Julabo ED-5A User manual

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English
Operating manual
Open Bath Circulators
ED-5A ED-5M
ED-5
JULABO Labortechnik GmbH
77960 Seelbach / Germany
+49 (0) 7823 / 51-0
+49 (0) 7823 / 24 91
|[email protected]
Þwww.julabo.de
1.951.0270 01/11

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Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice.
JULABO thanks you for the trust you have placed in us.
This operating manual has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the operation
and possible applications of our circulators. For optimal utilization of all functions, we
recommend that you thoroughly study this manual prior to beginning operation.
The JULABO Quality Management System
Temperature control devices for research and industry are developed,
produced, and distributed according to the requirements of
ISO 9001:2008. Certificate Registration No. 01 100044846
Unpacking and inspecting
Unpack the circulator and accessories and inspect them for possible transport damage.
Damage should be reported to the responsible carrier, railway, or postal authority, and a
damage report should be requested. These instructions must be followed fully for us to
guarantee our full support of your claim for protecting against loss from concealed damage.
The form required for filing such a claim will be provided by the carrier.
Printed in Germany
Changes without prior notification reserved

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operating manual.................................................................................................................... 4
1. Intended use...................................................................................................................4
1.1. Description.................................................................................................................. 4
2. Operator responsibility – Safety recommendations......................................................... 4
2.1. Disposal...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. EC Conformity ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3. Warranty conditions.................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Technical specifications.............................................................................................. 8
Operating instructions ........................................................................................................... 10
3. Safety notes for the user............................................................................................... 10
3.1. Explanation of safety notes....................................................................................... 10
3.2. Explanation of other notes........................................................................................ 10
3.3. Safety recommendations.......................................................................................... 10
4. Operating controls and functional elements.................................................................. 13
5. Preparations.................................................................................................................. 14
5.1. Installation................................................................................................................. 14
5.2. Bath fluids................................................................................................................. 14
5.3. Filling / Draining........................................................................................................ 15
5.4. Temperature application to external systems ........................................................... 16
5.5. Tubing....................................................................................................................... 16
5.6. Adjusting the pump flow............................................................................................ 17
5.7. Countercooling.......................................................................................................... 18
6. Operating procedures ................................................................................................... 19
6.1. Power connection ..................................................................................................... 19
6.2. Switching on / Start – Stop........................................................................................ 19
6.3. Automatic / non-automatic start mode ...................................................................... 20
6.4. Setting the temperatures........................................................................................... 21
6.5. Safety installations according to IEC 61010-2-010................................................... 21
6.5.1. Excess temperature protection..........................................................................21
6.5.2. Low liquid level protection.................................................................................21
7. Troubleshooting guide / Error messages ...................................................................... 22
8. Cleaning / repairing the unit.......................................................................................... 23

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Operating manual
1. Intended use
JULABO circulators have been designed to control the temperature of specific fluids in a bath
tank.
JULABO circulators are not suitable for direct temperature control of foods, semi-
luxury foods and tobacco, or pharmaceutical and medical products. Direct
temperature control means unprotected contact of the object with the bath
medium (bath fluid).
1.1. Description
PID1
The circulators are operated via the splash-proof keypad. The implemented
microprocessor technology allows to set and to store the setpoint that can
be indicated on the LED temperature display.
The PID temperature control adapts the heat supplied to the thermal
requirements of the bath.
Safety installations conforming to IEC 61010-2-010
The excess temperature protection is a safety installation independent from
the control circuit.
The safety value is set using a tool (screwdriver).
If the low level protection device is triggered, a complete shutdown of the
heater and circulating pump is effected.
2. Operator responsibility – Safety recommendations
The products of JULABO ensure safe operation when installed, operated, and maintained
according to common safety regulations. This section explains the potential dangers that may
arise when operating the circulator and also specifies the most important safety precautions to
preclude these dangers as far as possible.

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Persons:
The operator is responsible for the qualification of the personnel operating the units.
The operator should be constantly informed about the dangers involved with their job activities
as well as preventive actions.
Make sure all persons expected to carry out operation, installation and maintenance of the unit
read and understand the safety information and operating instructions.
If you have any questions concerning the operation of your unit or the information in this
manual, please contact us!
Contact: JULABO Labortechnik GmbH
Eisenbahnstraße 45
77960 Seelbach / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 51-0 [email protected]
Fax [phone] / 24 91 www.julabo.de
Handling:
Nevertheless, avoid strikes to the housing, vibrations, damages to the keypad foil (keys,
display) or contamination.
Make sure the product is regularly checked for proper condition.
Regularly check (at least every 2 years) the proper condition of the mandatory, warning,
prohibition and safety labels.
Take care that the mains supply features a low impedance to avoid any negative affects on
the instrument being operated in the same mains.
This unit is designed for operation in a controlled electromagnetic environment. This
means that transmitting devices (e.g. cellular phones) should not be used in the immediate
vicinity.
Magnetic radiation may influence other units with components susceptible to magnetic
fields (e.g. a monitor). We recommend to keep a minimum distance of 1 m.
Permissible ambient temperature: max. 40 °C, min. 5 °C.
Permissible relative air humidity: 50 % (40 °C).
Do not store in an aggressive atmosphere. Protect from contaminations.
Do not expose to sunlight.
Appropriate operation:
Only qualified personnel is authorized to perform configuration, installation, maintenance and
repairs of the circulator.
Routine operation can also be carried out by untrained personnel who should however be
instructed by trained personnel.
Use:
The bath may not be filled with flammable materials. Fire hazard!
Only use recommended materials (bath fluids). Only use recommended materials (bath fluids).
Only use non-acid and non corroding materials.
When using hazardous materials or materials that could become hazardous, the operator
must affix the enclosed safety labels (1 + 2) to the front of the unit so they are highly visible:

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Warning label W00: Colors: yellow, black
Danger area. Attention! Observe instructions.
(operating manual, safety data sheet)
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or
Mandatory label M018: Colors: blue, white
Carefully read the user information prior to beginning operation.
Scope: EU
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Semi S1-0701 Table A1-2 #9
Carefully read the user information prior to beginning operation.
Scope: USA, NAFTA
Particular care and attention is necessary because of the wide operating range.
There are thermal dangers:
Burn, scald, hot steam, hot parts and surfaces that can be touched.
Warning label W26: Colors: yellow, black
Hot surface warning.
(The label is put on by JULABO)
2.1. Disposal
Do not dispose of the unit with household waste!
However, over the long operating period of the unit, disposal rules may change. Therefore,
only qualified personnel should handle the disposal.
Valid in EU countries
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive requires electrical and electronic equipment marked with a
crossed-out trash can to be disposed of separately in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Contact an authorized waste management company in your country.
Disposal with household waste (unsorted waste) or similar collections of
municipal waste is not permitted!

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2.2. EC Conformity
The products described in the operating instructions conform to the
requirements of the following European guidelines:
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery.
EMC guideline with respect to legal harmonization of the member countries
concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
JULABO Labortechnik GmbH
Eisenbahnstr. 45
77960 Seelbach / Germany
2.3. Warranty conditions
JULABO Labortechnik GmbH warrants its products against defects in material or in
workmanship, when used under appropriate conditions and in accordance with appropriate
operating instructions
for a period of ONE YEAR.
Extension of the warranty period – free of charge
With the ‘1PLUS warranty’ the user receives a free of charge extension to the warranty of up
to 24 months, limited to a maximum of 10 000 working hours.
To apply for this extended warranty the user must register the unit on the JULABO web site
www.julabo.de, indicating the serial no. The extended warranty will apply from the date of
JULABO Labortechnik GmbH’s original invoice.
JULABO Labortechnik GmbH reserves the right to decide the validity of any warranty claim. In
case of faults arising either due to faulty materials or workmanship, parts will be repaired or
replaced free of charge, or a new replacement unit will be supplied.
Any other compensation claims are excluded from this guarantee.

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2.4. Technical specifications
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Temperature selection digital
Temperature indication LED
Resolution °C 0.1
Temperature control PID1
Heater wattage (at 230 V) kW 2,0
Heater wattage (at 115V) kW 1,0
Circulating pump:
discharge, max.at 0 bar l/min 15
pressure, max. at 0 l bar 0.35
Ambient temperature °C 5 ... 40
Mains power connection 230 V/50 Hz V/ Hz 190-253 / 50
Current input (at 230 V) A 9
Mains power connection 230 V/60 Hz V/ Hz 190-253 / 60
Current input (at 208 V / 230 V) A A 8 / 9
Mains power connection 115 V/60 Hz V/ Hz 103-127 / 60
Current input (at 115 V) A 9
Mains power connection 100 V/50-60 Hz V/ Hz 90-110 / 50-60
Current input (at 100 V) A 9
All measurements have been carried out at:
rated voltage and frequency operating temperature: 70 °C
ambient temperature: 20 °C bath fluid: water
Technical changes without prior notification reserved.
0pen Bath Circulators
Bath tanks ED-5A
Plexiglas ®ED-5M Makrolon ®ED-5
Stainless
steel
Working temperature range 20 ... 60 20 ... 100 20 ... 100
Temperature stability ±0,03 ±0,03 ±0,03
Bath opening (WxL) cm 12x24 12x24 15x15
Bath depth cm 15 15 15
Filling volume liters 3,5 ... 5 3,5 ... 5 3 ... 4,5
Overall dimensions (WxDxH) cm 14x40x35 14x40x35 17x33x36
Weight kg 5,3 5,2 7,0

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Safety installations according to IEC 61010-2-010:
Excess temperature protection adjustable from 20 to 120 °C
Low liquid level protection float switch
Classification according to DIN 12876-1 class I
Alarm indication optical + audible (permanent)
Environmental conditions according to EN 61 010, part 1:
Use only indoor.
Altitude up to 2000 m - normal zero.
Ambient temperature: +5 ... +40 °C (for storage and transportation)
Air humidity:
Max. rel. humidity 80 % for temperatures up to +31 °C,
linear decrease down to 50 % relative humidity at a temperature of +40 °C
Max. mains fluctuation of ±10 % are permissible.
Protection class according to EN 60 529 IP21
The unit corresponds to Class I
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Caution:
The unit is not for use in explosive atmosphere
Standards for interference resistance according to EN 61326-1
This unit is an ISM device classified in Group 1 (using high frequency for internal purposes)
Class A (industrial and commercial range).

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Operating instructions
3. Safety notes for the user
3.1. Explanation of safety notes
In addition to the safety warnings listed, warnings are posted throughout the
operating manual. These warnings are designated by an exclamation mark
inside an equilateral triangle. “Warning of a dangerous situation (Attention!
Please follow the documentation).”
The danger is classified using a signal word.
Read and follow these important instructions for averting dangers.
Warning:
Describes a possibly highly dangerous situation. If these instructions are not
followed, serious injury and danger to life could result.
Caution:
Describes a possibly dangerous situation. If this is not avoided, slight or minor
injuries could result. A warning of possible property damage may also be
contained in the text.
Notice:
Describes a possibly harmful situation. If this is not avoided, the product or
anything in its surroundings can be damaged.
3.2. Explanation of other notes
Note!
Draws attention to something special.
Important!
Indicates usage tips and other useful information.
3.3. Safety recommendations
Follow the safety recommendations to prevent damage to persons or property.
Further, the valid safety instructions for working places must be followed.
•Only connect the unit to a power socket with earthing contact (PE –
protective earth)!
•The power supply plug serves as safe disconnecting device from the line
and must be always easily accessible.
•Operation is permitted with non-flammable liquids only.
•Place the instrument on an even surface on a pad made of non-
inflammable material.

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•Do not stay in the area below the unit.
•Make sure you read and understand all instructions and safety precautions
listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit.
•Never operate the unit without bath fluid in the bath.
•Check the filling level of the bath fluid from time to time. Pump and heater
must always be fully covered with the bath fluid!
•The instrument is not suited for unsupervised continuous operation.
•Do not drain the bath fluid while it is hot!
Check the temperature of the bath fluid prior to draining (by switching the
unit on for a short moment for example).
•Observe the limited working temperature range when using plastic bath
tanks.
•Employ suitable connecting tubing.
Make sure that the tubes are securely attached.
•Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.
•Always turn off the unit and disconnect the mains cable from the power
source before performing any service or maintenance procedures, or
before moving the unit.
•Always empty the bath before moving the unit.
•Never operate equipment with damaged mains power cables.
•Some parts of the bath cover and the pump connections may become
extremely warm during continuous operation. Therefore, exercise particular
caution when touching these parts.

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Caution:
The temperature controlling i.e. of fluids in a reactor constitutes normal
circulator practice.
We do not know which substances are contained within these vessels.
Many substances are:
•inflammable, easily ignited or explosive
•hazardous to health
•environmentally unsafe
i.e.: dangerous
The user alone is responsible for the handling of these substances!
The following questions shall help to recognize possible dangers and to reduce
the risks to a minimum.
•Are all tubes and electrical cables connected and installed?
Note:
sharp edges, hot surfaces in operation, moving machine parts, etc.
•Do dangerous steams or gases arise when heating?
Is an exhaust needed when working?
•What to do when a dangerous substance was spilled on or in the unit?
Before starting to work, obtain information concerning the substance and
determine the method of decontamination.
Notice: Check the safety installations at least twice a year!
•Excess temperature protection according to IEC 61010-2-010.
With a screwdriver turn back the adjustable excess temperature protection
until the shut-down point (actual temperature).
•Low level protection according to IEC 61010-2-010.
To check the function of the float, it can be manually lowered with a
screwdriver for example.

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4. Operating controls and functional elements
Front view Rear view
1 Mains power switch, illuminated
2 Edit keys
Setpoint increase or decrease
Press keys shortly for step-by-step changes,
Keep the keys pressed for fast change of setpoint
3 OK key (store)
4 LED temperature display, menu indication
5 Control indicator –Heating
7 Control indicator – Alarm
7 Adjustable excess temperature protection
according to IEC 61010-2-010
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A
M
P
Circulator: Mains circuit breakers (resettable) 15 A
10 Mains power cable with plug

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5. Preparations
5.1. Installation
Notice:
Plexiglas and Makrolon baths are not resistent to solvents.
Avoid contamination of the bath fluid with solvents.
Top view
A
•Place the circulator in an upright position.
ED-5A / ED-5M
•The circulator (A) mounted on a stainless steel bridge is
placed on the back of the bath tank.
A
B
ED-5
•The circulator (A) mounted on a stainless steel bridge is
placed on the back of bath tank.
Close the bath tank with the bath cover (B).
5.2. Bath fluids
Caution:
No liability for use of other bath fluids!
Do not use flammable bath fluids!
Water: The quality of water depends on local conditions.
•Due to the high concentration of lime, hard water is not suitable for
temperature control because it leads to calcification in the bath.
•Ferrous water can cause corrosion - even on stainless steel.
•Chloric water can cause pitting corrosion.
•Distilled and deionized water is unsuitable. Their special properties cause
corrosion in the bath, even in stainless steel.
Recommended bath fluids:
Bath fluid Temperature range
soft/decalcified water 5 °C to 80 °C

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See website for list of recommended bath fluids.
Contact: see page 5
Notice:
Please contact JULABO before using other than recommended bath fluids.
Only use non-acid and non corroding bath fluids.
JULABO takes no responsibility for damages caused by the selection of an
unsuitable bath fluid.
Unsuitable bath fluids are liquids which e.g.
•are very highly viscous
(much higher than 30 mm2/s at the respective working temperature)
•have corrosive characteristics or
•tend to cracking.
5.3. Filling / Draining
Notice: Filling
Check the filling level of the bath fluid from time to time. Pump and heater
must always be fully covered with the bath fluid!
The instrument is not suited for unsupervised continuous operation.
Filling
•Take care that no liquid enters the interior of the circulator.
•Recommended maximum filling level with water as bath liquid:
20 mm below the tank rim
LAfter filling, immerse the samples in the bath or place the lid on
the bath, in case the opening is not to be used.
Draining
•Press the mains switch to turn the circulator off.
•Remove the circulator from the bath tank.
•Empty the bath tank.
Notice: Draining
Do not drain the bath fluid while it is hot!
Recommendation: Temperature range 5 °C to 40 °C
Check the temperature of the bath fluid prior to draining (by switching the unit
on for a short moment, for example).

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5.4. Temperature application to external systems
Caution:
Securely attach all tubing to prevent slipping.
If the circulator is operated without external system, close the pump connector
(24a) with the cap nut.
Connecting the external system
•Unscrew the collar nuts from the pump connector (24a).
•Slide the tubing onto the pump connectors for feed (24a) and
return flow (24b). Secure the tubing with tube clamps.
⇐ED-5A / ED-5M
⇐ED-5
5.5. Tubing
Recommended tubing:
Order No. Length Temperature range
8930008 1 m CR®tubing 8 mm ID -20 °C ... 120 °C
8930010 1 m CR®tubing 10 mm ID -20 °C ... 120 °C
8930108 1 m Viton tubing 8 mm ID -50 °C ... 200 °C
8930110 1 m Viton tubing10 mm ID -50 °C ... 200 °C
8930410 1 m Insulation for tubing 8 mm ID or 10 mm ID -50 °C ... 100 °C
8970480 2 Tubing clamps, size 1 for tubing 8 mm ID
8970481 2 Tubing clamps, size 2 for tubing 10 or 12 mm ID

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Warning: Tubing:
At high working temperatures the tubing used for temperature application and
cooling water supply represents a danger source.
A damaged tubing line may cause hot bath fluid to be pumped out within a
short time.
This may result in:
•Burning of skin
•Difficulties in breathing due to hot atmosphere
Safety recommendations
•Employ suitable connecting tubing.
•Make sure that the tubing is securely attached.
•Avoid sharp bends in the tubing, and maintain a sufficient distance from
surrounding walls.
•Regularly check the tubing for material defects (e.g. for cracks).
•Preventive maintenance: Replace the tubing from time to time.
5.6. Adjusting the pump flow
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2
The pump flow is pre-adjusted in the factory and can be
modified to suit user requirements.
•Using a screwdriver turn the screw (1) anti-clockwise by
360 °.
•Using flat pliers turn the marking of the slide (2) to the
desired position.
•Tighten the screw.
Examples:
Internal applications in the bath
A 100 % internal bath circulation (for large bath tanks)
B Reduced internal bath circulation
(for smooth surface of bath fluid)
External/internal applications
C 40 % external discharge,
60 % internal circulation (for large bath tanks)
D 80 % external discharge,
20 % internal circulation (for small bath tanks)

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5.7. Countercooling
Notice:
Observe the laws and regulations of the water distribution company valid in the
location where the unit is operated.
Securely attach all tubing to prevent slipping.
For applications near the ambient temperature, the cooling coil
must be connected to the water mains.
•Using tubing, connect the cooling coil (25a) to the tap water
supply, and lead the tap water in a sink through the return
connector (25b).
Cooling coil
⇐ED-5A / ED-5M
Cooling coil
⇐ED-5
LA specific water flow rate of 45 ml/minute is sufficient to
compensate for the characteristic temperature.
LFor applications near ambient temperature (20 °C), the
cooling water temperature should at least be 5 °C below the
working temperature.
NOTE: Immersion coolers are used for countercooling instead of tap water in
applications below room temperature.
Order No. Description
9 650 820 FT200
9 650 840 FT400
8 970 400 Clamp for cooler probe for open baths

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6. Operating procedures
6.1. Power connection
Caution:
•Only connect the unit to a power socket with earthing contact (PE –
protective earth)!
•The power supply plug serves as safe disconnecting device from the line
and must be always easily accessible.
•Never operate equipment with damaged mains power cables.
•Regularly check the mains power cables for material defects (e.g. for
cracks).
•We disclaim all liability for damage caused by incorrect line voltages!
Check to make sure that the line voltage matches the supply
voltage specified on the identification plate.
6.2. Switching on / Start – Stop
Caution:
Observe the limited working temperature range when using plastic bath tanks.
Bath tanks made of Plexiglas ®up to 60 °C.
Bath tanks made of Makrolon ®up to 100 °C.
•Switching on:
Turn the unit on with the mains power switch. (1).
•The unit performs a self-test. The segments of the 4-digit LED
temperature DISPLAY and all indicator lights will illuminate (as
illustrated on the left).
Then the software version (example: 11.0) appears. The
display „OFF“ indicates the unit is ready to operate. (standby
mode).
Start:
•Press the key for about 4 seconds.
The LED temperature DISPLAY indicates the actual bath
temperature.
Stop:
•Press the key for about 4 seconds.
•Turn the unit off with the mains power switch.

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6.3. Automatic / non-automatic start mode
Keep depressed the key and
turn on the circulator with the mains power switch.
For a short while the LED temperature DISPLAY indicates the
effective start mode:
AUTOSTART on.
AUTOSTART off.
NOTE:
The circulator has been configured and supplied by JULABO
according to N.A.M.U.R. recommendations. This means for the start
mode, that the unit must enter a safe operating state after a power
failure (non-automatic start mode). This safe operating state is
indicated by „OFF“ on the LED temperature display. A complete
shutdown of the main functional elements such as heater and
circulating pump is effected simultaneously.
Should such a safety standard not be required, the AUTOSTART
function (automatic start mode) may be activated, thus allowing the
start of the circulator directly by pressing the mains power switch or
using a timer.
Warning:
For supervised or unsupervised operation with the AUTOSTART function,
avoid any hazardous situation to persons or property.
The circulator does no longer conform to N.A.M.U.R. recommendations.
Take care you fully observe the safety and warning functions of the circulator.
The instrument is not suited for unsupervised continuous operation.