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Using the incubator
6.2
Understanding visual alarms and messages
This section explains visual alarms and messages that may appear on the incubator.
NOTE:
For a list of all visual alarms, see
Section 9.2, “Alarm reference.”
6.2.1
Determining when the chamber heater is running
Whenever the chamber heater is running, a green light appears in the top left corner of the temperature controller.
When the light is flashing, the heater is pulsing on and off to provide a small amount of heat.
Temperature controller with the chamber heater light circled
6.2.2
Identifying active alarms on Horizon Series models
NOTE:
This section only applies to Horizon Series models.
If the temperature reaches either the high or low temperature setpoint, the display on the temperature
controller alternates between -AL - and the temperature reading. The red light in the bottom right corner of
display also flashes.
Temperature controller with a high temperature alarm. The alarm light is circled.
6.2.3
Identifying active alarms on i.Series models
NOTE:
This section only applies to i.Series models.
On the HOME screen, you can view the number and type of alarms that are active. If any alarms are active,
this area of the screen is highlighted and flashes.
If the alarm is for the chamber temperature, the upper chamber temperature is also highlighted and flashes.
HOME screen with an active Low Temperature alarm (sample)
