POL-EKO SMART ILP 53 User manual

Laboratory incubators
with a cooling system based on Peltier effect
models: ILP 53, ILP 115, ILP 240, ILP 750
Before using the equipment, please read carefully this instruction manual!
Version 1.29
Issued 12.05.2022
Instruction manual SMART PRO

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Manufacturer's address:
POL-EKO-APARATURA sp. j.
ul. Kokoszycka 172 C
44-300 Wodzisław Śląski
Country of origin: Polska
As a manufacturer, we inform you that we took the necessary measures to ensure that this device fully meets your
expectations and is reliable for a long period of use. Due to the continuous improvement of our products, as well as the
expansion of our offer, any suggestions regarding additional functions and equipment functioning are welcome. Visit
our homepage www.pol-eko.com.pl/home-en/
Equipment disposal
This equipment is marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that this equipment must not be dis-
posed of with unsorted waste. Instead it's your responsibility to correctly dispose of your equipment at lifecycle -end by
handling it over to an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling. It's also your responsibility to
decontaminate the equipment in case of biological, chemical and/or radiological contamination, so as to protect from
health hazards the persons involved in the disposal and recycling of the equipment. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste of equipment, please contact your local dealer from whom you originally purchased this
equipment.
By doing so, you will help to conserve natural and environmental resources and you will ensure that your equipment is
recycled in a manner that protects human health.
Thank you!

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Contents:
1. INTENDED USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER.........................................................6
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................7
3. BEFORE THE FIRST USE..............................................................................................................................7
3.1. Installation of shelves ...........................................................................................................................10
3.2. Condensation in the chamber...............................................................................................................11
3.3. Remarks on the placement of samples.................................................................................................11
3.4. Closing chamber door...........................................................................................................................11
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE..................................................................................................................12
4.1. Design of ILP devices...........................................................................................................................12
5. DEVICE EQUIPMENT (standard and optional)..........................................................................................14
5.1. Internal glass door (standard)...............................................................................................................14
5.2. External door with viewing window (optionally).....................................................................................14
5.3. Internal socket (optionally)....................................................................................................................14
5.4. Door lock (standard).............................................................................................................................15
5.5. Access port for external sensor (standard)...........................................................................................15
5.6. Open door alarm (standard) .................................................................................................................15
5.7. Internal LED light (optionally)................................................................................................................16
5.8. USB port (standard)..............................................................................................................................16
5.9. Display battery backup (optionally).......................................................................................................17
6. DEVICE OPERATION...................................................................................................................................17
6.1. External memory (USB flash drive).......................................................................................................17
6.2. First boot...............................................................................................................................................18
6.3. Using the keypad..................................................................................................................................18
6.4. User logging in......................................................................................................................................19
6.5. Main screen.................................................................................................................................19
6.5.1. Information panel..............................................................................................................................20
6.5.2. The meaning of icons and symbols..................................................................................................22
6.5.3. Upper expandable and configurable menu.......................................................................................24
6.5.4. Quick Note –user’s message...........................................................................................................26
6.5.5. Alarm bar..........................................................................................................................................26
6.6. Quick Program......................................................................................................................................26
6.7. Programs.....................................................................................................................................28
6.7.1. Creating / editing a program.............................................................................................................29
6.7.2. Segments edition..............................................................................................................................30
6.7.3. Summary of segments......................................................................................................................32
6.7.4. Protection class................................................................................................................................33
6.7.5. Temperature protection....................................................................................................................33
6.7.6. Priority..............................................................................................................................................33
6.7.7. Loop .................................................................................................................................................33
6.7.8. Defrosting program...........................................................................................................................34

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6.8. Starting the program.............................................................................................................................34
6.8.1. The first way.....................................................................................................................................34
6.8.2. The second way...............................................................................................................................36
6.9. Quick Change of parameters................................................................................................................37
6.9.1. Quick change of set temperature .....................................................................................................37
6.9.2. Quick change of set time..................................................................................................................38
6.10. Schedules...................................................................................................................................39
6.10.1. Creating / editing a schedule............................................................................................................40
6.10.2. Starting a schedule...........................................................................................................................43
6.11. Statistics ......................................................................................................................................46
6.12. Data record..................................................................................................................................46
6.12.1. Graph ...............................................................................................................................................48
6.12.2. Data storage directly on a USB flash drive.......................................................................................49
6.13. Event log .....................................................................................................................................49
6.14. Info ..............................................................................................................................................52
6.15. Users ...........................................................................................................................................53
6.15.1. Creating / editing a user ...................................................................................................................54
6.15.2. Account types and their limits...........................................................................................................55
6.16. User settings panel......................................................................................................................58
6.16.1. Unlocking the touch screen..............................................................................................................59
6.17. Time ............................................................................................................................................59
6.18. Alarms.........................................................................................................................................61
6.18.1. STM function....................................................................................................................................61
6.18.2. Mute option.............................................................................................................................63
6.19. Network.......................................................................................................................................64
6.20. E-mail reports ..............................................................................................................................65
6.21. Temperature –additional temperature sensor Pt 100 (option).....................................................67
6.22. Corrections...................................................................................................................................68
7. INTERFACE..................................................................................................................................................69
7.1. MODBUS TCP......................................................................................................................................69
8. TEMPERATURE PROTECTION...................................................................................................................70
9. CONNECTING THE DEVICE TO A COMPUTER.........................................................................................70
10. OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM..................................................................................................70
11. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE...................................................................................71
11.1. Exterior cleaning...................................................................................................................................71

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11.2. Interior cleaning....................................................................................................................................71
11.3. Cleaning the touch screen....................................................................................................................72
11.4. Consumables........................................................................................................................................73
12. ADVICE ON HOW TO SAFELY STORE THE DEVICE................................................................................73
13. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................73
13.1. Possible defects....................................................................................................................................74
14. WARRANTY CONDITIONS..........................................................................................................................75
15. RATING PLATE............................................................................................................................................76
16. TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................................................77
17. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................................................................................78

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1. INTENDED USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER
ILP incubators are laboratory devices designed for incubation and storage of samples at temperature range from 0°C
to +70°C (maximum 20°C below ambient temperature). Incubators have both heating and cooling system based on
Peltier modules and forced air convection.
The meaning of information symbols
This symbol means that failure to follow the instructions could endanger people's health or life, or
damage the device. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from non-compliance with
the instructions contained in the manual.
This symbol indicates helpful tips.
To guarantee your security and the longevity of the unit, please comply with the following rules:
1.
The unit cannot be installed:
•outside,
•in damp places or places which can be easily flooded,
•near flammable or volatile substances,
•near acids or in corrosive environments.
2.
It is forbidden to:
•store inflammable or volatile substances inside the unit,
•touch live parts of the unit,
•operate the unit with wet hands,
•put water vessels on the unit,
•climb on the unit,
•overload the shelves (the maximum load is described in technical data).
3.
You should:
•place samples in such a way to provide proper air circulation in the chamber,
•open the door for the shortest period of time to reduce temperature fluctuations,
•secure samples from being blown out by the chamber fan e.g powdery samples,
•always check that the doors are closed correctly,
•use only mains with earth to avoid electric shocks,
•unplug the power cable holding the protective cover and not the cable itself,
•disconnect the unit from the mains before undertaking any repairs or maintenance work (in order to not
lose the warranty during its duration, all repairs should be carried out by an authorized service),
•protect the power cable and the plug from any damage,
•disconnect the power plug before moving the unit,
•disconnect the power plug if the device will not be used for a long period of time,
•disconnect the unit and protect it from reconnecting if it has any visual fault.
Failure to comply with the above recommendations may result in damage to the device or deterioration of
technical parameters, as well as loss of warranty.

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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Incubators with Peltier modules (ILP) in SMART PRO version are delivered with:
3. BEFORE THE FIRST USE
The manufacturer sends the device protected by cardboard profiles and foil. The device should be transported in an
upright position and the package should be secured against sliding during transport.
After transporting the device at a temperature below 10°С, wait at least 2 hours before connecting it
to the mains.
On the surface of unit’s components made of stainless steel, slight discoloration may occur. It is a result of the
technologies used in the production of metal sheet in accordance with the requirements of PN-EN 10088-2 standard
and it is not a defect of the unit.
The place of installation of the unit should meet the following conditions:
•ambient temperature +10°C...+28°C, for models with glass door +10°C...+25°C,
•recommended relative humidity of the ambient air up to 60%,
•the unit has not been designed to work in highly dusty environments,
•ensure proper ventilation in the room,
•the device should be placed on a hard and stable surface,
•the unit should be placed at least 100mm away from the walls and a spacer bracket should be used:
Device
ILP
Capacity
53
115
240
750
Shelves [pcs.]
2
2
3
5
Slides [pcs.]
4
4
6
10
Power cord [pcs.]
1
1
1
1
Rubber cap [pcs.]
1
1
1
1
Key for door lock [pcs.]
2
2
2
2
Wrench (13mm) for wheels adjustment [pcs.]
x
x
x
1
Lab Desk program (in the internal memory of the equipment)
1
1
1
1
LAN cable [pcs.]
1
1
1
1
Quality Control Certificate [pcs.]
1
1
1
1
After receiving the device, visually assess its condition and equipment in the presence of the
person delivering the goods. A courier company is responsible for any damage caused during
transport.

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•the height of the room must be at least 300mm greater than the height of the unit,
•the unit is not designed to be built-in,
•the place of installation of the device should be equipped with a socket with parameters suitable for the
device.
If you don’t comply with the above recommendations, the unit may get broken or it may worsen the technical
parameters such as:
•temperature fluctuation,
•temperature variation,
•power consumption,
and may result in loss of warranty.
Wheels / leveling feet
The device has been equipped with wheels or leveling feet. After placing the unit at its destination,
secure the device against movement by locking the wheels. In the case of feet, after placing the
device in the destination, they should be leveled.
If the device is equipped with wheels, they must be locked and leveled (wheels in ILP
750 can be leveled). For this purpose use the red knob mounted in the wheel housing.
At the beginning, the knob can be turned by hand, if it encounters resistance, use a 13
size wrench.

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If the device is to be placed on a table (option) or base (option) which is equipped with the wheels with a lock, the
wheels MUST be locked after placing the table / base in its final destination.
Electric installation
Power supply of the equipment is indicated on a rating plate on the unit. Connect the device to a
socket with ground in order to avoid electric shocks in case of the unit’s failure.
The installation should be protected by a 16A slow-blow fuse and equipped with a residual current device.
Leveling wheels are ONLY for positioning the device at its destination. They can not be used to
transport the device!

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3.1. Installation of shelves
In the ILP models
To install the shelf or to change its position, follow these steps:
Install the shelf slide at the selected height by inserting it into perforations on the wall of the device. Do the same with
the slide on the opposite wall.
Slide the shelf into the installed shelf slides. Now, the shelf is correctly installed!
To remove a shelf, perform the above steps in reverse order.