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Phcbi MIR-554 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Cooled Indubator
MIR-554 
 
Series
Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 61 for model number.
 

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Cooled Indubator MIR-554    Series Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the operating instructions for future use. See page 61 for model number.  ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ..............4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................. 9 INCUBATOR COMPONENTS ..................10 Control panel ......................12 Switch box ......................... 13 INSTALLATION SITE ....................14 INSTALLATION ......................15 TOP SCREEN ......................16 FUNCTIONS THROUGH CONTROL PANEL .............. 17 STANDBY OPERATION (MENU/Std-by) ..............
  • Page 4 CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING ....................52 DISPOSAL OF UNIT ....................53 LOW HUMIDITY MODE ....................58 PERFORMANCE DATA ....................59 SPECIFICATIONS ......................60 PERFORMANCE......................61 SAFETY CHECK SHEET ..................... 62...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ■ Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Product and follow the instructions for safety operation. ■ PHC Corporation disavows any responsibility for safety if the Product is used for other than the intended use or used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions. ■...

  • Page 6: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 7 USA Only: This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or information, please visit PHC website: https://www.phchd.com. Contains mercury / Contenu avec mercure For more information on safe handling Pour plus de renseignements sur les procedures, the measures to be taken in procédures de manutention sécuritaire, les...
  • Page 8 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 9 WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 10 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker. Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A multiple-tap may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating. Never store corrosive substances such as acid or alkali in this unit if the container cannot be sealed.

  • Page 11: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1): ■ Indoor use; ■ Altitude up to 2000 m; ■ Temperature 5 C to 40 ■ Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 ■...

  • Page 12: Incubator Components

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS...
  • Page 13 1. Shade: To protect the fluorescent lamp. 2. Door: The door can be opened to 130 degrees approx. The door is sealed securely to the cabinet by the magnetic gasket when it is closed. Condensation may occur at the inner side of the door when a lot of damp material stored. 3.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Control panel 1. LCD panel 2. High limit temperature alarm volume (HIGH LIMIT) To set the temperature of high limit temperature alarm. 3. Low limit temperature alarm volume (LOW LIMIT) To set the temperature of low limit temperature alarm. 4.

  • Page 15: Switch Box

    Switch box 1. Power switch (POWER) The switch for ON/OFF of all power source. 2. Remote alarm terminals Alarm signal can be drawn out via the contact output. Permissible contact capacity: DC 30 V, 2 A a) Contact output: Connect the lead wires to COM and NO terminals. (Normal condition: open.

  • Page 16: Installation Site

    INSTALLATION SITE To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the following conditions: ■ A location not subjected to direct sunlight Do not install the unit under direct sunlight. Installation in a location subjected to direct sunlight cannot obtain the intended performance.

  • Page 17: Installation

    CAUTION Do not install it on the place (near the drain facilities etc.) where the corrosion cause material like the sulfur compound etc. might be generated. The refrigeration unit is deteriorated, and it causes the breakdown of the product due to the corrosion of the copper pipe. ■...

  • Page 18: Top Screen

    TOP SCREEN The top screen below is displayed when turning on the power switch. The default temp. is 25.0 The date and time are preset at the factory. Refer to page 39 when more accurate setting is needed. S t a n d - b y T o p S c r e e n T e m p...

  • Page 19: Functions Through Control Panel

    FUNCTIONS THROUGH CONTROL PANEL The following functions are available through control panel: ■ Setting of standby operation: To set a running condition at the start-up or completion of programmed running. (refer to page 17) ■ Programming and edit: To set a new program (page 22), or to edit (page 28), or delete (page 43) an user program.

  • Page 20: Setting Of Key Lock (Menu/Std-By)

    STANDBY OPERATION (MENU/Std-by) ■ Light step: 1 (ON) or 0 (OFF). In the case of selecting 0 (OFF), by pressing rightward shift key, lighting is turned on or off when the top screen is displayed. (While the program operates, on/off of lighting depends on the program.) *The lighting is available only with temperature range between +2 C and +50 C when the optional light...

  • Page 21: Procedures Of Setting Value

    Caution: The buzzer rings for a long time when a wrong password is input. Input a correct password. The password for key unlock must be shared and administered by all users on this product. The duration is set in “0000” at the factory. Refer to page 41 for changing the password.

  • Page 22: Setting Of Key Lock

    PROCEDURES OF SETTING VALUE Setting of key lock Procedures of changing Key Lock setting are shown below. Procedures of Key Lock (Changing Key Lock setting from 0(Unlock) to 1(Lock)). Operation LCD Display ---- Top screen is displayed. Press the menu button (MENU). MENU MENU window is displayed.

  • Page 23: High Limit/Low Limit Alarm (Menu/Std-By)

    HIGH LIMIT/LOW LIMIT ALARM (MENU/Std-by) A high limit temperature alarm and low limit temperature alarm are provided with this product. The alarm temperature can be changed as follows: 1. With the top screen displayed, press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Std-by”, and press the enter key (ENTER).

  • Page 24: Programming (Menu/Edit)

    PROGRAMMING (MENU/Edit) This product has two modes, which are clock mode and timer mode. The clock mode is used to set a change time to the next step in a day time (24 hours). The timer mode is used to set a time for each step directly and the remained time is displayed.
  • Page 25 4. A model program is displayed. 2 S t p 1 C y c T i m e 7 2 : 0 0 ∞ T e m p 3 7 . 0 4 . 0 The step number (Stp :step) and cycle number (Cyc :repeat number) can be changed on the top left corner (2 Stp 1 Cyc) of the screen.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMMING (MENU/Edit) 5. Highlight the numerical value of each time section (Time) by shift key, and input as below by character input key. 1 0 S t p 3 1 C y c T i m e 6 : 0 0 9 : 0 0 1 1 : 0 0 1 3 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0 1 7 : 0 0 T i m e 1 9 : 0 0...
  • Page 27 7. Shifting a cursor downward by downward shift key moves to the next edit “Light” (light step). 1 0 S t p 3 1 C y c T i m e 1 9 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 2 3 : 0 0 T i m e 6 : 0 0 9 : 0 0 1 1 : 0 0 1 3 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0 1 7 : 0 0...
  • Page 28 PROGRAMMING (MENU/Edit) 10. Input a program name (Oze), and press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Save As”, and press the enter key (ENTER). The program is entered. The maximum numbers of character for program name is 16. Refer to edit function of characters described below. Up to 10 programs are created and saved.
  • Page 29 Example 2: To create the following program with timer mode and name “NIKKO”. The cycle is 99, that is limitless repeat. Step Time Temperature ( Light Step 1. Display a model program as shown on page 22. 2 S t p 1 C y c T i m e 7 2 : 0 0...

  • Page 30: Edit Of Saved Program (Menu/Edit)

    EDIT OF SAVED PROGRAM (MENU/Edit) 1. With the top screen displayed, press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Edit”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S t a n d - b y T o p S c r e e n M E N U T e m p...

  • Page 31: Start Of Program (Menu/Run)

    START OF PROGRAM (MENU/Run) 1. With the top screen displayed, press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Run”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S t a n d - b y T o p S c r e e n M E N U T e m p 2 5 .
  • Page 32 START OF PROGRAM (MENU/Run) 4. The selected program is displayed. Check the program and press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Start”, and press the enter key (ENTER). O z e C y c 1 / 3 1 C l o c k M E N U S t a r t...

  • Page 33: Join Function

    JOIN FUNCTION This product has join function to run several programs continuously. The maximum programs to be joined are 9. The setting of join function is as follows: 1. When joining three programs Spring, Summer and Autumn, input the same character string, # and one digit figure (joined order) before the each program name.

  • Page 34: Skip Of Step (Menu/Skip)

    SKIP OF STEP (MENU/Skip) During the programmed running, the skip function is effective to skip a current step in the program. 1. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window and select “Graph” when the top screen is displayed.

  • Page 35: Stop Of Program (Menu/Stop)

    STOP OF PROGRAM (MENU/Stop) During the programmed running, it is possible to stop the running at any step. 1. During the programmed running, press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window and select “Graph” when the top screen is displayed. Then press the enter key (ENTER). 2.

  • Page 36: Automatic Defrost (Menu/Tools/Date Time)

    AUTOMATIC DEFROST (MENU/Tools/Date Time) This product has a frost check opening to check amount of the frost on the evaporator that lowers temperature in a chamber. Automatic defrost function defrosts the frost on the evaporators automatically at the specified time everyday. Default setting is 0(Manual). 1.

  • Page 37: Manual Defrost (Menu/M.def)

    MANUAL DEFROST (MENU/M.def) The manual defrost function is for defrosting the frost on the evaporator at any time. When a lot of frost on the evaporator is found, start the manual defrost. Besides this function, it is possible to set the automatic defrost function.

  • Page 38: Various Setting (Menu/Tools)

    VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) The log can be displayed and various setting can be changed by using “Tools” menu. 1. Press the menu button (MENU) with the top screen to show the menu window. Select “Tools”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S t a n d - b y T o p S c r e e n...
  • Page 39 3. The display area (upper and lower limit) can be changed. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Range2” and press the enter key (ENTER). Upper limit is changed from 50 to 60 C and lower limit is changed from 0 C to -10 ( 5 0 2 0 1 0 / 0 1 / 0 1...
  • Page 40 VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Data transmission The procedure to transmit the log data to a PC is as follows. 1. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “PC 1D”, and press the enter key (ENTER) when the log for one day is necessary. Select “PC All”, and press the enter key (ENTER) when all data recorded is necessary.

  • Page 41: Setting Of Date, Time, Log (Tools/Date Time)

    Setting of date, time, log (Tools/Date Time) 1. Select “Date Time” in the Select Tools screen. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S e l e c t T o o l s M I R - 5 5 4 M E N U...

  • Page 42: Alarm Setting (Tools/Alarm, Opt., Low Humi. Setting)

    VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Alarm setting (Tools/Alarm, Opt., Low Humi. Setting) 1. Select “Alarm, Opt., Low Humi. Setting” in the Select Tools screen. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S e l e c t T o o l s M I R - 5 5 4...

  • Page 43: Key Lock Password Setting (Tools/Key Lock Pw Setting)

    Key lock password setting (Tools/Key Lock PW Setting) 1. Select “Key Lock PW Setting” in the Select Tools screen. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK” and press the enter key (ENTER). S e l e c t T o o l s M I R - 5 5 4 M E N U...

  • Page 44: Default Setting (Tools/Default Setting)

    VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Default setting (Tools/Default Setting) 1. Select “Default Setting” in the Select Tools screen. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S e l e c t T o o l s M I R - 5 5 4 M E N U...

  • Page 45: Delete Of Program (Tools/Delete User Data)

    Delete of program (Tools/Delete User Data) 1. Select “Delete User Data” in the Select Tools screen. Press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK”, and press the enter key (ENTER). S e l e c t T o o l s M I R - 5 5 4 M E N U...
  • Page 46 VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) 5. To delete all programs, select “Delete All User Programs” in Delete User Data screen and press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “OK” and press the enter key (ENTER). D e l e t e U s e r D a t a M E N U...

  • Page 47: Adjustment Of Shelves

    ADJUSTMENT OF SHELVES The interval between the shelves can be adjusted depending on the height of the stored items. To install the shelves, insert the clip to the desired location. Shelf support Clip Note: ● The chamber is refrigerated by the forced circulation of cooled air inside the chamber. Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked.

  • Page 48: Alarms And Safety Functions

    ALARMS AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS The unit has the alarms and safety function as shown in the table 1 below. Table 1 Alarms and safety functions Remote Alarm Condition Display Buzzer Safety operation contact When the chamber temp. <Top screen> Intermittent Alarm Auto-set temp.
  • Page 49 Remote Alarm Condition Display Buzzer Safety operation contact Back-up of clock Continuous running During power failure ――― ―― ― function by battery (CR2032) <Top screen> Intermittent Alarm Compressor OFF Fan lock Fan is locked “E07:Air circulating tone status and heater OFF fan motor trouble.”...
  • Page 50 ALARMS AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS The auto-set temperature alarm function is fitted in the temperature controller. The alarm is activated automatically when the chamber temperature deviates ±2.5 C (±1.0 C~±5.0 C) from the set temperature. This temperature alarm function is set automatically even if under the program operation. The alarm is activated as follows under program operation.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury. Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance.

  • Page 52: Cleaning Of Evaporating Tray

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning of evaporating tray The evaporating tray is located at lower side on the front. Clean the evaporating tray twice or three times per year with water. Before removing the evaporating tray, wipe off the water in it. procedure to remove is as follows: 1.

  • Page 53: Replacement Of Glow Starter

    Replacement of glow starter The glow starter is located at the switch box on the lower right side. 1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power supply plug from the outlet. 2. Turn the glow starter to counter clockwise to remove. (See figure below) 3.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service. In the case of no refrigeration or poor refrigeration, transfer the stored items to another incubator before checking out. Malfunction Check/Remedy When the buzzer sounds In the event of lower limit temperature alarm continuously ▪...

  • Page 55: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT WARNING If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period ensure that children do not have access and doors cannot be closed completely. The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Always remove doors to prevent accidents such as suffocation.
  • Page 56 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (English) Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
  • Page 57 (French) L’élimination des équipements et des batteries usagés Applicable uniquement dans les pays membres de l’Union européenne et les pays disposant de systèmes de recyclage. Apposé sur le produit lui-même, sur son emballage, ou figurant dans la documentation qui l’accompagne, ce pictogramme indique que les piles, appareils électriques et électroniques usagés, doivent être séparées des ordures ménagères.
  • Page 58 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (Portuguese) Eliminação de Equipamentos Usados e Baterias Apenas para a União Europeia e países com sistemas de reciclagem Estes símbolos nos produtos, embalagens, e/ou documentos que os acompanham indicam que os produtos elétricos e eletrónicos e as baterias usados não podem ser misturados com os resíduos urbanos indiferenciados.
  • Page 59 (Dutch) Het ontdoen van oude apparatuur en batterijen. Enkel voor de Europese Unie en landen met recycle systemen. Deze symbolen op de producten, verpakkingen en/of begeleidende documenten betekenen dat gebruikte elektrische en elektronische producten en batterijen niet samen mogen worden weggegooid met de rest van het huishoudelijk afval.

  • Page 60: Low Humidity Mode

    LOW HUMIDITY MODE The humidity in the chamber goes up over 90 %R.H. if the unit is running without low humidity mode when moisturized material is put inside the chamber. This may result in the condensation on the inside of the door or clearance in the chamber. The low humidity mode is a running mode to reduce the condensation under above condition by running control with the set temperature between 20 C and 40...

  • Page 61: Performance Data

    PERFORMANCE DATA Graph 1 Chamber temperature pull-down and pull-up characteristics (℃) Ambient temperature (ｈour) Time Graph 2 Relation between chamber heat load and attainable chamber temperature Maximum heat load tolerable in chamber （W） ① ② (℃） Ambient temperature ①Temperature reached, in chamber, 0 ②Temperature reached, in chamber, -10 Note: The performance data is the data with the lamp OFF.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Product name Cooled Incubator MIR-554 W800 mm x D832 mm x H1810 mm External dimensions W31.50 inch x D32.76 inch x H71.26 inch W640 mm x D550 mm x H1160 mm Internal dimensions W25.20 inch x D21.65 inch x H45.67 inch 406 L (14.33 cu.ft.) Effective capacity Painted steel...

  • Page 63: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Cooled Incubator MIR-554 Product name MIR-554-PA MIR-554-PK MIR-554-PE Model number C~+60 C (ambient temp: +5 C~+35 C, no load)* Control range ±1.5 C ON-OFF control (set: 5 C,ambient temp: 20 C, no load) Temperature fluctuation ±0.2 C PID control (set: 50 C, ambient temp: 20 C, no load) Temperature uniformity...

  • Page 64: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Incubator contents : □ □ Risk of infection: □ □ Risk of toxicity: □...
  • Page 68 1-1-1 Sakada, Oizumi-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma 370-0596, Japan Printed in Japan LDCL043300-1 © PHC Corporation 2018 S0418-10418...

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