Thermo Scientific
18 | ALPS30
Unit Operation
WARNING
Please ensure that you have read and fully understand all of the
Precautions and Limitations of Use
before attempting to operate the
ALPS30 unit.
Status Indicator LEDs
The ALPS30 unit operates at a fixed sealing temperature and requires no user
set-up or controls. There are two status indicator LEDs on the front of the unit with
the functions listed in
Table 6: Status Indicator LEDs
Table 6: Status Indicator LEDs
Amber HEATER Indicator:
On – HEATER PLATE is warming up
Off – HEATER PLATE is cooling down
Flashing – HEATER PLATE at 340
º
F ±5
º
F (170ºC ±2ºC)
Green POWER Indicator:
On – Unit switched on
Off – Unit switched off (or no power)
When the unit is switched on, the green POWER LED will illuminate and the unit
will automatically start heating to 340ºF (170ºC). This is indicated by the amber
HEATER LED being on.
Once the HEATER PLATE has reached the correct temperature to perform sealing
(within 5ºF of the 340ºF set point) the HEATER LED will start flashing, indicating
that the ALPS30 unit is ready for use.
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