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1. 1 201 2030 1 204 2050 I 0 2 201 2037 2 201 20 54 n Setpoint 30 C M Display Kolben M Display Kolben R f 1 30 0 3026 1 30 0 2963 en N 2 300 3047 2 300 2967 V a M Display Kolben 1 30 0 29 60 2 30 0 29 70 FR M Display Kolben M Display Kolben N N m 1f 300 29 69 1 30 0 29 53 E 2 300 29 73 2 300 29 63 N Setpoint 20 C 100 UPM Umgebungs Temp 21 1 C Pr fer JK 15 05 01 Setpoint 30 C 100 UPM Umgebungs Temp 21 1 C Pr fer JK 16 05 01 Inkubationssch ttler 103565 SARL Erste Messung M1 8Std ab Setpoint zweite Messung M2 mini 4Std nach M1 Infors AG JK K1511 Seite 1 1 Minitron Temp Vert Ser1 cdr January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 40 of 53 19 INFORS Agencies guarantee regulations 19 1 INFORS Agencies Infors AG Headoffice Schweiz Rittergasse 27 CH 4103 Bottmingen T 41 0 61 425 77 00 F 41 0 61 425 77 01 headoffice infors ht com service infors ht com Infors GmbH Dachauer Str 6 D 85254 Einsbach T 49 0 8135 8333 F 49 0 8135 8320 infors de infors ht com Infors UK Ltd The Courtyard Business Centre Dovers Farm Lonesome Lane Reigate Surrey UK RH2 7QT T 44 0 1737 22 31 00 F 44 0 1737 24 72 13 infors uk infors ht com Infors Sarl ZI de la Bonde 6 rue Marcel Paul F 91742 Massy Cedex T 33 0 1 69 30 95 04 F 33 0 1 6930 95 05 infors fr infors ht com Con2. January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 6 of 53 Safety points relating to installation amp use A Electrical connections should only be installed and fitted by a qualified electrician to current electrical safety regulations A Installation of all services lines should be made only with pressure resistant tubing retained with suitable tubing clamps A Authorization for use of an oxygen supply and its operation in accordance with your own safety guidelines are the responsibility of the customer A Never use the main ON OFF switch to end operation A Always work to GMP and observe other appropriate standards A Observe all safety issues relating to hazardous chemicals biological material and equipment under pressure especially points regarding skin and eye contact A The equipment is only to be operated by suitably qualified and trained personnel both in terms of equipment use amp microbiological expertise A In normal use operators should ware appropriate safety clothing gloves safety goggles and a face mask as appropriate to the degree of microbiological risk A The nature of the microbiological and chemical risks associated with the use of individual units cannot be assessed by the manufacturer and its specification is the responsibility of the user A The environmental hazards associated with the use of individual units cannot be assessed by the manufacturer and its specification is the responsibility of t
3. Safety advice for working with CO Extract from EC safety data sheet CO is a colour and odourless non flammable gas which may cause asphyxiation in high concentrations Heavier than air may accumulate in confined spaces particularly at or below ground level Exposure limit value TLV ACGIH 5000 ppm EC classification Not classified as dangerous substance Personal Precautions Ensure adequate air ventilation Accidental Release Measures Evacuate area Wear self contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe Ensure adequate ventilation and try to Stop release Prevent from entering sewers basements and workpits or any place where ts accumulation can be dangerous First Aid Measures Symptoms may include loss of mobility consciousness Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation Low concentrations of CO2 cause increased respiration and headache Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus Keep victim warm and rested Call a doctor Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped Other Information The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training General When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the greenhouse effect January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 43 of 53 21 Alarm Description from version V1 50 The Minitron makes the difference between alarm and er
4. maskinen Maskinens rystebord kan n r den er i bruk for rsake skade p grunn av styrken Rysteplattformen b r derfor betjenes kun n r maskinen st r stille Ventilasjons pningene p sidene og p baksiden m ikke tildekkes og for unng elektro sjokk m under ingen omstendighet objekter f res inn i viften eller gjennom disse pningene Minimumsavstand m f lges ved installasjon av rysteinkubatoren Fjern transport sikring for maskinen startes Hvis hjul er montert under maskinen m de to front hjul erstattes med f tter som medsendes maskinen f r start av maskinen F ttene m justeres til ca 2 3 mm over gulvniv Ved lengre tids avbrudd i bruk av maskinen b r maskinens stopsel dras ut av kontakten Rystemaskinen m aldri brukes uten rysteplattform Spesifikasjonene i kap 4 2 Kjemisk motstand m f lges n yaktig January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 52 of 53 Utdrag ur handboken over MINITRON Alla skyddsk por p skaken f r d de kan t cka k nsliga omr den endast avl gsnas av personal med s rskilt tillst nd fr n INFORS Skakbordet kan under anv ndning orsaka skador pga den kraftiga rotationsr relsen Bordet f r d rf r endast hanteras d maskinen st r still Ventilh len p sidorna och p baksidan m ste l mnas ppna och fria fr n hinder Inga fr mmande f rem l f r inf ras i apparaten pga h g risk f r kraftiga elst tar Ventilations ppningarn
5. not exceed or remain under the following values An under or over loading around these values does not have an acutely damaging effect on the unit especially at low speed but should be avoided if possible A constantly higher or lower loading is possible but you have to contact a representative of INFORS first in order to obtain the necessary advice 8 2 Shaking speed The maximum rotation speed allowable depends on the position the diameter and the loading see above Weight tray clamps flask and medium The following standard values must be observed fig 7 January 11 2010 EF Operating Manual Minitron e page 26 of 53 It is possible to achieve higher rotation speed however the customer has to contact a representative of INFORS first in order to obtain the necessary advice With the stacked Minitron version vibrations can occur at a higher rotation speed 300 400 rpm although the load limit has been controlled as in the diagram This appears when both units run with almost the same rotation speed AT HIGHER SPEED 200 RPM WITH LITTLE LOAD FLASKS WITH WATER SHOULD BE APPLIED TO BALANCE THE TRAY 8 3 Starting the Apparatus see chapter 7 Putting into Operation 8 4 Opening the Door Pause When the door opens the shaker brakes gently and comes to a complete stop unless the brake function has been deliberately de activated by the user The working light goes off As soon as the shaker platform is still t
6. shaking table Note the following rules Putthe tray between the two lateral guide rails Pushthe tray on the platform in the incubation chamber up to the end stop Make sure the tray locks right in both cones Fixtray with retaining screw If the tray cannot be pushed into the proper position remove the tray and check it for distortion and curves If the shape of the tray is normal search for items lost in the incubation chamber and remove them If the tray still cannot be positioned properly please contact the nearest INFORS dealer The shaker restarts automatically if the tray is positioned properly NEVER START THE SHAKER IF THE TRAY IS NOT INSERTED CORRECTLY ZA The door is designed to resist to forces which result from normal service e g weight of a tray loaded according to instructions Under no circumstances should you use the door as charging space for heavy weights or even as a seat Such stress may cause damage to the shaker 8 6 8 7 Operational and Working Lights A single press of any key on the operating panel will switch on the working light in the incubation chamber This light only has an observation function The working light automatically goes out after approximately 1 minute Alarm functions MINITRON distinguishes between alarms and errors Alarm Setpoint is not reached Error Malfunction Display shows Err gt Mostly operating error gt Shaker blocked or some part defe
7. this procedure until the MINITRON is steady at the test speed Increment the speed and test again until the maximum for each unit has been reached Ensure the locking nut on the adjustable foot has been tightened before allowing normal use of the machine For a particularly slippery floor surface the use of small friction pads under each foot of the MINITRON 6 is recommended Any vibration or movement during normal use must be reported so a re levelling can be carried out January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 17 of 53 6 2 Stacking fig 3 Remove the four caps on the four corners of the top cover of the bottom MINITRON G Screw the special EMF bolt Part No 24646 onto the threaded bolt on the left rear corner on the bottom machine Screw the 3 other bolts Part number 24635 into the remaining corner threaded bolts on the bottom machine Mount the upper unit onto the lower Remove the covers from the left and right sides of the top unit see figure 4 Screw in the M6x16 retaining screws to secure the locating bolts in place Covers 2 per side HY T January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 18 of 53 7 Putting into Operation 7 1 Main Switch The main switch of the shaker is located on the right side wall It is an ON OFF selection switch
8. values for the following phase can be given e All the alternative parameter values are accepted by pressing the Fr key These will become active after the previously defined time interval has expired eg Lights OFF WARNING Don t forget that the as well as entering set point values the control for each desired ZA parameter also has to be switched ON e Enter the duration for the following nexT phase e Switch ON the Timer control in the Fr phase The cycle icon lights e End 7 2 5 Operating Hour Counter See Section 11 1 7 3 Over temperature Cut Out The MINITRON has a temperature watchdog to prevent uncontrolled overheating of the machine This is set to 80 C 7 4 Humidity The operation is the same as for the other parameters see 7 2 3 Please make sure that the supply is connected Water with max 1 bar pressure 0 5 bar is sufficient Hose connected Water on This option is used for sequential control of relative humidity in the range of 55 85 rH in temperature controlled incubation chambers Relative Humidity means the capability of the air to absorb water depends strongly on the temperature After an increase of the temperature setpoint the relative humidity will go down until the system supplied enough water On the other hand after a strong decrease of the temperature setpoint the relative humidity will rise to 100 and even condensation might eventually occur inside the chamber The humidification system wor
9. which it was delivered by the manufacturer Also transport on a small trolley has to be effected with great care Danger of shearing off the shaker s feet and of collapsing the bottom plate in case of exceptional stress Therefore never push the apparatus without lifting it ZAR Should it no longer be possible to transport the MINITRON using a small trolley it should be carried by two adults using the two handles on each side Weight without tray and cooling 75 kg 3 2 Packing Depending on the version and the destination the MINITRON shaker is either packed seaworthy or placed on a large special palette Non polluting packing material was chosen in order to minimize pollution 3 3 Unpacking Please be sure that the shaker especially the window will not sustain damage scratches during unpacking 4 Location 4 1 In General The following points have to be considered when choosing the location e Protection from mechanical dangers small trolleys kicks etc e For a shaker without cooling the outside temperature should not be higher than 5 C above the desired minimal incubation temperature e Fora shaker with cooling the outside temperature should not be higher than 15 C above the desired minimal incubation temperature The outside temperature may not exceed 30 C The machine should not be exposed to direct sunlight The surface on which the shaker stands has to be horizontal and absolutely flat The shaker sho
10. 0 Rittergasse 27 Telefax 41 61 425 77 01 N f O R S MT CH 4103 Bottmingen E mail Headoffice infors ht com Switzerland EC Declaration of Conformity In terms of Directive 2006 42EC on machinery Annex II Part 1 Section A Company Infors AG Rittergasse 27 CH 4103 Bottmingen Declares that the type of construction of the machine Name Incubator shaker Type Minitron From serial number S 000115223 Date January 4 2010 complies with the following relevant regulations Directive on machinery 2006 42 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Bottmingen January 4 2010 Person authorised Company management to compile the technical file e A Infors AG L Gutzwiller LE S Giannone Rittergasse 27 CH 4103 Bottmingen January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 45 of 53 Telefax Message to INFORS AG 41 61 425 77 01 Please fill in and send us your voucher m for Protocol for MINITRON communication YES I would like to receive the protocol JA Please send it to my adress Name ma A Ku a a alata al Company mu Address O OZO O O yiya n Infors AG Rittergasse 27 eh LD LL ALE LL ee nen ne do en CH 4103 Bottmingen m FAX 41 61 425 77 01 January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 46 of 53 Uddrag af manual for MINITRON Ingen daeksler m fjernes af andre end specielt uddannet personale da disse daeksler daekker for
11. 4 2 oqun jeuondo E conven oaArz mua dee us E a u PEEDZ S TEL mes LISIZ IN UY 60612 IN UV a lt OrE6L pel ZIEMYIS ES Melo xejo 5 JON eege KEE fe BEMOOS 9 611 Jeuug UE iSezi c nea G BunzieH 5 v t T I N 9 neg lt i ri gt A oO 5 N 5 Te T 15 3 MINITRON Fuses Both fuses are identical and located above the power cable inlet socket Fuse type T 6 3 A slow blow fuse Two fuses 250V T 6 3 A fig 11 16 Reselling For reasons of operating reliability for legal reasons in order to ensure a smooth maintenance and supply of replacement parts and to protect the intellectual property of INFORS the customer is obliged to inform INFORS in case of resale or change of the owner As a service in return for this information INFORS offers if necessary support for the new installation as well as the training of the new operator Should a customer not fulfil this duty INFORS reserves the right to henceforth refuse any possible maintenance or supply of replacement parts 17 Disposal The plastic housing of MINITRON amp is produced without CFC elements It consists of polyurethane and a normal disposal is possible Also elements like the motor blower flywheel etc may be treated the same way Please make sure that the coolant will be handled correctly freezing mixture R 134 a in the event of disposal of the refrigerator The whole cooling or at le
12. INFORS MT I 0 pet Manual MINITRON amp Incubator Shaker INFORS EQUIPMENT Read this FIRST A SAFETY CE COMPLIANCE saaasaasaa SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE amp SERVICING N January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 3 of 53 CE conformity declaration C INFORS equipments are CE labelled from the factory and supplied with an EC declaration of conformity It can be found in the appendix of this manual too INFORS equipment complies with the following Directives Zertifikat INFORS MT Infors AG 4103 Botnen Sets Directive on Machinery 2006 42 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Quality Management Systems All INFORS equipment is manufactured in accordance with INFORS quality management system which is certified by BVQI in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 Testing All INFORS equipment undergoes electro mechanical operational testing before it leaves the factory The exact nature of the tests varies according to the equipment type All equipment is delivered with a signed test certificate The tests described are conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in INFORS quality management system and in accordance with international classification companies Applicability This is specified in the specifications table included within this section of the document If any of these specific sections appears to be missing for you
13. a p ovansidan av kyldelen f r ej vert ckas d detta kan orsaka verhettning Minimiavst nd till v gg m ste beaktas vid installation Avl gsna transport s kringen innan anv ndning Om det finns rullar valsar fastsatta under skaken m ste de tv fr mre rullarna valsarna avl gsnas innan anv ndning och hyllan m ste placeras p de medf ljande f tterna Under l nga peroder av overksamhet r det rekommenderat att dra ur elkontakten f r att undvika olyckor Skaken f r aldrig anv ndas utan bricka Instruktionerna i kapitel 4 2 Kemiskt motst nd m ste f ljas minuti st January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 53 of 53 Extracto del manual del MINITRON La carcasa y las tapas del agitador nunca deben ser abiertas por personal no autorizado por INFORS ya que aquellas pueden ocultar elementos peligrosos El movimiento de la plataforma de agitaci n puede causar lesiones debido a la alta fuerza con que gira mientras el equipo est en functionamiento por ello la bandeia s lo debe manipularse con el equipo completamente parado Nunca deben obtruirse las salidas de ventilaci n situades a los lados y en la cara posterior del equipo tampoco debe permitirse que objetos peque os senn succionados por los ventiladores o por las tomas de aire Debe respetarse la distancia minima de seguridad en la installaci n del equipo Retire todos los elementos de transporte del equipo antes de ponerlo e
14. ace of paper in the gap The machine will not be able to reach this setpoint and the alarm will occur after some time Power failure In the event of a power failure the alarm relay closes and all functions RPM temperature control etc cease As soon as the power is restored the machine immediately re starts using the previous set point values The alarm relay operates normally again January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 29 of 53 8 8 Serial Communication For information about serial communication and control please contact your nearest INFORS representative or INFORS Switzerland directly Also see the diagram in Section 5 5 fig 2 For display and control of one or several MINITRON we offer you as option the software LABWORLDSOFT see chapter 13 1 8 9 Electronic Breaking As standard the MINITRON has electronic breaking activated Should very shear sensitive cells be cultured this can be de activated Please contact INFORS AG Switzerland for further details 9 Putting out of Operation 9 1 Switching the Unit OFF Depending on the time the unit is to be left switched off the following options are available A short stop intending to allow access to the incubation chamber see Section 8 4 Switching off for some hours up to a day In addition to Pause Switch off at the main switch control need not be switched off for each parameter if it will be needed again the next time the unit i
15. aintenue lors de l installatiion de l appareil Retirer la s curit de transport bloquant la table d agitation avant toute mise en route Si l incubateur agit est fourni avec un ch ssis roulettes les deux roulettes avant doivent tre abaiss es afin qu ils soient 2 3mm au dessus du niveau du sol avec l appareil reposant sur deux pieds fixes Pendant les p riodes d arr t prolong et suivant remplacement de l appareil dans le laboratoire ex zone humide ou non prot g e il est recommand de d brancher la prise secteur pour liminer toute possibilit d accident L appareil ne doit pas fonctionner sans plateau Les instructions donn es au paragraphe 4 2 r sistance chimique doivent tre absolument suivies January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 49 of 53 Uittreksel uit de handleiding van MINITRON De behuizingsafdekplaten van de schudder die uit het oogpunt van veiligheid kritische plaatsen afdekken mogen uitsluitend door personeel verwijderd worden dat hiervoor door INFORS uitdrukkelijk gemachtigd is De bewegende schudtafel kan door de grote kracht lichamelijk letsel veroorzaken Aan het plateau mag daarom uitsluitend in stilstand gewerkt worden De ventilatieopeningen in de achterwand en de zijwanden dienen vrijgehouden te worden en vanwege het gevaar voor elektrische schokken mogen er geen voorwerpen doorhen worden gestoken Er mag nooit iets in de ventilatieopeningen van de koeling wor
16. ast the cooling fluid should be handed over to an official handler 18 Example for the temperature distribution in the incubation chamber If the temperature distribution in the incubation chamber is to be checked it is necessary to strictly follow the protocol given below otherwise the measured values will be wrong Especially the use of a calibrated thermometer and the observation of the incubation times are indispensable The data shown on the following page are examples measurements on other machines may yield different results Temperatures are measured in 5 closed Erlenmeyer flasks of 2000 mL one flask in the middle and one on each corner of the tray see graphic on the following page The flasks must be incubated at least 4 h at 100 rpm for each temperature Take at least two measurements in a distance of minimum 4 h INFORS MT January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 39 of 53 n H o CS Minitron Temperatur Verteilung 20 30 C Temp Ref Thermometer Minitron C Id F 04 05 Display Temp C 3 Setpoint 20 C gt setpoint ex M Display Kolben M Display Kolben lt setpoint N 1 Display 20 1 19 89 1 204 2023 N EG 21 20 1 20 01 2 201 20 30 M Display Kolben Sy Y 1 201 19 89 2 20 1 20 00 CN M Display Kolben M Display Kolben i
17. at parameter They are The lights diode The speed diode The temperature diode The humidity diode e The power diode which comes on when the mains switch is turned ON If the parameters humidity light and CO have not been installed they can not be selected FA Timer These are shown during the display and programming of the various timer functions They are e The Duration diode which lights when this value is to be changed e The Timer diode lights when the timer function is switched ON e The Cycle diode is on when the unit is set to operates by switching between two different sets of operation conditions eg day and night simulation e The NexT phase diode lights when the non current later time phase is being programmed January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 20 of 53 7 2 2 Display Possible displays in Standard mode of operation Numeric value for actual process variables or set points Numbers and symbols relating to operating hours ini only when the unit is first switched on Sta or Stp on starting or stopping the shaker drive ON OFF hi lo Time only for timer Without User Intervention The display alternates between the following two parameters every 10 seconds e Shaker speed e Temperature If the parameter control is switched on the current actual value is displayed For temperature the display will also indicate a warning of either hi or lo if the actual value de
18. ax 30 C fig 1 800 mm 674 mm 1105 mm 732 mm 410 x 555 x 495 mm approx 113 I 960 x 774 mm 90 kg 75 kg 230 V 10 50 60 Hz approx 6 amperes approx 750 watt heating excl cooling see chapter 8 2 1 with maximal speed of rotation electronic proportional action controller with Pt 100 probe 0 2 C 5 C over ambient temperature to 65 C depending on the temperature of the coolant and the environment approx 14 1 C beneath ambient temperature up to 65 C but not under 5 110 m h 500 watt 213 watt hour at an evaporating temperature of 1 C 105 watt at 230V 50Hz at an outside temperature of 32 C 115 watt at 115 60Hz at an outside temperature of 32 C 90 r H at 37 C incubation temperature controlled if required higher available tray size N 480 x 420 mm according to the specifications of the customer average value approx 8 5 kg depending on the size of the clamps and the quantity see 8 2 see above varies according to the type Various spectral options available if required January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 13 of 53 3 Transport 3 1 Transport In view of the heavy weight of the MINITRON it should never be transported or moved by one person alone For displacements over longer distances within a building the use of a fork liz or a small trolley is recommended However the shaker is only to be moved by a fork lift if it is still standing on the original palette on
19. ctive See below for a trouble shooting guide Continue in chapter 10 In the case of errors display shows Err please see chapter 10 Trouble shooting Alarms An alarm will not occur on opening or closing the door and if the value of the respective parameter is rising falling with normal speed The alarm will occur only if a desired set point is not reached Then the alarm relay switches and opens the contact It is not necessary to confirm an alarm it will disappear as soon as the condition triggering the alarm is no longer fulfilled The display will show the message HI or LO respectively as long as the actual value of the corresponding parameter shows a deviation from it s setpoint for more than one unit C RPM or January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 28 of 53 If an alarm occurs the reason is mostly an operating error and can be corrected easily IF A SETPOINT IS NOT REACHED AND THERE IS NO ALARM OR ERROR PLEASE CHECK IF some time deviation 1096 and does not sink Function Display Description Description Temp LO Temperature remains too low Over temperature safety switch open or after a time deviation gt 1 ventilators not running Door not fully closed and is not increasing Temp HI Temperature remains too high External Cooling valve closed or ventilators after a time deviation gt 1 not working and does not decrease RPM LO T
20. den gestoken die boven op de machine staat want dit kan oververhitting veroorzaken Bij de installatie van de schudder moeten de volgende minimale afstanden in acht worden genomen Voordat de machine in bedrijf wordt gesteld dient de transportblokkering verwijderd te worden Wanneer de schudder voorzien is van draaibare wielen dienen de voorste wielen 2 3 mm ingetrokken te worden zodat het systeem op de vaste poten rust Afhankelijk van de lokatie waar de machine geplatst is vochtig laboratorium of in een vrij toegankelijke ruimte is het uit veiligheidsoverwegingen aan te bevelen om bij langdurige afwezigheid of uitschakeling de stekker uit het stopcontact te verwijderen De apparatuur mag nooit zonder een goed vastgezet plateau worden ingeschakeld De instructies die in Artikel 4 2 Chemicalienbestendigheid vermeld staan moeten strikt opgevolgd worden January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 50 of 53 Norme de Sicurezza dal manuale del mod MINITRON Tutti i coperchi della struttura esterna dell apparecchio devono essere necessariamente rimosse da personale autorizzato della INFORS in quanto possono proteggere zone critiche per motivi di sicurezza Data l alta torsione il movimento del tavolo di agitazione pu causare danni Pertanto il vassioio deve essere maneggiato solo quando I apparecchio in posizione di fermo Le aperture di ventilazione nella parte laterale e posteriore dell apparecchio dev
21. depressed Press the Fx key keep the key depressed Thereupon the operating hour counter will cycle between the three possible displays Each part of the overall display switches between two types of displayed value January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 32 of 53 The meaning of each display phase In the first phase the display shows thousands of hours expressed as 00 0 to 99 9 Eg 00 5 5000 Hours 10 32 103 000 hours In the second phase hundreds of hours are shown expressed as 000 to 999 Eg 005 5 hours 163 163 hours By adding the values from the first and second display together the total operating time for the parameter shown by the relevant icon can be determined Eg The first phase 01 4 14 000 hours The second phase 2042 42 hours TOTAL 14 042 hours 11 2 Service MINITRON is designed as a service free shaker and does not need any regular services The shaker table works with closed bearings the electronic system needs no maintenance After approx 10 000 hours of operation however we would recommend an overhauling of the shaker by the specialists of INFORS You are invited to contact your INFORS representative when your shaker reaches this operation time 11 3 Cleaning the Apparatus You can clean the apparatus with a damp cloth and a normal neutral cleaner without any difficulties We recommend to take off the shaker platform only if liquids were spilled on the bottom of the appara
22. e does not locate on both Cones on the shaker platform Take out the tray and try again If the tray still does not locate properly withdraw the tray and turn it over to check for any warping Tray is normal Continue Tray in twisted Continue Contact an INFORS representative NEVER START THE SHAKER WHEN THE TRAY IS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED AND IS NOT LOCKED WITH A HAND NUT January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 31 of 53 The Parameter Values Cannot Be Reached Check if the control of the concerned function temperature speed or light has been activated see Section 7 The C and or the RPM LED light up if the control is activated Operating Mode Timer Function Cannot Be Programmed Follow every instruction systematically Complex programming steps should not be taken in a hasty way i e you should wait for the results before you continue 11 Maintenance Service 11 1 X Operating Hour Counter The operating hours display can show the following three times Operating hours for the motor drive control Icons Timer and RPM lit Operating hours for the temperature control Icons Timer and C lit Operating hours for the time the mains switch has been ON Icon Timer lit Timer Function key Current Phase fig 8 Power Speed Temperature Function key NexT Phase The following steps are employed to activate the operating hour counter Press the F key keep the key
23. e support is used to raise the bottom unit when a stackable system is assembled Technical points After decades of experience of building magnetic drive systems a completely new version has been developed which is so well enclosed that liquids cannot penetrate The heating system for the incubation chamber guarantees a rapid and even temperature distribution across the whole of the shaker tray Supply of coolant is regulated for the most economical use of energy The latest innovations in the field of micro processing and PID regulation allow precise maintenance of the set values The RS 232 interface for data logging and control is standard as for all the latest Infors machines Safety Additional operational safety is provided by an over temperature cut out and a potential free output for linking to a central alarm system Following a power failure the machine will automatically re start using the current set point on resumption of the power supply Thanks to the sealed drive chamber and control electronics the infamous consequences of cleaning up following a flask breakage can be greatly reduced As the walls of the incubation chamber finish below the level of the shaker table it is possible to rinse this area with water Fittings In the most basic configuration the MINITRON is provided with shaker temperature and timer functions Cooling can be supplied either from an external chiller connected to a cooling coil with mag
24. eration 9 1 Stopping the Shaker 9 2 EMERGENCY Stop 10 Trouble Shooting Fault Rectification 11 Maintenance Service 11 1 Operating Hour Counter 11 2 Service 11 3 Cleansing of the Apparatus 11 4 Cleansing of Tray and Shaker Table 11 5 Opening of the Shaker Table 12 Replacement Parts 13 Additional Equipment Options 13 1 Software 13 2 Points for Using Green Sticky Stuff 14 Components from Suppliers 15 Graphics Overview 15 1 Identification Plate 15 2 Wiring Diagram 15 3 MINITRON fuses 16 Reselling 17 Disposal 18 Example of temperature distribution in the incubation chamber 19 INFORS Agencies guarantee regulations 19 1 INFORS Agencies 19 2 Guarantee 20 Safety advice for working with CO 21 Alarm description from version V1 50 22 Declaration of Conformity January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 10 of 53 Copyright You may not copy or duplicate any part of this manual without the prior written consent of INFORS AG Switzerland Modifications Due to the constant development and improvement of our products the equipment supplied may differ from the description in this manual INFORS explicitly retains the right to make such deviations and modifications Guarantee You can find the guarantee in chapter 18 2 1 Safety Considerations The MINITRON incubator shaker corresponds to modern demands for safe and easy handling Any exposed current carrying components exceptio
25. flasks Before shaking e Tug gently to ensure each flask is stuck Keep in mind that formation of condense water might occur at low temperatures or using the timer function possibly causing accidental release of containers To remove flask e Push or pull neck gently and evenly and wait a few seconds Do not use much power With large containers it can take up to 30 seconds until flasks is released Flasks which are firmly attached can be released with water Simply apply water with a syringe to the bottom Especially Fernbach flasks are difficult to remove because of their geometry large bottom short neck therefore cover the adhesive matting partly with the protective foil supplied with each new tray e The adhesive power will diminish gradually due to dust and dirt sticking on the surface To regenerate proceed as follows e Clean regularly with water and mild detergent Shrub vigorously with a brush or hard sponge Do NOT use solvents e Let dry over night e Disinfection with 70 ethanol or usual disinfectants e Do not exceed specified treatment times and rinse thoroughly with water If disinfection is done routinely it might be necessary to replace the Sticky Stuff earlier It is possible to apply the Green Adhesive Matting Sticky Stuff to universal trays page 34 of 53 January 11 2010 E Operati
26. g The temperature of the coolant depends on the cooling system We would like to point out that temperatures of the cooling medium below freezing point may cause icing of the radiator grill Connection internal width nipple 8 mm internal width tube 10 mm When using an external cooling the maximal pressure must not exceed 4 0 bar 24 For a higher pressure please contact an INFORS representative 5 3 External Gassing Connection bore internal thread 1 4 with hose nipple internal width nipple 8 mm internal width tube 10 mm January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 15 of 53 5 4 Drain For security reasons the drain is supplied with a blind plug A hose liner is enclosed with every unit Please install it screw it in place yourself Connection bore internal thread 1 4 with hose nipple internal width nipple 8 mm internal width tube 10 mm 5 5 Serial Port RS 232 9 PIN Standard PINs potentialfree exit integrated into the RS 232 interface as control for the alarm pins 1 6 7 contact 1 6 observation contact 1 7 alarm Connections at the rear of the unit External Cooling Tai External Gassing A H o RS232 Drain fig 2 6 Assembly Installation For special eguipment the installation manual is printed on a separate sheet and is enclosed with every unit Please make sure that the main switch is always freely accessible FA 6 1 Le
27. g The unit will be running according to the selected programme Constantly in the same mode of operation Alternating between two operational modes or Firstly operating in a timed mode and then constantly in a subsequent mode The relevant steps for programming these options is given in Section 7 MINITRON operates without any emissions of any kind apart from the operational sound Sudden noise smell abnormal strong vibrations and so on are indicators of a problem and have to be examined immediately IN THE EVENT OF SUCH EMISSIONS TURN OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH IMMEDIATELY FA INFORS MT 8 1 Loading the Tray A counterweight works to compensate the centrifugal forces of the moving tray For physical reasons this counterweight has to be balanced for a certain tray weight Equally important is the height of the centre of gravity of the shaken load above the tray high load higher centre of gravity low load lower centre of gravity The higher the total height of the load the more the unit can vibrate Although INFORS has optimised the band width of the possible loading the following points should be respected in order to minimise possible wearing Always load the tray as evenly as possible so that the weight of the flasks is spread over the whole tray Flasks with an extraordinary height and an extremely high centre of gravity should not be shaken at too high a speed The allowed loading should generally
28. he speed does not reach set Loading too high Drive belt is loose or point greasy RPM HI The speed is above the set Resonance effect Control problem point CO LO COp concentration is too low CO valve blocked or closed Bottle empty after some time deviation gt 1 and does not rise CO HI CO concentraiton is too high Gas pressure too high control overshoot after some time deviation gt 1 and does not sink Humidity LO Humidity is too low after some Door not fully closed Vaporizer defective time deviation gt 10 and membrane worn out Fuse Humidification does not rise burned Humidity HI Humidity is too high after Strong decrease of the temperature set point Open the door to let the moist air escape THIS PARAMETER IS SET TO ON see 7 2 3 8 7 1 8 7 2 8 7 3 Alarm relay contact N The alarm relay shows an existing error or an alarm and can be connected to a central alarm system to provide acoustic indication and or optical display The alarm relay constantly indicates an existing error or alarm condition In the event of a power failure alarm or error conditions contact on PIN 1 7 of the serial port is closed contact on PIN 1 6 is open Testing of the alarm function For testing the function of the alarm or the alarm relay follow this procedure Set the Temperature to a very low value e g 0 C see chapter 7 2 Block the door in a slightly open position e g by placing a folded pe
29. he tray can be handled The temperature control and the blowers stop working when the incubation chamber is opened in order to avoid an internal environment change and reduce energy costs The operational lights also go out automatically If you close the door the blower and the set point control will automatically start working again after a brief delay 8 5 Application of the Tray and Handling of the Interior 8 5 4 Handling of the Shaking Load Without Removing the Tray Stop the Shaker temporarily open door slightly Wait until the motor has come to a complete stop Open the door Manipulate the shaker contents Close the door again The shaker starts operating again automatically ATTENTION The moving shaker table can cause injuries because of the considerable torque The tray is therefore only to be handled in state of rest 8 5 2 Removing the Tray 73 Stop the machine temporarily open the door slightly Wait until the motor has come to a complete stop Open door to an angle of 90 Remove the retaining screw at the front of the tray Pull out the tray at the handle along the guide rails ATTENTION The moving shaker table can cause injuries because of the considerable torque FA The tray is therefore only to be handled in state of rest January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 27 of 53 8 5 3 Inserting the Tray The insertion of the tray functions independently of the position of the
30. he user January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 7 of 53 Safety points related to testing the equipment A The main power switch should not be used as a functional ON OFF A Never put your hand into an operating unit risk of injury due to high rotational forces A Handle glass vessels reagent bottles and other glass components with care to minimise the risk of breakage or other damage resulting is sharp edges A Do not apply excessive pressure when handling any glass components in case of breakage and consequent sharp edges A Ensure hair loose clothing etc cannot come into contact with any rotating parts Emissions and Warning indications A Any loud and or unusual noise from any part of the equipment should be taken as a sign of a problem and the equipment closed down and inspected immediately A Any smoke or smell of burning should be taken as a sign of a problem and the equipment closed down and inspected immediately In normal operation some additional noise and heat may be generated the extent depending on the phase of operation see performance data Service amp Maintenance gt Only fully qualified and authorised persons may service the equipment gt Cleaning and routine maintenance information in provided in the main manual January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 8 of 53 MINITRON 6 Incubator Shaker Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety Considerations 2 Descripti
31. ja laitteen sivuilla ja takana ei saa peitt eik ilmanvaihtoa muutenkaan est koska se saattaa aiheuttaa laitteen ylikuumenemisen S hk iskuvaaran takia ei tuuletusaukkoihin saa ty nt mit n esineit Poista kuljetustuet ennen laitteen k ytt nottoa Jos laitteeseen on asennettu py r t tulee k ntyvi etupy ri vet noin 2 3 mm irti lattiasta T ll in laite seisoo py rien alla olevien kiinteiden jalkojen varassa Jos laitteen k yt ss tulee pidempi tauko on hyv irroittaa laite s hk verkosta jotta v ltytt isiin mahdollisilta vahingoilta Laitetta ei saa koskaan k ytt ilman levy Ohjeita kohdassa 4 2 Kemikaalikest vyys tulee noudattaa tarkasti January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 48 of 53 Extrait du mode d emploi MINITRON Toutes les parties d montables du boitier de l appareil peuvent couvrir des zones critiques pour la s curit et ne doivent donc tre enlev es que par la personnel explicitement autoris par la soci t Infors La table l agitation en mouvement peut provoquer des blessures cause du couple moteur lev Le plateau ne doit donc tre manipul ou charg qu l arr t total de l appareil Les fentes de ventilation situ es sur les c t s et l arri re de l appareil doivent tre maintenues d gag es Aucun objet ne doit tre ins r dans ces fentes cause du risque de choc lectrique La distance minimum doit tre m
32. ks actively only in one way it does not perform a de humidification For this reason it is possible that after a strong decrease of the temperature setpoint the alarm Humidity HI will be displayed for a longer period of time In this case open the door to let the moist air escape If there should be a lack of water the alarm Err and the humidity diode light up In this situation the humidity control will be automatically turned off Caution Only use demineralized soft water The use of tap water will lead to a breakdown ZA of the system On the other hand distilled water is very aggressive and will shorten the lifetime of the vaporizer membranes The spray device of the humidification system must be cleaned with vinegar only January 11 2010 ER Operating Manual Minitron e page 23 of 53 The bottom part of the MINITRON is designed as a watertight well which can accept condense water or culture liquid after a flask breakage without any damage to parts of the machine Removal of water can be done easily using the drain nozzle which is fitted on the left hand side of the housing The option humidification is available in two different versions with and without door heating If a door heating is necessary depends on the gradient deltaT between Incubation Temperature IT and Room Temperature RT IT RT gt 15 C Door heating is highly recommended to prevent condensation on the door window A very high setpoint for the
33. lluminated e Switch the parameter ON with the ON OFF key IMPORTANT Set point values are not validated but simply accepted as entered without AN checking 7 2 4 Timer Using the Minitron timer functions is simple making possible the following modes of operation e Operation without any timer functions standard e A single change The unit runs with the chosen parameters for a definite time span then makes a single change without returning to the original settings e Cyclic operation The unit alternates all active parameter settings between two states at regular time intervals The following rules are important for understanding the timer functions 1 The F key ALWAYS sets the current parameter values 2 The Fr key ALWAYS sets the relevant parameters for the following or nexT phase 3 The unit always finds itself in the phase F The values set by Fr are only utilised when if the next exchange actually takes place Operation without Timer Function See Section 7 2 3 Single Change All parameters are set to the desired operating conditions Press the F key repeatedly until the Timer Duration symbol is lit Hour Set the duration of the phase using the Plus and Minus keys Switch Timer control to ON The hourglass begins to blink Press the Fr key The Fr diode is shown and now the parameter values for the following phase can be given e All the alternative parameter values are accepted by pressing the Fr key The
34. lugged in continue otherwise plug it in and try again Check the socket if the socket supplies current contact an INFORS supplier otherwise eliminate the fault and try again The Heating Cooling Does Not Work Check if the large display shows ERR and the icon for C is displayed if NO continue if YES contact INFORS representative Check if the heating cooling control is activated if YES continue if NO turn it on and try again Check if the set point is correctly adjusted if YES continue if NO adjust it and try again Check the ventilator fans are operating if NO continue if YES contact INFORS representative Contact an INFORS representative The Shaker Drive Does Not Work Check if the large display shows ERR and the icon for RPM is lit if NO continue if YES contact INFORS representative Check if the motor control is activated if YES continue if NO turn it on and try again Check if the set point is correctly adjusted if YES continue if NO adjust it and try again Check if you can manually turn the shaker table YES it is possible to turn it continue NO it is not possible dismount the shaker table see Section 11 5 and search the interior for mechanical obstacles and foreign matter Remove the foreign matter In case a new test results in no improvement or no foreign matter is found continue Contact an INFORS representative The incubation illumination does not work Not applicable to the current machine The tabl
35. max 0 5 bar pressure flow 40 60 It h If the pressure of the gas supply is too high the control will show a shoot over and the actual value will oscillate around the setpoint An adjustment of the flow without a control valve can be achieved following this procedure Connect a hose to the CO supply and put the loose end in a beaker with water Open the supply carefully until bubbles rise up in the beaker with a frequency of about 1 2 bubbles per second Then connect the hose to the machine Only if the desired setpoint of CO can not be reached with this adjustment the supply can be opened carefully a little bit more IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE DOOR IS FULLY CLOSED WHILE USING THE CO FA OPTION OTHERWISE IT WILL LEAD TO A HIGH CONSUMPTION OF GAS FOLLOW THE SAFETY ADVICES IN THE APPENDIX Measuring Ranges 0 10 or 0 20 CO Repeatability lt 1 FS Accuracy at 25 C 1 vFS 1 5 of reading Temperature dependence of output typically 0 1 FS C Pressure dependence Typic 0 1 FS hPa Long term stability lt 5 FS 2 years Control Range 0 10 CO or 0 20 CO Control by Valve Inlet Pressure max 0 5 Bar Supply Gas CO2 40 60It h a flow control valve is recommended in order to reach an optimal control 8 Operation If the unit is set properly see chapter 7 Starting Apparatus there will not be many many alterations necessary during the ordinary operation of MINITRON 6 apart from the tray loading and unloadin
36. n functionamiento Si el agitador lleva rodillos incorporados debe empujarse los rodillos frontales hasta que queden aproximadamente a unos 2 o 3 mm sobre el nivel del suelo con el aparato apoyado sobre los pies est ticos situados tras las ruedas Durante largas ausencias o periodos sin operaci n de acuerdo a las condiciones del lugar ej humedad en el laboratorio o positi n poco protegida se recomienda no s lo apagar sino desenchufar el equipo para evitar riesgo de accidentes Nunca debe hacerse funcionar el agitador sin bandeja Las especificaciones del capitulo 4 2 Chemical Resistance Reistencia Quimica han de ser seguidas estrictamente
37. n lamps outside of the incubation chamber are low voltage only switching networks are physically separated and the chance of mechanical injuries minimised Nevertheless the following basic hints are indispensable for the safety of the user and the protection of the machine These hints both here and in the following text are printed FA in italics in conjunction with a warning symbol hand with pointed finger They are to be followed in every case All the housings and covers of the shaker are only to be removed by personnel explicitly authorised by INFORS to do so This is because safety critical zones may be covered by housing panels The movement of the shaker table can cause injury due to the high torque when in operation Therefore the tray is only to be handled when at rest The vent holes at the sides and in the back are not to be obstructed in any way On no account allow objects to become stuck in the fan or air intake openings The minimum distance has to be followed when installing the shaker Remove the transport security device before bringing the shaker into operation If rollers are attached to the shaker the front swivelling rollers have to be pulled so that they are approximately 2 3mm above the level of the floor with the machine resting on the static feet located beneath the wheels During long absences or interruptions of operation according to location eg humid laboratory or unprotected position it is rec
38. netic control valve or via an integral cooling system Optional extras include a gassing nozzle daylight or photosynthesis lighting CO and humidification control January 11 2010 EF Operating Manual Minitron e page 12 of 53 A shelf is also available for static cultures within the incubation chamber eg Petri dishes The N size table can has standard options for adhesive matting clamps and or test tube racks EA SC 2 6 Dimensional Drawing 1105 gt 674 S la Ea CN m N Ce 2 7 Technical Data width depth depth with opened door height incubation chamber hxbxd incubation chamber volume required footprint b x d weight without tray cooling weight without tray no cooling electric connection current consumption power rotation speed max deviation temperature control temperature precision Pt 100 temperature range without light with ext cooling with int cooling air circulation total heating power cooling power power capacity of the cooling allowed humidity tray flask weight of tray allowed loading incl tray dimension drawing order number Lighting 3 for outside temperature up to m
39. ng Manual Minitron e page 35 of 53 Changing of adhesive matting e Thoroughly wet the tray e Release Adhsive Matting on a side and pull obliquely away from the Ta tray Deagrease tray with Acetone and apply new matting with water see installation instructions Do not remove protective foil a until first use e The Adhesive Matting is reusable and can be applied again after regeneration in water Max shaking speed Ge yen Maximum shaking speeds are only valid on condition that 25 up to Max 200 rom e Only original Schott Duran Erlenmeyer flasks with 20 filling volume p and paper or cotton stoppers are used Plastic Erlenmeyer flasks are 750 mL not appropriate for use with the adhesive matting e Glass and Adhesive matting must be totally undamaged clean dry and 1000 mL Max 250 rpm free of grease 2000 mL Max 250 rpm All information supplied without liability Data in the left column are valid for 50 mm shaking diameter With 25 mm 3000 mL Max 300 rpm shaking diameter slightly higher shaking speeds are possible 5000 mL Max 250 rpm 14 Components from Suppliers All the components from suppliers have been tested before the constructional implementing into the INFORS product As a general rule INFORS uses only proven components In exceptional cases faults may still occur in suppliers products In such cases INFORS cannot take any liability leading further than the normal warranty We kindly a
40. ommended to withdraw the main power plug in order to avoid the risk of accidents The shaker must never be operated without a tray The specifications in chapter 4 2 Chemical Resistance have to be followed precisely January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 11 of 53 Description of the Product Technical Specifications 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Comfort In the same way as its successful siblings the UNITRON amp amp MULTITRON 6G the downwards opening door provides a convenient and practical place on which to rest the tray whilst exchanging flasks The important features of simple operation and virtually silent running are guaranteed for a wide range of applications in your laboratory coupled with an attractive design A range of parameter set points and timer functions can be programmed via a sensitive and ergonomic splashproof operating panel eg day night cycling or switching between temperatures Useful Space and Required Space Despite having a relatively small footprint the MINITRON offers all the possible features required in an incubator shaker It provides space for cooling lighting and humidification in addition to the room required for a tray of 480x420mm Thanks to the downwards opening front door it is not only a bench top shaker but can also be located under a laboratory bench In the best traditions of the MULTITRON one unit can be stacked on top of another A substantial bas
41. on of the Product Technical Specifications 2 1 Comfort 2 2 Useful Space amp Required Space 2 3 Technical description 2 4 Safety 2 5 Fittings 2 6 Dimensional Drawing 2 7 Technical Data 3 Transport 3 1 Transport 3 2 Packing 3 3 Unpacking 4 Location 4 1 In General 4 2 Chemical Resistance 5 Interfaces 5 1 Electricity 5 2 External Cooling 5 3 External Gassing 5 4 Drain 5 5 Serial Port 6 Assembly Installation 6 1 Levelling of the MINITRON amp 6 1 1 Fixing and levelling the MINITRON with trolley base 6 1 2 Levelling the MINITRON with base support 6 2 Stacking 7 Putting into Operation 7 1 Main Switch 7 2 Control Panel with Operating Display 7 2 1 General 7 2 2 Display 7 2 3 Operation 7 2 4 Timer 7 2 5 Operating hours counter 7 3 Over temperature cut out 7 4 Humidification 7 5 CO January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 9 of 53 Chapter 8 Operation 8 1 Loading the Tray 8 2 Shaking speed 8 3 Starting the Apparatus 8 4 Opening the door Pause 8 5 Application of the Tray and Handling of the Interior 8 5 1 Handling of the Shaker Contents without Removing the Tray 8 5 2 Removing the Tray 8 5 3 Inserting the Tray 8 6 Alarm function 8 6 1 Signal Buzzer 8 6 2 Alarm relay contact 8 6 3 Testing of the alarm function 8 6 4 Power failure Message on Display P Fail 8 7 Serial Communication RS 232 8 8 Additional Safety Measures 9 Putting out of Op
42. ono esssere libere sgombre e onde evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche nessun oggetto deve essere messo in tali aperture Non inserire alcun oggetto nelle aperture di ventilatione dell unit di refrigerazione nella parte superiore del corpo dell apparecchio in quanto ci pu causare un surriscaldamento Per nessun motivo inserire oggetti nella guida laterale dell albero selettore dei supporti curvi della porta Prima di metterein funzione l apparecchio togliere la protezione di sicurezza per il trasporto Se c un sistema di illuminazione per colture nella camera di incubazione prestare molta attenzione a non toccare alcun contatto elettrico delle lampade Se vi sono delle ruote fissate sotto l apparecchio le due ruote frontali devono essere tolte in ogni caso prima di mettere in funzione l agitatore e il basamento deve essere collocato sugli appositi piedini Durante periodi prolungati di assanza o non funzionamento si raccomanda di staccare la spina per evitare il rischio di incidenti L apparecchio non deve mai essere messo in funzione senza un vassoio Devono essere assolutamente seguite le istruzioni al par 4 2 Resistenza chimica January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 51 of 53 Utdrag fra bruksanvisning for MINITRON Av sikkerhetshensyn m maskinens deksel plater kun fjernes demonteres av personell som er godkjent av Infors fordi de kan beskytte spesielt sikkerhetskritiske omr der i
43. ontact your dealer or the nearest INFORS representative For security reasons and because of the shaker s complex design INFORS offers a detailed list of replacement parts only to its dealers Please find a list of normal spare parts attached In case you will ask one of our INFORS representatives for advice please give type and serial number of the shaker Both are written on the number plate see point 15 1 13 Additional Equipment Options For a detailed list of all available options and supplements please get in touch with your next INFORS representative 13 1 Software For display and control of one or several MINITRON we offer you as option the software LABWORLDSOFT For more information please get in touch with your nearest INFORS representative For the use of other software you find on the last page of this manual a voucher for a protocol for MINITRON amp communication January 11 2010 EF Operating Manual Minitron e Points for Using Sticky Stuff 60 Always use protective goggles and gloves while handling glassware PX e Only use containers with a wide flat base Large Erlenmeyer flasks e g 3000 mL will stick stronger than small ones e g 100 mL e Before putting on the INFORS reagent tubes holders clean the Sticky Stuff to esure the maximum adhesice power Before putting on containers e Check that bottom is dry and clean e Check flask for any damages never use damaged
44. ose expressly stated in this guide are authorised by INFORS as being suitable for the equipment A All work on the equipment including adjustments repairs pipe couplings etc must be undertaken by professionally qualified staff A When repair and maintenance work has been completed any safety equipment provided must be refitted in its original state before the equipment is started A The equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions contained in this user manual A The equipment s weight is over the permitted allowance of kilos pounds that people may lift so it must be lifted mechanically see specifications sheet A Users are responsible for ensuring that the equipment is used in accordance with safety procedures applicable to their work and is free of any biological or chemical contamination if an examination by INFORS staff is requested INFORS will not be held responsible for any equipment which has been improperly used maintained modified or repaired nor for any consequential losses arising A All the housing covers of the basic unit and operating panel are as they may cover critical areas only to be removed by personnel explicitly authorised by INFORS to do so If in doubt about any aspect of the use of this equipment or its suitability for an application please contact INFORS A Please ensure a Risk Assessment is carried out according to your safety regulations before using the equipment
45. r equipment please contact INFORS and this can be rectified Please be aware that if the equipment is acquired second hand from an original user it may have been modified upgraded and enhanced such that some details of the configuration may differ to those described in this manual We will provide any help and information necessary to bring the documentation up to date but individual options may not be the standard ones supplied by Infors In this case it is the responsibility of the previous owner to supply any additional manuals configuration information and safety related items INFORS disclaims responsibility for all equipment that is not in original condition i e modified by the user without prior agreement from INFORS January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 4 of 53 Identification plate INFORS MT TYPE NR VOLT AMP C www infors ht com SWITZERLAND The identification plate is located on the housing of every piece of equipment The identification plate must never be removed from the equipment If the name plate is removed it is not possible to identify the equipment and it will not be possible for warnings contained in this manual to relate to the specific applications for which the equipment is used January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 5 of 53 General Safety Points A NEVER open or remove covers internal or external with the power switched on A No operations beyond th
46. relative humidity of up to 10096 is not necessary and is not recommended Usually a setpoint of 7096 rH will be entirely sufficient to prevent evaporation of culture liquid A setpoint of 8596 should only be used under ideal conditions IF CONDENSATION OCCURS IN THE CHAMBER THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE AN HUMIDITY OF THE AIR IS REACHED AND THE SETPOINT MUST BE REDUCED OTHERWISE IT WILL LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE HUMIFICATION DUE TO AN PREMATURELY WEAR OF THE HUMIDIFICATION MEMBRANES While the humidification is switched on the cooling is automatically disabled Measuring Ranges 20 100 rH Accuracy at 20 at 54 rF 3 rH Indication 1 rH Probe Capacitive Maximum Temperature With humidification 40 Humidification switched off 65 Control Range 20 max 85 rH Control by Vaporizer Water Inlet Pressure max 1Bar 0 5 Bar is sufficient The maximum available humidity depends also on the incubation temperature System without door heating Incubation temperature Max Humidity 27 C 85 rH 33 C 80 rH 37 C 70 rH System with door heating Incubation temperature Max Humidity 27 C 85 rH 33 C 85 rH 37 C 85 rH If these values are exceeded condensation might occur and the humidity setpoint must be reduced January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 24 of 53 7 5 CO The operation is the same as for the other parameters see 7 2 3 Please make sure that the supply is connected CO gas with
47. ror Errors only occur at a failure There is an alarm if a wished set point is not reached after a certain time It is signalised with an alarm relay and its contacts who are switching Loss of power Net power fail is also defined as an alarm In this case the relay is also switched RPM Alarm There is a RPM Alarm if difference is 20RPM The alarm is activated after 60 seconds after starting end of ramp Temperature Alarm There is a temperature alarm if difference of measurement and set point is gt 1 C after a certain time The alarm is activated 5 min after start of temperature control or closing the door If the rise of temperature is greater than 1 C in 5 minutes by heating the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if temperature is normally rising in heating phase If the sink of temperature is greater 0 5 C in 5 minutes by cooling the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if temperature is normally decreasing in cooling phase CO2 Alarm There is a CO2 Alarm if difference of measurement and set point is gt 196 after a certain time The alarm is activated 5 min after start of CO2 control or closing the door Phase actual value setpoint If the CO2 value is rising more than 1 in direction of set point in 5 minutes the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if CO2 concentration is normally rising Phase actual value setpoin
48. s operational Switching off for a longer time In addition to switching off at the mains switch Clean the inside of the unit liquids can accumulate at the bottom over time Withdraw the mains plug especially if the unit will be unused for some weeks or months 9 2 EMERGENCY Stop Should there be danger for humans and or the shaker turn off the main switch immediately ZA Danger may especially arise when there are sudden unusual emissions loud noise smoke smell strong vibrations After an EMERGENCY stop please note the following Avert the danger in case it still exists If a repair is necessary to the shaker or if the cause of the emergency cannot be found please contact your nearest INFORS representative 10 Trouble Shooting Fault Rectification In case of trouble please read the following list and follow the instructions If your shaker still does not work correctly or the fault is not listed please contact your supplier or the next INFORS representative The Operational Display Shows ERR Error In this case please contact an INFORS representative for repairs January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 30 of 53 The Large Display Stays Dark Check if the working light still functions if NO continue if YES please contact your nearest INFORS supplier Check if the main switch is turned on if NO turn it on and try again if YES continue Check the power cord if the power cord is p
49. se will become active after the previously defined time interval has expired Either alternative values can be used or it is also possible to switch control of parameters OFF eg After 12 hours the temperature is reduced to 4 C and the shaker drive switched off WARNING Don t forget that as well as entering set point values the control for each desired FA parameter also has to be switched ON The Display of the set point value switches to OFF or ON to indicate if the control is switched on or off e Timer function in the Fr phase is not switched to ON as this starts cyclic operation e End the Fx diode goes out after a short time If you wish to know when the current phase expires press the F key until duration time is selected once more The time remaining is then shown in the display A single key press of the Plus or Minus key shows the original set time for the current phase January 11 2010 MER Operating Manual_Minitron_e page 22 of 53 NOTE press more than once and the set point time is shown once again By pressing the key ON OFF twice the timer can be reset Cyclic Operation e All parameters are set to the desired operating conditions eg lights ON e Press the F key repeatedly until the Timer Duration symbol is lit Hour e Switch Timer control to ON The hourglass begins to blink e Set the duration of the phase using the Plus and Minus keys e Press the Fx key The Fr diode is shown and now the parameter
50. sikkerhedskritiske omr der p apparatet Rystebordet kan under bev gelse ud ve personskade p grund af dets store moment Rystepladen m derfor kun h ndteres ved stilstand Ventilationsportene p bagsiden og i bunden af apparatet skal holdes rene og m Ikke tildaekkes da elektrisk overgang kan opst Tild k ikke ventilationshullerne i k leenheden p oversiden af apparatet da dette kan medf re overophedning S t under ingen omst ndigheder objekter i klemme i d rens f reskinner Minimum afstanden skal overholdes ued installation af rysteapparatet Transportsikringen skal fjernes f r brug Hvis der er hjul p rysteapparatet skal de forreste hjul h ves ca 2 3 mm over gulvet n r apparatet hviler p de station re ben placeret t t ved hjulene Ved lange perioder uden brug af apparatet tilr des det at tage stikket ud af kontakten af sikkerhedsm ssige rsager Apparatet m ikke tages i brug uden at rystepladen er monteret Specifikationerne i kapitel 4 2 Kemisk resistens skal f lges n je January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 47 of 53 MINITRON k ytt ohjeen tiivistelm Ravistelukoneen koteloa ei saa avata koska se suojaa j nnitteellisi osia Laitteen saa avata ainoastaan INFORS AG n valtuuttama henkil Liikkuvaa ravistelulevy tulee varoa ravistelukoneen korkean v nt momentin johdosta t st syyst levy tulee k sitell vain kun se ei liiku Tuuletusaukko
51. sk the customer for understanding and will of course do our best to keep the highest quality standard possible The above mentioned exclusion of liability is not effective for safety issues January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 36 of 53 15 Graphics Overview 15 1 Where to Find the Identification Plate Serial No Type etc 90 800 30 wi Identification plate below the door fig 10 y 4 1 Vvesos 1ve 9 noez Buniayois ueBuiumog EOLF HO page 37 of 53 9862 Yonejyosiduniyos jiu ueleys3o elle JOHAN IV HOADET v HOS Vv SO0SWESOSWOMLLINIAN LYAVTALOYVI SIUU919Z18 A 0002 20 LO BACON jeuuosiezec 98613 IN 3 M 878947 Idwoy uud JN HV yesos Moy zesg uaBunJapuy HOAOEZ uou BunjyeipioA WGESOS younp 1719813 O o amp 2 8 on 5 5 a eseujuAsojoud Any WE AOEZ M anis EES as BEA Jejyonejeg Laus FF Bumyonejequeuuy Em E uneJuauu eegen oaar FE 1ejuny dwoy ueJojejuaA oom 2 n D I c i c z al 3 c a c o O goo med laser 2 Oresi sz6bz eee 211 183 Al ALF E HE S oeer Jon da oj olo We e USJUIY UOA 19Y99 S slee SEE ss Josseidwoy O N ll H e glosuss ueinds 001
52. t If the the CO2 value is decreasing more than 0 5 in direction of setpoint in 5 minutes the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if CO2 concentration is normally decreasing Humidity Alarm There is a Humidity Alarm if difference of measurement and set point is gt 10 The alarm is activated 5 min after start of humidity control or closing the door Phase actual value setpoint If the humidity value is rising more than 1096 in direction of set point in 5 minutes the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if humidity is normally rising Phase actual value gt setpoint If the humidity value is decreasing more than 5 in direction of set point in 5 minutes the time calculation of 5 min is reset to 0 Therefore there is no alarm if humidity is normally decreasing Remark The display shows HI and LO as long as actual value and setpoint difference is bigger than 1 C respectively 1 CO2 This message is not dependent on time so it can be shown in state of alarm or not alarm Alarm Relais All alarms are led to a relay alarm encoder The relay provides a change over contact Contacts Dsub 9p RS232 Pin 1 Kommon Pin 6 NOC Pin 7 NCC State currentless or alarm Pin1 7 closed contact Pin1 6 open contact INFORS MT January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 44 of 53 22 Declaration of Conformity Infors AG Telephon 41 61 425 77 0
53. tact details of our local dealers world wide can be found on our website www infors ht com Infors Benelux BV Logistiekweg 20 02 7007 CJ Doetinchem P O Box 613 NL 7000 AP Doetinchem T 31 0 314 36 44 50 F 31 0 314 37 80 76 infors bnl infors ht com Infors Canada 8350 rue Bombardier Anjou Quebec Canada HIJ 146 T 1 514 352 5095 F 1 514 352 5610 infors ca infors ht com Infors Bio Technology Beijing Co Ltd Room 505C Building 106 Lize Zhongyuan Wangjing New Industrial Zone Chaoyang District Beijing 100102 P R of China T 86 10 51652068 F 86 10 64390585 info infors ht com cn QUALITY MADE IN SWITZERLAND Engineering and production in Switzerland January 11 2010 Operating Manual_Minitron_e page 41 of 53 19 2 Guarantee The perfect functioning of our equipment is warranted as long as it has been installed and handled correctly according to our instructions Glass equipment excluded Our warranty becomes invalid if without our specific permission the customer or a third party interferes with or makes changes on the equipment The warranty is valid for 2 years from the date of delivery If Production or Material faults can be proved the defective parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge at our discretion The duration of the warranty is not influenced through making a claim on the warranty service January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 42 of 53 20
54. tus e g from a broken flask In this case remove the platform and clean the base accordingly Please observe the instructions in chapter 4 2 Chemical Resistance e 11 4 Cleaning of the Tray and Shaker Table The tray and the table can be cleaned in the same way as the rest of the apparatus But after every cleaning the two cones and the two corresponding holes in the tray should be lubricated with a thin lubricating film use Molikot paste or similar lubricants 11 5 Opening of the Shaker Table Detach the two rear screws countersunk screws with hexagonal recess M5 x 16 as well as the two front screws cheese head screws with hexagonal recess M5 x 20 remove the platform with cone Clean the bottom remove foreign matter Putthe table with cone back down and replace screws IMPORTANT Tighten the screws alternating crosswise as for the wheels of a car One ZA sided tightening of the screws may cause poor fixing of the table and thus considerable damage to the apparatus January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 33 of 53 Cleaning of the bottom well can be done with water and a mild detergent In order to remove the remaining nutritions after a flask breakage washing out the bottom well with hot water is recommended The water can easily be drained using the hose connector that can be installed on the back side of the housing 12 Replacement Parts Should your shaker suddenly show defects please c
55. uld not be unprotectedly exposed to extreme masses of dust and dirt The control panel is not waterproof and must not be exposed to spraywater The optional base on which the shaker may be placed must be positioned safely and stable Please think of all the different connections you need for the interfaces The main switch must stay free and easily accessible 2 AN January 11 2010 EF Operating Manual Minitron e page 14 of 53 4 2 5 1 5 2 Chemical Resistance The housing was tested with different solvents With the solvents listed below neither a relevant change of weight nor a change of the Shore D hardness was found water inorganic acids phosphorus nitric hydrochloric or sulphuric acid watery 1096 organic acids formic acetic and lactic acid watery 10 96 inorganic bases soda lye at 10 96 solution aqueous inorganic chemicals in aqueous solution hydrogen peroxide 10 96 calcium chloride saturated solution bleaching lye solution concentrated e hydrocarbons fuel motor oil diesel The housing should not be exposed to the following solvents in large quantities nor over a long period of time methanol ethanol acetone cyclohexanon ethyl acetate ethylglycolacetate methylenchloride The inner inspection window can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a normal neutral cleaner Interfaces Electricity Sparkplug with a double protective system Europlug 115 230 Volt 10 50 60 cps External Coolin
56. velling of the MINITRON When a unit on a base support is installed for the first time or an existing unit is moved to a new location the whole structure must be levelled to prevent vibration and mis balancing January 11 2010 Operating Manual Minitron e page 16 of 53 6 1 1 6 1 2 Levelling of the MINITRON amp with movable base Pull the front swivelling wheels so that they are approximately 2 3mm above the level of the floor with the machine resting on the static feet located beneath the wheels To level the movable base adjust the orange nut on the front wheels Start all shakers at 100 rpm and look for any rocking or obvious vibration of the machine Also refer to the instructions given in Sections 6 1 2 amp 3 Levelling of the MINITRON with fixed base support The front left hand foot can be moved up or down by a screw thread with the help of an SW12 spanner item 2 First a locking nut at the top of the thread item 1 must be loosened to allow movement using an SW18 spanner see figure 3 Start all shakers at 100 rpm and look for any rocking or obvious vibration of the machine If everything is OK increase shaker speeds in increments of 100 rpm to the maximum operating speed of each unit If movement or vibration is found at any speed look for the foot which is too high or too low and adjust the levelling foot accordingly To do this screw the adjustable leg up or down a little as necessary Repeat
57. viates from set point by more than 1 5 C If the parameter control is switched off the display alternates between the set point value and OFF With User Intervention On adjusting a parameter the set point value is displayed Approximately 2 seconds after the last key press the display is exchanged for the actual value eventually with hi or lo also if appropriate After a further 10 seconds the display begins alternating between rpm and C Duration for the Timer function For setting duration the display shows a tick for minutes and h for hours The display can alternate between the following Up to 99 minutes 99 numbers before the tick UP to 9 hours 50 minutes 9h5 first number for hours second for increments of 10 minutes Up to 95 hours 95h numbers before the h UP to 9 days 23 hours 9 23 whole numbers for days decimal value for hours 7 2 3 Operation Before switching each Parameter on the set points must be entered Entering the Values for RPM C Humidity amp Lights e Press the function key F repeatedly until the desired icon is illuminated e Enter the required set point value using the Plus and Minus keys For lights the only possible options are ON or OFF January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 21 of 53 The control can be given concurrently with this operation Switching Control ON e Press the function key F repeatedly until the desired icon is i
58. which has to be turned on position ON first of all If you turn off the switch position OFF the shaker is completely separated from the power system It is possible to leave the main switch on during normal operation even if neither shaker nor heating are working In this Stand by position the shaker consumes approx 6 Watt Frequent turning on and off e g every hour should be avoided in order to minimize stress of the electronic parts If the shaker is not used for several days we recommend you switch off at the mains switch The set points of all parameters temperature speed timer lights are memorized after turning off the main switch or during an interruption of current 7 2 Operating Panel 7 2 1 General Several parameters are set with the help of the operating panel which is located at the top right of the machine The panel comprises 5 Keys 1 alphanumeric display 9 icons for timer functions Power Speed Temperature Humidification Lights The icons are only visible when activated January 11 2010 EE Operating Manual Minitron e page 19 of 53 Keys Function Key current phase Plus Key On off Key Oo X CO INFORS AG 4103 BOTTMINGEN Function Key nexT phase Minus Key fig 5 There are two different groups of icons Parameter These light when the corresponding value is shown on the display during which the set point values can be changed for th
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