Thermo Scientific F6000 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Thermo Scientific
Thermolyne Furnace:
Premium Large Muffle/
Atmosphere Controlled Ashing

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Type F6000 Furnace
OPERATION MANUAL
AND PARTS LIST
Series 1249
Single Setpoint Models F6010, F6010 N, F6018
Single Setpoint Models F6020 , F6020 -33, F6020 -33-60, F6020 -60, F6028 , F6028 -60
with OTP
8 Segment Programmable F6020 -33-60-80, F6020 -33-80, F6020 -60-80, F6020 -80,
Models with OTP F6028 -60-80, F6028 -80
4 X 16 Segment F6030 M, F6030 M-33, F6030 M-33-60, F6030 M-60, F6038 M,
Programmable Models F6038 M-60
with OTP & RS232
ommunication
(-60 Models) - Ashing furnace
LT1249X1 • Rev. A

Important Information
This manual contains important operating and safety information. The user must carefully
read and understand the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equipment.
Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................3
Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................5
General Usage..............................................................................................................................................5
Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................................5
General Specifications ........................................................................................................................................6
Environmental onditions ............................................................................................................................6
Declaration of onformity ............................................................................................................................7
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................9
Site Selection................................................................................................................................................9
Electrical onnections ..................................................................................................................................9
Operation, All Models ........................................................................................................................................10
Power Switch ..............................................................................................................................................10
ycle Light ..................................................................................................................................................10
Door Safety Switch ....................................................................................................................................10
Single Setpoint Models and Single Setpoint Models w/OTP ............................................................................11
Single Ramp & Dwell ........................................................................................................................................16
8 Segment & 4X16 Segment Programmable Models w/OTP ..........................................................................19
Installation and Operation of Air ontrol ..........................................................................................................39
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................39
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................41
Furnace Loading ..............................................................................................................................................42
Maintenance and Servicing ..............................................................................................................................43
Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................43
General leaning Instructions ....................................................................................................................43
To Replace a Heating Element ..................................................................................................................43
To Replace a Platinel II Thermocouple ......................................................................................................44
To Replace a hromel/Alumel Thermocouple ............................................................................................45
To Replace a Solid State Relay..................................................................................................................46
To Replace a Door Switch ..........................................................................................................................46
To Realign Door Switch ..............................................................................................................................47
To Replace ontroller ................................................................................................................................48
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................49
Replacement Parts List ....................................................................................................................................51
Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................51a
Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................................................................52
Ordering Procedures ........................................................................................................................................56
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Table of ontents

Your Thermo Scientific Thermolyne Type F6000
Furnace has been designed with function, reliabil-
ity and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to
install it in conformance with local electrical
codes. For safe operation, please pay attention to
the alert signals throughout the manual.
This manual contains important operating and
safety information. You must carefully read and
understand the contents of this manual prior to
the use of this furnace.
Warnings
To avoid electrical shock, this furnace must:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet
of correct voltage and current handling
capacity.
2. Be disconnected from the power supply
prior to maintenance and servicing.
3. Have the door switch operating properly.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable
or combustible materials; fire or explosion
may result. This device contains compo-
nents which may ignite such material.
2. aution: Hot Surface - Avoid ontact. To
avoid burns, do not touch the exterior or
interior surfaces of this furnace during use
or for a period of time after use.
3. Always wear safety glasses or a safety
shield and high temperature gloves when
loading or unloading the furnace. Long
sleeved, fire retardant clothing and a fire
retardant apron is also recommended.
4. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. 3
Safety Information
Warning
Warnings alert you to a
possibility of personal injury.
Caution
autions alert you to a
possibility of damage to the equip-
ment.
Note
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and
conditions.
Hot Surface
Hot surfaces alert you to a
possibility of personal injury if you
come in contact with a surface during
use or for a period of time after use.
Alert Signals

Warning
This warning is presented for compliance with
alifornia Proposition 65 and other regulatory
agencies and only applies to the insulation in
this product. This product contains refractory
ceramic, refractory ceramic fiber or fiberglass
insulation, which can produce respirable dust or
fibers during disassembly. Dust or fibers can
cause irritation and can aggravate pre-existing
respiratory diseases. Refractory ceramic and
refractory ceramic fibers (after reaching 1000° )
contain crystalline silica, which can cause lung
damage (silicosis). The International Agency for
Research on ancer (IAR ) has classified
refractory ceramic fiber and fiberglass as possi-
bly carcinogenic (Group 2B), and crystalline sili-
ca as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).
The insulating materials can be located in the
door, the hearth collar, in the chamber of the
product or under the hot plate top. Tests per-
formed by the manufacturer indicate that there
is no risk of exposure to dust or respirable fibers
resulting from operation of this product under
normal conditions. However, there may be a risk
of exposure to respirable dust or fibers when
repairing or maintaining the insulating materials,
or when otherwise disturbing them in a manner
which causes release of dust or fibers. By using
proper handling procedures and protective
equipment you can work safely with these insu-
lating materials and minimize any exposure.
Refer to the appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) for information regarding proper
handling and recommended protective equip-
ment. For additional MSDS copies, or additional
information concerning the handling of refracto-
ry ceramic products, please contact the
ustomer Service Department at 1-800-438-4851.
.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Intended Use
The Type F6000 furnaces are general purpose
laboratory and heat treating furnaces. For opti-
mum element life, we recommend observing
these temperature ranges: from 100° (212°F)
to 1093° (2000°F) continuous use or from
1093° (2000°F) to 1200 (2192°F) for intermit-
tent use. (-60) Ashing models continuous tem-
perature range is 100° (212°F) to 975°
(1787°F). ontinuous use is operating the fur-
nace for more than 3 hours and intermittent use
is operating the furnace for less than 3 hours.
All furnaces consist of: 1) a vented heating
chamber; 2) a temperature controller; and 3) a
door safety switch for operator safety.
General Usage
Do not use this product for anything other than
its intended usage.
Principles of Operation
The furnace chamber is heated by electric
resistance elements and is insulated with
ceramic fiber insulation. The controller is located
under the furnace chamber and is well insulated
from the heat generated in the furnace cham-
ber. A door safety switch removes power to the
heating elements whenever the furnace door is
opened. The temperature is controlled by one of
three types of controllers. The (-60) models
operate the same as the other models except at
a lower temperature and can inject gas into the
chamber.
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Introduction
Caution
Do not exceed operating temperatures
shown in “General Specifications.”
Exceeding these limits will result in
severely reduced element life.

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General Specifications
For F6000 Furnace
Model #
F6020 F6028 F6010 F6018
F6020 -33 F6028 -60 F6010 N
F6020 -33-60 F6028 -60-80
F6020 -33-60-80 F6028 -80
F6020 -33-80 F6038 M
F6020 -60 F6038 M-60
F6020 -60-80
F6020 -80
F6030 M
F6030 M-33-60
F6030 M-33-60
F6030 M-60
Dimensions Overall Width 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9) 19.25(48.9)
in. (cm) Height 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3)
Depth 20 (50.8) 20 (50.8) 20 (50.8) 20 (50.8)
Chamber Width 12.75 (32.4) 12.75 (32.4) 12.75 (32.4) 12.75 (32.4)
Height 6.75 (17.1) 6.75 (17.1) 6.75 (17.1) 6.75 (17.1)
Depth 10 (25.4) 10 (25.4) 10 (25.4) 10 (25.4)
Weight BS. 9kg) 96 (43.5) 96 (43.5) 96 (43.5) 96 (43.5)
Electrical Volts 220-240 208 220-240 208
Ratings Amps 18.3 19.2 12.9 11.2
Watts 4400 4000 3095 2325
Freq. 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Phase 1111
Oper. Temp.
Range °F (°C) 212-2192°F 212-2192°F 212-2192°F 212-2192°F
(100-1200° ) (100-1200° ) (100-1200° ) (100-1200° )
*212-1787°F *212-1787°F
(*100-975° ) (*100-975° )
Notes: The maximum ramp rates for this furnace for heat up are: 12° (22°F) per min. from 25° -537° (75°F-
1000°F), 10° (18°F) per min. from 537° -1093° (1000°F-2000°F).
*(-60) coal-ashing furnaces
Environmental onditions
Operating: 17° to 27° ; 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing. Installation
ategory II (overvoltage) in accordance with IE 664. Pollution degree 2 in accordance with
IE 664.
Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters.
Storage: -25° to 65° ; 20% to 85% relative humidity

Declaration of onformity
We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product conforms with the techni-
cal requirements of the following standards (-33 Models Only):
EM : EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic urrent Emissions
EN 61000-3-3 Limits for Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61326-1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, ontrol and Laboratory
Use; Part I: General Requirements
Safety: EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
ontrol and Laboratory Use; Part I: General Requirements
EN 61010-2-010 Part II: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment
for the Heating of Materials
per the provisions of the Electromagnetic ompatibility Directive 2006/95/EC,
and per the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC.
The authorized representative located within the European ommunity is:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
419 Sutton Road
Southend On Sea
Essex SS2 5PH
United Kingdom
opies of the Declaration of onformity are available upon request.
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GENERA SPECIFICATIONS

1. Visually check for any physical damage
to the shipping container.
2. Inspect the equipment surfaces that are
adjacent to any damaged area.
3. Open the furnace door and remove the
packing material from inside the furnace
chamber.
4. Vacuum the chamber prior to use to
remove the insulation dust due to ship-
ment.
5. Retain the original packaging material if
reshipment is foreseen or required.
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Unpacking
Note
(-60) models are supplied with two
stainless steel trays, handle and
porcelain pegs.
Note
The Type 6000 furnaces do not come
with a power cord because current
requirements are too great to be han-
dled by ordinary power cords and
standard wall supply. (F6010 and
F6018 are supplied with cord and
plug).

Site Selection
Install furnace on a sturdy surface and allow
space for ventilation.
Electrical onnections
1. The electrical specifications are located
on the specification plate on the back of
the furnace. onsult customer service if
your electrical service is different than
those listed on the specification plate.
Prior to connecting your Type 6000 fur-
nace to your electrical supply, be sure
the front power switch is in the OFF
position.
2. Your 6000 furnace may be wired either
directly through a conduit system or by
using a power cord and plug which con-
forms to the National Electrical odes
and electrical code requirements of your
area. The terminal block to be used in
wiring is located on the lower rear of the
furnace.
NOTE: Please observe the alert signals on
the lefthand side of this page before operat-
ing your furnace.
Models F6010, F6010-33, F6018
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Installation
Caution
Be sure ambient temperature does not
exceed 104°F (40° ). Ambients above
this level may result in damage to the
controller.
Allow at least six inches of space
between the furnace and any vertical
surface. This permits the heat from fur-
nace case to escape so as not to cre-
ate a possible fire hazard.
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, this furnace
must be installed by a competent,
qualified electrician who ensures com-
patibility among furnace specifications,
power source and grounding code
requirements. (Disregard Step 2 if you
have Model F6010 or F6018.).
Caution
For supply connections, use 10 AWG
or larger wires suitable for at least
90° . Failure to observe this caution
could result in damage to furnace.
Hot Surface
“ aution: Hot Surface. Avoid ontact.”
To avoid burns, this furnace must not
be touched on the exterior or interior
surfaces during use or for a period of
time after use.
Warning
Do not use in the presence of flamma-
ble or combustible materials; fire or
explosion may result. This device con-
tains components which may ignite
such material.

Power Switch
Both the ON/OFF power switch and the digital
display will illuminate when power is switched
ON. The furnace will begin to heat to its con-
troller's current setpoint. (See the instructions
for your type of controller for information on
checking and setting the setpoint.)
ycle Light
The amber cycle light will illuminate whenever
the power is being applied to the heating ele-
ments. The cycle light will turn on and off as the
furnace reaches the setpoint.
Door Safety Switch
The door safety switch removes power from the
heating elements when the door is opened.
Open and close the door a few times; note that
the amber Y LE light will switch off when the
door is opened. If this condition is not true, con-
sult the Troubleshooting section before proceed-
ing. This check must be done when the furnace
is heating and the cycle light is illuminated.
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Operation, All Models
Warning
To avoid personal injury do not use in
the presence of flammable or com-
bustible chemicals; fire or explosion
may result. This device contains com-
ponents which may ignite such materi-
als.
Hot Surface
aution: Avoid ontact. To avoid burns,
this furnace must not be touched on
the exterior or interior surfaces during
use or for a period of time after use.
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, the door
safety switch must be operating prop-
erly.
Warning
Always wear safety glasses or a safety
shield and high temperature gloves
when loading or unloading the furnace.
Long sleeved, fire retardant clothing
and a fire retardant apron is also rec-
ommended.

The single setpoint model furnace controller
is a single setpoint controller which provides a
single digital display to indicate the current
chamber temperature or setpoint temperature.
This temperature controller features sensor
break protection and self-tuning capability.
The single setpoint model w/ OTP furnace
controller is a single setpoint controller which
provides a single digital display to indicate the
current chamber temperature or setpoint tem-
perature. This temperature controller features
sensor break protection, self-tuning capability
and over temperature protection (OTP) with
an additional OTP relay device.
Basic Operation
When the controller is turned ON it will per-
form a short self-test and then display the
measured value (process value) in the HOME
DISPLAY.
Buttons and Indicators
OP1 (Output 1): Illuminates when the logic
output is ON.
OP2 (Output 2): Illuminates when the relay
output is ON (will go out during an alarm situ-
ation).
PAGE button: Allows you to select a new list
of parameters.
SCRO button: Allows you to select a
parameter within a list of parameters.
DOWN button: Allows you to decrease a
value.
UP button: Allows you to increase a value.
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Single Setpoint Models &
Single Setpoint Models w/OTP
Output 1
UP ARROW
Button
Temperature
Display
Display
Window
DOWN ARROW
Button
PAGE
Button S ROLL
Button
Output 2
Note
If at any time you want to return to the
HOME DISPLAY, simultaneously press
the PAGE and S ROLL buttons.
Single Setpoint Models

To View or hange the Setpoint
To view the setpoint, press and release the UP
or DOWN buttons. If you want to change the
setpoint, continue pressing until the desired set-
point value is displayed and then release the
button. A few seconds after the button is
released, the controller will accept the new
value and revert to the HOME DISPLAY.
To View the Display Units
From the HOME DISPLAY press the S ROLL
button. The display will show the temperature
units in ° /F/K and then return to the HOME
DISPLAY. ( all ustomer Service if you require
a different temperature unit.)
To View the % Output Power
From the HOME DISPLAY press the S ROLL
button twice. Press and release the UP or
DOWN button to view the % output power. This
value is a read-only value and cannot be
changed.
ontroller Parameters
Home display
°C: Temperature units in elsius. Temperature
units can not be changed without entering the
configuration. ontact ustomer Service if a dif-
ferent temperature unit is required.
OP: % output power demand.
IdHi: Deviation high alarm.
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SING E SETPOINT MODE S & SING E SETPOINT MODE S W/OTP

Al List
IdHi: Deviation high alarm.
Atun List
tunE: One-shot autotune enable.
Pid List
Pb: Proportional band (in display units).
ti: Integral time in seconds.
td: Derivative time in seconds.
ACCS ist Code: Access code ( ode needed
to enter or change the other configuration
parameters which are not normally accessible.)
Not accessible.
Alarms
The controller will flash an alarm message in
the home display if an alarm condition is detect-
ed.
2FSH: Measured value full scale high alarm.
IdHi: Measured value deviation high alarm.
S.br: Sensor break: check that sensor is con-
nected correctly.
.br: Loop break: check that the heating circuits
are working properly.
d.F: Heater ircuit fault: indication of either an
open or short solid sate relay, a blown fuse,
missing supply or open circuit heater.
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SING E SETPOINT MODE S & SING E SETPOINT MODE S W/OTP
Note
The following alarm messages are
factory default settings and may vary if
you have changed the configuration of
your controller:
IDHi: = 50°C
2FSH = 1225°C (All models
except -60)
2FSH = 1000°C (-60 models)

Sensor Break Protection
This controller provides sensor break protection
in the event the thermocouple opens. If an open
thermocouple condition occurs, the digital dis-
play will blink “S.br” and the power to the heat-
ing element will be shut OFF ( ycle light will
extinguish).
Over-Temperature Protection
(OTP)
The OTP will be in effect during any alarm con-
dition when the temperature of the furnace has
deviated beyond the limit. The “Deviation High”
alarm is the only alarm value which can be
changed. To change it, press the S ROLL but-
ton until “IdHi” appears on the display. Press the
UP or DOWN button to select the OTP value
you desire. We recommend a value of 20°
above your working temperature to provide pro-
tection for your workload.
In addition to over-temperature protection, units
containing a single setpoint controller w/OTP
feature a mechanical OTP relay device which
disconnects power from the elements in an
alarm condition (only in furnaces with OTP
relay). See models listed on front page.
Tuning
This controller incorporates a self-tuning feature
which determines the optimum control parame-
ters for the best temperature accuracy with your
load and setpoint. Use this feature the first time
you use your furnace and each time you change
either your setpoint or the type of load you are
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SING E SETPOINT MODE S & SING E SETPOINT MODE S W/OTP

heating. We recommend you use this feature to
provide the best temperature accuracy the con-
troller can attain. To use the tuning feature:
1. Adjust the setpoint to your desired
value.
2. Press the PAGE button until display
reads, “Atun.”
3. Press the S ROLL button. Display will
read, “tunE.”
4. Press the UP or DOWN button to select,
“on.”
5. Simultaneously press the PAGE and
S ROLL buttons to return to the HOME
DISPLAY. The display will alternately
flash between “tunE” and the HOME
DISPLAY while tuning is in progress.
6. The controller will then turn the heating
on and off to induce an oscillation.
When the measured value reaches the
required setpoint the first cycle will end.
7. Tuning will be complete after two oscilla-
tion cycles and then the tuner will turn
itself off.
8. Normal control function will resume after
the controller calculates tuning parame-
ters.
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SING E SETPOINT MODE S & SING E SETPOINT MODE S W/OTP
Note
Furnace must be at ambient
temperature before starting a tune.
Note
Tune has completed when “tunE”
stops flashing on display.
Note
“Stat” and “Sp.rr” in Sp list must be
set to OFF or “tunE” will not initiate.

Functions
This type of controller has single ramp and
dwell programming capabilities. The Ramp and
Dwell can be configured to five different modes.
1. Mode 1 (Opt. 1) is a Ramp (if needed)
to the Setpoint temperature, a Dwell,
and then a cool down.
2. Mode 2 (Opt. 2) is the same as mode 1,
except the controller continues to heat
at the Setpoint after the Dwell has com-
pleted. (This mode does not cool
down.)
3. Mode 3 (Opt. 3) is the same as mode 1,
except the Dwell time includes the
Ramp (if needed).
4. Mode 4 (Opt. 4) is the same as mode 2,
except the Dwell time includes the
Ramp (if needed).
5. Mode 5 (Opt. 5) is a Dwell (delay time)
before the controller Ramps (if needed)
to the Setpoint temperature.
Program Overview
• A program mode can be set by chang-
ing the “tm.OP” variable to “Opt. 1, Opt.
2, Opt. 3, Opt. 4, or Opt. 5.
• A Ramp rate may be set by changing
the “SPrr” variable to a value. The
Ramp rate units are in degrees per
minute.
• The Dwell time can be set by changing
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Single Ramp & Dwell
Mode 1 (Opt. 1)
Mode 2 (Opt. 2)
Mode 3 (Opt. 3)
Mode 4 (Opt. 4)
Mode 5 (Opt. 5)
Note
These instructions are used with the Single Setpoint models with OTP only
(See models listed on front page).

the “dwEll” variable to the desired value.
Dwell time units are in minutes.
• The program Status can be set by
changing the “StAt” variable to “run” or
“oFF.” This variable will start or stop the
program.
Program Setup
1. Press the PAGE button until the “SP” is
displayed.
2. Press the S ROLL button once, “SPrr”
(Ramp Rate) will be displayed, set the
desired Ramp rate with the UP or
DOWN buttons, if the ramp to setpoint
feature is needed. If the Ramp rate is
not needed, then set to “OFF” with the
UP or DOWN buttons.
3. Press the S ROLL button once,
“tm.OP” (Ramp & Dwell mode) will be
displayed, select the desired mode with
the UP or DOWN buttons. (Opt. 1, Opt.
2, Opt. 3, Opt. 4, Opt. 5)
4. Press the S ROLL button once, “dwEll”
will be displayed, set the desired Dwell
time with the UP or DOWN buttons.
(Dwell in minutes.)
5. Press the PAGE button until the Actual
temperature is displayed.
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SING E RAMP & DWE CONTRO ER
Note
The program must be stopped and
the controller must be displaying the
actual temperature before beginning
the Setup.

Running the Program
1. Press the S ROLL button until “StAt” is
displayed, set to “run” with the UP or
DOWN buttons.
2. Press the PAGE button to display Actual
temperature.
Stopping the Program
Press the S ROLL button until “StAt” is dis-
played, set to “oFF” with the UP or DOWN but-
tons.
learing the Flashing End
Press the PAGE and S ROLL buttons at the
same time.
Verifying a Running Program
Press the S ROLL button until “StAt” is dis-
played. The display will show “run” if the pro-
gram is running, or “oFF” if it is not running.
Press the PAGE button to display Actual tem-
perature.
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SING E RAMP & DWE CONTRO ER