Forma Scientific ThermoQuest 3110 Series Operating instructions

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Thermo'Ouest
Forma Scientific Division
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U.S.A. Telephone: (740)
373~4763
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Models: 3110 Series*
Single Chamber
Water
Jacket~lncubator
Models: 3210 Series*
Dual Chamber
Water Jacket Incubator
Operating and Maintenance
Manual
Manual No: 7033110 Rev. 0
Read this Instruction Manual
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the
unit, injuryto operating personnel and poor equipment performance.
CAUTION: All internal adjustments and
maintenance must be performed
by qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Refer to the serial tag on the
rear of this instruction manual
*Refer to listing of all models on Page iii.

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CAUTION
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Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ~
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Fonna® Model 3100/3200 Series
Sine;le Chamber Models
Model
CO
2 Sensor** O2 Voltae;e*
**
3110
TIC No 115
3111 TIC No 230
3120
IR
No 115
3121 IR No
230
3130
TIC Yes
115
3131 TIC
Yes 230
3140
IR
Yes 115
3141
IR Yes
230
Dual Chamber Models
Voltage***
Model*
CO
2 Sensor** O2
3210 TIC 115
No
3211 TIC
No 230
3220
IR 115
No
3221 230
IR
3230 115 TIC
H~s
3231 TIC Yes 230
3240 IR
Yes 115
3241 IR 230
Yes
*The models listed as dual chamber models are stacked or dual chamber units. These
units arrive as single stand-alone units. They may be stacked one on top
of the other
or configured side by side with opposite
door swing.
**T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor. IR is an infrared sensor.
***All units are
50160 Hz.
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Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin or to
materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures.
Presence de surface(s) chaude(s) pouvant causer des brQlures sur la peau non
protegee, ou sur des matieres pouvant etre endommagees par des temperatures
elevees.
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Schaden
an Materialien verursachen, die nicht hitzebestandig sind.
Superficias calientes que pueden causar quemaduras a piel sin proteccion 0 a
materiales que
pueden estar danados por elevadas temperaturas.
.y Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles etc.).
.y Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
.y Always follow good hygiene practices.
.y Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.
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F orma® Model 3100/3200 Series Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Installation and Start-Up
1.1 Name and Description of Parts .....................................................................1-1
1.2 Control Panel Keys, Displays and Indicators ...............................................1-2
1.3 Operating the Control
PaneL ........................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Displays.........................................................................................................1-5
1.5 Installing the Unit .........................................................................................1-6
a. Choosing the Location............................................................................1-6
b. Stacking the Incubators ...........................................................................1-6
c. Preliminary Cleaning and Disinfecting ...................................................1-8
d. Installing the Shelves............................................................................... 1-9
e. Installing the Access Port Stopper...........................................................1-10
f. Installing the HEPA Filter........................................................................1-10
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g. Leveling the Unit.....................................................................................1-11
h. Connecting the Unit to Electrical Power.................................................1-12
i. Filling the Water Jacket............................................................................1-12
j. Filling the Humidity
Pan ..........................................................................1-13
k. Connecting the CO2Gas Supply .............................................................1-14
1. Connecting the N2 Gas Supply.................................................................1-15
1.6 Incubator Start-Up ........................................................................................1-16
a. Setting the Operating Temperature..........................................................1-16
b. Setting the Overtemp Setpoint ................................................................1-16
c. Setting the CO2 Setpoint..........................................................................1-17
d. Setting the O2 Setpoint ............................................................................1-18
Chart 1-1, Set Mode.............................................................................................1-19
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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 CO
2 System ................................2-2
c. Calibrating the TIC
%C0
2 Zero to Ambient ...........................................2-3
TIC CO2 Sensor Stabilization Periods ................................,...................2-3
d. Calibrating the TIC %C0
2 Span..............................................................2-3
e. Calibrating the Infra-Red CO2 System ....................................................2-4
IR CO
2 Sensor Stabilization Times.........................................................2-4
f. Calibrating the O2 System .......................................................................2-5
O2 Sensor Stabilization Times................................................................2-5
g. Calibrating the Relative Humidity ..........................................................2-5
Relative Humidity Stabilization Times..................................................2-5
Chart 2-1, Calibrate Mode .......................................................................2-7
Section 3 - Configuration
3.1 Configuration Mode ...................................................................................... 3-1
a. Turning the Audible Alann ONIOFF...................................................... 3-1
b. Setting an Access Code ........................................................................... 3-1
c. Setting a Low Temp Alann Limit (tracking alarm)................................ .3-1
d. Setting a High Temp Alarm Limit (tracking alarm)................................3-2
e. Enabling Temp Alarms to Trip Contacts.................................................3-2
f. Setting a Low CO2 Alarm Limit (tracking alarm)....................................3-2
g. Setting a High CO2
Alann Limit (tracking alarm) ..................................3-3
h. Enabling CO
2 Alarms to Trip Contacts ...................................................3-3
i. Setting a New Zero Number for TIC CO2 Sensors...................................3-3
j. Setting a New SpanNumber for TIC CO2 Sensors ..................................3-4
k. Setting a Low RH Alarm Limit...............................................................3-4
1. Enabling RH Alarms to Trip Contacts .....................................................3-4
In. New O2 CelL...........................................................................................3-5
n. Setting a Low O2 Alarm Limit (tracking alarm)......................................3-5
o. Setting a High O2 Alarm Limit (tracking alarm).....................................3-5
p. Enabling O2Alarms to Trip Contacts ......................................................3-6
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q. Enabling Temp/RH to be Displayed .......................................................3-6
r. Enabling CO/0
2 to be Displayed ............................................................3-6
s. Enabling O2 Compensation for TIC CO
2 Systems...................................3-7
t. Setting a RS-485 Communications Address (1535 compatible only)......3-7
u. Selecting a Primary Tank with the Gas Guard Option............................3-7
v. Enabling the Gas Guard System..............................................................3-7
w. Setting the Door Heat.............................................................................3-8
Chart 3-1, Configure Mode
(4 pages)...........................................................3-9
Section 4 - Alarms
4.1 Alarms (chart of alarms) ............................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Sensor Fault Alarms......................................................................................4-2
4.3 REPL
02 SNSR (Alarm)..............................................................................4-2
4.4 REPL IR SNSR (Alarm)...............................................................................4-2
4.5
C02 SENS ERR ......................................;....................................................4-2
4.6
IR AUTO Z ERR..........................................................................................4-3
Section 5 - Maintenance
5.1 Disinfecting the Incubator Interior................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior.......................................................................5-2
5.3 Cleaning the Humidity Pan...........................................................................5-2
5.4 Reversing the Door Swing............................................................................
5-3
a. Reversing the Hinges for the Exterior Door............................................5-3
5.5 Replacing the Fuses ......................................................................................5-8
5.6 HEPA Filter Maintenance.............................................................................5-10
5.7 Draining Water Jacket...................................................................................
5-11
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, PIN 190523 ........................................6-2
c. Connecting the Analog Output Boards....................................................6-2
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6.2 Gas Guard for COz and Nz(190640/190642) ............................................... 6-4
a. Connecting the COz Gas Supplies ...........................................................6-5
b. Connecting the Nz Gas Supplies..............................................................6-5
c. Activating the Built-in Gas Guard...........................................................6-6
d. Operation of the CO2 orNzGas Guard....................................................6-6
6.3 Humidity Readout..........................................................................................6-7
a. Factors Affecting the Humidity Level in the Chamber ...........................6-7
b. Accuracy
of the Humidity Readout.........................................................6-8
6.4 Factory Installed Cooling
CoiL .....................................................................6-8
a. Installing the Cooling Coil Incubator......................................................6-9
Section 7 • Specifications
Section 8 • Spare Parts
Section 9 . Electrical Schematics
Section 10 -Warranty Information
Appendix A
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Chamber Gas
Sample Port Jacket Vent
~L...I--Heated Glass
/l-d,:r----~~~...,d,s-' <-( __ Leveling
Legs
(4)
Hose
Barb
Insert
Jacket
Drain
(remove plug
before using)*
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Section 1 - Installation and Start-up
1.1 Name and Description
of Parts
Control Panel
Figure 1-1
Water Jacket Incubator
• Outer Door -Reversible to opposite
swing, see Section 5.4
• Heated Inner Door -Keeps chamber
interior dry. Reversible to opposite
swing, see Section 5.4.
• Chamber Gas Sample Port -Used for
sampling chamber CO2 content, using a
Fyrite or similar instrument.
Note: The port must remain capped when
not in use.
Fill Port
Inner Door
Remove plug and use hose barb insert
included. Plug when not in use.
Note: The incubators are stackable.
See Section 1.5.
*When setting up the incubator, install the
cover plate packed inside the incubator
shipping carton.
• Main Power Switch
• Control Panel -Keypad,
Displays and Indicators.
(See Figure 1-2).
• Fill Port -Used for filling
the waterjacket.
• Water Jacket Vent-
Do not
cover! Allows air to escape
from the waterjacket
during filling and normal
expansion and contraction
when the incubator heats
or cools.
•. Leveling Legs -Used to
level the unit.
• Water Jacket
Drain-
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1.2 Control Panel Keys, Displays and Indicators
(0
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Run Set Cal Config
~ 1 36.91 Temp
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IMode I CLASS 100
Soroll for Parameters Inject
~4 % CO2
c=J~
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Figure 1-2 Control Panel
@ SILENCE -Silences the audible alarm.
® Alarm Indicator -Pulses onloffduring
an alarm condition inthe cabinet.
© MODE Select Switch -Used to select
Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System
Configuration Modes.
@ Message Center -Displays system
status.
® Mode Select Indicators-
Run: Run Menu
Set: Set Points Menu
Cal: Calibrate Menu
Config: Configuration Menu
1-2
® Up and Down Arrows: Increases or
decreases the parameter values that are
numbers, toggles the parameter values that
are choices.
® Heat Indicator: Lights when power is
applied to the heaters.
CD Temp Display: Can be programmed to
display temperature continuously, RH
continuously (with RH option), or toggle
between temperature and humidity (with
RH
option). See Section 3.1, Configuration.
Q) Scroll for Parameters Keys: Scrolls the
operator through the parameters
of the mode
that is selected.

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® Inject Indicator: Lights when gas is being injected into the incubator. Ifthe %CO/0
2
display (item L) is continuously displaying CO2, the light indicates CO
2 injection only.
If the
%CO/0
2 display is continuously displaying °
2, light indicates
N2 injection. If the %CO/0
2is
toggling, either a CO
2
or N2 injection will cause the indicator to light.
© %CO/0
2display:
Can be programmed to display CO2continuously or O2continuously (on
units equipped with 02),
or toggle between CO
2and O2 (on units equipped with 02) See Section
3.1, Configuration.
1.3 Operating the Control Panel
I( ) I The Model 3110 Series waterjacketincubator has four basic modes, which
MODE allow incubator setup. The modes are as follows: Run, Setpoints, Calibration
and System Configuration.
• Run is the default mode that the incubator will normally be in during operation.
• Set is used to enter system setpoints for incubator operation.
• Cal is used to calibrate various system parameters to the customer's satisfaction.
• Configis the system configuration modethat allows for custom setup of various options.
The chart on the following page shows the selections under each of the modes.
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RUN
Default Mode
SETPOINT
Temperature
Overtemp
C02
02
**Base Unit Displays
**Option Displays
CALIBRATION
Temp Offset
C02 Zero
C02 Span
IRC02Span
02 Span
RHOffset
CONFIGURATION
Audible
Access Code
Temp Lo Alarm
Temp
Hi Alarm
Temp Relay
C02 LoAlarm
C02 Hi Alarm
C02 Relay
C02 Z & S #'s
RHLoAlarm
RH Relay
02 Hi Alarm
02 LoAlarm
02 Relay
Display 1 Setup
Display 2 Setup
02 Compensation
RS485 Address
Gas GuardSetup
Door Heat
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BE)
Scroll for Parameters Keys: Steps the operator through the
parameters
of SET, CAL and CONFIG Modes. The right arrow
goes to the next parameter, the left arrow returns to the previous
parameter.
Up Arrow: Increases or toggles the parameter value that has been
selected inthe SET, CAL, and CONFIG Modes.
Enter: Mustpress Enter key to save to memory all changed values.
Down Arrow: Decreases or toggles the parameter values that have
been selected inthe SET, CAL and CONFIG Modes.
Silence Key: Press to silence the audible alarm. See Section 4 for
alarm ringback times.
1.4 Displays
Message Center
Displays
the system status (Mode) at all times. Displays CLASS 100 during nonnal
operation, or alarm messages
if the system detects an alarm condition. See Section 4.1, Alarms.
Upper and Lower Displays
These 7-segment displays vary depending upon the options present and the configuration
chosen. The upper display can display temp or RH, or toggle between them. The bottom display
can display CO2 or O2, or toggle between them. See Section 3.1, Configuration.
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1.5 Installing the Unit
a. Choosing the Location
1. Locate the unit on a finn, level surface capable of supporting the unit's operational
weight
of 365 lbs. (166 kg).
2. Locate away from doors and windows and heating and air conditioning ducts.
3. Allow enough clearance behind the unit for electrical and gas hook-up.
b. Stacking the Incubators
If the units have been in service, disconnect the
power cordconnector and drain the water jacket
of the designated top unit before stacking.
Note: Stacking brackets (shown at left) stacking bolts, washers,
and bolts for stackingJl.Je included with each unit.
I Figure 1-3 Stacking brackets
1. Designate one incubator to
bethe top unit and the other
as the bottom unit. Remove
the base.cover plate from
the top unit using the finger
holes in the base
or using a
slotted screwdriver.
(Figure 1-4)
Screwdriverslots
Base
cover plate
_~ Finger holes
Front of top Incubator Figure 1-4
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Figure 1-5
Slots for stacking bolts
Front of top Incubator, base cover plate removed
2. Note the two slots in the base of
the incubator which accommodate
the stacking bolts. Refer to Figure
1-5.
3. Remove the two plastic plugs
from the bolt holes in the exterior
top
of the bottom unit. Install the
112" long 5/16-18 stacking bolts
and washers into the boltholes
~
do not tighten the bolts at this
time. Refer to Figure 1-6
5/16"~18 stacking bolt
Figure 1-6
and washer
4. Unscrew and remove the leveling
feet from the top unit and lift it
onto the bottom unit, off-setting the
base
of the top unit approximately
2~3 inches behind the stacking
bolts and washers.
This incubator weighs 265lbs (120kg) beforefilling. Have
sufficientpersonnelto
lift it.
(2) 5/16" bolts and flat washer
1/2" (13mm) wrench required
Figure 1-7
5. Align the sides of the top unit with the
bottom unit and slide the top unit forward
until the slots in the base
of the top unit
align with the 5/16" -
18 stacking bolts in
the exterior top
of the bottom unit. Refer to
Figure 1~7.
6. Remove and save the two screws from
the back
of the control panel on the
bottom unit as identified in Figure 1.8.
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Back of top Incubator
Stacking brackets
Back of bottom Incubator
Figure 1-8
Remove this screw
and install bracket
7. Insert the stacking brackets into the slots onthe rear of the control panel of the bottom unit
as shown
in Figure 5-6. Align the slots in the brackets with the mounting holes on the rear
of the incubators. Secure the brackets with the screws saved above and the 114-20 bolts
provided inthe stacking kit. A 7/16" wrench
or socket will be required for the bolts.
8. Secure the base of the top unit to the exterior top of the bottom unit by tightening the 5/16-
18 stacking bolts using a 112" (13mm) wrench or suitable tool.
9. Replace the base cover on the top unit.
10. The stacked units are ready to be placed into service.
c. Preliminary Cleaning and Disinfecting
1. Remove the protective plastic coating on the shelfsupports and air duct, if present.
2. Using a suitable laboratory disinfectant, disinfect all interior surfaces including shelves and
shelf supports, door gaskets, blower wheel and CO2 sensor. Refer to Section 5.1.
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d. Installing the Shelves
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C!
C!
C! C!
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C!
C! C!
C!
Right Shelf Channel t
C! C!
C! C!
C!
C!
C!
C!
C! C!
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C! C!
(J
C!
C!
C! C!
C!
-----, C!
Left ShelfChannel t '
Shelf Support L-.
Figure 1-9
1. Install the shelfsupports withthe tabs facing into the center of the chamber with their slots up.
There are no right side or left side supports, simply rotate one
ofthem to fit the opposite side.
Tilt the shelfsupports as they are placed in the chamber so the tops fit into the top air duct, then
guide them into the vertical position. Figure 1-9 shows the support as it would be oriented for
the right side
of the chamber.
2. Referring to Figure 1-9, note that there are left side and right side shelfchannels.
3. Install the shelfchannels by
placing the channel's rear slot
over the appropriate rear tab on
the
shelf support. Pull the shelf
channel forward and engage the
channel's front slot into the shelf
support's appropriate forward tab.
Refer to Figure 1-10.
shelf support
tab~\
shelf channel_~---a. ._ .
rear slot ~ .... -right side
shelf channel
Figure 1-10
1-9