Electrothermal OMCA0250, OMCA0500, OMCA1000 Instruction Manual
Digi-Mantle – A Reaction Station with Interchangeable Mantles.
OMCA0250, OMCA0500, OMCA1000.
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
Page 1 of 28. Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.3
Please take your time to read this Instructions book in order to understand the safe and
Contents.
Section 1.
Page
3
Section 2.
Page
4
Section 3.
Page
5
Section 4.
Page
7
Section 5.
Page
8
Section 6.
Page
9
Section 7.
Page
10
Section
8.
Page
21
Section 9.
Page
23
Section 10.
Page
25
Section 11.
Page
26
Section 12.
Page
28
Appendix ‘A’
Page
27
Bibby Scientific Limited.
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.
Introduction
Symbols and using this instruction book.
Safety Information.
Unpack and Contents.
Installation.
Environmental Protection.
Product Operation.
Technical Specification.
Maintenance
Parts and Accessories
Customer Support
EC Declaration of Conformity.
Decontamination Certificate
© 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.
Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire ST15 0SA,
Great Britain.
Tel: +44(0)1785 812121
Fax: +44(0)1785 810405
Page 2 of 28. Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.3
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Your Digi-Mantle has been designed to provide a comprehensive answer to heating and
stirring fluids in various vessel formats. This product is modular in design allowing for
complete interchange ability between mantles of various sizes. With its ‘easy to read / easy
to operate’ revolutionary CTC (Capacitance Touch Control) panel, setting the required
temperature and stir speed takes only seconds.
1.2. Heating is controlled by a modern ‘state of the art’ micro processor, which displays the
heat setting as a percentage of the total power. When the temperature probe is fitted, the
heating is controlled via the temperature feed back circuit and the actual temperature is
displayed. All new dry blocks come with an inbuilt temperature sensor. This allows the true
block temperature to be viewed at all times. When using a probe and dry block with in built
sensor, the temperature displayed is that as measured by the probe.
1.3. An ‘all new’ digital controller and motor arrangement allow for accurate, low speed stirring
control. Uniform stirring is provided via a motorised rotating magnet assembly positioned to
provide maximum magnetic flux linkage to rotate the stirrer bars in each reaction vessel.
Page 3 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.4
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.
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.
Caution, risk of danger. See note or adjacent
symbol.
Protective conductor terminal to be earthed.
Do Not loosen or disconnect.
Caution / risk of electric shock
Recyclable Packing Material
Do not dispose of product in normal domestic
waste.
Caution. Hot surface.
Refer to Operator Instructions book.
Stirring Facility On / Off
Heating Facility On / Off
Bio Chemical Hazard. Caution required. Will require
decontamination.
Page 4 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.3
DO NOT
Never
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
Do not
3. SAFETY INFORMATION.
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance
with the Manufactures instructions.
NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufactures operating
instructions may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and
may invalidate the warranty / guarantee. The warranty / guarantee dose not cover damaged
caused by faulty installation or misuse of the equipment.
3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric Shock.
To prevent a risk of fire or electric shock,
product case without authorisation. Only qualified Service personnel
3.2. General Safe Operating Practice.
should attempt to repair this product
Replace fuses only with the type as listed in section, Parts and
Accessories (See fuse type and rating)
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the
data plate located on the underside of each item of this equipment.
Operate this equipment with out connection to earth /
ground. Ensure the mains supply voltage is correctly earthed /
grounded in accordance with current area legislation.
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.
position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect from
the mains supply.
touch the heating element or any glass vessel whilst in use.
immerse unit in water or fluids.
spill substances onto the mantle. If spillage does occur,
disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructions as
detailed in Section ‘Maintenance’.
cover the mantle whilst in use.
leave equipment switched on without a charged flask(s).
install or remove the mantle from the control unit whilst
power is applied to the controller.
thermally insulate the exposed upper section of the
vessel(s), as the insulation used may obstruct the convection
cooling airways around the rim of the cartridge enclosure and cause
the mantle to overheat.
open your
Page 5 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.4
It is not recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended
Do not
during operation.
Only use Original Equipment manufactures spares and
accessories. Ref Section 10.
This equipment employs the use of rotating magnets. Keep all
metal objects and magnetic data devises (credit cards, door /
security passes) away from the stirrer unit.
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.
operate or handle any part of this product with wet hands.
Keep the Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set cable
away from the heating surface.
Page 6 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.3
1x Digi controller with inbuilt stir
4. UNPACK AND CONTENTS.
4.1. OMCA0250, OMCA0250X1, OMCA0500, OMCA0500X1, OMCA1000, OMCA1000X1,
1x Instruction Book
1 x Flea Stir bar
(0250 mantle). OR
(0500 mantle). OR
(1000 mantle).
1x Probe
1x Mains lead and moulded IEC
plug and lead set (UK)
1x Mains lead and moulded IEC
plug and lead set (Europe)
1x Mains lead and moulded IEC
plug and lead set (USA)
1x Mantle
(0250ml). OR
(0500ml). OR
(1000ml).
Page 7 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.4
For your future reference
Controller Serial Number
please record your products
Serial and Model numbers.
Mantle Serial Number
=
Blue
or
White
=
Neutral
Brown
or
Black
=
Live / line hot.
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 input supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.
• Transient over-voltages typically present on the mains supply.
• Applicable rated pollution degree 2.
5.1.2.
This equipment must be earthed / grounded to a fixed earth / grounded mains
socket outlet. The mains supply is to be earthed / grounded in accordance with
current legislation.
5.1.3. Ensure only the correct rated mains input fuses are fitted. (Where applicable
ensure the correct Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set cable fuse if fitted).
See Technical Information Section 8 of this document.
5.1.4. Check the input voltage on the product data label of each Digi-Mantle item. Ensure
the rating conforms to your local supply.
5.1.5. This product should be connected to a mains supply source which incorporates an
RCD or GFCI device that has a tripping current of 30mA or less. The RCD or GFCI
residual Current Device cuts off power to the equipment immediately it detects a
current leakage fault. For example, cutting off the power when there is an accidental
liquid spillage in a mantle protected with an earth (ground) screen.
5.1.6. The unit is supplied with a Mains cord and moulded plug set cable wired as follows.
Green / Yellow
or
Green
Earth / Ground
When using with a new mantle:
Observation: the surface of the heating element of a mantle cartridge will upon receipt look
slightly discoloured. This discolouration is normal and occurs at the factory during testing
when the mantle is first heated up.
Page 8 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.3
6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
6.1. Maximum consideration has been given 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.
Page 9 of 28 Digi-Mantle M7754 issue 14.4
Loading...