Gemini Twin Shaking Waterbath - User Manual
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1. the tray adaptor ZY DO NOT turn on power until baths are filled with water Version 1 3 April 2012 5 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com C Using the Tray Adaptors Tray adaptors are used to hold trays and plates in place while heating and agitating samples A variety of adaptors are available that hold specific brands and designs A list of adaptors is shown in Section VII To use a tray adaptor simply place it in the bath on top of the black grill plate that covers the bottom D Using the EZ Zone Temperature Controller A Do not operate your Gemini Waterbath without water Add water to the baths before turning on power Note For instruments manufactured prior to July 2012 instructions for using the SD 31 controller can be found in the Appendix of this document Actual Temperature Set Temperature The Gemini Twin Shaking Waterbath is equipped ini sa ad Sie with two EZ Zone temperature controllers Each 4G i controller has two LED displays and four push buttons The left display shows ACTUAL bath temperature in red The right display shows the SET or programmed temperature in green Advance Button Up Down Arrows Infinity Return Key To enter the SET temperature simply push the up and down arrows until the desired temperature is shown in the green display on the right The unit will adjust the heat of the bath until the SET temperature is attained The controllers are calibrated at the factory to provid2. Gemini Twin Shaking Waterbath USER MANUAL Cat 1051 20 1 1051 20 2 FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY SciGene e 470 Lakeside Dr Ste F Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA e 408 733 7337 e Fax 408 733 7336 e techserv scigene com Serial Number The following serial number identifies the specific instrument you have purchased and must be referenced when requesting service A copy is affixed to the instrument Technical Service 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com Warranty SciGene warrants that the waterbath described in this manual shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of delivery This warranty does not cover adaptors or accessories In the event of a defect during the warranty period SciGene s limit of liability will be to provide replacement parts at no charge or at its sole discretion replace the product The foregoing warranty is void in the event the unit was abused or modified or used in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose SciGene makes no other warranty expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall SciGene be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damagers or for any damages resulting from loss arising out of or in connection with the sale use or performance of the product Copyright Copyright 2004 2012 SciGene Corporation All rights reserved SciGene is a trademark of SciG
3. a properly grounded outlet Use only the power cord provided Version 1 3 April 2012 4 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com Ill USING YOUR GEMINI TWIN SHAKING WATERBATH A Components Controls and Accessories e Power Switches Turns ON power to each of the two baths e Temperature Controllers Used to set and observe waterbath temperatures e Speed Controller Controls the speed of agitation e Acrylic Bath Covers Helps to maintain bath temperature and directs condensation away from samples e Tray Adaptors sold separately A variety of removable accessories are available for holding specific trays and plates See section VII e Temperature Probe Senses and transmits water temperature to the controller e Bottom Grill Aluminum mesh grid that protects the temperature probe from damage e Bath Drains Plastic shut off valve to control the drain of water from the baths Bath Cover N Tray Adaptor ios 9 69 ROLO POV I n POSSO Bottom Grill i SOOO LJ I sia Bath Drains mama pm ws EMMI venir 1 raid Temperature Probe Front Bath Temperature Controller Front Bath Power Switch Speed Controller Rear BathPower Switch Rear Bath Temperature Controller B Filling the Baths Ensure that the lever on the white drain valve on the left side of each bath is in the OFF position 90 from vertical Add approximately 1 25 liters of distilled water to each bath so that water covers
4. ature shown on the digital thermometer and subtract the temperature shown on the controller to determine the calibration offset For example if the digital thermometer displays 56 5 C and the controller displays 55 0 C the calibration offset is 1 5 C 5 On the temperature controller press the Infinity Key for three seconds until OPEr appears Press the down arrow four times until Cal appears Press and hold the SET key The existing offset value between the controller and digital thermometer is displayed 8 Press and hold the SET key and use the up down arrows to adjust the offset value to the temperature difference calculated in Step 4 For example if the controller shows a temperature 1 5 C lower than the thermometer adjust the offset by adding 1 5 to the value shown 9 Press the Infinity Key to exit calibration and return to the operation display Verify that the temperature on the thermometer matches the display The incubator is now calibrated to provide accurate temperatures from 35 to 80 C X Version 1 3 April 2012 10 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com
5. e materials Fire or explosion may result HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Disconnect power before servicing 2 Cautions Failure to comply with the following Hot surfaces cautionary statement affixed to the product inside may lead to possible personal injury Avoid contact 3 Lifting and Moving the Unit The Gemini waterbath weighs about 35 Ibs 19 kg Use caution when lifting the unit to protect yourself and others from personal injury Version 1 3 April 2012 3 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com II UNPACKING AND SET UP A Unpacking the Waterbath Lift out the inner box and remove the foam end pieces Open the inner box and remove the unit by lifting at the middle of the bottom edges Remove the bubble wrap that protects the acrylic covers ZY Do not lift the unit by the baths Carefully inspect the unit for damage If there is evidence of damage do not discard the shipping materials since they may be needed to return the unit B Parts Provided The following items are provided with the waterbath and are packaged separately Power Cord User Manual Please verify that all items are received and are in good condition C Installation 1 Placement Place the unit on a stable level surface within a few feet of the power source There should be a minimum clearance of 3 inches along the back panel for air circulation 2 Connecting the Power Plug the power cord provided into the back of the unit and then to
6. e accurate bath temperatures from 35 to 80 C See section E Calibrating the Temperature Controller for details E Calibrating the EZ Zone Temperature Controller Note For instruments manufactured prior to July 2012 instructions for calibrating the SD 31 controller can be found in the Appendix of this document The temperature controller comes calibrated from the factory to provide accurate bath temperatures from 35 to 80 C The temperature controller will require calibration only if e When checking the bath temperature with a calibrated digital thermometer the thermometer temperature differs by more than one degree 1 C from the temperature shown on the controller display A NIST calibrated digital thermometer sold separately SciGene Cat 1051 52 0 is required to calibrate the unit Version 1 3 April 2012 6 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com Follow these steps to calibrate the EZ Zone controller to the external thermometer 1 Fill the baths with water turn ON the instrument and set the controllers to 55 C Allow 25 minutes for temperature to stabilize 2 Using the cable provided with the digital thermometer plug one end into the top blue receptacle jack found on the right side of the instrument and the other end into the digital thermometer 3 Turn on the thermometer Allow 1 minute for thermometer to stabilize The actual temperature of the front bath will be displayed 4 Calculate the difference b
7. ene Corporation Sunnyvale CA All other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners Version 1 3 April 2012 1 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com Table of Contents le SAFETY sj elc M 3 A UJntended isernia 3 D Jhstrurhieit SA ia 3 C Symbols and ConventionhS ii 3 He DINPACKING AND SETUP em 4 A Unpacking the Waterbath nnne enne enne nn enn narrans nnns 4 De Par SPOV TO Pom 4 SEMI R R R E EE 4 III USING YOUR GEMINI TWIN SHAKING WATERBATH ssccsssccssssccssccsssccsssecssccssesnssseees 5 A Components Controls and AccessorieS rr 5 B FUNDE HOBIS apren E ENEAN EA E 5 C Usingthe Tray Adaptors viscccsisccdsasucadsanceiacesandeowsdannodiesadesedeoavesdbataraoseiaatacssdoaatibeandbentsanawianneeeeane 6 D Using the EZ Zone Temperature Controller csse 6 E Calibrating the EZ Zone Temperature Controller nns 6 F Setting the Waterbath Platform Speed iii 7 IV MAINTAINING YOUR WATERBATH eee eee eene enne nennen nn rene hne h eth rese ris aree sena testen en nn es 8 A Checking and Replacing FUSES eene nennen nennen nnne nnn a 8 SES lc 8 V TROWB EZ eje api cim m 9 UEM 2ellie wp en Meme tens 9 VII ADAPTORS AND ACCESSORIES 5 25 39 992538 359040239 22 99 v220 90i 2002 aloni 9 VIII APPENDIX A Usi
8. etween the temperature shown on the EZ Zone controller and on the digital thermometer For example if the controller displays 55 0 C and the thermometer displays 56 5 C the difference offset is 125 C 5 On the controller press the up and down arrows simultaneously for 3 seconds The left display shows A1 and the right display shows oPEr 6 Press the Advance Button green circle 3 times until the right display shows i CA The left display will show the offset value between the controller and thermometer when the unit was last calibrated 7 Use the up or down arrow to adjust the offset value to the temperature difference calculated in Step 4 For example if the controller shows a temperature 1 5 C lower than the thermometer adjust the offset by adding 1 5 to the value shown 8 Press the Infinity Key twice to exit calibration and return to the operation display Verify that the temperature on the thermometer matches the display The front bath is now calibrated to provide accurate temperatures between 35 and 80 C 9 Repeat the procedure for the back bath using the bottom blue receptacle jack on the right side of the instrument F Setting the Waterbath Platform Speed The speed of front to back motion of the waterbath platform is set using the rotary speed controller in the center of the front panel Turn the dial clockwise to set the degree of agitation desired Please note that the speed controlle
9. haking Waterbaths manufactured on or before June 2012 A Using the Watlow SD31 Temperature Controller The SD31 controller has a single LED panel with four buttons The set temperature is displayed if the SET key is pressed and held otherwise the ACTUAL bath temperature is displayed To set the bath temperature 1 Fill the baths with water and power on 2 Hold in the SET button to view the previous set temperature 3 While holding down the SET button press the up or down arrow button until the desired set temperature is shown 4 Release the SET button to display the actual temperature The instrument will adjust bath heating until the SET temperature is attained B Calibrating the Watlow SD31 Temperature Controller Re calibrating the SD31 controller is recommended only if the display varies by more than one degree 1 C to a connected NIST certified digital thermometer SciGene cat 1051 52 0 To adjust the controller to achieve accurate temperatures 1 Fillthe baths with water turn on the instrument and set the controllers to 55 C Allow 25 minutes for temperature to stabilize 2 Using the cable provided with the digital thermometer plug one end into the top blue receptacle found on the right side of the Gemini Waterbath and the other end into the digital thermometer 3 Turn on the thermometer Allow 1 minute for thermometer to stabilize The temperature of the front bath will be displayed 4 Takethe temper
10. ng and Calibrating a Watlow SD31 Controller 10 A Using the Watlow SD31 Temperature Controller i 10 B Calibrating the Watlow SD31 Temperature Controller 10 Version 1 3 April 2012 2 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com I SAFETY NOTICES A Intended Use This instrument is intended for the heating of laboratory samples It should only be used according to the instructions provided in this manual If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired B Instrument Safety Before operating the instrument read the information in this section concerning hazards and potential hazards Ensure that anyone involved with the instrument s operation is instructed in both general safety practices for laboratories and specific safety practices for the instrument C Symbols and Conventions The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the electrical symbols that are used on the Gemini Twin Shaking Waterbath Whenever such symbols appear on instruments please observe appropriate safety measures 1 Warnings Failure to comply with the following warnings that are affixed to the product can lead to possible personal injury or death For the continued protection against risk of fire replace only with fuse of the specified type and current ratings Do not use in vicinity of flammable or combustibl
11. r does not have an on off switch and is operational when power is provided to the unit Waterbath agitation can be operated independently without heating Version 1 3 April 2012 T 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com IV MAINTAINING YOUR WATERBATH A Checking and Replacing Fuses Turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug A the power cord before performing any service procedure Two fuses are located in a removable fuse bath below the power cord receptacle on the back of the unit Front Temperature Sensor Front Heater Power Main Power To check and replace fuses 1 Unplug the cord and insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the tab recess just below the plug receptacle Use a small screwdrive behind tab to open Fuse Block Back of Unit 2 Push down to release the itia fuse block Slide out the fuse holder from the fuse block while holding the retaining tab out of the way Fuse Block Rear Heater Power Rear Temperature Sensor 3 Gently pry out the fuses A blown fuse appears dark Always replace fuses with those of the same amperage and voltage as shown on the label below the rear bath Push clip upwards to release fuse holder B Cleaning 1 Draining and Cleaning the Baths Remove the grill from the bottom of the bath Drain the water by first placing an open container that can hold at least 2 liters under the stopcock that extends from the right
12. side of each bath and then open the stopcock Remove any residual water in the bath using paper towels Clean the interior of the bath using a mild detergent based solution and a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads that can harm the finish 2 Cleaning Exterior Surfaces and Acrylic Bath Covers Clean exterior surfaces using a mild detergent based spray cleaner and wipe with a soft cloth Acrylic covers can be immersed and cleaned in warm soapy water using a soft cloth Do not use organic solvent based cleaners that may damage the acrylic Version 1 3 April 2012 8 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com V TROUBLESHOOTING symptom cause Solution Power switch light does not turn on Blown fuse s Replace fuse s on back of unit beneath power cord receptacle VI SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Unit Dimensions S Bath interior Weight 0 2 C Reciprocating motion inch stroke VII ADAPTORS AND ACCESSORIES Cati Description UoM Adaptor for Perkin Elmer Amplitype DNA Typing Tray 8 Well Adaptor for Roche AMPLICOR Typing Tray 20 Well Adaptor for 3 Innogenetics INNO Lipa 8 Trough Trays Adaptor for 4 Innogenetics INNO Lipa 12 Trough Trays E Cat 1051 38 0 Cat 1051 35 0 Cat 1051 50 0 Version 1 3 April 2012 9 408 733 7337 techserv scigene com VIII APPENDIX A Using and Calibrating a Watlow SD31 Controller For selected Gemini Twin S
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