Model 310 Series Forma Direct Heat CO2 Incubator Operating and Maintenance Manual 7010310 Rev. 9

* T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor. IR is an infrared sensor. ** All units are 50/60 Hz. † Copper interior Re-installed “Specs are based on...” on Specification page. Unintentional removal ccs Updated RH low alarm ringback time from 30 to 15 minutes Updated drawer specs - sliding and stationary Replaced 190793 display board with 190609 (color) Updated 310-203-0-D - bezel part number 190786 Updated stacking instructions (screws), pg 1-5 Thermo Scientific

Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. ▲ Warning If this unit is not used in the manner specified in this operating manual, the protection provided by the equipment design may be impaired. ▲ Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. ▲ Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice....

Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully. Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this symbol. Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury. Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures. Marking of electrical and electronic equipment, which applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that...

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Warranty Notes Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service • Locate the model and serial numbers. A serial tag is located on the unit itself. • For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact Technical Services at 1-800-438-4851 or 1-740-373-4763 (USA and Canada). Outside the USA, contact your local distributor. Repairs NOT Covered Under Warranty • Calibration of control parameters. Nominal calibrations are performed at the factory; typically ±1°C for temperature, ±1% for gases, and ±5% for humidity. Our service personnel can...

Table of Contents Section 1 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Calibrating the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Calibrating the T/C CO2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Calibrating the Infrared CO2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Calibrating Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Factory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Connect Remote Alarm Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Connect RS485 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Connecting the Analog Output Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 CO2 Gas Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Humidity Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Uninterruptible Power Supply...

Incubator components are described below. Figure 1-1. Model 310 Series Direct Heat Incubator • Outer Door - Reversible to opposite swing, see Section 5 Inner Door - Reversible to opposite swing, see Section 5 Chamber Gas Sample Port - Used for sampling chamber CO2 content using a FYRITE or similar instrument. Main Power Switch Control Panel - Keypad, Displays and indicators (See Figure 1-2) Leveling Legs - Used to level the unit Note The incubators are stackable. Information follows. ▲ Thermo Scientific

Section 1 Installation and Start-up Control Panel Keys, Displays & Indicators Silence - Silences the audible alarm. Alarm Indicator - Light pulses on/off during an alarm condition in the cabinet. Mode Select Switch - Used to select Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System Configuration Modes. Message Center - Displays system status. Mode Select Indicators Run: Run Menu Set: Set Points Menu Cal: Calibrate Menu Config: Configuration Menu Up and Down Arrows - Increases or decreases the number values, toggles between choices. Enter - Stores the value into computer memory. Heat Indicator - Lights when...

Section 1 Installation and Start-up Keypad Operation The Model 310 Series direct heat incubator has four basic modes which allow incubator setup: Run, Setpoints, Calibration and System Configuration. Run is the default mode which the incubator will normally be in during operation. Set is used to enter system setpoints for incubator operation. Calibration is used to calibrate various system parameters. Configuration allows for custom setup of various options. The chart below shows the selections under each of the modes. RUN Default Mode T/C units only IR units only *T/C units only SETPOINT Temperature...

Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Message Center: Displays the system status (Mode) at all times. Displays SYSTEM OK during normal operation, or alarm messages if the system detects an alarm condition. See Section 4, Alarms. Upper and Lower Displays: These 7 segment displays vary depending upon the options present and the configuration chosen. The upper display can display temp or RH, or toggle between them. The bottom display shows CO2 continuously. Warning Single and stacked units must be installed against a wall or similar structure. Maintain a three-inch clearance behind the incubator for...