User Manual

LBX INC65 High Precision Constant Temperature Incubator

Preface
Users should read this Manual carefully, follow the instructions and procedures, and beware of all the cautionswhen using
this instrument.

Service
If help is needed, you can always contact your dealer or Labbox via www.labbox.com (declare an incidence)

Please, provide the customer service representative with the following information:
▪ Serial number
▪ Description of the problem
▪ Your contact information

Warranty
This instrument is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service,for a period
of 24 months from the date of invoice. The warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Itshall not apply to any
product or parts which have been damaged on account of improper installation, improper connections, misuse, accident or
abnormal conditions of operation.

For claim under the warranty, please contact your supplier.

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1. Safety Instructions

Connect the device to an earthed power supply to ensure the safety of the machine and the
experiment; connect the power as the machine requires it. The voltage must correspond to the
main power supply.

The use of this instrument in inflammable, explosive, poisonous, or highly corrosive

experiments is forbidden.

Place the incubator on a horizontal, flat, stable table leaving 20 free cm on each
side.

This item must only be used by previously qualified staff that has read the
instructions manual and knows how to operate it.

Do not place the device near any heat source. Keep away from high magnetic fields. Do
not put volatile, flammable and explosive materials in the machine, otherwiseit could cause an
explosion or a fire.

Non-professionals are not allowed to disassemble and repair this machine.

Read the instructions manual before using this device.

• When working, wear the necessary personal protective equipment to avoid the risk of:
- Burns caused by contact with hot surfaces or materials
- Burns caused by splashing and evaporation of liquids
- Intoxication caused by release of toxic or flammable gases

• Set up the instrument on a spacious, stable, clean, non-slippery, dry, and fireproof surface that can support the
equipment’s weight. Do not operate the instrument in explosive atmospheres or with hazardous substances.

• Beware of hazards due to:

- Flammable materials or media with a low boiling temperature.

• The device and accessories shall be checked before handling prior to each use. Do not use damaged components.

• Pay attention to the setting temperature when dealing with inflammable matters.

• The instrument can only be disconnected from the main power supply by pulling the plug, not the wire.

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 • Ensure that the main wire does not contact the surface. Do not cover the device.

• Do not place the device in a place exposed to rain, moisture or splashing as this might result in electrical leakage,
short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not damage the power plug or the power cord. If it is damaged, the power cord must be replaced. Do not use a
non-specified power cord. Do not unplug the power cord during operation. If the instrument is running abnormally,
unplug the power cord immediately.

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Before any repair or maintenance is carried out, the power must be
disconnected to prevent electrical shock or injury.

• Please wear gloves when repairing and maintaining the instrument.

Other necessary considerations:

• Use a separate power outlet fitted with a grounding wire. Tight the power plug when in use.

• Put off the power plug, before removing the equipment.

• Carefully touch the inner wall of the door, which may be hot.

• Non-professional technical staff could not disassemble the machine privately, Professional staff should repair and
replace parts.

• The internal parameters must be set by the specific management person to prevent the function of the controller
program from being disturbed by an unknown setting operation.

• The installation location of the equipment must be longer than 20 cm from the wall and from the object.

• Open or close the door gently. Rudely opening or closing the door can easily cause damage to the equipment.

• The surface of the equipment must not be exposed to volatile chemicals such as gasoline or thinner.

• Keep the inside and outside of the box clean, often cleaning debris and smudges.

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2. Instructions for use
The instrument has been designed for heating in schools, laboratories, industries and for research purposes. It isnot suitable
for domestic use or for use in environments that can be hazardous for either the user or the instrument.

3. Inspection

3.1 Unpacking
Unpack the equipment carefully and check for any damages that may have arisen during transportation. Ifnecessary,
contact your supplier for technical support.

Note:
If there is any apparent damage on the equipment,
please do not plug it into the power line.

3.2 Items list

The package includes the following pieces:

Content Quantity
Principal unit 1
Power cable 1
Tray 2
User manual 1

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4. Meter operation and display instructions

Indicator definition:
1. "Main window" indicator: Light is on in the normal working state (non-set state),
otherwise it is off.
2. “Auto-tuning” indicator: This indicator flashes when running the auto-tuning
program, otherwise it goes off.
3. "RUN" indicator: This indicator is off when the timer is over, otherwise it stays on.4．
"STOP" indicator: This indicator lights up when the timer expires, otherwise it goes off.
5. “Alarm” indicator: This indicator is on when there is a deviation alarm on temperature
or when the temperature measurement is abnormal. When there is a deviation alarm under
temperature, this indicator flashes. Under normal operation,this indicator goes
6. "Heating" indicator: it lights up when heating there is output, otherwise it lights off.
7. "Light" indicator: it lights up when turned on, otherwise lights are turned off.
8. "Fan" indicator: Fan works when turned on, otherwise it is off.
9. "Sterilization" indicator: Lights up when turned on, otherwise it is off.
10. PV screen: current measurement value
11. SV screen: set parameter value

The PV screen will display the real temperature of the working room while the SV screen displays thepreviously
set temperature

[Light] key: Click this key to switch the lighting and the corresponding indicator lights up or goes out.

[Fan] key: Click this key to switch the fan and the corresponding indicator lights up or goes out.

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[Sterilization] key: Long press this key for 6 seconds to start sterilization, click this key to turn off the
sterilization, and the corresponding indicator lights up or goes out.

[Shift] key : Click this button in the setting state to shift the set value by flickering; in the normal display state, long
press this key 6 seconds to enter the temperature auto-tuning selection state.

【Dec】key : Click this key to decrease the set value in the setting state. Long press this key to decreasethe set value
continuously. In the normal display state, press this key when the timer runs out. Long press 3 seconds can restart the run.

【Inc】key : Click this key to increase the set value in the setting state. Long press this key to increase theset value
continuously.

Operation and usage

1. The controller is powered on. The middle display area shows [index number and meter type]. The lowerdisplay
area shows [version number], about 2 seconds into the normal display state.

2. Temperature, time reference and setting

1) If there is no timing function:
Click [Set] button to enter the temperature setting state, the middle display area displays prompt "SP", thelower
display area shows the temperature setting value, which can be modified by [Inc], [Decrease] and [Shift] keys go to the
desired setting value; then click the [SET] button to exit this setting state and the modified setting value is automatically
saved.
2) If there is timing function
Click [Set] button to enter the temperature setting state, the middle display area displays the prompt "SP", the lower
display area shows the temperature setting value, the modification method is the same as above; thenclick the [Set] button,
enter the time setting in the status display area. The prompt “ST” is displayed, the upper display area shows the time setting
value. Then click the [Set] button to exit the setting status. The modified setting value is automatically saved.

When the time is set to "0", it means there is no timing function and the meter runs continuously. When the set time is not
"0", the upper display area shows the running time. When the timer starts, the "time unit" flashes,when the time is up, the
operation ends, the upper display area shows "End", and the buzzer intermittently sounds EST Seconds (see the internal
parameter table-2) and stop. After the timer runs out, press [Down] for 3 seconds to restart the run.

3. Abnormal temperature measurement alarm

If “ --- ” is displayed in the middle display area, it means that the temperature sensor is faulty or the
temperature exceeds the measurement range or the controller itself is faulty, the controller automatically disconnects the
heating output, the buzzer sounds continuously, and the alarm light is on. Check the temperaturesensor and wiring carefully.

4. When the upper deviation exceeds the over-temperature alarm, the buzzer sounds, the warning light ison, and
the heating output is turned off; when the lower deviation exceeds the over-temperature alarm, the buzzer sounds, and
the warning light flashes; if the temperature value is changed due to over-temperature alarm. The alarm light is on, but
the buzzer does not sound.

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 5. When the buzzer sounds, you can press any key to stop.

System self-tuning

In the normal display state, press the [SHIFT] button for 6 seconds to enter the system self-tuning selection state, the
middle display area shows the self-tuning prompt “AT”, the lower display area shows “0”, you can click [Inc] or [Dec] key
to select "1" or "0" to display. When "1" is displayed, click [Set] key, the meter enters thesystem self-tuning state, and the
auto-tuning indicator flashes. After the auto-tuning is completed, the indicator Light stops flashing and the controller will get
a better set of PID parameters. The parameter values are savedautomatically. In the process of system self-tuning, press the
[Shift] key for 6 seconds to stop the self-tuning process.

If there is an upper deviation over temperature alarm during the system self-tuning, the warning light will not be on
and the buzzer will not be called, but the heating alarm relay will be automatically disconnected. The[Set] key is invalid
during system auto-tuning.

Reference and setting of temperature internal parameters

In the normal display state, press the [Set] button for 3 seconds, the middle display area displays the password
prompt "Lc", the lower display area shows the password value, and is modified by [Inc], [Dec] and [Shift] The required
password value. Then click the [Set] button. If the password value is incorrect, the controller automatically returns to the
normal display state. If the password value is correct, enter the internal parameter setting state, and then click the [Set]
button to modify each parameter in turn. Press and hold the [SET] button for3 seconds to exit this status. The parameter
values are automatically saved. See the tables below for details:

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Internal parameter table -1

Parameter (Range) Default

indication Parameter name Parameter function description Value

The parameter value can be viewed and

Lc Password 0
modified when "Lc=3".

Upper deviation When "Temperature measurement>

ALH Over temperature Temperature set value + HAL", there is an (0～100.0℃)5.0
alarm upper deviation over temperature alarm.

When "Temperature measured value

Lower deviation <temperature set value-ALL", there is a lower
ALL Over temperature (0～100.0℃)0
deviation over temperature alarm.
alarm Note: When "ALL=0", the lower deviationalarm is
invalid.

P Proportional band Time proportional effect adjustment. (0.1～300.0℃)

10.0
I Integration time Integral function adjustment. (1～2000 Second)
d Differential time Differential regulation. (0～1000 Second)

T Control period Heating control cycle. (1～30 Second)5

Measurement It is commonly used to correct errors that occur

Pb temperature during low temperature measurements. (-50.0～50.0℃)
deviation correction Pb = actual temperature value - meter 0
measurement

Measuring It is often used to correct errors that occur

temperature slope during high temperature measurements. PL = (-999～999)
PL
correction 1000 * (actual temperature value - meter 0
measurement) / meter measurement

Communication
Addr This machine communication address. (1～32) 1
address
0: Can modify the temperature or time
Loc setting value;
Set lock (0～1) 0
1: It is forbidden to modify the
temperature or time setting value.

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Internal parameter table -2

Parameter Parameter
indication name Parameter function description Factory value

When “Lc=9”,the parameter values

Lc Password 0
can be viewed and modified.

0: Only temperature deviation

Temperature overtemperature alarm； (0～1)
ndA 1: At the same time, there are
Alarm mode 0
temperature and lower deviation over
temperature alarm.

ndc Temperature (0～1)

control mode 0：Fuzzy PID control; 1：Bit control
0

Bit control When the "temperature measurement

dE1 Upper > temperature setting value + dE1", turn offthe (0～100.0℃)0
deviation heating output.
When the "temperature measurement
value is less than the temperature setting value
Bit control DE2", the heating output is turned on.
dE2 Lower (0～100.0℃)0
Description: this parameter is effectiveonly
deviation when controlling the position.

0：No timing function； 1：

ndT Timing mode (0～2)
Constant temperature timing;2： 1
Starting up timing ;

Constant
Hn temperature 0：Minute time；1：Hour (0～1)
timing time ; 0

Constant When the "temperature measurement

SPd temperature value is more than or equal to the set point of (0.1～100.0℃)
deviation temperature", it is considered to enter the 0.5
constant temperature state.

Constant When entering the constant temperature

temperature state, the buzzer prompts the time. (0～9999)0
SPT
Prompting Note: when "SPT=9999", it represents a
time permanent prompt.

Timed end When the timing is over, the buzzer prompts the
EST Prompting time. (0～9999)
time Note: when "EST=9999", it represents a 60
permanent prompt.

Whether to
continue the 0：Turn off the heating output after
constant
EH temperature timing； (0～1)
control at the 1：The constant temperature control is 0
end of the continued after the timing is finished ;
timing

ndo Reserved, invalid.

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 Gate control 0: Close Gate control function；1: (0～1)
oPn
function Open Gate control function ; 0

Maximum Maximum power percentage of heating (0～100%)

nP
power output output. 100

Turn off When the "temperature measurement

heating value≥the temperature setting value +Co", turn
Co off the heating output. (0～100.0℃)
output 50.0
deviation Description: this parameter is validonly
when PID is controlled.

SPL Reserved, invalid.

Maximum
SPH The maximum value of the set value of the (0～100.0℃)
temperatureSet temperature.
value 100

Note 1: in order to avoid misjudgment, you should choose the function of closing the door and power off for asystem that does
not need to open doors or power down

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Internal parameter table -3

Parameter Parameter
Parameter function description Factory value
indication name

Lc Password When“Lc=27”, the parameter values can 0

be viewed and modified.

Fc Unit of 0：degree Celsius； 1：Fahrenheit (0～1)

temperature degree ; 0

Internal parameter table -4

Parameter Parameter
indication name Parameter function description Factory value

Lc When“Lc=567”, the parameter values can

Password 0
be viewed and modified.
0： Cancellation of factory value；1
rST Reset (0～1)
：Confirm the resumption of the 0
factory value ;

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 Digital temperature limiter

SET

Button function

1）【▲】：“INC” button. In the setting state, click this button to increase the set value. If you keep pressing this
button, the value will increase continuously.

2)【▼/SET】：“DEC” button. In the setting state, click this button to reduce the set value. If you keep pressing this button, the value
will reduce continuously. It has the setting function when modifying internal parameters.

Operation and using

1-1. When the controller is switched on, display window shows the version number for 2 seconds, then it starts running.
1-2. Alarm temperature setting
Under the normal state, window displays temperature alarm set value. Click the “INC” or “DEC” button, the set value starts
flashing, at this point, the required temperature alarm setting can be modified through the “INC” and“DEC” button. About 2
seconds after stopping operation, the controller will return to the normal state, the set value will be saved automatically.
1-3. View temperature measurement
In the normal state, press the “INC” and “DEC” button for about 3 seconds, The right decimal point will light up. At this point,
the window displays the measured temperature value instead of the alarm temperature setting. Click the “INC” or “DEC”
button again, the controller will return to the normal state.
1-4. Over temperature alarm
In the normal state, when the temperature measurement exceeds the alarm temperature setting value, the window
alternately displays " - A - " and alarm setting value, the controller will cut off the output automatically, the buzzer
beeps.
1-5. Abnormal temperature measurement alarm
If the window shows the prompt “---”, it indicates that the temperature sensor has faults or temperature exceeds the
measuring range or the controller itself is faulty, the controller will cut off the output automatically,the buzzer will sound
continuously. Please check the temperature sensor and its wiring carefully.

1-6. When the buzzer sounds, press any button to mute

View and set internal parameters

In the normal state, press the “INC” and “DEC” button for about 6 seconds, the window alternately displays "Lc" and password
value, the required password value can be modified only by the “INC” button. Then click the “DEC” button,the controller will enter
the internal parameters setting state. Press the “DEC” button for 3 seconds, it will return to thenormal state, the set value will be
saved automatically.
Temperature Limiter parameter table
(Setting range)
Prompt Name Function description Factory value
Lc Password key When “Lc=3”, enter the next parameters. 0
Temperature It is usually used to correct errors in low
(-50～50℃)0
Pb deviation temperature measurement.
correction Pb = Actual value – PV
It is usually used to correct errors in high
Temperature (-199～199)
PL slope correction
temperature measurement.
0
PK = 1000 × (Actual value – PV) ÷ PV
(0～400)
SPH Max set value The maximum temperature set point value.
400

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5. Wiring diagram

6. General fault and troubleshooting

Failure phenomenon Fault analysis Troubleshooting
1.The sensor is broken
1. Replace sensor
2.Sensor connection
2. Check the connection and
Temperature control instrument shedding
display 0000 or---- 3.The controller is connect firmly
broken 3. Replace controller

The temperature has been rising 1.Controller wiring 1.Replace controller wiring board
uncontrolled board is broken

1.The motor is broken

2.Controller wiring 1. Replace motor
The circulating fan does not turnor
board is broken 2. Replace controller wiring board
has abnormal sound
3.Motor fan blade 3.Replace Motor fan blade
damage

1. The heater is broken

Setting temperature is greater 1. Replace the heater
than measuring temperature. The 2. Temperature limiting 2. Properly adjust the temperatureof
temperature does not rise device setting the temperature limiter
temperature too low

Incorrect setting of
1.Check the instructions forreadjustment
Overshoot of temperature instrument related
parameters
1.The sample is placed too
The effect of sample culture is 1.The sample of no more than
much in the studio tolead to
inconsistent poor uniformity 80% of the volume.

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7. Maintenance

Proper maintenance can keep instruments working properly and lengthen its lifetime.
Do not spray cleanser into the instrument when cleaning. Avoid cleaning it with chemical solutions to prevent reaction
damage.
Unplug the power line while cleaning.
Wear the proper protective gloves during cleaning procedures.
The device needs to be cleaned and decontaminated before sending to repair.
Must be sent with the original packing.
Make sure the device is used on a clean and dry surface and that the ambient temperature is steady.

8. Transport and storage

Keep the device on a dry and clean place with good airing and free of corrosive gases and
flammable or corrosive atmospheres.
Ensure that the device does not get wet or hit during transport.

9. Technical features
1. There is a fan for breeze circulation in the working room and a large area of mica electric film heating at thebottom
so that the temperature of the work chamber is distributed uniformly.

2. Large-screen LCD display, multiple sets of data, one screen display, intelligent PID temperature controlsystem,
with PT100 high-precision sensor, high temperature control accuracy.

3. Double door structure, the inner door is made of high-quality stainless steel to facilitate the observation of samples,
the outer door is made of magnetic strips, opening and closing is convenient, and the sealing is good.

4. Standard light, germicidal light, breeze circulation fan, 485 communication interface.

5. Independent temperature limiter: imported mechanical temperature limiter, set the work room limit
temperature, to provide double safety protection for the product.

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 Model INCU-045-001 INCU-065-001 INCU-125-001
Cycle Mode Breeze circulation
Temp. Range RT+5-65℃
Temp. Resolution Ratio 0.1℃
Function
Temp. Motion ±0.5℃
Temp. Uniformity ±0.8℃
Inner Chamber Stainless steel
Insulation layer Polyurethane
Structure Heater Mica electrothermal film
Power Rating 0.25kW 0.25kW 0.5kW
Exhaust hole φ28mm top (with function of test hole)
Temp. control mode PID Intelligent
Temp. setting mode Touch button setting
Measuring temperature: LCD upper row
Temp. display mode Setting temperature: The lower row

Controller Timer 0-9999 min (with timing wait function)

Operation function Fixed temperature operation, timing function, auto stop.

Sensor PT100

Safety device Mechanical independent temperature limiter,

350*350 400*350 500*450

Inner Chamber size(W*L*H)(mm)
*350 *450 *550
525*480 575*480 675*580
Exterior size (W*L*H)(mm)
*620 *720 *820
605*572 655*572 755*672
Packing size (W*L*H)(mm)
*775 *875 *975
Specification Volume 45L 65L 125L
Shelf number 7 9 13
Load per rack 15kg
Shelf space 35mm
AC220V/ AC220V/ AC220V/
Supply(50/60HZ)Current rating
1.1A 1.1A 2.3A
NW/GW (kg） 27/30 32/35 45/49
Shelf 2
Accessory
Shelf frame 4

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