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MX Immersion Circulator

Operator’s Manual

110-511 PSC/EN 26 July 2012

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Page 1: ...MX Immersion Circulator Operator s Manual 110 511 PSC EN 26 July 2012 info GlobalScientificSupply com www GlobalScientificSupply com GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY The Laboratory Supply Company ...

Page 2: ... Low Limit Temperature 14 Setting the High Limit Temperature 15 Resetting the Factory Default Values 15 Loss of Power Restart 16 Alarm Messages 17 Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting 18 Maintaining Clear Bath Water 18 Cleaning Your Immersion Circulator 18 Checking the Over Temperature Safety System 19 Troubleshooting Chart 20 Technical Information 21 Performance Specifications 21 Reservoir Flu...

Page 3: ...some of the features that make the MX Immersion Circulator so user friendly Simple intuitive operation Displays actual and set point temperature simultaneously Powerful pump easy flow adjustment Attaches securely to both flat and rounded tank walls Converts any tank or vessel up to 28 liters into a reliable circulating bath Fully enclosed housing prevents direct contact with pump and heater yet pr...

Page 4: ...tricity or electric shock This symbol indicates that a hot surface may be present This symbol marks information that is particularly important This symbol indicates alternating current These symbols on the Power Switch Circuit Breaker indicate that they place the main power supply ON OFF This symbol on the Power Key indicates that it places the unit in a standby mode It DOES NOT fully disconnect t...

Page 5: ...ithout bath fluid in the reservoir Periodically check the reservoir to ensure that the liquid depth is within acceptable levels Always refill the reservoir using the same bath fluid that is already in the reservoir Bath oil must not contain any water contaminants and should be preheated to the actual bath temperature before adding as there is an explosion hazard at high temperatures Turn electrica...

Page 6: ...on Circulator Your Immersion Circulator is packed in a special carton You should keep this carton along with all packing materials until the unit has been installed and you are certain it is working properly CAUTION Remove any loose packing material that may have fallen into the heater pump housing during shipping Before powering up check that nothing remains around the heater or circulator pump W...

Page 7: ...r Button Safety Thermostat under plate Maximum Liquid Level Indicator Front Flow Adjuster Mounting Clamp Rear Flow Adjuster Heater Pump Access Cover Power Cord Actual Bath Temperature Temperature Set Point Heating Circulating info GlobalScientificSupply com www GlobalScientificSupply com GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY The Laboratory Supply Company ...

Page 8: ...to reservoir 2 Fill reservoir with fluid 3 Connect power cord to electrical outlet 4 Turn Immersion Circulator ON 5 Enter temperature set point 6 Set safety thermostat once the unit reaches set point info GlobalScientificSupply com www GlobalScientificSupply com GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY The Laboratory Supply Company ...

Page 9: ...iquid in the reservoir should be maintained somewhere between the Maximum and Minimum liquid level lines embossed on the heater pump housing WARNING See Technical Information in the rear of this manual for a list of compatible liquids WARNING Read the safety data sheet for the bath fluid being used carefully before filling reservoir WARNING If the proper fluid level is not maintained the heater co...

Page 10: ...ise until it stops B Press the or key SET will begin flashing Continue pressing the and keys until the set point temperature is equal to your desired Safety Set temperature SET will stop flashing approximately 10 seconds after the desired temperature has been entered Allow the Circulator to stabilize at this temperature C Once the bath temperature has stabilized slowly rotate the Safety Thermostat...

Page 11: ...row Used to decrease temperature set point and other operational settings values Turning Your Circulator ON Press the key All characters symbols on the LCD will momentarily light When the Circulator begins running the actual and set point temperatures will be displayed and the circulating symbol will be lit If the actual bath temperature is lower than the set point temperature the heat symbol will...

Page 12: ...ut approximately 10 seconds Adjusting the Temperature Set Point This is the temperature at which the fluid in your circulating bath will be maintained It may be set to one tenth of a degree over a range of 50 to 135 C 60 to 275 F The factory default is 20 C 68 F To Change Press the or key The word SET will begin flashing Continue holding or repeatedly press or until the desired set point temperatu...

Page 13: ...layed The factory default is C To Access Press the key until the C F appears on the display To Change Press to select C press to select F To Accept Press or allow the LCD to return to the main operational display approximately 10 seconds Appears when in Temperature Units sub menu info GlobalScientificSupply com www GlobalScientificSupply com GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY The Laboratory Supply Company ...

Page 14: ... You can now proceed as outlined below The Offset Calibration function will remain enabled until the electrical power is turned OFF by pressing the key To Access Press the key until OFFSET CALIBRATE appears on the display To Change Press or To Accept Press or allow the LCD to return to the main operational display approximately 10 seconds CAUTION The Offset Calibration value is always shown in deg...

Page 15: ...default is 35 C 30 F To avoid an unwanted alarms or shutdown during regular operation the Low Limit value should be set at least 5 lower than the selected control temperature To Access This Press the key until LOW LIMIT appears on the display To Change Press or To Accept Press or allow the LCD to return to the main operational display approximately 10 seconds Appears when in the Low Limit sub menu...

Page 16: ...y To Change Press or To Accept Press or allow the LCD to return to the main operational display approximately 10 seconds Resetting the Factory Default Values You can return your Circulator to all factory set default as follows 1 Press the key to turn the Circulator OFF 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 3 Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet while pressing either the...

Page 17: ...gin operating automatically once power is restored FAIL POWER will appear on the display to alert you that there was a power disruption To clear the message turn the Circulator OFF and then back ON again using the key FAIL POWER Indicates electrical power was disrupted during operation info GlobalScientificSupply com www GlobalScientificSupply com GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLY The Laboratory Supply Com...

Page 18: ...th to warm or add heat load Decrease the Low Limit temperature value Alarm The bath temperature has risen above the High Limit temperature value Power to the heater and pump will remain OFF until the problem is corrected Allow bath to cool or increase High Limit temperature value Replace fluid Fault The liquid in the bath has dropped too low or the temperature of the bath fluid has exceeded the Sa...

Page 19: ...clean Algaecide 004 300040 should be used WARNING Do not use chlorine bleach Cleaning Your Immersion Circulator WARNING It is the user s responsibility to properly decontaminate the unit in the event hazardous materials are spilled on exterior or interior surfaces Consult the manufacturer if there is any doubt regarding the compatibility of decontamination or cleaning agents Temperature Controller...

Page 20: ...stem should be checked for proper operation at least every six months This check must be performed with the unit running 1 Enter a temperature set point of approximately 50 C and then allow the bath to stabilize at that temperature The amount of time this will take will depend on the size of the bath and the difference between the initial bath temperature and the Safety Set temperature 2 Once the ...

Page 21: ...uid Check and correct as required Unit does not heat Insufficient fluid in reservoir Temperature set point too low Safety Set Temperature too low Add fluid to reservoir Increase temperature set point Increase Safety Set temperature Insufficient heating Insufficient circulation Low line voltage Ambient temperature too cool Excessive heat loss See Insufficient circulation above Check and correct as ...

Page 22: ...Pollution Degree 2 Ingress Protection IP 31 Climate Class SN Software Class B Output Waveform Sinusoidal Specifications subject to change without notice Attainable Temperatures Your MX Immersion Circulator can be used with reservoirs of various capacities and shapes as well as different fluids These variables may adversely affect temperature accuracy and stability For example a reservoir with a la...

Page 23: ...are responsible for proper selection and use of the fluids Avoid extreme range operation Specific Heat Fluid Description Viscosity cSt 25 C Fluid Temperature BTU lb F KJ Kg C Normal Temperature Range Extreme Temperature Range distilled water 1 50 C 1 00 4 18 10 to 90 C 2 to 100 C polyclear MIX 30 1 50 C 1 00 4 18 15 to 90 C 2 to 100 C polytherm S150 50 100 C 0 41 1 71 50 to 150 C 5 to 270 C polyth...

Page 24: ...ature stability A viscosity above 10 centistokes adversely affects temperature uniformity A high fluid viscosity and high pump speed adds heat to the fluid being pumped At a fluid s temperature above ambient without refrigeration If your set point temperature is less than 15 C above the ambient temperature the viscosity of the fluid should be 10 centistokes or less to minimize friction heating of ...

Page 25: ...responsibility to decontaminate the equipment in case of biological chemical and or radiological contamination so as to protect the persons involved in the disposal and recycling of the equipment from health hazards By doing so you will help to conserve natural and environmental resources and you will ensure that your equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health Requirements for wa...

Page 26: ...yclean Bath Cleaner Twelve 8 oz 236 ml bottles 004 300051 polycool EG 25 ethylene glycol 1 gal 4 5 liter 060340 polycool PG 20 propylene glycol 1 gal 4 5 liter 060320 polycool HC 50 water based heat transfer fluid 1 gal 4 5 liter 060330 polytherm S150 silicone oil 1 gal 4 5 liter 060326 polytherm S200 silicone oil 1 gal 4 5 liter 060327 polytherm S250 silicone oil 1 gal 4 5 liter 060328 polytherm ...

Page 27: ...ped transportation charges pre paid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the indicated service center To insure prompt handling the return authorization number must be placed on the outside of the package A detailed explanation of the defect should be enclosed with the item The warranty shall not apply if the defect or malfunction was caused by a...

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