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Mini-

Mite™ Tube Furnace

 

Introduction

 

Introduction 

The  Lindberg/Blue  M  Mini-Mite

 Tube  Furnaces  are  a family  of 

ultra  lightweight,  economical  laboratory tube  furnaces.  The  low 

thermal  mass  Moldatherm

®

  insulation/heating element  provides 

fast  duty  cycles,  energy  conservation,  and  efficient 

programming. Refer to Table 1 for specifications. 

1.1  Features and Benefits 

Controlled  heat-up  rate eliminates  thermal

shock  to materials.

Quick heat-up and cool-down rates.

Energy efficient Moldatherm insulation suitable

for high interior-exterior temperature

differential. The unit is rated for a maximum

operating temperature of 1100°C.

When fitted with a process tube can be used

with atmospheres other than air.

Digital instrumentation for precise temperature

setpoint and display. Microprocessor

automatically optimizes control parameters

during furnace operation.

Main power ON/OFF switch on control panel.

Type K Thermocouple.

1.2  Specifications 

Table 1. 

Lindberg/Blue M Mini-Mite TF55030 Series Moldatherm Tube Furnaces

Model

Chamber  Dimensions 

in.(cm)

 

Watts

Control

Type

Voltage

 

Net  Product

 

Weight 

lbs  (kg)

TF55030A 

800 

Single Setpoint Digital 

120VAC 

50/60Hz, 

1 phase 

28 

(12.7) 

TF55030C 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

208/240VAC 

50/60Hz, 

1 phase 

28 

(12.7) 

800 

Programmable Digital 

120VAC 

50/60Hz, 

1 phase 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

(2.5x30.5) 

800 

Programmable Digital 

208/240VAC 

50/60Hz, 

1 phase 

1 phase 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

(2.5x30.5) 

800 

Programmable Digital 

208/240VAC 

50/60Hz, 

1 phase 

TF55035A 

TF55035KC

 

800 

 

Single Setpoint 

Digital 

208/240VAC

 

50/60Hz, 

800 

Single Setpoint Digital 

(

2.5 X 30.5) 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

 

(2.5 X 30.5

)

 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

 

(2.5 X 30.5

)

 

1 Dia. x 12 L 

 (

2.5 X 30.5) 

28 

(

12.7

)

 

28 

(

12.7

)

 

28 

(

12.7

)

 

28 

(

12.7

)

 

TF55030KC

TF55035C 

Summary of Contents for Mini-Mite TF550 A

Page 1: ...s 2 Pre Installation 2 Installation 3 Start Up 4 Operation UT150 Controller 4 Operation UP150 Controller 7 Communication Option 13 F Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 19 Replacement Parts and Wiring Diag...

Page 2: ...ature 5 6 3 Setting the Overtemperature Protection OTP Temperature 5 6 4 Changing Between Celsius and Fahrenheit 5 6 5 Setting the Ramp to Setpoint Rate 6 6 6 Auto Tuning the Controller 6 7 UP150 Cont...

Page 3: ...le Controllers 14 9 Maintenance 15 9 1 Thermocouple Replacement 15 9 2 Overtemperature Alarm Protection OTP 16 9 3 Solid State Relay Replacement 16 9 4 Power Relay Replacement 16 9 5 Temperature Contr...

Page 4: ...r precise temperature setpoint and display Microprocessor automatically optimizes control parameters during furnace operation Main power ON OFF switch on control panel Type K Thermocouple 1 2 Specific...

Page 5: ...s equipment read the applicable MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets at the back of this manual WARNING When installing maintaining or removing the fiberglass insulation the following precautions will min...

Page 6: ...p inspect the furnace s wiring connections 1 Remove the corner screws on the back panel of the furnace and detach the back panel 2 Check that the thermocouple is securely mounted and undamaged 3 Check...

Page 7: ...1 Turn furnace ON 2 Use the arrow keys to adjust the setpoint to 550 C Press the 3 SET ENT key to register the change Run the furnace for two hours at 550 C 4 Use the arrow keys to adjust the setpoin...

Page 8: ...the display 2 Press SET ENT to register the new setpoint 6 3 Setting the Overtemperature Protection OTP Temperature The high limit alarm system with the temperature controller disables the heater out...

Page 9: ...t the temperature setpoint To view the target setpoint during the ramp rate press and release an arrow button The lower display will show the setpoint next to the selected target setpoint Return to th...

Page 10: ...ameter menus Whenever you change the value of a setpoint or parameter the decimal point flashes to remind you to register the changed value with SET ENT While in operating mode pressing this button st...

Page 11: ...ed in this display mode The SET ENT button will register setpoint value changes until these values are changed again 7 2 3 Exiting Local Mode To exit Single Setpoint or Local Mode and turn off the ene...

Page 12: ...t and not changed press and release the SET ENT button once to advance to the tM3 display 8 tM3 represents the third time period for the unit to reach the target setpoint selected in SP3 This selectio...

Page 13: ...hold the DOWN RUN button making the RUN indicator illuminate At the end of this program the HLD hold indicator is illuminated to indicate this program is in the indefinite dwell at the last target te...

Page 14: ...play to indicate that the auto tuning is in progress The length of time for the auto tune varies with the load chamber size and temperature selected 8 The auto tune is completed when the regular displ...

Page 15: ...for this parameter and the others needed in the following steps 7 Select the appropriate value for the In parameter Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to make the lower display to the new value then...

Page 16: ...h Dongle Dongle Copy Protection Key not detected on parallel port Click the OK button to acknowledge the message Without the copy protection key this diagnostic sampler software has a 20 minute time l...

Page 17: ...gram C Verify the configuration values in the controller listed in the Table 4 on page 13 D Verify the values in the Ports Protocols window see step 6 in Section 8 3 8 7 Decimal Point Adjustment If th...

Page 18: ...before attempting any maintenance to furnace or its controls Note For optimal performance the thermocouple should be replaced once a year In some situations a more frequent replacement schedule is rec...

Page 19: ...efer to Figure 5 1 Remove the screws located on the left and right sides of the control panel 1 in Figure 5 2 Slide the panel assembly away from the unit to expose components 3 Locate the solid state...

Page 20: ...with laboratory animals Animal studies to date are inconclusive No human exposure studies with this product have been reported To replace the heating unit complete the following steps refer to Figure...

Page 21: ...Mini Mite Tube Furnace 18 Note Inspect all wire connections before reassembling the back panel WARNING Failure to check all wire connections may cause damage to the heating unit Figure 6 Heating Unit...

Page 22: ...source Main switch is defective Replace power switch or controller Fuse s blown Replace fuse s and verify power connections Table 6 Furnace Troubleshooting Problem Solution Furnace temperature runs a...

Page 23: ...9 1186 00B 7299 1186 00B Thermocouple Head 7214 2051 00A 7214 2051 00A Single Thermocouple 7299 1122 0BS 7299 1122 0BS Temperature Controller 303115H03 303115H03 Solid State Relay 102460 102460 Cord A...

Page 24: ...21 WIRING DIAGRAM 304242101...

Page 25: ...indberg Blue M s sole liability with respect to defective parts shall be as set forth in this warranty and any claims for incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded 12 2 International...

Page 26: ...203 Si02 II PRODUCT COMPOSITION Component CAS No Percent Exposure Limits 8 hr TWA Aluminosilicate NA Mixture 79 to 99 1 0 fibers cc Silica amorphous 7631 86 9 1 to 21 10 mg m3 ACGIH TLV 6 mg m3 OSHA P...

Page 27: ...diarrhea C Skin Slightly to moderate irritating May cause irritation inflammation and rash D Eye Slightly to moderate irritating Abrasive action may cause damage to the outer surface of the eye E Inh...

Page 28: ...ed In 1987 the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC reviewed the carcinogenicity data on man made vitreous fibers including ceramic fiber glasswool rockwool and slagwool IARC classified ce...

Page 29: ...Full face air purifying respirator with high efficiency particulate air HEPA filter cartridges or powered air purifying respirator PAPR equipped with HEPA filter cartridges Greater than 25 f cc or 50...

Page 30: ...n any toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Section 313 40 CFR 372 This product contains ceramic fibers which are on the State of California Proposition 65 list Safe Drinking W...

Page 31: ...ed See Section VII table for respirator selection Removal or Tearout of Moldatherm Insulation Insulation surfaces should be lightly sprayed with water before removal to suppress airborne dust Spray ad...

Page 32: ...ren die unter diese RoHS Anweisung fallen finden Sie unter www thermo com WEEERoHS Conformit WEEE Questo prodotto deve rispondere alla direttiva dell Unione Europea 2002 96EC in merito ai Rifiuti degl...

Page 33: ...e equipment If available please provide the date purchased the source of purchase Lindberg Blue M or specific agent rep organization and purchase order number IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE LINDBERG BLUE M SA...

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