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Operation Manual 9240-11-010

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Page 1 Digital Hotplate HP RT2 Basic Operation Manual 9240-11-010...
Page 2 Preface Important Before using this product, read this entire operation manual carefully. Users should follow all of the operational guidelines contained in this manual and take all necessary safety precautions while using this product. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in potentially irreparable bodily harm and/or property damage.
Page 3 Preface This manual contains important safety and operation information. You must carefully read, understand, and follow all the instructions in this manual prior to operating this instrument. Keep this manual in a safe place nearby for reference and make it easily available to all users. 1) This manual highlights DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE alerts to prevent injury or property damage and also to achieve optimum performance of your instrument.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Warnings and Cautions ..........1-1 General Description .
Page 6 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance ............5-1 Cleaning Product .
Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
Warnings and Cautions Section 1 Ignoring the following warnings could cause serious injuries or even fatal accidents. Understand all alert labels prior to operating this equipment. Never remove or damage the alert labels. Never move this equipment while under operation. Never install or use this equipment in explosive or flammable atmospheres.
Page 8 Section 1 Warnings and Cautions Ignoring the following cautions could cause injuries or property damages. Do not touch the top plate or any object near it even when the heater is turned off. You may get burned due to residual heat. After using this equipment, make sure to turn off the main power switch and also to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for the safety of other users.
Page 9: General Description
HP RT2 Basic boasts quick heat-up time thanks to ample heating capacity (600W) as well as the superb heat transfer rate enabled by the tightly integrated structure of the heater and the ceramic-coated aluminum alloy top plate.
Page 10: Features
Section 2 General Description Features Performance • Microprocessor PID Feedback Control Fast and precise temperature control is provided by the microprocessor PID controller • Quick Heat Up Time Ample heating capacity and superb heat transfer rate of the tightly inte- grated structure of heater and ceramic-coated aluminum alloy top plate allow quick heat up time (up to 350°C).
Page 11: Safety
Section 2 General Description Safety • High and Low Temperature Limits The high temperature limit of the top plate is set to 350°C to protect you and your media. However, you can set your own high and low tem- perature limits to reduce operation time and also to avoid inadvertent mistakes.
Page 12: Construction
Section 2 General Description Safety (continued) • Lock Button Inadvertent or accidental changes during operation can be prevented by using this feature. • Transparent Shield An optional transparent shield is available to allow you to monitor your operations more safely by shielding you against liquid splashes. •...
Page 13 Section 2 General Description Construction (continued) Figure 2-3. Back Components Transparent Shield (optional) Support Rod (optional) (10) Heating Bath (optional) (11) Power Socket Thermo Scientific Digital Hotplate...
Page 14: Unpacking And Installation
Unpacking and Installation Section 3 Upon receiving the instrument, check to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipment. It is important that any damage that occurred during shipment must be detected before unpacking. If such damage is found, notify the carrier immediately. After unpacking, check to ensure that all the following parts and accessories are included in the package.
Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply
Section 3 Unpacking and Installation Location Conditions • Never install or use this equipment in explosive atmospheres. • Never install or use this equipment with or near to hazardous or flammable substances. • Never expose this equipment to any heat sources including direct sunlight. •...
Page 16: Connecting To Main Power
Section 3 Unpacking and Installation Connecting to Main Power • Check electrical requirements in the operation manual or on the ID plate attached to the bottom of this equipment before use. • Make sure to connect this equipment only to properly grounded as well as dedicated power outlets to protect you and your equipment.
Page 17: Operation
Operation Section 4 Figure 4-1. Control Panel A. Hot Top Warning Indicator B. Operational Status LEDs C. Actual Temperature Display D. RUN/STOP Button E. Temperature Setting Button F. Timer Setting Button G. Lock Button H. Configuration Button (see Configuration Mode) I.
Page 18: Run/Stop Button
Section 4 Operation Check Power Status (1) The following displays will appear in sequence together with a beep sound when the power cord is connected: and Heating Mode (2) Note that the following display will also appear momentarily if the main power switch is off: (3) If you turn on the main power switch, the following display will appear in sequence:...
Page 19: Temperature Setting (T Mode)
Section 4 Operation Run/Stop Button If you press the RUN/STOP Button to start the operation and the current temperature is below the set temperature, both the HEAT and the RUN (continued) LEDs will light up as shown below: Note, however, that the HEATER LED will be turned on and off during the operation because the heater is automatically activated or deactivated to maintain the set temperature.
Page 20: Temperature Setting (R Mode)
Section 4 Operation Temperature Setting (3) Push the Control Knob to save the desired temperature setting. The following displays will appear in sequence: (t mode) continued • You can change the temperature setting even during operation. • You can cancel the temperature setting any time before pushing the control knob.
Page 21: Timer Setting
Section 4 Operation Timer Setting This unit provides two types of timer mode: immediate timer activation and delayed timer activation. (For selecting the timer mode, see Selection of the Timer Mode.) For both timer modes, the timer setting procedures are the same: (1) Press the Timer Button to begin the timer setting and also to check the display showing the current timer setting.
Page 22: Timer (Continued)
Section 4 Operation Timer (continued) (6) If you want to save the new timer setting and to start the timer operation, you are required to change ‘NO’ to ‘YES’ by turning the Control Knob and press it for confirmation as shown below: (7) When the timer operation ends, you will be alerted by audible signals as well as the following display: Terminate the timer operation either by pressing the RUN/STOP Button...
Page 23: Enter/Terminate Configuration Mode
Section 4 Operation Lock Button You can activate the locking function by pressing the LOCK Button for more than two seconds. When locked, the following display will appear: When the locking function is activated, the LOCK LED will illuminate as shown below: When locked, note that all other buttons are deactivated.
Page 24: Check Configuration Settings
Section 4 Operation Enter/Terminate (2) Or turn the control knob clockwise until you get the following ESC display and then push it to confirm the termination as shown below: Config Mode (cont.) • Note also that the configuration mode is automatically terminated if there is no button operation for more than 20 seconds.
Page 25: Selection Of Heating Mode
Section 4 Operation Check Configuration (3) After checking the settings, terminate the checking mode Settings (continued) [either by pressing the Control Knob]: [or by pressing the RUN/STOP Button]: (4) Terminate the configuration mode as described in Enter/Terminate Configuration Mode. Selection of Heating You can select the heating mode (either the Temperature Priority Mode denoted by ‘t’...
Page 26: Temperature Unit Conversion (Oc Mpof)
Section 4 Operation Selection of Heating (3) Save selected heating mode by using Control Knob as shown below: Mode (continued) (4) Terminate the configuration mode as described in Enter/Terminate Configuration Mode. Temperature Unit You can select the desired temperature unit as follows: Conversion (oC mpoF) (1) Press the CONFIG Button and select the temperature unit conversion by turning the...
Page 27: Temperature Offsetting
Section 4 Operation Selection of Timer Two different timer modes are provided: Immediate Timer Activation (ti1) and Delayed Timer Activation (ti2). In case of the Immediate Timer Mode Activation, timer starts immediately after setting the timer. In case of the Delayed Timer Activation, on the other hand, timer is activated only when the set temperature is reached.
Page 28 Section 4 Operation Temperature Offsetting (continued) • The allowed range of the temperature offsetting is -10 ~ +50C. • See Technical Specification for the temperature difference depending on the top plate temperature. If, for example, the actual temperature of the top plate is 100°C but the displayed temperature is 95°C, you can match the displayed temperature with the actual temperature of the unit by selecting the offset value of +5°C and save it as described below:...
Page 29: Maximum Heating Rate Setting
Section 4 Operation Maximum Heating The higher the heating rate, the faster the heat up time but the wider the temperature overshoot and undershoot. Therefore, if you want to reduce Rate Setting the temperature fluctuation, you need to limit the heating rate to a certain degree by limiting maximum heating rate.
Page 30: Change The High/Low Temperature Limits
Section 4 Operation Change the High/Low Note that the default setting of the low temperature limit [t-L] is 0°C and the high temperature limit [t-h] 350°C. If needed, however, you can set Temperature Limits your own temperature limits. If, for example, you want to set the high temperature limit at 200°C, do as follows: (1) Press the CONFIG Button and select the temperature limit mode shown below by turning the Control Knob:...
Page 31: Temperature Control Mode Selection
Section 4 Operation Temperature Control Three user-selectable temperature control modes are provided for your convenience: Mode Selection Providing the optimal balance between the heat up time to reach the target Optimal Mode temperature and the allowed fluctuation range of temperature overshoot and undershoot (factory default) Providing the fastest heat up time but the widest fluctuation range of tem- Fast Mode...
Page 32: Auto-Tuning
Section 4 Operation Auto-tuning (PID The PID parameters for temperature control can be automatically tuned to take your specific operating circumstances into consideration. Parameter Calibration • Before starting the auto-tuning process, make sure to place the load you want to use on the top plate. •...
Page 33: Escape Mode
Section 4 Operation Restoring the Default If you want to change the current settings back to the default settings described in Check Configuration Settings, do as follows: Settings (1) Press the CONFIG Button and select the default setting [dEFA] shown below by turning the Control Knob: (2) Press the Control Knob and confirm the change to the default settings by using the Control Knob as shown below:...
Page 34: Maintenance
Maintenance Section 5 Inspection Interval Item Daily Weekly ● Connection status of power cord or plug ● Damages in power cord or plug ● Damages or cleanliness of top plate ● Cleanliness of main body and accessories ● Damages in switches, buttons, LED’s, dial knobs ●...
Page 35: Keeping Product
Section 5 Maintenance Cleaning Product Always make sure to keep top plate, main body, and accessories clean. Dirt and other foreign substances can cause fire or electric shock. Before (continued) attempting cleaning, (1) Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and ensure that the equipment is cool enough, (2) Wipe with a soft dry cloth first to remove any foreign matter and, if not enough,...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Section 6 Power Troubles Cause Corrective Action Meet the electrical requirements of this Unsuitable power supply equipment before use. Find out why blackout or cut-ff happened and Power cut-off by a circuit restore power. If there is a short circuit or breaker or power blackout leakage, trace the source of the problem and fix it.
Page 37 Section 6 Troubleshooting Operation Troubles Cause Corrective Action Failure to push the RUN/STOP Push the RUN/STOP Button. Button Turn off the main power Power cut-off by built-in over- switch and wait until the heat prevention circuit heater cools down. Then, turn on the main power switch.
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Section 7 Cat. No. Description 88880141 Heating Bath 88880142 Transparent Shield (PC) 88880143 Support Rod (Ø12mm, 400mm, M10) 88880148 C-5, Clamp Holder (PP body, Ø12mm) 88880149 3 Prong Clamp ( 60mm grip) Assembly of Support Hand screw the support rod(s) into the threaded hole(s) as shown in the diagram.
Page 39: Assembly Of Transparent Shield
Section 7 Accessories Assembly of When necessary, you can easily assemble the transparent shield and/or the heating bath as shown below: Transparent Shield Transparent Shield Heating Bath Digital Hotplate Thermo Scientific...
Page 40: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Section 8 Item / Model HP RT2 Basic Maximum temperature (°C/ax Ambient to 350 / 662 Temperature control Feedback Control with PID Heater Temperature display up to 350°C (0.1°C resolution) Maximum heater output 600W Timer range 1 min to 99 hr 59 min Timer modes Immediate activation &...
Page 41: Disposing Of The Product
Section 8 Technical Specifications Disposing of the Disposing of this equipment must be done in an environmentally responsible way if it has been potentially exposed to bio-agents or Product radioactive samples. Failure to follow stringent requirements for equipment disposal may lead to actions against you and your organization. (1) First, check with your laboratory or organization to ensure that you are following all the policies and procedures for disposal of laboratory equipments.
Page 42: Warranty Information
Section 9 Warranty Information THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC STANDARD PRODUCT WARRANTY The Warranty Period starts two weeks from the date your equipment is shipped from our facility. This allows for shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the first year warranty period.
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