No part of this specification, including pictures, audio and video products, shall be reproduced or disseminated in the name of any individual or organization without the consent of MRC. Equipment operators can copy some chapters of this specification, which are clearly indicated in the contents and for internal use only, for example, teaching users to handle emergency.
MRC shall have no obligation and responsibility for any damage on the instrument caused by users for failing to comply with the operation instruction and the Environmental Requirements stated in this specification MRC is entitled to modify the content of the specification at any time without appropriate notification...
There shall be no electromagnetic interference source nearby MRC only commits that the incubator can operate normally in the place where the elevation is under 2000m The power supply voltage of this equipment shall be allowed to change within±10% of...
. Please read this specification carefully before using this machine for the first time . The incubator can be only operated by the trained and authorized person . The maintenance can be only conducted by MRC or its authorized agency ,The maintenance spare parts shall be provided by the manufacturer and MRC .
Explaination of Warning Labels Note: Pease read this specification carefully before al specification carefully before using the using the instrument. instrument. Note: high temperature, be cautious. Broken glass! Grounding protection! Note: Main fuse...
After the Logo of “MRC” is displayed in LCD, the system will start self-testing for about 30 seconds, and the inspection process and result will...
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Quick Guide to Operatation of Tri-gas Incubator After self-testing, LCD will display the main interface when the system is under normal conditions. Fig. 7.3.1 Display of Main Interface: Text Box Interface (system default) After the equipment enters into the main interface, users can set the control parameters via keys according to their own requirements, including, temperature, CO concentration, Room temperature, CO...
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Quick Guide to Operatation of Tri-gas Incubator Method of using shortcut keys: Shortcut menu moves forward Shortcut menu moves backward It displays the switche between the shortcut menus of “temperature control”, “CO control” and so on in cycle, and users can reset the value of corresponding menu according to their own requirements.
Installation and Operation Instruction of CO2 Reducing Valves Reducing valves shall match with the applied gas, and not mix, otherwise, they will be damaged and the reading of intake pressure will be not accurate. Before installation, it shall close the output switch of the reducing vale and the main valve switch of steel cylinders, then install the valve in the steel cylinder and screw down the nut of the interface with wrench to ensure no leakage.
Contents Copyright............................1 Obligations and Responsibilities...................... 2 Environmental Requirements......................3 Safety Tips............................4 Explaination of Warning Labels....................... 5 Quick Guide to Operation of Tri-gas Incubator..........6 Installation and Operation Instruction of CO2................. 9 Contents............................10 I. Brief Introduction........................13 1.1 Front view of the opened incubator..................14 1.2Control Panel of Incubator........
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....................346 Stacking method ........................37 Door opening direction ......................37 VII. VII. Initialization of System Startup....................38 MRC LOGO........................38 System self-testing ........................38 7.3 System main interface.......................39 VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting....................40 Access to the shortcut menu and switch between sub-menus ..........
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Contents 8.2.3.2 Draning start....................60 8.2.3.3 Fan state......................60 8.2.3.4 IR AUTOZERO..................61 8.2.3.5 IR CO2 Manual Zero)................61 8.2.3.6 TCD AUTOSTART................... 62 8.2.3.7 TCD CO2 Manual Zero................62 8.2.4 SYSTEM SET......................63 8.2.4.1 Data and Time Set..................63 8.2.4.2 Run Model Set....................64 8.2.4.3 Alarm Buzz EN Set..................
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I. Brief Introduction 1.1 The front view of the opened incubator Fig. 1.1 Front View of Opened Incubator Name of the part Name of the part Top foot(Stack foot) Water outlet Door switch Sensor base Supporting bar Incoming wire and air inlet Handler of small glass door Holder of glass door Magnetic door sealer...
I. Brief Introduction 1. Control panel of incubator Fig.1.2 Control Panel of Incubator Name of Function description the part Press this key to return to the superior menu during ESC key switching among function menus, and to cancel the operation in data modification. Press this key to enter into the menu during switching ENTER among function menus, to confirm data modification after...
一 I. Brief Introduction 1.2.1 Operation instruction of navigation keys When the current interface is the main interface Press to switch between the two main display interfaces (text box and curve). Press to switch among the setting menue of shortcut parameters. When the current interface is the main interface Press this key once, the menu item will move one step forward.
I. Brief Introduction 1.3Display interface of incubator 1.3.1Text box interface of incubator Fig.1.3.1 Display of Text Box Interface Display content Remark Product model software copyright Calendar and clock There are four gas supply modes, A circuit, B circuit, automatic switch from A to B circuit, and automatic switch from B to A circuit, which can be set in the main menu or shortcut Current gas supply circuit of CO...
一、I. Brief Introduction Display content Remark When the incubator runs normally, “Running Normal” will be displayed. When the system gives an alarm, relevant alarm information will be Running state alarm displayed, and when there are multiple pieces of information alarm information existing, the information will be displayed in cycle.
I. Brief Introduction Display content Remark Displayed by DOOR and grey line. The “low level” in the picture indicates the state of door open, and the “high level” Door opened/closed state indicates the state of door close. From X axis, we can know the time when the door is opened or closed.
一、I. Brief Introduction 1.4Back view of incubator Fig.1.4 Back View of Incubator Name of the Function description Remark part When the internal pressure of the chamber is larger Pressure Balance internal and than the surrounding air pressure of the equipment, compensated external pressure the internal air will be released via the orifice so as...
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I. Brief Introduction Name of the Function description Remark part RS232 serial It can communicate with upper Stipulated communication protocol specifications communication computer realize remote are required. interface monitoring and communication. Connect to proper external alarm equipment, which Remote alarm Connect external alarm...
一、I. Brief Introduction 1.5 Side view of the electric control box Name of the part interface-A circuit interface-B circuit RS232 serial communication interface Remote alarm interface Power switch Power socket Note: As for the specific description of the parts listed in the above table, please refer to the table of 1.4 Back View of Incubator Fig.1.5 Side View of the Electric Control Box...
II. Mechanical Structure 2.1 Shell and inner tank The shell is made of galvanized steel sheet after plastic spray. Fig.2.1.1 Incubator Shell The entire inner tank is a stainless steel arc structure with electrolytic polishing and seamless welding. For the first time, the patented forward titled water tank is adopted in its bottom so as to facilitate drainage, cleaning Fig.
II. Mechanical Structure In order to prevent the shelf from being pulling out or sliding by accident, a baffle bar (part 5 in the figure) and a limiting stopper (part 6 in the figure) shall be set in the back of the shelf.
II. Mechanical Structure 2.5 O and N humidifying equipment (Not applicable) Outer joint of air inlet pipe The operation of O2 and N2 humidifying equipment (see Fig. 2.5) is as follows: Air inlet pipe Open the external door, the large glass door and three small glass doors.
II. Mechanical Structure 2.7 Wire incoming and air inlet hole for testing equipment As displayed in Fig.2.7, there is a hole for incoming Wire incoming hole wire incoming and air intake in the upper left of the back of the inner chamber. When auxiliary equipment is required in the incubator, the power wire or control line of the equipment can be introduced to the chamber via the hole instead of the...
III. Electric Structure 3.1 Heating system tri-gas incubator adopts multi-circuit heating system to control the heaters (heating cables) distributed in the top, back, left, right and botton of the stainless steel inner tank as well as a large area of the inner wall of the external door, and applies heating proportion distribution to ensure sound temperature uniformity in the chamber When the accurate heating system is in normal state, no condensate water will be generated in the top of the inner chamber and the glass door.
III. Electric Structure 3.3 Serial communication interface standard RS232 (9-core serial communication) interface (as displayed in Fig.3.2) is reserved in the right bottom of the back of the incubator. Users can connect the incubator with PC (personal computer) which is configured with special monitoring software via a serial data line so as to realize real-time monitoring on the change of temperature,...
III. Electric Structure Load capacity of remote alarm interface: AC250V, /60Hz 1A; AC110V, /60Hz 2A; DC24V 0.5A The connection of specific external alarm circuit shall be selected according to the requirements of users. The external alarm circuit shown in Fig.3.3 is recommended, where the loads, H1X, H2X and KX, can be adjusted according to requirements, L and N are the power supply of loads.
IV. Structure of Gas Circuit 4.1 CO intake system The automatic switch of steel cylinder (switch between A and B cylinders) is added as the standard configuration of the system in order to avoid frequent replacement of steel cylinders, connection and disconnection of intake pipe during long-time operation of the incubator.
IV. Structure of Gas Circuit Instructions: 1. When the output pressure of the steel cylinder is no more than 0.02Mpa, the system will indicate that the gas in the cylinder has been consumed. 2. A->B means that the system prefers A circuit for gas supply before switching to B circuit.
V. Sensor System 5.1 Sensor base Sensor base is made of stainless steel and integrates temperature sensor (temperature monitoring sensor, over-temperature protection sensor), humidity sensor, CO2 sensor (TCD or IR), mixer motor, paddle wheel and hood. As for details, please refer to Fig.5.1. Humidity sensor Temperature sensor CO2 sensor...
V. Sensor System 5.3 Water level sensor The front-tilted inner tank (see Fig.5.3) has the functions of water tank, and there are two advantages, that is, facilitating cleaning and fully evaporating the water in the tank and highly humidifying the chamber because the heating cables in the bottom can direct heat water.
V. Sensor System Please refill water in time once the system sends an alarm for low water level. The water in the water tank shall not exceed 3L. 5.4 Ambient temperature sensor Ambient temperature sensor, displayed in Fig.5.4, is installed in the left bottom of the electric control box at the back of the incubator.
V. Installation of the incubator 6.1 Environmental requirements Users shall provide a working environment that complies with following stipulations to ensure stable and reliable incubation. It shall be an indoor place without dust and direct exposure to the sun; The elevation shall be lower than 2000 meters;...
VI. Installation of incubator Fig.6.3.1 Placement Space of Incubator Unit(mm 6.4 Requirements for handling When users have to move the incubator within a short distance, force can be imposed in the position pointed by the arrow in Fig.6.3.2. Please don’t directly exert force on the external door or the electric control box at the back.
VI. Installation of incubator 6.5 Stacking method It’s allowed to stack two incubators together so as to save space. Please refer to the right figure for detailed stacking method. Moreover, there is a groove in the support foot of the incubator (see Part 1 of the figure), and a bump on the stacking horn (see Part 2 in the figure).
Before turning on the power switch, please recheck whether the power supply meets the requirements of the equipment or not. 7.1 MRC LOGO After starting up the system, the logo of “MRC” will be displayed first, as displayed in Fig.7.1. After several seconds, the system will start self-testing Fig.7.1 MRC Logo 7.2 System self-testing...
VII. Initialization of System Startup 7.3 Main interface of the system If there is no error, the system will enter into the text box interface after self-testing, as displayed in Fig.7.3.1. Users can switch the test box main interface and curve main interface (see Fig.7.3.2) via Fig.7.3.1 Display of the Main Interface: Fig.7.3.2...
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.1 Access to the shortcut menu and switch between sub-menus When current interface is the main interface of text box, the system will enter into the shortcut menu and display the first menu of temperature control after the user press this key. There are eight sub-menus under the shortcut menu, they are respectively ①...
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting After entering into the interface, press this key, the temperature value will increase, and press this value will decrease. key, the temperature value will decrease. Return to the main interface of text box after saving the setting. Return to the main interface of text box without saving the setting.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.1.3 Shortcut menu—O control (Not applicable) The interface is shown in the following figure re. Fig. 8.1.3 Interface of O2 Control After entering into the interface, press this key, the value of O concentration will increase, and press this key, the value of O concentration value will decrease.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Return to the main interface of text box after saving the setting. Return to the main interface of text box without saving the setting. 8.1.5 Shortcut menu— Drainage Before starting up drainage, please open the external door and the glass doors, then connect the drainage pipeline according to 2.4 Drainage Equipment.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.1.6 Shortcut menu— Disinfection It will be displayed only when the big glass door is open. Please start disinfection after confirming that all incubated objects are removed from the chhmaber according to the information in the interface, and make sure the water volume in the water tank is among 300ml~500ml.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting The interface is shown in Fig. 8.1.6b. Fig. 8.1.6b Shortcut Menu: Operation of Disinfection The entire running process of disinfection requires about 15 to 20 hours, including about 2 hours of heating, 9 hours of heat preservation and 3 to 14 hours of cooling, which depends on the specific ambient temperature and the ventilation facilities.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting The system will return to the text box main menu. The system will enter into the running process of IR AUTOZERO, and the current interface is shown as Fig. 8.1.7a. The entire running process of IR AUTOZERO requires about 20 minutes. If it is completed normally, the system will automatically exit and return to the main menu.
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VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Users can press ESC to exit from the operation. If it’s confirmed, please read the interface carefully before operation. After operation, please confirm again, press ENTER for above five seconds to enter into the interface, displayed in Fig.8.1.6a.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Before running TCD AUTOSTART, please take out all incubated objects from the chamber according to the instruction. Normally, it’s not recommended to terminate AUTOSTART. It will take about 10 hours to complete this function. Make sure there is no residual CO2 in the chamber during AUTOSTART, and ensure the chamber with stable temperature and humidity.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Operation instruction of the main menu: Return to text box interface Switch between menus through the cursor. Enter into the menu item selected by the cursor. 8.2.1 CONTROL SET The interface is shown in the following figure. Fig.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.1.1 CONTROL SET—TEMP Value The interface is display in the following figure. Fig. 8.2.1.1 Display Interface of TEMP Value Return to the superior menu. The cursor switches among 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Enter into the menu item selected by the cursor. No matter which item is selected, the system will display the interface, as shown in the following figure.
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VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting However, there will be different contents pointed by the arrows, as shown in the Figure when different parameters are set, please refer to the following table for details. Parameters Item Meaning to be set Temp Control value Chamber Saved temperature setting...
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.1.2 CONTROL SET—CO Value The interface is displayed in the following figure. Fig. 8.2.1.2 Display Interface of CO Value Return to the superior menu. The cursor switches among 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Enter into the menu item selected by the cursor. No matter which item is selected, the system will display the following interface.
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VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Parameter to Item Meaning be set Control value Saved concentration setting Current modified value Alarm High Alarm Saved high concentration alarm point High Current modified value Alarm Low Alarm Saved low concentration alarm point Current modified value Note: Alarm High automatically changes with the setting value.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.1.3 CONTROL SET—RH Alarm Value The interface is shown in the following figure: Fig 8.2.1.3 Interface of RH Alarm Value In this interface, the setting methods of parameters are as follows: Not save the setting, directly return to the superior menu. The value pointed by the arrow increases.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.1.5 CONTROL SET—O Value (Not applicable) The interface is shown in the following figure: Fig. 8.2.1.5 Interface of O Value Return to the superior menu The cursor switches among 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 Enter into the menu item selected by the cursor No matter which item is selected, the system will display the following interface.
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VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting However, there will be different contents pointed by the arrows, as shown in the Figure when different parameters are set, please refer to the following table for details. Parameter to Item Meaning be set Control value Saved concentration setting Current modified value...
VIII.System Menu and Parameter Setting Note: The setting range of O concentration: According to different sensors, it is divided into 0 % ~ 85.0% and 1.0% ~ 25.0%。 Default Value: 20.9%。 Setting range of the relative value of O Alarm High:0.0%~2.0%; Default value: 1.0% Setting range of the relative value of O Alarm Low:0.0%~2.0%;...
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VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Temperature calibration Reading resolution shall be no less than 0.1℃, mercury thermometer or electronic thermometer calibration Reading resolution shall be no less than 0.1% CO tester or equivalent equipment RH calibration Reading resolution shall be no less than 0.5% RH tester or equivalent equipment The calibration interface is shown in the following figure.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Save the calibrated value and return to the superior menu. Not save the setting and directly return t the superior menu Temperature offset calibration range: Indoor temperature +3.0℃~ 55.0℃ offset calibration range: 0.0 % ~ 20.0%。 Humidity offset calibration range: 0.0% ~ 99.0%。...
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.3.2 Draning start Please refer to 8.1.5 Shortcut menu—Drainage for the starting method and process. At the end of the procedure, the system will return to the superior menu instead of the main interface of the text box.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.3.4 IR AUTOZERO Please refer to 8.1.7 Shortcut menu—IR Auto Zero for the starting method and process. At the end of the procedure, the system will return to the superior menu instead of the main interface of the text box.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Note: After zero, the system will automatically exit from the current state and return to the main interface. At this time, the CO concentration displayed in the main interface will be 0.0. Before Manual Zero, please make sure there is no CO in the chamber and the temperature and humidity are stable, otherwise, it will cause cabliberation error, affect incubation effector or even make the incubator out of order.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting NO is selected and ENTER is pressed, the system will exit. Note: After zero, the system will automatically exit from the current state and return to the main interface. At this time, the CO concentration displayed in the main interface will be 0.0.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Total five parameters can be set, they are YEAR, MONTH, DAY HOUR, MIN Users can press to move the cursor to the parameter to be changed. Revise the parameter Save the setting and return to the superior menu. Directly return to the superior menu without saving the setting.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.4.3 Alarm Buzz EN Set The interface is shown in the fllowing figure. Fig. 8.2.4.3 Menu of Alarm Buzz EN Set Users can press to switch between 0 and 1. Save the setting and return to the superior menu. Directly return to the superior menu without saving the setting.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.5 INFORMATION The interface is shown in the following figure. Fig. 8.2.5 Menu of System Information There are total five types of information in the system for user inquiry. Alarm Information Alarm information System Information System Information Sensor AD Data Sensor ADsampling data...
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting The system will list all the alarm information in the LCD in red font. If there is no alarm information, it will display Running Normal. After inquiry, users can press ESC to return to the superior menu. Note: Please refer to the system alarm information list of 10.1 Fault information and elimination instruction for the information content and fault causes.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.5.3 Sensor AD Data The interface is shown in the following figure. Fig. 8.2.5.3 Menu of Sensor AD Data After inquiry, users can press ESC to return to the superior menu. Note: This type of information helps maintenance engineers to analyze the cause of system erro, so it’s no need for users to get the details.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting 8.2.5.5 Temp Sensor Data The interface is shown in the following figure. Fig. 8.2.5.5 Menu of Temperature Sensor After inquiry, users can press ESC to return to the superior menu. Note: This type of information helps maintenance engineers to analyze the cause of system erro, so it’s no need for users to get the details.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting Select the content needed Enter into relevant interface Return to the superior menu 8.2.6.1 Key Introduce As shown in the following figure, the system briefly introduces the main functions of the keys in the interface. Fig.
VIII. System Menu and Parameter Setting The serial number displayed in the interface is the same with that in the product nameplate, so users can retrieve the production data and other information of the product according to the serial number. After inquiry, users can press ESC to return to the superior menu.
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After inquiry, users can press ESC to return to the superior menu.
IX. Product Technical Parameters 9.1 Product overview Name of the item Description Advantages Shape Box type, single chamber Direct heating (air- Light weight, speedy temperature Heating method jacketed) recovery Heat insulation method Heat insulation by air Lower noise, higher circulation Energy-saving efficiency, better...
IX. Product Technical Parameters 9.2 Basic Parameters of the incubator Parameters on Mechanical property Dimension 637mm × 768mm × 869mm Volume 151 L Net weight 72 ㎏ Standard shelf quantity Maximum shelf quantity Parameters on electricity property Power supply voltage 198 V ~...
IX. Product Technical Parameters 9.3 Model and configuration The instructions on the representation of the configuration and model of tri-gas :incubator and CO2 incubators are listed as follows The first letter: I represents IR sensor and T represents TCD sensor. The second letter: N represents none O2 sensor, L is low O2 sensor and H is high O2 sensor.
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IX. Product Technical Parameters Product model Description of configuration Power supply:220VAC / 230VAC; IR CO sensor (0.0% ~ 20.0%); High oxygen sensor (22.0% ~ 85.0%); Fuse for switch power: T3.15A / 250VAC , one piece; -IH2L: left- Fuse for heating cable: T 4.0 A / 250VAC, two pieces; handed door auto switch A / B;...
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IX. Product Technical Parameters Product model Description of configuration Power supply: 220VAC / 230VAC; Thermal conductivity CO sensor (0.0% ~ 20.0%); High oxygen sensor (22.0% ~ 85.0%); Fuse for switch power: T3.15A / 250VAC, one piece; -TH2L: left- Fuse for heating cable: T4.0A / 250VAC, two pieces; handed door auto switch A / B;...
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IX. Product Technical Parameters Product model Description of configuration Power supply: 100VAC / 110VAC; IR CO sensor (0.0% ~ 20.0%); High oxygen sensor (22.0% ~ 85.0%); Fuse for switch power: T3.15A / 250VAC , one piece; -IH1L: left- Fuse for heating cable: T8.0A / 250VAC, two pieces; handed door auto switch A / B;...
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IX. Technical Parameters the Product Product model Description of configuration Power supply: 100VAC /110VAC; Thermal conductivity CO sensor (0.0% ~ 20.0%); High oxygen sensor (22.0% ~ 85.0%); Fuse for switch power:T3.15A / 250VAC, one piece -TH1L: left- Fuse for heating cable: T8.0A / 250VAC two pieces; handed door auto switch A / B;...
X. System Information and Fault Treatment 10.1 Fault information and elimination instruction Alarm Information Possible cause Handling method Check whether the power circuit is well Malfunction of power switch connected or not, or replace the power circuit. No running after turning Malfunction of power supply Check whether the power suppor or voltage is on the power...
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After a fault occurs, please handle it according to the above table. If it still exists, please get in touch with MRC maintenance engineer in time...
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X. System Information and Fault Treatment 10.2 English-Chinese alarm information list Alarm Information in English Running Normal Error to Dis Error to Sen Temp High Temp Low High RH Low High Epprom 1 Error Epprom 2 Error Door Long Open Tank A Gas Low Tank B Gas Low IR ZERO ERR.
X. System Information and Fault Treatment 10.3 Fault information and elimination instruction Alarm Possible cause Handling method Information Check whether the equipment is well grounded or Abnormal communication not. Error between the sensor and the Check whether there is any electromagnetic main control board of the interference source near the equipment or not.
X. System Information and Fault Treatment Alarm Possible cause Handling method Information Normal phenomenon after Wait until the CO concentration raises. changing CO control value The output pressure of reducing Adjust the reducing valve of steel cylinder until the output valve of steel cylinder is less than pressure becomes stablized in the range of 0.08 MPa to 0.08MPa;...
X. System Information and Fault treatment When an alarm arises and can’t be eliminated according to the methods listed in the above table, please contact the maintenance engineer of HealForce on time. Note: 1. When the temperature is considerably high in the chamber, if the control temperature is set to be much low, it will cause the phenomenon that the actual temperature is much higher than the setting value.
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Serial Communication Portocol The incubator is configured with external RS RS232 communication interface, which can communicate with lower computer for data acquisition. The specific rules of serial communication protocols are listed as follows: PC software communication protocol: Version No.: Ver 9.0 The lower computer requests data back transmission: Communication format: 0X02 0X19...
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