Thermo Scientific HPS RT2 Advanced User manual

User Manual
Hotplate & Magnetic Stirrer
HPS RT2 Advanced
Operation Manual 9240-11-012

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBER 9240-11-012
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Preface
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1) This manual highlights DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE alerts to prevent injury or property
damage and also to achieve optimum performance of your instrument.
(2) These alerts are classified into four types in this manual depending on the importance and the risk levels as
described below:
3) The claim which is out of the quality guarantee published by the Manufacturer is out of Manufacturer’s
responsibility.
4) The damage which is from unexpected fault or damage of user by Acts of God is out of Manufacturer’s
responsibility.
Symbols Meaning
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
Ignoring this caution could cause injury or property damage.
Ignoring this notice could cause operational problems.

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Location Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Connecting to Main Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Pre-startup Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Connecting the Temperature Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Checking Power Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Run / Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Stirrer Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Temperature Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Temperature Setting During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Resetting Set Temp During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Maximum Heating Rate Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Timer Setting During Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Temperature Probe Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Check Remaining Run Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Temperature Unit Conversion (°C ↔°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Temperature Unit Conversion (°C ↔°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Selection of the Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Temperature Offsetting (OFST/OFSP*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Auto-tuning (PID Parameter Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Maximum Heating Rate Setting (LIMt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Changing the High Temp Limits (t-H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Changing the Low Temp Limits (t-L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Check Configuration Settings (LISt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Auto-tuning (PID Parameter Calibration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Coefficient (COEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
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Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

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Control Panel (continued)
Auto-tuning (PID Parameter Calibration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Default (DEFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Motor Minimum (Mmin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Escape (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Safety Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Cleaning Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Keeping Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Assembly of the Support Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Transparent Shield/ Heating Bath Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Disposing of the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
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Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 9
Section 10

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Section 1 Warnings and Cautions
Ignoring the following warnings could cause serious injuries or even fatal
accidents.
Check and connect properly -the voltage, phase and capacity of power
supply on the ID plate before installation.
Power supply must be properly grounded. Abnormal grounded connection
causes serious damage. Grounded connection must not be on the water
pipe and gas pipe.
Use correct and provided power code
Do not install the product in the place that the gas could leak out. Do not
use in the place that has industrial oil smoke and/or metallic dust. It
causes fire or electric shock.
Do not use the machine near to places where explosion can occur due to
organic evaporating gases.
Explosive materials: Acid, Esther, Nitro compound.
Inflammable materials: salt peroxides, inorganic peroxide, salt acids.
Check equipment for permissible environmental condition. It can be the
cause fire or trouble by electricity, electronic, and damage of motor.
Permissible environmental condition - Temperature 2°C to 60°C,
Maximum relative humidity 80%.
Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard
category of the medium to be processed; splashing liquids, projectile
parts, body parts, hair, clothing and jewelery getting caught.
Unplug, if there is strange sound, smell and smoke from the product. Stop
operating and request service.
Keep out of direct sunlight. It may influence product life and proper oper-
ation.
Do not use the machine in places where moisture is high and flooding can
occur.
Do not assemble, repair, modify on your own. The product may not work
well and electric shock in the efficiency of the product. Also you will
void the warranty.

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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Do not touch the top plate or any object near it even when the heater is
turned off. You may get burned due to residual heat.
After using this equipment, make sure to turn off the main power switch
and also to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for the
safety of other users.
Do not place heavy objects, including this equipment, on top of the
power cord and do not strip, scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the
power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
Make sure to set up this equipment on a flat, stable, clean, non-slip, dry,
and fireproof surface inside a lab with proper safety measures.
Do not place any device which can be affected by the motor vibrations
near this equipment.
Do not touch the power outlet, power socket, or power cord with wet
hands. And make sure to connect the power cord directly and firmly to
the power outlet and power socket.
Do not put or insert any objects (especially if conductive or flammable)
inside this equipment.
Do not expose this equipment to any heat sources including direct sun-
light.
Beware that mechanical shock or vibration can damage this equipment
and pay extra attention while moving it. Damages caused by mechanical
shock or vibration may result in injury or fire.
Do not impact the top plate or heat sink. You can damage the equipment
or get injured.
Do not install this equipment near any device that generates high fre-
quency noise such as high frequency welding machines, high frequency
sewing machines, or SCR power controllers.
Before cleaning, make sure to unplug the power cord to avoid electric
shock or fire.
Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia-based cleaners, abrasives, ammonia,
or metal scouring pads. Wipe with a soft damped cloth or a sponge
soaked in water or diluted neutral detergent.
Use Caution -
Surface Temperature
Use Caution -
Electric Shock

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Section 2 Functional Description
HPS RT2 Advanced model offers to show temperature and control by
external temperature probe. Above models boast quick heat-up time thanks
to ample heating capacity as well as the superb heat transfer rate enabled
by the tightly integrated structure of the heater and the ceramic-coated
aluminum alloy top plate. Also provides a variety of temperature modes
relating to temperature control, heat-up time.
• By adopting a special magnet with exceptionally strong magnetic
coupling power as well as smooth-start stirring mechanism. You will
experience virtually no decoupling of magnetic stir bars even with
viscous media or at high speeds (30~2000rpm, guaranteed). The
BLDC motor and the special magnet also provide big stirring power.
• Real-time stirring with quick operation or stop
• When the external temperature probe is coupled, it automatically
changes to external sensor mode. User can check media temperature
also control.
• Microprocessor PID Feedback Control - Fast and precise temperature
control is provided by the microprocessor PID controller.
• Selection of the Temperature Control Modes - Three user-selectable
temperature control modes are provided for your convenience;
Optimum, Fast, and Slow.
• Auto-Tuning - Automatic tuning of the PID parameters provides more
accurate temperature control.
• Changing Temperature Limit - The top plate temperature control
range can be changed to protect media by changing overtemperature
limit value or low temperature limit value.
• Offset - To use your own thermometer for temperature control in
specific applications, there can be some differences between the
temperature of your thermometer and the displayed temperature of this
unit. If needed, you can offset such temperature differences ranging
from -10°C to ±50°C at 0.1°C intervals.
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Functional Description
Safety
• Selection of the Timer Mode - Immediate Activation (T1): The timer
starts immediately after setting the timer, Delayed Activation (T2):
The timer is activated only when the set temperature is reached.
• Quick Heat Up Time - Ample heating capacity and superb heat
transfer rate of the tightly integrated structure of heater and ceramic-
coated aluminum alloy top plate allow quick heat up time.
• The ceramic-coated top plate is highly resistant to heat and corrosion.
In addition, its white color is optimal for monitoring color changes of
the media during operation.
• Hot Top Warning Indicator - The top plate temperature can remain
very hot for some time even after the heater is turned off. To prevent
injury or fire under such circumstances, this instrument has a hot top
warning indicator on the control panel. This indicator will illuminate if
the top plate temperature is over 50°C. Even so, do not rely on this
indicator alone for your safety
• Overheating prevention device - Basically built in electronic
overheating prevent device and mechanical body overheating prevent
device.
• Heating plate overheating prevention device - A heating plate
overheating prevention device is particularly built-in.
• The devices overheat warning function - The devices WARNING LED
will be light. In case of the devices temperature goes over safe range.
• Error indication regarding external temperature sensor - In case of
Error message, the Probe does not contain enough in media or on air.
• A transparent shield is also provided to allow you to monitor your
operations more safely by shielding you against decoupled stir bars or
liquid splashes. (Option)
• Heating Bath (Option) - A specially designed non-slip heating bath
comes with the instrument. To prevent unintentional slips of the bath
during operation, this bath has concavo-convex bottom shown below
so that it can sit stably on top of the top plate.
Features (continued)