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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice. JULABO thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. This operating manual has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the principles of operating and possibilities of our circulators. For optimum utilization of all functions, we recommend that you thoroughly study this manual prior to beginning operation.
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Low voltage regulations with respect to legal harmonization of the member countries concerning electric devices for use within certain voltage limits. EMC guideline with respect to legal harmonization of the member countries concerning electromagnetic compatibility. JULABO GmbH Eisenbahnstr. 45 77960 Seelbach / Germany...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Intended use ........................6 1.1. Description ......................6 2. Operator responsibility – Safety instructions ..............6 2.1. Disposal ......................10 3. Technical specifications ....................11 4. Safety notes for the user ....................17 4.1. Explanation of safety notes ................17 4.2.
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8. Safety installations ......................33 8.1. Excess temperature protection................33 8.2. Low level protection .................... 33 9. Troubleshooting guide / Error messages ............... 34 Electrical connections.................... 36 Remote control ...................... 37 11.1. Setup for remote control ..................37 11.2. Communication with a PC or a superordinated data system ....... 38 11.3.
Intended use JULABO recirculating coolers have been designed for temperature application to specific fluids. The pump connections can be used for cooling applications in an external circuit at a constant temperature. JULABO water baths are not suitable for direct temperature control of foods, semi- luxury foods and tobacco, or pharmaceutical and medical products.
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If you have any questions concerning the operation of your unit or the information in this manual, please contact us! Contact JULABO GmbH Tel. +49 7823 51-0 info@julabo.de Eisenbahnstraße 45 Fax +49 7823 2491 www.julabo.de...
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radiation may influence other units with components susceptible to magnetic fields (e.g. a monitor). We recommend to keep a minimum distance of 1 m. Permissible ambient temperature: max. 40 °C, min. 5 °C. Permissible relative air humidity: 50 % (40 °C). ...
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When using hazardous materials or materials that could become hazardous, the operator must affix the enclosed safety labels (1 + 2) to the front of the unit so they are highly visible: Warning label W00: Colors: yellow, black Danger area. Attention! Observe instructions. (operating manual, safety data sheet) Mandatory label M018: Colors: blue, white...
2.1. Disposal This unit contains the refrigerants R134a or R404A, which at this time are not considered harmful to the ozone layer. However, over the long operating period of the unit, disposal rules may change. Therefore, only qualified personnel should handle the disposal. Valid in EU countries: Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Technical specifications Recirculating Cooler FL300 Working temperature range °C -20 ... +40 Temperature stability °C ±0.5 Temperature selection: digital via key pad indication on LED-DISPLAY indication on monitor remote control via personal computer Temperature indication: LED-DISPLAY Resolution °C Temperature control...
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Recirculating Cooler FL300 Filling level indicator sight glass Filling volume from ... to Liters 3 ... 4.5 Dimensions (WxLxH) 25x50x60 Weight Ambient temperature range °C 5 ... 40 Return flow temperature °C 80 max. IP class according to IEC 60 529...
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Recirculating Cooler FL300 Cooling capacity (D at 200 V/50 Hz) °C +20 +10 Medium: Mixture water-glycol 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.06 Cooling capacity (D at 200 V/60 Hz) °C +20 +10 Medium: Mixture water-glycol 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.09 D Mains power connection 200 V/50-60 Hz...
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Recirculating Cooler FL601 Working temperature range °C -20 ... +40 Temperature stability °C ±0.5 Temperature selection: digital via key pad indication on LED-DISPLAY indication on monitor remote control via personal computer Temperature indication: LED-DISPLAY Resolution °C Temperature control PID 1 Temperature sensor Pt 100 Excess temperature protection...
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Recirculating Cooler FL601 Circulating pump: discharge, max.at 0 bar l/min pressure, max. at 0 Liters ----- Filling level indicator sight glass Filling volume from ... to Liters 5.5 ... 8 Dimensions (WxLxH) 32x50x60 Weight Ambient temperature range °C 5 ... 40 Return flow temperature °C 80 max.
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Warning functions and safety installations Excess temperature protection 85 °C - fixed value Low liquid level protection float switch Alarm message optical + audible (permanent) Excess temperature - Warning function 75 °C Overload protection for compressor and pump motor Classification according to DIN 12876-1 class I Environmental conditions according to IEC 61 010-1: Use only indoor.
Safety notes for the user 4.1. Explanation of safety notes In addition to the safety warnings listed above, warnings are posted throughout the manual. These warnings are designated by an exclamation mark inside an equilateral triangle. “Warning of a dangerous situation (Attention! Please follow the documentation).”...
4.3. Safety instructions Follow the safety recommendations to prevent damage to persons or property. Further, the valid safety instructions for working places must be followed. Only connect the unit to a power socket with earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! ...
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before performing any service or maintenance procedures, or before moving the unit. Always turn off the unit and disconnect the mains cable from the power source before cleaning the unit. Always empty the bath before moving the unit. ...
Installation Place the unit on an even surface on a base made of nonflammable material. Cooling machine, pump motor and electronics produce intrinsic heat that is dissipated via the venting openings.! Never cover these openings! Keep at least 20 cm of open space on the front and rear venting grids.
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Example: FL300 Connect the tubings for cooling the external system to the pump connectors M16x1 for feed and return (12) on the rear of the recirculating cooler. - Feed – Return Connect a piece of tubing to the overflow connector (13) and drain into a suitable vessel, which always has to be placed lower thant the exit „Overflow“.
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Description Suitable for 8 970 456 Shut-off valve for loop circuit, M16x1 FL300/FL601 The following questions shall help to recognize possible dangers and to reduce the risks to a minimum. Are all tubes and electrical cables connected and installed? Note: sharp edges, hot surfaces in operation, moving machine parts, etc.
Operating controls and functional elements Example: FL300 Front view Top view Rear view 1 5 A M P 1 5 A M P 1 5 A M P 1 5 A M P 1 5 A M P 1 5 A M P...
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Mains power switch, spash-water protected Keypad, spash-water protected Edit keys (set point increase or decrease) Enter key Store set point value / parameter Indication °C LED temperature display Control indicator – Cooling Control indicator – Alarm Filling opening Alarm output (for external alarm signal) Interface RS232: remote control via personal computer RS232 Filling level indication...
Bath fluids Caution: No liability for use of other bath liquids! Please contact JULABO before using other than recommended bath fluids. JULABO takes no responsibility for damages caused by the selection of an unsuitable bath fluid Do not use alcohols.
Recommended bath fluids: Bath fluids Temperature range soft/decalcified water 5 °C to 80 °C See website for list of recommended bath fluids. Contact: see page 7 7.2. Power connection Caution: Only connect the unit to a power socket with earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! We disclaim all liability for damage caused by incorrect line voltages! ...
7.3. Filling Take care that no liquid enters the interior of the circulating Top view cooler. Connect the tubing from the external system to the pump connectors and check for leaks Respect instructions from page 20 to page 23! Push ...
DISPLAY and all indicator lights will illuminate (as illustrated on the left). Then the software version and the type of unit is indicated. Examples: (v 1.02) (FL300) The display "OFF" indicates the unit is ready to operate (standby mode). Start: Press enter for about 4 seconds.
7.5. Setting the temperatures Factory setting: Setting can be carried out in the start/stop condition. 25 °C 1. Press one of the keys for a short moment. The setpoint value instead of the actual value is indicated on the display for about 8 seconds.
7.6. AUTOSTART ON / OFF The recirculating cooler has been configured and supplied by JULABO according to N.A.M.U.R. recommendations. This means for the start mode, that the unit must enter a safe operating state after a power failure (non- automatic start mode). This safe operating state is indicated by „OFF“ on the LED temperature display.
7.7. Remote control: activate – deactivate The recirculating cooler is to be prepared for remote control by a personal computer via the serial interface RS232. Set the interface item from >IOFF< to >ION<. Remote control: activate – deactivate: Switch off recirculating cooler by pressing the mains switch and wait approx.
Safety installations 8.1. Excess temperature protection This safety installation is independent of the control circuit. When the temperature of the bath fluid has reached the safety temperature (85 °C), a complete shutdown of the compressor and pump is effected. The alarm is indicated by optical and audible signals (continuous tone) and on the LED-DISPLAY appears the error message "Error 14".
Notice: Check the low liquid level protection device at least twice a year! To execute a functional test, drain the liquid until the alarm for low liquid level is triggered. Refill liquid afterwards. Troubleshooting guide / Error messages Whenever the microprocessor electronics registers a failure, a complete ...
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Excess temperature warning starting at 75 °C The return temperature soon reaches the swith-off value of the high temperature protection (85 °C). If the unit cannot be returned to operation, contact an authorized JULABO service station. Disturbances that are not indicated.
10. Electrical connections Notice: Use shielded cables only. The shield of the connecting cable is electrically connected to the plug housing. The unit ensures safe operation if connecting cables with a maximum length of 3 m are used. The use of longer cables does not affect proper performance of the unit, however external interferences may have a negative impact on safe operation.
Alarm output Potential-free change-over contact for external alarm signal. Pin 2 and 3 are connected in case of an alarm. Pin 2 and 1 are connected in normal condition or mains switch "Off". Switching capacity max. 30 W / 30 VA Switching voltage max.
11.2. Communication with a PC or a superordinated data system If the recirculating cooler is put into remote control mode the MULTI-DISPLAY (LED) will read „R -OFF-„ = REMOTE STOP. The recirculating cooler is now operated via the computer. In general, the computer (master) sends commands to the recirculating cooler (slave).
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Important times for a command transmission: To ensure a safe data transfer, the time gap between two commands should be at least 250 ms. The recirculating cooler automatically responds to an in command with a data string followed by a LF (Line Feed). The next command should only be sent after 10 ms.
11.3. List of commands out commands: Setting parameters or temperature values. Command Parameter Response of recirculating cooler out_mode_05 Stop the unit = R –OFF-. out_mode_05 Start the unit. Set working temperature out_sp_00 xxx.xx in commands: Asking for parameters or temperature values to be displayed. Command Parameter Response of recirculating cooler...
Error messages Description -12 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Error in A/D converter. ALARM -14 EXCESS TEMPERATURE The return temperature is above the switch-off value of PROTECTOR ALARM the high temperature warning function of 85 °C. Check dimensioning of application. Use a stronger recirculating cooler if necessary. 12.
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The recirculating cooler is designed for continuous operation under normal conditions. Periodic maintenance is not required. The tank should be filled only with a bath fluid recommended by JULABO. To avoid contamination, it is essential to change the bath fluid from time to time.
Repairs: Before asking for a service technician or returning a JULABO instrument for repair, please contact an authorized JULABO service station. When returning the unit: Clean the unit in order to avoid any harm to the service personnel Attach a short fault description.
14. Draining Notice: Store and dispose the used bath fluid according to the laws for environmental protection. Risk of injury for hands when mounting the venting grid. Turn off the unit and disconnect the mains cable from the power source. RS232 ALARM RS232...
10 000 working hours. To apply for this extended warranty the user must register the unit on the JULABO web site www.julabo.de, indicating the serial no. The extended warranty will apply from the date of JULABO GmbH’s original invoice.
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