Page 1 Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers (Basic Controller) Thermo Scientific Manual P/N U00933 Rev. 11/03/2017 Multilingual Quick Start Guides Multilingual Essential Safety Instructions Installation Operation Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting Visit our Web site at: http://www.thermofisher.com/tc Product Service Information, Applications Notes, SDS Forms, e-mail.
Page 3 Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers (Basic Controller) Thermo Scientific Manual P/N U00933 Rev. 11/03/2017 Label 1 Multilingual Quick Start Guides Multilingual Essential Safety Instructions Installation Operation Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting Label 2 Visit our Web site at: http://www.thermofisher.com/tc Product Service Information, Applications Notes, SDS Forms, e-mail.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Fluid Filter Bag ....................3-20 Priming ......................3-20 Initial Filling .....................3-21 Fluid Top Off ....................3-22 Section 4 Operation ......................Basic Controller ....................4-1 Setup ........................4-2 Start Up .......................4-2 Controller Loops ....................4-4 Menu Tree ......................4-5 Setpoint Loop .....................4-6 Setup Loop ......................4-7 Shut Down ......................4-13 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 6 Draining .......................8-1 Wetted Materials ....................8-3 Internal Process Fluid Temperature Sensor (rdt1) Calibration ....8-4 Process Fluid Pressure (P 1) Transducer Calibration ........8-6 Optional Process Fluid Flow (FLo) Transducer Calibration ...... 8-8 Service Codes ....................8-10 Clearing SEr Message ..................8-11 Decommissioning/Disposal ................8-12 Shipment/Storage ....................8-12 Country Specific 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 1 Ø Requirements Appendix A Appendix B Voltage Configuration Instructions Appendix C Analog I/0 and Remote Sensor Appendix D Serial Communications Declaration of Conformity WARRANTY ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 19: Preface
Service and Customer Support phone number, see this manual's inside cover for contact information. W hen calling, please refer to the labels on the inside cover. These labels list all the necessary information needed to properly identify your chiller. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 20: Unpacking
Be sure to include the manual part number and the revision date listed on the front cover. Warranty Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex chillers have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship for 24 months (excluding MD 1/MD 2 Magnetic Drive and P 1/P 2 Positive Displacement pumps which are warranted ...
Page 21: Safety
It is the user's responsibility to assure a proper ground connection is provided.  Never operate equipment with damaged power cords.  For ThermoFlex900-10000 chillers, the circuit protector located on the rear is not intended to act as a disconnecting means.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 22: Section 8 Additional Information
 Transport the chiller with care. Sudden jolts or drops can damage its components.  Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.  Refer service and repairs to a qualified technician.  1-2 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 71 Fluorinated The following information is included to comply with REGULATION (EU) No 517/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF Greenhouse THE COUNCIL of 16 April 2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases: Gases This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in a hermetically sealed system.
Page 72 Gases de efecto in- La siguiente información se incluye de acuerdo con la REGULACIÓN (UE) Nº. 517/2014 DEL PARLAMENTO Y EL CONSEJO vernadero fluorados EUROPEO el 16 de abril de 2014 sobre gases de efecto invernadero fluorados: Este producto contiene gases de efecto invernadero en un sistema sellado herméticamente.
Page 73 Fluorirani toplo- Informacije v nadaljevanju so vključene za izpolnitev zahtev iz UREDBE (EU) ŠT. 517/2014 EVROPSKEGA PARLAMENTA IN SVETA z gredni plini dne 16. aprila 2014 o fluoriranih toplogrednih plinih: Ta izdelek vsebuje fluorirane toplogredne pline v hermetično zaprtem sistemu. Če se ugotovi uhajanje plinov iz zaprtega sistema, ga upravljavec brez nepotrebnega odlašanja popravi.
Page 74 Gases fluorados As seguintes informações foram incluídas para efeitos de conformidade com o REGULAMENTO (UE) N.º 517/2014 DO PARLAMENTO com efeito de estufa E CONSELHO EUROPEUS de 16 de abril de 2014 relativo aos gases fluorados com efeito de estufa: Este produto contém gases fluorados com efeito de estufa num sistema hermeticamente fechado.
Page 75 Gassijiet Fluworu- L-informazzjoni li ġejja hi inluża biex tikkonforma mar-REGOLAMENT (UE) Nru 517/2014 TAL-PARLAMENT EWROPEW U TAL- rati b’Effett ta’ Serra KUNSILL tas-16 ta’ April 2014 dwar gassijiet fluworurati b’effett ta’ serra: Dan il-prodott fih gassijiet fluworurati b’effett ta’ serra f ’sistema ssiġillata ermetikament.
Page 76 Si includono le seguenti informazioni in conformità con il Gas fluorurati a ef- REGOLAMENTO (UE) N. 517/2014 DEL PARLAMENTO fetto serra EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 aprile 2014 sui gas fluorurati a effetto serra: Il presente prodotto contiene gas fluorurati a effetto serra all'interno di un sistema a chiusura ermetica.
Page 77 Áirítear an fhaisnéis a leanas chun RIALACHÁN (AE) Uimh. 517/2014 Gáis Cheaptha Tea- Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 16 sa Fhluairínithe Aibreán 2014 maidir le gáis cheaptha teasa fhluairínithe a chomhlíonadh: Cuimsíonn an táirgeadh seo gáis cheaptha teasa fhluairínithe i gcóras atá...
Page 78 Οι ακόλουθες πληροφορίες περιλαμβάνονται για λόγους συμμόρφωσης μ π με τον ΚΑΝΟΝΙΣΜΟ (ΕΕ) αριθ. 517/2014 ΤΟΥ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΟΥ ΚΟΙΝΟΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ της 16ης Απριλίου 2014 για τα φθοριούχα αέρα του θερμοκηπίου: Το παρόν προϊόν περιέχει φθοριούχα αέρια του θερμοκηπίου σε ερμητικά...
Page 79 Флуорсъдърж Следната информация е включена в съответствие с РЕГЛАМЕНТ (ЕС) № 517/2014 НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ ПАРЛАМЕНТ И НА ащи парникови СЪВЕТА от 16 април 2014 г. за флуорсъдържащите парникови газове газове: Този продукт съдържа флуорсъдържащи парникови газове в херметично затворена система. Ако...
Page 80 F‐GAS D ECLARATIO ON OF CO NFORMITY Declara ation of co nformity w with Articl e 14 of Re egulation ( (EU) No 51 17/2014 of f the Europea an Parliam ment and o of the Coun ncil We, Therm mo Fisher Scie entific (Ashevil lle) LLC, F‐Gas s Portal Regist tration Numbe er 23643, dec clare under ou ur ...
Page 81: General Information
General Information Section 2 Description The Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex recirculating chillers are designed to provide a continuous supply of fluid at a constant temperature and flow rate. The chiller consists of an air-cooled or water-cooled refrigeration system, heat exchanger, recirculating pump, polyethylene reservoir and a microprocessor controller.
Page 82 • Additional dimensions are at the end of this section, add 1/8" (3 cm) to height for SEMI. • Add 30 pounds (14 kilograms) for global voltage chillers. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 83 • For global voltage chillers with a P 2 pump add 30 pounds (14 kilograms). Add 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) for chillers with a P 3 or P 5 pump. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 84 25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage. Other fluids, fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. See Section 3. • Additional dimensions are at the end of this section. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 85 25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage, on chillers with P 2 pumps with no back pressure. Other fluids, fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude, operating voltages or pumps will affect performance. See Section 3. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 86 See Section 3. • Chillers require the use of 50/50 EG/water or 50/50 PG/water below 10°C process temperature to prevent freezing/glazing of the plate exchanger. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 87 • Specifications obtained at sea level using water as the recirculating fluid, at a 20°C process setpoint, 25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage. Other fluids, fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. See Section 3. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 88 • Specifications obtained at sea level using water as the recirculating fluid, at a 20°C process setpoint, 25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage. Other fluids, fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. See Section 3. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 89 • Specifications obtained at sea level using water as the recirculating fluid, at a 20°C process setpoint, 25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage. Other fluids, fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. See Section 3. • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 90 Section 2 ThermoFlex900/1400 Dimensions (inches/centimeters) "* 69.2 Front View * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. " " 31.0 Side View " " 47.0 " 62.8 • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Page 91 Section 2 ThermoFlex900/1400 " Optional 1/2" Auxiliary and 11.7 " 1/4" Auto-Refill Ports Process discharge for chillers with " " optional flow transducer or Internal pressure regulator adjustment (Optional) 1/2" FNPT Stainless Steel " Rear View Process discharge fluid connection 1/2"...
Page 92 73.6 Front View * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. " 38.4 1" Side View " " 51.0 " 68.0 • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 2-12 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 93 22" 55.9 " 48.8 Top View " Shipping crate dimensions (approximate): 43.6 23” (58 cm) wide 36” (91 cm) tall 40” (102 cm) deep • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex 2-13 Thermo Scientific...
Page 94 Front View "* 98.7 * Add 1/8" (3 mm) for SEMI chillers, see Section 5. 1" " 43.7 Side View " " • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the 62.2 right to change specifications without " notice. 78.0 2-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 95 (P3, P4 pumps only) Top View " 48.8 ~ Shipping crate dimensions 26" (66 cm) wide 48" (122 cm) tall 47" (119 cm) deep • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ThermoFlex 2-15 Thermo Scientific...
Page 96 61 1/2” (156 cm) tall 46 3/8” (118 cm) deep Top View " 63.9 The applicable options fit within this envelope, see Section 5. " 20.5 • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 2-16 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 97 10.2 "(3) a Riton connector Rear View (Water-Cooled) T 5 Flow Control - see above. Facility water connections Cast Bronze " 3/4" FNPT 117.8 "(2) " " 76.1 69.9 " 43.9 " 23.0 " " 55.3 ThermoFlex 2-17 Thermo Scientific...
Page 98 Front View For ThermoFlex24000 Air-Cooled Chillers " " 124.4 148.9 6" " 15.2 88.0 " 118.1 " 78.6 Side View • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change " " " specifications without notice. 15.4 42.7 2-18 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 99 " 20.5 Top View Shipping crate dimensions (approximate): " 62" (157 cm) wide 65.7 78" (198 cm) tall 48" (122 cm) deep • Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change " specifications without notice. 14.2 ThermoFlex 2-19 Thermo Scientific...
Page 100 Section 2 2-20 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 101: Installation
Note High speed is required for the chiller to achieve its 2500 watt cooling capacity. At high-end operating conditions the fan can be set to run at high speed all the time using the controller's Setup Loop, see Section 4.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 102: Electrical Requirements
Locate the chiller so it is near, and has easy access to, its disconnecting device. The user is responsible to ensure that the line cord provided meets local electrical codes. If not, contact qualified installation personnel. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 103 (approximately) to the branch circuit rating. This is to protect the ThermoFlex, and is not intended as a substitute for branch circuit protection. Electrical Service Requirements (Standard chillers): ThermoFlex900 Voltage ±10% Frequency Phase...
Page 104 208-230 VAC T 9 Pump 60 Hz 3Ø 40.7 Hard wire MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity MOPD = Maximum Overcurrent Protective Device Values reflect those on the nameplate located on the rear of the chiller. Continued on next page. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 105 400 VAC P 5 Pump 50 Hz 3Ø 21.0 Hard wire 208-230 VAC T 9 Pump 60 Hz 3Ø 51.0 Hard wire Electrical Service Requirements (Variable voltage chillers): ThermoFlex900 Voltage ±10% Frequency Phase Branch Circuit Line Cord Requirements Plug 115 VAC 60 Hz 1Ø...
Page 106 Section 3 Electrical Service Requirements (Global Voltage chillers): Frequency ThermoFlex900 Voltage ±10% Phase Branch Circuit Line Cord Requirements Plug 200/208/230 VAC 60 Hz 1Ø 200/230 VAC 50 Hz 1Ø **16A , 15A , 13A Voltage ±10% Frequency ThermoFlex1400 Phase Branch Circuit...
Page 107 Refer to the nameplate label located on the rear of the chiller for specific electrical requirements. MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity MOPD = Maximum Overcurrent Protective Device Values reflect those on the nameplate located on the rear of the chiller . ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 108: Hard Wire Installation
 Terminal Block Ground Stud Knock Out Figure 3-2 Electrical Box For ThermoFlex900 through 10000 chillers • Remove the six screws securing the electrical box cover to the chiller. • Remove the double knock out ( " and 1 ").
Page 109: Plumbing Requirements
The process fluid connections are located on the rear of the chiller and are labeled (PRoCESS ouTLET) and (PRoCeSS InLeT). Process Fluid Connections (FNPT) outlet ThermoFlex900 - 10000 P 1 P 2 T 0 T 1 1/2" cast bronze ThermoFlex3500 - 5000 P 3 P 4 3/4" cast bronze 1" wrought copper...
Page 110 FACILITY InLeT and FACILITY oUTLeT. The connections are ½" Female NPT for ThermoFlex900 - 5000, ¾" Female NPT for ThermoFlex7500 - 24000. Both connections for ThermoFlex900 to 10000 are cast bronze. The supply connections for ThermoFlex15000 to 24000 are cast bronze, the return connections are stainless steel.
Page 111: Process Fluid Requirements
Do not use a Deionization (DI) filter cartridge with Inhibited EG CAUTION or Inhibited PG. A DI filter will remove inhibitors from the solution rendering the fluid ineffective against corrosion protection. Also, inhibitors increase fluid conductivity.  ThermoFlex 3-11 Thermo Scientific...
Page 112: Compatibility With Approved Fluids
Biocides are corrosive and can cause irreversible eye damage and skin burns. They are harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the WARNING skin. Refer to the manufacturer's most current SDS.  3-12 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 113 Propylene glycol does not function as a biocide and the pH needs to be maintained the same as with ethylene glycol as it also produces acid when oxidized. ThermoFlex 3-13 Thermo Scientific...
Page 114: Additional Fluid Information
The recommended level for use in a water system is between 0.5 to 5.0 ppm (of NaCl). Recommendation: Initially fill the reservoir with distilled or 3 M Ω deionized water. (It is acceptable to have the fluid drop to the other levels 3-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 115 Potassium <20 <0.3 Silicate <25 <1.0 Sodium <20 <0.3 Sulfate <250 <50 Hardness <17 <0.05 Total Dissolved Solids <50 <10 Note A corrosion inhibitor is recommended if mixed metals are in the facility water loop.  ThermoFlex 3-15 Thermo Scientific...
Page 116: Facility Water Requirements
C - Where B crosses the PSID curve, go across to determine the minimum required PSID. Facility Flow - GPM ThermoFlex2500 Example: See above. °C PSID Facility Flow - GPM Example: See above. ThermoFlex3500/5000 °C PSID Facility Flow - GPM 3-16 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 117 Start with a known, e.g., facility water temperature. A - go across to temperature curve B - drop down to determine the minimum required facility flow. C - Where B crosses the PSID curve, go across to determine the minimum required PSID. ThermoFlex 3-17 Thermo Scientific...
Page 118: Fluid Filter Bag
Repeat this process until the fluid level no longer drops in the reservoir. If you need to pause priming press to turn the chiller off. Not completely filling the chiller and process fluid lines could damage WARNING the chiller’s pump.  3-18 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 119: Initial Filling
Figure 3-8 Reservoir Sight Tube & Ball Before replacing the reservoir cap ensure the reservoir sight tube CAUTION ball stopper is securely in place, see next page.  Replace the reservoir cap by screwing it clockwise. Cap should be hand tight. ThermoFlex 3-19 Thermo Scientific...
Page 120: Fluid Top Off
 Before replacing the reservoir cap ensure the reservoir sight tube ball CAUTION stopper is securely in place.  Reservoir Ball Stopper Figure 3-9 Reservoir Ball Stopper 3-20 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 121: Operation
Press this key to navigate through controller displays. mode Press the up arrow key to navigate through the controller displays and to increase adjustable values. Press the down arrow key to navigate through the controller displays and to decrease adjustable values. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 122: Setup
• Place the optional GFCI breaker located on the rear to the up position. Start Up • For ThermoFlex900 through 10000s, place the circuit protector located on the rear to the on ( I ) position. The display will indicate a series of upward scrolling bars ( •...
Page 123 Press this key to navigate through controller displays. mode Press the up arrow key to navigate through the controller displays and to increase adjustable values. Press the down arrow key to navigate through the controller displays and to decrease adjustable values. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 124 • Place the optional GFCI breaker located on the rear to the up position. Start Up • For ThermoFlex900 through 10000s, place the circuit protector located on the rear to the on ( I ) position. The display will indicate a series of upward scrolling bars ( •...
Page 125 P 1 - Pump discharge pressure in PSI, bar or kPa*. FLo - Flow rate in liters or gallons per minute* (optional feature) * See Setup Loop in this Section to change displayed scales. Figure 4-2 Main Loop ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 126: Controller Loops
Setup display by pressing the key, see Section 6 for more details. Note The loops can be accessed and changed without the chiller running as long as the circuit protector (ThermoFlex900-10000s) is in the on ( I ) position.  mode...
Page 127 Section 4 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 128: Setpoint Loop
• The controller will return to the process fluid temperature display or a blank screen. xx.x C indicates the controller display is alternating between the mode two displays. enter xx.x C enter Figure 4-5 Setpoint Loop ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 129: Setup Loop
Hi t display, see next page. To change any parameter:  Press the key.  Press to change a displayed value.  Press key to confirm the change and bring up the next display. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 130 P 3 - P 5, T 5 Range: 0 to 60 seconds Default: 0 seconds Exceeding this limit flashes Hi P1 and, if enabled, sounds the alarm. The chiller reaction depends on the alarm configuration (see ALr on next page). ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 131 ThermoFlex2500 watt cooling capacity.  Range: Auto or Hi Default: Auto • Sound is used to enable/disable the audible alarm. Continued on next page. Range: on or oFF Default: on StArt Figure 4-6 Setup Loop (All Chillers) ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 132 Figure 4-6 Setup Loop (All Chillers) to save all changes or press to not save all changes. The display will return either the process fluid temperature or, if the chiller was off when you entered the loop, a blank screen. 4-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 133 FiLL enter enter filling the reservoir to the normal operating level. Range: 0 to 900 seconds Default: 45 seconds ThermoFlex900 - 5000 80 seconds ThermoFlex7500 - 24000 enter indC Exceeding the time limit flashes rEFiL and the auto refill will shut off. The chiller's reaction depends on the alarm ALr setting, Flt is shut down, indC is continue to run.
Page 134 When the display indicates StorE press to save all changes or press to not save all changes. The display will return either the process fluid temperature or, if the chiller was off when you entered the loop, a blank screen. 4-12 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 135: Shut Down
Using any other means to shut the chiller down can reduce the life of the compressor. For ThermoFlex900 - 10000 chillers, when the display goes blank it is safe to place the circuit protector located on the rear to the off ( 0 ) position.
Page 136 Section 4 4-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 137: Auto Refill
Setting the fill time to 0 disables auto refill. If a low level condition occurs the chiller will: If Indc is selected, continue to run and the controller displays Add. • If FLt is selected, shut down and the controller displays LLF. • ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 138: Internal Di Cartridge
0.5 gpm to the main flow. The additional flow will cause an increase in system pressure which may cause a high fluid pressure fault.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 139 If fluid is present, slightly tighten the nut and reinspect. Note Should the chiller start to vibrate the valve setting may be the cause. Changing the pressure setting ± 5 psi (0.3 bar) will eliminate the vibration.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 140 CAUTION Do not exceed 100 psi (6.9 bar).  When complete, inspect the area around the " packing nut for fluid leaks. If fluid is present, slightly tighten the nut and reinspect. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 141: Flow Control With Flow Readout
Section 5 Flow Control with Flow control for P 1, P 2, T0 and T 1 pumps on ThermoFlex900 - 5000s is achieved using a 3-way Flow Readout valve plumbed between the standard process Auxiliary outlet and the process inlet on the rear of the Process chiller.
Page 142: T 5 Pump Flow Control
Emergency Off (EMO) A guarded red mushroom shaped push-button switch with twist-to-reset is (ThermoFlex900-10000 only) provided on the chiller's front to turn it off in case of an emergency. The button head is engraved with “EMO” in large white filled letters.
Page 143 7500/10000 " 8.8 cm 4" 10.1 cm " 11.3 cm " 10.8 cm " 7.0 cm " 6.8 cm " 7.1 cm " 6.6 cm " 17.7 cm " 16.7 cm " 24.3 cm " 19.5 cm ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 144 24 ½" 62.2 cm 17" 43.1 cm C* 19 " 50.0 cm " 57.8 cm " 62.9 cm " 69.6 " 53.8 cm " 61.5 cm " 66.7 cm " 73.4 * Distance between Ø.53 Seismic mounting holes ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 145 45.3 kg Right Front 32.9 lbs 14.9 kg 45.7 lbs 20.7 kg 68.2 lbs 30.9 kg 89.2 lbs 40.5 kg Right Rear 36.2 lbs 16.4 kg 47.1 lbs 21.4 kg 70.0 lbs 31.8 kg 91.1 lbs 41.3 kg ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 146: Other Accessories
® Fluids Fluid treatment kit Please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific's Sales, Service and Customer Support to assist you with questions that you may have regarding accessories for your ThermoFlex, see inside front cover for contact information. 5-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 147: Preventive Maintenance
Note For air-cooled chillers, both the air and fluid filters in the ThermoFlex can be changed while the chiller is running. For water-cooled chillers, only the fluid filter can be changed while the chiller is running.  ThermoFlex 6-1 Thermo Scientific...
Page 148: Fluid Bag Filter
 Fluid Diffuser On ThermoFlex900-5000s, when you remove the bag you will notice a wire mesh fluid diffuser inside the reservoir supply line, see Figure 6-2. The diffuser is used to help streamline the flow into the reservoir. After several bag replacements turn the chiller off and remove the diffuser to inspect it for debris/damage.
Page 149: Reservoir Cleaning
 For easier replacement, wet the stopper first and then use a twisting motion to install it in the sight tube. Wire Mesh Fluid Diffuser (ThermoFlex900-5000) Ball Stopper Sight Tube Figure 6-2 Reservoir Cleaning and Diffuser Fluid Maintenance...
Page 150: Condenser Filter
The condenser framing and fins located behind the grill assembly WARNING are very sharp. Use caution when removing the assembly.  Note ThermoFlex900 - 5000 water-cooled chillers have an embedded screw(s) located at the top (and bottom) of the grill. Loosen the screw(s) to remove the grill. ...
Page 151: Chiller Surface
The air-cooled chillers do not have filters but the condenser fins can be cleaned by removing the eight screws securing the lower-front panel. Clean the chiller's surface with a soft cloth and warm water only. Chiller Surface Hoses Inspect he chiller's external hoses and clamps on a daily basis. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 152: Di Filter (Optional)
Note It may be necessary to monitor the Puralite three or four times to establish an accurate changing schedule. Also, filter operating time is reduced every time new fluid is added.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 153: Diagnostic Loop
If desired, press and hold and then press to ` reset the value to 0. unit - Indicates the chiller unit xxxx operating hours. This value can not be reset. Figure 6-6 Diagnostic Loop ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 154: Testing The Alarm Features
Reset each alarm limit to Features the desired value. See Section 4. Slowly drain the chiller's reservoir, see Section 8, and ensure the chiller shuts down. For chillers equipped with auto refill switch ensure the auto refill activates. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 164: Troubleshooting
Ensure the optional GFCI breaker located on the rear of the chiller is in the up position. For ThermoFlex900 - 10000 chillers ensure the circuit protector is in the on ( I ) position. Make sure supply voltage is connected and matches the chiller's nameplate rating ±10%...
Page 165 Ensure the optional GFCI breaker located on the rear of the chiller is in the up position. For ThermoFlex900 - 10000 chillers ensure the circuit protector is in the on ( I ) position. Check the controller for error codes, see Error Codes in this Section.
Page 166 Check the fluid concentration, see Section 3. Ensure chiller installation complies with site requirements, see Section 3. Make sure supply voltage matches chiller nameplate rating ±10%. For ThermoFlex900 - 5000 global voltage chillers ensure the chiller properly configured, see Appendix B.
Page 167: Verifying/Adjusting The Controller Pid Values
(Tune Loop) xx.x C indicates press and hold. mode • Pro proportional value mode P = % of span (100°C) Range: 0.0 to 99.9 mode Factory Preset: tunE ThermoFlex900-5000 10.0 enter ThermoFlex7500-10000 20.0 enter xx.x xx.x ThermoFlex15000-20000 30.0 enter ThermoFlex24000 40.0...
Page 168 Section 7 7-14 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 169: Additional Information
Reinstall ¼” Male NPT pipe plug using a sealant suitable for the wetted materials or close the Riton filling prior to refilling. Do not overtighten the fitting. CAUTION  For ThermoFlex7500-24000, close the drain valve. Riton connector Brass plug Figure 8-1 Drains ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 170 Open the valve to allow fluid to drain into an external device. When draining is complete close the valve and replace the panel. A wet-vac is needed on the facility water inlet connection to thoroughly drain any remaining fluid from the lines. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 171: Wetted Materials
Bronze ASTM B62 and B12 Bronze Buna N Fluorocarbon (Viton ® Buna/Ceramic and Carbon Nickel Fluorocarbon (Viton®) Polypropylene Silicon Brass EPDM Filter bag Brass Polypropylene Copper Mono-filament nylon Teflon ® Cap and Funnel PPS (flow transducer) Acetal Copolymer Nitrile (Buna-n ® ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 172: Internal Process Fluid Temperature Sensor (Rdt1) Calibration
H and the temperature. Press to adjust the temperature to match the reference thermometer. key again to accept the value. Press the Press the key until StorE is displayed, press to save the new value, press to not save it. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 173 H xx.x rtd1 enter r1 H enter enter r1 L xx.x enter r1 L PrES1 enter r rtd A in Aout1 Save calibration StorE Do not save calibration Figure 8-3 Internal Temperature Sensor Calibration ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 174: Process Fluid Pressure (P1) Transducer Calibration
StorE prompt wait several seconds before proceeding to ensure that a bad calibration message ( Er 16 ) does not appear. Premature use of the keypad after pressing cancel the bad calibration error message.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 175 P1 L enter enter r rtd A in Aout1 Save calibration StorE Do not save calibration Figure 8-4 Pressure (P1) Calibration If you have any questions please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific's Sales, Service and Customer Support. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 176: Optional Process Fluid Flow (Flo) Transducer Calibration
Note After pressing at the StorE prompt wait several seconds before proceeding to ensure that a bad calibration message (Er 16) does not appear. Premature use of the keypad after pressing cancel the bad calibration error message.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 177 LoFLo enter r rtd A in Aout1 Save calibration StorE Do not save calibration Figure 8-5 Flow Transducer (FLo) Calibration If you have any questions please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific's Sales, Service and Customer Support. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 178: Clearing Ser Message
Press and hold enter and then press the up arrow, the display will show 0. Press the down arrow to move through the components and return to the temperature display. Flow Transducer Stepper Figure 8-6 Clearing Service Message 8-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 179: Decommissioning/Disposal
Draining in this Section. Store the chiller in the temperature range of -25°C to 60°C (with packaging), and <80% relative humidity.  If the chiller is stored for more than 90 days it must be flushed with clean fluid before operating.  ThermoFlex 8-11 Thermo Scientific...
Page 180 Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. ThermoFlex A-1 Thermo Scientific...
Page 181: Appendix B Voltage Configuration Instructions
SHIP position. Place each switch to the settings that match the voltage/frequency supplied to the chiller. Note For ThermoFlex900-2500 global voltage chillers, the compressor and fan will not operate when the switch is in the SHIP position.
Page 182 24V AC/DC, 2A, <= 0.08 Ohm maximum each or 5A total for all relays combined, 1mA minimum, switching capacity: 48VA/48W (Resistive load only). Note 2: Default = 0-10VDC Note 3: Connect to digital ground (pin 1) using a low resistance connection (gold contact relay). ThermoFlex C-1 Thermo Scientific...
Page 183 • Connect the remote end of the cable shield to earth ground. • Connect cable shield to ThermoFlex end connector. 15 conductor cable with shield A I/0 15-pin D-sub Connect shield to earth ground Connect shield to ThermoFlex connector Figure C-1 Analog I/0 Connector ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 184 Note Enabling analog I/O remote start/stop disables See next page. r SEt the chiller’s local controller start/stop capability. Figure C-2 Analog I/0 Loop (1 of 2) Enabling analog I/O remote also overrides serial communications start/stop commands.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 185  Type 1: 0 - 10 VDC (Default) Type 2: 10 mV/°C This display depends on your chiller ---- Type 3: 4 - 20 mA configuration, see Section 4. Figure C-2 Analog I/0 Loop (2 of 2) ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 186 Er 23, Er 24, Er 25, Er 26 Enable 32768 (Default) external sensor opened or shorted Default Relay Code 2 Display = 33328 (16 + 32 + 512 + 32768 = 33328) *Regardless of alarm setting - fault or indicator ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 187 – If the gain and offset are acceptable, the calibration is accepted and the calibration is now valid at the low end. Otherwise, the calibration is rejected and a bad calibration error message (Er 16) is displayed. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 188 Ao Lo 4.50 xx.x Otherwise, the calibration is rejected and a bad calibration error message (Er 16) is displayed. Save calibration StorE Do not save calibration Figure C-4 Analog Output Calibration Loop ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 189 10°C process temperature. Operation below 10°C requires the use of 50/50 EG/water or 50/50 PG/water.  Figure C-5 Remote Sensor Connector ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 190 Calibration Loop wait several seconds before proceeding to ensure that a bad calibration message (Er 16) does not appear. Premature use of the keypad after pressing the up arrow may cancel the bad calibration error message.  ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 191 Appendix C C-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 192 Range: 1 to 99 Default: 1 enter Note: To prevent data errors limit the number of chillers to 32.  This display depends on your chiller ---- configuration, see Section 4. Figure D-2 Serial Communications Loop ThermoFlex D-1 Thermo Scientific...
Page 193 If the command is not understood or the checksums do not agree, the controller responds with an error command. Otherwise, the controller responds with the requested data. If the controller fails to respond within 1 second, the host should resend the command. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 194 The host first inquires about a value it wants to change, then uses the number of data bytes and the qualifier byte it receives to generate the proper integer to send. ThermoFlex D-3 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific...
Page 195 CA 00 01 F0 02 00 FA 12 (Set Setpoint 1 to 25.0°C) 4. Slave responds: CA 00 01 F0 03 11 00 FA 00 Precision =0.1, units =°C, value=250 (250 x 0.1°=25.0.0°C) See Additional Command Examples in this Appendix. ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 196 S: lc a1 a2 09 nn d1 … dn cs ERROR Response Only! S: lc a1 a2 0F 02 en ed cs ed = Error Data en = Error Number 1: Bad Command 2: Bad Data 3: Bad Checksum See Error in this Appendix ThermoFlex D-5 Thermo Scientific...
Page 197 M: lc a1 a2 75 00 cs REQ COOL I TERM1 S: lc a1 a2 75 03 d1 d2 d3 cs M: lc a1 a2 76 00 cs REQ COOL D TERM1 S: lc a1 a2 76 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 198 S: lc a1 a2 F5 03 d1 d2 d3 cs SET COOL D TERM1 M: lc a1 a2 F6 02 d1 d2 cs Cool D Term S: lc a1 a2 F6 03 d1 d2 d3 cs ThermoFlex D-7 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific...
Page 199 High Pressure fault or warn Low pressure fault (set at factory) Low Pressure fault or warn Chiller powering up Chiller powering down Drip Pan fault High Level fault Phase Monitor fault Motor Overload fault LPC fault HPC fault ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 200 Chiller On/Off Set Keystroke This command is used to affect a keystroke remotely as if someone pressed the key on the HMI. Value Null Enter Up/Yes Down/No Mode On/Off ThermoFlex D-9 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific...
Page 201 CA 00 01 8D 02 00 11 5E Eg. Command to set DAC out to current without changing DAC enable or analog in Master sends Slave returns CA 00 01 8D 02 00 3B 34 CA 00 01 8D 02 00 19 56 D-10 ThermoFlex Thermo Scientific...
Page 202 DECLA ARATION O OF CONFOR RMITY [1] [2] Manufac cturer horized Repre esentative Thermo Fis sher Scientific (Newington) L LC Therm mo Electron LED D GmbH 25 Nimble Hill Rd Rober rt‐Bosch‐Str. 1 Newington n, NH 03801 63505 5 Langenselbol d USA Germa any [3] Product Type ...
Page 203 DECLA ARATION O OF CONFOR RMITY del and Voltag e Number Def finition : Unit has a 15 digit part number c consisting of U U C VV PP c XX XXXXXX as follo ows: UU = unit typ pe can be: 10= TF9 900 = TF1400 12= TF25 500 TF3500 14= TF5000 0 15= TF7 7500 ...
Page 204 DECLA ARATION O OF CONFOR RMITY 16 d igit part numb ber consisting o of UU C V P c X XXXXXXXX defi ned as follows s: UU = unit type e can be: 10= TF9 900 = TF1400 12= TF25 500 TF3500 14= TF5000 0 15= TF7 7500 = TF10000 17= ...
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Page 207 Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants for 24 months (excluding MD 1/MD 2 Magnetic Drive and P 1/P 2 Positive Displacement pumps which are warranted for 12 months) from date of shipment the Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex chiller according to the following terms.
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