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Water Bath

BM500/510

Oil Bath

BO400/410

Instruction Manual

- First Edition -

Yamato Scientific America Inc

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Santa Clara

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Printed on recycled paper

Summary of Contents for BM500

Page 1: ...ghly before use Always keep equipment documentation safe and close at hand for convenient future reference WARNING Read instruction manual warnings and cautions carefully and completely before proceeding Water Bath BM500 510 Oil Bath BO400 410 Instruction Manual First Edition Yamato Scientific America Inc Santa Clara CA Printed on recycled paper ...

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Page 3: ... Constant Temperature Mode 18 Quick Auto Stop Mode 19 Auto Stop Mode 21 Auto Start Mode 23 Overheat Prevention Settings 25 Keypad Lock Function 26 Bath Setting Function 26 Calibration Offset Function 27 Power Failure Recovery 28 5 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 29 6 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 31 Inspection Maintenance 31 7 STORAGE DISPOSAL 32 Disposal Considerations 32 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Error Codes 33 Troubl...

Page 4: ...ended hospitalization and or outpatient treatment Note 2 Minor injury is defined as bodily wounds or electrocution which will not require extended hospitalization or outpatient treatment Note 3 Property damage is defined as damage to facilities equipment buildings or other property Note 1 Serious injury is defined as bodily wounds electrocution bone breaks fractures or poisoning which may cause de...

Page 5: ...eral Caution Caution Electrical Shock Hazard Caution Burn Hazard Caution Do Not Heat Without Water Caution May Leak Water Caution Water Only Caution Toxic Chemicals Restriction General Restriction No Open Flame Do Not Disassemble Do Not Touch Action General Action Required Connect Ground Wire Level Installation Required Disconnect Power Inspect Regularly ...

Page 6: ...to overheat and or catch fire DO NOT damage power cable Damaging the power cable by forcibly bending pulling or twisting may cause fire or electric shock to the operator Perform periodic equipment inspections Inspect unit as frequently as possible for dust and other contaminants on wiring terminals and electrical components Clean with a soft damp cloth Allowing contaminants to remain may result in...

Page 7: ...storm In the event of a thunderstorm terminate operation and turn off main power switch immediately A direct lightning strike may cause damage to equipment or result in fire or electric shock Power Outages Operation is stopped when power failures occur Turn off main power switch for safety ...

Page 8: ... dedicated ground terminal for the larger capacity single phase 100V to 120V BM500 and B0400 models Use an outlet with a dedicated ground terminal for the single phase 200V to 240V BM510 and B0410 models 2 Choose an appropriate installation site DO NOT install unit where flammable or corrosive gases fumes will be generated where ambient temperature will exceed 35ºC will fall below 5ºC or will fluc...

Page 9: ...relayed during operation causing a fire or explosion when near flammable or explosive fluids chemicals or gases fumes See List of Hazardous Substances P 40 4 Installation Requirements BO400 and BO410 models The oily smoke and steam generated from heating silicon oil is flammable and may cause a fire hazard Silicon oil also emits harmful gases when heated to high temperatures A ventilation hood mus...

Page 10: ...ty BM500 BO400 100 to 120V AC 12 5A BM510 BO410 200 to 240V AC single phase 6 5A NOTE In the unlikely event that unit does not run after turning power ON inspect whether power supply voltage of the main power is lower than specified or whether other device s are sharing the same supply or line Change to a dedicated power supply if unit will not run due to low voltage or shared power supply line 8 ...

Page 11: ...ng so may cause power cable insulation to overheat melt and or catch fire which may result in electric shock Turn off power switch immediately and disconnect from facility terminal or outlet if power cable becomes partially severed or damaged in any way Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for information about replacing power cable if...

Page 12: ... outdoors Turn power OFF when removing bath container from the main unit Do not heat bath container without water BO400 410 oil bath operation precautions Exercise caution in regard to the following Connect unit to a power outlet having sufficient capacity BO400 100 to 120V AC 12 5A BO410 200 to 240V AC 6 5A Do not move unit while in operation Avoid touching hot surface areas or bath fluid during ...

Page 13: ...viscosity 25 C mm2 s cSt 50 Volatility 150 C 24h 0 3 Viscosity temperature coefficient 0 59 Flash point C 325 Pour point C 50 C Viscosity increase rate 300 C 168h 40 Silicon oil deterioration rate viscosity change varies with operation temperature Please contact silicon oil manufacturer for product details at time of purchase Water oil bath levels Maximum fluid bath level water silicon oil when he...

Page 14: ...re unit for cleaning turn off power switch disconnect the power cable and clean ONLY after confirming that heater and unit have cooled sufficiently Oil supply for BO model water bath Fill with maximum 3 liters of oil Bath should not overflow when oil is heated and specimen flask s is submersed Wash bath container with mild detergent to keep it clean Before setup remove dirt and other contaminants ...

Page 15: ...Front view Removable Bath Container Control Panel Power Cable Receptacle Main Unit heat resistant ABS resin Interface for operating bath in combination with rotary evaporator model RE600 800 Connection cable is supplied with rotary evaporator units Power switch ...

Page 16: ...for one second Operation Lamp Lights during constant temperature operation Flashes during timed operation TIMER Key TIMER Setting key for quick auto stop auto stop and auto start operation modes MAINTENANCE Access MAINTENANCE Allows access to maintenance menu when TIMER key is pressed for 4 seconds Special function connection port For use with rotary evaporator model RE600 800 Interface for operat...

Page 17: ...unit Only available when RE600 800 rotary evaporator unit is connected StoP Stop Displayed to select bath auto stop mode Only available when RE600 80 rotary evaporator unit is connected KEEP Keep Displayed to select bath auto heat retention mode Only available when RE600 800 rotary evaporator unit is connected mnL Manual Displayed to select when RE600 800 model rotary evaporator is not connected a...

Page 18: ...rt Mode Press TIMER key twice while unit is in standby Select and set operation time using Press and hold START STOP to start auto start mode 23 BM BO series safety features are outlined in the table below No Name Description Page 1 Overheat Prevention Devices Overheat prevention function This function is set to automatically activate manual reset when actual temperature exceeds setting by 40 C Er...

Page 19: ...porator unit completes its own operation Select using to keep bath heated when the rotary evaporator unit completes an operation The factory default setting is which disables interface operation Setting heat retention temperature Select then press TIMER to set heat retention temperature Set desired temperature using 26 Calibration Offset The offset function works to correct discrepancies found bet...

Page 20: ... 1 sec to stop ASｔP displayed AStR displayed Press hold 1 sec to start Operation starts when time is up Press hold 4 seconds Select on to lock Select off to unlock TIMER To maintenance menu Press hold 4 seconds for maintenance menu Bath Setting With ＲＥ６００８００ only ｂSEｔｍｎL TIMER Press once Select ＳtｏＰ Select ＫＥＥＰｏｒ Bath stops when RE unit stops Keep heated when RE unit stops Select mnＬ Turn bath ...

Page 21: ...perature setting the unit interprets this as an overheating event Power is cut to the heater and error 6 is displayed If bath water level becomes too low while unit is running cancel operation before adding 3 Start operation Press and hold START STOP Operation begins The operation and HEATER lamps light and temperature begins to build 4 Stop operation Press and hold START STOP Operation stops The ...

Page 22: ...ecrease value After three seconds display will revert to current bath temperature standby 3 Start operation Press and hold START STOP Operation begins The operation and HEATER lamps light and temperature begins to build 4 Set auto stop timer Press TIMER The screen displays AstP and timer setting alternately Set auto stop time using 5 Start timed operation Press and hold START STOP The operation la...

Page 23: ...splay will automatically revert to temperature reading after 4 seconds To change the setting continue operating until desired temperature is entered Unit will continue operation under new temperature setting Correcting timer setting Press TIMER during operation to change timer setting Unit enters setting menu and timer setting can be changed When timer has been set using unit continues operation u...

Page 24: ...hree seconds display will revert to current bath temperature standby 3 Set auto stop timer Press TIMER and select AstP The screen displays AstP and timer setting alternately Set auto stop time using 4 Start operation Press and hold START STOP The operation lamp flashes and quick auto stop operation begins When bath temperature reaches temperature setting the timer begins and timed operation starts...

Page 25: ... change the setting continue operating until desired temperature is entered Unit will continue operation under new temperature setting Correcting timer setting Press TIMER during operation to change timer setting Unit enters setting menu and timer setting can be changed When timer has been set using unit continues operation under new timer setting Note when changing timer settings new setting tota...

Page 26: ...r Temperature setting is shown Press to increase value Press to decrease value After three seconds display will revert to current bath temperature standby 3 Set auto start timer Press TIMER and select Astr Display shows Astr and timer setting alternately Set auto start time using 4 Start operation Press and hold START STOP Auto start operation begins and the operation lamp flashes The HEATER lamp ...

Page 27: ...will automatically revert to temperature reading after 4 seconds To change the setting continue operating until desired temperature is entered Unit will continue operation under new temperature setting Correcting timer setting Press TIMER during operation to change timer setting Unit enters setting menu and timer setting can be changed When timer has been set using unit continues operation under n...

Page 28: ... an overheating event Power is cut to the heater and error 6 is displayed If bath water level becomes too low while unit is running cancel operation before adding If overheating prevention devices activate outside of the above parameters unit may be faulty Turn OFF main power switch immediately disconnect the power cable and call for service Overheating prevention functions are to prevent abnormal...

Page 29: ...able supplied with the RE600 800 unit Refer to the VR600 VR800 instruction manual for details Bath operation setting Using signals from to the RE unit vacuum controller this function stops bath completely or retains heat in bath when the rotary evaporator completes an operation Press and hold TIMER for about four seconds and then press it repeatedly until bSEt and mnL are displayed alternately Sel...

Page 30: ...tion at any temperature When temperature stabilizes measure bath temperature using a temperature recorder or other precision thermometer If control panel temperature reading and manually taken temperature differ follow the steps below Press and hold TIMER for about four seconds then press it repeatedly until cAL is displayed The screen displays cAL and correction temperature Enter the difference n...

Page 31: ...er failure Press and hold TIMER for about four seconds then press it repeatedly until Pon is shown Select on or oFF using On continues operation when power is restored OFF terminates operation when power is restored Caution Do not leave unit unattended while there is a power failure in progress if the on option has been selected ...

Page 32: ...ediately disconnect power cable from power supply and contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for assistance Continuing to operate without addressing abnormalities may cause fire or electric shock resulting in serious injury or death Never attempt to disassemble or repair unit Repairs should be always be performed by a certified technician CAUTION 1 DO NOT climb on equipment Do not attempt t...

Page 33: ...ays turn off main power switch and disconnect power cable 5 Use proper bath fluids Using purified or distilled water in BM model water bath is recommended to prevent mineral deposit accumulation Never use any fluid other than proper specification silicon oil in BO model oil bath Periodically change oil and wash the bath container See P 31 ...

Page 34: ... temperature falls to 45 C or below Do not attempt to dismantle or disassemble unit CAUTION Clean main unit exterior with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use benzene thinner cleansers or other harsh chemicals and do not scrub with brushes brillo type pads scouring power or other abrasive cleaners Deformity discoloration or other cosmetic damage may result Wipe contaminants excess fluid...

Page 35: ...assembling unit as far as is possible in order to separate parts and recycle them in contribution to preserving the global environment Major components and materials comprising BM BO series units are listed in table below Component Name Material Exterior Outer Shell Heat resistant ABS resin resin coating Bath Container Stainless steel SUS316 Heat Insulation Material Rockwool Badges Seals PET resin...

Page 36: ...perature sensor error Temperature sensor faulty or severed from circuit Check replace the sensor Restart to clear error Er06 Overheat Overheating prevention device has been activated by overheating or by a temperature control error Restart to clear error If restarting does not clear error the control board may need replacing Call for service Er15 Memory error Setting value memory error Replace mem...

Page 37: ...in display Check whether temperature setting is lower than bath temperature Temperature does not come down Check whether temperature setting is lower than bath temperature Temperature reading too high low Temperature may not have stabilized yet Check to see whether an incorrect calibration offset value has been entered See P 27 Check to see whether bath temperature sensor has contaminant buildup a...

Page 38: ...s required for all repairs Model name Serial Number Date year month day of purchase Description of problem in as much detail as possible Guaranteed Supply Period for Repair Parts Guaranteed maximum supply period for repair parts is 7 seven years from date of discontinuation for BM BO series water oil baths Repair parts is defined as components which when installed allow for continued unit operatio...

Page 39: ...k power failure recovery overheat prevention manual return at temperature setting plus 40 C thermal fuse micro switch to detect heating without water oil circuit protector Modes Constant temperature Quick auto stop Auto stop Auto start Operation lamp Maintenance for selecting operation stop or heat retention when interfaced with RE600 800 units External dimensions Approx 340W 349D 231H Height of i...

Page 40: ...Thermal fuse SSR Solid state relay PLANAR Control board TH K thermocouple PIO Display board CN Bath signal connector Symbol Part name MCB Circuit protector T Terminal block H Heater F Thermal fuse SSR Solid state relay PLANAR Control board TH K thermocouple PIO Display board CN Bath signal connector ...

Page 41: ... fuse SSR Solid state relay PLANAR Control board TH K thermocouple PIO Display board CN Bath signal connector FM Fan Symbol Part name MCB Circuit protector T Terminal block H Heater F Thermal fuse SSR Solid state relay PLANAR Control board TH K thermocouple PIO Display board CN Bath signal connector FM Fan ...

Page 42: ...cientific BM510 only Part Name Code No Specification Manufacturer Thermal fuse LT00036306 128 C G4A50128C Sakaguchi Dennetsu Heater LT00028683 240V 1440W Yamato Scientific Circuit breaker LT00037119 3120 F521 P7T1 W01J 10A ETA Power cable LT00024798 Yamato Scientific BO400 only Part Name Code No Specification Manufacturer Thermal fuse LT00036305 192 C G4A50192C Sakaguchi Dennetsu Heater LT00028682...

Page 43: ...e and other perchlorate Potassium peroxide Sodium peroxide Barium peroxide and other inorganic peroxide Potassium nitrate Sodium nitrate Ammonium nitrate and other nitrate Sodium chlorite and other chlorites Calcium hypochlorite and other hypochlorites INFLAMMABLE LIQUID Ethyl ether Gasoline Acetaldehyde Propylene chloride Carbon disulfide and other flammable substances having a flash point of low...

Page 44: ...operation BM Add water set the temperature to 50 C and confirm stability BO Add silicon oil set temperature to 100 C and confirm stability 2 Pre operation Procedures pg 5 4 Operation Procedures pg 15 5 Handling Precautions pg 29 3 Stop Operation Stop operation BO Notify surrounding personnel of high oil temperature and complete installation 4 Operation Procedures pg 15 5 Handling Precautions pg 29...

Page 45: ...re not expressly mandated by this manual Doing so may result in equipment malfunction serious personal injury or death Note Instruction manual descriptions and specifications are subject to change without notice Yamato Scientific Co Ltd will replace flawed instruction manuals pages missing pages out of order etc upon request Instruction Manual Water Bath Model BM500 510 and Oil Bath Model BO400 41...

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