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Helmer Scientific i.Series

®

 Platelet Incubator

Operation Manual 

360388/A

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3.2 Operation

 Notes

•  Refer to the i.C

3

 User Guide for the Platelet Incubator for complete information regarding the i.C

3

 User Interface.

•  The i.C

3

 Home screen displays temperature and alarm information, and provides icons to gain access to other functions  

  of the i.C

3

.

•  After two minutes of inactivity, the screensaver will be displayed. To return to the Home screen, touch the screensaver.

 

Home screen 

 

 

 

 

 

Home screensaver (touch to return to Home screen)

3.3 

Users and Passwords

The Users and Passwords screen provides a way for the administrator-level user to limit access to certain screens. The 

administrator-level password can be changed by selecting Change Password. The Access Control Setup screen can be opened by 

choosing the Access Setup button from the Users and Passwords screen as well as from the Access Log screen.

 > Enter settings password. Select Users and Passwords. 

 

Users and Passwords screen   

 

 

 

Change Password keypad

 Notes

Default Settings password is 1234

 Change Password

1.  Select the Change Password button. A numeric keypad is displayed.
2.  Enter a unique 4-digit code and select the 

. A numeric keypad appears

3. 

Re-enter the 4-digit code to confirm and select the 

.

4.  Select the Back arrow icon to return to the previous screen or the Home icon to return to the Home screen.

Summary of Contents for i.Series PC100-Pro

Page 1: ...360388 A Platelet Incubator Operation Manual i Series Pro Models Countertop PC100 Pro PC900 Pro PC1200 Pro ...

Page 2: ...ght 2019 Helmer Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Helmer Inc doing business as DBA Helmer Scientific and Helmer Disclaimer This manual is intended as a guide to provide the operator with necessary instructions on the proper use and maintenance of certain Helmer Scientific products Any failure to follow the instructions as described could...

Page 3: ...on 7 3 1 Initial Start Up 7 3 2 Operation 8 3 3 Users and Passwords 8 3 4 Change Temperature Setpoint 9 3 5 Set Alarm Parameters 9 3 6 Active Alarms 10 3 7 Mute and Disable Active Alarms 11 3 8 Configure a Pro Series Platelet Agitator for Use in a Pro Series Incubator Optional 12 4 Min Max Temperature Monitoring 13 5 Electronic Access Control Optional 14 5 1 Setup 14 5 2 Open Incubator with Access...

Page 4: ...rect the interference at his own expense Helmer platelet incubators are intended to provide the controlled temperature environment required for the storage of platelet products The devices are intended to be operated by personnel who have procedures in place for meeting FDA AABB EU or any other applicable regulations for the processing and storage of platelet products 1 4 Safety Precautions and Sy...

Page 5: ...nts when closing the door or when agitation motion is enabled if applicable Avoid sharp edges when working inside the electrical compartment Ensure biological materials are stored at recommended temperatures determined by standards literature or good laboratory practices Proceed with caution when adding and removing product from the platelet incubator Use manufacturer supplied power cord only Usin...

Page 6: ...s are provided with the unit and should be installed prior to placing the incubator in its location 1 Align keyhole openings in stand off bracket with screws on back of incubator and slide down to engage 2 Tighten screws using a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure 3 Place platelet incubator on study surface 4 Ensure platelet incubator is level 2 3 Chart Recorder Note For complete information refer to...

Page 7: ...recorder door 2 4 Install Pro Series Platelet Agitator Optional Connect the data cable and DC power cable supplied with the incubator prior to placing the agitator inside the incubator The agitator communication switch must be set to position 1 for use in the incubator For additional information refer to the Platelet Agitator Operation Manual Note Only Helmer Pro series platelet agitator may be us...

Page 8: ... specification label 2 Turn the AC power switch ON 3 Turn the backup battery switch ON 4 The Start screen is displayed Start screen The Language screen is displayed following the Start screen Use the Language drop down menu to select the i C3 display language Language screens Note English is the default language If an alarm sounds temporarily mute the alarm by touching the Mute icon Home screen Mu...

Page 9: ... provides a way for the administrator level user to limit access to certain screens The administrator level password can be changed by selecting Change Password The Access Control Setup screen can be opened by choosing the Access Setup button from the Users and Passwords screen as well as from the Access Log screen Enter settings password Select Users and Passwords Users and Passwords screen Chang...

Page 10: ...box to change value Settings screen Notes Default Settings password is 1234 Default setpoint is 22 0 C 3 5 Set Alarm Parameters Enter Settings password Select Alarm Settings Touch minus or plus on spin box to set each alarm parameter Settings screen Alarm Settings screen Alarm settings control the circumstances and timing of alarm condition indicators displayed on the i C3 Home screen ...

Page 11: ...high speed alarm setpoint Agitator 1 Low Speed Agitator 1 speed CPM is below low speed alarm setpoint Agitator 1 Maintenance Required Check and replace trolley support wheels Condensate Tray Full Rear condensate tray is full recommendation it to empgy soon to avoid averflow External Fan 1 Failure External Fan 1 is not functioning properly External Fan 2 Failure External Fan 2 is not functioning pr...

Page 12: ...iption Icon Description Icon Description Icon Description Home Alarm Test Download Save Event Log Information Logs CSV Download Cancel Mute AgiTrak PDF Download Back Arrow Reset Contact Information Contact Helmer Access Control Scroll Zoom Information Display Brightness Access Log Temperature Graph Forward Back i C Applications Icon Transfer Alarm Conditions Zoom Out Settings Upload Cancel Test Ba...

Page 13: ...rough the AgiTrak system when an agitator is configured inside an incubator This setting overrides the setting on the agitator speed control Helmer recommends the agitator alarm remain enabled when configured inside an incubator With the alarm enabled the agitator alarm will time out and sound if power to the incubator is turned off for a duration greater than the motion delay In the event of a co...

Page 14: ...ure reading since the last system reset power on event or manually initiated reset Touch the Reset icon to the right of the display to manually reset Notes The Min Max temperature display can be turned on or off through Display Settings Once the time reaches the maximum display of 999 hours and 60 minutes the message will display 999 60 but minimum and maximum temperatures will continue to be trac...

Page 15: ...er failure During a power failure use the mechanical door key to provide secure storage for incubator contents Refer to i C3 User Guide for complete information regarding Access Control 5 1 Setup Configure and manage user specific accounts to allow controlled access to the incubator Access Control with Password overlay Access Control Setup screen Enter the supervisor PIN to set up Access Control F...

Page 16: ...Hz 60 Hz Voltage Tolerance 10 Circuit Breakers 7 0A quantity 2 100V units quantity 1 Agitator Power Draw if installed 16 W at 24 V DC 16 W at 24 V DC 16 W at 24 V DC 16 W at 24 V DC Incubator Power Consumption with agitator installed 65 Watts 352 Watts 75 Watts 415 Watts 65 Watts 352 Watts 65 Watts 352 Watts Power Source Varies refer to product specification label Remote Alarm Capacity 1A at 33V A...

Page 17: ...When disposing of this product in countries affected by this directive Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Collect this product separately Use the collection and return systems available locally For more information on the return recovery or recycling of this product contact your local distributor 7 3 Electromagnetic Compliance Helmer Scientific Incubators meet the applicabl...

Page 18: ... SLA battery ü only PC100 Pro with integrated full system battery backup Check the system backup battery functionality to operate the complete system PF15 Pro agitator and change if necessary or change batteries 2 if in service for 2 years 12v 18AHr SLA batteries ü Check the backup battery for the chart recorder after an extended power failure and change it if necessary or change the battery if it...

Page 19: ...nterface J Remote alarm interface C Control panel K RJ45 port D Manual Electronic Access Control override key switch L Circuit breaker s E USB port M AC input power cord receptacle F Back up battery switch N External electronic access control terminal activation optional G Power switch O Condensate pan drain port H Control and chart recorder probe A E C B I H G F PC900 Pro PC1200 Pro M L J N K PC1...

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