Electrothermal ATS10001 Instruction Manual

MULTITEMP – MULTI-INPUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING MODULE.

ATS10001 for use with Integrity 10 Reaction Station.

INSTRUCTION BOOK.

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Please take your time to read this Instructions book in order to understand the

Section 1.

Introduction.

Page 3

Section 2.

Symbols and using this Instruction book.

Page 4

Section 3.

Safety Information.

Page 5

Section 4.

Unpacking and Contents.

Page 7

Section 5.

Installation.

Page 8

Section 6.

Environmental Protection.

Page 10

Section 7.

Product Operation.

Page 11

Section 8.

Technical Specifications.

Page 12

Section 9.

Maintenance

Page 13

Section 10.

Customer Support

Page 14

Section 11.

Parts and Accessories.

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Section 12.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Page 16

Appendix ‘A’

Decontamination Certificate

Page 15

Bibby Scientific Limited.

Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 0SA,
Great Britain.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

safe and correct use of your new Bibby Scientific product.
It is recommended the Responsible Body for use of this equipment reads this

Instruction book and ensures the user(s) are suitably trained in its operation.

© The copyright of this instruction book is the property of Bibby Scientific Limited. This instruction book is
supplied by Bibby Scientific Limited on the express understanding that it is to be used solely for the
purpose for which it is supplied. It may not be copied, used or disclosed to others in whole or part for any
purpose except as authorised in writing by Bibby Scientific Limited. Bibby Scientific Limited reserves the
right to alter, change or modify this document without prior notification.

In the interest of continued development Bibby Scientific Limited reserve the right to alter or
modify the design and /or assembly process of their products without prior notification.

This product is manufactured in Great Britian by Electrothermal, part of the Bibby Scientific Group
of companies.

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1. INTRODUCTION.

The Multi Temp product provides multiple temperature sensor input capability,
allowing up to 12 thermocouple sensors to be monitored simultaneously. Output is via
standard RS232 interface.

The product has been designed to interface with Bibby Scientific’s RS10, RS12 and
Integrity 10 and 6 Reaction stations.

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Caution, risk of danger. See note or adjacent symbol.

Caution / risk of electric shock

Recyclable Packing Material

Do not dispose of product in normal domestic waste.

Refer to Instruction book.
Bio Chemical Hazard. Caution required. May require

decontamination.

This symbol indicates a 12Volt DC input socket.

(This socket is redundant when the equipment is connected directly to an
RS10 / RS12).

This symbol adjacent to a flashing LED indicates

communication in normal working condition.

This symbol adjacent to a illuminated LED indicates the
presents of power.

This symbol adjacent to a permanently illuminated neon
indicates an error status. Intermittent illumination
indicates normal use.

Text adjacent to a connector indicates an RS232
communication port.

Text adjacent to a connector indicates an
RS485/GSIOC communication port.

2. SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK.

2.1. Throughout this Instruction book the following symbols are shown
to identify conditions which pose a hazard to the user, or to identify actions that
should be observed. These symbols are also shown on the product, or its packaging.
When a symbol is shown next to a paragraph or statement it is recommended the
user takes particular note of that instruction in order to prevent damage to the
equipment or to prevent injury to one’s self or other people.

The Responsible Body and the Operator should read and be familiar with this
Instruction book in order preserve the protection afforded by the equipment.

To prevent injury or equipment damage it is the manufacturer’s
recommendation that all persons using this equipment are suitably trained
before use.

2.2. Symbols defined.

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3. SAFETY INFORMATION.

To prevent a risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT open your product case
without authorisation. Only qualified Service personnel should attempt to
repair this product

Connect this product into your Electrothermal Reaction Station only as
illustrated in the section Installation.

Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the data
plate located on the back of this Product and the Power supply unit
supplied with this product.

This equipment should only be used in conjunction with Electrothermal
Reaction Station. Connection to any other system from Electrothermal or
third party manufacturer may cause temperature control to fail resulting in
fire or explosion.

Always follow good laboratory practice when using this
equipment. Give due recognition to your company’s safety and
legislative health & safety procedures and all associated legislation
applicable to your areas of operation. Check laboratory procedures
for substances being heated and ensure all hazards (e.g. explosion,
implosion or the release of toxic or flammable gases) that might
arise have been suitably addressed before proceeding. When
heating certain substances the liberation of hazardous gases may
require the use of a fume cupboard or other means of extraction.

Ensure equipment is used on a clean, dry, non-combustible, solid
work surface with at least 300mm suitable clearance all around
from other equipment.

Ensure your Reaction Station is positioned on a clean, dry, non­combustible surface with a sufficient space for the power cable to
RS10 and mains input lead and plug set to enter / exit without
undue bend stresses. Ensure a suitable clearance for air flow and
heat dissipation.

Do not position the Reaction Station so that it is difficult to connect
/ disconnect from the power cable assembly.

Do not position the Reaction Station so that it is difficult to connect
/ disconnect from the coolant fluid supply.

Do not position the Reaction Station so that it is difficult to connect

This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in
accordance with the Manufacture’s instructions.

NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufacture’s operating
instruction may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment
and may invalidate the warranty / guarantee. The warranty / guarantee does not
cover damaged caused by faulty installation or misuse of the equipment.

3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric shock.

3.2. General Safe Operating Practice (Applicable to RS10 and RS12 Reaction
Stations).

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/ disconnect data and communication cables.

Do not position the Reaction Station or Multitemp PSU so that the
on / off switch is inaccessible.

Do not immerse any part of this Reaction Station System including
your Multitemp module in water / fluid.

Do not spill substances onto your Reaction Station or Multitemp
Module. If spillage does occur, disconnect unit from mains supply
and follow instructions as detailed in Section ‘Maintenance’.

Do not cover the Reaction Station or PSU or obstruct cooling fans
and cooling louvers whilst in use.

It is not recommended that any heating apparatus is left
unattended during operation.

Only use Original Equipment manufacture’s spares and

accessories. Ref Section 10.

The equipment is not spark, flame or explosion proof and has not
been designed for use in hazardous areas in terms of BSEN 60079­14:1997. Keep flammable, low flash point substances away from
the apparatus.

Do not operate or handle any part of the Reaction Station System
with wet hands.

Do not touch the heating surface of your Reaction Station whilst in
use.

Do not lean or stretch over equipment.
surface.

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For your future reference
please record your
products Serial and Model
numbers.

Unit Serial Number

Unit Model/Cat Number.

Item

Qty

Pt No

Description

1

12

M7542

Thermocouple ‘T’ type.

2 1 M7559

Instruction Book

3 1 M7444

Data cable

4 1 M7553

Adaptor Null Modem

5 1 M7554

Gender Changer

6 1 ATS10001

Multitemp Unit.

4. UNPACK AND CONTENTS.

4.1. Please check the contents of your carton against the diagram.

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5. INSTALLATION

5.1. Electrical safety and installation.

5.1.1. This equipment is designed for safe use under the following conditions:-.

 Indoor use.
 Altitude up to 2000 meters.
 Temperatures between 5C and 40C.
 Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31C decreasing

linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40C.
 Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to  10% of the nominal voltage.
 Transient over voltages typically present on the mains supply.
 Applicable rated pollution degree 2.

5.2. Connection.

5.2.1. Connect the RS232 plug on the Multitemp to the RS232/485 of the Integrity

10 unit

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5.2.2. Connect the required number of ‘T’ type thermocouples to the Multitemp input
sockets numbered 1 to 10

5.2.3. Position the thermocouple sensors at the desired measurement locations.
Ensure the sensors selected are of a suitable type, with respect to chemical
resistance, rigidity for positioning accuracy, and physical dimensions.

Warning. Do not install the Multitemp on a surface which may
become flooded due to the poor condition of a chilled water supply.

5.3. Installation direct to a PC.

5.3.1. This method of installation allows up to ten temperature readings to be
displayed, but requires and independent 12 Volt DC power supply.

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

6.1. Electrothermal has given due consideration to environmental issues within the
design and manufacturing process without compromising end product performance
and value.

6.2. Packaging materials have been selected such that they may be sorted for
recycling.

6.3. At the end of your product and accessories life, it must not be discarded as
domestic waste. Ref: EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE). Please contact your distributor / supplier for further
information. For end users outside of the EU consult applicable regulations.

6.4. This product should only be dismantled for recycling by an authorised recycling
company.

This product and accessories must be accompanied by a completed

Decontamination Certificate prior to any disposal. Copies of the Certificate are
available from your distributor of Bibby Scientific products, or you may copy
and enlarge from ‘Appendix A’ of this instruction book.

Bibby Scientific’s Electrothermal branded product range is registered with the Environment Agency under the name of as
Electrothermal Engineering Limited as being a producer of WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) through b2b
Compliance, an authorised waste collection compliance scheme.

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7. PRODUCT OPERATION.

7.1. RS10 PC control.

7.1.1. Using the installed RS10 PC software create or open a chemistry profile as
detailed in the software instructions.

7.1.2. To display the Multitemp data select the real Time Display Icon from the Main
Tool Bar.

7.1.3. You can now select channels (1 to 10) for viewing. (Note that only the
positions that have T type thermocouples connected to Multi Temp should be
enabled). If all ten channels are to be displayed, position the mouse cursor over
the Display Meas Temp box in the Measurement Profile Window, click the
RH mouse button and select Set All. To hide or display each individual channel
RH click on the particular measurement profile and select Add to / Remove
from the profile.

7.1.4. To run your profile click on the Traffic Light Icon from the Toolbar as
detailed in your PC Software Instructions.

7.1.5. The selected channel temperatures will now be displayed in the Real Time
Data Graph Window. The data will also be recorded in the Results.csv file.

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7.2. RS10 PC Control Client.

Mains Input Supply Voltage

12v – DC from RS10/RS12 Aux
socket or external power supply.

Number of inputs

12 x T type thermocouple
sockets. ( positions 11 and 12
only available when used with
RS12.

Temperature measurement
range

-40C to +160C.
Temperature accuracy

-/+ 0.2C

T type class 1 thermcouple
accuracy

-/+ 0.5C
Temperature resolution

0.1C

Power consumption

<500mW

Operate the RS10 using the Multitemp as detailed in the RS10 PC Control Client
Instruction Book.

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

8.1. Specifications.

8.2. Dimensions and Weight (unpacked).

8.3. The Ingress Protection rating for the Multitemp temperature measuring module
has been classified as IPX0.

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9. MAINTENANCE.

The Multitemp temperature measuring module is not serviceable.
Routine maintenance should include inspection of all system cables.
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Responsible body should confirm with the manufacturer that any intended method of

decontamination will not damage the equipment.

Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the Responsible
Body, by a competent electrician. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
product and in extreme cases be a danger to the end user.

With proper care in operation this equipment has been designed to give many years
of reliable service. Contamination or general misuse will reduce the effective life of
this product and may cause a hazard.

Maintenance for the unit should include:

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

In the event of spillage switch off and unplug this product from the mains electrical
supply. Wipe off all excess liquid from the product and surrounding area using an
absorbent soft cloth. Allow sufficient time for any ingressed liquid to evaporate before
commencing with use.

If in doubt please consult Customer Support. Refer to section 10.

If the equipment has been exposed to contamination, the
Responsible Body is responsible for carrying out appropriate
decontamination. If hazardous material has been spilt on or inside the
equipment, decontamination should only be undertaken under the control of
the Responsible Body with due recognition of possible hazards. Before using
any cleaning or decontamination method, the Responsible Body should check
with the manufacturer the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

Prior to further use, the Responsible Body shall check the electrical safety of
the unit. Only if all safety requirements are met can the unit be used again. The
above procedure is intended as a guide. Should spillage occur with a toxic or
hazardous fluid then special precautions may be necessary.

Decontamination Certificate.
Note: In the event of this equipment or any part of the unit becoming damaged, or

requiring service, the item(s) should be returned to the manufacturer for repair
accompanied by a decontamination certificate. Copies of the Certificate are

available from Distributor/Manufacturer. Appendix A of this instructions book
may be copied and enlarged.

At the end of life, this product must be accompanied by a Decontamination
Certificate. See section 6.3 and 6.4

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10. CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

Bibby Scientific Limited.

Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 0SA,
Great Britain.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

 General enquiries :

[e-mail]

 Order enquiries :

[e-mail]

 Technical support :

electrothermalhelp@bibby­scientific.com

 www.electrothermal.com

For the America’s and Canada, contact:
Techne Incorporated, 3 Terri Lane,

Suite 10 Burlington, NJ 08016 USA.
Toll free:800-225-9243Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Http www.techneusa.com

AZS4257

12 Pack thin wire, T type Thermocouples.

AZS4255

RS232 Communication Lead.

AZS4256

Null Modem Adapter

AZS4258

9-Pin D-Type gender Adapter.

For help and support in using this product, please contact Customer Services at the
following address.

11. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

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Bibby Scientific Limited. Beacon Road, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0SA. Great Britain
Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

DECONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

For the Inspection, Repair or Return of Medical, Laboratory or Industrial Equipment.

Prior to a Service Engineer working on equipment that has been in an environment where substances hazardous to health may have been
used, you are requested to provide the following information:

CUSTOMER DETAILS

Company:-

Address:-

Department:-

Contact Name:-

Tel No:-

Fax No:-

Post Code:-

Product Description

Model No:-

Serial No:-

Has the equipment been exposed to any of the following, Please answer all questions by deleting YES/NO as applicable and by providing

details in section 2 below.

A. Blood, body fluids, Pathological
specimens

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

B. Biodegradable material that could
become a hazard

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

C. Other biohazard

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

D. Chemical or substances hazardous to
health

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

E. Radioactive substances State name(s)
and quantities of isotopes and checks
made for residual activity

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

F. Other hazards

YES/NO

Provide details if YES

2. Please provide details of any hazard present as indicated above. Include details of names and quantities of
agents as appropriate:-

3. Your method of decontamination (please describe):-

4. Are there likely to be any areas of residual contamination (please specify)

I declare that the above information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Authorised signature:-

Name (please print):-

Title/Position:-

For and behalf of:-

Date:-

APPENDIX ‘A’. DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE.

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12. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.

Bibby Scientific Limited.

Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 0SA,
Great Britain.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

 General enquiries :

[e-mail]

 Order enquiries :

[e-mail]

 Technical support :

electrothermalhelp@bibby­scientific.com

 www.electrothermal.com

For the America’s and Canada, contact:
Techne Incorporated, 3 Terri Lane,

Suite 10 Burlington, NJ 08016 USA.
Toll free:800-225-9243Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Http www.techneusa.com

Distributors Stamp

CE marked products and associated accessories covered by this Instruction book conform to
the essential requirements of the following directives:

EMC Directive.
Low Voltage Directive.

A full copy of the EC Declaration / Conformity document can be obtained from the manufacture
at the email address : [e-mail]

Part of the Bibby Scientific Group

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