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304243H01 Rev.
F
2013 Lindberg/Blue M
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All rights reserved
Printed in U.S.A.
Installation and Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Safety Considerations ...................... 2
Pre-Installation ............................ 2
Installation ............................... 3
Start Up ................................. 4
Operation - UT150 Controller ................ 4
Operation- UP150 Controller ................ 7
Communication Option .................... 13
Maintenance ............................ 15
Troubleshooting .......................... 19
Replacement Parts and Wiring Diagrams ....... 20
Warranty ................................ 22
Material Safety Data Sheet .................. 23
Mini-Mite
Tube Furnace
Mod
els: TF55030A
TF55030C
TF550
TF55035C
TF55030KC
TF55035KC
TM
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operation- UP150 Controller ....7 Communication Option ....13 Maintenance ......15 Troubleshooting ......19 Replacement Parts and Wiring Diagrams ..20 Warranty ........ 22 Material Safety Data Sheet ....23 304243H01 Rev. 2013 Lindberg/Blue M © All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. - Page 2 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ..............................1 Features and Benefits..............................1 Specifications ................................1 Safety Considerations ............................. 2 Pre-Installation ..............................2 Unpacking .................................2 Operating Conditions ...............................2 Atmosphere Systems ...............................2 Installation ................................ 3 Location..................................3 Wiring ..................................3 4.2.1 120 VAC Operation ............................3 4.2.2 208 VAC Operation ............................3 Start Up ................................
- Page 3 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Table of Contents Changing Temperature Scale Between °C and °F ....................12 ............................. 13 Communication Option Cable Installation ..............................13 UT150 Communications Setup Parameters ......................13 Software Installation ..............................13 Communications Test............................... 14 Ordering SpecView ..............................14 Troubleshooting ...............................
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Page 4: Introduction
Main power ON/OFF switch on control panel. • Type K Thermocouple. • 1.2 Specifications Table 1. Lindberg/Blue M Mini-Mite TF55030 Series Moldatherm Tube Furnaces Net Product Chamber Dimensions Control Model Watts Voltage Weight in.(cm) -
Page 5: Safety Considerations
V 2 0 5 can have corrosive effects on the ceramic fiber. Contact that the unit has not been altered in any way. Lindberg/Blue M for additional information about the effects of Misapplication may compromise the safety of the specific atmospheres on furnace performance. -
Page 6: Installation
The TF55030C model operates on 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, single Remove the corner screws on the back panel of the furnace phase. The Lindberg/Blue M Moldatherm tube furnace heating and detach the back panel. elements are specifically designed for operation on 120, 208, Check that the thermocouple is securely mounted and or 240 VAC. -
Page 7: Start Up
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Start Up Start Up Operation - UT150 Controller Observe the following precautions CAUTION! when operating the furnace: • Never stand in front of an open furnace. • Wear protective eyeware. • Wear protective gloves. • Use tongs to insert and remove furnace load. •... -
Page 8: Setting The Temperature
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Operation - UT150 Controller Table 1. UT150 Parameter Functions 6.2 Setting the Temperature To set the temperature to the desired setpoint, complete Factory Parameter Description the following steps: Code Value Press until the desired setpoint is indicated on Operating parameters (access by holding the SETIENT key) the bottom line of the display. -
Page 9: Setting The Ramp To Setpoint Rate
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Operation - UT150 Controller 10. Use the button to set the Al parameter to the desired Auto Tuning the Controller overtemperature limit in °F. Factory settings are provided for general purposes, but your 11. Press and release SET/ENT to advance to the P parameter process can be enhanced through the auto tune feature. -
Page 10: Operation- Up150 Controller
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation Table 2. UP150 Parameter Functions UP150 Controller Operation Factory Parameter Description Code Value Operating parameters (access by holding the SETIENT key) MODE Model Selection Hold Program Hold (RUN mode) Segment Advance (RUN mode) Control mode Auto tuning (RUN mode) Proportional band (°C;... -
Page 11: Single Setpoint Operation
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation 7.2 Single Setpoint Operation 7.2.3 Exiting Local Mode The following sections describe how to operate the controller To exit Single Setpoint or Local Mode and turn off the energy to in single setpoint (local) mode. Use this mode when you only the heaters: need to run the furnace with a specific setpoint and do not Press and hold for three seconds the 'SET/ENT' button to... -
Page 12: Entering Program Parameters
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation 7.3.2 Entering Program Parameters The next parameter, "SP4" is normally the dwell segment. The first display is the Start Set Point parameter, shown as Select the same target temperature as "SP3" with the arrow "SSP"... -
Page 13: Running A Program
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation In the table below, ‘*' denotes values typically set by the user according to the needs of a program. Parameter Value Meaning Parameter Value Meaning Enters program menu Segment 4 Setpoint Start Setpoint Time length for Segment 4 Start Code Event 1 Segment 1 Setpoint... -
Page 14: Changing A Program
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation The auto tune is completed when the regular display of the 7.3.5 Changing a Program measured temperature is shown without the "At" value flashing. The chamber should now operate to the process temperature To make changes ONLY to the target temperature and with the given product load, with the quickest response and segment length times for simple program operation, follow minimal temperature overshoot. -
Page 15: Changing Temperature Scale Between °C And °F
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace UP150 Controller Operation 7.6 Changing Temperature Scale Between °C and °F The following table shows the corresponding parameter values for 11000c box furnaces in °C and °F: To change the temperature scale in the UP150 controller to operate on °F instead of the factory setting of oc, or from °F to °C, follow these steps. -
Page 16: Communication Option
Connect the cable end with a black housing to the 9-pin port on 5. The 'Input Required..’ Window then opens. Enter a new Config. the rear of the Lindberg/Blue M unit. Name (up to 8 characters with no spaces) or accept the Connect the other cable end with the RS-232/485 Converter to 'DEFAULT' name. -
Page 17: Communications Test
If this software program is what you need as a tool to organize 1. Determine a unique address for each temperature controller and operate the digital communication on Lindberg/Blue M equipped with the communications option. equipment, contact Lindberg/Blue M sales, SpecView directly 2. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace 4. Note polarity and thermocouple wire location. Remove the Maintenance terminal screws and remove the thermocouple lead wires. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3. 5. Remove the thermocouple mounting screws. Maintenance should only be CAUTION! 6. -
Page 19: Overtemperature Alarm Protection (Otp)
Maintenance Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Note the terminal connections of the relay wires and label them Overtemperature Alarm Protection (OTP) for reattachment. Remove the wires from the terminals of the The Load Overtemperature Alarm System indicates if the relay. Remove the mounting screws from the relay. temperature inside the chamber exceeds the load alarm Replace the relay and reconnect the wires. -
Page 20: Temperature Controller Replacement
Maintenance Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Temperature Controller Replacement Heating Unit Replacement Disconnect furnace from main power Disconnect furnace from main power WARNING! WARNING! before attempting any maintenance to furnace or before attempting any maintenance to furnace or its controls. Its controls. To replace the temperature controller, complete the This product contains ceramic fiber or CAUTION! - Page 21 Maintenance Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Inspect all wire connections before reassembling the back panel. Note: Failure to check all wire connections may cause damage to the heating unit. WARNING Figure 6. Heating Unit Replacement...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedures involve working with high voltages which can cause injury or WARNING! death. Troubleshooting should only be performed by trained personnel. This section is a guide to troubleshooting furnace problems. Table 5. UT150 Controller Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Solution... -
Page 23: Replacement Parts And Wiring Diagrams
Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Replacement Parts and Wiring Diagrams 11 Replacement Parts and Wiring Diagrams Table 7. Replacement Parts All quantities are one each unless noted. Furnace Model TF55030A TF55035A TF55035C TF55035KC TF55030C TF55030KC Heating Unit (2) 301571H01 (2) 301571H01 (2) 301571H01 (2) 301571H01 (2) 301571H01 (2) 301571H01... - Page 24 WIRING DIAGRAM: 304242101...
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Page 25: Warranty
(12) months from date of shipment by Lindberg/Blue M will, at its option, repair or replace the part. Lindberg/Blue M. Under this warranty Lindberg/Blue M through Lindberg/Blue M assumes no responsibility for any labor... -
Page 26: Material Safety Data Sheet
**NOTE: No OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits have been established for this material. The user is advised to follow the Lindberg/Blue M Recommended Exposure Limit (REL). (See Section VII. Personal Protective Equipment). Moldatherm® insulation will partially convert to cristobalite (CAS No. 14464-46-1), a form of crystalline silica, at operating temperatures at or above 1800°F. - Page 27 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Moldatherm® Insulation Material Safety Data Sheet Ill. PHYSICAL DATA NA Vapor Pressure: NA Vapor Density: Boiling Point: NA %Volatile: NA Water Solubility (%): Nil Evaporation Rate: Greater than 3000°F Odor/Physical Description: White, odorless solid Melting Point: IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NA Flammable Limits (LEL &...
- Page 28 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Moldatherm® Insulation Material Safety Data Sheet Pleural plaques (thickening along the chest wall) have been observed in a small number of employees who had a long duration of employment. There are several occupational and non-occupational causes for pleural plaque. Plaques are not "pre-cancer” nor are they associated with any measurable effect on lung function.
- Page 29 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Moldatherm® Insulation Material Safety Data Sheet Use of properly designed and operating engineering controls is recommended and Respiratory preferred over respiratory protection for controlling airborne dust and fiber Protection: concentrations. If exposures exceed our Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) of 1.0 fiberslcc of air {8 hour TWA) respiratory protection as outlined below must be used.
- Page 30 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Moldatherm® Insulation Material Safety Data Sheet This waste is not specifically listed as a hazardous waste under Federal regulations. Waste Disposal: However, it could be characteristically hazardous if it is considered toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive according to Federal definitions (40 CFR 261). Additionally, it could be designated as hazardous or a special waste according to state regulations.
- Page 31 Mini-Mite™ Tube Furnace Moldatherm® Insulation Material Safety Data Sheet Product which has been in service at elevated temperatures (at or above 1800°F) over Cristobalite: time may undergo partial conversion to cristobalite, a form of crystalline silica. This reaction occurs at the furnace lining hot face. As cristobalite is formed, Moldatherm® insulation becomes more friable;...
- Page 32 WEEE Compliance WEEE Compliance. This products is required to comply with the Great Britain European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96EC. It is marked with the following symbol. Thermo Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this products should be disposed of or recycling through them.
- Page 33 Serial Number: The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment. If available, please provide the date purchased, the source of purchase (Lindberg/Blue M or specific agent/rep organization), and purchase order number. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:...
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how to go about using inert gases in the tube furnace
To use inert gases in the Lindberg/Blue Mini-Mite TF55030A tube furnace, follow these steps:
1. Use a Process Tube: The furnace must be fitted with a process tube to handle atmospheres other than air.
2. Contain the Gas: Inert gases must be contained within the process tube and not introduced directly into the furnace.
3. Ensure Proper Ventilation: Operate in a well-ventilated environment to prevent gas buildup.
4. Follow Safety Guidelines: Avoid using combustible gases directly in the furnace, and refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safe handling.
5. Maintain Temperature Limits: Do not exceed the furnace’s maximum operating temperature of 1100°C.
6. Check for Leaks: Ensure all connections are secure to prevent gas leaks.
By following these steps, inert gases can be safely used in the furnace.
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