Page 1 Thermo Scientific Incubator Vios iDx 165 / 255 Operating instructions 50173012_Rev. _ February 2025...
Page 2 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Vios™ is a registered trademark of Thermo Scientific. Thermo Scientific is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the exclusive property of their respective owners. Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1...
Page 3 Chapter 1 Delivery of the device ......................1-1 Packaging .......................... 1-1 Delivery inspection......................1-1 Scope of delivery Vios iDx 165/255 ................... 1-2 Standard equipment Vios iDx 165/255 ................ 1-2 Additional equipment Vios iDx 165/255 ................ 1-2 Additional equipment for Vios iDx 255 ................1-3 Chapter 2 Installation ..........................
Page 4 Table of Contents Retrofitting/modifications ....................2-13 Chapter 3 Description of the device ....................3-1 Vios iDx 165/255 Front view ....................3-2 Vios iDx 165/255 Rear view....................3-4 Safety devices Vios iDx 165/255 ..................3-5 Workspace atmosphere..................... 3-6 Temperature ........................3-6 Relative humidity ......................
Page 5 Overview of causes of errors and troubleshooting ............6-51 Chapter 7 Shutdown ..........................7-1 Shutting the device down....................7-1 Chapter 8 Cleaning and disinfection....................8-1 Cleaning..........................8-1 Cleaning exterior surfaces: .................... 8-1 Cleaning the display: ..................... 8-2 Thermo Scientific Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 6 Replacing the door seal ....................9-13 Chapter 10 Disposal .......................... 10-1 Overview of the materials used ..................10-2 Chapter 11 Specifications........................ 11-1 Vios iDx 165........................11-2 Vios iDx 165........................11-4 Vios iDx 255........................11-6 Vios iDx 255........................11-8 Chapter 12 Data communication ...................... 12-1 USB interface ......................
Page 7 Installing Vios iDx 165/255 ..................12-23 Using Vios iDx 165/255 ..................... 12-24 Chapter 13 Device Log ........................13-1 Chapter 14 Thermo Scientific Contact Information ................ 14-1 Chapter 14 Appendix ......................... 14-1 Sixfold segmented inner door for Cell Locker ..............14-1 Installing the insert shelves ....................
Page 8 Figure 2-6. Removing the screws for the support frames ............2-7 Figure 2-7. Mounting the support frames ................2-8 Figure 2-8. Base frame with casters, without feet (Vios iDx 165 version)......2-9 Figure 2-9. Base frame with casters and feet ..............2-11 Figure 2-10. Screws on the rear of the device ..............2-11 Figure 2-11.
Page 9 Figure 6-23. Changing the keypad lock code ..............6-29 Figure 6-24. Display selection menu..................6-31 Figure 6-25. Adjusting display brightness ................6-32 Figure 6-26. Setting the language..................6-33 Figure 6-27. Date/time selection menu ................6-34 Figure 6-28. Setting the time....................6-35 Vios iDx 165/255 Thermo Scientific...
Page 10 Figure 12-46. Error memory data set structure ..............12-10 Figure 12-47. Data logger data set structure ..............12-14 Figure 12-48. Vios iDx 165/255 program ................12-22 Figure 12-49. Installing Vios iDx 165/255 program - 1 ............12-23 Thermo Scientific Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 11 List of figures Figure 12-50. Installing Vios iDx 165/255 program - 2............12-23 Figure 12-51. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 1 .............12-24 Figure 12-52. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 2 .............12-25 Figure 12-53. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 3 .............12-26 Figure 12-54.
Page 12 Preface General notes These operating instructions describe the CO incubators Vios iDx 165/255. The CO incubators were manufactured according to the state of the art in technology and were tested for functionality before delivery. However, these devices may be hazardous. Especially if they are not operated by sufficiently trained personnel, or if they are used improperly and not as intended.
Page 13 Service personnel Trained personnel Trained personnel are persons trained by Thermo Scientific in the use of the device and are authorized to repair, service, and maintain the device. Qualified electricians...
Page 14 Features of the device and device documentation Features of the device and device documentation Device identification Device identification Device name: incubators Name of device: Vios iDx 165/255 Certification and quality audit: Conformity: CE marking Certification mark: cTÜVus Responsibility of the operator The operator is responsible for the proper condition of the device.
Page 15 Keep these operating instructions close to the device so that safety instructions  and information important for operation can be consulted at all times. Should you encounter questions that have not been covered in sufficient detail in these operating instructions, contact Thermo Scientific for your own safety. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 16 Preface Warranty Warranty Thermo Scientific warrants the safety and functionality of the CO incubator (for 2  years) only on condition that: the device is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its intended  purpose and as described in these operating instructions, the device is not modified, ...
Page 17 CAUTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage. Note Provides application tips and useful information. Additional symbols for safety information Wear safety gloves! Wear safety goggles! Wear a mask! Pull out the mains plug! Read the operating instructions! Tilting hazard! Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 18 Bio Hazard! Environmental pollution! Lift the device with at least 4 persons! The device is heavy! Do not lift alone! Lift with mechanical aids! Take care to handle gas correctly! Hazardous liquids! Electric shock! Hot surfaces! Fire hazard! Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 19 Preface Explanation of safety information and symbols Explosion hazard! Suffocation hazard! Symbols on the device CE marking: confirms conformity to EU guidelines Mark of conformity for USA/Canada Observe operating instructions! Hot surfaces! Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 20 L1, L2, and L3  Medical-microbiological laboratories in accordance with DIN EN 12128 Research labs in clinics and hospitals  This device is designed for professional use only and may only be operated by trained specialist personnel. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 21 Canada (ICES-001) “This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.” 0-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 22 • To clean these device parts, use only oil- and fat-free cleaning agents. • Keep all connections and components of the oxygen system free of substances that contain oil, grease, or lubricant! Vios iDx 165/255 0-11...
Page 23 ) are released into the room atmosphere, there is a risk of suffocation. If N leaks, take safety measures immediately! • Leave the room immediately and secure the entrances! • Inform the security service or fire department! 0-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 24  "Scope of delivery Vios iDx 165/255" Page 1-2 Packaging The CO incubators Vios iDx 165/255 are delivered in a stable packing crate. All packaging materials can be separated and are reusable: Packing box: recycled paper  Plastic foam: polyethylene ...
Page 25 Delivery of the device Scope of delivery Vios iDx 165/255 Scope of delivery Vios iDx 165/255 Standard equipment Vios iDx 165/255 Device components supplied Number of items Water reservoir cover panel Max. water level sensor Rear wall air duct Air duct, top Airbox incl.
Page 26 Delivery of the device Scope of delivery Vios iDx 165/255 Additional equipment for Vios iDx 255 255 L devices with divided shelves Number of items Support frame Divided shelves Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 27 To ensure a constant incubation temperature of 37°C (98.6 °F), the ambient temperature must be within a range of +18°C to +34°C (+ 64.4 °F to + 93.2 °F). Relative humidity up to max. 80%.   No direct exposure to sunlight. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 28 In addition, heat dissipating from the device during continuous operation may cause a change in the room climate. Deploy the Vios iDx 165/255 only in adequately ventilated rooms.   Do not set up the device in unventilated alcoves.
Page 29 The mains socket must be accessible at all times in case of the need for an EMERGENCY STOP. The mains plug must be easily identifiable by the user and freely accessible at all times. Vios iDx 255 Vios iDx 165 Figure 2-1. Device measurements All dimensions in mm) Note...
Page 30 Lifting points: • Only load the device at the lifting points marked in the figure. • Do not lift the device by the doors or attached parts, such as the rear switch box. Figure 2-2. Lifting points Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 31 Steri-run sterilization cycle is running on the lower device. Condensate formation may then occur on the upper device. The Vios iDx 165/255 devices are suitable for stacking a maximum of two devices of the same device type. For this purpose, an optional stacking adapter (Figure 2-3, 1) is used between the two devices.
Page 32 2-5, 8). 3. Align the holes in the connection tab (Figure 2-5, 9) of the adapter plate (Figure 2-5, 7) on both sides with the holes in the rear wall of the lower device (Figure 2-5, 8). Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 33 10. Make sure that the stacking feet of the upper device are correctly aligned on the stacking adapter. 11. Secure the support frames to a load-bearing structural part of the building using suitable mounting equipment, such as wood screws and dowels. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 34 Installation Stacking devices Figure 2-7. Mounting the support frames Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 35 • Make sure that the base frame casters are locked during operation of the device and that the casters are facing forward. Figure 2-8. Base frame with casters, without feet (Vios iDx 165 version) • Lock the base frame with the lever (Figure 2-8, 3) on the top of the casters.
Page 36 Please always screw in the feet of the assembled base frame completely before using it to move the incubator ("Adjusting the feet" Page 2-12). CAUTION Only lift the instrument by the lifting points shown in the figure (Figure 2-2). 2-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 37 3. Insert the six new screws and tighten them. Screws Figure 2-10. Screws on the rear of the device 4. Carefully push the base frame and the mounted device to the desired installation location. Vios iDx 165/255 2-11...
Page 38 50170980 Base frame with casters for Vios iDx 165 50171152 Base frame with casters and feet for Vios iDx 165 50171157 Base frame with casters and feet for Vios iDx 255 Base frame for single chamber. Height: 780 mm (without casters)
Page 39 Retrofitting and modifications may only be performed by the Technical Service of Thermo Electron LED GmbH. The following components can be retrofitted to the standard version: Vios iDx 165 Threefold segmented inner door (the segmented inner door is installed instead of ...
Page 40 Description of the device Contents "Vios iDx 165/255 Front view" Page 3-2   "Vios iDx 165/255 Rear view" Page 3-4 "Safety devices Vios iDx 165/255" Page 3-5  "Workspace atmosphere" Page 3-6   "Door switch" Page 3-10 "Sensors"...
Page 41 Description of the device Vios iDx 165/255 Front view Vios iDx 165/255 Front view Figure 3-1. Vios iDx 165/255 Front view Position Unit Pressure compensation opening/Access port with plug Door switch for glass door Temperature sensor sensor (optional) Handle of glass door or segmented inner door...
Page 42 Description of the device Vios iDx 165/255 Front view Position Unit Foot, height-adjustable Glass door seal, replaceable Airbox with seal and HEPA filter a/b shelves Support rails Shelf with support bracket IR180Si CO sensor Door handle, outer door iCAN2.0™ touchscreen (control panel)
Page 43 Description of the device Vios iDx 165/255 Rear view Vios iDx 165/255 Rear view Figure 3-2. Vios iDx 165/255 Rear view Position Unit Control box with supply interfaces for combined gas connection (optional) and O Diagram: CO and O gas connection...
Page 44 Description of the device Safety devices Vios iDx 165/255 Safety devices Vios iDx 165/255 The device is equipped with the following safety devices: A door switch interrupts the heating of the workspace and the gas supply for  when the glass door is opened.
Page 45 For continuous operation, a sufficient quantity of processed water with the recommended water quality must be provided:  Maximum filling quantity for Vios iDx 165/255: 3 L. Water quality recommendation For trouble-free operation, the water reservoir must be filled with sterilized distilled water or water treated to an equivalent quality standard.
Page 46 The HEPA filter (Figure 3-3, 2) is inserted into the airbox (Figure 3-3, 1) from below. The airbox sits on a base on the water reservoir cover (Figure 4-6, 2) and is pushed onto the fan inlet. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 47 The air duct consists of two fittings made of electropolished stainless steel or copper: 1. Ceiling duct (Figure 3-4, 1) 2. Rear wall duct (Figure 3-4, 2) 3. Rear wall of the workspace (Figure 3-4, 3) The air duct and HEPA filter can be installed and removed without any tools. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 48 Workspace atmosphere Gas supply Note Please note that the inner diameter of the gas pressure tube for Vios iDx 165/255 should be 3.175 mm. supply To ensure the growth conditions for the cell and tissue cultures, the workspace is supplied...
Page 49 The outer door can only be closed after the glass door has been latched correctly. Note Version with segmented inner door: For devices with the optional segmented inner door, the door switch function described above is activated as soon as the outer door is opened. 3-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 50 3-7, 2) needs to be refilled. If the water reservoir falls to 0.5 L, the message Error - RH - No water appears in the RH field of the display (see also "Error messages" Page 6-46). Vios iDx 165/255 3-11...
Page 51 (Temp. actual value high) and a buzzer are issued, – the alarm relay responds. If the error message is acknowledged, the display shows the Overtemperature icon to indicate the response of the overtemperature protection, and the temperature display is highlighted in red. 3-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 52 Description of the device Supply interface Supply interface Standard interfaces Figure 3-8. Device interfaces (right side of control box) Vios iDx 165/255 3-13...
Page 53 7. Mains plug Optional interfaces Figure 3-9. Optional device interfaces (left side of control box) The connectors on the left side (Figure 3-9) are only available with devices equipped with the respective options: 1. 4...20 mA interface (optional) 3-14 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 54 4-channel D/A converter. The D/A converter provides a resolution of 16 bit per channel, equivalent to 65536 incremental values. The interface port accepts various customer-supplied external measurement devices with 4-20 mA inputs, e.g. the Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Wireless Monitoring System (not provided). The table below lists the output signals:...
Page 55 (3,5 mm). The mating connector is delivered as a standard accessory. The pin assignment is shown in the following table. Pin No. Channel description Channel 1: temperature Channel 1 ground Channel 2: CO2 Channel 2 ground Channel 3: O2 Channel 3 ground Channel 4: free Channel 4 ground 3-16 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 56 The device is connected to the power supply using a cable with an IEC connector plugged into the IEC socket in the control box (Figure 3-8, 7). The mains plug must be easily identifiable by the user and freely accessible at all times. Vios iDx 165/255 3-17...
Page 57 The shelving system components, the airbox, the air duct, and the water reservoir cover can be removed without any need for tools, leaving only the easily treated, surface-reduced inner chamber for cleaning and manual disinfection of the device. 3-18 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 58 Description of the device Workspace components Glass door and optional segmented inner door The standard version of the Vios iDx 165/255 devices are equipped with a single-locking door made of single-pane safety glass. Figure 3-10. Vios iDx 165/255 with glass door...
Page 59 Description of the device Workspace components Figure 3-11. Vios iDx 165 with three-segment inner door Each glass door of the segmented inner door (Figure 3-11, 2) possesses its own locking (Figure 3-11, 1). Water reservoir The water reservoir is integrated into the floor of the inner chamber and is separated from the workspace by means of a cover.
Page 60 Plugging the drain tube supplied into the quick-drain valve at the front starts draining immediately. Figure 3-13. Fill and drain valve of the water reservoir Vios iDx 165/255 3-21...
Page 61 3-14, 1) enables the installation of cables, hoses, or additional sensors in the device workspace. The pressure compensation opening (Figure 3-14, 3) below the access port in the rear wall of the device ensures pressure compensation between the device workspace and the operating room. 3-22 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 62 A tilt protector and pull-out limiter are incorporated into the shelves ((Figure 3-15, 1). The Vios iDx 165/255 devices come with a lower shelf with a filling cut-out (Figure 3-15, 4). The shelving system is discussed in detail in the chapter "Start-up"...
Page 63 Detail C in Figure 3-16 shows a section view through the side wall to illustrate the position of the lever. 3-24 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 64 Page 4-7 "Vios iDx 255 split insert shelves (optional)" Page 4-9  "Connecting the gas" Page 4-10   "Power connection" Page 4-13 "Connecting the USB interface" Page 4-14  "Connecting the alarm contact" Page 4-14  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 65 In addition, the following workspace components must be previously cleaned and disinfected:  Support rails Support bracket  Pre-filter   Air duct Airbox  Insert shelves  Workspace surfaces   Glass door seal Glass door/segmented inner door  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 66 1) in the slot provided in the water reservoir cover (Figure 4-1, Figure 4-1. “MAX” fill level indicator 4. Insert the pre-filter (Figure 4-2, 4) into the water reservoir cover. 1, 2 Figure 4-2. “MAX” Fill Level Indicator and pre-filter Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 67 Installation of the air duct Note For Vios iDx 165 versions, do not remove the air duct seals before the rear wall is installed. The air ducts on the rear wall are important for correct airflow into the Vios iDx 165 versions with a stainless steel inner chamber.
Page 68 4-5, 5) on the right side of the airbox into the notches (Figure 4-5, 6)) of the HEPA filter. 4. Insert the seal (Figure 4-5, 8) into the groove (Figure 4-5, 7) on the pipe socket of the air box and press it tight all around. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 69 9. Slide the leading edge of the water reservoir cover into the reservoir (Figure 4-7, 2). The airbox tubing slides into the fan outlet. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 70 4-8, 3) behind the upper recess (Figure 4-8, 1). 3. To remove the support rails, pull the locking spring (Figure 4-8, 3) on the tab downwards out of the recess (Figure 4-8, 1) and remove the support rail. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 71 3. Make sure that the support bracket runs freely in the two anti-tilt devices. Note Insert the shelf with the filling device (water) into the lowest position of the Vios iDx 165 incubator. For the six-segment inner door, the support brackets are only inserted into the square holes;...
Page 72 1. Insert both shelves (Figure 4-10, 1) on the support frame (Figure 4-10, 2) (Step A) 2. Attach the supporting frames (Figure 4-10, 2) to the support bracket (Figure 4-10, 3) (Step B). Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 73 The pipe of the pressure compensation opening must not be extended or redirected. Note Please note that the inner diameter of the gas pressure hose for Vios iDx 165/255 should be 3.175 mm. 4-10...
Page 74 (Figure 4-11, 4) of the gas intake filter (Figure 4-11, 5). 4. Fix the gas pressure hose to the connector of the gas intake filter using the hose clamp. Vios iDx 165/255 4-11...
Page 75 (Figure 4-12, 4),  Connect the CO supply to the lower gas intake filter (Figure 4-12, 5).  Note Manual gas monitoring The filling level of the gas cylinders must be checked every day. 4-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 76 Thermo Fisher service organization! 1. Before connecting the device to the power supply, check to see if the voltage of the power outlet corresponds to the specifications on the nameplate to the left of the device power Vios iDx 165/255 4-13...
Page 77 Connecting the alarm contact Note Technical work Thermo Scientific warrants the safety and functionality of the device only if installation and maintenance are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system may only be carried out by...
Page 78 410) Operating states Contact 3 - 2 Contact 3 - 1 Operational Power monitoring “OFF” Operational Power monitoring “ON” Error Power monitoring “OFF” Error Power monitoring “ON” Legend: X: contact closed / O: contact open Vios iDx 165/255 4-15...
Page 79 (Figure 4-14). 2. Insert the plug of the connection cable (Figure 4-14, 5) to the external alarm system into the interface (Figure 4-14, 6) on the control box on the back of the device. 4-16 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 80 Connecting the 4-20 mA interface Note Technical work Thermo Scientific warrants the safety and functionality of the device only if installation and maintenance are performed properly. The connection of the device to an external alarm system may only be carried out by...
Page 81 The measurement opening of the glass door/segmented inner door must be  closed. The shelf system components must be installed safely.  The airbox with the HEPA filter and the air duct must be properly installed.  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 82 • Perform the Steri-Run sterilization cycle (see "Steri-Run sterilization cycle" Page 8-5) or disinfect the workspace according to the hygiene guidelines established by the operator. Fill quantity Vios iDx 165: 3 L Fill quantity Vios iDx 255: 3 L Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 83 1. Open the glass door or the segmented inner door. 2. Remove the pre-filter (Figure 5-1, 2). 3. Open the insert shelf with filling cut-out (Vios iDx 165): Open the flap (Figure 5-1, 3). One-piece insert (Vios iDx 255): Remove the lower insert shelf if there is not enough space for the container used for filling, or use a funnel and tube that have been sterilized in an autoclave or treated with 70% ethanol.
Page 84 Operation Starting operation Figure 5-1. Water reservoir Note Do not exceed the maximum fill mark "MAX" (Figure 5-3, 1). The maximum fill volume of the water reservoir (Figure 5-3, 5) is 3 L. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 85 10. Make sure that the valves of the CO gas supply system are open. 11. Switch on the device at the power switch. 12. Adjust the set values for temperature and CO content on the iCAN2.0™ Touch Screen. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 86 70%. Objects with a large area or devices which emit heat in the workspace can impair heat distribution. Objects with a large area or devices which emit heat in the workspace can impair heat distribution. • Load the work space with cultures. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 87 "Adjusting the O2 set value" Page 6-8  "Adjusting humidity" Page 6-10  "Auto-start function" Page 6-11  "Launching Steri-Run" Page 6-14  "User configuration" Page 6-15  "Error messages" Page 6-46  "Action after power failure" Page 6-49  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 88 • After a short beep and a short blank screen phase, the touchscreen is displayed. • The sensors in the control loops go through the heating phase ("Heating phase of the control loop sensors" Page 6-5). • Powering down: Press the power switch; the switch light goes out. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 89 Temperature display field  display field  RH display field   display field  Steri-run key Auto-start key  Note Extended touch-sensitive area To confirm an error message, the entire touchscreen can be used as a touch-sensitive area. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 90 Handling Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Figure 6-3. Explanation of icons Pos. Icon Meaning Water level above the minimum Water level too low No water - dry HEPA filter activity indicator Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 91 The start-up process is indicated by an acoustic signal. During the heating phase, dots (...) are shown instead of values in the following display fields:  Temperature display field, display field, and  O2 display field  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 92 To save changed values, confirm by pressing the Enter key. Resetting the settings: Unless a user action (contact with the touch-sensitive areas and keys) occurs within 30 seconds, the system automatically exits the menu, and the most recently confirmed setting is applied. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 93 4. If you do not want to make any changes, press the "Cancel" key to leave the menu and return to the start screen. Adjusting the CO set value 1. Press the CO2 display field. The CO menu (Figure 6-4) is displayed. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 94 Ventilate the internal chamber after the change of CO set value if the new CO value is lower, so that no alarm message occurs. Adjusting the O set value 1. Press the O2 display field. The O menu (Figure 6-4) is displayed. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 95 , connect the device to a nitrogen supply. • For set values above 21 % O , connect the device to an oxygen supply. For set values of 21 % O , the control loop is deactivated, i.e. error monitoring is also disabled. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 96 3. Apply and save the change by pressing the "Done" key. You will be returned to the start screen. After returning to the start screen, the selected option appears in the RH display field. 6-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 97 2. Pour sterilized distilled water into the water reservoir of the work space. Do not exceed the maximum level mark. Launching the auto-start routine 1. Press the "Auto-start" key. The "auto-start sequence" menu is displayed. Vios iDx 165/255 6-11...
Page 98 3. If you want to perform an auto-start, press the “Start” key. 4. Open the door until the acoustic signal sounds (approx. 30 s) 5. Add water if necessary. 6. Close the door. A status display window showing data on the process is displayed: 6-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 99 1. To continue Auto-Start, press the "Back" key. You are returned to the start screen, and the auto-start routine is resumed. 2. To abort Auto-Start, press the "End" key. Vios iDx 165/255 6-13...
Page 100 Steri-Run sterilization cycle uses an automated program sequence to decontaminate the complete workspace including the shelf system and the sensors. A detailed sequence of the device function is described in the chapter Cleaning and disinfection ("Steri-Run sterilization cycle" Page 8-5). 6-14 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 101  Data logging   Settings/Setup  Keypad lock  Software versions Make a user-specific setting in a dialog box by navigating through the sub-menus indicated in the figures and then calling up the dialog box. Vios iDx 165/255 6-15...
Page 102  configurations  1. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen (Figure 6-2). 2. The “User configuration” menu appears. 3. Select the “Options” menu command. The “Options” selection menu appears: Figure 6-12. Options selection menu 6-16 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 103 For incubation operation with ambient humidity or if the auto-start routine is to be run dry (without water), the water sensor can be switched off. This prevents water sensor alarm messages from the control system in the device. Vios iDx 165/255 6-17...
Page 104 Handling User configuration If the "Dry Incubation" function is selected, the water sensor is automatically deactivated. Note Water sensor off The on/off switching of the water sensor is entered in the event list. 6-18 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 105 5. Switch the HEPA option on or off as needed. 6. Press “Cancel” to return to the “Options” menu without changes. 7. Press “Done” to apply the changed setting. You will then return to the “Options” menu. Vios iDx 165/255 6-19...
Page 106 Selecting door type 1. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen (Figure 6-2). 2. The “User configuration” menu appears. 3. Select the “Options” menu command 4. Select the “door configuration” option. The “Door configuration” selection menu appears: 6-20 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 107 1. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen (Figure 6-2). 2. The “User configuration” menu appears. 3. Select the “Options” menu command 4. Select the “O configuration” option. The “O configuration” selection menu appears: Vios iDx 165/255 6-21...
Page 108 7. Press “Done” to apply the changed setting. You will then return to the “Options” menu. Note If the device is operated with O or N , the workspace must be ventilated after the O control is switched off. 6-22 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 109 5. Click on the home symbol, top left. You will be returned to the start screen. Data logging The Data logging selection menu (Figure 6-18) permits access to dialogs for logging and displaying events during device operation: Event display  Error table  Vios iDx 165/255 6-23...
Page 110 The status display indicates which page of the total number of pages is currently being displayed. 1. Press the "Menu" key. 2. Select the “Data logging” menu command. 3. Select the “Event display” menu command. The list shown in Figure 6-19 appears. 6-24 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 111 The status display 001/002 or 002/002 indicates which of the two pages is currently being displayed. 1. Press the "Menu" key. 2. Select the “Data logging” menu command. 3. Select the “Error table” menu command. Vios iDx 165/255 6-25...
Page 112 4. Press the “Done” or “Back" key to reach the “Data logging” selection menu. Reminder The set reminder intervals are shown in the “Reminder” list display. 1. Press the "Menu" key. 2. Select the “Data logging” menu command. 3. Select the “Reminder” menu command. 6-26 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 113 Handling User configuration The list shown in Figure 6-20 appears. Figure 6-21. Reminder list display Vios iDx 165/255 6-27...
Page 114 Logging cycle time   Service level 1. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen (Figure 6-2). The “User configuration” menu appears. 2. Select the “Settings” menu command. The “Settings” selection menu appears: Figure 6-22. Settings menu 6-28 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 115 The input dialog shown in Figure 6-23 appears: Figure 6-23. Changing the keypad lock code 4. Enter the factory default code 0000 by pressing the corresponding number keys. 5. Now enter the desired new code. 6. Press the "Enter" key Vios iDx 165/255 6-29...
Page 116 Brightness  Language   Date/time  Key tone 1. Press the "Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings/Setup” menu command 3. Select the “Display” menu command. The input dialog shown in Figure 6-24 appears: 6-30 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 117 1 through 100%. 1. Press the "Menu” key (Figure 6-2) 2. Select the “Settings” menu command. 3. Select the “Display" menu item. 4. Select the "Brightness" option. The input dialog shown in Figure 6-25 appears: Vios iDx 165/255 6-31...
Page 118 Chinese (Mandarin)  1. Press the “Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings/Setup” menu command. 3. Select the “Display" menu command 4. Select the “Language” menu command The input dialog shown in Figure 6-26 appears. 6-32 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 119 The input dialog makes it possible to set date and time to the desired time zone. 1. Press the “Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings” menu command 3. Select the “Display" menu command 4. Select the “Date/time" menu command. Vios iDx 165/255 6-33...
Page 120 5. Enter the date using the number keys. 6. Apply and save the entry by pressing the “Enter” key. The system returns to the Date/time selection menu. 7. To change the time, select the option “Time“. 6-34 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 121 The system returns to the “Display” selection menu. Setting the key tone 1. Press the “Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings” menu command 3. Select the “Display" menu command 4. Select the “Key tone" menu command. Vios iDx 165/255 6-35...
Page 122 "Connecting the alarm contact" Page 4-14. 1. Press the “Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings” menu command 3. Select the “Alarm” menu command The input dialog shown in Figure 6-30 appears. 6-36 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 123 Handling User configuration Figure 6-30. Alarm selection menu Selecting the alarm 1. Select the “Alarm relay” menu command. The selection menu shown in Figure 6-31 appears. Vios iDx 165/255 6-37...
Page 124 2. Choose whether you wish to switch the buzzer on or off. 3. Apply and save the change by pressing the "Done" key. The system returns to the “Alarm” selection menu. 4. Press “Cancel” to return to the “Alarm” selection menu without any changes. 6-38 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 125 HEPA filter interval 365 days Setting reminder intervals 1. Press the “Menu” key (Figure 6-2). 2. Select the “Settings” menu command 3. Select the “Reminder intervals” menu command. The selection menu shown in Figure 6-32 appears. Vios iDx 165/255 6-39...
Page 126 Handling User configuration Figure 6-32. Reminder interval menu 4. Select the appropriate menu command, e.g. Steri-Run. The selection menu shown in Figure 6-33 appears: Figure 6-33. Setting the reminder interval for Steri-Run 6-40 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 127 The system returns to the "Reminder intervals" selection menu. Calibration In the “Calibration” menu, you can calibrate the values for temperature and CO For more information on this, please read the chapter "Temperature calibration" Page 9-3 "CO2 calibration" Page 9-7. Vios iDx 165/255 6-41...
Page 128 The settings can be made within the value range of 10 s to 3600 s. Calling up logging cycle time 1. Press the "Menu" key. 2. Select the “Settings” menu command. 3. Select the “Logging cycle time” menu command. The selection menu shown in Figure 6-2 appears: 6-42 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 129 The system returns to the “Settings” selection menu. 4. Press “Cancel” to return to the “Settings” selection menu without any changes. Note Data logging cycles: The logging cycle time does not affect the entries in the error table. Vios iDx 165/255 6-43...
Page 130 The lock symbol on the display will disappear again. Software versions The "Software versions" menu displays the versions of the software implemented to control the device. 1. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen (Figure 6-2). 6-44 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 131 Handling User configuration 2. Select the “Software versions” menu command. The “Software versions” menu appears: Figure 6-36. Software versions menu 3. Press “Done” to return to the start screen. Vios iDx 165/255 6-45...
Page 132 Figure 6-37. Device door open  In the event of a system error or if the door is open too long, an alarm screen will appear on which the error is stated: 6-46 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 133 (e.g. for the manual cancellation of the Steri-Run sterilization cycle). If the alarm relay was switched due to a technical error, the switching status remains active until the error has been corrected (e.g. water level in workspace too low). Vios iDx 165/255 6-47...
Page 134 Handling Error messages Figure 6-39. Example of temperature error message 1. Click on the temperature display field. The "Temp Alarm" screen appears. Figure 6-40. Temp alarm screen 6-48 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 135 2. Without water, allow the instrument to heat up to 55°C (131 °F)for 1 hour. 3. Then allow the device to cool down with the doors open. 4. Then operate the device at incubation temperature as described in the chapter "Start-up" Page 4-1. Vios iDx 165/255 6-49...
Page 136 Alternatively, or if the action described above does not have the desired result, a sterilization run can be started at 180°C (356 °F). For this, see section "Steri-Run sterilization cycle" Page 8-5. The sterilization process can be terminated after approximately 1 hour. The sensors should have dried by then. 6-50 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 137 Service. Temperature control loop Alarm Error message Cause Remedy relay Buzzer Sensor break- Measured value out- Call Service. side the accepted Conduct drying pro- limit cess. Vios iDx 165/255 6-51...
Page 138 Actual value automatic high > Set value + 1% *4) Actual value Actual value automatic < Set value - 1% *3) *4) RH Error RH sensor automatic communica- not commu- tion nicating with the main board 6-52 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 139 Actual value automatic high > Set value + 1% *4) Actual value Actual value automatic < Set value - 1% *3) *4) RH Error RH sensor automatic communica- not commu- tion nicating with the main board Vios iDx 165/255 6-53...
Page 140 Cause Remedy Buzzer message relay Sensor Measured Call Service breakage value out- side the accepted limit Actual value Actual value Check gas high > Set value + supply. Lower 1% *4) pre-pressure to max. 1 bar. 6-54 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 141 Sensor not Call Service munication communicat- ing with the main board No gas The gas cyl- Replace at inder is least one O empty or the cylinder. gas supply is interrupted, or there is a malfunction. Vios iDx 165/255 6-55...
Page 142 1 min after set value change  Low temperature 45 min after door opening   300 min after set value change too high/low 45 min after door opening  159 min after set value change  6-56 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 143 Handling Action after power failure O2 too high/low 159 min after door opening  159 min after set value change  *4) This value can be changed by Service. Vios iDx 165/255 6-57...
Page 144 3. Place the end of the tube in the collection vessel and securely engage the tube valve. Figure 7-1. Fill and drain valve of the water reservoir 4. Completely empty the water reservoir into the collection vessel. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 145 10. Disconnect the gas pressure tubes from the connection valve on the back of the device. 11. Open the glass door and the outer door slightly and secure them in the open position so that the workspace is continuously ventilated during the shutdown phase. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 146 1. Remove dirt residues and deposits thoroughly using a solution of lukewarm water and commercially available dishwashing agent. 2. Wipe the surfaces clean using a clean cloth and clear water. 3. Finally, rub the surfaces dry with a clean cloth. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 147 (RTU); Sterilant (Steris Life acid/acetic acid sciences) Wipe/spray disinfection Wipe/spray disinfection is used as the standard manual disinfection procedure for the device and for all accessories. It is carried out in three phases:  Pre-disinfection Cleaning  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 148 • Comply with the safety measures and hygiene rules during cleaning and disinfection! • Wear safety gloves. • Wear safety goggles. • Wear mouth and nose protection to protect your mucous membranes. • Observe the safety instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer and the hygiene supervisor. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 149 4. Unhook the top section from the back section of the air duct (Figure 8-2, 2) and remove it from the work space. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 150 Steri-Run is an automated sterilization cycle that works with a fixed nominal temperature (180°C (356 °F)) and a software-controlled routine for heating up, holding the nominal temperature, and cooling down. At 121°C (249.8 °F), 15 minutes, rapid pressure release Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 151 10 (12-log reduction) as per the ISO 11138 standard. On request, Thermo Scientific will supply information on the pertinent tests. The electromechanical door lock provides the Steri-Run sterilization cycle with additional protection against burns. It locks the outer door when the workspace temperature reaches 65°C (149 °F), then keeps it locked as long as hazardous temperatures prevail, and finally...
Page 152 Cell Lockers melt in the incubator if exposed to the Steri-Run cycle. Cell Lockers can be sterilized in an autoclave at 121°C (250 °F) for 15 minutes with rapid depressurization. Cell Locker membrane filters may not be sterilized in an autoclave. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 153 3. Activate and start the Steri-Run sterilization cycle. 4. Switch off the device after the Steri-Run sterilization cycle is completed. 5. Remove the airbox (Figure 8-1, 1) and reinstall the HEPA filter (Figure 8-1, 2). 6. Resume operation with auto-start as needed. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 154 The device cools down until the original temperature set value is reached. Incubators equipped with the electromagnetic door lock kit release the door lock when the workspace temperature drops below 65°C (149 °F). Temp. Heating Decontamination Cool-down Time Start Figure 8-4. Phases of the Steri-Run sterilization cycle Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 155 The Steri-Run sterilization cycle begins. The device heats up, and the electromechanical door lock engages at 65°C (149 °F). While the Steri-Run sterilization cycle is running, the display shows the current status and additionally issues the following information: Temperature  Start time  Phase  8-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 156 Canceling Steri-Run The Steri-Run sterilization cycle can be stopped at any time: 1. Press the “Stop” key. The “Steri-Run Stop” dialog window appears as a security prompt. The routine can now be permanently canceled or resumed. Vios iDx 165/255 8-11...
Page 157 You will be returned to the status display, and the Steri-Run sterilization cycle will be continued. Interrupting Steri-Run from the status display 1. Press the “Stop” key. The “Steri-Run Stop” dialog window appears as a security prompt. Proceed as described under “Ending Steri-Run.” 8-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 158 After all three phases have been completed, the “Steri-Run End” dialog window (Figure 8-8) is automatically displayed. The Steri-Run sterilization cycle must be ended manually. Figure 8-8. Ending Steri-Run • Press the "End" key. The system returns to the main menu. Vios iDx 165/255 8-13...
Page 159 Figure 8-9. Emergency release on the underside of the incubator 2. Reach under the base panel and pull the emergency release lever (Figure 8-9, 1). The door lock disengages, and the outer door can be opened. 8-14 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 160 Information on Cell Locker maintenance can be found in the separate Cell Locker operating instructions (see Appendix). Daily check Gas reserve of the CO supply system  Gas reserve of the O supply system  Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 161 • Every 6 months, inspect each door seal and replace as necessary. Annual maintenance Note Maintenance contract Thermo Scientific offer a device-specific maintenance contact that includes all necessary inspection and maintenance services. • Change the gas intake filter. • Change the HEPA filter •...
Page 162 Note Workspace temperature too high: A possibly excessive workspace temperature after calibration can be remedied by opening the doors for approximately 30 seconds. Figure 9-1. Preparing the temperature calibration Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 163 4. Route the supply line either through the measurement opening in the glass door (3) or through the access port (1) on the back of the device. 5. Close the doors. 6. Wait until a constant temperature value can be read on the measuring instrument. 7. Perform the temperature calibration. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 164 3. Call up the Calibration sub-menu: a. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen. b. Select the “Settings/setup” menu command. c. Select the “Calibration” menu command. d. Select the “Temperature” menu command. The “Temperature calibration” menu will open: Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 165 A possibly excessive workspace temperature after calibration can be remedied by opening the doors for approximately 30 seconds. If the value has not changed within 30 seconds, the system automatically exits the menu, and the most recently confirmed value is applied. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 166 For devices equipped with the optional segmented inner door, the measurement opening is located: • for Vios iDx 165 in the middle segment of the segmented inner door • for Vios iDx 255 in the left or middle segment of the segmented inner door 4.
Page 167 CO2 calibration Figure 9-4. Measurement opening in a segmented inner door Performing CO calibration Measurement example: set value: 5% Reference value: 6% 1. Press the CO display field on the start screen. The CO menu is displayed. Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 168 3. Call up the Calibration sub-menu: a. Press the “Menu” key on the start screen. b. Select the “Settings/setup” menu command. c. Select the “Calibration” menu command. d. Select the “CO ” menu command. The “CO calibration” menu opens: Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 169 Replacing the HEPA filter The HEPA filter is located under a plastic hood (airbox) on the floor in front of the rear wall of the workspace. 1. Switch off the device. 9-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 170 11. Place the airbox on the base of the water reservoir cover. 12. Activate the HEPA filter according to the instructions "HEPA configuration" Page 6-19 in the user configuration if the device was previously operated without the HEPA filter. Vios iDx 165/255 9-11...
Page 171 4. When screwing in the new gas inlet filter, make sure that the plastic thread is not tilted. Carefully screw in the gas intake filter. 5. Screw on the locking plate. Figure 9-9. Gas intake filter installation 9-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 172 The device fuses cannot be replaced by the user. If the device fails due to an electrical fault, call Technical Service. Replacing the door seal Note We recommend having the door seal replaced by a service technician or by qualified specialist staff. Vios iDx 165/255 9-13...
Page 173 Thermo Fisher Scientific offers an environmentally sound recycling service for used devices. Note Before the device is disposed of, all stored personal data must be completely and irreversibly deleted in order to comply with international and national data protection laws and regulations. Vios iDx 165/255 10-1...
Page 174 Gas filter with polypropylene housing and GF/PTFE membrane, Pre-filter, stainless steel 1.4401 wire mesh Corrugated cardboard, polyethylene film Packaging styrofoam molded parts, and polypropylene Door seal magnet Permanent magnet Cell Locker Polycarbonate Makrolon 2528 Device feet Polyamide 10-2 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 175 Specifications Contents "Vios iDx 165" Page 11-2  "Vios iDx 255" Page 11-6  Vios iDx 165/255 11-1...
Page 176 Specifications Vios iDx 165 Vios iDx 165 Description Unit Value Mechanical 637 x 900 x 880 Outer dimensions (W x H x D) mm / inch (25.08 x 35.43 x 34.65) 470 x 607 x 576 Inner dimensions (W x H x D) mm / inch (18.50 x 23.89 x 22.68)
Page 177 Specifications Vios iDx 165 Description Unit Value Humidity Resistivity: 50 K  cm to 1 M  cm Sterile distilled water qualities Conductivity: 1 to 20 S/cm Fill quantities: max. 3 / min 0.5 Incubation operation Constant humidity at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (high...
Page 178 Specifications Vios iDx 165 Vios iDx 165 Description Unit Value gas supply system Gas purity min. 99.5 or med. quality bar / min. 0.8 - max. 1 Preset pressure (11.6 - 14.5) Instrumentation and control range vol -% 0...20 Control deviation, temporal vol -% ±...
Page 179 Specifications Vios iDx 165 Description Unit Value 230 V: Sterilization: 4.6 Incubation: 2.4 220 V: Sterilization: 4.4 Incubation: 2.3 Rated current 120 V: Sterilization: 8.3; Incubation: 4.6 100 V: Sterilization: 7.2; Incubation: 3.9 Circuit breaker 16 A 230 V: Sterilization: 1.10 Incubation: 0.56...
Page 180 2) at 37°C (98.6 °F) Duration of the auto-start routine: up to 37°C (98.6 °F) 5...10 Ambient temperature 20°C (68 kg) Heat transfer to environment at 37°C (98.6 °F) kWh/h 0.07 During Steri-Run sterilization cycle kWh/h 0.75 11-6 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 181 22°C and rated operating voltage. Other process conditions or ambient temperatures or altitudes may affect performance by up to ± 2.5%. For example, a 2°C change in ambient temperature can affect relative humidity by 1% RH. Vios iDx 165/255 11-7...
Page 182 1/N/PE 220 V, AC (± 10%) Rated voltage 1/N/PE 120 V, AC (± 10%) 1/N/PE 100 V, AC (± 10%) Rated frequency 50/60 Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP 20 Protection class Overvoltage category (EN 61010) Degree of pollution (EN 61010) 11-8 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 183 Sterilization: 1.16 Incubation: 0.69 Rated consumption 120 V: Sterilization: 1.25 Incubation: 0.75 100 V: Sterilization: 0.89 Incubation: 0.53 Values determined on the basis of DIN 12880 for standard devices. Consult the calibration instructions for further information. Vios iDx 165/255 11-9...
Page 184 USB port is installed as a virtual COM port (USB serial port) using the driver supplied. • Determine the assigned COM port in the Windows Device Manager/ports dialog window: e.g. USB Serial Port (COM5) and then define it in the Vios iDx 165/255 program as the communications interface (see "Vios iDx 165/255 program"...
Page 185 As soon as the Windows Hardware Detector has identified the USB port, the FIND NEW HARDWARE wizard dialog window opens. 2. Select the option DO NOT SEARCH FOR SOFTWARE. Figure 12-42. Installing the USB interface driver - 1 3. Select the option INSTALL SOFTWARE FROM A CERTAIN SOURCE. 12-2 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 186 Data communication Figure 12-43. Installing the USB interface driver - 2 4. Select the data CD as the source. Figure 12-44. Installing the USB interface driver - 3 Vios iDx 165/255 12-3...
Page 187 = checksum: CRC8-CCITT: x8 + x2 + x1 + 1 = 0x07 without cc and <CR> XXXX = bb-bytes payload Description of the response elements: aaaa parameter address quantity of payload in this telegram (00 – ff) checksum: inverted XOR of all bytes without checksum and <CR> 12-4 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 188 Error in telegram structure or checksum Unknown command or unknown parameter Internal memory error Data error (value not within its limits) Overview of general parameters (Addresses 0xxx) General parameters are system values such as date, time, and the mainboard version number. Vios iDx 165/255 12-5...
Page 189 Low humidity indicator 2 bytes / hexadecimal 204b (1 active, 0 inactive) in the format xx Example of device status and (error) status, control loops (for details see error messages) All values have two decimal places 12-6 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 190 *3) Cylinder A active (0x01), cylinder B active (0x02), pressure in cylinder A OK (0x10), pressure in cylinder B OK (0x20). *4) Further information on the error log in section 13.5. *5) Set the read pointer to the first entry, read max. 7 entries. Vios iDx 165/255 12-7...
Page 191 These data sets consist of 11 bytes and are encrypted in 21 ASCII characters prior to data transmission. Example: The byte 0x23 is converted into the ASCII characters 0x32 (“2”) and 0x33 (“3”). • Byte 1 consists of 1 character, • Bytes 2 - 11 consist of 2 characters. 12-8 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 192 0x06 = 2006 Uhrzeit / Stunden 0x0f = 15 Uhr Uhrzeit / Minuten 0x37 = 55 Minuten Uhrzeit / Sekunden 0x22 = 34 Sekunden Gerätestatus 0x8000 = Gerätefehler vor- handen 8000 Fehlermeldung 0x0002 = Istwert über 0002 Vios iDx 165/255 12-9...
Page 193 Figure 12-46. Error memory data set structure The following information is transmitted in this data set: Created on 11 January 2006 at 15:55:34.   A device error has occurred and the actual temperature is too high. 12-10 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 194 Temperature control loop error status 0x0001 Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high 0x0004 Actual value low 0x0008 Actual value not plausible 0x0010 Calibration values too high/low control loop error status 0x0001 Sensor breakage 0x0002 Actual value high Vios iDx 165/255 12-11...
Page 195 The data logger can be queried using the following commands: Query: ?:2400:00::cc<CR> Set the data logger read pointer to the oldest entry and output of the first data sets. Query: ?:2401:00::cc<CR> Output of the subsequent data sets; the read pointer automatically moves 12-12 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 196 Example of a response: !:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d40000110b01060f3800000172003200d20352 ..:80 First data set !:2400:e0:010b01060f3700000177002800d4000011 (consisting of 32 byte ASCII characters) Second data set 0b01060f3800000172003200d20352..:80 (beginning of the second data set after 32 bytes of the first data set) Vios iDx 165/255 12-13...
Page 197 The device status reports no anomalies. The temperature is 37.5°C.  Gas concentration 4.0% CO , 21.2% O  Note Code example You will find an example of a code at the end of this chapter. 12-14 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 198 0x42 Customer O calibration value, new O value (2 bytes each) Status/error registration for 0x50 Start of auto-start temperature, CO , and RH Auto-start successfully Current actual values for 0x51 completed temperature, CO , and RH Vios iDx 165/255 12-15...
Page 199 Functions for data logger query The following code example for reading the data logger uses six functions: • ahex // converts the received ASCII character into a hexadecimal number, • send_telegramm // sends a query to the data logger, 12-16 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 200 // calculate checksum: inverted XOR of all bytes // without checksum and <CR> for (i = 0; i < 11; i ++) bcc = (bcc^string[i]); // copy checksum string[11] = hexa(bcc/16); string[12] = hexa(bcc%16); // send telegram ComWrt (COM_NR, string, 14); return; Vios iDx 165/255 12-17...
Page 201 // cut off decimal place z = z / 10; // calculate and copy number before decimal separator for (i = 0; i < 12; i++){ // calculate value a[i] = z%10+0x30; // reduce default value z = z/10; 12-18 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 202 // no telegram received if (!len) { GetError ++; // requery send_telegram ("2402"); len = get_telegram (buffer); // no telegram received again if (!len) return 1; // increase telegram counter GetTele ++; // length of sent payload Vios iDx 165/255 12-19...
Page 203 (status & DOOR_LONG){ str_cpy (&excelstring[len], "Door open too long;", 19); len += 19; else { if (status & DOOR_OPEN){ str_cpy (&excelstring[len], "Door open;", 10); len += 10; // query remaining device errors now · · · 12-20 Vios iDx 165/255...
Page 204 WriteFile (FileHandle, "Data logger erased;\n",20); break; case EVENT_POWER_ON: // update of set values SetTemp = numberstring [8+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numberstring[9+i*SIZE_DATA2]; SetCO2 = numberstring[10+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numberstring[11+i*SIZE_DATA2]; SetO2 = numberstring[12+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numberstring[13+i*SIZE_DATA2]; SetRH = numberstring[14+i*SIZE_DATA2]*0x100+ numberstring[15+i*SIZE_DATA2]; WriteFile (FileHandle, excelstring, len); WriteFile (FileHandle, "Power on;\n", 10); Vios iDx 165/255 12-21...
Page 205 The program provides a user interface (only with English menu names) for handling data communication between the device and a connected PC. Figure 12-48. Vios iDx 165/255 program This program is used for: Reading and archiving error messages (error logger). The data sets are saved in ...
Page 206 1. On the data CD in the subdirectory PROGRAMS, double click on the file SETUP.EXE to start the installation routine. Figure 12-49. Installing Vios iDx 165/255 program - 1 2. Define the installation directory for the program. Figure 12-50. Installing Vios iDx 165/255 program - 2 3.
Page 207 MAIN with two functional elements: – Program version issue: FIRMWARE VERSION – Switch for exiting the program: QUIT Figure 12-51. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 1 GENERAL with the submenus:  – PRESETTING for setting the transmission speed and for selecting the serial port, –...
Page 208 The submenu PRESETTING is used to set the transmission speed and to select the serial port. Figure 12-52. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 2 4. Select the PC serial port. Once the USB driver is installed, you can select the (virtual) COM port assigned to the USB connection (see"USB interface"...
Page 209 The TEST COM submenu is used for testing the communication connection with the settings defined in the PRESETTING submenu. Figure 12-53. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 3 Example of a query for the currently measurable temperature values of the incubator: Query: ? (default, not changeable) ...
Page 210 DATE & TIME The DATE & TIME submenu is used for setting date and time to the desired time zone. Figure 12-55. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 5 Data in the two text boxes must be entered in the format DD.MM.YY (day, month, year).
Page 211 *srf. The service file is transmitted to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Service for fault analysis. Figure 12-57. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 7 1. Create a service file by pressing the “CREATE SERVICEFILE” key.
Page 212 The compilation of device information and the creation of the service file may take some time. PASSWORD The PASSWORD submenu can only be accessed by the service personnel of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Figure 12-58. Vios iDx 165/255 user interface - 8 Vios iDx 165/255 12-29...
Page 213 Device Log Please enter work carried out here: Device type: Order No.: Works number: Service number: Location: Operator note: Work carried out: Comments: Date Signature Vios iDx 165/255 13-1...
Page 214 Thermo Scientific Contact Information Overview of the international Thermo Fisher sales organizations Mailing address in Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D-63505 Langenselbold Inquiries from Germany: Phone Sales 0800 1 536376 Phone Service 0800 1 112110 Fax Sales/Service 0800 1 112114 Email info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com...
Page 215 Thermo Scientific Contact Information Written inquiries from USA: Thermo Scientific 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 Inquiries from USA/Canada Sales:+1 866 984 3766 Service+1 800 438 4851 Inquiries from Latin America Sales:+1 866 984 3766 Service:+1 866 984 3766 Inquiries from Asia:...
Page 216 Thermo Scientific Contact Information Germany: Mailing address in Germany: Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 D-63505 Langenselbold Phone Sales Toll-free 0800 1 536 376 or +49 6184 90 6940 Service Toll-free 0800 1 112110 or +49 6184 90 6940 Email info.labequipment.de@thermofisher.com...
Page 218 Figure 14-1. Sixfold segmented inner door for C OCKER Note Device performance change Due to the design of the sixfold segmented inner door, the performance data of the incubator change (see„Specifications” on page 11-1). Thermo Scientific Vios iDx 165/255 14-1...
Page 219 2. Insert the perforated shelves at the top and in the middle with continuous guide rails. Figure 14-3. Perforated shelf with continuous guide rails Note Do not remove the silicone plugs (1). 3. Insert the guide rails (2). Note The guide rails can be removed if necessary. 14-2 Vios iDx 165/255 Thermo Scientific...
Page 220 5. Make sure that the perforated metal shelves lock in place behind the rail. The metal tab underneath the shelf needs to be fixed behind the rail so that the door closes. Note These guide rails cannot be removed. 6. Close the sixfold segmented inner door. Thermo Scientific Vios iDx 165/255 14-3...

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