Etac HIFLEX NEO User manual

Issued on oct.29, 2012 (5th edition)
T e m p e r a t u r e ( H u m i d i t y ) C h a m b e r
Operation Manual
Temperature and Humidity Test Chamber
Main body / Maintenance

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Thank you very much for purchasing our HIFLEX NEO series Temperature (Humidity)
Chamber. This NEO series was developed utilizing ETAC's original
technologies and taking the current market trends into consideration. We
believe that this series will meet your various needs. In order to use all
functions of this product effectively, correctly, and safely, please first read
this operation manual carefully to fully understand the features and operation
methods.
This manual contains information on all HIFLEX NEO series products. Please collate
information based on your purchased model.
Preface
-NOTE -
The “lot No.”is also indicated on the lower right of the front panel of the chamber.
When contacting us regarding a chamber, please remember to provide us
with the “Lot No.”as well.

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INDEX
■FOR SAFE USE.......................................................................................................................6
●OUR WARNING LABELS...........................................................................................................6
●PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY ................................................7
■IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 11
●INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................... 11
●PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIMENS ............................................................................ 14
●HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 16
●OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 18
●PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL............................................................................................... 20
■LIST OF STANDARD ACCESSORIES........................................................................................ 20
■NAME OF PARTS.................................................................................................................. 22
■PREPARING FOR OPERATION ............................................................................................... 23
1. INSTALLING THE CHAMBER..................................................................................................... 23
2. PREPARING HUMIDIFICATION WATER (FX TYPE)...................................................................... 23
3. CONNECTING DRAIN HOSES................................................................................................... 24
4. CONNECTING THE POWER ..................................................................................................... 25
5. STARTING AN OPERATION...................................................................................................... 26
■ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 27
●INTERLOCK.......................................................................................................................... 27
●EXTERNAL OUTPUT TERMINAL ............................................................................................. 28
●LAN CONNECTOR................................................................................................................ 29
●USB CONNECTOR ............................................................................................................... 29
●HUMIDIFICATION VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM ......................................................................... 30
■OPERATING FUNCTIONS............................................................................................... 31
●LOCAL/REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION .................................................................................. 31
●DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENT........................................................... 34
●ERROR NUMBERS ................................................................................................................ 36
●ABOUT SETTING OF UPPER AND LOWER TEMPERATURE LIMITS................................................ 39
●SETTING OVERHEAT PROTECTOR (FOR THE PROTECTION OF SPECIMENS) ............................... 39
■HOW TO RESET ERROR/ALARM............................................................................................ 40
●ERROR/ALARM RESETTING PROCEDURES.............................................................................. 40
●RESUMING AN OPERATION AFTER RESETTING ERROR/ALARM................................................ 40
■DEFROSTING METHOD......................................................................................................... 41
●ABOUT FROST FORMATION ON THE CHILLER .......................................................................... 41
●CHECKING FROST FORMATION.............................................................................................. 41
●HOW TO DEFROST ............................................................................................................... 41
●WHEN ER01 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 42

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●WHEN ER04 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 43
●WHEN ER06 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 45
●WHEN ER11, 12, OR 13 IS DISPLAYED .................................................................................. 48
●WHEN ER15 OR 16 IS DISPLAYED......................................................................................... 49
●WHEN ER18 OR 19 IS DISPLAYED......................................................................................... 50
●WHEN ER21, 22, OR 23 IS DISPLAYED .................................................................................. 51
●WHEN ER27 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 53
●WHEN ER31 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 54
●WHEN ER32 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 55
●WHEN ER41, 42, OR 43 IS DISPLAYED .................................................................................. 56
●WHEN ER45 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 57
●WHEN ER47 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 58
●WHEN ER49 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 60
●WHEN ER51 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 63
●WHEN ER56 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 64
●WHEN ER57 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 65
●WHEN ER60 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 65
●WHEN ER61 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 66
●WHEN ER99 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 66
●WHEN AL26 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 67
●WHEN AL45 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 68
●WHEN AL47 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 69
●WHEN AL48 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 70
●WHEN AL49 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 71
●WHEN AL50 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 73
●WHEN AL52 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 74
●WHEN AL72 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 75
●WHEN AL73 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 76
●WHEN AL75 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 78
●WHEN AL84 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 79
●WHEN AL86 IS DISPLAYED ................................................................................................... 79
●TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS WITHOUT ERROR/ALARM DISPLAY .......................................... 80
◇CHAMBER OPERATION DOES NOT START BY PRESSING THE RUN/STOP BUTTON.................... 80
◇TEMPERATURE DOES NOT RISE DURING THE TEST. ................................................................ 80
◇TEMPERATURE DOES NOT RISE............................................................................................. 80
◇TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY DO NOT DECREASE DURING THE TEST. ..................................... 80
◇WINDOW LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP. ..................................................................................... 80
◇CONDENSATION OR CLOUDING OCCURS ON THE SURFACE OF VIEWING WINDOW...................... 80
◇USE OF THE HUMIDIFICATION WATER IS EXTREMELY LARGE. ................................................... 81

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◇THE EARTH LEAKAGE BREAKER TRIPPED. .............................................................................. 81
■MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ........................................................................................... 83
○CHECK POINTS FOR 1ST MONTH INSPECTION .......................................................................... 83
○CHECK POINTS FOR 3RD MONTH INSPECTION.......................................................................... 84
○CHECK POINTS FOR 6TH MONTH INSPECTION .......................................................................... 85
○CHECK POINTS FOR 1ST YEAR INSPECTION ............................................................................. 86
○INSPECTION UPON RELOCATION............................................................................................. 86
■EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE OF MAJOR PARTS............................................................................ 89
■WARRANTY COVERAGE ....................................................................................................... 90
■MATERIALS OF PARTS.......................................................................................................... 90
◆SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF ENTIRE SYSTEM ............................................................................. 91
◆SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (FX/ FL410N, 420N ) ........................... 92
◆SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF WATER CIRCUIT ............................................................................. 93
◆OPERABLE RANGE OF FOR REFRIGERATOR AUTO/MANUAL OPERATION.................................... 94
◆SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE &HUMIDITY CHAMBER FX TYPE (- 40 ℃) ............... 95
◆TEMPERATURE /HUMIDITY CONTROL RANGE (FX TYPE) ....................................................... 103

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■For Safe Use
Although safety features are incorporated in our product designs, inappropriate usage by users may cause fire, electric shock, etc.,
which can result in physical injury. When using a chamber, please first read this operation manual carefully to ensure correct and
safe operations.
●Our Warning Labels
We have the following types of warning labels.
Meaning of warning signs are as follows.
Neglecting the warning may cause physical injury or damage of properties.
Neglecting the warning may cause death or severe injuries.
This is a sign which indicates the act that must be done.
This is a sign which indicates the act that should not be done..
WARNING
CAUTION
PROHIBITED

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●Please observe the following instructions for safety
Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Caution
Power source
Do not use a power source of other than
50/60Hz frequency.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Frequency
Caution
Power plug
Insert the power plug completely.
Occasional cleaning is required.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Connection
Warning
Power plug socket
Use a dedicated power socket.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Connection
Warning
Power cord
Do not extend the power cord or
connect too many power plugs into
one electrical outlet.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Connection
Warning
Power cord
Do not apply unnatural force such as
scratching, over-bending, or pulling.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Unnatural force
Caution
Earth leakage
breaker
If the earth leakage breaker is
activated, consult your sales agent
first without resetting it.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Post handling
Warning
Combustibles and
ignitable substances
Do not place inside the chamber.
This may cause explosions or fire.
Explosives
Warning
Rotating parts of the
fan
Do not insert fingers or sticks into the
rotating parts of the fan.
This may cause injury or electrical
shock.
Insertion
Warning
Door
Do not hang on the door. Do not open
the door too wide and exceed the
limit.
Otherwise, the door may drop or
the chamber may fall resulting in
injury.
Unnatural force
Warning
Door
Do not open the door when facing its
opening if the inside temperature is above
40℃.
The hot air or steam may burn
your skin.
Release of
steam
Warning
Service panels
Do not allow an unauthorized person
to open the panels.
Otherwise, injury or electrical
shock may be caused.
Unauthorized
person
Warning
Service panels
Before opening a service panel, make
sure that the earth leakage breaker is
turned off.
Otherwise, an electrical shock
may be caused.
Power source
Warning
Room lamp, fuse
Before changing a window lamp or
fuse, make sure that the earth leakage
breaker is turned off.
This may cause an electrical
shock.
Power source
Warning
Refrigerator
condenser
Before cleaning the refrigerator
condenser, make sure that the earth
leakage breaker is turned off.
You may be injured by the fan
fixed near the condenser.
Power source
Warning
Power plug
Do not pull out the power plug by
holding the cord.
This may cause the breaking of
wires, electrical shock or heat.
Pulling of cords
Warning
Power plug
Do not pull out the plug with wet
hands.
This may cause an electrical
shock.
Water leak

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Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Warning
Power plug
Do not use the power plug if the
connection is loose.
This may cause an electrical
shock, short circuit, or heat.
Connection
Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Caution
Power plug
When not using the chamber for a
long time, disconnect the plug to
prevent dust.
This may cause heat or fire.
Dust
Caution
Earth leakage
breaker
Regularly check the operation and if it
is abnormal, replace it.
This may cause an electrical
shock.
Operation check
Caution
Overheat protector
Regularly check the operation and if it
is abnormal, replace it.
This may cause heat or fire.
Operation check
Caution
Specimen shelves
Fix them correctly and firmly.
Otherwise, shelves may come off
and fall resulting in injuries or
damage to specimens.
Installation
Warning
Specimen shelves
Do not place specimens exceeding
the specified weight.
Otherwise, shelves may come off
and fall resulting in injuries or
damage to specimens.
Weight:
Warning
Glass parts
Do not rest your hand or apply force to
the glass parts.
This may cause breakage of the
glass or injury.
Unnatural force
Warning
Refrigerator
condenser
Do not touch the thin fin while
cleaning.
This may cause injury to your
fingers.
Contact
Warning
Door handle
Do not hold other than the handle
when closing the door.
This may cause injury if your hand
is caught in between.
Handling of the
door
Warning
Internal door frame,
heat exhaust,
heater terminals
Do not touch these areas with your
hand and avoid contact.
This may cause burns.
Contact
Warning
Exterior of the
chamber
Do not nail screws or rivets.
This may cause a short circuit or
electrical shock.
Modification
Warning
Chamber
Do not climb or hang on the chamber.
The chamber may fall causing
injury or damage.
Weight:
Warning
Airtight specimens
Do not place inside the chamber.
This may cause damage due to
freezing or a high temperature
explosion.
Specimen

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(Installation and Disposal)
Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Warning
Installation site
Avoid places which are prone to high
humidity or moisture.
Failure to do so may cause
electrical shock or a short circuit.
High humidity,
moisture
Warning
Installation site
Install in a space away from
equipment that may generate noise.
This may cause a malfunction or
a serious accident.
Loud noises
Caution
Installation site
Please contact us or your vendor
It may cause electrical shock,
short circuit, or fire.
Installation work
Caution
Installation site
First read the operation manual
carefully.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident.
Manual
Caution
Installation site
Make sure that D-class earth is
properly grounded.
This may cause an electrical
shock.
Grounding
Warning
Storage and
disposal of
chambers.
Do not store chambers outdoors
where they may be exposed to rain
water.
This may cause a short circuit or
electrical shock.
Rain water
Warning
Storage and
disposal of
chambers.
Do not store chambers where young
children can easily access them.
This may cause death from
suffocation, etc.
Storage space
Caution
Storage and
disposal of
chambers.
Ask us or your vendor to dismantle or
dispose of your unwanted chambers.
This may cause injury or accident.
Dismantling and
disposal
Caution
Cleaning and
inspection
Please wear gloves.
If not, injury may be caused.
Wearing gloves
Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Caution
Installation site
Select a floor which can properly
withstand the weight of the chamber.
The chamber may fall causing
injury or damage.
Floor load
Caution
Installation site
Install the chamber on a level floor.
The chamber may fall causing
injury or damage.
Level floor
Warning
Installation site
Do not install the chamber outdoors
where it is exposed to rain water, etc.
Failure to do so may cause
electrical shock or a short circuit.
Rain water

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Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Warning
Disassembling and
alternation
Service engineers or vendors only.
Unauthorized personnel are strictly
prohibited.
Otherwise, an electrical shock,
heat, or fire may be caused.
Disassembling
and alteration
(When Transferring)
Category
Source of danger
CAUTION
Possible harm
Warning
When transferring
the chamber
Do not damage the power plug or the
code.
It may cause electrical shock,
short circuit, or fire.
Damages to the
code
Warning
When transferring
the chamber
First drain out water completely.
Failure to do so may cause
electrical shock or a short circuit.
Complete
drainage
Caution
When transferring
the chamber
Do not apply force on the glass parts,
etc.
If not, injury may be caused.
Pushing glass
parts
Caution
When transferring
the chamber
First remove all specimens from the
chamber.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to the specimens.
Removal of
specimens
Caution
When transferring
the chamber
Please take necessary caution so that
the chamber will not fall.
If not, injury may be caused.
Falling of the
chamber