Instructions
3.3
Start the Heating System
The Temperature Controller is switched on by the dip–switch on the back. The system immediately
starts heating up the heated components.
Warning!
Be aware that when the system is switched on, 10V AC voltage is applied to the underside of
the glass plate. Do not touch the underside or contact it with anything conductive. This could
cause a short circuit that may destroy the controller and/or the lid.
If you are not sure which temperature is set (e.g. when operating the system the first time), it is
recommended to disconnect all heated devices (Heated Plate, Heated Lid, and other optional heated
devices) and then switch the system on. By doing this, you ensure that you do not start the heat-
ing process with the wrong temperature settings. It is now possible to set the temperatures for the
individual channels (Section
). After this, you can re–connect the heated devices.
For the first operation, before adjusting the temperature in the sample for your specific setup, the
following temperature settings are recommended:
Table 4: Recommended temperature settings before optimization
Device
Temperature
Heated Lid (channel 1)
42°C
Heated Plate (channel 2)
37°C
Note!
Let the temperature of the system equilibrate for a minimum of 30 min before you start your
experiments.
3.4
Setting Temperatures in the Control Panel
Most control parameters can be manually set on the controller using the buttons and the display on
the front panel.
The functions of the button are:
• up/right
• down/left
• select/confirm
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Version (26th April 2017)
