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Sheldon RF2015 Installation And Operation Manual

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LOW TEMPERATURE
DIURNAL ILLUMINATION
INCUBATOR
M
: RF2015
ODEL
Serial Number: RF02033111
I
O
M
NSTALLATION AND
PERATION
ANUAL
REV. 09/10
4861428

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  • Page 1 LOW TEMPERATURE DIURNAL ILLUMINATION INCUBATOR : RF2015 ODEL Serial Number: RF02033111 NSTALLATION AND PERATION ANUAL REV. 09/10 4861428...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION SECTION 2.0 INSTALLATION SECTION 3.0 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS SECTION 4.0 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW SECTION 5.0 OPERATION SECTION 6.0 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 8.0 PARTS LIST UNIT SPECIFICATIONS WIRE DIAGRAMS This unit is a general purpose Diurnal Growth Chamber for professional, industrial or educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at approximately atmospheric pressure and no flammable, volatile or combustible materials are being heated.

  • Page 3: Receiving And Inspection

    Section RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Your satisfaction and safety require a complete understanding of this unit. Read the instructions thoroughly and be sure operators are given adequate training before attempting to put the unit into service. This equipment must be used only for its intended application;...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Section INSTALLATION Local city, county, or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any questions about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may be performed by the end user. It is unnecessary for this unit to be installed by a technician.
  • Page 5 when cleaning and assure all volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power supply.

  • Page 6: Graphic Symbols

    Section GRAPHIC SYMBOLS Your incubator is provided with a display of graphic symbols on the control panel which are designed to help identify the use and function of the adjustable components. Indicates that you should consult your manual for further description and discussion of a control or user item.

  • Page 7: Control Panel Overview

    Section CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW The RF2015 comes with one control (Watlow PM) that can be set to do all light and temperature setting functions. It has an ON/OFF Power Switch to turn the unit On or OFF and one Over Temperature Protection for High Temperature Limit.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Section OPERATION The refrigeration system, heater, and air circulating fan are used in conjunction with the temperature control circuit to achieve sensitive temperature control. The temperature sensor located in the air stream senses any temperature deviation from the control point, and heat is provided to maintain desired temperature.
  • Page 9 CONTROLLER KEYS AND DISPLAYS INFANITE KEY EASY ZONE KEY 1 ALLOWS TO BACK UP STARTS AND STOPS ONE LEVEL OR RETURN PROGRAM TO HOME PAGE 20.0 ACTUAL PROCESS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UP ARROW KEY ALLOWS TO RAISE SETPOINT 20.0 OR CHANGE PARAMETERS PROCESS SETPOINT 1 2 3 DISPLAY...
  • Page 10 SETTING THE REAL TIME CLOCK BELOW IS INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO SET THE REAL TIME CLOCK IN THE WATLOW PM CONTROL PUSH AND HOLD PUSH UP OR FOR 6 SECONDS PUSH ONCE DOWN ARROWS FOR NEXT 20.0 BOTTOM 20.0 hoUr DISPLAY TO SELECT SCREEN...
  • Page 11 STARTING PROGRAM AT A SPECIFIC TIME THE PM CONTROL CAN BE PROGRAMED TO START THE 12 HOUR DAY AND 12 HOUR NIGHT CYCLE AT A SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY. THE PROGRAMING PARAMETERS NEED TO BE ENTERED IN PROFILE 1 STEP 1 IN THE CONTROL.
  • Page 12 12-HOUR DAY AND 12-HOUR NIGHT CYCLE WITH ONE SET POINT TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS PUSH AND PUSH ONCE HOLD FOR PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT 3 SECONDS FOR NEXT BOTTOM 20.0 20.0 ProF S.tyP DISPLAY UNTIL NEXT DISPLAY SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN APPEARS USE UP USE UP OR DOWN...
  • Page 13 USE UP USE UP OR DOWN OR DOWN PUSH ONCE ARROWS ARROWS FOR NEXT SoAh BOTTOM S.tyP S.tyP hoUr hoUr DISPLAY SCREEN TO SELECT TO SELECT SoAh IN TOP 12 IN TOP DISPLAY DISPLAY USE UP USE UP PUSH ONCE PUSH ONCE OR DOWN OR DOWN...
  • Page 14 To change the Time Variations in the Day and Night Cycle, change the Time Parameters in P1 Step 2 and P1 Step 3. P1 Step 2 is set up for Day Cycle and P1 Step 3 is set up for Night Cycle.
  • Page 15 PUSH AND PUSH ONCE HOLD FOR FOR NEXT PUSH ONCE 20.0 5 SECONDS BOTTOM FOR NEXT 20.0 ProF S.tyP UNTIL NEXT DISPLAY DISPLAY SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN APPEARS USE UP USE UP OR DOWN OR DOWN PUSH ONCE ARROWS PUSH ONCE ARROWS FOR NEXT UStP...
  • Page 16 USE UP USE UP PUSH ONCE PUSH ONCE OR DOWN OR DOWN FOR NEXT FOR NEXT ARROWS ARROWS BOTTOM BOTTOM SoAh S.tyP S.tyP DISPLAY DISPLAY SCREEN SCREEN TO SELECT TO SELECT SoAh IN TOP 3 IN TOP DISPLAY DISPLAY USE UP USE UP PUSH ONCE OR DOWN...
  • Page 17 USE UP USE UP OR DOWN OR DOWN PUSH ONCE PUSH ONCE ARROWS ARROWS FOR NEXT FOR NEXT BOTTOM BOTTOM DISPLAY DISPLAY SCREEN TO SELECT TO SELECT SCREEN 0 IN TOP 1 IN TOP DISPLAY DISPLAY USE UP OR DOWN PUSH ONCE PUSH ONCE ARROWS...
  • Page 18 USE UP USE UP OR DOWN OR DOWN PUSH ONCE ARROWS ARROWS PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT TO RETURN BOTTOM Ent 2 PREVIOUS DISPLAY TO SELECT TO SELECT SCREEN SCREEN 6 IN TOP oFF IN TOP DISPLAY DISPLAY USE UP USE UP PUSH ONCE OR DOWN OR DOWN...
  • Page 19 CALIBRATION OFFSET FOR DAY CYCLE BEFORE CALIBRATION IS MADE MAKE SURE THAT INDICATOR 2, 3, AND RAMP SYMBOL ARE ON INDICATING DAY CYCLE ACTIVE. FIGURE OUT # VALUE OF OFFSET (ACTUAL TEMPERATURE MINUS PROCESS DISPLAY TEMPERATURE). BELOW SHOWS WHERE AND HOW TO ENTER THE OFFSET # VALUE. PUSH 20.0 THREE...
  • Page 20 CALIBRATION OFFSET FOR NIGHT CYCLE BEFORE CALIBRATION IS MADE MAKE SURE THAT INDICATOR 2, 3, AND RAMP SYMBOL ARE OFF INDICATING NIGHT CYCLE ACTIVE. FIGURE OUT # VALUE OF OFFSET (ACTUAL TEMPERATURE MINUS PROCESS DISPLAY TEMPERATURE). BELOW SHOWS WHERE AND HOW TO ENTER THE OFFSET # VALUE. PUSH 20.0 THREE...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Section MAINTENANCE The design of the chamber is such that periodic maintenance is kept to a minimum. NO lubrication or adjustments of components is needed. If the incubator is used frequently at temperatures below ambient room temperature or in any manner that increases moisture build-up within the chamber, a frequent defrosting schedule is recommended.
  • Page 22 Section TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE When troubleshooting, always make a visual inspection of the incubator and it’s control console to find loose or disconnected wires which may be the source of the trouble. In the event the incubator does not operate properly, check the following before calling for service.
  • Page 23 opening or room airflow from heaters or air conditioning ? – stabilize ambient conditions. 4/ sensor miss-located, damaged or wires may be damaged - check mounts for control and Thermostat sensors, then trace wires or tubing between sensors and controls. 5/ calibration sensitivity –...
  • Page 24 5/ see if refrigeration is running too hot and thermal cutoff activated: a- dirty coil or poor circulation b- coil next to heat source ambient temperature too high Ice build up in chamber 1/ Remove any open or exposed water in the chamber 2/ Search for leak in door gasket.
  • Page 25 OTHER Unit heating all the time 1/ Adjust set point to room temperature. If the light goes out but is still heating, replace the solid state relay. 2/ if cannot change any condition on the front panel, call Customer Service. Front panel displays are all off Check for wire damage.

  • Page 26: Parts List

    Section PARTS LIST Description 115V 220V Circuit Breaker (20 amp) 1100500 1100500 Control Relay 7030536 7030536 Cooling Fan 4880564 4880564 Cord Set, European 1850500 Cord Set, USA 1800516 1800537 Defrost Switch 7850579 7850579 Defrost Heater 2350536 2350536 Florescent Bulbs 4650538 4650538 Florescent Light Ballast 4660505...

  • Page 27: Unit Specifications

    Unit Specifications 400 lbs. Shipping Weight Net Weight 280 lbs. Exterior LxDxH (in.) 34.5 x 32 x 77 Interior LxDxH (in.) 27 x 23.5 x 57 Capacity 20.3 Cubic Ft Capacity 257 Bottles Temperature Range -10 to 40C +.5 @ 20C Temperature Uniformity...

  • Page 28: Wire Diagrams

    Wire Diagram 115V BL K BL K WHT(BRN) BL K POWER 7850532 SWITCH 1100500 POWER RELAY CKT BKR 115V - 7030511 230V - 7030520 BL K WHT(BRN) CONNECTIONS TO RL1 RL1 COIL EMC FILTER STEP-DOWN INTERNAL OUTLET MATCHES POWER TRANSFORMER LINE CONFIGURATION USED IN 230V 100020 ~ 115V...

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