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Atmosphere Controlled Ashing

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Thermo Scientific Thermolyne Furnace: Premium Large Muffle/ Atmosphere Controlled Ashing...
  • Page 2 © 2010 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved. ® “Suva ” is a registered trademark of DuPont. All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries.
  • Page 3 Type F6000 Furnace OPERATION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST Series 1249 Single Setpoint Models F6010, F6010CN, F6018 Single Setpoint Models F6020C, F6020C-33, F6020C-33-60, F6020C-60, F6028C, F6028C-60 with OTP 8 Segment Programmable F6020C-33-60-80, F6020C-33-80, F6020C-60-80, F6020C-80, Models with OTP F6028C-60-80, F6028C-80 4 X 16 Segment...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information This manual contains important operating and safety information. The user must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equipment. Safety Information ..............................3 Alert Signals..............................3 Warnings ..............................3 Introduction................................5 Intended Use ..............................5 General Usage..............................5 Principles of Operation ..........................5...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Alert Signals Your Thermo Scientific Thermolyne Type F6000 Furnace has been designed with function, reliabil- ity and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay attention to Warning the alert signals throughout the manual.
  • Page 6 AFETY NFORMATION Warning This warning is presented for compliance with California Proposition 65 and other regulatory agencies and only applies to the insulation in this product. This product contains refractory ceramic, refractory ceramic fiber or fiberglass insulation, which can produce respirable dust or fibers during disassembly.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Intended Use The Type F6000 furnaces are general purpose Caution Do not exceed operating temperatures laboratory and heat treating furnaces. For opti- shown in “General Specifications.” mum element life, we recommend observing Exceeding these limits will result in these temperature ranges: from 100°C (212°F) severely reduced element life.

  • Page 8: General Specifications

    General Specifications For F6000 Furnace Model # F6020C F6028C F6010 F6018 F6020C-33 F6028C-60 F6010CN F6020C-33-60 F6028C-60-80 F6020C-33-60-80 F6028C-80 F6020C-33-80 F6038CM F6020C-60 F6038CM-60 F6020C-60-80 F6020C-80 F6030CM F6030CM-33-60 F6030CM-33-60 F6030CM-60 Dimensions Overall Width 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9) in. (cm) Height 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3)

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    ENERAL PECIFICATIONS Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product conforms with the techni- cal requirements of the following standards (-33 Models Only): EMC: EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000-3-3 Limits for Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN 61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use;...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Unpacking 1. Visually check for any physical damage to the shipping container. Note 2. Inspect the equipment surfaces that are (-60) models are supplied with two stainless steel trays, handle and adjacent to any damaged area. porcelain pegs. 3. Open the furnace door and remove the packing material from inside the furnace chamber.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Site Selection Caution Install furnace on a sturdy surface and allow Be sure ambient temperature does not space for ventilation. exceed 104°F (40°C). Ambients above this level may result in damage to the Electrical Connections controller. Allow at least six inches of space 1.

  • Page 12: Operation, All Models

    Operation, All Models Power Switch Both the ON/OFF power switch and the digital Warning To avoid personal injury do not use in display will illuminate when power is switched the presence of flammable or com- ON. The furnace will begin to heat to its con- bustible chemicals;...

  • Page 13: Single Setpoint Models And Single Setpoint Models W/Otp

    Single Setpoint Models & Single Setpoint Models w/OTP The single setpoint model furnace controller is a single setpoint controller which provides a Temperature single digital display to indicate the current Output 2 Output 1 Display chamber temperature or setpoint temperature. This temperature controller features sensor break protection and self-tuning capability.
  • Page 14 & S /OTP INGLE ETPOINT ODELS INGLE ETPOINT ODELS W To View or Change the Setpoint To view the setpoint, press and release the UP or DOWN buttons. If you want to change the setpoint, continue pressing until the desired set- point value is displayed and then release the button.
  • Page 15 & S /OTP INGLE ETPOINT ODELS INGLE ETPOINT ODELS W Al List IdHi: Deviation high alarm. Atun List tunE: One-shot autotune enable. Pid List Pb: Proportional band (in display units). ti: Integral time in seconds. td: Derivative time in seconds. ACCS List Code: Access code (Code needed to enter or change the other configuration parameters which are not normally accessible.)
  • Page 16 & S /OTP INGLE ETPOINT ODELS INGLE ETPOINT ODELS W Sensor Break Protection This controller provides sensor break protection in the event the thermocouple opens. If an open thermocouple condition occurs, the digital dis- play will blink “S.br” and the power to the heat- ing element will be shut OFF (Cycle light will extinguish).
  • Page 17 & S /OTP INGLE ETPOINT ODELS INGLE ETPOINT ODELS W heating. We recommend you use this feature to provide the best temperature accuracy the con- troller can attain. To use the tuning feature: 1. Adjust the setpoint to your desired value.

  • Page 18: Single Ramp & Dwell

    Single Ramp & Dwell Note These instructions are used with the Single Setpoint models with OTP only (See models listed on front page). Functions This type of controller has single ramp and dwell programming capabilities. The Ramp and Dwell can be configured to five different modes. 1.
  • Page 19 & D INGLE WELL ONTROLLER the “dwEll” variable to the desired value. Dwell time units are in minutes. • The program Status can be set by changing the “StAt” variable to “run” or “oFF.” This variable will start or stop the program.
  • Page 20 & D INGLE WELL ONTROLLER Running the Program 1. Press the SCROLL button until “StAt” is displayed, set to “run” with the UP or DOWN buttons. 2. Press the PAGE button to display Actual temperature. Stopping the Program Press the SCROLL button until “StAt” is dis- played, set to “oFF”...

  • Page 21: Segment & 4X16 Segment Programmable Models W/Otp

    8 Segment & 4x16 Segment Programmable Models w/OTP The 8 segment programmable controller con- sists of a microprocessor based three-mode PID Note (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) programma- The controller will return to the HOME ble temperature controller with over-temperature DISPLAY if left idle for more than a few seconds.
  • Page 22 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W To Change the Setpoint If you want to change the setpoint, press the UP or DOWN button until the desired setpoint value is displayed in the lower display and then release the button.
  • Page 23 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W • Holds a program when pressed again— HOLD light illuminates. • Cancels hold and continues running when pressed again—HOLD light is off and RUN light illuminates. • Exits a program when the button is held down for two seconds—RUN and HOLD lights are off.
  • Page 24 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W C.id: Controller identification number. PrG: Program number (displayed when a pro- gram is running; 4x16 programmable models only.) IdHi: Deviation High Alarm tunE: One-shot autotune enable. run LiSt (Program Run List) PrG: Currently running program (only used on 4x16 programmable models) StAt: Displays the program status [OFF, run...
  • Page 25 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Hb.U: Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to select the holdback value (in display units). rmP.U: Press the UP or DOWN ARROW to tog- gle between ramp units (SEc, min or Hour). Controller will default to “SEc.”...
  • Page 26 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Atun LiSt: (Autotune List) tunE: One-shot autotune enable. drA: Adaptive tune enable. drA.t: Adaptive tune trigger level in display units. Range = 1 9999. Pid LiSt G.SP (Gain Setpoint): Is the temperature at which the controller switches from the (SEt1) PID values to the (SEt 2) PID values.
  • Page 27 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W LCr: load current low alarm. HCr: load current high alarm. S.br: Sensor break: check that sensor is connected correctly. L.br: Loop Break: Check that the heating circuits are working properly. Ld.F: Heater Circuit Fault: indication of either an open or short solid sate relay, a blown fuse, miss- ing supply or open circuit heater.
  • Page 28 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W the display. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the OTP value you desire. We recom- mend a value of 20° above your working tem- perature to provide protection for your workload. To Operate the Controller as a Single Setpoint Controller 1.
  • Page 29 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Creating a New Program or Editing an Existing Program (4x16 Segment Programmable Models Only) The same steps are used when creating a new program and editing an existing program with the exception being that a new program starts with all its segments set to End in the tYPE parameter.
  • Page 30 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W below the setpoint by more than the holdback value. Hi (Deviation High Holdback): holds the pro- gram back when process variable deviates above the setpoint by more than the holdback value.
  • Page 31 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W time). See “Setting the Segment Type” for an explanation on how to set a ramp segment. 1. Press the PAGE button until you reach the program list (ProG LiSt). 2. Press the SCROLL button until display reads, “rmP.U.”...
  • Page 32 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W press the DOWN button to select “cont.” so the program will run continuously. Note The program ramp rate is designed Setting the Segment Type to reduce the heatup rate or cooling rate that the furnace normally There are five segment types.
  • Page 33 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W rmP.t To ramp to a specified temperature at a set time: 1. Press the PAGE button until you reach the program list (ProG LiSt). 2. Press the SCROLL button until display reads, “tYPE.”...
  • Page 34 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W StEP To climb instantaneously from the current tem- perature to a specified temperature. 1. Press the PAGE button until you reach the program list (ProG LiSt). 2. Press the SCROLL button until display reads, tYPE.”...
  • Page 35 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W 6. Press the SCROLL button until display reads, “CYC.n.” 7. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the number of cycles the linked program is to be run. To end or repeat a program: 1.
  • Page 36 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Running a Program (8 Segment Programmable Models) To run a program, press the RUN/HOLD button. (The RUN light will illuminate.) Running a Program (4x16 Segment Programmable Models) To run a program, press the RUN/HOLD button. (The RUN light will illuminate) or: 1.
  • Page 37 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Holding a Program Note To put a running program on hold, press the Display will flash “tu.ER” if an error RUN/HOLD button. (The HOLD light will illumi- occurs during tuning. To clear the nate.) error and restart tuning, simultane- ously press the PAGE and SCROLL...
  • Page 38 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Gain Scheduling G.SP: Gain Scheduling Gain scheduling is the automatic transfer of control between two sets of PID values. The 2416 controller does this at a presettable process value. Gain scheduling is used for diffi- cult control processes which show large changes in their response time or sensitivity at high or low temperatures, or when heating or...
  • Page 39 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W Autotuning The Autotune feature automatically sets up the PID values in the control parameters to suit new process conditions. To tune your furnace using autotuning: 1. Load your furnace with a load similar to your normal load and close the door.
  • Page 40 & 4 16 S /OTP EGMENT EGMENT ROGRAMMABLE ODELS W reads, “Atun LiSt.” 3. Press the SCROLL button until “drA OFF” is displayed. 4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “on.” 5. Press the SCROLL button until “drA.t” is displayed.

  • Page 41: Installation And Operation Of Air Control

    Installation and Operation of Air Control Installation Note Coal ashing furnaces -60 models con- Compressed Air Hook-Up tain a feature to provide air (or inert gas) flow within the furnace chamber. 1. A 0.250 inch tube fitting is located at the rear of the furnace.
  • Page 42 NSTALLATION AND PERATION OF IR CONTROL appropriate negative pressure exhaust system. This exhaust system must be capable of han- Note dling smoke and gases produced in an ashing Appropriate exhaust must be provided procedure. to remove smoke and gases proceed- ing an ashing procedure.

  • Page 43: Operation

    NSTALLATION AND PERATION OF IR CONTROL perforated shelves . 4. Check for proper fit at this point by inserting the crucible trays. Operation 1. Insert crucible trays. One tray per shelf. 2. Close the furnace door. 3. Ensure the exhaust system is operating. 4.

  • Page 44: Furnace Loading

    Furnace Loading For best results, use only the center two-thirds of the furnace chamber. • If you are heating a number of small parts, spread them throughout the cen- ter of the furnace chamber. Caution Do not overload your furnace cham- •...

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Servicing

    Maintenance and Servicing Preventative Maintenance This unit is equipped with a venting system on the top of the furnace. This is for the removal of fumes from the chamber of the unit. Contamination is a major cause of element fail- ure, therefore, remove all fume forming material before heating.

  • Page 46: To Replace A Platinel Ii Thermocouple

    AINTENANCE AND ERVICING 4. Open the door and pull the defective el- ement out. (It may be easiest to turn the furnace so that the element to be re- moved is on top). 5. Slide the new element into place, threading the leads through the insulat- ing porcelain bushing on the back of the furnace.

  • Page 47: To Replace A Chromel/Alumel Thermocouple

    AINTENANCE AND ERVICING ITLE 6. Replace the back terminal cover. 7. Reconnect the furnace to power supply. 8. Test operation of furnace. To Replace a Chromel/Alumel Thermocouple 1. Disconnect furnace from power supply. 2. Remove both back covers. (Note place- ment and connection of wires).

  • Page 48: To Replace A Solid State Relay

    AINTENANCE AND ERVICING 8. Replace both back covers. 9. Reconnect to power supply. Test opera- tion of furnace. To Replace Solid State Relay 1. Disconnect furnace from power supply. 2. Remove back control cover. (Note con- nection and placement of wires to relay).

  • Page 49: To Realign Door Switch

    AINTENANCE AND ERVICING 3. Slide the control section forward. (Do not pull excessively on the internal wires). 4. Disconnect the wires from the door switch. (Note connection and placement of wires to micro switch). Identify or mark wires. 5. Remove the two screws and nuts from the door switch(es).

  • Page 50: To Replace Controller

    AINTENANCE AND ERVICING 4. With the door closed loosen the screws on the microswitch and slide the switch downward, so that the screws are at the bottom of the slots in the mounting bracket. 5. Finger tighten both screws. While hold- ing down the rear of the micro switch housing, gently push up on the front of switch until you hear a click.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The power switch does not The furnace is not connected Check furnace connection illuminate. to power supply. to power source. ON and OFF power switch is Replace power switch. defective. Fuses blown. Replace fuses. The furnace does not heat, cycle light illuminated.
  • Page 52 ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Door switch does not cut power Door switch is not functioning. Re-align or replace door safety to the furnace chamber. switch. Mechanical relay contacts sticking. Replace relay. Repeated element burnout. Chamber improperly loaded. See loading procedures in start-up procedure.

  • Page 53: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement Parts List Listed below is the common replacement parts for all models of the 6000 furnace. The far left column con- tains the letter designation found on the circuit diagrams. Be sure to identify the correct part number with respect to the exact model number found on your furnace.
  • Page 54 Accessories ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION PH177X1 Hearth Tray 10.75 in (27.3 cm) x 0.75 (1.9) x 9 (22.8) PHX1 Hearth Tray 4 in. (10.1 cm ) x.0.5 (1.3) x 3.3 (8.2) PHX2 Hearth Tray 3.9 in. (9.6 cm) x 0.75 (1.9) x 8 (20.3) SH408X1 Stainless Steel Shelf 12in.

  • Page 55: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Single Setpoint Control w/OTP...
  • Page 56 IRING IAGRAMS Single Setpoint Control w/OTP...
  • Page 57 IRING IAGRAMS 8 Segment Programmable Control...
  • Page 58 IRING IAGRAMS 4 X 16 Segment Programmable Control...

  • Page 59: Ordering Procedures

    Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any corre- spondence concerning this unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory.
  • Page 60 Ulteriori informazioni sulla conformità di Thermo Fisher Scientific con queste Direttive, l’elenco delle ditte di riciclaggio nel Vostro paese e informazioni sui prodotti Thermo Scientific che possono essere utili alla rilevazione di sostanze soggette alla Direttiva RoHS sono disponibili sul sito www.thermo.com/ France Conformité...
  • Page 61 Important For your future reference and when contacting the factory, please have the following information readily available: Model Number: Serial Number: Date Purchased: The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment. If available, please provide the date purchased, the source of purchase (manufacturer or specific agent/rep organization), and purchase order number.
  • Page 62 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 United States www.thermofisher.com LT1249X1 Rev. A...

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