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Heracell Vios CR™, Steri-Run™, Forma™, Steri-Cycle CR™, iCan™, THRIVE™ and Cell Locker™ are registered trade- marks of Thermo Scientific. Thermo Scientific is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in the operating instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers....
Optional Equipment Components Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR ............. 1-3 Chapter 2 Installation of the Device....................2-1 Environmental Conditions ......................... 2-1 Requirements ..........................2-1 Site Ventilation........................... 2-2 Space Requirements..........................2-2 Transport ............................2-3 Stacking.............................. 2-4 Stacking Variants ........................... 2-7 Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Installing the HEPA Filter in the Rear Panel ..................4-9 Installing the Shelf System........................4-9 Installation/Removal of the Support Rail ..................4-9 Shelf Support Installation ......................4-10 Levelling the Device ........................4-11 Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Software Versions ........................6-41 Scaling the Trend Display......................... 6-41 Error Messages..........................6-43 Response to an Error Message Event .................... 6-43 Resetting Overtemperature Protection ..................6-44 Measures After Power Outage ...................... 6-45 Troubleshooting .......................... 6-46 Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Chapter 10 Waste Disposal....................... 10-1 Overview of the Materials Used ......................10-1 Chapter 11 Specifications......................... 11-1 Heracell Vios 160i CR ........................11-2 Heracell Vios 160i CR ........................11-4 Heracell Vios 250i CR ........................11-6 Heracell Vios 250i CR ........................11-8 Chapter 12 Data Communication .....................
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Example of a Code for a a Data Logger Query ................12-16 Program Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR ..................12-21 Installing the Heracell Vios 160i CR & Heracell Vios 250i CR ..........12-22 Operating the Heracell Vios 160i CR & Heracell Vios 250i CR ..........12-23 Chapter 13 Device Log ........................
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Figure 3-8. Interfaces (Right Side of Control Box) ................3-13 Figure 3-9. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR with Glass Door..............3-17 Figure 3-10. Heracell Vios 160i CR with Threefold Gas-Tight Screen ..........3-18 Figure 3-11. Water Reservoir ........................3-19 Figure 3-12. Fill and Drain Valve of Water Reservoir................3-19 Figure 3-13.
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Figure 6-26. Interface USB Menu ......................6-24 Figure 6-27. USB Interface Baud Rate Setting ..................6-24 Figure 6-28. Language Setting.......................6-25 Figure 6-29. Choose the Desired Reminder Interval Function..............6-26 Figure 6-30. Setting the Reminder Interval for Steri-Run..............6-27 Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Figure 9-4. Gas-Tight Screen Measurement Port..................9-5 Figure 9-5. CO2 Calibration Procedure ....................9-7 Figure 9-6. Removing the Airbox ......................9-8 Figure 9-7. Installing the HEPA Filter....................9-9 Figure 9-8. Gas Inlet Filter Installation....................9-11 Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
General Notes Identification of the Device and of the Documentation Identification of the Device Identification data incubator Device name: Heracell Vios 160i CR Unit Name: Heracell Vios 250i CR Allocation of product documentation Documents CD-ROM 50163127 Certifications and quality audit:...
• Keep these operating instructions close to the device so that safety instructions and important information are always accessible. Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in these operating instructions, please contact Thermo Scientific immediately for your own safety. Warranty Requirements for Warranty...
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuries. CAUTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. Note Is used for applicational hints and useful information. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
To that end, a controlled set of physiological ambient conditions is produced in the workspace of the device by exerting precise control of the following parameters: • Temperature • CO content • O content • Relative humidity Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
) released into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation. If CO is released, initiate safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and do not allow others to enter the room! • Inform security service or fire department! Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
) released into the room atmosphere may cause suffocation. If N released, initiate safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and do not allow others to enter the room! • Inform security service or fire department! Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
If components are missing or damage is found on the device or the packaging, esp. damages caused by humidity and water, please contact the carrier as well as the customer service immediately. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• Relative humidity up to 80% (max.). • No direct exposure to sunlight. • Devices that produce excessive amounts of heat must not be placed near the Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
To ensure the accessibility for care and maintenance works, keep larger side and rear distances. The swivel-out for units with sixfold gas tight screen with Cell Locker must have a clearance to the wall directly at the hinge side of >= 31 cm / 12.2”. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Lift the device only using the lift points. CAUTION Heavy loads! Lift with care! The weights without accessories are for Heracell Vios 160i CR - 95 kg and for Heracell Vios 250i CR - 119 kg. To avoid injury through physical strain, such as strain trauma and slipped discs, do not attempt to lift the incubator alone! Use the required number of persons or lifting aids according to the weight....
Before moving stacked devices, be sure to remove the support brackets! Stacked devices provided with a mobile base rack must only be moved inside rooms on even floors without any slopes. Figure 2-3. Stacking Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
2. Place the lower device on the mobile base rack on the attachment points so that the rear side rests against the connecting straps. 3. Using the outer rear panel screws on the left and right side, attach the device to the connecting straps, only tightening the screws to hand-tight. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Condensate formation during the operation of stacked devices: As a rule when operating stacked devices of type Heracell Vios 160i CR and Heracell Vios 250i CR, an adapter plate should be placed between the two devices for thermal separation....
Please screw in the supporting feet with a pipe wrench before using the support stand to move the unit. • Rotate out until the load is supported by the supporting feet and not by the castors. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Material Number Description 50161859 Support stand H = 76 mm with castors for Heracell Vios 160i CR and Steri-Cycle i160 CR 50162731 Support stand H = 76 mm with castors for Heracell Vios 250i CR and...
• Place the equipment with door handle side (blue line) upon the counter weight (50), the floor stand for 250L equipment has no counter weight. • Level the sub-frame with an open-end wrench (60): Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 2-10 Thermo Scientific...
Retrofitting/Modifications The following components can be retrofitted to the standard version: Heracell Vios 160i CR • threefold gas-tight screen (the gas-tight screen is installed in place of the glass door), • sixfold gas tight screen with or without Cell Locker, •...
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Installation of the Device Retrofitting/Modifications Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 2-12 Thermo Scientific...
4. O sensor (optional) 5. Door handle for the glass door or the gas-tight screen 6. Glass door or gas-tight screen (optional) 7. Device door 8. Magnetic door seal, replaceable 9. Prefilter Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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20. iCan™ Touchscreen (Control panel) 21. Power switch 22. a = Electromechanical door lock / b - Closing hook on outer door 23. Alarm indicator in the rear wall filter enclosure for the HEPA filter Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• The alarm relay circuit uses audible and visual alarms to indicate errors during operation. • An externally mounted light provides a visual warning of any malfunction of the internal particle extraction system. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
For continuous operation, a sufficient quantity of processed water with the recommended water quality must be provided: • Max. fill volume for Heracell Vios 160i CR and Heracell Vios 250i CR: 3 l. Water Quality Recommendations For trouble-free operation, fill the water reservoir with sterilized distilled water or water treated to an equivalent quality level.
Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR the rear wall filter enclosure which must be installed by the customer before starting up the device. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
3-4) to the workspace ceiling, thus ensuring an optimum temperature distribution. At the same time, it directs the incoming stream of process gases into the workspace and ensures that the gases are optimally mixed and distributed uniformly. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
21 % to 90 %. Operation with higher oxygen concentrations requires that the fire protection caution notes in Preface in the section Safety Notes on Gases on page be heeded. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
A HEPA filter with 12 hexagonal bolts must be installed in the rear wall filter enclosure before the device is commissioned. Note Do not touch the surface of the HEPA filter. Back View Front View HEPA filter holder Exhaust filter Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Mounted in the rear wall of the workspace are the fan wheel and the sensor modules: • Sensor for the acquisition of the workspace temperature and the overtemperature protection (1/Figure 3-6). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 3-10 Thermo Scientific...
6-43). Figure 3-7. Sensors for Water Level • Additionally, a mechanical/visual indicator for the maximum water level is available to assist the user in filling the water reservoir (see/Figure 3-7). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-11...
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• the alarm relay responds. If the error message is accepted, the display shows the Overtemperature icon to indicate the response of the thermal protection, and the temperature display is highlighted in red. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 3-12 Thermo Scientific...
Description of the Device Supply Interface Supply Interface Standard Interfaces Figure 3-8. Interfaces (Right Side of Control Box) Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-13...
16 bit per channel, equivalent to 65536 incremental values. The interface port accepts various customer-supplied external measurement devices with 4-20 mA inputs - for example, the Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Wireless Monitoring System (not supplied). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR...
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Pin No. Channel Description Channel 1: Temperature Channel 1 Ground Channel 2: CO Channel 2 Ground Channel 3: O Channel 3 Ground Channel 4: Not used Channel 4 Ground Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-15...
Steri-Run sterilization routine is running. WARNING The HEPA filter cartridge is only resistant to temperatures up to 60°C, not autoclavable and must be removed prior to starting Steri-Run sterilization. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 3-16 Thermo Scientific...
Glass Door and Optional Gas-Tight Screen The standard version of the Heracell Vios 160i CR and Heracell Vios 250i CR units is equipped with a single-piece door made of tempered safety glass.
Description of the Device Workspace Components Figure 3-10. Heracell Vios 160i CR with Threefold Gas-Tight Screen Each door of the gas-tight screen (2/Figure 3-10) is separately closed (1/Figure 3-10). Water Reservoir The water reservoir is recessed into the interior floor and separated from the workspace by means of a cover panel.
Plugging the drain tube supplied into the front-side quick-drain valve starts draining immediately. Figure 3-12. Fill and Drain Valve of Water Reservoir Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-19...
The outer door of the unit and the perimeter of the door opening are heated as well. The heat radiated onto the interior glass door/gas-tight screen prevents condensate formation. The workspace of the device always remains visible, despite high humidity. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 3-20 Thermo Scientific...
Before starting the sterilization run, the two silicon plugs inside and outside the access port must be fitted on the access port. The silicon plug on the outside should cover the free space inside the access port. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-21...
3-16) have an integrated tilt protection and withdrawal stop. Heracell Vios 250i CR models come equipped with a single-piece bottom insert, as shown on the left side in Figure 3-16, Heracell Vios 160i CR with a cutout for refilling (4/Figure 3-16). For details on using the shelf system, “Start-up”...
To reach it, remove the round cover inserted in the floor and replace it after unlocking. Detail C of Figure 3-17 presents a breakout view through the side panel to illustrate the lever location. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 3-23...
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Description of the Device Electromechanical Door Lock Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 3-24 Thermo Scientific...
Before the initial start-up, the device must be cleaned and disinfected. Before the disinfection is performed, the following workspace components must be cleaned: • Support rail Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
(3/Figure 4-2) on the front side of the unit. 3. Suspend the “MAX” fill level indicator (1/Figure 4-1) in the slot provided in the water reservoir cover panel (5/Figure 4-1). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Figure 4-1. “MAX” Fill Level Indicator 4. Check prefilter for damage and replace if necessary 5. Insert the prefilter (4/Figure 4-2) into the water reservoir cover panel. Figure 4-2. “MAX” Fill Level Indicator and Prefilter Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
4-3) on the two rear wall studs and tilt the air duct backwards. 3. Lock the lateral keyholes of the top part (step G/Figure 4-3) into the retaining screws in the workspace ceiling. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Figure 4-4. Air Duct Parts Heracell Vios 160i CR Note Do not remove the air duct seals on the Heracell Vios 160i CR versions. The rear wall air ducts are important for proper air flow on VIOS160 models with a stainless steel inner chamber.
4-5) on the right side of the airbox into the HEPA filter catches (6/Figure 4-5). 4. Place the seal (8/Figure 4-5) into the groove (7/Figure 4-5) provided at the airbox tubing and press it down evenly. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
9. Let the front edge of the water reservoir cover slide into the water reservoir (2/Figure 4-7). The airbox tubing slides into the fan outlet. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
The locksprings of the support rails must point upwards (see Figure 4-8 page 4-9). 1. Position the support rail onto the lower embossing and tilt it toward the workspace side wall so that the rail is positioned over the two embossings. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
4-9) ahead onto the shelf support. The tilt protection is also used as a guide for the shelf. 2. Slightly raise the shelf so that the withdrawal stop (6/Figure 4-9) can be routed over the shelf supports. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 4-10 Thermo Scientific...
Note With the Heracell Vios 160i CR incubator be sure to install the shelf that has the cut-out for water refilling at the bottom position only. For the sixfold gas tight screen, the shelf supports are installed in the rectangular holes only.
With heavy loads applied (e.g. cell factories) the shelf may slightly deflect, but lesser than a standard shelf. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 4-12 Thermo Scientific...
• Slightly bend the mounting outwards to enable the bar to snap with its tongues into the corresponding mounting slots. • Repeat this also for 2 or 3 other reinforcement bars Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 4-13...
Set the gas supply to a range between 0.8 bar (11.6 psi) min. and 1.0 bar (14.5 psi) max. and make sure that this pressure setting cannot be changed! Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 4-14 Thermo Scientific...
To ensure permanent pressure compensation, the pressure compensation opening must not be connected to an exhaust air system. The pipe of the pressure compensation opening must not be extended or redirected. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 4-15...
Start-up Gas Connection Gas Connection Figure 4-12. Gas Connection The gas supply from the gas supply system to the device is established using the supplied flexible gas pressure hoses: Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 4-16 Thermo Scientific...
5. Mains connection: The mains socket must be easily identifiable by the user and freely accessible at all times. The power cord plug is the all-pole disconnecting device from the mains supply. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 4-17...
Connecting the Alarm Contact Note Skilled work: Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and the proper performance of the device only if installation and repairs are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system must only be carried out by adequately trained and authorized expert electrical/telecommunication personnel! Function:...
Specifications for the operating voltage and the fusing of external alarm circuitry are given in the table above. 1. Wire the individual conductors as shown in the wiring diagram. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 4-19...
Figure 4-15. Pin-out of the 4-20 mA Interface Note Skilled work: Thermo Scientific warrants the operational safety and the proper performance of the device only if installation and repairs are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system must only be carried out by adequately...
Steri-Run sterilization cycle. • Run the Steri-Run sterilization routine (see “Steri-Run Sterilization Routine” page 8-7) or disinfect the workspace according to the hygiene regulations set forth by the operator. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
3-5. When the water fill level drops below the minimum value, the water must be refilled. Filling max. for the Heracell Vios 160i CR and Heracell Vios 250i CR: 3 l Starting Operation 1. Open glass door or gas-tight screen.
• Fill the funnel to the top to facilitate gravity to fill with sterile distilled water. This may take up to several times. • Keep adding until the maximum level indicator is reached. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
16. The CO control supplies the set amount of CO 17. If the auto-start routine has been completed, the progress indicator is hidden, and the main menu is displayed. The device is now operational. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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70% max. Bulky objects in the workspace that dissipate heat may impair heat distribution. Large objects in the work space that dissipate heat may impair heat distribution. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• The control loop sensors pass the heat-up phase (“Heat-up Phase of the Control Loop Sensors” page 6-7). • To turn the device off: Press the power switch; the switch illumination goes off. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
“Icon Description” page 6-39), • Steri-Run key, • Menu key, • Auto-start key. Note Extended pressure-sensitive area: To accept a failure message, the entire touchscreen can be used as a pressure-sensitive area. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
“Icon Description” page 6-39) 4. Key for starting the Steri-Run sterilization routine 5. Key for opening the menu navigation 6. Key for starting the auto-start routine 7. Display field water level RH Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• A: Direct access to the control loop settings: Temperature, CO setpoint, • B: Starting the Steri-Run or auto-start routine of the unit, • C: Navigation through the submenus for device configuration. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
After the heat-up phase has been completed, the control loop actual values are indicated. Note CO gas supply: During the 5-minute heat-up phase of the O control loop, the work space is not exposed to CO gas and the CO control and is disabled. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Figure 6-7. Temperature Display Field and Temperature Selection Menu 2. To exit the Temperature menu: • Press the End key. 3. To set the temperature set value: • Press the Set value key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Set Value 1. Press the CO display key. • The CO menu is displayed. Figure 6-9. CO Display and CO Menu 2. To exit the CO menu: • Press the End key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Setting the O Set Value This setting is possible only on versions with the optional O control. 1. Press the O display key. • The O menu is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-10 Thermo Scientific...
• Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the main menu. The O display shows the actual value currently measured in the workspace. Figure 6-12. Setting the O Set Value Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-11...
When temperature and relative humidity have reached constant values, the measuring system is automatically adjusted to these values, and the workspace is supplied with the preset quantity of CO Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-12 Thermo Scientific...
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• Calibration values too high or too low, • No communication with sensor. Gas supply CO control loop: • No communication with sensor. In this case, the auto-start key is dimmed and its function is not available. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-13...
3. Refill water, if necessary. 4. Activate the auto-start routine: • Press the Start key. 5. To air the workspace, open both device doors. When the audible alarm sounds after 30 seconds. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-14 Thermo Scientific...
• The system returns to the status display, and the auto-start routine is resumed. 2. To cancel the auto-start routine: • Press the End key. • The warning triangle is displayed as a failure message together with the audible signal. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-15...
An in-depth description of the function is given in the chapter Cleaning and disinfection (Chapter 8‚ page Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-16 Thermo Scientific...
Figure 6-19. Changing the Keypad Lock Code 3. To enter the default 0000: • Press the corresponding numeric keys. • The number combination is displayed as encrypted text in the input box. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-18 Thermo Scientific...
The input dialog allows date and time to be set to the required time zone. 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Date / Time. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-21 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-19...
• Press the Enter key. 7. The system returns to the Date/Time menu. 8. For changing the time, choose the Time option. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-23 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-20 Thermo Scientific...
Setting the Contrast 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. 3. Select the option Display contrast. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-24 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-21...
Adjusting Key Tone Volume 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. 3. Select the option Key tones. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-25 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-22 Thermo Scientific...
The baud rate can be changed within the defined baud rates (9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 baud). Setting the Baud Rate 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Settings / Setup. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-26 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-23...
7. To activate the new settings: • Browse back to the main menu. • Wait for approx. 10 seconds and perform a reset by switching the device off and on using the power switch. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-24 Thermo Scientific...
5. The new language appears in the display. The New message indicates that the selection has been changed, but not saved yet. 6. To accept and save the selection: • Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the Settings/Setup menu. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-25...
Figure 6-29 is displayed. Figure 6-29. Choose the Desired Reminder Interval Function. 3. Select the appropriate menu option, for example Steri-Run. • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-29 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-26 Thermo Scientific...
The Event logging selection menu (Figure 6-31) allows for accessing dialog screens for logging and displaying events that occur during ongoing operation of the unit: • Event display • Recording interval, • Error table. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-27...
3. Select the menu command Event display. • The list shown in Figure 6-32 appears on the display. Figure 6-32. Event Display 1. To browse forward in the list: Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-28 Thermo Scientific...
The setting controls the logging cycle in sections of seconds during which the control loop measured values are logged during the operation of the device and displayed by the trend display (“Scaling the Trend Display” page 6-41). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-29...
• The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-31 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command Event display. • The list shown in Figure 6-34 appears on the display. Figure 6-34. Displaying the Error Table Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-30 Thermo Scientific...
Wiring details for the alarm relay are described in the section“Connecting the Alarm Contact” page 4-18. 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Options. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-31...
1. To toggle between two states: • Press the + key. • Press the - key. 2. To accept and save the change: • Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the Options menu. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-32 Thermo Scientific...
The enabling/disabling of the Low humidity function is entered into the event list. Setting the Gas Tight Screen As the aperture cross-sections are smaller when accessing the samples, devices equipped with the optional gas-tight screen achieve shorter recovery times for the incubation parameters: Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-33...
1. To toggle between two options: • Press the + key. • Press the - key. 2. To accept and save the change: • Press the Enter key. • The system returns to the Options menu. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-34 Thermo Scientific...
• in addition to the visual error message and the switching of the alarm relay. The audible alarm can be permanently disabled. 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Select the menu command Options. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-35...
2. Select the menu command Options. • The selection dialog shown in Figure 6-35 is displayed. 3. Select the menu command O • The input dialog shown in Figure 6-42 is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-36 Thermo Scientific...
In this case, the O display shows the actual value. Airing the Workspace If the unit is operated with an O or N supply, the workspace must be vented after de-activating O control. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-37...
• The input dialog shown in Figure 6-44 is displayed. Figure 6-44. Activating / De-Activating the HEPA Filter 1. To toggle between two states: • Press the + key. • Press the - key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-38 Thermo Scientific...
• The system returns to the User configuration menu. Function of the Individual Icons: Gas cylinder empty: Inactive. Overtemperature: This error indicator shows that the device control has activated the overtemperature protection and has switched to backup control. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-39...
6-18). Resetting the code: If the keypad lock code is no longer available, the code must be reset to the standard code by the Technical Support of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-40 Thermo Scientific...
The trend display of the three control loops: • temperature, • 0...20% CO • 0...100% O (optional), can be scaled to two different versions. 1. Full screen display • Press the CO display field in the main menu. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-41...
(max. 30 data logger elements, equivalent to 30 minutes of logging operation at a storage rate of 60 seconds) is attained. • During zoom mode the trend display can be scrolled forward and back. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-42 Thermo Scientific...
• The Error dialog box appears and the detected error is displayed. • The audible alarm is switched off. 2. To exit the error display: • Press the End key. • The error message disappears. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-43...
1. Displaying the cause of an error: • Press anywhere on the touchscreen. • The Error dialog box appears and the detected error is displayed. • The audible alarm is switched off. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-44 Thermo Scientific...
Alternatively, or when the above mentioned measures were not effective, start a sterilization run at 180 °C. Refer to Chapter “Steri-Run Sterilization Routine” page 8-7. The sterilization routine can be interrupted after approx. 1 hour. The sensors should then have dried. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-45...
The error tables indicate source of error, cause of error, and possible corrections. For any communication with the Technical Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific, please have the device model number and serial number ready. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-46 Thermo Scientific...
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The fan does not provide full or any power IR sensor changed New serial number Acknowledge the detected alarm Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-47...
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Reset unit. If the error plausible temperature signal occurs repeatedly, call field service. Calibration values too Max. adjust value for Acknowledge alarm, high/low temperature exceeded / enter different tar- not attained get value. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-48 Thermo Scientific...
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After Power Outage” page 6-45. Gas cylinder A empty Gas cylinder A is empty Replace gas cylinder A Gas cylinder B empty Gas cylinder B is empty Replace gas cylinder B Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-49...
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The LED on the Fan in the rear wall outside lights up red enclosure doesn‘t work properly This error appears on the display only; it is not entered in the error log. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-50 Thermo Scientific...
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- 45 min. after a door was opened, - 159 min. after a setpoint change. This setting can be changed by field service. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 6-51...
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Handling and Control Error Messages Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 6-52 Thermo Scientific...
4. The water reservoir starts draining. Figure 7-1. Fill and Drain Valve of Water Reservoir 5. Allow the water reservoir to drain completely into the collecting vessel. 6. Disconnect the hose from the quick connect valve. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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11. Disconnect the gas pressure hoses from the sleeve at the rear of the device. 12. Until the device is completely cooled, the workspace must be continuously ventilated. Leave the glass door and the outer door open and secure them in this state. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
1. Thoroughly remove dirt residues and deposits using a solution of tepid water and dishwashing soap. 2. Wipe the surfaces clean using a clean cloth and clear water. 3. Then, wipe the surfaces dry using a clean cloth. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
8-2) out of its seat on the water reservoir cover panel and remove it. 8. Remove the HEPA filter (2/Figure 8-2) out of the airbox (1/Figure 8-2) and reinstall the empty airbox. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Prior to cleaning and disinfection work, disconnect the device from the power supply! • Turn the device off using the power switch. • Unplug the power connector and protect it against accidental reconnection. • Make sure the device is de-energized. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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2. Remove the airbox and the HEPA filter. The installation and removal of the airbox and the HEPA filter are described in section “Replacing the HEPA Filter in the Workspace” page 9-7. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
4. Separate the top part from the rear part of the air duct (2/Figure 8-3) and remove it from the workspace. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
1. Spray the surfaces of the workspace, the shelving system and parts removed in previous steps with 70% ethanol one more time. 2. Allow the 70% ethanol to air dry. 3. Reinstall the shelf system and the removed components. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
The germ reduction efficiency achieved is equal to 10 (12-log reduction) to the ISO 11138 standard. On request, Thermo Scientific will supply information on the pertinent tests. The electromechanical door lock provides Steri-Run with an extra degree of protection against the risk of burns.
During the Steri-Run sterilization routine, the workspace is heated up to 180 °C. Make sure that: • all cultures are removed from the workspace, • any added accessories are removed from the workspace. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
The device cools down until the originally set temperature set value is reached. The door lock is released automatically when the temperature in the workspace drops below 65°C. Temp. Warming up Sterilization Cooling down Time Start Figure 8-4. Steri-Run Sterilization Routine Phases Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
65°C. • While the Steri-Run sterilization routine is running, the display shows the current status and outputs the following information: • temperature, • start time, • phase, Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 8-10 Thermo Scientific...
• The system returns to the status display, and the sterilization routine is resumed. 4. To interrupt Steri-Run from the status display: • Press the Stop key. • As a safety scan, the Steri-Run - Stop dialog window appears. Proceed with work step 2. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 8-11...
• Press the End key. • The error message is displayed. • If the error message is confirmed, the system returns to the main menu. Figure 8-7. Interrupting / Canceling Steri-Run Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 8-12 Thermo Scientific...
If the door will be opened and closed again whilst Steri-Run sterilization is running, the routine returns to a phase which will ensure a continuation without faults. Note Risk of burns! Avoid opening the door unless in case of an emergency. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 8-13...
Steri-Run sterilization routine. During the routine run or immediately after completion of the run, always wear safety gloves when touching these surfaces! Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 8-14 Thermo Scientific...
61010-1, IEC 61010-2-010) Note Functional check: If safety devices were removed or disabled for inspections, the device must not be operated before the safety devices have been reinstalled and checked for their correct function. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• Perform Technical Service service inspection. Note Service contract: Thermo Scientific offer a device-specific service contract that comprises all test and service works required. Preparing Temperature Calibration To determine the exact measured value of the incubator’s integral temperature sensor, a temperature comparison measurement must be performed every three months.
6. Temperature Calibration Procedure Temperature Calibration Procedure Measurement example: • Temperature set value: 37 °C Reference temperature: 36.4 °C 1. Press the Temperature Display key. • The Temperature menu (Figure 9-2) is displayed. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
• Press the + key. To reduce the set value: • Press the - key. 5. Accept and save the target value: • Press the Enter key. • Press the Save key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
The measuring sample is withdrawn through the measurement port [1/Figure 9-4] of the glass door. The comparison measurement must be performed when the device is completely heated to the set temperature. Figure 9-4. Gas-Tight Screen Measurement Port Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
1. Press the CO display key. • The CO menu is displayed. 2. To exit the CO menu: • Press the End key. 3. To enter the Calibration submenu: • Press the Calibration key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Steps for replacing the HEPA filter: 1. Power down the unit, shut off the gas supply and allow the workspace to vent. 2. Remove the center and bottom shelves out of the workspace. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
9-7)on the left-hand side from the HEPA filter tabs (6/Figure 9-7). 7. Unlatch the tabs on the right-hand side (3/Figure 9-7) of the airbox (1/Figure 9-7) from the corresponding slots provided in the HEPA filter (4/Figure 9-7). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
“Reminder Interval Setting” page 6-26. The reminder interval for HEPA filter replacement may be set between 1 and 12 months. We recommend setting this parameter to the factory preset value of 12 months. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
1. Make sure that the gas supply is shut off. 2. Loosen the hose clamp (3/Figure 9-8). 3. Remove the gas hose (4/Figure 9-8) from the gas inlet filter sleeve. Procedure for all gas inlet filters: Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 9-10 Thermo Scientific...
When changing the door seal of a device, make sure that a door seal is used for the electromagnetic door lock. Note The glass door seal cannot be replaced by the customer. Contact service. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 9-11...
CAUTION Observe the instructions or technical data of the manuals delivered with the spare parts or accessories. The instructions or technical data can differ from those stated in this manual. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 9-12 Thermo Scientific...
Specifications Heracell Vios 160i CR Heracell Vios 160i CR Name Unit Value Mechanical Outer dimensions (W x H x D) 637 x 901 x 881 Inner dimensions (W x H x D) 470 x 607 x 576 Inner space volume,...
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Specifications Heracell Vios 160i CR Name Unit Value Constant humidity at 37 °C (high humidity mode) % rH approx. 93 Constant humidity at 37 °C (low humidity mode) % rH approx. 90 Others Sound pressure level (DIN 45 635, part 1) dB(A) <...
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Specifications Heracell Vios 160i CR Heracell Vios 160i CR Name Unit Value gas supply system Gas purity min. 99.5 or med. quality Primary pressure min. 0.8 - max. 1 (11.6-14.5 psi) Measurement and control range Vol -% 0...20 Control deviation over time Vol -% ±...
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Specifications Heracell Vios 160i CR Name Unit Value Circuit breaker 16 A 230 V: Rated power Sterilization: 1.10 Incubation: 0.56 220 V: Sterilization: 0.97 Incubation: 0.51 120 V: Sterilization: 1.01 Incubation: 0.55 100 V: Sterilization: 0.72...
0.07 during Steri-Run sterilization kWh/h 0.75 Humidity Water quality (sterile distilled) Electrical resistance: 50 K-Ohm-cm to 1 M-Ohm-cm Conductivity: 1 to 20 S/cm Capacities: max. 3 / min 0.5 Incubation operation Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 11-6 Thermo Scientific...
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% rH max. 80 Location elevation m above sea max. 2000 level determined on the basis of DIN 12880 for devices with standard feature set. See calibration instructions for detailed information. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 11-7...
The assigned COM port can be located in the Windows Device Manager/Ports dialog box, e.g. USB Serial Port (COM5), and is then defined as communication port in the Heracell Vios 160i / program (see “Program Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR” page 12-21). 250i CR Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-1...
As soon as the Windows Hardware Detector has identified the USB port, the Find New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens. 1. Choose the INSTALL FROM A LIST OR SPECIFIC LOCATION (ADVANCED) option. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-2 Thermo Scientific...
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4. On the data CD, select the DRIVER sub-directory. 5. The installation routine installs the driver: EVAL22 Board USB. After the installation has been completed successfully, the routine is completed with FINISH. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-3...
=amount of payload in this telegram (00 – ff ) cc = checksum: CRC8-CCITT: x8 + x2 + x1 + 1 = 0x07 without cc and <CR> XXXX = bb-bytes user data Response with an error message: Response: !:aaaa:bb:XX:cc<CR> Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-4 Thermo Scientific...
Overview of Incubator Parameters (Addresses 2xxx) Incubator parameters are divided into: • the basic parameters of the three control loops temperature, CO and O • the internal function parameters of operating functions and data logging. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-5...
Low humidity indicator (1 active, 0 2 bytes / hexadecimal inactive) with the format xx Example of unit status and (error) status control loops (for details see error messages) All values have two decimal places. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-6 Thermo Scientific...
*6) Send the next 7 entries. Set reading pointer automatically to next new entry, read up to 7 entries max. *7) Re-send entries of last telegram. Can be used after communication error has occurred. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-7...
Therefore, a response consists of 1+(10 x 2) = 21 data bytes plus separator. A data set always delivers the date, the time, the faulty control loop, the device status, and the error message. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-8 Thermo Scientific...
Therefore, the following information is transmitted in this data set: • Created on 11 January 2006 at 15:55:34 hrs. • A device error has occurred and the set temperature is too high. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-9...
Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high 0x0004 Actual value low 0x0008 Actual value not plausible 0x0010 Calibration values too high/low 2 control loop error status 0x0001 Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-10 Thermo Scientific...
Set the data logger pointer to the oldest entry and output the first data sets. Query: ?:2401:00::cc<CR> Output of the following data sets, the reading pointer automatically moves gradually from the older entries to the current entries. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-11...
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!:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d40000110b01060f3800000172003200d20352..:80 First data set !:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d4000011 (consisting of 32 byte ASCII characters) Second data set 0b01060f3800000172003200d20352..:80 (beginning of the second data set after 32 bytes of the first data set) Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-12 Thermo Scientific...
• the temperature is 37.5°C, • gas concentration 4.0% CO , 21.2% O Note Example of a code: For an example of a code, please refer to the end of this chapter. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-13...
value, new O (2 bytes each) 0x50 Start auto-start Status / error registration for temperature, CO and rH 0x51 auto-start successfully completed Current actual values for temperature, CO and rH Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-14 Thermo Scientific...
Byte 2: day of entry Byte 3: month Byte 4: year Byte 5: hour Byte 6: minutes Byte 7 and 8: device status Byte 9 to 16: various data on the event Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-15...
0; Program Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR The program provides a user surface (only with English menu designation) for handling the data communication between a device and a connected computer. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-21...
• Creating a service file (servicefile) to be sent to the Technical Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The information of the service file is very useful for systematic troubleshooting. The data sets are stored in the proprietary format *.SRF. Installing the Heracell Vios 160i CR Heracell Vios 250i CR & 1. Starting the installation routine: •...
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Data Communication Program Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Operating the Heracell Vios 160i CR Heracell Vios 250i CR & User menu structure: The user surface is divided into two main menus: • MAIN with two functional elements: • Program version output: FIRMWARE VERSION •...
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4. Save the settings (in an INI file): • Press the SAVE TO FILE key. Note Transmission speeds: The transmission speed settings in the user menu PRESETTING and of the device must be identical! Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-24 Thermo Scientific...
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• If the incubator returns a response string, the communication connection to the incubator has been established. • If a connection cannot be established, an error dialog is displayed: • 3. Exit the error dialog: • Press the OK key. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-25...
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• Saving data sets as files: • Press the SAVE TO FILE key. DATA LOGGER The submenu DATA LOGGER is used for reading the event entries into the text box of the user surface. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-26 Thermo Scientific...
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• Define file name and saving directory in the Windows dialog box. 2. Start saving process: • Press the OK key. Note Duration of the procedure: The compilation of device informations and the creation of the service file may take some time. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 12-27...
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Data Communication Program Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR PASSWORD The submenu PASSWORD can only be accessed by the service personnel of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR 12-28 Thermo Scientific...
Device Log Please list carried out works here: Device type: Part No.: Serial number: Service number: Location: Operator’s note: Work carried out: Comments: Date Signature Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific 13-1...
Contact Information Thermo Scientific Overview of the Thermo Fisher Scientific international sales organisations postal address Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Enquiries from Germany: Phone Sales 0800 1 536376 Phone Service 0800 1 112110...
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Contact Information Thermo Scientific Enquiries at address USA: Thermo Fisher Scientific 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 Enquiries from USA/Canada Sales: +1 866 984 3766 Service+1 800 438 4851 Enquiries from Latin America Sales: +1 866 984 3766 Service:+1 866 984 3766 Enquiries from Asia:...
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Contact Information Thermo Scientific Germany: Postal Address Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D - 63505 Langenselbold Phone Sales Toll free 0800 1 536 376 or +49 6184 90 6940 Service Toll free 0800 1 112110 or +49 6184 90 6940...
Sixfold gas tight screen for C ELL LOCKER ELL LOCKER Note Performance Change Due to the design of the sixfold gas tight screen the performance of the incubator changes, see Technical Data). Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
Before the perforated shelf with attached guiding rails can be installed, the guiding rails (2) must be attached to the shelf. The guiding rails can be removed, if necessary for cleaning. Place the perforated shelf with the attached guiding rails (1) and middle openings in the lower position. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Place the perforated shelf so it snaps in behind the rail. The metal tab underneath the shelf needs to be fixed behind the rail for door closure. Close the sixfold gas tight screen. Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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Sixfold Gas Tight Screen for Cell Locker System Installation of the Shelving Heracell Vios 160i / 250i CR Thermo Scientific...
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