Conviron GEN1000 User manual

GEN1000
OPERATOR MANUAL
287960-ENG
R00

GEN1000
OPERATOR MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully
and completely before operating the
chamber.
Conviron Document Number 287960-ENG R00
Published by:
CONVIRON 590 Berry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3H 0R9
www.conviron.com
July 22, 2019
Printed in Canada
2019 Controlled Environments Limited
Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Information subject to change without written notice.

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PREFACE
Welcome to the GEN1000 Operator Manual.
This manual describes the features and use of Conviron’s GEN1000 chamber and is designed
to provide sufficient detail for the different kit configurations, including a structured format
providing step-by-step instructions. Clients will find sufficient detail for a typical installation
including figures, diagrams, and graphics to operate the chamber without issue. However, given
that many installations are specific to each facility and that facilities may have unique
requirements, additional information or assistance from Conviron may be required.
This equipment is only to be used by authorized personnel - that is, personnel who have been
trained in the proper use of the equipment and who have read this manual.
Latest Manual Versions and Languages
For the latest version of this and other manuals, please visit www.conviron.com.
For manuals in other languages, or for additional printed manuals, please contact Conviron
head office.
Functional Description/Intended Use
This chamber is designed to provide a controlled environment for plant production and scientific
experiments including, but not limited to, plant science, biotechnology, and entomology.

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WEEE and RoHS Compliance Statements
CONVIRON is committed to meeting all requirements of the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU).
Products labeled with the WEEE symbol (a crossed out ″waste
bin″) indicate that the final user should not discard this product
along with other household waste, but that it must be collected
and treated separately.
Please contact Conviron, or your Conviron distributor, for proper handling and disposal
instructions.
Conviron is committed to meeting all requirements of the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU). The
RoHS directive requires that manufacturers eliminate or minimize the use of lead, mercury,
hexavalent chromium, cadmium, polybromated biphenyls, and polybromated biphenyl ethers in
electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU after July 1, 2006.
Document Conventions
Conviron maintains a policy of continual improvement and reserves the right to change the
product without prior notice. Therefore, the images used throughout this manual may differ
slightly from the actual configuration due to updates and product changes.
Wherever possible, textual descriptions are accompanied by photographs or line
drawings of the chambers to assist the reader in understanding the material.
Frequent reference is made to left and right sides throughout this manual. Left is
considered to be the left-hand side while facing the equipment.
Indented bold and italicized text is used to introduce instructions.
Italicized text is used to identify additional reference manuals.
Red circles or colored highlights are used to highlight important assembly or
disassembly details, or to show important small parts in an otherwise large assembly.
The “PLEASE NOTE” symbol is used to draw attention to additional information which
may assist in the operation of the equipment.

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SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Before contacting Conviron, please check the following:
Read this document and the accompanying controller manual in their entirety before
attempting to operate the chamber.
If you are having a problem using your cabinet(s), pay particular attention to the
relevant section and the pertinent information in this manual, and use the information
to diagnose and correct the problem.
If the problem persists and/or you require additional assistance, please collect the
following information prior to contacting Conviron:
The serial number of the cabinet, located on the rating plate on the left side of
the chamber.
The software version of the control system. Instructions for obtaining the
software version of your control system are provided in the control system
operator manual.
A description of the problem.
A description of what you were doing before the problem occurred.
Head Office
Technical Services
Conviron
590 Berry St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada R3H 0R9
Conviron Technical Services
Please visit www.conviron.com for global service contact information.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Hazard Identification Symbols.......................................................................................................1
1.2 General Precautions......................................................................................................................2
2CHAMBER FEATURES.........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Configurations ...............................................................................................................................5
2.2 Control System..............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Air Intake and Exhaust ..................................................................................................................5
2.4 Instrumentation Ports ....................................................................................................................5
2.5 Network Connectivity.....................................................................................................................5
2.6 Levelers.........................................................................................................................................6
2.7 Central Management System (Optional).......................................................................................6
2.8 CMP-Link (Optional)......................................................................................................................6
2.9 Central Alarm Contact...................................................................................................................6
2.10 Options ..........................................................................................................................................7
3INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Install the Chamber .......................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Chamber Clearance.......................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Power Supply.................................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Water Supply ...............................................................................................................10
3.1.4 Condensate Drain........................................................................................................10
3.2 Remove the Chamber from the Shipping Pallet..........................................................................10
3.3 Move the Chamber Into Final Position........................................................................................12
3.4 Level the Chamber......................................................................................................................12
3.5 Configuration Kit Overview..........................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Airflow ..........................................................................................................................13
3.5.2 Adjustable Wire Shelves and Lamp Canopies ............................................................14
3.5.3 Unifloor® (TA Kit).........................................................................................................15
3.6 Install the Light Canopies and Shelving Configuration Kits.........................................................15
3.6.1 SH Configuration..........................................................................................................16
3.6.2 TA Configuration..........................................................................................................21
3.6.3 TC Configuration..........................................................................................................24
3.6.4 IN Configuration...........................................................................................................28
3.7 Remove the Light Canopies and Shelves...................................................................................32

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3.7.1 Remove a Wire Shelf...................................................................................................32
3.7.2 Remove a Wire Shelf Clip............................................................................................32
3.7.3 Remove an Air Shelf....................................................................................................32
3.7.4 Remove an Air Shelf Bracket.......................................................................................33
3.7.5 Remove the Unifloor....................................................................................................33
3.7.6 Remove a Cover Plate.................................................................................................33
3.8 Connect the UPS, Communication, and Central Alarm Contacts...............................................33
3.9 Connect the Electrical Cord.........................................................................................................34
4START UP............................................................................................................................................35
4.1 Power ON....................................................................................................................................35
4.1.1 Start-Up Procedure......................................................................................................35
4.2 Visual Checks..............................................................................................................................36
5OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................37
5.1 Control and Monitoring................................................................................................................37
5.2 Fluorescent and LED Lighting.....................................................................................................37
5.3 Lighting Options...........................................................................................................................38
5.3.1 Fluorescent Lighting ....................................................................................................38
5.3.2 LED Lighting –LED Option..........................................................................................38
5.3.3 Closed Loop Dimmable Lighting System.....................................................................38
5.4 Aspirator ......................................................................................................................................39
5.5 Instrumentation Port....................................................................................................................39
5.6 Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Ports................................................................................................40
5.7 Fan Speed Control ......................................................................................................................41
5.8 Plant Placement ..........................................................................................................................41
5.9 Bypass Dehumidification –BDH Option......................................................................................41
5.10 Additive Carbon Dioxide Control –CO2Option...........................................................................42
5.10.1 Set up the Additive CO2Control ..................................................................................42
5.10.2 Adjust the CO2Control.................................................................................................42
5.11 Central Management System –CMS Option..............................................................................43
5.12 Shutdown.....................................................................................................................................43
6MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................45
6.1 Disconnect the Power Before Maintaining or Servicing the Chamber ........................................46
6.2 Clean the Chamber .....................................................................................................................46
6.3 Replace Fluorescent or LED Lamps ...........................................................................................46
6.4 Perform Maintenance in the Machine Compartment...................................................................48

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6.5 Maintain the Ultrasonic Humidity System (USH).........................................................................49
6.6 Calibrate the Temperature and Humidity Sensor........................................................................51
6.7 Adjust the Door............................................................................................................................51
6.8 Clean the Condensate Pump and Condensate Pan ...................................................................51
7TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................53
7.1 Troubleshooting Steps.................................................................................................................53
7.2 Fuse Schedule.............................................................................................................................54
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................55
9ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................57
9.1 Terms & Definitions.....................................................................................................................57
9.2 Disposal.......................................................................................................................................58

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1 Remove the L-Brackets ....................................................................................................10
Figure 3-2 Position the Forks .............................................................................................................10
Figure 3-3 Remove the Chamber from the Pallet Using the Optional Ramp.....................................11
Figure 3-4 Chamber Levelers.............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-5 Chamber Airflow................................................................................................................13
Figure 3-6 Wire Shelf Supports..........................................................................................................14
Figure 3-7 Canopy Supports and Connections ..................................................................................14
Figure 3-8 Unifloor..............................................................................................................................15
Figure 3-9 SH Configuration...............................................................................................................16
Figure 3-10 SH X-TIER Configuration..................................................................................................16
Figure 3-11 Open Plenum....................................................................................................................17
Figure 3-12 Perforated Cover Plates....................................................................................................17
Figure 3-13 Cover Plate Screw Detail..................................................................................................18
Figure 3-14 Install the Shelf Clips.........................................................................................................18
Figure 3-15 Shelf Installed onto Clips ..................................................................................................19
Figure 3-16 Install the Canopy Support Brackets.................................................................................19
Figure 3-17 Install the Canopies...........................................................................................................20
Figure 3-18 SH Canopies.....................................................................................................................20
Figure 3-19 SH X-Tier ..........................................................................................................................20
Figure 3-20 Control Connection ...........................................................................................................20
Figure 3-21 Power Connection.............................................................................................................20
Figure 3-22 TA Configuration...............................................................................................................21
Figure 3-23 Solid Cover Plates.............................................................................................................22
Figure 3-24 Install the Canopy Support Brackets.................................................................................22
Figure 3-25 Install the Canopies...........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-26 TA Canopy Connection.....................................................................................................23
Figure 3-27 Control Connection ...........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-28 Power Connection.............................................................................................................23
Figure 3-29 TC Configuration...............................................................................................................24
Figure 3-30 Slotted Cover Plates .........................................................................................................25
Figure 3-31 Air Shelf Bracket ...............................................................................................................25
Figure 3-32 Shelf Installed onto Clips ..................................................................................................26
Figure 3-33 Install the Canopy Support Brackets.................................................................................26
Figure 3-34 Install the Canopies...........................................................................................................27
Figure 3-35 TC Canopy Connection.....................................................................................................27
Figure 3-36 Control Connection ...........................................................................................................27
Figure 3-37 Power Connection.............................................................................................................27
Figure 3-38 IN Configuration ................................................................................................................28
Figure 3-39 Open Plenum....................................................................................................................29
Figure 3-40 Perforated Cover Plates....................................................................................................29
Figure 3-41 Cover Plate Screw Detail..................................................................................................29
Figure 3-42 Install the Shelf Clips.........................................................................................................30
Figure 3-43 Shelf Installed onto Clips ..................................................................................................30
Figure 3-44 Install the Canopy Support Brackets.................................................................................31

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Figure 3-45 Install the Canopies...........................................................................................................31
Figure 3-46 IN Canopy Connection......................................................................................................31
Figure 3-47 Control Connection ...........................................................................................................32
Figure 3-48 Power Connection.............................................................................................................32
Figure 3-49 Back Panel Connections...................................................................................................33
Figure 5-1 Aspirator............................................................................................................................39
Figure 5-2 Instrumentation Port Location...........................................................................................40
Figure 5-3 Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Port Location ........................................................................41
Figure 6-1 LED Tube Orientation .......................................................................................................47
Figure 6-2 Remove the Screws from the Top Cover..........................................................................48
Figure 6-3 Remove the USH Box from the Chamber.........................................................................49
Figure 6-4 Remove the USH Box Lid.................................................................................................50
Figure 6-5 Ceramic Disc Replacement ..............................................................................................50
Figure 8-1 Sample GEN1000 Rating Plate ........................................................................................56
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Hazard Identification Symbols ............................................................................................1
Table 3-1 Water Supply Parameters.................................................................................................10
Table 3-2 Back Panel Connection Descriptions................................................................................34
Table 9-1 Terms and Definitions.......................................................................................................57