Bugbox M
UM-20 R4.0
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Bugbox M User Manual
Temperature and humidity control
Temperature control
The Bugbox M workstation can control the workstation chamber temperature between ambient plus
5
o
C and 45
o
C.
The temperature in the main chamber can be set using the temperature controller on the control
panel.
Setting the temperature;
Referring to Figure 9:
To decrease the temperature set point, press button 4.
To increase the temperature set point, press button 5.
The temperature set point will increase or decrease in intervals of 0.1
o
C.
Humidity control
The Bugbox M workstation can control the workstation chamber humidity from ambient to 85%
relative humidity. There are 2 methods of humidity control on Bugbox M workstations;
Standard
Ultrasonic
Humidistat is the standard method of humidity control on the Bugbox M workstation. Ultrasonic is an
optional extra.
Note: Ultrasonic humidity can only be fitted at time of order; it cannot be added after manufacture of
the workstation.
Note: Any equipment installed in the workstation chamber must be compatible with the humidity
level inside the workstation chamber. If in doubt, consult the owner’s manual for any equipment that
is installed in the workstation chamber. Ruskinn Technology Limited accepts no responsibility for
damage to any equipment installed in the workstation chamber that is not suitable for the conditions
inside the workstation chamber.
Standard humidity control
To control the humidity of the workstation chamber using the humidistat (item 4 in Figure 8).
To increase the humidity, rotate the humidistat clockwise.
To decrease the humidity, rotate the humidistat anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise).
Note: For Bugbox M workstations fitted with standard humidity, a Petri dish/ tray of distilled water
should be placed in the workstation chamber to provide the humidity source for the workstation
chamber.
Environmental gas composition control
The environmental gas composition of the workstation chamber is controlled by the ICO
2
N
2
IC
Advanced Gas Mixer. For more information, please see UM-011 ICO
2
N
2
IC User Manual.