RS Mini Galaxy E 050-600 User Manual

Co2 incubator

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Model No: 050-600
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Summary of Contents for RS Mini Galaxy E 050-600

  • Page 1 Incubator Model No: 050-600 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Issue E, January 2009 Contents Contents Contents Contents Section Page No 1. Product Description 2. Guidance Notes and Routine Checks 3. Installation 4. Setting the Humidity Conditions 5. Control Panel Description 6. Programming Temperature, CO & Auto Zeroing 7. Programming the Alarm System 8.
  • Page 3: Product Description

    Section 1 Section 1 Section 1 Section 1 Product Description The MiniGalaxy E CO Incubator is designed to ensure accurate and reliable operation. The unit incorporates a touch sensitive keypad and two, 3 digit L. E. D. displays which allows easy setting and monitoring of the chamber condition.
  • Page 4: Guidance Notes And Routine Checks

    Section 2 Section 2 Section 2 Section 2 Guidance Notes and Routine Checks To ensure that chamber conditions remain as stable as possible always minimize the length of time that the inner door is open. The magnetic door catch is specifically designed to make door opening and closing as easy as possible.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Section 3 Section 3 Section 3 Section 3 Installation Unpack the incubator by lifting it from the delivery pallet ensuring it is supported by the base. At least two people are required for safe lifting. In the unlikely event of any transit damage this must be reported within 7 days.
  • Page 6 The operating temperature range indicated above excludes any heat generating equipment operating within the unit. The presence on any such appliance will affect the operational temperature characteristics. To ensure adequate airflow for correct operation of the relative humidity control system the incubator feet must be fitted to insert the adjustable feet, front pair first, tilt the incubator backwards, screw the feet in to the required depth.
  • Page 7 Connect the incubator to an earthed power supply using the power cord provided. The display will illuminate immediately. NB:- Do not programme the CO level yet 3.10 The chamber set points are pre-programmed at 37.0°C and 0% CO . Leave the incubator until the programmed chamber temperature has been reached.
  • Page 8: Setting The Humidity Conditions

    Section 4 Section 4 Section 4 Section 4 Setting the Humidity Conditions If humidification is required, the humidity tray which is located on the lower shelf runners should be pulled forward and filled with 0.5 litres of warm distilled water for cell culture work – we recommend the use of copper sulphate (or recognised biocide) in the humidity tray.
  • Page 9: Control Panel Description

    Section 5 Section 5 Section 5 Section 5 Control Panel Description Control Panel Description Control Panel Description Control Panel Description The control panel consists of two, 3 segment LED displays, and 4 keys. The functions and descriptions of these are described below. ∗...
  • Page 10: Programming Temperature, Co & Auto Zeroing

    Section 6 Section 6 Section 6 Section 6 Programming Temperature, CO Programming Temperature, CO Programming Temperature, CO Programming Temperature, CO & Auto Zeroing & Auto Zeroing & Auto Zeroing & Auto Zeroing 2 2 2 2 6.1 Programming Temperature & CO 6.1 Programming Temperature &...
  • Page 11: Programming The Alarm System

    Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Section 7 Programming The Alarm System Programming The Alarm System Programming The Alarm System Programming The Alarm System ‘↵’ ‘-’ Press the & Keys simultaneously to enter Alarm Program Mode. Setting the High and Low Temperature Alarms. ‘↵’...
  • Page 12: The Alarm System

    Section 8 Section 8 Section 8 Section 8 The Alarm System Refer to the Flow Chart on the following page. At switch on or after the programmed values have been reprogrammed, the Alarm System is inactive until the programmed values ± 0.1 are achieved, after which the Alarm System is armed.
  • Page 13 Chamber Alarm System Flow Chart OPEN INNER DOOR CHANGE PROGRAMMED SWITCH ON VALUES DISARM ALARMS CLOSE INNER DOOR ARE TEMPERATURES AND CO2 LEVELS WITHIN +/- 0.1 OF SET POINT? 15 MINUTES ALARM DELAY TIMEOUT STARTED 15 MINUTES ALARM DELAY TIMEOUT COMPLETED ARM ALARMS IS TEMPERATURE OR CO2 LEVEL...
  • Page 14: System Alarms

    Section 9 System Alarms Temperature Sensor Alarms. 9.1.1 In the event of any one of the four temperature sensor failing (there are two in the door and C FAIL C FAIL C FAIL C FAIL ° ° ° ° two for the chamber), the following message will appear Because the incubator can no longer control temperature properly the heating will switch off and the incubator will cool down to room temperature.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Section 10. Section 10. Section 10. Section 10. Cleaning and Disinfecting Cleaning 10.1 The exterior of the incubator should be kept clean by wiping over with a soft cloth and soapy water. Disinfecting 10.2 The recommended disinfecting agent for use with the incubator is a solution of 70% Isopropanol (alcohol) and 30% distilled water.
  • Page 16: Technical Specification

    Section 11 Section 11 Section 11 Section 11 MiniGalaxy E Technical Specification MiniGalaxy E Technical Specification MiniGalaxy E Technical Specification MiniGalaxy E Technical Specification Temperature Management Digital programming via microprocessor control on 0.1°C increments. Measurement of chamber and door temperature via 4 RT matched thermistors (sensitivity 0.01°C) Adjustable independent control of door heater.
  • Page 17 Software calibration adjustments may be required to optimise performance if the incubator is being used well outside of these operating conditions. Performance specifications may also be affected. Please contact RS Biotech, quoting the incubator Serial Number and complete details of operating conditions, for advice on calibration adjustments and relevant performance specifications.
  • Page 18: Ordering Information

    Section 12 Section 12 Section 12 Section 12 Ordering Information Ordering Information Ordering Information Ordering Information MiniGalax MiniGalax MiniGalax MiniGalaxy E Add option numbers to the base numbers. Galaxy E Incubator: 0.2% - 10% CO 220 / 240V 50 / 60 Hz Model: 050 –...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    Section 13 Section 13 Section 13 Section 13 Accessories Perforated Shelves 050 – 104 Non - Perforated Shelves 050 – 105 Floor Stand, 400mm height for double stacking 050 – 116 Galaxy Log V1.0 PC-based data- collection software & RS232 Port 050 –...

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