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Instruction manual - G95

Kivex Biotec Ltd

9. Gassing of CO² incubators

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9.1. Why gassing?

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9.2. Gas supply

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9.3. Gas pressure

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9.4. Humidifying the gas mixture

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9.5. Gas flow rate

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9.6. Purging

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10. User maintenace

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10.1 Cleaning

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10.2 Calibration

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11. Trouble shooting

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12. Technical data

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13. Spareparts

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13.1 List of spare part numbers

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13.2 Spare parts - exploded view

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14. Limited warranty

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15. Liability

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16. Replacement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for G95

Page 1: ...Portable Incubator G95 K SYSTEMS Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...bling the G95 9 5 2 Connection to the mains 9 5 2 1 Start of apparatus 9 5 4 Operating the heated compartment 10 5 5 Temperature setting and control 10 5 6 Combination keys 11 5 7 Temperature alarm 11 5 8 Warming up 12 5 9 Warming blocks 12 6 Menu function 12 6 1 Overview of options 13 UNIT 14 RS232 15 TUNE 16 INT T 17 Ti St 17 HEAT 19 A St 20 HOUR 21 REST 22 7 Battery functions 23 7 1 Charging th...

Page 3: ... Humidifying the gas mixture 27 9 5 Gas flow rate 27 9 6 Purging 28 10 User maintenace 29 10 1 Cleaning 29 10 2 Calibration 29 11 Trouble shooting 30 12 Technical data 31 13 Spareparts 32 13 1 List of spare part numbers 32 13 2 Spare parts exploded view 33 14 Limited warranty 34 15 Liability 35 16 Replacement 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...ere are any unclear points or ambi guities in this manual K SYSTEMS Kivex Biotec Ltd Klintehøj Vænge 3 5 3460 Birkerød Denmark Tel 45 45 99 56 00 Fax 45 45 99 56 19 E mail info k systems dk Internet www k systems dk Issue 1 Changenote No 275 Service adress Please refer to your local K SYSTEMS distributor for details of your nearest authorised service agent CAUTION If the equipment is used in a man...

Page 5: ...s Check the incubator for external surface damage Check that the display is not broken or damaged Check that the lid and locking mechanism operate correctly without any hinderence 3 Accessories 3 1 Standard accessories 24 volts main adapter PSU Order code 51115 Mains Cable Standard Schuko Order code 52768 UK Order code 53886 US Order code 52773 Connection cable for 12 volt car cigarette lighter so...

Page 6: ...ivex Biotec Ltd Two plastic blocks for holding the warming blocks in place Plastic insulation white Order code 50004 Plastic insulation black Order code 52772 Gas connector Order code 52156 51086 52192 Silicone tube Order code 11066 ...

Page 7: ... flowmeters and gas humidifiers K SYSTEMS recommends that the GH01 is used for supplying gas to the portable incubator see 3 3 Supplementary equipment Warming blocks for tubes Warming block B06 Holds twelve tubes of Ø12 mm Falcon 352003 Order code 26006 Warming block B08 Holds ten tubes of Ø17 mm Falcon 352001 Order code 26008 ...

Page 8: ...F Falcon 353001 Order code 26059 B16N NUNC 150318 Order code 26060 Warming block B24 Holds one center well dish Falcon 353653 Order code 260027 Warming block B25 Holds one 60 mm culture dish Falcon 353002 NUNC 150288 Order code 26028 Warming block B26 Holds one 4 well Falcon dish with lid Falcon 353654 Order code 26031 ...

Page 9: ...MiniTüb 19021 0005 Order code 26030 3 3 Supplementary equipment The G95 is designed as a transport device and not as a blockwarmer It can be used in conjunction with the following K SYSTEMS products GH01 Stand alone humidifier to obtain correct humidity and warm gas Order code 31059 G73 Dry Bath incubator for heating samples in test tubes Order code 22065 ...

Page 10: ...display in increaments of 0 1 C resolution An alarm system provides both visual and audible alarm if the temperature should be out of range or in case of low battery when the mains adapter is not connected There are two options of supplying the portable incubator with electric power Either the incubator can be connected to the wallsocket using the 24 V external power supply or the incubator can be...

Page 11: ...t found in most automobiles Note that the voltage from the car must be 12V which is standard for cars When not in use the unit should be connected to the mains power supply The unit can only be heated up using the mains supply The car adaptor can only be used to hold the battery power IT IS NOT A CHARGER 4 5 General care Do not obstruct or block the ventilation holes at the back of the unit Undue ...

Page 12: ...correct level by the main adapter PSU Connect the G95 to the mains supply using the enclosed PSU For safety reasons the unit has an external PSU which operates at a low voltage 5 2 1 Start of apparatus Connect the unit to the PSU and the PSU to the mains wall socket To power up the unit press the heat on button on the keyboard The display will indicate the current temperature 5 3 Keyboard function...

Page 13: ...splay indicates the average temperature of the chamber Action Key Press setpoint key until set temperature is shown Press and hold setpoint key While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to raise or lower the set temperature When the desired temperature is reached let go of the setpoint key Note The setpoint can be adjusted to a reading between ambient and 49 9 C...

Page 14: ...ther functions are kept normal By switching off the display the energy is conserved and the battery charge holding time prolonged 5 7 Temperature alarm The temperature alarm indicates too high or too low temperature The alarm will be activated if the temperature rises or falls more than 0 5 C from the setpoint There will be an acoustic signal and the red LED light in the alarm key will be activate...

Page 15: ...he full range of warming blocks A selection of different tubes and dishes can be transported Either tubes or dishes can be transported at one time not a combination of both WARNING Warming blocks should always be pre heated before usage 6 Menu function The user can access a number of advanced functions via the menu Action Key Display Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu T...

Page 16: ...ptions listed below For further detail see the description on the following pages 6 1 Overview of options C F UNIT On S 1 S 2 Send Off RS232 0 05 0 05 TUNE 0 1 0 1 INT T M 1 H 1 Ti St M 1 H 1 St St On Off HEAT On Off A St On Off HOUR REST Software version Calib value Version 3 ...

Page 17: ...Action Key Display Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu The option UNIT will appear in the display Press and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to select the required type of unit When the required type has been selected let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to exit...

Page 18: ...OFF The RS232 function is turned off ON Data is send once every two seconds When the required setting is activated let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to exit the the menu Data logging the temperature valves during use Note The RS232 cable must be connected before start Follow the steps in the table above and choose ON Choose one of the settings to get the required ...

Page 19: ... setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to select the value of temperature When the required temperature has been selected let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to exit the the menu To see the calibrate value Press and hold setpoint key While holding the setpoint key in press the HEAT key The calibra...

Page 20: ...e made or doubts occur if the value are correct please see the REST function in the menu for the restore of the defaults Ti St The Ti St Time Set option is for setting the time Follow these steps to navigate in the Ti St option Action Key Display Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu The option UNIT will appear in the display Press DOWN key until the option Ti St appears i...

Page 21: ...ess and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press the arrow UP to change the minutes and arrow DOWN key to change the hour When the time is set let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to exit the the menu Note If the function Heat is set a dot will light up in the right side of display St St is connected with HEAT It must be chosen when ...

Page 22: ...eps to navigate in the HEAT option Action Key Display Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu The option UNIT will appear in the display Press DOWN key until the option HEAT appears in the display Press and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to select between ON and OFF When the required setting is...

Page 23: ...d UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu The option UNIT will appear in the display Press DOWN key until the option A st appears in the display Press and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to select between ON and OFF When the required setting is activated let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key fo...

Page 24: ...ears in the display Press and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the setpoint key in press either the arrow UP or arrow DOWN key to select between ON and OFF When the required setting is activated let go of the setpoint key Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to exit the the menu If you want to see the time on the display when the heater is on Follow these steps to switch betwee...

Page 25: ...troller value will be reset Note Calibration value in the TUNE option will remain and not be reset Follow these steps to navigate in the REST option Action Key Display Press and hold UP DOWN key for 3 seconds to enter the the menu The option UNIT will appear in the display Press DOWN key until the option REST appears in the display Press and hold setpoint key to change values While holding the set...

Page 26: ...ator should be placed on a hard smooth surface to en sure adequate air circulation under the portable incubator Note The battery cannot be charged fully from the 12 volt car cigarette lighter socket Full recharging can only be done when the unit is connected to a mains power source Battery Indications When the unit runs on battery Action Key Display Press UP DOWN key to see the charge percent of t...

Page 27: ...tantly The charge of the battery should hold for five hours depending on the ambient temperature Note If the holding time for the battery is below five hours please contact your local K SYSTEMS distributor or K SYSTEMS 8 The use of tubes or dishes A selection of different tubes and dishes can be transported Either tubes or dishes can be transported at one time not a combination of both Please cont...

Page 28: ...top will keep them in place Put the black plastic insulation piece in place and the blocks are fixated Then the lid can be closed and sealed Note Always use two blocks at a time in order to have a level temperature and keep the blocks from moving around 8 2 Loading with dishes Put the white plastic insulation piece in the bottom ...

Page 29: ... the back that must fit over the metal stop Stack the warming blocks with the dishes in Put the black plastic insulation piece in place and the blocks are fixated Then the lid can be closed and sealed Note Always fill up the compartment so the blocks do not slide around ...

Page 30: ... must be set between 0 5 and 1 0 bar 4 10 PSI 9 4 Humidifying the gas mixture In order to reduce evaporation from the culture media humidification of the gas mixture may be necessary if larger gas flow rates are used We recommend the K SYSTEMS GH01 which must be connected between the regulator and the G95 portable incubator 9 5 Gas flow rate In general the flow rate should be between 5 20 litres p...

Page 31: ...or is opened the gas mixture is partly replaced with atmospheric air The atmospheric air mixture must be replaced by the correct gas mixture as quickly as possible The flowrate should be high for 20 30 seconds after opening and then set back to the lower value When frequent openings of the portable incubator are required it may be necessary to use a flowmeter with a flush flow valve for rapid purg...

Page 32: ...Be sure to keep these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of ignition for example electrical equipment that is being switched on or off Also remember to always use these chemicals only in a well ventilated room If smudges are difficult to clean wipe them with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted neutral detergent The heated compartment is able to withstand some water spi...

Page 33: ...e set tempera ture Wait for the tem perature to stabilise No heating Setpoint below ambient Change setpoint eg 37 C Display remains off when HEAT key is activated No mains supply Plug in the power connector Power connector not connected Replace the display PCB Defective HEAT key Replace the keyboard Display read E 1 Defect temperature sen sor Replace temperature sen sor ...

Page 34: ... 2 C Temperature set read Digital LED display Power consumption when charging 40W 105W Heating 30W Alarms Visual and acoustic for out of range temperature and battery Charging time 3 Hours Battery holding time ambient temperature 23 C and new battery 5 6 Hours Gas consumption flushing 30 liters per Hour Gas consumption normal 10 liters per Hour Gas pressure 0 5 1 0 Bar Gas 5 CO in air CO holding t...

Page 35: ...ctronics Power PCB 11251 Battery 51068 Lock for lid 44059 Keyboard 52266 Heating element 44064 Blanking plug 57017 Power connector 23067 RS 232 connector 23066 PSU and mains cable 51115 Sticker K SYSTEMS 53306 Rubber feet 4 pieces 52525 Display PCB 51050 Sealing rubber for lid 31060 Gasconnector 52156 Cooling Plate 57016 ...

Page 36: ...3 Instruction manual G95 Kivex Biotec Ltd 13 2 Spare parts exploded view 44064 Heating element 51115 51068 57118 52525 23066 52156 52156 57017 23067 51298 11251 57016 52266 53306 31060 53870 Insulation 44059 ...

Page 37: ...ial number has been altered to products not shipped in accordance with the recommendations of K SYSTEMS Kivex Biotec and or to products altered or serviced by anyone other than K SYSTEMS Kivex Biotec authorised distrib utors Distributor is responsible for the labour and travel costs during this period This limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether written oral expre...

Page 38: ...his does not authorise you to perform repairs adjustments or alterations on the device or accessories No representative of K SYSTEMS Kivex Biotec and no vendor of the product is authorised to change any of the foregoing terms and conditions and the purchaser accepts the product subject to all terms and conditions herein subject always to any contrary provisions which are necessarily implied by sta...

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