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Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Manual ® Pro Line Floor Model Incubator with i.Center Plus Floor Model PC2200-Pro PC3200-Pro PC4200-Pro 360432/A...
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The document is furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Helmer Scientific. Helmer Scientific assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this material.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Helmer platelet incubators are intended to provide the controlled temperature environment required for the storage of platelet products.
♦ Avoid risk of ignition by using only manufacturer supplied components and authorized personnel when servicing the unit. ♦ Using the equipment in a manner not specified by Helmer Scientific may impair the protection provided by the equipment. ♦ The platelet incubator is not considered to be a storage cabinet for flammable or hazardous materials.
28 °C to 35 °C. Placement and Leveling • The use of accessories other than those specified for the product by Helmer is not recommended. They may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the device. • Refer to the Electromagnetic Compliance section for additional information.
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Chart Recorder Note For complete information, refer to the Temperature Chart Recorder Operation and Service Manual. Chart recorder with paper and battery installed. Table 1. Chart Recorder Label Description Function Left and Right Arrow buttons Adjust settings and stylus position.
Pro Line incubator. Each agitator communication switch must be set to a unique position that corresponds with its position in the incubator; either 1 or 2 when installed in a PC2200-Pro, or 1, 2 or 3 when installed in a PC3200-Pro incubator.
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Load the Platelet Agitator NOTICE • When opening drawer, grasp handle. Open one drawer at a time. • PC4200-Pro only: When used in extreme ambient conditions (35 °C and 45% relative humidity), ±1 °C uniformity is maintained throughout the incubator except at the bottom drawer position, where uniformity is within ±2 °C...
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Pro Line Platelet Incubator Operation Initial Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet meeting the electrical requirements on the product specification label. 2. Turn the AC power switch ON.
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Operation Notes • Refer to the i.Center Plus User Guide for complete information regarding the i.Center Plus User Interface. • The i.Center Plus Home screen displays temperature and alarm information, and provides icons to gain access to other functions of the i.Center Plus.
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Users and Passwords The Password Configuration screen provides a way for the administrator-level user to limit access to certain screens. The administrator-level password can be changed by selecting Password Configuration. Settings > Enter settings password. Select Password Configuration...
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Set Alarm Parameters Alarm settings control the circumstances and timing of alarm condition indicators displayed on the i.Center Plus Home screen. Settings > Enter Settings password. Select Alarm Settings. Touch the Actions arrow adjacent to the desired alarm. Touch minus (-) or plus (+) on spin box to set each alarm parameter and select Save.
Notes • Only Helmer Pro Line platelet agitator may be used with Pro Line platelet incubator. • Refer to the Pro Line platelet agitator service manual for more information regarding the installation of a platelet agitator in a Pro Line platelet incubator.
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Additional Features Min/Max Temperature Monitoring (if enabled) The Min/Max temperature display can be enabled through Display Settings. This feature provides the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature reading since the last system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset. Touch the Reset button to the right of the temperature display to manually reset.
• Power Draw and Power Consumption specifications include internally operating Pro Line agitator supplied from the Pro Line incubator through a 24 V (DC) umbilical cable (DC power cord) - PC2200-Pro and PC3200-Pro only. • Power Draw measured in Watts.
• The use of accessories other than those specified for the product by Helmer is not recommended. They may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the device.
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Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Electromagnetic Immunity Immunity Test Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance Electrostatic discharge ±8 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2 ±15 kV air...
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Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use Rated maximum output Separation distance according to the frequency of transmitter in meters (m) power of transmitter in 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 kHz to 800 MHz 800 kHz to 5.7 GHz watts (W) d = 1.2√P...
Communication lost with i.Center Plus display board and internal system memory Emergency Mode Primary Monitor Probe and Control Probe failure * When displayed, the Agitator Alarm messages will refer to the specific agitator location within the incubator (position 1, 2 or 3) in PC2200-Pro and PC3200-Pro units. 360432/A...
Helmer Scientific Pro Line Platelet Incubator Instructions for Use ® Appendix B: i.Center Plus Icons Icon Description Icon Description Icon Description Home Date/Time Change Mute Event Log Door Open Power Failure Temperature Graph Previous Screen High Temp Alarm Alarm Test...
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