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Aluminum block Instruction Manual Dry thermobath Thermostat MG-3100 This instruction manual is designed to use the product safely with keeping its best performance. Be sure to read “Safety precautions” before use. IMPORTANT Please keep this manual in a place easily accessible to every users.
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Thank you very much for your kind patronage of EYELA. Get to know your EYELA products, but before using, to be sure to read this manual well. EYELA cannot be held responsible for the malfunctions resulting from the use of EYELA products other than as specified in this manual.
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Safety Precautions 1. Signal Words for Warnings Therefore, important safety information on matters to If you use this product with combustible or flammable solution, mishandling of it may cause be noted is defined as follows and indicated with the unintended injury or accident. following alert symbols and signal words.
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2. Warning signs on the product For particularly important warning instructions, * If damaged and illegible, be sure to change the warning label to the new one. the warning label is provided to the product main Send the request for the new label to us. body.
Thank you for choosing Introduction This manual describes the procedure of setup, Please read this manual carefully before use. operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, check-up and disposal of Aluminum block thermostat, MG- 3100. C o n t e n t s 1. For your safety use --------------- 5-4 Setting mode ----------------------- 2.
For your safety use This product is subject to have high temperature. Use extreme care when handling the product. Use extreme caution when using inflammable and combustible solution. Warning If inflammable and flammable solution (methanol) is allowed to stand at higher (or lower depending on the solution) than the room temperature, it gasifies and may lead to catching fire or burning due to a certain source of ignition.
Remodeling and improper use may cause electric shock or breakdown. 2-2 仕様 Product name Aluminum block thermostat Model MG-3100 Range of temperature control Room temperature +5.0 to 200.0℃ (10.0 to 200.0℃) (Range of temperature setting) ±0.1℃~ Accuracy of temperature control *1 Required time for rising 20→100℃...
2-3 Temperature rise/drop curve (reference data) MG-3100 Temperature (℃) Time (min) Condition: Room temperature at 20ºC, rated power-supply voltage, regular block model MGB-1524, without sample/container, without sample temperature sensor. Temperature (℃) Time (min) Condition: Room temperature at 20ºC, rated power-supply voltage,...
2-4 Names of parts Front Adjuster Control panel Screw for option installation Power switch Back Sensor holder Temperature sensor terminal (With cover) Fuse holder Power cord Block handle Block handle Regular block Half block (Option) (Option)
Names and function of operating parts 3-1 Control panel ① ② ③ ⑦ ⑤ ⑥ ④ Function Name ① Alarm lamp This is lit only when bimetal is in operation. ② Display (LCD) The set temperature, measured temperature, operation status and alarm are displayed. ③...
3-3 Constant-value operation, timer mode, step program This product enables a step program to control the maximum eight set temperatures, including continuous operation in constant-value operation, auto start and auto stop combining timer mode, in turn. Constant-value operation Raises the temperature to the set temperature "T," Temperature and after the set temperature "T"...
3-4 Safety and alarm functions This product is equipped with the following safety and alarm functions. If an abnormality occurs, see "6. Causes of trouble and countermeasures" on page 32 and take appropriate action. Safety functions Safety Movement Cause of movement Recovery method mechanism Fuse...
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[A-25] Auto-tuning error (Block control) During auto-tuning by the internal temperature sensor, it occurs in ℃ Major cause of any one of the following conditions: occurrence • If deviated from the measurement range A-25 • If the heater is off for more than 3 hours Auto-tuning stop Movement Alarm display on the display...
Installation 4-1 Installation environment Warning Warning When handling a deleterious or poisonous Do not install the product in a place with solvent, use it in a drought chamber. a hazardous atmosphere When handling a deleterious or poisonous This product is not explosion proof solvent or a similar solvent, wrong handling may specification.
Voltage Capacity Power source to which the product connects is as follows. MG-3100 AC100V (2) Check the outlet at the installation place. Prepare an outlet with grounding. * Do not connect the power plug to the outlet, yet.
Operation 5-1 Preparation for operation Caution Caution Pay attention to the number of Be fully careful about the use of aluminum blocks inflammable and flammable solutions Be sure to set the maximum number of An inflammable, flammable solution (methanol aluminum blocks for each device before etc.) turns into gas if allowed to stand at more operation.
5-2 Start/stop of temperature control This starts/stops temperature control. * Setting method is common to block control and liquid temperature control. • Block control: Control temperature of aluminum blocks • Liquid temperature control: Control liquid temperature with a sample temperature sensor, which is an option Caution Caution Do not heat with a container sealed...
5-3 Temperature setting Set the temperature you want to control. * Setting method is common to block control and liquid temperature control. • Block control: Control temperature of aluminum blocks • Liquid temperature control: Control liquid temperature with a sample temperature sensor, which is an option * The temperature set can be changed during temperature control or stop of temperature control.
5-4 Setting mode 5-4-1 Upper temperature limiter If the set temperature exceeds "Set temperature + Upper temperature limiter," the alarm is displayed, stopping temperature control. * The set temperature is changed but the set value of the upper temperature limiter remain unchanged (See the figure below) * The device operates as the device protection even beyond 210ºC.
5-4-2 Timer mode, step program Functions of auto start, auto stop and step program can be set. Step program can be set up to 8 steps. PV 25.0 ℃ 1) Long press "Set" key on the standard screen. SV 200.0 ℃...
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8) AUTO STOP setting screen appears. AUTO STOP Press "Set" key while the auto stop is turned OFF and it moves to the setting screen for (15) Step program. Stop 9) Select Effective or Non-effective of Auto stop. AUTO STOP Press "▲"...
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STEP setting screen appears. STEP st1 OFF Press "Set" key while Step program is turned "OFF" and it moves to (26). Stop 16)Select Effective or Non-effective of Step program. STEP st1 ON Press "▲" or "▼" key to switch to "ON"←→"OFF" blinking display. * Even if you change it to OFF, the condition you set once will not be erased.
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STEP st2 CONT 24) Set the temperature to move to the constant-value operation. Press "▲" or "▼" key to enter the set temperature. 10.0ºC 25) Press "Set" key to confirm. Stop SETTING SELECT 26) Setting of respective modes is completed. It returns to "MODE SELECT"...
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Standard screen of each mode and operation ●Auto start • Counting number is displayed upper right P 25.0 00:01:00 • "S" is displayed lower right ℃ S200.0 1) Press "Run/Stop" key and counting starts. ℃ "S" blinks 2) Temperature control starts upon counting zero. "S"...
5-4-3 Temperature correction Display temperature can be corrected by setting an optional value. PV 25.0 ℃ 1) Long press "Set" key on the standard screen. SV 200.0 ℃ Stop Long press SETTING SELECT OFFSET TEMP 2) Press "▼" or "▲" key, check that "OFFSET TEMP" blinks and press "Set"...
5-4-4 Blackout recovery Movement after recovery of blackout occurring during temperature control can be set. (When power supply to product during temperature control is once turned OFF and ON) * Setting method is common to block control and liquid temperature control. Control starts in the pre-recovery state (no alarm displayed) STOP Control stops (A-4 alarm displayed)
5-4-5 Auto tuning (Block control) Temperature control precision for blocks is PV 25.0 ℃ automatically adjusted. * Temperature control precision may get worse depending on the SV 20.0 condition. In this case see "5-4-7 PID setting (Block control)" on page ℃...
5-4-6 Auto tuning (Liquid temperature control) Temperature control precision of sample automatically adjusts with the 25.0 sample temperature sensor. ºC * Temperature control precision may get worse depending on the 20.0ºC ºC condition. In this case, see "5-4-8 PID setting (Liquid temperature control)" on page 25 to return to the default.
5-4-7 PID setting (Block control) PV 25.0 ℃ PID value related to the block temperature control precision can be SV 200.0 ℃ changed manually. * PID value can be individually set in the low and high temperature areas of the set temperature. Stop * If you return to the default, see "5-4-12 Default of parameter Long press...
5-4-8 PID setting (Liquid temperature control) 25.0 ℃ The PID value related to the temperature control precision of the 200.0 ℃ sample temperature sensor can be changed manually. * PID value can be individually set in the low and high temperature areas of the set temperature.
5-4-9 Key lock Key switch locking function can be set. Locking function is not used Lock the set mode (long press of Set key) and change to SV (press Set key) T-LOCK Lock change to SV (press Set key) S-LOCK Lock setting mode (long press of Set key) ●...
5-4-10 Back light adjustment The intensity of the back light for the display can be adjusted. PV 25.0 ℃ SV 20.0 1) Long press "Set" key on the standard screen. ℃ Stop Long press 2) Press "▼" or "▲" key, check that "BRIGHTNESS]" is blinking and press "Set"...
5-4-11 Changing decimal point position This is the method of displaying the first decimal place. PV 25.0 ℃ SV 20.0 1) Long press "Set" key on the standard screen. ℃ Stop Long press SETTING SELECT 2) Press "▼" or "▲" key, check that "POINT POSITION" is blinking and press "Set"...
5-4-12 Default of the parameter set value The default of each parameter set value is shown in the table below. If you changed a set value by mistake, revert it to the value in the table below. Item Display Default Auto start AUTO START [SET] Auto start setting time...
5-5 Connecting sample temperature sensor (Option) By using the sample temperature sensor, it is possible to directly control the sample temperature. Sample temperature sensor (sold separately) Caution MG-SENS-MT Code No. 274550 MG-SENS-TT Code No. 274560 Pay attention to the handling of the Caution sample temperature sensor If handling MG-SENS-MT (for microtube), do not...
5-6 Adjusting adjuster Rattling of the device can be adjusted. * The height has been adjusted at factory shipment. In your normal use, no adjustment is required. (1) Unplug from the outlet. Take out aluminum blocks. (2) Invert the device and place it on the base. Adjuster (3) Pinch the locknut and spin counterclockwise to loosen it.
Causes of trouble and Contact the company from which you purchased the product or the nearby service center for trouble not listed here. countermeasures Situation Cause Countermeasure The plug is removed from the outlet. Turn OFF the power switch and insert the power plug Or it is not securely inserted.
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Situation Cause Countermeasure The current PID constant may not match the usage condition you use. In order to determine the PID constant suitable for PID settings are not matched. the condition, perform auto-tuning in accordance with the steps in 5-4-5 Auto-tuning (Block control) or 5-4-6 Auto-tuning (Liquid temperature control).
Maintenance and inspection Warning Caution Do not disassemble the device Unplug from the outlet if you do not use it for a long time. Inside the device, there are voltage applied and high temperature portions and disassembly may lead to If the power plug has been inserted into an outlet for a electric shocks and/or injury.
7-1 Replacement of fuse Caution Do not use a fuse other than the designated one If you use a fuse other than the designated one, it does not fuse when overcurrent flows, potentially causing fire. * Be sure to replace a fuse after unplugging the power cord from outlet.
Outer dimensions Disposal method nent Request a waste collection vendor About Main to dispose. MG-3100 200W x 315D x 125H body 3.9kg * Packing materials should be separated by material and disposed of. Materials of major components Compo Major constituent...
MGBH-2506 273970 3. Spray unit This is a spray unit to be installed on Model MG-3100. The use of a spray unit allows for use as a spray condenser. (2 half blocks in the same type are needed) Number of...
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Product name Sample temperature sensor Model MG-SENS-MT MG-SENS-TT Code No. 274550 274560 Sensor protection pipe (mm) φ1.6 x 35 φ3.2 x 180 Microtube Applicable container Test tube Microplate (i) Fuse Specificati Code No. on/Standa Quantity 126850 -38-...
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