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Labratory Refrigerator

iLR105-GX, iLR113-GX, iLR120-GX, iLR125-GX, iLR245-GX, iLR256-GX

Blood Bank Refrigerator

iBR105-GX, iBR113-GX, iBR120-GX, iBR125-GX, iBR245-GX, iBR256-GX

Pharmacy Refrigerator

iPR105-GX, iPR113-GX, iPR120-GX, iPR125-GX, iPR245-GX, iPR256-GX

i.C³® User Guide

For Helmer i.Series® Refrigerators

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Document History

Revision Date CO Supersession Revision Description

A 6 JAN 2019 14212 n/a Initial release. B 21 AUG 2019 14892 B supersedes A Updated cover page to reference all GX i.Series model refrigerators

* Date submitted for change order review. Actual release date may vary.

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by Helmer Scientic. Helmer Scientic assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this material. For the purpose of clarity, Helmer Scientic considers only the most recent revision of

this document to be valid.

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Contents

1 Overview ...........................................................................................4

Features Using the Touchscreen Care of the i.C

2 Initial Setup .........................................................................................6

Language Conguration

Settings Conguration

3 Home Screen Basics ................................................................................. 7

Home Screen Layout Home Screen Icons and Indicators

4 i.C3 Applications (APPS) .............................................................................. 8

Using i.C3 Applications .................................................................................8

5 Temperature Alarm T est ..............................................................................10

6 Min/Max Temperature Monitoring ...................................................................... 11

7 Temperature Graph ................................................................................. 12

Event Data

Viewable with the 1-Day Time Span ......................................................................13

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Screen .................................................................................5

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8 Information Logs ................................................................................... 15

Event Log

Event Log Detail Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Access Control Log (if installed)

9 Data Transfer ......................................................................................19

CSV Download Downloading Temperature Graphs and Alarm Event Data to PDF

Uploading Firmware Updates ...........................................................................22

10 Customizing the i.C3 Screen ..........................................................................24

Brightness Settings Home Page Screensaver

11 i.C3 Settings ....................................................................................... 25

Password Protection of the i.C3 Settings Screen ............................................................25

Temperature Setpoint Device Control Settings Alarm Settings Users and Passwords

Sound Settings ......................................................................................29

Display Settings Light Control Settings Device Status and History Sensor Calibration

Date/Time ..........................................................................................32

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Auxiliary Systems ....................................................................................33

Restore Factory Settings .............................................................................. 33

System Functions ....................................................................................34

12 Access Control (if installed) ...........................................................................35

Access Control Setup .................................................................................35

Access Control Screen ................................................................................36

Access Control as the Home Screen .....................................................................37

13 Icon Transfer .......................................................................................38

Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide ........................................................................ 39

Common Buttons ....................................................................................39

Application Icons ....................................................................................40

Appendix B - i.C3 Reference Guide ........................................................................ 41

General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Alarm Settings ......................................................................................43

Event Log Codes .................................................................................... 44

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1 Overview

CAUTION

• To avoid injury, before using the i.C3 User Information Center, read all instructions in the associated product operation manual.

• To avoid damage to the i.C3 unit, read all instructions provided in this user guide.

Features

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The i.C

consists of an intuitive user interface and icon-driven touchscreen. The touchscreen is contained within the

instrument bezel, as are additional features.

Touchscreen

The interface to the i.C3 system.

USB Port

Connect a ash memory device to download temperature data or upload rmware.

Ethernet/RJ45 Connection (Not shown)

Allows the system to provide and receive data or commands to and from external devices.

Audio Speaker

Provides an audible signal when alarm conditions are met. Also provides audible signal when screen icons and buttons are touched.

Touchscreen

USB Port

Audio Speaker

(boom of bezel)

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Using the Touchscreen

The touchscreen and touch techniques make the i.C3 easy to use. Icons, status indicators,and navigation buttons let the user see and respond to i.C3 system conditions and events.

Note

Anything that touches the screen is understood as a command. Do not let anything touch the screen unintentionally.

Touch Techniques

Touch-select Touch once to select an item. Touch-drag To move an item, touch-hold to select the item and drag it to a new location. Use a deliberate

touch-drag motion (without lifting)

Touch-scroll To scroll, slide nger slowly across the screen (horizontal or vertical). Stop before lifting. For

more control while scrolling, keep your nger in contact with the screen.

Icons, Indicators, and Buttons

For a complete list of all icons and indicators, see the Icon Reference Guide at the end of this user guide.

Application icons serve as navigation buttons to the associated application screen. Status indicators alert the user to a change of status. Navigation buttons return the display the previous screen or the Home screen.

Care of the i.C3 Screen

CAUTION

The iC3 screen uses a sensitive touch technology.

• To avoid damage to the touchscreen, do not apply pressure on the front of the display bezel or around the screen borders.

• To preserve optimal touch sensitivity, keep the screen clean of foreign objects. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on the screen.

• Do not expose the i.C

• Clean the i.C3 screen with a clean, dry cotton cloth.

screen to liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat or humidity.

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2 Initial Setup

Language Conguration

The Language screen is displayed when the i.C3 is powered on. Use the Language screen to select the i.C3 display language.

Choose language

1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed.

2. Touch the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language button.

3. Touch to conrm language selection, or to cancel.

4. Touch the Home icon to continue to the Home screen.

Note

English is the default language. Available languages may vary from those shown above.

Settings Conguration

Basic conguration parameters have been set for the i.C

refer to i.C3 Settings.

at the factory. If factory default settings need to be adjusted,

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3 Home Screen Basics

Note

To temporarily silence active alarms, touch the Mute icon in the top right corner of the screen.

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Unit ID

Primary Monitor Probe

Screen ID

Event Log Icon-Indicator

Informaon Header

Display Zone

Min/Max Temperature Display Min/Max Reset Secondary Monitor Probe

(not available on all models)

i.C³ Applicaons

Alarm Condion Indicator Alarm Condion Message

Home Screen Layout

The i.C3 Home screen is comprised of three information areas:

Information header - The dark blue horizontal band across the top of the Home screen. This header is displayed on all i.C3

screens. From left to right it includes: the Event Log icon, Screen ID, Unit ID, Date/Time, Battery indicator, Light On/O󰀨 icon (if

applicable), and Mute icon.

Display zone - The middle band of the screen which includes information indicators and messages. From left to right, they are:

Status display; Alarm Conditions indicator and Alarm Conditions message; Primary Monitor Probe display; Min/Max Temperature

Display; and Secondary Monitor Probe display (if installed).

Notes

• Primary Monitor Probe refers to the monitoring probe located toward the top of the chamber.

• Secondary Monitor Probe (if installed) refers to the monitoring probe located toward the bottom of the chamber.

• Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence within a given

period of time.

Application icons - Icons located at the bottom of the screen which include ve factory-preset application icons. From left to

right they are: i.C can be changed or rearranged through the Icon Transfer feature. For more information refer to

Notes

• After two minutes of no interaction, the Temperature Graph screensaver is displayed (if enabled).

• Additional applications are available on the i.C3 APPS screen.

Applications (APPS), Settings, Temperature Graph, Automatic Alarm Test, and Information Logs. These icons

Icon Transfer.

Home Screen Icons and Indicators

Touch the Event Log icon to navigate to the Event Log screen.

Look for the New Event indicator (red asterisk).

Toggle the Light icon to turn the

light On or O󰀨 (varies by models).

Touch the Mute icon to temporarily silence alarm sound.

Touch the Reset icon to reset the

Min/Max display. Time since last

reset will be displayed.

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4 i.C3 Applications (APPS)

All i.C3 Applications can be reached from the i.C3 APPS screen.

Notes

• i.C3 Applications screen icons are interchangeable with those found on the Home screen.

• Primary Monitor probe reading and alarm conditions are displayed on the left side of the screen.

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Using i.C3 Applications

To navigate to an application screen, touch the associated application icon.

Contacts

View product support information including the rmware revision numbers.

Brightness Settings

Adjust monitor screen brightness.

Temperature Graph

View current and historical probe temperature data and alarm events.

Information Logs

Access all available data log applications.

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i.C3 Settings

All i.C

system settings are congured and other preferences selected from the i.C

Note

The i.C accessing the i.C

Settings screen is password protected, unless password protection is turned O󰀨 (from the i.C

for the rst time, use the factory-originated password (1234).

Icon Transfer

Reposition application icons on the Home and Applications screens.

CSV Downloads

Download information log(s).

Settings screen.

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Settings screen). If

PDF Downloads

Download historical information as a PDF.

Alarm Test

Initiate automatic alarm tests for the high and low temperature alarms.

Uploads

Upload rmware updates.

Access Control (if installed)

Display keypad for refrigerator access.

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5 T emperature Alarm T est

Initiate an automatic alarm test for the high and low temperature alarms. The unit uses a built-in Peltier device to heat or

cool the probe without a󰀨ecting chamber temperature. The process normally takes less than ve minutes.

Note

Touch the Cancel Test icon at any time to abort the alarm test.

Initiate alarm test

1. Touch the High Alarm Test or Low Alarm Test icon to begin the alarm test. The icon for the selected test begins to

ash.

• Temperature changes are displayed in the Temperature Display on the left side of the screen.

• As the temperature moves into alarm conditions, the temperature reading turns red.

• The message "Peltier Test Probe Cooling (or Warming)" is displayed in the Alarm Condition area.

• When completed, the test result is displayed in the Test Status section of the display.

Note

If the temperature alarm test takes longer than ten minutes, the i.C3 will automatically cancel the test.

Cancel alarm test

1. Touch the Cancel Test icon to end the alarm test. "Test Stopped" is displayed in the Test Status section of the display.

At the time of an alarm test, the Alarm Test icon is displayed on the Temperature Graph to show the change in temperature was test-induced. Event data for the alarm test is recorded and highlighted in blue in the Event Log.

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6 Min/Max Temperature Monitoring

The Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence since the

last system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset.

Notes

• The Min/Max temperature display can be turned on or o󰀨. Refer to Display Settings for more information.

• Once the time reaches the maximum display of 999 hours and 60 minutes, the message will display ">999:60", but minimum

and maximum temperatures will continue to be tracked.

Reset Min/Max temperature

1. Touch the Reset icon. The message "Reset min/max temperature memory?" is displayed along with the time (in hours and minutes) since the last reset.

2. Touch to conrm. The timer is reset to 000.00 and the minimum and maximum recorded temperature is cleared. Or, Touch to cancel.

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7 Temperature Graph

The Temperature Graph screen shows current and historical primary monitor probe temperature data and temperature events.

Note

Up to 62 days of temperature data can be viewed on the graph.

Alarm Condion Icon

Viewing the Temperature Graph

1. Toggle the graph Time Span button to select a 1-day or 7-day time span.

Note

To view all graph features (including Alarm Condition, Alarm Test, and Defrost Cycle indicators), select the 1-day time span.

Date, day and time information for the selected time span is displayed on the graph line.

• Upper line represents high alarm limit

• Lower line represents low alarm limit

• Temperature graph line turns green when unit is within alarm limits and red when outside alarm limits

• Graph is displayed in strip chart form. A black, dashed vertical line appears on the graph where there is a change in the date or time. A white, dashed vertical line appears on the graph where there is a change in the high alarm limit or low alarm limit. A gray, dashed vertical line appears on the graph where the unit is powered on.

Notes

• If the time or date are changed, the stored temperature data will not be reformatted with the new time conguration. Logged events may be duplicated in the downloaded event database if the time or date is changed.

• The temperature graph displays 62 days of data.

• If the high alarm limit or low alarm limit are changed, a dashed vertical black line will appear on the temperature graph, corresponding to date and time when the change was made.

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Event Data

Door Open Time Total time (in minutes) that the unit door was left open during the selected time span. Door Openings Total number of times the unit door was opened during the selected time span. Total Events Total number of logged events that occurred during the selected time span.

Viewable with the 1-Day Time Span

Graph Display of Alarm Condition

Alarm condition events are shown on the graph by a small Alarm Condition icon when an alarm has been activated. Data and events are shown in 4-hour segments.

View detailed event data

1. Touch the Alarm Condition icon to navigate to the Event Log screen.

2. Touch the Event to view detailed event data.

Graph Display of Alarm Test

Alarm tests are shown on the graph by a small Alarm Test icon.

View alarm test data

1. Touch the Alarm Test icon to navigate to the Event Log screen.

2. Touch the Event to view detailed event data.

Graph Display Zoom Feature

The zoom feature may be used to allow a more detailed view of a particular segment of the temperature graph.

Using zoom feature

1. Touch to draw a box around the desired area on the temperature graph. The selected area will appear in the display.

2. Touch the to return to the expanded view.

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One Touch Quick Information Feature

The one touch quick information feature allows the user to view specic temperature information at any point on the

graph.

Using one touch

1. Touch the desired point on the graph. A dialog box will appear providing selected date, time and temperature data.

Note

The one touch feature should be used for reference only. The temperature displayed may vary from actual by 0.1 - 0.2 °C.

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8 Information Logs

All available data logs are accessed from the Information Logs screen.

Note

Some icons shown may be specic to models or optional features.

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Event Log

The Event Log shows information from alarm events. A maximum of 100 (most recent) events can be viewed on the Event

Log screen. Refer to Data Transfer, Downloading Temperature and Event Data for more information.

Viewing the event log

1. Touch and hold the bidirectional arrows to scroll through the log.

2. Touch the desired Event to navigate to the Event Detail screen.

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Information Found in the Event Log

• Type of event that occurred

• Date event occurred

• Time event condition began

• Temperature at start of alarm event

• Time event condition ended

• Temperature at end of alarm event

• Indicator of corrective action recorded

Event Log Formatting

Bold text Not yet viewed Normal text Viewed Dimmed text Downloaded

Data row shaded blue High or low alarm (triggered from an alarm test)

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Event Log Detail Screen

The Event Log Detail provides additional temperature information for primary and secondary monitor probes, and the compressor probe for an alarm event. The cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken can be acknowledged.

Information Found in the Event Detail Log

• Type of alarm

• Start date/time of alarm

• End date/time of alarm

• Primary monitor probe start/end, maximum/minimum temperatures

• Secondary monitor probe start/end, maximum/minimum temperatures (if installed)

• Compressor start/end, maximum/minimum temperatures

Event Acknowledgement

Use the Event Acknowledgement buttons to select the cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken.

Acknowledge an event

Note

If Other is selected for the event cause or action taken, the alphanumeric keyboard is displayed. Enter the cause or action taken in the space provided.

1. Touch the Event Cause button. The Event Cause drop-down list is displayed.

2. Select and touch the cause of the alarm event (Door Open; Inventory; Alarm Test; Other).

3. Touch the Action Taken button. The Action Taken drop-down list is displayed.

4. Touch the action taken to correct the alarm event (Closed Door; Removed Contents; Completed Test; Other).

5. Touch the Signature button to display the alphanumeric keyboard and enter the user name or user initials.

6. Touch the Save icon. The message "Save?" is displayed.

7. Touch the to save the event information. A green check mark is displayed in the event row on the Event Log screen. The date and time of the event acknowledgement is automatically added to the Signature button and the event information can no longer be edited, or touch the to cancel the Save operation.

Note

All three elds must be completed for data to be saved. If the Home or Back icons are touched prior to touching the Save icon,

no information will be saved.

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Access Control Log (if installed)

The Access Control Log screen contains a record of each user-authenticated access event. A maximum of 100 (most

recent) events can be viewed on the Access Control Log screen. The Access Log shows information from controlled access chamber entries.

Refer to Access Control for more information.

Note

The Access Control Log, with the Access Control screen and Access Control Setup screen, are activated when the Access Control option is activated (Access Control is a factory-activated option).

Viewing the access control log

Touch and hold the bidirectional arrows to scroll through the log.

Information Found in the Access Control Log

• User (Name of user, Denied, or Override)

• Date of access

• Time of access

• Length of time door remained open

• Method of access (PIN, Key or Remote)

Access Log Formatting

Bold text New data since the last time the log was viewed Normal text Viewed Dimmed text Downloaded Red text Incorrect PIN entered, access denied, or key override was used

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9 Data Transfer

CSV Download

Use the CSV Download screen to download information.

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Download Data

1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C3 monitor bezel. When the memory device is detected, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" clears and the Data Selection spin buttons are no longer shaded.

2. Touch the Date Range buttons to select the desired beginning (left) and ending (right) dates. The Data Report Calendar screen is displayed.

3. Touch the desired date on the calendar then touch the to conrm, or the to cancel.

4. Select User to download a single log or data set, or Tech for all log les.

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5. Touch the Start Download button to begin the download. The Download Status bar becomes active showing the progress of the download. When nished, the message "Data download complete" along with the number of les downloaded. A date and time stamp will appear below the completion message.

Note

If the Download icon is touched before a memory device is inserted, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" is displayed until a memory device is inserted.

6. Remove the memory device from the USB port. The CSV le may be viewed, saved, and manipulated on a PC. If the memory device is removed before the data download is complete, or if the memory device is full, the message "Flash drive has been removed" will appear below the progress bar. If the memory device is full, the message "Flash drive is full" will appear below the progress bar.

Notes

• The data is best viewed with an application used to create spreadsheets or databases. If Microsoft® Excel™ is used to view data, version 2009 or newer is required.

• If the USB is disabled in the Auxiliary Setting screen, the message "USB port is currently disabled" is displayed. Refer to i.C3 Settings, Auxiliary Systems for information regarding enabling the USB port.

• The Download screen can not be closed during a data download unless an error occurs.

• Up to 3 months of data may be downloaded at a time.

• If an invalid date range has been entered, the message "The date range must not exceed 3 months. Please select beginning and end dates that encompass 3 months or less" will appear

• A User download should be completed in less than twenty minutes. If the download has not completed in twenty minutes, contact Helmer Technical Service.

• The i.C3 features two Disk Space status alarms to proactively alert you when the available storage space is low (about 3 month's of data can be stored), and full (no new data can be stored). If either of these appear, contact Helmer Technical Service.

Downloaded data is saved to the memory device in CSV (comma separated values) le format. When set to User, the following four les can be saved each time.

• Primary Monitor Probe temperature data (Data is sampled once per minute)

• Secondary Monitor Probe temperature data (if installed and activated)

• Event log data

• Access log data (if Access Control is activated)

Setting the toggle to Tech allows download of additional diagnostic les. After the les are transferred, the read/write properties of the downloaded les should be set to read-only by the user.

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Downloading Temperature Graphs and Alarm Event Data to PDF

Use the PDF Download screen to download information to PDF (Portable Document Format).

1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C3 monitor bezel. When the memory device is detected, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" clears. The Start Download and Data Selection buttons are no longer shaded.

2. Touch the Date Range buttons to select the desired beginning (left) and ending (right) dates. The Data Report Calendar screen is displayed for each date.

3. Touch the desired date on the calendar, then touch the to conrm, or the to cancel.

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4. Select the desired Report Duration.

• 1-day duration selects all applicable one-day graphs and Alarm Event Data reports for the product and date range.

• 7-day duration selects all applicable seven-day graphs and Alarm Event Data reports for the date range.

• All duration selects all the applicable one-day and seven-day graphs and Alarm Event Data reports for the date range.

6. Remove the memory device from the USB port. The PDF le may be saved or printed from a PC. If the memory device is removed before the download is complete, the message "Flash drive has been removed" will appear below the progress bar. If the memory device is full, the message "Flash drive is full" will appear below the progress bar.

Notes

• If the PDF Download icon is touched before a memory device is inserted, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" is displayed until a memory device is inserted.

• The paper setting selected is stored with the report being run and cannot be changed when rerunning the same report at a

later date. Changing the paper setting will a󰀨ect the current report being run as well as subsequent reports.

• PDF reports are stored for about 3 months, at which time the oldest reports are purged to free up storage space. Helmer recommends performing PDF downloads every two months.

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Uploading Firmware Updates

Use the Upload screen to upload rmware updates. If the Upload icon is touched before a memory device is inserted, the

message "Insert USB Flash Drive" is displayed until a memory device is inserted.

Notes

• Record the display processor and control processor rmware version number before uploading a rmware update. These numbers will be referenced after the update to ensure the update was successful.

• Record the Control Sensor O󰀨set temperature value. These values will be referenced if the rmware update causes a

change to the o󰀨set values.

• The Upload screen can not be closed during a data upload unless an error occurs.

Upload rmware

1. Insert a memory device into the USB port located on the right of the i.C3 monitor bezel. When the memory device is detected, the message "Insert USB Flash Drive" clears and the Upload icon is no longer shaded.

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2. Touch the Upload icon to begin data transfer. The upload progress bar is displayed.

3. When nished, the "Data Upload Completed" message and the date and time are displayed. The screen then refreshes to display the "Wait" screen, and the system automatically powers down and restarts.

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4. Remove the memory device from the USB port. Updated rmware is loaded to the i.C3 memory.

5. After the i.C3 system restarts, verify the display processor (DP) and/or control processor (CP) rmware version number

have been updated. If either rmware version number has not been updated from the recorded version number, contact Helmer Technical Service. For more details regarding referencing the rmware revision number, refer to

i.C3 Applications (APPS), Using i.C3 Applications

6. Verify the Control Sensor O󰀨set temperature value has not changed. If the temperature o󰀨set value has been changed from the recorded value, calibrate the o󰀨set value. For details on calibrating the o󰀨set values, refer to Sensor Calibration and Control, Sensor Calibration.

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10 Customizing the i.C3 Screen

Brightness Settings

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The backlight on the i.C

monitor has three brightness settings. Touch any button to select a di󰀨erent brightness setting.

Home Page Screensaver

The Home screen is equipped with a screensaver that displays a 24-hour temperature graph. The screensaver is automatically displayed after two minutes of inactivity on the Home screen. Touch anywhere on the screensaver to return to the Home screen.

Notes

• Inactivity of two minutes duration on most i.C3 screens results in automatic return to the Home screen.

• The screensaver can be disabled on the Settings screen so the Home screen is viewable at all times.

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Password Protection of the i.C3 Settings Screen

Password protection is set to ON at the factory and can be turned OFF through the settings menu. A password protects i.C3 settings from unauthorized changes.

If password protection is turned ON, touch the i.C If accessing the i.C

If password protection is turned OFF, touch the i.C3 Settings icon to navigate directly to the i.C3 Settings screen.

system settings and other preferences via i.C3 Settings.

Note

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Helmer recommends password protection remain ON.

system requires up to 30 seconds to save conguration changes. Do not turn the power o󰀨 until 30 seconds have elapsed.

Note

Accessing Settings

for the rst time, use the factory-originated password (1234).

Settings icon to bring up a numeric keypad and enter the current password.

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Temperature Setpoint

The Temperature Setpoint species the desired temperature for product stored inside the unit.

Change temperature setpoint

Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the spin box to adjust the temperature setpoint.

Device Control Settings

The Device Control Settings screen displays the current settings used to control the unit.

View settings

Touch the Device Control Settings button to view the following settings:

• Temperature Setpoint - the temperature at which the unit operates

• Upper Rail - maximum control temperature at which the compressor will turn on

• Lower Rail - minimum control temperature at which the

compressor will turn o󰀨

• Delay on Start-up - delays the compressor startup in the event of a power interruption

• Speed During Probe Error - Speed at which compressor will run as a percent of maximum if both monitor and control probe fails

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• Temperature Setpoint can be adjusted through the main Settings screen and Device Control Settings.

• Upper Rail, Lower Rail, Delay on Start-up and Speed During Probe Error settings are set at the factory and should not be changed. For information regarding changing these settings, contact Helmer Technical Service.

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Alarm Settings

Parameters for activating an alarm may be set through Alarm Settings.

Set alarm parameters

1. Touch the Alarm Settings button.

2. Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the corresponding Setpoint spin box to change an alarm setpoint.

3. Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the corresponding Time Delay spin box to change the time delay duration.

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Users and Passwords

Set up user access and passwords, or turn password protection on or o󰀨 through Users and Passwords.

Enable/disable password protection

1. Touch the Users and Password button.

2. Toggle the Password Protection button to turn password

protection On or O󰀨.

Note

Helmer recommends that password protection remain On.

Change password

1. Touch the Users and Password button.

2. Touch the Change Password button, a numeric keypad appears.

3. Enter a new 4-digit password.

4. Touch to save of to cancel.

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Establishing user access (if installed)

1. Touch the Users and Password button.

2. Touch the Access Setup button, the Access Setup numeric keypad appears.

3. Refer to Access Control for instructions regarding Access Control setup and operation.

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Sound Settings

Turn sounds on or o󰀨, control volume and select an alarm tone through Sounds Settings.

Enable/disable sounds

1. Touch the Sounds Settings button.

2. Toggle the Sounds button On or O󰀨 to select desired setting.

Set alarm volume

1. Touch the Sounds Settings button.

2. Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) on the Alarm Volume spin

box to select desired volume.

Select alarm tone

1. Touch the Sounds Settings button.

2. Touch the plus minus (-) or plus (+) on the Alarm Tone spin box to select desired tone.

3. Touch the Try It button to hear the selected tone.

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Display Settings

Control how information appears on the i.C3 display through Display Settings.

Change language

1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed.

2. Touch the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language button.

3. Touch to conrm language selection, or to cancel.

4. Touch the Home icon to continue to the Home screen.

Select date format