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Platelet Incubator Service Manual PDF
Platelet Incubator Service Manual PDF
HELMER SCIENTIFIC
14400 Bergen Boulevard
Noblesville, IN 46060 USA
PH +1.317.773.9073 0086
FAX +1.317.773.9082
USA and Canada 800.743.5637
* Date submitted for Change Order review. Actual release date may vary.
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Contents
Section I: General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Model References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Copyright and Trademark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Product Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Avoiding Injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Model and Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 i.Center Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Horizon Series Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Temperature Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Chart Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4.1 Chart Recorder Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4.2 Install Chart Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Alarm Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2 WEEE Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1 Rapid Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Compressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.4 Labor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.4.1 Floor Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.4.2 Countertop Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.5 Additional Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.6 Outside of USA and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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8.1.1 Home Screen Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.2 Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.3 Change Configuration Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.4 Calibrate Chamber Temperature Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.5 Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.6 Restore Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.7 Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.7.1 Alarm Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.7.2 Alarm Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.7.3 High Chamber Temperature Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.7.4 Low Chamber Temperature Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.7.5 Condenser Temperature Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.7.6 Power Failure Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.7.7 Door Ajar Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.7.8 Motion Alarm (PC4200i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.8 Test Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.8.1 Automatic Chamber Temperature Alarm Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.8.2 Manual Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC100i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.8.3 Manual Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC900i, PC1200i, PC2200i, PC3200i, PC4200i) . . . . 30
8.8.4 Power Failure Alarm Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.8.5 Door Ajar Alarm Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.8.6 Motion Alarm Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.8.7 No Battery Alarm Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.9 AgiTrak™ System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.9.1 View Real-Time Agitation Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.9.2 View Real-Time Agitator Cycle Counts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.10 Additional System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.10.1 Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.10.2 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.10.3 Temperature Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.10.4 Temperature Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.10.5 View Chart Paper Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.10.6 Enable, Disable, or Reset the Chart Paper Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.10.7 Door Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.10.8 Condenser Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8.10.9 i.Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8.11 Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.11.1 Event Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.11.2 Agitator Count Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.11.3 Agitator Count Log Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.12 Upgrade System Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.13 Reset the i.Center Monitoring System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.14 View Manufacturer and Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.1 Recharge Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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10.2 Test the i.Center Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.3 Replace the i.Center Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.4 Test the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10.5 Replace the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10.6 Clean the Platelet Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10.6.1 Condenser Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10.6.2 Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.6.3 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.6.4 Door Gaskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.7 Lubricate the Drawer Slides (PC4200i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.8 Lubricate and Service Internal Parts (PC4200i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.8.1 Drive Rod Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.8.2 Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.9 Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
11.1 General Operation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
11.2 Chamber Temperature Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
11.3 Alarm Activation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11.4 Testing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11.5 Condensation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
12.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
12.1.1 Chart Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
12.1.2 Display System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
12.1.3 Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12.1.4 Door and Hinge (PC100i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
12.1.5 Door and Hinge (PC2200i, PC3200i, and PC4200i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12.1.6 Hood (PC900i and PC1200i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12.2 Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
12.2.1 PC100i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.2.2 PC900i and PC1200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.2.3 PC2200i, PC3200i, and PC4200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.3 Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.3.1 PC100i, PC900i, and PC1200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
12.3.2 PC2200i, PC3200i, and PC4200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.4 Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12.4.1 PC100i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12.4.2 PC900i and PC1200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.4.3 PC2200i and PC3200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12.4.4 PC4200i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
12.5 Base (PC4200i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
12.6 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13 Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
13.1 PC100i, PC900i, PC1200i (100/115 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
13.2 PC100i, PC900i, PC1200i (230 V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
13.3 PC2200i (115 V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.4 PC2200i (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
13.5 PC3200i (115 V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
13.6 PC3200i (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.7 PC4200i (115 V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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13.8 PC4200i (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
16 Alarm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
16.1 Temperature and Power Failure Alarm Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
16.1.1 Alarm Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
16.1.2 Alarm Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
16.2 Motion Alarm (PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.2.1 Alarm Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16.2.2 Alarm Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
17 Test Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
17.1 Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC100h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
17.2 Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC900h, PC1200h, PC2200h, PC3200h, PC4200h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
17.3 Power Failure Alarm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
17.4 Motion Alarm Test (PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
19 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
19.1 Recharge Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
19.2 Test the Power Failure Alarm Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
19.3 Replace the Power Failure Alarm Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
19.4 Test the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
19.5 Replace the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
19.6 Clean the Platelet Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
19.6.1 Condenser Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
19.6.2 Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
19.6.3 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
19.6.4 Door Gaskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
19.7 Lubricate the Drawer Slides (PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
19.8 Lubricate and Service Internal Parts (PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
19.8.1 Drive Rod Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
19.8.2 Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
19.9 Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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20 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
20.1 General Operation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
20.2 Chamber Temperature Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
20.3 Alarm Activation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
20.4 Condensation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
21 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
21.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
21.1.1 Chart Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
21.1.2 Display and Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
21.1.3 Door and Hinge (PC100h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
21.1.4 Door and Hinge (PC2200h, PC3200h, and PC4200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
21.1.5 Hood (PC900h and PC1200h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
21.2 Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
21.2.1 PC100h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
21.2.2 PC900h and 1200h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
21.2.3 PC2200h, 3200h, and 4200h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
21.3 Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
21.3.1 PC100h, PC900h, and PC1200h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
21.3.2 PC2200h, PC3200h, and PC4200h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
21.4 Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
21.4.1 PC100h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
21.4.2 PC900h and PC1200h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
21.4.3 PC2200h and PC3200h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
21.4.4 PC4200h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
21.5 PC4200h Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
21.6 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
22 Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
22.1 PC100h, PC900h, PC1200h (100/115 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
22.2 PC100h, PC900h, PC1200h (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
22.3 PC2200h (115 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
22.4 PC2200h (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
22.5 PC3200h (115 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
22.6 PC3200h (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
22.7 PC4200h (115 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
22.8 PC4200h (230 V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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General Information
2 Safety
The operator or technician performing maintenance or service on Helmer Scientific products must
(a) inspect the product for abnormal wear and damage, (b) choose a repair procedure which will not
endanger his/her safety, the safety of others, the product, or the safe operation of the product, and (c)
fully inspect and test the product to ensure the maintenance or service has been performed properly.
WARNING The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.
CAUTION The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE The safety statement that follows this safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, could result in damage to the product or stored inventory.
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2.2 Product Labels
The following general safety and information alerts appear on the product to identify potential hazards to
the operator or service technician.
Caution: Risk of damage Caution: Unlock all casters
to equipment or danger to
operator
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3 Configuration
3.1 Model and Input Power
NOTE Service information varies depending on the model and power requirements.
This information appears on the product specification label, on the back of the platelet incubator.
VER A C 2014
Noblesville, IN 46060 USA
www.helmerinc.com
Version A
www.helmerinc.com Platelet Storage System Voltage 115V
Weight 663 lb / 301 kg HZ 50/60 D
Amps 14.5A
Power
Label Description
A Model
B Serial number (SN)
C Version
D Power requirements
i.Center monitoring system. Temperature controller.
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3.2.2 Horizon Series Control System
Horizon Series platelet incubators feature the combined temperature monitor and controller. The Horizon
Series system controls chamber temperature and monitors and displays operational information.
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3.4.1 Chart Recorder Access
Open door by pressing and releasing.
NOTE For accurate temperature reading, ensure that current time is aligned with time line
groove when chart knob is tightened.
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4 Alarm Reference
If an alarm condition is met, an alarm activates. Some alarms are visual only; others are visual and
audible. Some alarms are sent through the remote alarm interface.
The table indicates if an alarm is audible (A), visual (V), or sent through the remote alarm interface (R).
Alarm Alarm Type
High Temperature A, V, R
Low Temperature A, V, R
Condenser Temperature A, V, R (i.Series)
Door Open A, V, R (i.Series)
Low Battery V (i.Series)
No Battery A, V, R (i.Series)
AC Power Failure A, V, R
Change Chart Paper (1)
V (i.Series)
Agitator 1 Motion Alarm (2)
A, V, R (i.Series); A, R (Horizon Series)
Agitator 2 Motion Alarm (3, 5)
A, V, R (i.Series); R (Horizon Series)
Agitator 3 Motion Alarm (4, 5)
A, V, R (i.Series); R (Horizon Series)
(1) Applicable if a temperature chart recorder is installed. Additional alarms may be available on the
stand-alone chart recorder. Refer to the Temperature Chart Recorder operation and service manual.
(2) Applicable to PC4200 platelet incubators. For other models, this alarm applies if a Helmer i.Series
platelet agitator is installed as Agitator 1.
(3) Applicable to PC2200 and PC3200 platelet incubators with a Helmer i.Series platelet agitator installed
as Agitator 2.
(4) Applicable to PC3200 platelet incubators with a Helmer i.Series platelet agitator installed as Agitator 3.
(5) Not applicable to PC4200h platelet incubators.
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5 Compliance
5.1 Regulatory Compliance
This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning
Medical Devices, as amended by 2007/47/EC. 0086
Sound level is less than 70 dB(A).
Emergo Europe
EC REP Molenstraat 15
2513 BH
The Hague, Netherlands
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6 Warranty
For technical service needs, please contact Helmer at 800-743-5637 or www.helmerinc.com. Have the
model and serial number available when calling.
6.2 Compressor
For the warranty period listed below, Helmer will supply the refrigeration compressor, if it is determined
to be defective, at no charge, including freight. Helmer will not be liable for installation, refrigerant, or
miscellaneous charges required to install the compressor beyond the first year of the warranty period.
► i.Series model compressor warranty period is five (5) years.
► Horizon Series model compressor warranty period is three (3) years.
6.3 Parts
For a period of two (2) years, Helmer will supply at no charge, including freight, any part that fails
due to defects in material or workmanship under normal use, with the exception of expendable items.
Expendable items include glass, batteries, and door gaskets. Inspection of defective parts by Helmer will
be final in determining warranty status. Warranty procedures must be followed in all events.
6.4 Labor
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.
THE LIABILITY, IF ANY, OF HELMER FOR DIRECT DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM A BREACH
OF ANY SALES AGREEMENT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR INDEMNITY, STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS OR ANY SERVICES
IS LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PARTICULAR GOODS OR
SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL HELMER BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION DAMAGES RELATED TO LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR LOSS OF PRODUCTS.
This warranty does not cover damages caused in transit, during installation by accident, misuse, fire,
flood, or acts of God. Further, this warranty will not be valid if Helmer determines the failure was caused
by a lack of performing recommended equipment maintenance (per Helmer manual) or by using the
product in a manner other than for its intended use. Installation and calibration are not covered under this
warranty agreement.
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7 Product Configuration
7.1 Install Batteries for Backup Power
The monitoring system and chart recorder each have a battery system, enabling a period of continuous
operation if power is lost.
NOTE The monitoring system will start on battery power alone. If the platelet incubator was
previously not connected to AC power and the batteries are connected, the monitoring
system will begin running on battery power.
Battery life varies by manufacturer as well as voltage level remaining. Providing full power is available
and no battery-related alarms are active, backup power for the monitoring system is available for up to two
hours.
CAUTION Before installing or replacing batteries, switch the power OFF and disable backup power
to the i.Center monitoring system by switching the ON/OFF key switch OFF (located
behind the control door). Disconnect the platelet incubator from AC power.
NOTICE When installing a replacement battery, use only a battery which meets the specifications
outlined in chapter 10.9 (Supplies).
NOTE If AC power is lost, the monitoring system will continue to collect data until battery power
is depleted.
The batteries are located on the top of the platelet incubator, under a removable access panel.
Batteries are disconnected for shipping. Reconnect batteries to provide monitoring system with backup
power in the event of AC power failure.
NOTE ► Only i.Series platelet incubators can monitor i.Series platelet agitators.
► Horizon Series platelet incubators cannot monitor i.Series platelet agitators.
The AgiTrak system receives alarm information through a direct connection from the platelet agitator’s
alarm system to the platelet incubator’s alarm system.
Compatible Helmer
Platelet Incubator Platelet Agitator
PC100i PF15i
PC900i PF48i
PC1200i, PC2200i, PC3200i PF96i
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7.3 Install a Platelet Agitator in the Platelet Incubator
NOTE This chapter is not applicable to the PC4200i platelet incubator, which has a built-in
platelet agitator.
Helmer platelet agitators can be installed inside Helmer platelet incubators. i.Series platelet agitators can
be connected to i.Series platelet incubators via a data cable. The connection allows the platelet incubator
to monitor the platelet agitator motion, and to sound an alarm when agitation motion stops.
PC2200i and PC3200i platelet incubators hold 1 agitator per shelf. Each shelf features a corresponding
power connector. In PC2200i and PC3200i platelet incubators, each shelf includes a data port. Through
the data port and data cable, agitation motion is communicated from i.Series platelet agitators to the
i.Series platelet incubator.
When installing a platelet agitator on a shelf, use the power connector for that shelf to prevent the
power cord from obstructing the agitation motion. When installing an i.Series platelet agitator on a shelf
in an i.Series platelet incubator, use the data port for that shelf so agitation motion is communicated
appropriately.
NOTE For additional instruction in configuring a platelet agitator in a platelet incubator, refer to
the platelet agitator service manual.
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CAUTION ► The interface on the remote alarm monitoring system is intended for connection to
the end user’s central alarm system(s) that uses normally-open or normally-closed
dry contacts.
► If an external power supply exceeding 30 V (RMS) or 60 V (DC) is connected to the
remote alarm monitoring system’s circuit, the remote alarm will not function properly;
may be damaged; or may result in injury to the user.
NOTICE ► For any platelet incubator (except PC4200i) without a platelet agitator installed, a
bypass plug is needed for a normally-closed interface circuit.
► The bypass plug is needed if multiple platelet agitators are installed, and not all are
Helmer i.Series platelet agitators. For each position in which a non-Helmer i.Series
platelet agitator is installed, the bypass plug must be installed in the data port.
► To obtain a bypass plug, contact Helmer Technical Service.
The terminals on the remote alarm interface have the following maximum load capacity:
► 0.5 A at 30 V (RMS); 1.0 A at 24 V (DC)
3 Connect remote alarm wires to appropriate terminals, according to requirements for your alarm system.
4 Use a cable tie to relieve strain on alarm wires (as necessary).
5 Switch the Battery ON/OFF switch ON. Switch the AC ON/OFF switch ON.
6 Touch MUTE to disable the high temperature alarm while platelet incubator reaches operating
temperature.
CAUTION ► Before moving drawers, ensure they are completely empty for safe lifting.
► Open the drawer using the drawer handle; not the label holder.
Remove a Drawer:
1 Pull drawer out until it stops (when the tabs on the drawer contact the spring-loaded stops).
2 Depress the spring-loaded drawer stops.
3 Pull the drawer outward until the tabs on the drawer have passed the drawer stops.
4 Pull drawer free of the drawer slides.
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Left: Drawer in the full open position. Right: Drawer with the tab in front of the drawer stop.
Install a Drawer:
1 Align drawer with the drawer slides.
2 Push drawer in until it stops (when the tabs on the drawer contact the spring-loaded stops).
3 Depress the spring-loaded drawer stops.
4 Push the drawer into the storage frame until it stops.
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8 Temperature Monitor Settings
Through the i.Center monitoring system, current settings may be viewed and changed. The settings that
can be viewed or changed are as follows:
Setting Description
Clock Mode Time format used on the HOME screen and the Event Log
Date Format Date format used on the HOME screen and on the Event Log
Door Ajar Timeout Number of minutes the door can be open before an alarm activates
Pwr Failure Timeout Number of minutes the platelet incubator can be without AC power before an
alarm activates
High Alarm Setpoint Temperature at which the High Temperature Alarm activates
Low Alarm Setpoint Temperature at which the Low Temperature Alarm activates
Cond. Alarm Setpoint Temperature at which the Condenser Temperature Alarm activates
Alarm Volume Volume for audible alarms
Alarm Pulse Pattern for audible alarms
Chart Paper Timer; or Setting for the chart paper timer (disabled); or the number of days remaining
Chart Paper Days Left before chart paper must be changed (if temperature chart recorder is installed)
Temperature Graph The setting for the temperature graph feature (Enabled or Disabled)
Agitator Alarms Settings for the motion alarm for:
a Each Helmer i.Series agitator installed in the platelet incubator, or
b Built-in agitator (PC4200i)
► All platelet incubators are programmed to monitor three positions, even
though some models accommodate fewer platelet agitators.
► Positions that are not in use are set to OFF.
► Positions that are in use are set to ON and display the number of minutes
the agitator can be stopped before an alarm activates.
View settings:
1 On the Home screen, press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight View Configuration. Press the SELECT button.
3 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired option. Press the SELECT button.
4 Press the BACK button to return to the View Configuration screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
NOTICE Changing temperature monitor settings affects operation of the platelet incubator. Do
not change settings unless instructed in product documentation or by Helmer Technical
Service.
NOTE The Configuration screen is password protected. The factory default password is “1234”.
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8.1 Home Screen
The Home screen appears when:
► The HOME button is touched from any other screen
► There is no interaction for two minutes on any screen, other than the password entry screen
NOTE Refer to chapter 14 (i.Center Screen Reference) for a complete list of screens in the
i.Center monitoring system.
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8.2 Main Screen
The Main screen displays functional options that allow access to all other screens in the system.
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8.3 Change Configuration Password
The default password is 1234. A new password must use four digits, ranging from 1 to 5.
Change the password:
1 On the Home screen, press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to select Edit Configuration. Press the SELECT button.
3 Enter the password when prompted.
4 Press the DOWN button to select Change Password. Press the SELECT button.
5 Enter the new password, then re-enter the new password when prompted.
► If password entries match, the “update” message is displayed.
► If password entries do not match, the “incorrect match” message is displayed. Repeat the
procedure to change the password.
NOTE If the variance is within acceptable limits for your organization, changing probe settings is
optional.
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8 Follow the system prompts for Model Type:
For models with two probes:
a Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Upper Probe or Lower Probe options. Press the
SELECT button.
b Press the DOWN button to highlight the Temperature option.
c Press the INC or DEC buttons to change the displayed value to match the value measured by the
independent thermometer.
For models with one probe:
a The Upper Probe option is displayed and the Temperature option is highlighted.
b Press the INC or DEC buttons to change the displayed value to match the value measured by the
independent thermometer.
For all models:
a Press the DOWN button to highlight Store Calibration.
b To save the new value, press the ENTER button. The “Calibration Memorized” message
appears. New settings are saved.
c To discard the new value, press the BACK button to return to the Edit Configuration screen, or
press the HOME button to exit. New settings are not saved.
9 Remove the thermometer from the chamber and close the door.
NOTE ► The current temperature displayed by the monitoring system may change so that it
no longer matches the new probe calibration value. This is normal.
► If a new probe value is entered but not saved, the new value will appear when the
calibration setting for the probe is viewed. This is normal.
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8.7 Alarm Settings
The following alarm settings may be changed by the operator. The setpoint for temperature alarms may
be changed (where applicable), as well as the time delay between when the alarm condition commences
and when the visual and audible alarms are initiated.
Setting Default Setting Default Time Delay
Alarm Volume 10 n/a
Alarm Pulse Single n/a
High Alarm Setpoint 24.0 °C n/a
Low Alarm Setpoint 20.0 °C n/a
Condenser Alarm 50.0 °C n/a
Power Failure n/a 3 minutes
Door Ajar Timeout n/a 3 minutes
Motion On 3 minutes
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8.7.3 High Chamber Temperature Alarm
The High Alarm setpoint specifies the temperature at which the High Temperature Alarm activates. If the
temperature detected by the upper chamber probe is greater than or equal to this value, the alarm activates.
► Default setpoint is 24 °C
► Setpoint can be changed from -40 °C to +40 °C
Change the setpoint:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight Edit Configuration. Press the SELECT button.
3 Enter the password when prompted.
4 Press the DOWN button to highlight Alarm Setpoints. Press the SELECT button.
5 Press the DOWN button to highlight High Alarm Setpoint.
6 Press the INC or DEC buttons to change the setting.
7 Press the BACK button to return to the Edit Configuration screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
The new settings are saved.
NOTICE Condenser Temperature Alarm should not be changed unless directed by Helmer
Technical Service.
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7 Press the BACK button to return to the Edit Configuration screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
The new settings are saved.
NOTE ► To prevent a motion alarm being communicated by an external monitoring device but
not by the platelet incubator, set the alarm delay control to a value greater than the
Agitator 1 Setpoint.
► The alarm delay control for the motion alarm is located on the rear of the platelet
incubator.
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Top: Motion alarm volume control. Bottom: Alarm delay control for the motion alarm.
The default motion alarm delay is set at the halfway point (approximately four to five minutes). To change
the motion alarm delay, use a small flat-head screwdriver.
► Default alarm delay is set at the halfway point (approximately four to five minutes)
► Maximum alarm delay is eight minutes
► Default alarm volume is set at the middle position (medium)
NOTICE Before testing alarms, protect items in the platelet incubator from extended exposure to
adverse temperature.
NOTE ► Calibrate the chamber temperature probe prior to performing the Automatic Chamber
alarm test.
► The test can be aborted by selecting the Cancel High or Low Test option.
► The test takes less than five minutes.
When performing an automatic temperature alarm test, the Peiltier device heats or cools the temperature
probe until the high or low alarm setpoint is reached. An event is added to the Event Log to indicate a
temperature alarm was activated.
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Test the low alarm:
1 Identify the current setting for the low alarm setpoint.
2 Press the MAIN button.
3 Press the DOWN button to select System Alarm Test & Status. Press the SELECT button.
► The System Alarm Test & Status screen appears.
4 Press the DOWN button to select Start Low Alarm Auto Test. Press the SELECT button.
► The “Low Alarm Test in Progress” message appears. When the test is complete, the message
clears.
5 View the Event Log. Note the temperature at which the low alarm occurred. Compare
the temperature to the low alarm setpoint. If the values do not match, refer to chapter 11
(Troubleshooting).
Test the high alarm:
1 Identify the current setting for the high alarm setpoint.
2 Press the MAIN button.
3 Press the DOWN button to select System Alarm Test & Status. Press the SELECT button.
► The System Alarm Test & Status screen appears.
4 Press the DOWN button to select Start High Alarm Auto Test. Press the SELECT button.
► The “High Alarm Test in Progress” message appears. When the test is complete, the message
clears.
5 View the Event Log. Note the temperature at which the low alarm occurred. Compare
the temperature to the high alarm setpoint. If the values do not match, refer to chapter 11
(Troubleshooting).
Cancel the test:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to select System Alarm Test & Status. Press the SELECT button.
► The System Alarm Test & Status screen appears.
3 Press the DOWN button to select Cancel High or Low Test. Press the ENTER button.
► The test is cancelled.
NOTE When cancelling an automatic test, the message indicating the test is in progress clears
immediately. If a setpoint was reached before the test was cancelled, the alarm activates
and clears, as described earlier.
NOTICE ► Perform the low alarm test before the high alarm test to control the temperature more
closely and complete the testing more quickly.
► Calibrate the chamber temperature probe prior to performing the manual chamber
alarm test.
► Temperature probes are fragile; handle with care.
Obtain:
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of cold water
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of hot water
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NOTE ► To perform the manual chamber alarm test on PC100i platelet incubators, obtain the
alarm check tube.
► Do not remove the chamber probe from PC100i platelet incubators; fill the tube with
2” (51 mm) of hot or cold water as noted in the instructions below.
► Place the filled alarm check tube over the chamber probe to perform the test.
8.8.3 Manual Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC900i, PC1200i, PC2200i, PC3200i, PC4200i)
NOTICE ► Perform the low alarm test before the high alarm test to control the temperature more
closely and complete the testing more quickly.
► Calibrate the chamber temperature probe prior to performing the manual chamber
alarm test.
► Temperature probes are fragile; handle with care.
Obtain:
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of cold water
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of hot water
NOTE ► To perform the manual chamber alarm test on PC100i platelet incubators, obtain the
alarm check tube.
► Do not remove the chamber probe from PC100i platelet incubators; fill the tube with
2” (51 mm) of hot or cold water as noted in the instructions below.
► Place the filled alarm check tube over the chamber probe to perform the test.
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Test the low alarm:
1 Identify the current setting for the low alarm setpoint.
2 Remove the installed platelet agitator(s) to allow access to the to the chamber probe.
3 Loosen the screws securing the chamber probe bracket to the chamber wall. Slide the bracket up
and away from the wall.
4 Remove the probe from the bracket.
a Unscrew and remove the fitting securing the probe to the bracket.
b Slide the probe tip upward and free the probe from the bracket.
5 Immerse the probe in cold water. Ensure the probe is at the bottom of the glass.
6 When the low temperature alarm sounds, note the temperature on the monitoring system display.
7 Compare the temperature at which the alarm sounds to the low alarm setpoint. If the values do not
match, refer to chapter 11 (Troubleshooting).
Test the high alarm:
1 Identify the current setting for the high alarm setpoint.
2 Immerse the probe in hot water. Ensure the probe is at the bottom of the glass.
3 When the high temperature alarm sounds, note the temperature on the monitoring system display.
4 Compare the temperature at which the alarm sounds to the high alarm setpoint. If the values do not
match, refer to chapter 11 (Troubleshooting).
5 Remove the probe from the warm water.
6 Install the probe in the chamber probe bracket.
7 Install the fitting to secure the probe to the probe bracket, leaving approximately 1” (25 mm) of the
probe exposed beyond the fitting.
8 Install the probe bracket in the chamber and tighten the screws.
9 Reinstall the platelet agitator(s) in the chamber.
NOTE ► During a power failure, the power failure alarm sounds and the batteries provide
power to the monitoring system.
► If AC power fails, the backup batteries will allow for continued data collection and
temperature display.
► If the backup batteries fail, data is not collected and the temperature is not displayed.
► When power is restored, the 24 hours of data prior to the power loss are retained
in the system memory. Stored temperature data is displayed on the graph and the
monitoring system resumes data collection and display.
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3 Change Power Failure Timeout setting to 0 minutes.
a Press the MAIN button.
b Press the DOWN button to highlight Edit Configuration. Press the SELECT button.
c Enter the password when prompted.
d Press the DOWN button to highlight Alarm Setpoints. Press the SELECT button.
e Press the DOWN button to highlight Power Failure Timeout.
f Press the DEC button to change the setting to 0.
4 Switch the AC ON/OFF switch OFF. Power failure alarm will activate immediately.
5 Switch the AC ON/OFF switch ON. Power failure alarm will clear and audible alarm will cease.
6 Change the Power Failure Timeout setting to the original setting.
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8.8.7 No Battery Alarm Test
Test the no battery alarm to ensure that it activates in the event the backup batteries are depleted.
NOTE ► During a power failure, the power failure alarm sounds and the batteries provide
power to the monitoring system.
► If AC power fails, the backup batteries will allow for continued data collection and
temperature display.
► If the backup batteries fail, data is not collected and the temperature is not displayed.
NOTICE Use a battery which meets specifications outlined in chapter 10.9 (Supplies).
Agitator positions:
Platelet Incubator Agitator Positions
Model
PC100i 1
PC900i 1
PC1200i 1
PC2200i 2
PC3200i 3
PC4200i 1
The platelet incubator has a data port for each platelet agitator position. The installed platelet agitator
transmits motion and speed information to the AgiTrak system through a data cable and the data port in
the platelet incubator.
NOTE The PC4200i’s built-in agitator transmits motion and speed information directly to the
AgiTrak system without a separate data cable.
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If motion is not detected for the pre-configured amount of time, the AgiTrak system activates an alarm
and records the alarm event(s) in the event log. For agitation information to be monitored correctly, each
platelet agitator position must be enabled in the AgiTrak interface.
Disable a platelet agitator position through the AgiTrak interface under the following conditions:
► The position is not available
► The position is not in use
► The position has a Horizon Series agitator installed
NOTE If a Horizon Series platelet agitator is installed in the platelet incubator, its position (in the
AgiTrak interface) should be disabled to prevent false alarms.
The Agitator Alarm Setpoint specifies the longest the agitator can be stopped prior to alarm. If the time
elapsed is greater than or equal to this value, an alarm activates.
► Default setting is three minutes
► Setting can be changed from 0 minutes to 60 minutes
NOTE The AgiTrak system is intended to replace each i.Series platelet agitator alarm. The
motion alarm on each installed i.Series platelet agitator should be disabled when using
the alarms in the AgiTrak system.
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4 Press the BACK button to return to the i.Help screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
NOTE Each time the platelet incubator is powered on, the i.Center display language must be
selected.
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8.10.3 Temperature Units
Available options are Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default temperature unit is Celsius.
Change temperature units:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight Edit Configuration. Press the SELECT button.
3 Enter the password when prompted.
4 Press the DOWN button to highlight Temperature Units.
5 Press the INC or DEC buttons to select the desired temperature units.
6 Press the BACK button to return to the Edit Configuration screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
The new setting is saved.
NOTE ► Inactivity of one minute on any i.Center screen results in an automatic return to the
Temperature Graph screen (if the temperature graph is enabled).
► The graph is cleared if a button is pressed or if an alarm activates.
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8.10.5 View Chart Paper Status
The i.Center monitoring system includes a resettable count-down timer for the chart paper. This serves
as a reminder to change the chart paper when the 7-day paper is nearly depleted.
View the chart paper status:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight System Alarm Test & Status. Press the SELECT button.
► The number of days remaining (if the chart paper timer is enabled) is displayed.
► If the chart paper timer is not enabled, the status of the chart paper timer is displayed.
3 Press the BACK button to return to the Main screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
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8.10.8 Condenser Temperature
The temperature of the condenser discharge line may be referenced for troubleshooting operational
problems.
View the condenser temperature:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight System Alarm Test & Status. Press the SELECT button.
► The condenser temperature is displayed.
3 Press the BACK button to return to the i.Help screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
8.10.9 i.Help
The i.Center monitoring system includes an on-board help system.
Access the i.Help system:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight i.Help. Press the SELECT button.
► The i.Help screen is displayed.
3 Follow on-screen instructions to view additional help topics.
4 Press the BACK button to return to the Main screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
NOTE The level of detail in i.Help may differ slightly from the contents of this manual.
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8.11 Event Log
The Event Log shows information from alarm events.
► 50 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Event Log screen.
► Number of door openings for the current and previous day can be viewed.
► Information regarding agitator cycle counter reset can be viewed.
View the event log:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight Event Log. Press the SELECT button.
► The Event Log screen is displayed.
Event log format:
EVENT LOG Door AA/AA BB/BB
Openings: C D
EE F GG HH/HH/HH II:IIJ KK.KK°L
Item Description
AA/AA Current date (month and day)
BB/BB Previous date (month and day)
C Number of door openings on current date
D Number of door openings on previous date
EE Event number. The most recent event is numbered as 1. Values can be 1-50.
F Event. “S” indicates the start of an alarm condition. “R” indicates the alarm
was reset and the system returned to normal.
GG Alarm Type:
DR Door Open
HI High temperature
LO Low temperature
CO Condenser temperature
NB No Battery
AC Power failure
A(n) Agitator (n) stopped (where n is 1, 2, or 3, depending on model)
HH/HH/HH Date of event (month and day, and the last two digits of the year)
II:II Time (hours and minutes) of event
J Time (appears for 12-hour format). “A” indicates AM. “P” indicates PM.
KK.KK Upper chamber temperature at time of event
L Temperature units. C = Celsius. F = Fahrenheit.
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8.11.1 Event Details
B
C
D
E
F
G
Label Description
A Event number
B Event
C Alarm Type
D Date and time of event
E Upper chamber temperature at time of event
F Lower chamber temperature at time of event (PC3200i and PC4200i)
G Condenser discharge line temperature at time of event
View an event:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight Event Log. Press the SELECT button.
3 From the Event Log screen, press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the desired event number.
Press the SELECT button.
► The Event Log Detail screen for the selected event is displayed.
4 Press the BACK button to return to the Event Log screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
NOTE If the event is highlighted the alarm for that event was caused by a system self-test,
initiated by an operator.
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8.11.2 Agitator Count Log
The i.Center monitoring system has three cycle counter logs, one for each agitator. Logs display date,
time, and cycle count for the previous 50 reset events. Each time a counter is reset for an agitator, an
event is recorded in the log for that agitator.
View agitator count logs:
1 Press the MAIN button.
2 Press the DOWN button to highlight i.Help. Press the SELECT button.
3 Press the DOWN button to highlight Agitator Information. Press the SELECT button.
4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight Agitator Count Logs. Press the SELECT button.
5 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the desired Agitator Count Log. Press the ENTER button.
► The Agitator Count Log screen is displayed.
► Press the UP or DOWN buttons to view previous events in the Agitator Count Log.
6 Press the BACK button to return to the Agitator Information screen, or press the HOME button to exit.
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9 Temperature Controller Setpoints
Temperature controller setpoints are programmed at the factory. Setpoints can be viewed and changed
through the temperature controller. Parameter values reside in four program levels.
Values that can be changed during normal operation are listed below:
Program Function
Parameter Level
ZEro 3 Calibrate the temperature controller readout
AL.hi 1 Set high temperature alarm value: Horizon Series
AL.Lo 1 Set low temperature alarm value: Horizon Series
View or change parameter values:
NOTICE Changing parameter values affects platelet incubator operation. Do not change
parameter values unless instructed in product documentation or by Helmer Technical
Service.
NOTE When there is no interaction for 60 seconds, the temperature controller exits program
mode.
*
a Press and hold the button.
b Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the parameter value.
c To access Level 2 parameters, change the value for the “LEVL” parameter to 2.
d To access Level 3 parameters, change the value for the “LEVL” parameter to 3.
4 Release all buttons to exit the parameter. New settings are saved.
► If the “LEVL” parameter value is changed, the temperature controller returns to the selected
program level.
5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to access another program level, or to view or change parameter values in
the selected level.
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6 Access Level 4 parameters:
a Navigate to Level 3 program mode.
b Select the “UEr” parameter.
c Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds.
d The “LOCK” parameter flashes on the display.
7 Exit program mode:
a Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for approximately three
seconds, or until the current chamber temperature is displayed.
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9.2 Level 2 Parameters and Values
Default Value Default Value
Parameter Description (Countertop Models) (Floor Models)
Display of SP1 output power percentage
(read only) (read only)
(read-only)
Selection for manual control of power for SP1 oFF oFF
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9.4 Level 4 Parameters and Values
Default Value Default Value
Parameter Description (Countertop Models) (Floor Models)
Program security lock nonE nonE
NOTICE Do not change the setpoint to a value outside the temperature control range.
Open the control door to access the temperature controller. The current chamber temperature is
displayed. The temperature may be different from the setpoint, especially if the chamber temperature has
not yet stabilized.
*
a Press and hold the button.
► The controller displays current setpoint value.
2 Change the setpoint:
*
a Press and hold the button.
b Press the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease setpoint in increments of 0.1 °C.
3 Release all buttons to exit the setpoint parameter. New settings are saved.
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9.6 Change the Control Sensor Offset
The temperature controller senses chamber temperature through a probe in the chamber. The chamber
setpoint typically varies from the measured temperature, so an offset value is used by the control system
to compensate for the difference.
► Value is factory-preset and varies for each unit
► Offset value can be changed from -10.0 °C to +10.0 °C
NOTICE Do not change the control sensor offset unless instructed in product documentation or by
Helmer Technical Service.
NOTE If the variance is within acceptable limits for your organization, changing the offset value
is optional.
Obtain:
► Independent thermometer, calibrated and traceable per national standards
► Zip tie, to attach thermometer to chamber temperature probe
Determine the new offset value:
1 Use the zip tie to attach the independent thermometer to control probe.
2 Close door and allow chamber temperature to stabilize for 30 minutes.
3 Observe independent thermometer temperature for 10 minutes and determine temperature range.
4 From the range, calculate the average temperature.
5 Remove the thermometer from the control probe.
6 Determine the change in value to reach desired setpoint.
NOTE When there is no interaction for 60 seconds, the temperature controller exits program
mode.
*
b Press and hold the button.
c Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the parameter value to 3.
*
d Release the button.
3 Enter the offset adjustment value:
a Press and release the UP or DOWN buttons until “ZEro” flashes on the display.
*
b Press and hold the button.
c Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the value to the calculated offset adjustment value.
*
d Release the button.
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4 Release all buttons to exit the parameter. New settings are saved.
► If the “LEVL” parameter value is changed, the temperature controller returns to the selected
program level.
5 Exit program mode:
a Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for approximately three
seconds, or until the current chamber temperature is displayed.
10 Maintenance
NOTICE ► Before performing maintenance, protect items in platelet incubator from extended
exposure to adverse temperature.
► Allow platelet incubator temperature to stabilize at setpoint after performing service or
after extended door opening.
NOTE Refer to the operation manual for the preventive maintenance schedule.
CAUTION ► Review all safety instructions prior to recharging refrigerant. Refer to chapter 2
(Safety).
► Maintenance should only be performed by trained refrigeration technicians.
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4 Add refrigerant so the peak low side pressure corresponds to pressure (at the stated ambient
temperature) in the table below.
Ambient Low Side Pressure
Temperature
°C °F lbs/in² kPa bar
18 64.4 29.0 200 2.00
19 66.2 29.5 203 2.03
20 68.0 30.0 207 2.07
21 69.8 30.5 210 2.10
22 71.6 31.0 214 2.14
23 73.4 31.5 217 2.17
24 75.2 32.0 221 2.21
25 77.0 32.6 225 2.25
26 78.8 33.3 230 2.30
27 80.6 33.5 231 2.31
28 82.4 34.3 236 2.36
29 84.2 34.8 240 2.40
30 86.0 35.4 244 2.44
NOTICE Use a battery which meets specifications outlined in chapter 10.9 (Supplies).
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10.4 Test the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200i)
NOTE The motion alarm battery is applicable to the PC4200i platelet incubator only.
NOTE ► If the agitation motion alarm sounds, the battery does not need to be replaced.
► If the agitation motion alarm does not sound, replace the motion alarm backup
battery.
NOTE The motion alarm battery is applicable to the PC4200i platelet incubator only.
NOTICE Use a battery which meets specifications outlined in chapter 10.9 (Supplies).
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10.6.2 Exterior
Clean glass surfaces with soft cotton cloth and glass cleaner. Clean exterior surfaces with soft cotton
cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
CAUTION The condensate evaporator and water evaporation tray are hot.
NOTICE For PC4200i platelet incubators, clean the vents in the base as needed.
10.6.3 Interior
Clean painted surfaces with mild detergent. Clean stainless steel surfaces with a general-purpose
laboratory cleaner suitable for stainless steel. For PF4200i models, clean textured drawer surfaces with a
soft brush.
Clean the slots in the drawer guides with a clean, dry cloth. Apply a thin film of petroleum jelly to the
bottom of each drawer where it contacts the drawer guide.
WARNING Disconnect platelet incubator from AC power when lubricating internal parts.
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10.8.1 Drive Rod Bearings
Clean drive rod end bearings, wheels, and components according to the preventive maintenance
schedule in the operation manual.
Lubricate the drive rod bearings:
1 Obtain a grease gun with bearing grease.
2 Inject bearing grease into the grease fitting on the bearing.
A B C
Drive rod and rod end bearing detail.
Label Description
A Drive rod
B Grease fitting
C Rod end bearing
10.8.2 Wheels
Lubricate wheel axles with a light machine oil. Remove the cover to access the front wheels for
inspection, cleaning, and lubrication.
10.9 Supplies
Refrigerant: non-CFC, R-134A
Chart paper: 220273 (52 sheets)
(6) 1.5 V D-cell alkaline batteries (or equivalent, for i.Center monitoring system)
(1) 9 V non-rechargeable alkaline battery (or equivalent, for chart recorder): 120218
(1) 9 V nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (or equivalent, for PC4200i motion alarm): 120232
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11 Troubleshooting
CAUTION Review all safety instructions prior to troubleshooting. Refer to chapter 2 (Safety).
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12 Parts
NOTICE ► Before replacing parts, protect items in platelet incubator from extended exposure to
adverse temperature.
► Allow platelet incubator temperature to stabilize at setpoint after replacing parts or
after extended door opening.
12.1 Front
A C
D E F G
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12.1.1 Chart Recorder
A
C
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Temperature chart recorder 400409-4 (includes manual and battery) X
B Chart recorder backup battery 120218 AD
(9 V alkaline, non-rechargeable)
C Chart paper 220273 (package of 52 sheets) -
A C
B
D
Left: Front view, LCD screen and touchpad. Right: Rear view of display, showing display board.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A LCD board 120452 K
B Touchpad 320722-1 K
C Display board Included in control and display board kit (400509-1) K
D Interface cable 400502-3 (PC100i) AA
400502-2 (All other i.Series models)
Not Display assembly (includes LCD board and 400509-1 K
shown touchpad)
NOTICE The i.Center display board is sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge. Use proper ESD precautions when handling the board.
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12.1.3 Control System
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Main power switch 120478 Q
B Temperature controller 400600-1 (countertop models) B
(programmed) 400601-1 (floor models)
C Key switch, 2-way 120227 W
C
D
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12.1.5 Door and Hinge (PC2200i, PC3200i, and PC4200i)
E
A
C G
Left: Door brush seal. Middle: Door and hinge features (PC4200i). Right: Hinge detail.
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12.1.6 Hood (PC900i and PC1200i)
B
A
C
Hood parts.
12.2 Top
A B
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12.2.1 PC100i
A B C D
E F
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Compressor/condensing unit 400668-1 (100/115 V) A
400668-2 (230 V)
B Monitor backup battery (six required) 715031 AH
C Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
800292-1 (100 V)
D Condenser probe 400674-1 AC
E Power supply board 400633-1 Z
F Control board Included in control and display board kit E
Not Control and display board kit (includes control 400650-1 K, E
shown board, display board, power supply board, and
interface cable)
Compressor relay 120528 (100/115 V) AP
120523 (230 V)
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12.2.2 PC900i and PC1200i
A B C D E D F
Left: Top parts. Right: Control board and power supply board.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Compressor/condensing unit 400668-1 (100/115 V) A
400668-2 (230 V)
B Monitor backup battery (six required) 715031 AH
C Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
800292-1 (100 V)
D Control board Included in control and display board E
kit
E Condenser probe 400674-1 AC
F Power supply board 400633-1 Z
Not Control and display board kit (includes control 400650-1 K, E
shown board, display board, power supply board, and
interface cable)
Compressor relay 120528 (100/115 V) AP
120523 (230 V)
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12.2.3 PC2200i, PC3200i, and PC4200i
A B C D
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Power line filter 120400 (230 V) Y
B Monitor backup battery (six required) 715031 AH
C Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
D Control board Included in control and display board E
kit
E Power supply board 400633-1 Z
F Agitator board 400516-1 (PC4200i) S
G Battery for motion alarm 120232 (PC4200i) T
Not Control and display board kit (includes control 400650-1 K, E
shown board, display board, power supply board, and
interface cable)
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12.3 Rear
D
A
F
B
E
Top left: Rear parts (230 V PC1200i). Bottom left: Condensate evaporator.
Right: Alarm components (230 V PC1200i).
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Power cord 120630 (100/115 V) -
120156 (230 V)
B Condensate evaporator kit (includes 400791-1 (100/115 V) J
tray) 400791-2 (230 V)
C RS-232 port (optional) 400705-2 AQ
D Alarm buzzer 120457 D
E Circuit breaker, 6 A 120288 (230 V) P
F Power connector (includes power line 120299 AK
filter)
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C D E F G
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A RS-232 port (optional) 400705-2 AQ
B Alarm buzzer 120457 D
C Circuit breaker (secondary) 115 V, 2 A: AM
120252 (PC2200i and PC3200i)
115 V, 5 A:
120514 (PC4200i)
D Circuit breaker (primary) 115 V, 15 A: P
120259 (PC2200i and PC3200i)
115 V, 20 A:
120191 (PC4200i)
E Power connector with fuse holder 120379 (230 V) U
F Fuse, 10 A 120174 (230 V) R
G Motion alarm control board 400523-1 (PC4200i) V
Not Power cord 230 V: -
shown 120156 (all models)
115 V:
120130 (PC2200i, PC3200i)
110040 (PC4200i)
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12.4 Interior
12.4.1 PC100i
A
B E
C F
D J
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan 120009 (100/115 V) AL
120010 (230 V)
B Chamber fan guard 220122 -
C Chamber heater 120313 (100/115 V) C
120314 (230 V)
D Agitator port board 400522-1 AJ
E Door switch 120490 I
F Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
G Temperature monitoring probe (includes connector) 400510-1 AB
H Alarm check tube 220299 -
I Interior outlet 120097 (230 V) AO
J Interior outlet 120499 (100/115 V) AN
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12.4.2 PC900i and PC1200i
A B C D
G
E F H I
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan blade 220177 -
B Chamber fan motor 120170 (100/115 V) AL
120171 (230 V)
C Chamber heater 120313 (100/115 V) C
120314 (230 V)
D Agitator port board 400522-1 AJ
E Interior outlet 120499 (100/115 V) AN
F Interior outlet 120097 (230 V) AO
G Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
H Temperature monitoring probe (includes connector) 400510-1 AB
I Door switch 120490 I
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12.4.3 PC2200i and PC3200i
C
D
J
E
A B
F H
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan motor 120170 (115 V) AL
120171 (230 V)
B Chamber fan blade 220177 -
C Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
D Temperature monitoring probe (includes connector) 400510-1 AB
E Lower chamber probe 400513-1 (PC3200i) N
F Interior outlet 120499 (115 V) AN
G Interior outlet 120097 (230 V) AO
H Agitator port board 400522-1 AJ
I Door switch 120490 I
J Slide for roll-out shelf 400717-1 -
K Roll-out shelf (excludes bumpers and slides) 320971-1 -
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12.4.4 PC4200i
Chamber Parts
A E
F
B
G
C
Chamber parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan motor 120170 (115 V) AL
120171 (230 V)
B Chamber fan blade 220177 -
C Built-in agitator Refer to “Agitation Parts” -
D Door switch 120490 I
E Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
F Temperature monitoring probe (includes connector) 400510-1 AB
G Lower chamber probe 400513-1 N
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Agitation Parts
C D E F G
A B
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12.5 Base (PC4200i)
F G H I
A B C
Base features.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Agitation motor 400305-1 (115 V) M
400306-1 (230 V, includes capacitor, for serial
numbers 968995 and lower)
400638-1 (230 V, includes capacitor, for serial
numbers 968996 and greater)
B Crank block 320222-1 (115 V) -
321032-1 (230 V)
C Motor mount 220079 -
D Drive plate 321005-1 -
E Proximity sensor 400694-1 -
F Drive rod assembly 400111-1 -
G Proximity actuator 120125 -
H Compressor/condensing unit 400669-1 (115 V) A
400669-2 (230 V)
I Condenser probe 400674-1 AC
Not Starting relay coil for the compressor 120524 (115 V) AP
shown 120525 (230 V)
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12.6 Accessories
Accessories.
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13 Schematics
13.1 PC100i, PC900i, PC1200i (100/115 V)
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13.2 PC100i, PC900i, PC1200i (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(AK) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH POWER
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
LINE FILTER SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
CONTROL (G)
(P) CIRCUIT BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
BREAKERS
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
J6
J11 (AC) CONDENSER
1 PROBE
1
J4
-
(AE) MONITOR
BACKUP (Z) POWER
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.3 PC2200i (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER BACKUP RECORDER
CORD BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
(P) CIRCUIT CONTROL (G)
BREAKER
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
(AN) TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
INTERIOR STRIP
HEATER
OUTLETS
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER L
from FAN MOTOR
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
(AM) CIRCUIT
BREAKER
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
from
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
LEFT RIGHT
(AJ) AGITATOR (I) DOOR SWITCHES
PORT BOARDS
DISPLAY
(AP)
(K) DISPLAY BOARD STARTING
LCD
ASSEMBLY
J4
J1 J2 J3 BOARD RELAY COIL
TOUCHPAD
(AA) INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM optional feature
INTERFACE 1 (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 (AQ) RS232 PORT CONDENSING UNIT
COM
NC
NO J9
FLASH CARD
(E) CONTROL PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J6
J11 (AC) CONDENSER
1 PROBE
1
J4
-
(AE) MONITOR
BACKUP (Z) POWER
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.4 PC2200i (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
CONTROL (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
(AO) TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
INTERIOR STRIP
HEATER
OUTLETS
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER L
from FAN MOTOR
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
from
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
LEFT RIGHT
(AJ) AGITATOR (I) DOOR SWITCHES
PORT BOARDS
DISPLAY
(AP)
(K) DISPLAY BOARD STARTING
LCD
ASSEMBLY
J4
J1 J2 J3 BOARD RELAY COIL
TOUCHPAD
(AA) INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM optional feature
INTERFACE 1 (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 (AQ) RS232 PORT CONDENSING UNIT
COM
NC
NO J9
FLASH CARD
(E) CONTROL PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J6
J11 (AC) CONDENSER
1 PROBE
1
J4
-
(AE) MONITOR
BACKUP (Z) POWER
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.5 PC3200i (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER BACKUP RECORDER
CORD BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
(P) CIRCUIT CONTROL (G)
BREAKER
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
J1
(AN) INTERIOR L2
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
OUTLETS
1 J1 TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
from
HEATER
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
(H) CHAMBER L
1 J1 FAN MOTOR
(AM) CIRCUIT
from
i.Series
Agitator J3 1 BREAKER
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
1 J1
LEFT RIGHT
from (I) DOOR SWITCHES
i.Series J3 1
Agitator
(AA) INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM optional feature
INTERFACE 1 (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 (AQ) RS232 PORT CONDENSING UNIT
COM
NC
NO J9
FLASH CARD
(E) CONTROL PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J6
J11 (AC) CONDENSER
1 PROBE
1
J4 (N) LOWER
-
(AE) MONITOR
(Z) POWER CHAMBER PROBE
BACKUP
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.6 PC3200i (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
CONTROL (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
OUTLETS
1 J1 TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
from
HEATER
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
(H) CHAMBER L
1 J1 FAN MOTOR
from
i.Series
Agitator J3 1
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
1 J1
LEFT RIGHT
from (I) DOOR SWITCHES
i.Series J3 1
Agitator
(AA) INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM optional feature
INTERFACE 1 (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 (AQ) RS232 PORT CONDENSING UNIT
COM
NC
NO J9
FLASH CARD
(E) CONTROL PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J6
J11 (AC) CONDENSER
1 PROBE
1
J4 (N) LOWER
-
(AE) MONITOR
(Z) POWER CHAMBER PROBE
BACKUP
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.7 PC4200i (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER BACKUP RECORDER
CORD BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
(P) CIRCUIT CONTROL (G)
BREAKER
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
(S) TERMINAL
AGITATOR THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
BOARD HEATER
1
(T) J7
J3
BATTERY (H) CHAMBER L
(O) FAN MOTOR
PROXIMITY
1
SENSOR
(AM) CIRCUIT
L
N BREAKER (H) CHAMBER N
L
N
FAN MOTOR
Voltage selection
115 V
230 V
switch J2
1 J1
ALARM
VOLUME
LEFT RIGHT (AP)
P1 (K) DISPLAY DISPLAY
BOARD (I) DOOR SWITCHES STARTING
ALARM
ASSEMBLY LCD
DELAY J4
J1 J2 J3 BOARD
RELAY COIL
(V) MOTION TOUCHPAD
ALARM CONTROL (AA)
BOARD INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM
INTERFACE 1 optional feature (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 CONDENSING UNIT
COM (AQ) RS232 PORT
NC
NO J9
FLASH CARD
(E) CONTROL PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL M
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J11
J6
(AC) CONDENSER (M) AGITATION
1 PROBE MOTOR
1
J4 (N) LOWER
-
(AE) MONITOR
(Z) POWER CHAMBER PROBE
BACKUP
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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13.8 PC4200i (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J2 on
CONTROL (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
(S) TERMINAL
AGITATOR THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
BOARD HEATER
1
(T) J7
J3
BATTERY (H) CHAMBER L
(O) FAN MOTOR
PROXIMITY
1
SENSOR
L
N
(H) CHAMBER N
L
N
FAN MOTOR
Voltage selection
115 V
230 V
switch J2
1 J1
ALARM
VOLUME
LEFT RIGHT (AP)
P1 (K) DISPLAY DISPLAY
BOARD (I) DOOR SWITCHES STARTING
ALARM
ASSEMBLY LCD
DELAY J4
J1 J2 J3 BOARD
RELAY COIL
(V) MOTION TOUCHPAD
ALARM CONTROL (AA)
BOARD INTERFACE
CABLE
REMOTE ALARM
INTERFACE 1 optional feature (A) COMPRESSOR/
J1
J12 CONDENSING UNIT
COM (AQ) RS232 PORT
NC
NO FLASH CARD
J9
(E) CONTROL CAPACITOR
PORT
1 BOARD
J15
to J7 on
J8 1 TERMINAL M
(D) ALARM BOARD
BUZZER 1 J2 1
J11
J6
(AC) CONDENSER (M) AGITATION
1 PROBE MOTOR
1
J4 (N) LOWER
-
(AE) MONITOR
(Z) POWER CHAMBER PROBE
BACKUP
+ BATTERY J10 - SUPPLY BOARD 1
(AB) UPPER
J5 CHAMBER PROBE
+
12 V dc
P1
(W) KEY SWITCH
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14 i.Center Screen Reference
HOME screen
MAIN button
MAIN screen
MUTE button (changes mute timer)
MAIN screen
Event Log option
(Press the SELECT button)
EVENT LOG screen
EVENT LOG DETAIL screen
System Alarm Test & Status option
SYSTEM ALARM TEST & STATUS screen
Start High Alarm Auto Test option
Start Low Alarm Auto Test option
Cancel High or Low Test option
Chart Paper Days Left or Chart Paper Timer display
Door Status display
Condenser Temp display
Edit Configuration option
(Enter the password)
CONFIGURATION screen
Set Date & Time option
SET DATE & TIME screen
System Options option
SYSTEM OPTIONS screen
Language option
Alarm Volume option
Alarm Pulse option
Temperature Units option
Temperature Graph option
Chart Paper Timer option
Alarm Setpoints option
SET ALARM SETPOINT screen
High Alarm Setpoint option
Low Alarm Setpoint option
Cond. Alarm Setpoint option
Door Ajar Timeout option
Power Failure Timeout option
Agitator Alarm Setpoints option
AGITATOR ALARM SETPOINT screen
Agitator 1 Setpoint option
Agitator 1 option
Agitator 2 Setpoint option
Agitator 2 option
Agitator 3 Setpoint option
Agitator 3 option
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Temperature Calibration option
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION screen
Select Temp Probe option or Upper Temperature Probe display
Temperature option
Factory Default Settings option
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS screen
Change Password option
(Enter a new password)
View Configuration option
VIEW CONFIGURATION screen
Clock Mode display
Date Format display
Door Ajar Timeout display
Pwr Failure Timeout display
High Alarm Setpoint display
Low Alarm Setpoint display
Cond. Alarm Setpoint display
Alarm Volume display
Alarm Pulse display
Chart Paper Days Left or Chart Paper Timer display
Agitator Alarms display
Temperature Graph display
Product/Company Information option
INFORMATION screen
i.Help option
i.Help screen
Agitator Information option
AGITATOR INFORMATION screen
Agitator RPM option
AGITATOR RPM screen
Agitator Cycles option
AGITATOR TOTAL CYCLE COUNT screen
Reset option
RESET AGITATOR screen
Agitator Count Logs option
AGITATOR COUNT LOGS screen
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15 Product Configuration
15.1 Install Battery for Backup Power
The monitoring and control system and the chart recorder each have a battery system, enabling a period
of continuous operation if power is lost.
Battery life varies by manufacturer as well as voltage level remaining. The power failure backup battery
provides power to the power failure alarm in the event of an AC power failure. Backup battery power for
the chart recorder is available for up to 14 hours.
WARNING Before installing or replacing the battery, switch the power OFF. Disconnect the platelet
incubator from AC power.
NOTICE When installing a replacement battery, use only a battery which meets the specifications
outlined in chapter 19.9 (Supplies).
NOTE Horizon Series platelet incubators cannot monitor i.Series platelet agitators.
Compatible Helmer
Platelet Incubator Platelet Agitator
PC100h PF15h
PC900h PF48h
PC1200h, PC2200h, PC3200h PF96h
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15.3 Install a Platelet Agitator in the Platelet Incubator
NOTE This chapter is not applicable to the PC4200h platelet incubator, which has a built-in
platelet agitator.
Helmer platelet agitators can be installed inside Helmer platelet incubators. PC2200h and PC3200h
platelet incubators hold one agitator per shelf. Each shelf features a corresponding power connector.
When installing a platelet agitator on a shelf, use the power connector for that shelf to prevent the power
cord from obstructing the agitation motion.
Horizon Series platelet agitators (PF15h, PF48h, and PF96h) are not equipped with motion alarms, but
may be placed in any Series platelet incubator. Without motion alarms, Horizon Series platelet agitator
motion cannot be detected by the AgiTrak system in i.Series platelet incubators.
NOTE For additional instruction in configuring a platelet agitator in a platelet incubator, refer to
the platelet agitator service manual.
CAUTION ► The interface on the remote alarm monitoring system is intended for connection to
the end user’s central alarm system(s) that uses normally-open or normally-closed
dry contacts.
► If an external power supply exceeding 30 V (RMS) or 60 V (DC) is connected to the
remote alarm monitoring system’s circuit, the remote alarm will not function properly;
may be damaged; or may result in injury to the user.
The terminals on the remote alarm interface have the following maximum load capacity:
► 0.25 A at 30 V (RMS); 0.25 A at 60 V (DC)
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15.4.1 Connect to Remote Alarm Interface
1 Switch the Alarm ON/OFF key switch OFF. Switch the AC ON/OFF switch OFF.
2 On the alarm panel, locate the remote alarm terminals.
3 Connect remote alarm wires to appropriate terminals, according to requirements for your alarm system.
4 Use a cable tie to relieve strain on alarm wires (as necessary).
5 Switch the AC ON/OFF switch ON. Switch the Alarm ON/OFF switch ON.
6 Press the MUTE button to disable the high temperature alarm while platelet incubator reaches
operating temperature.
CAUTION ► Before moving drawers, ensure they are completely empty for safe lifting.
► Open the drawer using the drawer handle; not the label holder.
Remove a Drawer:
1 Pull drawer out until it stops (when the tabs on the drawer contact the spring-loaded stops).
2 Depress the spring-loaded drawer stops.
3 Pull the drawer outward until the tabs on the drawer have passed the drawer stops.
4 Pull drawer free of the drawer slides.
Left: Drawer in the full open position. Right: Drawer with the tab in front of the drawer stop.
Install a Drawer:
1 Align drawer with the drawer slides.
2 Push drawer in until it stops (when the tabs on the drawer contact the spring-loaded stops).
3 Depress the spring-loaded drawer stops.
4 Push the drawer into the storage frame until it stops.
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15.6 Drawer Labels
Drawer label holders may be installed on platelet agitator drawers.
16 Alarm Settings
16.1 Temperature and Power Failure Alarm Volume
The alarm volume control and alarm delay control are located on top of the platelet incubator under the
access panel.
NOTICE Protect items in the platelet incubator from extended exposure to adverse temperatures.
Top: Alarm volume control for temperature and power failure alarms.
Bottom: Alarm delay control for power failure alarms.
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16.1.1 Alarm Volume
The alarm volume for high chamber temperature low chamber temperature, and power failure is set with
the alarm volume control.
► Default alarm volume is set at the halfway point between low and high setting (medium)
► Control rotated left is the quietest setting
► Control rotated full right is the loudest setting
Change the alarm volume:
1 Switch the AC ON/OFF switch OFF. Disconnect the platelet incubator from AC power.
► The power failure alarm will sound.
2 On top of the platelet incubator, remove the access panel. Locate the alarm volume control on the
alarm board.
3 Adjust the volume:
a Using a small, flat-head screwdriver, rotate the control to the left (counterclockwise) to decrease
the alarm volume.
b Using the screwdriver, rotate the control to the right (clockwise) to increase the alarm volume
NOTE At the lowest setting, the alarm is faint but still audible.
NOTE If the delay period is set to 0 minutes, the mute button will have no effect.
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16.2 Motion Alarm (PC4200h)
Unlike other Horizon Series models, the PC4200h platelet incubator has a motion alarm delay control.
When the platelet agitator motion stops, this control delays when alarm information is sent to the remote
alarm interface on the platelet incubator.
NOTE The delay control for the motion alarm is located on the rear of the platelet incubator.
Top: Motion alarm volume control. Bottom: Alarm delay control for the motion alarm.
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17 Test Alarms
Test alarms to ensure they are working correctly. The platelet incubator has alarms for chamber
temperature, power failure, and agitation motion (for built-in PC4200i platelet agitator).
NOTICE Before testing alarms, protect items in the platelet incubator from extended exposure to
adverse temperature.
NOTICE ► Perform the low alarm test before the high alarm test to control the temperature more
closely and complete the testing more quickly.
► Calibrate the chamber temperature probe prior to performing the manual chamber
alarm test.
► Temperature probes are fragile; handle with care.
Obtain:
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of cold water
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of hot water
NOTE ► To perform the manual chamber alarm test on PC100h platelet incubators, obtain the
alarm check tube.
► Do not remove the chamber probe from PC100h platelet incubators; fill the tube with
2” (51 mm) of hot or cold water as noted in the instructions below.
► Place the filled alarm check tube over the chamber probe to perform the test.
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17.2 Chamber Temperature Alarm Test (PC900h, PC1200h, PC2200h, PC3200h, PC4200h)
NOTICE ► Perform the low alarm test before the high alarm test to control the temperature more
closely and complete the testing more quickly.
► Calibrate the chamber temperature probe prior to performing the manual chamber
alarm test.
► Temperature probes are fragile; handle with care.
Obtain:
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of cold water
► (1) 8 oz (250 ml) glass half-full of hot water
NOTE Place the filled alarm check tube over the chamber probe to perform the test.
b Slide the probe tip upward and free the probe from the bracket.
5 Immerse the probe in cold water. Ensure the probe is at the bottom of the glass.
7 When the low temperature alarm sounds, note the temperature on the monitoring system display.
8 Compare the temperature at which the alarm sounds to the low alarm setpoint. If the values do not
match, refer to chapter 20 (Troubleshooting).
Test the high alarm:
1 Identify the current setting for the high alarm setpoint.
2 Immerse the probe in hot water. Ensure the probe is at the bottom of the glass.
3 When the high temperature alarm sounds, note the temperature on the monitoring system display.
4 Compare the temperature at which the alarm sounds to the high alarm setpoint. If the values do not
match, refer to chapter 20 (Troubleshooting).
5 Remove the probe from the warm water.
6 Install the probe in the chamber probe bracket.
7 Install the fitting to secure the probe to the probe bracket, leaving approximately 1” (25 mm) of the
probe exposed beyond the fitting.
8 Install the probe bracket in the chamber and tighten the screws.
9 Reinstall the platelet agitator(s) in the chamber.
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17.3 Power Failure Alarm Test
NOTE During a power failure, the power failure alarm sounds and the battery provides power to
the power failure alarm.
Values that can be changed during normal operation are listed below:
Program Function
Parameter Level
ZEro 3 Calibrate the temperature controller readout
AL.hi 1 Set high temperature alarm value: Horizon Series
AL.Lo 1 Set low temperature alarm value: Horizon Series
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View or change parameter values:
NOTICE Changing parameter values affects platelet incubator operation. Do not change
parameter values unless instructed in product documentation or by Helmer Technical
Service.
NOTE When there is no interaction for 60 seconds, the temperature controller exits program
mode.
*
a Press and hold the button.
b Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the parameter value.
c To access Level 2 parameters, change the value for the “LEVL” parameter to 2.
d To access Level 3 parameters, change the value for the “LEVL” parameter to 3.
4 Release all buttons to exit the parameter. New settings are saved.
► If the “LEVL” parameter value is changed, the temperature controller returns to the selected
program level.
5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to access another program level, or to view or change parameter values in
the selected level.
6 Access Level 4 parameters:
a Navigate to Level 3 program mode.
b Select the “UEr” parameter.
c Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds.
d The “LOCK” parameter flashes on the display.
7 Exit program mode:
a Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for approximately three
seconds, or until the current chamber temperature is displayed.
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18.1 Level 1 Parameters and Values
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18.2 Level 2 Parameters and Values
Default Value Default Value
Parameter Description (Countertop Models) (Floor Models)
Display of SP1 output power percentage
(read only) (read only)
(read-only)
Selection for manual control of power for SP1 oFF oFF
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18.4 Level 4 Parameters and Values
Default Value Default Value
Parameter Description (Countertop Models) (Floor Models)
Program security lock nonE nonE
NOTICE Do not change the control sensor offset unless instructed in product documentation or by
Helmer Technical Service.
NOTE If the variance is within acceptable limits for your organization, changing the offset value
is optional.
Obtain:
► Independent thermometer, calibrated and traceable per national standards.
► Zip tie, to attach thermometer to chamber temperature probe.
Determine the new offset value:
1 Use the zip tie to attach the independent thermometer to control probe.
2 Close door and allow chamber temperature to stabilize for 30 minutes.
3 Observe independent thermometer temperature for 10 minutes and determine temperature range.
4 From the range, calculate the average temperature.
5 Remove the thermometer from the control probe.
6 Determine the change in value to reach desired setpoint.
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Enter the new offset value:
NOTE When there is no interaction for 60 seconds, the temperature controller exits program
mode.
*
b Press and hold the button.
c Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the parameter value to 3.
*
d Release the button.
3 Enter the offset adjustment value:
a Press and release the UP or DOWN buttons until “ZEro” flashes on the display.
*
b Press and hold the button.
c Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the value to the calculated offset adjustment value.
*
d Release the button.
4 Release all buttons to exit the parameter. New settings are saved.
► If the “LEVL” parameter value is changed, the temperature controller returns to the selected
program level.
5 Exit program mode:
a Press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow buttons simultaneously for approximately three
seconds, or until the current chamber temperature is displayed.
NOTICE Do not change the setpoint to a value outside the temperature control range.
Open the control door to access the temperature controller. The current chamber temperature is
displayed. The temperature may be different from the setpoint, especially if the chamber temperature has
not yet stabilized.
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1 Access the setpoint adjustment function:
*
a Press and hold the button.
► The controller displays current setpoint value.
2 Change the setpoint:
*
a Press and hold the button.
b Press the UP or DOWN buttons to increase or decrease setpoint in increments of 0.1 °C.
3 Release all buttons to exit the setpoint parameter. New settings are saved.
19 Maintenance
NOTICE ► Before performing maintenance, protect items in platelet incubator from extended
exposure to adverse temperature.
► Allow platelet incubator temperature to stabilize at setpoint after performing service or
after extended door opening.
NOTE Refer to the operation manual for the preventive maintenance schedule.
CAUTION ► Review all safety instructions prior to recharging refrigerant. Refer to chapter 2
(Safety).
► Maintenance should only be performed by trained refrigeration technicians.
Full initial refrigerant charge varies by model, which can be found on the product specification label.
Model Initial Charge
PC100h, PC900h, PC1200h 5.0 oz (142 g)
(countertop models)
PC2200h, PC3200h, PC4200h 8.0 oz (227 g)
(floor models)
Obtain:
► Refrigerant
► Calibrated pressure gauge (0 lbs/in² to 60 lbs/in² (0 kPa to 400 kPa))
Add refrigerant:
1 Attach pressure gauge to the fittings on the refrigeration lines.
2 Measure the low side (suction) pressure.
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4 Add refrigerant so the peak low side pressure corresponds to pressure (at the stated ambient
temperature) in the table below.
Ambient Low Side Pressure
Temperature
°C °F lbs/in² kPa bar
18 64.4 29.0 200 2.00
19 66.2 29.5 203 2.03
20 68.0 30.0 207 2.07
21 69.8 30.5 210 2.10
22 71.6 31.0 214 2.14
23 73.4 31.5 217 2.17
24 75.2 32.0 221 2.21
25 77.0 32.6 225 2.25
26 78.8 33.3 230 2.30
27 80.6 33.5 231 2.31
28 82.4 34.3 236 2.36
29 84.2 34.8 240 2.40
30 86.0 35.4 244 2.44
NOTICE Use a battery which meets specifications outlined in chapter 19.9 (Supplies).
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19.4 Test the Motion Alarm Battery (PC4200h)
Test the motion alarm battery to ensure it can provide power to the motion alarm in the event agitation
motion stops.
NOTE The motion alarm battery is applicable to the PC4200h platelet incubator only.
NOTE ► If the agitation motion alarm sounds, the battery does not need to be replaced.
► If the agitation motion alarm does not sound, replace the motion alarm backup
battery.
NOTE The motion alarm battery is applicable to the PC4200h platelet incubator only.
NOTICE Use a battery which meets specifications outlined in chapter 19.9 (Supplies).
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19.6.2 Exterior
Clean glass surfaces with soft cotton cloth and glass cleaner. Clean exterior surfaces with soft cotton
cloth and non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
CAUTION The condensate evaporator and water evaporation tray are hot.
NOTICE For PC4200h platelet incubators, clean the vents in the base as needed.
19.6.3 Interior
Clean painted surfaces with mild detergent. Clean stainless steel surfaces with a general-purpose
laboratory cleaner suitable for stainless steel. For PF4200h models, clean textured drawer surfaces with
a soft brush.
Clean the slots in the drawer guides with a clean, dry cloth. Apply a thin film of petroleum jelly to the
bottom of each drawer where it contacts the drawer guide.
WARNING Disconnect platelet incubator from AC power when lubricating internal parts.
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19.8.1 Drive Rod Bearings
Clean drive rod end bearings, wheels, and components according to the preventive maintenance
schedule in the operation manual.
Lubricate the drive rod bearings:
1 Obtain a grease gun with bearing grease.
2 Inject bearing grease into the grease fitting on the bearing.
A B C
Drive rod and rod end bearing detail.
Label Description
A Drive rod
B Grease fitting
C Rod end bearing
19.8.2 Wheels
Lubricate wheel axles with a light machine oil. Remove the cover to access the front wheels for
inspection, cleaning, and lubrication.
19.9 Supplies
Refrigerant: non-CFC, R-134A
Chart paper: 220273 (52 sheets)
(1) 9 V non-rechargeable alkaline battery (or equivalent, for power failure alarm): 120218
(1) 9 V non-rechargeable alkaline battery (or equivalent, for chart recorder): 120218
(1) 9 V nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (or equivalent, for PC4200h motion alarm): 120232
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20 Troubleshooting
CAUTION Review all safety instructions prior to troubleshooting. Refer to chapter 2 (Safety).
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21 Parts
NOTICE ► Before replacing parts, protect items in platelet incubator from extended exposure to
adverse temperature.
► Allow platelet incubator temperature to stabilize at setpoint after replacing parts or
after extended door opening.
21.1 Front
A B
C D E F
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21.1.1 Chart Recorder
A
C
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Temperature chart recorder 400409-4 (includes manual and battery) X
B Chart recorder backup battery 120218 AD
(9 V alkaline, non-rechargeable)
C Chart paper 220273 (package of 52 sheets) -
C
D
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Main power switch 120478 Q
B Temperature controller (programmed) 400600-1 (countertop models) B
400601-1 (floor models)
C Key switch, 2-way 120227 (all models except PC4200h) W
Key switch, 3-way 120489 (PC4200h) AJ
D Mute button 120197 AF
E Power failure battery (9 V alkaline, non- 120218 AH
rechargeable)
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21.1.3 Door and Hinge (PC100h)
C
D
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21.1.4 Door and Hinge (PC2200h, PC3200h, and PC4200h)
E
A
C G
Left: Door brush seal. Middle: Door and hinge features (PC4200h). Right: Hinge detail.
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21.1.5 Hood (PC900h and PC1200h)
B
A
C
Hood parts.
21.2 Top
A B
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21.2.1 PC100h
A B C
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Compressor/condensing unit 400668-1 (100/115 V models) A
400668-2 (230 V models)
B Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
800292-1 (100 V)
C Alarm board 400521-1 L
Not Compressor relay 120528 (100/115 V models) AP
shown 120523 (230 V models)
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21.2.2 PC900h and 1200h
A B C
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Compressor/condensing unit 400668-1 (100/115 V models) A
400668-2 (230 V models)
B Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
800292-1 (100 V)
C Alarm board 400521-1 L
Not Compressor relay 120528 (100/115 V models) AP
shown 120523 (230 V models)
A B C D E
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Power line filter 120400 (230 V models) Y
B Terminal board 800285-1 (115/230 V) F
800292-1 (100 V)
C Agitator board 400516-1 (PC4200h) S
D Battery for motion alarm 120232 (PC4200h) T
E Alarm board 400521-1 L
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21.3 Rear
C
A
E
B
Top left: Rear parts (230 V PC1200h). Bottom left: Condensate evaporator.
Right: Alarm components (230 V PC1200h).
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Power cord 120630 (100/115 V models) -
120156 (230 V models)
B Condensate evaporator kit (includes 400791-1 (100/115 V models) J
tray) 400791-2 (230 V models)
C Alarm buzzer 120160 D
D Circuit breaker, 6 A 120288 (230 V models) P
E Power connector (includes power line 120299 AK
filter)
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21.3.2 PC2200h, PC3200h, and PC4200h
A B C D E F
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Motion alarm buzzer 120160 (PC4200h) AG
B Alarm buzzer 120160 D
C Circuit breaker (secondary) 115 V, 2 A: AM
120252 (PC2200h and PC3200h)
115 V, 5 A:
120514 (PC4200h)
D Circuit breaker (primary) 115 V, 15 A: P
120259 (PC2200h and PC3200h)
115 V, 20 A:
120191 (PC4200h)
E Power connector with fuse holder 120379 (230 V models) U
F Fuse, 10 A 120174 (230 V models) R
G Motion alarm control board 400523-1 (PC4200h) V
Not Power cord 230 V: -
shown 120156 (all models)
115 V:
120130 (PC2200i, PC3200i)
110040 (PC4200i)
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21.4 Interior
21.4.1 PC100h
A
B D
C E
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan 120009 (100/115 V models) AL
120010 (230 V models)
B Chamber fan guard 220122 -
C Chamber heater 120313 (100/115 V models) C
120314 (230 V models)
D Door switch 120490 I
E Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
F Alarm check tube 220299 -
G Interior outlet 120097 (230 V models) AO
H Interior outlet 120499 (100/115 V models) AN
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21.4.2 PC900h and PC1200h
A B C D E
F G
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan blade 220177 -
B Chamber fan motor 120170 (100/115 V models) AL
120171 (230 V models)
C Chamber heater 120313 (100/115 V models) C
120314 (230 V models)
D Interior outlet 120499 (100/115 V models) AN
E Interior outlet 120097 (230 V models) AO
F Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
G Door switch 120490 I
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21.4.3 PC2200h and PC3200h
A B
G
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan motor 120170 (115 V models) AL
120171 (230 V models)
B Chamber fan blade 220177 -
C Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
D Door switch 120490 I
E Slide for roll-out shelf 400717-1 -
F Roll-out shelf (excludes bumpers and slides) 320971-1 -
G Interior outlet 120499 (115 V models) AN
H Interior outlet 120097 (230 V models) AO
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21.4.4 PC4200h
Chamber Parts
A E
Interior parts.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Chamber fan motor 120170 (115 V models) AL
120171 (230 V models)
B Chamber fan blade 220177 -
C Built-in agitator Refer to “Agitation Parts” -
D Door switch 120490 I
E Temperature control and chart recorder probe 120315 G
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Agitation Parts
C D E F G
A B
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21.5 PC4200h Base
F G H
A B C
Base features.
Schematic
Label Description Part Number
Label
A Agitation motor 400305-1 (115 V) M
400306-1 (230 V, includes capacitor, for serial numbers
968995 and lower)
400638-1 (230 V, includes capacitor, for serial numbers
968996 and greater)
B Crank block 320222-1 (115 V models) -
321032-1 (230 V models)
C Motor mount 220079 -
D Drive plate 321005-1 -
E Proximity sensor 400694-1 -
F Drive rod assembly 400111-1 -
G Proximity actuator 120125 -
H Compressor/condensing unit 400669-1 (115 V models) A
400669-2 (230 V models)
Not Starting relay coil for the compressor 120524 (115 V models) AP
shown 120525 (230 V models)
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21.6 Accessories
Accessories.
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22 Schematics
22.1 PC100h, PC900h, PC1200h (100/115 V)
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH POWER
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
LINE FILTER SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
ALARM (G)
(P) CIRCUIT BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
BREAKER
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
J3 1
(J) CONDENSATE
(W) KEY
EVAPORATOR
SWITCH
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE
ALARM BACKUP
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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22.2 PC100h, PC900h, PC1200h (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(AK) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH POWER
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
LINE FILTER SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
ALARM (G)
(P) CIRCUIT BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
BREAKERS
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
J3 1
(J) CONDENSATE
(W) KEY
EVAPORATOR
SWITCH
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE
ALARM BACKUP
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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Horizon Series™ Models
22.3 PC2200h (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER BACKUP RECORDER
CORD BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
(P) CIRCUIT ALARM (G)
BREAKERS
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
(AN) TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
INTERIOR STRIP
HEATER
OUTLETS
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER L
FAN MOTOR
J3 1
(AM) CIRCUIT
BREAKER
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
J3 1
LEFT RIGHT
(AJ) AGITATOR (I) DOOR SWITCHES
PORT BOARDS
(AP)
STARTING
(W) KEY RELAY COIL
SWITCH
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
- (A) COMPRESSOR/
(AH) POWER FAILURE
CONDENSING UNIT
ALARM BACKUP
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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22.4 PC2200h (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
ALARM (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
(AO) TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
INTERIOR STRIP
HEATER
OUTLETS
1 J1
(H) CHAMBER L
FAN MOTOR
J3 1
1 J1
LEFT RIGHT (H) CHAMBER N
(I) DOOR SWITCHES FAN MOTOR
J3 1
(AJ) AGITATOR
PORT BOARDS
(AP)
(W) KEY STARTING
SWITCH RELAY COIL
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE (A) COMPRESSOR/
ALARM BACKUP CONDENSING UNIT
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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Horizon Series™ Models
22.5 PC3200h (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
(P) CIRCUIT ALARM (G)
BREAKERS
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
J1
(AN) INTERIOR L2
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
OUTLETS
1 J1 TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
HEATER
J3 1
(H) CHAMBER L
1 J1 FAN MOTOR
(AM) CIRCUIT
J3 1 BREAKER
(H) CHAMBER N
FAN MOTOR
1 J1
LEFT RIGHT
(I) DOOR SWITCHES
J3 1
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE (A) COMPRESSOR/
ALARM BACKUP CONDENSING UNIT
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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22.6 PC3200h (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
ALARM (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
OUTLETS
1 J1 TERMINAL
THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
HEATER
J3 1
(H) CHAMBER L
1 J1 FAN MOTOR
J3 1
LEFT RIGHT (H) CHAMBER N
(I) DOOR SWITCHES FAN MOTOR
1 J1
J3 1
to J10 on
TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE (A) COMPRESSOR/
ALARM BACKUP CONDENSING UNIT
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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Horizon Series™ Models
22.7 PC4200h (115 V)
-
L N RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
POWER BACKUP RECORDER
CORD BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
(P) CIRCUIT ALARM (G)
BREAKERS
BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
1
(Q) MAIN
CONTROL AND
J7 J2 POWER
CHART
(F) J6 J10 SWITCH
115 V
12 V dc RECORDER
Voltage
TERMINAL SP2
PROBE
selection (alarm)
BOARD switch
L1 230 V J3
LINE (L)
J4 NEUTRAL (N) J5 J8 N
L
(AG) MOTION L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
ALARM BUZZER
(S) TERMINAL
J4
AGITATOR THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
BOARD HEATER
1
(T) J7
J3
BATTERY (H) CHAMBER L
(O) FAN MOTOR
PROXIMITY
1
SENSOR
L
N
(H) CHAMBER N
L
N
FAN MOTOR
Voltage selection
115 V
230 V
switch J2
(AM) CIRCUIT
1 J1 BREAKER
ALARM
VOLUME 5 4
6 3 (AP)
P1
STARTING
ALARM
(AI) KEY 7 2
DELAY 8 1
RELAY COIL
(V) MOTION SWITCH LEFT RIGHT
ALARM CONTROL to J10 on (I) DOOR SWITCHES
BOARD TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE (A) COMPRESSOR/
ALARM BACKUP CONDENSING UNIT
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE M
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
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22.8 PC4200h (230 V)
MAIN POWER
230 (±10%) V ac 50 Hz optional feature (B)
230 (±10%) V ac 60 Hz TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
(AD) CHART (X) 100-240
(U) POWER V ac SP2 SP1
-
RECORDER CHART
N L - + - +
CONNECTOR N L 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
BACKUP RECORDER
WITH
BATTERY
+
SP1 = chamber heater
(R) FUSES SP2 = temperature alarm
12 V dc
to J1 on
ALARM (G)
IN
(Y) POWER BOARD 1 J9 TEMPERATURE
(Q) MAIN
NEUTRAL
1
CONTROL AND
LINE
(AG) MOTION L2 J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
ALARM BUZZER
(S) TERMINAL
J4
AGITATOR THERMOSTAT CHAMBER
STRIP
BOARD HEATER
1
(T) J7
J3
BATTERY (H) CHAMBER L
(O) FAN MOTOR
PROXIMITY
1
SENSOR
L
N
(H) CHAMBER N
L
N
FAN MOTOR
Voltage selection
115 V
230 V
switch J2
1 J1
ALARM
VOLUME 5 4
6 3 LEFT RIGHT (AP)
P1
(I) DOOR SWITCHES STARTING
ALARM
(AI) KEY 7 2
DELAY 8 1
RELAY COIL
(V) MOTION SWITCH
ALARM CONTROL to J10 on
BOARD TERMINAL
BOARD
-
(AH) POWER FAILURE (A) COMPRESSOR/
ALARM BACKUP CONDENSING UNIT
J1 (L) ALARM + BATTERY
(AF)
BOARD
MUTE J2
CAPACITOR
BUTTON MUTE
REMOTE ALARM
DEC
P1 J3
KEY BAT ALARM
INTERFACE M
LO
ALARM
HI
DELAY
INC
P2
COM
END OF MANUAL
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