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SUPER TRAP HEATER CONTROLLER STC-2A series Instruction Manual Export Control Policy We recommend that ALL customers be sure to follow all rules and regulations such as Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law when exporting or reexporting our products. ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
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As a general rule, diagnosis of failure should be done on site by customer. However, ULVAC CRYOGENICS or our service network can perform this service for an agreed fee upon the customer’s request. There will be no charge if the cause...
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ULVAC CRYOGENICS. (2) Damage during transportation When damage by delivery/transportation is admitted, the product will be repaired free of charge within the range of the guarantee expressed in the sales contract.
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2.3 Repair period after production is discontinued ULVAC CRYOGENICS shall accept product repairs for seven years after production of the product is discontinued. 3. Service Form After the products are delivered, please fill out the following information in the blanks. If you have any questions or technical problems please feel free to contact the nearest Customer Support Center or headquarters.
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(3) If you have any questions or comments on this document, please do not hesitate to contact us. The phone numbers of local customer support centers are listed at the end of this manual. ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
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There is a danger of fire or burn injury. Explosive gas used. There is a risk of fire or explosion. Hazardous voltage . Electric shock may cause severe injury or loss of life. Hot heating part present. There is a risk of burn injury. MZ0F001E,2013OR03 ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
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Heater Controller (STC-2A series) Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Disposal Considerations ....................IW-1 Features and Types......................1 1.1. Features ........................1 1.2. Models ........................2 Specifications ........................3 Component Descriptions ....................5 3.1. STC-2A ........................5 3.2. STC-2A (INV 1kW) ....................6 Connector Specifications and DIP Switch Specifications ..........
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Table of Contents FIGURES Figure 1-1 STC-2A series appearance ............... 1 Figure 1-2 Model designation of STC-2A series ............2 Figure 6-1 Panel cut dimensions and STC-2A installation ........13 Figure 7-1 STC-2A Optional cable wiring ..............17 Figure 7-2 STC-2A (INV 1kW) Optional cable wiring ..........
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Please contact our technical service department when inspection and/or adjustment of STC-2A series are needed. No circuit or any other parts of this product may be changed and/or adjusted in any shape or form in any circumstances. Note that the any inspection, check, adjustment and repair caused by such change and/or adjustment will be only accepted at your expense even if it is within the warranty period.
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Contact your safety supervisor and follow the instructions to remove such toxic substances before disposing. We provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of our products upon your request. Please contact us if necessary. MZIW002E,2018JE01 ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED IW-1...
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(290K) during regeneration. The appearance of STC-2A series is shown in Figure 1-1 below. STC-2A series has two different models: STC-2A and STC-2A (INV 1kW). Please refer to section 1.2 “Models” for the difference between them. When you purchased a Super Trap which has the overheat protection sensor for the heater, the sensor can be activated/deactivated by switching the DIP switch of the STC-2A series.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 1.2. Models STC-2A ( Usage None= For general purpose INV 1kW = For room temperature quick regeneration Figure 1-2 Model designation of STC-2A series Table 1-1 STC-2A series models Refrigerator power Usage...
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 2. Specifications ○ Dimensions ......... 240mm(W) x 100mm(H) x 300mm(D) (See the external dimensions for the details) ○ Weight ..........Approx.3.2kg ○ Power Source ........Single-phase 100VAC±10% 50Hz/60Hz Circuit protector capacity:10A (15A) ※...
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CAUTION ● Do NOT heat the Super Trap exceeding 70℃(340K). It may damage the Super Trap. An alarm will sound from STC-2A series when the indicated temperature has reached ● 330K. Cut off all power sources right after the alarm activation.
(Note that the LED will not light up when the compressor unit is stopped. LED lights up during regeneration (I/F input [REGEN] signal of STC-2A series is ON). ・REGEN LED lights up when the heater is output (I/F input [REGEN] signal of STC-2A series is ・HEATER ON).
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 3.2. STC-2A (INV 1kW) Table 3-2 Component descriptions(STC-2A(INV 1kW)) Description Name Lights up when powered ON(100VAC). POWER ① Normal mode Displays the temperature of super trap panel. 7-segment ② Parameter setting mode It displays a set value (See section 9.1).
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual Table 4-3 Descriptions of I/F connector pins Signal Signal Name Description Contact input common (N24) REGEN When signal is ON, regeneration operation will be started. N.C. Keep these connector pins unconnected. It is used to release the condition that keeps alarms activating.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 4.2. DIP switch specifications 1: 2: 9: DIP switches Sticker: Description of Dip SW There are two types of MBDI-H1 series DIP switch: Previous Model and New Model. Previous Model: Push a lever UP to turn ON. The color of the levers is yellow.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 5. Accessories and Optional Cables Unless purchasing the optional cables in Table 2, the accessories listed in the table below are attached to the STC-2A series. In that case all connections and wiring should be made by customers.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual When purchasing the STC-2A series as a part of super trap system, it is available to specify and order optional cable. Table 5-2 below shows optional cables. Also refer to section 7 for “Wiring”. Note that contents of Accessories in table 5-1 will be changed when optional cable is purchased.
Referring to the dimensions in figure 6-1 and cut the front panel of the cabinet and machine four mounting holes. Insert STC-2A series to the cabinet from the front panel. Make sure that it is inserted further enough and steady. Then fix it with four screws (M4) from the back of the cabinet.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 7. Wiring After the installation of STC-2A series, perform wiring work referring to figure 7-1 and 7-3 for STC-2A and figure 7-2 and 7-3 for STC-2A (INV 1kW). Following warnings and cautions must be observed when performing the wiring.
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●When connecting the plug type connector to STC-2A series, confirm that it is all the way seated. When unplug the connector, make sure to pull the plug. Do Not pull the cable.
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It is effective to prevent interference. CAUTION After wiring, make sure that wiring has been done correctly. If difference signal has been ● connected, damage to STC-2A series may result. Also, make sure that the input power is within the allowable range. ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual SYSTEM COMPRESSOR UNIT Wiring should be performed by customer. C 3 0 V R PWR STS 1 RDY 2 RUN 3 CH1 4 5 6 7 8 COM RST SUPPLY PRESSURE Wiring should be performed by customer.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 8. Operations Table 8-1 Operations Step Operation Status of STC-2A series Turn on the power of STC-2A series. POWER LED will light up, and then the temperature of the super trap 80K panel will be indicated on 7 segments display.
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Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual CAUTION During cool down, if the temperature exceeds READY set value (initial set value: 160K) which is the limit temperature that the super trap can maintain its performance, it is recommended to start regeneration.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 9. Parameter Setting 9.1. Parameter setting method Description In parameter setting mode, it is used to increase set value. It is used to move to parameter setting mode, and to fix the changed value in the mode.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 9.2. Factory default settings Table 9-1 Factory default parameter settings(Standard setting mode) Initial Set command Description Setting range value ROOM TEMP (Target value of inner heater control). 290K 273~300K It outputs signal when the temperature is above the set value.
Notice to the user who purchased STC-2A series as a single item: Inner heater energizing time “t” has been preset as 30min therefore it needs you to change set time “t” in accordance with your trap.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual 10. Troubleshooting Table 10-1 Troubleshooting (descriptions of error indications) Display Description Possible causes Action It outputs due to breaking Inappropriate wiring of heater Make sure that wiring has been cable. done correctly.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual Table 10-2 Troubleshooting(Other) Problems Possible causes Corrective action The refrigerator unit Either of Power cable, refrigerator cable, Referring to section 7, connect cables does not start running. inverter control cable or K Thermocouple correctly.
Super Trap Heater Controller STC-2A series Instruction Manual Appended Figure 4 STC-2A(INV 1kW) Electric wiring diagram ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
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ULVAC CRYOGENICS INC. www.ulvac-cryo.com 1222-1 Yabata, Chigasaki, Kanagawa 253-0085, Japan <Sales> Tel: +81-467-85-8884 <Service Engineering Division> Tel: +81-467-85-9366 Fax: +81-467-83-4838 ULVAC CRYOGENICS KOREA INC. www.ulvac-cryo.co.kr 107, Hyeongoksandan-ro, Cheongbuk-Myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea, 17812 Tel: +82-31-683-2926 Fax: +82-31-683-2956 ULVAC CRYOGENICS (NINGBO) INC.
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Super Trap Heater Controller (STC-2A series) Instruction Manual Revision History Date Revision No. Contents 2008-09-11 2008.09 First edition 2009-06-08 2009JE01 “Introduction” has been revised. UCN address has been changed. “SERVICE NETWORK” has been revised. 2009-06-30 2009JE02 Notes have been added.
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Revision History “8. Operations” Table 8-1 has been modified. ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED...
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