6020 & 6040 SERIES Environmental Chambers Operations Manual For Models 6020, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6025, 6027 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043, 6045, 6047
6020 & 6040 SERIES Environmental Chambers Operations Manual For Models 6020, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6025, 6027 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043, 6045, 6047
ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS
OPERATIONS MANUAL
FOR MODELS
6020, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6025, 6027
6040, 6041, 6042, 6043, 6045, 6047
PO Box 715
Marietta, OH 45750
800-648-3042 740-373-6809
Fax 740-374-3760
www.caronproducts.com
[email protected]
Dear Valued Customer:
Thank you for purchasing CARON Products & Services equipment. We appreciate
your business and look forward to being your preferred supplier of controlled
environment equipment products in the future.
If you have questions, or any suggestions for improvement based on the installation or
operation of the equipment you have purchased, please contact our service
department at [email protected] or 740-373-6809.
Please review this section before requesting warranty service. At CARON, one of our primary goals
is to provide customers with high levels of personal service and top quality products, delivered on
time, backed by technical service and supported for the life of the product.
Before contacting us for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs that are not
covered under warranty.
WARRANTY DEFINED
Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured
by CARON is free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under
normal operating conditions in accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.
COVERED:
Parts and labor for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.
Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON’s discretion, free of charge,
by CARON in Marietta, OH. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.
If CARON factory service personnel determine that the customer’s unit requires further service
CARON may, at its sole discretion, provide a service technician to correct the problem, or require
the return of the equipment to the factory or authorized service depot.
CARON will have the right to inspect the equipment and determine the repairs or replacement
parts necessary. The customer will be notified, within a reasonable time after inspection, of any
costs incurred that are not covered by this warranty prior to initiation of any such repairs.
NOT COVERED:
Calibration of control parameters.
Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room
ventilation, unit leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of
specification.
Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written
consent of CARON, will render this limited warranty void.
CARON is not responsible for consequential, incidental or special damages; whether shipping
damage or damages that may occur during transfer to the customer’s point of use. When the
equipment is signed for at the customer’s site, ownership is transferred to the customer. Any
damage claims against the shipping company become the responsibility of the customer.
Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating
conditions or for other than its intended use.
Repair due to the customer’s failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
Damage from use of improper water quality.
Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
Force Majeure or Acts of God.
Before contacting your distributor for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs
that are not covered under warranty.
WARRANTY DEFINED
Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured
by CARON is free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under
normal operating conditions in accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.
COVERED:
Parts for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON’s or their authorized
representative’s discretion. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.
If CARON or their authorized representatives determine that the customer’s unit requires further
service, CARON or the representative may, at its sole discretion, provide a service technician to
correct the problem, or require the return of the equipment to the an authorized service depot.
CARON or their authorized representative will have the right to inspect the equipment and
determine the repairs or replacement parts necessary. The customer will be notified, within a
reasonable time after inspection, of any costs incurred that are not covered by this warranty prior
to initiation of any such repairs.
NOT COVERED:
Calibration of control parameters.
Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room
ventilation, unit leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of
specification.
Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written
consent of CARON, will render this limited warranty void.
CARON and their representative are not responsible for consequential, incidental or special
damages; whether shipping damage or damages that may occur during transfer to the customer’s
point of use. When the equipment is signed for at the customer’s site, ownership is transferred to
the customer. Any damage claims against the shipping company become the responsibility of the
customer.
Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating
conditions or for other than its intended use.
Repair due to the customer’s failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
Damage from use of improper water quality.
Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
Force Majeure or Acts of God.
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WARNINGS
Power
Illuminated Switch
CARON Logo
Adjustable
Sliding Shelf
Left Side
Access Port
Right Side
Access Port
Door Handle
Temperature (&
Humidity)
Sensors
Temperature Humidity
Humidity Controller
Controller Enable Switch
Visual Alarm
Options Indicator
Panel Alarm Silence
Switch
Unpacking
Your new unit has been thoroughly packaged to avoid shipping damage. However,
the unit should be fully inspected upon arrival before signing for receipt. If the package
has visual damage, notes should be made on the freight bill and signed by the delivery
company. In the event of concealed damage after the unit is uncrated, keep the carton
and packaging material. Call the shipping company within 7 days of receipt, request
inspection and retain a copy of the inspection report.
Caron provides full on-site installation services for all models. Our installation services
guarantees the proper set-up and startup of all equipment. Please contact the Service
Department at 740-373-6809 or [email protected] for details.
Choosing a Location
To ensure proper operation, the unit must be located on a firm level surface, capable of
supporting approximately 800 pounds. The unit should be located in an 18°C – 25°C
ambient area and where there is no direct airflow from heating and cooling ducts as
well as out of direct sunlight. Allow four inches of clearance on all sides of the product
to allow for connections and airflow.
* Depending on user set points, these units may not need a drain. Drains are
recommended at temperatures below 15°C.
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Preliminary Cleaning
Your new environmental chamber was thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving the factory.
It is recommended however, to disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose
laboratory cleaning agent prior to using the product. After cleaning, dry all interior
components with a sterile cloth as necessary.
The unit has an access port built into each side of the cabinet. The ports are designed
to allow customer access for equipment validation and for installation of other
equipment inside the chamber. These ports should be sealed with the provided rubber
stoppers to allow the chamber to function properly. Install the stoppers provided in the
port on each side of the unit.
Each new environmental chamber includes four or five perforated stainless steel
shelves. Each shelf requires two shelf channels for installation. The left and right shelf
tracks are the same. Prior to installation, take time to consider what the size of the
product being placed in the chamber will be and set the shelf spacing accordingly.
Additional shelving can be purchased through CARON customer service if necessary.
To install the shelf channels insert the rear tab on the shelf channel into the rear wall
on the side wall of the chamber. Then insert the front tab into the front pilaster. Push
the entire shelf channel towards the rear of the unit and snap it down into place.
Place a level on the middle shelf of the incubator. Adjust the feet until the unit sits level
left to right and front to back. Models 6020, 6021, 6022, 6023 & 6025 have the leveling
feet built into the caster. Even if the unit is level without adjustment, the leveling feet
should still be lowered to avoid the cabinet moving while opening and closing the outer
door & prevent a flat spot from forming on the casters.
The chamber drain connection is located in the bottom middle of the back of the
chamber. A 3/8” NPT fitting and tubing are supplied in the unit parts kit. Thread the
fitting into the drain connection and slide the tubing into the drain connection. Pull on
the tubing after installation to make sure it is tight. Route the drain tubing to a local
floor drain.
If a local floor drain is not available, a variety of accessories are available through
CARON customer service. These accessories can also be viewed at
www.caronproducts.com.
For non-humidified chambers operated above 15°C, a drain is not needed. Install the
3/8” plug into the drain connection.
A water inlet fitting on the back of the unit and ¼” black tubing are provided to connect
the water supply to the chamber. Connect an appropriate water supply to the fitting.
Incoming line pressure should be regulated to not exceed 80 psi.
The unit requires a dedicated electrical outlet. See table below for model specific
power required and connection.
When the required electrical connection is available, plug the provided power cord into
the unit and the electrical outlet.
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SECTION 4 – ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
With the purchase of ALRM301, a set of terminals on the rear of the unit is provided to
monitor temperature and humidity (6020 & 6025 only) alarms.
With the alarm contacts, the terminals provided allow for a NO (normally open) output,
a NC (normally closed) and COM (common) connection. In the event of an alarm
condition or power failure, the NO contact will close, and the NC contact will open.
Once the alarm is cleared, the contacts return to their normal conditions. Insert the
appropriate wire into the terminal and tighten down the screw terminal on top of the
connector.
Models 6020, 6025, 6040 & 6045 can be purchased with an optional 2.5 gallon carboy
water system. The carboy system is preassembled and shipped inside the chamber.
The four ¼” bolts required to mount the carboy to the unit will be mounted in the left
hand side of the chamber. Remove the carboy assembly from inside the chamber and
attach it to the chamber using the ¼” bolts.
¼” Bolts
(4 total)
Tubing connects/
disconnect to
carboy
Attach the preassembled tubing provided with the carboy to the water inlet on the rear
of the chamber.
Tubing to water
inlet
Fill the carboy with water as described in the “connecting a water supply” section of the
manual.
With the purchase of DLUX301 or DLUX302, the controllers are upgraded with
additional features such as RS485 communications, and analog outputs. A set of
terminals are provided to connect to RS485 communications and analog outputs.
Analog Outputs
DLUX301 & DLUX302 provide analog outputs as either milliamps (0-20mA, 4-20mA) or
voltage (0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V, 0-20V) signal output that represents each of the displayed
temperature (and humidity) values. These options can be used for connection to in-
house data acquisition, recorder, or alarm system.
Connect shielded wires to the appropriate signal terminals: I(+) for current (mA) or V(+)
for voltage (DC). For both current and voltage outputs, COM(-) is common terminal.
The controller itself must be programmed for the voltage or current signal and
corresponding scale (see Operations Section)
Communications
RS-485 communications are intended to communicate with a PC using ModBus RTU
or Standard Bus. The maximum number of chambers connected to a single PC is
limited to 247 controllers (Modbus) or 16 controllers (Standard Bus). Chambers 6021,
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6022, 6023, 6041, 6042 & 6043 have one controller each. Chambers 6020, 6025,
6040 & 6045 have two controllers each.
For PC’s having an RS-232 serial port (9-pin D-Sub) connection, an RS-485 to RS-232
converter may be used. Recommended sources are B&B Electronics (P/N 4850I9TB)
and CMC-Connecticut Micro Computer (ADA485L).
SFTW301 software is available from CARON to load onto a PC to monitor and record
data. This data storage is not 21CFR Part 11 compliant.
The Heatless Dryer Package extends the operational limits to a minimum humidity
control point of 2% RH and improves the dehumidification rate by purging the chamber
with dry air. Air flows through the Dryer Package only when dehumidification is
required to maintain the humidity set point.
It uses compressed air at 90 to 100 psig to operate. Maximum airflow required is 480
SCFH (8 CFM). Of this 300 SCFH (5 CFM) is injected into the chamber as dry air and
180 SCFH (3 CFM) is exhausted into the room after being used to regenerate the
desiccant. Particles of dirt or rust, as well as large amounts of condensed moisture or
oil that may be in the compressed air line feeding the dryer must be removed from the
air stream before it enters the dryer.
Dryer Panel
Tower Clamps
Power Cord (optional)
Air Tube
Mounting
Brackets
Flow Meter
Outlet
Air Supply
Inlet
Pressure
Regulator Knob
Flow Meter
Coalescent Filter Adjustment
With Drain
Pressure
Regulator Dial
CARON recommends installing a pressure gauge, filter, and shutoff prior to the dryer
to monitor incoming air pressure. The air supply (either house air or other compressed
air source) must be 90 to 100psig at the air supply inlet. An oil-less compressor may
be used. A Sound Suppression Kit maybe used to reduce the dryer noise (contact
CARON service for details).
Mounting
Screws Mounting
Screws
2. Connect dryer package power cord and 3/8” orange tubing into the dryer panel
on the chamber
Power Cord
Connection
Tube
Connection
Flow Meter
Outlet
Dryer Inlet
See Operations section of the manual for instructions on setting the pressure regulator
and flow meter.
Chambers with optional fluorescent lighting (or standard on models 6022 & 6042) have
light banks consisting of two lamps each. 6020 series models have three independent
light banks and 6040 series models have four light banks on two independent controls.
The light banks are suspended to the shelf underside. The lights shipped fully installed
in place from the factory. See the Operations or Maintenance sections of the manual
for more details.
Light Bank
Wires
Light Banks
In applications where a floor drain is not available and a CARON water recycling
system is not being used, a drain pump can be purchased to pump any excess
condensate from the chamber to a local sink or drain. The pump is located near the
middle of the back of the chamber. Connect the supplied tubing from the pump to the
sink / drain. The tubing may be run vertically into a ceiling but should not exceed 15
feet height.
The recorder will arrive packaged inside the chamber. Carefully remove the recorder
from its packaging. Mount the recorder by using the pre-installed recorder bracket.
There are three factory drilled holes located on the right side of chamber as you face
the front of chamber. Using the factory supplied screws, screw the recorder to the side
of the chamber.
There are two cables that come out of the recorder. One is to power the recorder; the
other is the temperature and/or humidity signals coming from the chamber. With
power to the equipment turned off, plug the two connectors into their mating connector
at the top of the chamber. Turn power to the chamber back on.
Standard factory set up for chart speed is 7 day operation. Refer to the Chart
Recorder’s User’s Manual provided with the recorder to change the chart speed
settings for various chart speeds.
With the chamber properly installed and the appropriate utilities connected, the power
switch on the lower right of the control bezel can be turned on. Within a few minutes,
the temperature and humidity will begin to approach set-points. Allow the unit to
stabilize for 12 hours before use or prior to making any calibration adjustments.
Actual
Temperature Increase
Temperature
Temperature Set-point
Set-point
EZ Button Decrease
Temperature
Set-point
To set the temperature set-point, press the UP arrow to increase the temperature set-
point by 0.1C. Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the temperature set-point by
0.1C. Pressing and holding either button will cause the set-point to scroll rapidly in
either direction.
To turn off the temperature control system, but still display the chamber temperature,
press the EZ button. The words “OFF” will display in the set-point area. To toggle
back to controlled temperature, press the EZ button again.
If the unit is equipped with the deluxe controller package (DLUX301 or DLUX302),
additional ramp and soak features are available. Refer to Section 7 of the manual to
program these features.
Actual
Increase
Humidity
Humidity
Set-point
Humidity
Set-point Decrease
Humidity
Set-point
Enable Humidity
Control Switch
EZ Button
To set the humidity set-point, press the UP arrow to increase the humidity set-point by
1% RH. Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the humidity set-point by 1% RH.
Pressing and holding either button will cause the set-point to scroll rapidly in either
direction.
If humidity is not required in the chamber, the RH system can be disabled by turning off
the Enable Humidity switch. This will disable the entire RH system including the
controller. The system can be turned back on at anytime.
To turn off the humidity control system, but still display the chamber humidity level,
press the EZ button. The words “OFF” will display in the set-point area. To toggle
back to controlled humidity, press the EZ button again.
To fill the carboy while attached to the chamber, unscrew the cap. Fill carboy with
distilled or deionized water (see Connecting the Water Supply section for details). The
carboy holds 2.5 liters.
If the carboy must be removed in order to fill it up, first disconnect the tubing between
the carboy and chamber by pressing the metal lever at the tubing connects /
disconnects at the bottom of the carboy. Then unscrew the four mounting screws and
remove the carboy. After re-attaching the carboy, connect the tubing by simply
pressing the plastic fittings into each other.
Screw Cap
Mounting Screws
(4 total)
Tubing Connects/
Tubing To Disconnect to
Chamber Carboy
A Defrost System is used to maintain operational temperature below 5ºC. When the
chamber temperature is below 4.5ºC, the defrost system is enabled automatically.
When the chamber temperature is above 4.5ºC (except during a defrost cycle), the
defrost system is disabled automatically.
When the defrost system is enabled (below 4.5ºC), a defrost cycle will occur once
every 12 hours and lasts for 20 minutes. During the defrost cycle, the chamber
temperature will increase several degrees above set point to melt any ice that has
formed on the evaporator. This temperature ‘spike’ is normal and assures long-term
operation.
The chambers can be purchased with upgraded controllers. The controllers have
additional features of RS485 communications, analog outputs, and ramp & soak.
RS485 Communications:
Each controller on the network (connected to the same PC or master device) must be
programmed with a unique address. If multiple chambers are being connected, each
controller will have to be assigned a unique address. Factory defaults for the
controllers are addresses 1 for temperature and 2 for humidity. As an example, a
second chamber would need to be assigned address 3 for temperature and 4 for
humidity. To assign new addresses to controllers, the controllers must be unlocked.
Refer to Section 13, Unlocking the Controllers.
Once the controllers are unlocked on each controller, follow these steps to set a unique
address for each controller:
1) Press and hold the up and down key simultaneously for six seconds.
2) The upper display will read Ai and the lower will read SEt
3) Press the up key until the upper display reads CoM
4) Press the advance key until PCoL appears
5) Set the protocol to either Modbus (Mod) or Standard Bus (Std)
6) Press the advance key until Ad.M (Modbus) or Ad.S (Standard) appears
7) Press up/down to increase/decrease the address number
8) *Press the advance key until bAUd appears
9) *Press the up/down arrow keys to set the baud rate (38.4K is default)
10) *Press the advance key until Par appears
11) *Press the up/down arrow keys to set the Parity (‘none’ is default)
12) *Press the advance key until M.hL appears
13) *Press the up/down arrow keys to set the Word Order (‘Lohi’ is default)
14) Press infinity to exit to the main menu
*When using ModBus, other parameters such as Baud Rate, Parity, and Word Order
must be set. Standard Bus only requires a unique address be set.
Once all addresses are entered refer to Section 13 to relock the controllers.
With DLUX301 & DLUX302 controllers, there is an analog output signal for
temperature and humidity which represents the actual chamber values. This allows
the chamber to be connected to an in-house data acquisition or alarm system.
The analog signal outputs are selectable as either voltage DC or milliamp. In both
cases, the output is scalable from 0.0 to 20.0. Common settings are 0-1V, 0-5V, 1-5V,
0-10V, 0-20mA, and 4-20mA. The factory default settings are 0-5V.
For each selected output range, a temperature and humidity value must correspond to
the high and low range. This range should be large enough to encompass the entire
chamber possible values and small enough to provide adequate resolution. The
analog outputs can be calibrated by placing an offset into the controller. This offset
affects only the analog outputs and not the controller displayed value. To change the
controller displayed value, see the calibration section in the manual.
To change the factory defaults of the controllers, the controllers must be unlocked.
Refer to Section 14, Unlocking the Controllers.
Set the Scale High value to correspond with the maximum value of the process
output in electrical units. For 0-5V, set to 5. For 1-5V, set to 5. For 4-20mA, set
to 20.
Set the Range Low value to the minimum temperature (or humidity) that will
correspond with the Scale Low value (default is 0.0).
Set the Range High value to the maximum temperature (or humidity) that will
correspond with the Scale High value (default is 100.0).
Once all changes are made refer to Section 14 to relock the controllers.
A ramp and soak control system is included with DLUX301 & DLUX302 controllers.
This allows the user to store up to 40 steps spanning 4 profiles. A step consists of a
change in set-point (or ramp). Another step is used to maintain a set-point for a fixed
duration (or soak). Steps can also be repeated any number of times.
The temperature and humidity control systems are independent. Temperature can run
through a profile while humidity is maintained constant and visa versa. By starting the
temperature and humidity profile together, the controls can run in-sync.
Once a profile is programmed into the controller, it may be started or stopped at any
time from the home page.
1. Press the ADVANCE button several times until P.St1 appears
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose the file or step number within a
profile where you want to begin running
3. Press the ADVANCE button one time; P.AC1 should display
4. Select the appropriate action with the UP & DOWN arrow keys:
The flow meter shows the flow rate of dry air entering the chamber. It is adjustable by
the knob at the bottom of the meter. Maximum performance is obtained at 300 SCFH
(or 5 CFM). Operating the unit above or below this purge rate may decrease
performance!! A pressure regulator is installed between the tower dryers and glass
flow meter to limit the pressure into the flow meter. The regulator should be set at a
maximum of 100psi.
1. Open the chamber door and set the humidity set point to 0%
2. Turn the flow meter adjustment knob OFF
3. Adjust the pressure regulator knob so the pressure regulator dial indicates 90
psig maximum. (Pull up on the knob to adjust, push down on the knob to lock)
The dryer will purge the chamber with compressed air only when dehumidification is
needed to reach the humidity set point.
The diurnal chamber comes with a fluorescent lighting system used to simulate day
and night testing. This option is also available on models 6020, 6023 & 6025 as
LGHT301 and models 6040, 6043 & 6045 as LGHT305. There are separate
temperature and humidity (optional) set-points that correspond with the lights on (day)
and lights off (night). The set-points can also be made the same if continuous
conditions are needed throughout the light cycles.
The diurnal lighting system consists of separate light banks. Each light bank has two
lamps and is mounted on the underside of a shelf. The banks can be located on the
same or separate shelves. Each light bank has a corresponding switch that enables
that light bank to come on when the timer is on. The 6020 series have three
independent controls while the 6040 series have two. Only the light banks that have
their individual switch turned on will illuminate. The green indicator light above the light
bank switch signifies when each light bank is on.
Light Bank
Indicators
6040 Series
Light Power
Switch
6020 Series
The power switch enables and disables the lights and cycle timer. When the timer is
“on”, the 2nd set-point (also known as “idle set point”) on the controllers is enabled as
well as the lights. The timer will display “OUT” corresponds to lights being enabled.
The timer has an adjustable “on” and “off” cycle times which repeat continuously.
SET1 corresponds to the lights “off” cycle time and SET2 to the lights “on” cycle time.
Present
Lights on accumulated time
status indicator
Cycle Time on
(or off)
Cycle time
display indicator
MODE
button
RESET
button Cycle time
adjustment buttons
1. With the Light Power Switch ‘on’, press the MODE button until SET1 is displayed
2. Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons, set the lights ‘off’ cycle
timer to the desired time in the format hh:mm. Maximum time is 99hrs 59min.
3. Press the MODE button; cycle time display indicator switches to SET2.
4. Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons, set the lights ‘on’ cycle
timer to the desired time in the format hh:mm. For continuous lights ‘on’
operation, set the SET2 cycle time to 00:00. Maximum time is 99hrs 59min.
Press the RST button to reset the timer so it starts at the beginning of the lights off
cycle. When resetting the timer, it automatically begins with the lights “off” cycle first.
Press the MODE button to toggle between lights off (SET1) and lights on (SET2) times
To start the same profile using the example above, follow these steps to start your
lights in day mode
Factory default is set so the timer continues where it left off after a power cycle
(accumulate). This prevents the timer from re-starting in the event of an electrical
brown-out or power outage. To change the setting so the timer re-starts to zero when
power is cycled, follow the steps below. A power outage will not change the cycle time
(SET1 & SET2) values.
Accumulate Reset
To set the “day” and “night” temperature and humidity (optional) settings on the
controller, use the following procedure.
To adjust the “night” set-point from the home page, set the set-point using the UP &
DOWN arrow buttons
The LED lighting system creates low-level internal lighting. There are separate
temperature and humidity (optional) set-points that correspond with the lights on (day)
and lights off (night). The set-points can also be made the same if continuous
conditions are needed throughout the light cycles.
Lighting System
Power Switch
Lights On Light
Indicator Light Timer
The power switch enables and disables the lights and cycle timer. When the timer is
“on”, the 2nd set-point (also known as “idle set point”) on the controllers is enabled as
well as the lights. The timer will display “OUT” corresponds to lights being enabled.
The timer has an adjustable “on” and “off” cycle times which repeat continuously.
SET1 corresponds to the lights “on” cycle time and SET2 to the lights “off” cycle time.
Present
Lights on accumulated time
status indicator
Cycle Time on
(or off)
Cycle time
display indicator
MODE
button
RESET
button Cycle time
adjustment buttons
1. With the Light Power Switch ‘on’, press the MODE button until SET1 is displayed
2. Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons, set the lights ‘off’ cycle
timer to the desired time in the format hh:mm. Maximum time is 99hrs 59min.
3. Press the MODE button; cycle time display indicator switches to SET2.
4. Using the up and down cycle time adjustment buttons, set the lights ‘on’ cycle
timer to the desired time in the format hh:mm. For continuous lights ‘on’
operation, set the SET2 cycle time to 00:00. Maximum time is 99hrs 59min.
Press the RESET button to reset the timer so it starts at the beginning of the lights off
cycle.
Press the MODE button to toggle between lights on (SET1) and lights off (SET2) times
Factory default is set so the timer continues where it left off after a power cycle
(accumulate). This prevents the timer from re-starting in the event of an electrical
brown-out or power outage. To change the setting so the timer re-starts to zero when
power is cycled, follow the steps below. A power outage will not change the cycle time
(SET1 & SET2) values.
Accumulate Reset
To set the “day” and “night” temperature and humidity (optional) settings on the
controller, use the following procedure.
To adjust the “night” set-point, from the home page, set the set-point using the UP &
DOWN arrow buttons
An optional interior duplex electrical outlet is available to supply power to small interior
appliances such as shakers or stirrers. It is not intended to power high current draw
devices. The outlet is 115V and GFI protected. For chambers that have a single
interior duplex outlet, the outlet is fused at 2.0 Amps. Chambers with two interior
duplex outlets are fused at 4.0 Amps total.
Fresh air ports facilitate air exchange between the chamber interior and room air. The
ports are intended to be used together; air enters through one port and out the other.
The amount of air exchange is controlled by opening the ports at various amounts.
Built in 6” ink pen temperature and or humidity recorders can be purchased with
CARON chambers. The recorders are shipped installed on the outer door of the
chamber from the factory and require no installation.
Press and hold the “change chart” button on the recorder (#3) for approximately one
second until the pen begins to move to the left of the chart and then release the button.
Wait until the pen has completely moved off of the chart. To remove the chart paper,
unscrew (counter-clockwise) the chart “hub” knob at the center of the chart. Remove
the old chart paper and position the new one so that the correct line coincides with the
time line groove on the chart plate.
Re-attach the chart “hub” knob and fasten securely against the chart. Press and hold
the “change chart” button (#3) again for approximately one second until the pen begins
to move back onto the chart and then release the button. Check to make sure that the
pen is marking on the chart paper. If it is not, then carefully adjust the pen arm to
establish contact with the paper.
This type of pen consists of a self contained ink reservoir with a porous plastic stylus
which is snapped around the outer edge of the metal pen arm. A pen cap is provided to
extend the life of the ink pen during shipping or when the recording unit is not in
service. To remove the pen cap, gently lift the pen arm away from the chart paper.
Remove the black plastic pen cap to expose the fiber tip of the ink pen and gently
place the pen back onto the chart paper. Do not let the pen arm "snap" back onto the
chart paper. This will flatten the fiber tip of the pen and will no longer give you a fine
line marking on the chart paper. Place the pen cap in a safe place for future use. If the
stylus does not touch the chart, adjustment can be made by slightly bending the metal
pen arm in the center towards the chart paper. Do not use more pressure than is
necessary to create a fine line marking on the chart paper. As the pen ink supply runs
out, the pen color will become lighter. This indicates that the pen should be replaced.
Recorders that are equipped with fiber tipped cartridge pens will have a cartridge that
is color coded "red" to designate pen number one and an optional cartridge that is color
coded "blue" to designate pen number two. The pen cartridge is securely fastened
to the metal pen arm using a special "U" clip tab. For ease of replacement, it is
suggested that the two screws that hold the pen arm be loosened and the pen
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cartridge and metal pen arm be removed as an assembly. Unsnap the plastic "U" clip
tab of the pen cartridge from the metal pen arm, remove and discard the old pen
cartridge. Replace the new cartridge by opening the hinge and snapping it securely
around the metal pen arm. Refer to the image below:
To check and/or adjust the recording pen(s) calibration to the outer most temperature
graduation of the chart, press and hold the "change chart" button (#3) until the pen
begins to move off of the chart. Once the pen(s) has moved off of the chart, again
press and hold the "change chart" button (#3) until the pen begins to move back onto
the chart. The pen should briefly stop at the outer most temperature graduation of the
chart before continuing onto the chart to begin recording. If the pen does not stop
exactly at this location on the chart, it can be adjusted or "calibrated" by using the left
(#1) or right (#2) arrow buttons.
When the pen moves back onto the chart and briefly stops, you will have
approximately five seconds in which to adjust the pen’s position using the left and right
arrow buttons of Figure 3.
On multiple pen recorders, each pen will move (one at-a-time) onto the chart briefly
stopping at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart at which time the pen’s
position can be adjusted by using the left (#1) or right (#2) arrow buttons. When the
time to adjust the position of the first pen has expired, the second pen will move onto
the chart briefly stopping at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart at
which time the second pen’s position may be adjusted.
Each time the chart paper or fiber tip pen cartridge is changed, you should make sure
that each pen stops at the outer most temperature graduation of the chart paper.
Otherwise, this pen offset will cause the unit to record an incorrect temperature on the
chart.
Recorder Calibration:
For two pen recorders, you must first select the pen that you wish to calibrate. This is
done by pressing the left (#1) arrow button to select the red pen or the right (#2) arrow
button to select the blue pen. The arrow button must be held down until the green LED
light goes out. After the green LED light goes out, follow the instructions in step #3
above.
Battery Backup:
The green LED light remains a constant green color indicating that both the battery and
the main power to the unit are good. Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the green LED
indicating light. If the AC power were to fail or the battery becomes weak, then the
green LED light will begin "flashing" indicating that either you have lost the main power
to the unit or it is time to replace the battery. Having a 9 volt DC battery back-up in
place, will allow the recorder to continue to function normally for approximately 24
hours in the event of a power failure.
Built in 10” thermal pen recorders can be purchased with CARON chambers. The
recorders are shipped installed on the outer door of the chamber from the factory and
require no further installation. Unlike ink pen recorders, the thermal recorders draw
their own chart and control lines.
The 10” recorders have been setup at the factory in the following configuration: 7 Day /
24 Hour / Temperature 0-100°C / Humidity 0-100% (for dual input recorders). If this is
not the ideal configuration for an application, the recorder may be reconfigured using
the following process:
In order to configure the recorder, you will need to enter the set-up mode of the
recorder. To enter the set-up mode of the recorder, press and hold the Change Chart
button (#3) until the thermal pen arm begins to move off scale and then release the
button.
Note: The green LED light will flash fast while the thermal pen arm is moving off scale.
Wait until the thermal pen arm has moved completely off scale and stops (the green
LED light will stop flashing and will be steady On). Unscrew (counter clockwise) the
chart "hub" knob at the center of the chart and remove the recording chart paper.
Gently lift the thermal pen arm just enough to be able to slide the paper out from
beneath it. Remove the recording chart paper and place the Setup Chart onto the
recorder. This chart contains the configuration categories of the recorder (Probe Input,
Inner Chart Temperature, Outer Chart Temperature, Temperature Scale, Chart
Rotation Speed, Input Filtering, Optional Relay Contacts and Date/Time for internal
clock).
Next, press and hold either button #1 or #2 until the green LED light goes out and
release the button. If this step is successfully completed, the pen arm will move to the
outermost graduation ring of the Setup Chart. Use the Left (#1) or Right (#2) arrow
buttons to adjust the center of the thermal pen to be on this outermost graduation ring.
Position the Setup Chart so that the tip of the thermal pen is in the center of the Start
circle. Tighten the chart hub knob to secure the chart in place. Next, press and
release the Change Chart button to begin. The chart will rotate to the first category
(Input #1). Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to move the thermal pen arm to the
desired option of each category. Press and release the Change Chart button to accept
the selection and advance to the next category. You must press and release the
Change Chart button when you have finished configuring the last category in order to
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save all of the changes that have been made to the recorder's configuration. The
thermal pen arm will move off of the chart allowing you to place the recording chart
paper onto the recorder. Press and release the Change Chart button to begin
recording.
Press and hold the Change Chart button (#3) for approximately one (1) second until
the pen begins to move off scale and then release the button.
Note: The green LED light will flash fast while the thermal pen arm is moving off scale.
Wait until the thermal pen arm has moved completely off scale and stops (the green
LED light will stop flashing and will be steady On). To remove the chart paper, unscrew
(counter clockwise) the chart "hub" knob at the center of the chart. Gently lift the
thermal pen arm just enough to be able to slide the paper out from beneath it. Remove
the old recording chart paper and position a new one.
Re-attach the chart "hub" knob and screw securely (by hand) against the chart. Press
and hold the Change Chart button (#3) again for approximately one (1) second and the
thermal pen arm will move back onto the chart and begin recording.
The green LED light (located just below the three button membrane switch) is used to
show the recorder's status:
1.) LED on steady (not flashing) and input(s) recording within chart range, indicates
unit is recording normally.
2.) LED on steady (not flashing) and pen arm above outermost graduation and not
moving, indicates recorder is in Change Chart mode. Press and release Change Chart
button to return to normal recording mode.
3.) LED flashing rapidly and one or both inputs recording at outermost or innermost
graduation indicates a sensor break. Check or replace sensor(s). If sensor(s) are ok,
make sure process temperature is within configured range of recorder.
4.) LED flashing slowly (.8 seconds ON / .8 seconds OFF) indicates recorder is in
Set-Up mode. Refer to section CONFIGURING THE RECORDER.
5.) LED is Off indicates that there is no power to the recorder. Check A/C power to the
recorder.
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Recorder Calibration:
If calibration is required for single input recorders, use the Left (#1) and Right (#2)
arrow buttons on the recorder to calibrate the temperature being recorded on the chart
to correspond to the temperature of the solution. The arrow buttons must be held for
approximately eight (8) seconds before the pen begins to move.
If calibration is required for dual input recorders, you must first select the input that you
wish to calibrate. This is done by pressing and holding the Left (#1) arrow button to
select Input #1 or the Right (#2) arrow button to select Input #2. The arrow button must
be held down until the green LED light turns off, after which follow the instructions in
single input instructions above.
In order to maximize the amount of life expected out of the thermal pen tip, follow these
simple rules:
1) Never let the thermal pen tip ride on the chart plate when the chart paper is not
present. This will damage the protective coating of the heating element.
2) Never use chart paper that is creased or that has been folded.
3) Periodically clean the thermal pen tip with a cotton swap dipped in alcohol. Clean
more often when operating the recorder in a dusty environment.
5) Never lift the pen arm more than is necessary to remove and replace the chart
paper. Excessive lifting may cause a decrease in the pen tip pressure and cause light
printing.
Side mounted Honeywell DR 4300 General Purpose Circular Chart Recorders are also
available with CARON chambers. This chart recorder uses reliable microprocessor
operation to generate dependable pen drawn analog traces on preprinted 10-inch (250
mm) charts. The two-pen model accepts inputs from a temperature sensor and a
humidity sensor. The single-pen model records temperature only. The recorders are
housed in a molded case with a glass windowed, gray gasketed door which protects
internal components while allowing easy access to the chart.
Routine Maintenance:
The recorder does not require any periodic maintenance. However, the chart and ink
cartridges will have to be replaced as required.
Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart.
1. Remove power from recorder. Push in the button on the door and swing the door
open.
2. Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate. NOTE: DO NOT
LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY
CAUTION: Be careful not to move the pen arm while removing and installing the ink
cartridge. The longer pen arm is pen #1
3. Unclip and remove the purple (Pen #1) or red (Pen #2) ink cartridge for the pen
arm.
4. Remove the protective cap from the pen tip on the new cartridge and open its clip.
5. Slide the new cartridge onto the pen arm so that its tip fits into the notch at the end
of the pen arm and close the clip to secure the cartridge to the pen arm.
6. Push down the pen lifter to return the pen tip to the chart.
7. Close the door and apply power.
Refer to Figure 8 in the Honeywell manual: Replacing the Ink Cartridge and Chart.
1. Remove power from recorder. Push in the button on the door and swing the door
open.
2. Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pens from the chart plate. NOTE: DO NOT
LIFT THE PENS DIRECTLY
The temperature and humidity systems can all be calibrated as necessary. CARON
recommends an annual calibration check of each system. Before making a calibration
adjustment, allow the cabinet to stabilize a minimum of 12 hours from a power off
condition. If the unit has been in operation, allow a minimum of 3 hours of stable
operation at all set-points. If you do not have the appropriate reference instruments to
perform calibration, contact CARON’s service department for on-site calibration at
[email protected]. Caron also provides validation services which ensures
that the unit is functioning properly according to IQ, OQ and PQ protocols which satisfy
FDA guidelines for qualification verification of equipment.
Infinity Key
Advance Key
If the chamber temperature display reads 40.0C and the calibrated independent
sensor shows 40.3C, set the i.CAL offset value to 0.3C. If the calibrated independent
sensor shows 39.6C, then the entered offset should be negative. In this example the
required offset to i.CAL would be -0.4C.
Calibrating the Humidity
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If humidity calibration is needed, the following steps can be taken:
Infinity Key
Advance Key
If the chamber temperature display reads 80% and the calibrated independent sensor
shows 83%, set the i.CAL offset value to 3.0%. If the calibrated independent sensor
shows 74C, then the entered offset should be negative. In this example the required
offset to i.CAL would be -6.0%.
For calibrating the optional front and side mounted chart recorders, refer section 6
(Optional Accessory Operation)
The chamber control system is equipped with an alarm system that constantly monitors
temperature, and humidity (on humidified models) to ensure the user is notified if the
cabinet goes into an alarm condition. Notification occurs via a RED indicator light and
an buzzer. Each alarm condition has been factory programmed to minimize nuisance
alarms while maximizing warning time. The following table contains the alarm
conditions being checked, the factory default alarm range, the amount of time an alarm
must be present to occur (alarm delay), and the message that will be displayed on the
individual system controller.
In the event an alarm occurs, the alarm indicator will illuminate and an audible alarm
will occur. To temporarily disable the audible alarm, toggle the alarm audible enable
switch to silence. When the alarm condition is corrected both the alarm indicator and
the audible alarm will be disabled. Return the alarm switch to audible.
All alarm set-points were preset at the factory to minimize nuisance alarms that could
be created as a result of door openings. Alarm set-point defaults are shown in the
alarm table earlier in this section. However, alarm set-points can be changed based
on individual user requirements. Each of the controllers are programmed in the same
manner. Press the advance key on the control system that you are changing until
either A.LO1 or A.HI1 is displayed in green. The red displayed value is the deviation
from the set-point that will activate the alarm. Press the UP arrow to increase the
deviation, press the down arrow to decrease the deviation. Press the Infinity Key to
exit.
The CARON chamber has been robustly designed to minimize performance problems.
However, regular maintenance is very important for continuous trouble free operation.
Check to ensure the drain in the bottom of the unit is draining properly.
Check front air intake filter. If it is dirty replace it with CARON part number
FLTR301. Washing the filter will result in poor performance.
Disinfect all interior surfaces with a general purpose laboratory cleaning agent.
Perform a complete calibration of the temperature and humidity systems.
A full validation is recommended for GMP facilities each time a unit is installed,
moved or undergoes significant repair. Contact CARON’s service department to
schedule on-site validation.
MODEL 6020/6025 6021 6022 6023 6027 6040/6045 6041 6042 6043 6047
Temperature Amb +10 to Amb +10 to
Range 5°C to 70°C 70C 5°C to 70°C 70C
Temperature
Control ± 0.1°C
Temperature
Uniformity ± 0.3°C
Temperature
Sensor 3-wire RTD
Humidity Range 20 to 98% Amb to 20 to 98% Amb to
RH* 98% RH* 98%
Humidity Control ± 3% ± 3%
N/A N/A
± 3% RH RH ± 3% RH RH
Humidity Sensor Capac- Capac-
Capacitive itive Capacitive itive
Interior Lighting Optional Standard Optional Optional Standard Optional
Interior 32" W x 27" D x 53" H 32" W x 27" D x 66" H
Dimensions (81cm x 69cm x 134cm) (81cm x 69cm x 168cm)
Interior
Construction Type 304, 2B Finish, Solid Stainless Steel
Exterior 36" W x 33" D x 77" H 36" W x 33" D x 90" H
Dimensions (90cm x 85cm x 196cm) (90cm x 85cm x 229cm)
Exterior
Construction Cold Rolled Steel, Powder Coated
Work Space 25 Cu. Ft. (708 Liters) 33 Cu. Ft. (934 Liters)
# of Shelves Four (4) Five (5)
Shelf
Construction Type 304 Stainless Steel, Electro polished,
Shelf
Dimensions 29" W x 24" D (74cm x 62cm)
*6020 Series units have forced internal air flow of 350 cfm (9,900 LPM)*
*6040 Series units have forced internal air flow of 450 cfm (13,000 LPM)*
General
Temperature Related
Humidity Related
* Fuse size varies depending upon whether the chamber has a single internal duplex outlet or two
internal duplex outlets
Options Related
All controller parameters are now available to be modified. Once the appropriate
changes have been made, it is highly recommended to relock the controllers per the
instructions below.
General
An efficient way to program a profile is to first outline what the temperature controller
should do. If the chamber has humidity control, an outline should be generated for this
too. Example of a temperature profile outline:
Profile 1
Step 1 Ramp to 20ºC as quickly as possible
Step 2 Stay at 20ºC for 2.5 hours
Step 3 Ramp to 50ºC at a rate of 1ºC per minute
Step 4 Stay at 50ºC for 8 hours
Step 5 Repeat steps one through four 6 times
Step 6 Ramp to 30ºC over a 90 minute span
Step 7 End profile continuing at 30ºC until user intervention
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 until the entire profile has been programmed
11. Press and hold the INFINITY button for 2 seconds to exit to home page
12. “Lock” the controller (if desired) by referring to Section 14
For the previous profile example, here is how the entire 7 step program would look like
Step 1 P1 1
Timed step type S.tyP ti
Target set-point (20ºC) T9.SP 20
Time in hours hoUr 0
Time in minutes Min 0
Time in seconds SEC 0
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Step 2 P1 2
Soak step type S.tyP SoAH
Time in hours hoUr 2
Time in minutes Min 30
Time in seconds SEC 0
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Event Output 2 Ent2 oFF
Step 3 P1 3
Rate step type S.tyP rAtE
Target set-point (50ºC) T9.SP 50
Ramping rate (1ºC per minute) rAtE 1
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Event Output 2 Ent2 oFF
Step 4 P1 4
Soak step type S.tyP SoAH
Time in hours hoUr 8
Time in minutes Min 0
Time in seconds SEC 0
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Event Output 2 Ent2 oFF
Step 5 P1 5
Jump loop step S.tyP JL
Jump step (go to step 1) JS 1
Jump count (repeat 6 times) JC 6
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Event Output 2 Ent2 oFF
Step 6 P1 6
Timed step type S.tyP ti
Target set-point (30ºC) T9.SP 30
Time in hours hoUr 1
Time in minutes Min 30
Time in seconds SEC 0
Event Output 1 Ent1 oFF
Event Output 2 Ent2 oFF
Step 7 P1 7
End step type S.tyP End
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Type of profile end (hold 30ºC) End HoLd
Step 8 P1 8
Un-used step S.tyP UStP
Step 9 P1 9
Un-used step S.tyP UStP
Step 10 P1 10
Un-used step S.tyP UStP
Meets the essential requirements of the following European Union Directive(s) using the relevant section(s) of the
normalized standards and related documents shown:
EMC
EN 61326 (CISPR 11: 2004 Class B) Laboratory Equipment, Immunity Measurement & Control
requirements
Performed according to
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
IEC/CISPR 11: 1997, +A1: 1999, +A2: 2002
EN 55011: 1998, +A1: 1999, +A2: 2002
FCC CFR47 Part 18
Safety
EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use part 1: General Requirements