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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAT 1050 – 1400 STANDARD INCUBATORS CONTHERM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED P O BOX 30-605 LOWER HUTT 5040 TEL: (0064-4) 568 8034 FAX: (0064-4) 568 8095 EMAIL: contherm@xtra.co.nz...
- Page 2 The Purchaser is required to remit the purchase price of the unit to the supplier within the terms of that supplier's condition of sale. CONTHERM Scientific Company will accept no liability or shall its agents for consequent damage of any kind due to a malfunction or component failure.
- Page 3 STATEMENT of CONFORMITY This CONTHERM cabinet conforms to the following standards: Electrical Safety: Complies with AS/NZS3350:1:1994 EMC: Complies with EN 61326-1:1997 Manual7/1000_ZP21_0213 FEB 2013...
- Page 4 CONTENTS SECTION 1 Definition of Terms SECTION 2 Introduction and Specifications SECTION 3 Operating Instructions SECTION 4 Theory of Operation SECTION 5 Customer Troubleshooting and Maintenance SECTION 6 Parts Lists for Spares and Accessories IMPORTANT All electrical servicing must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel only Manual7/1000_ZP21_0213 FEB 2013...
- Page 5 SECTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS For the purpose of our standard specifications the following definitions shall apply: WORKING SPACE That portion of the internal space which is above the lowest shelf and not less than 3cm from any wall (including roof). CABINET TEMPERATURE That temperature at the centre of the working space.
- Page 6 SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS The CONTHERM 1000 standard series range of incubators have been expressly designed to give the widest choice of operating conditions consistent with high reliability and low cost, the addition of a hi-resolution RTD control system gives improved temperature performance over earlier models.
- Page 7 SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is NOT intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. To set up unit for operation after unpacking and checking for damage proceed as follows: Install shelf runners: Fit lug into selected slot at rear of cabinet sidewall and clip down into front slot to lock into place.
- Page 8 The TIMER must now be set to run the cabinet - use the SAME method as for the temperature EXCEPT press the ‘TIME’ button instead. To obtain the special ‘[.]’ symbol for continuous operation, first adjust the timer down until ‘0.00’ is reached, then press the down button once more to get ‘99:59’...
- Page 9 MECHANICAL HI-LIMIT MONITOR The mechanical hi-limit is provided as a secondary safety device to protect the cabinet from over temperature in the event of electronic controller failure. To set the Mechanical Hi-Limit Turn the Hi-Limit control FULLY CLOCKWISE. Allow the cabinet to stabilise at the required operating temperature (for at least 1 hour), then turn the Hi-Limit control anti-clockwise until the MONITOR neon comes on (or a slight 'click' is felt).
- Page 10 ALARMS All alarms are indicated by a number and three dashes on the LED display and are accompanied by an audible alarm. To CANCEL any Alarm (ie 1---) PRESS and HOLD the `TEMP’ button until the ‘SET’ LED comes ON. ALARM MEANING 1---...
- Page 11 CALIBRATION Calibration should be carried out at 37.0 C or at the temperature of interest, with the thermometer in the centre of the working chamber with the chamber empty. The calibration temperature must be within the achievable operating range of the incubator.
- Page 12 NB: These tests MUST be carried out with the cabinet EMPTY and at the specified ambient of +20 TEMPORAL PERFORMANCE: The cabinet should be set to operate at the Contherm specified calibration conditions. Temporal performance is tested by placing a suitable (calibrated) test probe in the centre of the workspace and recording the readings for up to 1 hour AFTER the cabinet has FULLY STABILISED.
- Page 13 CONTROL LAYOUT Temperature adjustment button. (Also used to adjust set points) Time adjustment button. (Also used to adjust set points) LED Display - Gives readout of temperature in degrees centigrade OR elapsed time in hours and minutes. LED Indicators - Left LED indicates when the heating element is ON. Right LED indicates when controller is in SET mode.
- Page 14 SECTION 4 THEORY OF OPERATION This CONTHERM General Purpose Incubator uses a single chip microprocessor electronic PID controller with a 1000 Resistance RTD probe as the temperature sensing element. The LED display gives a direct readout of the SET POINT or Cabinet temperature in degrees centigrade.
- Page 15 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The epoxy powder coated mild steel exterior is resistant to corrosion and spillage’s and should be wiped with a damp cloth occasionally to maintain its appearance. The inside of the outer door is powder coated mild steel and is susceptible to moisture.
- Page 16 ELECTRICAL SAFETY This appliance should be tested for insulation and earthing continuity at regular intervals according to AS/NZS 3760. The basic safety checks and tests on electrical appliances required by AS/NZS 3760 are: A visual check to ensure that there is no mechanical damage to the supply cord, that controls etc.
- Page 17 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ZP21 CONTROLLER PCB The following should only be carried out by suitably qualified electrical personnel. NB: ENSURE that power cord has been REMOVED from the wall socket BEFORE attempting to remove the PCB. Loosen the two black plastic fasteners holding the cabinet lid down by turning anticlockwise so that the pop up.
- Page 18 1050 – 1400 Drawing 550-59 ELECTRICAL GP LAYOUT ZP21 Manual7/1000_ZP21_0213 FEB 2013...
- Page 19 SECTION 6 PARTS LISTS AND SPARES Shelves Cat 1050 GP1056 Cat 1100 GP1057 Cat 1150 GP1058 Cat 1200/1300/1400 GP1061 Shelf Support Brackets (State Model when ordering) GP1064 Hinges:Glass Door GP1006 Glass door Catch Fan Motor E.G.O GP1000 Elements Cat 1050/1100...
- Page 20 GLASS DOOR SIZES (If purchasing independently) 5.0mm Toughened Clear Floated - All edges arased. Cat.1050 374mm H x 432mm W Cat.1100 495mm H x 507mm W Cat.1150 571mm H x 587mm W Cat.1200 636mm H x 700mm W Cat.1300 462mm H x 700mm W 2off Cat.1400 614mm H x 700mm W...
- Page 21 This certifies that the CONTHERM equipment specified below has passed quality and performance tests according to our standard methods and procedures and has been approved for despatch to our customers. Contherm calibration equipment is traceable to a YSI Model 60 gallium melting point temperature standard.
- Page 22 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Installation Quality Check List (IQ) (Leave with Cabinet) CONTHERM CAT.No App No: Date: ../../..(Standard Incubator) Accessories Supplied (IQ)Checked Operating Manual Shelf Runners (pairs) Shelves IEC Mains Lead Other………………………………….. Cabinet Undamaged when Packed When Received [ (No dents, scratches or obvious damage)
- Page 23 OPERATION VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS Operational Quality Check List (OQ) (Leave with Cabinet) CONTHERM CAT.No App No: Date: ../../..(Standard Incubator) Operation ......(OQChecked) Comments LED Display working (Manual SECTION 3 – 8888’s during powerup) Able to adjust SET POINTS (Manual SECTION 3 – set for 37.0...
- Page 24 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS Performance Quality Check List (PQ) (Leave with Cabinet) CONTHERM CAT.No App No: Date: ../../..(Standard Incubator) Operation ......(PQChecked) Comments Check Temporal Variation @ 37 (Refer manual for specification, cabinet empty, center only, see verifying cabinet performance in the manual) Performance Verification (PQ) Satisfactory: [Y][N] (PQ)CHECKED BY ……………….
- Page 25 1) Did your cabinet arrive in good condition? YES / NO 2) Any difficulties experienced in setting up? YES / NO Comments: 3) Is this your first CONTHERM purchase? YES / NO 4) Any previous problems of a specific nature with CONTHERM products? YES / NO...
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