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OPERATING MANUAL PCCU1 Peltier Control and Cooling Unit 269-304400, Rev A...
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Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit is shipped with programming for the Single Cell Peltier Accessory. If you will use it with the Single Cell Peltier Accessory you do not need to change the programming.
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 General warnings 1.2 Quality, reliability and safety 1.3 Safety markings 2. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Instrument description 2.2 Peltier Control and Cooling Unit front and rear panel 2.3 Specifications 2.4 User interface 3.
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. General Warnings A. Check the voltage selector before plugging in the device. The unit is shipped configured for use with 220v or 240v electricity. Follow the directions on the sticker over the power receptacle to re-configure the unit for use with 100 –...
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual Quality, Reliability and Safety This equipment has been designed with emphasis on QUALITY, RELIABILITY and SAFETY, and DBS will accept responsibility for these aspects only if the following conditions are met: Electrical installation of the room or building in which the equipment is to be used must comply with regulations specified in the country where the equipment is to be used.
The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit can be controlled using the front panel on the unit itself or controlled via a USB cable from a computer running Thermo Scientific INSIGHT software. Heating and cooling is performed thermoelectrically using the Peltier effect. The sample can be stirred by placing a magnetic stirrer in the cuvette.
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Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 2.3.3. Displayed Values • The current thermostat temperature • The set temperature • The stirring speed • The heating/cooling power 2.3.4. Operating Specifications • Temperature range from 0 °C to 100 °C • Temperature accuracy better than ± 0.15 °C from 0 °C to 100 °C •...
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 2.3.9. Environmental conditions Performance and safety of the Peltier Control and Cooling Unit are guaranteed at all times if it is operated under the following environmental conditions: • Installation category II with low transient over voltages (standard IEC 664) •...
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Checking the serial number The plate containing the serial number is located on the rear panel at the base of the unit. Check that this number is identical to the serial number on the delivery note. If not, please inform DBS immediately.
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 3.3. Instrument set-up 3.3.1. Start up The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit is supplied completely assembled. It is only necessary to make the appropriate connections. Before starting the Peltier Control and Cooling Unit you should familiarize yourself with the key functions as described in section 4.
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Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 3.3.3 Insertion of the cell holder into an Evolution 201, 220 or 260 Bio spectrophotometer 1. Open the sample compartment cover, remove the front panel and remove any existing accessories 2. Remove the access panel below the front of the sample compartment 3.
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Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 3.3.5. How to fill the Cooling and Control Unit The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit must be filled with demineralised water before use. A bottle of demineralised water and a squeeze bottle are provided in the package. To fill the water line inside the instrument please follow these steps: 1.
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Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 3.3.6 System connections Cable Inlet water Peltier Spectrophotometer Control Computer running INSIGHT Software Cooling Unit Cell Holder Outlet water Ribbon Cable 3.3.7. External Connections The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit has no special electrical external connections which would allow relay control, etc.
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Manual operation Main page and functions of the buttons Page Display L button Middle R button button Stand by Stand by Main Normal status Current temperature Menu Modify the Set temperature temperature Stirring speed (L)
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual Diagnostic parameters Description Unit of measure Cell temperature °C Radiator temperature °C Water resistance Kohm Power Cell voltage Volt 5. MAINTENANCE The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit requires very little routine maintenance by the user. Any operation that requires the units to be opened must only be performed by DBS technicians or authorized personnel.
Peltier Control and Cooling Unit Operating Manual 6. TROUBLESHOOTING The Peltier Control and Cooling Unit is able to indicate malfunctions and incorrect use. The messages available are directly visible on the display, indicated audibly or transmitted via USB for remote communication. 6.1.
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