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INHECO 05
Doc ID: 900113-003
July 2020
1.3.
Abbreviations and Glossary
The following acronyms and items are used in this document
°C Degree Celsius
°F Degree Fahrenheit
mm
Millimeter
in Inch
Hz Hertz [1/s]
K Kelvin
kg Kilogram
lbs Pounds
dB(A) Decibel
RH relative humidity
TEC Thermo- Electric- Cooler (Thermoelectric Module)
Vdc Voltage direct current
Adc Ampere direct current
W Watt
rpm revolutions per minute
IVD In Vitro Diagnostic
FDA Food and Drug Administration
MTC
Multi TEC Control controls up to 6 INHECO devices individually
STC Single TEC Control controls 1 INHECO device
Offset The difference between the set temperature and actual value once the
temperature is stable
PT100 PT100 is a Resistive-Temperature-Detector (RTD). This sensor increases its
resistance with increasing temperature.
Calibration
Calibration is the validation of specific measurement techniques and
equipment. At the simplest level, calibration is a comparison between
measurements - one of known magnitude or correctness - made or set with
one device and another measurement made in as similar a way as possible
with a second device.
1.4.
Warranty
The warranty period starts on the date of shipment. Any damage caused by operating
the Thermoshakes outside the specifications and guidelines leads to the loss of
warranty. Broken seals on INHECO devices lead to the loss of warranty as well.
INHECO will only accept parts / devices for return that do not pose a threat to the health
of our staff. In particular, the devices may not have been used in Biosafety Level 3 and 4
environments, or have been exposed to radioactive or radiation materials. → Cleaning
and Decontamination, page 25.
Devices exposed to Biosafety Level 3 and 4 Environments are not accepted by
INHECO for return.