Sonics 830-00905 User manual

Recirculating Chiller
Model #830-00905 / 830-00906
Operation Manual
Sonics & Materials, Inc.
53 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470 USA
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]
www.sonics.com
Rev. 12-21

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS _____________________________________________ 2
SECTION 1 _________________________________________________________________________ 3
INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________________________ 3
SECTION 2 _________________________________________________________________________ 4
SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________________________________________________ 4
SECTION 3 _________________________________________________________________________ 5
HOOK UP __________________________________________________________________________ 5
3.1 Electrical Connections (see figure 3) _______________________________________________ 6
3.2 Plumbing Connections (see figure 3) _______________________________________________ 6
3.3 Air Considerations _____________________________________________________________ 7
SECTION 4 _________________________________________________________________________ 8
START UP __________________________________________________________________________ 8
SECTION 5 _________________________________________________________________________ 8
OPERATION ________________________________________________________________________ 8
5.1 Simple Operation ______________________________________________________________ 9
5.2 Alarms ______________________________________________________________________ 10
5.3 Drain Procedure ______________________________________________________________ 10
SECTION 6 ________________________________________________________________________ 11
SYSTEM ALARMS/TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________ 11
SECTION 8 ________________________________________________________________________ 13
CLEANING YOUR CHILLER ____________________________________________________________ 13
SECTION 9 ________________________________________________________________________ 13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ________________________________________________________________ 13
WARRANTY POLICY ______________________________________________________________ 14

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CE Declaration of Conformity
We: Sonics and Materials
declare under our sole responsibility that the
Sonics #830-00905, 830-00906 Recirculating Chiller
meets the provisions of the directives:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
EN 61326-1: 2006 Emissions and Immunity
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 Harmonics Emissions
EN 61000-3-3: 2008 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61010-1: 3rd Edition Safety:
Low Voltage Directive Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SYMBOLS _________________________
Read the MSDS for the coolant used and follow all safety precautions
listed in the MSDS prior to removing coolant tubes or opening the fill
cap as this could result in contact with the coolant inside.
Caution! Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power cord prior to
servicing. This includes changing a fuse or opening the cover for any
reason.
CAUTION
 Never disassemble the chiller as irreparable damage may occur.
 Any attempt to open or repair the unit will void the warranty
 Never store the chiller over 70 °C.
 Never operate the chiller in ambient temperatures of 40 ºC or greater unless the unit has been
customized for high ambient operation.
 Never operate the chiller within 5 ºC of the coolant’s freezing point.
 Only water is recommended when using a #830-00905 with an ultrasonic processor and cup
horn/microplate horn accessory. When using a #830-00906 always use only proper coolants as
specified in manual. Koolance LIQ-702CL-B (27% propylene glycol and water) is recommended.
 Never ship the chiller with coolant inside the liquid cold plate as freezing temperatures may be
encountered which would damage the unit. Always pump all coolant out of the chiller prior to
shipping.
Symbols Used in this Manual
The red CAUTION equilateral triangle symbol appears throughout
the manual. Please follow the important instructions accompanying
this symbol to avoid significant damage to the chiller.
The red WARNING equilateral triangle symbol appears throughout
the manual accompanying certain maintenance and repair activities.
Please follow the important instructions accompanying this symbol
to avoid situations that could cause injury to the operator or other
personnel.
CAUTION
WARNING

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Manual
#830-00905/830-00906
THERMOELECTRIC CHILLER
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________
The recirculating chiller utilizes thermoelectric technology to
deliver up to 400 Watts of cooling capacity without the use of
compressors or refrigerants. The system provides 1 liter per minute
of constant temperature coolant, with PID control for both cooling
and heating. With fewer moving parts, the system is highly reliable
and energy efficient.
The chiller systems provide stable and precise temperature control
for a variety of applications precise temperature control.
From conception, the chiller systems have been designed for long
life and ease of use. The internal thermoelectric modules have
lifetimes greater than 200,000 hours.
PRODUCT

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SECTION 2
SPECIFICATIONS _________________________________________________
Operating Range (Set Point): 5°C to 50°C standard
Ambient Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C non-condensing
Cooling Capacity (typical1): 400 Watts @ 20°C in 20°C ambient air
Heating Capacity (typical): 800 Watts @ 20°C in 20°C ambient air
Noise Level (at 1 meter): < 63 dBA (60 dBA and 49 dBA options available)
Coolant / Process Fluid #830-00905: DI water only
Coolant / Process Fluid #830-00906: DI Water, Koolance (27% propylene glycol / water mix)
or 27-50% ethylene glycol / water mix
Process Fluid Fittings: 1/4” quick connect type connectors, Colder brand
Pumps: Diaphragm
Wetted Materials: Aluminum, stainless steel and polymers
Dimensions (L x W x H): 13” x 11” x 13” (32cm x 28cm x 32cm)
Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Power Input: Universal: 115-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7-5 amps max
Controls: Digital PID controller for heating and cooling
Communications: Keypad or optional RS232 interface
Alarms Temperature, fluid level, system or component failure
(display and RS232 option)
Standards TUV listed to UL, CAN/CSA and EN 61010-1,
CE 61010-1, RoHS compliant
Warranty 2 years

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SECTION 3
HOOK UP _______________________________________________________
Figure 3A: 830-00905/830-00906 Front
Figure 3B: 830-00905/830-00906 Side
Figure 3C: 830-00905/830-00906 Back
Filter Wrench (used to tighten or remove filter housing)
Process Fluid Connectors
On/Off Switch
Signal Connector
9-Pin D-sub
Display Screen
Controller Input Buttons
Handle
Power Inlet Module
IEC 320 power inlet module with two
5X20 fuses
5 micron
particle filter
Return Hose

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Figure 3D: 830-00906 ONLY
3.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (SEE FIGURE 3)
Power: The AC power inlet is an IEC320-C14 socket. Plug the line
cord provided into this socket and then into the appropriate 115 - 230
VAC 50/60 Hz wall outlet. Continuous current draw is rated at 7
amps at 115 VAC or 5 amps at 230VAC (50/60 Hz). To ensure safe
operation of the unit, it is important to ensure that the outlet is
properly grounded.
The #830-00905 and #830-00906 chillers ship with a USA/Canada
and Europe power cord. If a power cord for another Country/Region
is required to support universal power operation please contact your
representative.
Fuses: 10 amp (5mm x 20mm) GDB quick acting glass, meets
IEC 127-2
Replacement Fuse: Sonics#20-22332-10, Allied Electronics
#70149445.
Optional Alarms: Alarm signals are TTL signals, normally high (>4
VDC), located on the 9-pin d-subminiature connector as follows:
System Alarm: Pin 7
Alarm Signal Return: Pin 8
Temperature Alarm: Pin 9
Optional RS-232: The chiller has an RS-232 communication link
option. Connections are made via a 9-pin dsub connector (see
section 7 for wiring and communications details).
3.2 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS (SEE FIGURE 3)
The standard process fluid inlet (coolant return) and outlet (coolant
supply) connections, located on the left side, are 1/4” Colder brand
fittings.
Important Note: The chiller should be located at approximately
the same level or above the system.
WARNING
Electrical Shock
Hazard: Never Plug
in a Line Cord with
Wet Hands
Internal Reservoir
Fill cap

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3.3 AIR CONSIDERATIONS
The air inlet and outlet are located on the left and right sides
respectively. Restricting airflow into or out of the unit will impair
performance. At least 3 inches of clearance is required on each side
to ensure adequate airflow.
3.4A COOLANT FILL (FOR THE 830-00905 CHILLER ONLY)
Recommended Coolants:
Sonics recommends DI water only. For cup horn or microplate horn
cooling, DI water only is required. Please contact a Sonics
representative before using any other coolants as they may not be
compatible with the cup horn or microplate horn accessories.
3.4B COOLANT FILL (FOR THE 830-00906 CHILLER ONLY)
The coolant fill cap is located at the top rear of the unit. Twist off
the cap counter-clockwise to open. Fill reservoir to just below the
bottom of its neck with coolant. Replace cap and close before
operating chiller.
If using the #830-00906 Chiller with a coolant other than water
discontinue using the filter on the back of the unit. Connect the
Coolant Return tubing from the flow cell water jacket directly to the
chiller Coolant Return port bypassing the filter.
Recommended Coolants:
DI water, ethylene glycol/water mixtures or Koolance, a pre-mixed
27% propylene glycol/water based coolant containing an algaecide
and corrosion inhibitors, are acceptable coolants.
Koolance comes in several colors, the colorless or blue versions in
700 ml bottles, part number: LIQ-702CL-B (clear) or LIQ-702B-B
(blue). These versions are recommended as the dyes in the other
colored versions can form small particulates when not well mixed.
Contact Koolance for details:
Koolance USA
2840 West Valley Highway North
Auburn, WA 98001
[phone]
Note that algae/bacteria growth can occur when water is used
alone as a coolant. Use AquaClear from Belart
https://www.belart.com/aqua-clear-water-conditioner-
cleanware.html or similar that does not damage acrylic, to treat
and keep water in the system clean.
Use only recommended
coolants
CAUTION
WARNING
Read the Coolant MSDS
Prior to filling the chiller
Use only recommended
coolants
CAUTION

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SECTION 4
START UP ______________________________________________________
Note: In order to avoid injury or damage, operators must only use this product in the
manner specified below.
Start-up the chiller using the following steps:
1) Connect coolant tubing to fluid connections located on the left
side of the unit, labeled Process Out (supply) and Process In
(return).
2) When using a #830-00905 chiller: review the Cup horn or
Microplate horn accessory instructions for information on how
to fill with DI water.
When using a #830-00906 chiller: Remove the reservoir cap on
top and fill the reservoir to just below the bottom of its neck
with coolant. Replace cap.
3) Plug line cord into 115 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
4) Turn on switch located on the left side of the unit. The front
display should read the current coolant temperature.
Note: When using the #830-00906 chiller: If the front display
reads “TANK LEVEL LOW”, add more coolant to the reservoir
until the display changes to read the coolant temperature.
Important Notes:
Do not run the chiller dry for more than a few seconds.
SECTION 5
OPERATION _____________________________________________________
The chiller is operated via the control panel located on the front
panel. The control panel has a 16-character LCD display and four
input keys: UP, DOWN, ENTER, and START/STOP. These keys
work as follows:
Key Action
UP Pressing the UP key raises the parameter value displayed.
DOWN Pressing the DOWN key lowers the parameter value displayed
ENTER Pressing the ENTER key momentarily enters the parameter changed.
ENTER Pressing and holding the ENTER key for 3 seconds causes the chiller to change the
display menu (see menu structure)
START/STOP Pressing the START/STOP key turns on temperature control.
START/STOP Pressing the START/STOP key while the chiller is operating turns off temperature
control (Operating Mode = *).
WARNING
Electrical Shock
Hazard: Never Plug
in a Line Cord with
Wet Hands
Running the
ThermoCube dry
(no fluid) may
damage the pump
CAUTION