Model H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber
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1. The safety alert symbol A precedes a general CAUTION or WARNING statement The electrical hazard symbol A precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING statement Installation Safety Notices N WARNING The power cord is equipped with a NEMA 5 15P grounded GFCI plug To prevent a shock hazard DO NOT defeat the ground or GFCI features This device MUST be plugged into a properly grounded receptacle A CAUTION The minimum clearance you should allow for proper ventilation around the chamber must be at least 6 from the rear and 3 from both the left and right side A CAUTION This chamber is designed for operation in a conditioned laboratory environment Operation above 30 C 85 F or below 16 C 60 F ambient room temperature is NOT recommended H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 2 Operation Safety Notices A CAUTION The Watlow EZ ZONE PM User s Manual is a general manual and is written for a wide variety of applications and configurations Not all features or functions are applicable Only the capabilities of model PM6C1CC AAAAAAA or PM6R1CC AAAAAAA are applicable A CAUTION The EZ ZONE PM Controllers have been properly configured at our factory to match the chamber s system requirements and to perform optimally over a wide range of operating conditions Improper modifications to these setup values can result in erratic performance and unreliable operation Do not attempt to modify the setup values2. to 1inch 1 cm to 2 cm of water visible in the filling tube Replace the filling tube plug Desiccant Filling and Replacement The desiccant is the drying agent of the H300 chamber The recommended desiccant is the Regular Drierite 8 mesh desiccant The H300 comes preloaded with fresh desiccant When the desiccant is fresh it is blue As the desiccant gets used up it turns red When the desiccant is all red it should be replaced Always use gloves when handling the desiccant Avoid inhaling the desiccant dust as it may irritate the lungs H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 5 To replace the desiccant follow the procedure below e Turn off and unplug the H300 chamber e Remove the desiccant reservoir by gently spreading the holder clamps and pulling the reservoir away from the back of the chamber As you pull the two connector hoses will extend e Pull until the hoses will not extend farther Do not force the hoses to extend Do not remove the hoses from the desiccant reservoir See Figure 2 below Figure 2 Desiccant Reservoir Pulled From H300 e Unscrew the reservoir plug and remove the spring dust filter and metal mesh e Remove the used up desiccant The used desiccant can be regenerated by heating it above 395 F 200 C for one to two hours e Fill the reservoir with a fresh desiccant Do not overfill or underfill e Replace the dust filter followed by the metal mesh followed by the spring H300 Temperat
3. to set a profile see the EZ ZONE PM User s Manual Chapter 7 Profiling Page Setup Page Parameters The setup page parameters below have been programmed into the temperature and humidity controllers at the factory These parameters are for reference only and should not be modified Improper modifications to these setup values can result in erratic performance and unreliable operation Do not attempt to modify the setup values unless you thoroughly understand what you are doing These parameters were saved at the factory under User Settings 1 If these parameters are modified they can be restored from the Global Setup Page User Setting Restore See the EZ ZONE PM User s Manual for details Ay SEE Analog Input Menu Parameter Display Temperature Humidity Sensor Type SEn rO IH POA RTD Leads rEL Ee Units Un E rh Scale Low 5 Lo 4 0 Scale High Shi 20 0 Range Low r Lo 0 0 Range High r h 100 0 Process Error Enable PEE oFF Filter Fat 05 05 Input Error Latching Er oFF oFF Display Precision dEL 0 0 og Calibration Offset CA 00 0 0 Lar SEE Linearization Menu No changes to controller default parameters Pu SEE Process Value Menu H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 11 No changes to controller default parameters LooP SEE Control Loop Menu Most of the parameters in the Control Loop Menu are specific to each H300 chamber Each H300 chamb
4. 5 25 cm Diameter by 25 4cm Deep Cylinder 4 6 L Port Openings 3 openings 1 25 3 1 cm diameter each Weight 30 Ib 13 6 Kg fully loaded with water and desiccant Desiccant Capacity Water Capacity 1 Ib 454 g 10 oz 290 ml Calibration certificate against an NIST certified instrument is provided Accuracy is guaranteed for 12 months H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 14 Folyon Technologies Inc Limited Warranty Folyon Technologies Inc Folyon warrants the H300 Chambers Equipment manufactured by Folyon and supplied under this contract to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance Folyon will repair or replace any defective part for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of invoice Folyon reserves the right to require the Equipment be returned freight prepaid to Folyon s factory or to inspect any defective part at the Purchaser s site Folyon shall have sole discretion to determine whether any part is defective and whether any defective part will be repaired or replaced This limited warranty shall extend to any standard chamber accessory and component part which is normally sold by Folyon Non standard accessories and component parts specified by the Purchaser shall be warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer s warranty if any exists Purchaser shall notify Folyon in writing of any alleged defect within 10 days aft
5. Folyon Technologies Inc DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE IN SERVICE OR REPAIR OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS PARAGRAPH This limited warranty cannot be modified in any way except in writing by both Folyon and Purchaser Invalidation of any one or more of the provisions of this limited warranty shall in no way affect any of the other provisions hereof which remain in full force and effect This limited warranty shall be extended only to the first Purchaser of this Equipment and is not transferable H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 15
6. Model H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber with Watlow EZ ZONE PM Controllers Operation and User s Manual Folyon Technologies Inc 1358 Hooper Ave 104 Toms River NJ 08753 USA 1 732 903 4425 www folyon com info folyon com Co yright 2012 Folyon Technologies Inc Made in the U S A December 2012 Rev PM_A Introduction The H300 is a simple to use versatile temperature humidity chamber Its super compact design allows it to be placed on any table top Its solid state design means low noise and low power operation The solid state design also removes the need for user maintenance other that refilling water and desiccant The H300 comes in four configurations e H300 Simple set point control for temperature and humidity e H300RT Profiling control for temperature simple set point control for humidity e H300RH Simple set point control for temperature profiling control for humidity e H300RTH Profiling control for both temperature and humidity A profiling controller allows the user to setup a program for the chamber to follow For instance Goto 50 RH at 1 RH per minute stay at 50 RH for 30 minutes go to 75 RH as fast as possible stay at 75 RH for 1 hour etc Safety Instructions Follow all CAUTION notices to prevent damage to the chamber Failure to follow all CAUTION notices may void your warranty WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury
7. amber make sure the chamber is not tilted in such a way that water spills out If any spillage occurs leave the chamber unplugged for at least 24 hours to allow all the spilled water inside the chamber to dry H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 3 Before the chamber is shipped to a different location all water must be emptied from the water reservoir The water can be emptied by tilting the chamber and emptying all the water into a bucket through the filling tube Make sure the unplug the chamber before filling or emptying water Setup Before the H300 can be used it needs to have sufficient water and desiccant for proper operation The chamber comes from the factory with the desiccant preloaded but without any water Filling the Water Reservoir Use only distilled water in the water chamber Do not use tap water or bottled water that is not distilled e g spring water The impurities salts in regular water affect the vapor pressure and will limit the maximum humidity the chamber can reach The H300 chamber should be filled with distilled water when no water is visible in the filling tube To fill the water reservoir follow the simple procedure below e Unplug the H300 from the power source e Unscrew the plug at the top of the filling tube shown below H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 4 i 1 Figure 1 Water Filling Tube e Using the supplied syringe fill the water reservoir until there is about
8. ber power On and Off CONT Turn the chamber control On and Off LIGHT Turns the LED lights inside the chamber On and Off The temperature and humidity set points are adjusted by setting the appropriate controller Humidity is on the top Temperature is on the bottom H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 7 The CONT switch allows you to turn off both temperature and humidity control to the chamber without changing the target set point of either controller Both controllers and the chamber will still be On but no power will be supplied to the temperature and humidity control units inside the chamber This switch is useful when you need to open the chamber door Figure 3 Chamber Controls Chamber Door The chamber door needs to be sealed for the chamber to maintain proper humidity and temperature Tighten the three door nuts until the white rubber gaskets start to compress Do not overtighten the nuts It is unnecessary and will decrease the life of the door rubber gaskets Humidity Control The water in the water reservoir inside the H300 is heated by an internal heater Depending on the amount of water in the reservoir it may take as much as 30 minutes for the water to reach its target temperature The H300 chamber can be used before the temperature reaches its target in most cases However when trying to achieve high humidity above 75 RH at high temperatures above 90 F 32 C you may have to wait for the water in the reser
9. er is supplied with its own set Control Loop Menu settings in a document on the CD that comes with each chamber otPE SEE Output Menu l o PEk Output 1 Parameter Display Temperature Humidity Output Function Fr hEAE hEAE Output Control ok F b Feb Output Time Base otb 10 30 Output Low Power Scale alo 0 0 0 0 Output High Power Scale oh 100 50 e otPE Output 2 Parameter Display Temperature Humidity Output Function Fr Cool Cool Output Control o LE Feb Feb Output Time Base otb 10 30 Output Low Power Scale alo 0 0 0 0 Output High Power Scale oh 100 50 ALP SEE Alarm Set No changes to controller default parameters FUn SEE Function Key Menu No changes to controller default parameters H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber gLbL SEE Global Menu Parameter Display Temperature Humidity Display Units CF F AC Line Frequency ALLE 60 60 Zone ConE oF F oF F Channel ChAn on on CoP SEE Communication Menu No changes to controller default parameters Troubleshooting Symptom Causes Chamber does not control temperature and humidity The CONT switch is in the OFF position Humidity does not increases fast enough or does not increase above 75 RH 1 The water in the water reservoir is too low 2 The water in the water reservoir is too cold Allow about 30 minutes for the water to wa
10. er its discovery within the warranty period The following parts are excluded from this limited warranty and are sold as is or are considered expendable paint and cosmetic surface finishes and treatments port plugs desiccant This limited warranty shall extend in full to Equipment installed within continental United States and Canada For all other locations Purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs associated with providing warranty service This limited warranty does not cover 1 Defects or damages arising as the result of shipment by common carriers or private transportation unless Folyon undertakes shipment and transportation of the Equipment to Purchaser s site or contractually assumes the risk of damage to the Equipment in shipment 2 Defects or damages arising out of or as the result of mishandling modification or improper start up installation or maintenance of the Equipment including start up installation or maintenance not in accordance with Folyon s written procedures 3 Defects or damages resulting from or arising out of abuse misuse neglect intentional damage accident fire flood earthquake or any other act of God This warranty as to Equipment is LIMITED to repair or replacement of parts or Equipment in the determination of Folyon Technologies Inc THE FORGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY
11. ld not need to reference this manual unless you are setting up a profile Changing Temperature Units To change the temperature controller units follow the procedure below H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 9 e Press both the Up 0 and down O keys for 6 seconds until the temperature controller show Ri SEE Note that the controller will first show Ay oPEr continue to hold the Up Q and down y keys until A SEE is displayed e Press the Up 0 key twice The controller should show 9LbL SE e Press the Advance Key once The controller will show F or CC C_F C_F e Change the units using the Up 0 or Down y keys e Press the Infinity Key twice when done Changing the Set Point To change the target set point use the Up 0 or Down O keys until the desired set point is reached The controller has a 3 second delay before a new set point becomes active Turning Temperature or Humidity Control OFF To turn control off to both temperature and humidity use the CONT button on the chamber Controls You can also turn off control to either temperature or humidity individually using the appropriate PM controller as follows e Press the Advance Key once The controller will show Auto cra i e Press the Up 0 or Down O keys until the controller shows oFF LPT i H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 10 e Press the Infinity Key twice when done Setting Up a Profile PM6R Only For instructions on how
12. rm up to normal operating temperature 3 The chamber door is not properly sealed 4 The water in the reservoir is not distilled Humidity does not decrease fast enough 1 Desiccant is used up red Make sure some of the desiccant in the desiccant reservoir is blue 2 Condensation in the chamber 3 The chamber door is not properly sealed H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 13 Specifications Controlled Temperature Range 45 F to 140 F 7 C to 60 C 77 F 25 C ambient temperature Minimum Controlled Humidity 5 over the supported temperature range Maximum Controlled Humidity Humidity Accuracy Humidity Response Time 1 2 RH 10 RH to 90 RH 77 F 25 C 2 5 RH across 95 between 70 F and 100 F 21 C and 38 C See Figure 4 for full limits the operating temperature range 0 5 RH per second typical Humidity Stability Chamber Humidity Uniformity 0 1 RH 0 2 RH Temperature Accuracy 1 F 0 5 C Temperature Response Time 6 F 3 C per minute typical Temperature Stability 0 1 F 0 1 C depending on controller unit selection Chamber Temperature Uniformity 0 2 F 0 1 C Input Power 120V A C 50 60Hz 1A 120 Watts Outside Dimensions 18 D x 15 W x 15 H 46cm D x 38cm W x 38cm H Inside Workspace Dimensions 6 Diameter by 10 Deep Cylinder 283 cu in 0 16 cu ft 1
13. unless you thoroughly understand what you are doing If there is any doubt please contact the Folyon Technologies before proceeding A CAUTION Avoid touching the sensor assembly inside the chamber Z WARNING Do NOT put items in the chamber that could burn or explode This is NOT an explosion proof chamber Z WARNING Do NOT put items in the chamber which can emit corrosive vapors or substances Z WARNING This chamber is NOT a curing oven There are NO provisions for venting fumes A WARNING Always unplug the chamber from the outlet when filling the water reservoir with water If water is spilled inside the chamber do not plug in Allow sufficient time at least 24 hours for the water to dry Installation Location The chamber uses only about 120W of power For optimum operation the ambient room temperature should be between 85 F 30 C and 60 F 16 C The chamber can be placed on any solid level table top or work bench For proper ventilation allow a clearance of at least 6 from the rear and 3 from the right and the left side of the chamber Before powering ON the chamber make sure there is sufficient water in the water reservoir Filling the water reservoir is described in the Setup section below Moving and Shipping the Chamber Caution must be observed when the chamber is moved while there is water in the water reservoir The chamber is equipped with two recesses on each side for gripping When moving the ch
14. ure Humidity Chamber Page 6 e Screw the reservoir plug until tight The spring should compress when the plug is tight e Ifthe spring does not compress there is not enough desiccant in the reservoir e If the spring compressed too much so that it is excessively difficult to screw the reservoir plug there is too much desiccant in the reservoir Principles of Operation The H300 temperature humidity chamber controls the humidity by circulating the air inside the chamber through the desiccant to decrease humidity or through a water vapor chamber to increase humidity Air entering the chamber from the desiccant is very close to O RH Air entering the chamber from the vapor chamber is close to 100 RH A fan inside the chamber mixes the dry or humid air to maintain uniform humidity level throughout the inside of the chamber The humidity is controlled by regulating the amount of dry or humid air that enters the chamber The temperature inside the chamber is controlled using a solid state Peltier element The chamber does not contain any refrigerants Chamber Control and Operation Summary of Operation 1 Turn the CONT switch OFF 2 Turn the POWER switch ON 3 Enter the desired setpoints or profile on the PM Controller using the Up Q or Down O keys 4 Load your test sample in the chamber and close the chamber door 5 Turn the CONT switch to ON Controls The H300 chamber has three switch button controls POWER Turns the cham
15. voir to heat up Note that the water in the reservoir will warm up whenever the H300 is ON even if the CONT switch is turned to OFF H300 Temperature Humidity Chamber Page 8 Controlling High Humidity When the chamber is controlling humidity above 80 RH there is a limit on how high the humidity inside the chamber can climb This limit mostly depends on the temperature inside the chamber Approximate maximum humidity limits vs chamber temperature are shown in Figure 4 95 RH 80 RH Aupiwny xew 60 RH 45 F 70 F 100 F 120 F Chamber Temperature F Figure 4 Maximum Chamber Humidity vs Temperature When operating the chamber below 70 F some condensation inside the chamber is possible when the humidity inside the chamber is above 80 RH As the chamber tries to increase humidity it pumps warm vapor into the chamber At the same time it tries to control the temperature causing the temperature control fins to cool and fall below the dew point This causes condensation on the fins Condensation will not harm the chamber but will prevent humidity increasing above the limits shown in Figure 4 Any condensation can be wiped off with a paper towel Make sure not to touch the sensor assembly at the top of the chamber when wiping off condensation Watlow EZ ZONE PM Controllers The H300 unit uses the Watlow EZ ZONE PM controllers The controller User s Manual has been provided with the H300 chamber In general you shou
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