Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 1. Setting up the Cell Ageing Oven Place the Ageing Oven on a stable and horizontal bench. Connect the oven to a grounded mains outlet, according to the type label on the oven.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 2.2.1 Temperature and test time setting Tap on the temperature actual value to set the test temperature, see figure 2.2.1.a. On the next screen tap on the set value box on the rigth side of the SetT text, see figure 2.2.1.b.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 2.2.2 Test name From the main screen, tap on the name field that corresponds to the oven cell channel (see figure 2.2.2.a). Type the test name from the touch screen keyboard (see figure 2.2.2.b). One test name row on the screen can hold up to 40 characters.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP IP-address In the Set up mode an IP-address can be typed in to establish a communication with a PC-software e.g. monitoring program. Tap on the IP-addr. field to enter an IP-address, see figure 2.2.4.b.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 2.2.5 Alarm Alarm is activated at: • high temperature in the test chamber, + 1 °C from set value • low temperature in the test chamber, - 1 °C from set value • high temperature of the controller, + 5 °C from set value This alarm will be reset automatically when the temperature is within tolerance from set value again.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Acknowledge any alarm To acknowledge any alarm, tap on the button Alarm. All active alarms can be seen on this screen. Press Figure 2.2.5.a.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 2.4 Additional features for cell ovens 2.4.1 LTHTP-option (Low Temperature High Temperature Programmable) The LTHTP feature can only be supplied with the EB 21 oven. In the LTHTP option the oven can be operated with programmed cycles from the maximum temperature of the oven down to 23 °C, with the...
Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 3. Programming of ramp with cycling temperatures Programming of cycling temperatures/ramp is an additional option. If this addition is included in the oven the ramp button will be visible on the main screen.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 3.1 Leg when temperature cycle is running When the ramp is started, each leg filled with information will be processed. Legs with time settings 0:00 will not be processed and will be skipped.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Button [ON/off] (optional) This button is available on some instruments that require any type of mechanical action such as open/ close valves for additional cooling or heating. These buttons are not visible if the instrument does not have this option.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Ramp view header The header is located on the first ramp screen. The header consists of one Play (start) button, Current lap, Temp, Laps and Total [h:m]. The PLAY (start) button will execute the full temperature cycle(s).
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 3.2 How to Store/Use 1. From the main screen, press the button Setup. a programmed ramp 2. Enter password 1111+Enter. 3. Press the button Options (not for instrument The total ramp generated can be stored into a memory Bank.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP The Use button will connect any of the ramps stored in any of the six memory banks to the Channel ramp in use. If the oven has more than one temperature cell/ chamber, any of these cells/chambers can be connected to any of the memory banks.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Quick guide to initiate a ramp (temperature cycle) and run it. 1. From the main instrument windows press the ramp button symbol. 2. Fill in the header controls Temp and Laps.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Example of a temperature cycle: Header Temp is set to 23 °C (or the standby temperature of your oven). Time Temp Option Description Leg 1 1:00 ‘...
Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 4. Prepare for a test • Place the relaxation rigs in the oven, with the cables through the two back openings. • Set the test temperature on the cell oven. • Close the lids of the draught hood. • Set the controller of the hood on 50 °C. (See chapter 2.2 Settings, explanation no. 10).
Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP 8. Safety Note: Use gloves when the samples are placed in the • Standard laboratory temperature of either 23 °C oven or removed from the oven. ±2° or 27 °C ±2°.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Common specifications: • The oven perform well inside the apparatus requirements in ISO 188, IEC 811 and other equivalent standards. • The oven is controlled from a PLC (with a colour touch screen). • Special design with controlled air exchange rate and low air speed. • The casing consists of steel, painted with powder paint in bluegreen colour. • The inner cells are made of aluminium.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Oven for Stress Relaxation EB 21, EB 22 and EB 21 LTHTP Support support@elastocon.se +46 33 323 39 34 Elastocon AB Tvinnargatan 25 SE-507 30 Brämhult Sweden • • Phone: +46 33 323 39 00 E-mail: info@elastocon.se • www.elastocon.com...
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