Thermo Scientific 350 User Manual

Thermo Scientific 350 User Manual

Forma direct heat co2 incubator

Advertisement

Forma Direct Heat CO2 Incubator
Model 310 Series
Operatign and Maintenance Manual 7010310 Rev. 16
Visit us online to register your warranty
www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 350 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summarization of Contents

Section 1 Installation and Start-Up
Incubator Components Overview
Description of the main components of the Model 310 Series Direct Heat Incubator.
Control Panel Overview
Explanation of the function of each key, display, and indicator on the incubator's control panel.
Keypad Operation
Details on navigating and operating the incubator's control panel through its four basic modes: Run, Setpoints, Calibration, and Configuration.
Installation and Stacking Procedures
Guidelines for unit installation, stacking, shelf placement, and filter installation.
Utilities Connection and Initial Setup
Instructions for connecting electrical power, CO2 gas, filling humidity pan, and initial start-up.
Setting Operating Parameters
Guide to setting temperature, overtemperature, and CO2 setpoints for incubator operation.
Section 2 Calibration
Temperature Calibration
Steps for calibrating the incubator's temperature control using a calibrated reference instrument.
CO2 Sensor Calibration
Instructions for calibrating both T/C and Infrared CO2 sensors for accurate gas concentration readings.
Relative Humidity Calibration
Steps for calibrating the optional relative humidity sensor to ensure accurate readings.
Section 3 Configuration
Alarm Configuration
Settings for audible alarms, low/high temp and CO2 alarms, and alarm contact tripping.
Sensor and Humidity Configuration
Procedures for setting T/C CO2 sensor numbers and configuring RH alarms and display settings.
System Options Configuration
Configure Gas Guard system, primary tank selection, and RS485 communications address.
Section 4 Alarms
Temperature and Sensor Fault Alarms
Details on temperature control failure alarms and general sensor fault alarms.
CO2 System Alarms
Explains CO2 sensor faults, IR auto-zero errors, and other CO2 related alarms.
Section 5 Routine Maintenance
Interior Disinfection and Cleaning
Comprehensive guide for cleaning and disinfecting the internal surfaces and components of the incubator.
Exterior and Component Cleaning
Steps for cleaning the cabinet exterior, glass doors, and humidity pan.
Door Swing Reversal
Detailed instructions for reversing the direction of the incubator's inner and outer doors for different configurations.
Filter and Fuse Replacement
Guidance on replacing HEPA and air sample filters, and safely replacing power fuses.
Component Access and Major Parts
Instructions for accessing internal components and identifying major parts within the electronics section.
Section 6 Factory Options
External Interface Connections
Instructions for connecting remote alarms, RS485 interface, and analog output boards.
Gas Guard and Humidity Readout
Details on the CO2 Gas Guard system, its operation, and the optional humidity readout feature.
Power Supply Options
Information on connecting an optional Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for backup power.
Section 7 Specifications
Performance Specifications
Detailed specifications for temperature, humidity, and CO2 control, sensor accuracy, and ranges.
Physical and Electrical Specifications
Information on incubator dimensions, construction, materials, fittings, and electrical requirements.
Options, Accessories, and Safety Specs
List of available options, accessories, weight, and safety specifications like operating environment.

Table of Contents