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

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5.1 SIMPLE OPERATION
The chiller comes with preset operating parameters that will work
well for most applications. If temperature control at one temperature
is desired, follow the steps below.
1) Turn on the chiller and wait for display to read TEMP.
2) Press the UP or DOWN keys to change SETTEMP1 to the
desired set point.
3) Press ENTER to accept the value.
4) Press the START/STOP key to begin controlling to the
temperature just entered (SETTEMP1). The Operating Mode
will now show “‒” (cooling) or “+” (heating).
5) Pressing START/STOP while the unit is controlling temperature
will stop temperature control. The Operating Mode will now
show “*” for Standby (not controlling).
Caution: Do not externally shut off the flow of coolant for more than
a ten second period; pump damage will result if run deadheaded/dry
for extended periods of time.
The chiller will now control to the set point temperature. To change
the set point temperatures just press the UP or DOWN keys again to
change SETTEMP 1 to the new set point, followed by ENTER and
then START/STOP. The Operating Mode will now show “‒”
(cooling) or “+” (heating). If the Operating Mode shows “*”, press
START/STOP to begin controlling.
Status Menu: The status menu displays the chiller operating status
and coolant temperature. The chiller operating mode is shown in the
display’s first character: (See Figure 5)
Figure 5: Operating Display
* = Standby mode, chiller is not controlling temperature
‒ = Cooling mode, chiller is controlling temperature and process
fluid temperature is above the set point
+ = Heating mode, chiller is controlling temperature and process
fluid temperature is below the set point
The process fluid (coolant) outlet temperature is shown after TEMP
in °C or °F.
Pressing the UP or DOWN keys with the # of cycles set to zero
(default) will change the set point temperature upon pressing the
ENTER, then the START/STOP key.
‒ TEMP 20.0 °C Temperature
Units
Process Fluid Temperature Operating Mode

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5.2 ALARMS
The chiller has two TTL level alarms, one for temperature and one
for system failure:
Temperature: TTL high (>4 VDC) fluid temp below alarm set point
TTL low (<0.5 VDC) fluid temp above alarm set point
System: TTL high (>4 VDC) system operating normally
TTL low (<0.5 VDC) system failure has occurred
A list of system failures causing the system alarm to change to TTL
low can be found in Section 6. In the event of a system failure, the
alarm type will be shown on the front display.
5.3 DRAIN PROCEDURE
Draining procedures for the #830-00905 and #830-00906 are specific
to the accessory they are used with. Please refer to the accessory
(e.g. cup horn or flow cell) instructions for information on how to
drain the set up.

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SECTION 6
SYSTEM ALARMS/TROUBLESHOOTING ________________________________
The chiller has multiple system alarms that when triggered will
show on the display. When an alarm is displayed the system will
not attempt to heat or cool the coolant.
Alarms:
RTD Open: The temperature sensor has failed or its connector has
come loose. Turn off the chiller and disconnect the AC power cord.
Contact Sonics for a replacement RTD, or for a RMA number to
return the unit for RTD replacement.
Fan Fail: Fan is supplying insufficient air to cool the thermoelectric
heat exchanger. Either the fan has failed or the airflow into or out
of the system is blocked. Check that the side air inlet and outlet
gratings are not blocked. The chiller requires at least 3 inches of
clearance around these gratings. If airflow is not blocked, contact
Sonics for a replacement fan, or for a RMA number to return the
unit for fan replacement.
Pump Fail: The liquid heat exchanger plate temperature is either too
hot or too cold, indicating pump failure, a blockage in the external
plumbing lines or operation outside the normal 5°C to 50°C coolant
temperature (without –LT or –HT options). Turn off the chiller and
disconnect the AC power cord. Verify that no kinks or blockages
exist in plumbing line, both outside and inside the chiller. If no
coolant flow blockages exist, contact Sonics for a replacement
pump, or for a RMA number to return the unit for pump
replacement.
Tank Level Low(#830-00906 Only): Liquid reservoir level is too
low. Unless filling for the first time, check all outside plumbing
lines for leaks. Once all leaks are sealed, remove the cap and add
more coolant until the alarm disappears.
Electrical Shock Hazard:
Always unplug the unit
before removing the cover.
WARNING
Do not attempt to service or
repair the unit beyond the
troubleshooting checks
described in this section
without first contacting
Solid State Cooling Systems
WARNING

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No Display: If the liquid crystal display does not illuminate upon
turning on the chiller, the internal 12 or 24VDC power supply has
failed, the diaphragm pump has failed, or the LCD display has
failed. Contact Sonics for a RMA number to return the unit for
replacement of the power supply, diaphragm pump, or display.
Temperature Control Poor: If no other alarms are present, poor
temperature control indicates the heat load is too great for the chiller,
the TE cooling/heating engine is not receiving power, the PID
constants have been corrupted or the chiller needs repair. First check
the PID constant values shown section 5.2 match the factory
defaults. If not, change the values to the default values. Otherwise,
contact Sonics for technical support.
Important: The tank level low alarm will automatically reset when
the tank is filled. The RTD, Fan and Pump failure alarms will not
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SECTION 8
CLEANING YOUR CHILLER _________________________________________
The exterior surfaces of the chiller may be cleaned with a non-
shedding wipe dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
SECTION 9
TECHNICAL SUPPORT _____________________________________________
Customer service is our highest priority. Please contact us
immediately for technical assistance if you have questions or
concerns.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday - Friday
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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WARRANTY POLICY
This chiller is covered under a two-year parts and labor warranty from the date of shipment, assuming
proper use and maintenance of the unit. All warranty work shall be performed at Sonics’ facility, located
in Newtown, CT, USA and requires pre-authorization by Sonics. Malfunctioning products should be
returned after receiving an RMA. Sonics will determine if the problem is covered under the warranty.
Warranty Coverage:
Products with defects in components or manufacturing which are reported to Sonics before the end of the
warranty period will be repaired or replaced at no cost (see below for reporting requirements). The
warranty period begins on the date the product was initially shipped from Sonics.
Excluded from Warranty:
Excluded from warranty is any damage caused to the product occurring during, but not limited to, such
events as shipment, installation, storage, or usage occurring during a situation specifically cautioned
against or noted in the product manual.
Specific situations, which invalidate the warranty, include (but are not limited to):
 Removing the serial number label.
 Any disassembly (partial or complete) of the product.
 Changing any components of the product.
 Subjecting the product to temperatures below the freezing point of the coolant used.
 Subjecting any product to temperature, voltage, current, or pressure (internal or external) greater than
that specified in the product manual.
 Any actions prohibited in the "Caution" section of the product manual.
Returned Goods Procedure and Reporting Requirements
Before a failed product is returned to the factory, a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number must
be obtained from Customer Service at 203-270-4600. The date the RMA is requested will be the reporting
date noted and relevant to the warranty. Products, which have received an RMA, must be received at
Sonics’ factory, within 30 days or the reporting date will be moved ahead 30 days and a new 30-day
waiting period will begin. Customers shall pay shipping cost of returning any unit to Sonics and Sonics
shall pay shipping cost of returning any unit repaired under warranty to the customer.
All out of warranty returned goods will require an evaluation purchase order prior to receipt at Sonics.