IKA RC 5 basic User manual

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Item Designation
1 Filling opening lid
2 Operator panel and display
3 Handle
4 Venting grid
5RS 232 port
6USB port
7External temperature sensor socket
8Pump connector IN
9Pump connector OUT
10 Power switch
11 Power socket
12 Backflow
13 Overflow
Device setup
Fig. 1
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Contents
EN
Page
Device setup............................................................................................................................................. 2
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................................................ 4
Explication of warning symbols ............................................................................................................... 4
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 5
General information......................................................................................................................................... 5
Disposal of the device ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Fluids ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Refrigerant
....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Correct use............................................................................................................................................... 6
Use.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Range of use (indoor use only) ......................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................ 7
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Delivery scope.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Preparations............................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting up........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Connecting the tubings.................................................................................................................................... 7
Filling and draining........................................................................................................................................... 8
Fluid (Standard information for IKA fluid)......................................................................................................... 9
Moving the device ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Operator panel and display .................................................................................................................... 10
Commissioning and operating................................................................................................................ 11
Menu settings ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Menu structure .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Basic guide to setting the menu options......................................................................................................... 12
Operating mode (MODE)................................................................................................................................ 12
Maximum temperature (HI T) ......................................................................................................................... 12
Minimum temperature (LO T) ......................................................................................................................... 12
Maximum speed (HI R)................................................................................................................................... 12
Minimum speed (LO R)................................................................................................................................... 12
Fluid type (FLUI) ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Temperature control type (AUTO) ................................................................................................................... 13
Alarm and button tone (BEEP)
......................................................................................................................... 13
Calibration (CALI) ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Interface and output .............................................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance and cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 16
Error codes............................................................................................................................................. 17
Accessories............................................................................................................................................. 17
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Pump performance curve ....................................................................................................................... 19
Sourcing language: German

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Explication of warning symbols
Indicates an (extremly) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death,
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in injury.
Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.
Indicates the risk of fire or explosion!
Indicates crushing risk to fingers/hand.
Warning: flammable material!
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC,
2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or other normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010,
EN 61326-1, EN 60529, EN ISO 12100 and DIN 12876-1.
WARNING

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General information:
• Read the operating instructions completely before
starting up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be
accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health, safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable,
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The device has been constructed to the requirements of
EU (European Union) and EFTA (European Free Trade As-
sociation) countries.
•
Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres.
• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and im-
pacting.
• Check the device and accessories for damage before each
use. Do not use damaged components.
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories de-
scribed in the ”Accessories” section.
• The device must only be operated with the original power
cable.
• The socket for the power cable must be easily accessible.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the power voltage.
• The device can only be disconnected from the power sup-
ply by pulling out the power plug or the connector plug.
•
Disconnect the power plug before attaching or changing
any accessories.
•
Disconnect the power plug before cleaning, maintenance
and transportation of the unit.
•
The device must only be opened by trained specialists,
even during repair. The device must be unplugged from
the power supply before opening. Live parts inside the
device may still be live for some time after unplugging
from the power supply.
Coverings or parts that can be re-
moved from the device must be put
back on the device again to ensure
safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and
liquids, etc. from getting into the device.
• The device may only be used as prescribed and as de-
scribed in these operating instructions. This includes op-
eration by instructed specialist personnel.
• When using critical or hazardous materials in your pro-
cesses, IKA recommends to use additional appropriate
measures to ensure safety in the experiment. For ex-
ample, users can implement comprehensive monitoring
equipment.
• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a
suitable fume hood. Please contact IKA application sup-
port if you have any question.
Safety instructions
If the power switch is not within
reach when device is operating, an
EMERGENCY STOP switch that
can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area.
• A laboratory circulator refrigerates and circulates fluid ac-
cording to specified parameters. This involves hazards due
to high and low temperatures and general hazards due to
the device of electrical energy. The user safety can not be
ensured simply with design requirements on the part of
the device. Further hazard sources may arise due to the
type of tempering fluid, e.g. by exceeding or undercut-
ting certain temperature thresholds or by the breakage of
the container and reaction with the carrier fluid. It is not
possible to consider all eventualities. They remain largely
subject to the judgment and responsibility of the opera-
tor. For this reason, it become necessary for user to take
other precautionary safety measures.
• When device is used for external circulation, extra precau-
tion must be taken for cold fluid leakage due to damaged
hose.
- Use suitable hoses for connection.
- Secure hoses and tubes against slippage and avoid
kinks.
- Check hoses, tubes and bath at regular intervals for
possible material fatigue (cracks/leaks).
Do not start up the device if:
-It is damaged or leaking
-Cable (not only supply cable) is
damaged.
• After a power failure during operation, the device may
start automatically (depending on operating mode).
Because of the heavy weight of
the device, at least two person are
needed for carrying the device.
• Transport the device with care (see section “Moving the
device“).
• Do not transport or empty the bath while it is still cold.
• Always empty the bath before moving the unit.
Always empty the bath if the unit is
unused for long time.
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
Disposal of the device:
• The device must be disposed of in accordance with na-
tional or local regulations

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Correct use
• Use:
Use RC (Refrigerated Circulators) for cooling and circulat-
ing fluids.
• Range of use (indoor use only):
- Laboratories - Schools
- Pharmacies - Universities
This instrument is suitable for use in all areas except:
- Residential areas
-
Areas that are connected directly to a low-voltage supply
network that also supplies residential areas.
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
-If the device is operated with accessories that are not sup-
plied or recommended by IKA .
-If the device is operated improperly or in contrary to the
IKAspecifications.
-If the device or the printed circuit board are modified by
third parties.
Fluids:
Only use the fluids, which fulfill the
requirements for safety, health and
device compatibility. Be aware of
the chemical hazards that may be associated with the bath
fluid used. Observe all safety warning for the fluids.
•Depending on the bath fluid used and the type of opera-
tion or toxic can arise. Ensure suitable extraction.
• Do not use any fluid which may cause dangerous reac-
tions during processing.
•Only use recommended bath fluid. Only use non-acid and
non corroding fluid.
Never operate the device without
sucient fluid! Check the fluid level
detection at a regular basis (see the
section “Filling and draining”).
• Continuous monitoring of the filling level of the bath fluid is
required.
• To ensure a sucient fluid circulation, the viscosity of the
bath fluid must not exceed of 50mm2/s at the lowest op-
erating temperature.
•
Untreated tap water is not recommended. It is recom-
mended to use distilled water or high purity water (ion ex-
changers) and add 0.1 g soda (sodium carbonate Na
2
CO
3
)
/liter, to reduce corrosive properties.
Don’t use following fluids:
-Untreated tap water
-Acids or bases
-Solutions with halides: chlorides, fluorides, bromides,
iodides or sulfur
- Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)
-Solution with chromates or chromium salts
- Glycerine
- Ferrous water.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Refrigerant:
The device is not allowed to be
used in an ATEX (Atmosphere EX-
losible) zone.
Flammable refrigerant used. Do not
use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Insucient ventilation may result in the formation of ex-
plosive mixtures. Only use the device in well ventilated
areas and keep all air vents open.
• Flammable refrigerant used. Only the manufacturer can
open the device and
repair the device, closed refrigeration
system (substitute device).
•
The minimum room size is 12m³, so that in the event of
an error (exit of the complete refrigerant filling quantity)
no flammable refrigerant-air mixture can arise (R 290
max. 8 g/m³ ambient air).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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Unpacking
• Unpacking:
- Please unpack the device carefully
- Any damage should be notified immediately to the
shipping agent (post oce, railway network or logistics
company).
Preparations
• Setting up:
- Place the unit on an even, stable, clean, nonslip, dry
and fireproof surface.
- Keep at least 20 cm of open space on the front and rear
side.
- The place for installation should be large enough and
provide sucient air ventilation to ensure the room
does not warm up excessively because of the heat
from device radiates to the environment.
- Do not set up the device in the immediate vicinity of
heat sources and do not expose to sun light.
- Cooling machine, pump motor and electronics produce
intrinsic heat that is dissipated via the venting grids!
Never cover these venting grids!
Note: After setting up the device, wait at least one hour
before starting the operation to avoid the damage to the
cooling system.
• Connecting the tubings:
- Unscrew the union nuts and stoppers using a wrench
(SW 19)from the pump connection IN (8) and OUT (9).
External
system
IKA®
Calorimeter
Fig. 4
- Connect the hoses for circulating the external system to
the pump connectors M 16 x 1 for IN and OUT directly
or with the olives.
- Screw the hose olive to the pump connection IN and
OUT with union nuts. Slide the hoses (NW 12) onto the
olives. The hoses must be secured with suitable clamps.
- Via a hose to the “Overflow” connection, overflowing flu-
id can be directed into a suitable vessel. The vessel should
be positioned lower than the “Overflow” connection.
In case of closed external system, if there is in any case
no risk of exceeding the maximum fluid level, you can
close the “Overflow” connector with the included
overflow cap. This minimizes the energy loss and pro-
tects, in case of long-term applications with low tem-
peratures and high humidity, against unwanted water
input and the associated volume increase.
Check fluid heat expansion!
- Connect the “Backflow” connector to IKA calorimeter
with a suitable hose.
When IKA calorimeter is not connected, please close the
“Backflow” connector with included backflow cap.
• Delivery scope:
- RC 5 basic
- Power cables
-
Hose olive NW 8 (2 pieces)
-
Hose olive NW 12 (2 pieces)
- Plastic cap (for “Overflow” connector)
- Plastic cap (for “Backflow” connector)
- USB cable 2.0 A - micro B
-
User guide
- Warranty card.
Fig. 2
Union nut
Stopper
Fig. 3
Union nut
Olives
Note: When the external system is not necessary, please
seal the pump connection IN and OUT with the existing
union nuts and stoppers.

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Fig. 5
• Filling and draining:
- Before filling the fluid into the bath, open the venting
grid as indicated in following figure.
- Check and make sure that the drain valve is closed (ro-
tate clockwise to the stop position, see Fig. 6).
Note: Please note information in section “Commissioning”.
- Connect the power plug and turn on the device with
power switch (10).
- The low level warning message appear on the display.
Meanwhile, the bottom LED segment of the lights up
in red color to indicate the low fluid level
(see Fig. 7)
.
- Open the filling opening lid (1) and remove the stopper
from the filling opening. Then, fill fluid to the bath.
Note: Pay attention to the fluid level information:
- To drain the fluid from the bath, connect a hose to the
drain port and turn the drain valve in counter clock-
wise direction with a straight screwdriver.
Fig. 8
Low Level
High Level
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Drain valve
Drain port
Red (Low Level)
Red (High Level)
Warning: Do not empty the bath while the fluid is still
cold, there is a risk of freezing.

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• Fluids (Standard information for IKA fluid):
No.
IKA Designation
Operating temperature
range for open bath
application
(°C)
Operating temperature
range for closed bath
applications
(°C)
Safety temperature
(°C)
Flash point
(°C)
0
CF.EG28.N10.80.8
-10 ... 80 -10 … 80 90 115
1
CF.EG39.N20.80.16
-20 … 80 -20 … 80 90 115
2
CF.EG44.N25.80.19
-25 … 80 -25 … 80 90 115
3
CF.EG48.N30.80.22
-30 … 80 -30 … 80 90 115
4
UF.Si.N30.150.10LV
-30 … 130 -30 … 150 145 n>170
5
HF.Si.20.200.50
20 … 200 20 … 200 255 >280
6
HF.Si.20.250.50A
20 … 200 20 … 250 255 >280
7
Water o
5 … 95 5 … 95 - -
8
Customized
p
The listed fluid temperature range may deviate from the device operating temperature ranges and settings.
n
Note: for open bath application!
o
Note: Tap water may be unsuitable for operation because the calcium carbonate content may cause calcification.
High purity water (from icon exchangers) and distilled or bi-distilled water are unsuitable for operation due to cor-
rosive properties of these media. High purity water and distillates are suitable as a medium after adding 0.1 g soda
(Na2CO3, sodium carbonate) per liter of water.
pNote: The temperature limit values are adjustable in accordance with the fluid used.
Nomenclaturefor IKA fluids:
CF.EG28.N10.80.8 --
(1) Classification:
HF: Heating Fluid
CF: Cooling Fluid
UF: Universal Fluid
(2) Chemical composition:
Si: Silicone oil
EG: Ethylene Glycol
(3) Temperature range: (
Minimum temperature. Maximum temperature)
N: Negative Temperature
(4) Viscosiy:
Viscosiy at 25 °C for Heating Fluid (HF)
Viscosity at -20 °C for Cooling Fluid (CF)
Viscosity at 25 °C for Universal Fluid (UF)
Dynamic viscosity [mPa•s] is a product of kinematic viscosity [mm²/s] and density [kg/m³] of the fluid divided by 1000.
(5) Additional information:
A: Oil Additives
LV: Low Viscosity
(5) Addition information
(4) Viscosity (8
mm²/s
)
(3) Temperature range (-10 – 80 °C)
(2) Chemical composition (Ethylene Glycol 28%)
(1) Classification (Cooling fluid)

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max. 10˚
• Moving the device:
Empty all fluid in the bath before moving device from
one place to other place.
The device must be lifted by two persons with the upper
handles.
It can also be moved on flat surface by lifting and push-
ing the front of the device. It is easy to move the device
with the help of the wheels.
The angle of inclination should never be more than 10 º
at any direction when move the device!
Note: The device must not be moved during operation.
After moving the device, you must wait at least one hour
before restarting the unit.
Fig. 9
Operator panel and display
Item Designation Function
A On/Off button: Switch on/off the circulator.
B LED, set: The LED lights up at the same time as the set value is displayed.
C LED, temperature sensor: Indicate that an external temperature sensor is connected.
D LED, cooling: The light LED indicate the refrigerating function is activated.
E LED display: Display the settings and actual values.
F “Menu” button: Press it once: menu option is display.
Press it once again: back to working screen.
G LED, lock: Indicate the buttons are deactivated.
H Lock button: Lock/unlock buttons.
I “OK/Pump” button: Start/stop the pump function.
Confirm the menu options.
J “Pump (+)” button: Increase the pump speed setting.
Change the menu value setting.
K “Pump (-)” button: Decrease the pump speed setting.
Change the menu value setting.
L “Temp” button: Start/stop the refrigerating function.
M “Temp (+)” button: Increase the temperature setting.
Navigation, selecting the settings in the menu.
N “Temp (-)” button: Decrease the temperature setting.
Navigation, selecting the settings in the menu.
O Fluid level indicator: Indicate the fluid level (when the fluid level is too low or too high, the bottom
or the top LED segment change into red color).
A
LJK
FH
IMN
EDGBC
Fig. 10
O

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Note: Before commissioning, make sure that the device has
not been moved for one hour.
Check whether the voltage specified on the type plate
matches the power voltage available.
The power socket used must be
earthed (protective earthing).
If above conditions are met, the instrument is ready for
operation after plugging in the power plug.
If these conditions are not met, safe operation is not guar-
anteed and the device could be damaged.
Observe the ambient conditions (temperature, humidity,
etc.) listed under “Technical Data”.
After switching on the power switch (10) at the back of
the device or pressing the On/Off button (A), all LED seg-
ments light up during the self test.
Commissioning and operation
Then the device enters standby status and is ready for
operation.
Change the temperature setting with “Temp (+)“ button
(M) or “Temp (-)“ button (N).
Change the pump speed setting with “Pump (+)“ button
(J) or “Pump (-)“ button (K).
In standby status, activate the refrigerating function by
pressing the “Temp“ button (L). The pump and fan starts
to run at once. The refrigerating function may delay to
start about 2 minutes.
In working status, press the “OK/Pump“ button (I) to
stop the pump and refrigerating function.
Note: In running status, the pump speed adjusts auto-
matically according to the load. When the actual speed
doesn’t reach the setting speed, the blinking set speed
and the actual speed appears alternately.
In standby status, press the “OK/Pump“ button (I) to start
the pump function. The refrigerating function will not be
activated.
In working status, press the “Temp“ button (L) to stop the
refrigerating function, the pump keep running.
Pressing the lock button (H) for about 2 seconds, the de-
vice control elements can be locked to prevent accidental
changes that can be done during operation (LED (G) will
light up).
To unlock the control elements, press the lock button (H)
again for about 2 seconds (LED (G) goes out).
After that, following two screens appear alternately.
c
d
e
f
Display field
Software version (ver)
Operating mode (mode)
Working setting
h
g

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Menu settings
• Maximum temperature (HIT):
The maximum adjustable value: 40 °C.
• Minimum temperature (LO T):
The minimum adjustable value: -30 °C.
•
Maximum speed (HI R):
The maximum adjustable value: 4600 rpm.
•
Minimum speed (LO R):
The minimum adjustable value: 1000 rpm.
•
Operating mode (MODE):
Mode A: After power on/power failure no automatic
restart of functions.
Mode B: After power on/power failure automatic re-
start of functions, depending on previous settings.
Mode
C:
Set values (set in Aor B) cannot be changed.
After power on/power failure automatic restart of func-
tions, depending on previous settings.
•Basic guide to setting the menu options:
)
Enter the menu by pressing ”Menu” button (F).
)
Press the
“Temp (+)“ button (M) or “Temp (-)“ but-
ton
(N)
to change the menu options.
)
Press the
“Pump (+)“ button (J) or “Pump (-)“ button
(K)
to change the menu value settings.
)
Confirm the menu settings by pressing the
“OK/Pump“
button (I)
.
MODE
Maximum temperature (HI T)
Minimum temperature (LO T)
Maximum speed (HI R)
Minimum speed (LO R)
Fluid type (FLUI)
The type of temperature PID control arithmetic (AUTO)
Alarm and button tone (BEEP)
Calibration (CALI)
Reset to factory settings (RST)
Menu
• Menu structure:
Default settings
A
B
C
Proportional coecient of PID (Kp 1)
Integrate time of PID (Ti 1)
Differential time of PID (Td 1)
AUTO 1
AUTO 0
BEEP 0
BEEP 1
CALI 0
CALI 2
CALI 3
Activated
-
-
40 °C
-30 °C
4600 rpm
1000 rpm
8
Activated
80.0
10.0
2.0
-
Activated
Activated
-
-
Activated
-
•Fluid type (FLUI):
The chosen fluid (No.) limits the maximum and mini-
mum temperature. Customized fluid (No.: 8) enables the
whole working temperature range. See Section “Fluids
(Standard information for IKA fluid)”.
No
Yes

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•Temperature control type (AUTO):
AUTO 1: AUTO 1 is the default setting. The default PID
settings are used automatically.
Cooling down curve in auto-turning control (AUTO 1):
Kp too high
°C t
Ti too high
°C t
Kp too low
Ti too low
°C t
Td too high
°C t
Fig. 12
°C
t
Proportional coecient of PID (Kp 1):
Integral time of PID (Ti 1):
Differential time of PID (Td 1):
Fig. 11
The proportional coecient Kp is the controller ampli-
fication and determines how strongly the control devia-
tion (the difference between the target temperature and
actual temperature) directly affects the control variable
(cooling down time). Kp values that are too large can
lead to the controller overshooting.
The integral time Ti (s) is the correction time and deter-
mines how strongly the duration of the control devia-
tion affects the control variable. Ti compensates an ex-
isting control deviation. A high Ti means a smaller and
slower effect on the control variable. Ti values that are
too small can lead to instability of the controller.
The differential time Td (s) is the derivative time and de-
termines how strongly the rate of change of the control
deviation affects the control variable. Td compensates
for rapid control deviations. A high Td means a smaller
and slower effect on the control variable. Td values that
are too small can lead to instability of the controller.
AUTO 0: For special requirements, AUTO 0 can be used
with manual adjustment of the control parameters.
If the PID control (AUTO 0) option is selected, the fol-
lowing items including Kp 1, Ti 1 and Td 1 could be
set. Otherwise they are not displayed in the menu list.
Note: Inappropriate settings may produce the follow-
ing cooling down curves:
•
Alarm and button tone (BEEP):
BEEP 0: no alarm and button tone
BEEP 1: alarm and button tone is activated
•
Calibration and adjustment (CALI):
CALI 0: Reset calibration
CALI 2: 2-point calibration
CALI 3: 3-point calibration

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Set the first point temperature (step 1, e.g. 10 °C) with
“Pump (+)” button (J) or “Pump (-)” button (K). Con-
firm the setting by pressing “OK/Pump“ button (I).
Left area of the display appears the set value (10 °C) and
the right area of the display appears the actual tempera-
ture value measured. The “Set” LED (B) flashes briefly.
The unit now starts and controls to the set value. When
the temperature has reached the set value and has be-
come constant, the “Set” LED (B) no longer flashes and
the following display appears. The temperature mea-
sured by the unit appears on the left hand side.
Input the calibration value from the reference measuring
instrument (e.g. 10.1 °C) with “Pump (+)” button (J) or
“Pump (-)” button (K).
Confirm the value by pressing the “OK/Pump“ button (I).
Back to previous screen for input a new value by press-
ing “Temp” button (L).
Back OK
The first point calibration is finished now.
Calibration of the other points is performed in the same way.
Example: 2-point calibration:
Dip the temperature sensor of the reference measuring
instrument into the bath fluid.
Select 2-point calibration in the menu. Press the “OK/
Pump“ button (I) to start the 2-point calibration.
Interface and output
The device can be operated in “Remote” mode via the RS
232 port (5) or the USB port (6) connected to a PC and
with the laboratory software Labworldsoft®.
Note: Please observe the system requirements together
with the operating instructions and help section included
with the software.
USB interface:
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connect-
ing the device to the PC. Equipped with USB devices can
be connected to a PC during operation (hot plugging).
Connected devices and their properties are automatically
recognized. The USB interface can also be used to update
firmware.
USB device drivers:
First, download the latest driver for IKA devices with USB
interface from:
http://www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip.
Install the driver by running the setup file. Then connect
the IKA device through the USB data cable to the PC.
The data communication is via a virtual COM port. Con-
figuration, command syntax and commands of the virtual
COM ports are as described in RS 232 interface.
Device software update:
For device software update, visit IKA website www.ika.
com and enter the “Service” menu. Download and run
the Firmware Update Tool.
Find and click the Firmware Update Tool in your PC after
installation. Register your E-mail and password.
Connect the device to your PC via the USB cable. Then,
you can update the device software according to instruc-
tions of the Firmware Update Tool.
RS 232 interface:
Configuration:
- The functions of the interface connections between the
stirrer machine and the automation system are chosen
from the signals specified in EIA standard RS 232 in ac-
cordance with DIN 66 020 Part 1.
-
For the electrical characteristics of the interface and the al-
location of signal status, standard RS 232 applies in accor-
dance with DIN 66 259 Part 1.
- Transmission procedure: asynchronous character trans-
mission in start-stop mode.
- Type of transmission: full duplex.
•Reset to factory settings (RST):
Reset (No): Without resetting to factory settings.
Reset (Yes): Resetting to factory settings.

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-
Character format: character representation in accordance
with data format in DIN 66 022 for start-stop mode. 1
start bit; 7 character bits; 1 parity bit (even); 1 stop bit.
- Transmission speed: 9600 bit/s.
- Data flow control: none
- Access procedure: data transfer from the stirrer machine to
the computer takes place only at the computer’s request.
Command syntax and format:
The following applies to the command set:
- Commands are generally sent from the computer (Master)
to the device (Slave).
- The device sends only at the computer’s request. Even
fault indications cannot be sent spontaneously from the
device to the computer (automation system).
- Commands are transmitted in capital letters.
- Commands and parameters including successive parame-
ters are separated by at least one space (Code: hex 0x20).
- Each individual command (incl. parameters and data) and
each response are terminated with CR LF (Code: hex 0x0d
hex 0x0A) and have a maximum length of 80 characters.
- The decimal separator in a number is a dot (Code: hex
0x2E).
The above details correspond as far as possible to the recommendations of the NAMUR working party (NAMUR recom-
mendations for the design of electrical plug connections for analogue and digital signal transmission on individual items of
laboratory control equipment, rev. 1.1).
The NAMUR commands and the additional specific IKA commands serve only as low level commands for communication
between the device and the PC. With a suitable terminal or communications programme these commands can be transmit-
ted directly to the circulator equipment. The IKA software package, Labworldsoft
®
, provides a convenient tool for control-
ling circulating equipment and collecting data under MS Windows, and includes graphical entry features, for pump motor
speed ramps for example.
Commands:
Commands
Function
IN_PV_1 Read the external actual temperature
IN_PV_2 Read the internal actual temperature
IN_PV_4 Read the pump actual speed
IN_SP_1 Read the internal setting temperature (if ET=0)
Read the external setting temperature (if ET=1)
IN_SP_4 Read the pump setting speed
IN_TMODE Read temperature control
0: internal regulation
1: external regulation
OUT_SP_1 xxx Set the internal setting temperature XXX (if ET=0)
Set the external setting temperature XXX (if ET=1)
OUT_SP_4 xxx Set the pump speed XXX
OUT_SP_42@n Set the WD-safety speed with echo of the set (defined) value.
OUT_TMODE_0 Set to Internal temperature control
OUT_TMODE_1 Set to External temperature control
OUT_WD1@n Start the watchdog mode 1 and set the time for the watchdog to n (20...1500) seconds.
Echo of the Watchdog time.
During a WD1-event, the refrigerating and pump functions are switched off and message PC 1 is
displayed.
This command needs to be send within the watchdog time.
OUT_WD2@n Start the watchdog mode 2 and set the watchdog time to n (20...1500) seconds.
Echo of the watchdog time.
During a WD2-event, the set temperature is changed to the WD safety temperature and the pump
set speed is set to the WD safety speed. The PC 2 warning is displayed.
This command needs to be send within the watchdog time.
RESET Reset the PC control and stop the device functions.
START_1 Start the tempering function
START_4 Start the pump function
STOP_1 Stop the tempering function
STOP_4 Stop the pump function

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Fig. 14
Maintenance and cleaning
To avoid contamination, it is essential to check and change
the bath fluid from regularly.
If water is used for bath fluid, we recommend to add Wa-
ter bath protective media. The protective media stops the
growth of algae, bacteria and other microorganisms.
To keep the full cooling performance, the dust filter of the
cooler must be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary.
•Switch off the device and disconnect power cable.
•Open the front venting grid.
•Draw out the dust filter.
• Clean condenser dust filter with a vacuum cleaner or wash
the filter in the water and dry the it before assembly.
Note: Don’t touch the condenser surface with hard parts.
Cleaning:
For cleaning disconnect the main
plug!
Use only cleaning agents which have been approved by
IKA to clean the device.
Dirt Cleaning agent
Dye Isopropyl alcohol
Construction material
Water containing tenside/isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics Water containing tenside/isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuff Water containing tenside
Fuel Water containing tenside
For materials which are not listed, please request information
from IKA application support.
Wear protective gloves while cleaning the instruments.
Electrical instruments may not be placed in the cleansing
agent for the purpose of cleaning.
Do not allow moisture to get into the instrument when
cleaning.
Before using another than the recommended method for
cleaning or decontamination, the user must ascertain with
IKA that this method does not damage the instrument.
Spare parts order:
When ordering spare parts, please give:
- machine type
- serial number, see type plate
-
item and designation of the spare part,
see www.ika.com, spare parts diagram and spare parts list
- Software version.
Repair:
Please send in instrument for repair only after it
has been cleaned and is free from any materials
which may constitute a health hazard.
For repair, please request the “Decontamination Certifi-
cate” from IKA, or download printout of it from the IKA
website www.ika.com.
If you require servicing, return the instrument in its original
packaging. Storage packaging is not sucient. Please also
use suitable transport packaging.
PC 1.1 Cable:
This cable is required to connect RS 232 port (5) to a PC.
1
2 RxD
3 TxD
4
5 GND
6
7 RTS
8 CTS
9
1
RxD 2
TxD 3
4
GND 5
6
RTS 7
CTS 8
9
PC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Fig. 13
USB 2.0 cable A–micro B:
This cable is required to connect USB port (6) to a PC.
USB micro B USB A
A

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Error codes
Accessories
Tubing and hoses:
LT 5.20 Metal hose (isolated M16 x 1)
LT 5.21 PTFE hose (isolated M16 x 1)
H.PVC.8 PVC tube (nominal width 8)
H.PVC.12 PVC tube (nominal width 12)
H.SI.8 Silicone tube (nominal width 8)
H.SI.12 Silicone tube (nominal width 12)
H.FKM.8 FKM tube (nominal width 8)
H.FKM.12 FKM tube (nominal width 12)
H.PUR.8 PUR tube (nominal width 8)
H.PUR.12 PUR tube (nominal width 12)
Any malfunctions during operation will be identified by an error message on the display.
Proceed as follows in such cases:
)
Switch off device using the main switch at the back of the device
)
Carry out corrective measures
)
Restart device
Error code
Effect Cause Solution
Err 01 Pump off
Refrigerating off
No external temperature sensor - Check the temperature sensor
Err 02 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Motor over current (rate current) - Reduce pump motor speed
- Use fluid with lower viscosity
- Check if the pump impeller is blocked
Err 04 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Motor hall signal missing - Reduce pump motor speed
- Use fluid with lower viscosity
- Check if the pump impeller is blocked
Err 06 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Too low liquid level - Check the fluid level and buoyage
Err 15 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Compressor power supply
disconnected
- Restart the device
Err 16 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Suction temperature error - Restart the device
Err 17 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Discharge temperature error - Restart the device
Err 19 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Fluid temperature too high - Switch the device off and let the fluid cool down
Err 20 Pump off
Refrigerating off
Condenser fan error - Restart the device
If the actions described fails to resolve the fault or another error code is displayed then take one of the following steps:
- Contact the service department
- Send the device for repair, including a short description of the fault.
Tubing insulations:
ISO. 8 Insulation (8 mm)
ISO.12 Insulation (12 mm)
Additional accessories:
PC 1.1 Cable (RS 232)
Labworldsoft®
See more accessories on www.ika.com.

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Technical data
Operating voltage VAC 230 ± 10 %
100–115 ± 10 %
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Max. input power W1100
Working temperature range °C - 30 ... RT
Operating temperature range (with external heating)
°C - 30 ... + 80
Temperature stability – internal temperature control
(according to DIN 12876)
K± 0.2
Temperature control PID
Temperature measurement, absolute accuracy K± 0.5
Temperature setting Buttons
Temperature setting resolution K0.1
Temperature display LED
Temperature display resolution K0.1
Cooling capacity according to DIN 12876 (at 4600 rpm):
+ 20 °C
+ 10 °C
0 °C
- 10 °C
- 20 °C
- 30 °C
W1400
1200
950
650
450
200
Refrigerant R 290 n
Refrigerant quantity g90
Max. refrigerating system pressure bar 21
Pump speed (adjustable) rpm 1000 ... 4600
Max. pump pressure/suction bar 0.61 / 0.45
Max. flow rate (at 0 bar) l/min 31
Bath volume I5–7
Fluid maximum viscosity mm2/s 50
Low level protection Yes
Interface USB, RS 232
Permitted on-time %100
IP code according to EN 60 529
IP 21
Protection class
I
Excess voltage category II
Contamination level 2
Permitted ambient temperature °C + 5 ... + 32
Permitted ambient humidity %80
Dimension (W x D x H) mm 310 x 490 x 546
Weight kg 37.5
Operation at a terrestrial altitude mmax. 2000
nNote: Refrigerant must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations.
Subject to technical changes!

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Warranty
In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty
period is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please
contact your local dealer. You may also send the machine
direct to our factory, enclosing the delivery invoice and giv-
ing reasons for the claim. You will be liable for freight costs.
The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it
apply to faults resulting from improper use, insucient
care or maintenance not carried out in accordance with
the instructions in this operating manual.
Pump performance curve
Pump performance curve measured with water:
(Measurements done according DIN 12876-2 with water at 20 °C; pump in a closed-loop circuit).
Fig. 15
0 5 10 15 20
700
500
300
100
-100
-300
-500 25 30 35
4600 rpm
3200 rpm
2000 rpm
Q [l/min]
ΔP [mbar]
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