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H401-T-CONTROLLER

Temperature Controller

Manual

IST747_REV01

SV 2.3.8.2

Summary of Contents for H401-T

Page 1: ...1 H401 T CONTROLLER Temperature Controller Manual IST747_REV01 SV 2 3 8 2 ...

Page 2: ...2 SETTINGS 17 8 2 1 Device configuration 17 8 2 1 1 Device Type 18 8 2 1 2 Device Label 18 8 2 1 3 Device Maximum Heating Ramp Rate 19 8 2 2 Calibration routines 20 8 2 2 1 Heating Device Calibration 20 8 2 2 2 T Sensor Calibration 27 8 2 3 Data Logging 29 8 2 4 Alarms 32 8 2 5 Display configuration 34 8 2 5 1 Display Options 34 8 2 5 2 Display Brightness 35 8 2 5 3 Display Calibration 35 8 2 5 4 ...

Page 3: ...0 3 3 2 PC Connection via USB 47 10 3 4 Alarm Screw Terminal 47 11 SUPPORT 48 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 50 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 51 14 FIGURE LIST 52 15 TABLE LIST 53 16 MANUAL REVISION TABLE 53 17 LIST OF SPARE PARTS FOR H401 T CONTROLLER AND H401 T CONTROLLER OEM 53 ...

Page 4: ... are available upon request The glass heating table can be placed in the optical path of any stereomicroscope and provides a large flat clear warm surface where one or more specimens can be maintained at physiological temperature The glass heating table is also suitable for small animal surgery The metal heating pads are temperature controlled surfaces that can be positioned on any laboratory work...

Page 5: ...ent Tip Supplies you with helpful suggestions Note Supplies you with important information to successfully setup and use the instrument 2 2 Symbols on the product label CE MARKING this symbol indicates product compliance with EU legislation PRODUCT DISPOSAL this symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed as urban solid waste This symbol indicates the product production date This symbo...

Page 6: ...as paint thinner to clean the instrument because deformation or discoloration may occur Use a soft dry cloth to remove stains from the instrument Do not exceed voltage indicated in this manual and on the product label Avoid excessive induction noise static electricity and magnetic fields Do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture Prevent throttling and kinking of cables Do not start up the ...

Page 7: ...r and power cord 24V DC 60 W power feeder See pointer 3 in Figure 1 4 MINI USB OTG Mini USB OTG cable to connect a USB drive to the H401 T CONTROLLER for data download See pointer 4 in Figure 1 5 Alarm screw terminal Contact closure alarm See pointer 5 in Figure 1 4 3 1 2 5 Figure 1 H401 T CONTROLLER Components 5 Optional Equipment 1 DATA LOG Optional to be purchased separately It is a program tha...

Page 8: ...mmersible temperature sensor which allows to calibrate the heating devices with great accuracy by providing feedback from the temperature of the culture medium contained inside the dish The heating devices must be purchased separately A detailed description of the H401 T CONTROLLER is provided in the following list which refers to the pointers in Figure 3 1 24 VDC Power Input 2 Device 1 port 3 Dev...

Page 9: ...ompatible with the following Okolab heating devices H401 T GLASS series H401 T METAL series H401 T PAD series H401 STAGE T PAD series H401 GLASS TABLE OBJ COLLAR SERIES For a complete list of compatible heating devices refer to www oko lab com ...

Page 10: ... the T Sensor connector on the rear panel of H401 T CONTROLLER see Figure 4 and pointer 5 of Figure 3 4 Connect the Power Feeder to the Power Input see Figure 4 Tip Okolab provides the correct power adapter compatible with the devices configuration selected by the user in the purchase order The majority of configurations use a power adapter with Rating Power of 60 W The configurations reported in ...

Page 11: ...The MINI USB port allows the H401 T CONTROLLER to be connected with the outside world 7 3 1 Connection of a USB drive Use MINI USB OTG cable to connect a USB Drive not supplied to H401 T CONTROLLER as shown in Figure 5 USB Port USB Drive MINI USB OTG Figure 5 USB drive connection 7 3 2 PC Connection via USB Use a standard MINI USB cable to connect H401 T CONTROLLER to a PC as shown in Figure 6 You...

Page 12: ...are The software allows to log and analyze the data provided by H401 T CONTROLLER via PC Refer to DATA LOG user manual for more info SDK OKOLAB API for integration in third party software http www oko lab com support soft_int_tools To PC Serial Port Serial Communication Cable Figure 7 PC connection via RS232 Without a serial port COM to install the Serial Communication cable to your PC you need to...

Page 13: ...e connected to the screw terminal Refer to Figure 8 b for alarm contact rating Tip The Screw Terminal is a contact closure alarm which closes its circuit if H401 T CONTROLLER triggers on alarm The contact closure alarm does not close its circuit if H401 T CONTROLLER is not powered 2A max 30VDC 2A max 230VAC Alarm Contact Closure a b Figure 8 Alarm contacts a Alarm Screw Terminal b Contact rating ...

Page 14: ...2 1 1 to learn how to input the device type 4 Device 1 temperature set point see 8 1 1 to learn how to change the set point value 5 Device 1 temperature current value 6 Device 2 name 7 Device 2 image 8 Device 2 temperature current value 9 Device 2 status LED 10 T Sensor current value 11 Support Touch here to learn how to contact OKOLAB 12 Device 1 and Device 2 min max temperatures within the time ...

Page 15: ...ed Each rectangle reports the temperature set point of the device its current temperature value and the minimum on the left and maximum on the right temperature values reached within a defined time frame previously selected by the operator as reported in paragraph 8 2 5 1 A status indicator colored dot is reported on the left of the current temperature In this example the status indicator is green...

Page 16: ...ler Status changes to NORMAL and the color turn GREEN If the H401 T CONTROLLER cannot stabilize the temperature of one or both heating devices within the maximum time defined by the operator see paragraph 8 2 4 the Controller Status changes to ALARM and the color turn ORANGE Controller Status TRANSIENT Note If two heating devices are connected to the controller and the set point of only one is cha...

Page 17: ... a b Figure 14 Settings Menu 8 2 1 Device configuration The Device menu allows the definition of the types of heating devices connected to the H401 T CONTROLLER as well as the definition of a label and of the maximum heating rate for each device To enter in the Device Configuration menu press on Devices icon as indicate in Figure 15 a The Device Configuration menu contains three icons as shown in ...

Page 18: ...e icon for the unused connector as shown in Figure 16 b for Device 2 Note 5 The selection of the device type provides to the H401 T CONTROLLER with the proper parameters for optimal temperature control Note 6 If you have connected two devices and you want both of them to operate at the same set point value flag the box Link set point values see Figure 16 b If you do not flag the box labeled with L...

Page 19: ...the label 8 2 1 3 Device Maximum Heating Ramp Rate It is possible to define the maximum heating rate for each device as it follows 1 Press on the Ramp Rate icon see Figure 19 a 2 Use the slide bar or the and icons to select the maximum heating rate in C min for each device and save see Figure 19 b Tip 5 It is particularly indicated to use a low heating rate in case of Objective Heater acting on a ...

Page 20: ...an 1 C Tip 9 If two heating devices are connected each one of them must be calibrated independently Tip 10 Calibration of the T sensor should be performed once per year We recommend protecting this feature with a Password see 8 2 6 8 2 2 1 Heating Device Calibration The H401 T CONTROLLER allows you calibrate to the connected Heating Devices manually or automatically In both cases the outcome of th...

Page 21: ...om of the sample holder you use during standard operation Petri dish Chambered Glass Slide etc as shown in Figure 22 Do not cover the tip of the T Sensor Figure 22 T Sensor secured inside a 35mm Petri Dish 3 Fill the sample holder with water or oil to the level used during standard operation Make sure the tip of the T Sensor is immersed in the liquid 4 Cover the sample holder with the lid or leave...

Page 22: ...essful Note 9 To improve accuracy reduce air drafts and forced convection If possible divert from the system any draft coming from the air conditioning system in the room Note 10 The procedure can be performed both on Device 1 and on Device 2 but only on one device at time since it requires the use of the T Sensor Automatic Calibration This procedure modifies the temperature of the Heating Device ...

Page 23: ...ert the accuracy that you would like to achieve in the dialog box that opens see Figure 27 a and press OK button to start the calibration The H401 T CONTROLLER will show the process bar as shown in Figure 27 b a b Figure 27 Self calibration starting a Automatic calibration accuracy b Automatic Calibration progess page Note 12 The calibration will be completed when for 20 minutes the Temperature me...

Page 24: ...ted the screen in will automatically appear regardless of the screen previously displayed Once the Self calibration is completed you can remove the T Sensor from the petri dish and start your using the device Manual Calibration This procedure allows to modify manually the temperature of the heating device under calibration and until the temperature of the T sensor reaches the set point value The m...

Page 25: ...he set point temperature and the actual temperature measured by the T Sensor In Figure 30 the desired temperature is 37 0 C while the sensor reading states 36 8 C hence in this case the offset to be applied is 0 2 C 5 Wait until the temperature measured by the T Sensor is stable 6 If the temperature measured by the T Sensor is close to the set point you can consider the Manual Calibration as compl...

Page 26: ...libration is completed you can remove the T Sensor from the petri dish and start your experiment If room temperature changes by more than 1 C during the calibration time or if air draft blows directly on the heating device you will not be able to achieve an accuracy in the liquid of 0 3 C How to recall a previous calibration You can view previous calibrations by pressing on Log as shown in Figure ...

Page 27: ...pply a previous calibration Press on To USB if you want to download the calibration data on the USB drive or on Erase if you want to delete them Tip 13 We recommend protecting this feature with a Password see 8 2 6 8 2 2 2 T Sensor Calibration The T Sensor of H401 T CONTROLLER is calibrated in Okolab at three different temperatures i e 35 0 37 0 and 40 0 C To view the factory calibration data pres...

Page 28: ...ing standard operation most of the times it is 37 C 2 Measure water temperature by immersing the T Sensor and a Certified Thermometer 3 Type in the reading of the certified thermometer by pressing on the pencil as shown in Figure 38 a 4 Press on Set to adjust to reading of the T Sensor against the reading of the certified thermometer as shown in Figure 38 b a b Figure 38 How to re calibrate the T ...

Page 29: ...indicated below 1 Press on Logging icon and flag Internal memory in the page that appears see Figure 39 Tip 16 When activating the logging on the internal memory you can access the Logging page also by pressing the activated logging icon on the Homepage as shown in Figure 40 a b Figure 39 Logging a How to enter in the logging menu b logging in internal memory Figure 40 How to access the Logging pa...

Page 30: ...ing on the keyboard icon see Figure 42 a Then press on Save see Figure 42 b Tip 18 With the selections done in Figure 41 and in Figure 42 the data will be downloaded in the USB drive as shown in Figure 43 a b Figure 42 Data Logging How to define the suffix for the downloaded files Figure 43 Downloaded files on the pen drive Note 15 If you press on the screwdriver see Figure 44 a you can view the l...

Page 31: ...ure 44 b a b Figure 45 Download to USB You can activate the logging also on the USB stick by flagging on USB pen drive see Figure 46 a a b Figure 46 Logging on USB drive a USB drive selection b Reminder to connect the USB drive In this case H401 T CONTROLLER advices you that a pen drive must be connected to the USB port see Figure 46 b and will store the data on the USB drive ...

Page 32: ...TROLLER also allows activating visual and audible alarms To set the alarms specifications press on the Alarms icon see Figure 48 a then follow the indications below 1 Insert the alarm time i e the time for which the temperature of the Heating Devices may remain outside the allowed tolerance before the controller triggers in alarm see 1 in Figure 48 b Note 18 The alarm time range is 5 20 minutes 2 ...

Page 33: ...additionally to being visual see Figure 48 b 5 Flag the tab labeled Enabled to enable the Alarms logic see Figure 48 b 6 To disable the visual and acoustical alarms remove the flag from the tab labeled Enabled In this case the Alarms page becomes as shown in Figure 49 Figure 49 Alarms page when the alarms are disabled Tip 20 When disabling the alarms H401 T CONTROLLER goes into alarm condition onl...

Page 34: ...in the Display configuration menu press on the icon as shown in Figure 52 a and the Display page shown in Figure 52 b will appear a b Figure 52 Display settings page a How to enter the Display menu b Display menu 8 2 5 1 Display Options The Display Options menu allows t set the time frame in which the minimum and maximum temperature values are collected To insert the time frame press on the icon a...

Page 35: ...at each touch flag the tab labeled Touch Sound 8 2 5 2 Display Brightness To modify display Brightness press the icon and scroll the bar or press the icons in the page that opens as shown in Figure 54 a b Figure 54 Brightness display page Set the required configuration and then press on Save to obtain the right configuration of Brightness see Figure 54 b 8 2 5 3 Display Calibration To calibrate th...

Page 36: ...me To set Date Time follow the instructions below 1 Press the Date Time icon see Figure 56 a 2 Set the values as shown in Figure 56 b 3 Click on Save to save or Cancel to undo a b Figure 56 Select Date Time configuration Tip 22 Flag the 24 hours box if you want to use the hour format based on 24 hours 8 2 5 5 Display Visual Effects icon and glance mode To enter in the Display visual effects menu p...

Page 37: ... illuminates in white colour according to the criterion selected in Top LED setting and the digits displayed in Glance Mode are white If you select Dynamic the colour of the Top LED and the colour of the digits in Glance Mode follow the colour coding reported in 8 1 2 Tip 23 To swap between Icon and Glance mode press on the icon 8 2 6 Password With the H401 T CONTROLLER as well as with many Okolab...

Page 38: ...e certificate attached to H401 T CONTROLLER 8 2 7 Summary The Summary Page reports technical information To enter the Summary menu press on the settings icon as shown in Figure 59 a and b then press on Summary icon The page reported in Figure 60 will appear Note 27 This page is useful essentially for technical control reasons During a support case the engineers of Okolab s team may ask you to read...

Page 39: ...s page contains data useful for technical control reasons In case you requested support from one of Okolab engineers you may be asked for some of these data 8 4 Icon and Glance Mode View The H401 T CONTROLLER features two display modalities Icon mode and Glance Mode as shown in Figure 62 a and b You can swap between the two display modalities by pressing on icon a b Figure 62 Display modalities a ...

Page 40: ...l out the main plug Liquids should not be entered inside the H401 T CONTROLLER Please follow the instructions below to clean the Heating Devices Pour the disinfectant on a cloth and wipe the Heating Device with the humid cloth Do not pour disinfectant directly on the Heating Device Never use thinners benzene solvents on or near the Heating Devices to avoid corrosion and discoloration Maintenance V...

Page 41: ...ation cable See pointer 4 in Figure 64 Flat Shielded Cable 24 way for example Cod 523 151 2831 024 on www mouser it 5 Alarm screw terminal Contact closure alarm See pointer 5 in Figure 64 6 Control board See pointer 6 in Figure 64 7 CAB 110 Panel mount extension thermocouple cable pointer 7 in Figure 64 To connect the T sensor to the control board 8 Assembly latch To fix the extension thermocouple...

Page 42: ...ing in the panel with the size indicated in Figure 65 b Note 1 Panel thickness from 0 5 to 2 mm 2 Insert the instrument into the opening and fix with screws TST DIN 963 M2x4 see pointer A in Figure 66 a 3 Push the bezel on the panel until it engages noticeably see Figure 66 b a b Figure 65 Display and panel opening dimensions a Display size b Panel opening size ...

Page 43: ...ard Note 2 Follow the color code carefully in order to assembly the Communication cable see Figure 68 and Figure 69 Incorrect wiring might break or damage the H401 T CONTROLLER OEM Note 3 You can use preassembled and certified flat cable with connectors Check the ribbon cable pin to pin before the installation In any case make sure that the ribbon cable has been properly wired with the connectors ...

Page 44: ...nd holes dimensions on the support The final configuration is the one shown in the 3D View of Figure 69 Display Control Board Communication cable Figure 69 System 3D View 10 3 1 Connections of the heating devices Refer to Figure 70 to connect the heating devices and the power feeder to H401 T CONTROLLER OEM ...

Page 45: ...the control board To do so follow the instructions below 1 Cut an opening in the panel with the size indicated in Figure 71 a 2 Fix the CAB 110 connector to the panel with the screws provided pointer A M 2 5x9 and pointer B M 2 5x11 in Figure 71 b a b A B Figure 71 Installation of the panel mount extension thermocouple cable a Panel opening size b Fixation of the Extension thermocouple cable 3 Con...

Page 46: ... between the panel and the display To do so follow the instructions below 1 Cut an opening in the panel with the size indicated in Figure 73 a 2 Fix the Ultra Thin Mini B Extension Cable connector to the panel with the screws provided pointer C in Figure 73 b 3 Connect the mini USB connector to the display as shown in Figure 74 a and b a b C Figure 73 Installation of the Ultra Thin Mini B Extensio...

Page 47: ...the Alarm screw terminal to the rear of the control board as indicated in Figure 75 a Safety extra low voltage powered alarm equipment not exceeding stated contact rating may be connected to the screw terminal Refer to Figure 75 b for alarm contact rating Tip 1 The Screw Terminal is a contact closure alarm which closes its circuit if H401 T CONTROLLER OEM triggers on alarm The contact closure alar...

Page 48: ...chnical Support Please do not hesitate to contact Okolab should you need any further commercial information or technical support For COMMERCIAL SUPPORT WORLDWIDE lanzaro oko lab com Phone 39 081 806 2624 Fax 39 081 876 4410 Mobile 39 348 96807 17 For COMMERCIAL SUPPORT US CANADA foppiano oko lab com Mobile 415 722 1490 For HARDWARE SUPPORT sibillo oko lab com Phone 39 081 806 3470 Fax 39 081 876 4...

Page 49: ...49 a b Figure 76 Support Page a How to reach the support page b Support page ...

Page 50: ...Temperature Range 25 60 C Step size 0 1 C Accuracy c 0 3 C on specimen Temperature if room temperature remains within 0 3 Operating Temperature 0 C 55 C Storage Temperature 5 C 60 C Operating Humidity 0 70 Power Consumption Depending on the devices connected Weight 350 g Table 3 Technical specifications ...

Page 51: ...lab to receive assistance E_6 Temperature read by Thermal plate sensor too high or too low Contact Okolab to receive assistance E_7 Generic Error Contact Okolab to receive assistance No device temperature dispayed OPEN Device not connected or sensor broken Connect the device or Contact Okolab to receive assistance No T Sensor temperature dispayed OPEN Free Sensor not connected or sensor broken Con...

Page 52: ... Username input a Selection of the keyboard b Operator name Input 25 Figure 32 Password insertion a Selection of the keyboard b Input of the password 26 Figure 33 How to recall the stored calibrations 26 Figure 34 Logging of calibration data 27 Figure 35 How to apply a previous calibration 27 Figure 36 Calibration data a T sensor calibration page selection b T sensor calibration page 28 Figure 37 ...

Page 53: ... Ultra Thin Mini B Extension Cable 46 Figure 74 Ultra Thin Mini B Extension Cable display connection 47 Figure 75 Alarm contacts a Alarm Screw Terminal b Contact rating 48 Figure 76 Support Page a How to reach the support page b Support page 49 Figure 77 Spare parts list 53 15 Table List Table 1 Heating devices that require power adapter with Rating Power 120 W 10 Table 2 Table of sensor lid codes...

Page 54: ...ich wear are not warranted Okolab S r l neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by Okolab S r l Okolab S r l warrants only the parts manufactured by it will as specified and free of defects Okolab S r l makes no other warranties or representations of any kind wh...

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