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2. ssesssssssssssssssssssn mnn 147 13289499 Rev F 3 eee Uhr ry 89 i A aH Nei o A Chart Industries Company a MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Page intentionally blank 13289499 Rev F 4 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company 6 IN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 3 Safety READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT General Liquid nitrogen LN2 is used in MVE Cryogenic Freezers as a refrigerant Understanding and following certain safety precautions is extremely important when handling LN2 and cryogenic containers Dewars Liquid Nitrogen Properties Nitrogen is a colorless odorless tasteless gas Gaseous nitrogen makes up about 78 of the Earth s atmosphere by volume Once collected and isolated nitrogen can be liquefied Boiling Point 1 atm 195 8 C 320 3 F 77 4 K Thermal Conductivity Gas 25 83 mW m K Heat of Vaporization Liquid 198 38 kJ kg Density 1 atm Liquid 1 782 Ibs L 807 4 g L 808 6 kg m Liquid Nitrogen Safety Transferring LN2 and operating the TEC 3000 should be done in accordance with the manufacturer supplier instructions It is important that all safety precautions written on the storage Dewar and recommended by the manufacturer be followed AAWARNINGA e Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer e Nitrog
3. 6 Installation and Startup This section will review the basic receiving installation and startup procedures for MVE Freezers These instructions can also be applied to set up the CryoSystem 6000 Full Auto Always inspect the bill of lading for accuracy and external crate packaging for damage before accepting the shipment Included with each full auto freezer e Literature Packet o TEC 3000 Quick Start Reference Guide PN 13289481 o Manual Freezer Status Log PN10936355 o Warranty Statement Registration Certificate e TEC 3000 Packaged in box separately for HE MVE Series models e Transfer hose 6 ft Inside freezer e MVE Dipstick Inside freezer e Desiccant bag To be removed and discarded Inside freezer e Liquid Nitrogen handling instructions e MVE Checklist Signed by shipping inspector 13289499 Rev F 26 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy os A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Installation NOTE Do not apply power to the TEC 3000 controller or connect an LN2 supply until later in this procedure to avoid injury or damaging the equipment Following the careful uncrating and unpacking of the freezer install using these basic instructions Cabinet Series freezers will be shipped with some of the connections described below already installed NOTE Only install the freezer on a level surface Never fill freezer and move to another
4. Depending on the condition of the current gasket the gasket material can be removed and replaced or more material can simply be added to the existing gasket The replacement gasket material will be a neoprene tape Simply clean the surfaces remove the tape back to expose the adhesive and install gasket material Trim to size as needed Cut a 4 inch gap in the gasket material on either side of the lid as shown below to allow sufficient venting of the freezer space Additional e Vent i D VELL E 4 inches t o Lid Gasket Stand md F 4 Ve nt 4 inches 13289499 Rev F 120 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua MVE and MVE Stock Series Riveted gasket 1 2 P c o0 9o2o0 12 13 Note how the current gasket is attached to the lid The replacement gasket will be installed the same manner If applicable remove lid from hinges a Place the lid in the closed position b Remove spring pressure from the hinge by loosening the 72 inch nut on the rod inside the hinge body c Remove screws securing the hinges to the freezer lid Remove lid assembly and place it upside down either on top of the freezer opening or on flat surface Using a 1 8 inch drill bit carefully drill off the heads of the existing rivets holding the gasket to the lid Remove gasket Inspect plastic lid liner and Styrofoam cor
5. High Level Alarm High Level Setpoint Low Level Setpoint Low Level Alarm Figure 5 Example of automatic level control parameters Note Pressing Stop Fill will temporarily terminate TEC3000 s automatic fill function for 30 minutes 13289499 Rev F 33 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 11 3 Liquid Nitrogen Usage The TEC 3000 controller is able to calculate and display an estimated rate of LN2 evaporation inside a freezer This liquid usage is displayed in inches or millimeters per day It takes time for the real time data to accumulate in order for the liquid usage rate to be calculated The liquid usage is calculated by measuring the time it takes the LN2 level in a freezer to decrease 0 5 inches 12 7 mm and then extrapolating that value out to a 24 hour period in order to obtain a per day liquid usage L4 L x24h Elapsed Time as m Liquid Usage For example If the LN2 level to decrease from 6 0 to 5 5 inches in 12 hours then the displayed liquid usage will be 1 0 inch day See below 6 0 5 5 TOR x24 hrs 1 0 day Liquid Usage This calculation is suspended during fills and will resume 15 minutes after a fill to allow the LN2 level in the freezer to stabilize The liquid usage calculation can be reset by restarting the controller o
6. Lid Switch The TEC 3000 has the ability to support a lid switch This additional feature allows the user to disable filling while the lid is open utilize the Lid Open Alarm or initiate an automatic fog clear A lid switch comes standard on all MVE Series and MVE Cabinet Series freezers There are two configurations of the lid switch the standard UL lid switch configuration and the optional fog clear lid switch configuration The difference in their functionality is based on how they are wired to the TEC 3000 NOTE Standard UL Lid Switch configuration The UL lid switch configuration which is standard on MVE Series and MVE Cabinet Series freezers is wired directly in series with the fill valves With this configuration when the lid is open and the lid switch is disengaged the fill valves cannot be energized When the lid is down and the lid switch is engaged the fill valve circuit is closed and the valves can be energized The functionality of the UL lid switch is independent of the settings in the lid switch menu of the TEC 3000 since it is hardwired into the fill valve circuit MVE s UL listing stipulates that the models in these two series must have the lid switch hardwired in series with the fill valves when it leaves the factory to be compliant The fog clear and lid open alarm features are not available with the UL lid switch configuration It is available for users to easily adapt their UL lid switch configuration to a fog clear
7. 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Level Menus 6 Press ENTER The display will read Auto Fill Control T Press SETUP The display will read Level Offset Use the A V keys to adjust value and press ENTER to save the change Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Liquid Level menus or press SETUP for next menu High Level Alarm 8 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Advanced Level menus or press SETUP for next menu Auto Fill Control ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Level Offset 1 3 inches Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 54 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 3 Additional Feature Settings This section details how to view and adjust the settings for the optional Battery Backup Power Failure Alarm Hot Gas Bypass and Lid Switch NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to adjust the Hot Gas Bypass and Lid Switch settings 7 2 3 1 Battery Backup Status 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A W keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cu
8. 8 4 Add On Menus Press ENTER for Lid Switch menus or press SETUP for next menu Security Level 2 Lid Switch Installed NO Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Lid Open Fog Clear DISABLED Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Lid Open Alarm Tme 1min Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu ENTER Battery Status 24VDC Setup Power Failure Alarm Press ENTER for DISABLED Hot Gas Bypass menus Use T toadjust or press SETUP for Press ENTER to save next menu Hot Gas Bypass Alam DISABLED ENTER Use T toadjust Security Level 2 Press ENTER to save Bypass Temperature 50 09C Bypass Temp Setp oirt 50 0 C Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Bypass Alarm Time Delay 5 Minutes Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Setup Stuck Valve Alarms DISABLED Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Stuck Open Delay 1 min Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Stuck Closed Delay 1 min Use T 1 to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Bypass Probe Calibra amp ion or press SETUP fornext menu 13289499 Rev F 105 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 8 5 Hot Gas Bypass Sensor Calibration Menus 5 sec Use to adust time out Press ENTER for next Bypass Catbration Place Bypass Probe in LN2 and press ENTER Culbbeation abend
9. Wait far Bypass Temp to stabilize then press ENTER Bypass Temp 195 8 C ENTER ENTER Remove Bypass Probe from LN2 and press ENTER calibration complete ESC ENTER Was while penhe wams 0 mom temperature 8D seconds 180 sec time out ENTER Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize then press ENTER Bypass Temp 0 0 C ENTER Bypass Prabe two point calibratian complete 13289499 Rev F 106 eeu T o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual H So A Chart Industries Company 8 6 Display and Output Menus Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER to save Display liquid usage ENABLED Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER o save Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER to save Advanced Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu ENTER Press ENTER to save Security Level 2 Alarm Buzzer ENABLED Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER o save Language ENGLISH Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER save 13289499 Rev F 107 een QaH4 Gees A Chart Industries Company o MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 8 7 Liquid Level Menus Setup Press ENTER for Liquid Level menus Security Level 2 High Level Alarm 8 0 in Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER to save High Level Setpent 7 0 in Use 1 ta adjust Press ENTER to save Use 1 ta adjust Press ENTER to save Use f to adjust Press ENTER to save Advanced L
10. Unit ID Query Input UNID Returned XXXXX Comments Used to query the controller Unit ID 13289499 Rev F 143 a i an e E SECURE he Fd R i C A n E Q LB BIO MEDICAL DIVISION SANITIZING AND DECONTAMINATING CHART ALUMINUM AND MVE DEWARS MVE aluminum dewars are constructed with an aluminum inner which utilizes a fiberglass neck support The stamless umts are constructed with an inier entirely fabricated from stainless steel sheets Any cleaning solution that does mot react with aluminum or stainless can be used in the sanitation process of these dewars In most cases any household detergent or muld soap solution 1s suitable The U S Custom Service uses a solution called EXPOR for incoming shipments from abroad This 15 mixed 9 parts water mixed with sodium chloride amp lactic acid As mentioned above however any household cleamme solution can be used These include bleach detergents and mild soaps Other cleaners and disinfectants that can be safely used include hydrogen peroxide chhorme water and denatured alcohol NOTE DO NOT USE ANY PETROLEUM BASED CLEANING SOLUTION tis important that the mmer vessel 1s thoroughly rinsed with water and all cleaner residues have been removed Spraying the solution mto the mner vessel is preferred although agitation of the solution inside the inner will suffice Vapor shippers and Doble units will require filling the mner to rts full capacity with cleaning mixture and then
11. nina Hz0 KPa Si w LNz i Hz0 KPa PSI_ mIN2 inH20 KPa Psi oo oo 0000 0000 19 os 020 002 69 4s 120 0175 89 5 ters 0234 85 69 174 02 99 73 185 0265 mo ss 228 0322 13289499 Rev F 133 oe CUR 7 qo A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual SH Sa A Chart Industries Company YH Co 12 2 TEC 3000 ASCII Interface American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII is a standard code used in data transmission in which 128 numerals letters symbols and special control codes are represented by a 7 bit binary number Below is a chart for these binary codes USASCII code chart 13289499 Rev F 134 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN TEC 3000 ASCII Command List Control Commands IDN ALMS ALMS CALTA CALTB CALVL CALVL CODE HITSTA Identification Query Input IDN Returned MVE TEC 3000 Software ver X XX Comments Used to query the controller ID Command must include preface Returns controller model and firmware version Set Alarm Status Input ALMS 0 or ALMS 1 Returned No response Comments Used to set the audible alarm status where 0 Off and 1 On Has same function as the Alarm Mute key Alarm Status Query Input ALMS Returned 0 or 1 Comment
12. A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 4 2 Liquid Usage Display NOTE Security Level 1 or higher is required to enable disable the liquid usage M display Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A W keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Display and Output Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Units Press SETUP Until the display reads Display liquid usage Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 6 Press SETUP Until the display reads Liquid Usage Alarm Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save DISPLAY AND OUTPUT Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Temperature Units C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Display liquid usage ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Liquid Usage Alarm ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Liquid Usage Alarm can now be Enabled or Disabled on software versi
13. Input LOTAM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp A Low Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled 13289499 Rev F 137 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN LOTB LOTB LOTBS LOTBM LOTBM TEMPA TEMPB TUNI TUNI Set Temp B Low Alarm Input LOTB XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Temp B Low Alarm value Temp B Low Alarm Query Input LOTB Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the Temp B Low Alarm value Temp B Low Alarm Status Query Input LOTBS Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp B Low Alarm status where 0 off and 1 on Set Temp B Low Alarm Mask Input LOTBM 0 or LOTBM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the Temp B Low Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Temp B Low Alarm Mask Query Input LOTBM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp B Low Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Temp A Current Data Query Input TEMPA Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current Temp A sensor reading Temp B Current Data Query Input TEMPB Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current Temp B sensor reading Set Temp Units Input TUNI C TUNI F
14. Use the meter dipstick provided with every MVE freezer to manually measure the amount of LN2 in the freezer Follow the Dip Stick Procedure listed in section 6 3 2 to properly measure the level If the level is off by 1 0 inch 25mm or more follow the calibration procedure listed in the aforementioned section Verify Adequate Supply Adequate LN2 supply pressure and flow is imperative to the proper operation of MVE freezers Any LN2 supply whether from bulk tank or liquid cylinder must be able to maintain a pressure of 22 35 psi 1 52 2 41 bar during a filling cycle and must have enough liquid to ensure the completion of a fill cycle The majority of nuisance alarms reported from MVE freezers are due to inadequate supply 1 Observe the pressure of the supply source Ideally pressure should be 22 35 psi 1 52 2 41 bars NOTE It is very common for the pressure gauge on an industrial liquid cylinder to be inoperative If you suspect this to be the case install a pressure gauge inline between the liquid cylinder and the freezer for verification 2 Verify the amount of liquid in the supply source Most bulk tanks have some method of digital or analog volume measurement Liquid cylinders typically use a sight gauge As with the pressure gauge on liquid cylinders it is common for the sight gauge to be inoperative 3 The minimum amount of liquid necessary in the supply should be enough to completely fill the number of freezer
15. for Temp B Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Press SETUP Until the display reads Temp A Calibration Press ENTER The display will read Calibration Type Use the A Y keys to adjust to SINGLE POINT Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Calibration Completely submerge the sensing end of Temp probe A in LN2 Press ENTER The display will read Wait for Temp A to stabilize Wait for the displayed Temp A reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in LN2 before pressing ENTER Press ENTER The display will read Probe A single point calibration complete Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Temp A menu or press SETUP for next menu Temp A ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER to Temp A Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Calibration Type SINGLE POINT Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Temp A Calibration Place Probe A in LN2 and press ENTER Wait for Temp A to stabilize then press ENTER Temp A 195 8 C Probe A single point calibration complete 13289499 Rev F 81 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 3 1 2 Two Point Calibration The two point calibration procedure require
16. next menu MODBUS ID 200 Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 70 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 4 One Fill All Fill OFAF This section describes how to adjust the various OFAF settings For more information and instructions on how to setup an OFAF network refer to the OFAF Network Setup section of this manual NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to adjust the OFAF settings Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads OFAF Menus Press ENTER The display will read OFAF ID Use the A V keys to adjust the OFAF ID and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read OFAF Units Use the A V keys to adjust the number of units and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read One Fill All Fill Use the A W keys to adjust the type and pres
17. or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER to Print Event or press SETUP for next menu 13289499 Rev F 63 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN Advanced Settings This section describes how to change the various Advanced Settings 7 2 5 1 Timed Filling The TEC 3000 has several advanced filling options including Timed Filling Timed Filling allows the user to set a regular filling schedule based on a fill start time and a fill frequency If a facility staff would like the peace of mind of knowing that all the freezers are full of LN2 before leaving for the weekend then they could set up a timed fill for every Friday afternoon Even if the LN2 level in a freezer is above Low Level Setpoint the TEC 3000 will initiate a fill and top off the freezer to its High Level Setpoint If the liquid level is at or above the High Level Setpoint then the TEC 3000 will skip that timed fill event and not initiate a fill A TEC 3000 with a Timed Filling schedule will still maintain Auto Fill Control If Timed Filling and Auto Fill Control are enabled then the TEC 3000 will still initiate a fill anytime the liquid level reaches the Low Level Setpoint Firmware Ver 2 03 or higher will allow the Timed Fill Start to be set to any hour and minutes except midnight Timed Filling Setup Enable Timed Filling and then select the number of days to
18. 0 F 10 200 12 14 10 5 00 191 5 195 8 5 3 0 0 Figure 9 Sample event log download 13289499 Rev F 41 oe CUR ry y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual oH Sa A Chart Industries Company Table 4 TEC 3000 Event Log Codes Hot Gas Bypassing Bypass Sensor Calibration Alarm Filling Once the event log has been downloaded it can be plotted to facilitate analysis Filing Fill Disabled Sample Event Log Plot 7 0 Fill Stop Dr en eee DL C re ener eee ree 6 0 40 0 a mima ee a Se 6 LLL car Cali Er 50 m LN2 supply exhuasted z w Y 4 0 E 80 0 amp gt y n lt Slope of LN2 Level 5 ul Fill Start indicates liquid usage 30 lt u 1200 4 Teu eu ueni t AA 20 160 0 4 Tt xxr XE Occ MMC EE Storage space begins to 1 0 M warm as LN2 is T completely depleted I M M PH 200 0 0 0 Qo o O O o Qo o S S S S S S S3 gt Q S c ES o S Dv 9 D 9 Vv al ay be EN A Date Time s TEMP TOP 4 TEMP BTM LN2 LEVEL Figure 10 Sample Plotted Event Log 13289499 Rev F 42 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 10
19. Alarm setting LN2 level is at or below the Low Level Alarm setting Liquid Usage Warning Liquid Usage rate doubles within a 24 hour period The liquid usage warning will not be indicated on the unit either audibly or visually It will only be recorded in the internal data log Liquid Usage Alarm Liquid Usage increases by a factor of 5 within a 24 hour period Can be Enabled or When this alarm is disabled there will be no visual or audible indication at Disabled the controller the event code continues to log Fill cycle has not completed within the Maximum Fill Time setting Auto fill is disabled until this alarm is cleared Bypass Time Alarm Hot Gas Bypass cycle has not completed within the Bypass Alarm Time Delay setting Once the subsequent fill has ended auto fill will be disabled until this alarm is cleared Power Failure TEC 3000 main power has been disconnected and it has been running on Can be Enabled or battery power for 30 minutes Disabled 13289499 Rev F 36 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company Lid Open Freezer lid has been open longer than Lid Open Alarm Time setting TEC 3000 controller has lost communication with the LCD displa Stuck Valve Alarms When the freezer is supposed to be filling if the controller does not see an appropriate decrease in temperature within the delay time entered in the menu a stuck closed valve alarm will b
20. Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 3 3 2 Hot Gas Sensor Two Point Calibration 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Add on Menus 4 Press ENTER The display will read Battery Status 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Hot Gas Bypass Menus 6 Press ENTER The display will read Hot Gas Bypass 7 Press SETUP Until the display reads Bypass Probe Calibration 8 Press ENTER The display will read Calibration Type Use the A V keys to set as TWO POINT 9 Press ENTER The display will read Bypass Calibration Submerge the sensing end of the bypass probe in LN2 10 Press ENTER The display will read Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize Wait for the temp reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in LN2 11 Press ENTER The display will read Remove Probe A from LN2 Remove the bypass sensor from the LN2 10 Press ENTER The display will read Wait while probe warms to room temperature Wait while the bypass sensor warms to room temperature and the controller counts down 11 Wait 180 seconds After th
21. Bypass Optional e Battery Backup Optional 13289499 Rev F 31 oe CUR 7 T D aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa ra eae Liquid Nitrogen Level Measurement The LN2 level in the Dewar is determined through the use of a differential pressure sensor This sensor operates on the physical principle of hydrostatic head pressure The pressure generated by a column of fluid is proportional to the height or depth of the fluid column In this application the pressure generated by the LN2 at the bottom of the freezer will increase as the LN2 level increases This differential pressure system allows the controller to measure the exact LN2 level accurately apre rao een dp e n dn tir ju ul mile peer rne rn n e err rn ing Figure 4 As the fluid level in the cylinder increases the imposed head pressure at the bottom of the cylinder increases proportionally The pressure gauges measure this increase in level This pressure signal generated by the LN2 is transmitted from the bottom of the inner vessel through the freezer s annular line to the differential pressure sensor inside the TEC 3000 controller The TEC 3000 controller then compares this pressure signal to its atmospheric pressure readings and is then able to determine the exact LN2 level The term differential pressure refers to the fact that the level is determined from the difference between the hydrostatic head pressure of the
22. Event Query Input EVENT Returned XXXXX MM DD YY HH MM XXX X XXX X XXX X XXX X Comments String returned Date Time TempA Temp B LN2 Level Liquid Usage Event Codes Event Log Count Query Input EVNCT Returned XXXXX Comments Used to query the number of event log records 13289499 Rev F 142 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN EVNLOG LOGPER LOGPER TIME TIME UNID UNID Event Log Record Query Input EVNLOG N Returned XXXXX MM DD YY HH MM XXX X XXX X XXX X XXX X Comments Used to query Event Record n where n record number String returned Date Time TempA Temp B LN2 Level Liquid Usage Event Codes Set Event Log Interval Input LOGPER XXX Returned No response Comments Used to set the event log interval between 1 and 240 minutes Default setting is 240 minutes Event Log Interval Query Input LOGPER Returned XXX Comments Used to query the current event log interval Set the Time Input hh mm ss Returned No response Comments Used to set the controller Time in the format hh mm ss hour minute second Time Query Input TIME Returned hh mm ss Comments Used to query the current time Set Unit ID Input UNID XXXXX Returned No response Comments Used to set the controller 5 digit Unit ID TEC 3000 Unit ID should be between 1 and 200
23. MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 11 Hot Gas Bypass The Hot Gas Bypass is a feature on HE MVE HEco freezer series equipped with a TEC 3000 The Hot Gas Bypass is able to vent the warm nitrogen gas from the supply line before initiating a fill cycle This prevents warm gas from entering the freezer space The bypass system helps to maintain a stable temperature gradient inside the freezer and increases the efficiency by preventing excess LN2 evaporation while filling This feature is advantageous for any freezer setup and is especially ideal for sites where longer transfer hoses cannot be avoided The Hot Gas Bypass system consists of these components e Solenoid Valve 24 VDC e Temperature sensor Pt 1000 RTD e Muffler e Plumbing and electrical connections Freezers with the Hot Gas Bypass installed and enabled will complete a bypass cycle prior to filling When a fill is initiated the bypass solenoid valve will open first and begin venting nitrogen gas from the supply line through the muffler and into the atmosphere The TEC 3000 monitors and displays the temperature in the plumbing system throughout the bypass cycle As LN2 begins flowing the temperature in the plumbing system will decrease Once the bypass temperature sensor readings reach the user defined Bypass Temperature Setpoint the bypass solenoid valve will close terminating the bypass cycle The fill solenoid valves will then open and the f
24. T to adjust Press ENTER to save 195 8 C 13289499 Rev F 103 een csp A MVE Ja O A C M Gy e A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 8 3 Temperature Calibration Menus Press ENTER far Temp A Calibration Press ENTER for Temp B Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Temp A Calibration Place Probe A in LN2 and press TER 5 sec SINGLE POINT i Use f 0 adjust lime out Press ENTER for next Cul eation abort Remove Probe A fram LN2 and press ENTER ENTER Wait while probe warms 0 Toon temperature L80 seconds Probe A two paint calibration complete 5 sec time out Calibeation shared Calibracian Type SINGLE POINT Use 10 adjust Press ENTER for next Temp B Calibratian Place Probe B in Temp B Calibration Place Probe B in LN2 and press Wait far Temp B to stabilize then press ENTER Temp 195 8 C Probe B single point calibration complete Temp B 195 8 C ENTER Remove Probe B Emm LN and press ENTER ENTER Wait while penhe warms 0 room lempewlure 180 seconds 180 sec time out Place Probe B in joe water and press ENTER ENTER Wait far Temp B to stabilize then press ENTER Temp BOT ENTER Probe B two pont calibration complete 13289499 Rev F 104 A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual
25. YES NO or ON OFF values ESC Ke Used to escape or exit a menu or menu level ENTER Ke Used to select a menu or value or save a setting change 13289499 Rev F 20 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 5 4 TEC 3000 Stand Alone Back Panel Physical Connections The TEC 3000 physical and electrical connections are located on the bottom of the stand alone non cabinet controller and on the back panel of the cabinet controller SS S eel Apa ai eats I 1 MAIN WIRE HARNESS N0510 01 0 05 x Imo m 100mA MAX 1A MAX 25 d 9 Tw LOW BATTERY HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL TEMP A HIGH COMMON DISCRE ant GLOBAL CONTAC REM TE 0 0 comen p nasil ME O 9 Temp A Port Connection for Temp A probe Connection for Temp B probe Main power supply connection 6 Serial2Port RJ 45connectionforSerial COM 2 fill valves open When released the fill valves close 8 Discrete Contacts Opencollectoralarmterminals 9 Global Remote Drycontactalarmterminals 10 Wire Harness Connection 12 pin wire harness connection to plumbing assembly lid switch and battery backup Level Connection Level signal input Clear vinyl tube connects to hose barb 5 4 1 TEC3000 HEco Cabinet Physical Connections Es i 6 i 7 De po 13289499 Rev F 21 TEC 3000 Technical Free
26. able to maintain the proper filling pressure while multiple freezers filling at the same time Sequential OFAF allows freezers to fill one at a time with a primed and cold supply system so that it is easier for the system to maintain the proper filling pressure Sequential OFAF Simultaneous OFAF Master OFAF2 OFAF3 OFAF4 Master OFAF2 OFAF3 OFAF 4 II Fr mmm SL rr N E Ft m r EHE HEB EHE Mw a ar r I m p O1 I r r Figure 16 Diagram showing differences between Sequential and Simultaneous OFAF 13289499 Rev F 97 eee Uhr ry Nn i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual a Network Setup OFAF ID 1 OFAF ID 2 OFAF ID 3 OFAF ID 4 Serial Port 1 or 2 Table 7 Required items for OFAF network Quantity needed 11358251 OFAF Master Cable 1 et 10740053 Standard CAT 5e Cable of controllers 2 10856312 RJ 45 Splitter of controllers 2 1 Designate the Master controller by setting its OFAF ID to 1 Generally this is the controller on the far end of the network from the LN2 supply 2 Connect one end of the OFAF Master Cable to either Serial Port 1 or 2 of the Master controller NOTE Either Serial Port 1 or 2 can be used for OFAF as long as the COM Types are in agreement 3 Connect an RJ 45 splitter to the next controller in the network Connect the free end o
27. and open the compressed folder Extract all files from the compressed folder to a location on your hard drive Open the extracted SETUP file Follow the prompts to complete installation A ChartConnect 3000 icon should appear on your programs list when complete Connecting to TEC 3000 TEC 3000 Settings 1 2 3 COM Setup 9600 N81 COM Type ASCII Select a unique MODBUS ID Unit ID for each controller involved ChartConnect 3000 Settings 1 2 3 4 PP Connect TEC 3000 serial port to PC with MVE TEC COM USB Kit Open ChartConnect 3000 Determine the Windows COM Port by clicking Find COM Port on the ChartConnect 3000 main page Note the COM number listed beside RS 485 Isolated Port in the Device Manager window Close Device Manager and click OK Select the appropriate Windows COM Port from the drop down menu Connect to TEC 3000 e Fora single controller Select Single Controller and click Connect The Unit ID is automatically detected e For networked controllers Select Networked Controller enter the Unit ID of the desired controller and click Connect In order to connect to another controller on the network click Disconnect change the Unit ID and then click Connect If the controller is successfully connected COM Port Connected and Controller Detected will be displayed in the status box NOTE Contact your MVE Distributor or Technical Service if you experi
28. and the controller counts down Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Temp A menu or press SETUP for next menu Temp A ENABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER to Temp A Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Calibration Type TWO POINT Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Temp A Calibration Place Probe A in LN2 and press ENTER Wait for Temp A to stabilize then press ENTER Temp A 195 8 C Remove Prove A from LN2 and press ENTER Wait while probe warms to room temperature 180 seconds 13289499 Rev F 82 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 11 Wait 180 seconds Place Probe A in After the controller counts down the display will read ice water and press Place Probe A in ice water Completely submerge the ENTER sensing end of the probe in the ice water bath 12 Press ENTER i Wait for Temp A to The display will read Wait for Temp A to stabilize Wait stabilize then press for the displayed Temp A reading to stabilize while the ENTER probe is submerged in the ice bath Temp A 0 C 13 Press ENTER s Probe A two point The display will read Probe A two point calibration calibration complete complete 13289499 Rev F 83 eee Uhr ry
29. check fittings for any leaks 13289499 Rev F 117 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN Complete Function Test MVE recommends that freezers with TEC 3000 controllers undergo a complete function test every 12 months to ensure correct functionality and identify potential problems before symptoms develop Function test documents can be written based on this manual or this manual itself can be used to verify the function of MVE freezers with TEC 3000 controllers Solenoid Valve Replacement All MVE freezers are equipped with electromechanical solenoid valves that have been tested and approved by MVE for cryogenic use These valves utilize a PTFE seal for optimal sealing in cryogenic environments Over time the normal thermal cycling that this seal is subject to will cause it to harden and lose its ability to seal completely This will result in seepage past the sealing surface which can increase the LN2 consumption of the system and in extreme cases result in an overfill situation Thermal cycling through normal operation can also cause moisture ingress into the coil of the solenoid valve Over time this may cause the connections and wiring in the coil to corrode and eventually fail This will result in an inoperative solenoid valve NOTE over the life of MVE freezer several different interchangeable 24VDC solenoids have been used The curr
30. controller power Communications Loss Check Controller 13289499 Rev F 76 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 6 Password Security Setup This section details how to enable disable password entry mode as well as how to change and setup multilevel security passwords NOTE Security Level 4 is required to setup or change passwords 7 2 6 1 Password Entry Mode This section details how to enable disable password entry mode Disabling the password entry mode will remove all TEC 3000 password protection 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Password Menus 4 Press ENTER The display will read Password Entry Mode Use the A V keys to change and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Password menus or press SETUP for next menu Password Entry Mode ENABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 77 oe CU
31. created select a secondary axis for the LN2 Level and LN2 Usage data sets Format the chart and adjust the axis scales so that the data is easy to view and analyze 1 ChartConnect 3000 v1 1 2 2 00200 Chat MVE TEC3000 Software ver 2 00 3 Record Unit ID Date Time Date Time TempA TempB LN2 Level LN2 Usage Event Codes 4 1 200 2 4 2008 9 00 AM 2 4 08 9 00 195 9 190 6 5 0 3 ES 2 200 2 4 2008 5 00 AM 2 4 08 5 00 195 9 190 6 5 0 3 6 3 200 2 4 2008 1 00 AM 2 4 08 1 00 195 9 190 6 6 0 3 LS 4 200 2 4 2008 12 00 AM 2 4 08 0 00 195 9 190 3 6 6 0 3 B 5 200 2 4 2008 12 00 AM 2 4 08 0 00 195 9 190 3 6 6 0 3 20 9 6 200 2 3 2000 9 00PM 2 3 08 21 00 195 9 190 3 6 6 0 3 10 7 200 2 3 2008 5 00PM 2 3 08 17 00 195 9 190 6 6 7 0 3 11 8 200 2 3 2008 1 00PM 2 3 08 13 00 195 9 190 9 6 7 0 3 12 9 200 2 3 2008 9 00 AM 2 3 08 9 00 195 9 191 5 6 7 0 3 13 10 200 2 3 2008 5 00 AM 2 3 08 5 00 195 9 192 8 6 8 0 3 14 11 200 2 3 2008 4 19 AM 2 3 08 4 19 195 9 190 9 rj 0 3 Figure 15 Properly formatted event log for plotting 13289499 Rev F 95 oe CUR 7 QaH4 o SS A Chart Industries Company o MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual ASCII Command Interface American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII commands can be used to query and adjust all TEC 3000 settings and parameters Commands must be entered in all capital letters just as
32. devices have been tested to and are in compliance with IEC 60601 1 2 he medical device versions of MVE models are Class lla medical devices certified by a Notified Body and conform to Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC 13289499 Rev F 1 oe CUR 7 MS E aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company 6 IN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 2 Table of Contents uico T 2 2 TapE e GON ENIS mre eee eee ee eee E eee ee 3 4 2 Safety and FNSEA ee 6 7 4 Certifications and LIStiNgS 00 e eee eee eee cnet see esses 8 5 Product information MEINEN m 9 XEM iE ud ri dilielo RET 9 5 1 1 MVE High Efficiency Vapor Series sseeeeeeeeeeeeese 10 I2 Ql izR IDa4 fc 11 9 132 MVE Stock Series ucc antis a ann diu iat remice uds upload anra d 12 5 1 4 MVE Cabinet Series aces s Hanse os amtde unu niue tinte vain duda S usiaicua ud amas 13 SLL MVE HECO SENES Est 14 5 1 6 MVE CryoSystem 6000 Full Auto Series 15 5 2 Plumbing Assembly ccc ccccc cece eecceeeeeeeeeeee esse eene nne nennen nennen neas 16 20 5 3 TEC 3000 Display essssesssesseeennnnnnmnmnnm nnne nennen nennen 21 5 4 TEC 3000 Stand Alone Back Panel Physical Connections 20 5 4 1 TEC3000 HEco
33. fluid column and atmospheric pressure The measured LN2 level is displayed in inches millimeters or as percentage full Unlike alternative level sensing systems such as thermistor based systems differential pressure allows the exact level to be measured and displayed not just a level range This completely enclosed system requires minimal maintenance and is not affected by humidity moisture or other environmental variables Also the differential pressure system allows the automatic level settings and alarms to be set and adjusted electronically instead of having to physically move sensors 13289499 Rev F 32 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 2 Automatic Liquid Nitrogen Level Control The TEC 3000 is equipped with a fully automated LN2 level control system This level control system is based on user defined parameters that can be adjusted to maintain a LN2 level in a freezer over a range of 3 0 inches 76 mm up to 48 0 inches 1219 mm Since this control system utilizes the differential pressure system described previously these parameters can be adjusted electronically using the TEC 3000 keypad or remotely through a networked computer This automatic fill control feature can be disabled Below is a brief explanation of the four user defined level control parameters For instructions on accessing and adjusting the level
34. location Always fill the freezer where it is to be installed used e Locate the temperature sensor tube assembly that will house the two temperature probes For HE HEco and some Stock Series freezers a three tube temperature sensor assembly will be installed in the center of the top of the freezer The two smaller tubes are designed to house the included temperature probes The third larger tube is designed to accommodate a third party temperature probe A silicone plug will be installed in this third tube If the third tube is going to be used simply remove the silicone plug For the MVE Series all open top freezers a dual sensor tube will be installed along the inside wall of the freezer storage space The CryoSystem 6000 temperature probes are inserted into the neck area 0 21 inches e Insert the two temperature probes into the sensor tubes and position the sensors at the preferred height in the freezer space Selecting probe A and B as well as the sensor placement is adjustable and completely up to the user MVE does recommend placing sensor Temp A at the top box level This refers to the level in the freezer space where the highest sample is being stored If storing vials in boxes then this would be at the level with the top box This is recommended as it will be the warmest temperature experience by samples being stored in the freezer space e Connect the temperature probes to the TEC 3000 temperature ports using the twist lo
35. menu Press ENTER for Liquid Level menus or press SETUP for next menu High Level Alarm 8 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Advanced Level menus or press SETUP for next menu Auto Fill Control ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 53 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 2 3 Level Offset Since the annular line that carries the pressure level signal to the TEC 3000 is not located at the very bottom of the LN2 column a Level Offset is needed This value is determined and set at the factory and should not be adjusted to fix an inaccurate level reading unless setting up a freezer see the First Fill Startup Procedure or if instructed to do so by an authorized MVE Distributor or Technical Service For liquid level calibration see section 7 3 2 page 84 Note Security Level 3 or higher is required to adjust the Level Offset 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Liquid Level Menus 4 Press ENTER The display will read High Level Alarm
36. of this manual Ensure all LN2 supply sources are shut off and disconnected Remove plumbing shroud or rear panel to access the plumbing assembly Locate the hot gas bypass sensor on the plumbing assembly Using a 9 16 or small adjustable wrench remove the sensor from the plumbing assembly It may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the sensor from the wire harness to avoid over twisting of the wires Following removal of the sensor reconnect the sensor wires Perform the hot gas bypass sensor calibration procedure Following calibration reinstall the bypass sensor using new PTFE thread tape ensure sensor wires are connected reinstall plumbing shroud or rear panel and reconnect the LN2 supply source pope oom 13289499 Rev F 89 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Add on Menus Press ENTER The display will read Battery Status Press SETUP Until the display reads Hot Gas Bypass Menus Press ENTER The display will read H
37. on the steps are in good condition and replace if necessary PN 4810179 Ensure the step locking strap is able to securely hold the steps in their folded position If the pivot bolts continuously loosen apply thread locker PN 11087674 and retighten Lid Hinge Inspection MVE freezers with hinged lids should be inspected for integrity at least every 6 months Verify that the hinges are free of damage and securely attached to the freezer and lid MVE hinged freezers are counterbalanced for easy opening and closing Ensure the lid opens smoothly to a near 90 angle The lid should remain completely open without assistance Ensure lid closes smoothly and comes to rest centered on the freezer Adjust hinges or replace as needed For part numbers contact Customer Technical Service with the freezer serial number Inline Filter Replacement A CAUTION Ensure that the LN2 supply valve is closed and the plumbing assembly is vented before removing the inline filter 1 Close the LN2 supply valve and disconnect the LN2 transfer hose from the plumbing assembly fill tee 2 Loosen and remove the fill tee and inline filter from the plumbing assembly 3 Replace the inline filter PN 11648945 and reassemble the fill tee and filter to the plumbing assembly using new Teflon tape if needed Ensure the filter is oriented correctly so that the affixed arrow indicates the direction of LN2 flow 4 Reconnect the LN2 transfer hose open the LN2 supply valve and
38. operate on power from the Battery Backup will vary depending on the fill status the fill intervals and the size of the freezer 13289499 Rev F 45 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 2 Adjusting Settings and Options Password Entry This section describes how to access the TEC 3000 menus and adjust the various settings and options With password entry enabled the controller will prompt for a password anytime a user attempts to access the setup menus A flashing cursor on the password entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Feature is available with Firmware Version 2 02 These instructions will start from the main monitoring display screen assume password entry mode is enabled and the user has Security Level 4 clearance Once in the setup menus the user can press the ESC key to exit that menu level or press the ESC key repeatedly until the display returns to the main monitoring screen After 30 seconds of inactivity the display will automatically return to the main monitoring display screen TEC 3000 controllers with newer displays have the added functionality of a quick reference scroll menu Pressing the up and down arrow keys simultaneously while on the main monitoring screen will display the controller s serial number and firmware version Pressing the up or down arrow keys will then scroll thro
39. press SETUP for next menu 13289499 Rev F 64 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 Press ENTER The display will read Timed Fill Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 6 Press SETUP The display will read Timed Fill Frequency Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save It can be set from 1 to 28 days 7 Press SETUP The display will read Timed Fill Start Hour Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 8 Press SETUP The display will read Timed Fill Start Minute Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Timed Fill DISABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Timed Fill Frequency 5 Days Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Timed Fill Start Hour 20 00 Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Timed Fill Start Minute 20 00 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 65 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 2 Maximum Fill Time The maximum fill time can be adjusted in the Advanced Fill Menus If a freezer begins filling but does not reach its High Level Setpoint within the maximum fill time then the TEC 3000 will terminate the fill and trigger a Fill Time Alarm Auto F
40. restarted in the Advanced Settings Menu Restarting the controller and cycling the power are both safe ways to reboot the controller NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to restart the controller from the Advanced Settings Menu Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Restart Controller Press ENTER The display will read Confirm Restart Use the A W keys to change to YES Press ENTER The controller will restart and the display will read Starting Please Wait Following the startup sequence the display will return to the main monitoring screen Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER to Restart Controller or press SETUP for next menu Confirm Restart NO Use A Y to adjust
41. set to ASCII then COM 2 cannot also be set to ASCII Networked controllers must be daisy chained together with RJ 45 splitters in order to communicate using the same COM Type NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to change the Communication m 6 T Settings Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads COM 1 Menus For COM 2 Menus press SETUP Press ENTER The display will read COM 1 Setup Use the A W keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read COM 1 Type Use the A keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for COM 1 menus or press SETUP for next menu COM 1 Setup 9600 N81 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to sa
42. to the center as possible to obtain an accurate measurement 4 Leave the meter dip stick in the LN2 for approximately 5 seconds 5 Remove the meter dip stick from the liquid and immediately wave it back and forth in the air A distinct frost line will begin to develop as moisture in the air condenses on the meter dip stick predominately where it was submerged 6 Subtract 0 5 inches 13 mm from the observed frost line to account for the LN2 boiling up around the meter dip stick while it was submerged This resultant level measurement represents the actual liquid level inside the freezer Once you have obtained the measured level proceed to the liquid level calibration Frost Line Measured LN2 level Figure 11 Meter dip stick showing example level frost line The resultant measured level would be 5 5 inches after subtracting 0 5 inches from the frost line to account for the LN2 boiling Note LN2 liquid at or above turn tray height will rise higher in the dip stick channel 13289499 Rev F 84 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company Level dip stick inserted to measure the physical liquid nitrogen level 13289499 Rev F 85 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Liquid Level Calibration NOTE Liquid level calibration cannot be performed while the TEC 3000 is fillin
43. turn tray dividers HE and HEco series only P pie shaped R rectangular Temp Top box temperature rating if applicable 150 C or 190 C Cabinet Full Auto Gas Bypass Battery Backup Medical Device MDD European Union directive regulating medical device construction Directive and operation Battery Backup is standard ONLY for Medical Device Directive freezers Example MVE 1536P 190F GB BB MDD MVE 1500 Series freezer with capacity for approximately 36 000 vials pie shaped turn tray dividers 190 C temperature rating equipped with a TEC 3000 Hot Gas Bypass and Battery Backup The Battery Backup can be added as an optional accessory for all other models Example MVE 1536P 190AF GB MVE 1500 Series freezer with capacity for approximately 36 000 vials pie shaped turn tray dividers 190 C temperature rating equipped with a TEC 3000 Hot Gas Bypass 13289499 Rev F 8 eee Uhr ry P A MVE J O A C C Gy ss s A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 1 1 MVE High Efficiency Vapor Series The MVE High Efficiency Vapor Series freezers will maintain a vapor storage temperature of either 150 C or 190 C with minimal LN2 evaporation while accommodating a wide variety of inventory systems Figure 1 Top view of HE Freezer showing offset neck and P and R turn trays Note The values in the table for internal turn trays on the High
44. 0 Menu Maps 8 1 Main Setup Menus Main Display Temp A 200 0 C Temp B 200 0 C Lev d 10 0in Usage 12 1 In day Setup Security Level 1 Liquid Level menus or press SETUP for Advanced setlings or press SETUP for 13289499 Rev F 102 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 8 2 Temperature Setting Menus Press ENTER for Temperature menus or press SETUP for next menu ENTER Security Level 2 Setup 55 Press ENTER for 39 Press ENTER for LN2 Temperature Setup 43 Temp A Low Alam 180 Temp AHigh Alarm Temp Amenu or press SETUP for nextmenu Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Temp AHigh Alarm 110 0 C Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save 200 0 C Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save ENABLED Use 1 toadjust Press ENTER to save Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Temp A Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Temp B menu or press SETUP for next menu Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save initiate High Temp B Alarm Test NO Testing Temp B 200 0 C Temp B High Alarm 110 0 C Use T toadjust Press ENTER to save Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Temp B High Alarm ENABLED Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Temp BLow Alam ENABLED Use T to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Temp B Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Use
45. 0 Technical Freezer Manual Gye S A Chart Industries Company HEco 1800 Series Plumbing Assembly em Bypass Circuit TUN Key PartNumber Component Spec Details 24 VDC R 70 Q single 35 Q dual 50 PSI 3 45 bar 40 micron Ya in ODT 45 flare in MPT 24 VDC R 140 Q 6 10713400 Gas Bypass Temp Sensor Pt 1000 RTD 24 VDC R 700 8 11499812 GasBypassMuffler J 1 1 1 1 9 11885449 Gas Bypass Muffler Deflector o Z o o y 13289499 Rev F 19 eee Uhr ry y o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 5 3 TEC 3000 Display The TEC 3000 front panel display is the primary user interface for the TEC 3000 There are two display options text or symbolic Text Display MVE TEC 3000 Teme A 191 6 C Teme B 193 2 C Leve 11 3in Usage 6 Sindas Symbolic Display ALARM High Teme A Started at 5 7 726 9 LDC Displa 20 x 4 LCD with backlight START FILL Key Used to manually initiate a fill STOP FILL Ke Used to manually terminate a fill Disables Auto Fill for 30 minutes SETUP Ke Used to access Setup Menus and parameters Used to silence the audible alarm for 30 minutes Will reset the latching alarm once it has Used to increase parameter values or to toggle YES NO or ON OFF values Used to decrease parameter values or to toggle
46. 3 Confirm auto fill settings Inadequate LN2 supply Verify adequate supply es LN2 Supply T P Inline Filter Replacement Clogged inline filter Clean replace inline filter Paae 118 Verify fill solenoid resistance Check fill solenoid valves for debris Leak in plumbing or LN2 supply Sheek ior leaks Plumbing Leak Check connection Page 116 Restore to defaults improperly Temperature Sensor Recalibrate temperature calibrated or requires Calibration ay sensor Incorrect recalibration Page 80 readings temperature for altitude saturation temperature Page 51 and replace if necessary Page 131 Requires calibration i calibration Page 84 Plumbing Leak Check Perform leak test on purge Paae 116 Leak in level sensing line valve vinyl tube and 9 fittings Purge valve defective ener IB IS OF PUJE Purge valve replacement valve 140 ohms acce lid gasket vent Insufficient freezer venting Replace gasketlid if E n Replacement necessary g Purge level sensing annular line and clear any debris in the bottom of l i Solenoid Valve Replacement Fill solenoid valves not opening Page 119 Freezer not filling Slow fills or Long fill times Fill solenoid valves not opening Solenoid Valve Replacement Page 119 all the way Incorrect LN2 level readings Obstruction in level sensing line Complete Freezer Thaw and Moisture Removal Page 124 o NENNEN e DCN Consistent power Non uniform AC voltage dirty Install
47. 30 minutes To initiate the Auto Fill Circuit restart the controller 13289499 Rev F 99 oe CUR 7 y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 7 4 3 Printer Setup The TEC 3000 compatible printer kit allows users to print a hard copy of the freezer s status at a set interval and as events occur The TEC 3000 will print the current status of the freezer in the event log format The default print interval is 30 minutes NOTE Adjusting the print interval will not affect the event log interval These two parameters are independent The event log interval can be adjusted using ASCII commands All printed events are not necessarily logged in the event log however all the events in the event log are printed TEC 3000 Printer Kit P N 11544943 e Epson LX 300 II Serial Dot Matrix Printer e RS 485 Converter and Adapters e Users Guide Installation Setup printer as described in the included user s guide Assemble and connect RS 485 converter and adapters as shown below Connect the printer to TEC 3000 serial port 1 or 2 via the RS 485 converter assembly Set the corresponding COM Setup to 9600 N81 Set the corresponding COM Type to Printer Adjust the Print Interval to the desired value Test setup by forcing an event or printing a new header or event DUPLI IS mr r Jj ES pa l n EE sellis 2 RJ 45 an of eels f 2 Q 2 92 mal
48. 30 to 240 minutes Max Fill Time Query Input FILT Returned XXX Comments Used to query the maximum fill time Value returned in minutes Fill Duration Query Input FILTIM Returned XXX Comments Used to query the duration of the current fill Value returned in seconds Set High Level Setpoint Input HFIL XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the High Level Setpoint Input value uses the current level units either inches or millimeters There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm 13289499 Rev F 139 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN HFIL HILA HILA HILS HILM HILM LEVL LFIL High Level Setpoint Query Input HFIL Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the High Level Setpoint Value returned in either inches or millimeters depending on the current level units There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm Set High Level Alarm Input HILA XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the High Level Alarm value Input value uses the current level units either inches or millimeters There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm High Level Alarm Query Input HILA Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the High Level Alarm value Value returned in ei
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50. 400 Gas Bypass Temp Sensor Pt 1000 RTD 8 11499812 Gas Bypass Muffler 1 1 y 13289499 Rev F 16 oe CURi ry p A MVE Ja O A C Gy of s A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual HEco 800 Series Plumbing Assembly Bypass Circuit lj Fill Circuit Key Part Number Component Spec Details Fill Solenoid Valve 24 VDC R 70 Q single 35 Q dual Pressure Relief Valve 50 PSI 3 45 bar Y Strainer Filter 40 micron 2 in ODT 45 flare in MPT 24 VDC R 140 Q 6 10713400 GasBypassTempSensor Pt1000RTD Cd 8 11499812 X GasBypassMufler O 9 11885449 Gas Bypass Muffler Deflector o 1 1 1 O 13289499 Rev F 17 eee Uhr ry y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company HEco 1500 Series Plumbing Assembly Bypass Circuit X i m j Purge Circuit Fill Circuit Key PartNumber Component j SpecDetals 5 6 7 _ Le 9 7 11499812 GasBypassMufler J 000 11885449 Gas Bypass Muffler Deflector 0 00 0 00 132849545 Purge 3 way Solenoid Valve 24 VDC R 140 0 13289499 Rev F 18 eee Uhr ry y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 300
51. 81 127 577 262 MVE 616 27 4 696 71 5 1816 41 4 1051 310 145 748 339 MVE 1426 33 8 858 70 1 1781 40 1016 490 222 1181 536 MVE 1839 46 1 1171 92 3 2345 47 3 1202 750 341 1950 885 295 134 325 148 13289499 Rev F 10 eee Uhr ry y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 5 1 3 MVE Stock Series The MVE Stock Series freezers are designed primarily for storage of either vials or straws on canes in liquid nitrogen but can also be used for vapor phase storage with the vapor storage accessory package Dual lids on the MVE 1318 and two tier turn trays in the MVE 816P 2T 190 and the MVE 1877P 2T 150 are example features of these freezers built for durability and ergonomic sample retrieval Minimum Minimum i Direct Load per Freezer Door Width Ceiling Height Caster Full Model in in mm in mm Ibs ko Ibs ko MVE 808 31 787 65 1 1653 39 1 992 250 114 660 300 220 100 MVE 816P 21 190 32 813 59 5 1512 48 3 1227 475 215 1155 524 4 288 75 131 MVE 1318 42 1067 62 8 1595 43 6 1107 469 213 1328 602 332 201 MVE 1842P 150 60 1524 73 1853 42 5 1078 1167 530 2798 1270 699 5 317 5 MVE 1877P 2T 150 60 1524 67 5 1716 36 3 923 1600 726 4094 1857 4 1023 5 464 25 Figure 2 Diagram showing innovative two tier turn tray designed to maximize storage capacity wh
52. 829 mm 2 inch 12 7 mm ODT LN2 Transfer Hose Coupler Daisy chain two transfer hoses Printer Kit Includes serial printer and cables Cryo Gloves Size Medium Length Mid arm Cryo Gloves Size Large Length Mid arm Cryo Gloves Size X Large Length Mid arm Cryo Gloves Size Medium Length Elbow Cryo Gloves Size Large Length Elbow Cryo Gloves Size X Large Length Elbow Stand alone TEC 3000 Upgrade Kit MDC TEC 2000 to TEC 3000 kit MDC TEC 2000 to TEC 3000 kit Lakeshore TEC 2000 to TEC 3000 kit One network cable and splitter Fill Valve Tee Assembly Tee two freezer to one LN2 supply connection Lakeshore TEC 2000 to TEC 3000 kit 13289499 Rev F 124 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy e A Chart Industries Company 10 Troubleshooting Quick Reference Symptom Possible Causes Fixes Instructions Improperly connected LN2 supply Verify LN2 connections in sage Inadequate LN2 supply volume or Verify Adequate LN2 Supply Verify fill solenoid resistance Check fill solenoid valves for debris I l Verify lid switch settings Lid Switch Settings po VCA MOLeNJAJEE and functionality Page 58 Current LN2 level at or above the Verify current LN2 level Liquid Level Settings high level setpoint and level control settings Page 52 Press Start Fill to verify Auto Fill Control Auto Fill disabled manual operation Page 5
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54. 99 735 341 175 229 814 970 854 573 894 044 933 390 972 613 7 1027 33 1066 27 1105 10 1143 82 1182 41 1220 90 1259 26 1297 52 1335 65 1373 67 8 193 840 236 824 2 9 467 321 791 363 815 405 559 447 040 488 276 529 281 570 072 610 661 651 062 691 286 731 344 771 247 811 003 850 619 890 103 929 461 968 696 8 1031 23 1070 16 1108 98 1147 68 1186 27 1224 74 1263 09 1301 33 1339 46 1377 47 9 189 522 232 541 275 217 317 572 359 626 401 397 442 904 484 163 525 191 566 002 606 611 647 030 687 271 127 346 767 263 807 033 846 663 886 160 925 530 964 778 9 1035 13 1074 05 1112 86 1151 55 1190 12 1228 58 1266 92 1305 15 1343 26 1381 26 13289499 Rev F 131 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy e A Chart Industries Company 12 1 2 Table 10 LN2 Volume per Inch of Liquid in MVE Freezers NOTE The below values are accurate for the cylindrical portion of the freezer and do not take into account inventory components that will displace LN2 Freezer Model Inches Liters es ee ee ey Ses NE ee BANEN 13289499 Rev F 132 oe CUR 7 qo ii A OWdHL eu SS A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Table 11 Conversion of inches of LN2 to various pressure units NOTE Conversion values do not take into account the TEC 3000 Level Offset
55. 99 Rev F 28 oe CUR 7 y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company e Remove a caplug from the fill tee on the plumbing assembly in order to connect the LN2 supply If using an LN2 cylinder as the liquid supply securely connect and tighten the transfer hose to both the fill tee connection and the supply connection labeled LIQUID If using a bulk LN2 supply system securely connect and tighten the supply connection to the freezer fill tee connection NOTE The recommended LN2 supply pressure is 22 35 psig 1 52 2 41 bar First Fill Startup procedure 1 Once the freezer has been properly installed begin the first fill procedure Fill freezer at the desired location where it is to be used Do not fill to move freezer to another location 2 Open or remove the lid for the first fill due to the accelerated LN2 evaporation rate when filling a warm freezer If the freezer is equipped with a lid switch engage the manual override see the Lid Switch section of this manual for more info 3 Verify supply pressure at 22 35 psig 1 52 2 41 bar open valve and press Start Fill to begin filling the freezer 4 The first fill will take significantly longer than subsequent fills due to a warm freezer 5 It is recommended to place empty inventory system components such as racks boxes frames or canisters in the freezer during the first fill This will cool the inv
56. A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Temp A Menu or press SETUP for next menu Temp A ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save New Setting Accepted 13289499 Rev F 47 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 1 2 High Temperature Alarm Test The high temperature alarm test allows a user to simulate a high temperature alarm without having to remove it from the freezer Once initiated the TEC 3000 will apply a small voltage to the sensor which causes the sensor to heat up The TEC 3000 will continue to heat the sensor until it exceeds the High Temp Alarm setting Once surpassed a High Temp Alarm will result and the sensor readings will begin to decrease The alarm buzzer will sound and the remote alarm contacts will switch to alarm state until the simulated alarm is cleared Press Alarm Mute NOTE The heat generated by the sensor during the High Temperature Alarm Test is NOT enough to affect the actual temperature in the freezer storage space If the sensor is submerged in LN2 the heat generated by the sensor may not be sufficient to initiate a high temperature alarm au Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V k
57. B Menu press SETUP instead of ENTER Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Enabled Press SETUP Until the display reads Temp A High Alarm Use the A V keys to adjust setting and press ENTER to save the change 6 Press SETUP The display will read Temp A Low Alarm Use the A V keys to adjust setting and press ENTER to save the change Alarm masks added for Low and High Temperature alarms for both sensors A and B This allows these Temp A Menu or press SETUP for next menu Temp A ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Temp A High Alarm 110 0 C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Temp A Low Alarm 200 0 C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save alarms to be enabled or disabled by the user Note these are called alarm masks because the alarms are not actually disabled They are simply no longer indicated via audio visual means The text in the menu screens uses enable and disable since that is the more conventionally understood terminology Feature is available with Firmware 2 03 13289499 Rev F 49 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 7 Press SETUP Temp A High Alarm The display will read Temp A High Alarm ENABLED Use the A V keys to adjust setting and press Use A Y to adjust ENTER to save the change Press ENTER to save 8 Press SET
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59. E Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 5 1 6 CryoSystem 6000 Full Auto The MVE CryoSystem is designed primarily for liquid phase storage The durable tamper proof lid design with its wide neck opening allows for ergonomic sample retrieval The unique design is manufactured with the TEC3000 and plumbing system CryoSystem 6000 Full Auto with Gas bypass and TEC3000 13289499 Rev F 14 oe CUR 7 y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 5 2 Plumbing Assembly The plumbing assembly carries and regulates the flow of LN2 from the liquid supply through the annular fill line and into the freezer There are three plumbing assembly configurations one for the HE Stock Series one for the HEco Series and one for the MVE Cabinet Series Each one of these configurations are comprised of three main circuits fill circuit purge circuit and optional gas bypass circuit HE Series CryoSystem 6000 Plumbing Assembly Hot Gas Bypass Circuit l i Circuit l 5 8 naa 7 8 11499812 Gas Bypass Muffler 1 10 9 11885449 Gas Bypass Muffler Deflector Z o 13289499 Rev F 15 eee Uhr ry y p aN 1S MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Wu Sa A Chart Industries Company MVE Series Plumbing Assembly Hot Gas 6 10713
60. EC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 9 Preventative Maintenance 9 1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule This section describes the preventative maintenance that should be performed on MVE freezers to ensure optimum operation and performance as well as maximum service life As with any technical piece of laboratory equipment preventative maintenance is key to equipment success NOTE This is the MVE recommended preventative maintenance MVE Distributors may have a more comprehensive maintenance service plan At the minimum the below schedule should be followed Table 8 Periodic Preventative Maintenance Schedule Level Verification Verify Adequate Supply Plumbing Leak Check Complete Freezer Thaw and X Moisture Removal 13289499 Rev F 113 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 9 2 Preventative Maintenance Procedures Level Verification The differential pressure measurement system used on MVE freezers is nearly maintenance free It provides a high level of accuracy and resolution to give the operator a precise indication of the exact amount of LN2 present in the freezer at all times Despite its reliability it is important that the accuracy of the level measurement system is verified on a weekly basis This will prevent a control system malfunction from adversely affecting the temperature in the freezer storage space
61. Efficiency Freezers have a tolerance of 25 6mm Minimum Minimum Turn tray Door Ceiling Liftover Platform Weight Direct Load per Width Height Height Height Liquid Full Qty of Caster Full Freezer Model in mm in mm in mm m Ibs kg Ibs k Casters Ibs k 7 983 In 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 a 5 781 9 8 9 9 5 9 5 9 5 5 m 1021 242 242 242 242 gt 4 944 313 924 1112 MVE 1894R 190 60 1524 98 6 2504 43 8 1112 9 5 242 1721 781 4875 2211 1219 553 13289499 Rev F 9 2 1066 2 1066 2 1066 0 1524 0 1524 O 1524 2 1066 2 1066 0 1524 0 1524 0 1524 0 1524 eee Uhr ry o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual H So A Chart Industries Company 5 1 2 MVE Series The MVE Series freezers are designed primarily for liquid phase storage but can be used for vapor phase storage with the vapor storage accessory package The wide neck opening allows easy access to stored samples In vapor phase storage these freezers will maintain a top box temperature of 900C to 125 C Minimum Minimum i Direct Load per Freezer Door Width Ceiling Height Liquid Full Qty of Caster Full Model in in mm in mm Casters MVE 205 20 4 518 71 1 1806 41 1041 195 88 365 166 MVE 510 23 9 606 71 7 1822 41 6 1057 2
62. ITBS HITBM HITBM LOTA LOTA LOTAS LOTAM LOTAM Set Temp B High Alarm Input HITB XXXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Temp B High Alarm value Temp B High Alarm Query Input HITB Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current Temp B High Alarm value Temp B High Alarm Status Query Input HITBS Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp B High Alarm status where 0 Off and 1 On Set Temp B High Alarm Mask Input HITBM 0 or HITBM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the Temp B High Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Temp B High Alarm Mask Query Input HITBM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp B High Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Set Temp A Low Alarm Input LOTA XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Temp A Low Alarm value Temp A Low Alarm Query Input LOTA Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the Temp A Low Alarm value Temp A Low Alarm Status Query Input LOTAS Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp A Low Alarm status where 0 off and 1 on Set Temp A Low Alarm Mask Input LOTAM 0 or LOTAM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the Temp A Low Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Temp A Low Alarm Mask Query
63. LEVL Current LN2 Level Query FILL Fill Status Query LFIL Set Low Level Setpoint FILLM Auto Fill Status Query LFIL Low Level Setpoint Query FILT Set Max Fill Time LOLA Set Low Level Alarm FILT Max Fill Time Query LOLA Low Level Alarm Query FILTIM Current Fill Duration Query LOLS Low Level Alarm Status Query HFIL Set High Level Setpoint LOLM Set Low Level Alarm Mask HFIL High Level Setpoint Query LOLM Low Level Alarm Mask Query HILA Set High Level Alarm LUNI Set Level Units HILA High Level Alarm Query LUNI Level Units Query HILS High Level Alarm Status Query RATE Current Liquid Usage Query LEVEL PERCENT COMMANDS DSPN Define 10096 Point DZER Define 096 Point DSPN 100 Point Query DZER 0 Point Query PCNT Current Percent Query EVENT LOG COMMANDS CLEVLG Clear Event Log LOGPER Set Event Log Interval DATE Set Date LOGPER Event Log Interval Query DATE Date Query TIME Set Time EVENT Last Event Query TIME Time Query EVNCT Number of Events Query UNID Set Unit ID EVNLOG n Event Log n Query UNID Unit ID Query 13289499 Rev F 96 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 4 2 OFAF Network Setup OFAF networking allows multiple controllers to be linked together such that all of the freezers will fill whenever any networked controller calls for a fill When multiple freezers are connected to a common supply source it is advan
64. Nn i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual a 7 3 2 Liquid Nitrogen Level Calibration This section describes the procedure to calibrate the LN2 level This procedure requires the cryogenic meter dip stick supplied with each MVE freezer This calibration method provides level measurements with a 0 5 13 mm accuracy All new freezers equipped with TEC 3000 controllers have been calibrated at the factory The liquid level should only be calibrated if faulty readings are suspected the TEC 3000 itself has been replaced following a firmware update or as a part of a preventative maintenance schedule A CAUTION Always wear protective gloves and face shield when handling LN2 Refer to the Safety section of this manual Dip Stick Procedure 1 Open or remove the freezer lid to access the interior storage space 2 Hold the meter dip stick vertically with the 0 0 inch end pointed down 3 Lower the meter dip stick into the LN2 at the bottom of the freezer Ensure the meter dip stick is vertical and touching the bottom of the inner Dewar Some LN2 boiling will occur around the meter dip stick a MVE High Efficiency Vapor Series Freezers Insert meter dip stick into the rectangular channel on the turn tray in order to access the liquid below the tray b MVE Series and MVE Cabinet Series Freezers Lower the meter dip stick to the bottom of the freezer as close
65. Press ENTER to save Starting Please Wait Version 2 03 13289499 Rev F 74 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 2 5 7 Firmware Update NOTE TEC 3000 firmware should only be updated by authorized MVE Distributors or under the direction of Technical Service Improper firmware updates can render the controller inoperable The firmware or controller software can be updated in the event that a new revision is released A personal computer Chart MVE TEC COM USB communications kit PN 13376947 and the current firmware updater program are required to perform an upgrade Contact your authorized MVE Distributor or Technical Service for more information 1 2 3 Connect the TEC COM USB kit to serial port 1 on the TEC 3000 and a USB port on a computer Start the current firmware updater program When prompted select Update Firmware in the TEC 3000 Advanced Settings Menu and cycle power to the controller The updater program should begin loading the new firmware Once complete the controller may take several minutes to reboot It is normal for an occasional beep to sound during this rebooting period 13289499 Rev F 75 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to upda
66. R 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 6 2 Global Password Change This section describes how to change the Global Password 3 4 5 6 The Global Password has Security Level 4 clearance 1 Press SETUP Higher User Level Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor Required use A V to on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being ENTER Password changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the 0000 appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER Press ENTER for The display will read Temperature Menus Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu 3 Press SETUP Press ENTER for Until the display reads Password Menus Password menus or press SETUP for next menu 4 Press ENTER Password Entry Mode The display will read Password Entry Mode ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 5 Press SETUP Press ENTER to The display will read Change Global Password The Change global Global Password has Security Level 4 clearance Password or press SETUP for next 6 Press ENTER Global Password The display will read Global Password Use the A Use A Y to adjust keys to input new Global Password and press ENTER Press ENTER for next to advance the cursor XXXX T Press ENTER Confirm new The disp
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68. TER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Temp A Menu or press SETUP for next menu LN2 Temperature Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 195 8 C LN2 Saturation Temperature Sea Level 500 195 8 2 4001 5000 1220 1524 197 2 322 9 5001 6000 1524 1829 197 5 323 5 6001 7000 1829 2134 197 8 324 0 7001 8000 2134 2439 198 1 324 6 8001 9000 2439 2744 198 4 325 1 9001 10000 2744 3049 198 7 325 7 13289499 Rev F 51 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 2 2 This section demonstrates how to adjust the LN2 level settings Liquid Level Settings 7 2 2 1 Level Setpoints and Alarms The auto fill settings can be adjusted in the Liquid Level Menus With auto fill enabled the TEC 3000 will initiate an auto fill when the level is at or below the Low Level Setpoint and terminate a fill when the level reaches the High Level Setpoint If the level is at or below the Low Level Alarm or at or above the High Level Alarm the TEC 3000 will initiate that respective alarm NOTE There must be a minimum of 0 5 inches between each of setpoint and alarm For example if the Low Level Alarm is set to be 4 0 inches then the Low Level Setpoint would have to be set at least 4 5 inches The Low Level Alarm can be set to a minimum
69. This can be done with a wet dry vacuum and towels For High Efficiency models open the hinged hatch on the bottom of the turn tray to access the bottom of the freezer Once moisture has been removed from the freezer space purge the plumbing assembly and annular lines with nitrogen gas Compressed nitrogen or the gas use valve on a LN2 cylinder work best The LN2 cylinder vent valve can also work but will deplete the cylinder head pressure quickly Ensure the nitrogen gas pressure does not exceed 50 PSI 3 4 bar Plug in the TEC 3000 main power and connect the freezer plumbing via transfer hose to a compressed nitrogen supply or the gas use valve on a LN2 cylinder Ensure gas bypass is disabled if equipped Press Start Fill and allow the freezer to fill for 30 seconds Press Stop Fill Press Start Fill and allow the freezer to fill for 30 seconds Continue cycling fills for 30 seconds until the plumbing assembly and annular lines are clear and completely dry In some cases it may be necessary to purge the level sensing annular line separately This can be done by connecting pressurized nitrogen gas directly to the freezer annular line fitting pP Ie CAUTION Ensure that the LN2 supply valve is closed and the plumbing A assembly is vented before loosening the compression fittings and removing the annular line tube Loosen and remove the 1 4 inch compression fittings from the purge valve and the freezer annular line fitting Remo
70. UP Temp A Low Alarm The display will read Temp A Low Alarm ENABLED Use the A V keys to adjust setting and press Use A Y to adjust ENTER to save the change Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 50 oe CUR 7 qo m A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN 7 2 1 4 Liquid Nitrogen Saturation Temperature This section shows how to adjust the LN2 saturation temperature This temperature is altitude dependent The default LN2 saturation temperature is 195 8 C 320 4 F 77 4 K This value is accurate for altitudes ranging form sea level to 500 feet 152 m For the appropriate saturation temperature refer to Table 5 LN2 Saturation Temperatures ah Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Menu Press SETUP Until the display reads LN2 Temperature Use the A V keys to adjust setting per Table 5 and press ENTER to save the change Table 5 LN2 Saturation Temp vs Altitude Sealevel 500 S Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press EN
71. ave Bypass Alarm Time Delay o min Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Stuck Valve Alarms DISABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Stuck Open Delay 1 min Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 56 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company e ua MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 12 Press SETUP Stuck Closed Delay The display will read Stuck Closed Delay Use the 1 min A V keys to adjust the value 1min to 90min and Use A Y to adjust press ENTER to save Press ENTER to save 7 2 3 2 1 Stuck Valve Alarm NOTE This feature requires that the bypass sensor be relocated into the main plumbing assembly instead of in the bypass plumbing branch so that it can monitor the temperature of the incoming supply stream when the bypass is not active The controller will monitor the gas bypass sensor during and after filling When the freezer is supposed to be filling if the controller does not see an appropriate decrease in temperature within the delay time entered in the menu a stuck closed valve alarm will be initiated After the freezer is supposed to have stopped filling if the controller does not see an appropriate increase in temperature within the delay time entered in the menu a stuck open valve alarm will be initiated The menu pages are in the hot gas bypass menu within the Add On menu This will allow enabling and
72. ay Menus 6 Press ENTER The display will read Level Units Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 7 Press SETUP The display will read Define 100 If using the percentage level units then use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 8 Press SETUP The display will read Define 0 If using the percentage level units then use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Percentage Level Units Explanation Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Temperature Units C Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Level Display Menus or press SETUP for next menu Level Units in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Define 10096 8 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Define 0 0 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save The defined 0 and 100 values are independent of the automatic level control parameters The percentage level units are just an alternative to displaying the measured level in inches or millimeters The percentage parameters can be set to match the high and low fill setpoints or they can be set to any other value that makes interpreting the liquid level easier for the user 13289499 Rev F 59 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E
73. body will need to be replaced this is not common Disassemble a new SMC valve PN 142246115 using the above procedure Install the new plunger plunger housing and coil assembly onto the old valve body Assembly valve with new components in the reverse order Verify that no leaks are present using leak detect solution Open the LN2 supply valve and initiate a fill cycle by pressing Fill Start Allow the fill cycle to complete and verify that flow stops at the termination of the fill cycle Coil retaining clip _ E Coil assembly Plunger housing Plunger assembly and PTFE seal Hex nut Brass valve body gt Hs NOTE If the brass valve body requires replacing the freezer plumbing will need to be disassembled and the entire valve replaced PN 142246115 It is typically easier to start disassembling the plumbing assembly beginning at the fill tee for fill valve replacement or the gas bypass muffler for gas bypass valve replacement NOTE When installing a complete new valve ensure it is oriented correctly An N is engraved on the side of the SMC brass valve body The valve should be installed so that this N is on the inlet side of the valve NOTE If an older style solenoid requires replacing the freezer plumbing will need to be disassembled and the entire valve replaced by the current production SMC solenoid valve PN 142246115 It is typically easier to start disa
74. ck connectors e For HEco models once the temperature probes are in the desired position the freezer is ready to be filled Connect transfer hose to its fill source and proceed to step 2 of the first fill start up procedure e For HE models once the temperature probes are in the desired position apply a small amount of the silicone sealant included with the freezer surrounding the temperature probes where they enter the sensor tubes This will help maintain their position and help keep moisture from entering the freezer storage space Proceed to the next step 13289499 Rev F 27 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua Connect the clear vinyl tubing to the TEC 3000 Level Input hose barb and connect the other end of the tubing to the 3 way purge valve Ensure all of the plumbing assembly connections to the TEC 3000 wire harness are secure NOTE Do not connect the battery backup if equipped to the wire harness until later in the installation procedure Connect the 12 pin wire harness to the TEC 3000 wire harness connection If the freezer is equipped with battery backup measure the voltage at the end connector for approximately 24VDC to 27VDC if no voltage is present the included battery fuse must be installed before connecting the battery to the main wire harness Open the battery enclosure and unscrew the fuse harness Ins
75. clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Restore All Defaults Press ENTER The display will read Confirm Restore Use the A V keys to change to YES and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER to Restore All Defaults or press SETUP for next menu Confirm Restore NO Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 72 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy e A Chart Industries Company TEC3000 Default Settings 8 0 in 205 mm 7 5 minutes 3456 00 GLOBAL PASSWORD Hot Gas Bypass Temp Setpoint 13289499 Rev F 73 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 6 Restart Controller The TEC 3000 can be
76. control settings see the Liquid Level Setpoints and Alarms section NOTE High Level Alarm If the LN2 level in a freezer reaches or exceeds this setting a High Level Alarm will result This audible visual alarm will cause the High Level discrete contact and the global remote to switch to alarm state High Level Setpoint When the LN2 level in a freezer reaches this setting with or without automatic fill enabled the controller will close the fill valves and terminate the fill Low Level Setpoint When the LN2 level is at or below this setting with automatic fill enabled the controller will initiate a filling cycle Low Level Alarm If the LN2 level in a freezer is at or below this setting a Low Level Alarm will result This audible visual alarm will cause the Low Level discrete contact and the global remote to switch to alarm state Certain events can temporarily disable Auto Fill Control Pressing Stop Fill will disable Auto Fill Control for 30 minutes In the event of a Hot Gas Bypass Alarm or a Fill Time Alarm Auto Fill Control will be disabled until the respective alarm is cleared by pressing Alarm Mute or restarting the controller Overfill Protection The overfill protection Software Version 2 03 will prevent an automatic fill if the LN2 level reading is O or if the level reading suddenly drops to O This prevents an overfill scenario in any situation where the TEC3000 loses its ability to measure the LN2 level
77. disabling of these alarms and setting the time delays These alarms are enabled together They cannot be selectively enabled disabled The event code for the stuck closed alarm is SC The event code for the stuck open alarm is SO Refer to the Hot Gas Bypass Settings 7 2 3 2 page 58 to change Stuck Valve Alarm settings 13289499 Rev F 57 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 3 3 Lid Switch Settings m Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP The display will read Add on Menus Press ENTER The current battery status will be displayed Press SETUP Until the display reads Lid Switch Menus Press ENTER The display will read Lid Switch Installed Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read Lid Open Fog Clear Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 8 Press SETUP The display will read Lid Open Alarm Time Use the A V keys to adjust the value and press ENTER to save High
78. display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP The display will read Add on Menus 4 Press ENTER The current battery status will be displayed 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Hot Gas Bypass Menus 6 Press ENTER The display will read Hot Gas Bypass Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 7T Press SETUP The current Bypass Temperature Sensor reading will be displayed 8 Press SETUP The display will read Bypass Temp Setpoint Use the A V keys to adjust the value and press ENTER to save 9 Press SETUP The display will read Bypass Alarm Time Delay Use the A V keys to adjust the value and press ENTER to save 10 Press SETUP The display will read Stuck Valve Alarms Use the A V keys to adjust the value and press ENTER to save 11 Press SETUP The display will read Stuck Open Delay Use the A V keys to adjust the value 1min to 90min and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu Battery Status On AC Power Press ENTER for Hot Gas Bypass menus or press SETUP for next menu Hot Gas Bypass DISABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Bypass Temperature 20 0 C Bypass Temp Setpoint 70 0 C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to s
79. e key or restart the controller If the alarm condition is still present then pressing the Alarm Mute key will only mute the audible buzzer for 30 minutes The condition must be corrected in order to clear the alarm NOTE Most TEC 3000 alarms have a one minute delay to avoid false positive or nuisance alarms denotes alarms that do not have a one minute time delay Table 1 TEC 3000 alarms and descriptions High Temp A Temperature A is reading at or above the Temp A High Alarm setting Can be Enabled or When disabled there will be no visible or audible alarm indication The Disabled alarm event code will continue to be recorded in the internal data log High Temp B Temperature B is reading at or above the Temp B High Alarm setting Can be Enabled or When disabled there will be no visible or audible alarm indication The Disabled alarm event code will continue to be recorded in the internal data log Low Temp A Temperature A is reading at or below the Temp A Low Alarm setting Can be Enabled or When disabled there will be no visible or audible alarm indication The Disabled alarm event code will continue to be recorded in the internal data log Low Temp B Temperature B is reading at or below the Temp B Low Alarm setting Can be Enabled or When disabled there will be no visible or audible alarm indication The Disabled alarm event code will continue to be recorded in the internal data log High Level LN2 level is at or above the High Level
80. e mao S A Cic e ae E E N Converter Y JE g DB 25 to RJ 45 Eom g amp v Sm n IBN Adapter F 2 am oy A ciis 25 mut Foy 13289499 Rev F 100 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 5 Remote Alarm Tests 7 5 1 Global Remote The Global Remote contacts can be checked for continuity using a digital multimeter or ohm meter e Normal State No Alarms There should be continuity between the COM and NC terminals The COM NO circuit should be open e Alarm State There should be continuity between the COM and NO terminals The COM NC circuit should be open 7 5 2 Discrete Contacts The Discrete Contacts can be tested for continuity using a digital multimeter with diode check Since the Discrete Contacts are open collectors the diode check function F should be used e Normal State No Alarms All Discrete Contact terminals should be open with respect to COMMON e Alarm State There should be continuity between the specific active alarm terminal and COMMON Inactive alarms should remain open with respect to COMMON LOW BATTERY HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL TEMP A HIGH Z Q O O DISCRETE CONTACTS 13289499 Rev F 101 oe CUR 7 T o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual H So A Chart Industries Company 8 TEC 300
81. e controller counts down the display will read Place Probe A in ice water Completely submerge the sensing end of the probe in the ice water bath 12 Press ENTER The display will read Wait for Temp A to stabilize Wait for the displayed Temp A reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in the ice bath 13 Press ENTER The display will read Bypass Probe two point calibration complete Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu Battery Status On AC Power Press ENTER to Hot Gas Bypass menus or press SETUP for next menu Hot Gas Bypass ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Bypass Probe Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Calibration Type TWO POINT Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Bypass Calibration Place Bypass Probe in LN2 and press ENTER Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize then press ENTER Bypass Temp 195 8 C Remove Bypass Probe from LN2 and press ENTER Wait while probe warms to room temperature 180 seconds Place Bypass Probe in ice water and press ENTER Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize then press ENTER Bypass Temp 0 0 C Bypass Probe two Point calibration complete 13289499 Rev F 91 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biolo
82. e decontamination prior to disposal Contact CHART MVE for decontamination information or reference page 147 TEC 3000 Controller Local or national environmental laws and regulations may prohibit disposal of electrical and or electronic equipment such as the TEC3000 controller Contact the local city or town offices for instructions on proper disposal of electrical or electronic equipment Alternately CHART MVE may be contacted for disposal information 13289499 Rev F 130 oe CUR 7 QaH4 ey ee A Chart Industries Company o MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 12 Appendix Reference Tables Table 9 Temperature vs Resistance Output ohms for Pt 1000 Temperature Sensors 12 1 Temp C 0 200 185 201 190 228 255 180 270 964 170 313 350 160 355 433 150 397 232 140 438 764 130 480 048 120 521 098 110 561 930 100 602 558 90 642 996 80 683 254 70 723 345 60 763 278 50 803 063 40 842 707 30 882 217 20 921 599 10 960 859 0 1000 00 0 0 1000 00 10 1039 03 20 1077 94 30 1116 73 40 1155 41 50 1193 97 60 1232 42 70 1270 75 80 1308 97 90 1347 07 1 223 965 266 708 309 126 351 238 393 064 434 622 475 930 517 003 557 856 598 504 638 960 679 236 719 344 759 292 799 091 838 748 878 271 917 666 956 938 996 091 1 1003 91 1042 92 1081 82 1120 60 1159 27 1197 82 1236 26 1274 58 1312 78 1350 87 2 219 672 262 449 304 8
83. e initiated After the freezer is supposed to have stopped filling if the controller does not see an appropriate increase in temperature within the delay time entered in the menu a stuck open valve alarm will be initiated Feature is only available on HEco Models A If any alarms occur contact your authorized MVE Distributor or Technical Service 13289499 Rev F 37 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 6 Remote Alarm Monitoring The TEC 3000 is equipped with a global remote alarm relay and four specific discrete dry contacts that allow remote monitoring of alarm conditions Once activated these latching contacts will retain their alarm state until the alarm condition is corrected and cleared Although Chart MVE does not provide remote monitoring or programmable logic controller PLC systems these devices can be easily connected to the TEC 3000 For example it is possible to setup a TEC 3000 so that if a Low Level Alarm is triggered the remote monitoring system will automatically send an email or place a call to alert the necessary individuals of the freezer s status For proper discrete contact function ensure the negative low voltage terminal of the remote monitoring system is connected to the COMMON discrete contact terminal and the positive high voltage terminal is connected to the respective discrete alarm term
84. e relative humidity should be at least 30 Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment If the user of the TEC 3000 requires continued operation during power mains interruptions it is recommended that the TEC 3000 be powered by an uninterruptible power supply or battery Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment NOTE Ur is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level 13289499 Rev F 128 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Table 4 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity for all TEC 3000s See 5 2 2 2 Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunit The TEC 3000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the TEC 3000 should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment guidance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the TEC 3000 including cables than t
85. easurement in near room temperature environments All new freezers equipped with TEC 3000 controllers have been calibrated at the factory The temperature sensors should only be calibrated if faulty readings are suspected a sensor or the TEC 3000 itself has been replaced following a firmware update or as a part of a preventative maintenance schedule For an accurate calibration the LN2 Saturation Temperature Section 7 2 1 4 needs to be correctly set based on the altitude of the freezer location NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to calibrate temperature sensors CAUTION Always wear protective gloves and face shield when handling LN2 Refer to the Safety section of this manual 13289499 Rev F 80 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 3 1 1 Single Point Calibration The single point calibration procedure requires a small volume of LN2 enough to completely submerge the end of the temperature sensor It may be possible to use the LN2 in the freezer space if the probe length permits 1 Press SETUP Higher User Level Controller will prompt for a password Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Menu Press SETUP
86. eger ep A MVE fa O A C C Gy e A Chart Industries Company MVE TEC 3000 TECHNICAL FREEZER MANUAL oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual MVE TEC 3000 TECHNICAL FREEZER MANUAL P N 13289499 Rev F Preface Chart Inc 2200 Airport Industrial Drive Suite 500 Ball Ground GA 30107 USA Chart Inc BioMedical Group Customer Technical Service The Americas Phone 800 482 2473 Fax 888 932 2473 770 721 7759 770 721 7758 Email techservice usa chart ind com Asia Australia Pacific Rim Phone 61 2 974 94333 Fax 61 2 974 94666 Europe Phone 44 0 1344 403100 Fax 44 0 1344 429224 This manual covers the use and maintenance of MVE Cryogenic Freezers and the TEC 3000 control system READ BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT It is intended for use by trained personnel only All service and maintenance should be performed by an authorized MVE Distributor NOTE All MVE models are Class per IEC 61140 as the AC supply requires a protective earth ground These devices are externally powered and intended for continuous operation The general purpose cryogenic storage models are intended for professional use in research while the medical device versions are intended to be used in situations that directly support medical applications They are not suitable for use with flammable anesthetics These
87. elapse between timed fillings Select a Timed Fill Start time that is later that same day If Timed Filling is being enabled at 9 30 AM then the Timed Fill Start should be set to 9 31 AM or later This is recommended for simplicity The TEC 3000 will initiate a fill when the Timed Fill Start is reached later that day From then on each time the Timed Fill Frequency elapses the TEC 3000 will fill the freezer to its High Level Setpoint The Timed Fill Frequency has a range of 1 to 28 days and the Timed Fill Start can be set to any hour and minutes except midnight If midnight is selected controllers with Ver 2 03 or higher will automatically change the hour and minutes to 01 00 hours NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to setup or change Timed Filling 1 Press SETUP Higher User Level Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor Required use A V to on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being ENTER Password changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the 0000 appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER Press ENTER for The display will read Temperature Menus Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu 3 Press SETUP Press ENTER for Until the display reads Advanced Settings Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu 4 Press ENTER Press ENTER for The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Advanced Fill menus or
88. els of security can be assigned up to 10 passwords allowing users to control who has the ability to change specific settings as well as to what extent these settings may be altered For example in a tissue bank or repository that employs many technicians the facility manager may want to restrict the technicians access to allow them to view alarm settings but not have the ability to adjust the settings In this situation the technicians would be assigned a password with low level security privileges Conversely if the shift manager wants to have complete access to all menus and settings then he she would be assigned a password with high level security privileges Password entry mode can be disabled in the Password Menu For more information on passwords and security refer to the Passwords Security Setup section Table 3 Password security levels and descriptions X denotes access to adjust setting Not Password Protected Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Stat Fill 0 0 X J e S Stop Fil Alarm Mute Quick Reference Settings Temp and Level Display Units Display Liquid Usage Enable Disable Temp Sensors _ Temp Alarm Settings i M Mr High Temp AlarmTest Lid Switch Settings Hot Gas Bypass Settings Enable Disable Alarm Buzzer Level Control Alarm Settings 0 X X X Date Time 1 1 Language Sett
89. en is a potential asphyxiant and can cause rapid suffocation without warning Store and use in area with adequate ventilation DO NOT vent container in confined LN spaces DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may be present unless area has been well ventilated If inhaled move to fresh air If breathing is difficult supplemental oxygen may be required If not breathing give artificial respiration SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY e Liquid nitrogen can cause severe frostbite to the eyes or skin DO NOT touch frosted pipes or valves Cold nitrogen vapor can damage the eyes or skin In case of frostbite i consult a physician at once If a physician is not readily available warm the affected area with water that is near body temperature e Never place LN2 in a sealed container without a pressure relief device The expansion ratio of liquid nitrogen to gaseous nitrogen is approximately 1 to 700 i e 1 cubic foot of LN2 becomes 700 cubic feet of gas when evaporated The two most important safety aspects to consider when handling LN2 are adequate ventilation and eye and skin protection Although nitrogen gas is non toxic it is dangerous in that the gas will displace oxygen in a normal breathing atmosphere Liquid products are of even greater threat since a small amount of liquid evaporates into a large amount of gas Therefore it is imperative that cryogenic supply and storage Dewars be stored and operated in well ventilated areas Persons transferr
90. ence problems connecting to a controller 13289499 Rev F 94 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A v 6 Gy os A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Downloading the Event Log 1 2 3 4 5 Connect to controller using ChartConnect 3000 Select Event Download Range with Event 1 being the most recent logged event The default download range includes all events Designate a filename and save location The default file name is the current date an time while the save location is the c drive Click Download Event Log Once the event log has finished downloading select Click to Open Downloaded Data File or open the file from its saved location Plotting the Event Log pU SC aec P9 10 11 Open downloaded event log with EXCEL Before plotting be sure to delete any rows containing text such as Parameter number refer to figure 15 for clean data Insert new column between the Time and Temp A columns Label this new column heading Date Time In cell E4 enter the formula C4 D4 Fill down the rest of column E with this formula Format the cells in column E so that the Number Category is Date and the Type is a date time combination Sort all the data by Descending Date then by Descending Time and then by Ascending Record Select the desired data to plot Date Time through LN2 Usage columns and insert a scatter chart Once the chart has been
91. ent Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity MVE cryogenic freezers are designed to be operated in environments near room temperature 65 F 80 F 18 C 27 C and relative humidity below 50 Due to the large gradient between LN2 and ambient temperatures an additional change of a few degrees will not have a significant impact on the freezer performance Although temperature changes will affect the open top MVE and MVE Stock series freezers to a greater degree it again will not be a significant effect The relative humidity should be maintained low enough so that condensation does not form on the TEC 3000 Elevated humidity levels can lead to excessive condensation and frost on and around the lid In situations where the relative humidity is high and uncontrollable the lid should be routinely wiped dry to prevent ice formation Should significant ice formation develop thaw as necessary Refer to the Preventative Maintenance procedures for details Atmospheric Pressure MVE cryogenic freezers are designed to be operated in environments with atmospheric pressure range of 8 2 psi 57 2 kPa to 14 7 psi 101 kPa Thermal Load Since MVE Freezers use LN2 as the refrigerant and do not employ any type of mechanical refrigeration the thermal load will be negligible to negative 13289499 Rev F 25 oe CUR 7 csp A MVE Ja O A C M Gy e A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual
92. ent model is pictured below Always use replacement solenoid valves from MVE Substituting non MVE components may result in inoperable valves and even damage to the TEC 3000 control system Damage to the control system due to use of non MVE parts will not be covered by warranty SMC Solenoid Valve Current production SMC black Solenoid Valve Replacement A CAUTION Ensure that the LN2 supply valve is closed and the plumbing assembly is vented before removing the solenoid valves 1 Remove plumbing shroud on HE and HEco series or rear access panel on MVE series to gain access to plumbing system 2 Remove coil retaining clip by inserting a flathead screwdriver between the clip and the edge of the coil body Twist the screwdriver and the clip should slide off 3 Remove and discard the coil assembly 4 Using a crescent wrench loosen hex nut and remove the plunger housing Remove plunger housing and plunger assembly Discard these parts 13289499 Rev F 118 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN ON Remove any debris that may have collected in brass valve body Inspect the brass valve body of the solenoid valve for nicks or damage If the sealing surface appears to be in good condition the valve body may be reused If the sealing surface is damaged the plumbing will need to be disassembled and the entire
93. entory system as well as help the freezer reach its top box temperature rating faster 6 It is normal for some condensation or frost to develop around the neck opening during the initial fill 7 Once the TEC3000 reads a level press stop fill allow liquid to equalize and insert dipstick verify level to the controller level display change the offset value or to match liquid level press start fill to continue the fill process When freezer has reached its high level set point wait 10 minutes for system to equalize then verify level with dipstick and calibrate if necessary 8 Once the TEC3000 matches freezer LN2 level close or place the lid and allow the freezer to equilibrate and reach its temperature rating 9 tis recommended that biological samples are not introduced into the freezer until several days after the top box temperature has stabilized at or below the freezer s temperature rating It is recommended to restart controller after 24 hours of initial install to reset the Liquid Usage 10 Refer to the Operations section of this manual for further instructions Note Pressing Stop Fill will disable TEC3000 s automatic fill function for 30 minutes 13289499 Rev F 29 eee Uhr ry y o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company 7 Operation This section of the manual will detail the functions and features of the TEC 3000 and demonstrate how to access and ad
94. er User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu Battery Status On AC Power Press ENTER for Lid Switch menus or press SETUP for next menu Lid Switch Installed NO Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Lid Open Fog Clear DISABLED Use A to adjust Press ENTER to save Lid Open Alarm Time 1 min Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 58 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Display and Output Settings 7 2 4 1 Temp and Level Display Units This section demonstrates how to adjust the Display and Output Settings NOTE Security Level 1 or higher is required to change the display units au Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Display and Output 4 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Units Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save 5 Press SETUP The display will read Level Displ
95. er s declaration electromagnetic immunity for all TEC 3000s See 5 2 2 1 F Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunit The TEC 3000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the TEC 3000 should assure that it is used in such an environment Electromagnetic Discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 Power frequency 50 60 Hz Magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines 1 kV for input output lines 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT For 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT For 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT For 25 cycles lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT For 5 seconds 6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines 1 kV for input output lines 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT For 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT For 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT For 25 cycles lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in UT For 5 seconds Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment guidance Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material th
96. er to defaults will clear the event log If the event log memory is exceeded the oldest event will be deleted to make space for the most recent event Below is a sample event log and a list of event codes The event log header displays the version of ChartConnect 3000 used to download the event log the controller s unit ID and the controller s firmware version The events are logged so that Record 1 is the most recent event logged The event parameters are logged in the units and format of that respective category For example if the TEC 3000 temperature units are set to be in degrees Celsius then the temperature will be logged in degrees Celsius If the time is set to a 24 hour clock then the event log times will be in that format Parameter changes will be logged as a string such as Parameter number 126 changed from 60 to 180 Contact your MVE Distributor or Chart MVE Technical Service for information regarding these parameter changes ChartConnect 3000 v1 1 2 MVE TEC 3000 Software ver 2 00 Record UnitID Date Time TempA TempB LN2Level LN2 Usage Event Codes 1 200 12 15 10 9 00 186 7 194 8 6 1 0 5 AH 2 200 12 15 10 5 00 191 4 195 8 6 3 0 5 3 200 12 15 10 1 00 191 4 195 8 6 5 0 5 4 200 12 15 10 00 00 191 4 195 8 6 6 0 5 ZO 5 200 12 14 10 21 00 191 4 195 8 6 6 0 5 6 200 12 14 10 17 00 191 4 195 8 6 8 0 5 7 200 12 14 10 9 00 191 4 195 8 6 8 0 5 8 200 12 14 10 7 15 191 5 195 8 7 0 0 0 9 200 12 14 10 6 32 191 5 195 8 5 0 0
97. es include a user friendly ASCII command window automatic COM Port selection real time temperature level monitoring and the event log download button that allows a date range selection It will include the fill control buttons and a quick parameter setup table For additional information refer to the TEC Connect user manual iy TEC Connect File Help EUNT Controller Information aa mee aH Chart MVE TEC3000 Software ver 2 03 COM Port COM15 Choose a date range to specify for a download Select Ok to have TEC Connect set the record number data range to search Start Date Thursday September 27 2012 gw May 14 2013 Jv Status COMI5 connected oO Figure 14 TEC Connect screen shot Required Items e Microsoft Windows Vista XP WIN7 e MVE TEC COM USB Kit P N 13376947 e USB Port 13289499 Rev F 93 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN Installing MVE TEC COM USB Kit 1 Insert the included USB to Serial Driver Disc into the PC CD ROM 2 Plug the MVE TEC COM USB Kit into an open USB port 3 Follow the automatic installation prompts Downloading TEC Connect and ChartConnect 3000 Uninstall in any previous ChartConnect 3000 versions The latest version is available online under the Literature amp Resources section http www chartbiomed com Literature Resources Software aspx acr E ud Click the link
98. evel menus Auto Fill Carntrol ENABLED Use f ta adjust Press ENTER 1o save Level Offset 1 3 Inches Use 1 ta adjust Setup Press ENTER to save Level Calibration Press ENTER to Start calibrabon ot SETUP for next 13289499 Rev F 108 A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 8 8 Liquid Level Calibration Menus 5 sec time out Calibeation ahbormed ESC Level Calbration Press ENTER to Start calibration or SETUP far next Picase wait while the sSengor zeros J seconds 60 sec delay Press ENTER to save Level Calibration Complete 13289499 Rev F 109 eeu T o aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual H So A Chart Industries Company 8 9 Advanced Settings Menus ENTER Security Level 3 Cam 2 Type DISABLED Use f adjust Press ENTER Io save Press ENTER 10 save Com 2 Type Contrm Restar One Fal All Fill One Fill All Fill PRINTER NO SEQUENTIAL Use f 10 adjust Use f to adjust Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER tp save Press ENTER to save t Press ENTER io save 13289499 Rev F 110 eem 69 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual H Ros L Ou S a A Chart Industries Company 8 10 Password Menus Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Password NO Use 1 to adjust Use 1 to adju
99. eys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Menu NOTE To access Temp B Menu press SETUP instead of ENTER Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Enabled Press SETUP The display will read Initiate High Temp A Alarm Test Use the A V keys to change NO to YES and press ENTER to initiate the alarm test If High Temp Alarm Test is initiated the display will read Testing and show the temp change throughout the test Note If the temperature probe is open or no probe is connected the controller will not go into the high temperature alarm test mode Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Temp A Menu or press SETUP for next menu Temp A ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Initiate High Temp A Alarm Test NO TEMP A 196 2 C Initiate High Temp A Alarm Test TESTING TEMP A 115 8 C 13289499 Rev F 48 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 1 3 Temperature Alarm Settings This section describes how to navigate and adjust the temperature alarm settings The high temperature a
100. f stainless steel and aluminum and specifically designed to hold liquid nitrogen They are not subject to any pressure vessel codes as they are open to atmospheric pressure MVE liquid nitrogen containers are shipped empty without liquid nitrogen or any hazardous material from our factory An MSDS is not available for the final formed and welded assembly An MSDS on the stainless steel or aluminum alloys used is available but is not specific for the complete manufactured vessel 13289499 Rev F 7 oe CUR 7 aH Nie Gy os A Chart Industries Company a STEMS MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 Product Information This section will give an overview of Chart MVE cryogenic freezers and components Chart MVE offers a wide range of LN2 freezers with TEC 3000 controllers that can accommodate a variety of inventory systems designed to meet all of your cryogenic storage needs Each freezer is a hand made double walled vacuum insulated stainless steel Dewar designed to maintain temperature with minimal LN2 evaporation 5 1 MVE Freezer Models There are several series or groups of freezers each of which offer specialized features and functionality Each freezer has a descriptive name from which the highlighted features and performance specifications can be determined MVE Series Capacity Turn tray Temp Cabinet Full Auto Gas Bypass Battery Backup Series Capacit Turn tray Shape of
101. f the OFAF Master Cable to this splitter 4 Set the OFAF ID of this second controller to 2 5 Connect an RJ 45 splitter to the third controller in the network Connect the splitters on the second and third controllers with a standard CAT 5e cable 6 Set the OFAF ID of the third controller to 3 7 Continue this pattern until all controllers in the network are daisy chained and assigned sequential OFAF IDs 8 Each controller in the network should also have the following settings a b C d e Auto Fill Control Enabled COM Setup 9600 N81 COM Type OFAF OFAF Type Sequential or Simultaneous All controllers in a network must have the same OFAF Type OFAF Units of controllers 1 The Master controller is not counted in the number of OFAF Units All controllers in a network must have the same number of OFAF Units 13289499 Rev F 98 oe CUR 7 o amp MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company Cable Wiring OFAF Master Cable 1 CON DD 0 C co 4o00 1 con2 Figure 18 OFAF Master Cable wiring configuration Numbering as viewed from side of RJ 45 connector opposite latch Standard Cable 1 COND OB c CONDOOBRWNDN Figure 19 Standard reverse RJ 45 network cable configuration Numbering as viewed from side of connector opposite latch Note Pressing Stop Fill will delay the automatic fill circuit for
102. g If TEC 3000 is filling press Stop Fill and perform the calibration Allow freezer plumbing to thaw 10 to 15 minutes before calibrating NOTE Liquid level calibration is most accurate when calibrated at 10 0 inches 254 mm Calibration must be performed above 3 0 inches 75 mm NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to calibrate the liquid level 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Liquid Level Menus 4 Press ENTER The display will read High Level Alarm 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Level Menus 6 Press ENTER The display will read Auto Fill Control 7 Press SETUP Until the display reads Level Calibration 8 Press ENTER The display will read Please wait while the sensor zeros Wait for the controller to count down from 60 seconds 9 Wait 60 seconds After the controller counts down the display will read Actual Level Use the A V keys to input the meter dip stick measured level Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for L
103. gical Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 4 Communication Networking The TEC 3000 is equipped with two independent RJ 45 serial ports These ports are intended for connection to another MVE controller PC serial printer or other RS 485 device Up to 100 TEC 3000 controllers can be successfully networked ffs NOTE The TEC 3000 should never be connected directly to a LAN or public telecommunications network SERIAL SERIAL L 1 2 A Ewa Rw EZ 5 LIB Figure 12 TEC 3000 serial ports and RS 485 4 wire pin diagram NO C0 E O1 O No coo 10 01460 h5 Figure 13 Standard RJ 45 cable assembly wiring details PN 10740053 Wire colors may vary Table 6 RS 485 Interface Specifications COM Setup bits sec Parity Data bits Stop bits 9600N81 960 None 8 1 960022 960 None 8 2 19200N81 19200 None 8 1 19200N82 19200 Noe 8 2 COM Type ASCII OFAF MODBUS Disabled Transmission Mode Terminator __ CR LF 13289499 Rev F 92 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 7 4 1 TEC Connect Computer Interface TEC Connect is a free downloadable software program that enables a user to download the event log and query and adjust controller parameters This easy to use computer interface is fully compatible with TEC2000 and TEC3000 controllers Featur
104. he recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 1 2VP Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz d d 1 2VP 2 3VP Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitter as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following i symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitters such a s base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the TEC 3000 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the TEC 3000 sho
105. htening the fitting does not fix the leak check the fitting for cracks and or galling If the fitting is damaged replace 7 Recheck any replaced fittings for leaks High Temp Alarm Test Please refer to Section 7 2 1 2 page 48 for details and instructions on the High Temp Alarm Test 13289499 Rev F 115 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua Level Alarm Test The TEC 3000 control system can trigger a high level or low level alarm if the LN2 level in the freezer exceeds the user defined parameters High Level Alarm Test 1 2 Observe and record the current LN2 level Record the current level settings They may be accessed by pressing the A and V simultaneously to access the quick reference menu or through the Liquid Level Menus The current LN2 level should be between the High Level Alarm setting and Low Level Alarm setting If not allow the freezer to fill until it reaches the High Level Fill set point Adjust the level offset so that the current level is a value that is greater than the High Level Alarm setting For example if the High Level Alarm setting is currently 10 0 inches increase the offset value by at least 1 0 inch This will fool the controller into thinking that the level inside the freezer is higher than actual Reference section 7 2 2 3 page 54 for level offset adjustment Observe the audible vi
106. ich digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Display and Output Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Units Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Display and Output Press ENTER The display will read Alarm Buzzer Press SETUP Until the display reads Printer Menu Press ENTER The display will read Print Interval Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read Print Header Press ENTER to print a new header 10 Press SETUP The display will read Print Event Press ENTER to print a new event Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Temperature Units C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Advanced Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Alarm Buzzer ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Printer menus or press SETUP for next menu Print Interval 30 min Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER to Print Header
107. igh Level Alarm 8 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save High Level Setpoint 7 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Low Level Setpoint 5 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Low Level Alarm 4 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 52 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 2 2 Enable Disable Auto Fill Control Auto Fill Control can be enabled or disabled in the Advanced Level Menus NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to enable disable Auto Fill 2 4 6 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Liquid Level Menus Press ENTER The display will read High Level Alarm Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Level Menus Press ENTER The display will read Auto Fill Control Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save the change Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next
108. ile minimizing floor space 13289499 Rev F 11 eee Uhr 7 y p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W 9 s A Chart Industries Company 5 1 4 MVE Cabinet Series The MVE Series freezers are designed primarily for liquid phase storage but can be used for vapor phase storage with the vapor storage accessory package The wide neck opening allows for ergonomic sample retrieval and the aesthetic square cabinet design fits snugly into tight corners e Z MvE 1400 Series Mee G S YA Minimum Minimum Weight Direct Load per Freezer Door Width Ceiling Height Liquid Full Caster Full Model in mm in in MVE 616 28 711 71 5 1816 41 4 1051 352 160 785 356 MVE 1426 34 8 883 70 3 1786 40 2 1021 530 240 1198 543 13289499 Rev F 12 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company 5 1 5 MVE HEco Series The MVE HEco Series freezers will maintain a vapor storage temperature of 190 C with minimal LN2 evaporation while accommodating a wide variety of inventory systems This freezer is designed for easier access to the plumbing stack This also allows for lower height clearance The HEco is available only in the automatic fill version Model description example MVE HECO 1536P 190AF GB CAUTION Pinch hazard use caution when opening and closing the plumbing and electrical enclosures 13289499 Rev F 13 MV
109. ill Control will then be disabled until the Fill Time Alarm is cleared The maximum fill time has a range of 30 to 240 minutes NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to adjust the maximum fill time Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings 4 Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus 5 Press ENTER The display will read Timed Fill 6 Press SETUP Until the display reads Maximum Fill Time Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Timed Fill DISABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Maximum Fill Time 60 min Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 66 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 3 Time and Date The time a
110. ill setting to a value that is at least 3 0 inches higher than the current LN2 level If auto fill is enabled the freezer will begin filling automatically Press Fill Stop to terminate the fill Adjust the Low Level Alarm setting to a value that is at least 2 0 inches higher than the current LN2 Level After one minute the Low Level Alarm should sound After alarm verification return all level settings to their normal values 13289499 Rev F 116 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua Lid Thaw Procedure 1 Open or remove lid from freezer Depending on the freezer model it may be necessary to remove the lid from the hinges for it to completely warm to room temperature 2 It is recommended that the freezer opening be covered with a spare lid or in another non airtight manner to prevent moisture from entering the storage space and to minimize the top box temperature change while the lid is open Allow lid to sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes Once thawed thoroughly dry lid cork and liner Inspect lid for damage and replace parts if necessary dub Folding Step Inspection MVE 1500 and 1800 series freezers equipped with folding steps assemblies should be inspected for integrity at least every 6 months Verify that hinges and free of cracks and all connections are secure Check that the anti slip strips
111. inal Wires can be inserted and removed from the terminals by placing a small flathead screwdriver into the slot above the contact and prying down the latch until the clamp connector opens Remove the flathead screwdriver to close the clamp connector For alarm contact test procedures refer to the Remote Alarm Tests section Below are the remote alarm contact specifications and a typical remote monitoring setup schematic If an alarm condition has been corrected but it continues to register through the global or discrete contacts remove the contacts and cycle the power on the controller This will clear the alarm if it has latched in the system LLI TT D Zz E SAF O q U ww 2 0 J n 58980828 4 BC o 9g z Q Z Z DISCRETE GLOBAL CONTACTS REMOTE Figure 7 TEC 3000 remote alarm contacts Table 2 TEC 3000 remote alarm contact specifications Normally Open or Normally Closed Latching Latching Remote Monitoring System 7 LOW BATTERY HIGH LEVEL LOW LEVEL TEMP A HIGH n DISCRETE Tean CONTACTS Figure 8 Typical remote alarm monitoring setup schematic Temp A High monitoring shown 13289499 Rev F 38 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy e A Chart Industries Company 7 1 7 Passwords Security The TEC 3000 has a multilevel security system that can be customized to meet your security needs Four different lev
112. ing LN2 should make every effort to protect the eyes and skin from accidental contact with liquid or cold vapor Chart MVE recommends the following protective clothing and accessories when transferring LN2 or handling hoses valves and plumbing components 13289499 Rev F 5 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company e ua MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Recommended protective clothing e Cryogenic gloves loose fitting e Full face shield or chemical splash goggles e Cryogenic apron e Long sleeve shirt and cuff less pants e Closed toe shoes no sandals Equipment Usage Cryogenic containers must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer supplier instructions Safety instructions will also be posted on the side of each Dewar Cryogenic Dewars must be kept in a well ventilated area protected from weather and away from heat sources In applications that use a modular liquid cylinder as a source of LN2 the supply will need to be replenished at regular intervals to ensure proper operation of the freezer When exchanging liquid cylinders follow the below procedure 1 Allow all plumbing components to warm to room temperature before attempting to change supplies 2 Close all valves associated with the liquid supply cylinder 3 Relieve pressure in the plumbing assembly by initiating a brief fill by either pressing Start Fill or using the manual fill button 4 Loosen
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114. ings To Printer Settings O J XXX Temp Calibration J o 4 J Level Calibration J Enable Disable Auto Fil 2 Timed Fill Settings To OFAF Settings J o o J icati re NENNEN NENNEN i gt y ep X X i i X X gt Communication Settings Reset to default settings Password Settings A Forgot your password Contact your authorized MVE Distributor or Technical Service 13289499 Rev F 39 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 8 Communication Networking Capabilities The TEC 3000 RS 485 Serial interface offers several advanced communication capabilities The TEC 3000 is equipped with two independent RJ 45 serial ports These ports are intended for connection to another MVE controller PC serial printer or other RS 485 device Up to 100 TEC 3000 controllers can be successfully networked ff NOTE The TEC 3000 should never be connected directly to a LAN or public telecommunications network Below is a summary of the different communication networking capabilities e Host Computer The TEC 3000 can communicate with a computer via an RS 485 converter and ChartConnect 3000 or Windows HyperTerminal Through the use of simple ASCII commands all TEC 3000 settings and functions can be monitored and adjusted with these software programs In add
115. ion procedure is recommended All new freezers equipped with TEC 3000 controllers and hot gas bypass have been calibrated at the factory The hot gas bypass sensor should only be calibrated if faulty readings are suspected bypass sensor has been replaced or as a part of a preventative maintenance schedule For an accurate calibration the LN2 Saturation Temperature Section 6 2 1 4 needs to be correctly set based on the altitude of the freezer location Both the single and two point calibration procedures require a small volume of LN2 enough to completely submerge the bypass sensor The two point calibration also requires an ice water bath Proper ice water bath preparation is imperative to ensure accuracy It is best to add filtered water to a Styrofoam cup containing crushed ice Allow the solution to stand at room temperature for five minutes prior to beginning the calibration procedure NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to calibrate the bypass sensor 13289499 Rev F 88 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company Hot Gas Bypass Sensor Removal CAUTION Removing the hot gas bypass sensor while a LN2 supply is connected to the freezer will cause the user to be exposed to LN2 Before beginning procedure shut off and disconnect all LN2 supply sources Always wear protective gloves and face shield when handling LN2 Refer to the Safety section
116. iquid Level menus or press SETUP for next menu High Level Alarm 8 0 in Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER to Advanced Level menus or press SETUP for next menu Auto Fill Control ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Level Calibration Press ENTER to Start calibration or SETUP for next Please wait while the sensor zeros 60 seconds Actual Level 10 0 in Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 86 oe CUR 7 oe A MVE J O A C e Gy os A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 10 Press ENTER The display will read Level Calibration Complete Level Calibration Complete 11 Verify that the home screen reads the liquid level value that was just entered In some cases the controller should be restarted Contact Technical support with any questions 13289499 Rev F 87 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua Hot Gas Bypass Sensor Calibration This section describes how to calibrate the TEC 3000 hot gas bypass sensor There are two calibration procedures single point and two point calibration For single point calibration the reference point is LN2 For two point calibration the reference points are LN2 and ice water Unless regulations require a two point calibration the single point calibrat
117. ition to ASCII communication ChartConnect 3000 also offers a user friendly event log downloader The event log is downloaded as a comma separated variable csv file that can be opened in EXCEL Either a single controller or a network of controllers may be connected to a host computer For more information on computer communication capabilities refer to the Communication Networking section e Serial Printer The TEC 3000 can be connected directly to a serial printer via an RS 485 converter This allows controller events to be printed as they occur This gives users the opportunity to keep hard copy records of the freezer s status in addition to the standard event log saved in the controllers memory This printed data bypasses the controller memory and is not given the opportunity to be altered electronically For more information on the printer interface refer to the Communication Networking section e MODBUS The TEC 3000 has RS 485 MODBUS communication capabilities This will not be extensively covered in this manual Please contact your MVE Distributor or Chart MVE Technical Service for more information e One Fill All Fill OFAF A group of TEC 3000s can be networked in order to coordinate fill cycles and reduce LN2 transfer losses For locations with multiple freezers this function will increase the filling efficiency and drastically reduce LN2 consumption over time A sequential or simultaneous OFAF network is possible For more i
118. just the various user settings and options All MVE Freezers utilize LN2 as the means of refrigeration Under atmospheric conditions the temperature of LN2 is 196 C 320 F 77 K Depending on the model the LN2 resides either in or below the freezer storage space Through normal usage and time the LN2 will naturally boil off reducing the amount of refrigerant in the freezer It is imperative that the LN2 level be properly maintained in order for the storage space temperature to be maintained This along with monitoring and recording temperature is the main function of the TEC 3000 gd 48 a Figure 3 Illustration showing LN2 as the refrigerant Left LN2 below the storage space naturally boils off and cools the freezer Right LN2 resides in the freezer storage space 13289499 Rev F 30 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua T 1 Functions and Features The TEC 3000 utilizes a variety of functions and features that enables it to closely monitor and control the environment inside a cryogenic freezer This section will give an overview of the following features and their functionality e Liquid Nitrogen Level Measurement e Automatic Liquid Nitrogen Level Control e Liquid Nitrogen Usage e Temperature Measurement e User Defined Alarms e Passwords Security e Communication Capabilities e Lid Switch e Hot Gas
119. k for damage and replace if necessary Install new gasket so that it lays flat and the flange is between the lid and the lid liner Properly align lid liner so that the existing rivet holes can be reused Insert 1 8 inch pop rivets into the existing liner holes through the gasket and then through the lid holes so that the fat part of the rivet is exposed Sometimes it is easier to carefully drill through the gasket then inserting the rivets instead of attempting to puncture the gasket with the rivet Using a pop rivet gun securely rivet the liner and gasket to the freezer lid 11 Cut a 6 inch 150 mm gap in the gasket at the rear of the freezer lid to allow the freezer space to vent Reinstall lid If applicable reinstall lid hinges a With the lid closed install and tighten screws securing hinges to the lid b Using the 72 inch deep well socket increase spring pressure until the hinges will hold the lid at approximately a 45 angle Plastic liner 13289499 Rev F 121 MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company MVE Cabinet Series 1 Remove lid from freezer hinges a Place the lid in the closed position b Remove spring pressure from the hinge by loosening the 72 inch nut on the rod inside the hinge body c Remove screws securing the hinges to the freezer lid 2 Remove liner retainer plate from the back of the lid 3 Slide the plastic liner and plate assembly out thr
120. larm is used to alert the user when the temperature in the freezer space has risen above the set threshold The low temperature alarm can be used as a calibration error or redundant overfill indicator To be used as a calibration error indicator the low temperature alarm would be set to a temperature slightly colder than the LN2 saturation temperature Since the temperature in the freezer storage space can never be colder than LN2 if this alarm is triggered it is an indication that the sensor requires recalibration To be used as a redundant overfill or high level alarm the low temperature alarm would be set to a temperature slightly warmer than the LN2 saturation temperature and the sensor placed higher than the desired liquid level in the freezer If the low temperature alarm is triggered then it is an indication that sensor is submerged in LN2 and the liquid level is higher than desired m Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being ENTER Password changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the 0000 appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Higher User Level Required use A V to 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu 3 Press ENTER Press ENTER for The display will read Temp A Menu NOTE To access Temp
121. lay will read Confirm new Password To Password confirm new password use the A V keys to change NO from NO to YES and press ENTER to save Use A V to adiust 13289499 Rev F 78 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 6 3 Multilevel Passwords This section describes how to setup and change the 9 multilevel passwords Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Password Menus Press ENTER The display will read Password Entry Mode Press SETUP Until the display reads Change Password 1 Continue to press SETUP to access passwords 2 9 Press ENTER The display will read Password 1 Use the A V keys to input Password 1 and press ENTER to advance the cursor Press ENTER The display will read Password 1 Level Use the A V keys to select the appropriate Security Level Press ENTER The display will read Confirm new Password Use the A V keys to change NO to YES and press ENTER to
122. lid switch configuration and acquire these features Contact your MVE Distributor or Chart MVE Technical Service for instructions NOTE The standard UL Lid Switch configuration is not controlled by the TEC 3000 Lid Switch Menus and the Lid Switch Installed option should be set to NO Optional Fog Clear Lid Switch configuration The optional fog clear lid switch configuration is connected directly to the TEC 3000 wire harness lid switch connector and is not wired in series with the fill valves This lid switch configuration is controlled by the settings in the lid switch menu of the TEC 3000 which include the fog clear feature and the Lid Open Alarm With the fog clear feature enabled the freezer will fill for 30 seconds each time the lid is opened which clears the fog and improves visibility The Lid Open Alarm feature allows the user to set a maximum time that the lid can remain open before an alarm is triggered For instructions on adjusting the lid switch settings refer to the Optional Features section NOTE Converting from the standard UL Lid Switch configuration to the optional Fog Clear Lid Switch configuration voids the UL compliance and requires that the UL mark be removed from the freezer Both lid switch configurations do have an override feature Simply pull up on the lid switch until it clicks to engage the manual override 13289499 Rev F 43 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company
123. ly 44 inch 1118 mm 11795030 Jerome Power Supply Input 11 14010103 Power Outlet Cord 110 VAC The Americas 10995363 10718155 11858467 13319459S 13319467S 13223908 13223836 13223861 Battery Backup Fuse 4A 250V TEC 3000 Cabinet Back Panel 0 230 VAC Output 30 VDC Power Outlet Cord 230 VAC Europe Battery Backup Replacement Battery 12 VDC TEC 3000 Controller Stand alone with text displa TEC 3000 Controller Stand alone with symbolic display TEC 3000 Cabinet Text Display Panel TEC 3000 Cabinet Symbolic Display Panel Accessories Part Number 20561020 13376947 10856321 10740053 10856312 11358251 10784443 1611592 1810092 13051579 9713159 9713109 1110862 11544943 9717119 9717129 9717139 9717149 9717159 9717169 10464394 13934911 13319512 13319504 13319491 13319475 Cabinet TEC 3000 Upgrade Kit Verify adequate pressure Description MVE LN2 Level Dip Stick 47 RJ 45 Network Cable RJ 45 Jack Splitter OFAF Master Cable Relief Valve Pipe Away Adapter Relief Valve Pipe Away Adapter Cool Reach Cryogenic Claw Cryo Apron Automatic LN2 Supply Switch Cabinet TEC 3000 Upgrade Kit Stand alone TEC 3000 Uparade Kit TEC COM USB Kit TEC 2000 3000 PC interface kit Daisy Chain Kit Network TEC 2000 3000s 3 8 inch NPT Outlet 1 inch NPT Outlet LN2 Transfer Hose 4 ft 1220 mm inch 12 7 mm ODT LN2 Transfer Hose 6 ft 1
124. m water The temperature of the water used should not exceed 40 C Under no circumstances should the frozen part be rubbed either before or after warming If the eyes are involved flush them thoroughly with warm water for at least 15 minutes In case of massive exposure remove clothing while showering with warm water The patient should not drink alcohol or smoke CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY 13289499 Rev F 6 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company e ua MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 4 Certifications and Listings All fully automatic Chart MVE cryogenic freezer systems equipped with TEC 3000 controllers are UL C UL listed and CE marked to the Low Voltage Directive LVD Specially designated freezer models are also CE marked to the Medical Device Directive MDD The LVD is a European Union directive regulating the construction and operation of electrical equipment that is not considered a medical device The MDD is a European Union directive regulating medical device construction and operation These listings and certifications encompass the entire freezer system and not just the electronic controller C US LISTED Authorized Representative Medical Product Services GmbH Borngasse 20 35619 Braunfels Germany Chart MVE brand manufactured liquid nitrogen freezers covered in this manual are non hazardous open mouth vacuum insulated dewars They are constructed o
125. nd date can be set in the Advanced Settings Menus The user has the option of a 12 or 24 hour clock and a MM DD YY or DD MM Y Y date format NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to change the time and date Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP The display will read Set Time and Date Press ENTER The display will read Hour Use the A V keys to adjust the hour and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read Minute Use the A V keys to adjust the minute and press ENTER to save Press SETUP The display will read Year Use the A V keys to adjust the year and press ENTER to save 9 Press SETUP The display will read Month Use the A V keys to adjust the month and press ENTER to save 10 Press SETUP The display will read Day Use the A V keys to adjust the day and press ENTER to save 11 Press SETUP The display will read Time Format Use the A V keys
126. nformation on OFAF networking refer to the Advanced Filling Options section 13289499 Rev F 40 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 9 Event Log And Event Codes The TEC 3000 has a built in data logging feature that automatically stores vital time stamped information including temperatures LN2 level liquid usage and any alarms Data is logged at a user defined interval and anytime an event or alarm status changes The default log interval is 4 hours The TEC 3000 is able to store up to 30 000 events in its non volatile memory With a 4 hour log interval the TEC 3000 is able to store approximately 10 years worth of data This event log can be easily downloaded from the controller using ChartConnect 3000 This downloaded file is a csv file that can be opened analyzed and plotted in EXCEL Besides being a record of the freezer status the event log is a vital tool for diagnosing problems or detecting potential problems with a freezer For instructions on how to download the event log refer to the Communication Networking section of this manual or the ChartConnect 3000 User Manual PN 13946348 NOTE Since the event log is stored in non volatile memory it will be retained and unaffected when the controller loses power is restarted if the firmware is updated or when the event log is downloaded However resetting the controll
127. nosing Allow the wut to dry thoroughly before putting mio service With vapor shippers we suggest setting dewar inverted to dram and dry The process ts not intended for use m older vapor slipper models manufactured prior to 1994 The generally accepted practice of using 10 chlorine bleach with 90 water solution still holds as the best method for decontammathon However with some of the bovine and swine virus strams showing up today 1t 1s the conclusion of the agricultural professors at the University of Minnesota and Texas A amp M that an increased mixture of chorme bleach to 30 and 70 water will kill all known viruses except BSE This i5 still unknown to them and are not willing to offer a solution To perform this santizing procedure cover all inner surfaces with the solution let stand for 30 minutes and remove Rinse the decontaminated surfaces with clean water and remove rinse water Allow dewar to dry before putting into service For vapor shippers and Doble units this means to place dewar on end inverted and allow drying Note Vapor dewars can be used inmediately after rising but may take longer to recharge to 100 capacity 13289499 Rev F 144 oe CUR 7 y o amp MVE Biological Systems rc TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual A Chart Industries Company Notes Chart Inc reserves the right to discontinue its products or change the prices materials equipment quality descriptions specifications and or
128. ons starting with 2 03 When this alarm is disabled there will be no visual or audible indication at the controller but the event code for the alarm will continue to be recorded in the internal data log Since this alarm is the early warning to potential vacuum failure it is recommended that it not be disabled With software version 2 03 the liquid usage warning will no longer be indicated on the unit either audibly or visually It will only be recorded in the internal data log This is to minimize self correcting nuisance warnings A New menu page was added in the Display and Output menu after the Enable Liquid Usage Display page to allow enabling disabling the liquid usage alarm 13289499 Rev F 60 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 4 3 Alarm Buzzer The audible alarm buzzer can be disabled This will not disable the alarms only the audible buzzer Alarms will still be displayed visually on the screen if the alarm buzzer is inactive NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to enable disable the alarm buzzer u Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The displa
129. or TUNI K Returned No response Comments Used to set the Temp units where C Celsius F Fahrenheit and K Kelvin Default setting is degrees Celsius Temp Units Query Input TUNI Returned C F or K Comments Used to query the Temp units where C Celsius F Fahrenheit and K Kelvin Default setting is degrees Celsius 13289499 Rev F 138 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN Level Commands BPFIL FILAS FILL FILL FILLM FILT FILT FILTIM HFIL Bypass Status Query Input BPFIL Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the current hot gas bypass status where 0 not bypassing and 1 bypassing Fill Time Alarm Status Query Input FILAS Returned O0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Fill Time Alarm Status where 0 off and 1 on Set Fill Status Input FILL 0 or FILL 1 Returned No response Comments Used to set the current Fill Status where 0 Stop Fill and 1 Start Fill Fill Status Query Input FILL Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the current Fill Status where 0 not filling and 1 filling Auto Fill Status Query Input FILLM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Auto Fill Status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Set Max Fill Time Input FILT XXX Returned No response Comments Used to set the maximum fill time in minutes from
130. or press Satup for next Change Password 5 Change Password 6 or press Setup for next Change Password 8 or press Setup far Change Password 9 or press Setup far Press ENTER for Password menus or prass SETUP for next menu ENTER Security Level 4 Password Entry Mode ENABLED Use to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 111 oe CUR 7 o i A H Ros L Gy os A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 8 11 Main Display 200 0 C 200 0 C 10 0 in 12 1 in day TEC 3000 Display Screens Filling Display Temp A 200 0 C Temp B 200 0 C Level 10 0 in FILLING MM SS Alarm Display flashing from the main display ALARM 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Low Level Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Fill Time 60 min Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Lid Open 30 min Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Temp A Calibration Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Bypass Calbration Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 Usage Warning Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Low Battery Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Valve Stuck Closed Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM High Temp A Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Low Temp A Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Low Level Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Fill Time 60 min Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Lid Open 30 mn Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Temp A Calibration Sta
131. ore All Defaults Input INITEE Returned No response Comments Used to restore all factory default settings Set LN2 Saturation Temperature Input LNSATP XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the LN2 saturation temperature for single point calibration reference point Temperature Commands BPTMP HITA HITA HITAS HITAM HITAM Bypass Temp Query Input BPTMP Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current bypass temp sensor reading Set Temp A High Alarm Input HITA XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Temp A High Alarm value Temp A High Alarm Query Input HITA Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current Temp A High Alarm value Temp A High Alarm Status Query Input HITAS Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp A High Alarm status where 0 Off and 1 On Set Temp A High Alarm Mask Input HITAM 0 or HITAM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the Temp A High Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Temp A High Alarm Mask Query Input HITAM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Temp A High Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled 13289499 Rev F 136 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN HITB HITB H
132. ot Gas Bypass Press SETUP Until the display reads Bypass Probe Calibration Press ENTER The display will read Calibration Type Use the A V keys to set as SINGLE POINT Press ENTER The display will read Bypass Calibration Submerge the sensing end of the bypass probe in LN2 10 Press ENTER The display will read Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize Wait for the displayed temp reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in liquid 11 Press ENTER The display will read Bypass Probe single point calibration complete 7 3 3 1 Hot Gas Sensor Single Point Calibration Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu Battery Status On AC Power Press ENTER to Hot Gas Bypass menus or press SETUP for next menu Hot Gas Bypass ENABLED Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Bypass Probe Calibration or press SETUP for next menu Calibration Type SINGLE POINT Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Bypass Calibration Place Bypass Probe in LN2 and press ENTER Wait for Bypass Temp to stabilize then press ENTER Bvpass Temp 195 8 C Bypass Probe Single point Calibration complete 13289499 Rev F 90 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE
133. ough the back of the lid 4 Note how the current gasket is installed The replacement gasket will be installed in the same manner 5 Separate the plastic liner from the plate 6 Remove gasket 7 Inspect plastic liner and Styrofoam cork for damage and replace if necessary 8 Install new gasket in the same manner between the liner and plate 9 Slide plastic liner and plate assembly back into the lid 10 Cut a 6 inch 150 mm gap in the gasket at the back of the lid to allow sufficient venting 11 Reinstall lid hinges a With the lid closed install and tighten screws securing hinges to the lid b Using the inch deep well socket increase spring pressure until the hinges will hold the lid at approximately a 45 angle Liner retainer plate Lid cover Lid lock LL Lid gasket Styrofoam cork Plastic liner 13289499 Rev F 122 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua Complete Freezer Thaw and Moisture Removal rael 8 9 10 11 Remove freezer LN2 supply Unplug TEC 3000 main power and battery backup if equipped Open or remove lid from freezer Allow LN2 to completely evaporate and the freezer space to warm to room temperature Placing a fan blowing into the freezer will accelerate this process After it has reached ambient temperature thoroughly remove any moisture from the freezer space
134. ower not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people NOTE Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this manual NOTE Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment NOTE The use of accessories transducers and cables other than those specified with the exception of transducer and cables sold by the manufacturer of this device as replacement parts for internal components may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the TEC 3000 Controller NOTE The TEC 3000 Controller should not be used adjacent or stacked with other equipment and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary the TEC 3000 Controller should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT Stainless Steel Freezer Freezers used to store biological materials requir
135. pending on the current level units There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm Set Low Level Alarm Input LOLA XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Low Level Alarm value Input value uses the current level units either inches or millimeters There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm Low Level Alarm Query Input LOLA Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the Low Level Alarm value Value returned in either inches or millimeters There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm Low Level Alarm Status Query Input LOLS Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Low Level Alarm Status where 0 off and 1 on Set Low Level Alarm Mask Input LOLM 0 or LOLM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the Low Level Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Low Level Alarm Mask Query Input LOLM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the Low Level Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Set Level Units Input LUNI E LUNI M or LUNI Returned No response Comments Used to set the LN2 level units where E English inches M Metric millimeters and Percent Level Units Query Input LUNI Returned E M or Comments Used to query the current LN2 level units E English inche
136. processes to its products at any time without prior notice and with no further obligation or consequence All rights not expressly stated herein are reserved by us as applicable Copyright 2014 Chart Industries 13289499 Rev F 145
137. r cycling the power For liquid usage display options refer to the Liquid Nitrogen Level Options section NOTE Several scenarios can lead to a temporarily exaggerated liquid usage If the level abruptly decreases 0 5 inches then there will be a spike in the liquid usage Having the freezer lid off for an extended period of time adding or removing samples and racks attempting to fill from an empty LN2 supply or moving the freezer all can lead to an accelerated evaporation rate Although the liquid usage is an accurate estimate of the daily evaporation rate it can be temporarily skewed by certain events however because of method used to calculate the usage it will recover as more data is acquired 13289499 Rev F 34 oeOURir q i A aH Co SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 e a 7 1 4 Temperature Measurement The TEC 3000 is equipped with two independent temperature measurement channels They are designed to be used with 1000 ohm platinum RTD temperature probes also referred to as Pt 1000 RTDs The electrical resistance of the very fine platinum wire in these probes changes linearly with temperature Platinum s very linear relationship between resistance and temperature makes Pt 1000 RTDs ideal for temperature measurement in cryogenic environments The temperatures displayed on the TEC 3000 LCD are not real time readings but rather a running average of the pre
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139. reezer will begin filling The default Bypass Temperature Setpoint is 70 C and can be adjusted based on the freezer setup The Bypass Alarm Time Delay is the maximum allowable bypass time If the temperature in the plumbing system does not reach the Bypass Temperature Setpoint within the Bypass Alarm Time Delay setting the TEC 3000 will terminate the bypass cycle initiate the fill cycle and trigger a Hot Gas Bypass Time Alarm Once the immediate fill cycle is complete auto fill will be disabled until the Hot Gas Bypass Time Alarm is acknowledged This feature prevents a freezer from continuing to attempt to fill from an empty supply A Hot Gas Bypass Time Alarm could be a sign of an empty supply a supply with too low of pressure or it could mean that the Bypass Alarm Time Delay needs to be increased in order to effectively purge the supply line of nitrogen gas The default Bypass Alarm Time Delay is 5 minutes but should be adjusted based on the freezer setup It should be arranged so that the Bypass Temperature Setpoint is easily reached within the Bypass Alarm Time Delay setting NOTE If a Hot Gas Bypass Time Alarm is triggered once the immediate fill cycle is complete auto fill will be disabled until the alarm is acknowledged 13289499 Rev F 44 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 1 12 Battery Backup Optional The Batte
140. rrent continuous Input Power max TEC 3000 Physical Connections Temperature Probes Input Power Output Power Sensors Battery Backup Serial Ports Temperature Sensor Type Quantity Resistance Sensitivity Temperature Measurement Resolution Accuracy Single Point Calibration Two Point calibration Range Level Measurement Type Accuracy Resolution Range 9 1 in 232 mm 3 5 in 89 mm 8 0 in 203 mm 6 5 Ibs 2 95 kg Liquid Crystal Display LCD with backlight 20 x 4 Character 8 x 5 Pixels per Character 8 keys Multi function Current limiting automatic reset 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 VDC 3A 0 73 A 110 VAC 110 230VAC 50 60Hz 13A 110VAC 35A 230VAC 30 Watts 8 Watts 2 pin twist lock o pin DIN 15 pin AMP RJ 45 4 pin RS 485 2 wire Platinum RTD Pt 1000 2 1000 O 0 C 3 85 O C 0 1 C 0 2 F 1 0 C 1 8 F 2 0 C 3 6 F 200 C to 70 C 328 C to 158 F Differential Pressure Sensor 0 5 in 13 mm LN2 0 1 in 2 5 mm 3 0 in to 48 in 76 mm to 1219 mm Accuracy determined over range of 200 C to 135 C Accuracy decreases slightly as range increases Accuracy determined over a range of 200 C to 0 C Accuracy decreases slightly as range increase 13289499 Rev F 24 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 5 6 Operating Environm
141. rsor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP The display will read Add on Menus 4 Press ENTER The current battery status will be displayed The display will read On AC Power if battery is connected or not connected and controller running on AC OR The display will read On Battery Backup 26VDC or 80 or 100 if controller is running on battery backup AC disconnected 5 Press SETUP The Power Failure Alarm status will display Use the A V keys to ENABLE or DISABLE and press ENTER to save the change Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Add on menus or press SETUP for next menu Battery Status On AC Power Battery Status On Battery Backup 26VDC 80 or 100 Power Failure Alarm ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 55 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 3 2 Hot Gas Bypass Settings m Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The
142. rted at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Bypass Calbration Started at 11 25 05 15 30 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Low Battery Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Valve Stuck Closed Started at 11 25 05 15 30 Bypass Display Bypass Temp 200 0 C Bypass Time 00 00 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Bypass Time 5 mn Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 Communications Loss Unit 2 Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Temp B Cdibration Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Usage Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Power Failure Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Valve Stuck Open Ended at 11 25 05 15 30 Alternate Display Text Temp A Open Temp B Disabled Level 10 0 in Usage 12 1in day ALARM 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Bypass Time 5 min St arted at 11 25 05 15 30 Communications Loss Unit 2 Started at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Temp B Calibration Started at 11 25 05 15 30 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Power Failure St ated at 11 25 05 15 30 ALARM Valve Stuck Open Started at 11 25 05 15 30 Power Up Display Confirmation Display NEW SETTING ACCEPTED Higher User Level Required use T to ENTER Password Incorrect Password ENTER P assword 0000 Loss of communications from the control board to the display English Only Communications Loss Check Controller 13289499 Rev F 112 oe CUR 7 qo ii A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company 6 IN MVE Biological Systems T
143. ry Backup is an optional feature on all domestic HE MVE HEco freezers equipped with a TEC 3000 and comes standard on all MDD freezers The TEC 3000 is able to run seamlessly on power from this external battery system when the primary power source is interrupted The TEC 3000 is able to run fully functional on the Battery Backup for approximately 72 hours in the event of a power failure While the TEC 3000 is running on its primary power source it continuously provides a 27 volt trickle charge to keep the Battery Backup fully charged A Low Battery Alarm will trigger if the TEC 3000 is running on Battery Backup and the voltage falls below 21 volts The TEC 3000 will begin losing select functionality when its power source falls below 18 volts Non essential circuits are disabled first to conserve power The battery status can be viewed in the Add on Menus With a Battery Backup connected while the controller is running on main power the battery status screen will read On AC Power While running on Battery Backup the battery status screen will display on battery backup 26VDC 80956 10096 With no Battery Backup connected the battery status screen will display On AC Power This feature is available with Firmware Version 2 02 or higher The Battery Backup system consists of these components e Two 12 VDC lead acid batteries wired in series e Inline fuse 4A 250V F e Battery housing e Electrical connections NOTE The amount of time that a freezer will
144. s M Metric millimeters and Percent Current Liquid Usage Query Input RATE Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current LN2 liquid usage rate 13289499 Rev F 141 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN Level Percent Commands DSPN DSPN PCNT DZER DZER Define 100 Point Input DSPN XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the 100 level setting in inches or millimeters 100 Point Query Input DSPN Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the 100 level setting Current Percent Query Input PCNT Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current percent level reading Define 0 Point Input DZER XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the 096 level setting in inches or millimeters 0 Point Query Input DZER Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the 0 level setting Event Log Commands CLEVLG DATE DATE EVENT EVNCT Clear the Event Log Input CLEVLG Returned No response Comments Used to clear all data from the event log Data will be permanently lost when the event log is cleared Set the Date Input mm dd yy Returned No response Comments Used to set the current date in the format mm dd yy month day year Date Query Input DATE Returned mm dd yy Comments Used to query the current date Last
145. s ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for OFAF menus or press SETUP for next menu OFAF ID 1 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save OFAF Units 3 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save One Fill All Fill SEQUENTIAL Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 71 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 5 Restore Default Settings Global Password The TEC 3000 can be reset to the factory defaults in the Advanced Settings Menu This will also reset post factory calibrations and global password to 3 4 5 6 The accuracy of the level and temperature measurements should be confirmed after resetting Note It is recommended to download complete data from the controller prior to performing a restore to defaults Restoring to defaults will erase previous stored data and it cannot be retrieved once the restore function is performed NOTE Security Level 3 or higher is required to reset to factory default settings 4 6 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it
146. s Used to query the current audible alarm status where 0 Off and 1 On Calibrate Temp A in LN2 Single Point Input CALTA Returned No response Comments Used to perform a single point calibration of Temp A Temp A sensor must be submerged in LN2 See the Temperature Calibration section of this manual Calibrate Temp B in LN2 Single Point Input CALTB Returned No response Comments Used to perform a single point calibration of Temp B Temp B sensor must be submerged in LN2 See the Temperature Calibration Section of this manual Set Level Offset Input CALVL XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the liquid level offset Level Offset Query Input CALVL Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current level offset value Global Password Query Input CODE Returned XXXX Comments Used to query the current global password Temp A High Alarm Test Input HITSTA Returned No response Comments Used to initiate the High Temp A Alarm Test See the High Temperature Alarm Test section for more information 13289499 Rev F 135 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN HITSTB INITEE LNSATP Temp B High Alarm Test Input HITSTB Returned No response Comments Used to initiate the High Temp B Alarm Test See the High Temperature Alarm Test section for more information Rest
147. s a small volume of LN2 and an ice water bath enough to completely submerge the end of the sensor Proper ice water bath preparation is imperative to ensure accuracy It is best to add filtered water to a Styrofoam cup containing crushed ice Allow the solution to stand at room temperature for five minutes prior to beginning procedure 1 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position 2 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus 3 Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Menu Press SETUP for Temp B 4 Press ENTER The display will read Temp A 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Temp A Calibration 6 Press ENTER The display will read Calibration Type Use the A V keys to adjust to Two Point 7 Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Calibration Completely submerge the sensing end of Temp probe A in LN2 8 Press ENTER The display will read Wait for Temp A to stabilize Wait for the displayed Temp A reading to stabilize while the probe is submerged in LN2 9 Press ENTER The display will read Remove Probe A from LN2 Remove the temperature sensor from the LN2 10 Press ENTER The display will read Wait while probe warms to room temperature Wait while the temperature sensor warms to room temperature
148. s it is supplying This amount can be determined from the LN2 inch to volume table in the Appendix 4 Initiate a fill start on at least one freezer on the network The supply system should be able to maintain appropriate pressure throughout the duration of the fill cycle 5 Ifthe supply is determined to be inadequate have your gas supplier replenish replace the supply 13289499 Rev F 114 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN A MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual W Sa A Chart Industries Company Plumbing Leak Check Leaky plumbing connections can create a host of problems including but not limited to e Slow fill times e Nuisance Alarms e High LN2 Consumption e Inaccurate level readings e Inaccurate liquid usage readings Leaky plumbing connections are especially common on liquid cylinder supply systems since the fittings are regularly loosened and tightened during liquid cylinder swap out 1 With the supply system at operating pressure thoroughly spray all transfer hose connections and freezer plumbing connections with leak detect solution 2 Allow leak detect solution to penetrate fittings for at least 30 seconds 3 large leaks will be immediately apparent with large bubble formations 4 Small leaks will take longer to detect with small bubble formation in the appearance of foam 5 Most leaks can be repaired by tightening the suspect fitting with a crescent or appropriate sized wrench 6 If tig
149. save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Password menus or press SETUP for next menu Password Entry Mode ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER to Change Password 1 or press SETUP for next Password 1 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next XXXX Password 1 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Confirm new Password NO Use A V to adiust 13289499 Rev F 79 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 7 3 Calibration Procedures 7 3 1 Temperature Sensor Calibration This section describes how to calibrate the TEC 3000 temperature sensors There are two calibration procedures single point and two point calibration For single point calibration the reference point is LN2 For two point calibration the reference points are LN2 and ice water Unless regulations require a two point calibration the single point calibration procedure is recommended The benefit of two point calibration is more accurate temperature measurement in near room temperature environments The drawback is a longer more complex calibration procedure The benefit of a single point calibration is a simple calibration procedure The drawback of single point calibration is less accurate temperature m
150. ss ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Display and Output Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Units Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Display and Output Press ENTER The display will read Alarm Buzzer Press SETUP The display will read Language Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Temperature Units C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Advanced Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Alarm Buzzer ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Language ENGLISH Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 62 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 4 5 Printer This section describes how to adjust the Printer settings For instructions on how to connect a printer see the Communication Networking section NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to adjust the Printer settings ah Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear wh
151. ssembling the plumbing assembly beginning at the fill tee for fill valve replacement or the gas bypass muffler for gas bypass valve replacement 13289499 Rev F 119 eee Uhr 7 cep i A aH Noe SH A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 e a Relief Valve Replacement A CAUTION Ensure that the LN2 supply valve is closed and the plumbing assembly is vented before removing the relief valve Remove plumbing shroud on HE series to gain access to plumbing system If equipped with a relief valve deflector loosen the deflector clamp and slide off the deflector Loosen the relief valve and remove it from the plumbing assembly Be sure to support the attachment tube with wrench to prevent damage from twisting Install new relief valve PN 1810032 applying new Teflon tape if needed Ensure relief valve is rated to 50 PSI 3 4 bar CAUTION Installing a relief valve with a different pressure rating could prevent A proper operation and lead to a dangerous over pressurized condition Additionally this will void any warranty Lid Gasket Replacement The lid gasket configuration and material will vary depending on the freezer model and vintage For the correct part numbers contact Customer Technical Service with the freezer serial number There are three main types of lid gaskets and the replacement instructions for each are given below MVE High Efficiency HEco Series 1
152. st Confirm new Password NO Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Use 1 to adjust Confirm new Use 1 to adjust Password 1 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 2 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 3 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 4 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 5 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 6 level Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 7 level Use 1 1o adjust Press ENTER far next Level 1 Password 8 lewel Use t to adjust Press ENTER for next Level 1 Password 9 lewel Use 1 to adjust Press ENTER far next Level 1 Press ENTER for nex XXxX Password 1 Use to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 2 Use to adust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 3 Use 71 to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 4 Use to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 5 Use to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 6 amp Use 11 to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 7 Use to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 8 Use to adjust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Password 9 Use to adust Press ENTER for nex XXXX Change Password 1 Press ENTER to Change Password 2 or press Setup for next Change Password 3 Change Password 4
153. sual alarm Be aware that the level alarms have a one minute This delay is intentional and is to prevent nuisance alarms If the alarm does not occur after one minute verify that the audible alarm is turned on Decrease the offset value to the original observed setting Low Level Alarm Test Stand Alone TEC 3000 configuration Nea DPTR D 8 Observe and record the current LN2 level Remove the vinyl tube from the hose barb on the bottom of the TEC 3000 Be careful not to damage the tube The displayed level should drop to 0 0 inches After one minute the audible alarm should sound If the alarm does not sound verify that the audible alarm is turned on Reconnect the vinyl tube If the tube is deformed at the end it may be necessary to trim off Ys of the tube to ensure a good connection Press Fill Start to purge the level sensing line After 30 seconds the level should gradually increase to actual After the fill cycle is complete manually measure the level using the dipstick Low Level Alarm Test Cabinet model freezers Observe and record the current LN2 Level Adjust the High Level Alarm setting to a value that is at least 5 0 inches higher than the current LN2 level For example if the current LN2 level is 5 0 inches adjust the High Level Alarm setting to at least 10 0 inches Adjust the High Level Fill setting to a value that is at least 4 0 inches higher than the current LN2 level Adjust the Low Level F
154. tageous to fill all freezers at the same time LN2 transfer losses are significantly reduced by filling all networked freezers while the supply system is primed and cold Using and OFAF network is more efficient than cooling the supply system every time an individual freezer fills This approach is also more efficient than employing a keep full keep cold system Up to 100 TEC 3000 can be connected to an OFAF network An OFAF network can be configured in two modes Sequential or Simultaneous For both modes when any controller in the network initiates a fill the Master controller OFAF ID 1 recognizes this and triggers all other controller to initiate fills as well In Sequential OFAF mode once the controller that initiated the first fill has reached its High Level Setpoint the Master will trigger the freezer with the next sequential OFAF ID to fill until it reaches its High Level Setpoint The Master will then trigger the freezer with the next sequential OFAF ID to fill and this process will continue until all freezers in the network including the Master have reached their High Level Setpoints In Simultaneous OFAF mode when any controller initiates a fill and fills for at least 60 seconds the Master will then broadcast a signal for all freezers including itself to begin filling Each freezer will continue to fill until its High Level Setpoint is reached A user would select sequential OFAF over simultaneous if their supply system is not
155. tall the fuse close the fuse harness and the battery enclosure This is done at the factory but should be verified at installation NOTE Do not connect the battery backup to the main wire harness until the power supply has been verified to power up the controller Plug in the power supply to an appropriate wall outlet with the proper AC voltage Avoid wall outlets that are connected to emergency generator power if possible Although an uninterruptible power supply UPS is ideal to ensure continuous power a surge protector or power conditioner is recommended Plug the power supply into the TEC 3000 30 VDC power input The TEC 3000 display should illuminate and begin the startup sequence N WARNING A To avoid risk of electrical shock this equipment must only be connected to a properly grounded power source or outlet Following the startup sequence the TEC 3000 may start to alarm This is normal Press Alarm Mute to silence the audible buzzer for 30 minutes For installation and startup purposes the alarm buzzer can be disabled however be sure to enable it when installation is complete For instructions see the Alarm Buzzer page in Section 6 of this manual Connect the battery backup to the main wiring harness While running on outlet power the TEC 3000 supplies a steady 27 VDC trickle charge to the battery backup The battery backup may need to be charged for several hours before it is able to power the TEC 3000 132894
156. te the firmware Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Update Firmware Press ENTER The display will read Confirm Update Use the A W keys to change to YES Press ENTER The display will read Connect COM 1 to a PC and cycle controller power After cycling controller power the updater program should begin loading the new firmware During the firmware update the display will read Communications Loss Check Controller This is normal Upon completion the startup sequence should begin within several minutes Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER to Update Firmware or press SETUP for next menu Confirm Update NO Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Connect COM 1 to a PC and Cycle
157. the plumbing connection for the transfer hose at the liquid cylinder 5 Remove empty liquid cylinder and replace with full liquid cylinder pressurized to 22 35 psig 1 52 2 41 bar 6 Attach the transfer hose to the plumbing connection on the liquid cylinder Ensure that the hose is connected to the connection labeled LIQUID 7 Tighten the transfer hose plumbing connection at the liquid cylinder 8 Open the liquid supply valve on the liquid cylinder 9 Inspect plumbing for audible and visual leaks Repair if necessary 10 Manually initiate a fill to verify proper operation Recommended First Aid Every site that stores and uses LN2 should have an appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS present The MSDS may be obtained from the manufacturer distributor The MSDS will specify the symptoms of overexposure and first aid to be used Here is a typical summary If symptoms of asphyxia such as headache drowsiness dizziness excitation excess salivation vomiting or unconsciousness are observed remove to fresh air If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration CALL A PHSYICIAN IMMEDIATELY If breathing is difficult supplemental oxygen maybe required If exposure to cryogenic liquids or cold vapor occurs restore tissue to normal body temperature 37 C as rapidly as possible and then protect the injured tissue from further damage and infection Rapid warming of the affected areas is best achieved by bathing it in war
158. ther inches or millimeters depending on the current level units There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm High Level Alarm Status Query Input HILS Returned O0 or 1 Comments Used to query the High Level Alarm Status where 0 off and 1 on Set High Level Alarm Mask Input HILM 0 or HILM 1 Returned No response Comments Used to enable or disable the High Level Alarm where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled High Level Alarm Mask Query Input HILM Returned 0 or 1 Comments Used to query the High Level Alarm Mask status where 0 disabled and 1 enabled Default setting is 1 enabled Current LN2 Level Query Input LEVEL Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the current LN2 Level reading Set Low Level Setpoint Input LFIL XXX X Returned No response Comments Used to set the Low Level Setpoint Input value uses the current level units either inches or millimeters There must be at least a 0 5 inch interval between each level setting and alarm 13289499 Rev F 140 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 6 IN LFIL LOLA LOLA LOLS LOLM LOLM LUNI LUNI RATE Low Level Setpoint Query Input LFIL Returned XXX X Comments Used to query the Low Level Setpoint Value returned in either inches or millimeters de
159. they appear in the below tables For a complete list of proper syntax and responses refer to Section 10 2 in the Appendix CONTROL COMMANDS IDN ID Query CODE Global Password Query ALMS Set Alarm Status HITSTA Initiate Temp A High Alarm Test ALMS Alarm Status Query HITSTB Initiate Temp B High Alarm Test CALTA Calibrate Temp A in LN2 INITEE Restore All Defaults CALTB Calibrate Temp B in LN2 LNSATP Set LN2 Saturation Temp CALVL Set Level Offset LNSATP LN2 Saturation Temp Query CALVL Level Offset Query TEMPERATURE COMMANDS BPTMP Bypass Temp Query LOTAS Temp A Low Alarm Status Query HITA Set Temp A High Alarm LOTAM Set Temp A Low Alarm Mask HITA Temp A High Alarm Query LOTAM Temp A Low Alarm Mask Query HITAS Temp A High Alarm Status Query LOTB Set Temp B Low Alarm HITAM Set Temp A High Alarm Mask LOTB Temp B Low Alarm Query HITAM Temp A High Alarm Mask Query LOTBS Temp B Low Alarm Status Query HITB Set Temp B High Alarm LOTBM Set Temp B Low Alarm Mask HITB Temp B High Alarm Query LOTBM Temp B Low Alarm Mask Query HITBS Temp B High Alarm Status Query TEMPA Current Temp A Query HITBM Set Temp B High Alarm Mask TEMPB Current Temp B Query HITBM Temp B High Alarm Mask Query TUNI Set Temp Units LOTA Set Temp A Low Alarm TUNI Temp Units Query LOTA Temp A Low Alarm Query LEVEL COMMANDS BPFIL Bypass Status Query HILM Set High Level Alarm Mask FILAS Fill Time Alarm Status Query HILM High Level Alarm Mask Query FILL Set Fill Status
160. to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Set Time and Date or press SETUP for next menu Hour 12 00 Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Minute 12 31 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Year 2009 Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save Time Format 12 31 PM Use A Y to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 67 oe CUR 7 T D aN fi MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy os s A Chart Industries Company 12 Press SETUP Date Format The display will read Date Format Use the A V keys MM DD YY to adjust and press ENTER to save Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 68 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 3 1 7 2 5 3 2 Communication Settings COM Setup Type The settings for the two serial ports can be adjusted in the COM 1 and COM 2 Setup Menus Since they are independent serial ports only one serial port can be set to a given COM Type If COM 1 is
161. ugh the level temperature and gas bypass settings The user can return to the main monitoring screen by pressing the ESC key or waiting 30 seconds 196 2 C Main Monitoring 191 4 C Display Screen 10 0 in 0 5 in day 13289499 Rev F 46 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 2 1 Temperature Settings This section describes how to access and adjust the various temperature settings on the TEC 3000 NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to adjust the Temperature Settings 7 2 1 1 Enable Disable Sensors The default setting for both Temp A and Temp B sensors is enabled Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Menu NOTE To access Temp B Menu press SETUP instead of ENTER Press ENTER The display will read Temp A Enabled Use the A V keys to change Temp A to DISABLED and press ENTER to save the setting change If a setting was changed a confirmation display will read New Setting Accepted Higher User Level Required use
162. uld be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as reorienting or relocating the TEC 3000 Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m 13289499 Rev F 129 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company 6 IN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Table 6 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the TEC 3000 for TEC 3000 systems that are not life supporting See 5 2 2 2 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the TEC 3000 The TEC 3000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the TEC 3000 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the TEC 3000 as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m Rated maximum output power of 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz transmitter W d 21 2 P d 1 2VP d 2 3VP 01 o J 038 X 038 9 O73 3 T oO For transmitters rated at a maximum output p
163. uninterruptable power supply UPS Battery Backup freezer Complete freezer thaw and moisture removal may be necessary 13289499 Rev F 125 oe CUR 7 Tl p aN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Gy S A Chart Industries Company failure alarms or quality surge protector Transition to generator power See Incorrect LN2 level Inaccurate level readings ou readings above Increase lid gasket vent Insufficient freezer venting Replace gasket lid if ered Replacement necessar g Short cycle fills Purge level sensing annular line and clear any debris in the bottom of Complete Freezer Thaw and Obstruction in level sensing line Moisture Removal freezer Complete freezer thaw and moisture removal may be necessar See Incorrect LN2 level readings above Increase lid gasket vent Insufficient venting Replace gasket lid if ee laa Replacement Page necessar Page 124 Inaccurate level readings met of racks or met Liquid usage value should return to normal as more data is Lid open for extended period of acquired High liquid usage time Verify adequate LN2 Verify Adequate LN2 Supply Inadequate LN2 supply supply Page 115 Purge level sensing annular line and clear any debris in the bottom of freezer Complete freezer thaw and moisture removal may be necessary Consistently high and increasing Potential vacuum failure Contact your authorized MVE Distributor or Technical Ser
164. value of 3 0 inches and the High Level Alarm can be set to a maximum value of 48 0 inches NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to adjust the Liquid Level Settings Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Liquid Level Menus Press ENTER The display will read High Level Alarm Use the A V keys to adjust the High Level Alarm value and press ENTER to save the change 5 Press SETUP The display will read High Level Setpoint Use the A V keys to adjust the High Level Setpoint value and press ENTER to save the change Press SETUP The display will read Low Level Setpoint Use the A V keys to adjust the Low Level Setpoint value and press ENTER to save the change Press SETUP The display will read Low Level Alarm Use the A keys to adjust the Low Level Alarm value and press ENTER to save the change Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Liquid Level menus or press SETUP for next menu H
165. ve COM 1 Type ASCII Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 69 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 5 3 3 MODBUS ID The TEC 3000 MODBUS ID also serves as the ASCII Unit ID This address can be adjusted in the MODBUS Menu and has a range of 1 to 200 NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to change the MODBUS ID 4 6 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Settings Press ENTER The display will read Advanced Fill Menus Press SETUP Until the display reads MODBUS Menu Press ENTER The display will read MODBUS ID Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Settings or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Advanced Fill menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for MODBUS menu or press SETUP for
166. ve 1 4 inch copper tube and purge to clear any moisture Connect nitrogen gas source directly to the freezer s 3 8 inch FPT annular line connection Purge annular line with nitrogen gas maintaining a pressure below 50 PSI 3 4 bar until the line in clear and completely free of any moisture NOTE If moisture is not completely removed for the freezer space and annular lines ice will form when LN2 is reintroduced into the freezer Ice blockage in the freezer space or annular lines will interfere with proper function of the freezer and level sensing system ENSURE ALL MOISTURE IS COMPLETELY REMOVED PRIOR TO INTRODUCING LN2 13289499 Rev F 123 oe CUR 7 qo m A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company 6 IN MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 9 3 Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts Part Number Description 11648945 Inline Filter 40 micron mesh 1810032 Relief Valve 50 PSI 3 4 bar 14224611S 13284954S 10713400 11499812 11885449 20570663 Purge 3 way Solenoid Valve Gas Bypass Muffler Gas Bypass Muffler Deflector 14248744 14248816 SMC Solenoid Valve Fill and Gas Bypass Gas Bypass Temperature Sensor Pt 1000 RTD Temperature Probe All Chart Freezer Series 65 HE Series 3 Tube Temperature Sensor Assembly 26 inch 660 mm HE Series 3 Tube Temperature Sensor Assembly 39 inch 990 mm 14248752 HE Series 3 Tube Temperature Sensor Assemb
167. vice liquid usage Complete Freezer Thaw and Moisture Removal Page 124 Obstruction in level sensing line 13289499 Rev F 126 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 11 EN Compliance Tables Table 1 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions for all TEC 3000s See 5 2 2 1 C Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions The TEC 3000 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the TEC 3000 should assure that it is used in such an environment Electromagnetic Environment Guidance RF emissions Group 1 The TEC 3000 uses RF energy only for its internal functions CISPR 11 Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment The TEC 3000 is suitable for use in all establishments including CISPR 11 domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings Harmonic emissions Class A used for domestic purposes IEC 61000 3 2 Voltage fluctuations Complies Flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 13289499 Rev F 127 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual Table 2 Guidance and manufactur
168. vious few measurements The TEC 3000 takes temperature measurements several times a second and then averages the previous few measurements while updating the displayed temperature every second The optional hot gas bypass temperature sensor is also a Pt 1000 RTD Pt 1000 RTD Temperature Measurement 1200 1000 R 0 9999 800 400 Resistance Output ohms C e 200 2 No O0 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 Temperature C Figure 6 Platinum s linear relationship between temperature and resistance 13289499 Rev F 35 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 1 5 User Defined Alarms The TEC 3000 employs 18 different audible visual alarms These alarms are designed to alert the user to possible problems with the freezer temperature LN2 level controller power and LN2 supply In the event that a condition triggers an alarm an audible buzzer will sound that particular alarm will appear on the TEC 3000 LCD display and the global remote alarm contacts will switch to alarm state If the triggered alarm is one of the four specified discrete contacts then that contact will also switch to alarm state For more information on the global remote and discrete contacts refer to the Remote Alarm Monitoring section To clear an alarm first correct the condition and then press the Alarm Mut
169. y will read Temperature Menus 3 Press SETUP Until the display reads Display and Output 4 Press ENTER The display will read Temperature Units 5 Press SETUP Until the display reads Advanced Display and Output 6 Press ENTER The display will read Alarm Buzzer Use the A V keys to adjust and press ENTER to save Higher User Level Required use A V to ENTER Password 0000 Press ENTER for Temperature Menus or press SETUP for next menu Press ENTER for Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Temperature Units C Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save Press ENTER for Advanced Display and Output or press SETUP for next menu Alarm Buzzer ENABLED Use A V to adjust Press ENTER to save 13289499 Rev F 61 oe CUR 7 o A MVE J O A C e Gy os A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 7 2 4 4 Languages The TEC 3000 has five language options to choose from English Spanish German Italian and French NOTE Security Level 2 or higher is required to change the language setting ah 4 6 7 Press SETUP Controller will prompt for a password A flashing cursor on the entry screen will make it clear which digit is being changed Use the A V keys to scroll to the appropriate number Press ENTER to advance the cursor to the next position Pre
170. zer Manual A Chart Industries Company 13289499 Rev F 22 oe CUR 7 qo i A aH Nie o A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual e ua 5 4 2 TEC3000 12 Pin Wiring Harness Connections N MAIN WIRE HARNESS JeXOu OOO P amine gdi Q O mt LEVEL 58525 oo INPUT MANUAL 2 0 7 FILL JLLIL IU JL dE JL IL JL OOOO0 X DISCRETE GLOBAL CONTACTS REMOTE Bn uy POSITION DESCRIPTION WIRECOLOR WIREGAUGE LENGTH 24VDC BATTERY 1 BACKUP DARK BLUE 18 50 24VDC BATTERY BACKUP ORANGE 50 BLACK WHITE FILL VALVE BROWN FILL VALVE PURPLE RED GREEN LID SWITCH STRIPES omsovaw neo soveasssenson neo a PURGE VALVE YELLOW 13289499 Rev F 23 oe CUR 7 P A MVE J O A C Gy E A Chart Industries Company MVE Biological Systems TEC 3000 Technical Freezer Manual 5 5 Specifications TEC 3000 Dimensions stand alone Length Width Height Weight Display Type Size Resolution Keypad Electrical TEC 3000 Only Input Voltage Input Current max Input Current continuous Power Consumption max Power Consumption continuous Fill Valve Output Voltage Short Protection Electrical Jerome Power Supply WSL730M V1 Input Voltage Input Frequency Output Voltage Max Current Capability Input Current Power Requirements TEC 3000 Power Supply Input Voltage Input Current max Input Cu

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