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9.3.6 

Energy conservation and regulatory compliance

Insulation Type: 2
Pollution Degree: 2 (for use in USA and Canada only)
This product is compliant with IEC 61010-1 and applicable provisions.
The CE symbol indicates compliance with 93/42/EEC.

9.3.6.1 

WEEE compliance

The WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) symbol indicates compliance with European Union 
Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC and applicable provisions. The directive sets requirements for the labeling 

and disposal of certain products in affected countries.

WEEE symbol

When disposing of this product in countries affected by this directive, ensure the following:

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Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

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Collect this product separately.

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Use the collection and return systems available to you.

For more information on the return, recovery, or recycling of this product, contact your local distributor.

9.3.7 

Supplies

Refrigerant: non-CFC, R134A

Summary of Contents for PC100h

Page 1: ...i Version A Horizon Series Countertop PC100h PC900h PC1200h Version A Floor PC2200h PC3200h PC4200h Version A Model S N HELMER INC 14395 BERGEN BLVD NOBLESVILLE IN 46060 USA PHONE 317 773 9073 FAX 317...

Page 2: ...i Center monitoring system 13 3 6 2 Enabling backup power for the power failure alarm system 14 3 6 3 Enabling backup power for the motion alarm system 14 3 7 Installing the tube for alarm checks 15...

Page 3: ...he chamber heater is running 39 6 2 2 Identifying active alarms on Horizon Series models 39 6 2 3 Identifying active alarms on i Series models 39 6 2 4 Understanding when the HOME screen appears 40 6...

Page 4: ...g chamber temperature alarms 60 7 8 1 Testing temperature alarms on Horizon Series models 61 7 8 2 Testing temperature alarms manually on i Series models 63 7 8 3 Testing temperature alarms automatica...

Page 5: ...torage frame is free of obstructions before starting agitation Notes Notes contain additional information about a topic Notes are used to provide information about how a topic relates to another topic...

Page 6: ...he incubator if its components are damaged Notify the appropriate personnel in your organization for guidance regarding usage and maintenance Never attempt to physically restrict any of the moving com...

Page 7: ...ng and disposal requirements for your organization may include the following Use of appropriate protective equipment when cleaning the incubator Use of specific cleansers and cleaning supplies Appropr...

Page 8: ...ion Function A Chart recorder Optional feature may not appear on your incubator Records seven days of chamber temperature information B i Center monitoring system Applies to i Series models only Displ...

Page 9: ...For PC4200 models it also starts and stops agitation C Temperature controller Controls the temperature of the chamber For Horizon Series models it also displays current status information and provide...

Page 10: ...Agitators for motion information and alarms E Temperature control and chart recorder probe Collects temperature data from the top of the chamber for temperature control This probe is also used for ch...

Page 11: ...r serial number and electrical requirements for the incubator C Power cord Provides AC power to the incubator D Condenser grill Applies to countertop models only Air intake for the compressor The cond...

Page 12: ...D Remote alarm interface Provides a dry contact connection to external central alarm systems E Alarm buzzer Applies to Horizon Series models only Audibly indicates an active temperature alarm or power...

Page 13: ...the top A B Top view PC100 model shown Label Description Function A Service cover Covers components on top of the incubator B Access panel Provides access to components used for configuring alarms an...

Page 14: ...the i Center monitoring system For more information see Section 3 6 1 Enabling backup power for the i Center monitoring system 6 For Horizon Series models enable backup power for the power failure al...

Page 15: ...s For PC4200i models which have a built in agitator confirm that the alarm delay control is set correctly Change the settings as needed For instructions see Section 4 2 Viewing current settings and Se...

Page 16: ...rgy conservation and regulatory compliance D Power requirements E Date of manufacturing F CE symbol For more information see Section 9 3 6 Energy conservation and regulatory compliance 3 3 Selecting a...

Page 17: ...th any electronic device before connecting to power make sure that the incubator is at room temperature 1 All countertop models and 230 V floor models only Connect one end of the power cord to the pow...

Page 18: ...3 If an alarm sounds mute it temporarily by pressing the Mute button which is located next to the backup battery To turn the power off Press the main power switch to the Off position 3 6 Enabling bac...

Page 19: ...he motion alarm system NOTE This section applies only to PC4200 models which have a built in agitator The built in agitator has a motion alarm system that is independent of other alarms on the incubat...

Page 20: ...temperature controller activates the chamber heater until the chamber temperature returns to the setpoint At the factory the incubator setpoint is set at 22 0 C You may need to change the setpoint if...

Page 21: ...pped from the factory with the battery installed but disconnected 3 Verify that the temperature range is set for incubators The incubator is shipped from the factory with the range set correctly 4 Ins...

Page 22: ...cubators These agitators Can be placed in these Helmer incubators i Series PF15i PC100h PC100i PF48i PC900h PC900i PF96i PC1200h PC1200i PC2200h PC2200i PC3200h PC3200i Horizon Series PF15h PC100h PF4...

Page 23: ...the agitator on the ends rather than in the middle Lifting from the middle may cause the frame to bow and affect operation For more information refer to the Flatbed Platelet Agitator Operation Manual...

Page 24: ...erface circuit is either normally open or normally closed depending on which terminals are used For PC2200i and PC3200i models a bypass plug may be needed for a normally closed interface circuit This...

Page 25: ...ny screen other than those used to enter the password B C D E A F G H HOME screen on the monitoring system PC3200i model shown Label Description Function A Screen name Identifies the current screen B...

Page 26: ...en through which you can view and change settings Adjust the contrast View active alarms Mute audible alarms View a graph of the chamber temperature for the past 24 hours of operation 4 1 2 Touring th...

Page 27: ...rmation Change temperature units Change the volume and pattern for audible alarms Enable or disable the chart paper timer Enable or disable the temperature graph display Change alarm related setpoints...

Page 28: ...er before an alarm activates High Alarm Setpoint The temperature at which the High Temperature Alarm should activate Low Alarm Setpoint The temperature at which the Low Temperature Alarm should activa...

Page 29: ...If the password is correct the CONFIGURATION screen appears with the first option highlighted 2 From the CONFIGURATION screen use the buttons to navigate to and select the System Options option The SY...

Page 30: ...saved 4 3 3 Changing the temperature units NOTE A password is needed to complete this task For more information about the password see Section 4 6 Changing the password You can change the measurement...

Page 31: ...e from 40 C to 80 C inclusive To change the setpoint for a temperature alarm 1 Access the CONFIGURATION screen a From the HOME screen press the MAIN button The MAIN screen appears b Use the buttons to...

Page 32: ...of the i Center monitoring system The AgiTrak system receives and monitors agitation information from each i Series agitator that is installed in it or from the built in agitator for PC4200i models T...

Page 33: ...een use the buttons to navigate to and select the Agitator Alarm Setpoints option The AGITATOR ALARM SETPOINT screen appears with the Agitator 1 Setpoint setting highlighted 4 Press the Down button un...

Page 34: ...for all audible alarms for the incubator The default value set by the factory is 10 The volume can be changed to any value in increments of 1 from 1 to 10 inclusive 1 is the quietest level while 10 is...

Page 35: ...Language setting highlighted 3 Press the DOWN button until the Chart Paper Timer setting is highlighted 4 Press the INC or DEC button until the new setting that you want to use appears 5 Do one of th...

Page 36: ...cess other functions The factory default password is 1234 The password must have four digits Each digit must be a number from 1 to 5 Your new password can be the same as one used previously To change...

Page 37: ...tore factory default settings 1 Access the CONFIGURATION screen a From the HOME screen press the MAIN button The MAIN screen appears b Use the buttons to navigate to and select the Edit Configuration...

Page 38: ...ure alarm setpoint AL LO specifies the temperature at which the Low Temperature Alarm should activate If the temperature that is detected by the chamber probe is less than or equal to this value the a...

Page 39: ...temperature reaches the high or low alarm setpoints and when the appropriate alarm is communicated The alarm delay control for temperature alarms is located on top of the incubator under the access pa...

Page 40: ...set the delay period to approximately 8 minutes 6 Connect the leads to the backup battery for the power failure alarm This will enable the power failure alarm 7 Install the access panel on the incuba...

Page 41: ...ncubator which may affect the chamber temperature Before changing the volume take precautions to protect items in the incubator from extended exposure to adverse temperatures You can control the volum...

Page 42: ...e incubator and connect to AC power 5 3 2 Changing the volume for the motion alarm NOTE This section only applies to PC4200h models which have a built in agitator You can control the volume for the au...

Page 43: ...n the incubator Power to the outlets is stopped thereby stopping agitation when you open the door and resumed when you close the door Built in agitator PC4200 models When you turn on AC power the agit...

Page 44: ...Series models NOTE This section only applies to Horizon Series models If the temperature reaches either the high or low temperature setpoint the display on the temperature controller alternates betwee...

Page 45: ...esents the temperature while the horizontal axis represents time The screen displays the previous 24 hours of readings from the upper temperature probe The current temperature always appears on the ri...

Page 46: ...ecorder pull open the chart recorder door For more information and instructions to change the chart paper refer to the Chart Recorder Operation Manual for your incubator 6 4 Controlling the sound for...

Page 47: ...or the preset alarm delay period If the alarm is still active after the delay period has elapsed the audible alarm is resumed 6 4 3 Enabling and disabling audible alarms on Horizon Series models NOTE...

Page 48: ...oes not affect the contrast 6 6 Rolling out shelves The PC2200 and PC3200 models have roll out shelves to provide easier access to agitators Warning On PC3200 models do not roll out more than one shel...

Page 49: ...on Avoid stacking bags Stacked bags may slide off the drawer during agitation Maintain enough space around each bag for adequate air circulation For thicker bags you can remove drawers to provide extr...

Page 50: ...ormation NOTE This section only applies to i Series models For each i Series agitator that is installed in the incubator or the built in agitator you can view the current agitation speed in real time...

Page 51: ...the buttons to navigate to and select the System Alarm Test Status option The SYSTEM ALARM TEST STATUS screen appears showing the number of days remaining if the chart paper timer is enabled or the st...

Page 52: ...m types are as follows DR Door Open HI High temperature LO Low temperature CO Condenser temperature NB No Battery AC Power failure A n Agitator n stopped where n is 1 2 or 3 depending on model HH HH H...

Page 53: ...the agitator count log for an agitator 1 Access the AGITATOR INFORMATION screen a From the HOME screen press the MAIN button The MAIN screen appears b From the MAIN screen use the buttons to navigate...

Page 54: ...ates AM and P indicates PM FFFFFFFFF Cycles counted since the last reset event 6 11 Getting help NOTE This section only applies to i Series models Some of the information in this manual also appears i...

Page 55: ...d instructions see Section 7 2 1 Checking and replacing batteries for the monitoring system Horizon Series models only Test the backup battery for the power failure alarm If the test fails or the batt...

Page 56: ...Series models only Check the temperature calibration for the i Center monitoring system readout and change it if necessary For more information and instructions see Section 7 7 Calibrating temperatur...

Page 57: ...hours or less the Low Battery alarm flashes on the HOME screen If the batteries are missing or close to completely depleted the No Battery alarm flashes on the HOME screen Replace the batteries when...

Page 58: ...e NiMH battery or its equivalent To test the backup battery 1 For i Series models do the following a Verify that the backup power for the i Center is enabled and that the batteries have sufficient pow...

Page 59: ...e disconnecting the power take precautions to protect items in the incubator from extended exposure to adverse temperatures Clean the condenser grill using a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner 7 3 2 Clea...

Page 60: ...nd pull out the drawer until it stops lifting lightly as you pull If a drawer is difficult to open gently push it closed and try again making sure that you are pulling the drawer straight out At the f...

Page 61: ...Phillips head screwdriver Grease gun with bearing grease To remove the side panels 1 Disable the power failure alarm by doing one of the following PC4200i models turn the key switch to the Off positi...

Page 62: ...ructions see Section 4 4 3 Changing the settings for motion alarms b Reset the cycle counter for the agitator For instructions see Section 7 5 1 Resetting agitator cycle counters on i Series models 7...

Page 63: ...hamber temperature For more information see Section 3 3 Selecting an appropriate location 2 Measure the temperature of the chamber with the independent thermometer a Place the independent thermometer...

Page 64: ...accurate After determining the appropriate temperature from an independent thermometer you can change the value displayed on the monitor for the temperature probes The default value set by the factory...

Page 65: ...red value While the value next to Temperature changes the value next to Current temperature remains unchanged g Press the DOWN button Store Calibration is highlighted h Do one of the following If you...

Page 66: ...e this procedure The tube for alarm checks The tube which is located in the chamber is used to hold the water to be used during the tests Water to be used for the low alarm test The water should be at...

Page 67: ...ccommodate the probe bracket for more information see steps 5 6 in the procedure that follows Room temperature water The water should be at least 1 C higher than the low alarm setpoint and at least 1...

Page 68: ...immersed and watching the temperature on the temperature controller add the hot water a little at a time so that the temperature increases slowly at a rate of about 0 5 C per minute When the temperat...

Page 69: ...the i Center display The temperature should decrease slowly at a rate of about 0 5 C per minute When the temperature reaches the low alarm setpoint an alarm should sound and Low Temp should appear on...

Page 70: ...he bracket 6 Optional Remove the upper temperature probe the longer probe from the probe bracket Although the bracket is designed to allow testing while the probe is installed you may find that it is...

Page 71: ...below the setpoint the audible and visual alarms clear An event is added to the event log indicating that the high temperature alarm was reset The HIGH ALARM TEST IN PROGRESS message clears indicating...

Page 72: ...pen and power failure alarms 4 Confirm that the key switch for the backup battery is turned to the On position 5 Press the main power switch to the Off position The power failure alarm should activate...

Page 73: ...OME screen and an event is added to the event log indicating that the motion alarm condition started 6 Start agitation by closing the doors on the incubator The motion alarm should clear causing the f...

Page 74: ...ation Caution Testing the No Battery alarm requires that you turn off the power to the incubator which may affect the chamber temperature Before testing the alarm take precautions to protect items in...

Page 75: ...e Section 8 6 Resetting the i Center monitoring system A roll out shelf does not slide easily applies to PC2200 and PC3200 models only There is debris in the shelf slides Pull the shelf out and confir...

Page 76: ...wer than the actual temperature applies to i Series models only The monitor is not calibrated Confirm that the upper temperature probe is reading correctly Calibrate the probe if necessary For more in...

Page 77: ...For more information see Section 9 2 Alarm reference A component is faulty or internal connections are loose Contact a qualified service technician All alarms are activating sporadically A component...

Page 78: ...ded The incubator is not receiving AC power but the power failure alarm is not active The alarm setpoint was changed applies to i Series models only Check the current setpoints for the alarms Change t...

Page 79: ...when the door is opened applies to i Series models only Check the current setpoint for the Door Ajar alarm Change the setpoint if necessary For more information and instructions see Section 4 4 2 Cha...

Page 80: ...ower to the incubator Test the backup battery If the battery is not functioning replace the battery For instructions see Section 7 2 3 Testing and replacing the battery for the motion alarm A componen...

Page 81: ...chamber Confirm that the incubator is level and that the doors are aligned closing tightly and sealing correctly Contact a qualified service technician to correct issues as necessary The heater in th...

Page 82: ...Replace the battery 8 7 Viewing manufacturer and product information NOTE This section only applies to i Series models You can view software version information for control and display components of...

Page 83: ...ion SYSTEM ALARM TEST STATUS screen Start High Alarm Auto Test option Start Low Alarm Auto Test option Cancel High or Low Test option Chart Paper Days Left or Chart Paper Timer display Door Status dis...

Page 84: ...Enter a new password View Configuration option VIEW CONFIGURATION screen Clock Mode display Date Format display Door Ajar Timeout display Pwr Failure Timeout display High Alarm Setpoint display Low A...

Page 85: ...R R 5 Agitator 3 motion alarm 4 A V Agitator 3 Stopped R R 5 1 The Change chart paper alarm applies only if a chart recorder is installed Additional alarms may be available on the chart recorder For m...

Page 86: ...circuit breakers The ratings are as follows Input Voltage Model PC100h PC100i PC900h PC900i PC1200h PC1200i PC2200h PC2200i PC3200h PC3200i PC4200h PC4200i 115 V 12 A 12 A 12 A 15 A 2 A 15 A 2 A 20 A...

Page 87: ...9 3 3 Size All dimensions are for the overall exterior and include items that protrude from the main unit unless specified otherwise Model Width Height Depth PC100h PC100i 21 25 in 54 cm 25 00 in 64...

Page 88: ...nce with European Union Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC and applicable provisions The directive sets requirements for the labeling and disposal of certain products in affected countries WEEE symbol When dis...

Page 89: ...aff may work with a Helmer technician to make repairs Labor costs for repairs made by unauthorized service personnel or without the assistance of a Helmer technician will be the responsibility of the...

Page 90: ...HELMER INC 14395 BERGEN BLVD NOBLESVILLE IN 46060 USA PHONE 317 773 9073 FAX 317 773 9082 USA and CANADA 800 743 5637 www helmerinc com...

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