Isotemp advanced hot plates, stirrers and stirring hotplates (38 pages)
Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific SUPER-NUOVA 1318 Series
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SUPER-NUOVA ™ Stirring Hot Plates OPERATION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST SERIES 1318 and 1338 Model # Voltage Description SP131820-33 220-240 SP131825 SP131824 SP133830-33 220-240 10X10 SP133835 10X10 SP133834 10X10 LT1318X1 • 27/04/10...
Safety Information Your Thermo Scientific SUPER-NUOVA Stirring Hot Plate has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay Alert Signals attention to the alert signals throughout the manual.
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afeTy NforMaTIoN Keep top surface clean. Use a non-abrasive cleaner. Alkali spills, hydrofluoric acid spills or phosphoric acid spills may damage top and lead to thermal failure. Unplug unit and remove spills promptly. Do not immerse unit for cleaning. Replace the top immediately if damaged by etching, scratching or chipping.
eNeral PeCIfICaTIoNS Heating Specifications Top Plate Surface - Solid Ceramic Temperature range: 1°C - 370°C (34°F - 698°F)* * This stirring hot plate does not cool. The minimum temperature is 1°C if used in a cold room below 1°C. 7” x 7” 10”...
eNeral PeCIfICaTIoNS Environmental Conditions Operating: 0°C to 27°C; 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing. Installation category II (overvoltage) in accordance with IEC 664. Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664. Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters. Storage: -25°C to 65°C 10% to 85% relative humidity Declaration of Conformity (for 220-240 volt, -33 CE models only) We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product conforms with the technical requirements of...
Introduction Please read all the information in this manual before operat- ing the unit. Your SUPER-NUOVA stirring hot plate is a heating and/or stirring plate designed for laboratory procedures requiring precise control of temperature and/or stirring speed. Each SUPER-NUOVA model includes a digital display for moni- toring temperature and/or stirring speed, and the stirring hot plate models have dual displays so temperature and stirring speed can be monitored simultaneously.
Unpacking and Installation Unpacking Warning Remove your SUPER-NUOVA stirring hot plate from the Use a properly grounded electrical carton. Inspect to ensure that the unit has not been dam- outlet of correct voltage and current aged during shipment. If the unit appears to have sus- handling capacity.
Installation Set the unit on a flat stable surface at least 12" away from combustible materials, and plug the cordset into a proper- ly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity.
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NPaCkING aND NSTallaTIoN RS232 Port Connections Cord retention clip Remote Probe Connection Speed Set Temperature Temperature Power Button Button CAUTION! HOT TOP Set Button Display Indicator Speed Display HEAT HEAT STIR STIR POWER POWER CAUTION! UTION! HOT TOP HOT TOP EXTERNAL EXTERNAL PROBE...
Principles of Operation Each SUPER-NUOVA unit utilizes the latest microproces- sor technology to deliver the most reliable, accurately controlled, ceramic top stirring hot plate on the market. Your SUPER-NUOVA stirring hot plate has an electronic, closed-loop feedback control which will accurately main- tain temperature setpoints from 1°C through 370°C.
Operation Power Button Warning The SUPER-NUOVA unit has a power button located on Use caution when heating volatile the front control panel. The unit may be powered on by materials; top surface and element pressing the power button or ANY button on the control can reach the “Flash Point panel.
PeraTIoN Setting the Temperature Note The SUPER-NUOVA stirring hot plate has an electronic The temperature display will indicate closed-loop feedback control which will accurately main- the actual temperature of the top tain temperature setpoints from 1°C through 370°C. An plate (1°-370°C). This stirring hot unloaded hot plate will heat to maximum temperature in plate does not cool.
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PeraTIoN Controlling Solution Temperature Using External Probe To control the solution temperature plug the included probe or an ungrounded Type K thermocouple probe into the probe receptacle located on the right side of the unit. Be careful to observe the correct polarity of the probe connector when inserting probe.
PeraTIoN Using Preset Programs The SUPER-NUOVA stirring hot plate features the option of presetting 4 setpoints into its memory. To program a preset, adjust the heat and/or stir features to your desired set- points. Press and hold one of the presets and the unit will beep indicating those setpoints have been stored in memory.
PeraTIoN If at any time you wish to reset the timer, press the right or left arrow keys until the indicator light corresponds to your desired time. The unit will beep indicating it has been reset. One minute before shutdown, the unit will beep three times and flash the 1 hour light.
PeraTIoN RS232 Output An RS232 port is available on the SUPER-NUOVA to output elapsed time, speed, and temperature data. The data is print- ed once every second when the unit is powered on (displays on). A comma separates each piece of data so that it may easily be imported into a spreadsheet as CSV (Comma Separated Values).
PeraTIoN Using HyperTerminal w/RS232 With HyperTerminal you can store the RS232 output data of a SUPER-NUOVA on a PC. NOTE: Other terminal pro- grams that capture RS232 data can be used as well. In order to follow this procedure, you must have: •...
PeraTIoN Select FILE, SAVE AS, and save this setup wherever you would like it to be located (if you would like it on the Desktop, select Desktop) and select SAVE. You will be able to run HyperTerminal with this setup in the future by just double-clicking the icon if you put it on the Desktop.
Service and Calibration Service Menu The Service Menu has many features that will allow a user to customize their unit. A table of the features available in the Service Menu is given below. The features are given in order of their appearance in the Service Menu when rotating the center knob in a clockwise rotation.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN Over-temperature Set Point - Note For most routines, the POWER key This option is only available for units that have heating can be used to return to a previous functionality. The Over-temperature Set Point is the set menu if desired.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN Temperature Probe Calibration - CAL This section applies only to the calibration of the temperature probe system. The hot plate surface and the motor speed cannot be calibrated. This method is only applicable to units that have heating functionality. There are two types of calibration available.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN Oil Bath Method of Calibration With the probe connected to the unit, insert the probe connected to the unit to be calibrated into a bath that has stabilized at the desired calibra- tion temperature. Allow sufficient time for the probe to stabilize.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN System Method of Calibration Select an independent temperature probe to be placed in the load, along with the unit tempera- ture probe before continuing with calibration. Select the load to be calibrated, and place on top of the hot plate. Place a stir bar in the mix- ture if stirring is desired and available on the unit being calibrated.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN If the unit undergoing calibration does not have stirring capability then skip to the next step. The SET indicator under the STIR display will be lit, and the displays will show the stirring control set point. The speed may be adjusted by using the center knob.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN not turn it on (displays should be blank, unless Hot Top Warning System is indicating a hot sur- face), enter the Service Menu by pressing and holding the POWER key. After about 3 seconds a single beep will be heard and you may remove your finger from the POWER key.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN Rotate the center knob until the display reads End. Press the SET key under either display to accept, and the display will change to H (Heating off), H S (Heating and Stirring Off), or S (Stirring Off). Rotate the center knob to change the display to the method of choice and press the SET key under either display again.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN The unit will return to the previous menu. Select another feature to change, or press the POWER key again to return to the off mode. Probe Response - Pr This feature is available for units with heating functionality and is only applicable when using a probe.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN front edge of the unit. If a heating set point of 250°C is desired, the OTP must be set at least 50°C higher. Therefore the OSP setting would need to be at least 300°C. The probe circuit is also affected by the selection of OSP.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN a single beep will be heard and you may remove your finger from the POWER key. The display will change to oSP. Rotate the center knob until the display reads Err. Press the SET key under either display to accept, and the display will change to Clr (re- enable all disabled errors).
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN display will change to no. Rotate the center knob to change the display to yeS and press either SET key. The unit has now been returned to the factory default settings. The unit will return to the previ- ous menu.
erVICe aND alIbraTIoN Flash Upgrade - FLS This feature is available for all units and is designed to allow a firmware upgrade via RS232 port to be applied without exchanging controls. NOTE: Special software and an RS232 cable are required to complete this proce- dure.
Troubleshooting Error Codes Errors E01 through E07 are heating errors. Error Handler will lock out heating functions if heating error is detected. Stirring functionality is unaffected. If the condition that caused the error is no longer present, pressing the POWER button or unplugging the unit will clear Errors E01-E07. y t i .
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roUbleSHooTING Errors E11 and E12 are stirring errors. Error Handler will lock out stirring functions if stirring error is detected. To avoid boil over, the unit will cease heating (the user can restart heating if desired). Pressing the POWER button or unplugging the unit will clear Error E12. Unplugging the unit will clear Error E11. u l i .
Replacement Parts List To insure your safety and for proper operation, the ceramic top plates for hot plates and stir plates are only sold as complete assemblies. This assembly includes the ceramic top, element, thermocouple, insulation, baffle plate, and 2 ceramic top holders. We recommend not replacing individual components of the top plate.
Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any corre- spondence concerning this unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Thermo Scientific dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory.
(ii) misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product), mishandling, contamination, overheating, modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or (iii) use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of Thermo Scientific prod- ucts.
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