VWR INCU-Line User manual

VWR® INCU-Line
Cooled Incubators
Instruction Manual
European Catalogue Number(s):
IL 68R: 390-1341
IL 150R: 390-1342
IL 250R: 390-1343
Before using the equipment, please read carefully
this instruction manual!
Version 2.0
Issued 1.12.2019

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Legal Address of Manufacturer:
Country of Origin: Poland
Equipment disposal
This equipment is marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that this equipment must not
be disposed 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 .........................7
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................8
3. BEFORE THE FIRST USE.............................................................................................8
3.1. Installation of shelves...............................................................................................9
3.2. Remarks on the type of samples............................................................................10
3.3. Remarks on the placement of samples..................................................................10
3.4. Closing the chamber door........................................................................................11
4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................12
5. DEVICE OPERATION ..................................................................................................13
5.1. Internal memory.....................................................................................................13
5.2. First boot................................................................................................................13
5.3. Main Screen...................................................................................................14
5.3.1. Alarm bar ...........................................................................................................14
5.3.2. Information panel................................................................................................14
5.3.3. Alarms panel..............................................................................................16
5.3.4. Status panel................................................................................................17
5.4. Programs.......................................................................................................18
5.4.1. Program creation / editing ..................................................................................18
5.4.2. Segments edition................................................................................................19
5.4.3. Summary of segments .......................................................................................21
5.4.4. Loop...................................................................................................................21
5.4.5. Priority................................................................................................................21
5.4.6. Protection class..................................................................................................22
5.5. Starting the program..............................................................................................23
5.6. Quick change of parameters..................................................................................25
5.6.1. Quick change set temperature............................................................................25
5.6.2. Quick change set time........................................................................................26
5.7. Statistics ........................................................................................................27
5.8. Data record....................................................................................................28
5.9. Event log........................................................................................................29
5.10. Info.................................................................................................................31
5.11. Interface.........................................................................................................31

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5.12. Time...............................................................................................................32
5.13. Alarms............................................................................................................34
5.14. Network..........................................................................................................35
5.15. Defrosting.......................................................................................................36
5.16. Corrections.....................................................................................................36
6. MODBUS TCP interface..............................................................................................37
7. COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE................................................................................38
7.1. Internal socket .......................................................................................................38
7.2. Internal glass door.................................................................................................38
7.3. Door lock ...............................................................................................................38
7.4. Access port............................................................................................................39
7.5. Open door alarm....................................................................................................39
7.6. Internal light / internal LED light .............................................................................39
7.7. USB port................................................................................................................40
8. TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ..................................................................................41
9. REMOTE CONTROL OF THE UNIT.............................................................................41
10. OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM..................................................................42
11. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE ...................................................42
11.1. Exterior cleaning....................................................................................................43
11.2. Interior cleaning.....................................................................................................43
12. ADVICE ON HOW TO SAFELY STORE THE DEVICE................................................44
13. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................44
13.1. Possible defects.....................................................................................................45
13.2. Replacement of the fuse........................................................................................46
14. WARRANTY CONDITIONS..........................................................................................46
15. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LABEL..........................................................................47
16. TECHNICAL DETAILS.................................................................................................48

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1. INTENDED USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER
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 or put any objects 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
•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 works,
•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 faults.

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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
INCU-Line devices are delivered with the following equipment:
INCU-Line 68R, 2 wire shelves with set of slides –2 pcs. each, keys to the lock (2pcs.), Manufacturer test
certificate at 37oC. Multilingual instruction manual can be downloaded from internal memory on USB Stick
INCU-Line 150R, 2 wire shelves with set of slides –2 pcs. each, 1 bottom wire shelf with set of slides (2
pcs.), keys to the lock (2pcs.), manufacturer test certificate at 37oC. Multilingual instruction manual can be
downloaded from internal memory on USB Stick.
INCU-Line 250R, 3 wire shelves with set of slides –2 pcs. each, 1 bottom wire shelf with set of slides (2
pcs.), keys to the lock (2pcs.), manufacturer test certificate at 37oC. Multilingual instruction manual can be
downloaded from internal memory on USB Stick.
Additional shelves and Premium Control software can be ordered separately:
3. BEFORE THE FIRST USE
On the surface of unit 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.
While carrying the unit, please do not tilt it to one side more than 45° from the upright position,
as there is a high probability of damaging the compressor. If it is necessary to tilt it to one side
more than 45°, then after siting, please wait at least 3 hours before connecting the unit to the
mains.
The place of installation of the unit should meet the following conditions:
•Ambient temperature +10°C...+28°C, for INCU-Line 68R (with glass door) +10°C...+25°C,
•The unit has not been designed to work in highly dusty environments
•The place of installation should be appropriately ventilated according to its size
•The unit should be put on a hard and stable substrate
Description
Quantity
Cat. No.
Additional shelf for IL 68R
1
390-1344
Additional shelf for IL 150R and IL 250R
1
390-1345
Premium Control software
1
390-1323

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•The unit should be placed at least 100 mm away from the wall
•The height of the room must be at least 300 mm higher than the height of the unit
•The unit is not designed to be built-in
•The place of installation of the unit should contain a mains socket.
If you don’t comply with the above recommendations, the unit may get broken or it may worsen the
technical parameters.
The electric installation should meet the following conditions:
3.1. Installation of shelves
Perform the following steps to adjust shelf height:
1) Install the shelf holder at the selected height by inserting it into proper slots on the wall.
2) Insert the shelf into the holder on one side.
3) Slide the second shelf holder onto the other side of the shelf.
4) Insert the shelf holder into proper slots on the other wall!
The device is powered by AC 230V/50Hz. Please connect it to a socket with ground in order
to avoid electric shocks in case of the unit’s failure.
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2
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To remove a shelf, perform the above steps in reverse order. To remove the shelf holder from the slots, lift
it up and slide it towards the rear of the chamber.
3.2. Remarks on the type of samples
Water may gather on the bottom of the chamber. It is a result of condensation of the water vapor located in
air if the set temperature is considerably lower than the ambient temperature.
The amount of water depends on the following factors:
- Differences between ambient and set temperatures
- Number and frequency of door openings
- Temperature of samples
Do not use any cardboard boxes, sponges and other hygroscopic materials for storing the samples since
they may increase the relative humidity in the chamber.
3.3. Remarks on the placement of samples
To provide proper air circulation and stable conditions in which the samples are stored in the chamber, it is
necessary to keep the following rules:
- the max height of the samples should not exceed 1/3 of the space below the shelves
- the samples should be placed in such a way that so that the horizontal surface between the
containers does not exceed 1/3 of the width and height of the empty shelf
- the space between the samples and between the samples and the wall should be more or less equal
The picture below is an example of the placement of samples in the chamber.
If water gathers, use a dry cloth to wipe the bottom of the chamber.

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Hmax
H
Hmax
a
uv w
xy z
b
u+v+w > 1/3 a
x+y+z > 1/3 b
Hmax = 2/3H
u v w
x y z
H
≅
≅ ≅
≅
Front view
Top view
Shelf
Following the above rules will provide best optimal parameters of temperature stability and uniformity.
3.4. Closing the chamber door
The external door has been equipped with a magnetic gasket and open door sensor. If the door has not been
closed properly, an alarm will sound.

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4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
1) USB socket
2) Electronic controller with 4.3”
touch panel
3) Door lock
4) Chamber fan
5) Temperature sensors
6) Internal glass door
(only IL 150R/IL 250R)
7) Entry port (Ø 30mm) on left side
8) Shelf
9) Height adjustable feets
10) LAN
11) Socket (for power cable)
12) Main power switch
13) Fuse
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
6
13

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Figure 1 - Manual
5. DEVICE OPERATION
This symbol means that a given field / window can be moved in the direction
shown in the picture.
5.1. Internal memory
During using the unit, it may be necessary to write or read the data from the external memory –a USB
flashdrive. The USB flashdrive should be formatted the FAT 32 file system. The unit should be placed in USB
slot located on the front the device, near to the display. Wait a few seconds, the corret reading is indicated
by the message „USB flashdrive connected” at the bottom of the screen.
5.2. First boot
During the first boot, the screen (Figure 1) will display proposing to save the "Download" folder (with instruc-
tion manual) on the USB flashdrive. Insert the USB flashdrive and wait a second to detect the hardware, then
press . By pressing you quit downloading the folder, the window will appear again during the next
start. You can tick „Don’t show again” so that the window will not be displayed when you start.
You can always download the "Download" folder in the information panel. More information, » page 31
USB slot is used to connect a flash memory –a pendrive. Connecting other devices (external
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Figure 2 - Main Screen
5.3. Main Screen
After switching on the device, the Main Screen (Figure 2)appears. It contains the information about the
device status.
5.3.1. Alarm bar
The colour of the bar indicates the status of the device:
–blue –the device is working properly
–red –alarm
5.3.2. Information panel
You can view two different windows (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). Switching between them is done by swiping your
finger left or right
Information about which window is active indicates .

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Figure 3 - Status - icons
Figure 4
5.3.2.1. Status
Internal light is switched on
Closed door, open door. The number above the icon presents open door
counter, press the icon to cancel the counter. The counter is also cancelled
during turning on the device
Icon for the fan. Rotating icon shows that the fan is running at 100%. It is
not possible to adjust the fan speed. Icon does not move at status program
off or when the fan is defect
Ramp status: Chamber is currently heating up / cooling down to reach set
temperature
Set temperature is reached
Icon is only visible when the chamber is cooling
Icon is visible only when the chamber increases the temperature
Icon is visible only when the defrosting program is running
5.3.2.2. Information
There are icons on information panel –one of them opens Alarms panel » chapter 5.3.3. second Status panel
» chapter 5.3.4.

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Figure 5 –Alarms panel
Figure 6 –Alarms details
5.3.3. Alarms panel
In this place appears the list of alarms. With active alarm, the control bar is red. The alarm event is displayed
in the list, with the status alarm active.
When an alarm event stops, the alarm remains in the list as inactive.
•“delete” button – confirms and removes the alarm from the list (only inactive alarms can be deleted),
•“confirm” button – confirms the class 2.0 alarm,
•“details” button – displays a preview of all instances of selected alarm (Figure 6).

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Figure 7 –Status - description
5.3.4. Status panel
The status of the device is indicated by description.
program name
The name of program
current segment
Currently performing segment / total number of segments in the program
priority
In regard of time or parameters, more information can be found on »page 21
time set
Set time of performing segment
time elapsed
Elapsed time after reaching the segment
time remaining
Remaining time until the end of the segment
current loop
Currently performing cycle/ total number of cycles to perform »page 21
protection class
over temperature
under temperature
Information about the protection temperature associated with a running or com-
pleted program. The protection parameters can be set in the program parame-
ters. Information about protection classes »page 22
upper alarm temp
lower alarm temp
information about the set alarms, separately for overrunning up and down.
Alarms set » page 34

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Figure 8 –List of programs
5.4. Programs
In this panel (Figure 8) you can run the selected program, add a new one, edit the program or delete it.
Menu push buttons:
Run the selected program
Stop the program
Add a new program
Edit the selected program
Delete the selected program
Information about the number of created programs and the programs to be created is presented at
the top .
5.4.1. Program creation / editing
Press the button or , and a panel with program parameters will appear (Figure 9).
The name of the program is completed automatically.
You can set the panel:
•Segments number –the number of segments (max. 5 segments)
•Interval –frequency of saving to data logging
•Protection class –more information » page 22
•Protection temperature –temperature range for the protection class
A
A

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•Priority –the priority of time or parameters, more information » page 21
•Loop –the number of program repetitions, more information » page 21.
5.4.2. Segments edition
Press the button , and the first program segment will appear (Figure 10).
In this window you can set:
•temperature –target temperature which the device is to achieve in this segment, (needs to be min-
imum 2 °C below the value for over-temperature protection and minimum 2 °C above the value for
under-temperature protection).
•time –the time of maintaining the set temperature ([d hh:mm]) (days, hours and minutes) it is pos-
sible to select continuous work in the last segment.
•ramp time –the time of reaching the set temperature ([d hh:mm]) (days, hours, minutes)
The active value is highlighted in blue.
The item highlighted in red means that the value is out of range and you should enter another one, e.g. the
temperature is above / below the operating range of the device or the protection temperature.
Cancels adding or editing of the program
Switching to the edition of program segments
Figure 9 - Program parameters

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The ramp parameters are set to the values recommended by the manufacturer. If it is necessary to set
individual parameters, activate the edit ramp field and set your own values.
The navigation between: segments, program parameters and summary is done by swiping up the segment
with the finger or touch the icon .
Figure 10 - Program segment edition
Figure 11 - Program segment edition