize a flammable refrigerant, risk of fire or explosion, do not use sharp objects to clean evaporator coil in the tank. 3-21 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 82: Ventilation
The circulator's power cord is the disconnecting device, it must be easily accessible at all times. Refer to the nameplate on the rear, upper-left-hand corner of the bath for specific electrical requirements. Voltage deviations of ± 10% are permissible. The outlet must be rated as suitable for the total power consumption, see next page. 3-22 Thermo Scientific... - Page 83 10.0 1300 N5-15 230/50/1 2135 Country Specific PC 201/300 All Heated 230/50/1 13.6 3140 Country Specific Baths/Circulators 1. . olts ± 10% 2. . Maximum amp dr 20 Amp Outlet 15 Amp Outlet (16 Amp) (12 Amp) 3-23 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 84 For refrigerated baths, never connect power inlet A to a power outlet. Never connect power outlet B to anything but the circulator. Ensure the electrical cords do not come in contact with any of the plumbing connections or tubing. 3-24 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 85 • For PC300 install the power cord from the extended cord on the rear of the circulator, A, to a grounded power outlet. A = PC300 extended power cord Ensure the electrical cords do not come in contact with any of the plumbing connections or tubing. 3-25 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 86: External Circulation
Remote Temperature (See next page) Sensor (See next page) Outlet Flow Return Flow Connections (Typical) To prevent damage to the circulator's plumbing, use a 19 mm backing wrench on the nut when removing/installing the external connections. 3-26 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 87: Remote Temperature Sensor
• after prolonged use, tubes may become brittle or they may get very soft, check them on a regular basis and replace if necessary • secure all tube connections using clamps When using the internal reservoir only, the plumbing connections can be closed with the supplied plate and union nuts. 3-27 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 88: Tubing
Tubing is available in lengths of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 meters. Couplings for connecting tubes are also available. The smallest opening inside the metal tubes is 10 mm. The metal tubing is provided with coupling nuts (M16 x 1, DIN 12 879, part 2) at either end. 3-28 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 89: Approved Fluids
When using water above 80°C closely monitor the fluid level, frequent top-offs will be required. It will also create steam. Water/glycol mixtures require top-offs with pure water, otherwise the percentage of glycol will increase resulting in high viscosity and poor performance. 3-29 Thermo Scientific... - Page 90 Reacts with Silicone Silicone Silicone Rubber Copper the pump. Silicone Light metals Bronze EC-Safety Data Sheets will be delivered together with each container of liquid. 3-30 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 91 Unfortunately SIL180 has a wetting tendency necessitating the occasional cleaning of the reservoir cover. other temperatures: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a range of heat transfer fluids for these temperature control applications. SYNTH 60 and SYNTH 260: Synthetic thermal liquid with a medium life span (several months) and little smell annoyance. 3-31 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 92: Additional Fluid Precautions
• Always wear protective clothing, especially a face shield and gloves. • Avoid spattering on any of the circulator's components, always slowly add fluid. When adding, point the opening of a container away from yourself. • Use fume hoods. • Do not allow any ignition sources in the vicinity. 3-32 Thermo Scientific... - Page 93 The recommended level for use in a water system is between 0.5 to 5.0 ppm (of NaCl). Recommendation: Initially fill the reservoir with distilled or deionized water. Do not use untreated tap water as the total ionized solids level may be too high. This reduces the electrolytic potential of the water and prevent or reduce the galvanic corrosion observed. 3-33 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 94: Filling Requirements
8 mm i.d. tube on the drain. • slowly turn the drain plug until flow is observed. Turning the drain cap more than 1 1/2 turns will result in the drain cap and fitting coming off the bath. In this case screw the drain fitting back into the bath. Attaching the cap onto the fitting aids in installation. If required, contact us for additional information. Installed Drain Fitting with Cap Removed 3-34 Thermo Scientific... - Page 95 Section 3 Installation 3-35 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 96: Operation
Canceling a change can only be made before the change is saved. In some cases, it is also used to save changes. Note Holding this button depressed for five seconds brings up the language selection display. Used for adjusting and resetting the High Temperature Cutout. Details are explained in this Section. 4-36 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 97: Setup
These features are explained in detail later in this Section. In indicates the circulator is using its internal sensor for temperature control. Ex is displayed when the external sensor is selected for tem- perature control. Thermo Scientific 4-37... -
Page 98: Daily Start Up
If so, press . The blue LED goes out. If Auto Restart is enabled the circulator starts. If Auto Restart is not enabled, or if the blue LED is not illuminated, use the Initial Start Up procedure described on the previ- ous page. The Auto Restart feature is described later in this Section. Note When using oil as a reservoir fluid, we recommend running the circulator at 95°C for 15 minutes to remove any moisture in the fluid. 4-38 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 99: Status Display
The icon is illuminated when both the circulator and timer are running. The icon flashes when the timer is enabled but not running. Note If no operator inputs are being made, the circulator automatically switches to the Status Display after 60 seconds. If desired, change the Display Options time or disable this feature using the Menu. Thermo Scientific 4-39... -
Page 100: Changing The Setpoint
70.00°C 95.00°C • Press to the right of the desired setpoint (in this example and then press , or to the left of the home symbol , to return to the Start Display. Menu 50.00°C Water 24.29°C 4-40 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 101: Changing A Value Display
Note The circulator beeps if you try to enter a value outside the mini- mum or maximum value or by trying to enter more than one negative dash or decimal point. Thermo Scientific 4-41... -
Page 102: Menu Displays
Main Menu Display. Menu Settings Advanced System • Press to the left of the desired line to bring up submenus. Settings Settings Audible Alarm Display Options Features Setpoints Fluid Type Temperature Alarms Pump Adjustment On/Off Timer See page 4-10. 4-42 Thermo Scientific... - Page 103 Section 4 Operation Advanced Advanced Charting Ramping Interfaces See page 4-18. System System Configuration Password Run Time Messages See page 4-23. Thermo Scientific 4-43...
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Page 104: Menu Tree
See page 4-13 See page 4-17 Temp. Alarms Fluids Type Glycol-Water High Fault Water High Warning SYNTH Low Fault Low Warning Other See page 4-18 Pump Adjustment Pump Speed See page 4-18 On/Off Timer Set Clock Enable 4-44 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 105: Settings Display Options
The delay range is 5 to 900 seconds. If no arrows are pressed, the Start Display changes to the Status Display after the delay expires, see pages 4-2 and 4-4. Display Delay x Delay 60sec next to the Delay to bring up the Change a Value Display. Press Thermo Scientific 4-45... -
Page 106: Settings Setpoint
Fluid Limits °C: SYNTH 60 SYNTH 260 SIL 100 SIL 180 SIL 200 SIL 300 Water EG/Water Other When selecting a different fluid, the limits shrink if they are outside of the new system limits. However, they do not expand if they are well within the system limits. 4-46 Thermo Scientific... - Page 107 Section 4 Operation Setpoints Setpoints Press next to the desired setpoint to bring up: Setpoint 20.00°C RTA int 0.00°C RTA ext 0.00°C Press next to the desired setting to bring up the Change a Value Display to make changes. Thermo Scientific 4-47...
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Page 108: Settings Temperature Alarm
. Settings - Audible Alarms Audible Alarms is used to enable/disable the audible alarms. Settings Audible Alarms Audible Alarms Audible Alarms Faults Warnings Prog. End Prog. Step Press to enable/disable the desired alarm(s). 4-48 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 109: Settings Features
This can result in substantial energy savings over the life of the circulator. The default set- ting is disable (enable for A45HC refrigerated circulators). Energy Saving The refrigeration icon blinks when the mode is enabled. Thermo Scientific 4-49... - Page 110 The acces- sory box connects to the multifunction port. 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 Multifunction Port Pin Out See next page for additional information. 4-50 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 111: Multifunction Port Standard I/Odb-15Hd
Operation Stopped by external command Samples: 24 vdc 5 vdc 12 vdc 11 or 12 11 or 12 11 or 12 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 ON STATE Current = 10 - 20 mA Thermo Scientific 4-51... -
Page 112: Settings Fluid Type
Other Press next to the desired fluid or fluid type. Note For high viscosity fluids with a wide "Heating-up range" (e.g., SIL300 - see Section 3), the circulator automatically slows the heating from ambient to the "Operating temperature range" to help prevent fluid degradation that is caused by rapid heating while still at high viscosities. Fluid Limits °C: SYNTH 60 SYNTH 260 SIL 100 SIL 180 SIL 200 SIL 300 Water EG/Water Other 4-52 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 113: Settings Pump Adjustment
Settings - On/Off Timer On/Off Timer is used to set/verify the timer date and time as well as its on/off settings. It is also used to enable/disable the timer. Settings On/Off Timer On/Off Timer Enabled On Time Off Time Set Clock Thermo Scientific 4-53... -
Page 114: Advanced Charting
The red dash is used to horizontally center the setpoint chart on the dis- play. If desired, use the triangles to move the desired setpoint chart up or down the display. Use the red dash again to center it. 4-54 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 115: Advanced Ramping
100 times. Cycles sets the number of times the entire ramp program is repeated Cycles after the last step is completed. For example, selecting 3 runs the entire ramp program a total of 3 times. Thermo Scientific 4-55... - Page 116 When enabled this feature pauses the ramp timer while the temperature reaches setpoint, ± 0.01°C. This assures the temperature reaches setpoint before the ramp program continues to the next step. 4-56 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 117: Running A Ramp Program
Ramp 1 37.00°C Ramp 2 50.00°C 70.00°C 95.00°C • Select the desired ramp and then press , or to the left of the home symbol , to return to the Start Display. Menu Ramp 1 20.00C Water 24.29°C Thermo Scientific 4-57... - Page 118 25°C the bath continues to hold this setpoint. Changing from ramp mode to setpoint mode and then changing the setpoint to 20°C has no affect, the bath will continue to hold 25°C. 4-58 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 119: Advanced Interfaces
Off, RS-232 or RS-485, or Analog IO. See Appendix for additional information. Interfaces RS-232 RS-485 Analog IO Interfaces Baud Type 19200 RS-232 Parity None Data Bits Stop Bits Interfaces Baud Type RS-485 19200 Parity Termination None Data Bits Address Stop Bits Thermo Scientific 4-59... -
Page 120: System Configuration
System - Password Password is used if the circulator needs a calibration or if the circula- tor PID values require changing. Changing the Password also allows you to restore the circulator to factory preset values. See Section 7. 4-60 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 121: High Temperature Cutout
To restart the circulator press the black reset ring surrounding the red dial - and then press again. If Auto Restart is enabled the circulator restarts, if disabled use the Start Up procedure. Note: We recommend periodically rechecking operation or if the circulator is moved. Thermo Scientific 4-61... -
Page 122: Stopping The Unit
The circuit protector(s) located on the rear of the component(s) is not intended to act as a disconnecting means. Restarting Note When quickly restarting refrigerated baths, the compressor may take up to 10 minutes before it starts to operate. 4-62 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 123: Decommissioning/Disposal
The circulator can be stored for up to 90 days inside the temperature range of -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140°F). If necessary, when removing the circulator from storage allow it time to warm up and dry out in order to prevent any condensation issues. Thermo Scientific 4-63... -
Page 124: Preventive Maintenance
Switch off the circulator and unplug the power cord. For ARCTIC A45HC 1 Remove the condenser panel. 2 Clean fins with brush or similar tool. 3 Replace the panel. For all other refrigerated baths: Clean the fins with compressed air. For extreme cases have a qualified technician remove the cooling compressor casing. Tubing Inspect and tighten the tubing and clamps daily. 5-64 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 125: Grounding Strap And Nut
Low liquid level protection With the circulator on, use a screwdriver and slowly push down on each level sensor, one at a time, until an error message appears. See Section 6 for details on error messages. If not, have the circulator checked by a qualified technic 5-65 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 130: Troubleshooting
Enter the controller menu and ensure the ENERGY SAVER mode is on in order for the system to maintain a stable temperature. Check for high thermal gradients (e.g., the application load is being turned on and off or rapidly changing). Thermo Scientific... - Page 131 25°C. USB Driver Not Recognized If your operating system does not automatically recognize the optional driver log on to: http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm for instructions. Please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Sales Service and Customer Support if you need any additional information, see inside cover for contact instructions. Thermo Scientific...
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Page 132: Password
Password Level: User Password next to Password to display the Change a Value Display. • Press Change the Password to 1 and press to display: Password Level: Operator Password • The circulator is now in the Operator mode. Thermo Scientific... -
Page 133: Reset
User adjustable settings, PID values or Both • Press to reset factory values. Note The reset takes several seconds. Calibration • Return to the Advanced menu screen to display: Advanced Charting Calibration Ramping PID Tuning Interfaces Thermo Scientific... - Page 134 • Press Internal RTD Internal RTD xx.xx°C High xx.xx°C x.xx°C Calibrate SP x xx.xx °C on the right of SPx to display the Change of Value Display. Enter • Press the desired high of low calibration temperature. Press Thermo Scientific...
- Page 135 . You can later restore Restore User Cal that calibration by pressing Another option is to restore the factory calibration values by pressing Restore Factory Cal Internal RTD Calibrate Restore User Cal Save User Cal Restore Factory Cal 7-10 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 136: Pid Tuning
Cool PID or Heat PID to display: • Press Cool PID xx.x x.xx x.xx • Press on the right of the desired value to display the Change of Value Display. Factory preset values are: P = 0.60 I = 0.60 D = 0.00 7-11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 137: User Mode
The circulator resets to the mode by: Password • changing the back to • turning the circulator off User Note The circulator also reverts to the mode whenever either the Start or Status Display is displayed continuously for 10 minutes. 7-12 Thermo Scientific... - Page 138 AC Serial Communications Protocol Appendix Serial communication is accomplished either through the optional 9-pin Serial Communications Box or through the USB port on the immersion circulator. If your operating system does not automatically recognize the optional driver log on to: http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm for instructions. Note This appendix assumes you have a basic understanding of communications protocols.
- Page 139 Commands Table Commands All messages from master and slave are terminated with a carriage return [CR] Command Description Master Sample Slave Response Sends (echo off) Alternate units Read Temperature Internal [V]C Read Temperature 2 External (optional) [V]C Read Displayed Setpoint [V]C Read Internal RTA1 –...
- Page 140 Commands All messages from master and slave are terminated with a carriage return [CR] Command Description Master Sends Sample Slave Response Set Displayed Setpoint SS [V] Set Internal RTA1 – Internal RTA5 SIRTA1 – SIRTA5 [V] Set External RTA1 – External RTA5 SERTA1 –...
- Page 141 Commands All messages from master and slave are terminated with a carriage return [CR] Command Description Master Sends Sample Slave Response Set Ramp Program this will SRP [v1,v2,v3,v4,v5] load defaults for all steps de- V1 #of steps Note: If unit allows more than one clared by V1 V2 variance ramp the ramp number must first...
- Page 142 RUFS Read Unit Fault Status This command returns 5 values. These are decimal representations of hexadecimal values. Each individual bit of the value represents a different warning, fault or status. decimal B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 Value Description of bits Value Description of bits B0 –...
- Page 143 Refer to Key table on page 1 for explanation of symbols and their meanings. Examples: Set Setpoint: Read Temperature: Host Host Command [CR] Command [CR] Controller: Controller: Command [CR] [U] [CR] Accepted Read Temperature 2: Host: C [CR] Controller: Set Setpoint to -22°C when minimum allowed is -20°C: Minimum allowed is [V Host: - 2 2 CR - 2 0 CR...
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Page 144: Warranty
Warranty Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants for 36 months from date of shipment the Thermo Scientific PREMIUM series of Immersion Circulators, ARCTIC and GLACIER refrigerated bath circulators, and SAHARA heated bath cir- culators according to the following terms. Any part of the unit manufactured or supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific and found in the reasonable judg- ment of Thermo Fisher to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired at an authorized Thermo Fisher Repair Depot without charge for parts or labor. - Page 145 Thermo Fisher Scientific 168 Third Avenue Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 United States www.thermofisher.com...