Etac HIFLEX A Series User manual

Temperature and Humidity Chamber
HIFLEX®
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Temperature (& Humidity) Chamber
Operation manual
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• When using our products, please first read this operation manual carefully .
• Please keep this operation manual at a convenient place so that you may
refer to it whenever you need.

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing our HIFLEX a series Temperature
(& Humidity) Chamber. This a series was developed utilizing ETAC's
original technologies and taking the current market trends into consid-
eration. We believe that this series will meet your various needs.
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In order to use all functions of this product effectively, correctly, and
safely, please first read this operation manual carefully to fully under-
stand the features and operation methods.
This manual contains information on all HIFLEX a series products. Please
organize information based on your purchased model.
Lot No. of this product is:
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1. The "lot No." is also indicated on the lower
right of the front panel of the chamber for
your easy reference.
2. When contacting us regarding a chamber,
please remember to provide us with the
"Lot No." as well.
September, 2004 First edition issue

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II For Safe Use
When using a HIFLEX a series chamber, please first read this operation manual carefully to ensure correct and safe
operations. Please keep this operation manual at a convenient place so that you may refer to it whenever you need .
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II Safety Precautions
&. Caution
(2) Warning
Category Subject Warning message Possible accident if the
warning message is ignored
&. Caution
Power source Do not use any power source other than This may cause an electrical
Frequency SO/60Hzfrequency. shock, heat, or fire.
&. Caution
Power plug Insert the power plug completely. This may cause an electrical
Connection Occasional cleaning is required. shock, heat, or fire.
(2) Warning
Power plug socket Use the dedicated plug socket only. This may cause an electrical
Connection shock, heat, or fire.
(2) Warning
Power cord
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Do notextendthe powercordor connecttoo This may cause an electrical
Connection manypowerplugsintooneelectricaloutlet. shock, heat, or fire.
(2) Warning
Power cord Do not apply unnatural force such as This may cause an electrical
Unnaturalforce scratching, over-bending, or pulling. shock, heat, or fire.
&'Caution
Earth leakage breaker Ifthe earthleakagebreakeris activated,con- This may cause an electrical
Post handling suityoursalesagentfirstwithoutresetting
It. shock, heat, or fire.
(2) Warning
Combustibles and ignit- Do not place inside the chamber. This may cause explosions or
Explosives able substances fire.
(2) Warning
Rotating parts of the fan Do not insert fingers or sticks into the ro- This may cause injury or electri-
Insertion of objects tating parts of the fan. cal shock.
(2) Warning Door Do not hang on the door. Do not open the Thismaycausethedoorto dropor
Unnaturalforce door too wide exceeding the limit. thechambertofallresultingininjury.
(2) Warning
Door Do not open the door and face its open- The hot steam or air may burn
Releaseofsteam ing ifthe inside temperature is above 40·C. your skin.
(2) Warning Panels Do not allow an unauthorized person to This may cause an electrical
Unauthorized person
open the panels. shock.
(2) Warning Panels Do not open the panels if the earth leak- This may cause an electrical
Power source age breaker is activated. shock.
(2) Warning
Room lamp, fuse Do not change the room lamp or fuse if This may cause an electrical
Power source the earth leakage breaker is activated. shock.
(2) Warning Refrigerator condenser Do not clean the condenser if the earth You may be injured by the fan
Power source leakage breaker is activated. fixed near the condenser.
(2) Warning
Power plug
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Do not pull out the power plug by holding This may cause breaking of
Pullingof cords the cord. wires, electrical shock or heat.
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Power plug Do not pull out the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electrical
Water leakage shock.

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o Warning
Category Subject Warning message Possible accident if the
warning message is ignored
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Power plug Do not use the power plug if the connec- This may cause an electrical
Connection tion is loose. shock, short circuit, or heat.
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Power plug When not using the chamber for a long This may cause heat or fire.
Dust time, disconnect the plug to prevent dust.
& Caution
Earth leakage breaker Regularly check the operation and if it is This may cause an electrical
Operationcheck abnormal, replace it. shock.
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Overheat protector Regularly check the operation and if it is This may cause heat or fire.
Operationcheck abnormal, replace it. ..
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Specimen shelves Fix them correctly and firmly. Thismaycausedamageofspecimens
Installation orinjurytotheoperatorifshelvesdrop.
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Specimen shelves Do not place specimens exceeding the Thismaycausedamageofspecimens
Weight specified weight. orinjurytotheoperatorifshelvesdrop.
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Glass parts Do not rest your hand or apply force to This may cause breakage of the
Unnaturalforce the glass parts. glass or injury.
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Refrigerator condenser Do not touch the thin fin while cleaning. This may cause injury to your fin-
Contact gers.
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Door handle Do not hold other than the handle when This may cause injury if your
Handlingofthedoo closing the door. hand is caught in between.
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Door opening, heat ex- Do not touch these areas with your hand This may cause burns.
Contact haust, heater terminals and avoid contact.
o Warning
Exterior of the chamber Do not nail screws or rivets. This may cause a short circuit or
Modification electrical shock.
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Chamber Do not climb or hang on the chamber. The chamber may fall causing
Weight injury or damage.
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Specimens in the airtight Do not place inside the chamber. Thismaycausedamageduetofreezing
spectmens
container orahightemperatureexplosion.
(Installation and Disposal)
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Installation site Select afloor which can properly withstand The chamber may fall causing
Floor load the weight of the chamber. injury or damage.
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Installation site Install the chamber on a level floor. The chamber may fall causing
Level floor injury or damage.
o Warning
Installation site Do not Install the chamber outdoors where Failure to do so may cause elec-
Rain water is exposed to rain water, etc. trical shock or short circuit.

(Installationand Disposal)
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o Warning
Category Subject Warning message Possible accident if the
warning message is ignored
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Installation site Avoid places which are prone to high hu- Failure to do so may cause elec-
High humidity, midity or moisture. trical shock or short circuit.
moisture
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Installation site Install in a space away from equipment This may cause a malfunction or
Loud noises that may generate noise. a serious accident.
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Transferring or installation Donotallowunauthorizedpersonsto perform This may cause electrical shock,
Installation work
work suchwork.Pleaseconsultyourvendor. short circuit, or fire.
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Transferring or installation First read the operation manual carefully. Failure to do so may cause an
Manual work unexpected accident.
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Transferring or ilisfallation Make sure that D-class earth is properly This may cause an electrical
Grounding work
work grounded. shock.
o Warning
Storage and disposal of Do not store chambers outdoors where This may cause a short circuit or
Rain water chambers. they may be exposed to rain water. electrical shock.
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Storage and disposal of Do not store chambers where young chil- This may cause death from suf-
Storagespace chambers. dren can easily access them. focation, etc.
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Storage and disposal of Ask your vendor to dismantle or dispose This may cause injury or accl-
Dismantling chambers. of your unwanted chambers. dent.
and disposal
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Cleaning and inspection Please wear gloves. This may cause injury.
Wearinggloves
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Disassembling and alter- Service engineers or vendors only. Unau- This may cause electrical shock,
Disassembling nation thorized personnel are strictly prohibited. damage, or fire.
andalteration
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o Warning
When transferring the Do not damage the power plug or the This may cause electrical shock,
Damages to chamber code. short circuit, or fire.
the code
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When transferring the First drain out water completely. Failure to do so may cause elec-
Draincompletely chamber trical shock or short circuit.
o Warning
When transferring the Do not apply force on the glass parts, etc. This may cause injury.
Pushingglassparts chamber
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When transferring the First remove all specimens from the cham- Failureto do so may cause dam-
Removal of chamber ber. age to the specimens.
specimens
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When transferring the Please take necessary caution so that the This may cause injury.
Falling of the chamber chamber will not fall.
chamber

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
• List of Standard Accessories.......................................................... 1
• Names of Parts 2
• Preparation Before Use 3
• Installation site 3
• Connecting to the Power Source 4
• Precautions for Use 5
• Inspection Before Operation 8
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• Water Supply 10
• Water Supply Procedures....................................................... 10
• Roof Tank Drainage Procedures 11
• Cautions When Supplying Water 12
• Other Precautions 12
• Chamber Operation (1)
Functions and operation of the temperature (humidity) controller
(ETACOM-P type) for program operations 13
• Name of Parts (Operation Panel) 13
• Functions of Operation Panel Switches 14
• Menu Structure and Functions 14
• MENU 15
• MISC FUN 15
• OTHERS 15
• Abbreviations List................................................................... 15
• Buttons 15
• Constant operation.......................................................... 16
• Program operation 16
• Monitor 16
• Setting and Operating Procedures 17
• Setting and Operating Procedures for the Constant
Operation 17
1. Setting Temperature/Humidity 17
2. Automatic Start Setting 18
3. Automatic Stop Setting 19
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4. Using Automatic Start and Stop Functions
Together..................................................................... 19
5. Manual Settings 20
5-1. Setting the Time Signal 20
5-2. Manual Settings of Refrigerator and Water
Supply/Drainage 20
• Settings for the Program Operation 22
1. New Program Setting and Operating Procedures 22
2. Setting the Wait Function 24
2-1. Program Operations with Test Time Setting
and Wait Function 25
2-1-1. Start Step with Test Time Setting and
Wait Function 25
2-1-2. Other Steps with Test Time Setting of
"0:00" 28
3. Repetition Setting 29
4. Setting the Time Signal 29
5. Setting Functions 30
5-1. Deleting Steps 30
5-2. Inserting Steps 30
5-3. Step Manual Settings 31
5-4. Setting Partial Repetition 32
5-5. Combining Repetition (entire program
repetition) and Partial Repetition 33
• Operating the Registered Program 34
• Editing and Operating the Registered Program 34
• Duplicating the Registered Program 36
• Deleting the Registered Program 36
• Setting the Timer 37
1. Setting Automatic Start/Stop functions 37
2. Using Automatic Start and Stop Functions
Together... 38
• Pause Function 38
• Starting a Test 38
• Types of Screens Displayed After the Test is Started 39
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