Forma Scientific 310 Series Mode d'emploi
Forma Scientific, Inc.
*Refer to listing of models on Page iii.
Millcreek Road, P.O. Box 649
Marietta, Ohio 45750
U.S.A.
Telephone: (740) 373-4763
Telefax: (740) 373-4189
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Model: 310 Series*
Direct Heat
CO2Incubator
Operating and Maintenance
Manual
Manual No: 7000310 Rev. 4
Read this Instruction Manual
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the
unit, injury to operating personnel and poor equipment performance.
CAUTION! All internal adjustments and
maintenance must be performed
by qualified service personnel.
Refer to the serial tag on the
rear cover of this manual
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The material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the
product it describes are subject to change without notice. Forma Scientific, Inc. makes no
representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall Forma Scientific,
Inc. be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use
of this manual.
Manual No. 7000310
4 18943/IN-2794 3/8/00 Updated 310-203 drawing, mounting hdwe & tubing – cntrl panel ccs
-- 18766/IN-2766 12/13/99 Removed RH SNSR ERR alarm ccs
3 18675/IN-2755
18552/IN-2739
11/10/99 Updated illustated parts lists
Blower motor seal change to 730068 & 730069
ccs
-- 18457/IN-2721 8/13/99 Updated 310-203 for parts list change ccp
-- 18390/IN-2714 7/6/99 Updated elect. parts drawing -added outlet label P/N 220259 ccp
2 18117/IN-2701 5/25/99 Updated vinyl push rivets to nylon screws in door reverse ccp
1 18121/IN-2678 3/8/99 Added cord p/n, decl. of conf. for copper, updated parts list ccp
-- IN-2668 2/10/99 Parts list addition deg
0 11/98 Original manual ccp
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Model CO2 Sensor* Voltage**
310 T/C 115
311 T/C 230
320 IR 115
321 IR 230
350 T/C 115
351 T/C 230
360 IR 115
361 IR 230
*T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor. IR is an infrared sensor.
**All units are 50/60 HZ
If the incubator is not used in the manner specified in this
operating manual, the protection provided by the equipment
design may be impaired.
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General Safety Notes used in this Manual
Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text
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cuidadosamente.
Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures
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√Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles etc.).
√Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
√Always follow good hygiene practices.
√Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Installation and Start-Up
1.1 Incubator Components ................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Control Panel Keys, Displays and Indicators.............................................. 1-2
1.3 Operation of the Keypad ............................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Displays....................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Installing the Unit........................................................................................ 1-4
a. Choosing the Location ..................................................................... 1-4
b. Stacking the Incubators..................................................................... 1-5
c. Preliminary Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................. 1-7
d. Installing the Shelves ........................................................................ 1-7
e. Installing Access Port Filter .............................................................. 1-8
f. Installing the (optional) HEPA Filter ................................................ 1-8
g. Leveling the Unit .............................................................................. 1-9
h. Connecting the Unit to Electrical Power........................................... 1-9
i. Filling the Humidity Pan.................................................................... 1-10
j. Connecting the CO2Gas Supply........................................................ 1-10
1.6 Incubator Start-Up....................................................................................... 1-12
a. Setting the Operating Temperature ................................................... 1-12
b. Setting the Overtemp Setpoint..........................................................1-12
c. Setting the CO2Setpoint ................................................................... 1-14
Chart 1-1, Set Mode............................................................................... 1-13
Section 2 - Calibration
2.1 Calibration Mode ........................................................................................ 2-1
a. Calibrating the Temperature.............................................................. 2-1
Temperature Stabilization Periods............................................... 2-1
b. Calibrating the Thermal Conductivity CO2System.......................... 2-2
T/C CO2Sensor Stabilization Periods ......................................... 2-2
c. Calibrating the Infra-Red CO2System.............................................. 2-3
IR CO2Sensor Stabilization Times.............................................. 2-3
d. Calibrating the Relative Humidity....................................................2-3
Relative Humidity Stabilization Times........................................ 2-4
Chart 2-1, Calibrate Mode ..................................................................... 2-5
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Section 3 - Configuration
3.1 Configuration Mode .................................................................................... 3-1
a. Turning the Audible Alarm ON/OFF................................................ 3-1
b. Setting an Access Code..................................................................... 3-1
c. Setting a Low Temp Alarm Limit (tracking alarm) .......................... 3-2
d. Enabling Temp Alarms to Trip Contacts .......................................... 3-2
e. Setting a Low CO2Alarm Limit (tracking alarm)............................. 3-2
f. Setting a High CO2Alarm Limit (tracking alarm) ............................ 3-3
g. Enabling CO2Alarms to Trip Contacts ............................................ 3-3
h. Setting a New Zero Number for T/C CO2Sensors ........................... 3-3
i. Setting a New Span Number for T/C CO2Sensors ........................... 3-3
j. Setting a Low RH Alarm Limit ......................................................... 3-4
k. Enabling RH Alarms to Trip Contacts.............................................. 3-4
l. Enabling Temp/RH to be Displayed .................................................. 3-4
m. Setting an RS-485 Communications Address (1535 only).............. 3-5
n. Selecting a Primary Tank with the Gas Guard Option...................... 3-5
o. Enabling the Gas Guard System ....................................................... 3-5
Chart 3-1, Configure Mode (3 pages) .................................................... 3-7
Section 4 - Alarms
4.1 Alarms (chart of alarms) ............................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Temperature Controller Failure TMP CNTR ERR (alarm) ....................... 4-2
4.3 Sensor Fault Alarms) ................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 CO2 SENS ERR ......................................................................................... 4-2
4.5 IR AUTO Z ERR ........................................................................................ 4-2
Section 5 - Routine Maintenance
5.1 Disinfecting the Incubator Interior.............................................................. 5-1
5.2 Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior..................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Cleaning the Glass Doors............................................................................ 5-2
5.4 Cleaning the Humidity Pan ......................................................................... 5-3
5.5 Reversing the Door Swing .......................................................................... 5-3
5.6 The Electronics Section .............................................................................. 5-6
5.7 Replacing the Power Fuses ......................................................................... 5-9
5.8 HEPA Filter Maintenance (factory installed option) ................................. 5-10
5.9 Replacing the Sample Air Filter.................................................................. 5-10
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Section 6 - Factory Installed Options
6.1 Connections to External Equipment ........................................................... 6.1
a. Connecting the Remote Alarm Contacts........................................... 6.1
b. Connecting the RS485 Interface ....................................................... 6-2
c. Connecting the Analog Outboards .................................................... 6-2
6.2 CO2Gas Guard ........................................................................................... 6-4
a. Connecting the GO2Gas Supplies .................................................... 6-5
b. Activating the Gas Guard.................................................................. 6-5
c. Operation of the CO2Gas Guard....................................................... 6-5
6.3 Humidity Readout ....................................................................................... 6-6
a. Factors affecting the Humidity level in the Chamber ....................... 6-6
b. Accuracy of the Humidity Readout................................................... 6-7
6.4 Connecting the Uninterruptable Power Supply (270028 and 270082) ....... 6-7
a. Uninterruptable Power Supply 270078, 115volt, 50/60Hz ................ 6-7
b. Uninterruptable Power Supply 270082, 230 volt, 50/60Hz............... 6-8
Section 7 – Specifications
Section 8 - Spare Parts
Section 9 - Electrical Schematics
Section 10 - Warranty Information
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1-1
Section 1 - Installation and Start-up
1.1 Incubator Components
•Outer Door - Reversible to
opposite swing, see Section 5.5
•Inner Door - Reversible to opposite
swing, see Section 5.5
•Chamber Gas Sample Port - Used
for sampling chamber CO2content
using a FYRITE or similar
instrument.
•Main Power Switch
•Control Panel - Keypad, Displays
and indicators (See Figure 1-2)
•Leveling Legs - Used to level the
unit
Note: The incubators are stackable. See
Section 1.5.b.
InnerD oor
Leveling
Legs (4 )
DoorHeater
Cable
Contro l Panel
ChamberGas
Sam ple Port Power
Switch
See Section 5
See
Section
1.5
Figure 1-1
FormaModel 310 Series
Direct Heat Incubator
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1-2
1.2 Control Panel Keys, Displays and Indicators
1. Silence - Silences the audible alarm.
2. Alarm Indicator - Light pulses on/off
during an alarm condition in the cabinet.
3. Mode Select Switch - Used to select
Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System
Configuration Modes.
4. Message Center - Displays system
status.
5. Mode Select Indicators -
Run: Run Menu
Set: Set Points Menu
Cal: Calibrate Menu
Config: Configuration Menu
6. Up and Down Arrows - Increases or
decreases the number values, toggles
between choices.
7. Enter - Stores the value into computer
memory.
8. Heat Indicator - Lights when power is
applied to the heaters.
9. Temp Display - Program to display
temperature continuously, RH
continuously (with RH option), or toggle
between temperature and humidity (with
RH option). See Section 3.1,
Configuration.
10. Scroll for Parameters Arrows - Moves
the operator through the choices of the
selected mode.
11. CO2 Inject Indicator - Lights when CO2
is being injected into the incubator.
12. % CO2Display - Displays CO2
percentage continuously.
Silence M ode
System OK
36.9
4.9
Enter
R un Set C al C onfig H eat Tem p
In ject % CO
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Scrollfo r P a ra m e te rs
2
3
4
56
7
89
12
11
10
Figure 1-2
Control Panel
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