Code 242 Peltier Rack User's Guide
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1. Warranty Repair Units covered under warranty will be repaired and returned to you atno charge If you have any questions about applicability please contact the Gilson Customer Service Department or your autho rized representative Non Warranty Repair Contact your local Gilson representative or the Gilson Customer Service Department to discuss service options and make arrangements to return the instrument if necessary Rebuilt Exchange For some units rebuilt exchange components are available Contact the Gilson Customer Service Department for details al S9 91 0 UANI9H pue seday 5 3 Troubleshooting Repair and Return Policies 5 4 Return Procedure In the United States contact the Gilson Customer Service Department to obtain a Return Goods Au thorization RGA number before returning any Gilson equipment To return a piece of equipment Carefully pack the unit to prevent damage in transit Check with Gilson regarding proper method of shipment No responsibility is as sumed by Gilson for damage caused by improp erly packaged instruments Indicate the RGA number on the carton and on the packing slip Always insure for the replacement value of the unit Include a description of symptoms your name address phone number and purchase order to cover repair costs return and shipping charges if your institution requires it Ship to Gilson Inc Attention Customer Service RGA indicate your RGA2. and cooling of samples Installation 2 Electrical Connections Rear Panel Code 242 Peltier Rack Connect the power cable attached to the back of the Code 242 Peltier Rack to a corresponding connector on the junction box by first pulling the locking ring slightly away from the cable and then tightening it clockwise 1 4 turn SUOI DBUUOY 891119913 serial number label 4 GILSONO ce oe 0 Junction Box input port for contact connection Connect up to five Code 242 Peltier Racks to the junction box Keep the caps closed when not in use to help prevent moisture damage caps closed when not in use 10 pin connector from 215 Peltier Controller 2 pin connectors to each Code 242 Peltier Rack 2 3 Electrical Connections Installation 2 4 Rear Panel 215 Peltier Controller Connect the quick lock 10 pin connector from the back of the 215 Peltier Controller to its correspond ing connector on the junction box circuit breaker power switch AC power cord connection power outlet to junction box 4 GILSON serial number label Installation Input Port Use the Code 242 Peltier Rack s REMOTE port to receive contact closure input from other devices The Code 242 Peltier Rack has one contact closure input An input contact is connected if it has a short across the input or is held low closed by a TTL output or other dev
3. as it will go in the clockwise direction for maximum heating or cooling Turn the knob counterclockwise as far as it will go for minimum heating or cooling oO suonon13su Bunelado 3 3 Operation Operating Instructions Ml Gilson UniPoint Control Method Untitled GCT i Jevice Using UniPoint with the Code 242 Peltier Rack The following instructions explain how to use UniPoint to send contact signals to the Code 242 Peltier Rack For more information refer to the UniPoint User s Guide 1 Open a Control Method 2 Inthe Device menu select Contacts zen Assigns a name to each input and output contact being used Operation 3 Select the contact output in the Devices dialog box that corresponds with the output contact on the 506C System Interface Module that is con nected to the REMOTE port on the Code 242 Peltier Rack s Enter a description for that device 242 Peltier Rack s for example For more information on making contact connec tions refer to Section 2 Installation el zus Seal Contact Click OK to add the description to the device Click OK again to exit the Contact dialog box In the Event menu select Contact suonon13su Buneiado 3 5 Operation 3 Operating Instructions 3 6 6 Highlight the device description that you created in step 3 Enter the time for the event either contact open or contact close to
4. e EN55011 Status panel Green POWER indicator light Environmental conditions Indoor use Temperature range 5 40 C Humidity Not more than 75 Air pressure 75 105 kPa Power requirements Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Voltage 115V AC or 220V AC Current rating 5 0A at 115V or 2 5A at 220V Dimensions w x d x h 26 5 x 43 5 x 15 6 cm 10 4 x 17 1 x 6 2 in Weight 7 4 kg 16 4 1b Installation 2 This section will guide you through installing the Code 242 Peltier Rack on a NEBULA Series liquid handler It will also illustrate the necessary electrical connection to the 215 Peltier Controller through the junction box Optional contact closure connections are also described in this section 2 1 Installation Rack Setup 2 2 FRONT of Code 242 Peltier Rack Rack Setup Placement on the Liquid Handler To install the Code 242 Peltier Rack align the holes on the bottom of the rack with pins on the liquid handler s 5 position locator plate Then lower the rack into place Removing the Cover Your Code 242 Peltier Rack comes with the cover installed You will need to remove the cover before placing the microplates in the rack To remove the cover 1 Loosen the four thumb screws located on the rack thermocouple insert thumbscrew 2 Lift the cover off the rack 3 Place the microplates in the rack 4 Replace the cover and tighten the four thumb screws to enable efficient heating
5. junction box before cleaning the controller or the racks Wipe all units with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent and disinfect as needed 4 1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Electrical 5 2 Electrical Input Contact Functions Not Operating Make sure connections into the terminal block connector contact output device such as a 506C System Interface Module are secure Make sure connections are secure in the ports Check polarity of input to the Code 242 Peltier Rack Inputs should be a contact closure If not it must be TTL level logic O activates When using TTL signals be sure to match ground connections Check connections for proper pin assignments in the contact output device Unit Not Operational Make sure the power switch on the back of the 215 Peltier Controller is on Check AC power cord connections Try a different AC outlet Check all rack junction box and Peltier control ler connections Troubleshooting Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us Gilson Customer Service personnel will be able to serve you more efficiently if you prepare the follow ing information the serial number located on the back of the unit the installation procedure you used list of symptoms list of operating procedures and conditions you were using when the problem arose e list of other devices connected and a description of those connections e list of other electrical connections in the room
6. occur W Gilson UniPoint Control Method Untitled GCT EJ File Edit Device Event Table Graph Window Help 18 x Gigs Contact Event Time min Comment 1 00 Dutput Contacts 242 Peltier Racks Input Contacts u Action Open O Close O Pulse O Wait O Wait w Alarm In the Action dialog box choose open or close to activate the contact at the time specified Open ing the contact initiates Peltier heating or cooling depending on the setting of the 3 position rocker switch on the rack Closing the contact puts the unit in a standby mode 7 Click on Insert to add the event to the open control method Click on Done to return to the Control Method screen 8 Before running the method ensure that all electrical connections have been made and the power switch on the 215 Peltier Controller is switched to the on position Operation OO Using a Thermocouple with the Code 242 Peltier Rack The thermocouple insert standard accessory comes installed in the front left corner of the rack and is for use with a thermocouple wire ordered separately contact Gilson Customer Service Department for details The use of a straight glass thermometer is not recommended because it will interfere with Z arm travel Remove the rack cover and insert the thermocouple wire in the thermocouple insert until about 3 mm of the thermocouple wire extends past the end of the thermocouple insert un
7. Code 242 Peltier Rack User s Guide LT2541 2000 Gilson Inc All rights reserved June 2000 Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity 1 Introduction Customer Service Technical Specifications 2 Installation Rack Setup Placement on the Liquid Handler Removing the Cover Electrical Connections Rear Panel Code 242 Peltier Rack Junction Box Rear Panel 215 Peltier Controller Input Port Power Cord Connection 3 Operation Front Panel Operating Instructions Using UniPoint with the Code 242 Peltier Rack 3 4 Using a Thermocouple with the Code 242 Peltier Rack 4 Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting Electrical Input Contact Functions Not Operating Unit Not Operational Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us Warranty Repair Non Warranty Repair Rebuilt Exchange Return Procedure Appendix A Replacement Parts and Accessories Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Standards to which Conformity is Declared EN55011 EN50082 1 EN61010 1 IEC1010 1 Manufacturers Name Gilson Inc Manufacturer s Address 3000 W Beltline Highway Middleton WI 53562 EC Office Address Gilson S A 19 Avenue des Entrepreneurs B P 45 95400 Villiers le Bel France Type of Equipment Laboratory Equipment Model een ee Code 242 Peltier Rack Beginning with Serial Number 259B9F001 Month and Year of Manufacture February 1999 I the undersigned hereby declare that the
8. ce 2505332 and 215 Peltier Controller reference 2515331 Introduction Customer Service Gilson Inc and its worldwide network of autho rized representatives provide you with the follow ing types of assistance sales technical applications and instrument repair If you need assistance and are in the United States please contact your regional Gilson representative or call the Gilson Customer Service Department at 800 445 7661 or 608 836 1551 To help us serve you more efficiently please refer to the Before Calling Us information on page 5 2 You can also contact the Gilson Customer Service Department via its electronic mail e mail address service gilson com Outside the United States contact your Gilson representative for assistance 9214198 JOWOISNYI Introduction Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Please be aware of the following before operating the Code 242 Peltier Rack and the 215 Peltier Con troller Note Changes or modifications to these devices not expressly approved by Gilson could void your factory authorized warranty These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC commercial environment These devices generate use and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of these device
9. der the cover Bend the thermocouple so that it fits flat against the bottom of the insert Replace the rack cover making sure not to pull the thermocouple out of the insert Make sure the thermocouple wire is routed out of the path of the Z arm Equilibration of the samples and rack takes approximately 30 minutes After equilibration the temperature of the samples if using flat bottom microplates as recommended will be within two degrees Centigrade of the tem perature indicated by the ther mometer ordered separately attached to the thermocouple wire FRONT of Code 242 Peltier Rack If the thermocouple wire is larger than the hole in the insert you can remove the insert Use a small flat blade screwdriver to loosen the set screw located on the left side of the rack cover by turning it two complete revolutions coun terclockwise Remove the thermocouple insert and place the thermocouple wire in the hole making sure adequate contact with the aluminum heat transfer plate is established Adequate contact is established if the indicated temperature remains the same when you push down on the thermocouple thermocouple insert thumbscrew suonon13su Bunesado 3 7 Maintenance 4 The Code 242 Peltier Rack and the 215 Peltier Controller are designed to require a minimum level of maintenance Keep the units clean for peak performance Always turn the power off to the 215 Peltier Controller and disconnect the rack s from the
10. equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards Place Middleton WI USA Michael Jacquart Issue Date March 1999 Senior Vice President Corporate Technology Development Introduction 1 The Code 242 Peltier Rack connected to the 215 Peltier Controller through a junction box uses thermoelectric heat pumps to provide heating and cooling of samples in 96 well flat bottom shallow microplates Up to five Code 242 Peltier Racks can be placed on any Gilson NEBULA SeriesT liquid handler Power for all five racks is supplied by one 215 Peltier Controller ordered separately reference 2515331 This configuration enables heating and cooling of up to 960 samples w m SA aa a A OI PC 6 E eee ae ee LTS le SUMMA Gilson Micro 215 Liquid Handler with five Code 242 Peltier Racks 141 Introduction Unpacking Unpacking After unpacking ensure you have the following e Code 242 Peltier Rack reference 25146331 with cover thermocouple insert and 2 conductor cable e 215 Peltier Controller ordered separately reference 2515331 with AC power cord e Junction Box ordered separately reference 2505332 Inspect the items and promptly report any damage to the carrier Some carriers must receive concealed damage claims within seven days of delivery Keep the original container s and packing material in case the items must be returned to the factory Junction box referen
11. ice Never connect voltages higher than 5V DC to an input When using TTL signals be sure to match GROUND connec tions The GROUND wire on the 2 conductor cable is the unsheathed wire Closing the connection for the input contact will put the rack s into a standby state The STANDBY indicator light will illuminate as will the indicator light for HOT or COLD to indicate the previous state which will resume if the contact is opened again Making connections Before making contact connections ensure that power is turned off to the 215 Peltier Controller and any peripheral devices To make the contact connection you will need the following e 2 conductor cable reference 708022421 e small flat blade screwdriver SUOI DOUUOD 8911199 3 2 5 Electrical Connections Installation 2 To prepare and make connections with the 2 con ductor cable 1 Locate the terminal block connector for the contact output device such as a 506C System Interface Module 2 Insert each wire into the appropriate slot on the connector Push the wire all the way in then tighten its corresponding pin screw Note If you are using five Code 242 Peltier Racks you have the option of controlling all racks through one pair of contacts or controlling each rack individually using five pairs of con tacts 3 Connect the terminal block connector to the output port on the contact output device such as a 506C System Interface Module Push the term
12. inal connector in as far as it will go It is designed to fit snugly into its receptacle 4 Insert the plug at the other end of the 2 conduc tor cable into the port labeled REMOTE on the rear panel of the Code 242 Peltier Rack 2 6 Installation Power Cord Connection Make sure the power to the 215 Peltier Controller is swiched to off Locate the appropriate power cord for your line voltage Discard the other power cord Use the power cord to connect the 215 Peltier Con troller from the power receptacle to an AC power source SUOI DBUUOY 891119913 2 7 Operation Operation Front Panel 3 2 Front Panel The front panel of each rack has a set of control switches a 3 position switch with corresponding indicator lights HOT yellow STANDBY green COLD blue and a temperature control knob indicator lights temperature control knob 3 position switch Operation Operating Instructions To operate the Code 242 Peltier Rack 1 Turn on the power switch located on the rear panel of the 215 Peltier Controller Choose HOT STANDBY middle position or COLD using the 3 position switch on the front of each Code 242 Peltier Rack Note Place the rack in STANDBY for at least two minutes before switching from HOT to COLD or COLD to HOT Adjust the setting of the temperature control knob on the front of each Code 242 Peltier Rack to maximize or minimize heating or cooling Turn the knob as far
13. number here 3000 W Beltline Highway Middleton WI 53562 0027 Replacement Parts and Accessories A Reference Number Description 25146331 Code 242 Peltier Rack for 96 well shallow microplates includes cover thermocouple insert and 2 conductor cable 2515331 215 Peltier Controller includes AC power cord 2505332 Junction box for use with the Code 242 Peltier Rack and 215 Peltier Controller 708022421 2 conductor cable for making contact connections standard accessory with the Code 242 Peltier Rack 250463323 Thermocouple insert standard accessory with the Code 242 Peltier Rack A 1
14. s in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Shielded cables must be used with these units to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits Introduction Code 242 Peltier Rack Technical Specification Definition Manufacturing standards Safety certification UL3101 e CSA C22 2 No 1010 e EN61010 EMC certification e FCC Part 15 Class A e EN 50082 1 EMI certification e EN 55011 Status panel HOT COLD and STANDBY indicator lights Remote control One contact closure input Temperature range 4 40 C when lab temperature is 23 5 C Actual temperature is a function of the ambient temperature Rack capacity Two 96 well flat bottom shallow microplates Environmental conditions Indoor use Temperature range 5 40 C Humidity Not more than 75 Air pressure 75 105 kPa In a high humidity environment condensation may occur Power requirements Voltage 24V DC Current rating 3 5A at 24V Dimensions w x d x h 11 4 x 30 5 x 12 4 cm 4 5 x 12 x 4 9 in Weight 2 7 kg 6 1 Ib Introduction 215 Peltier Controller Technical Specification Definition Manufacturing standards Safety certification e UL3101 e CSA C22 2 No 1010 e EN 61010 EMC certification e FCC Part 15 Class A e EN 50082 1 EMI certification
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