EYELA KCL-2000W Instruction Manual

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Environmental Chamber
Instruction Manual
取扱説明書
KCL-2000W
This manual is designed to use this unit safely with the best performance.
Be sure to read "Safety precautions carefully
before use.
Important
Please keep this manual in a place easily accessible to every user.
Tokyo Rikakikai Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 Environmental Chamber Instruction Manual 取扱説明書 KCL-2000W This manual is designed to use this unit safely with the best performance. Be sure to read “Safety precautions carefully before use. Important Please keep this manual in a place easily accessible to every user.
  • Page 2 Safety precautions 1. Signal word for warning Any flammable material such as organic They are classified and defined according to solvent cannot be contained in this unit. their risk, and indicated with an alert mark Also, due to its functions and characteristics, and a signal word.
  • Page 3 2. Warning display on the product For highly priority danger, warning label is attached on the machine body. The position of the label is as below. Please read the instructions carefully whenever using the machine. * If you have any trouble reading the label because of damage and etc., please replace with new one.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    / check-up, and disposal for which explains the procedure for making Environmental chamber operation program with panel key. KCL-2000W. Please refer to it if needed. Please read this manual carefully before use. Contents 5. Operation 1.
  • Page 5: For Safety Use

    For safety use This unit is not designed with explosion-proof structure. Use extreme care when handling it. Do not put any inflammable materials such as organic solvent into the chamber. While operating the unit in high temperature, sample in the chamber may vaporize, catch fire and explode.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    2-2 Specifications Product Environmental chamber Model KCL-2000W Air flow system Forced air flow Temp./Humidity -15~+85℃/25~98%RH Minimum unit 0.1℃/0.1%RH control range *1 Temp./Humidity Within ±0.5℃/±3%RH *2 control accuracy *1 Temp./Humidity Within 4℃/12%RH *2 uniformity *1 Temp./Humidity control P.I.D. control by a microprocessor Temp./Humidity setting...
  • Page 7 KCL-2000W Model Recorder output Measured temperature : DC1mV/ ℃ Measured humidity : DC1mV1%RH Alarm output Contact capacity AC250V 5A Normal : OFF Abnormal : ON Drain port Nozzle OD 11× ID7 mm 5 ~35℃ Range of available temperature Overall dimensions *3 635W×755D×1695H mm...
  • Page 8 Humidification control range (1) 20℃ room temperature, unloaded condition Temperature (℃) The accuracy of temperature control differs depends on the environmental conditions such as load condition. If the unit is operated at 30~40℃or lower temperature for a long time (one day~one week or longer), interval defrosting operation must work.
  • Page 9: Heating And Cooling Data

    2-3 Heating and cooling data ・AC-100V 50Hz ・Unloaded condition Note; The maximum temperature and required time to heating differs depend on the environmental temperature, power source voltage, with load or without load. (1) 20℃ room temperature, Cooling curve (85→20℃) Temp. (℃) * Without humidification control Time (min.) (2) 20/35℃...
  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    (3) 20℃ room temperature Temp. (℃) * Without humidification control (Refrigeration unit is OFF.) Time (min.) 2-4 Optional accessories ● Drain tank Description Drain tank If 10L capacity drain tank is full (option), the unit indicates alarm message and stops Cat.
  • Page 11: Name Of Each Part

    2-5 Name of each part KCL-2000W Wet-bulb wick Wet-bulb temperature sensor Dry-bulb temperature sensor Chamber wall Wick holder Control panel Power switch Over heat protector Bracket Observation window for humidification tray (top) Bracket holder Cable port (right & left) Door packing...
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Descriptions and function of control panel 3-1 Control panel ① Power switch ○ ○ ○ Int. Screen Defrost Defrost Stop ○ Temp.Heater ○ Humi Heater Tank Water Level ○ Refrigerator Full ○ Mode Pause Mainte. Advance 60 70 Defrost Running ○...
  • Page 13 3-2 Operation keys and key lamps ⑳ ⑲ ⑮ ⑯ ① ② ③ ⑭ ⑨ ⑧ ○ ○ ○ Int. Screen Defrost Defrost Stop ⑪ ○ ⑩ Mode Mainte. Advance Pause ⑬ ○ ○ ○ Water Manual Copy ⑫ Supply Lock Drain ▲...
  • Page 14 Function Description Turns ON/OFF the defrosting operation. ⑭ [Int.Defrost] key (If you turn on the function, the intermittent automatic defrosting operation is (Automatic defrosting ) executed when the set temperature is 40℃ or lower. While operating, Defrost Running lamp illuminates. [Int.Defrost] key lamp ⑮...
  • Page 15: Lcd Panel And Led Indicator

    3-3 LCD panel and LED indicator ② ① ③ Screen ④ ○ Temp.Heater Humi Heater ○ Tank Water Level Mode Full ○ Refrigerator ⑤ ○ Defrost Running Empty ⑥ ○ Normal Mode Copy ○ Program Mode ⑦ Enter Clear ○ Alarm ⑧...
  • Page 16: Overview Of Operation

    3-4 Overview of operation Two operation modes, which are normal and program mode, are available. In program mode, there are five patterns of program from No.1 to 11. For more detail about the setting procedure, please refer to the key operation manual. Normal mode ・...
  • Page 17 3. Program 3~9 (User’s Temperature Humidity program) You can set a temperature, humidity, time Humidity and repetition times to operate the program. One user’s program is composed of 10 segments (Seg. 0~9) and you can set a temperature, a humidity and a time to each segment.The repetition time can be set previously to each user’s program No.
  • Page 18 5. Program 11 (Combination program) You can combine some user’s programs (No. 3~ 9) and set the repetition times. Normal control can be combined at the end of the combination program. * 6 programs (including normal) can be combined as a maximum. * The setting of the repetition times for each user’s program (No .
  • Page 19: Safety And Alarm Functions

    3-5 Safety and alarm function This unit has safety and alarm functions When you face the trouble, please refer to as below. [Troubleshooting] on P.35 and follow the instructions. Safety function Cause Safety device Function Mains switch Turns off to shut down the power. Electric leakage or excess current occurs.
  • Page 20 Alarm message Alarm name Cause Overheat - Buzzer sounds for 15 seconds. The overheat protector for chamber works. protection alarm - All operations are stopped. for chamber - The alarm message [TH] flashes. - Buzzer sounds for 15 seconds. The overheat protector for top humidification Overheat protection tray works.
  • Page 21 Alarm name Alarm message Cause Drain tank full alarm - Buzzer sounds for 15 seconds. The drain tank (option) is filled up. (when you attach - All operations are stopped. (Approx. 10L) an optional drain - The alarm message [DTK] flashes. tank.) - Buzzer sounds for 15 seconds.
  • Page 22: Environmental Conditions

    Keep good ventilation space. The minimum space is required as shown on the right figure to maintain excellent 20cm performance of the unit. 20cm 20cm Caution Since the unit is a heavy product, use caution when carrying it. KCL-2000W 153kg - 18 -...
  • Page 23 4-3 Installation (Moving the unit / Removing rack / Installation) Caution Do nor tilt the chamber unit. This unit is equipped with refrigeration unit. Do not move it with tilting or laying along. Precaution for moving the unit (1) Turn each level adjuster (4 pcs.) clockwise with a spanner, and be free from the floor.
  • Page 24: Installation

    Removing rack and installation without rack The unit is fixed to the rack with hexagon head bolts and nuts (4 parts). Loosen hexagon head bolts and nuts with using two spanners (opposite side distance : 13). Move the unit gently to the installation site. Adjust four level adjusters to make the unit horizontal with using a spanner (opposite side distance : 17).
  • Page 25 Required power source Model Voltage Capacity AC-100V KCL-2000W Check the type of the unit, and required voltage, phase and capacity as it is shown in the right table. Check the outlet to be used. (Do not connect to the unit yet.) You can plug main connector to the outlet with a ground terminal.
  • Page 26 Operation 5-1 Preparation Action item Using the unit as Complete the procedure 1~11 all. an environmental Set depending on your purpose. chamber Using the unit as Complete the procedure 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. a incubator Use the unit with turning on the [Manual Drain] key.
  • Page 27 (2) In case a rack is attached to the left side Assembling of rack for external water supply tank Reassemble the rack for external water ② to the right side of unit (set before shipment) supply, which is assembled for attaching to the right side before shipment.
  • Page 28: Bracket Right

    Hose (supplied) Nut for socket Socket * When attaching the tank to the left side of unit, replace the hose of water-supply hose set with the supplied another hose. Make sure that no leakage is found from connecting parts after replacement. Replacement of hose of water supplying hose set Put the hose into the nut for socket, 2.
  • Page 29 External water-supply tank Connect the socket of hose set to the nipple of external water-supply tank. Just push the socket to attach tightly. Socket To disconnect them, hold either one of the sockets and slide it in a direction opposite to Be careful not to twist the nipple.
  • Page 30 4. Connecting drain hose Caution Check the drainage condition. Drain humidifying water into drainage ditch or tray (not supplied with the unit) . Check the drainage volume and condition regularly to prevent water leak. Drain port tray If the drain hose bends or its end is soaked into Supply/Drain the tray, or if you use a hose other than volume...
  • Page 31: Wet-Bulb Wick

    5. Attaching wet-bulb wick You can check the wet-bulb wick for dryness by the following way. Caution Attach the wet bulb wick and turn on [Manual Drain] key. When the humidifying Change the wet bulb wick regularly. operation is active even while the operating temperature is within not-humidified range When the wet bulb wick is deteriorated (5℃or lower set temperature), the wet-bulb...
  • Page 32 6. Putting samples and vessels inside the chamber Danger Caution Do not use flammable materials Check the allowable temperature such as organic solvent. limit of the vessel. Since the temperature inside the chamber Since the temperature inside the chamber subjects to high, some sample materials may will be high depending on the setting be vaporized, and may ignited or exploded.
  • Page 33 7. Using cable port (Connection of monitoring devices) Use the port depending on your purpose. Cable port The cable port (one port each for both right (one port each for both right and left side of unit) and left side of unit) can be used to connect some monitoring tools or to connect cables of inner devices to outer electric power supply port.
  • Page 34: Alarm Output Connector

    10. Connection of alarm output terminal Alarm output connector Use the terminal depending on your purpose. Terminal When a safety function is active, the terminal Lead wire outputs and indicates the trouble of the unit at contact point. The contact point capacity is AC250V, 5A with resistant load.
  • Page 35 5-2 Operation Caution Caution Do not open the door while operating the If you face some troubles, stop unit at a high temperature (humidity). using the product immediately. If you open the door while operating the unit at a high When some troubles occur, turn off the leakage temperature (humidity), fan stops working, however, breaker immediately, and check the unit by...
  • Page 36 The chamber wall, the bottom plate of chamber, and the packing may have dew condensation depending on the setting temperature or surrounding environment. However, it gives no effect on the performance and functional capability of the unit. The chamber has 2 drain ports at the bottom plate to drain the condensed water.
  • Page 37 1. Start of manual defrost operation (Forced defrosting) Stop the control operation or turn on [Manual Drain] (forced draining) key switch during control operation. If you press [Defrost] key, the setting temperature will be at 25℃regardless of operation mode, and forced defrost operation will start working automatically.
  • Page 38 When you do not hear the operating noise, turn Wick holder OFF the [Run Stop] key once, and open the door to check that the water is supplied into the top and bottom humidification tray and the wick holder. Observation If the water is not supplied into the wick holder window for top or supplied in so much that it brims over, you...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Measure Stop using the product immediately Electric leakage occurs. Residual current device and call your local dealer or closest can not be turned on. customer service center. Excess current occurs. Turn off the power switch and the Mains connector is unplugged.
  • Page 40 Trouble Cause of trouble Countermeasure The air circulation in the chamber is not Reduce the quantity of samples and sufficient due to cramped conditions of vessels. The temperature does sample. not reach to the set Set the temperature for over heat protector 10℃ point.
  • Page 41 Trouble Cause Measure Overflowed water is The drain hose is twisted. Layout the tube connection not to get not drained from the the resistance of water level. overflow port of The drain hose end soaked. bottom humidification tray, and the drain Clean connected tubes referring to the The strainer of drain port at the bottom port at the bottom of...
  • Page 42 Trouble Cause Measure Overload alarm of The overload relay of refrigeration If it occurs although the proper refrigeration unit unit works. ambient temperature is kept and the is indicated. suitable power source voltage is - Alarm message supplied, check the filter. If the filter is [OLR] blinking dirty, clean it.
  • Page 43 Trouble Cause Measure Door alarm is Door is opened during control Close the door. indicated. operation. - Alarm message [DOOR] blinking Chamber fan and both heaters for temperature control and humidification stop working. It can be released by [Clear] key. Low level alarm of It occurs when the level of the When it is released, water supply...
  • Page 44 Trouble Cause Measure Overcool alarm is After the measured temperature This alarm occurs a little later on indicated. reached to the set-point, it rise 5℃ or when the measured temperature is within ±1℃ range of set temperature. - Alarm message more than the set temperature.
  • Page 45 Trouble Cause Measure Watch-dog It detects the crush of temperature The unit can recover if the noise is * All indications controller by excessive noise, and stop solved and the unit is turned off once disappear, and any the microprocessor. and started up again.
  • Page 46 Maintenance and check-up 7-1 Operation test for residual current device Caution Conduct operation test regularly for residual current device If residual current device has any trouble, Test button it may cause electric shock when leakage occurs. Conduct test once or more time in a month.
  • Page 47 Screw 2. Cleaning the chamber Bracket holder Clean the chamber interior as appropriate Down-turned with removing bracket holder, brackets, hook (attached shelves, and bottom plate. to the bracket Fixing block of holder) bracket holder. Wipe with soft wring-up wet cloth. (attached to the To remove greasy dirt, use some neutral chamber wall)
  • Page 48 Take out the filter from the ventilation cover. Condenser (Cooling fin) Tap the filter to remove dust, and wash it with water. (Use some neutral detergent, if needed.) Dry the filter enough. (Since the filter is made of heat- sensitive material, do not use dryer and etc .) Attach the filter to the ventilation cover, and close it.
  • Page 49 7. Check-up of wick holder If you use the unit for a prolonged period, water stain and scale or some algae attach. Press [Manual Drain] key to run the forced draining operation, and change the water Wick holder during periodic intervals. The water is drained completely for about 5 minutes later.
  • Page 50 Disposal of the unit To dispose the unit, follow the disposal standard of your country. Model Overall dimensions Net weight 600W×751D×1285H mm 127 kg Main unit KCL-2000W 635W×755D×410H mm 26 kg - Coolant R-134a 245g After-sales service 1. When the unit does not work well, please refer to the section “Troubleshooting” and follow the instructions.

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