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110-512 BEL/EN 

13 

Heating Only Baths 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: 

Do not lift bath by grasping the Temperature Controller or top deck. Always disconnect 

electrical power and drain fluid from bath before moving. 

 

 

WARNING:

 To avoid the potential for burns, allow the Circulator to cool completely before cleaning 

or performing any maintenance.  

 

Standard Digital 
Temperature Controller 

Reservoir Cover(s) 

Thermometer Port 

Power Switch / Circuit Breaker 

IEC Power Connection to Mains 

Tap Water 
Cooling Coil Ports 
 

Summary of Contents for BrookField TC Series

Page 1: ...TC Series Circulating Baths with Standard Digital Temperature Controller Operator s Manual 110 512 BEL EN 06 September 2018 Models TC 150SD TC 250SD TC 550SD TC 650SD...

Page 2: ...Controls 22 Turning Your Circulator ON 22 Main Operational Display Home 23 Set Up Sub Menus 23 Adjusting the Temperature Set Point 24 Selecting the Temperature Unit 25 Selecting the Pump Speed 26 Cali...

Page 3: ...ath Controller with Compatible Brookfield Engineering Software 43 Using Bath Controller with the DV III DV III Ultra or DV3T Rheometer in Standalone Mode 43 RS232 For use without Brookfield Software f...

Page 4: ...or closed loop applications 180 viewing radius Swivel 180 rotating control head DuraTop heat and chemical resistant top plate Built in temperature protection Suitable for use with Class I non flammabl...

Page 5: ...0 in 15 7 x 14 2 x 12 7 cm 23 2 x 16 2 x 16 2 in 58 9 x 41 1 x 41 1 cm 90 lbs 40 8 kg 20 to 170 C 4 to 338 F TC 650SD Refrigerating Heating Circulator 7 liters 6 18 x 5 59 x 5 1 in 15 7 x 14 2 x 12 9...

Page 6: ...Rates 60 Hz Models 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 Time Minutes Fluid Temperature C TC 150 and TC 250 Heating Rates 50 Hz Models 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 Time Minutes Fluid Temperature...

Page 7: ...110 512 BEL EN 6 TC 550 and TC 650 Heating Rates 60 Hz Models TC 550 and TC 650 Heating Rates 50 Hz Models TC 550 and TC 650 Cooling Rates 60 Hz and 50 Hz Models...

Page 8: ...gers This symbol advises you of danger from electricity or electric shock This symbol indicates that a hot surface may be present This symbol marks information that is particularly important This symb...

Page 9: ...efore performing any maintenance or service WARNING Never operate the Circulator without bath fluid in the reservoir Periodically check the reservoir to ensure that the liquid depth is within acceptab...

Page 10: ...ltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC IEC 61010 1 2001 IEC 61010 2 2001 IEC 61326 2005 EN 61326 2006 Unpacking Your Circulator Your Circulator was packed in...

Page 11: ...Bypass Tubing with Spring PS 510 711 Latex Tubing 6 ft 0 25 ID EX Tubing Maximum temperature 80 C Beaker Platform s for Bath Reservoir 600 mL 1000 mL PS703 038 PS703 038 PS708 039 PS703 038 PS703 038...

Page 12: ...IEC Power Cord Power Switch Circuit Breaker located on Refrigeration Power Module on Refrigerating Heating Circulators Safety Set Thermostat Refrigeration Control Connection functional on Refrigeratin...

Page 13: ...and Port right side on TC 550SD Washable Air Filter behind access panel IEC Power Connection to Refrigeration Power Module IEC Power Connection to Mains Refrigeration Power Module IEC Power Connection...

Page 14: ...al power and drain fluid from bath before moving WARNING To avoid the potential for burns allow the Circulator to cool completely before cleaning or performing any maintenance Standard Digital Tempera...

Page 15: ...2 Models TC 150 and TC 250 Connect cooling coils to external water line Use of cooling coils is optional 3 Connect all electrical power cords and control cables Maximum 1 in 2 54 cm below underside of...

Page 16: ...5 Turn Controller ON 6 Enter temperature set point 7 Set safety thermostat See Installation and Startup Controller Setup Safety Set Temperature for details Heating only models Refrigerating heating mo...

Page 17: ...being used carefully before filling reservoir WARNING See Technical Information in the rear of this manual for a list of compatible liquids WARNING If the proper fluid level is not maintained the heat...

Page 18: ...lon barbed tubing adapter fittings supplied with the unit are intended for applications from 40 to 93 C For applications above 93 C brass stainless steel or Teflon fittings are recommended NOTE The us...

Page 19: ...recommended If one is necessary it must be properly grounded and capable of handling the total wattage of the unit The extension cord must not cause more than a 10 drop in voltage to the unit Refriger...

Page 20: ...appears The Power Key will remain lit to indicate that the Controller is energized and ready to use RS232 Serial Communication CAUTION Always turn electrical power to the Circulator OFF before making...

Page 21: ...begin running actual and set point temperatures will be displayed and the word SET will be continuously lit The circulating symbol will also be lit and the heating or refrigerating symbol may be lit...

Page 22: ...of the decimal point will begin flashing Small blue lights will also begin flashing on the touch scroll bar 3 Place your finger on the touch scroll bar and slide it up down until the set point tempera...

Page 23: ...make temperature set point and other operational changes Slide finger up down scroll bar or touch upper lower sections to make minor adjustments press and hold to make large adjustments Turning Your C...

Page 24: ...ult Temperature unit C or F C Pump Speed Low or High High Calibration 3 0 C to 3 0 C 0 0 C Low Limit 52 to 20 C 65 to 65 F 52 C High Limit 25 to 175 C 80 to 350 F 175 C Baud 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200...

Page 25: ...will begin flashing Touch the up down arrows until the desired value is displayed To Accept Press or allow the LCD to return to the main operational display approximately 10 seconds NOTE An audible al...

Page 26: ...rature are displayed The factory default is C To Access Press the key until C F appears on the display To Change To select F touch the bottom portion of the scroll bar to select C touch the top portio...

Page 27: ...default is High HI To Access Press the key until PUMP appears on the display To Change To select the high pump speed touch the top arrow to select the low pump speed touch the bottom arrow To Accept...

Page 28: ...ay release the key and press You can now proceed as outlined below The Calibration function will remain enabled until the electrical power is turned OFF by pressing the key To Access Press the key unt...

Page 29: ...ory default is 52 C To avoid any unwanted alarms or shutdown during regular operation the Low Limit value should be set at least 5 lower than the selected control temperature To Access Press the key u...

Page 30: ...ctory default is 175 C To avoid any unwanted alarms or shutdowns during regular operation the High Limit value should be set at least 5 higher than the selected control temperature To Access Press the...

Page 31: ...n the display To Change To select the 1200 baud rate setting touch the bottom of the scroll bar to select the 57600 setting touch the top of the scroll bar Rates between these two extremes are selecte...

Page 32: ...system will turn on when the bath fluid temperature and set point are below the Auto Cool set point 70 C maximum To Access Press the until AUTOCOOL is displayed To Change Touch the arrows until the de...

Page 33: ...ical power In the event that electrical power is lost while your Circulator is in use it will begin operating automatically once power is restored FAIL POWER will appear on the display to alert you th...

Page 34: ...llen below the Low Limit temperature value Power to the compressor and pump will remain OFF until the problem is corrected Allow bath to warm or add heat load Decrease the Low Limit temperature value...

Page 35: ...ontamination and minimize the frequency of draining the reservoir an algaecide such as TC Fluid 1A should be used WARNING Do not use chlorine bleach Draining the Bath Reservoir WARNING Bath fluids sho...

Page 36: ...e 2 Using a small flat blade head screwdriver slowly rotate the Safety Thermostat located on the rear of the Temperature Controller counter clockwise until you hear a soft click the OVERTEMP or LOW FL...

Page 37: ...0 C 140 F until the scale is removed CAUTION Do not use steel wool to clean your Circulator s bath reservoir External Surfaces Only mild detergents and water or an approved cleaner should be used on t...

Page 38: ...from the top deck without the use of special tools It is removed as follows 1 Place the tip of a small flat blade screwdriver under the retaining ring locking tab and pry up gently 2 Rotate the Temper...

Page 39: ...With the retaining ring locking tab oriented above one of the indents on the top deck slowly lower the Temperature Controller into the top deck opening until it is resting on top of the positioning p...

Page 40: ...eservoir Increase temperature set point Increase Safety Set temperature Insufficient heating Insufficient circulation Low line voltage Ambient temperature too cool Excessive heat loss See Insufficient...

Page 41: ...and correct as required Unable to achieve low end extreme temperatures Pump speed too high Incorrect bath fluid Insufficient insulation on external fluid lines Ambient air temperature too high 35 C 9...

Page 42: ...rmits good fluid circulation and minimizes heating from the pump For temperatures from 10 C to 90 C distilled water is recommended For temperatures below 10 C a mixture of laboratory grade ethylene gl...

Page 43: ...emperature uniformity A high fluid viscosity and high pump speed adds heat to the fluid being pumped At a fluid s temperature above ambient without refrigeration If your set point temperature is less...

Page 44: ...rotocol Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Baud rate Selectable Temperature Controller PC baud rates must match 9600 is recommended Using Bath Controller with the DV III DV III Ultr...

Page 45: ...ust match 57600 is recommended Communication Commands Commands must be entered in the exact format shown Do not send a LF line feed after the CR carriage return Be sure to follow character case exactl...

Page 46: ...plied by 10 u Temperature units digit F or C xxxxxx Controller ID TC 501 for all models z Controller status 1 or 2 Controller Status z 1 Controller ON in RUN mode 2 Controller OFF in STANDBY mode 3 No...

Page 47: ...ity for separate collection and recycling It is also your responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological chemical and or radiological contamination so as to protect the persons in...

Page 48: ...ter TC 650 PS305 054 O Ring for Drain Valve TC 550 and TC 650 baths PS400 934 Accessory connection Hose rated for 50 to 80 C EX Tubing Refrigeration Control Cable TC 550 and TC 650 PS225 651 Optional...

Page 49: ...S A Telephone 508 946 6200 FAX 508 923 5009 www brookfieldengineering com For repair or service outside the United States consult Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Inc or the dealer from whom you p...

Page 50: ...110 512 BEL EN 49 Manufactured by PolyScience 6600 W Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 U S A 1 800 229 7569 1 847 647 0611 www polyscience com...

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