Conviron BDR16 User manual

BDR16 User Manual
287849-ENG
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BDR16 User Manual
Please read these instructions carefully and
completely before operating the chamber.
Conviron Document Number 287849-ENG, Revision 00
Published by:
CONVIRON 590 Berry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3H 0R9
www.conviron.com
October 2018
Printed in Canada
2018 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 BDR16 User Manual. This manual describes the features and use of Conviron’s
BDR16 chamber and is written in a straightforward and minimally technical style.
This manual is designed to provide sufficient detail for the different configurations, including a
structured format that provides 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.
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.
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 its 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.
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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CONTENTS
1PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................8
1.1 Hazard Identification Symbols .......................................................................................................8
1.2 General...........................................................................................................................................9
2CHAMBER FEATURES .......................................................................................................................11
2.1 Control System.............................................................................................................................11
2.2 Airflow...........................................................................................................................................11
2.3 Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Barrier Canopy.............................................................................................................................11
2.5 Instrument Ports...........................................................................................................................12
2.6 Communications ..........................................................................................................................12
2.7 Levelers........................................................................................................................................12
2.8 Central Management System ......................................................................................................12
3PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO CHAMBER............................................................................13
4START UP ............................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Power ON.....................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Starting a Chamber with DX Systems..........................................................................15
4.1.2 Starting a Chamber with Direct Cooled (GLY) Systems ..............................................17
5OPERATION.........................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Fluorescent and Incandescent Combination Lighting..................................................................19
5.2 Plant Placement...........................................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Unifloor®.......................................................................................................................20
5.2.2 Wire Shelves ................................................................................................................20
5.3 Instrument Ports...........................................................................................................................21
5.4 Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Port..................................................................................................22
5.5 Fan Speed Control.......................................................................................................................22
5.6 Airflow...........................................................................................................................................23
5.7 CO2Control..................................................................................................................................23
5.8 Aspirator.......................................................................................................................................24
5.9 Lighting Options ...........................................................................................................................25
5.9.1 Fluorescent Lighting.....................................................................................................25
5.9.2 LED Lighting.................................................................................................................25

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5.9.3 Closed Loop Dimmable Lighting System .....................................................................26
5.10 Additive Humidification.................................................................................................................26
5.10.1 Air-assisted Spray Nozzle Humidification (ASNH).......................................................26
5.10.2 Ultrasonic Humidification System (USH)......................................................................27
5.10.3 Bypass Dehumidification..............................................................................................27
5.11 Additive Carbon Dioxide Control..................................................................................................28
5.11.1 Setting up the Additive CO2Control.............................................................................28
5.11.2 Adjusting the CO2Control ............................................................................................29
5.11.3 CO2Scrubber ...............................................................................................................30
5.12 Central Management System ......................................................................................................30
5.13 Shutdown .....................................................................................................................................30
6ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................................31
6.1 Terms & Definitions......................................................................................................................31
6.2 Product Updates ..........................................................................................................................32
6.3 Disposal .......................................................................................................................................32

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1: Minimum Circuit Ampacity on Rating Plate .......................................................................13
Figure 3-2: Wiring Connection Order...................................................................................................14
Figure 5-1: Fluorescent and Incandescent Lamp Combination...........................................................25
Figure 5-2: Unifloor ..............................................................................................................................20
Figure 5-3: Instrument Port Locations..................................................................................................21
Figure 5-4: Fresh Air Inlet and Exhaust Port Location.........................................................................22
Figure 5-5: Inlet/Exhaust Port Close-up...............................................................................................22
Figure 5-6 BDR16 Air Flow.................................................................................................................23
Figure 5-7 Aspirator ............................................................................................................................24
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Hazard Identification Symbols.............................................................................................8
Table 6-1 Terms and Definitions........................................................................................................31

Precautions
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1 PRECAUTIONS
The equipment is intended to be installed, operated, maintained, and serviced only by trained
personnel, following the instructions and precautions described in the manuals provided by
Conviron.
The following precautions are intended to help guide users in the safe operation of Conviron
chambers.
1.1 Hazard Identification Symbols
Table 1-1 Hazard Identification Symbols
Symbol
Description
The “HAZARD WARNING” symbol is used whenever a hazard exists which
could cause personal injury or potential equipment damage, and requires
correct procedures/practices for prevention.
The “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” symbol is used to identify operating
procedures which must be followed to ensure smooth and efficient equipment
operation.
The “ELECTRICAL SHOCK/ELECTROCUTION” symbol is used to identify a
source of potentially dangerous electrical current.
The “ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE” symbol is used to identify equipment
which is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
The “BURN HAZARD/HOT SURFACE” symbol is used to identify surfaces
which are hot enough to cause personal injury.
The “SLIPPERY SURFACE” symbol is used to identify a potential hazard
caused by a slippery surface.
The “ROTATING FAN BLADES” symbol is used to identify a potential hazard
from spinning fans inside the machine compartment.
The “HAND CRUSH/FORCE FROM BELOW” symbol is used to identify a
potential hazard from moving parts inside the chamber.