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  • Page 1 Operating manual INplus IFplus Incubator I TwinDISPLAY www.memmert.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. About this Manual 2. Safety 2.1 Terms and Symbols Used ............................2.1.1 Terms Used..............................2.1.2 Symbols Used .............................. 2.2 Product Safety and Dangers............................2.3 Requirements to be met by Operating Personnel......................2.4 Responsibility of the Owner ............................2.5 Product Use ................................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 4.6.4 Adjusting the Doors............................20 5. Putting into Operation 5.1 Putting into Operation for the First Time........................22 5.2 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ........................22 5.3 Switching on Unit ..............................23 6. Operation and Control 6.1 Operating Personnel..............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 8.3.6 Shelf Type (Grid or metal plate)........................45 8.3.7 Balance ............................... 45 8.3.8 Remote Control ............................46 8.3.9 Gateway............................... 46 8.4 Date and Time................................46 8.5 Calibrate.................................. 47 8.5.1 Temperature Calibration ..........................47 8.6 Programme................................49 8.7 Acoustic Signals ..............................50 8.8 Log..................................

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    ■ AtmoCONTROL software manual When operating the unit with the MEMMERT AtmoCONTROL PC software you will require the separate manual. You can find the manual for the AtmoCONTROL software in the AtmoCONTROL menu bar under 'Help' Retaining and passing on this manual This operating manual belongs to the unit and must always be kept in a location where it can be easily found by those working with the unit.
  • Page 6 E-mail: sales@memmert.com www.memmert.com International After Sales Memmert GmbH + Co. KG Willi-Memmert-Straße 90-96 | D-91186 Büchenbach | Germany Tel. +49 9171 9792 911 E-mail: service@memmert.com www.memmert.com If you have any queries, please always quote the product number on the nameplate.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Safety Terms and Symbols Used In this manual and on the unit itself, certain recurring terms and symbols are used to warn you of hazards or give you information that is important in order to prevent injury or damage. To avoid accidents and damage, observe and follow these instructions. These terms and symbols are explained below.

  • Page 8: Product Safety And Dangers

    Safety Product Safety and Dangers The units described in this manual are technically sophisticated, manufactured using high- quality materials and subject to many hours of testing in the factory. They reflect the state of the art and comply with recognised technical safety regulations. However, there are still risks involved, even when the units are used as intended.

  • Page 9: Requirements To Be Met By Operating Personnel

    Safety WARNING Hot surfaces Depending on the operating situation, the unit and the load may be hot. Contact with hot surfaces may have serious health consequences due to burns! – Allow the unit to cool down. – Wear heat-resistant protective gloves when carrying out work. –...

  • Page 10: Changes And Alterations

    Safety Changes and Alterations Unauthorised changes or alterations must not be made to the appliance. Parts that are not approved by the manufacturer must not be mounted or built in. Unauthorised changes or alterations result in the CE declaration of conformity losing its validity, and the appliance must no longer be operated.

  • Page 11: Construction And Description

    Construction and Description Construction and Description Design 1 ControlCOCKPIT with capacitive 2 Main switch function keys and LCD displays 3 Interior fan (only for IF appliances) 4 Grid 5 Chamber 6 Nameplate 7 Door handle 8 Turn control with confirmation key 9 USB interface Description of Function Appliances of the xN type series feature natural ventilation (convection).

  • Page 12: Materials

    5 Fresh air Materials For the outer housing, MEMMERT processes stainless steel (Mat. No. 1.4016 – ASTM 430) for the chamber, stainless steel (Mat. No. 1.4301 – ASTM 304) is used, which stands out through its high stability, optimal hygienic properties and corrosion-resistance to many (but not all) chemical compounds (caution must be exercised with chlorine compounds, for example).

  • Page 13: Connections And Interfaces

    Construction and Description Connections and Interfaces 3.5.1 Electrical Connection This unit is designed for operation on an electrical power system with a maximum system impedance Z at the point of transfer (service line) of 0.292  Ohm. The operator must ensure that the unit is only operated on an electrical power system that meets these requirements.

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Height 1,130 1,050 1,300 1,380 1,440 1,910 Depth Temperature Operating temperature range °C at least 5 (IN/INplus) 10 (IF/IFplus) above room temperature up to +80 Setting temperature range °C +20 up to +80 Adjustment precision °C Further data Power consumption (50/60 Hz)

  • Page 15: Applied Directives And Standards

    3.8.2.1 REACH information of Memmert GmbH + Co. KG acc. to Regulation (EG) No. 1907/2006, Art. 33 Based on current knowledge, we confirm that products or sub-products containing substances of very high concern (SVHC in the specified components) in the Candidate List with concentrations higher than 0.1 mass % are installed in the appliances we supply:...

  • Page 16: Ambient Conditions

    119-47-1 3.8.2.2 RoHS Information of Memmert GmbH + Co. KG acc. to Directive 2011/65/EU and Delegated Directive 2015/863 We confirm that we comply with the substance restrictions in accordance with 2011/65/ EU for the supplied products, accessories and spare parts. With regard to the substance lead, we and/or our suppliers make use of the applications exempted from the restriction for lead stated in appendix III in a credible, trustworthy manner.

  • Page 17: Delivery, Transport And Setting Up

    Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Safety CAUTION Lifting the appliance incorrectly The appliance is heavy. The appliance is heavy, so you could injure yourself if you try to lift it on your own. – Make sure that a sufficient number of people are on hand to lift and carry the appliance.

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    – Always attach the appliance to a wall with the anti-tilt bracket. – In case there is not enough space to fasten the appliance to a wall, do not put the appliance into operation and do not open the door. – Contact Memmert service. 4.6.1 Preconditions ü...

  • Page 19: Installation Options

    Delivery, Transport and Setting Up ü The clearance from the ceiling must not be less than 20  cm and the side clearance from walls or nearby appliances must not be less than 5 cm. Sufficient air circulation in the vicinity of the appliance must be guaranteed at all times. ü...

  • Page 20: Anti-Tilt Bracket

    There are two adjusting screws on each door for this purpose; one at the top and one at the bottom. First, adjust the setting at the top of the door and, if this is not sufficient, adjust the bottom. A service video which explains how to adjust the door is available: www.memmert.com/de/downloads/media/service-videos/ D53197 02/2024...
  • Page 21 Delivery, Transport and Setting Up 1. Open the door. 2. Loosen the screws. 3. Adjust the position of the door. 4. Tighten the screws again. 5. Check the position of the door. 6. Readjust if required. D53197 02/2024...

  • Page 22: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into Operation Putting into Operation Putting into Operation for the First Time WARNING Condensation in the electrical components may cause short circuits. Due to temperature fluctuations during transport, condensation may form inside the unit. – After transporting or storing the unit in humid conditions, remove it from its packaging and allow it to acclimatise for at least 24 hours in normal ambient conditions.

  • Page 23: Switching On Unit

    Putting into Operation Switching on Unit 1. Switch on the appliance by pressing the main switch on the front of the appliance. ð The starting process is shown by three animated white dots (see }7.1 Warning Message of the Monitoring Function). After the first start-up, the appliance display is set to English by default.

  • Page 24: Operation And Control

    Operation and Control Operation and Control Operating Personnel The appliance may only be operated by persons who are of legal age and have been instructed accordingly. Personnel who are to be trained, instructed or who are undergoing general training may only work with the appliance under constant supervision of an experienced person.

  • Page 25: Loading The Appliance

    Operation and Control 2. To close the door, push the door closed and push the door handle to the side. Loading the Appliance WARNING Poisonous or explosive vapours and gases When loading the unit with an unsuitable load, poisonous or explosive vapours or gases may be produced.

  • Page 26: Operating The Appliance

    Operation and Control See also 2 Materials [} 12] 2 Technical Data [} 14] Operating the Appliance 6.4.1 ControlCOCKPIT In manual operation, the desired parameters are entered at the ControlCOCKPIT on the front of the appliance. You can also make basic settings here (menu mode). Warning messages are also displayed, e.g.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Operation and Control 11 Turn control for setpoint adjustment 12 Confirmation key (applies setting made with the turn control) 13 Activation key for adjustment of interior lighting 14 Interior lighting display (additional option) (additional option) 15 Appliance state and programme display 16 Activation key for the appliance state 17 Activation key for adjustment of temperature 18 Temperature monitoring display...

  • Page 28: Operating Modes

    Operation and Control 2. You can adjust the setpoint (e.g. to 180 °C) by turning the turn control anti-clockwise or clockwise. 3. Save the set value by pressing the confirmation key. ð The display returns to normal and the appliance starts controlling with reference to the defined setpoint value.

  • Page 29: Manual Mode

    Operation and Control The example on the right shows the appliance in manual mode, as indicated by the coloured hand symbol. When the appliance is in timer mode, Timer active is displayed. When the appliance is in remote control mode, the symbol appears in the temperature display.

  • Page 30: Digital Backwards Counter

    Operation and Control Interior lighting (additional option) Adjustment options: on (100%) or off (0%) See also 2 Basic Operation [} 27] 2 Nameplate [} 13] 2 Technical Data [} 14] 6.5.2 Digital Backwards Counter In timer mode, you can adjust the time the appliance runs at the set value. The appliance has to be in manual operating mode for this.

  • Page 31: Programme Mode

    Operation and Control Once the timer has elapsed, the display shows 00h:00m. ■ All functions are switched off. ■ In addition, an alarm sounds, and can be turned off by pressing the confirmation key. 5. To switch off the timer, press the activation key again to display the timer. 6.
  • Page 32 Operation and Control 3. To start the programme, press the confirmation key. ð The programme is executed. The display shows: ■ the programme name ■ the name of the first programme segment ■ the current cycle (in case of loops) You cannot change any parameters at the appliance while a programme is running.

  • Page 33: Monitoring Function

    Operation and Control 2 Menu Mode [} 41] 2 Programme [} 49] Monitoring Function 6.6.1 Temperature Monitoring The appliance is equipped with multiple overtemperature protection in accordance with DIN 12880. This is designed to prevent damage to the chamber load and/or appliance in case of a malfunction: electronic temperature monitoring (TWW/TWB) ■...

  • Page 34: Temperature Selector Limiter (Twb)

    Operation and Control 6.6.3 Temperature Selector Limiter (TWB) In programme mode, the current programme is resumed for TWB alarms of up to 15 minutes. If the alarm is active for more than 15 minutes, the programme is cancelled. 6.6.4 Automatic Temperature Monitor (ASF) ASF is a monitoring device that automatically follows the set temperature setpoint within an adjustable tolerance band.

  • Page 35: Mechanical Temperature Monitoring: Temperature Limiter (Tb)

    Operation and Control 6.6.5 Mechanical Temperature Monitoring: Temperature Limiter (TB) The appliance is equipped with a mechanical temperature limiter (TB) of protection class 1 in accordance with DIN 12880. If the electronic monitoring unit fails during operation and the factory-set maximum temperature is exceeded by approx. 20 °C, the temperature limiter, as the final protective measure, switches off the heating permanently.

  • Page 36: Graph

    Operation and Control 8. With the turn control, select the required tolerance band. We recommend a tolerance band of 1 to 3 K. 9. Press the confirmation key to confirm. ð Temperature monitoring is now active. In Menu mode, you can set: ■...

  • Page 37: Ending Operation

    Operation and Control Ending Operation WARNING Hot surfaces Depending on the operating situation, the unit and the load may be hot. Contact with hot surfaces may have serious health consequences due to burns! – Allow the unit to cool down. –...

  • Page 38: Malfunctions, Warning And Error Messages

    – Follow the measures listed in the event of a malfunction. – Contact Memmert International After Sales. Do not try to rectify appliance errors yourself; instead you should contact Memmert International After Sales or an authorised customer service point. In case of enquiries, please always state the model and appliance number on the nameplate (see }3.6 Nameplate).

  • Page 39: Malfunctions, Operating Problems And Unit Errors

    Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages Description Cause Action Temperature alarm and TWB is displayed Temperature selector limiter (TWB) has Switch off the alarm by pressing the ■ switched off the heating permanently. confirmation button ■ Increase the difference between the monitoring temperature and the set point temperature –...

  • Page 40: Power Failure

    Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages Error description Cause of errors Rectifying errors Start animation after switching on appears Cyan Notify customer service ■ in a colour other than not enough storage space on the SD card. white System files could not be loaded. Orange The fonts and images could not be loaded.

  • Page 41: Menu Mode

    Menu Mode Menu Mode In menu mode, you can make basic settings, load programmes and export protocols, as well as adjust the appliance. Before changing the menu settings, read the description of the respective functions on the following pages to avoid possible damage to the appliance and/or chamber load. ▶...

  • Page 42: Setup

    Menu Mode If no new values are entered or confirmed for approx. 30  seconds, the appliance automatically restores the former values. Activate the desired setting (in this example the language): 1. To do so, press the activation key to the left or right of the respective display. ð...

  • Page 43: Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    Menu Mode The heat output distribution (see }8.3.7 Balance) ■ ■ Remote control (see }8.3.8 Remote Control) Gateway (see }8.3.9 Gateway) ■ If the Setup menu contains more entries than can be displayed, this is indicated by the display “1/2”. This means that there is a second “page” of entries. To display the hidden entries, use the turn control to scroll beyond the lowest entry.

  • Page 44: Unit

    Menu Mode 3. With the turn control, set the new number, e.g. 255. 4. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. ð The next three digits of the IP address are automatically marked. ð They can now also be set according to the description above. 5.

  • Page 45: Shelf Type (Grid Or Metal Plate)

    Menu Mode If the temperature goes outside the limits of the tolerance band in setpoint-dependent mode, the timer will be interrupted and only resumed once the temperature is within this band once again. See also 2 Digital Backwards Counter [} 30] 8.3.6 Shelf Type (Grid or metal plate) Here, you have to set the type of shelf (grid or metal panel) used.

  • Page 46: Remote Control

    Menu Mode 8.3.8 Remote Control Under the Remote control setup entry, you can set whether the appliance should be controlled via remote control and if so, in which mode. These adjustment options are available: ■ Read Only ■ ■ Write + Read ■...

  • Page 47: Calibrate

    Menu Mode 4. Set the time zone of the installation site with the turn control (e.g. 00:00 for Great Britain, 01:00 for France, Spain or Germany). 5. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. 6. With the turn control, select the Summertime entry. 7.
  • Page 48 Menu Mode Example: Temperature deviation should be corrected 1. Press the activation key to the right of the CALIB display. ð The display is enlarged and the temperature adjustment option is automatically highlighted. 2. Press the confirmation key repeatedly, until the calibration temperature Cal2 is highlighted.

  • Page 49: Programme

    Menu Mode 10. Wait until the appliance reaches and displays the setpoint temperature. ■ The reference instrument will display the corresponding deviation. 11. In the SETUP, adjust the calibration correction value Cal2 to the deviation temperature (actual value measured minus setpoint value). 12.

  • Page 50: Acoustic Signals

    Menu Mode As soon as the programme is ready, Select is highlighted once again. To start the programme: 6. Return to the operating mode by pressing the MENU key again. 7. Start the programme as described in }6.5.3 Programme Mode. You can now remove the USB storage medium. To delete a programme: 8.

  • Page 51: Log

    Menu Mode 3. With the turn control, select the desired setting – in this example OFF (✕). 4. Save the setting by pressing the confirmation key. If an acoustic signal sounds, it can be turned off by pressing the confirmation key. NOTICE The supplied manual for AtmoCONTROL describes how –...

  • Page 52: User Id

    Menu Mode As soon as the transfer is complete, a check mark appears in front of the period selected. ■ The USB storage medium can now be removed. USER ID 8.9.1 Description With the USER ID function, you can lock the settings of individual (e.g. temperature) or all parameters, so that they cannot be changed at the appliance by accident or by unauthorised persons.
  • Page 53 Menu Mode 4. Remove the USB storage medium. ð Locked parameters are indicated by the lock symbol on the respective display. To unlock the appliance, ■ insert the USB storage medium, activate the USER ID display ■ ■ and select the Deactivate entry. D53197 02/2024...

  • Page 54: Maintenance And Servicing

    Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance and Servicing DANGER Danger of suffocation inside the appliance If the appliances is a certain size, you can get accidentally locked in, which is potentially life-threatening. – Do not climb into the appliance. – Do not carry out cleaning work in the chamber alone. DANGER Live parts When covers are removed, live parts are exposed and contact with these parts may result...

  • Page 55: Repairs And Service

    Maintenance and Servicing Repairs and Service Repairs and service work may only be carried out by specialist Memmert personnel and qualified service providers. NOTICE Repairs and service work are described in a separate service manual. D53197 02/2024...

  • Page 56: Storage, Transport And Disposal

    Storage, Transport and Disposal Storage, Transport and Disposal 10.1 Storage and Transport The appliance may only be stored and transported under the following conditions: ■ in a dry enclosed, dust-free room ■ disconnected from the power supply 10.2 Disposal This product is subject to Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) of the European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers.
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  • Page 60 Operating manual Incubator I D53197 Effective 02/2024 TwinDISPLAY English...

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