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Model 3960 Series

29 cu ft Environmental Chamber

Operating and Maintenance Manual 7003960 Rev. 15

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Page 1: ...Model 3960 Series 29 cu ft Environmental Chamber Operating and Maintenance Manual 7003960 Rev 15 Visit us online to register your warranty www thermoscientific com warranty ...

Page 2: ...emoved typo connected to gas supply in Start Up ccs 9 23572 IN 3320 10 03 06 Updated seal on blower motor mount drawing 1900014 06 1r2 ccs 12 2 04 Clarified operating temperature setpoint range ccs 1 19 04 Clarified overtemp operation aks 8 21980 IN 3156 11 7 03 Added min max load and analog output board max external cable length ccs Preface 29 cu ft Environmental Chamber i All units are 50 60 Hz ...

Page 3: ... adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel s Material in this manual is for information purposes only The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages direct or incidental arising out of ...

Page 4: ... equipment that has been put on the market after 13 August 2005 This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the WEEE symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State European Country and this product should be disposed of or recycled...

Page 5: ...t We can fill your needs for spare or replacement parts or provide you with on site service We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use we will be happy to discuss your applications If you are experiencing technical problems working together we will help you locate the problem and chances ...

Page 6: ...Temperature 1 5 Set the Overtemp Setpoint 1 6 Calibration 2 1 Calibrate the Temperature 2 1 Temperature Stabilization Periods 2 2 Configuration 3 1 Turn All Audible Alarms On Off 3 1 Set an Access Code 3 1 Set Low Temp Alarm Limit Tracking Alarm 3 2 Enable Temp Alarms to Trip Relay Contacts 3 2 Communications Address RS485 3 3 Alarms 4 1 Sensor Fault Alarms 4 2 Maintenance 5 1 Cleaning 5 1 Clean t...

Page 7: ...nnect the Remote Alarm Contacts 6 1 Connect the RS485 Interface 6 2 Connect the Analog Output Boards 6 2 Inner Doors 6 4 Shaker Support Shelves 6 4 Specifications 7 1 Parts 8 1 Electrical Schematics 9 1 Appendix 10 1 Table of Contents Section 6 Section 8 Section 7 Section 9 Appendix A ...

Page 8: ...29 cu ft Environmental Chamber 1 1 Thermo Scientific Section 1 Installation and Start Up Figure 1 1 Front View Figure 1 4 Side View Figure 1 3 Back View Figure 1 2 Top View ...

Page 9: ... Up and Down Arrows Increases or decreases the number values toggles between choices Enter Stores the value into computer memory Heat Indicator Lights when power is applied to the heaters Temp Display Displays temperature continuously Scroll for Parameters Arrows Moves the operator through the choices of the selected mode Control Panel Keys Displays Indicators Silence Mode System OK 36 9 Enter Run...

Page 10: ...les the parameter values that have been select ed in the SET CAL and CONFIG Modes Enter Must press Enter key to save to memory all changed values Down Arrow Decreases or toggles the parameter values that have been selected in the SET CAL and CONFIG Modes Silence Key Press to silence the audible alarm See Section 4 for alarm ringback times Units must be installed against a wall or similar structure...

Page 11: ...helves may be installed at any level in the incubator Install a shelf channel on each side With the tabs pointing up attach the channel by locating the rivet into a slotted hole far end first Pull the channel toward the front and slide the front rivet on the channel into the slotted hole and press down Make sure that the channels are opposite each other so that the installed shelf will be level Pl...

Page 12: ...perature To enter Set Mode press the Mode key until the Set indicator lights Press the right and or left arrow keys until the proper parameter appears in the message display center See Chart 1 1 for more detail This incubator has an operating temperature setpoint range of 5 0 C above ambient to 60 0 C It is shipped from the factory with a temperature setpoint of 10 0 C At this setting all heaters ...

Page 13: ... setpoint is set by the factory default at 40 C However the overtemp can be reset over a range from 0 5 C above the operating temperature setpoint to 65 C If the incubator s operating temperature setpoint is set above the overtemp setpoint the overtemp setpoint will automatically update to 1 C above the temperature setpoint It is recommended that the overtemp setpoint be maintained at 1 C over the...

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Page 16: ... On new installations all parameters should be checked after the stabilization period Prior to calibration the user should be aware of the following system functions While the unit is in Calibration mode all system control functions are stopped so the unit remains stable Readout of the system being calibrated will appear on the message center If no keys are pressed for approximately five minutes w...

Page 17: ... reaches set point for temperature to stabilize before proceeding 1 Press the Mode key until Cal indicator lights 2 Press the right arrow until TEMPCAL XX X appears in the message center 3 Press the up down arrow to match the display to the calibrated instrument 4 Press Enter to store calibration 5 Press the Mode key to return to Run or the right left arrow to go to next previous parameter Tempera...

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Page 20: ...fig indicator lights 2 Press the right arrow until Audible XXX is displayed in the message center 3 Press up down arrow to toggle Audible ON OFF 4 Press Enter to save the setting 5 Press the Mode key to return to run mode or right left to go to next previous parameter A 3 digit Access Code can be entered to avoid unauthorized personnel from changing the setpoints calibration or configuration A set...

Page 21: ...ge center 3 Press up down arrow to change the low temp alarm limit 4 Press Enter to save the low temp alarm limit 5 Press the Mode key to return to Run mode or right left to go to next previous parameter The temperature alarms can be programmed to trip the remote alarm contacts A setting of ON will cause this a setting of OFF will not allow temperature alarms to trip the contacts The factory setti...

Page 22: ... can be entered for the incubator A setting of 0 is an invalid address that the 1535 will ignore The factory setting for the RS485 address is 0 1 Press the Mode key until the Config indicator lights 2 Press the right arrow until RS485 XX is displayed in the message center 3 Press up down arrow to move the RS485 address 4 Press Enter to save the RS485 address 5 Press the Mode key to return to Run m...

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Page 24: ... can be pressed to temporarily mute the audible alarm The message center will continue to show the alarm condition If the alarm condition is not corrected within a specified length of time the alarm will sound again or ringback to remind the user When multiple alarm conditions occur active messages are displayed in the display center one at a time updating at 5 second intervals Pressing Silence du...

Page 25: ...ll available sensors to ensure that they are operating properly Should an error be detected the incubator will sound an alarm and display the appropriate message If such an alarm occurs contact your local distributor or the Technical Services department at 740 373 4763 or 1 800 438 4851 USA and Canada or fax 740 373 4189 Sensor Fault Alarms ...

Page 26: ...d with commercial glass cleaner or with a solution of ammonia and water Warning Alcohol even a 70 solution is volatile and flammable Use it only in a well ventilated area that is free from open flame If any component is cleaned with alcohol do not expose the component to open flame or other possible hazards s Caution Do not use strong alkaline or caustic agents Stainless steel is corrosion resista...

Page 27: ...ockout tagout the controls O S H A Regulation Section 1910 147 s Warning High voltage is present behind control panel The remote overtemp alarm system should be installed only by qualified electrical service personnel s There are only two replaceable fuses in the incubator See Table 5 1 for fuse specifications 1 Turn off the incubator s power switch and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the top of th...

Page 28: ...ion 5 Maintenance Discarding Removing Incubator from Service Fuse Voltage and Application Manufacturers Part Amp Rating Rupture Speed IEC Letter Code 115 VAC Accessory Outlet GMC 1A 1 0 Amp Time Lag T 230 VAC Accessory Outlet GMC 500mA 0 5 Amp Time Lag T 115 VAC Interior Outlet GMC 2 5A 2 5 Amp Time Lag T 230 VAC Interior Outlet GMC 1 5A 1 5 Amp Time Lag T Table 5 1 Fuse Replacement ...

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Page 30: ... Services department The remote alarm provides a NO normally open output an NC normally closed output and COM common Refer to Figure 6 1 The contacts will trip on a power outage or an overtemperature condition The contacts may also be programmed to trip or not trip on temperature alarms and CO2 alarms See Section 3 Configuration 29 cu ft Environmental Chamber 6 1 Thermo Scientific Connect the Remo...

Page 31: ...ectrical service personnel should access this area s The analog output board is an option 190512 190543 190544 that allows the incubator to output analog signals representing the air temperature of the incubator interior There are three different analog output board options available 0 1V 0 5V or 4 20mA signals Refer to Table 6 1 for output specifications of the three boards Table 6 1 Analog Outpu...

Page 32: ...s 1 unit There is no calibration from the incubator Calibration to the incubator display must be at the instrument connected to the output board s To access the analog board 1 Turn off the incubator and unplug it from the power outlet 2 Remove the top of the incubator 3 Locate the Analog Output board 4 Strip the ends of the conductor and wire it to the appropriate terminals of connectors J2 on the...

Page 33: ...eed 250 rpm when used inside this incubator For shaker power connection an internal outlet in the upper right corner of the back wall is installed Casters are installed at the factory for moving the cabinet to the desired location After the unit is in place and prior to operation the casters must be removed The large rubber vibration feet factory installed are positioned correctly for operation Do...

Page 34: ...ion and indicator Sensor Thermostat independent of temperature control system Indicator Message center audible and visual alarms Shelves Dimensions 30 62 W x 25 81 F B 77 78 cm x 65 56 cm Construction Solid stainless steel 2B finish Surface Area 5 4 sq ft 0 51 sq m per shelf Max per Chamber 145 8 sq ft 13 55 sq m Standard 5 Maximum 27 Clearance Adjustable on 2 5 cm centers Construction Interior vo...

Page 35: ...250V 50 60Hz 8A Breaker power switch Power Switch 2 pole circuit breaker Accessory Outlet Voltage equal to the cabinet input 75W max 0 5mA leakage current Interior Outlet Voltage equal to cabinet input 230W max 0 5mA leakage current Remote Alarm Contacts Deviation of temperature power N O N C Unit BTU Output 115V 230V 510 BTUH 150W Dimensions Exterior 38 0 W x 80 0 H x 33 0 F B 96 5 cm x 203 2 cm ...

Page 36: ...tand safely It depends on the nature of the electricity supply and its overvoltage protection means For example in CAT II which is the category used for instruments in installations supplied from a supply comparable to public mains such as hospital and research laboratories and most industrial laboratories the expected transient overvoltage is 2500V for a 230V sup ply and 1500V for a 120V supply 2...

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Page 38: ...utlet 156112 Blower motor 1 30th HP 170164 Motor capacitor 3 MFD 370VAC 600210 300 watt wire wound heater 360157 Door switch 290138 Temperature control sensor 400201 40W Switcher kit 515080 Leveler 2 diameter 227083 Door latch assembly 505071 Stainless steel shelf 190012 Stainless steel shelf channel 180006 0 60 C chart paper single pen recorder 29 cu ft Environmental Chamber 8 1 Thermo Scientific...

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Page 40: ...29 cu ft Environmental Chamber 8 3 Thermo Scientific Section 8 Parts Exploded Drawing Model 3960 and 3961 3960 06 1 B Rev 3 Page 1 of 2 Environmental Chamber ...

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Page 46: ...29 cu ft Environmental Chamber 9 1 Thermo Scientific Section 9 Electrical Schematics ...

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Page 52: ...to the compo nent part beyond the original warranty period The Technical Services Department must give prior approval for return of any components or equipment At Thermo s option all non conforming parts must be returned to Thermo Fisher Scientific postage paid and replacement parts are shipped FOB desti nation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL OR ...

Page 53: ...agents tubing and gaskets are excluded from this warranty Replacement or repair of components parts or equipment under this warranty shall not extend the warranty to either the equipment or to the component part beyond the original warranty period The Technical Services Department must give prior approval for return of any components or equipment At Thermo s option all non conforming parts must be...

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