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CLASS II ENCLOSURE RANGE MODELS: RC180P, RC220Q, RC260R, RC300S 4&5 Piper’s Wood Industrial Park, Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7XU / caronproducts.com RC Users Manual 115_230V...
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Dear Valued Customer: Thank you for purchasing CARON Products & Services equipment. We appreciate your business and look forward to being your preferred supplier of controlled environment equipment products in the future. At CARON, we are committed to continuous quality improvement. Our goal is to supply our customers with highly reliable equipment at a fair price.
REVISION LOG Version Date Description DEC 20, 2022 Production Released DEC 20, 2022 Update to the Product specification NOV 15, 2023 Electrical Schematics and Declaration of Conformity updated. DEC 21, 2023 Added Cable Trunking Option JAN 4, 2024 Added Airflow Safety Warning to Cable Trunking Option RC Users Manual 115_230V Page 2 of...
Contents REVISION LOG ............................2 EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY ......................5 EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY ................6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..........................7 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................7 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS ..................8 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................ 9 1.1 INTRODUCTION AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES ................9 2.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION .......................
This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to an alteration in writing and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.
This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to an alteration in writing and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.
PRODUCT GUARANTEE Caron guarantees that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship when shipped from the factory and will replace or repair the unit if it proves defective in normal use or during service for a period of 12 months from delivery and commissioning.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS The equipment is fitted with identification and ISO/ANSI safety hazard warning labels shown below, which uniquely identifies the product, validation, and safety information. These labels must not be removed or defaced, as evidence of compliance to Quality Assurance Tests, and CE Mark may be lost. Warning of hazardous area Warning of dangerous electric voltage UV-C Radiation from The Biocidal Lamp...
1.0 INTRODUCTION This Manual is applicable to the following powder weighing products: Class II Enclosure: RC180P, RC220Q, RC260R, RC300S 1.1 INTRODUCTION AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES The Class II-type enclosure has been custom designed to provide user protection and product sterility for a range of systems and sectors.
2.1 MAIN FEATURES The LAC2 is one of Caron’s Laboratory Automation enclosures, fabricated to produce a frame-mounted assembly using modular steel frame-construction. Bolted, frame-separation points are employed during manufacturing and to allow for shipment and re- assembly on site.
LH side of the enclosure frame. 2.1.10 AIRFLOW CONTROL AND ALARM SYSTEM This enclosure incorporates Caron’s MMI touch screen airflow and alarm system to control the blower motors and monitor and enunciate low and high airflow alarm signals during operation. The user-interface comprising a MMI screen portrait format display and keypad enables a selection of various pre-programmed menu options during settings and calibration.
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2.2.7 COMPUTER MONITOR ARM The computer monitor arm can be mounted in 1 of 4 locations, a lower or upper positions on the left- and right-hand side of the enclosure. 2.2.8 E-STOP An E-Stop can be included to provide an emergency stop for machinery within the enclosure. 2.2.9 ENCLOSURE STATUS LIGHTING OPTION The Enclosure Status Lighting can be added when an enclosure is surrounded by many others and a clear indication is needed to whether a Enclosure is alarming.
3.0 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Follow the below guidelines to ensure safe use and unpacking along with optimum operation of the unit. 3.0.1 UNPACKING Where supplied ‘flat-packed’ the enclosure will require re-assembling on site by trained installation personnel. All component parts must be carefully unpacked, and the protective film should remain on the acrylic panels intact until the enclosure is fully assembled and ready for commissioning.
4.0 COMISSIONING 4.1 COMMISSIONING GUIDELINES After connecting to the electrical supply, operate the enclosure by switching the enclosure on at the isolator switch mounted on the control box. After the ‘splash screen’ appears on power-up for 10 secs. it will be replaced by the ‘home screen’ from where all menus / sub-menus can be selected.
The integrity of the HEPA filter and seal is established during factory acceptance testing in accordance with Caron Quality Standard (SOP 9.0) using the D.O.P. aerosol test method. After installation the system should be re-tested by the installation engineer to re-confirm filter and seal integrity as follows: The HEPA filter should be tested at normal operating airflow velocity ±...
4.2.2.1 METHOD Ensure the enclosure is switched on and confirm airflow is correct by direct measurement and/or examination of the TFT alarm status indicators. Introduce the chemical challenge inside the enclosure that is appropriate to that normally in use within the unit (or a less toxic equivalent Iso Propyl Alcohol IPA for test purposes) Test the exhaust filter to confirm there is no evidence of the chemical and at the inflow aperture to check if a breach has been made...
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compliance with the classification of specified class of environmental cleanliness in accordance with the requirements of: BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 (Classification of air cleanliness by particle measurement-UK/EU) ANSI/IEST/ISO 14644-1:2015 (Classification of air cleanliness by particle measurement-USA) EU GGMP Annexe 1-2008 Clean room classifications Interpretation of the test results for verification of the classification of a clean room/ clean zone shall be in accordance with the above national standards.
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Number (N) Maximum concentration limits (particles/m of air) for particles equal to and larger than the considered size shown below. Shaded area particle sizes not measured by Lighthouse instruments but are shown here for completeness. Particle size 0.1 m 0.2 m 0.3 m 5.0 m 0.5m...
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To carry out this test procedure refer to SOP 2.0 and the KI-Discus containment testing system manual. For the set-up of the KI-Discuss and Test Procedures, along with calculating results. The KI-Discuss works by generating a fine mist of potassium iodide inside the enclosure with four collectors positioned outside of the enclosure sampling the air trying to capture any escaped potassium iodide onto the filter membranes held within the collectors.
4.4.3 SPLASHSCREEN The splash screen, or power up screen, is the initial display on power up & merely displays the Caron logo. The splash screen remains for approximately 10 seconds, at which point the display should change to the HOME (Main) screen.
4.5 OPERATION, SEQUENCE Caron engineers will commission the normal operating condition of the enclosure, setting the parameters to suit the application. Once commissioned, the operator can safely use the enclosure. Typically, the sequence of operations is as follows: 1. Apply power to the control system via main power supply & operate the isolator switch on the control box.
4.6 MAIN SCREEN The main screen is the default display on power up, after the splash screen has been displayed for approx. 10 seconds. It is the normal operating display being presented to the user. Access to other screens is usually only for configuration.
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4.6.5 LIST OF STATUS TEXT Item Message Text Event Description SYSTEM OK System operating within parameters The measured airflow is below the Low alarm level AIRFLOW LOW programmed in the System Configuration. The measured airflow is above the High alarm AIRFLOW HIGH level programmed in the System Configuration.
HOME– Press the Home button object to exit this display screen and return to the Main (Home) screen. AIRFLOW CAL – Touch this touch screen button to enter the airflow CALIBRATION screen where the airflow is setup by the Caron engineer to suit the application. This screen is password protected. The password level required is ENGINEER level.
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DIAGNOSTIC – Touching this touch screen button takes the user to the DIAGNOSTIC screens where software data points can be viewed. This screen is really for use by a Caron engineer. This screen is not password protected.
4.8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SCREEN The CONFIG screen is where the control system features are configured by the Caron engineer to suit the application. Access to this screen is password protected. The password level required is ENGINEER level. Airflow low Alarm.
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I/F AIRFLOW LO ALARM Enter the low airflow value below which an audible & visual alarm indication is given via the TFT if the airflow drops below this value. Enter a value of 0.00 to deactivate this alarm. Range 0.00 – 9.99 ...
4.9 AIRFLOW CALIBRATION SCREEN AND FUNCTIONS The CALIBRATION screen is where the airflow is setup by the Caron engineer to suit the application. Access to this screen is password protected. 0.40 0.60 In the Calibration display, we can set the normal running airflow (fan speed) for the system when the fans(s) are started up.
4.10 NORMAL AIRFLOW CALIBRATION PROCEDURE These steps apply to both inflow and downflow calibration procedures. 1. Ensure system is powered up. 2. Close all doors. 3. From the Main (HOME) screen navigate to the MENU screen. 4. If calibrating the airflow for the 1 time, then you should set the “I/F sensor offset”...
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4.10.2 Inflow Airflow Calibration Procedure 1. In the MENU screen, touch the ‘Airflow Cal’ button. You will be presented with a password entry screen. 2. Enter the user access password to enter the Airflow Calibration screen. If you enter the correct password, you will be taken to the AIRFLOW CALIBRATION screen shown above.
The FSA CALIBRATION screen is where the alarm levels for the Filter Saturation alarm sensors are setup by the Caron engineer to suit the application. Access to this screen is password protected. The screen shows the current sensor input of each configured FSA sensor (a maximum of 4). If there is only one enabled FSA sensor from the Configuration screen, then only one value will be shown on this display for FSA.1.
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4.11.3 FSA ALARMS ADJUST SCREEN The FSA ALARMS ADJUST screen is where the alarm levels for the Filter Saturation alarm sensors can have the individual sensor alarm threshold manually set to any value by the user. This is useful in cases where the automatic 50% threshold set in the FSA CALIBRATION screen needs refinement.
4.12 PASSWORDS There are 3 password options to gain access to different levels of controlled screens: ENGINEER (Caron personnel). SUPERVISOR (Principal laboratory person). USER (General enclosure operator). The following screens are access controlled via password: Airflow Cal (ENGINEER level access required).
4.13 DATA ENTRY SCREEN Several screens have within them the feature to alter parameter values. The data entry keypad screen is used for this purpose. It is the same keypad display as the password keypad display, with the exception that entered parameter characters are shown on display as you enter them.
4.14 FAN ON-OFF The FAN ON-OFF screen is where the fans can be turned on and off. At power up, the fans are default to the OFF state. You must access this screen to turn the fans on or off, or, simply touch the fan icon in the centre of the Home screen.
4.15 DATE AND TIME The DATE & TIME screen is where you can set the current Time & Date used for display on the Main screen. It is also used for tracking the general Service intervals & indicating this on the Main screen. 12.
4.16 STERILITY MENU It is from this screen that you can choose the appropriate fumigation method for the enclosure that has been implemented by design. The options shown below are UV light, HPV and Formalin. Access to this screen is not password protected.
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4.17 UV 4.17.1 UV CONTROL SCREEN The UV Control screen allows the user to turn the UV light on/off & decide the time for which the light should be energized. 0:29:14 UV is ON, and timing. . . ! ! Press this button to return to the main MENU screen.
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4.17.2 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING THE UV CYCLE Sequence to activate the UV control... 1. Ensure system is powered up. 2. Close all hinged doors. 3. Navigate to the UV LIGHT control screen via the Main MENU screen. 4. Check the value of the UV.SET.TIME in minutes. If the value is OK then go to step 6, else press the SET button.
4.18 HPV CONTROL SCREEN The HPV Control screen allows the user to set the Downflow & Inflow fans into a condition that suits a HPV fumigation process. A timer indicates the running time on screen so the user can time the process. The password level required is USER level.
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4.18.2 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING THE HPV CYCLE Ensure enclosure is powered up. Close all hinged doors. Before proceeding further, ensure that processes requiring full containment & sterility are stopped, as during HPV cycle the fans will no longer be operating normally. Navigate to the “STERILITY MENU”...
4.19 FORMALIN CYCLE The Formalin Control screen allows the user to set the Downflow & Inflow fans into a condition that suits a Formalin fumigation process. A timer indicates the running time on screen so the user can time the process. The password level required is USER level.
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4.19.2 PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVATING THE FORMALIN CYCLE Ensure enclosure is powered up. Close all hinged doors. Before proceeding further, ensure that processes requiring full containment & sterility are stopped, as during FORMALIN cycle the fans will no longer be operating normally. Navigate to the “STERILITY MENU”...
5.0 OPERATING THE CLASS II ENCLOSURE The Class II Enclosure must have been installed and commissioned in accordance with 4.0 Commissioning of this manual before attempting to operate. 5.1 TO OPERATE THE ENCLOSURE: 1) With the mains supply on, turn the isolator switch on, positioned on the control box. 2) Observe that TFT display illuminates to the MAIN (aka HOME) display.
6.0 SERVICE MENUS (sub menu) This screen is a menu of service-related functions for the enclosure. The UV lamp & Filter Timer check operations are observed in here. The annual service interval can be reset & adjusted in here by the Service engineer.
6.1 FILTER HOURS RUN SCREEN This screen gives the values of Filter actual running hours & maximum allowed (before visual alarm indication) running time (in hours) to the user. This information can be used to determine whether the filters need changing.
6.2 UV HOURS SCREEN This screen gives the values of UV Lamp actual running hours & maximum allowed (before visual alarm indication) running time (in hours) to the user. This information is used to determine whether the efficacy of the UV lamp is likely to be reduced because of its age & running time. The value ‘UV Lamp hours usage alarm setpoint’...
6.3 ANNUAL SERVICE DATES This screen allows you to reset the service due & overdue dates for next year’s general service. The Auto Reset function always sets the dates for one year ahead of today’s current date. The warning date is 11 months from the current date and the overdue date is 12 months from the current date.
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6.3.1 MANUAL SERVICE DATE ADJUSTMENT This screen allows you to manually decide when the next service due & overdue dates occur. The Auto reset function in the preceding screen always sets the dates for one year ahead of today’s current date. The warning date is 11 months from the current date &...
6.4 NETWORK SCREEN 6.4.1 NETWORK SCREEN 1 This screen allows you to set the 1 & 2 IP address octet for the IP address of this Enclosure on the Wi-Fi addressing system. IP address = 192. 168. [2nd octet] . [1st octet] . Each Octet Range=(000 to 255) .
6.5 Alpha Numeric Keyboard screen This screen is used when entering data requiring alphanumeric input. For this TFT, that is some of the Wi-Fi Network parameters. Normal alphanumeric screen: Enter email address for alarm alerts someone1234@yahoo.co.uk Touch the CAPS button & you get this… Enter email address for alarm alerts someone1234@yahoo.co.uk Touch the 123 button and you get this…...
6.6 DIAGNOSTIC SCREENS The diagnostic screens are for use by Caron engineers in inspecting the operation of the system. However, the screens are not password protected, and so can be accessed by anyone. 6.6.1DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN #1 23.8 2489 0.51 2133...
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DIGITAL OUT This is the binary expression of all 5 digital outputs from the MCU in the main control board. 1. Bit.0 status (1 or 0) = WhiteLightOutput, output on PL2-pin.3. 2. Bit.1 status (1 or 0) = UVLightOutput, output on PL2-pin.4. 3.
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6.6.3 DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN #3 0499 0457 0007 0007 0250 0250 0007 0007 FSA.1.IN (PL10) This is the analogue input signal value from the Filter Saturation sensor connected to PL10 of the main control board. FSA.2.IN (PL11) This is the analogue input signal value from the Filter Saturation sensor connected to PL11 of the main control board.
6.6.4 DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN #4 15. 08. 23 15. 09. 23 Next Service Due Date This is the next date that a “service now due” warning message will be issued on the MAIN screen to the user. Next Service Overdue Date This is the next date that a “service overdue” warning message will be issued on the MAIN screen to the user.
After each examination and service filter replacement, the dates should be recorded in a suitable Log Book maintained by the end-user. Caron can provide an appropriate log book to end-users on request. e) A ‘PASSED’ test label must be affixed by the examiner to the exterior of the enclosure to clearly indicate that the enclosure has passed test and inspection.
7.4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 7.4.1 For 230V Units: This enclosure must continue to meets the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and conformity assessment to BS EN 61010 Safety Requirements-Electrical equipment for laboratories The correct fuse must be fitted to the mains plug at all times and the mains lead should be examined frequently for signs of damage.
8.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance and statutory testing are essential to the proper functioning of this enclosure and we strongly advise entrusting this to trained personnel who are technically competent and equipped with suitable calibrated instruments. 8.1 CLEANING AND CLEANLINESS STANDARD Daily: Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces of the enclosure, regularly, particularly the front and side surfaces, to remove accumulated dust...
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8.2.2 REPLACING CONTAMINATED DOWNFLOW FILTERS The downflow filters are typically HEPA Filters Raise up the downflow fan filter housing, to gain access to the filters. Raise the filter housing equally so that all the weight from the Fan filter housing isn’t resting on one of the filters, potentially damaging Note: Ensure internal components do not strike roof when raising the downflow fan filter housing.
8.2.3 REPLACING CONTAMINATED INFLOW FILTERS The Inflow filters is typically a single HEPA filter and a spacer frame. An extra HEPA or Carbon filter can be fitted as an option in place of the spacer frame. 1. Having gained access to the roof area, loosen off fixings that secure the Exhaust box to the Downflow Fan Filter housing, so that you can remove the Exhaust box from the unit to gain access to the Exhaust filters.
The separate label fitted at the front of the fan housing identifies the actual filter type/filter combination fitted by Caron at first installation. It should be referred to in order to identify the correct filter replacement during planned maintenance, subject to any planned new usage and risk assessment.
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