Genie SI-1400 User Manual

INCUBATOR

Models SI

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INCUBATOR-

INCUBATOR INCUBATOR

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GENIE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

80 Orville Drive, Suite 102, Bohemia, NY 11716 U.S.A.

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 888-850-6208

Customer Service: [e-mail]

www.scientificindustries.com

INCUBATOR-GENIE

®

Environmentally Controlled Benchtop

3-in-1 Incubator / Rotator / Rocker

The Incubator-Genie is an Incubator / Rotator /
Rocker for the study of micro-organisms and tissue
cell growth under strictly controlled conditions of
temperature and agitation. Designed to provide the
security of precise temperature control and
uniformity for demanding incubation applications
without taking up a great deal of space. It performs
membrane-based assays/washings and
hybridizations more efficiently. Chamber air is
gently and continuously circulating at a rate that
ensures the temperature consistency and
uniformity of all test samples. Shatter resistant
viewing window allows for inspection of samples
without affecting the chamber environment.

Microprocessor control easily achieves desired
rotating/rocking speed and temperature which are
shown on large, easy to read displays for accurate
reproducible conditions. Visible and audible alarms
exist for temperature.

FEATURES:

• 28°C to 75°C precise temperature range

• Microprocessor controls allow for
accurate, reproducible conditions

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Economical, space saving, and secure

SPECIFICATIONS:

Temperature and Settings

• Heating to 75°C

• Accuracy ±1.0°C

• Uniformity ±1.0°C

• Resolution 1.0°C

• Stability ±1.0°C

• Alarms: Visible & audible for temperature

2-Year Warranty

Rocking

• 6-70 cycles per minute

Rotating

• 3-35 RPM
Size

• Overall: 400mm x 560mm x 370mm
(15.9” x 21.13”x 14.5”)

• Chamber: 254mm x 362mm x 260mm

(10” x 14.25” x 10.25”)

• Chamber Volume: 24 Liters

Electrical

• 120 Volt AC, 5 Amp (SI-1400)

• 230 Volt AC, 2.5 Amp (SI-1401,
SI-1402, SI-1403, SI-1404)

• 100 Volt AC 5 Amp (SI-1405)

(Nominal voltages not to vary by more than 10%)

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This symbol on the Incubator-Genie
means: Attention: Refer to accompanying
documents.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! Failure to follow operating
instructions can compromise the user’s safety.

Up/Down
buttons

Up/Down
buttons

DISPLAY CONTENTS

Power on the Incubator-Genie (front rocker switch
below the control panel). The display will briefly
show the software revision:

Start/Stop
button

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

UP and DOWN buttons in the temperature area are

used for:

• Changing the temperature value
UP and DOWN buttons in the speed area are used

for:

• Changing the rocking/rotating speed value
START/STOP button is used for starting/stopping

rocking/rotating.

After 5 seconds the display will show temperature
and speed settings and begin to control
temperature.

MIXER MODES
The Incubator-Genie has 2 Mixer Modes.

ROTATE/ROCK
OFF (Environmental Chamber - no mixing)

To activate OFF mixing mode, press the SPEED
down button until the display shows (--)

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RANGE OF PARAMETER CHANGE
TEMP: 25° to 75°C in 1°C increments.

SPEED: ROTATE mode : 3 to 35 RPM
ROCK mode : 6 to 70 RPM

MIXER OPERATION

The mixer can be turned on/off by pressing the

START/STOP button.
TEMPERATURE REGULATOR OPERATION

When the unit is first turned ON (rocker switch
below control panel), the heaters and fan will turn
on and begin regulating toward the set
temperature. During this time, the temperature
display will blink green. The display will become
solid green after achieving the desired temperature.

Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons in the
temperature control area allows you to change the
desired temperature. While adjusting temperature,
the display will be amber in color.

Once the temperature has reached the set value, a
change of ±2°C in the measured temperature will
chandge the displayed value to solid red. At ±3°C
deviation, the display will blink red. At ±4°C the
display will blink red and the alarm will sound.

Note: This device is not capable of achieving a
chamber temperature that is less than the ambient
room temperature.

CALIBRATION MODE

The Incubator-Genie is electronically factory
calibrated and should not need calibration, nor is it
recommended. However, should the need arise,
the unit may be calibrated, as follows:

In order to calibrate, you will need to make an
independent measurement of the chamber
temperature. Make sure the thermometer is
accurate! Generally speaking, glass thermometers
found around the lab will be less accurate than your
Incubator-Genie. Good, certified glass or digital
thermometers are available from laboratory supply
dealers. A thermocouple wire may be passed

through the door seal and will not affect
performance.

Measure the temperature in the chamber via the
lab thermometer, after chamber temperature has
been allowed to settle for twenty minutes. Note the
difference in temperature between Incubator-
Genie displayed temperature and your lab
thermometer temperature (ex. Incubator-Genie
display reads 37°C, lab thermometer reads 38°C;
difference is –1°C). This difference is the
calibration value to be entered.

To access the calibration menu, simultaneously
press and hold the UP ARROW button in the
temperature control area and the START/STOP
button while turning the unit ON

The parameters on the display show:
TEMPERATURE: The temperature blinks amber
and begins adjusting to reach the last temperature
setting. Once there, it changes to solid amber
SPEED: 0 – The speed readout displays “0” in an
amber color and can be adjusted ± 9 for each °C
desired.

Blinking amber
display

Press
simultaneously
to calibrate

Press to exit

Press the START/STOP button to exit calibration
mode.

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ROTATE/ROCK
Incubator-Genie comes equipped with a magnetic

platform that is used for rotating and rocking.
Installing/removing the magnetic platform is easy,
but may take a few times to get used to. Try the
following technique:

Install the magnetic platform by first unscrewing the
lock shaft until the end of the lock shaft is flush with
the right hand sidewall of the inside of the chamber.

Grab the magnetic platform with the label side up,
so that you can read the label. Hold the platform in
the chamber and insert the hex shaft on the left
side of the chamber into the hex hole in the
magnetic platform. You may need to rotate the
platform slightly to align the shaft with the hole.

Now hold up the right side of the platform, while
depressing the blue lock release. Screw the lock
shaft into the hole in the magnetic platform making
sure the blue lock release is depressed. When the
lock shaft is screwed all the way in, let go of the
lock release.

To remove the platform, reverse the above
procedure.

To select rotating mode:

1. Press the lock release.

2. Shift the magnetic platform to the right.

3. While shifting the platform right, release the
lock release and line up the hex shaft to
engage the lock shaft properly.

4. The platform will lock in place when it
reaches the correct position.

To select rocking mode:

1. Press the lock release.

2. Shift the magnetic platform to the left.

3. While shifting the platform left, release the
lock release and rotate the platform to line
up the pin and the pin slot in the end of the
platform. Shift the platform onto the pin.

4. The platform will lock in place when it
reaches the correct position.

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The versatile magnetic platform can be loaded a
variety of ways using both sides of the platform:

To rock open trays or racks, center on the metal
rocker tray.

NOTE: The metal rocker tray must be used in
rocking mode only. It will not clear the housing if
rotated.

To rotate or rock bags, select mode of operation
(Rotate or Rock); locate the bags in the desired
position using 2 or 4 (depending on application)
magnetic stainless steel mounting strips to hold
them in place. Four mounting strips are supplied –
more can be ordered (see Accessories). The
platform capacity for bags can also be expanded
(see Accessories).

Various size tubes can be placed on the magnetic
platform in different orientations to produce different
motions within the tubes. First select the size clip
plate required. The large clips hold 28-30mm dia.
(50ml) tubes, the medium clips hold 15-17mm dia.
(15ml) tubes and the small clips hold 10-13mm dia.
(1.5-2.0ml) tubes. One clip plate of each size is
supplied. The platform can hold up to eight plates
(see Accessories). Push the tubes into the clips.

Positioning the plates as shown below will produce
a rotating or rocking motion in the tubes.

Positioning the plates as shown below will produce
a rolling or rocking motion in the tubes.

Positioning the plates as shown below will produce
a combination rotating/rolling motion (“Figure 8”
motion) in the tubes. Adjust the angle to achieve
the desired motion.

NOTE: When rotating tubes, rotate the magnetic
platform by hand before starting, to check the
clearance of the tubes to the chamber walls.

PLATFORM CAPACITY

Centered on Axis: 4.5kg (10lb)
Offset: 2.3kg (5lb)

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER ONLY

The Incubator-Genie may be used as a
temperature chamber when the platform is not
installed. A wire rack is included to increase the
capacity of the chamber. An additional rack (sold
separately) may be stacked on the first rack to
further increase capacity (see Accessories).

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NOTE: Please check our website
(www.scientificindustries.com) for any
updates to this document

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Incubator-Genie Accessories

SI-1120 Small Tube Plates

Add extra small tube capacity! Each kit contains six 10-13mm
diameter tube plates (12 tubes per plate). Ideal for
microcentrifuge or other small tubes.

SI-1121 Medium Tube Plates

Add extra medium tube capacity! Each kit contains six 15­17mm diameter tube plates (6 tubes per plate). Ideal for 15ml
centrifuge or other medium tubes.

SI-1122 Large Tube Plates

Add extra Large Tube Capacity! Each kit contains six 28-30mm
diameter tube plates (3 tubes per plate). Ideal for 50ml
centrifuge of other larger tubes.

SI-1126 Bag Mounting Strips

Add extra bag capacity! Each kit contains sixteen magnetic
stainless steel mounting strips. Ideal for bag washings of blots.

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Incubator-Genie Accessories

SI-1127 Bag Expansion Kit

Add even more Bag Capacity! Each kit contains two trays (for
use on magnetic platform) and 24 flexible mounting strips.

SI-1130 Hybridization Tube Plates

Use your Incubator-Genie as a hybridization oven! Each kit
contains two clips suitable for 42-45mm diameter tubes.

SI-1131 Additional Wire Rack

Add extra capacity to your Incubator-Genie! This extra rack will
stack on top of your existing rack to increase shelf space.

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To order parts for the Incubator-Genie: Contact your local distributor or visit www.scientificindustries.com

Incubator -Genie Parts Assembly List

Please specify part number, quantity and voltage.

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Indicator# Part# Description

1 0A-1400-002 KIT, MOTOR ASSEMBLY, INCUBATOR-GENIE
2 0K-1400-902 KIT, POWER SUPPLY
3 0K-1400-202 PANEL, POWER SUPPLY
4 0K-1400-203 BACK PANEL, INCUBATOR-GENIE
5 0A-1100-030 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY
6 0M-1200-214 LOCKSHAFT, PLATFORM

7 HWP0034 BUMPER, 1”DIA X 1” LG.
8A 318-0510-02 LINECORD 120V
8B 0A-1101-015 LINECORD, 230V W/O PLUG
8C 0A-1102-015 LINECORD, 230V EUROPEAN PLUG
8D 0A-1103-015 LINECORD, 230V BRITISH PLUG
8E 0A-1104-015 LINECORD, 230V SWISS PLUG
8F 0A-1105-015 LINECORD, 100V

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Indicator# Part# Description

1 0K-1200-908 KIT, MOTOR DRIVE, INCUBATOR-GENIE
2 0K-1200-909 KIT, SMALL GEAR, 30T, INCUBATOR-GENIE
3 0K-1200-910 KIT, HEX SHAFT, INCUBATOR-GENIE

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Incubator -Genie Parts Assembly List

To order parts for the Incubator-Genie: Contact your local distributor or visit www.scientificindustries.com

Please specify part number, quantity and voltage.

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Indicator# Part# Description

1 0K-1200-905 KIT, TEMPERATURE SENSOR, INCUBATOR-GENIE
2 0K-1200-906 KIT, FAN TEC ASSEMBLY, INCUBATOR-GENIE
3 0K-1400-903 KIT, HEATING ELEMENT, INCUBATOR-GENIE

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Indicator# Part# Description

1 0K-1400-900 KIT, LED DISPLAY BOARD

2 0K-1400-901 KIT, LED DISPLAY KEYPAD
3A ESP0006 SWITCH, ROCKER, 120V/100V 5A
3B ESP0007 SWITCH, ROCKER, 230V 2.5A

4 0K-1200-902 KIT, DOOR LATCH, INCUBATOR-GENIE

5 0K-1200-915 KIT, DOOR, INCUBATOR-GENIE

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CAUTION! Do not subject the Incubator-Genie to excessive shock.

Dropping the unit, or otherwise subjecting it to unnecessary shock (ie: using excessive force to place
vessels on the unit) may crack the case and lead to unsafe conditions.

CAUTION! Failure to follow operating instructions can compromise the user’s safety.
CARE & HANDLING

The Incubator-Genie should be given the care normally required for any electrical appliance. Avoid
wetting or unnecessary exposure to fumes. The finish can be washed with a damp cloth (after unplugging)
and soap or mild detergents. Keep the unit clean by immediately blotting any spills.

CAUTION! Unplug from power before cleaning. Do not immerse.
CAUTION! Do not use Incubator-Genie in hazardous atmospheres or with hazardous materials.
CAUTION! Do not use Incubator-Genie in applications such as mixing of flammable materials or

where the transfer of mechanical energy to glass apparatus could lead to breakage.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Incubator-Genie is classified as “Installation Category 2”
Environmental: 0°C – 38°C (32°F-100°F), 95% Humidity max.

MODEL POWER REQUIRED AMPS

SI-1400 120V 2.5
SI-1401 230V - No Plug 1.5
SI-1402 230V - European Plug 1.5
SI-1403 230V - British Plug 1.5
SI-1404 230V - Swiss Plug 1.5
SI-1406 230V - Australian Plug 1.5
SI-1405 100V 2.0

Weight: 19.5 Kg (43 lbs)
Maximum Load: Centered on Axis: 4.5kg (10lb.)

Offset: 2.3kg (5lb.)

Dimensions:

• Overall: 404mm x 538mm x 366mm
(15.9 x 21.13 x 14.5in.)

• Chamber: 254mm x 362mm x 260mm

(10 x 14.25 x 10.25in.)

• Chamber Volume: 24 Liters (0.86ft3)

Scientific Industries Inc.

70 Orville Drive, Bohemia, NY 11716 U.S.A.

[phone] Fax [phone]

Toll Free 888-850-6208

Email for Customer Service: [e-mail]

Email for all other information or inquiries; [e-mail]

www.scientificindustries.com

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