VWR INCU-Line Peltier Cooled Incubators. Instruction Manual

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1 VWR INCU-Line Peltier Cooled Incubators Instruction Manual European Catalogue Numbers: INCU-Line IL 56PR: INCU-Line IL 112PR: INCU-Line IL 240PR: Before using the equipment, please read this instruction manual carefully! Version 1.0 Issued

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5 Contents 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER PACKAGE CONTENTS BEFORE THE FIRST USE Shelf installation Condensation in the chamber Placement of samples Closing the chamber door DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT Control panel DEVICE OPERATION Start, stop and edit the program Quick change of the parameters Alarm bar Information panel Status - icons Status - description Alarms Setup Data record Event log Statistics Settings Info COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE Internal glass door Door lock Access port Open door alarm Internal LED light USB port LAN TEMPERATURE PROTECTION OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE Exterior cleaning Interior cleaning ADVICE ON HOW TO SAFELY STORE THE DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING Page 5 / 33

6 11.1 Possible defects Circuit breaker WARRANTY CONDITIONS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LABEL TECHNICAL DATA Page 6 / 33

7 1 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, defrost the chamber if you open the door or store humid samples, if possible, do not store warm samples, secure samples from being blown out by the chamber fan e.g. powdery samples, always check that the doors are closed, use only earthed mains 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 if it has any visual faults. Page 7 / 33

8 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS INCU-Line devices are delivered with the following equipment: INCU-Line IL 56PR, 2 stainless steel wire shelves with set of slides 2 pcs each, keys to the lock (2 pcs), Manufacturer test certificate at 37 o C, Multilingual instruction manual on CD. INCU-Line IL 112PR, 2 stainless steel wire shelves with set of slides 2 pcs each, keys to the lock (2 pcs), Manufacturer test certificate at 37 o C, Multilingual instruction manual on CD. INCU-Line IL 240PR, 3 stainless steel wire shelves with set of slides 2 pcs each, keys to the lock (2 pcs), Manufacturer test certificate at 37 o C, Multilingual instruction manual on CD. Description Quantity Cat. No. Additional stainless steel shelf for IL 56PR Additional stainless steel shelf for IL 112PR Additional stainless steel shelf for IL 240PR Additional reinforced shelf, up to 100 kg for IL 240PR Basic Software for ILPR models on USB stick BEFORE THE FIRST USE The surface components of the unit are made of stainless steel, therefore slight discoloration may occur. It is a result of the technologies used in the production of metal sheet in accordance with the requirements of EN standard and it is not a defect of the unit. The place of location of the unit should meet the following conditions: Ambient temperature between +10 C C Ambient relative humidity of 60% Low dust environment Appropriately ventilated according to its size Placed on a hard and stable surface Placed at least 100 mm away from the wall Height of the room must be at least 300 mm greater than the height of the unit Keep away from direct sunlight Kept away from any heat sources Page 8 / 33

9 Not designed to be built-in e.g. within a wall cavity Placed near a mains socket 230V/50Hz. Non-compliance with the above recommendations may result in damage to the unit or impair technical parameters. The unit has been equipped with levelling feet. Please use them to level the unit after it has been placed in its final location. The INCU-Line 56PR and INCU-Line 112PR models are stackable. You can stack 2x IL 56 PR, 2x IL 112PR and you can also place the IL 56PR on top of the IL 112PR. The IL 240PR models are not stackable. The electric installation should meet the following conditions: The device is powered by AC V/50Hz. You must be connected to an earthed mains socket. The electric installation should be secured by a 16 A ant surge fuse. 3.1 Shelf installation Perform the following steps to adjust shelf height: Page 9 / 33

10 1. Install the slides at the selected height by inserting it into appropriate slots on the chamber wall. 2. Insert the second slide bracket into appropriate slots on the opposite side of the chamber wall. 3. The slides is now correctly installed! 4. Install the shelf into the slides. To remove a shelf, perform the above steps in reverse order. To remove the slide from the slots, lift it up and move it towards the rear of the chamber. 3.2 Condensation in the chamber Water may gather on the bottom of the chamber, as a result of condensation from water vapor if set temperature is considerably lower than the ambient temperature. The amount of water depends on the following factors: - Differences between ambient and set temperatures - Frequency of door openings - Temperature of samples If water gathers, use a dry cloth to wipe the bottom of the chamber. 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. The unit has also been equipped with a drain for condensation water which may come from the modules of Peltier radiators. This drain is positioned behind the fan plate. The condensation water is collected in a condensate collection tray, which is reachable from the backside of the instrument. This collection tray is equipped with a heating element, which evaporates the collected condensation water. 3.3 Placement of samples To provide proper air circulation and stable conditions within the chamber, it is necessary to adhere to the following rules: - the max height of the samples should not exceed 2/3 of the shelf space - the samples should be placed so that the space between the containers does not exceed 1/3 of the width and height of the shelf - samples should be placed with equal spacing between each other and the chamber walls Page 10 / 33

11 The picture below is an example of the placement of samples in the chamber. Front view H Hmax Shelf H Hmax Hmax = 2/3H a u v w x y z b Top view u+v+w > 1/3 a x+y+z > 1/3 b u v w x y z Following the above rules will provide optimal parameters of temperature stability and uniformity. 3.4 Closing the chamber door The ILPR incubators have been equipped with a 2-point lock. To close the door, turn the handle to the vertical position, push the door gently then turn the handle to the horizontal position. If the door has not been closed properly, an alarm will sound. Closing the door correctly reduces energy consumption and ensures consistent temperature stability and uniformity. Page 11 / 33

12 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT (1) Nameplate (2) USB port (3) Access port (30 mm) (4) Internal glass door (5) Height adjustable feet (6) Shelf (7) Door (8) Key lock (9) Slide (10) Chamber fans (11) Open door sensor (12) Main power switch (13) Electronic controller with touch panel Page 12 / 33

13 (14) Interface LAN (for service only) (15) Main power socket (16) Fuse Page 13 / 33

14 4.1 Control panel setup (for more information, see point 5.5) current temperature set temperature, to change, press the icon or value (for more information, see point 5.2) alarm bar if an alarm occurs, the bar is red (for more information, see point 5.5) status icons (for more information see point 5.4.1) status informs about the program status. The following states are possible: ramp, set temperature, program off - program is stopped, - program is running edit, start and stop the program (for more information, see point 5.1) elapsed or remaining time of program, to change, press the icon or value (for more information, see point 5.2) Information panel three different windows, to scroll slide to the right or left (for more information, see point 5.4) indicates which window is displayed current data and time Page 14 / 33

15 5 DEVICE OPERATION 5.1 Start, stop and edit the program - the program is stopped. Press to open the window where is possible to enter program parameters: Temperature set temperature (can t be lower than under temperature protection +2 o C and higher than over temperature protection -2 o C). Time set time (the countdown starts when the set temperature is reached). Continuous operation press. Over temperature temperature for over temperature protection. The user can set the over protection temperature and once it has been exceeded, the program will cut off the heater (Peltier element). Under temperature temperature for under temperature protection. The user can set the under protection temperature and once it has been exceeded, the program will cut off the cooling element (Peltier element). For more information about temperature protection see point 7. Buttons: START save parameters and start the program, SAVE save parameters without start. Page 15 / 33

16 - the program is running. Press button to stop the program. It is necessary to confirm: 5.2 Quick change of the parameters To change set temperature or set time without stopping the program, press the icon: to change set temperature (can t be lower than under temperature protection +2 o C and higher than over temperature protection -2 o C). Select value for set temperature by scrolling the screen up or down. Confirm change. to change set time. Select days, hours and minutes by scrolling the screen in each column up or down. Confirm change. For continuous operation press button. Page 16 / 33

17 To change the type of displayed time, press (in this window): - to display elapsed time, - to display remaining time. 5.3 Alarm bar The colour of the bar indicates the status of the device: blue the device is working properly red alarm 5.4 Information panel You can view three different windows. Switching between them is done by swiping your finger left or right Information about which window is active indicates Status - icons The status of the device is indicated by icons. Ramp status: Chamber is currently cooling down or heating up to reach set temperature Set temperature is reached Internal LED light is switched on Open door (Icon disappears when door is closed correctly) Icon is only visible when the chamber is cooling Icon is only visible when the chamber is heating Icon for the fan. Rotating icon shows that the fan is running at 100 % when program is active (status ramp or set temperature). Icon does not move at status program off) or when the fan is defect. Page 17 / 33

18 5.4.2 Status - description The status of the device is indicated by description Alarms 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. Clicking on delete button confirms and removes the alarm from the list. Only inactive alarms can be deleted. Page 18 / 33

19 5.5 Setup Available when you press the button Data record Data record contains recorded temperature values with data and time. Data recording interval is 1 minute. The maximum amount of data that can be saved is Results are displayed chronologically from newest to oldest. Page 19 / 33

20 You are able to sort the selected column by clicking its heading. To refresh data To save data on USB-stick To delete data Event log The window contains information about events, alarms, and errors that have been registered. The following messages may be displayed: Program Start launching the program Program Stop stopping the program Program Edit changing program parameters Program End program has been completed DeviceOn the unit has been turned on (on the main switch) DeviceOff the unit has been turned off (on the main switch) Door opened the door was opened Door open alarm start the door open alarm was activated Door closed the door was closed Door open alarm stop the door open alarm was deactivated Program Restarted program was restarted after power failure Under Protection Start under temperature protection was activated Under Protection Stop under temperature protection was finished Over Protection Start over temperature protection was activated Over Protection Stop over temperature protection was finished Date/time change date/time was changed To refresh data To save data on USB-stick To delete data Page 20 / 33

21 5.5.3 Statistics This window displays the statistics of the currently executed or completed program. Statistics are not available if the program is running but has not yet reached the set temperature (status: ramp). Program time countdown starts set point +/-0,5 o C. Statistics are calculated from this moment until the end of the program Settings Page 21 / 33

22 to change date, to change time, to change time zone, change of time after which the backlight is off. Date and time cannot be changed while the program is running. If you change the date and time to an earlier than the current one, a message will appear on the display: Changing the date/time will interfere with the records in the database. Delete the data from data record and event log first, then change the date/time. You must first delete the data from the data record and from event log and then change the date/time Info 6 COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE 6.1 Internal glass door To open or close the internal glass door use the plastic handle installed on the glass. While operating the unit at high temperatures, do not touch the glass door or inner parts of the chamber. Always use safety gloves to protect yourself and minimise the risk of getting burnt. Page 22 / 33

23 6.2 Door lock All ILPR units have been equipped with a door lock located in the door handle. Two keys are attached on the backside of the device. 6.3 Access port A Ø30 mm access port can be used to insert an external temperature sensor, which has been secured with a silicon plug. The plug should cover the access port while the unit is operating. If multiple cables have been inserted through the access port and if it is not possible to use the plug, secure the access port with adhesive tape. If you leave the access port open, it may affect temperature stability and uniformity within the chamber. 6.4 Open door alarm All incubators have been equipped with an open door sensor. If you open the door, icon: appear on the display. If you leave the door open for more than 60 seconds, an alarm will sound and the control bar will be red. The alarm event door open is displayed in the list, with the status alarm active. Page 23 / 33

24 Open door sensor 6.5 Internal LED light Internal lighting is switched on automatically when the outside door is open. Once the light has been switch on, a bulb icon will appear on the display. 6.6 USB port To transfer data from the unit s memory to the USB memory stick, connect the memory stick to the USB slot on the device. Go to Setup Data record, press the button Select file type *.csv, *.plkx. Press: Data is copied. Page 24 / 33

25 Data saved as *.csv file can be opened in the Notepad. Data saved as *.plkx file can be opened only by Basic Software for ILPR. This program allows you f. ex. to view the data in the table as a graph. It allows you to make a report of selected data range. Basic Software for ILPR models can be purchased as an optional accessory (see table page 8). 6.7 LAN Interface LAN - for service only. Page 25 / 33

26 7 TEMPERATURE PROTECTION Temperature protection is included as standard, if damage occurs to the temperature controller or the user changes the temperature settings outside of the upper and lower limits, temperature protection will activate. Protection class 3.3 is a standard. The figure below shows how this works. Protection Class 3.3. according to DIN norm is called protecting sample function. The User can set the temperature protection (lower and upper limits) by himself and when the set temperature falls outside of this range, the power of Peltier elements is switched off. When the temperature returns to within normal parameters, the device continues to work normally. 8 OPERATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM The thermoelectric incubator relies on Peltier effect. Cooling elements are Peltier Modules which act as a heat pump transporting heat / cold in the direction of the flow current. The cooling system is constructed of Peltier modules, fans and radiators. Contrary to refrigerated units, it has a long operating life, no moving parts, the ability of reverse operation i.e., the quick and easy transition from cooling to heating and vice versa, quiet operation and the absence of harmful environmental and flammable refrigerants. Page 26 / 33

27 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE Before cleaning the device, it needs to be disconnected from the electrical supply! Maintenance (cleaning of the housing and the chamber) should be carried out at least once a week (depending on the environmental conditions in the workplace). To clean products made of stainless steel (INOX) we recommend using cleaning solution dedicated particularly to stainless steel material. It preserves the steel surface from permanent stains and retains aesthetic appearance of the product. INOX products are made of stainless steel, when used in standard laboratory conditions they do not rust. However it is possible that stains (which may look like rust) form on the steel surface (e.g. due to the kind of samples that are incubated in the chamber). In such case we recommend using cleaning solution (to clean the stains) which is dedicated to this particular application, e.g. Pelox. When cleaning stainless steel products with dedicated cleaning solution, one should pay attention to the suggestions and recommendations given in the user manual (or in the safety data sheet) of the cleaning solution. 9.1 Exterior cleaning 1. The housing and door should be cleaned with caution, using a soft cloth dampened with water. 2. Only mild cleaning products should be used to clean the device. 3. Electrical parts should not be in contact with water or detergent. 4. Clean the touch screen using a soft cloth for touch screens, or it is possible to use foam for cleaning touch screens. 5. USB port can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to prevent accumulation of dirt inside the socket. Page 27 / 33

28 9.2 Interior cleaning 1. The chamber should be emptied of any samples before cleaning. 2. Open the door of the device and wait for the frost to melt, take out the shelves and start cleaning the device. 3. Only water or mild detergent should be used. 4. Having finished cleaning, you should allow the device to dry completely. 5. During cleaning pay attention not to damage the temperature sensor in the chamber. 10 ADVICE ON HOW TO SAFELY STORE THE DEVICE 1. Remove all objects from the chamber. 2. Disconnect the device from the mains. 3. Clean and dry the chamber. 4. Leave the door open to allow adequate ventilation. 5. Store in temperatures between 0 C and 50 C and relative humidity maximum 70%. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before you contact VWR Service Department: 1. Make sure that the operation complies with the instruction manual of the device. 2. Restart the device to make sure that the unit is not functioning properly. If it still does not work, disconnect the unit again from the mains and repeat the operation after one hour. Technical service Visit the VWR s website at for: Complete technical service contact information Access to VWR s Online Catalogue, and information about accessories and related products Additional product information and special offers Contact us for information or technical assistance contact your local VWR representative or visit Page 28 / 33

29 11.1 Possible defects Malfunction What to check What to do The unit is not working Check the voltage in the socket Measure the voltage in the socket; if necessary, change the fuses in the electric installation in the building The unit is not cooling down The unit is not heating up Check if the unit is plugged in Check the status of a circuit-breaker on the back of the device Check if the power cable is broken Check if the unit is exposed to direct sunlight Check if the unit is located near a radiator Check if the door of the unit is closed properly Does the installation site meet the installation conditions? Check if the door of the unit is closed properly Check if the fan is turned on Does the installation site meet the installation conditions? Plug in the unit Press the circuit breaker on the back of the device. Change the cable Change the location of the unit Change the location of the unit Clean the gasket Adapt to the installation requirements on site (according to point 3) Clean the gasket If not please contact VWR service Adapt to the installation requirements on site (according to point 3) Page 29 / 33

30 11.2 Circuit breaker The device is equipped with an automatic circuit breaker and does not require its replacement in case of failure. Switching on the circuit-breaker is done by pressing it. If the device turns off the protection every time, call an authorized service center. Fuse 12 WARRANTY CONDITIONS VWR International warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication, or from ordinary wear and tear. If the required maintenance and inspection services are not performed according to the manuals and any local regulations, such warranty turns invalid, except to the extent, the defect of the product is not due to such non-performance. Items being returned must be insured by the customer against possible damage or loss. This warranty shall be limited to the aforementioned remedies. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. Page 30 / 33

31 Compliance with local laws and regulations The customer is responsible for applying for and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals or other authorizations necessary to run or use the Product in its local environment. VWR will not be held liable for any related omission or for not obtaining the required approval or authorization, unless any refusal is due to a defect of the product. 13 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LABEL The product identification label is located on the left upper corner of the unit. An example of the rating plate Logo 2. Type of the unit 3. Catalogue number 4. CE mark 5. Name and address of the manufacturer 6. Serial number 7. Bar code Page 31 / 33

32 14 TECHNICAL DATA INCU-Line 56PR INCU-Line 112PR INCU-Line 240PR air convection forced chamber capacity 1) [l] door type temperature range [ºC] solid + internal glass door (max 20 o C below ambient temp.) temperature variation (spatial) at 37 o C 2) +/- 0,2 +/- 0,2 +/- 0,3 temperature fluctuation (time) at 37 o C +/- 0,1 +/- 0,1 +/- 0,1 controller interior housing microprocessor with external touch screen stainless steel stainless steel (linen finished) width overal dims [mm] height depth width internal dims [mm] height depth weight (kg) shelves fitted/max 3) 2/5 2/7 3/10 max shelf workload [kg] max unit workload [kg] voltage 50/60 Hz [V] nominal powder [W] warranty 24 months 1) working capacity of chamber can be smaller 2) variation (K) calculated for chamber as 3) "fitted number of shelves included in price, "max" number of shelves which can be fitted Page 32 / 33

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