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6010 series environmental chamber operations manual

1. Part Description Option Number LGT 156 24W HO florescent bulb LGHT303 PEN 101 Red pen for 10 inch recorder RCDR305 RCDR306 PEN 102 Purple pen for 10 inch recorder RCDR306 PEN 103 Red pen for 6 inch recorder RCDR301 RCDR302 PEN 104 Blue pen for 6 inch recorder RCDR302 PPR 101 10 inch recorder paper 24hr 7 day RCDR305 RCDR306 PPR 104 6 inch recorder paper 7 day 0 60C RCDR301 PPR 105 6 inch recorder paper 7 day 0 100C RCDR302 PPR 106 10 inch recorder thermal paper RCDR303 RCDR304 PPR 201 12 inch thermal recorder paper RCDR314 RCDR315 TUB 174 1 2 ID silicone tubing PUMP301 WIR 102 20 3 conductor shielded wire ALRM301 SFTW103 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 61 of 67 SECTION 14 ADVANCED USERS SECTION Unlocking the Controllers The temperature and humidity controllers are factory A programmed for precise control Unlocking the controllers gives the user access to all parameters Modifying parameters that are not thoroughly understood can adversely affect chamber performance that will not be covered under warranty To unlock an individual controller 1 Press and hold the advance and infinity keys simultaneously for six seconds 2 Press the up key until LOC is displayed in the upper display 3 Press the advance key until rLoC is displayed in the lower display 4 Press the up key to change the security level from 2 to 5 5 Press the advance key unti
2. eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 Section 10 Specifications iiie td kalot n krab ab kk io eae a on kao a sipa nag s 55 Section 11 Electrical Schematics eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesss 57 Section 12 Troubleshooting eeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeee eere 59 Section 13 Spare Replacement Parts eese esee 60 Section 14 Advanced Users Section seseeeeeeess 62 Unlocking the Controllers Locking the Controllers Appendix A Ramp amp Soak Programming Example 63 Appendix B Declaration of Conformity eessssssss 67 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 4 of 67 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
3. CAREN 6010 SERIES ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR MODELS 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 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 2 of 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Warranty oii ceo Dae iinet ak ak e blo te koken Debe EURO Vi Va w 5 Section 2 Equipment Overview eeeeeecesseeeeee eene nnne 10 Section 3 InstallalioH oai va r st ki d awa Ek ik W a kd W n aa 12 Unpacking Choosing a Location Preliminary Cleaning Installing the Port Stopper Installing the Shelves Leveling the Unit Connecting the Drain Line Connecting the Water Supply Connecting Electrical Power Section 4 Optional Accessory Installation 17 Connecti
4. D 2 14 2012 Page 23 of 67 Connecting the Fluorescent Lighting LGHT303 Chambers with optional fluorescent lighting or standard on model 6012 have two independent light banks consisting of two lamps each The light banks are suspended to the shelf underside The lights shipped fully installed in place from the factory See the Operations or Maintenance sections of the manual for more details Lights should only be used in a non condensing A environment Light Bank Wires Light Banks 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 24 of 67 Installing Drain Water Pump PUMP301 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 Installing Side Mounted Recorders RCDR311 amp RCDR312 The recorder will arrive packaged inside the chamber Carefully remove the recorder from its packaging Mount the recorder by using the pre installed recorder bracket There are three factory drilled holes located on the right side of chamber as you face the front of chamber Using the factory supplied screws screw the recorder to the side of the chamber There are two cables th
5. parameters are listed below Parameter Description Display Value Type o tY Volt Function Fn rMt Retransmit Source r Sr Ai Scale Low S Lo 0 00 Scale High S hi 5 00 Range Low r Lo 0 0 Range High r hi 100 0 Calibration Offset o CA 0 0 For a DC volt output set the Type to Volt For a mA output set the Type to MA 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 32 of 67 Set the Scale Low value to correspond with the minimum value of the process output in electrical units For 0 5V set to 0 For 1 5V set to 1 For 4 20mA set to 4 Set the Scale High value to correspond with the maximum value of the process output in electrical units For 0 5V set to 5 For 1 5V set to 5 For 4 20mA set to 20 Set the Range Low value to the minimum temperature or humidity that will correspond with the Scale Low value default is 0 0 Set the Range High value to the maximum temperature or humidity that will correspond with the Scale High value default is 100 0 6 If an offset or calibration is needed adjust the o CA parameter accordingly 7 Press and hold the infinity button for 2 seconds to exit to home page Once all changes are made refer to Section 14 to relock the controllers 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 33 of 67 Ramp amp Soak A ramp and soak control system is included with DLUX301 amp DLUX302 controllers This allows the user to store up to 40 steps spanning 4 profiles A step c
6. provided to connect to RS485 communications and analog outputs Analog Output Connections RS 485 Communications Connections Analog Outputs DLUX301 amp DLUX302 provide analog outputs as either milliamps 0 20mA 4 20mA or voltage 0 5V 1 5V 0 10V 0 20V 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 Factory default settings are as follows Parameter Analog Output Corresponding Value Temperature 0 5V 0 100 C Humidity 0 5V 0 100 rh Connect shielded wires to the appropriate signal terminals for current mA or V for voltage DC For both current and voltage outputs COM is common terminal The controller itself must be programmed for the voltage or current signal and corresponding scale see Operations Section Communications 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 19 of 67 RS 485 communications are intended to communicate with a PC using ModBus RTU or Standard Bus The maximum number of chambers connected to a single PC is limited to 247 controllers Modbus or 16 controllers Standard Bus Chambers 6011 6012 and 6013 have one controller each 6010 and 6015chambers have two controllers each Connect shielded wires to the RS 485 Communications terminal blocks Communications wires should be shielded and routed away from power
7. 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 shipment 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 wheth
8. underside of a shelf The banks can be located on the same or separate shelves Each light bank has a corresponding switch that enables that light bank to come on when the timer is on Only the light banks that have their individual switch turned on will illuminate The green indicator light above the light bank switch signifies when each light bank is on Light Bank Indicators O 1 2 POWER Individual BANKS Light Cycle switches Light Power Switch For units equipped with ramping controllers DLUX301 amp DLUX302 the timer can be used to trigger an event in a profile to switch between two set points if programmed accordingly 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 36 of 67 Operating the timer The power switch enables and disables the lights and cycle timer When the timer is on the 2 set point also known as idle set point on the controllers is enabled as well as the lights The timer will display OUT corresponds to lights being enabled The timer has an adjustable on and off cycle times which repeat continuously SET corresponds to the lights on cycle time and SET2 to the lights off cycle time Present Lights on accumulated time status indicator Cycle Time on or off Cycle time display indicator MODE button RESET button Cycle time adjustment buttons Setting the cycle timer 1 With the Light Power Switch on press the MODE button until SET1 i
9. water with a Do not use water that contains chloramines A Chloramines can damage internal rubber gaskets resulting in leaks A water inlet fitting on the back of the unit and 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 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 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 15 of 67 Connecting Electrical Power Connect each chamber to a grounded circuit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock The unit requires a dedicated electrical outlet See table below for model specific power required and connection Model Power Requirements Plug Connection 1 115V 60Hz 12A FLA NEMA 5 15 2 230V 60Hz 8A FLA NEMA 6 15 3 230V 50Hz 6A FLA CEE 7 7 When the required electrical connection is available plug the provided power cord into the unit and the electrical outlet 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 16 of 67 SECTION 4 ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Connecting Alarm Contacts ALRM301 With the purchase of ALRM301 a set of terminals on the rear of the unit is provided to monitor temperature and humidity 6010 amp 6015 only alarms With the alarm contacts the terminals prov
10. 0Hz Condensing Unit REL 152 Refrigeration Solid State Relay REL 154 Refrigeration Time Delay Relay SOL 108 Refrigeration Cooling Solenoid Humidity Related Part Number Description HUM 110 RH Sensor PMP 150 24VDC RH Pressure Pump NOZ 101 Precision RH Spray Nozzle SOL 108 Dehumidification Solenoid SOL 135 Humidification Solenoid REL 152 Humidification Solid State Relay TUB 168 Drain Tubing Blue 3 8 TUB 132 Water Supply Tubing Black 74 Fuse Related ID Description 115V 230V SW1 Main circuit breaker switch CBR 116 12A CBR 115 10A FUS1 Front mount chart recorder fuse FUS 156 0 16A FUS 155 0 08A 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 60 of 67 FUS2 Side mount chart recorder fuse FUS 157 0 32A FUS 156 0 16A FUS3 Internal duplex outlet fuse FUS 151 2A FUS 151 2A FUSA Internal outlet transformer fuse FUS 164 3A FUS5 Compressor fuse FUS 160 15A FUS 103 10A FUS6 Condensate pump fuse FUS 157 0 32A FUS 157 0 32A FUS7 Condensate pump transformer fuse FUS 157 0 32A FUSS Air amp door heater fuse FUS 103 10A FUS 104 5A FUS10 Dryer package fuse FUS 159 1 25A FUS 159 1 25A FUS11 Humidity injection pump fuse FUS 159 1 25A FUS 159 1 25A FUS12 Fluorescent light bank fuse FUS 151 2A FUS 106 1A Options Related
11. 1 8 SET2 values 6 Hold the MODE button down for 3 seconds 7 The red display will show oF tr 8 Press the MODE button three times until totm is displayed 9red letters 9 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the green display from toF 1 to toFF 10 Hold the MODE button down for 3 seconds to return to the normal mode Accumulate Setting the 2 Set point also called idle set point To set the day and night temperature and humidity optional settings on the controller use the following procedure To adjust the day set point 1 press the ADVANCE button several times from the home page until id S1 is displayed 2 set the set point using the UP amp DOWN arrow buttons 3 exit to the home page by pressing the INFINITY button To adjust the night set point from the home page set the set point using the UP amp DOWN arrow buttons 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 41 of 67 Interior Electrical Outlet OUTL301 An optional interior electrical outlet is available to supply power to small interior appliances such as shakers or stirrers The outlet is GFI protected The interior outlet is fused at 2 0 Amps It is not intended to power high current draw devices 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 42 of 67 Operation of Front Mounted 6 Recorders RCDR307 RCDR308 Built in 6 ink pen temperature and or humidity recorders can be purchased with CARON chambers The record
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13. 6ER4EC JAF JAAA CTR 134 NOTE2 COLOR KEY BLK STANDARD BLU LOW VOLTAGE WIRES RED 230VAC 50 DR 60HZ GRN OPTIONAL CON3 2 corem T CON4 2 mn CON6 2 Ha 7 CON65 2 C 7 CON8 2 am CON9 2 2T z A x TONIO WEL zx tet gue conni 2 CUNI6 1 CUNI7 1 7 0 94 F cons 1 ex FON gi t PI CoNt 1 CONTET Fusa aleje reset wan n Em ma pest x TRM 255 T E MTRI eoe THER gt TRM 254 TRM 255 CON17 2 CUNI6 2 Er Er CONI8 1 CONI9 1 mwn Ca CON22 1 m a CON24 1 Coram I aje HAR US FUSS TMRI rr Man sa Su LE ae cuNe3 e conee 2 PMPI men mn CONEY lay el J CON19 2 CUNI8 2 Er Ed Fuss rr CON24 2 7 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D HIGHEST AC WIRE NUMBER 58 UNUSED WIRE NUMBERS 59 99 HIGHEST DC WIRE NUMBER 158 NOTE 31 AND 32 ARE DC WIRE NUMBERS APPLIANCE COUPLER EMI FILTER MAIN POWER SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER WIRE COLORS HEAT RED 24V GND PURPLE BLK HUM YELLOW AC POWER BROWN LT BLUE DEHUM PINK HV AC 14GA LIGHTS TAN LV DC 18GA SPARE CONNECTOR FOR FUTURE USE OPTIONAL FRONT RECORDER ASSEMBLY lt TRANSFORMER RECORDER amp PROBES NOTE SHARED CONNECTOR ONLY FRONT OR SIDE RECORDER AVAIL ON UNIT OPTIONAL SIDE RECORDER OUTLET OPTIONAL FLUORESCEN
14. ANCE button to go to the next parameter The parameters are described below Parameter Description Display Target set point Set point for this step t9 SP Hours Number of hours for a timed step hoUr Minutes Number of minutes for a timed step Min Seconds Number of seconds for a timed step SEC Rate Ramping rate in C or rh per minute rAtE Wait for process Instance for wait for process step W Pi instance Wait for process Set point to wait until reached WPr value Wait Event 1 Event to wait until reached WE 1 Wait Event 2 Event to wait until reached WE 2 Jump Step Step to jump to JS Jump Count Number of jumps a 0 indicates an infinite number JC End Type What controller will do when profile ends End Off turn control outputs off when profile ends oFF Hold hold the last set point when profile ends HoLd User revert to previous set point when profile ends USEr Event Output 1 Whether event 1 is on or off during this step Ent1 Event Output 2 Whether event 2 is on or off during this step Ent2 10 Repeat steps 3 through 9 until the entire profile has been programmed 11 Press and hold the INFINITY button for 2 seconds to exit to home page 12 Lock the controller if desired by referring to Section 14 For the previous profile example here is how the entire 7 step program would look like Parameter Parameter Variable Display Display Profile 1 FiLE P1 Step 1 P1 1 T
15. ION OF CONFORMITY Caron Products and Services Inc 27640 State Route 7 Marietta OH 45750 USA 09 Declares that the product Designation 6010 Series Model Numbers 6010 3 6011 3 6012 3 6013 3 6015 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 General Requirements Jai M Tope By Dave Figel Engineering Production Manager CARON Products amp Services Inc 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 67 of 67
16. Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 45 of 67 Operation of Front Mounted 10 Recorders RCDR309 RCDR310 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 recorde
17. T TIMED LIGHTING WITH TWO LIGHT BANKS LGHT 303 lt THE 6011 INCUBATOR BECOMES THE 6012 DIURNAL INCUBATOR WITH THE ADDITION DF THE TIMED FLUORESCENT LIGHT OPTION COMPONENT WIRE COLOR CODE CON 231 1 GRN 2 RED BLK 3 RED WHT CON 232 1 GRN 2 RED BLK 3 RED WHT CON 233 1 GRN 2 RED BLK 3 RED WHT NOTE SHARED CONNECTOR ONLY LIGHTS OR DUTLETS AVAIL ON UNIT OPTIONAL DUPLEX POWER DUTLET lt GFCI FOR LISVAC AND 230VAC 60HZ ONLY DUTLET XFORMER 250VA 60HZ ONLY CHAMBER AIR CIRCULATOR GHZ 783REM 0HZ 1425RPM CHAMBER AIR CIRCULATOR ADAPTER CABLE FOR 230VAC 50 60HZ CONDENSING UNIT WITH COMPRESOR THERMAL OVERLOAD START RELAY AND FAN CONDENSATE PUMP TRANSFORMER FOR CONDENSATE PUMP 43VA SPARE CONNECTOR FOR FUTURE USE POWER SUPPLY 84VDC 75W 85 264VAC INPUT 2A4VDC 150W 85 264VAC INPUT FOR USE WITH LED TIMED LIGHT OPTION 9 19 08 2 14 2012 Page 57 of 67 SS ee E CON45 1 an oo oo mm nimm CON45 2 CON72CON73 m oe S TRM 254 TRM 255 TRM 254 TRM 255 ATS ATI ria jr TBIA m a CRA eus jas MOL 147 TRM 254 TRM 255 CON46 1 z co an CUN47 1 HAR 122 cou aav SOLID STATE CG arra GONS7 1 Roy lees KA 8 wo AN 3 as LT4 al ze quoe anm DEDE HAR 124 CON39 2 Ceca CON40 2 E COMPONENT WIRE COLOR CODE LGT 160 SILVER GOLD CON 194
18. TS REFRIGERATION COOL SOLENOID CONDENSING UNIT TIME DELAY RELAY 2HR OPTIONAL DEFROST TIMER AND CONTROL REFRIGERATION DEFROST SOLENOID DOOR HEATER WITH HARNESS MSVAC 75w CONNECTOR FOR RH SYSTEM 6010 RH CONTROLLER SEE NOTE 1 OPTIONAL RH ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTION TO TIMED LIGHT OPTION FOR 2ND SET PDINT DOOR HEAT XFORMER 250VA 230VAC OPTIONAL RS 485 COMM RH DE HUM SOLENOID SECOND SET POINT RELAY CONTACT lt FLUDRESCENT LED OPTION OPTIONAL REMOTE ALARM CONTACTS RH SYSTEM DISABLE SWITCH RH INJECT SOLENIOD 24vDC RH INJECTION PUMP 24VDC OPTIONAL SIDE RECDRDER ASSEMBLY AND SENSOR CONNECTOR OPTIONAL DRYER PACKAGE 24VDC Q 107nQoQ 2 14 2012 Page 58 of 67 SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unit will not turn on O Is the unit connected to a dedicated electrical circuit as defined in the installation section of the manual O Is there power at the electric outlet the unit is plugged into O Is the unit s power switch turned on Problem Unit temperature is above below temperature set point O 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 O Has the inner door been recently opened for an extended period of time O Is the access port stopper in the right side of the cabinet installed O Is the condenser filter on the front of the cabinet clean Unit humidity level is above
19. 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 Choosing a Location This product weighs in excess of 400 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 capable of supporting approximately 500 pounds 1000 pounds if the units are to be stacked 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 Model Water Source Needed Water Drain 6010 Yes Yes 6011 No Yes 6012 No Yes 6013 No No 6015 Yes Yes 6017 Yes Yes Depending on user set points these units may not need a drain Drains are recommended at temperatures below 15 C The unit requires a dedicated electrical connection Power requirements vary depending upon the chamber model see Conn
20. at come out of the recorder One is to power the recorder the other is the temperature and or humidity signals coming from the chamber With power to the equipment turned off plug the two connectors into their mating connector at the top of the chamber Turn power to the chamber back on Standard factory set up for chart speed is 7 day operation Refer to the Chart Recorder s User s Manual provided with the recorder to change the chart speed settings for various chart speeds 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 25 of 67 Installing the Stacking Kit STCK301 Two environmental chambers can be stacked using a stacking kit The kit contains brackets and bolts to secure them together Ensure that sufficient resources are available to A Each chamber weighs in excess of 400 pounds safely lift and move the product Place the bottom chamber into its location Using a lift or jack place the other chamber on top Bolt into place both brackets back side right amp left and secure the two together with 12 screws 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 26 of 67 SECTION 5 OPERATION With the chamber properly installed and the appropriate utilities connected the power switch on the upper left of the control bezel can be turned on Within a few minutes the temperature and humidity will begin to approach set points Allow the unit to stabilize for 12 hours before use or prior to making any calibration adjustm
21. at the bottom of the meter Maximum performance is obtained at 300 SCFH or 5 CFM Operating the unit above or below this purge rate may decrease performance A pressure regulator is installed between the tower dryers and glass flow meter to limit the pressure into the flow meter The regulator should be set at a maximum of 100psi 1 Open the chamber door and set the humidity set point to 0 2 Turn the flow meter adjustment knob OFF 3 Adjust the pressure regulator knob so the pressure regulator dial indicates 90 psig maximum Pull up on the knob to adjust push down on the knob to lock p 4 Adjust the flow meter adjustment knob so the flow is 300 SCFH The dryer will purge the chamber with compressed air only when dehumidification is needed to reach the humidity set point 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 35 of 67 Controlling the Diurnal Lights 6012 and Optional Fluorescent Lights LGHT303 The diurnal chamber comes with a fluorescent lighting system used to simulate day and night testing This option is also available on the model 6010 amp 6015 as LGHT303 There are 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 The diurnal lighting system consists of two separate light banks Each light bank has two lamps and is mounted on the
22. below humidity set point O Is the unit connected to a water source as specified in the installation section of the manual O Has the unit been leveled to insure the cabinet drain works correctly O 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 O Has the unit s humidity set point been recently lowered raised and if so has the unit been allowed time to stabilize at the new set point O Has the inner door been recently opened for an extended period of time O Is the access port stopper in the right side of the cabinet installed O Is the condenser filter on the front of the cabinet clean 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 59 of 67 SECTION 13 SPARE REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description MTR 130 Blower Motor BLW 113 Blower Wheel CTR 131 Watlow Standard controller CTR 134 Watlow Delux Controller POW 108 24V DC Power Supply FLTR303 Condenser Filter Replacement Kit CRD 113 Power Line Cord STP 101 2 rubber port stopper Temperature Related Part Number Description HTR 150 Air Heater RMT 114 107C Air Heater Thermostat RMT 116 121C Air Heater Thermostat RTD 101 Temp Sensor RTD 100 Ohm Platinum REL 103 Heater Solid State Relay CND 135 115V 60Hz Condensing Unit CND 136 230V 50Hz Condensing Unit CND 137 230V 6
23. by simply pressing the plastic fittings into each other Screw Cap Mounting Screws 4 total Tubing Connects Disconnect to Tubing To Carboy Chamber 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 29 of 67 Operation of the Defrost System DEFR301 A Defrost System is used to maintain operational temperature below 5 C When the chamber temperature is below 4 5 C the defrost system is enabled automatically When the chamber temperature is above 4 5 C except during a defrost cycle the defrost system is disabled automatically When the defrost system is enabled below 4 5 C a defrost cycle will occur once every 12 hours and lasts for 20 minutes During the defrost cycle the chamber temperature will increase several degrees above set point to melt any ice that has formed on the evaporator This temperature spike is normal and assures long term operation 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 30 of 67 Operation of the Delux Controller System DLUX301 amp DLUX302 The chambers can be purchased with upgraded controllers The controllers have additional features of RS485 communications analog outputs and ramp amp soak RS485 Communications Each controller on the network connected to the same PC or master device must be programmed with a unique address If multiple chambers are being connected each controller will have to be assigned a unique address Factory defaults for the controll
24. e When using a pressurized water source failure to connect 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 3 8 NPT fitting and tubing are supplied in the unit parts kit Thread the fitting into the drain connection and 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 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 14 of 67 from the 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 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 3 8 plug into the drain connection Connecting the Water Supply 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
25. 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 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 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 7 of 67 This writing is a final and complete integration of the agreement between CARON and the customer CARON makes no
26. e alarm indicator and the audible alarm will be disabled Return the alarm switch to audible Changing Alarm Set points All alarm set points were preset at the factory to minimize nuisance alarms that could be created as a result of door openings Alarm set point defaults are shown in the alarm table earlier in this section However alarm set points can be changed based on individual user requirements Each of the controllers are programmed in the same manner Press the advance key on the control system that you are changing until either A LO1 or A HI1 is displayed in green The red displayed value is the deviation from the set point that will activate the alarm Press the UP arrow to increase the deviation press the down arrow to decrease the deviation Press the Infinity Key to exit 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 53 of 67 SECTION 9 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 customer service department for details or visit us on the web at www caronproducts com Recommended Daily Maintenance Checks O Check the Te
27. ecting Electrical Power section 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 12 of 67 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 weblink for information on the product http www caronproducts com 65 Preliminary Cleaning Your new environmental 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 6010 product family has an access port built into the right side of the cabinet The port is designed to allow customer access for equipment validation and for installation of other equipment inside the chamber These ports should be sealed with the provided silicone stoppers to allow the chamber to function properly Install the stopper provided in the port on the right side of the unit Installing the Shelves Each new environmental chamber includes three 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 environmental chamber will be and set the
28. ents Changing the Temperature Set point The standard cabinet has a temperature set point range of 5C to 70C With the purchase of and optional defrost package DEFR201 the low end temperature range can be extended to OC Actual Temperature Increase Temperature Temperature Set point Set point EZ Button Decrease Temperature Set point To set the temperature set point press the UP arrow to increase the temperature set point by 0 1 C Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the temperature set point by 0 1 C Pressing and holding either button will cause the set point to scroll rapidly in either direction To turn off the temperature control system but still display the chamber temperature level press the EZ button The words OFF will display in the set point area To toggle back to controlled temperature press the EZ button again If the unit is equipped with the deluxe controller package DLUX301 or DLUX302 additional ramp and soak features are available Refer to Section 7 of the manual to program these features 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 27 of 67 Changing the Humidity Set point The standard cabinet has a humidity set point range of 20 to 98 relative humidity With the purchase of an optional dryer package DRYR301 the low end humidity range can be extended For information on the operation of DRYR301 refer to the accessories section Actual Increase Humidity Humidity Set poi
29. er 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 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 5 of 67 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 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 6 of 67 EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY Please review this section before requesting warranty service At CARON one of our primary goals is to provide cust
30. ers are addresses 1 for temperature and 2 for humidity As an example a second chamber would need to be assigned address 3 for temperature and 4 for humidity To assign new addresses to controllers the controllers must be unlocked Refer to Section 13 Unlocking the Controllers Once the controllers are unlocked on each controller follow these steps to set a unique address for each controller 1 Press and hold the up and down key simultaneously for six seconds 2 The upper display will read Ai and the lower will read SEt 3 Press the up key until the upper display reads CoM 4 Press the advance key until PCoL appears 5 Set the protocol to either Modbus Mod or Standard Bus Std 6 Press the advance key until Ad M Modbus or Ad S Standard appears 7 Press up down to increase decrease the address number 8 Press the advance key until bAUd appears 10 Press the advance key until Par appears 11 Press the up down arrow keys to set the Parity none is default 12 Press the advance key until M hL appears 13 Press the up down arrow keys to set the Word Order Lohi is default 14 Press infinity to exit to the main menu When using ModBus other parameters such as Baud Rate Parity and Word Order must be set Standard Bus only requires a unique address be set Once all addresses are entered refer to Section 13 to relock the controllers 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 31 of 67 Analog O
31. ers 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 o
32. he lifter to return the pens to the chart 6 Close the door and apply power 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 50 of 67 SECTION 7 CALIBRATION The temperature and humidity systems can all be calibrated as necessary CARON recommends an annual calibration check of each system Before making a calibration adjustment allow the cabinet to stabilize a minimum of 12 hours from a power off condition If the unit has been in operation allow a minimum of 3 hours of stable operation at all set points If you do not have the appropriate reference instruments to perform calibration contact CARON s service department for on site calibration Be sure that all reference instruments are calibrated to an appropriate standard Calibrating the Temperature If temperature calibration is needed the following steps can be taken Infinity Key Advance Key TEMP 9C Locate the reference instrument s temperature sensor in close proximity to the cabinet s geometric center Be sure that the stabilization times described earlier have been satisfied prior to performing calibration Press the advance key until the green display reads i CAL calibrate Pressing the UP arrow will increase the Temperature calibration offset by 0 1 C Pressing the down arrow will decrease the Temperature calibration offset by 0 1 C Pressing and holding either button will rapidly scroll the calibration offset When finished press the infinity key to return t
33. ided allow for a NO normally open output a NC normally closed and COM common connection In the event of an alarm condition or power failure the NO contact will close and the NC contact will open Once the alarm is cleared the contacts return to their normal conditions Insert the appropriate wire into the terminal and tighten down the screw terminal on top of the connector Alarm Contact Connections 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 17 of 67 Installing Carboy Water System BOTL301 Models 6010 6015 amp 6017 can be purchased with an optional 2 5 gallon carboy water system The carboy system is preassembled and shipped inside the chamber The four 74 bolts required to mount the carboy to the unit will be mounted in the right hand side of the chamber Remove the carboy assembly from inside the chamber and attach it to the chamber using the 7 bolts Bolts 4 total Tubing connects disconnect to carboy Attach the preassembled tubing provided with the carboy to the water inlet on the rear of the chamber Fill the carboy with water as described in the connecting a water supply section of the manual 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 18 of 67 Connecting Communications or Analog Outputs DLUX301 amp DLUX302 With the purchase of DLUX301 or DLUX302 the controllers are upgraded with additional features such as RS485 communications and analog outputs A set of terminals are
34. imed step type S tyP ti Target set point 20 C T9 SP 20 Time in hours hoUr 0 Time in minutes Min 0 Time in seconds SEC 0 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 64 of 67 Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 2 Soak step type Time in hours Time in minutes Time in seconds Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 3 Rate step type Target set point 50 C Ramping rate 1 C per minute Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 4 Soak step type Time in hours Time in minutes Time in seconds Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 5 Jump loop step Jump step go to step 1 Jump count repeat 6 times Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 6 Timed step type Target set point 30 C Time in hours Time in minutes Time in seconds Event Output 1 Event Output 2 Step 7 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Ent1 Ent2 P1 S tyP hoUr Min SEC Ent1 Ent2 P1 S tyP T9 SP rAtE Ent1 Ent2 P1 S tyP hoUr Min SEC Ent1 Ent2 P1 S tyP JS JC Ent1 Ent2 P1 S tyP T9 SP hoUr Min SEC Ent1 Ent2 P1 oFF oFF SoAH 30 oFF oFF rAtE 50 oFF oFF oFF 6 ti 30 1 30 0 OFF oFF 7 Page 65 of 67 End step type Type of profile end hold 30 C Step 8 Un used step Step 9 Un used step Step 10 Un used step 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 S tyP End P1 S tyP P1 S tyP P1 S tyP End HoLd UStP UStP 10 UStP Page 66 of 67 CARN DECLARAT
35. ing at 30 C until user intervention Once a profile is outlined it can be entered into the controller 1 Unlock the controller if necessary by referring to Section 14 2 Access the Profiling Page by pressing the ADVANCE key for 3 seconds 3 Using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons display the desired profile Ex P1 Profile 1 contains steps 1 10 Profile 2 contains steps 11 20 Profile 3 contains steps 21 30 Profile 4 contains steps 31 40 4 Press the ADVANCE button once the step should display 5 Using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons display the desired step Ex 1 6 Press the ADVANCE button once the step type will display 7 Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the step types Below is a description of available step types Name Description Display Time Ramps to a set point over a period of time ti Rate Ramps to a set point over at a specified rate rAtE Soak Stays at a set point for a specified time SoAH Wait for event Waits for an event input condition W E Wait for process Waits for a process value W Pr Wait for both Waits for both an event input and process value W bo Jump loop Jumps to a step amp repeats a number of times JL End Ends the profile End Unused step An unused step in effect erasing a step UStP 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 63 of 67 8 Select the step type by pressing the ADVANCE button 9 Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to define each parameter and the ADV
36. l sLoC is displayed in the lower display 6 Press the up key to change the security level from 2 to 5 7 Press infinity key twice to return to the main menu All controller parameters are now available to be modified Once the appropriate changes have been made it is highly recommended to relock the controllers per the instructions below Locking the Controllers To lock an individual controller 1 Press and hold the advance and infinity keys simultaneously for six seconds 3 Press the advance key until rLoC is displayed in the lower display 4 Press the up key to change the security level from 5 to 2 5 Press the advance key until sLoC is displayed in the lower display 6 Press the up key to change the security level from 5 to 2 7 Press infinity key twice to return to main menu All controller parameters are now locked 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 62 of 67 APPENDIX A RAMP amp SOAK EXAMPLE General An efficient way to program a profile is to first outline what the temperature controller should do If the chamber has humidity control an outline should be generated for this too Example of a temperature profile outline Profile 1 Step 1 Ramp to 20 C as quickly as possible Step 2 Stay at 20 C for 2 5 hours Step 3 Ramp to 50 C at a rate of 1 C per minute Step 4 Stay at 50 C for 8 hours Step 5 Repeat steps one through four 6 times Step 6 Ramp to 30 C over a 90 minute span Step 7 End profile continu
37. lement 2 Never use chart paper that is creased or that has been folded 3 Periodically clean the thermal pen tip with a cotton swap dipped in alcohol Clean more often when operating the recorder in a dusty environment 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 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 48 of 67 Operation of Side Mounted Recorders RCDR311 RCDR312 Side mounted Honeywell DR 4300 General Purpose Circular Chart Recorders are also available with CARON chambers This chart recorder uses reliable microprocessor operation to generate dependable pen drawn analog traces on preprinted 10 inch 250 mm charts The two pen model accepts inputs from a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor The single pen model records temperature only The recorders are housed in a molded case with a glass windowed gray gasketed door which protects internal components while allowing easy access to the chart Routine Maintenance The recorder does not require any periodic maintenance However the chart and ink cartridges will have to be replaced as required Replacing the Ink Cartridge Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart 1 Remove power from recorder Push in the button on the door and swing
38. mperature and humidity displays versus set points O Check for and correct any alarm condition Recommended Monthly Maintenance Checks O Check to ensure the drain in the bottom of the unit is draining properly O Check front air intake filter If it is dirty replace it with CARON part number FLTR303 Washing the filter will result in poor performance Recommended Annual Maintenance Checks O Disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose laboratory cleaning agent O Perform a complete calibration of the temperature and humidity systems O 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 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 54 of 67 SECTION 10 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 601076015 601i 6012 013 017 emet o n amb oto 00 5 C to 70 C Amb 10 to 70C nia MEN NNNM NN 0 1 C mem ee 000 Uniformity 0 3 C ii on 3 wire RTD RH 2 RH YA 394 RA Capacitive Interior Lighting Optional Standard Optional Interior 23 W x 25 8 D x 29 8 H Dimensions 58 4cm x 65 5cm x 75 7cm Interior Construction Type 304 2B Finish Solid Stainless Steel Exterior Dimensions 44 2 W x 32 6 D x 36 5 H 112 3cm x 82 8cm x 92 7cm Exterior Construction Cold Rolled Steel Powder Coated Work Space 10 Cu Ft 283 Liters 3 of Shelves Shelf Const
39. ng Alarm Contacts ALRM301 Installing the Carboy Water System BOTL301 Connecting Communications or Analog Outputs DLUX301 amp DLUX302 Installing the Heatless Dryer Package DRYR301 Connecting the Fluorescent Lighting LGHT303 Installing Drain Water Pump PUMP301 Installing the Side Mounted Recorders RCDR311 amp RCDR312 Installing the Stacking Kit STCK301 Section 5 Operation bizi kw cot dec apt ob oes ta a e vw e Sor ERR ub ERU 27 Changing the Temperature Set point Changing the Humidity Set point Section 6 Optional Accessory Operation sss 29 Using the Carboy Water System BOTL301 Operation of the Defrost System DEFR301 Operation of the Delux Controller System DLUX301 amp DLUX302 Operation of the Heatless Dryer Package DRYR301 Controlling the Fluorescent Lighting LGHT303 Controlling the LED Lighting LGHT304 Interior Electrical Outlet OUTL301 Operation of the Front 6 Mounted Recorders RCDR307 RCDR308 Operation of the Front 10 Mounted Recorders RCDR309 RCDR310 Operation of the Side Mounted Recorders RCDR311 RCDR312 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 3 of 67 Section 7 Calibration 4 5 nier eee eee ee Sak 51 Calibrating the Temperature Calibrating the Humidity Section 8 ATarmis eec bag i Fu ED les dono Liu e e bu Lobo i aC La un 53 Alarm System Overview Changing Alarm Set points Section 9 Preventative Maintenance
40. nt Humidity Set point Decrease Humidity Set point Enable Humidity Control Switch EZ Button To set the humidity set point press the UP arrow to increase the humidity set point by 1 RH Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the humidity set point by 1 RH Pressing and holding either button will cause the set point to scroll rapidly in either direction If humidity is not required in the chamber the RH system can be disabled by turning off the Enable Humidity switch This will disable the entire RH system including the controller The system can be turned back on at anytime To turn off the humidity control system but still display the chamber humidity level press the EZ button The words OFF will display in the set point area To toggle back to controlled humidity press the EZ button again 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 28 of 67 SECTION 6 ACCESSORY OPERATION Using the Carboy Water System BOTL301 To fill the carboy while attached to the chamber unscrew the cap Fill carboy with distilled or deionized water see Connecting the Water Supply section for details The carboy holds 2 5 liters If the carboy must be removed in order to fill it up first disconnect the tubing between the carboy and chamber by pressing the metal lever at the tubing connects disconnects at the bottom of the carboy Then unscrew the four mounting screws and remove the carboy After re attaching the carboy connect the tubing
41. nt also called idle set point To set the day and night temperature and humidity optional settings on the controller use the following procedure To adjust the day set point 1 press the ADVANCE button several times from the home page until id S1 is displayed 2 set the set point using the UP amp DOWN arrow buttons 3 exit to the home page by pressing the INFINITY button To adjust the night set point from the home page set the set point using the UP amp DOWN arrow buttons 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 38 of 67 Controlling the LED Lighting LGHT304 The LED lighting system creates low level internal lighting There are 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 Lighting System Power Switch Lights On Light Indicator Light Timer LIGHTS ON LIGHTS 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 39 of 67 Operating the timer The power switch enables and disables the lights and cycle timer When the timer is on the 2 set point also known as idle set point on the controllers is enabled as well as the lights The timer will display OUT corresponds to lights being enabled The timer has an adjustable on and off cycle times which repeat continuously SET1 co
42. nto 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 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 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 43 of 67 and metal pen arm be removed as an assembly Unsnap the plastic U clip tab of the pen cartridge from the metal pen arm remove and discard the old pen cartridge Replace the new cartridge by opening the hinge and snapping it securely around the metal pen arm Refer to the image below PEN CAP ra g Bi PEN CARTRIDGE Pen Arm Calibration To check and or adjus
43. o the main menu Temperature calibration example If the chamber temperature display reads 40 0 C and the calibrated independent sensor shows 40 3 C set the i CAL 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 i CAL would be 0 4 C 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 51 of 67 Calibrating the Humidity If humidity calibration is needed the following steps can be taken Infinity Key Advance Key Locate the reference instrument s temperature sensor in close proximity to the cabinet s geometric center Be sure that the stabilization times described earlier have been satisfied prior to performing this calibration Press the advance key until the green display reads i CAL calibrate Pressing the UP arrow will increase the Humidity calibration offset by 1 Pressing the down arrow will decrease the Humidity calibration offset by 1 Pressing and holding either button will rapidly scroll the calibration offset When finished press the infinity key to return to the main menu Humidity calibration example If the chamber temperature display reads 8096 and the calibrated independent sensor shows 83 set the i CAL 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 i CAL would be 6 0 Calibrating Optional Char
44. omers 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 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
45. on to begin recording 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 g
46. onsists of a change in set point or ramp Another step is used to maintain a set point for a fixed duration or soak Steps can also be repeated any number of times The temperature and humidity control systems are independent Temperature can run through a profile while humidity is maintained constant and visa versa By starting the temperature and humidity profile together the controls can run in sync Starting Stopping a Profile Once a profile is programmed into the controller it may be started or stopped at any time from the home page 1 Press the ADVANCE button several times until P St1 appears 2 Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose the file or step number within a profile where you want to begin running 3 Press the ADVANCE button one time P AC1 should display 4 Select the appropriate action with the UP amp DOWN arrow keys Parameter Description Display No action nonE Begin execution from first step of the specified profile number ProF Pause the currently running profile PAUS Resume running the profile from the previously paused step rESU End the profile End Begin running the profile from the specified step number StEP See Appendix A for an example of a Ramp amp Soak profile 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 34 of 67 Operation of the Heatless Dryer Package DRYR301 The flow meter shows the flow rate of dry air entering the chamber It is adjustable by the knob
47. 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 Caron Products amp Services Inc PO Box 715 Marietta OH 45750 740 373 6809 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 8 of 67 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS Help Information Warning of hazardous area Warning of dangerous electric voltage Earth ground protective conductor OPPOO WARNINGS Local government may require proper disposal x 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 9 of 67 SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Congratulations You have just purchased the latest technology in environmental chambers Before using the equipment familiarize yourself with key components of the product and thoroughly read this manual Power Switch Control Panel Control Panel Lock Replaceable Air Filter Leveling Foot 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 10 of 67 SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUED Humidity Enable Switch Temperature Controller Alarm Silence Controller Visual Alarm Indicator Options Panel 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 11 of 67 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
48. r This chart contains the configuration categories of the recorder Probe Input Inner Chart Temperature Outer Chart Temperature Temperature Scale Chart Rotation Speed Input Filtering Optional Relay Contacts and Date Time for internal clock Next press and hold either button 1 or 2 until the green LED light goes out and release the button If this step is successfully completed the pen arm will move to the outermost graduation ring of the Setup Chart Use the Left 1 or Right 2 arrow buttons to adjust the center of the thermal pen to be on this outermost graduation ring Position the Setup Chart so that the tip of the thermal pen is in the center of the Start circle Tighten the chart hub knob to secure the chart in place Next press and release the Change Chart button to begin The chart will rotate to the first category Input 1 Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to move the thermal pen arm to the desired option of each category Press and release the Change Chart button to accept the selection and advance to the next category You must press and release the Change Chart button when you have finished configuring the last category in order to save all of the changes that have been made to the recorder s configuration The thermal pen arm will 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 46 of 67 move off of the chart allowing you to place the recording chart paper onto the recorder Press and release the Change Chart butt
49. raduation indicates a sensor break Check or replace sensor s If sensor s are ok make sure process temperature is within configured range of recorder 4 LED flashing slowly 8 seconds ON 8 seconds OFF indicates recorder is in Set Up mode Refer to section CONFIGURING THE RECORDER 5 LED is Off indicates that there is no power to the recorder Check A C power to the recorder 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 47 of 67 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 e
50. rresponds to the lights on cycle time and SET2 to the lights off cycle time Present Lights on accumulated time status indicator Cycle Time on or off Cycle time display indicator MODE button RESET button Cycle time adjustment buttons Setting the cycle timer 1 With the Light Power Switch on press the MODE button until SET1 is displayed 2 Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons set the lights off cycle timer to the desired time in the format hh mm Maximum time is 99hrs 59min 3 Press the MODE button cycle time display indicator switches to SET2 4 Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons set the lights on cycle timer to the desired time in the format hh mm For continuous lights on operation set the SET2 cycle time to 00 00 Maximum time is 99hrs 59min Press the RESET button to reset the timer so it starts at the beginning of the lights off cycle Press the MODE button to toggle between lights on SET1 and lights off SET2 times 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 40 of 67 Accumulate or Reset Factory default is set so the timer continues where it left off after a power cycle accumulate This prevents the timer from re starting in the event of an electrical brown out or power outage To change the setting so the timer re starts to zero when power is cycled follow the steps below A power outage will not change the cycle time SET
51. ruction Type 304 Stainless Steel Electro polished Shelf Dimensions 29 2 W x 26 4 D 74 2cm x 67 1cm 1 22 3 Electrical 115V 60 Hz 230V 60 Hz 230V 50 Hz 12A 8A 6A Shipping Weight 495 Ibs 495 Ibs 825 Ibs Specifications are subject to change without notice Environmental Conditions Temperature 15 C to 25 C Humidity non condensing See graph for details Includes export shipping crate 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 55 of 67 This graph illustrates the operating temperature amp humidity range of models 6010 and 6015 The Standard Range is without options and the Dryer Package is with the optional DRYR301 Relative Humidity 96 100 90 80 70 60 Standard Range 50 40 30 20 10 Dryer Package 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Temperature C All models have a forced internal air flow of 225 cfm 6 400 LPM 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 56 of 67 SECTION 11 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS CONI Co CON2 Chez HAR 120 g sie CR3A FUSI CONS 1 nam tanm 1 Fuse CONGR WSR asas FILI man 230VAC 6 AMP SOHZ 230VAC 8 AMP 60Hz 1ISVAC 12 AMP 60Hz INSTI BECA UKCHAM SLE MEM W io accan amca spoe PU CON7 y CON65 1 cone CON8 1 Corm CONTROL OPTIONS STANDARD PM6C4EC AAAJAAA CTR 131 R S amp ANA COMM PM
52. s displayed 2 Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons set the lights off cycle timer to the desired time in the format hh mm Maximum time is 99hrs 59min 3 Press the MODE button cycle time display indicator switches to SET2 4 Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons set the lights on cycle timer to the desired time in the format hh mm For continuous lights on operation set the SET2 cycle time to 00 00 Maximum time is 99hrs 59min Press the RESET button to reset the timer so it starts at the beginning of the lights off cycle Press the MODE button to toggle between lights on SET1 and lights off SET2 times 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 37 of 67 Accumulate or Reset Factory default is set so the timer continues where it left off after a power cycle accumulate This prevents the timer from re starting in the event of an electrical brown out or power outage To change the setting so the timer re starts to zero when power is cycled follow the steps below A power outage will not change the cycle time SET1 8 SET2 values Hold the MODE button down for 3 seconds The red display will show OF tr Press the MODE button three times until totm is displayed 9red letters Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the green display from toF 1 to toFF Hold the MODE button down for 3 seconds to return to the normal mode AUN Accumulate Setting the 2 Set poi
53. s pen offset will cause the unit to record an incorrect temperature on the chart Recorder Calibration 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 44 of 67 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 6010 Series Operations
54. shelf spacing accordingly Additional shelving can be purchased through CARON customer service if necessary To install the shelf channels insert the rear tab on the shelf channel into the rear pilaster on the side wall of the incubator 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 is 200 pounds An optional re enforced floor is available for heavy loads 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 13 of 67 A Do not have multiple loaded shelves out simultaneously or the chamber may tip Stacking two Units The CARON 6010 family is designed to allow two units to be stacked When units are stacked they must be bolted together for safety A stacking adaptor kit STCK301 with instructions is available through CARON customer service result in the top unit falling causing serious injury or death A Failure to install the stacking adaptor kit can Leveling the Unit Place a level on the middle shelf of the environmental chamber Adjust the cabinet leveling feet so the shelf is level Units equipped with optional casters CSTR101 can be leveled by adjusting the height of the lock nut on the caster Adjust the feet or casters appropriately until the unit sits level left to right and front to back Connecting the Drain Lin
55. t Recorders For calibrating the optional front and side mounted chart recorders refer section 6 Optional Accessory Operation 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 52 of 67 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 a RED indicator light and an buzzer Each alarm condition has been factory programmed to minimize nuisance alarms while maximizing warning time The following table contains the alarm conditions being checked the factory default alarm range the amount of time an alarm must be present to occur alarm delay and the message that will be displayed on the individual system controller Alarm Description Alarm Alarm Delay Alarm Message Deviation Temp higher than Set point 1 0 C 15 minutes Temp Controller AL h1 Temp lower than Set point 1 0 C 15 minutes Temp Controller AL L 1 RH higher than Set point 5 RH 15 minutes RH Controller AL h1 RH lower than Set point 5 RH 15 minutes RH Controller AL L1 In the event an alarm occurs the alarm indicator will illuminate and an audible alarm will occur To temporarily disable the audible alarm toggle the alarm audible enable switch to silence When the alarm condition is corrected both th
56. t the recording 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 Otherwise thi
57. the door open 2 Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate NOTE DO NOT LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY CAUTION Be careful not to move the pen arm while removing and installing the ink cartridge The longer pen arm is pen 1 3 Unclip and remove the purple Pen 1 or red Pen 2 ink cartridge for the pen arm 4 Remove the protective cap from the pen tip on the new cartridge and open its clip 5 Slide the new cartridge onto the pen arm so that its tip fits into the notch at the end of the pen arm and close the clip to secure the cartridge to the pen arm 6 Push down the pen lifter to return the pen tip to the chart 7 Close the door and apply power Replacing the chart Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart 1 Remove power from recorder Push in the button on the door and swing the door open 2 Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate NOTE DO NOT LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY 3 Lift the chart from the hub and locating pin and slide it from under the pens to remove it from the chart plate 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 49 of 67 4 Slip the new chart under the pen lifter pens and time index and press the chart into place over the chart hub and locating pin 5 Grasp the chart hub and locating pin and turn the chart until the desired time line on the chart is aligned with the time index on the chart plate and Pen 1 Push down t
58. utputs With DLUX301 amp DLUX302 controllers there is an analog output signal for temperature and humidity which represents the actual chamber values This allows the chamber to be connected to an in house data acquisition or alarm system The analog signal outputs are selectable as either voltage DC or milliamp In both cases the output is scalable from 0 0 to 20 0 Common settings are 0 1V 0 5V 1 5V 0 10V 0 20mA and 4 20mA The factory default settings are 0 5V For each selected output range a temperature and humidity value must correspond to the high and low range This range should be large enough to encompass the entire chamber possible values and small enough to provide adequate resolution The analog outputs can be calibrated by placing an offset into the controller This offset affects only the analog outputs and not the controller displayed value To change the controller displayed value see the calibration section in the manual To change the factory defaults of the controllers the controllers must be unlocked Refer to Section 14 Unlocking the Controllers 1 Pressing the up and down keys simultaneously for 6 seconds 2 Press the up key until otPt is displayed 3 Press the advance key until the upper display reads 1 4 Press the up button until 3 is displayed 5 Press the advance button to scroll through the parameters use the up and down arrow buttons to change the parameters Factory default
59. wer Cord Mounting Brackets Air Supply Inlet Coalescent Filter With Drain Incoming compressed air must be free of dirt oil moisture and filtered to 10 microns minimum 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Tower Clamps optional Air Tube Flow Meter Outlet Pressure Regulator Knob Flow Meter Adjustment Pressure Regulator Dial Page 21 of 67 Incoming compressed air must not exceed 100 N psig CARON recommends installing a pressure gauge filter and shutoff prior to the dryer to monitor incoming air pressure The air supply either house air or other compressed air source must be 90 to 100psig at the air supply inlet An oil less compressor may be used A Sound Suppression Kit maybe used to reduce the dryer noise contact CARON service for details 1 Attach Dryer Package to exterior chamber with four mounting screws Mounting Screws Mounting Screws 2 Connect dryer package power cord and 3 8 orange tubing into the dryer panel on the chamber Power Cord Connection Tube Connection 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev D 2 14 2012 Page 22 of 67 3 Attach 3 8 orange tubing from the chamber to the flow meter outlet Flow Meter Outlet 4 Connect compressed air to dryer package inlet fitting 1 4 NPT Dryer Inlet See Operations section of the manual for instructions on setting the pressure regulator and flow meter 6010 Series Operations Manual Rev
60. wires Maximum distance of total wire is 2000 feet When connecting multiple chambers route wires in a daisy chain fashion A termination resistor of 120 ohms may be placed across RS 485 and RS 485 of the last chamber in the daisy chain For PC s having an RS 232 serial port 9 pin D Sub connection an RS 485 to RS 232 converter may be used Recommended sources are B amp B Electronics P N 4850I9TB and CMC Connecticut Micro Computer ADA485L SFTW301 software is available from CARON to load onto a PC to monitor and record data This data storage is not 21CFR Part 11 compliant 6010 Series Operations Manual RevD 2 14 2012 Page 20 of 67 Installing the Heatless Dryer Package DRYR301 The Heatless Dryer Package extends the operational limits to a minimum humidity control point of 2 RH and improves the dehumidification rate by purging the chamber with dry air Air flows through the Dryer Package only when dehumidification is required to maintain the humidity set point It uses compressed air at 90 to 100 psig to operate Maximum airflow required is 480 SCFH 8 CFM Of this 300 SCFH 5 CFM is injected into the chamber as dry air and 180 SCFH 3 CFM is exhausted into the room after being used to regenerate the desiccant Particles of dirt or rust as well as large amounts of condensed moisture or oil that may be in the compressed air line feeding the dryer must be removed from the air stream before it enters the dryer A Po

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