Memmert ICO Series Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Operating manual incubator www.memmert.com...
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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 4.6.2 Anti-tilt bracket ............................21 4.6.3 Adjusting the Doors............................21 5. Putting into Operation 5.1 Putting into Operation for the First Time........................23 5.2 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ........................23 5.3 Water specifications ..............................23 5.4 Connecting and Filling the Water Tank........................
- Page 4 Table of Contents 7.1.4 O2 Monitoring .............................. 48 7.2 Malfunctions, Operating Problems and Unit Errors ..................... 48 7.2.1 Power Failure ............................... 49 8. Menu Mode 8.1 Overview.................................. 51 8.2 Basic Operation in Menu Mode Using the Example of Language Selection..............51 8.3 Setup..................................
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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.
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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 Safety DANGER Live parts When covers are removed, live parts are exposed and contact with these parts may result in electric shock. Electric shock can have serious health consequences including death. – Only authorised persons may carry out electrical installation work. –...
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Page 9: Requirements To Be Met By Operating Personnel
Safety CAUTION Danger of suffocation and N can have a suffocating effect in high concentrations. The appliance releases small amounts of CO and N to its surroundings when operating normally. – You should therefore ensure that the room in which it is installed is properly ventilated. -
Page 10: Improper Use
Safety 2.5.2 Improper Use Any other use is improper and may result in danger and damage. The appliance is not explosion-proof (does not comply with the German occupational health and safety regulation VBG 24). Only materials and substances which cannot form any toxic or explosive vapours at the set temperature and which cannot explode, burst or ignite may be put in the appliance. -
Page 11: Switching Off The Unit In An Emergency
Safety If CO comes into contact with the eyes: 1. Rinse eyes out immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. 2. Seek medical assistance. If CO comes into contact with the skin: 1. In case of cold burns, rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. 2. -
Page 12: Construction And Description
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: Electrical Equipment
Construction and Description The chamber load of the appliance must be carefully checked for chemical compatibility with the above materials. A material resistance table can be requested from the manufacturer. Electrical Equipment Operating voltage and current consumption: See }3.6 Nameplate ■ }3.7 Technical Data ■... -
Page 14: Nameplate
Construction and Description USB interface The unit comes with a USB port as standard in accordance with the USB specification. With this you can: transfer software stored on a USB storage medium to the unit ■ (see }8.6 Programme) ■ export logs from the unit to a USB storage medium (see }8.8 Log) ■... -
Page 15: Technical Data
Construction and Description Technical Data Appliance size Stainless steel interior Volume Width Height Depth Max. number of shelves Max. loading per shelf Max. loading per appliance Patterned stainless steel Width housing Height 1,070 1,180 Depth Temperature Operating temperature range °C at least 5 above room temperature up to +50 Setting temperature range °C... -
Page 16: Applied Directives And Standards
We confirm that we always draw the attention of our suppliers to the legal restrictions on materials in accordance with our Company Standard for Material Compliance of Memmert GmbH + Co KG to ensure they take the original publications by the legislative authority into consideration at all times. -
Page 17: Ambient Conditions
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 18: Optional Accessories
Construction and Description ■ Silicone plug on the back of the appliance (green) ■ USB storage medium with software and AtmoCONTROL manual Operating manual ■ ■ Calibration certificate ■ Separately packaged fastening material for wall mounting (see }4.6.2 Anti-tilt bracket). See also 2 Anti-tilt bracket [} 21] 3.11 Optional Accessories... -
Page 19: 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 20: Unpacking
Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Unpacking ■ Do not unpack the appliance until you reach the installation site. ■ Remove the cardboard packaging by pulling it upwards or carefully cutting along an edge or unscrew and remove wooden crate. Checking for completeness and transport damage Check the delivery note to ensure the delivery is complete. -
Page 21: 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/ D33451 02/2024... - Page 22 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. D33451 02/2024...
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Page 23: Putting Into Operation
2 Nameplate [} 14] 2 Technical Data [} 15] Water specifications Only water with the following specifications may be used in Memmert units: ■ Demineralised water and distilled water (a variety of terms are used commercially for this) that is residue-free when it evaporates, according to regulation VDE 0510 and DIN 43530... -
Page 24: Connecting And Filling The Water Tank
Putting into Operation ■ Conductivity of approx. > 1; < 10 µS/cm ■ neutral pH value (between 5 and 7) Chlorine-free ■ The use of double-distilled water / ultrapure water / other highly purified water (a variety of terms are also commonly used) with an electrical conductance below about < 1 µS/cm must be avoided. -
Page 25: Co2 And N2 Connection
Putting into Operation CO2 and N2 Connection WARNING Danger of explosion and poisoning when introducing gases/materials other than inert gas. Explosion of gases can cause serious physical injury and damage to property. Breathing in the gases can cause serious health problems. –... -
Page 26: 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). If the dots have another colour, an error has occurred (see }7 Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages). -
Page 27: Operation And Control
Operation and Control Operation and Control WARNING Explosion of gas cylinders Gas cylinders may burst or explode at high temperatures. This can cause serious physical injury and damage to property. – Keep gas cylinders away from open flames. – Store gas cylinders below 50 °C and ensure that the location is always well ventilated. –... - Page 28 Operation and Control 1. To open the door, pull the door handle to the side. 2. To close the door, push the door closed and push the door handle to the side. Appliance behaviour when door is open ■ “Door open” symbol appears on controller ■...
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Page 29: Loading The Appliance
Operation and Control 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. This could cause the unit to explode, and persons could be severely injured or poisoned. -
Page 30: Operating The Appliance
Operation and Control 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. if the temperature is exceeded. In programme mode, the parameters defined, the programme description, the programme segment currently active and remaining programme runtime are displayed. -
Page 31: Basic Operation
Operation and Control 5 Display CO2 setpoint and actual value 6 Appliance state and programme display 7 Activation key for the appliance state 8 Activation key for digital backwards counter with target time setting, adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days 9 Main switch 10 Display of digital backwards counter with target time setting, adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days... -
Page 32: Manual Mode
Operation and Control }6.5.1 Manual Mode ■ Timer mode Operation with digital backwards counter with target time setting, adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days (Timer): The appliance runs at the values set until the set time has elapsed. }6.5.2 Digital Backwards Counter ■... -
Page 33: Digital Backwards Counter
Operation and Control Temperature Heating operation is indicated by the symbol. Cooling is indicated by the symbol. You can display the temperature in °C or °F. }3.6 Nameplate Adjustment range depends on appliance (see }3.7 Technical Data). A high air humidity in the chamber can only be achieved without condensation if the chamber is thoroughly heated. - Page 34 Operation and Control 1. Press the activation key to the left of the timer display. ð The timer display is activated. 2. Turn the turn control until the desired duration is displayed. ð The anticipated end time is shown beneath, in smaller digits. 3.
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Page 35: Programme Mode
Operation and Control 6.5.3 Programme Mode NOTICE A description of how to create and save programmes can be found in the separate AtmoCONTROL software manual. In this operating mode, programmes saved in the appliance can be started with different combinations of individual parameters with offset timings which the appliance then automatically processes in sequence. -
Page 36: Monitoring Function
Operation and Control 1. Press the activation key to the right of the status display. ð The status display is automatically highlighted. 2. Turn the turn control until the stop symbol is highlighted. 3. Press the confirmation key to confirm. ð... -
Page 37: Electronic Temperature Monitoring (Tww)
Operation and Control The electronic temperature monitoring measures the monitoring temperature via a separate Pt100 temperature sensor in the chamber. Temperature monitoring settings are made via the ALARM display. The settings made apply to all operating modes. If temperature monitoring has been triggered, this is indicated by the temperature display: the actual temperature is highlighted in red and a warning symbol ... -
Page 38: Automatic Temperature Monitor (Asf)
Operation and Control 6.6.4 Automatic Temperature Monitor (ASF) ASF is a monitoring device that automatically follows the set temperature setpoint within an adjustable tolerance band. The ASF – if switched on – is automatically activated as soon as the actual temperature value reaches 50% of the set tolerance band of the setpoint for the first time (section A). - Page 39 Operation and Control 2. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. ð The min setting (undertemperature protection) is automatically activated. 3. By turning the turn control, adjust the desired lower alarm limit. The lower alarm limit cannot be higher than the upper alarm limit. If no undertemperature protection is required, set the lowest temperature.
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Page 40: Humidity Monitoring
Operation and Control 10. Press the confirmation key to confirm. ð Temperature monitoring is now active. In menu mode you can set, whether an alarm should be accompanied by an acoustic signal (see }8.7 Acoustic Signals). See also 2 Acoustic Signals [} 62] 6.6.7 Humidity Monitoring If humidity monitoring has been triggered, this is indicated by the humidity display: the... -
Page 41: Co2 Monitoring
Operation and Control 7. Press the confirmation key to confirm. 8. Press the activation key on the side to exit the Alarm display. ð Humidity monitoring is now active. See also 2 Acoustic Signals [} 62] 2 Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages [} 46] 6.6.8 CO2 Monitoring If CO... -
Page 42: O2 Monitoring
Operation and Control 2 Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages [} 46] 6.6.9 O2 Monitoring Only for appliances in the corresponding configuration If O monitoring has been triggered, this is indicated by the O display: with the actual value on a red background accompanied by a warning symbol . If the acoustic signal has been activated in Menu mode to accompany an alarm 8.7 ... -
Page 43: Humidity, Co2 And O2 Profile
Operation and Control 6.7.2 Humidity, CO2 and O2 Profile 1. Activate this graphic display as described above. 2. Press the activation key next to the parameter selection. 3. Select the humidity or a gas cylinder symbol with the turn control. 4. -
Page 44: Ending Operation
Operation and Control 7. In the menu mode, prepare the sterilisation programme for execution (see 8.6 Programme). 8. Switch to the operating mode. }6.5.3 Programme 9. Start the sterilisation programme as described in Mode. You cannot set or change any values as long as the programme is running. Once sterilisation is finished and the appliance as cooled down to 37 ... - Page 45 Operation and Control 2 Water specifications [} 23] D33451 02/2024...
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Page 46: 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 47: Humidity Monitoring
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 48: O2 Monitoring
Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages Description Cause Action Alarm indicates that the lower CO alarm Check whether the door is closed ■ limit was undercut ■ Check that cylinder connected correctly and check the valve and level of the gas cylinder ■... -
Page 49: Power Failure
Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages Error description Cause of errors Rectifying errors Error message T:E-3 in the temperature Temperature working sensor faulty. The appliance can continue to be ■ display Monitoring sensor performs the measuring operated for a short time function. - Page 50 Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages In timer or programme mode In case of an interruption of the power supply of less than 60 minutes, the current programme is continued from the point at which it was interrupted. For longer interruptions of the power supply, all appliance functions are switched off. After the power supply has been restored, the timer always starts again.
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Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Ip Address And Subnet Mask
Menu Mode 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. The page display then changes to “2/2”. -
Page 54: Unit
Menu Mode 5. After setting the last three digits, confirm the new IP address by pressing the confirmation key. ð The overview is displayed once again. ð The subnet mask can be set in the same way. 8.3.3 Unit Here, you can choose whether the temperature is displayed in °C or °F. 8.3.4 Temperature Monitoring Here, you can choose which temperature protection class in accordance with... -
Page 55: Gateway
Menu Mode ■ Write + Alarm When the appliance is in remote control mode, the symbol appears in the temperature display. In the settings Write + Read and Write + Alarm, the appliance cannot be controlled at the ControlCOCKPIT until the remote control has been switched off (Off setting) or set to Read Only. -
Page 56: Calibrate
Menu Mode 7. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. ð The adjustment options are highlighted. 8. Set summertime to off (✕) or on (✓) with the turn control – in this case on (✓). 9. Save the setting by pressing the confirmation key. The changeover between summer and winter time does not take place automatically. - Page 57 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.
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Page 58: Humidity Calibration
Menu Mode If all calibration correction values are set to 0.0 K, the factory calibration settings are restored. 8.5.2 Humidity Calibration Closed-loop humidity control can be adjusted according to customer requirements by means of three freely selectable calibration points. For each selected calibration point, a positive or negative calibration correction value between –10% and +10% can be set. -
Page 59: Co2 And O2 Calibration
Menu Mode 6. Set the calibration correction value to 0.0%. 7. Save the setting by pressing the confirmation key. 8. Position the sensor of the calibrated reference instrument centrally in the working chamber of the appliance. 9. Close the door. 10. - Page 60 Menu Mode Example: A CO2 deviation of 10% needs to 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. Turn the turn control until CO2 or O2 is highlighted. 3.
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Page 61: Programme
Menu Mode 14. Compare the CO value measured by the reference instrument with the CO value displayed on the appliance. ð After the calibration procedure, the CO value measured by the reference instrument should now also be 10%. Programme In the Programme display, programmes created using the AtmoCONTROL software can be transferred to the appliance and saved on a USB storage medium. -
Page 62: Acoustic Signals
Menu Mode To delete a programme: 8. select the programme to be deleted the same way you can select a programme for activation. 9. Select Delete with the turn control. 10. Sterilisation programmes cannot be deleted. See also 2 Programme Mode [} 35] Acoustic Signals In the SOUND display, you can define whether or not the appliance should emit acoustic signals and, if yes, for which events:... -
Page 63: Log
Menu Mode NOTICE The supplied manual for AtmoCONTROL describes how – to import exported log data into AtmoCONTROL, – exported log data can be processed further in AtmoCONTROL, – log data can be read out via Ethernet. The appliance continually logs all relevant measured values, settings and error messages at 1-minute intervals. -
Page 64: User Id Activation And Deactivation
Menu Mode You can also lock adjustment options in Menu mode (e.g. adjustment of date and time settings). ■ If adjustment options are locked, this is indicated by the lock symbol in the respective display. USER ID data is entered in the AtmoCONTROL software and saved on the USB storage medium. -
Page 65: Maintenance And Servicing
Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance and Servicing DANGER Live parts When covers are removed, live parts are exposed and contact with these parts may result in electric shock. Electric shock can have serious health consequences including death. – Only authorised persons may carry out electrical installation work. –... -
Page 66: 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. D33451 02/2024... -
Page 67: 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 Before storage, remove water tube and empty the water tank (see }5.4 Connecting and Filling the Water Tank). - Page 68 Operating manual incubator D33451 Effective 02/2024 English...
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