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Aralab FITOCLIMA 2500 HP, User Manual

The Aralab FITOCLIMA 2500 HP, a technologically advanced environmental chamber, enables precise control over temperature and humidity for optimal plant growth. Unlock its full potential with the comprehensive User Manual, available for free download from our website. Discover the ultimate resource to maximize productivity and achieve unparalleled cultivation results.

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FITOCLIMA 2500 HP 

 

Mod. MI 271 EN / R00 23-10-2015

 

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Introduction 

This  manual  provides  the  user  knowledge  about  the  characteristics  of  the  equipment,  its 

operation and handling, as well as maintenance procedures. 

 

Warning:

 On receipt of the equipment, you should check the general condition and ensure 

that there is no visible damage caused by transport.

 

 

 

The proper operation of this equipment is users’ responsibility. 

A full reading of this manual is essential for this to happen.

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates chapters and sections of this instruction manual which are 

particular relevant to safety. 

 

 

This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages may be present. 

 

 

This symbol indicates a three-phase alternating current. 

 

Summary of Contents for FITOCLIMA 2500 HP

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL READ AND KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL MANUAL EN ...

Page 2: ...ectives of this programme are to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and to use natural resources prudently and rationally The specific treatment of REEE is indispensable in order to avoid dispersion of pollutants in recycled materials or waste stream This treatment is the most effective means of protecting the customer environment The requirements for ...

Page 3: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 3 ...

Page 4: ... 31 Section 3 Safety thermostat 32 Section 4 Controller 33 4 1 Characteristics 33 4 2 Main screen 34 4 3 Main menu 36 4 4 Set values configuration 39 4 5 Alarms configuration 42 4 6 Programs 45 4 7 Program structure 46 4 8 Program status 47 4 9 Program evolution 48 4 10 Program edit 49 4 11 Program execution 49 4 12 Services 51 4 13 Status 52 4 14 Control state 59 4 15 Controller information 60 4 ...

Page 5: ...plete the repair are excluded This warranty is void under the following conditions a Repairs motivated by circumstances beyond the normal operation of equipment such as floating and or failures of electrical installations energy discharges disasters fires water spills or falls b Repairs motivated by carelessness or negligence in the use of the equipment such as the introduction of materials that r...

Page 6: ... should check the general condition and ensure that there is no visible damage caused by transport The proper operation of this equipment is users responsibility A full reading of this manual is essential for this to happen This symbol indicates chapters and sections of this instruction manual which are particular relevant to safety This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages may be present This...

Page 7: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 7 This symbol indicates a protective conductor terminal This symbol indicates power On This symbol indicates power Off ...

Page 8: ...repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried out by the customer service department as unauthorized work could prove highly dangerous for the user Never remove or handle any guards or safety devices Never allow open flame ignition or explosive substance inside the equipment The same applies to substances that somehow release evaporate flammable solvents This appliance is not intended f...

Page 9: ...amber Low temperature inside the chamber High condenser temperature Lack of water in the humidifier system High pressure in the cooling system Low pressure in the cooling system High compressor discharge temperature Low compressor suction temperature Excessive consumption of compressor Excessive consumption of ventilator Abnormal supply voltage If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by...

Page 10: ...oLog if applicable Software Manual FitoLog if applicable Certificate of Software installation FitoLog if applicable Software Qualification FitoLog if applicable Keys Caps if applicable 2 2 General Description FITOCLIMA 2500 HP is a climatic chamber which is design to precisely control the environmental conditions including temperature and humidity whose useful capacity is about 2500 liters 2 3 Pur...

Page 11: ... rH with lights OFF Humidity Sensor Rotronic Capacitive XB32 Heating Heater 3000W 3x1000W Refrigeration Mechanical evaporation of R134a Humidification Ultrasonic Generator Dehumidification Mechanical evaporation of R134a Dimensions See Chapter 2 5 Nominal Voltage 400V 50Hz Nominal Current 25A per phase Electrical connection Three phase with neutral and earth Indicative figures which may vary accor...

Page 12: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 12 2 5 Dimensions Width Height Depth Interior 1930 mm 1400 mm 740 mm Exterior 3220 mm 1990 mm 955 mm Frontal view ...

Page 13: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 13 Top view ...

Page 14: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 14 Side view ...

Page 15: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 15 3D view ...

Page 16: ... System Components1 General Switch Allows turning on off the equipment Electrical cabinet The control units and electrical equipment is located in the powerhouse 1 Some images in this section may vary depending on the model and or customer specifications ...

Page 17: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 17 Machinery compartment All the mechanical components involving cool generation and water connection are located in this compartment ...

Page 18: ...s The sensors used for measuring the temperature and relative interior humidity as well as CO2 if applicable are behind the grille air circulation Entry ports The entry ports located in the front of the equipment allow placing probes within the test chamber ...

Page 19: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 19 Evaporator Allows cooling air inside the chamber and it is located behind the air circulation grille ...

Page 20: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 20 Humidifiers Allows humidifying air inside the chamber ...

Page 21: ...I 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 21 Heater Allows to heat the air inside the chamber and it is located behind the air circulation grill Ventilation Allows uniform distribution of temperature and humidity conditions inside the chamber ...

Page 22: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 22 Radiation sets Allows radiation inside the chamber Radiometer and mobile temperature sensor ...

Page 23: ...R00 23 10 2015 23 Electrical connections Allow connection of electrical devices inside the chamber The links are 230V 16A maximum per socket or socket group check electric diagram Never connect devices that can generate thermal loads ...

Page 24: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 24 Emergency door opening Allows opening the door from the inside of the chamber even when it is locked To open turn the green lever to the left ...

Page 25: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 25 Command Allows regulating the climate control alarms real time display of process variables implementation of programs etc ...

Page 26: ...between equipment and wall ceiling or other equipments 4 Check that the deck is properly levelled If necessary the wheels have a leveling system 5 Connect the humidification circuit which is in the side of the equipment to a salt free water point demineralised or to an osmosis systems with an admission pressure of 1 to 6 bar 3 to 5 bar for osmosis system and up to 10μS conductivity micro Siemens I...

Page 27: ...ter section binding pipe 3 4 Differential pressure between input and output 2 5 bar Maximum water input temperature 26 ºC 30 ºC output Recommended water input temperature 18 C 7 Connect the output of sewage to the sewage of the building This should be at ground level and be at least Ø 50 mm The flow is by gravity as such from the output of the chamber to the sewage system and the connection must h...

Page 28: ...rinted on the card placed on the equipment 10 Connect the equipment to power network Make sure that the protective earth is well connected Never use any kind of power extensions with other equipment s risk of overheating and short circuit The equipment should have a differential protection of 300mA in the electrical switchboard of the building ...

Page 29: ...nect the CO2 hose Note that the CO2 container should have a regulator in order to maintain a constant pressure of 0 1bar Example of a regulator not supplied with the equipment 12 If you have the software FitoLog connect the Ethernet cable to the existing connector for data acquisition in the computer ...

Page 30: ...the compressor s oil see section Controller Status Board for more information Monitoring of climatic conditions can be Manual with fixed values Automatic includes segments repetition numbers ramp calculations etc The types of operation are further described in the programming and operation of the controller Warning The equipment is already pre programmed from the factory on security parameters Rea...

Page 31: ...material inside the equipment At the end of each test the equipment must be Chamber OFF The power switch should only be turned off if the next test will not be in the next 20 days Whenever possible do a cleanup or maintenance to the equipment The test material and the inside of the equipment may still be too hot cold after the previous test The main switch is easy to use thereby facilitating switc...

Page 32: ...The maximum temperature thermostat must be adjusted to a temperature considerably above the maximum programmed into the controller while the minimum temperature thermostat must be adjusted to a temperature well below the minimum programmed into the controller Example High temperature alarm 30 º C The maximum security temperature should be set to 40 C Low temperature alarm 20 º C The minimum securi...

Page 33: ...the capacity to store at 5 minutes intervals all important data from chamber operation for recording and later analysis The memory capacity is 40 000 samples making a total of 5 months for an equipment permanently on Reached the limits of memory the new samples replace older so it is always possible to recover the history of the chamber during the last 5 months or more if the chamber is turned off...

Page 34: ... is warming up This symbol is displayed if the control is being carried out by the secondary probe depending on the product model This symbol is displayed if the camera is connected to a computer running the application for data collection FitoLog This symbol is displayed if the controller is locked parameter change not allowed This symbol is displayed every time there is an ongoing defrost This s...

Page 35: ...cuted it s current state will be visualized Program running Program paused Program ended To turn on off interior lighting just press the lamp symbol in the bottom right corner of the main screen Note the light turns off automatically after the defined time typically 20 minutes ...

Page 36: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 36 4 3 Main menu This menu can be accessed from the main screen simply by pressing on the title bar ...

Page 37: ...lows access to alarms configuration menus Allows access to program configuration edit execution menus Allows access to special services menus Allows access to status screens Allows access to user access menus Allows access to factory configuration menus Allows access to controller detail information ...

Page 38: ...0 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 38 Note To return to the main screen simply press the RETURN button exists in every screen or directly by pressing the title bars Note The menu navigation is done using the UP DOWN ...

Page 39: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 39 4 4 Set values configuration ...

Page 40: ...ncel just press outside the keypad To enable disable one or more events just press on the desire label OFF ON Note the minimum and maximum values allowed are also shown on the numeric keypad Note if a parameter is validated outside the allowed range its value is automatically discarded Note the values defined in this screen are the set values when a program is not running Running a program will au...

Page 41: ...fferent from 0 then the radiation control is done only by power CO2 0 value disables the CO2 control After entering a CO2 setpoint the CO2 read value will only be available after a warmup period normally 60s Until then the shown value is 0 Irrigation To control irrigation enable the corresponding option and enter the activation time and period If a soil moisture sensor is present it is also possib...

Page 42: ... alarm is only available for devices with two temperature probes Allows to change the alarm for maximum minimum and band humidity difference between the actual and desired value It s also possible to set the alarm deviation bandwidth between the two humidity probes H H2 Note 0 value disables band alarm Note 0 value disables H H2 alarm Note H H2 alarm is only available for devices with two humidity...

Page 43: ...een the actual and desired value Note 0 value disables band alarm Allows to change the alarm for maximum minimum and band soil moisture difference between the actual and desired value Note 0 value disables band alarm Allows to change the delay mute time for the acoustic alarm Allows to change the maximum minimum safety temperatures ...

Page 44: ... band for more than 10 minutes and an alarm is generated to indicate the alarm situation Note The maximum and minimum security temperatures ensures in case of failure the chamber s stop and the activation of an visible audible alarm to avoid a possible overheating or overcooling of the chamber and material under test The maximum security temperature should have an higher value than the maximum tem...

Page 45: ... and Irrigation through the automatic execution of programs There are available 32 Programs of 24 Segments each Select the desired program with UP DOWN keys and select one available action editing execution pause and stop Note invalid options are discarded for example a program put on hold Hold when no program is running etc In these situations it is shown an error message to the user ...

Page 46: ...tus Segment Time is the duration the segment takes in minute Segment 0 is usually used as a start or stabilisation segment Segment 1 24 In segments 1 to 24 putting to 0 the segment s duration time allows to define that segment as the last of the Program The Controller s Set Points will keep the defined value in the last segment It s also possible to defined if the Set Points evolution is in a ramp...

Page 47: ...RUN when in pause its state is PG HOLD and when it finishes it stays in PG END When a program ends PG END the user must select Stop to make the label disappear Note The control set values when the Program finishes are the ones defined in the last segment that is the segment in which time is set to 0 or segment 24 ...

Page 48: ...lative Humidity Set Point is 0 OFF even if Ramp ON the Relative Humidity will go immediately OFF if in a previous Relative Humidity segment was OFF and the segment taking place is for example 50 rH the Relative Humidity immediately starts controlling to 50 rH Radiation intensity and CO2 level has similar evolution to Humidity Example of a program Segment 0 T 15ºC H 50 rH 2 min Segment 1 T 30ºC H 0...

Page 49: ...ments press UP DOWN keys to move to the next previous segment 4 11 Program execution If a program is running PG RUN PG HLD or PG END simply press on the icon at the title of the main screen to access the information about the its current state The elapsed time of the current segment is changeable If placed at the maximum value of the segment allows to jump to the next segment Its main function is ...

Page 50: ...the equipment in CHAMBER OFF during the execution of a program causing it to be immediately terminated Repeats is the number of repetitions a Program has that is when reaching the segment defined to time 0 or at the end of segment 24 it will execute again segment 1 If Repeats 1 the Program will run two times the natural time plus one repetition Next determines which option is to be applied when Pr...

Page 51: ...ly available in some types of equipment Allow to download logged data to a USB pen drive The interface reboots and the copy process begins After 3 minutes remove the pen Allows to change the humidifier water recycling period Allow to define the dome light timeout Note 0 value keeps dome light always ON Allow to define the radiation limit when dome light is turned ON Allow to define the ventilation...

Page 52: ...ws to view graphically the evolution of the temperature setpoint and actual value Allows to view graphically the evolution of relative the humidity setpoint and actual value Allows to view graphically the evolution of the radiation intensity setpoint and actual value ...

Page 53: ...nt and actual value Displays the setpoint value of air temperature its current value and the heat cold power requested Displays the setpoint value of air relative humidity its current value and the humidity dry power requested Displays the setpoint value of radiation intensity its current value and power requested ...

Page 54: ...point value of CO2 level its current value and the CO2 Air power requested Displays the setpoint value of soil moisture its current value and power requested Displays the current values of temperature humidity from primary mobile and secondary probes Note secondary probes are only available in some types of equipment ...

Page 55: ...ues of radiation intensity CO2 level and soil moisture Displays the current values of temperature probes from security board heater lamps ambient and humidifier Displays the current values of temperature probes from both evaporators Displays the status of the electronic valve ...

Page 56: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 56 Displays the status of the electronic valve Displays the status of the damper actuators Displays the compressor status Displays the compressor status ...

Page 57: ...23 10 2015 57 Displays the compressor associated temperatures and pressured Displays the compressor cooling power Displays the status of digital inputs from electronic board 1 Displays the status of digital outputs from electronic board 1 ...

Page 58: ...FITOCLIMA 2500 HP Mod MI 271 EN R00 23 10 2015 58 Displays the status of digital inputs from electronic board 2 Displays the status of digital outputs from electronic board 2 ...

Page 59: ...ange the controller parameters simply by pressing OFF ON If the controller is unlocked User Control Off press OFF assign a value to password and press Enter to validate The controller shall be locked User Control On and shows the lock symbol in the main screen It is not allowed to change setpoints alarm parameters nor control programs view only etc To unlock the control Enter the password used on ...

Page 60: ...s with some controller information software and hardware This information may be requested by Aralab in case of assistance Displays the serial number of the equipment the controller model version and release date Displays the type of controller BIOS and boot version It also show the processing speed ...

Page 61: ...ey The navigation between alarm lists is done with UP DOWN keys The first list shows the currently active alarms When the alarm condition no longer exists the alarm disappears Note whenever there is an active alarm the ALARM key lights up and the ALARM message appears in the main screen By pressing it it s possible to access this list ...

Page 62: ...ut not yet recognized by the user When the alarm condition no longer exists the alarm remains on this list until someone acknowledge it by pressing Ack and Reset Note In case of alarm situation the ALARM key also silences the audible alarm during the time set in the Mute time screen of alarms configuration menu ...

Page 63: ...ned by adding the setpoint with the band or below the value obtained by subtracting the setpoint with the band during the time set for alarm delay Maximum air safety temperature Temperature above the maximum security set value for more than 1 minute The alarm stops when the temperature drops 1 C compared to the set value For safety reasons this alarm is verified even if CHAMBER OFF Minimum air saf...

Page 64: ...o the factory set value Temperature sensor fail Air Temperature sensor failure Humidity sensor fail Relative Humidity sensor failure Humidifier sensor fail Humidifier temperature sensor failure Evaporator sensor fail Evaporator temperature sensor failure Heater sensor fail Heater temperature sensor failure Condensing sensor fail Condenser temperature sensor failure UC2 Communication fail Very seri...

Page 65: ...en if CHAMBER OFF Ambient temperature Ambient temperature above factory default setting typically 37ºC The alarm stops when the temperature drops 1 C compared to the factory set value High pressure Discharge pressure above factory default setting typically 23 Bar for R404 and 16 Bar for R134 The alarm stops when the pressure drops 5 Bar below the factory set value Low pressure Suction pressure bel...

Page 66: ...els with CO2 detector For safety reasons this alarm is verified even if CHAMBER OFF High CO2 level CO2 level above the maximum set value during the time set for alarm delay Low CO2 level CO2 level below the maximum set value during the time set for alarm delay CO2 level band CO2 level above the value obtained by adding the setpoint with the band or below the value obtained by subtracting the setpo...

Page 67: ...fail Mobile temperature sensor failure Radiation sensor fail Radiometer sensor failure High radiation Radiation intensity above the maximum set value during the time set for alarm delay Low radiation Radiation intensity below the maximum set value during the time set for alarm delay Radiation band Radiation intensity above the value obtained by adding the setpoint with the band or below the value ...

Page 68: ...s High discharge temperature Compressor discharge temperature above 120ºC The alarm stops when the temperature drops below 115 C Defrost fail Defrost maximum defined time was achieved but the evaporator did not reached the necessary value The defrost process will continue until the evaporator reach the desired value Water inlet fail Failure in the humidifier water supply ...

Page 69: ...Check if safety switches of equipment s electrical board need to be reset Visual alarms on the display Consult alarm chapters of Controller s section Equipment does not meet some functions Check Controller s program If it is still not possible to eliminate the anomaly with the measures mentioned above please contact our technical services contacts available on the last page of this manual ...

Page 70: ...r functioning of sewage Control and clean inside the equipment Check if shown temperature matches the programmed one Check if relative humidity matches the programmed one Twice per year Control and clean door seal Check wiring conditions if necessary replacement Check sewage hoses conditions if necessary replacement Check feeding tube for demineralised water conditions if necessary replacement Che...

Page 71: ...f the ventilator works correctly Check if there is any thermal safety that requires to be rearmed Clean humidifier water admission filter if applicable Clean irrigation system water admission filter if applicable Vacuum condenser if there s dust accumulation ...

Page 72: ...ilters from the light compartment refrigeration system 6 3 Consumables Denomination Order Reference H20 DEMINERALIZER 16 LT CIL 16LCPL PAPER AIR FILTER FILT PAPEL 6 4 Cleansing To avoid corrosion dirt accumulation must be checks and if necessary to clean the chamber s interior Clean the unit at least once a month Regular cleaning keeps the unit looking new Use a dry cloth to wipe off small amounts...

Page 73: ...lab ARALAB has all the knowledge and required materials to sustain your equipment in perfect conditions If you have any questions or need assistance regarding warranty or technical assistance we recommend you contact us by e mail or fill in the form in our webpage In case of problems please contact the nearest official representative or the manufacturer For expedited processing always provide the ...

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