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Forma Scientific, Inc.
P.O. Box 649
Marietta, Ohio 45750
U.S.A.
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Manual No. 8008150
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in
damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel and poor equipment performance.
Caution: All internal adjustments and
maintenance must be performed by
qualified service personnel.
Telephone: (740) 373-4763
Telefax: (740) 373-4189
Models:
8140 thru 8167,
8149 thru 8157 and
8172 thru 8180
Cryoplus II, III and IV
Storage Container
Read this instruction manual
Rev. 0
Refer to the serial tag on the
rear cover of this manual
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- Page 1 Telephone: (740) 373-4763 Telefax: (740) 373-4189 ________________________________________ Models: 8140 thru 8167, 8149 thru 8157 and 8172 thru 8180 Cryoplus II, III and IV Storage Container Manual No. 8008150 Rev. 0 Read this instruction manual Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel and poor equipment performance.
- Page 2 Forma Scientific, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall Forma Scientific, Inc. be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
- Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY NOTES The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) has revised Section 1910-147, The Control Of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). Hazardous energy may be: electric, air, hydraulic, water, steam, gravity, spring & all other equally hazardous energy. This revised regulation, states that you will de-energize all potential sources of energy (may be more than one energy source) prior to performing service or maintenance on any equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Forma Scientific, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - RECEIVING 1.1 Preliminary Inspection 1.2 Visible Loss or Damage 1.3 Responsibility for Shipping Damage SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION 2.1 Cryoplus Series - General Description 2.2 Power Switch/Resettable Circuit Breaker 2.3 Controller Overview 2.4 Control Panel... - Page 5 Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 6 - CALIBRATION 6.1 LN 2 Level Control Calibration Procedure SECTION 7 - SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Model Listing According to Series 7.2 Specifications - Cryoplus Series SECTION 8 - PARTS LIST SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS AND DRAWINGS...
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Page 6: Section 1 - Receiving
Scientific, Inc. ends when the merchandise is loaded onto the carrier's vehicle. On F.O.B. Destination shipments, Forma Scientific's , and the carrier's responsibility, ends when your Receiving Department personnel sign a free and clear delivery receipt. Whenever possible, Forma Scientific, Inc. will assist in settling claims for loss or in-transit damage. -
Page 8: Section 2 - Introduction
Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION 2.1 CryoPlus Series - General Description The Cryoplus series of liquid Nitrogen storage system combines the well insulated storage tank with a microprocessor based controller. The exterior is constructed of fiberglass with a stainless steel interior. The unit features counterbalanced, lockable lids and heavy-duty casters. -
Page 9: Control Panel
Forma Scientific, Inc. Note: If the circuit breaker trips again within a short time period, the unit should be checked by a qualified electrician. 2.4 Control Panel a. Bar Graph: The twenty four tri-color LED displays the Nitrogen level, start fill (Low Level Set Point) and stop fill (High Level Set Point), alarm level setpoints and scale selection. - Page 10 Forma Scientific, Inc. Fill Coil: Indicates a solenoid valve malfunction and sounds the audible • alarm. LN 2 Source: Indicates an empty liquid Nitrogen source and sounds the • audible alarm. Bypass Sensor: Indicates that the bypass sensor has malfunctioned or has •...
- Page 11 Forma Scientific, Inc. High Level: Used in conjunction with UP and DOWN arrows, when • changing stop fill indicator setpoint. Low Level: Used in conjunction with UP and DOWN arrows, when start • fill indicator setpoint. High Temperature Alarm: Used in conjunction with UP and DOWN •...
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Page 12: Section 3 - Installation And Start-Up
Note: A 6' long hose, with swivel, is available as an option; however the use of a transfer hose longer than six feet is not recommended, and may degrade system performance. Contact Forma Scientific Service Dept. if extended transfer hose length is required. -
Page 13: Start-Up
Forma Scientific, Inc. Connect the transfer hose (packed in the Cryoplus unit) between a low pressure liquid Nitrogen supply tank (22 PSIG) and the storage container. Connect the transfer hose to the liquid outlet of the supply tank. Note: The liquid inlet fitting is located at the hinged side of the container. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
Forma Scientific, Inc. Upon power-up the controller operates automatically, using the factory settings listed below. (These settings are typical vapor phase settings.) The Lower Scale (vapor) on the right side of the bar graph, numbered 2 through 7 will be used. - Page 15 Forma Scientific, Inc. LED lights* Clock Setting hundredths of seconds seconds minutes hours (in military time) day of the week day of the month month year *LED on the Bar Graph, starting at the bottom of the graph and counting upward.
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Page 16: Section 4 - Operation
Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 4 - OPERATION 4.1 Programming the Controller To program the controller: Turn the key switch to the FULL ACCESS position. Note: Full Access is a timed position. If a key pad is not depressed within four minutes, access is denied and controller functions are locked out. - Page 17 Forma Scientific, Inc. High Temperature Alarm Adjust: Depress the high temperature alarm touch switch. Three decimal points in the digital display will flash On and Off. Depress the Up Arrow to raise temperature setpoint or the Down Arrow to lower the temperature setpoint in digital display.
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Page 18: Alarms And Printer Functions
Forma Scientific, Inc. 4.2 Alarms and Printer Functions FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAY DESCRIPTION CONTROL PRINTER ACTIONS* LOG # Flashing Top AC Input Error (2) (3) (6) ERROR 1 3 System Lamps Flashing Bottom A/D Converter Error (2) (3) (6) ERROR 2... - Page 19 Forma Scientific, Inc. CONTROL ACTIONS - KEY Set the remote alarm relay contacts to come ON in 30 minutes. Disable run cycle decision making (both valves turned OFF). Set remote relay contacts to come ON immediately. Self correcting alarm. Low Nitrogen error can be cleared in full access mode by operator action.
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Page 20: Section 5 - Maintenance
Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE 5.1 Solenoid Valve Maintenance OPERATION Normally closed: Valve is closed when solenoid is de-energized, valve is open when solenoid is energized. POSITIONING/MOUNTING This valve is designed to perform properly when mounted in any position. However, for... - Page 22 Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 6 - CALIBRATION 6.1 LN 2 Level Control Calibration Procedure (Refer to PCB Assembly Drawing) Note: Ground = either pin of J8. Use this grounding point throughout the entire procedure. System Offset Calibration: Locate and adjust P1, while measuring Pin 1 of IC1 to 3.65 volts DC (+/- .02V), using a 20 volt DC scale.
- Page 23 Forma Scientific, Inc. Adjust final temperature amps by reading Pin 6 and adjusting the corresponding pot as listed below, to +4 volts DC (+/-.02V). Final Temperature Calibration: Remove all jumpers. Put system into test mode by turning control ON, while pressing in the "Low Level"...
- Page 26 Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 7 - SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Model Listing According to Series SERIES MODEL DESCRIPTION CryoPlus II 8172 Liquid nitrogen container without controls 10,000 2.0ml Vial Capacity 8173 Liquid nitrogen container with liquid level control/alarm (8174) Same as 8173, but 220 VAC...
- Page 27 Forma Scientific, Inc. 7.2 Specifications - Cryoplus Series (Refer to specific models in Section 7.1) SERIES CRYOPLUS II CRYOPLUS III CRYOPLUS IV Capacity (liters) Static evaporation rate (liters/day)*** Weight empty 150 lbs (68 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 800 lbs (363 kg)
- Page 28 Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 8 - PARTS LIST Cryoplus Series Models 8150, 8160 STOCK # DESCRIPTION 4000401 Transfer Hose, 6 Ft. 250093 Solenoid, Brass, 1/4 FPT, 120V, NC 251004 Pressure Relief Valve, 1/4 MPT 190374 Circuit Board, LLC & Alarm, Real Time Clock, 120V...
- Page 29 Forma Scientific, Inc. Model 8173 STOCK # DESCRIPTION 4000400 Transfer Hose, 4 Ft. 250093 Solenoid, Brass, 1/4 FPT, 120V, NC 251004 Pressure Relief Valve, 1/4 MPT 190374 Circuit Board, LLC & Alarm, Real Time Clock, 120V 230110 Fuse, 1A, 250V, Time Delay...
- Page 30 Forma Scientific, Inc. Model 8179 STOCK # DESCRIPTION 4000400 Transfer Hose, 4 Ft. 250093 Solenoid, Brass, 1/4 FPT, 120V, NC 251004 Pressure Relief Valve, 1/4 MPT 190368 Circuit Board, LLC & Alarm, Real Time Clock, Digital Temp Display, By-Pass, 120V 129029 Pneumatic Spring, 181 lb.
- Page 32 Forma Scientific, Inc. SECTION 9 – SUPPLEMENTS AND DRAWINGS...
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