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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION SECTION 2 _________________________________________________________________________ 6 ____________________________________________________________________ 6 PECIFICATIONS Figure 1: ThermoCube II Cooling Capacity by model in 20°C Ambient (typical) ________________ 7 Figure 2 ThermoCube II Pump Curves, Water @ 20°C ____________________________________ 8 SECTION 3 _________________________________________________________________________ 9 _________________________________________________________________________ 9 3.1 Electrical Connections (see figure 3) ______________________________________________ 10 3.2 Plumbing Connections (see figure 3) ______________________________________________ 10...
  • Page 3 Solid State Cooling Systems 167 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 declare under our sole responsibility that the ThermoCube II T22, T23, T24, T25, T26 (All Models) meets the provisions of the directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU Low-Voltage (Safety) Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU –...
  • Page 4 167 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 declare under our sole responsibility that the ThermoCube II T22, T23, T24, T25, T26 (All Models) meets the provisions of the directives: Emissions: CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Symbols

    Never operate the chiller within 5 ºC of the coolant’s freezing point.  Always use only proper coolants as specified in manual. Solid State Cooling Systems  recommends Koolance LIQ-702CL-B (27% propylene glycol and water) Never ship the chiller with coolant inside the liquid cold plate as freezing temperatures may be ...

  • Page 6: Section 1

    ThermoCube II is the second generation of Solid State Cooling Systems’ popular ThermoCube thermoelectric recirculating liquid chiller. The ThermoCube II 200 through 500 watt units are the same size and has most of the same pump and cooling capacity options as the original ThermoCube.

  • Page 7: Section 2

    II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION ________________________________________________ PECIFICATIONS Operating Range (Set Point): 5°C to 50°C standard (down to -5°C with low temp option - LT) (up to 65°C with high temp option – HT, 60°C for centrifugal pumps) Ambient Temperature Range: 10°C to 40°C non-condensing Stability / Repeatability:...
  • Page 8 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 1: T II C 20°C A IGURE HERMO OOLING APACITY BY MODEL IN MBIENT TYPICAL Note 1: Cooling and Heating Capacity shown is typical will vary depending on pump type and configuration options. Capacity will be degraded by as much as 15-20% with -C or -S options , 167 M , NY 12590 OLID...
  • Page 9 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL II P @ 20°C IGURE HERMO URVES ATER Recommended Pump Flow Operating Ranges: Pump Model Operating Flow Maximum Operating Range Pressure -1D 1 lpm Diaphragm Pump 0.9 – 1.6 lpm 60 psig (4 bar) -1G 1 lpm Gear Pump 0.9 –...

  • Page 10: Section 3

    II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION _______________________________________________________ Display Screen Figure 3A Controller Input Buttons Signal Connector 9-Pin D-sub Process Fluid Supply (¼" push push-in-fittings) Fill Cap Figure 3B Handle On/Off Switch Power Inlet Module IEC 320 power inlet module with two 5X20 fuses Figure 3C Fasten the filter-mounting bracket via the four screws located here...

  • Page 11: Electrical Connections (See Figure 3)

    LECTRICAL ONNECTIONS ( SEE FIGURE Power: The ThermoCube II AC power inlet is an IEC320-C14 socket for models T22-T25 and for model T26 an IEC320-20. Plug the line cord provided into this socket and then into the appropriate 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz wall outlet. To ensure safe operation of the unit, it is important to ensure that the outlet is properly grounded.
  • Page 12 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Figure 4: Using John Guest Fittings , 167 M , NY 12590 OLID TATE OOLING YSTEMS YERS ORNERS APPINGERS ALLS : (845) 296-1300, F : (845) 296-1303, ELEPHONE SSCOOLING ERSION...

  • Page 13: Air Considerations

    WARNING Read the Coolant SDS Prior to filling the chiller Solid State Cooling Systems recommends using Koolance, a pre- mixed 27% propylene glycol/water based coolant containing an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors. Though it comes in several colors, SSCS recommends the colorless or blue versions in 700 ml bottles,...

  • Page 14: Section 4

    Note: In order to avoid injury or damage, operators must only use this product in the manner specified below. Start-up the ThermoCube II using the following steps: 1) Connect coolant tubing to fluid connections located on the left side of the unit, labeled Process Out (supply) and Process In (return).

  • Page 15: Section 5

    Once the tank is filled, follow the steps below to operate: 1) Turn on the ThermoCube II and wait for display to read TEMP. 2) Press the UP or DOWN keys to change SETTEMP to the desired set point.

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    STATUS MENU: The status menu displays the chiller operating status and coolant temperature. The chiller operating mode is shown in the display’s first character: (See Figure 4) Figure 4A: ThermoCube II Display – Status menu (static screen) Standard Flowmeter Option...
  • Page 17 3. Fan Speed does not display on water-cooled systems 4. Pump Speed control is not available on Gear Pump units PARAMETER INPUT MENU: The ThermoCube II has a parameter menu screen containing several user adjustable parameters. To access this menu, press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds and then enter password 0000 using the UP, DOWN and ENTER keys.
  • Page 18 PUMP SPEED: Sets the maximum pump speed, range 50-100%. Used to reduce maximum pump pressure/flow. Lowering the Pump Speed will reduce the ThermoCube II’s coolant flow. Pump speed cannot be adjusted on Gear Pumps. The factory default is 100% , 167 M...

  • Page 19: Alarms

    HILLER ANUAL PUMP OFF ON STANDBY: This option, when set to STANDBY, turns off the pump when the ThermoCube II is not cooling. The factory default is NEVER. BUZZER: Triggers a loud (87dB) high-pitched sound when an alarm occurs when enabled. Options are: ENABLED or DISABLED. This feature is only available on units with the -AA Option.

  • Page 20: Section 6

    WARNING the system is blocked. Check that the side air inlet and outlet gratings are not blocked. The ThermoCube II requires at least 3 inches of Do not attempt to service or clearance around these gratings. If airflow is not blocked, contact...
  • Page 21 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Leak Detected: A leak has been detected by the leak sensor on the base of the plumbing section. Turn off the chiller and disconnect AC power. Contact SSCS technical support for troubleshooting or an RMA number to return the chiller for repair.

  • Page 22: Section 7

    HERMO PTIONS AND UMBER ODEL ONFIGURATOR This page shows all ThermoCube II options so you may consider possible configurations. CCC: Cooling Capacity Options: 200 watts at setpoint = 20C with 20C ambient air X: Power Cord Options: No power cord 300 watts at setpoint = 20C with 20C ambient air...

  • Page 23: Rs-232 Communications

    ANUAL 7.2 RS-232 C OMMUNICATIONS ThermoCube II can be configured with RS-232. ThermoCube II comes with two configurable communications protocols: the original ThermoCube Hex commands or an alternative set of ASCII commands. The chiller uses this port to communicate a comprehensive set of control parameters with a Host PC - these parameters are outlined in Section 7.2.
  • Page 24 Bits 4 – 0 Parameters being communicated (see table 2) Data Bytes 1 or 2 bytes depending on parameter (see tables 3-6) Timing: ThermoCube II can accept a maximum of three commands per second Table 3: Control Parameter Bits 4 – 0 Parameter...
  • Page 25 5 is Data direction (1 = host to controller, e.g. host sends set point to controller). 3) The ThermoCube II can store 8 bytes of transmission and can only handle up to 3 commands per second. 4) The ThermoCube II does not echo back commands from the host.
  • Page 26 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 7.2.4 RS-232 ASCII Communications Protocol Table 8 ASCII RS-232 Commands PARAMETER GET Data Response PUT Data Response Command Command Show all parameters GETSET2 TEMP, SETTEMP, (see below page for details) PUMPTEMP, PWM?, FANPWM, TLL, STAT1A, FLTS1A Show chiller identification...
  • Page 27 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL STAT1A Bit Field Definition: convert decimal number sent into binary, read as follows: A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 Chiller Running? 1=RUNNING, 0=STOPPED Reserved (not used) Remote or Local? 1=REMOTE, 0=LOCAL...

  • Page 28: Rs-485 Communications

    ANUAL 7.3 RS-485 C OMMUNICATIONS ThermoCube II RS-485 communications use the same commands as the RS-232 protocols listed in Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. The RS- 485 communications specification is shown below. Wiring: Proper wiring depends upon whether the equipment being cooled (the Host) is wired as Data...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Communications

    THERNET OMMUNICATIONS ThermoCube II may be configured to communicate via Ethernet using the same commands as RS-232. When this option is selected, the communications port changes from a 9-pin dsub to a standard CAT-5 ethernet jack. The default Ethernet settings are listed below: IP Address: 192.168.2.125...
  • Page 30 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 3. Local area connection status, Click on ‘Properties’. 4. Local area connection properties, Highlight the ‘Internet Protocol Version 4’ and click ‘Properties’. 5. Internet protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) properties, Click the radio button “Use the following IP address”.
  • Page 31 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 8. Adjust parameters on the Basic Tab according to your needs. 9. Click “Apply” then “Reboot” to save the new parameters. 10. The Advance and Security Tabs are as follows. , 167 M , NY 12590 OLID TATE...
  • Page 32 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL , 167 M , NY 12590 OLID TATE OOLING YSTEMS YERS ORNERS APPINGERS ALLS : (845) 296-1300, F : (845) 296-1303, ELEPHONE SSCOOLING ERSION...

  • Page 33: Other Options

    THER PTIONS -AF: Air Filter Option The air filter option adds a filter to the ThermoCube II air inlet. This option is recommended for environments with high levels of airborne contaminants such as dust or animal hair as these contaminants can stick to the internal air heat sinks, reducing efficiency and cooling capacity.
  • Page 34 HILLER ANUAL -DC: Dry Contact Alarm Option The ThermoCube II can be configured with two normally closed 1- amp 250V dry contact alarm relays instead of the standard TTL alarms, one for system faults and one for temperature exceeding the alarm range.
  • Page 35 ANUAL -HT: High Temperature Operation Option The ThermoCube II normally has set point limits of 5°C and 50°C along with a thermistor on its liquid cold plate that shuts off heating at a temperature of 55°C to protect against hot coolant damaging the operator’s equipment.

  • Page 36: Section 8

    This option adds an optical leak detector and sealed dam under the plumbing section, triggering a fault if any coolant is detected. ECTION ________________________________________ LEANING HILLER The exterior surfaces of the ThermoCube II may be cleaned with a non-shedding wipe dipped in isopropyl alcohol. ECTION ____________________________________________ ECHNICAL UPPORT Delighting our customers is our highest priority.

  • Page 37: Section 10

    II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ECTION OOLANTS 10.1 K (27% P OOLANCE ROPYLENE LYCOL ATER Safety Data Sheet – Last updated May 2016 1. I DENTIFICATION Product: LIQ-702xx Coolant Fluid ("xx" signifies liquid color) Manufacturer: Koolance Korea Address: Koolance Bld, 40, Deokcheon-ro 34, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 14088 Telephone: (U.S.) +01 253-249-7669, Fax: (U.S.) +01 253-249-7453 Appearance: Liquid for cooling systems.
  • Page 38 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL NFPA Rating (estimated) Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Water Reactivity: 0 3. C OMPOSITION NFORMATION ON NGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS No. EINECS No. Conc. % Distilled Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 70 – 75 Propylene glycol 57-55-6 200-338-0 25 –...
  • Page 39 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 7. H ANDLING AND TORAGE Precautions for safe handling: • Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection. • Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. • Provide forced air ventilation in tanks and confined spaces. •...
  • Page 40 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 10. S TABILITY AND EACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Conditions to avoid: Direct sunlight, heat, flames, and sparks. Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides 11. T OXICOLOGICAL NFORMATION •...
  • Page 41 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 14. T RANSPORT NFORMATION • TSCA: All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory • DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (U.S.) • UN TDG: Not dangerous goods • IMDG: Not dangerous goods •...
  • Page 42 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 10.2 E THYLENE LYCOL SAFETY DATA SHEET Creation Date: 02-Feb-2010 Revision Date: 17-Jan-2018 Revision Number 4 1. Identification Product Name Ethylene glycol Cat No. : E177-4; E177-20 CAS-No 107-21-1 Synonyms Monoethylene glycol; 1,2-Ethanediol Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
  • Page 43 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Precautionary Statements Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Response Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell Inhalation...
  • Page 44 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available Flash Point 111 °C / 231.8 °F Method - DIN 51758 Autoignition Temperature 413 °C / 775.4 °F Explosion Limits...
  • Page 45 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as...
  • Page 46 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL 11. Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Product Information Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation 9530 μL/kg ( Rabbit ) Ethylene glycol 7712 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed 10600 mg.kg ( Rat ) Toxicologically Synergistic Products No information available Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Irritation...
  • Page 47 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Persistence and Degradability Persistence is unlikely Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available. Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Component log Pow Ethylene glycol -1.93 13. Disposal considerations Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
  • Page 48 II 200-650 52-14790-1 HERMO HERMOELECTRIC HILLER ANUAL Clean Air Act Component HAPS Data Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors Ethylene glycol OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Not applicable CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) Component...
  • Page 49 ARRANTY OLICY This ThermoCube II is covered under a two-year parts and labor warranty from the date of shipment, assuming proper use and maintenance of the unit. Note that the warranty for diaphragm pumps (-1D, -2D or -3D) is only 1 year from date of shipment. All warranty work shall be performed at Solid State Cooling Systems’...

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