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Locator
Cryobiological Storage Vessel
Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor
LOCATOR Jr. CY50925
LOCATOR 4
LOCATOR 6
LOCATOR 8
LT509X1 • 7/25/08
& Locator
®
and
Operation Manual
and Parts List
Model Numbers
With
Level Monitor
CY50955
CY50935
CY50965
NA
NA
CY50945
CY50975
®
Plus Series
Plus Series
with Level Monitor
CY50925-70
CY50955-70
CY50935-70
CY50965-70
CY50985-70
CY50995-70
CY50945-70
CY50975-70
Plus
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Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific Locator Series
- Page 1 Locator & Locator Plus ® ® Cryobiological Storage Vessel Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor Operation Manual and Parts List Model Numbers With Plus Series Level Monitor Plus Series with Level Monitor LOCATOR Jr. CY50925 CY50955 CY50925-70 CY50955-70 LOCATOR 4 CY50935 CY50965 CY50935-70 CY50965-70 LOCATOR 6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION This manual contains important operating and safety information. The user must carefully read and under- stand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equipment. Safety Information ..............................3 Alert Signals..............................3 Please Read ..............................3 Warnings ..............................3 General Specifications ............................5 Unpacking ................................6... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Alert Signals Your Thermolyne LOCATOR and LOCATOR Plus Series have been designed with function, reliability and safety in mind. For safe operation, please pay attention to the alert signals throughout the manual. Warning Warnings alert you to a possibility of Please Read personal injury. - Page 4 AFETY NFORMATION Always wear proper safety attire over clothing: face shield, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron. Caution • Never overfill liquid nitrogen Do not tightly seal liquid nitrogen containers or vessels. Liquid nitrogen level prevent nitrogen gas from escaping. should never be above the tops of the racks inside the Always handle ampules with tongs.
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Page 5: General Specifications
General Specifications LOCATOR Type 4 PLUS 6 PLUS 8 PLUS JR. PLUS Height (Including lid) 37.5” 40” 38” 37.5” 40” 27.5” 30” (95.25 cm) (101.6 cm) (96.5 cm) (95.25 cm) (101.6 cm) (69.85 cm) (76.2 cm) Diameter 22” 22” 26” 22”... -
Page 6: Unpacking
Unpacking Before using your new LOCATOR or LOCATOR Plus ves- sel, carefully inspect the vessel prior to use. Check for Note signs of damage which may have occurred in shipment. It The most prevalent cause of failure of is advisable to fill (See Filling Instructions) all new units liquid nitrogen storage vessels is with liquid nitrogen and watch liquid nitrogen loss rate for mechanical. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation Filling Instructions Caution To avoid damage to your LOCATOR or LOCATOR Plus • Never overfill your LOCA- cryogenic storage vessel which may result in premature TOR or LOCATOR Plus ves- vacuum loss, it is important that the following procedure sel with liquid nitrogen. -
Page 8: Storing Samples In Vapor Phase
PERATION Storing Samples in Vapor Phase Remove the 2 bottom-most cryoboxes from each rack. Measure the height of 2 cryoboxes stacked on top of each other. Fill vessel with liquid nitrogen to the height obtained from step 2 using a yardstick to meas- ure liquid level in vessel. -
Page 9: Locator And Locator Plus Replacement Parts
Locator and Locator Plus Replacement Parts Model # Description CV509X12A Replacement cork and glue for LOCATOR 4, LOCATOR 4 Plus, Jr and Jr. Plus CV509X11A70 Replacement cork and glue for LOCATOR 8 and LOCATOR 8 Plus. CV509X41A Replacement cork and glue for LOCATOR 6 Plus. ADX31 Glue for corks. -
Page 10: Locator And Locator Plus Racks And Boxes
OCATOR AND OCATOR LUS REPLACEMENT ARTS LOCATOR and LOCATOR Plus Racks and Boxes Type Standard Rack(1.8 ml vials) Special Rack (5.0 ml vials) Rack 1.8 ml 1.8 ml Rack 5.0 ml Part No. 81 or 100 25 ampule box Part No. 81 ampule box ampule box Locator Jr. -
Page 11: Locator Accessories
OCATOR AND OCATOR EPLACEMENT ARTS LOCATOR Accessories AY509X33 1.5 ml cryoampules (500 per case) for System 100TM boxes. AY509X32 1.0 ml cryoampules (500 per case) for System 100TM boxes. AY509X12 2.0 ml cryoampules (500 per case) will not fit in System 100™ boxes. AY509X13 1.2 ml cryoampules (500 per case) will not fit in System 100™... -
Page 12: Accessory Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor Operation
Accessory Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor Operation Intended Use Provides a constant indication of liquid nitrogen level and alerts you to low level conditions through audible and visual alarms. The accessory Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor can be wired to a remote alarm system, to alert you to problems when you are not in your laboratory. -
Page 13: Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitorʼs Alarm Contact Specifications
CCESSORY IQUID ITROGEN EVEL ONITOR PERATION Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitorʼs Alarm Contact Specifications The Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitorʼs alarm contact is a Photomos type relay. Contact Form: Type 1 form A (AC/DC) Load Voltage Maximum: 400 Volts (peak) Load Current Maximum: 120 mA (continuous) Peak Load Current: 300 mA Typical On Resistance: Maximum 50 Ω... - Page 14 CCESSORY IQUID ITROGEN EVEL ONITOR PERATION Remote Alarm wires connect here (Note polarity.) Figure 1 PC509X2 REV C For normally open contact, place jumper here. Figure 2 For normally closed contact, place jumper here. Remote Alarm Connections Schematic J3-1 Load Voltage (AC, DC) J3-2 Load...
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Page 15: Principles Of Operation
CCESSORY IQUID ITROGEN EVEL ONITOR PERATION Principles of Operation The innovative LIQUID NITROGEN LEVEL MONITOR from THERMOLYNE utilizes ultrasonic sound waves to sense the level of liquid nitrogen inside a or LOCATOR Plus cryogenic storage vessel. A microprocessor control provides continuous indication of the liquid nitrogen level inside the LOCATOR or LOCATOR Plus. -
Page 16: Operation Of Level Monitor
CCESSORY IQUID ITROGEN EVEL ONITOR PERATION is dangerously low, and you are alerted to re-fill the vessel immediately. The 5 segment LED display becomes lit and an audible alarm sounds continuously when the LOCATOR or LOCATOR Plus vessel has no more liquid nitrogen or if the level inside the vessel is falling at a rate of 1/2”... -
Page 17: Liquid Nitrogen Level Monitor Troubleshooting
Liquid Nitrogen Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Level monitor alarm sounds Ice or frost buildup on the transducer. Remove level monitor from vessel intermittently. Unit measuring and place in room for approximately liquid level incorrectly. twenty minutes. Make sure lid is standing upright on the cork to allow moisture to drain out of level monitor. -
Page 18: Level Monitor Replacement Parts List And Accessories
Level Monitor Replacement Parts Locator Locator Locator Locator Locator Locator Locator Part Volts Jr. Plus 4 Plus 6 Plus 8 Plus Liquid 120V CN509X3 CN509X3-70 CN509X6 CN509X6-70 CN509X10-70 CN509X9 CN509X9-70 Nitrogen Level 100V CN509X2 CN509X2-70 CN509X5 CN509X5-70 CN509X12-70 CN509X8 CN509X8-70 Monitor 240V CN509X1... -
Page 19: 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 20: Warranty
THERMO SCIENTIFICʼs warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or effect if there is any (i) repair made to the product by a party other than THERMO SCIENTIFIC or its duly authorized service representative, (ii) misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for...
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