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Table of Contents
  • Table of Contents

  • Quick Start

  • Preface
    • Compliance
    • Weee
    • After-Sale Support
    • Feedback
    • Warranty
    • Unpacking

  • Safety
    • Warnings

  • General Information
    • Description

  • Installation
    • Site Requirements
    • Electrical Requirements
    • Hard Wire Installation
    • Plumbing Requirements
    • Process Fluid Requirements
    • Compatibility with Approved Fluids
    • Additional Fluid Information
    • Process Water Quality - Standards and Recommendations
    • Facility Water Requirements (Water-Cooled Chillers)
    • Fluid Filter Bag
    • Priming
    • Initial Filling Requirements
    • Fluid Top off

  • Operation

    • Deluxe Controller
    • Initial Start up
    • Daily Start up
    • Process Fluid Temperature Display
    • Setpoint
    • Status Display
    • MENU Display
    • Main Menu Tree
    • Shut down
    • Internal DI Cartridge
    • Flow Control with Flow Readout
    • Anti Drainback
    • Semi
    • Other Accessories

  • Preventive Maintenance
    • Preventive Maintenance Timer
    • Diagnostic
    • Fluid Bag Filter
    • Fluid Diffuser
    • Fluid Maintenance
    • Reservoir Cleaning
    • Condenser Filter
    • Chiller Surface
    • Hoses
    • Testing the Alarm Features
    • DI Filter (Optional)
    • Preventive Maintenance Messages
    • Messages
    • Checklist
    • Tuning

  • Additional Information
    • Draining
    • Calibration
    • Wetted Materials
    • Decommissioning/Disposal
    • Shipment/Storage

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Thermo Scienti c
ThermoFlex
TM
Recirculating Chillers
(Deluxe Controller)
Thermo Scientific Manual P/N U00939
Rev. 03/29/2021
Multilingual Quick
Start Guides
Multilingual Essential
Safety Instructions
Installation
Operation
Preventive
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Product Service Information, Applications
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  • Page 1 Thermo Scienti c ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers (Deluxe Controller) Thermo Scientific Manual P/N U00939 Rev. 03/29/2021 Multilingual Quick Start Guides Multilingual Essential Safety Instructions Installation Operation Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting Visit our Web site at: http://www.thermo sher.com/tc Product Service Information, Applications Notes, SDS Forms, e-mail.
  • Page 3 Thermo Scienti c ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers (Deluxe Controller) Thermo Scientific Manual P/N U00939 Rev. 0 /2 /202 a el Multilingual Quick Start Guides Multilingual Essential Safety Instructions Installation Operation Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting a el 2 Visit our Web site at: http://www.thermo sher.com/tc...
  • Page 4 Thermo Fisher Scientific Sales, Service, and Customer Support 25 Nimble Hill Road 25 Nimble Hill Road Newington, NH 03801 Newington, NH 03801 Tel: (800) 258-0830 Tel : (800) 258-0830 or Sales: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (603) 436-9444 Service and Support: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday Fax : (603) 436-8411 through Friday (Eastern Time) www.thermofisher.com/tc...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ................4-1 Section 4 Operation Deluxe Controller ....................4-1 Setup ........................4-2 Initial Start Up ....................4-2 Daily Start Up .....................4-3 Process Fluid Temperature Display ..............4-4 SETPOINT ......................4-5 Status Display .....................4-6 MENU Display ....................4-7 Main Menu Tree ....................4-8 Shut Down ......................4-21 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 6 TUNING ......................7-14 ............8-1 Section 8 Additional Information Draining .......................8-1 CALIBRATION ....................8-3 Wetted Materials ....................8-4 Decommissioning/Disposal ................8-5 Shipment/Storage ....................8-5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Serial Communications Appendix D Analog I/O and Remote Sensor Declaration of Conformity WARRANTY ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 8 D i s p l a y I n d i c a t i o n R a n g e D e f a u l t U N I T S C o n t r o l l e r t e m p e r a t u r e , p r e s - o r F p s i , b a r o r k P a p s i...
  • Page 10 U N I T S (L’a chage du débit est en option.) M I S E E N R O U T E R A P I D E U N I T S ( U N I T É S ) T E M P E R A T U R E P o i n t d e c o n s i g n e T E M P É...
  • Page 12 A n z e i g e I n h a l t B e r e i c h S t a n d a r d w e r t U N I T S E i n h e i t e n f ü r d i e T e m p e r a t u r - , D r u c k - o d e r F ( E I N H E I T E N ) u n d F l u s s a n z e i g e a u f d e m...

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    D i s p l a y U N I T S p s i (La visualizzazione del usso è opzio- g p m nale.) Q U I C K S T A R T U N I T S etpoint T E M P E R A T U R E P R E S S U R E...
  • Page 16 T e x t o e n p a n t a l l a I n d i c a c i ó n I n t e r v a l o V a l o r p r e d e t e r m i - n a d o U N I T S ( U N I D A D E S )

  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface Compliance Third Party: European Union ( EU ) WEEE www.thermofisher.com/WEEERoHS After-sale Support ThermoFlex Thermo Scienti c...

  • Page 18: Feedback

    Preface Feedback tcmanuals@thermofisher.com Warranty excluding MD 1/MD 2 Magnetic Drive and P 1/P 2 Positive Displacement pumps which are warranted for 12 months Unpacking Out of Box Failure ThermoFlex Thermo Scienti c...

  • Page 19: Safety

    It is the user's responsibility to assure a proper ground connection is provided.  Never operate equipment with damaged power cords.  The circuit protector located on the rear is not intended to act as a disconnecting means.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 20  ransport the chiller with care. Sudden olts or drops can damage its components.  Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.  Refer service and repairs to a ualified technician.  1-2 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 70 Fluorinated The following information is included to comply with REGULATION (EU) No 517/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF Greenhouse THE COUNCIL of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases: Gases This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in a hermetically sealed system.
  • Page 71 Gases de efecto in- La siguiente información se incluye de acuerdo con la REGULACIÓN (UE) Nº. 517/2014 DEL PARLAMENTO Y EL CONSEJO vernadero fluorados EUROPEO el 16 de abril de 2014 sobre gases de efecto invernadero fluorados: Este producto contiene gases de efecto invernadero en un sistema sellado herméticamente.
  • Page 72 Ak dôjde v uzavretom systéme k únikom, operátor ho musí bez zbytočného oneskorenia opraviť. Po oprave vzduchových chladičov ThermoFlex 24000 musí operátor zabezpečiť, aby zariadenie do jedného mesiaca od vykonania opravy skontrolovala osvedčená fyzická osoba, ktorá zhodnotí, či bola oprava efektívna.
  • Page 73 Gases fluorados As seguintes informações foram incluídas para efeitos de conformidade com o REGULAMENTO (UE) N.º 517/2014 DO PARLAMENTO com efeito de estufa E CONSELHO EUROPEUS de 16 de abril de 2014 relativo aos gases fluorados com efeito de estufa: Este produto contém gases fluorados com efeito de estufa num sistema hermeticamente fechado.
  • Page 74 Gassijiet Fluworu- L-informazzjoni li ġejja hi inluża biex tikkonforma mar-REGOLAMENT (UE) Nru 517/2014 TAL-PARLAMENT EWROPEW U TAL- rati b’Effett ta’ Serra KUNSILL tas-16 ta’ April 2014 dwar gassijiet fluworurati b’effett ta’ serra: Dan il-prodott fih gassijiet fluworurati b’effett ta’ serra f ’sistema ssiġillata ermetikament.
  • Page 75 Si includono le seguenti informazioni in conformità con il Gas fluorurati a ef- REGOLAMENTO (UE) N. 517/2014 DEL PARLAMENTO fetto serra EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 aprile 2014 sui gas fluorurati a effetto serra: Il presente prodotto contiene gas fluorurati a effetto serra all'interno di un sistema a chiusura ermetica.
  • Page 76 Áirítear an fhaisnéis a leanas chun RIALACHÁN (AE) Uimh. 517/2014 Gáis Cheaptha Tea- Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 16 sa Fhluairínithe Aibreán 2014 maidir le gáis cheaptha teasa fhluairínithe a chomhlíonadh: Cuimsíonn an táirgeadh seo gáis cheaptha teasa fhluairínithe i gcóras atá...
  • Page 77 Οι ακόλουθες πληροφορίες περιλαμβάνονται για λόγους συμμόρφωσης μ π με τον ΚΑΝΟΝΙΣΜΟ (ΕΕ) αριθ. 517/2014 ΤΟΥ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΟΥ ΚΟΙΝΟΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ της 16ης Απριλίου 2014 για τα φθοριούχα αέρα του θερμοκηπίου: Το παρόν προϊόν περιέχει φθοριούχα αέρια του θερμοκηπίου σε ερμητικά...
  • Page 78 Флуорсъдърж Следната информация е включена в съответствие с РЕГЛАМЕНТ (ЕС) № 517/2014 НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ ПАРЛАМЕНТ И НА ащи парникови СЪВЕТА от 16 април 2014 г. за флуорсъдържащите парникови газове газове: Този продукт съдържа флуорсъдържащи парникови газове в херметично затворена система. Ако...
  • Page 79 F‐GAS D ECLARATIO ON OF CO NFORMITY     Declara ation of co nformity w with Articl e 14 of Re egulation ( (EU) No 51 17/2014 of f the  Europea an Parliam ment and o of the Coun ncil    We,  Therm mo  Fisher  Scie entific  (Ashevil lle)  LLC,  F‐Gas s  Portal  Regist tration  Numbe er  23643,  dec clare  under  ou ur ...

  • Page 80: General Information

    S i o r m or o o t e chi er Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 81 S i o r m or o o t e chi er Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 82 • or o o t e chi er i o r m i o r m or chi er Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 83 See Section • Additional dimensions are at the end of this section. Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 84 See Section Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 85 Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 86 Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 87 See Section Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 88 See Section Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 89 See Section Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 90 See Section Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex 2-11 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 91 * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. " " 31.0 Side View " " 47.0 " 62.8 Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 92 Shi in cr te imen ion ro im te 21” (53 cm) wide " cm t 36.0 cm ee Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 93 * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. " 38.4 1" Side View " " 51.0 " 68.0 Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 94 Shi in cr te imen ion ro im te 43.6 23” (58 cm) wide cm t cm ee Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 95 * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. 1" " 43.7 Side View " " Thermo i her Scientific re er e the 62.2 ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t " notice. 78.0 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 96 St in e Stee 59.7 " 48.8 Shi in cr te imen ion 26" (66 cm) wide cm t cm ee Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 97 " 63.9 e o tion fit ithin thi en e o e ee Section 5. " 20.5 Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 98 St in e Stee ith r 10.2 "(3) iton connector DRAIN e r ie ter oo e ontro ci it connections t ron e " 3/4" FNPT 117.8 "(2) " " 76.1 69.9 " 43.9 " 23.0 " " 55.3 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 99 Section 2 ThermoFlex24000 Dimensions (inches/centimeters) Front View For ThermoFlex24000 Air-Cooled Chillers " 148.9 Side View Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e ecific tion itho t notice ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 100 Shi in cr te imen ion Top View ro im te " 62" (157 cm) wide 65.7 cm t cm ee Thermo i her Scientific re er e the ri ht to ch n e " ecific tion itho t notice 14.2 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 101: Installation

    IP 20 *Because of the decrease in air density, maximum temperature for the air entering an air-cooled ThermoFlex is reduced by 1°C per 1,000 feet above sea level. In addition, cooling capacity is reduced 1.2% per 1,000 feet above sea level.
  • Page 102 Process Setpoint Temperature: Below 30°C (86°F) Ambient: Below 40°C (104°F) Before operating the chiller in conditions outside any of those listed in this Support to review your installation. Figure 3-1 Minimum Clearance ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 103: Electrical Requirements

    The chiller is intended for use on a dedicated outlet. The ThermoFlex has an internal circuit protection that is equivalent (approximately) to the branch circuit rating. This is to protect the ThermoFlex, and is not intended as a substitute for branch circuit protection.
  • Page 104 3Ø IEC309 MCA = Minimum Current Ampacity MOPD = Maximum Overcurrent Protective Device Continued on next page. e re ect tho e on the n me te oc te on the re r o the chi er ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 105 For installation information on Variable Voltage and Global Voltage chillers refer to Appendix B. Refer to the nameplate label located on the rear of the chiller Continued on next page. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 106 208-230 VAC T 1 Pump 60 Hz 1Ø 6-30P 200 VAC T 1 Pump 50 Hz 1Ø Hard wire 230 VAC 50 Hz 1Ø e er to en i or co ntr ecific r tin Continued on next page. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 107 16.7 IEC309 MCA = Minimum Current Ampacity MOPD = Maximum Overcurrent Protective Device e re ect tho e on the n me te oc te on the re r o the chi er Continued on next page. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 108 60 Hz 3Ø 65.2 Hard wire 400 VAC P 3 Pump 50 Hz 3Ø 18.8 Hard wire 400 VAC P 5 Pump 50 Hz 3Ø 21.0 Hard wire 208-230 VAC T 9 Pump 60 Hz 3Ø Hard wire ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 109 18.4 Hard wire ** Chillers selected for 230 o er tion h e r n e o e er to en i or co ntr ecific ratings. For installation information Global Voltage chillers refer to Appendix B. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 110 3Ø 28.4 Hard wire 4 0 VAC P5 Pump 60 Hz 3Ø 30.6 Hard wire 50 Hz 3Ø 32.1 Hard wire 400 VAC T9 Pump 460 VAC T 9 Pump 0 Hz 3Ø 32.1 Hard wire 3-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 111: Hard Wire Installation

    Secure the cable's ground wire to the ground stud. • Reinstall the cover. Figure 3-3 Sample Label For ThermoFlex15000, 20000and 24000 chillers • • • Secure the cable's ground wire to the ground stud. • Reinstall the cover. ThermoFlex 3-11 Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 112: Plumbing Requirements

    Stainless steel outlet connection for chillers with P 1/P o tr n See Section or the ecific locations on your chiller. 1/4" Female NPT Riton Reservoir Drain Plug DRAIN Figure 3-4 Typical Plumbing Connections (1 of 2) 3-12 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 113 Figure 3-4 Typical Plumbing Connections (2 of 2) make them at the inlet and outlet of your application, not at the ThermoFlex. Water-cooled Chillers For water-cooled chillers the facility water plumbing connections are also located on the rear and are labeled OUTLET.

  • Page 114: Process Fluid Requirements

    Do not use a Deioni ation D filter cartridge with nhi ited E CAUTION or nhi ited P . D filter will remove inhi itors from the solution rendering the uid ineffective against corrosion protection. lso inhi itors increase uid conductivit .  3-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 115: Compatibility With Approved Fluids

    Biocides are corrosive and can cause irreversi le e e damage and s in WARNING burns. They are harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the s in. Refer to the manufacturer s most current SDS.  ThermoFlex 3-15 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 116 Propylene glycol does not function as a biocide and the pH needs to be maintained the same as with ethylene glycol as it also produces acid when oxidized. Inhibited Propylene Glycol/Water glycol and the same concerns as inhibited ethylene glycol. 3-16 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 117: Additional Fluid Information

    Section 3 Additional Fluid When using the ThermoFlex chiller to circulate through aluminum, use a compatible corrosion inhibitor to prevent galvanic corrosion. Information Visible pump weepage may occur when compatible glycols, oils or other additives are used. Pump weepage is considered as a normal operating condition of mechanical seal pumps.
  • Page 118 Potassium <20 <0.3 Silicate <25 <1.0 Sodium <20 <0.3 Sulfate <250 <50 Hardness <17 <0.05 Total Dissolved Solids <50 <10 Note A corrosion inhibitor is recommended if mixed metals are in the facility water loop.  3-18 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 119: Facility Water Requirements (Water-Cooled Chillers)

    F a c i l i t y F l o w - G P M E x a m p l e : S e e n e x t p a g e . ThermoFlex 3-19 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 120 , g o a c r o s s t o d e t e r m i n e t h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e d P S I D . 3-20 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 121 Section 3 ThermoFlex24000 ThermoFlex 3-21 Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 122: Fluid Filter Bag

    Figure 3-6 Fluid Filter Bag Priming not properly primed. Start the chiller using the power button on the control panel. ot completel filling the chiller and process uid lines could damage WARNING the chiller s pump.  3-22 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 123: Initial Filling Requirements

    Figure 3-8 Reservoir Sight Tube & Ball Before replacing the reservoir cap ensure the reservoir sight tu e all CAUTION stopper is securely in place.  Replace the reservoir cap by screwing it clockwise. Cap should be hand tight. ThermoFlex 3-23 Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 124: Fluid Top Off

     Before replacing the reservoir cap ensure the reservoir sight tu e CAUTION ball stopper is securely in place.  Reservoir Ball Stopper Figure 3-9 Reservoir Ball Stopper 3-24 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 125: Operation

    Press this button to abort any changes and at the same time return the controller to its previous display. Aborting a change can only e s c be made before the change is saved. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 126: Initial Start Up

    In either case the screen will go blank. to bring up the D a i l y S t a r t U p If enter was pressed, press Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 127: Daily Start Up

    30 second delay. added before the compressor will start, see I n i t i a l F i l l M o d e After start up, check the plumbing connections for leaks. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 128 R e q u i r e d M i n i m u m L e v e l N o n e 1 k W : depending on chiller configuration 5.0 k W : 4.6 k W : Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 129: Process Fluid Temperature Display

    Indicates the chiller is heating up to the setpoint. Indicates the chiller is cooling down to the setpoint. The small circle indicates which sensor is controlling the chiller. A n a l o g C o m m - A C O M internal. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 130: Setpoint

    Once the desired value is displayed press the enter button again to arrow or esc button. S E T P O I N T M E N U +24.2 C P r e s s u r e : x x x .x p s i Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 131: Status Display

    R e s i s t i v i t y : The arrow at the end of the display indicates which direction you can scroll to get to another display. A display. A means you can scroll up or down. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 132: Menu Display

    T U N I N G P R E S S U R E C A L I B R A T I O N D I A G N O S T I C S Thermo e Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 133: Main Menu Tree

    U E S and P A S S W O R D technicians. F I R M W A R E V E R S I O N is used to display the information. Press the esc button to return to the Main Menu Display. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 134 Section 4 Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 135 . Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 136 – 5° C to + 9 0 ° C * T E M P E R A T U R E * 82° C with T9 pump P R E S S U R E Setpoint Default: + 20 ° C for all chillers Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 137 + 2° C to + 43° C for standard and high temperature chillers – 8° C to + 9 3° C Low Fault/Warning Default: + 3° C for standard and high temperature chillers – 8° C Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 138 4 t o 10 5 P S I 10 5 P S I 4 P S I T 9 : 4 t o 10 5 P S I 10 5P S I 4 P S I Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 139 5.0 k W : 87 - 10 0 % 4.6 k W : 87 - 10 0 % Time Out Range: 0 - 9 0 0 seconds Time Out Default: 45 seconds 0 disables the option. Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 140 A u d i b l e A l a r m s R A F A N S P E E D M O D E are evel S E R I A L C O M M - D C O M Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 141 In this screen the alarms are disabled. R A F A N S P E E D M O D E are evel S E R I A L C O M M - D C O M Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 142 Section 4 RA FAN SPEED MODE (ThermoFlex 2500 air-cooled chillers only) R A F A N S P E E D M O D E controls the fan speed. A u t o allows the fan to run under the conditions O n allows the fan to run at high speed all the time.
  • Page 143 P r e s s E N T E R R E L A Y 1 R E L A Y 2 U S E R R A N G E S E T T I N G S Thermo Scientific Thermo e...
  • Page 144 Press the left arrow, or esc button, to return to the R E S T O R E S E T T I N G S display. D E F A U L T S E T T I N G S ? Y E S Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 145 D R A I N I N G D R A I N I N G C l o s e V a l v e O p e n V a l v e Thermo Scientific Thermo e...

  • Page 146: Shut Down

    Always turn the chiller off and disconnect it from its supply CAUTION voltage before moving.  The circuit protector located on the rear of the chiller is not CAUTION intended to act as a disconnecting means.  Thermo e Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 147 Options/Accessories Section 5 Auto Refill ® Note  Figure 5-1 to efi ittin Note  S E T T I N G S Note  Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex...

  • Page 148: Internal Di Cartridge

    Figure 5-2 ntern rtri e he D artridge will overpressuri e if it is removed from the chiller CAUTION efore removing the hose fitting.  o e ittin i connect Figure 5-3 ittin Note  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 149 P r e s s u r e : 80 .0 p s i Figure 5-5 re re St t PSI/KPa Note  If the chiller is plumbed to an application CAUTION Do not exceed 1 ar .  Note  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 150 P r e s s u r e : 80 .0 p s i Figure 5-7 re re St t Note  If the chiller is plumbed to an application Do not exceed 1 ar . CAUTION  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 151: Flow Control With Flow Readout

    Figure 5-9 o ontro n e T ic P 1 P 2 T 0 T 1 Pump Pressure Relief with i i r roce Flow Readout Outlet r in roce n et Figure 5-10 re re e ie ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 152: Anti Drainback

    International SEM S1 Fire Ris ssessment (SEMI) SEM F Chillers Emergenc Off EMO Note  E x t e r n a l E M O e n t e r hiller ircuit Brea er nterrupt Rating ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 153 Section 5 oc out/ agout Drip Pan and Drain r or Sei mic Tie o n t ic T rn i connect ri n r in ittin Figure 5-11 ri n r in 900/1400 2500 3500/5000 7500/10000 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 154 Section 5 Seismic ie Downs 5/16" Bolt ront ie Si e ie Figure 5-12 Sei mic Tie o n 900/1400 2500 3500/5000 7500/10000 " 69.6 " 73.4 i t nce et een Sei mic mo ntin ho e ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 155 " " " enter of ravit 3500/5000 P2 Pump 13" " 16" Weight Distri ution 900/1400 P2 2500 P2 3500/5000 P2 7500/10000 P3 e t ront e t e r i ht ront i ht e r ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 156: Other Accessories

    Section 5 Other Accessories ® ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 157: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance Section 6 Only Thermo Fisher should provide any required replacement parts. The ThermoFlex chiller has an integrated preventive maintenance timer that Preventive can alert you when it is time to perform preventive maintenance. This unique Maintenance Timer (Care Level)

  • Page 158: Diagnostic

    0 to 9999 hours. Press enter again to stop the D e -I P e r i o d x x x ( O p t i o n a l D i s p l a y ) ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 159: Fluid Bag Filter

     Note  Do not operate the chiller unless the diffuser is installed. CAUTION  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 160: Fluid Maintenance

    Before replacing the reservoir housing ensure the reservoir sight tu e CAUTION all stopper is securel in place.  to install it in the sight tube. Wire Mesh Fluid Diffuser Ball Stopper Sight Tube Figure 6-2 Reservoir Cleaning and Diffuser ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 161: Condenser Filter

    Replacement grill assemblies are available from Thermo Fisher. ThermoFlex3500s - 5000s water-cooled Screw chillers have two screws securing the (Water-cooled chillers) condenser. One screw on the top and one on the bottom. CAUTION - Sharp edges Figure 6-3 ThermoFlex900s - 5000s Condenser Grill Removal ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 162: Chiller Surface

    Replacement grills are available from Thermo Fisher. "fast nut" Figure 6-4 Filter Removal/Replacement ThermoFlex7500s - 10000s Air-Cooled hermoFlex2 cleaned by removing the eight screws secring the lower-front panel. Clean the chiller's surface with a soft cloth and warm water only. Chiller Surface Hoses ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 163: Testing The Alarm Features

    When the time is reached, the D E I P M and the audible alarm, if enabled, will sound. To clear this message and stop the audible alarm press ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 164: Preventive Maintenance Messages

    ( a p p e a r s e v e r y 20 , 0 0 0 h o u r s ) You can press the enter button to clear any message Note the message ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 175: Messages

    D e l e t e a l a r m m s g ? D e l e t e Y e s S i n g l e A l l messages the display will indicate: e m p t y ThermoFlex 7-11 Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 176: Checklist

    If the message does not clear Inadequate pump pressure Ensure any user installed in-line valves are in the desired position. Ensure all connections are secure and that the proper sealant/lubricant 7-12 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 177 ±10%. Inadequate temperature control reservoir will temporarily affect temperature stability performance. Verify the setpoint. high temperature safety. Remove the two small chiller activates again contact us. If the chiller is over-cooling, recycle the power. ThermoFlex 7-13 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 178 If operating at high altitude note that heat removal capacity decreases above sea level. Verify/adjust controller PID values, see next page. Ensure the chiller damaged. Chiller vibration The optional pressure relief valve setting may be the cause. If it is, contact instructions. 7-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 179: Tuning

    H E A T P I D H E A T 0 .10 Range: 99 9 0 .0 0 Factory Preset: ThermoFlex1400-24000 I integral value, repeats/minute Range: 9 99 Factory Preset: ThermoFlex1400-24000 0.10 D derivative value, minutes Range: Factory Preset: ThermoFlex1400-24000 0.0 ThermoFlex 7-15 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 180 Section 7 7-16 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 181: Additional Information

    Reinstall ¼” Male NPT pipe plug using a sealant suitable for the wetted materials or chiller. Do not overtighten the fitting. CAUTION  For ThermoFlex7500-24000, close the drain valve. Riton connector Brass plug Figure 8-1 Drains ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 182 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove approximately one inch, then lift slightly from the rear to disengage the The drain for ThermoFlex 3500 and 5000 chillers is located behind the condenser fi ter...

  • Page 183: Calibration

    Section 8 CALIBRATION The ThermoFlex has been designed to minimize the need for calibration. However, if calibration is desired or recommended by our Sales, Service and Customer Support, please use the following procedure. flow C A L I B R A T I O N calibrates the...

  • Page 184: Wetted Materials

    Filter ag Buna N Polypropylene Ceramic Pumps ap and Funnel Silicon Brass Acetal Copolymer Stainless Steel AISI 304 Stainless Steel 316, 18-8 Bismuth Bronze Viton Polyethylene (standard temp chiller) Brass EPDM Pyrex ® Riton ® Viton ® ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 185: Decommissioning/Disposal

    Draining in this Section. Store the chiller in the temperature range of with pac aging and relative humidit .  f the chiller is stored for more than da s it must e ushed with CAUTION clean uid efore operating.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 186 Section 8 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 187 Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. ThermoFlex A-1 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 188 Voltage Configuration Instructions Appendix B ThermoFlex 900 and 1400 chillers equipped with the 115V 60Hz, 100v 50/60Hz Variable Voltage option and ThermoFlex 900 to 5000 chillers equipped with 200-230V 50/60Hz Global Voltage option have a voltage are shipped with the toggle switch in the center SHIP...
  • Page 189 TX = Transmitted data from controller RX = Received data to controller. 5 4 3 2 1 Hardware Mating Connector AMP Part# 745492-2 or equivalent 9 8 7 6 Communication cables are available from Thermo Fisher. Contact us for additional information. ThermoFlex C-1 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 190 (To perform a bitwise inversion, "exclusive OR" the one byte sum with FF hex.) When a command has no value associated with it, (e.g., REQ ACK), “n d-bytes” will be set to 0. Values such controller RAM. generate the proper integer to send. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 191 Error Response F0 - The "Bad Data" and "Bad Checksum" error responses will not be used. Reject out of range values and return old settings. Do not reply to message frames with bad checksums. This behavior is compatible with existing implementations of the protocol. ThermoFlex C-3 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 192 S: lc a1 a2 23 03 d1 d2 d3 cs M: lc a1 a2 26 00 cs REQ TEMP7 ThermoFlex 2500 Air-cooled Fan Speed S: lc a1 a2 26 03 d1 d2 d3 cs M: lc a1 a2 28 00 cs...
  • Page 193 Auto refill On Setting S: lc a1 a2 45 03 d1 d2 d3 cs REQ LO RES1 M: lc a1 a2 4C 00 cs Process Warning S: lc a1 a2 4C 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex C-5 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 194 M: lc a1 a2 72 00 cs S: lc a1 a2 72 03 d1 d2 d3 cs REQ HEAT D M: lc a1 a2 73 00 cs S: lc a1 a2 73 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 195 Process Warning S: lc a1 a2 CC 03 d1 d2 d3 cs SET LO RES1 M: lc a1 a2 CD 02 d1 d2 cs Process Fault S: lc a1 a2 CD 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex C-7 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 196 Heat I Term S: lc a1 a2 F2 03 d1 d2 d3 cs SET HEAT D M: lc a1 a2 F3 02 d1 d2 cs Heat D Term S: lc a1 a2 F3 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 197 Low Flow Error (user set able) Anti Drainback Valve Open High Level Error Clogged Fluid Filter Fault Low Level Error Temp Fault Startup Bypass Drip Pan fault System Low Flow Auto Refill fault Not used ThermoFlex C-9 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 198 2 effectively turns this command into a request status command. Chiller On/Off Set Keystroke This command is used to affect a keystroke remotely as if someone pressed the button on the controller. Value Null Enter Up/Yes Down/No On/Off Left Right C-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 199 Appendix C Set Special Command Used for product specific commands, in the ThermoFlex this command configures the analog options (DAC out, Analog in and turns on and off DAC output) CA 00 01 8D nn d1…dn cs Set Special Command...
  • Page 201 24V AC/DC, 2A, <= 0.08 Ohm maximum each or 5A total for all relays combined, 1mA minimum, switching capacity: 48VA/48W (Resistive load only). Note 2: Default = 0-10VDC. These ranges are set by the user. Note 3: Connect to digital ground (pin 1) using a low resistance connection (gold contact relay). ThermoFlex D-1 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 202 WARNING ever appl line voltage to an of the connections.  RS232 RS485 When making your connection to the ThermoFlex Analog I/0 connector, in order to comply with the EMC directive: A I/O REMOTE Use a shielded I/0 cable SENSOR Connect the remote end of the cable shield to earth ground.
  • Page 203 High Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Unit Fault Warning Pump/Unit Shut Off PM Timer Refrig. Shut Off Comm Error Limit Fault Sensor Fault Sensor Fault RELAY 2 ThermoFlex Thermo Scienti c Low Level Tank Overflow Drip Pan Full...
  • Page 204 With highlighted press enter to display: USER RANGE SETTINGS Voltage Millivolts Current The ThermoFlex supports three standard analog interface types and defaults to the following scaling: Voltage the operating range of the chiller ° 4 ° in standard chillers °...
  • Page 205 The default settings for a high temp chiller will yield the following gain and offset for temperature output: oltageOutputGain .117647 ottageOutputOffset .117647 ° will output 1 . gain offset ° .117647 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 206 Milli oltOutputGain So that the default settings will yield the following gain and offset for temperature output. Milli oltOutputGain Milli oltOutputOffse ow 1 ° will output 1 gain offset 1 ° 1 1 m °C ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 207 The default settings for a high temp chiller will yield the following gain and offset for temperature output: Milli mpOutputGain Milli mpOutputOffset ° ma temperature output. For example a voltage range of 0v – 1v to represent a temperature range of 0° - 150° would not have enough resolution to provide stable readings. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 208 CAUTION to lowering the setpoint does not result in operation elow 1 process temperature. Operation elow re uires the use of E /water or P /water.  Figure D-2 Remote Sensor Connector ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 209 3. Press enter and scroll down or up to display: 4. Highlight the desired sensor then press enter to display: remote sensor remote sensor x .x Cal. remote setpoint in High x .x Cal. temperature out resistivity in Current x .x resistivity out ThermoFlex Thermo Scienti c...
  • Page 211 Newington, NH 03801 63505 Langenselbold Germany Product Type ThermoFlex product line of chillers and heat exchangers for process flow applications Model Name(s) Unit has a 15-digit or 16-digit part numbers defined on pages 2-3 of this document. Rated Voltage, Rated Frequency Voltage ratings are reflected as part of the Model Name, defined on the following pages of this document.
  • Page 212 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model and Voltage Number Definition : Unit has a 15-digit part number consisting of UU C VV PP c XXXXXXX as follows: unit type can be: 10= TF900 11= TF1400 12= TF2500 13= TF3500 14= TF5000 15= TF7500 16= TF10000 17= TF15000 18= TF20000...
  • Page 213 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 16-digit part number consisting of UU C V P c XXXXXXXX defined as follows: unit type can be: 10= TF900 11= TF1400 12= TF2500 13= TF3500 14= TF5000 15= TF7500 16= TF10000 17= TF15000 18= TF20000 19= TF24000 Cooling type and Temperature Range where: A/C= Air-cooled, W/C-Water-cooled 1 - A/C Std Temp 5-40C 2 - A/C Hi Temp 5-90C...
  • Page 214 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller - Bevollmächtigter Vertreter - Produkttyp - Modellbezeichnung(en) - Nennspannung, Nennfrequenz – Der oben beschriebene Gegenstand der Erklärung erfüllt die einschlägigen Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union:: EG-Richtlinien - Der oben beschriebene Gegenstand der Erklärung erfüllt die Vorschriften der Richtlinie 2011/65/EU des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 8.
  • Page 215 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hersteller - Bevollmächtigter Vertreter - Produkttyp - Modellbezeichnung(en) - Nennspannung, Nennfrequenz – Der oben beschriebene Gegenstand der Erklärung erfüllt die einschlägigen Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union:: EG-Richtlinien - Der oben beschriebene Gegenstand der Erklärung erfüllt die Vorschriften der Richtlinie 2011/65/EU des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 8.
  • Page 216 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Κατασκευαστής - Εξουσιοδοτημένος αντιπρόσωπος - Είδος προϊόντος - Ονομασία μοντέλου - Ονομαστική τάση, Ονομαστική συχνότητα – Ο στόχος της δήλωσης που περιγράφεται παραπάνω είναι σύμφωνος με τη σχετική ενωσιακή Οδηγίες ΕΚ - νομοθεσία εναρμόνισης:: Το ανωτέρω περιγραφόμενο αντικείμενο της δήλωσης είναι σύμφωνο με την οδηγία 2011/65/ΕΕ...
  • Page 217 WARRANTY (excluding MD 1/MD 2 Magnetic Drive and P 1/P 2 Positive Displacement pumps which are warranted for 12 months)
  • Page 220 Thermo Fisher Scientific 168 Third Avenue Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 United States www.thermofisher.com...

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