Operation - IKA RCT basic safety control Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation

Ensure that the protective film is removed from the base plate before use!
Commissioning
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Adjust the motor speed using the rotary knob (D)
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The value selected will be shown on the display (F)
Stirring
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Set the start point for the mixing function by pressing the rotary knob (D)
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Heating
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Connecting
external
thermometers
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Move device switch (A) to the OFF position
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Insert the mains power cable into the power socket (K)
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Move device switch (A) to the ON position
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The unit will be set to factory setting mode A (see "Operating modes")
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The displayed value will flash until the desired motor speed is reached
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Set the safe temperature limit (see "Setting the safe temperature limit for RCT and HCT")
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Adjust the set-point temperature using the rotary knob (C)
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The value selected will be shown on the display (E)
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Set the temperature control mode (see "Setting the temperature control mode for RCT and HCT")
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Set the start point for the heating function by pressing the rotary knob (C)
The set-point and actual temperatures will be shown alternately on the display (E)
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When the heating is switched on, the LED "Heating plate" (G) and the LED "Set-point value" (I) will be lit
The maximum temperature that can be set for the heating plate is 310 °C
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During mixing and standby operation, the display (E) will show
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Move device switch (A) to the OFF position
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Detach contact plug (L)
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Attach a DIN 12878 (Class 2) compliant safety contact thermometer or a PT 1000 temperature sensor
to the socket (L)
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Move device switch (A) to the ON position
Temperature sensor PT 1000
Contact thermometer ETS-D5
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if the base plate temperature is above 50 °C
Hot
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The actual temperature for the temperature sensor shown on
display (E) will correspond to the temperature of the media.
The LED "external temperature sensor" (H) will be lit
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Follow the operating instructions for the contact thermometer
The LED "decimal point for the temperature display" (J) will be lit
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When a contact thermometer is connected, the display (E)
will only show the set-point temperature that has been set
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