Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific Isotemp -86 C Freezers
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Isotemp -86°C Freezers Installation and Operation 329712H06 • Revision F • December 2022...
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IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
Contents Models................. 1 Safety Considerations ..........2 Unpacking ..............3 Packing List ............3 General Recommendations ......... 4 Temperature Monitoring .......... 4 General Usage ............4 Initial Loading ............4 Battery Door Opening/Closing........4 Operating Standards ........... 5 Electrical Specifications ........... 5 Installation ..............
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Settings ..............10 Power Down ............11 Backup System (Optional) ........... 12 CO2 and LN2 Precautions ........12 Installation ............... 12 Start Up ..............13 Operation ..............13 Chart Recorders (Optional) .......... 14 Set Up and Operation ..........14 Changing Chart Paper ..........14 Calibration Adjustment ..........
Safety Considerations In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are Do not modify system components, especially used: the controller. Use OEM exact replacement equipment or parts. Before use, confirm that the This symbol used alone indicates important product has not been altered in any way. operating instructions which reduce the risk of WARNING: Your unit must be properly grounded injury or poor performance of the unit.
Unpacking At delivery, examine the exterior for physical damage while the carrier’s representative is present. If exterior damage is present, carefully unpack and inspect the unit and all accessories for damage. If there is no exterior damage, unpack and inspect the equipment within five days of delivery.
General Recommendations Temperature Monitoring Battery Door Opening/ Closing To open the grille door, pull the door from the top right corner IMPORTANT NOTE: The Fisher Scientific as shown in the figure below. channel recommends the use of a redundant and To close the grille door, push the door against frame to hold independent temperature monitoring system so latch in position.
Operating Standards The freezers described in this manual are classified for use as Table 2. Electrical Specifications by Size and stationary equipment in a Pollution Degree 2 and Over voltage Voltage Category II environment. 600D 208-230 V 60 Hz 7.6 A These units are designed to operate under the following environmental conditions: 600V...
Installation CAUTION: Always connect the freezer to a WARNING: Do not exceed the electrical rating dedicated (separate) circuit. Each freezer is printed on the data plate located on the lower equipped with a service cord and plug designed left side of the unit. to connect it to a power outlet which delivers the correct voltage.
3. Keep applying gentle pressure to the latch handle until Super Insulated Cabinet the latch is securely in closed position. Construction 4. Insert the key and rotate counterclockwise to lock. 5. Replace the padlock as required. In all models, the cabinet walls have a vacuum insulation core encapsulated by a sealed film laminate.
The contacts will trip in the event of a power outage, high temperature alarm, low temperature alarm or door ajar alarm. Intended Use The –86°C Freezers (refer to Models for the specific model series) described in this manual are intended for the storage of Frozen Red Blood Cells in 40% Glycerol at –65°C for up to 10 years;...
Operation The control panel consists of the 5 touch-point buttons Initial Start Up located on the right side of the display. To start the freezer, complete the following steps: Alarm Bell – This icon indicates visual and 1. Plug the freezer into the power outlet. audible alarm that accompanies various alarm states.
The message panel on the top indicates freezer health status • Press the checkmark button to save the new and the various alarm or warning states. temperature or value • After the value is saved, display will show the next option Wrench –...
Power Down To power down the ULT, first turn the breaker switch, located at the rear of the freezer, to the off position. Once the switch is in the off position, the display will show "OFF" followed by "YES" and then "NO" in 2 second intervals. The checkmark will also be illuminated while "YES"...
Backup System (Optional) For all ultra-low temperature cold storage products, we CAUTION: When closing the cylinder valve, recommend the use of a backup system (BUS) for the make sure that the injection solenoid is energized security of your samples. to allow all the liquid to bleed off instead of being trapped in the supply hose.
• Add 2 wraps of Teflon tape clockwise to the 1/4” Operation NPT fitting (on the nipple) when viewed from the threads. Tighten the NPT fittings approximately 2 The backup system can run for a minimum of 24 hours on turns from finger tight (approximately 720°).
Chart Recorders (Optional) Panel-mounted six-inch seven-day recorders are available as CAUTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects options for all freezer models except for the smaller (300 and to depress the chart buttons. This may cause 400 box capacity) models. permanent damage to the recorder.
Maintenance Defrosting the Freezer WARNING: Unauthorized repair of your freezer will invalidate your warranty. Contact Technical Defrost the freezer once per year or whenever the ice buildup Service. See Contact Information for phone exceeds 3/8”. To defrost, complete the following steps: numbers.
Battery Specification: Rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery, 12 V, 7.0 Amp Hr. Replacement batteries can be purchased directly from the Fisher Scientific channel. Figure 6. Battery Specification Maintenance Schedule Regular maintenance is important to keep the unit working properly. Inspect/clean as directed in the manual. Item Interval To maintain proper closure of inner doors,...
Troubleshooting Guide This section is a guide to troubleshoot general operational problems. Problem Cause Solution Unit warming. Allow ample time to recover from loading warm product. Do Warm load/Over load. not overload cabinet. Refer Initial Loading in user manual Not reaching set point. for loading procedures.
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Problem Cause Solution Never connect unit to overloaded power source. Always Shared power source. use a dedicated (separate) circuit. Unit plugged into wrong Plug the unit into proper power source to deliver correct power outlet. voltage. Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with national and local electrical codes.
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Problem Cause Solution Exterior door is closed but Clean any ice build-up on gasket and/or cabinet surface. not sealed completely. Check for punctures or tears on gasket. Door open alarm, exterior door not closing Open door completely and immediately close and latch it. completely.
Error Codes Error Code Description Undefined model Control Probe Failure Heat Exchanger Probe Failure Power Failure Failure to Reach Setpoint BUS Battery - Low Voltage System Battery - Low Voltage Lost Communication Failure (Main to UI) Lost Communication Failure (BUS) Stuck Button Ambient Probe Failure System Battery Disconnected...
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 warranty period.
Appendix A: Alarm Summary Alarm Summary Remote Alarm Alarm Message Warning Icon Description Event The freezer temperature has exceeded the warm alarm set point. Warm Alarm Thermometer Prolonged door openings and warm product loading may cause warm alarms. The freezer temperature has exceeded the cold alarm set Cold Alarm Thermometer point.
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Alarm Summary Remote Alarm Alarm Message Warning Icon Description Event System Battery voltage is too low. If error persists, the battery System Battery may need to be replaced. Wrench Low Voltage Alarm Display will intermittently show “E07”. BUS Battery voltage is too low. If error persists, the battery Bus Battery may need to be replaced.
Appendix B: Modbus ASCII Parameter Table Protocol MODBUS ASCII Baud Rate 2400bps to 57.6Kbps Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Even Flow Control None Address 0 to 255 Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Convert the data value into signed 2's complement and 3A 30 31 divide with 10, which 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 gives the setpoint.
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Note: bits b4:b1 0000: PEEK Production Code (CNTRL 0) 0002: Variable Speed Compressor (CNTRL 3A 30 31 3A 30 31 30 33 30 35 30 33 30 32 0003: Single Speed Control...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Convert the Float to decimal with below steps: 1.Open the link https://www.h- 3A 30 31 schmidt.net/ 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 FloatConverter/ 30 33 30 34 0x41...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Convert the Float to decimal with below steps: 1.Open the link https://www.h- 3A 30 31 schmidt.net/ 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 FloatConverter/ 30 33 30 34 0x42...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Convert the Float to decimal with below steps: 1.Open the link https://www.h- 3A 30 31 schmidt.net/ 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 FloatConverter/ 30 33 30 34 0x42...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response Convert the data value into signed 2's complement which gives the data. 3A 31 39 Display 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 Ex: Signed 2's Managed 30 33 30 35...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response 1 = Active / 0 = Inactive b19 BUS Battery Disconnection, b18 System Battery Disconnection, b17 Water temperature, b16 Wrong Power, b15 Refrigeration System Failure (TSX only), b14 Reserved for...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response b0 - Temperature pull down attained, b1 - Power failure, b2 - Main - UI comm failure, 3A 30 31 3A 31 39 b3 - Service Mode 30 33 30 36 System...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response b0 - Bus Solenoid Injection b1 - Bus Pressure switch b2 - Reserved for factory use only b3 - Line voltage circuit state change (normal, buck, boost) b4 - Compensated line voltage change...
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Address Relay Function Modbus Data Parameter in hexa Size Enclosure Data Remarks Code Command Type decimal Response XX/XX Minor 3A 31 39 (numbers after 3A 30 31 30 33 30 34 decimal point)/ Major 30 33 30 35 0x00 Build 30 30 30 30 (numbers before 0x03...
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WEEE Compliance WEEE Compliance. This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Great Britain Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol. Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.