Model 7004 Operations Manual (Rev A)
Model 7004 Operations Manual (Rev A)
Thank you for purchasing CARON Products & Services equipment. We appreciate
your business and look forward to being your preferred supplier of controlled
environment equipment products in the future.
If you have questions, or any suggestions for improvement based on the installation or
operation of the equipment you have purchased, please contact our service
department at [Link] or 740-373-6809.
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 7
Equipment Overview .................................................................................. 10
Installation ................................................................................................... 12
Unpacking
Choosing a Location
Preliminary Cleaning
Installing the Port Stopper
Installing the Shelves
Leveling the Unit
Connecting the Drain Line
Connecting Electrical Power
Optional Accessory Installation ................................................................ 18
Connecting Alarm Contacts (ALRM302)
Connecting the Fluorescent Lighting (LGHT321, LGHT322)
Connecting Analog Outputs (OUTP301 / OUTP302)
Installing Drain Water Pump (PUMP301)
Installing the Side Mounted Recorders (RCDR320 / RCDR321 / RCDR322
/ RCDR323)
Operation..................................................................................................... 22
Using the Keypad
Learning the Screen Saver
Changing the Temperature Setpoint
Optional Accessory Operation .................................................................. 27
Operation of the Defrost System (DEFR306)
Operation of the Data Logging System (DLOG301)
Operation of the Fluorescent Lighting (LGHT320, LGHT321, LGHT322)
Interior Electrical Outlet (OUTL341 thru OUTL350)
Operation of the Front 6” Mounted Recorders (RCDR316 / RCDR317)
Operation of the Front 10” Mounted Recorders (RCDR318 / RCDR319)
Operation of the 10” Side Mounted Recorders (RCDR320 / RCDR321)
Before contacting us for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs that are not covered
under warranty.
WARRANTY DEFINED
Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured by CARON
is free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under normal operating conditions
in accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.
COVERED:
Parts and labor for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON’s discretion, free of charge, by CARON
in Marietta, OH. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.
If CARON factory service personnel determine that the customer’s unit requires further service CARON may,
at its sole discretion, provide a service technician to correct the problem, or require the return of the
equipment to the factory or authorized service depot.
CARON will have the right to inspect the equipment and determine the repairs or replacement parts
necessary. The customer will be notified, within a reasonable time after inspection, of any costs incurred
that are not covered by this warranty prior to initiation of any such repairs.
NOT COVERED:
Calibration of control parameters.
Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room ventilation,
unit leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of specification.
Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of
CARON, will render this limited warranty void.
CARON is not responsible for consequential, incidental or special damages; whether shipping damage or
damages that may occur during transfer to the customer’s point of use. When the equipment is signed for at
the customer’s site, ownership is transferred to the customer. Any damage claims against the shipping
company become the responsibility of the customer.
Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating conditions or
for other than its intended use.
Repair due to the customer’s failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
Damage from use of improper water quality.
Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
Force Majeure or Acts of God.
This writing is a final and complete integration of the agreement between CARON and the customer. CARON
makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise,
with respect to the goods sold under this agreement. This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to
an alteration in writing and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.
Before contacting your distributor for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs that are not
covered under warranty.
WARRANTY DEFINED
Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured by CARON is
free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under normal operating conditions in
accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.
COVERED:
Parts for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON’s or their authorized representative’s
discretion. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.
If CARON or their authorized representatives determine that the customer’s unit requires further service, CARON
or the representative may, at its sole discretion, provide a service technician to correct the problem, or require the
return of the equipment to the an authorized service depot.
CARON or their authorized representative will have the right to inspect the equipment and determine the repairs
or replacement parts necessary. The customer will be notified, within a reasonable time after inspection, of any
costs incurred that are not covered by this warranty prior to initiation of any such repairs.
NOT COVERED:
Calibration of control parameters.
Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room ventilation, unit
leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of specification.
Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of
CARON, will render this limited warranty void.
CARON and their representative are not responsible for consequential, incidental or special damages; whether
shipping damage or damages that may occur during transfer to the customer’s point of use. When the equipment
is signed for at the customer’s site, ownership is transferred to the customer. Any damage claims against the
shipping company become the responsibility of the customer.
Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating conditions or for other
than its intended use.
Repair due to the customer’s failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
Damage from use of improper water quality.
Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
Force Majeure or Acts of God.
This writing is a final and complete integration of the agreement between CARON and the customer. CARON makes
no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, with respect
to the goods sold under this agreement. This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to an alteration in
writing and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.
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WARNINGS
Power Switch
(side)
Replaceable air 7” Full
intake filter behind Color HMI
bezel
(refrigerated models)
Illuminated
CARON Logo Adjustable
Sliding Shelf
3 Pane Glass
Door
Right Side
Left Side Access Port
Access Port
Temperature (&
Humidity)
Sensors behind
panel
Swivel Casters
Cabinet
Leveling Pads
Model 7004-33
(Transparent door shown to
identify inner components)
Status Bar
Day / Time
Actual Temperature
Setpoint Menu
Speaker
Lockout icon
Settings Menu
Parameter
Display Zone
Unpacking
Your new unit has been thoroughly packaged to avoid shipping damage. However, the
unit should be fully inspected upon arrival before signing for receipt. If the package has
visual damage, notes should be made on the freight bill and signed by the delivery
company. In the event of concealed damage after the unit is uncrated, keep the carton
and packaging material. Call the shipping company within 7 days of receipt, request
inspection and retain a copy of the inspection report.
For prolonged periods of inactivity leave the unit unplugged and securely stored.
Caron provides full on-site installation services for all models. Our installation services
guarantees the proper set-up and startup of all equipment. Please contact the Service
Department at 740-373-6809 or [Link] for details.
For detailed instructions on how to safely remove the chamber off the shipping pallet,
see document located on the chamber.
Choosing a Location
To ensure proper operation, the unit must be located on a firm level surface, capable of
supporting approximately 900 pounds. The unit should be located in an 18°C to 25°C
ambient area and where there is no direct airflow from heating and cooling ducts as well
as out of direct sunlight. Allow four inches of clearance on all sides of the product to
allow for connections and airflow. The unit is designed to be used under the following
conditions:
* Depending on user setpoints, these units may not need a drain. Drains are
recommended at temperatures below 15°C.
The unit requires a dedicated electrical connection. Power requirements vary depending
upon the chamber model, see Connecting Electrical Power section.
Choose a location where these facilities are, or can be made available. If a water source
or a drain is not available, contact CARON customer service and ask about our
CRYS102 product line or click this web link for information on the product:
[Link]
Preliminary Cleaning
Your new environmental chamber was thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving the factory.
It is recommended, however, to clean all interior surfaces with a general purpose
laboratory cleaning agent to remove any shipping dust or dirt prior to using the product.
Contact Caron if there is any doubt of the compatibility of the cleaning agent being
used with the chamber. After cleaning, dry all interior components with a sterile cloth
as necessary.
Place a level on the middle shelf of the incubator. Adjust the leveling feet until the unit
sits level left to right and front to back. Even if the unit is level without adjustment, the
leveling feet should still be lowered to avoid the cabinet moving while opening and
closing the outer door & prevent a flat spot from forming on the casters.
The chamber drain connection is located in the bottom middle of the back of the
chamber. A 3/8” tube fitting, tubing and wire ties are supplied in the unit parts kit.
If a local floor drain is not available, a variety of accessories are available through
CARON customer service. These accessories can also be viewed at
[Link].
For non-humidified chambers operated above 15°C, a drain is not needed. Install the
3/8” plug into the drain connection.
The unit requires a dedicated electrical outlet. See table below for model specific power
required and connection.
When the required electrical connection is available, plug the provided power cord into
the unit and the electrical outlet.
With the purchase of ALRM302, a set of terminals on the rear of the unit is provided to
monitor temperature alarms.
With the alarm contacts, the terminals provided allow for a NO (normally open) output, a
NC (normally closed) and COM (common) connection. In the event of an alarm condition
or power failure, the NO contact will close, and the NC contact will open. Once the alarm
is cleared, the contacts return to their normal conditions. Insert the appropriate wire into
the terminal and tighten down the screw terminal on top of the connector.
Alarm Contact
Connections
Chambers with optional fluorescent lighting have light banks consisting of two lamps
each. 7000-25 series models have three independent light banks and 7000-33 series
models have four light banks on two independent controls. The light banks are
suspended to the shelf underside. The lights shipped fully installed in place from the
factory. See the Operations or Maintenance sections of the manual for more details.
Light Bank
Wires
Light Banks
With the purchase of OUTP301 or OUTP302, the controls are equipped with analog
outputs. A set of terminals are provided on the back of the unit to connect to analog
outputs.
Analog Output
Connections
Analog outputs provide either a milliamps (4-20mA) or voltage (0-5V) signal output to
represent each of the displayed temperature values. These options can be used for
connection to in-house data acquisition, recorder, or alarm system. The temperature
parameter (only) is adjustable in its scaling and is accessable at the Analog Output
screen.
*Default range is -50 to +100C. Temperature scale low range is adjustable from -
50 to 0C. Temperature scale high range is adjustable from 1 to 100C.
Connect shielded wires to the appropriate signal terminals: I(+) for current (mA) or V(+)
for voltage (DC). For both current and voltage outputs, COM(-) is common terminal.
Installing Drain Water Pump (PUMP301)
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Pump Outlet
to Sink or Floor
Drain
Pump Inlet
from Chamber
Drain
Reservoir with
Internal Level
Switch
In applications where a floor drain is not available and a CARON water recycling
system is not being used, a drain pump can be purchased to pump any excess
condensate from the chamber to a local sink or drain. The pump is located near the
middle of the back of the chamber. Connect the supplied tubing from the pump to the
sink / drain. The tubing may be run vertically into a ceiling but should not exceed 15
feet height. The pump is equipped with a small reservoir on the bottom of the pump
with an internal level switch that will automatically turn the pump ON when it is full to
drain the water out of the reservoir and into a floor or sink drain.
The recorder will arrive packaged inside the chamber. Carefully remove the recorder
from its packaging. Mount the recorder by using the pre-installed recorder bracket.
There are three factory drilled holes located on the right side of chamber as you face the
front of chamber. Using the factory supplied screws, screw the recorder to the side of
the chamber.
There are two cables that come out of the recorder. One is to power the recorder; the
other is to receive the temperature signals coming from the chamber. With power to the
equipment turned off, plug the two connectors into their mating connector at the top of
the chamber. Turn power to the chamber back on.
Standard factory set up for chart speed is 7 day operation. Refer to the Chart Recorder’s
User’s Manual provided with the recorder to change the chart speed settings for various
chart speeds.
Before the incubator can be commissioned for use, make sure that the following steps
have been completed:
With the above mentioned steps complete, the power switch located on the right side,
near the top of the unit exterior, can be turned on.
Within a few minutes, the temperature will begin to approach setpoints. Here is an
overview of the home screen.
Status Bar
Day / Time Actual
Temperature
Speaker Setpoint
Menu
Lockout Settings
icon Menu
Parameter Trend
Display Graph
Zone
This control system uses a numeric keypad to enter all parameter values. Similar to a
calculator, this allows quick and precise entry of values. When any numeric value button
is pressed, the keypad display will pop up over the current display.
Escape
Clear
Negative sign
Enter
Decimal
The Escape “Esc” button aborts the entry and returns to the previous screen without
changing the value. The Clear “Clr” button erases the value that you have entered. After
you have entered the value that you want, pressing the Enter “Ent” button and the new
value will take affect. This also closes the keypad window. Other keypad buttons include
a decimal point button and negative button.
If an invalid numeric button is pressed such that it would create an entry above the
parameter’s range, the entered number will not display. For example, if the temperature
setpoint range is 5.0 to 70.0, pressing ‘8’ followed by an ‘0’, only the ‘8’ will display.
If an invalid entry is made with an entry below the range (such as a ‘4’ followed by the
‘Ent’ button), then the entry will clear and the range will be re-displayed.
To save power and ensure long product life, the touchscreen display has a few features
that can be changed to reduce screen brightness and initiate a Screen Saver mode.
Screen Saver : By pressing the Screen Saver button “on” this will
automatically enter screen saver mode after 15 minutes. At this time, the screen will be
completely blank (ie. black). The illuminated Caron logo (see Equipment Overview
section) shows that the unit is powered on and functioning. To wake-up the touchscreen,
simply press anywhere on the touchscreen and the main screen will display. If the unit
has an alarm condition, the touchscreen will not go into screen saver mode. If an alarm
condition occurs while in screen saver mode, the display will automatically wake up and
display the alarm.
The steps below walk through an example of changing the temperature setpoint from
30.0 °C to 20.0 °C. Here is the display of the home screen.
To set the temperature setpoint, press the (Setpoint) button on the right
side of the screen.
Temperature
Setpoint Button
Once the Setpoint screen appears, press the (Temperature Setpoint) button.
(In this example the temperature setpoint initially has a value of ’30.0’; this will vary with
different initial setpoint values.)
A temperature setpoint window will appear. Enter the temperature setpoint by using the
keypad. For a setpoint of 20, press ‘2’), then (‘0’), followed by the (Ent) button.
Correct any mistakes with the (Clr) and reenter the value.
Once the Enter key has been pressed, the pop-up keypad disappears and the screen
returns to the Setpoint display with the new value of 20.0 °C in the temperature set point
button.
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Home
Temperature
Setpoint Button
Trend Graph
This feature allows the user to view a graph that displays the Temperature control line
over a period of time. This enables user to view the chamber’s most recent performance.
Trend Graph data cannot be downloaded.
Trend Graph
Button
A Defrost System is used to maintain operational temperature below 5ºC. When the
chamber temperature is below 4.5ºC, the defrost system is enabled automatically. The
Info icon button will appear on the status bar indicating that Defrost is enabled. When
the chamber temperature is above 4.5ºC (except during a defrost cycle), the defrost
system is disabled automatically.
When the defrost system is enabled (below 4.5ºC), a defrost cycle will occur once every
12 hours (DEFR306) or every 96 hours (7900/7901) and lasts for about 20 minutes.
During the defrost cycle, the chamber temperature will increase several degrees above
setpoint to melt any ice that has formed on the evaporator. This temperature ‘spike’ is
normal and assures long-term operation.
Info Button
During a defrost cycle, the (Info) icon will appear on the status bar.
Press the (Info) icon and the Defrost Info window will appear, telling you the status
of the Defrost Cycle.
Info Screen
The DLOG301 option provides the customer with a means of logging data electronically
for viewing at a later date. Logged variables are Temperature, Humidity, CO 2 and Light
Intensity (but only if the chamber is equipped with those features.) All data is time-
stamped with year, month, day of the month, hour, minute, 24 hour time (ISO 8601
format). This data is stored internally in the chamber in non-volatile memory.
Note: The date and time are logged within the actual file name. The file’s “Date
modified” field is not maintained and therefore may not reflect the actual date and
time the file was created.
Data is logged every 5 minutes (provided the chamber is on); more than 10 years of data
can be stored in memory. If the internal memory fills up, new data overwrites the oldest
data.
Insert the flash drive into the chamber’s USB port. When first inserted, it creates a
.csv file called ‘DATA START’ with the current date and time in the file name. At 5
min intervals, the chamber’s process values are appended to the file. (The file will
get as large as the flash drive, permitting several years of uninterrupted data
storage.)
USB icon
USB icon appears in in Status bar indicating that data is being written to flash drive.
To retrieve the data, press the ‘Eject’ button, then insert the flash drive into a
computer to upload the data.
Upon re-insertion of the flash drive, a new .csv file is created, even if the old file is
still present. File name nomenclature is “DATE START YYYY-MM-DDTHH-
MM_.csv”.
History Retrieval
Auto Export
Select the ‘Auto Export’ feature on the USB menu screen. Insert the flash drive
into the chamber’s USB port. A new .csv file is automatically created on the flash
drive with all the stored history data. The file name nomenclature is “DATE END
YYYY-MM-DDTHH-MM_.csv”.
There is also an ‘All Data’ feature to indicate if the upload should include all data
(since the unit has been used) or just the history data since a flash drive was last
inserted. An ‘Info’ button will appear in the status bar warning the user not to
remove the flash drive while the data is being uploaded. The length of time to
upload the file will depend on the file size. When the ‘Info’ button disappears from
the status bar, press the ‘Eject’ button to safely remove the flash drive. Now the
data can be uploaded to a computer for viewing.
When using the Continuous Logging of Data method, nothing on the touchscreen
has to be setup. However, using the History Retrieval method will require going
into the USB screen to select either the ‘Auto Export’ or ‘All Data’ buttons before
inserting flash drive into USB port.
Settings
Button
USB Button
When the ‘All Data’ button is selected this will retrieve data starting at the
point of the last download, and continuing to the present time.
When the ‘Auto Export’ button is selected this will retrieve the data
starting at the point of the last download, and continuing to the present time.
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Info button
USB flash
drive icon
Eject button
When flash drive is inserted into the USB port a ‘USB flash drive’ icon and flashing
‘Info’ button appears in the status bar indicating that the data is being downloaded to
the flash drive. Once ‘Info’ icon stops flashing select the ‘Eject’ button.
Wait until the USB icon disappears to safely remove the flash drive from the USB port.
Note: Press the Eject button before removing the flash drive from the chamber,
otherwise there could be the risk of corrupt data.
The optional fluorescent lighting system used to simulate day and night testing.
This is a 24-hour cycle that can be programmed with separate temperature setpoints
that correspond with the lights on (day) and lights off (night). The setpoints can also be
made the same if continuous conditions are needed throughout the light cycles.
This option is broken down into 2 sections which work together as Day/Night simulation.
a) controlling parameters and b) controlling light banks.
Daytime
Temperature Setpoint
Lights
Nighttime
Setpoint
Temperature
Nighttime
Setpoint
Lights
b) Controlling light banks, each fluorescent light bank has 2 lamps mounted on the
underside of a shelf. The shelves are adjustable in height.
Timer Setup
Continuous Light
The Light Cycle screen has parameters that can be set up for the light cycle.
Hour Minute AM or PM
The Timer Setup screen allows users to setup lights “on” start time and lights “off” end
time.
When the Start / Stop Timer (button) is active, the light timer will run the
cycle based on the parameters that were setup. An icon appears in the status bar
letting the user know that the Light Cycle is running (during this cycle the Continuous
Light feature is disabled).
Continuous Light
The Continuous Light (button) lets the light banks be on all of the time.
When this feature is enabled, the features of the time based light cycle are disabled.
To set the Light Cycle, press the (Light Cycle) button on the right side of
the screen.
Timer Setup
To set up the Light Timer press the (Timer Setup) button on the left side
of the screen.
Hour Minutes AM or PM
To setup AM/ PM, Press (AM /PM) button and the words for AM and PM
will toggle back and forth.
To activate the Light Cycle Timer press the Start / Stop Timer button.
The light cycle is programmed to automatically change lights and temperature over a
24 hour period. The Light Cycle Info screen is intended to provide a comprehensive
visual illustration of the Light Cycle settings and current conditions.
When the Light Cycle is running, the status of the cycle time can be displayed by
pressing the Light Cycle icon that is in the Status Bar.
Light Cycle Status
When Light Cycle is active the Light Cycle Info icon appears in the Status Bar.
Press this icon button and Light Cycle Info screen will appear displaying information
about the Light Cycle and if it is near completion of the cycle.
To return to the home screen press the Close Window button, or wait 15
seconds and the screen will return to the home screen.
Note: The internal outlet will turn off with either a high temperature alarm. These alarm
setpoints and delays are adjustable, see alarms section for details.
This incubator is equipped with an internal hydrocarbon (HC) sensor. The status of the
HC sensor is indicated by the green/yellow/red indicator lights near the GFCI outlet.
HC Sensor
Status Indicators
Outlets 2 and 3
Outlet 1
Built in 6” ink pen temperature recorders can be purchased with CARON chambers. The
recorders are shipped installed on the outer door of the chamber from the factory and
require no installation.
Backup
battery
Press and hold the “change chart” button on the recorder (#3) for approximately one
second until the pen begins to move to the left of the chart and then release the button.
Wait until the pen has completely moved off of the chart. To remove the chart paper,
unscrew (counter-clockwise) the chart “hub” knob at the center of the chart. Remove
the old chart paper and position the new one so that the correct line coincides with the
time line groove on the chart plate.
This type of pen consists of a self-contained ink reservoir with a porous plastic stylus
which is snapped around the outer edge of the metal pen arm. A pen cap is provided to
extend the life of the ink pen during shipping or when the recording unit is not in
service.
To remove the pen cap, gently lift the pen arm away from the chart paper. Remove the
black plastic pen cap to expose the fiber tip of the ink pen and gently place the pen back
onto the chart paper. Do not let the pen arm "snap" back onto the chart paper. This will
flatten the fiber tip of the pen and will no longer give you a fine line marking on the chart
paper. Place the pen cap in a safe place for future use. If the stylus does not touch the
chart, adjustment can be made by slightly bending the metal pen arm in the center
towards the chart paper. Do not use more pressure than is necessary to create a fine
line marking on the chart paper. As the pen ink supply runs out, the pen color will
become lighter. This indicates that the pen should be replaced.
Recorders that are equipped with fiber tipped cartridge pens will have a cartridge that is
color coded "red" to designate pen number one and an optional cartridge that is color
coded "blue" to designate pen number two. The pen cartridge is securely fastened
to the metal pen arm using a special "U" clip tab. For ease of replacement, it is suggested
that the two screws that hold the pen arm be loosened and the pen cartridge and metal
pen arm be removed as an assembly. Unsnap the plastic "U" clip tab of the pen cartridge
from the metal pen arm, remove and discard the old pen cartridge. Replace the new
cartridge by opening the hinge and snapping it securely around the metal pen arm. Refer
to the image below:
When the pen moves back onto the chart and briefly stops, you will have approximately
five seconds in which to adjust the pen’s position using the left and right arrow buttons
of Figure 3.
On multiple pen recorders, each pen will move (one at-a-time) onto the chart briefly
stopping at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart at which time the pen’s
position can be adjusted by using the left (#1) or right (#2) arrow buttons. When the time
to adjust the position of the first pen has expired, the second pen will move onto the chart
briefly stopping at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart at which time the
second pen’s position may be adjusted.
Each time the chart paper or fiber tip pen cartridge is changed, you should make sure
that each pen stops at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart paper.
Otherwise, this pen offset will cause the unit to record an incorrect temperature on the
chart.
Recorder Calibration:
If a calibration adjustment is required for a single pen recorder, use the left (#1) and
right (#2) arrow push buttons on the recorder to calibrate (or move) the pen’s position
on the chart to correspond to the temperature of the solution. The arrow buttons must
be held for approximately five seconds before the pen will begin to move.
For two pen recorders, you must first select the pen that you wish to calibrate. This is
done by pressing the left (#1) arrow button to select the red pen or the right (#2) arrow
button to select the blue pen. The arrow button must be held down until the green LED
light goes out. After the green LED light goes out, follow the instructions in step #3
above.
Battery Backup:
The green LED light remains a constant green color indicating that both the battery and
the main power to the unit are good. Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the green LED
indicating light. If the AC power were to fail or the battery becomes weak, then the green
LED light will begin "flashing" indicating that either you have lost the main power to the
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unit or it is time to replace the battery. Having a 9 volt DC battery back-up in place, will
allow the recorder to continue to function normally for approximately 24 hours in the
event of a power failure.
Built in 10” thermal pen recorders can be purchased with CARON chambers. The
recorders are shipped installed on the outer door of the chamber from the factory and
require no further installation. Unlike ink pen recorders, the thermal recorders draw their
own chart and control lines.
The 10” recorders have been setup at the factory in the following configuration: 7 Day /
24 Hour / Temperature 0-100°C. If this is not the ideal configuration for an application,
the recorder may be reconfigured using the following process:
In order to configure the recorder, you will need to enter the set-up mode of the recorder.
To enter the set-up mode of the recorder, press and hold the Change Chart button (#3)
until the thermal pen arm begins to move off scale and then release the button. Similar
to the 6” recorder.
Note: The green LED light will flash fast while the thermal pen arm is moving off scale.
Wait until the thermal pen arm has moved completely off scale and stops (the green LED
light will stop flashing and will be steady On). Unscrew (counter clockwise) the chart
"hub" knob at the center of the chart and remove the recording chart paper. Gently lift
the thermal pen arm just enough to be able to slide the paper out from beneath it.
Remove the recording chart paper and place the Setup Chart onto the recorder.
This chart contains the configuration categories of the recorder (Probe Input, Inner Chart
Temperature, Outer Chart Temperature, Temperature Scale, Chart Rotation Speed,
Input Filtering, Optional Relay Contacts and Date/Time for internal clock).
Next, press and hold either button #1 or #2 until the green LED light goes out and release
the button. If this step is successfully completed, the pen arm will move to the outermost
graduation ring of the Setup Chart. Use the Left (#1) or Right (#2) arrow buttons to adjust
the center of the thermal pen to be on this outermost graduation ring.
Position the Setup Chart so that the tip of the thermal pen is in the center of the Start
circle. Tighten the chart hub knob to secure the chart in place. Next, press and release
the Change Chart button to begin. The chart will rotate to the first category (Input #1).
Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to move the thermal pen arm to the desired option
of each category. Press and release the Change Chart button to accept the selection
and advance to the next category. You must press and release the Change Chart button
when you have finished configuring the last category in order to save all of the changes
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that have been made to the recorder's configuration. The thermal pen arm will move off
of the chart allowing you to place the recording chart paper onto the recorder. Press and
release the Change Chart button to begin recording.
Press and hold the Change Chart button (#3) for approximately one (1) second until the
pen begins to move off scale and then release the button.
Note: The green LED light will flash fast while the thermal pen arm is moving off scale.
Wait until the thermal pen arm has moved completely off scale and stops (the green LED
light will stop flashing and will be steady ”On”). To remove the chart paper, unscrew
(counter clockwise) the chart "hub" knob at the center of the chart. Gently lift the thermal
pen arm just enough to be able to slide the paper out from beneath it. Remove the old
recording chart paper and position a new one.
Re-attach the chart "hub" knob and screw securely (by hand) against the chart. Press
and hold the Change Chart button (#3) again for approximately one (1) second and the
thermal pen arm will move back onto the chart and begin recording.
The green LED light (located just below the three button membrane switch) is used to
show the recorder's status:
1.) LED on steady (not flashing) and input(s) recording within chart range, indicates unit
is recording normally.
2.) LED on steady (not flashing) and pen arm above outermost graduation and not
moving, indicates recorder is in Change Chart mode. Press and release Change Chart
button to return to normal recording mode.
3.) LED flashing rapidly and one or both inputs recording at outermost or innermost
graduation indicates a sensor break. Check or replace sensor(s). If sensor(s) are ok,
make sure process temperature is within configured range of recorder.
4.) LED flashing slowly (.8 seconds ON / .8 seconds OFF) indicates recorder is in
Set-Up mode. Refer to section CONFIGURING THE RECORDER.
5.) LED is Off indicates that there is no power to the recorder. Check A/C power to the
recorder.
Recorder Calibration:
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If calibration is required for single input recorders, use the Left (#1) and Right (#2)
arrow buttons on the recorder to calibrate the temperature being recorded on the chart
to correspond to the temperature of the solution. The arrow buttons must be held for
approximately eight (8) seconds before the pen begins to move.
If calibration is required for dual input recorders, you must first select the input that you
wish to calibrate. This is done by pressing and holding the Left (#1) arrow button to
select Input #1 or the Right (#2) arrow button to select Input #2. The arrow button must
be held down until the green LED light turns off, after which follow the instructions in
single input instructions above.
In order to maximize the amount of life expected out of the thermal pen tip, follow these
simple rules:
1) Never let the thermal pen tip ride on the chart plate when the chart paper is not
present. This will damage the protective coating of the heating element.
2) Never use chart paper that is creased or that has been folded.
3) Periodically clean the thermal pen tip with a cotton swap dipped in alcohol. Clean
more often when operating the recorder in a dusty environment.
5) Never lift the pen arm more than is necessary to remove and replace the chart
paper. Excessive lifting may cause a decrease in the pen tip pressure and cause light
printing.
Side mounted Honeywell DR 4300 General Purpose Circular Chart Recorders are also
available with CARON chambers. This chart recorder uses reliable microprocessor
operation to generate dependable pen drawn analog traces on preprinted 10-inch (250
mm) charts. The two-pen model accepts inputs from a temperature sensor. The
single-pen model records temperature only. The recorders are housed in a molded
case with a glass window, gray gasketed door which protects internal components
while allowing easy access to the chart.
Routine Maintenance:
Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart.
1. Remove power from recorder. Push in the button on the door and swing the door
open.
2. Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate. NOTE: DO NOT
LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY
CAUTION: Be careful not to move the pen arm while removing and installing the ink
cartridge. The longer pen arm is pen #1
3. Unclip and remove the purple (Pen #1) or red (Pen #2) ink cartridge for the pen
arm.
4. Remove the protective cap from the pen tip on the new cartridge and open its clip.
5. Slide the new cartridge onto the pen arm so that its tip fits into the notch at the end
of the pen arm and close the clip to secure the cartridge to the pen arm.
6. Push down the pen lifter to return the pen tip to the chart.
7. Close the door and apply power.
Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart.
1. Remove power from recorder. Push in the button on the door and swing the door
open.
2. Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate. NOTE: DO NOT
LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY
3. Lift the chart from the hub and locating pin and slide it from under the pens to
remove it from the chart plate.
4. Slip the new chart under the pen lifter, pens and time index; and press the chart into
place over the chart hub and locating pin.
5. Grasp the chart hub and locating pin and turn the chart until the desired time line on
the chart is aligned with the time index on the chart plate and Pen #1. Push down the
lifter to return the pens to the chart.
6. Close the door and apply power.
Side mounted Honeywell DR 4500A Truline Digital Circular Chart Recorders are also
available with CARON chambers. This chart recorder uses reliable microprocessor
operation to generate dependable drawn analog traces and print its own 12-inch (304.8
mm) charts. The two-pen model accepts inputs from a temperature sensor. The
single-pen model records temperature only. The recorders are housed in a molded
case with a glass window, gray gasketed door which protects internal components
while allowing easy access to the chart.
Routine Maintenance:
The recorder does not require any periodic maintenance. However, you occasionally
will have to clean the pen tip.
The door latch is shipped installed on the incubator from the factory and requires no
installation. LTCH301 is the latch assembly only, and LTCH302 is the latch assembly
with an integral lock.
Door
Handle
Latch
Pull
Handle Lock
LTCH301 LTCH302
To operate the latch, grasp the pull handle and squeeze it toward the main door handle.
The latch will disengage. Continue pulling on the handle to open the door. Closing the
door fully will automatically re-engage the latch as long as the latch pull handle is not
squeezed. On LTCH302, inserting and turning the key when the door is closed will
activate the lock, prohibiting the pull handle from being squeezed enough to disengage
the latch.
If you do not have the appropriate reference instruments to perform calibration, contact
CARON’s service department for on-site calibration at [Link] Caron
also provides validation services which ensure that the unit is functioning properly
according to IQ, OQ and PQ protocols which satisfy FDA guidelines for qualification
verification of equipment.
Settings Button
Temperature
Calibrate Button
Calibrating Temperature
Temperature
Calibrate Button
Enter the temperature offset by using the keypad and pressing (Enter) when
complete.
A positive value will move the temperature ‘up’ and a negative value ‘down’. Press the
‘home’ button and verify the proper temperature is displayed.
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Temperature calibration (example)
If the chamber temperature display reads 40.0C and the calibrated independent
sensor shows 40.3C, set the temperature offset value to 0.3C. If the calibrated
independent sensor shows 39.6C, then the entered offset should be negative. In this
example the required offset to temperature would be -0.4C.
For calibrating the optional front and side mounted chart recorders, refer to section
(Optional Accessory Operation)
The chamber control system is equipped with an alarm system that constantly monitors
temperature to ensure the user is notified if the cabinet goes into an alarm condition.
Notification occurs via an alarm pop-up window and a buzzer. Each alarm condition has
been factory programmed to minimize nuisance alarms while maximizing warning time.
There is a 2 hour time delay after start-up and setpoint changes. To avoid nuisance
alarms after a routine door opening, an alarm condition must be present for 15 minutes*
before the operator is alerted. If the optional remote alarm contacts are present, in an
alarm condition, the dry contacts will change state.
*Alarm delays are adjustable, see “Changing Alarm Setpoints and Delay” for details.
In the event an alarm occurs, the alarm indicator will appear on the status bar and an
audible alarm pop-up window will automatically appear.
Audible speaker
Alarm icon
Alarm condition
Snooze Button
Close Window
When in an alarm condition, the Audible Alarm can be temporarily silenced to avoid
being a nuisance to those nearby. The Audible Alarm will repeat after 1 hour has
passed, if the condition has not been corrected. (The audible alarm will not sound if the
alarm is muted, see Audible Alarm Mute)
Press the (Snooze) button, the audible alarm is silenced for a period of 60
minutes.
When the alarm condition is corrected the alarm indicator and the audible alarm will
automatically turn off (unless there is another alarm condition).
To check what the alarm condition is, press the (Alarm) button on the status bar.
and the alarm window will be displayed. If the (Snooze) button has already
been pushed and 60 minutes have not passed the Snooze button will be “greyed” out.
If you press the (Close Window) button, the Alarm Window will close, but the
alarm will still be present as a flashing alarm icon on the status bar for the remainder of
the 60 minutes time. It will not reset the 60 minutes alarm countdown time if the alarm
condition is viewed on the pop up window.
After the 60 minutes time has passed for an alarm condition, the counter will reset itself
to 60 minutes and repeat the countdown process again until the alarm has been
resolved.
Settings
Button
Speaker icon
Speaker Mute
button
The Speaker Mute button toggles to the “on” position ,and the speaker
All alarm setpoints were pre-set at the factory to minimize nuisance alarms that could
be created as a result of door openings. Alarm setpoints can be changed based on
individual user requirements. Alarm values are deviations from the setpoint and are
not actual setpoint values.
Settings
Button
Temperature
Alarm Button
Temperature
Alarm High Limit
Temperature
Alarm Low Limit
Once the alarm screen appears, press the (Temp High Limit) button.
Keypad screen will appear. Enter the High Temp Alarm value; press (Enter)
when complete.
ALERTS
The chamber control system is equipped with an Alert system that constantly monitors
features of the chamber and notify the user if the cabinet needs any type of service to
ensure good running performance of the chamber. Alerts draw user attention to regular
maintenance needs, and minimize the risk of a future alarm condition.
Some of the Alert features are: Check the Atomizers (humidified units only), Replace
the Air Filter, and Check Equipment Calibration is Due.
Notification occurs via an Alert icon on the status bar. When the Alert icon is pressed, a
pop up window will display the alert condition(s). Each alert condition parameter is
factory pre-set, no adjustment is necessary.
Alert icon
Maintenance Menu Screen lets users check to see how much time is remaining on an
item that may need routine service or calibration. This is very convenient to inform the
user that a particular item will need to have service performed soon. After service has
been completed, the item needs reset and the alert will disappear.
Reset button
Maintenance
items
Once a Maintenance item is displayed on the Alert screen, it will continue to be present
as an icon in the Status Bar until the Maintenance item is corrected and the
(Reset) button is pressed resetting the replacement time to “new” status.
The chamber control system is equipped with an Information system that constantly
monitors the chamber and to notify the user when an automatic condition is occurring.
This applies to conditions such as Defrost, DLOG301 or others that cannot be switched
on and off by the user but is controlled automatically by the software of the control
system. This notification cannot be disabled, it only lets the user know the chamber’s
current status.
Notification occurs via an Info pop-up icon on the status bar. When the Info icon is
pressed a pop up window will display the Info condition(s).
Info Button
Info Screen
The chamber has an internal real-time clock that keeps track of the day and time. It is
set at the factory to Eastern Standard Time and may need to be adjusted for your time
zone. To keep the clock accurate, it will need to be adjusted manually for daylight
savings time changes. To set the day & time:
Settings
Button
Setup
Button
Day/Time Button
Hour Button
AM / PM
Minute Button Button
Day of the
Week Button
The Enter New Time in Hours window will appear. Enter the hour by using the keypad
To setup AM/ PM, Press (AM /PM) button and the words for AM and PM
will toggle back and forth.
To set the Day of the Week, press the (Day of the Week) button. This
button will scroll through the days of the week, press until the abbreviated letters
correspond to the actual day of the week.
Press the (Setup) [Link] go back to the previous and setup other
parameters or, Press the (Home) button to return to the main screen.
Settings
Button
Control Lock
Icon “unlocked”
Password
Button
The screen will change back to the Home Screen and the Control Lock icon will
change to the “locked” position.
When any button is pressed on the home screen the following pop-up window will
appear. If the button is pressed, the screen will change back to the Home
Screen.
From the previous Alert “Keypad is Locked” pop up screen, press the
(Unlock) button. The Enter New Passcode window will pop up.
Control Lock
Icon “unlocked”
To prevent unauthorized and accidental changes being made to the chamber, the
touchscreen can be locked-out. The passcode is required to lock-out the controls and
the same passcode is used to unlock it. The factory default passcode is ‘1234’. This
passcode can be changed by the user to create a unique 4-digit passcode. The current
passcode is required to change the passcode.
Settings
Button
Control Lock
Icon “unlocked”
Enter any new four-digit passcode (example: “2 5 8 0”). Then press (Enter)
when complete.
The Lockout screen will tell you that the Passcode has been changed to a new value.
This is only time that the Passcode will be displayed on the Lockout screen.
The chamber control system is equipped with advanced diagnostics features which allow
the user to manually turn ‘on’ & ‘off’ each electronically controlled system. The factory
menu can be used to
View the current chamber configuration
See the percent output of the control system
Manually and individually toggle any output
Settings
Button
Factory
Button
Model Software
Number revisions
System Functions
& Options
From the Factory screen, press the (Output Percent) button to view the
current percent output level of each control parameter.
To individually and manual control each output variable, from the factory screen press
the (Output 1) button. Note: Based on the chamber model number and
options, not all functions will be present.
Each item can be turned on to check the condition of that device or parameter to aid
in diagnosing a problem.
screen, press the (Factory) button to return to that screen. Once you go
back to the Factory screen all parameters that were selected in Output 1 or Output 2
screens will reset to the “off” position.
The CARON chamber has been robustly designed to minimize performance problems.
However, regular maintenance is very important for continuous trouble free operation.
Check to ensure the drain in the bottom of the unit is draining properly.
If the condenser filter is dirty replace it. See below the table for all corresponding
replacement condenser filter kit
Washing the filter will result in poor chamber performance.
Temperature
± 0.1°C
Control
Temperature
Uniformity ± 0.3°C
@20°C
Temperature
3-wire RTD
Sensor
Humidity 20-95% 20-95% 20-95% 20-95% 20-95%
N/A Amb to 95% RH* N/A N/A Amb to 95% RH* N/A N/A
Range RH* RH* RH* RH* RH*
Humidity
± 3% N/A ± 3% N/A ± 3% N/A ± 3% N/A ± 3% N/A ± 3% N/A
Control
Humidity
Capacitive N/A Capacitive N/A Capacitive N/A Capacitive N/A Capacitive N/A Capacitive N/A
Sensor
Interior 32" W x 27" D x 53" H 32" W x 27" D x 66" H
Dimensions (81cm x 69cm x 134cm) (81cm x 69cm x 168cm)
Interior
Type 304, 2B Finish, Solid Stainless Steel
Construction
Exterior
Cold Rolled Steel, Powder Coated
Construction
Work Space 25 Cu. Ft. (708 Liters) 33 Cu. Ft. (934 Liters)
# of Shelves 4 5
Shelf
Type 304, Perforated Stainless Steel, Electro polished
Construction
Shelf
29" W x 24" D (74cm x 62cm)
Dimensions
General
Fuse Related
Meets the essential requirements of the following European Union Directive(s) using the relevant section(s) of the normalized standards
and related documents shown:
Standard: EN 61326-1:2012
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Meets the essential requirements of the following UK legislation using the relevant section(s) of the UK designated standards and related
documents shown:
Standard: EN 61326-1:2012
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements