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Preface Thank you for choosing Crystal Technology & Industries, Inc. AEOLUS™ CO2 Incubator Shaker. Your trust and support are greatly appreciated. Our Incubator Shaker Series is designed for shaking and heating samples with optional CO2 and humidity control to meet the research and experiment needs in modern biotechnology.
1. Overview 1.1 Description The AEOLUS™ CO incubator shaker with controlled temperature, shaking, humidity, and CO concentration can be stacked three units high, while occupying the floor space of only one unit. The combination and innovation of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) and Fuzzy control technology have allowed for high precision control of the instrument’s chamber temperature.
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1. Overview 1.2 Features Ÿ Good thermal insulation, air tightness and waterproof properties: The main box body, door, and insulation materials of the instrument all use foamed polyurethane materials, which have the advantages of lightness, sound insulation, shockproof, electrical insulation, heat resistance, cold resistance, solvent resistance, and aging resistance.
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1. Overview Ÿ Automatic defrosting function: The machine automatically defrosts according to its own needs, no need to enter the prescribed time or any other settings. Ÿ Energy saving control: The advanced Polyurethene material foaming process improves the insulation performance, reduces energy consumption, and saves more electrical energy.
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1. Overview And more on the instrument version with CO2 functions: Ÿ CO2 infrared sensor: Accurate control, sensitive response, stable performance and long life. It is not affected by any changes in temperature or humidity. Match the full set of CO2 control accessories. Ÿ...
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1. Overview 1.3 Specifications Model IS-18CA IS-18A ℃ ℃ ℃ Temp. Range Room Temp. Minus 20 (Lowest Temp. is 4 ≤1000W Max Power Speed 0 (Stop),30~300 RPM Speed Accuracy ±1rpm Orbit Diameter Ø26mm (Ø1.02in) Sensor 0~20% Control Range ±0.1% Display Accuracy Control Accuracy ±0.1% (@ 5%) Temp Recovery after...
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1. Overview Model IS-18A IS-18CA Max. Load 20kg (44.1lb) 900×550mm (35.4 x 21.6in) Platform Dimensions Temperature Uniformity ≤ ±0.2°C (@37°C) Temperature Stability ≤ ±0.2°C (@37°C) Temperature Accuracy ≤ ±0.1°C (@37°C) Heat Power ≤800W Cool Power ≤300W Automatic Defrost Timer 0~999Hours 59min. U Disk Download Date USB Data Export Most Recent 912 Days of Data...
3. Please find the packing list, in the user manual, in the plastic documents pouch inside the shipment box. 3. Check the packing list in the manual to make sure there are no missing accessories; if there are please contact Crystal Technology immediately. Warning Ÿ...
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2. Unpacking Guide Packing List Name Remark Stackable Incubator Shaker Power Cord Liquid Collection Tray Fuse AC250V/10A Cross Screwdriver Platform handle backup Single open-end Wrench 24 Wrench S10 User Manual Equipped in type of CO2 Model only Filter Equipped in type of CO2 Model only Accessories Filter Protection Package Equipped in type of CO2 Model only...
3. Preparation 3.1 Placement Conditions The instrument must be placed on a firm and level surface. The total weight of the instrument when fully loaded (474 lb/unit) must be taken into consideration. There must be sufficient space left around the instrument. There should be at least 20 cm between the instrument and any wall or any two adjacent instruments.
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3. Preparation 3.3 Space Conditions ● 3 Down-swing-door instruments are stacked as below: 880mm 1290mm Note: When double and triple stacked, it is recommended that the second and third instruments are not used at speeds exceeding 250 RPM.
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3. Preparation ● Stacking Rack (IS-A118) and 2 Down-swing-door instruments are stacked as below: 880mm 1290mm Note: When double and triple stacked, it is recommended that the second and third instruments are not used at speeds exceeding 250 RPM.
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3. Preparation ● 2 Down-swing-door instruments and 1 Up-swing-door instrument are stacked as below: 1290mm Note: When double and triple stacked, it is recommended that the second and third instruments are not used at speeds exceeding 250 RPM.
4. Safety Instructions Please make sure to follow the safety instructions! Please use a lift or a forklift or other lifting apparatus to raise or move the instrument. ● Make sure the power supply voltage matches the voltage of the instrument before it is ●...
5. Installation Note Lifting the instrument by hand should be prohibited. Please use a lift or a forklift or other lifting apparatus to raise or move the instrument. 5.1 Tool Requirements a. H ex wrench S10. Cross screwdriver #2. Single open-end wrench 24 b.
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5. Installation To stack the 2nd or 3rd unit, fix it with four screws at the designated locations below on both sides. Note Please make sure each instrument is placed level, stable and still. Do not exceed the maximum load of 20kg and the maximum stacked shaker speed of 250 RPM on the second and third units.
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5. Installation 5.3 Drain connection a. When stacked up to 3 units, units will need a Two-way Connector and 2 T-connectors. b. When stacked up to 2 units, units will need a Two-way Connector and a T-connector. Two-way Connector T-connector 5.4 CO2 Connection 1.
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5. Installation 4. Check the tube connections for possible leakage (the connections between tube and regulator, tube and access port, and tube and filter). Connection components A. Schematic diagram B. Actual picture To the CO regulator Polyurethane Pipe (Inner dia.7mm, Stainless steel hoop outer dia.
6. Structure ●Down-swing-door Adjustable feet Ventilation Handle Touchscreen Control Interface ●Up-swing-door Ventilation Handle Adjustable feet Touchscreen Control Interface USB port Power switch WIFI Data Out Interface Remote wifi monitor interface UV lamp switch Co2 Gas Inlet (optional)
7. Control Panel Normal Main Interface: 60.0 60.0 1. Displays the current status of the instrument. 2. Light button: Press to turn the fluorescent light on or off. 3. Displays the current function’s running status, orbit diameter (for speed), or alarm. 4.
8. Settings This section will show all the main settings and how to use them. After confirming that the instrument is installed correctly, turn on the instrument with the power switch. The display will show the function parameters that were last set and saved. Note: During the operation of the instrument, the password needs to be input before some functions are modified.
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8. Settings 8.2 Program Mode Operation 1. Select “Program Control” in “Running Mode Setting” and press “Edit” enter the “Program Control Mode” interface. (Figure 4) Mode: Prog. Edit Section 1,Total 12 Sections Time left: 00h 00min. 00s Set Time: 3h 10min. 2.
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8. Settings 8.3 Instrument Settings 1. Click "Main set" to enter the interface shown in Figure 3 (page 20). 2. The following functions (a-h on the following pages) can be set by choosing the corresponding button, inputting the password, and entering the corresponding interface to input the relevant settings.
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8. Settings a: Basic Set 2017-06-06 09:19:72 TUE Language choose ENGLISH 1. Lock LCD Time: Sets the time in minutes of inactivity after which the LCD screen locks and the operator needs to input the password to unlock the instrument. Set the Lock LCD Time to "0"...
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8. Settings 5. Light turns on when door is open: Set the status to "ON" to turn the light on when the door is open; set the status to "OFF" and the light will not turn on when the door is open.
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8. Settings c: CO2% Calibrate 10.0 % Concentration can be calibrated by following the procedure below: 1. Set the instrument to the target Co % (start with 1%) 2. Let instrument run and wait for the CO % to stabilize 3.
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8. Settings d: Humidity Calibrate 25.0 50.0 70.0 90.0 Humidity can be calibrated by following the procedure below: 1. Set the instrument to the target humidity % (start with 25%) 2. Let instrument run and wait for the humidity % to stabilize 3.
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8. Settings e: Alarm Set For settings 1,2,4, and 6 the alarm is armed when the value is set and the status is “ON”. When the difference between the set parameter and actual parameter is larger than the absolute value of the alarm value, then the instrument will stop running and the function bar on the main interface will show the alarm information, and the info bar will show “Alarm”...
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8. Settings f: PID Parameters Set 25.7 Readjust 1. Sensor temperature for the instrument’s display temperature does not need to be set, it displays the actual value. 2. Readjust the temperature control parameters: When the temperature control parameters appear abnormal through upper and lower irregular fluctuations, click the "Readjust"...
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8. Settings g: Password Manage (Main Set Password / Clear Data Password) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1. Input the old password - the initial password for the instrument is "88888888”. 2.
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8. Settings h: Data Manage 1. Review Alarm History: View all the historical alarm records automatically saved by the instrument. 2. Clear Alarm History: Clear all the historical alarm records saved by the instrument automatically. 3. View Past Week’s Data: View the operation data of the instrument within the past week on the touchscreen.
9. Operating Instructions Instructions for Operation: 1. Only trained and professional personnel are allowed to operate the instrument. 2. It is forbidden to put flammable and explosive reagents into the instrument, and the instrument can not be immersed in the water. 3.
10. Maintenance 21. Please reduce the frequency of opening the incubator door to help maintain constant temperature and save CO 22. After the instrument’s cooling function is used for 10 days continuously, a heating de-humidification process is recommended. Recommendation: heat the instrument to 45 °C for half an hour.
11. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error Cause Solution LCD Display Contact local sales/service Speed difference more than 5 rpm Display Overspeed Contact local sales/service Electrical malfunction alarm “alarm” Electric motor failure Contact local sales/service Temperature difference more than Contact local sales/service 3 degrees Over- Change sensor Display...
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11. Troubleshooting Instructions Plug not connected No power Power outlet out of power Power switch off Touchscreen off Change to a new fuse with the same specification and Platform not shaking Burned fuse Position: at the power Position: inside the outlet electrical cabinet Press the confirm button to recover display...
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Accessories Method of Use 12.1 How to use the Remote WiFi Monitor a. Connect the IS-A64 monitor to the incubator shaker as shown below: Wifi Interface 振荡器 远 程W i F i监 控 器 iO S b. Instructions 1. Scan the corresponding QR code and complete the APP installation. 2.
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Accessories Method of Use 12.2 Locking and Unlocking the Universal (Aluminum) Platform 1. When the instrument is not running, unscrew the handle counterclockwise as in step 1, and push the released handle down as in step 2. Step 1 Step 2 2.
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13. Optional Accessories Specifications Max Qty Figure Model Name Infusion Bottle Clamp IS-A33 500ml Infusion Bottle Clamp IS-A34 1000ml IS-A47 Self-Adhesive Silica Mat 140×140mm IS-A122 Self-Adhesive Silica Mat 280×280mm Stand IS-A118 1350×737×30mm (recommended for use with single and double stacks) Spring Platform of IS-A63 Large-capacity stackable...
Warranty Card The certificate is an important basis for product warranty, please take good care of it! Warranty certificate Phone User name E-mail Address E-mail Zip code Product Model Product Name The date of sale Production Number ● Warranty The following circumstances,Warranty is not implemented: 1 year warranty 1.
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