Helmer Scientific i.Series
®
- Platelet Agitator
Operation Manual
360390/A
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3 Operation
3.1
Initial Start Up
Stand Alone
Installed in Incubator
Notes
• Use only rechargeable 9V NiMH batteries (1 included)
for backup power to the motion alarm.
• Backup battery may need charging prior to use.
• Turning the alarm ON/OFF switch ON turns the
motion alarm ON and further allows the backup
battery to recharge. When in the OFF position, the
Alarm is not activated and the battery will not recharge.
1. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded outlet
that meets the electrical requirements on the product
specification label.
2. Switch the alarm ON/OFF switch
ON
.
3. Select alarm volume and alarm delay settings.
4. Switch power ON/OFF switch
ON
.
When installed in an Pro Series Incubator, motion information
is transmitted from the platelet agitator to the platelet incubator
through a data cable. Power is supplied to the agitator through a
dedicated DC power cord.
1. Switch the alarm ON/OFF switch
ON
.
2. Select alarm volume and alarm delay settings.
3. Switch power ON/OFF switch
ON
.
Notes
• Refer to the platelet incubator operation manual for
more information regarding the installation of a platelet
agitator in a platelet incubator.
• Only Helmer Pro Series platelet agitator models may
be used with Pro Series platelet incubator models.
• Ensure data cable is carefully positioned to the right
of the agitator to prevent damage caused by
agitation motion.
• Stand-alone power supply should not be used when
configuring a platelet agitator in a platelet incubator.
• Use only manufacturer supplied DC power cord when
configuring a platelet agitator in a platelet incubator.
• Ensure power switch and alarm switch are switched
OFF
prior to connecting the agitator power cord to
the incubator.
3.2
Motion Alarm
Stand Alone
Installed in Incubator
♦
Enable the motion alarm when using the platelet agitator.
♦
Disable the motion alarm when not using the platelet agitator.
Lack of motion triggers the alarm.
♦
Set the communication switch to “X” when in stand-alone
configuration using a small flathead screwdriver.
When installing the Pro Series platelet agitator in a Pro Series
platelet incubator, the motion alarm on the agitator will be
suppressed when the agitator is in communication with the
incubator. With the agitator motion alarm enabled, the agitator
alarm will sound if motion stops and communication is lost.
Notes
• Helmer recommends the motion alarm ON/OFF switch
remain in the ON position.
• Motion information is transmitted through the data
cable to the platelet incubator, even when the motion
alarm is disabled.
• The platelet incubator interprets the motion
information and generates its own motion alarm,
based on its own alarm delay period.
• Once the agitator has been connected to the
incubator, communication will be interrupted, and the
incubator will alarm, if the power switch is turned OFF.
