Issue 12 /2012 Art. No. 7001-0172
Operating Manual
APT.line™ C 150 (E2)
CO
2
Incubators
with FPI-sensor system
and display controller RP1
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. +49 7462 2005 0
Fax +49 7462 2005 100
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail info@binder-world.com
Service Hotline +49 7462 2005 555
Service Fax +49 7462 2005 93 555
Service E-Mail service@binder-world.com
Service Hotline USA +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific +852 39070500 or +852 39070503
Service Hotline Russia and CIS +7 495 98815 17
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EC – declaration of conformity
EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRU NG
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFOR MITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFOR MITE
Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur:
Anschrift / Address / Adresse:
Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen
Produkt / Product / Produit:
CO
2
-Inkubator
CO
2
Incubator
Incubateur à CO
2
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform m it folgenden EG-Richtlinie n:
The products described above are in conformit y with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlam ents und des Rates vom 12.
Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechts vorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten
betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendun g innerhalb bestimmter
Spannungsgrenzen
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 Decem ber 2006 on the harmonization of
the laws of Member States relating to electrical equ ipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 décembre
2006 concernant le rapprochem ent des législations des États membres rela-
tives au matériel électrique destiné à être em ployé dans certaines limites de
tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom
15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechts vorschriften der Mitglied-
staaten über die elektromagnetische Verträg lichkeit und zur Aufhebung der
Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliam ent and of the Council of 15
December 2004 on the approximation of the la ws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibilit y and repealing Directive 98/336/EEC.
Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15 dé-
cembre 2004 relative au rapprochem ent des législations des États membres
concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le directive
98/336/CEE.
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entspre chend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondan ce, portent l’indication CE.
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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform m it folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformit y with the following ha rmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivant es:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess -, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgem eine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-
1:2011, VDE 411-1:2011)
Safety requirements for electrical equipm ent for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirem ents (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de m esurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI 61010-
1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß -, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere A nforderungen an Laborgeräte f ür
das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010- 2-010:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipm ent for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular re quirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 610 10-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de m esurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Presc riptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauff ement des matières (CEI
61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2- 10:2005)
EN 61326-1:2006
+ Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Labor geräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgem eine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
1:2006 + Berichtigung 1:2008 + Bericht igung 2:2011)
Electrical equipment for measurem ent, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirem ents (IEC 61326-1:2005 +
Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010, BS EN 61326-1 :2006+ A1:2008)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de comm ande et de laboratoire - Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exi gences générales (CEI 61326-
1:2005 + AC1:2008, NF EN 61326-1: 2006 mod.)
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Labor geräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforder ungen - Prüfanordnung,
Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkm ale für ortsveränderliche
Prüf-, Mess- und Überwachungsgeräte in Nie derspannungs-
Stromversorgungsnetzen. (DIN EN 61326- 2-2:2006)
Electrical equipment for measurem ent, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular req uirements - Test configura-
tions, operational conditions and performanc e criteria for portable test,
measuring and monitoring equipm ent used in low-voltage distribution
systems. (IEC 61326-2-2:2005, BS EN 61 326-2-2:2006)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de comm ande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exi gences particulières - Confi-
gurations d’essai, conditions de fonctionnement et critères d’aptitude à
la fonction des matériels portatifs d’essai, de mesure et de surveillance
utilisés dans des systèmes de distribution basse tens ion. (CEI 61326-2-
2:2005 + AC1:2007, NF EN 61326-2-2: 2006)
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D-78532 Tuttlingen, 21.08.2012
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
B. Hofmann
Leiter F & E
Director R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Product registration
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Contents
EC – declaration of conformit y ...................................................................................................................... 2
Product registration ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Signal word panel ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.3 Pictograms .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.4 Word message panel structure ............................................................................................... 11
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the unit .............................................................................. 11
1.4 Type plate.......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operati ng the CO
2
incubator....................................... 14
1.6 Precautions when working with CO
2
gas .......................................................................................... 15
1.7 Precautions when handling gas cylinders ......................................................................................... 16
1.8 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 17
2.1 The CO
2
measuring principle ............................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Unit overview ..................................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Connection panel at the rear of the unit ............................................................................................ 19
2.4 Triangle instrument panel C 150 ....................................................................................................... 19
2.5 Unit doors .......................................................................................................................................... 20
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVER Y, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and com pleteness of delivery ................................................ 20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 21
3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 22
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 23
4.1 Shelves .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 CO
2
se nsor ........................................................................................................................................ 24
4.2.1 General notes ......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Connecting the CO
2
sensor .................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Water pan .......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Gas connection ................................................................................................................................ . 25
4.4.1 Connecting the CO
2
gas cylinder ............................................................................................ 26
4.4.2 Connecting the gas hose to the unit rear ................................................................................ 28
4.4.3 Gas cylinder connection kit (option) ........................................................................................ 29
4.5 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 30
5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 31
6. FUNCTION OVERVIEW OF THE RP1 CONTROLLER ....................................... 31
6.1 Preset factory parameters ................................ ................................................................................. 32
6.2 Performance after turning on the unit ............................................................................................... 32
7. CONTROLLER RP1 OPERATING MODES ......................................................... 33
7.1 Selecting and setting the operating functions ................................ ................................................... 34
7.2 Operating mode HAND ..................................................................................................................... 34
7.3 Operating mode USER: Advanced sett ings ...................................................................................... 36
7.4 Operating mode LOCK: Locking/unlock ing of the operating functions’ settings by operating
mode HAND ................................................................ ...................................................................... 40
7.5 Performance during and after power failures and shut down ........................................................... 41
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8. CONTROLLER RP1 SETTINGS .......................................................................... 41
8.1 Altitude of the installation site above sea level ................................................................................. 41
8.2 Entering the set points of temperature and CO
2
............................................................................... 43
9. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 44
9.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 44
9.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1) .................................................................... 44
9.2.1 Setting the safety controller set point type .............................................................................. 45
9.2.2 Setting the safety controller set point ...................................................................................... 46
10. ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 48
10.1 Alarm functions overview .................................................................................................................. 48
10.2 Resetting the alarm messages.......................................................................................................... 48
10.3 Zero-voltage relay alarm output ........................................................................................................ 49
10.4 Safety controller temperature alarm ................................................................ .................................. 50
10.5 Temperature tolerance range alarm (high and low temperature) ..................................................... 50
10.6 Door open.......................................................................................................................................... 51
10.7 CO
2
tolerance range alarm (CO
2
over/under concentration) ............................................................ 52
10.8 CO
2
pressure too low ........................................................................................................................ 52
10.9 Temperature sensor failure ............................................................................................................... 53
10.10 Failure of CO
2
sensor ........................................................................................................................ 54
11. ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................ 54
12. REFERENCE MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................ 55
12.1 CO
2
reference measuring ................................................................................................................. 55
12.1.1 Measuring the CO
2
concentration indirectly via the pH of the cell m edium ............................ 55
12.1.2 Measuring CO
2
directly via chemical indicator tubes.............................................................. 56
12.1.3 Measuring CO
2
directly with an electronic infrared m easuring device ................................... 57
12.2 Temperature reference measurement .............................................................................................. 57
13. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 57
13.1 Silicone access ports 30 mm / 1.18 in , c losable with 2 silicone plugs (8012-05 58 rear, 8012-0559
left, 8012-0560 right) (option) ................................................................................................ ............ 57
13.2 Base on castors (option) ................................................................................................................... 58
13.3 Stacking adapter for direct thermal deco upled stacking (option) ...................................................... 58
13.1 Analog outputs for temperature and CO
2
(option) ............................................................................ 58
14. AVOIDING MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION........................................................ 59
14.1 Cells and media ................................................................................................................................ 59
14.2 Laboratory conditions / equipment around the incubato r .................................................................. 59
14.3 Working and behavior in the lab ....................................................................................................... 59
14.4 Chamber design and equipment of the CO
2
incubator C 150 .......................................................... 60
14.5 Handling the CO
2
incubator C 150 ................................................................................................ .... 61
15. CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION / DISINFECTION, AND STERILIZATION .... 62
15.1 Cleaning ................................................................ ............................................................................ 62
15.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection of the CO
2
incubator ......................................................... 63
15.3 Disinfection of the CO
2
sensor .......................................................................................................... 64
15.4 Hot-air sterilization at 180 °C / 356 °F ............................................................................................... 65
15.4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 65
15.4.2 Procedure for hot-air steril ization: ........................................................................................... 66
15.5 Aborting the hot-air sterilization......................................................................................................... 68
15.5.1 Aborting the hot-air sterili zation manually ............................................................................... 69
15.5.2 Aborting the hot-air sterili zation by opening the outer door .................................................... 70
15.5.3 Aborting the hot-air sterili zation using the main power switch ................................................ 70
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16. MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE ......................................................................... 71
16.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 71
16.2 Checking the air jacket heating fan ................................................................................................... 71
16.3 Gas inlet fine filter ............................................................................................................................. 71
16.4 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH ......................................................................................... 72
17. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 72
17.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................... 72
17.1.1 Outer unit packing ................................................................................................................... 72
17.1.2 Packing inside the unit, equipm ent ......................................................................................... 73
17.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 73
17.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of G ermany ................................................................ . 73
17.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC ex cept for the Federal Republic of Germany . 74
17.5 Disposal of the unit in non-m ember states of the EC ....................................................................... 75
18. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 76
19. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 79
19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................... 79
19.2 Over current protection ..................................................................................................................... 79
19.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................... 79
19.4 C 150 technical data ......................................................................................................................... 80
19.5 Important conversion data for non-SI u nits ....................................................................................... 81
19.6 Conversion table for gas inlet pressures, bar – psi ........................................................................... 81
19.7 Equipment and options C 150 ........................................................................................................... 82
19.8 Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................................................. 83
19.9 Dimensions C 150 ............................................................................................................................. 84
20. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 85
20.1 For units located outside North America and Central A merica ......................................................... 85
20.2 For units in North America and Central Am erica .............................................................................. 88
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Dear Customer,
For the correct op eration of the CO
2
incubator C 15 0, it is im portant that you rea d th is operati ng m anual
completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow
the instructions may result in personal injur y. It can also lead to damage to the uni t and/or poor equipment
performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the com ponents of delivery. Alwa ys k eep it h andy for reference. The
device should only b e operated by laborator y personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionar y measures required f or working in a laboratory. To avoid injury and damage observe
the safety instructions in the operating m anual.
Failure to observe the safety instruction s.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating m anual
Carefully read the complete operating instructions for the CO
2
incubator C 150.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating m anual is for informational purposes only. It contains i nformation for installing, start -up,
operation and m aintenance of the product. N ote: the contents and the product described are subject t o
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operat ing manual are prerequisites for hazard -free
use and safety during operation and m aintenance. I n no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or re lated to the use of this manual.
This operating m anual ca nnot cov er all conceivab le applicati ons. If you would like additional inform ation,
or if special problem s arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your de aler or
contact us directly by phone at the number locate d on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we em phasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationsh ip, nor do they modif y such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive fr om the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statem ent of warranty adm inistration. The sta tements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following s afety definitions and symbols indicat e dangerous situations in
accordance with the standards ISO 3864 -2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the seriousness and probability of serious consequences , potential dangers are identified
with a signal word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situatio n that, if not avoided, will result in death or serio us
(irreversible) injury.
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or m inor
(reversible) injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if no t avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or to property in its prox imity.
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury .
Observe all measures that are mark ed with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
1.2.3 Pictograms
CO
2
suffocation and
poisoning hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
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Information to be observed in order to ensure o ptimum function of the product.
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
Instruction on how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction on how to avoid the hazard: m andatory action
Observe all other notes and inform ation not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in ord er to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injur y or property damage.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the unit
The following labels are located on the unit:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Risk of injury (C 150-UL only)
Figure 1: Position of labels on the CO
2
incubator
C 150 (door hinged right)
Figure 2: Position of labels on the CO
2
incubator
C 150 (door hinged left)
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Figure 3: Position of labels on the CO
2
incubator
C 150-UL (door hinged right)
Figure 4: Position of labels on the CO
2
incubator
C 150-UL (door hinged left)
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legib le. Contact BINDER Service for thes e replacements.
1.4 Type plate
Figure 5: Position of type plate
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Figure 6: Type plate C 150 (standard unit)
Indications of the type plate
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 1 2880
Temperature safety device, class 3.1
(Special application acc. to project no.)
Nominal voltage 230 V 10 %, single-phase unit
Electrical and electronic equipment m anufactured / placed on
the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of
in a separate collection according to directive 2002/96/ EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (W EEE).
VDE-GS certification mark
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification system of
GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM
The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laborat ories Inc.®
according to standards UL 61010A-1 , UL 61010A-2-10, CSA
C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, and CSA C22.2 No. 1 010.2.010-94.
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 53 09981
5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Ger many
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-wo rld.com
C 150 Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany
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1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the CO
2
incubator
With regard to operating the CO
2
incubator C 150 and to the installation location, please observ e the
guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in labor atories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119 la-
boratory guidelines issued by the emplo yers’ liability insurance association) (for German y).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or quali-
fied personnel authorized by BINDER perform all m aintenance and repair, and if components relating to
chamber safety are replaced in the event of f ailure with original spare parts.
To operate the un it, use only origi nal BINDER access ories or accessories f rom third -party suppliers au-
thorized by BINDER. The user is responsible f or any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the CO
2
incubator C 150 in hazardous locations.
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.
The CO
2
incubator C 150 does not dispose of an y measures of explosion protection.
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
Do NOT introduce any substance into the CO
2
incubator which is combustible or explo-
sive at working temperature.
NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner cham ber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be expl osive or inflammabl e. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive m ixture with air m ust form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the f lash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical pr operties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its beha vior with the addition of heat energ y and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with an y potential health risks caused by th e charging material, the contained mois-
ture constituent or b y reaction products that may aris e during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the CO
2
incubator into operation.
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
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The CO
2
incubators were p roduced in acc ordance with VD E reg ulations an d were routinely tested in ac-
cordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010- 1).
The glass door and the inner chamber will become hot during operation.
Danger of burning.
Do NOT touch the glass door, the inner surfaces or the charging material dur ing opera-
tion.
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the unit and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the unit do or is open.
1.6 Precautions when working with CO
2
gas
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to he alth. It is colorless and almost odorless
and therefore practically imperceptible. Vent out an y CO
2
gas that m ay escape via good room ventilation
or a suitable connection to an exhaust system . We recommend installing a CO
2
warning system.
High concentration of CO
2
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Risk of death by suffocation.
Danger of poisoning.
Do NOT set up units in non-ventilated recesses
Ensure technical ventilation m easures
Observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
.
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1.7 Precautions when handling gas cylinders
General information for safe handling of gas c ylinders:
Store and use gas cylinders only in well-venti lated locations.
Open the gas cylinder valv e slowly to avoid pressure surges
Secure gas cylinders durin g storage and use against falling (chaining).
Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart, do not car ry , roll, or throw them.
Always close the valve even with apparently empty cylinders; screw o n the cap when not in
use. Return gas cylinders with the valve closed.
Do not open gas cylinders by force. Mark them when damaged
Protect gas cylinders again st fire, e.g. do not store together with flamm able liquids
Observe relevant regulations for dealing with gas cylinders.
Secure the gas cylinders against falling and other m echanical damage.
Safety valve tearing off.
Sudden release of the stored pressure energ y.
Risk of injury.
Secure gas cylinders against falling (chaining).
Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart.
The valve of the gas cylinder alw ays must be closed before screwing on or unscr ewing the gas hose.
Opening the cylinder valve when the cylinder is not connected.
Sudden release of the stored pressure energ y.
Risk of injury.
Close the gas cylinder valve before connecting or rem oving the gas hose.
After connecting the gas cylinder, check all gas connections for leaks (e.g. with leak spra y or
diluted soap solution).
1.8 Intended use
Series C 150 incubators are suitable for the cultivation of m ammal cells under typical conditions of ap-
prox. 37 °C / 98.6 °F . The incubator permits setting defined pH conditions by com mon NaHCO
3
buffer
systems of commerc ial cell media by keeping an exact CO
2
atmosphere inside. C 150 incubat ors guaran-
tee high humidity inside to avoid osm olarity increasing caused by the evaporation of the cell m edia.
Observing the instructions in this operating m anual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 16 ) is part of the intended use.
Other applications are not approved.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER ch amber running in non-s upervised continu-
ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or
samples to split such specimen or samples and store t hem in at least two chambers, if this is
feasible.
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Always use proper protective equipment (clothin g, gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
Always follow good hygienic practices according to GLP/SOP protocols.
Each individual operating the C 150 incubator is responsible for his or her own safety
2. Unit description
The CO
2
incubators C 150 are eq uipped with a microproc essor controller for tem perature and CO
2
levels
and a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a degree resp. 0.1 vol.-%
The inner chamber, the pre-heating c hamber and the inside of the doors are all made of s tainless steel
(material no. 1.4301 (V2A) in German y). The inner surfaces are smooth and therefore easy to clean. T he
inner chamber is deep-dra wn from one piece, polish ed (suitable f or pharmaceutical applications) and has
no welds or inaccessible c orners. The h inges and the seal of the inner glass door are glued from the out-
side to aid cleaning of the inner chamber. W hen operating the chamber at high temperatures (steriliza-
tion), the impact of the oxygen in the air m ay cause discoloration of the metallic s urfaces (yellowish- brown
or blue) b y natural oxidation processes. These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the
function or quality of the unit.
The perforated shelves are made of s tainless steel. You can insert a maximum of six shelves.
The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completel y coated.
The heating s ystem of the CO
2
incubator perm its hot-air aut o-sterilization at 190 °C / 374°F . T hus, a tem-
perature of at least 180 °C / 356°F is m aintained on all internal surfaces, resulting in sterilization of the
entire inner chamber.
Thanks to the standard safety de vice (class 3.1 according to DIN 12880), the set temperature is m ain-
tained in case of failure.
The gas enters the chamber via a f ine filter (aseptic f ilter) with a high filtration efficiency that also filters
the smallest particles.
A h ighly precise, drift-f ree CO
2
infrared measuring system in combination with t he permanent mixture of
CO
2
gas throu gh a s pecial proprietar y gas m ixing head developed by BIND ER allows precise and c on-
stant CO
2
concentra tions for long periods. This creates optimum growth conditi ons for cultures. The CO
2
sensor can be removed from the inner cham ber by hand and cleaned with suitable detergents if needed .
The CO
2
incubator can be operated in a t emperature range from 7 degre es above ambient temperature
up to +50 °C / 122°F and a CO
2
range of 0 vol.-% up to 20 vol.-%.
2.1 The CO
2
measuring principle
Fast reaction times, as well as the highest accuracy and selectivity, characterize the CO
2
measuring pro-
cedure of the C 150 incubator series. The acc uracy of the CO
2
measuring system is based on a single-
beam infrared measuring c ell, which measures in differential m ode using the permanently alternating
transmission feature of its semi- conductor filter.
Due to this highly developed single -beam principle with Fabr y-Perot interf erometer (FPI), disturbance
variables and aging phenomena in the measuring system are almost completely elim inated, so that this
measuring s ystem, in contrast to other m easuring pro cedures, rem ains practica lly drift -free between cali-
brations and is absolutely selective for CO
2
.
The CO
2
measuring cell contains a mea suring section inside, in which t he absorption of infrared light
depends on the number of CO
2
molecules in the be am path. This num ber of CO
2
molecules changes with
the am bient pressure in relation to a constant volume. The distances between the m olecules a re conse-
quently pressure-dependent. The collision f requency of the IR-beam with CO
2
molecules incre ases there-
fore by increasing pres sure. For this re ason, the ambient pressure m ust be compensated in order to c or-
rect the display reading of the CO
2
concentration in vol.-%. This is ac hieved by entering the altitude of the
site above the sea (chap. 8.1).
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2.2 Unit overview
Figure 7: CO
2
incubator C 150 (door hinged r ight)
(1) Triangle instrument panel with RP1 controller f or temperature and CO
2
and main power switch (2)
(3) Gas mixing head CO
2
(4) CO
2
sensor
(5) Pt 100 temperature sensor
(6) Shelves
(7) Lower housing cover
(8) Silicone measuring port
(9) Inner glass door
(10) Water pan
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2.3 Connection panel at the rear of the unit
(11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
Figure 8: Rear connection panel C 150
(11) Power cable
(12) Miniature fuse
(13) Connection socket for zero-voltage re lay alarm contact
(14) Quick acting closure socket for CO
2
gas cylinder
(15) Ethernet interface for computer comm unication (option)
2.4 Triangle instrument panel C 150
Figure 9: Triangle instrument panel with RP1 co ntroller
(2) Main power switch with protruding plastic shield (prote ction against turning off unintentionall y)
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2.5 Unit doors
The outer door of the C 150 is equipped with a heater on its inner side. The door m ust be closed while the
unit is operating normally in order to ensure st able climatic conditions in the inner cham ber.
An additional glass door enables vie wing of the samples without disturbing the temperature in the interior
and contaminating the samples sealing the int erior of the C 150.
When the outer door is open, the CO
2
intake valve automatically closes.
Delay time for the temperature and CO
2
tolerance range alarm :
After closing the outer door, the tolerance ra nge alarm is turned off for a programm able delay
time. This prevents alarms being constantly triggered during the unstable operat ing phase
after opening the outer door.
3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and install a-
tion
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of deliv ery
After un packing, please check the unit and its optional accessories, if an y, bas ed on th e del ivery r eceipt
for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation damage
has occurred.
The final tests of the m anufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner sur faces. This has
no impact on the function and perform ance of the unit.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and a dhesives in/on the unit and on the doors and
remove the operating manuals and accessor y equipment.
For transport purp ose, a si lica gel bag for drying purpose was added. Do not eat! Do not open the silica
gel bag and dispose of it with normal waste.
Remove any protective lamination sheet on the inner metal surfaces prior to comm issioning.
Sliding or tilting of the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Do NO T lift or transport the unit using the door handle, the door or the lower housing.
Lift the unit from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four people.
If you need to return the unit, pl ease use the ori ginal packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 17.1.
Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Unit s):
Second-hand units are units that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly
tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the c hamber is technically sound and will work f lawlessly.
Second-hand units are m arked with a stick er on the unit door. Please rem ove the s ticker before commis-
sioning the unit.
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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
After operation, please observe the guidelines f or temporarily decommissioning the unit (chap. 17.2 ).
Empty th e water pan before moving the incubator. In case of any spil ling of the contents, shut down the
incubator and dry it out carefully and com pletely
Sliding or tilting the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Transport the unit in its original pack aging only.
Secure the CO
2
incubator with transport straps for transport.
Do NO T lift or transport the unit using the door handle, the door or the lower housi ng.
Lift the unit at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people and place it on a rolling
pallet.
Move the unit to the desired location and lift it from the rolling pallet with the aid of four
people.
Figure 10 : Lift the unit with the aid of 4 pe ople
Figure 11 : Incorrect lifting
Figure 12 : Correct lifting
Permissible ambient tem perature range for transport: - 10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F .
You can order transport packing and rolling pa llets for transportation purposes from BINDER Service.
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3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the unit is possible in a closed and dr y ro om. Observe the guidelines for tempo-
rary decommissioning (chap. 17.2).
Permissible ambient tem perature range for storage: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F .
Permissible ambient hum idity: max. 70% r.H., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the unit to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form in the inner chamber, on the h ousing or in the sensor compartm ent of the CO
2
measurement.
Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the CO
2
incubator has attained am bient temperature and is
completely dry.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Notes on the location of installation
Set up the CO
2
incubator on a flat, even surface, free from vibration and in a well-ventilate d, dry l ocation.
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a b uilding (indoor use).
Freestanding C 150 incuba tors are sui table f or ins tallation on tab les or on the optionall y available stand.
Note: The site of installation must be capable of supporting the unit’s weight (see technical data, c hap.
19.4).
Align the unit using a spirit level to ensure even cover ing of the cell -cultures with the medium. For this
purpose, manually adjust the four incubator feet.
In order to avoid contamination, never place the un it directly on the floor.
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
Do NO T set up units in non-ventilated reces ses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
To completely separate the unit from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the
unit in a way that the power plug is easil y accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
Do not install or operate the CO
2
incubator C 150 in potentially explosive areas.
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
Do NO T operate the unit in potentiall y explosive areas.
KE EP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the unit.
Ambient conditions
Permissible am bient temperature range for operat ion: +18 °C / 64.4 °F up to +30 °C / 86 °F . At elevat-
ed ambient temperature values, f luctuations in temperature can occur.
Ideal am bient temperature: by at l east 7 ° C / 12.6 °F below the i ntended work ing temperature. E.g.,
working temperature 37 °C / 98.6 °F – res ulting permitted ambient temperature 30 °C / 86°F and lower
In the event of working tem peratures of less than 7 °C / 12.6 °F above the ambient temperature, the set
point can be exceeded.
The ambient temperature should not be substa ntially higher than the indicated ambient tem-
perature of +25 °C / 77°F to which the specif ied technical data relate. For other am bient condi-
tions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.
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Avoid direct solar radiation on the unit.
Permissible ambient hum idity: 70% r.H. max., non-condensing.
Installation height: m ax. 2000 m / 6561.7 ft above sea level. After the incubator has been turned on f or
the first time, enter the altitude of the site above sea level into the RP1 controller (chap. 8.1).
Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.94 in , sides 50 mm / 1.97 in .
Notes on handling carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to he alth. It is colorless and almost odorless
and therefore practically imperceptible. Vent out an y CO
2
gas that m ay escape via good room ventilation
or a suitable connection to an exhaust system. W e recommend installing a CO
2
warning system.
High concentration of CO
2
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Danger of death by suffocation.
Danger of poisoning.
Do NO T set up units in non-ventilated reces ses.
Ensure technical ventilation m easures.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
.
Observe the occupational exposure limit OEL f or CO
2
set by the national authorities (formerly m axi-
mum permitted workplace concentration). Chec k compliance when operating a ll units located in the room.
OEL for Germany: 5000 ml/m 3 (ppm) = 0,5 Vol.-%
CO
2
lost with each door op ening: about 16.4 g, i.e. 0. 0084 cubic meters / 0.296 cubic feet (under nor-
mal pressure)
CO
2
lost during 12h at 5 v ol.-% without door opening: approx. < 2 g, i.e. 0.001 cubic meters / 0.035
cubic feet (under normal pressure 1013 m bar / 14.7 psi)
An example of how to evaluate laboratory volume a nd air change rate:
Question: Is an air change rate of 1/h s ufficient for a lab with a volume of 100 cubic m eters / 3,531.5
cubic feet with 10 incubators C 150, opened 4 t imes per hour?
Calculation: CO
2
concentration = CO
2
lost by door opening, multiplied by 10 units, multiplied b y 4 door
openings per hour, divided by lab volume
0.0084 cubic meters x 10 x 4 div. 100 c ubic meters = 0.00336, i.e. 0.336% or 3360 ppm .
0.296 cubic feet x 10 x 4 div. 3,531.5 cubic fe et = 0.00336, i.e. 0.336% or 3360 p pm.
Result: The maximum permissible value of 500 0 ppm is not exceeded under these operation c onditions.
4. Installation and connections
4.1 Shelves
You can put the shelves in diff erent positions at the line of channel beads in the inner ch amber. Hold the
shelf straight and then insert it so it will go sm oothly inside the unit.
Permitted shelf loads:
Maximum load on one single shelf: 10 kg / 22 lb
Maximum total load on all shelves: 30 kg / 66 lb
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4.2 CO
2
sensor
4.2.1 General notes
Connect or rem ove the C O
2
sensor without rotating and only when th e incubator is turned of f. Remove
the CO
2
sensor before removing or r eplacing its f ilter cap. The PTFE f ilter of the CO
2
sensor prevents dirt
and humidit y from intruding into the measuring cell. It is available as a spare part. Replace it whenever it
is damaged or soiled.
The accuracy of the indicated values of CO
2
depends on the ambient air pressure (approx.
0.08 vol.-% per 10 mbar / 0.15 psi ). In order to compensate this effect when meas uring the
CO
2
concentration, the altitude of the installation sit e above sea level can be entered into the
controller (chap. 8.1).
The CO
2
sensor is temperature resistant up to a maximum t emperature of 60 °C / 1 40 °F .
Excess temperature.
Damage to the CO
2
sensor.
Do NO T autoclave the CO
2
Sensor.
Do NO T expose the CO
2
sensor to hot-air sterilization.
The CO
2
sensor head was especially adjusted f or the specific cham ber. To avoid c onfusion, an adhesive
label with a serial num ber is adhered to the sensor head. When exchanging the s ensor, you must repeat
the CO
2
adjustment.
Different CO
2
sensor.
Invalid calibration.
Do NO T change the CO
2
sensor head.
Note down the serial number of the CO
2
sensor.
Avoid strong shocks when handling the CO
2
sensor.
Shocks of the CO
2
sensor.
Damage to the CO
2
sensor.
Avoid strong shocks of the CO
2
sensor (by putting it down hard, or dropping).
4.2.2 Connecting the CO
2
sensor
Turn off the unit. Open the door of the inner chamber and plug the CO
2
sensor (4) without rotating into th e
connection socket located in the upper part of the rear of the inner chamber.
The sensor must click in correctly and sit tightl y in the connection socket.
Connecting or removing the CO
2
sensor during operation.
Damage to the CO
2
sensor.
Connect or remove the CO
2
sensor only with the unit turned off .
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4.3 Water pan
The water pan permits high hum idity without condensation on the inner walls of the incubator.
Place the positioning fram e
on the two m arks at the bot-
tom of the inner chamber.
Then put the water pan in
the pos itioning f rame. Make
sure that the water pan has
firm contact with the inner
chamber bottom and rests
tightly on it.
Figure 13 : Placed positioning fram e
Figure 14 : Placed water pan
Fill the water pan with 300 ml of distilled, sterilized water.
We recomm end cleaning (chap. 15.1 ) and refilling t he pans 2 to 3 times a week. F or evacuation, remove
the water pan.
We r ecommend using distilled, sterile water to achieve optimum growth results. Any corrosive damage
that may ar ise following use of water of different quality or by additives is excluded from the liability
agreement.
If required, you can add microbiologically inhibiting substances such as copper chips, copp er sulphate or
ethylene diamine tetra-vinegar acid (EDT A) in a concentration of 1 to 5 mm ol/l.
Empty the water pan before moving th e incubator. In case of the cont ents spilling, imm ediately shut down
the incubator and dry it carefully and com pletely.
4.4 Gas connection
General information for safe handling of gas c ylinders:
Store and use gas cylinders only in well ventilated areas.
Open the gas cylinder valve slo wly to avoid pressure surges
Secure gas cylinders durin g storage and use against falling (chaining).
Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart, do not car ry , roll, or throw them
Always close the valve even with apparently empty cylinders; screw on t he cap when not in
use. Return gas cylinders with the valve closed
Do not open gas cylinders by force. Mark them when damaged
Protect gas cylinders again st fire, e.g. do not store together with f lammable liquids
Observe relevant regulations for dealing with gas cylinders.
Secure the gas cylinders against falling and other m echanical damage.
Safety valve tearing off.
Sudden release of the stored pressu re energy.
Risk of injury.
Secure gas cylinders against falling (chaining).
Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart.
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The valve of the gas cylinder alw ays must be closed before screwing on or unscr ewing the gas hose.
Opening the cylinder valve when the c ylinder is not connected.
Sudden release of the stored pressure energ y.
Risk of injury.
Close the gas cylinder valve before connecting or rem oving the gas hose.
After connecting the gas cylinder, check all gas connections for leaks (e.g. with leak spray or
diluted soap solution).
4.4.1 Connecting the CO
2
gas cylinder
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to he alth. It is colorless and almost odorless
and therefore practically imperceptible. Vent out an y CO
2
gas that may escape via good room ventilation
or a suitable connection to an exhaust system. W e recommend installing a CO
2
warning system.
High concentration of CO
2
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Danger of death by suffocation.
Danger of poisoning.
Do NOT set up units in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure technical ventilation m easures.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
.
The CO
2
gas necessary for operation must have a tec hnical grade of 99.5 %.
The gas connections must be established b y qualified personnel who are trained i n handling
the respective gases and familiar with the required safety measures.
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The following steps are required:
Ensuring the correct CO
2
output pressure
A gas supply pressure above 2.5 bar / 3 6 psi will result in unit damage.
Use a pressure reducer and make sure to avoid an y excessive out let pressure when connecting the
gas hose to the incubator.
The real outlet pressure of gas cylinders, sets of gas cylinders or central gas supplies am on the sec-
ond manometer must not ex ceed 2.5 bar / 36 psi .
Excessive outlet pressure > 2.5 bar / 36 psi .
Damage to the unit.
T he outlet pressure must NOT exceed the indicated value of 2.5 bar / 36 psi.
Before connecting, check the outlet pressure on t he pressure reducer of the cylin-
der.
Adjust the outlet pressure to 2.0 bar / 29 psi above the ambient pressure.
Observe the correct outlet pressure also whe n replacing the gas cylinders .
Establishing the connection to the incubator
Connect the supplied gas hose (internal diameter 6 m m / 0.24 inches ) to the pressure reducer of the
gas cylinders or central gas supply and secure the con nection with the supplied hose clamp.
Connect the pre-assem bled hose nozzle of the gas hose to the quick acting closure socket (14) DN 6
on the unit rear, as described in chap. 4. 4.2.
Leak test
After connecting the g as cylinder, check all gas connections for leaks (e.g. with leak spray or d iluted soap
solution).
The recovery times of the gas concentrations insid e the chamber after open ing the door are
indicated in the technical data (chap. 19 .4) and refer to a connection pressure of 2.0 b ar / 29
psi. Decreasing supply pressure will result in longer r ecovery times.
Conversion table for gas inlet pressures, bar – psi, see chap. 19.6.