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User Guide User Guide Overview CAUTION • To avoid injury, before using the i.C User Information Center, read all instructions in the associated product operation manual. • To avoid damage to the i.C unit, read all instructions provided in this user guide. Features The i.C consists of an intuitive user interface and icon-driven touchscreen.
User Guide User Guide Using the Touchscreen The touchscreen and touch techniques make the i.C easy to use. Icons, status indicators,and navigation buttons let the user see and respond to i.C system conditions and events. Note Anything that touches the screen is understood as a command. Do not let anything touch the screen unintentionally. Touch Techniques Touch-select Touch once to select an item.
User Guide User Guide Initial Setup Language Configuration The Language screen is displayed when the i.C is powered on. Use the Language screen to select the i.C display language. Choose language 1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed. 2.
User Guide User Guide Home Screen Basics Note To temporarily silence active alarms, touch the Mute icon in the top right corner of the screen. Unit ID Primary Monitor Probe Screen ID Event Log Icon-Indicator Information Header Display Zone Min/Max Temperature Display Min/Max Reset Secondary Monitor Probe (not available on all models)
User Guide User Guide i .C Applications (APPS) All i.C Applications can be reached from the i.C APPS screen. Notes • i.C Applications screen icons are interchangeable with those found on the Home screen. • Primary Monitor probe reading and alarm conditions are displayed on the left side of the screen. Using i .C Applications To navigate to an application screen, touch the associated application icon.
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User Guide User Guide i .C Settings system settings are configured and other preferences selected from the i.C All i.C Settings screen. Note Settings screen is password protected, unless password protection is turned Off (from the i.C The i.C Settings screen). If for the first time, use the factory-originated password (1234).
User Guide User Guide Temperature Alarm Test Initiate an automatic alarm test for the high and low temperature alarms. The unit uses a built-in Peltier device to heat or cool the probe without affecting chamber temperature. The process normally takes less than five minutes. Note Touch the Cancel Test icon at any time to abort the alarm test.
User Guide User Guide Min/Max Temperature Monitoring The Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence since the last system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset. Notes • The Min/Max temperature display can be turned on or off. Refer to Display Settings for more information.
User Guide User Guide Temperature Graph The Temperature Graph screen shows current and historical primary monitor probe temperature data and temperature events. Note Up to 62 days of temperature data can be viewed on the graph. Alarm Condition Icon Viewing the Temperature Graph 1.
User Guide User Guide Event Data Door Open Time Total time (in minutes) that the unit door was left open during the selected time span. Door Openings Total number of times the unit door was opened during the selected time span. Total Events Total number of logged events that occurred during the selected time span.
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User Guide User Guide One Touch Quick Information Feature The one touch quick information feature allows the user to view specific temperature information at any point on the graph. Using one touch 1. Touch the desired point on the graph. A dialog box will appear providing selected date, time and temperature data. Note The one touch feature should be used for reference only.
User Guide User Guide Information Logs All available data logs are accessed from the Information Logs screen. Note Some icons shown may be specific to models or optional features. Event Log > The Event Log shows information from alarm events. A maximum of 100 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Event Log screen.
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User Guide User Guide Information Found in the Event Log • Type of event that occurred • Date event occurred • Time event condition began • Temperature at start of alarm event • Time event condition ended • Temperature at end of alarm event •...
User Guide User Guide Event Log Detail Screen The Event Log Detail provides additional temperature information for primary and secondary monitor probes, and the compressor probe for an alarm event. The cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken can be acknowledged. Information Found in the Event Detail Log •...
User Guide User Guide Access Control Log (if installed) > The Access Control Log screen contains a record of each user-authenticated access event. A maximum of 100 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Access Control Log screen. The Access Log shows information from controlled access chamber entries.
User Guide User Guide Data Transfer CSV Download Use the CSV Download screen to download information. Download Data 1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C monitor bezel. When the memory device is detected, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive"...
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User Guide 5. Touch the Start Download button to begin the download. The Download Status bar becomes active showing the progress of the download. When finished, the message "Data download complete" along with the number of files downloaded. A date and time stamp will appear below the completion message.
User Guide User Guide Downloading Temperature Graphs and Alarm Event Data to PDF Use the PDF Download screen to download information to PDF (Portable Document Format). 1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C monitor bezel.
User Guide User Guide Uploading Firmware Updates Use the Upload screen to upload firmware updates. If the Upload icon is touched before a memory device is inserted, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" is displayed until a memory device is inserted. Notes •...
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User Guide User Guide 2. Touch the Upload icon to begin data transfer. The upload progress bar is displayed. 3. When finished, the "Data Upload Completed" message and the date and time are displayed. The screen then refreshes to display the "Wait" screen, and the system automatically powers down and restarts. 4.
User Guide User Guide 10 Customizing the i .C Screen Brightness Settings > monitor has three brightness settings. Touch any button to select a different brightness setting. The backlight on the i.C Home Page Screensaver > The Home screen is equipped with a screensaver that displays a 24-hour temperature graph. The screensaver is automatically displayed after two minutes of inactivity on the Home screen.
User Guide User Guide 11 i .C Settings > Configure i.C system settings and other preferences via i.C Settings. Note system requires up to 30 seconds to save configuration changes. Do not turn the power off until 30 seconds have elapsed. The i.C Password Protection of the i .C Settings Screen...
User Guide User Guide Temperature Setpoint The Temperature Setpoint specifies the desired temperature for product stored inside the unit. Change temperature setpoint Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the spin box to adjust the temperature setpoint. Device Control Settings The Device Control Settings screen displays the current settings used to control the unit.
User Guide User Guide Alarm Settings Parameters for activating an alarm may be set through Alarm Settings. Set alarm parameters 1. Touch the Alarm Settings button. 2. Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the corresponding Setpoint spin box to change an alarm setpoint. 3.
User Guide User Guide Users and Passwords Set up user access and passwords, or turn password protection on or off through Users and Passwords. Enable/disable password protection 1. Touch the Users and Password button. 2. Toggle the Password Protection button to turn password protection On or Off.
User Guide User Guide Sound Settings Turn sounds on or off, control volume and select an alarm tone through Sounds Settings. Enable/disable sounds 1. Touch the Sounds Settings button. 2. Toggle the Sounds button On or Off to select desired setting.
User Guide User Guide Display Settings Control how information appears on the i.C display through Display Settings. Change language 1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed. 2. Touch the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language button.
User Guide User Guide Light Control Settings (if installed) The Light Control Settings screen provides a way to control interior lights as well as set the Light Off Delay. Enable/disable interior light 1. Touch the Light Control Settings button. 2. Toggle the Light Enabled button YES or NO to select desired setting.
User Guide User Guide Sensor Calibration Calibration adjusts temperature setpoints so the value displayed matches the actual chamber temperature, as measured by an independent thermometer. View temperature probe readings and adjust offsets through Sensor Calibration. Sensor Reference Indicates probe location on the control board. Current Reading (+ Offset) View the real-time temperature reading which includes offset calculation.
User Guide User Guide Auxiliary Systems The Auxiliary Systems screen provides a way to turn the USB port or Ethernet port on or off, as well as set up an Ethernet connection. Enable/disable USB or Ethernet ports 1. Touch the Auxiliary Systems button. 2.
User Guide User Guide System Functions Reboot or shut down the i.C system through System Functions. Restart display 1. Touch the System Functions button. 2. Touch the Restart Display button. The confirmation box appears. to confirm, or 3. Touch to cancel. Shut down display 1.
User Guide User Guide 12 Access Control (if installed) Integrated Electronic Access Control limits user access, providing secure storage. A valid personal identification number (PIN) must be entered to open the unit. Notes • There is a lock override key on Helmer equipment. The key disconnects power to the magnetic lock, allowing users to access the contents of the cabinet.
User Guide User Guide Delete a user profile 1. Touch the data row of the user profile to be deleted. The data row is highlighted in blue. 2. Touch the Delete User button. The message "Delete User?" is displayed. to confirm, or 3.
User Guide User Guide Access Control as the Home Screen If the Access Control option is activated, the Access Control Home Screen can be substituted for the standard Home Screen. Notes • It is recommended the Access Control icon be moved to the Home screen if the Access Control Home screen is disabled. Refer to Icon Transfer for more information.
User Guide User Guide 13 Icon Transfer > The Icon Transfer allows icons to be moved between the Home screen and the i.C Applications screen, or repositioned APPS screen. A maximum of five icons can be displayed on the Home screen. on the i.C Reposition icons Drag icons with a touch-drag motion of the finger.
User Guide User Guide Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide Common Buttons Buttons are included to adjust settings or navigate to a different "app". Alphanumeric keyboard buttons for text entry, editing, save/cancel functions, and uppercase and lowercase keyboards are included for all languages. The extended character keyboard and symbol keyboard are included for U.S./international languages only.
User Guide User Guide Application Icons All i.C Apps icons are included in this guide. Contact Helmer, Inc. for information about optional applications. Image Name Image Name Function Function • Navigate to the CSV Download screen Home • Navigate to the Home screen CSV Download •...
User Guide User Guide Appendix B - i .C Reference Guide General Settings > Notes • All i.C settings are shown in this guide. Contact Helmer, Inc. for information about settings as they pertain to optional applications. • Refrigerator defrost event settings are only applicable to models with the low humidity option. Setting Description Default Value...
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User Guide User Guide Setting Description Default Value Range Offset value used to adjust temperature reading of -10 °C - +10 °C Secondary Monitor Probe Offset varies the the secondary monitor temperature probe -18 °F - +18 °F (if installed) Offset value used to adjust temperature reading of -10 °C - +10 °C Control Probe Offset...
User Guide User Guide Alarm Settings > > Alarm Settings Setting Description Default Value Range Primary Monitor Probe High Temp (setpoint) High temperature at which alarm condition occurs 5.5 °C -100 - +50 °C (iBR and iLR models) 6.5 °C -148 - +122 °F (iPR models) Primary Monitor Probe High Temp (time delay) Time after high temperature alarm condition occurs until...
User Guide User Guide Event Log Codes Event Code Description Event Code Description Compressor Probe Failure Primary Monitor Probe High Temp Test Secondary Monitor Probe Failure Primary Monitor Probe Low Temp Test Communication Failure 1 Compressor Temperature Communication Failure 2 No Battery Communication Failure 3 Low Battery...
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