Isotech OCEANUS-6 Series Operating instructions

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Oceanus-6 Series Model 580 Iss.08 –04/15
OCEANUS-6 SERIES
MODEL 580
User Maintenance Manual/Handbook
Isothermal Technology Limited, Pine Grove, Southport, PR9 9AG, England
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: www.isotech.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate. Equally, because of the programme of continual
development and improvement we reserve the right to amend or alter characteristics and design without prior notice. This publication is for
information only.

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CONTENTS
GUARANTEE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
EMC INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 6
CAUTIONARY NOTE...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................... 8
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY................................................................................................................................................................. 8
OCEANUS-6 MODEL 580 ‘DO’S AND DON’TS’ .......................................................................................................................... 9
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
COMPARISON CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Using the Controller .............................................................................................................................................10
Using the Indicator (Not Basic (B) Model)............................................................................................................ 11
Using External Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 11
MODE OF OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................ 12
ITS-90 FIXED POINT CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 12
METAL BLOCK BATH ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
STIRRED LIQUID BATH ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
STIRRED ICE BATH ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
BLACK BODY SOURCE............................................................................................................................................................. 13
SURFACE SENSOR CALIBRATION........................................................................................................................................... 13
ADJUSTING THE TIMER ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
USING WATER & GALLIUM FIXED POINT CELLS ..................................................................................................................... 14
WATER TRIPLE POINT CELL.................................................................................................................................................... 15
LARGE GALLIUM CELL ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
SLIM GALLIUM CELL ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
THERMOMETRIC FIXED POINTS (a tutorial note)...................................................................................................................... 17
HINT ON HOW TO MEASURE THE TRUE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE OCEANUS-6
SERIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
The Controller ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
The Reference Thermometer............................................................................................................................... 18
The Industrial Thermometer ................................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
OCEANUS-6 PERFORMANCE GRAPH ........................................................................................................................................ 20
OPERATING THE OCEANUS-6 ................................................................................................................................................... 21
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
The Temperature Controller................................................................................................................................ 21
Altering the Setpoint ............................................................................................................................................. 21
ADVANCED CONTROLLER FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 21
Setpoint Ramp Rate............................................................................................................................................... 21
Instrument Address............................................................................................................................................... 22
MONITORING THE CONTROLLER STATUS ......................................................................................................................... 22
UNITS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (NOT BASIC (B) MODELS) ............................................................................................. 22
SETTING THE INPUT TYPE ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
ENABLING / DISABLING CUSTOM CALIBRATION................................................................................................................ 23
INSTRUMENT ADDRESS........................................................................................................................................................... 23
MONITORING THE INDICATOR STATUS.............................................................................................................................. 24
UNITS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
ADVANCED INDICATOR OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 24
CALIBRATION DATA EXAMPLE .................................................................................................................................................. 25
CONNECTING A CURRENT TRANSMITTER (UP TO 20MA) ................................................................................................... 25
SELECTING CONFIGURATION LEVEL ................................................................................................................................... 26
TESTING THERMOSTATS ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
USING THE PC INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................................... 28

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CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
CAL NOTEPAD.............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
HOW TO INSTALL CAL NOTEPAD ........................................................................................................................................ 30
PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
DIAGNOSTIC ALARMS.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
CONTROLLER ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................... 31
INITIAL TESTING........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
IMPORTANT NOTICE .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
APPENDIX 1: OCEANUS-6 SERIES TROUBLE SHOOTING....................................................................................................... 35
Unit fails to operate............................................................................................................................................... 35
Will not cool properly ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Indicator reads incorrectly ....................................................................................................................................35
Unit unstable .........................................................................................................................................................35
Cannot establish PC Communications.................................................................................................................. 35
APPENDIX 2: INDICATOR CONFIGURATION (Reference Only).............................................................................................. 36
Config.INST........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Config.IP................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Config.CAL............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Config.AL ..............................................................................................................................................................37
Config.HA.............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Config.1A ..............................................................................................................................................................37
Config.2A ..............................................................................................................................................................37
APPENDIX 3: ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................... 38
OPTION 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
OPTION 2 & 3............................................................................................................................................................................ 38
OPTION 4 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
OPTION 5 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
OPTION 6 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETER SUPPORT KIT - 580-06-00......................................................................39
LIQUID CONTAINER KIT - 580-06-07............................................................................................................... 39

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GUARANTEE
This instrument has been manufactured to exacting standards and is guaranteed for twelve months against electrical
break-down or mechanical failure caused through defective material or workmanship, provided the failure is not the
result of misuse. In the event of failure covered by this guarantee, the instrument must be returned, carriage paid, to
the supplier for examination and will be replaced or repaired at our option.
FRAGILE CERAMIC AND/OR GLASS PARTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS GUARANTEE
INTERFERENCE WITH OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS INSTRUMENT MAY INVALIDATE THIS
GUARANTEE
RECOMMENDATION
The life of your ISOTECH Instrument will be prolonged if regular maintenance and cleaning to remove general dust
and debris is carried out.
We recommend that this instrument to be re-calibrated annually.
ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY LTD.
PINE GROVE, SOUTHPORT
PR9 9AG, ENGLAND
TEL: [phone]/544611
FAX: [phone]
The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate. Equally, because of the
programme of continual development and improvement we reserve the right to amend or alter characteristics and
design without prior notice. This publication is for information only.

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EMC INFORMATION
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
89/336/EEC as amended by EC Directive 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/25/EEC, amended
by 93/68/EEC. To ensure emission compliance please ensure that any serial communications connecting leads are
fully screened.
The product meets the susceptibility requirements of EN 50082-1, criterion B.
Symbol Identification
Publication
Description
ISO3864
Caution (refer to manual)
IEC 417
Caution, Hot Surface
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This equipment must be correctly earthed.
This equipment is a Class 1 Appliance. A protective earth is used to ensure the conductive parts cannot become live
in the event of a failure of the insulation.
The protective conductor of the flexible mains cable which is coloured green/yellow MUST be connected to a suitable
earth.
The Blue conductor should be connected to Neutral and the Brown conductor to Live (Line).
Warning: Internal mains voltage hazard. Do not remove the panels.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact your nearest Isotech agent for repair.
Voltage transients on the supply must not exceed 2.5kV.
Conductive pollution, e.g. Carbon dust, must be excluded from the apparatus. EN61010 pollution degree 2.
The apparatus has two input connectors for temperature sensors, see Figure 1. These inputs are only suitable for
either a thermocouple or resistance thermometer. No other sensor or signal may be connected.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
Operating Temperature 0-50°C
Relative Humidity 5-95%, non condensing

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HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read this entire handbook before use.
2. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
3. Operators of this equipment should be adequately trained in the handling of hot and cold items and liquids.
4. Do not use the apparatus for jobs other than those for which it was designed, i.e. the calibration of
thermometers.
5. Do not handle the apparatus when it has hot (or cold), unless wearing the appropriate protective clothing and
having the necessary training.
6. Do not drill, modify or otherwise change the shape of the apparatus.
7. Do not dismantle the apparatus.
8. Do not use the apparatus outside its recommended temperature range.
9. If cased, do not return the apparatus to its carrying case until the unit has cooled.
10. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact your nearest Isotech agent for repair.
11. Ensure materials, especially flammable materials are kept away from hot parts of the apparatus, to prevent
fire risk.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE
ISOTECH PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY TECHNICALLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT
PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH GOOD MEASUREMENT PRACTICES.
IT IS EXPECTED THAT PERSONNEL USING THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE COMPETENT WITH THE
MANAGEMENT OF APPARATUS WHICH MAY BE POWERED OR UNDER EXTREMES OF TEMPERATURE, AND
ARE ABLE TO APPRECIATE THE HAZARDS WHICH MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH, AND THE PRECAUTIONS
TO BE TAKEN WITH, SUCH EQUIPMENT.

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UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION
Our Packing Department uses custom designed packaging to send out your unit, but as accidents can still happen in
transit, you are advised, after unpacking the unit, to inspect it for any sign of shipping damage, and confirm that your
delivery is in accordance with the packing note. Should you find any damage or that part of the delivery is missing
notify us or our agent, and the carrier immediately. If the unit is damaged you should keep the packing for possible
insurance assessment.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Before connecting to the electricity supply please familiarise yourself with the parts of the handbook relevant to your
model.
Your unit's supply voltage requirement is specified on a plate on the instrument along with the serial number. All
Oceanus-6 instruments will work on an electricity supply frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.
The apparatus is provided with an approved power cord. If the plug is not suitable for your location then the plug
should be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug.
Take care to ensure the old plug is disposed safely.
The cable is colour coded as follows:
COLOUR FUNCTION
Green/yellow Earth (Ground)
Brown Live (line)
Blue Neutral
Please ensure that your unit is correctly connected to the electricity supply.
THE APPARATUS MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED (GROUNDED)
The units on/off switch is located on the power inlet. Take care NOT to switch the unit off when it is hot - allow to
cool first.

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OCEANUS-6 MODEL 580 ‘DO’S AND DON’TS’
DO NOT handle the accessories when they are very hot or very cold.
DO NOT place hot or cold accessories back in the carrying case
DO NOT use the pocket designed for the black body source sensor to measure the temperature of the insert, stirred
liquid bath or surface calibrator.
DO use that pocket for pre-warming, pre-cooling or storage.
DO NOT spill liquids inside the Oceanus-6
DO NOT use liquids outside their recommended temperature range
DO NOT use viscous liquids in the stirred liquid accessory, the stirring will be restricted and larger gradients will
occur.
DO NOT mix liquids. If you are using 1 container for different liquids make sure the container is completely clean
and dry before adding another liquid.
DO NOT worry if the black anodising gets discoloured or scratched. We can supply some special black touch up
paint.
DO NOT rely on the controller to tell you the temperature of the insert or stirred liquid bath. It’s job is only to
provide an isothermal volume. It is the calibrated working standard that is used to measure actual temperature.
DO NOT calibrate very large sensors in the Oceanus-6 unless you can accept large immersion errors. We have
larger products for larger sensors.
DO NOT try to straighten the working standard, it is deliberately bent so that it does not interfere with the sensors
you are calibrating.

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INTRODUCTION
The Oceanus-6 range of products allows unprecedented flexibility for the calibration of temperature sensors. The
Oceanus-6 range may be used with the following options:
1. An ITS-90 Fixed Point Apparatus
1. As a Metal Block Bath
2. As a Stirred Liquid Bath
3. As a Stirred Ice Bath
4. A Black Body Source
5. A Surface Sensor Calibrator
The Oceanus-6 is available in two variants. The Basic (B) model which incorporates a single temperature controller.
The Potts as Site (S) model also include a temperature indicator and a timer.
COMPARISON CALIBRATION
By definition, one compares industrial thermometers to a calibrated standard.
There are 3 methods commonly used.
Using the Controller
Using the controller as the “calibrated standard” this method means that the complete bath is calibrated by
comparing the controller reading to a calibrated standard placed in the bath.
This is a common method but is unsafe since the control sensor is
a) inaccessible
b) in the wrong place to give correct temperature of the insert
For these reasons it fails to satisfy ISO9000 and gives large uncertainties.