Table of Contents Safety Information ..............................3 Alert Signals..............................3 Introduction................................4 Installation ................................5 Selecting a Location ............................5 Unpacking ..............................5 Preparing the Furnace ..........................6 Figure 1-Furnace Layout ............................7 Controls ................................8 Displays ................................8 Set Display ............................8 Actual Display ............................8 Heat LED ..............................8 Alarm LED ..............................8 Run LED ..............................8 Keypads ................................9 Circulating Fan (Model 750 only)........................9...
Safety Information Your Fisher Isotemp ® Programmable Muffle Furnace has Alert Signals been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. It is most important that the Warning user follow installation instructions exactly as written.
Introduction Fisher Isotemp 650/750 Series Programmable Muffle Furnaces are available in three sizes: small (Model 14), medium (Model 58) and large (Model 126). All models provide PID microprocessor temperature control at oper- ating temperatures from 50 to 1125 °C (90 to 2057 °F). Furnace chambers are molded from alumina silicate ceramic fibers.
Installation Selecting a Location Caution Choose a location for the furnace, which will provide an Do not install closer than 6 inches area of approximately four square feet (2 ft x 2 ft). The to a wall of combustible material. bench or table selected must be capable of supporting at least 60lbs for the Model 14, 90lbs for the Model 58 or 110lbs for the Model 126.
Please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided by Fisher Scientific for further information. Warning This unit is not explosion proof. Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials;...
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NSTALLATION Figure 1 – Furnace Layout 1 Circulating Fan Switch (Model 750) 7 Program Run Key 2 Heater LED 8 Set Temp Display 3 Menu Key 9 Alarm LED 4 Increase Key 10 Actual Temp Display 5 Decrease Key 11 Power Switch 6 Program Run LED 12 Door Switch NOTE: The air in port is closed for Model 650 Furnaces.
Controls The following sections briefly describe the locations and functions of various display fields and keypad controls. More detailed descriptions are provided, when required, in the operating sections of the manual. Displays The 650/750 Series controller features two bright, one- half inch LED numeric displays used in setting up the fur- nace program or reading out the furnace temperature.
ONTROLS Keypads The 650/750 Series incorporates a four-key, tactile key- pad. The function of each key is discussed individually below. See Fig. 1 for keypad locations. During programming or setup, successively MENU pressing the MENU key causes the controller display to sequentially step through menu selec- tions.
Operation The 650/750 Muffle Furnaces feature two modes of operation: • Control • Ramp and Soak Each is discussed separately in the following sections. Control Mode In Control mode, the muffle furnace maintains a set tem- perature until that set temperature is changed. To set a temperature and initiate Control mode operation, perform the following: Place the power switch in the ON position.
PERATION Program Steps A program consists of a sequence of operations or "steps" which the muffle furnace is set up to perform. The pro- grammed operations are executed in the order entered: step 1, step 2, step 3, etc. A single program may have a maximum of 24 steps, or as few as two (one must be an End).
PERATION Creating a Ramp and Soak Program Note During programming, the MODE key Creating a program consists of constructing a sequence serves as an "enter" key to select a of the four basic operations, Set Point (ramp), Soak, value shown on the Actual Display Jump Loop and End, to produce a desired temperature for a corresponding parameter cycle.
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PERATION If a ramp to a Set Point is selected, the Set Display first indicates "SP" to signify that the operator must select a final target temperature, or set point. Use the UP or DOWN Arrow key to adjust the Actual Display to indicate the desired final temperature for the ramp.
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PERATION 14. The Set Display then shows "SEC" to indicate that the operator must select the number of additional seconds for which the current set temperature will be held. Use the UP or DOWN Arrow key to adjust the Actual Display to indi- cate the desired number of soak seconds (maxi- mum of 59).
PERATION 20. If the final temperature is to be held indefinitely at the end of the ramp and soak program, press the MENU key when "HoLd" is displayed on the Actual Display. If heater power is to be turned off at the end of the program, press the MENU key when the Actual Display indicates "OFF."...
PERATION If running a program from a Model 750, use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to cycle the Actual display to the desired program number, 1 through 4, or NO to cancel. Use the MENU key to select the desired program number to run. Model 750 Display The displays now indicate the first program step.
PERATION Soak operation. The sequence of control parameters dis- played in each case, and the corresponding Set Display messages (left), is as follows: Set Point or Soak Step End Set Point Target final temperature at the completion of the ramp. Rate Rate of change of temperature, in °C/min, for the ramp.
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PERATION To set up and run this program, perform the following pro- cedures. Programming Step 1: With the Run LED off, press the RUN key. Press the MENU key until the displays indicate “no Prog”. Press the UP arrow key. The displays will now indicate “YES PrOg”...
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PERATION 10. The controller will next prompt for the ramping “rate”. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to enter the desired ramping rate in degrees/min (4.2°C/min). Press the MENU key to select the ramping rate. 11. The controller will then display “no rEtn”. Press the MENU key to remain in the program editing mode.
PERATION High Temp Alarms All Fisher Furnaces come equipped with high temperature alarms. When an alarm condition occurs, power to the heaters is removed while the Set display flashes between the current set temperature and “HI”. The high temperature alarm will activate when the actual temperature is greater than the set temperature by more than 25°C (45°F).
PERATION Units The controller can be set up to display units in °C or °F. To change or verify the units being displayed simply press the MENU key until the displays show “C C_F”. The cur- rent units are displayed in the Actual display. To display temperatures in °C press the MENU key when the Actual display indicates “C”.
PERATION the MENU key. To change the power failure option, press the UP Arrow key to change the actual display to one of the above options. Press the MENU key to select the desired option. Data Logging The final menu display is for setting up logging parame- ters used for serial communications.
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PERATION should be set for 8 data bits, non-parity, and 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud rate. Set the furnace baud rate to match the port set- tings of the interfacing device, as described under Data Logging. The furnace should immediately begin logging data to the interfacing device.
Troubleshooting This table is intended to assist in resolving user-correctable furnace problems by relating symptoms to their likely causes. If service beyond the scope of this table is required, contact your nearest Fisher Scientific Service Office. Symptom Probable Cause Action Furnace temperature Defective control thermocouple.
Service All Fisher Isotemp Furnaces are built to provide years of reliable service. Should the furnace malfunction, the fol- Caution lowing procedures provide a guide to replacing some of Only qualified personnel should the major components. conduct service to the furnace. Replacing a Heater To replace a defective heater, proceed as follows: Warning...
ERVICE Replacing the Control Thermocouple To replace a defective thermocouple, perform the follow- ing steps: Remove all contents from inside the furnace including shelve or hearth plate. Perform steps 1 and 2 in Replacing a Heater noting all cautions. Gently slide the thermocouple lead out through the back of the furnace wall.
ERVICE Replacing the Solid State Relay The solid state relay is located in the base of the furnace. It cycles power to the heaters as directed by the furnace controller. To replace the solid state relay, follow the pro- cedures below: Unplug the furnace and allow it enough time to cool to ambient temperature.
ERVICE Replacing the Magnetic (Safety) Relay The magnetic relay is used to disconnect heater power during alarm conditions or when the door is opened. To replace a faulty magnetic relay, follow these instructions: Perform steps 1 through 4 in Replacing the Solid State Relay.
Replacement Parts Replacements for muffle furnace parts serviceable by the user may be ordered, by part number, form Fisher Scientific Co. Item Part Number Line Cord and Plug Models 650-14, 750-14 SPN102802 Models 650-14A/58, 75014A/58 SPN95774 Models 650-126, 750-126 SPN83910...
Accessories and Supplies A variety of accessories and supplies suitable for use with the Isotemp Muffle Furnaces are available from Fisher. Catalog numbers of commonly used items are listed below for conven- ience. Item Catalog Number Crucibles, Fused Quartz w/lid (set of 4) 10-490-4 Crucible, Porcelain, 10 ml 07-965C...
Performance Characteristics/Specifications Operating Range 50°C to 1125°C Electrical Requirements (90°F to 2025°F) 10-650-14/14C, 10-750-14/14C 120VAC, 50/60 Hz 10-650-14A/14AC, 10-750-14A/14C 208/240VAC, 50/60 Hz Average Temperature Uniformity ±5°C (±9°F) 10-650-58/58C, 10-750-58/58C 208/240VAC, 50/60 Hz 10-650-126/126C, 10-750-126/126C 208/240VAC, 50/60 Hz Average Temperature Stability ±1°C (±2°F) Power Requirements Set Point Repeatability...
Warranty Laboratory instruments and equipment manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. – Laboratory Equipment Division (hereinafter called “the Company”) are warranted only as stated below. Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified below, the Company agrees, at its election, to...
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