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1. a 6 _ TT e 3 Wide 2 Wide Light Bank layout on 75 and 50 units 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 28 of 88 Light 9 Cycle Go back to the previous screen by pressing ss Light Cycle button vi Lig ht Cyc pu x Timer P Active Setup gt Light Bank start Stop Timer Stat Stop Timer To activate the Light Cycle Timer press the EE otart Stop Timer button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 29 of 88 Status of the Light Cycle The light cycle is programmed to automatically change lights temperature and humidity optional 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 We 9 10 AM I e D d Li Home e D Light 9 Cycle W a Timer A Active Setup Mb Light Bank 8 Start Stop __ Timer e The Light Cycle Info screen displays information regarding the light cycle start time end time light banks etc This icon is only displayed in the Status Bar when the Light Timer is active and during the lights on time 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 30 of 88 Day start Current time time Il LT ull Light Cycle Ir fo
2. li 15 20 C Night set S Day set points points C ose Win tow Light bank status Night start time When Light Cycle is active the Lgri o 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 Close Window To return to the home screen press the E3 Close Window button or wait 15 seconds and the screen will return to the home screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 31 of 88 Changing the Temperature Set point The steps below walk through an example of changing the temperature set point from 30 0 C to 20 0 C This example shows humidity control as well model 7000 series only Here is the display of the home screen Actual Setpoint Button Temperature e rd Setpoin Settings Di i Light Vi Cycle 300 setpoint an To set the temperature set point press the Setpoint button on the right side of the screen Temperature Setpoint Button On Plant Growth Chambers there is a Daytime and o 0 Temperature setting Once the Setpoint screen appears press the Temperature Setpoint button In this example the temperature set point initially has a value of 30 0 this will vary with different initial set point values 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 32 of 88 Wee TH Il
3. Enter Temperature Set Poini Keypad A temperature setpoint window will appear Enter the temperature setpoint by using 0 followed by the the keypad For a set point of 20 press 2 then Ent Clr i Enter key Correct any mistakes with the amp Clear button 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 Temperature Home Setpoint Button We 9 10 AM a d n gt EE Pot i k 20 0 H 0 0 TD Setpaint C To change the parameters for the Nighttime setpoints press the Night Setpoint button and repeat same steps for Changing Temperature Set point a Home Press the d Home button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 33 of 88 Changing the Humidity Set point HUMD302 HUMD303 amp HUMD308 only The steps below walk through an example of changing the humidity set point Here is the display of the home screen Setpoint Button We 9 10 AM d d S 30 0 Actual 5 0 Humidity E Du Setpoint eG To set the humidity set point press the Setpoint button on the right side of the screen Humidity Setpoint Button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 34 of 88 Enter the new humidity set point on the keypad as desired and
4. 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 56 of 88 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 Muting the speaker By factory default when an alar condition is present the speaker will sound This speaker can be muted in an on off fashion eliminating all audible sounds Muting the speaker will silence it until manually un muted This is different than snooze in that fact that snooze can only be enabled when an alarm condition is present and only lasts for 1 hour When the speaker is muted the alarm icon continues to flash and the remote alarm contacts optional remain in the alarm state To mute the speaker 1 Home e Settings Setpoint g Button 50 Settings X 200 settings Li Press the Settings button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 57 of 88 Speaker icon E M Temp Humidity ay CO 4 Alarm Alarm a MEM LA 4 opeaker Mute button Speaker Press the a Speaker Mute button We 9 10 AM K Speaker Mute E sets LE ICON Alarm ts Alarm
5. 06 03 15 7 Page 72 of 88 Changing the passcode To prevent un authorized 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 un lock 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 To change the passcode Settings Setpoint g Button Light 9 Cycle Jd 3007 settings Li Press the Settings button We 9 10 AM l Y O 4 Home A Password Settings B Alarms A N asswore Button x A LI Maint Setup FO Password Press the Password button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 73 of 88 T5 Home A Keypad is Unlocked EN Settings Passcode must be entered to Keypad et lock a gt Lockout To change passcode enter current passcode followed Beal ha by new passcode Passcode T T Press the Change Passcode button ent Enter digits 1 2 3 4 press a Enter when complete 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 74 of 88 Enter New Passcode The Enter New Passcode Keypad screen will appear amp Enter Enter any new four digit passcode example 2 5 8 0 Then press when complete We 9 10 AM 4 d Keypad is unlocked oa EAS Passcode must be
6. 3 C set the temperature offset value to 0 3 C If the calibrated independent sensor shows 39 6 C then the entered offset should be negative In this example the required offset to temperature would be 0 4 C Calibrating Humidity If humidity calibration is needed the same Method A or B should be following as in the temperature calibration Humidity calibration must be performed concurrently with temperature calibration Be sure the same Method is used for humidity calibration as temperature calibration and must be performed concurrently Method A geometric center Locate the reference instrument s humidity sensor in close proximity to the cabinet s geometric center Turn the lights off Let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours at the temperature and humidity set point Method B chamber sensor Locate the reference instrument s humidity sensor behind the rear wall duct sheet and adjacent the chamber s existing humidity sensor within 1 inch 25 mm See humidity sensor location in the Equipment Overview section of this manual Be sure to re install the rear wall access door panel that covers the sensors For this method the lights may be on or off Let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours lights off or 6 hours lights on at the temperature and humidity set point In both humidity calibration methods the humidity sensor must be out of incident light during the calibration process 7300 Se
7. 7306 is LED lighting used to simulate day and night testing This is a 24 hour cycle that can be programmed with separate temperature and humidity optional set points that correspond with the lights on day and lights off night The set points can also be made the same if continuous conditions are needed throughout the light cycles Each fluorescent light bank is mounted on the underside of a shelf LED lights are mounted on the sides The shelves are adjustable in height Humidity optional Daytime Home A Setpoint Jaytirr E Sie ay Temperature o Setpoint Lights CO2 optional Nighttime A m setpoint 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 22 of 88 Temperature CO2 optional Timer Setup Start Stop Timer hc Sg Ti JI BI Acti a Banks 3 Continuous Start Stop __ Continuous pasa i Light Humidity optional YA Home A Setpoint Lights mm Night YN Setpoint Nighttime Setpoint Active Light Setup The Light Cycle screen has parameters that can be set up for the light cycle Hour Minute AM or PM Lights On Start Time Lights Off End Time Gradual Light 7300 Series Operations Manual 1 00 E AMI Y 3 Home A Light 9 Cycle Timer e Setup Aa Gradual Light RevF 06 03 15 Page 23 of 88 The Timer Setup screen allows users to setup lights on start time and lights off end time The Gradual Light button optio
8. D 55 cm x 67 cm Growth Hg inches 55 nwss sos mnsss ws 10 C to 50 C 3 wire RTD 0 2 C 51 W x 28 5 D x 59 H 130 cm x 72 cm x 150 cm Stainless Steel 57 Wx35 1 D x 815 H 145 cm x 89 cm x 207 cm 50 ft 1 416 Liters Electrical 208 230V 208 230V 208 230V 208 230V 208 230V 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 16A 16A 16A 16A 16A Shipping Weight bs 1000 1300 1 000 1300 1 000 1300 1 000 1300 1000 1 300 Mois Tee Doors 7800 752 1300753 7901 752 7901 753 7302752 1802153 1908752 1900153 1008 152 7900753 TNA Se i E Ri e E mesh 1 2 1 2 as Raia nas gra mwe O c m m m o Shelf Construction Dimensions Type 304 Stainless Steel Electro polished 21 6 W x 26 5 D 55 cm x 67 cm Growth Height inches 605 2 505 235755 M5 Temp Range lights on 10 C to 50 C 13 C to 50 C 10 C ta 50 C Temp Range lights off 5 C to 50 C Temp Sensor amp Control 3 wire RTD 0 2 C 79 5 W x 28 5 Dx 59 H 202 cm x 72 cm x 150 cm Interior Exterior Construction Stainless Steel 85 5 W x 35 1 Dx 81 5 H 217 cmx 89 cmx 207 cm Work Space 75 ft 2 124 Liters Electrical 208 230V 208 230V 230V 208 230V 208 230V 208 230V 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A Shipping Weight Ibs 1425 1907 1425 vgso 1425 no 1475 1950 nas
9. TES LE Cool Dahm Lights Coz jain lax System Functions TR amp Options Details Output Percent From the Factory screen press the Output Percent button to view the current percent output level of each control parameter ER Hama a Settings pr Factory lu gt Guipui Perceni E 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 77 of 88 We 9 10 AM 4 d da LI Qutbu Output Model ea EE 1 amp D Factory l Buttons Output 1 Lj T Outpul 2 n Navigating to the Output 1 or Output 2 screens in the factory page will temporarily halt chamber control amp functionality To individually and manual control each output variable from the factory screen press Output 1 ks the Output 1 button Note Based on the chamber model number and options not all functions will be present We 9 10 AM 4 d Warmningl UE VT I a ERU a an rp PR T 2 LANE V net comol to s pant while ThiE amp geri a i FNIT Le ca E roe bs at aa gt L i Blower Lu Outlet 2 Sellings o Air Ht Buzz Factory Aux Ht E C viv n Output 1 B Door Ht H viv Refrig De viv Each item can be turned on to check the condition of that device or parameter to aide in diagnosing a problem 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 78 of 88 Output 2 Press the Vm Home ti Dryer zal GG viv T out uL Settings ed a Lo
10. 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 oet Up mode Refer to section CONFIGURING THE RECORDER 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 47 of 88 5 LED is Off indicates that there is no power to the recorder Check A C power to the recorder Recorder Calibration 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 Maximizing Pen Life 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 u
11. alarm condition Check lamps for proper illumination Recommended Monthly Maintenance Checks Check to ensure the drain in the bottom of the unit is draining properly Check front air intake filter If it is dirty replace it with CARON part number FLIR304 Washing the filter will result in poor performance Recommended Annual Maintenance Checks Disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose laboratory cleaning agent Perform a complete calibration of the temperature and humidity systems A full validation is recommended for GMP facilities each time a unit is installed moved or undergoes significant repair Contact CARON s service department to schedule on site validation Replacing Fluorescent Light Lamps The fluorescent light lamps have a maximum recommended operating life of 5000 hours It is recommended that the lamps be replaced to ensure proper internal light intensity The maintenance section shows how to tell lamp hours used when to replace them and how to reset the timer 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 80 of 88 SECTION 13 SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification for 22 models 10 to 45 C lights on except 7302 22 is 13C to 45 C Ambient to 85 HUMD308 option 0 to 20 CO2C302 option Solid door insulated no glass standard Internal Volume 22 ft3 Shelf Dimensions 21 6 W x 26 5 H Shelf Area 4 0 ft2 each Shelving 28 shelf locations on 2 centers 54 from top to bottom
12. entered to cy Fiat lock Passcode changed to 2580 Change GOD Passcode BEA 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 75 of 88 Factory menu amp troubleshooting The chamber control system is equipped with advanced diagnostics features which allow the user to manually turn on amp off each electronically controlled system The factory menu can be used to e View the current chamber configuration e See the percent output of the control system e Manually and individually toggle any output To access the Factory Menu Settings Setpoint wa Button 50 Settings Li Light 0 Cycle L 3 300 Settings Li Press the Settings button Wa 9 10 AM F NC CR 4 Home A ta Settings BD j j i n Alarms A calbrate A Password Factory Button i A 1 Malni X Setup t la Factory Press the Factory button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 76 of 88 We 9 10 AM 4 d Settings L5 Model Output Details Percent Factory E Output 1 H Output 2 5 a t Model Details From the factory menu four items can be selected Press the Details button to view the chamber s configuration Model We 9 10 AM Model L Software Number Lea revisions
13. notify the user when an automatic condition is occurring This applies to conditions such as Defrost 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 m Info Screen Defrost cycle in 7 process Close Window Press the E3 Close Window button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 65 of 88 SECTION 11 ADVANCED FEATURES Setting the time amp day 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 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 amp time Settings Button Setup Button i Calibrate A Setup FO 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 66 of 88 Press the Setup BE Setup button Day Time Button cw Press the Day Time button We 9 10 AM 4 d i io Am Hour Button 4 e Su Mo Tu We AM PM A We Th Fr Sa Minute Button Button Day of the Week Button 3 Press the Hour button Enter
14. press 8 when complete Jm Press the 7300 Series Operations Manual Night Setpoint Home button to return to the main screen Rev F 06 03 15 Home Button Page 35 of 88 Changing the CO2 Set point CO2C302 The steps below walk through an example of changing the CO2 set point Here is the display of the home screen _ Setpoint Button 4 COM me fh 300 5 1 Satilngs d Light D Cycle J Actual 9 0 300 CO2 Setpoint Q To set the CO2 set point press the Setpoint button on the right side of the screen Home 2 Setpoint CO2 Setpoint y s Button Night Setpoint Keypad 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 36 of 88 Enter the new CO2 set point on the keypad as desired and press 222 Enter when complete Home Button ON 4 EF gt Setpoint CA l Y N ig ht v F Setpoint O AN Press the Home button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 37 of 88 SECTION 6 ACCESSORY OPERATION Operation of the Data Logger DLOG301 The DLOG301 option provides the customer with a means of logging data electronically for viewing at a later date Logged variables are temperature humidity CO2 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
15. 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 Using the Continuous Logging of Data method nothing on the touch screen has to be setup However using the History Retrieval method of data will require going into the USB screen to select either the Auto Export or All Data buttons before inserting flash drive into USB port To select the Auto Export and All Data buttons Settings Button Settings oF Press the Settings button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 40 of 88 Press the Setup button Je Home amp Settings am Setup Lt Press the USB button We 3 10 AM CETOL Automatically export stored data logging to Nash drive when first inserted into USB port Export all history data to flashdrive Otherwise will only export history data from last export date Eject the flashdrive from the USB port All Data When the All Data Setup Button USB Button button is selected this will retrieve all of the data from when the chamber was first turned on up to the current time when flash drive was removed from USB port 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 41 of 88 Auto Export When the Auto Export button is selected this will ret
16. 0 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 83 of 88 SECTION 14 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS CONTINUED 9 CD 3 C LI agn D v ce 42 43 O WORKHORSE 5 e er P rues Bn ta Le Po m Tere Bm ba Ez verberare r de Eh Fo i TE 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 84 of 88 SECTION 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unit will not turn on Is the unit connected to a dedicated electrical circuit as defined in the installation section of the manual Is there power at the electric outlet the unit is plugged into Is the units power switch turned on Problem Unit temperature is above below temperature set point Has the unit s temperature set point been recently lowered raised and if so has the unit been allowed 12 hours stabilize at the new set point Has the inner door been recently opened for an extended period of time Is the access port stopper in the right side of the cabinet installed Is the condenser filter on the front of the cabinet clean Unit humidity level is above below humidity set point Is the unit connected to a water source as specified in the installation section of the manual Has the unit been leveled to insure the cabinet drain works correctly The cabinet s drain line uses gravity to remove water Does the drain line have any rises in it above the cabinet s drain level that could be trapping water Has the units humidity set point been re
17. 1 950 Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Light intensity will vary with intenor temperature Specifications were established with 20 C ambient Add 2 75 for handle Fits through a 33 5 standard door opening with door assembly and front panel removed Includes export shipping crate Specifications are subject to change without notice Environmental Conditions Temperature 15 C to 25 C Humidity non condensing 7302 50 amp 7302 75 Maximum internal chamber temperature is 25 C to maintain 1200umole m7 s in a 20 C ambient any temperature greater than 25 C the light intensity will begin to decrease Any ambient above 20 C will reduce the maximum chamber temperature below 25 C See graph for details Includes export shipping crate 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 82 of 88 SECTION 14 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS e Taf t HIS MNR asi LA f rg Ak STANDARD Mw M AC Power SHOUT BLUE ILU LUw VOLTAGE VIFLE ICHbM Pih HW AC MBA kh Parvac S OR SONI LIM TAR LV DG JRGA Gt CF 0RAL TERRA m mime Feo FCCIF ICI ACECHILY FRSRAFUFTAFE UCAF POL ime la a m E pn _ Q HE 3 FE ita umi GEST Cun ilp has fir o ya gi ai 1 E aE Has i pirate pot uus Tous Ue itas Ta mi i dii unm ye Sala EL i af une U p 4 a IFES crc i j ik pe iem Fb us ZA TU i Dui l toy el y ay s NC MR 730
18. 15 Connecting Alarm Contacts ALRM302 Connecting the CO2 Supply CO2C302 Connecting the Water Supply HUMD302 HUMD303 HUMD308 Connecting Analog Outputs OUTP301 OUTP302 Installing Drain Water Pump PUMP301 SECON S Operation 20 Using the Keypad Learning the Screen Saver Controlling the Fluorescent Lighting Setting the Light Cycle Timer otatus of the Light Cycle Changing the Temperature Set point Changing the Humidity Set point Changing the CO2 Set point Section 6 Optional Accessory Operation 37 Operation of the Data Logging System DLOG301 Operation of the Front 6 Mounted Recorders RCDR316 RCDR31 7 Operation of the Front 10 Mounted Recorders RCDR318 RCDR319 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 3 of 88 Section 7 Calibration cere eere eee eene nnne nnn nnne nhan nnns 49 The Calibration Screen Calibrating the Temperature Calibrating the Humidity Calibrating the CO2 Calibrating the Lights Calibrating Optional Chart Recorders SEAN AAA 55 Alarm System Overview Snoozing the Speaker Muting the Speaker Changing Alarm Set points Secon 8 Aler S ee ri 62 Alert System Overview Resetting the Maintenance Screen zen tt 63 Info System Overview Section 11 Advanced Features 11eeeeee eere ee nnne nnns 66 Setting the time amp day Locking the controls Cha
19. 15 Page 45 of 88 Operation of Front Mounted 10 Recorders RCDR318 RCDR319 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 Humidity 0 100 for dual input recorders If this is not the ideal configuration for an application the recorder may be reconfigured using the following process Configuring the recorder 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 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 cont
20. CARON PLANT GROWTH CHAMBERS OPERATIONS MANUAL For 22 50 75 Series 7300 7301 302 7303 304 305 306 Dear Valued Customer Thank you for purchasing CARON Products amp Services equipment We appreciate your business and look forward to being your preferred supplier of controlled environment equipment products in the future At CARON we are committed to continuous quality improvement Our goal is to supply our customers with highly reliable equipment at a fair price In order to openly monitor our performance we would appreciate your feedback on our products and services 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 service caronproducts com or 740 373 6809 Thanks again for your business 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 2 of 88 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION T WAA siririna dyFRRR RRENSE SANTI WEM KURSORSR SDN KUNDEN BUENOS SES U UK UE 5 Section 2 Equipment Overview eee zua nennen nnn nnn nnn nnn nn 8 Section 3 li UA AA 10 Unpacking Choosing a Location Preliminary Cleaning Installing the Port Stopper Installing the Shelves Leveling the Unit Connecting the Drain Line Connecting Electrical Power Connecting the Fluorescent Lighting Section 4 Optional Accessory Installation
21. Display san J Cycle Zones Menu 300 mis Actual Light Home Screen Current screen We 9 10 AM Sy indicator H 4 d cme f Settings M l ni Navigation Alarms Calibrate Password Pane indicates menu depth oubmenu categories Settings Screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 9 of 88 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 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 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 service caronproducts com 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 This product weighs in excess of 700 pounds Ensure that sufficient resources are available to safely move the product To ensure proper operation the unit must be located on a firm level surface capab
22. Heater fuse FUS 151 ELO 151 FUS 151 230V Heater fuse FUS 166 7304 only Options Related Part Description Number MEM 103 USB Flash Drive DLOG301 PEN 103 Red pen for 6 inch recorder HCDR316 RCDR317 PEN 104 Blue pen for 6 inch recorder RCDR317 1 2 I D silicone tubing 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 87 of 88 CARON DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY mpifra fe Caron Products and Services Inc 27640 State Route 7 C C Marietta OH 45750 USA 14 Declares that the product Designation 7 300 Series Model Numbers 7300 22 3 7300 50 3 7300 75 3 7301 22 3 7301 50 3 7301 75 3 7302 22 3 7302 90 3 302 5 3 303 22 3 303 50 3 303 5 3 304 22 3 304 50 3 304 75 3 305 22 3 306 22 3 Classification Electrical equipment intended for residential commercial and lighting industrial environments Rated Voltage 220 240 ac Rated Frequency 50Hz Meets the essential requirements of the following European Union Directive s using the relevant section s of the normalized standards and related documents shown EMC EN 61326 CISPR 11 2004 Class B Laboratory Equipment Immunity Measurement amp Control requirements Performed according to EMC Directive 2004 108 EC IEC CISPR 11 1997 A1 1999 A2 2002 EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 A2 2002 FCC CFR47 Part 18 Safety EN 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use part 1 Ge
23. New Time In Hours 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 67 of 88 The Enter New Time in Hours window will appear Enter the hour by using the keypad and pressing 2222 Enter when complete Follow same procedure for setting up minutes AM To setup AM PM Press AM PM button and the words for AM and PM will toggle back and forth Su Mo Tu We ThiFrisa VVE To set the Day of the Week press the E 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 m Press the Home button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 68 of 88 Locking the controls To prevent un authorized 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 un lock it The factory default passcode is 1234 This passcode can be changed by the user to create a unique 4 digit passcode There is also a feature that will let you change the passcode from the factory default to a user defined passcode To lock the touchscreen Settings Control Lock Button Icon unlocked 3007 Password Button Alarms i Calibrate gt 1 r 1 Maini X Setup eh Press the Lockout button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 69 of 88 T5 Home A Key
24. a Speaker Mute button On indicator fect Mute Speaker Mute and the speaker The Speaker Mute button toggles to the on position ni icon changes to Speaker Muted icon 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 58 of 88 Changing Alarm Set points All alarm set points were pre set at the factory to minimize nuisance alarms that could be created as a result of door openings Alarm set points can be changed based on individual user requirements To change the alarm set points We 9 10 AM Settings 30 0 50 o Button SO MSUNI settings X Press the Settings button Alarms a Hme f Button l gt Settings X Alarms a Calbrato A Lockout i Maint IC Setup Factory Press the Alarms button Temperature Alarm Button CO2 Alarm Button DATO D co Alarms A E Humidity Alarm Button Lights Alarm Speaker Button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 59 of 88 Temp Alarm Press the Temp Alarm button Temperature Alarm High Limit Temperature Alarm Low Limit Keypad screen will appear Enter the High Temp Alarm value press Enter when complete Alarms To change the Humidity Alarm press the Alarms button on the navigation Humidity menu to go back to the Alarms screen Press the we and repeat the same steps for humidity Humidity Alarm button 7300 Series Operation
25. ains 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 46 of 88 Change Chart button when you have finished configuring the last category in order to save all of the changes 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 recordi
26. ansferred to the customer Any damage claims against the shipping company become the responsibility of the customer e 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 Ohio Law governs this warranty 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 5 of 88 EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY Please review this section before requesting warranty service At CARON one of our primary goals is to provide customers with high levels of personal service and top quality products delivered on time backed by technical service and supported for the life of the product Before contacting your distributor for warranty service please be
27. appear Resetting on the Maintenance Screen 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 LUPA a Setpoint amp 5 O i Settings LE Light 95 Cycle J 300 Settings Li Press the Settings button We 9 10 AM 4 of Alarms a Calibrate 2 4 B 1 1 Maint Setup i w Once the settings screen appears press the Maintenance button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 63 of 88 We 5 10 AM of v Replace air filter i m Heset button Maintenance items Replace CO filter Replace atomizers Calibration due Replace lamps Time left until service is required 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 m Press the Home button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 64 of 88 SECTION 10 INFO Info System Overview The chamber control system is equipped with an Information system that constantly monitors the chamber and to
28. are out of specification e Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts e Any customer modifications of this equipment or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of CARON will render this limited warranty void e 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 e 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 v
29. ary or modify this contract Ohio Law governs this warranty Caron Products amp Services Inc PO Box 715 Marietta OH 45750 740 373 6809 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 6 of 88 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS Help Information Warning of hazardous area Warning of hot surface Warning of dangerous electric voltage Earth ground protective conductor gt gt POO WARNINGS W Local government may require proper disposal 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 7 of 88 SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Congratulations You have just purchased the latest technology in plant growth chambers Before using the equipment familiarize yourself with key components of the product and thoroughly read this manual Replaceable air intake filter behind bezel refrigerated models 7 Full Color HMI Power Illuminated Switch CARON Logo Adjustable Sliding Shelf Left Side Access Port La _ lt Right Side Door Handle Access Port ra ie ee Nu as ral ur F Pat aro Temperature amp Humidity sensors behind panel Note Solid doors shown glass doors optional 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 8 of 88 SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUED Status Bar Day Time Actual Temperature We 9 10 AM 4 d Speaker Setpoint setpoint 5 Menu o Lockout 0 0 C Settinas a icon 2 E Settings 5 vais Parameter on Light
30. aware that there are repairs that are not covered under warranty WARRANTY DEFINED Caron Products amp 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 e Parts for a period of two 2 years from date of shipment e 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 e f 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 e 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 e Calibration of control parameters e Improper installation including electrical service gas and water supply tubing gas supplies room ventilation unit leveling facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that
31. cently lowered raised and if so has the unit been allowed time to stabilize at the new set point Has the door been recently opened for an extended period of time Are the access port stoppers in the sides of the cabinet installed Is the condenser filter on the front of the cabinet clean 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 85 of 88 SECTION 15 SPARE REPLACEMENT PARTS General 7300 22 7300 50 7300 75 T Description Blower Motor Blower Wheel Main Controller Board CO2 Controller Board Light Controller Board 24V DC Power Supply Condenser Filter Replacement Kit Power Line Cord 115V 60Hz Power Line Cord 230V 60Hz Power Line Cord 230V 50Hz 2 rubber port stopper Temperature Related 7300 22 7300 50 7300 75 Part Number Part Number Part Number HTR 158 HTR 153 HTR 157 RMT 117 RMT 117 RMT 117 118C Air Heater Thermostat RTD 101 RTD 101 RTD 101 Temp Sensor RTD 100 Ohm Platinum Humidity Related 7300 22 7300 50 7300 75 n Water Supply Tubing Black 4 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 86 of 88 Fuse Related IV KA Beseription __ circuit ser switch CBR 112 16A CBR 122 20A FUS1 Heater fuse 7300 series FUS 151 2A 7304 75 only FUS 164 3A 7300 22 7300 50 7300 75 Lu Part Number Part Number Part Number CBR 112 N A 115V Main circuit breaker switch oe 115 LN 112 CBR 122 230V Main circuit breaker switch FUS 163 N A 115V
32. computer for uploading 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 Data Start YYYY MM DD HH MM with hours in military time History Retrieval Auto Export We 3 70 AM DET Se Automatically export stored data logging to flash drive when first inserted into USB port Export all history data to flashdrive Otherwise will only export history data from last export date Eject tha flashdrrve from the USB port 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 Data End YYYY MM DD HH MM 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 39 of 88 Wa 3 10 AM PM All Data Automatically export stored data logging to flash drive whan first inserted into USB port Export all history data to flashdrve Otherwise will only export history data from last export date Eject the flashdrive from the USB port 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 inserted last An Info button will appear in the status bar warning the user not to remove the flash drive while the data is being uploaded Ihe length of time
33. e 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 parameters range the entered number will not display For example if the temperature set point 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 21 of 88 Learning the Screen Saver To ensure long product life the touchscreen display 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 Controlling the Lighting The plant growth chamber comes with a fluorescent lighting system except model
34. er access for equipment validation and for installation of other equipment inside the chamber These ports should be sealed with the provided rubber stoppers to allow the chamber to function properly Install the stoppers provided in the port on each side of the unit Installing the Shelves Each new 7300 Series plant growth chamber includes perforated stainless steel shelves Each shelf requires two shelf channels for installation The left and right shelf tracks are the same Prior to installation take time to consider what the size of the product being placed in the chamber will be and set the shelf spacing accordingly Additional shelving can be purchased through CARON customer service if necessary The chamber should be empty when being moved To install the shelf channels insert the rear tab on the shelf channel into the rear wall on the side wall of the chamber Then insert the front tab into the front pilaster Push the entire shelf channel towards the rear of the unit and snap it down into place Each shelf is capable of supporting a uniformly distributed load of 50 pounds The maximum chamber capacity stationary is 250 lbs 113kg 1 door 500 Ibs 226kg 2 door and 750 Ibs 339kg 3 door 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 11 of 88 Do not have multiple loaded shelves out simultaneously or the chamber may tip Leveling the Unit Place a level on the middle shelf of the incubator Adjust the
35. es Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 25 of 88 3 Timer d Active 9 Setup gt Light Bank 8 Start Stop Continuous To set up the Light Timer press the Timer Setup button on the left side of the screen Hour Minutes AM or PM We 9 10 AM D 4 Home A E Light 9 Start Time WU gt Setup g AM Lights Off End Time Gradual Light 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 26 of 88 Enter Time In Hours Then press the minutes button to set the minutes To setup AM PM Press will toggle back and forth AM PM button and the words for AM and PM Repeat process for setting up Lights Off End Time P Gradual Light E Select Gradual Light button to simulate sunrise and sunset light conditions optional 3 Light Ta Cycle Go back to the previous screen by pressing Light Cycle button Active Light Bank m Start St Jl continuous art Stop Timer o Light i 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 27 of 88 Active 9 Light Bank From this screen press the Active Light Banks button We 9 10 AM ED Home SUE T e Light 9 Cycle 2 Active b Light M Select which light banks are to be on during the light cycle Note This feature is only avallable on chambers with multiple independent light banks and is not available on single door units models 22 Light Banks Light Banks gt T a
36. 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 amp prevent a flat spot from forming on the casters Connecting the Drain Line When using a pressurized water source failure to connect 7 the unit to a drain could result in facility flooding The chamber drain connection is located in the bottom middle of the back of the chamber A 1 2 tube fitting and tubing are supplied in the unit parts kit Slide the tubing into the drain connection Pull on the tubing after installation to make sure it is tight Route the drain tubing to a local floor drain chamber The drain line must remain below the chamber to drain properly Kinks or elevations in the drain line above the cabinet drain will not allow the chamber to drain A The drain line relies on gravity to remove water from the 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 www caronproducts com For non humidified chambers operated above 15 C a drain is not needed Install the 1 2 plug into the drain connection 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 12 of 88 Connecting Electrical Power Connect each chamber to a grounded circuit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock The
37. format This data is stored internally in the chamber in non volatile memory 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 Continuous writing to the flash drive necessitates a high quality industrial grade device Use only the flash drive provided by Caron or equivalent single level cell memory wear leveling algorithms error correcting code File name format is Data start YYYY MM DD HH MM hours in 24 hour time When the chamber is on the chamber s history data is being stored even when a flash drive is not inserted in the USB port This data may be retrieved anytime using the provided USB flash drive Here are the methods for retrieving data Continuous logging of 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 will allow which would be years of data 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 38 of 88 We 9 10 AM AQ Se 20 0 90 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 The flash drive is then inserted into a
38. hipment e 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 e f 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 e 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 e Calibration of control parameters e 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 e Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts e Any customer modifications of this equipment or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of CARON will render this limited warranty void e 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 tr
39. ht when products ie plants are put on the shelves Preferred locations are the back shelf corner or light sensor bracket attached to rear duct sheet Locate the reference instrument s light sensor in the shelf center and at a distance from the lamps that approximates where the product would be located ie plant leaves Turn the lights on and let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours at the light and temperature set points Method D chamber sensor Locate the chamber s light sensor approximately 18 inches 45 cm beneath the lamps either on the shelf or light sensor bracket Place the reference instrument s light sensor adjacent the chamber s light sensor Turn the lights on and let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours at the light and temperature set points After calibration move the chamber s light sensor to a suitable location if necessary Light sensor calibration must be performed with the lights on and in direct lighting Caron recommends calibrating the lights after the temperature amp humidity if applicable are calibrated Note the chamber s light intensity specification is with a distance of 6 inches 15 cm beneath the lamps in the center of the shelf It is expectant that lower light readings will be obtained further away from the lights and at the edge of the shelf A positive value will move the light intensity up and a negative value down Press the home button and verify the
40. ir and into a floor or sink drain 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 19 of 88 SECTION 5 OPERATION With the chamber properly installed and the appropriate utilities connected the power switch on the right side top wrap can be turned on Within a few minutes the temperature and humidity will begin to approach set points Here is an overview of the home screen Status Bar Day Time Actual Temperature We 9 10 AM cd Home e Speaker Setpoint 9 Setpoint 20 0 mm Lockout a Settings d Settings Icon Menu Parameter Light PR Lahi Display Z dar Y Cycle 7 300 u mis Actual Light 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 20 of 88 Using the Keypad 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 Parameter Description Range of variable Header Keypad Display i Escape Clear Negative sign Enter Decimal The Parameter Description Header tells what parameter is being changed The Keypad Display shows allowable values of the parameter being changed initially and displays the entered value when a button is pressed 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 hav
41. l RevF 06 03 15 Page 44 of 88 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 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03
42. le of Supporting approximately 1 000 pounds The unit should be located in an 18 C 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 Depending on user set points these units may not need a drain Drains are recommended at temperatures below 15 C Units with optional humidity control HUMD302 HUMD303 8 HUMD308 need a water source and drain The unit requires a dedicated electrical connection Power requirements vary depending upon the chamber model see Connecting Electrical Power section 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 10 of 88 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 http www caronproducts com 65 Preliminary Cleaning Your new plant growth chamber was thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving the factory It is recommended however to disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose laboratory cleaning agent prior to using the product After cleaning dry all interior components with a sterile cloth as necessary Installing the Port Stoppers The unit has an access port built into each side of the cabinet The ports are designed to allow custom
43. lower than set point humidity Temperature sensor error In the event an alarm occurs the alarm indicator will appear on the status bar and an audible alarm will occur The flashing Alarm icon will appear on the status bar and the alarm pop up window will automatically appear 20 0 50 ap Setpoint Audible speaker i w Alarm icon TEM ki Cycle JA 5 0 3005 The flashing Alarm icon will appear on the status bar 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 55 of 88 Alarm Screen Alarm condition eee eo Temperature Low Alarm condition Snooze Button Close Window Snoozing the speaker When in an alarm condition the speaker can be temporarily silenced to avoid being a nuisance to those nearby The alarm will reappear after 60 minutes has passed if the condition has not been corrected The audible alarm will not sound if the alarm speaker is muted Snooze 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 Close Window If you press the E Close Window
44. metric center Locate the reference instrument s temperature sensor in close proximity to the cabinet s geometric center Turn the lights off Let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours at the temperature set point Method B chamber sensor Locate the reference instrument s temperature sensor behind the rear wall duct sheet and adjacent the chamber s existing temperature sensor within 1 inch 25 mm See temperature sensor location in the Equipment Overview section of this manual Be sure to re install the rear wall access door panel that covers the sensors For this 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 50 of 88 method the lights may be on or off Let the unit stabilize for at least 3 hours lights off or 6 hours lights on at the temperature set point In both temperature calibration methods the temperature sensor must be out of incident light during the calibration process A We 9 10 AM SUE T Temperature Calibrate Button Keypad Enter the temperature offset by using the keypad and pressing complete i Enter when A positive value will move the temperature up and a negative value down Press the home button and verify the proper temperature is displayed 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 51 of 88 Temperature calibration example If the chamber temperature display reads 40 0 C and the calibrated independent sensor shows 40
45. n simulates 30 minutes of sunrise and sunset light conditions We 9 10 AM af 4 Home i 5 Light IN P Cycle Light ER Light s Light na d Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 h Active 9 i Light Bank W The Active Light Banks button lets you choose which light banks that you want on or off during the light cycle This feature can also be used when the light cycle is setup for Continuous Light and the light timer is not required Not available on all models Home amp Pix P Start Stop Timer Start Stop Timer Start Stop Timer When the Start Stop Timer ie 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 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 24 of 88 Active 9 Light Bank Continuous Light Continuous Light ai Continuous 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 Setting the Light Cycle Timer Setpoint da 5 0 2 Settings Li Light N Cycle SAT vien WA ESOC Screen shown with optional humidity and co2 Cycle To set the Light Cycle press the zm Light Cycle button on the right side of the screen 7300 Seri
46. neral Requirements Vawid M Figs By Dave Figel Engineering Production Manager CARON Products amp Services Inc 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 88 of 88
47. ng Changing the Chart Paper 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 Green Light LED Status 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
48. nging the passcode Factory menu amp troubleshooting Section 12 Preventative Maintenance ee esses 80 Section 13 SpecifiCatiONS sswmmmammmunumzuma ENSE ERE KNEBRRxNZ UEM VH SK MREE UA 81 Section 14 Electrical Schematics eese sesee 82 section 19 Troubleshootingi 0a 84 Section 16 Spare Replacement Parts 85 Appendix A Declaration of Conformity sees 87 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 4 of 88 SECTION 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY Please review this section before requesting warranty service At CARON one of our primary goals is to provide customers with high levels of personal service and top quality products delivered on time backed by technical service and supported for the life of the product Before contacting us for warranty service please be aware that there are repairs that are not covered under warranty WARRANTY DEFINED Caron Products amp 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 e Parts and labor for a period of one 1 year from date of s
49. nnections closely for leaks If the unit is equipped with a built in gas guard system there will be 2 gas inlets Each of the inlets should be connected to an individual gas tank as described above 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 16 of 88 Connecting the Water Supply HUMD302 HUMD303 amp HUMD308 To ensure proper operation distilled or deionized water is required as a supply on units that have humidity control If these water sources are not available contact CARON customer service resistivity between 50KQ CM and 1MQ CM and a pH of greater than 6 5 Using water outside this range will void your warranty A Use only distilled or deionized water with a Chloramines can damage internal rubber A Do not use water that contains chloramines gaskets resulting in leaks A water inlet fitting on the back of the unit and 4 black tubing are provided to connect the water supply to the chamber Connect an appropriate water supply to the fitting Incoming line pressure should be regulated to not exceed 80 psi Tubing to water inlet HM If a Condensate Recirculator water recycling system was purchased as a water supply refer to its user s manual for proper installation of the water supply 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 17 of 88 Connecting Analog Outputs OUTP301 OUTP302 amp OUTP303 With the purchase of OUTP301 OUTP302 or OUTP303 the controls are equipped with analog outputs A se
50. o monitor temperature humidity optional co2 optional 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 Terminal Connection Unit off Normal Alarm N O to C Closed Open Closed N C to C Open Close Open Alarm Contact Connections 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F 06 03 15 Page 15 of 88 Connecting a CO supply CO2C302 High concentrations of carbon dioxide can cause asphyxiation The use of CO monitors and alarms is recommended for areas where CO can collect The CO gas supply should be 99 pure and should not contain a siphon tube Gas pressure to the unit must be regulated to 15 20PSI Failure to do so could cause tubing to burst The CO supply should be 9996 and not have siphon tubes CO pressure should be regulated to 15 20 psi COs tank regulators can be purchased through CARON customer service Once the cylinder regulator is installed connect the outlet of the regulator to the hose barb fitting using the tubing and clamps provided An inline HEPA filter is provided to remove any contaminants in the CO2 gas supply Check the co
51. 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 Replacement of the Pen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 43 of 88 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 trom 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 PEN CAP e PEN CARTRIDGE Pen Arm Calibration To check and or adjust the reco
52. pad is Unlocked EN Settings Passcode must be entered to Keypad et lock Lockout To change passcode enter current passcode followed ewe gaa asscode TT by new passcode S Lock 2 HE Keypad alia Press the Lock Keypad button Enter Current Passcode ent Enter digits 1 2 3 4 press Enter when complete 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 70 of 88 The screen will change back to the Home Screen and the Control Lock icon will change to the locked position We 3 10 AM 1 i ome Selpolnt Q RU NEU s Cycle 5 0 300 Control Lock Icon locked ressed on the home screen the following pop up window will When any button is button is pressed the screen will change back to the Home appear If the ocreen it Keypad is locked Passcode must be entered to unlock Unlock Unlock To un lock the touchscreen From the previous Alert Keypad is Locked pop up screen press the Unlock button The Enter New Passcode window will pop up Enter Current Passcode Page 71 of 88 Rev F 06 03 15 7300 Series Operations Manual Enter the digits 1 2 3 4 press Enter when complete The Control Lock Icon will change back to the unlocked position Home Control Lock Setpoint yy Icon unlocked 20 ok 50 i x Settings lt r Light Cycle ou UU 7300 Series Operations Manual Rev F
53. proper light intensity is displayed See Temperature Calibration Example Calibrating Optional Chart Recorders For calibrating the optional front and side mounted chart recorders refer section 6 Optional Accessory Operation 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 54 of 88 SECTION 8 ALARMS Alarm System Overview The chamber control system is equipped with an alarm system that constantly monitors temperature and humidity on humidified models 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 at start up and set point 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 The following alarm messages could be displayed e Chamber temperature is higher than set point temperature Chamber temperature is lower than set point temperature Chamber humidity is higher than set point humidity Chamber humidity is lower than set point humidity Chamber CO2 is higher than set point humidity Chamber CO2 is lower than set point humidity Chamber light intensity is higher than set point humidity Chamber light intensity is
54. rding pen s calibration to the outer most temperature graduation of the chart press and hold the change chart button 3 until the pen begins to move off of the chart Once the pen s has moved off of the chart again press and hold the change chart button 3 until the pen begins to move back onto the chart The pen should briefly stop at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart before continuing onto the chart to begin recording If the pen does not stop exactly at this location on the chart it can be adjusted or calibrated by using the left 1 or right 2 arrow buttons 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 7300 Series Operations Manua
55. recorders are shipped installed on the outer door of the chamber from the factory and require no installation Changing the chart paper 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 Re attach the chart hub knob and fasten securely against the chart Press and hold the change chart button 3 again for approximately one second until the pen begins to move back onto the chart and then release the button Check to make sure that the pen is marking on the chart paper If it is not then carefully adjust the pen arm to establish contact with the paper Chart recorder marking system 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
56. ries Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 52 of 88 A positive value will move the humidity up and a negative value down Press the home button and verify the proper humidity is displayed Humidity calibration example If the chamber temperature display reads 80 and the calibrated independent sensor shows 83 set the humidity offset value to 3 0 If the calibrated Independent sensor shows 74 C then the entered offset should be negative In this example the required offset to humidity would be 6 0 Calibrating CO2 If CO2 calibration is needed the same Method A or B should be following as in the temperature amp humidity calibration CO2 calibration must be performed concurrently with temperature amp humidity calibration sensor must be out of incident light during the calibration process A In both CO2 calibration methods the CO2 A positive value will move the CO2 up and a negative value down Press the home button and verify the proper CO2 is displayed See Temperature Calibration Example Calibrating Lights If light calibration is needed perform either Method C or Method D Be sure the reference instrument s light sensor is a PAR Photosynthetically Active Raditation sensor in units of umole m2 s 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 53 of 88 Method C geometric center Place the chamber s light sensor in a suitable location that will receive incident lig
57. rieve the data from the previous time when data was retrieved up to the current time when flash drive was removed from USB port USB flash drive icon Info button We 9 10 AM SEES Be I rU LLL Automatically export stored data lagaing to flash drive when first inserted into USB port Export all history data to flashdrive Otherwise will only export history data from last export date Eject the flashdrive from the USE port 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 Here is a graphic to illustrate how the data retrieval works Flash drive Flash drive Flash drive Removed Inserted Removed History back to when chamber was turned on Time Continuous data log 5 min interval MEE Auto Export Not all Data PS Auto Export All Data 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 42 of 88 Operation of Front Mounted 6 Recorders RCDR316 RCDR317 Built in 6 ink pen temperature and or humidity recorders can be purchased with CARON chambers The
58. rs on Cl adi wu maT foe cet anla ETA NERI PIE a Tg BUTI PRE OTI y bo Pi Lp iint while this Screen is displayed 7 x e ni zi ia n3 ou i ii aia dod EA Tru EE CO2 viv Almi Cout 7T Def viv lt Alm2 L out Puviv Alm3 Chamber control amp functionality is restored as soon as the screen is exited Home settings or Factory buttons When finished with diagnosis in Output 1 or Output 2 Factory 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 off position 4n Home Press the Home button to return to the main screen 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 79 of 88 SECTION 12 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE The CARON chamber has been robustly designed to minimize performance problems However regular maintenance is very important for continuous trouble free operation As a general rule CARON recommends an annual calibration check of the temperature and humidity systems CARON offers a full range of on site calibration and validation services We also offer preventative maintenance contracts on our equipment Contact our Service department for details at 740 373 6809 or visit us on the web at www caronproducts com Recommended Daily Maintenance Checks Check the Temperature and humidity displays versus set points Check for and correct any
59. s Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 60 of 88 Alarms To change the Light Alarm press the Alarms button on the navigation E Lights Alarm menu to go back to the Alarms screen Press the zm Light Alarm button and repeat the same steps for lights 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 61 of 88 SECTION 9 ALERTS Alert System Overview The chamber control system is equipped with an Alert system that constantly monitors features of the chamber and to notify the user is if the cabinet needs any type of service that may need done to ensure good running performance of the chamber The intent is to notify the user that the chamber needs attention thus minimizing the risk of a failure or alarm condition Some of the alert features are replace the atomizers humidified units only replace the air filter replace lamps and 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 The Alerts are cleared through the Maintenance screen kl i n Selpoint e Settings WR Settings Q SB A Alert icon 3007 Replace atomizer The Alert pop up window will appear displaying the alert message 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 62 of 88 Close Press Close Window button to make the pop up window dis
60. se 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 4 Always keep the door closed while the unit is recording 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 48 of 88 SECTION 7 CALIBRATION The temperature lights requires light sensor humidity optional and CO2 optional systems can all be calibrated as necessary CARON recommends an annual calibration check of each system If you do not have the appropriate reference instruments to perform calibration contact CARON s service department for on site calibration at service caronproducts com VAN Be sure that all reference instruments are calibrated to an appropriate standard The Calibration Screen To get to the calibration screen from the home page Settings Button settings Li Press the Settings button 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 49 of 88 Calibrate Button We 9 10 AM Temperature Calibrate Button Humidity Calibrate Button CO2 Calibrate Button Lights Calibrate Button Calibrating Temperature If temperature calibration is needed perform either Method A or Method B Method A geo
61. shelf Interior Dimensions 22 3 W x 28 D includes back duct x 57 8 H Exterior Dimensions 30 W includes side conduit channel x 35 1 plus 2 75 handle D x 81 5 including casters H Stainless Steel 304 7300 22 7301 22 7302 22 7303 22 7304 22 7305 22 7306 22 Temperature Range Humidity Range CO2 Range Door Interior Construction Light Intensity umole m2 s Number of shelves tiers 2 all all i bk bB Shelf area fU i 8 Mz ua Independent Circuits I Eee 2 fs 50 5 6 4 23 91 14 5 6 5 4 5 25 9 2 150 l 4 24 l l l 12 12 5 25 9 Lamp wattage 2 24 ANNE 2 12 12 No No O 500 2 l Lamps per circuit 16 24 Lamps per tier 16 IEEE 4 CEN Growth Height in 23 5 LEN LENN Option 4 N Lamps Total Standard Option N Standard Option Dimmable Option Option Intensity display Option Programmable intensity Option 60 12 8 1 JA n a n a n a O No No Model 730x 22 730x 22 2 730x 22 3 115V 60Hz 16A 230V 60Hz 10A 230V 50Hz 8A 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 81 of 88 Modes Two Dons 7900502 7900503 7001 502 301803 7902 502 730250 3 7305502 7908503 7908502 1906503 IPS A wm E 5 5 MmedTes te emma 2 1 s Ta 1 e Sete a ww s e M Shelf Construction Dimensions Type 304 Stainless Steel Electro polished 21 6 W x 26 5
62. t of terminals are provided on the back of the unit to connect to analog outputs Analog Output Connections le Analog outputs as either milliamps 4 20mA or voltage 0 5V signal output that represents each of the displayed temperature and humidity values These options can be used for connection to in house data acquisition recorder or alarm system Voltage Corresponding Value 4 20 mA 0 100 C 4 20 mA 0 100 rh 4 20 MA 0 20 CO2 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 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 18 of 88 Installing Drain Water Pump PUMP301 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 reservo
63. unit requires a dedicated electrical outlet See table below for model specific power required and connection Model Plug Connection 22 1 NEMA 5 20 22 2 NEMA 6 15 22 3 CEE 7 7 50 2 NEMA 6 20 A 90 3 230V 50Hz 16A FLA CEE 7 7 ore 230V 60Hz 20A FLA NEMA L6 30 5 3 230V 50Hz 20A FLA IEC60309 32A When the required electrical connection is available plug the provided power cord into the unit and the electrical outlet 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 13 of 88 Connecting the Fluorescent Lighting Chambers with fluorescent lighting have light banks consisting of either six or eight lamps each The light banks are suspended to the shelf underside The lights shipped fully installed in place and wired from the factory Model 7302 does not have the light bulbs installed in the light fixtures from the factory they are shipped separately and have to be installed See the Operations or Maintenance sections of the manual for more details Lights should only be used in a non condensing environment Lights are bright Avoid looking directly at them Use protective eye wear or serious eye damage may occur Light banks Model 7303 50 shown here Other models will vary slightly 7300 Series Operations Manual RevF 06 03 15 Page 14 of 88 SECTION 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Connecting Alarm Contacts ALRM302 With the purchase of ALRM302 a set of terminals on the rear of the unit is provided t

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