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PCB 1500 PELTIER CRYOBATH USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com TECH SUPPORT VICI AG INTERNATIONAL Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand: Parkstrasse 2 techsupport@vicidbs.com CH-6214 Schenkon Switzerland USA, Canada, Central & South America: techsupportusa@vicidbs.com tel: +41 41 925-6200 fax: +41 41 925-6201 Italy web: www.vicidbs.com...
PCB1500 Plus Can be connected to an external cell holder that can be developed by VCI DBS upon request. • The PCB 1500 High Performance is a PCB1500 that has even more power of heating and cooling (range from 4ºC to 90°C) and is suitable for all water-thermostat cuvette holders (available as an option). Version 1.03.0000...
PCB 1500 PELTIER CRYOBATH USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 2.1. Symbol Definitions SYMBOL DESCRIPTION General warning. Caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
3. SAFETY 3.1 Personal Safety Instructions When using your PCB 1500, basic safety precautions should always be followed. This equipment has been designed with emphasis on QUALITY, RELIABILITY and SAFETY, and we will accept responsibility for these aspects only if the following conditions are met: •...
PCB 1500 PELTIER CRYOBATH USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 4. THE UNIT 4.1 Front and Rear Panel The front and the rear panel have grids to dissipate the heat generated in the unit. Two fans force the air movement. These grids must be free to guarantee the instrument specifications.
• Room temperature between 10°C and 35°C 4.4. User Interface The menu-driven interface of the PCB 1500 allows the user to set the temperature and to view the configuration. Three buttons are used to access the various functions and change the set parameters.
The plate containing the serial number is located on the rear panel at the base of the unit. Check that this number is identical to the serial number on the delivery note. If not, please inform VICI DBS immediately. 5.2. Checking Main Supply and Fuses The PCB-1500 is factory set to operate at 220 VAC.
4. • Position the PCB 1500 at a suitable position in your system • Leave at least 20 cm in front and the back of the PCB 1500 for free air circulation • Unscrew the tap on the “Vent” connector •...
PCB 1500 PELTIER CRYOBATH USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.1.2. Menu Page and Functions of the Buttons MENU DESCRIPTION L BUTTON MIDDLE R BUTTON BUTTON Parameter User parameters Scroll Select Exit Configure Configuration parameters Scroll Select Exit Diagnostic Diagnostic values Scroll Select Exit 6.1.3.
USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 7. MAINTENANCE The PCB 1500 requires very little routine maintenance by the user. ATTENTION: Any operation that requires the units to be opened must only be performed by VICI DBS technicians or authorized personnel. Always unplug the power supply when opening the units 7.1.
The messages are displayed and an acoustic alarm is raised or transmitted via USB for remote communication. 8.1. Acoustic Alarm The PCB 1500 will send an acoustic alarm if either a leakage was detected or another failure occurs. 8.2. Water Level Alarm The PCB 1500 is equipped with a “water level”...
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