Brooks CryoPod, Quick Start Manual

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CryoPod
™
Carrier Function and Description
CryoPod
™
Carrier (Item No. BCS-514) is a portable liquid nitrogen (LN2) based system that
is designed to provide over four hours of < -150°C temperature stability for the handling
and transport of cryogenic biospecimens. The system’s battery powered electronic module
displays cryogenic chamber temperature, date, time, instrument identification, alarm(s)
and log status. An accessory kit is included for manual LN2 filling. The cryogenic chamber
consists of an anodized metal basket that is seated on the LN2 absorbent pad assembly for
maximum thermal conductivity. When fully charged with LN2 and loaded with one cryobox
or 1-2 small bag cassettes, the CryoPod
™
Carrier weighs less than 15 pounds (6.8 kg). A
built-in handle and compact footprint allows the system to be easily hand-carried over short
distances such as around a laboratory or campus.
Instrument Overview
LCD screen
LCD screen
Instrument controls
Electronic module
Lid
Handle
Finger grip
Power
(A)
Set
(B) Down
(C)
Up
(D)
Step 1: Instrument Assembly and Set Up
• Remove the cover from the electronic module using the built-in clip and insert 3 “AA”
batteries into the battery compartment, noting proper orientation. Replace cover.
CAUTION: Batteries could explode or leak if installed improperly, exposing the user
to burns and other risks.
• Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button(A). Once the LCD display completes its
start-up sequence, 8 operating parameters will need to be confirmed. These steps will
need to be carried out on a new unit, when parameters are updated, and after battery
changes.
• Hold SET button (B) down for 3 seconds to enter Set Mode. “SET” will display on the
LCD. To toggle between each parameter, press SET button (B) again.
Parameter Description Steps Buttons Audio Resolution
Alarm 1 (Warning)
Program
Temperature To ensure
uncompromised sample
handling, two alarm
settings are available.
Program Alarm 1 to
desired warning set
point, which will trigger
when the chamber
warms up and reaches
this temperature. Adjust
temperature by
1°C increments
using DOWN/UP
buttons.
Default: -155°C DOWN (C)
UP (D) Single beep
every 30
seconds.
Pressing the
Up button
can silence
alarm. Add LN2 as needed.
Alarm will
automatically
reset when unit
temperature is at
least 5°C colder than
warning set point.
Alarm 1 (Warning)
Set On/Off The alarm can be
enabled or disabled. Toggle between
Off and On
using DOWN/UP
buttons.
Default: On DOWN (C)
UP (D) Alarms will
sound for
20 minutes
before
stopping. Note LCD display
will have red back-
light, and blinking
“Alarm” indicator if
triggered.