Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 1. Setting up the Cell Ageing Oven Place the Ageing Oven on a stable and horizontal bench. Connect the oven to a grounded mains outlet, according to the type label on the oven.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 2.2.1 Temperature setting Tap on the ”SV” box (Set value) to set the test temperature (Fig 2.2.1a) A numeric keyboard will show. Type in the set temperature with the numeric keyboard and finish with a tap on the return button (Fig 2.2.1b)
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 2.2.4 Power failure Power failure during a test If the test time is running when a power failure occurs, the oven temperature and test time counters will continue from the time when the power failure occurred, when the power is resumed.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 IP-address In the Set up mode an IP-address can be typed in to establish a communication with a PC-software e.g. monitoring program. Tap on the IP-addr. field to enter an IP-address. The IP-addr. field is divided into smaller fields. The oven main power must be switched off and on (restart) for the IP settings to refresh and initiate.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 2.2.6 Alarm Alarm is activated at: • high temperature in the test chamber, + 1 °C from set value • low temperature in the test chamber, - 1 °C from set value •...
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Alarm will activate a buzzer and/or a flashing red Alarm button. The buzzer can be switched on and off by a tap on the buzzer symbol. If the alarm button starts to flash, go through the check list in chapter 2.2.6 Alarm to identify the alarm and address the problem for proper action.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 2.2.7 Set the air change rate According to standards the air has to be changed during the test. ISO 188 Accelerated ageing, method A, requires an air change of 3 to 10 times an hour.
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 3. Programming of ramp with cycling temperatures Programming of cycling temperatures/ramp is an additional option except for: 1. EB 17 2. ES 07-II These exceptions will have the ramp option as default.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 3.1 Leg when temperature cycle is running When the ramp is started, each leg filled with information will be processed. Legs with time settings 0:00 will not be processed and will be skipped. If the temperature set value in a leg (Final Temp) is...
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Button [ON/off] (optional) This button is available on some instruments that require any type of mechanical action such as open/ close valves for additional cooling or heating. These buttons are not visible if the instrument does not have this option.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Ramp view header The header is located on the first ramp screen. The header consists of one Play (start) button, Current lap, Temp, Laps and Total [h:m]. The PLAY (start) button will execute the full temperature cycle(s). To start the temperature cycle, press the button PLAY.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 3.2 How to Store/Use 1. From the main screen, press the button Setup. a programmed ramp 2. Enter password 1111+Enter. 3. Press the button Options (not for instrument The total ramp generated can be stored into a memory Bank.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 The Use button will connect any of the ramps stored in any of the six memory banks to the Channel ramp in use. If the oven has more than one temperature cell/ chamber, any of these cells/chambers can be connected to any of the memory banks.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Quick guide to initiate a ramp (temperature cycle) and run it. 1. From the main instrument windows press the ramp button symbol. 2. Fill in the header controls Temp and Laps.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Example of a temperature cycle: Header Temp is set to 23 °C (or the standby temperature of your oven). Time Temp Option Description Leg 1 1:00 ‘ Temp will be kept at 23 °C for 1 hour.
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 4. Temperature calibration The instrument is adjusted and calibrated according to the attached calibration certificate at the delivery. Calibration should be done annually. 5. Service and maintenance The cell oven shall be cleaned on both the outside and inside, at regular intervals.
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 8. Technical specification EB 19 EB 20 Temperature range, °C: + 40 to + 200 + 40 to + 200 HT-version, °C: + 40 to + 300 + 40 to + 300 Temp.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 19, EB 20 Common specifications: Optional accessories EB-P Ramp function for temperature setting • The ovens perform well inside the apparatus requirements in ISO 188, IEC 60811-1-2 and in the PLC. other equivalent standards.
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