IKA CBC 5 control Operating Instructions Manual

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IKA® CBC 5 control

CBC 5 basic_112016

Operating instructions EN

Item Designation 1 Wireless Controller (WiCo) 2 Filling opening lid 3 Front cover 4 Handle 5 Venting grid 6 Mains switch 7 Power socket 8 Cable clip 9 Pump connection IN 10 Pump connection OUT 11 RS 232 interface 12 USB interface 13 External temperature sensor socket 14 Multifunction interface

Device setup

Fig. 1

RS 232

ext

Pt 100

Micro USB

11 12

13 14

9 10

Multi I/O

Contents

Source language: German

Page

Device setup ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................ 4

Note for USA (FCC) ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Note for Canada (IC) ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Explication of warning symbols ................................................................................................................... 4

Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 5

General information ��5 Fluids ��6 Battery pack RB 1 (for WiCo) ��6

Correct use ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Use ��7 Range of use (indoor use only) ��7 Wireless remote control ��7

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Unpacking ��8 Delivery scope ��8

Preparations ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Setting up ��8 Connecting the tubings ��8 Inserting battery into the WiCo ��9 Mounting the WiCo to the station ��9 Filling and draining ��9 Fluid (Standard information for IKA® fluid)��10 Moving the device ��11 Charging the Battery Pack RB 1 (rechargeable battery) ��11 Changing battery to WiCo ��11 WiCo – holder WH 10 ��11

Operator panel and display ........................................................................................................................ 12

station ��12 WiCo ��12

Setting the safety temperature .................................................................................................................. 13

Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Useful information ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Working with WiCo .................................................................................................................................... 15

Working screen at the time of delivery ��15 Explanation of symbols on the working screen ��15 Menu navigation and structure ��16 Menu (Details) ��18

Interface and output .................................................................................................................................. 23

Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 26

Error codes ................................................................................................................................................. 27

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 28

Technical data ............................................................................................................................................ 29

Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 31

Pump performance curve ........................................................................................................................... 31

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU,

2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or standardized documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010, EN 61010-2-051, EN 61326-1 and DIN 12876-1�

Bluetooth® module: Directive: 2014/53/EU Standards: EN 300328, EN 301489-17, EN 301489-1, EN 60950-1

Note for USA (FCC)

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules� Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the Manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment� This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept all interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation�

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment� This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications� Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense�

Note for Canada (IC)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s)� Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device� This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6/IC RSS-210� The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement�

Explication of warning symbols

Indicates an (extremly) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury�

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury�

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in injury�

Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage�

Indicates a hazardous situation that cause from a hot surface!

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

DANGER

Safety instructions

General information:

• Read the operating instructions completely before

starting up and follow the safety instructions.

• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be accessed by everyone�

• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device�

• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health, safety and accident prevention regulations�

• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and ﬁreproof surface�

• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres,

with

hazardous substances�

• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting�

• Check the device and accessories for damage before each use� Do not use damaged components�

• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the ”Accessories” section�

• The device must only be operated with the original mains cord�

• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible�

• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact)�

• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the mains voltage�

•

The device can only be disconnected from the mains supply by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug�

• Disconnect the mains plug before attaching or changing any accessories�

• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning, maintenance or moving the device�

• The device must only be opened by trained specialists, even during repair� The device must be unplugged from the power supply before opening� Live parts inside the device may still be live for some time after unplugging from the power supply�

Coverings or parts that can be removed from the device must be put

back on the device again to ensure safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and liquids, etc� from getting into the device�

• The device must only be used as prescribed and as described in the operating instructions� This includes operation by instructed specialist personnel�

• When using critical or hazardous materials in your processes, IKA® recommends to use additional appropriate measures to ensure safety in the experiment� For example, users can implement measures that inhibit ﬁre or explosions or comprehensive monitoring equipment�

• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a suitable fume hood� Please contact IKA® application support if you have any question�

If the mains switch is not within reach when device is operating, an EMERGENCY STOP switch that

can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�

• A laboratory circulator heats/refrigerates and circulates ﬂuid according to speciﬁed parameters� This involves hazards due to high temperatures, ﬁre and general hazards due to the device of electrical energy� The user safety can not be ensured simply with design requirements on the part of the device� Further hazard sources may arise due to the type of tempering ﬂuid, e�g� by exceeding or undercutting certain temperature thresholds or by the breakage of the container and reaction with the carrier ﬂuid� It is not possible to consider all eventualities� They remain largely subject to the judgment and responsibility of the operator� For this reason, it may become necessary for user to take other precautionary safety measures�

• Insucient ventilation may result in the formation of explosive mixtures� Only use the device in well ventilated areas�

The safety circuit (safe temperature) must be adjusted so that the maxi-

mum permissible temperature cannot be exceeded even in the event of a fault� Check the safe temperature circuit on a regular basis (see section "Setting the safety temperature")�

• When device is used for external circulation, extra precaution must be taken for hot/cold liquid leakage due to damaged hose:

- Use suitable hoses for connection�

- Secure hoses and tubes against slippage and avoid kinks�

- Check hoses, tubes and bath at regular intervals for pos-

sible material fatigue (cracks/leaks)�

• Mains cable should not get in contact with hot parts and ﬂuids�

Do not start up the device if:

- It is damaged or leaking

Cable (not only mains cable) is damaged�

• Be careful when reﬁlling a hot bath�

At high operating temperature, the temperature of housing parts, surfaces and tubes can exceed 70 ° C�

It is dangerous to touch the heater� The temperature of the heater can be very high�

CAUTION

NOTICE

WARNING

CAUTION

Battery pack RB 1 (for WiCo):

If during operation the battery pack RB 1 (rechargeable battery) be-

comes fully discharged, the device (Station) will continue to run or is shut down depending on the value settings for “Time Out”, “Safe Speed” and “Safe Temperature”� If the device is set so that it continues to run when the battery of the WiCo is fully discharged, the only means of switching the station off are the “safe STOP”, “ON/OFF” key and the “Mains switch”!

Please note the following safe-

ty instructions for the battery

pack RB 1 (rechargeable bat-

tery):

•

Keep the battery pack out of reach of children at all times�

• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place�

•

Never throw the battery pack into a ﬁre� Keep it away from direct sunlight and temperatures above 60 °C� High temperatures will damage the battery pack and render it unusable� Temperatures above 100 °C may cause it to explode�

• Never throw the battery pack into water or expose it to moisture� Water may lead to a short-circuit, causing the battery pack to explode�

•

Do not deform or crush the battery pack or damage it in any other way� This can cause battery ﬂuid to leak and/or the battery pack to explode�

• When not in use, keep battery packs away from paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects which could cause the contacts to be bridged� Short-circuiting may result in an explosion�

• After a power failure during operation, the device may start automatically (depending on operating mode)�

• Transport the device with care�

• Do not transport or empty the bath while it is still hot/ cold� This may result in accidents, especially scalding injuries or frostbite�

Because of the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are needed for carrying the device�

CAUTION

Risk of burning caused by vapor or hot water at the outlet of the cooling coil�

Don’t use following ﬂuids:

- Untreated tap water

- Acids or bases

- Solutions with halides: chlorides, ﬂuorides, bromides, iodides or sulfur

- Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)

- Solution with chromates or chromium salts

- Glycerine

- Ferrous water�

When changing the bath ﬂuid, remove the remaining water from the

complete system (including hoses and external devices)� When doing this, also open the stopper and union nuts caps of the pump outputs and inputs and blow compressed air through all the pump outputs and inputs! Beware of the risk of burning due to delay in boiling!

Fluids:

Beware of the risk of burning due to delay in boiling!

Only use ﬂuids, which fulﬁll the requirements for safety, health and

device compatibility� Be aware of the chemical hazards that may be associated with the bath ﬂuid used� Observe all safety warnings for the ﬂuids�

• Depending on the bath ﬂuid used and the type of operation, toxic or ﬂammable vapors can arise� Ensure suitable extraction�

• Do not use any ﬂuid which may cause dangerous reactions during processing�

• Only use recommended bath ﬂuid� Only use non-acid and non corroding ﬂuid�

Only process and heat up any ﬂuid that has a ﬂash point higher than

the adjusted safe temperature limit that has been set� The safe temperature limit must always be set to at least 25 ºC lower than the ﬂash point of the ﬂuid used� Examine regularly the function of the safety temperature limiter�

Never operate the device without

sucient heat carrier ﬂuid! Check

the ﬂuid level detection at a regular basis (see the chapter “Filling and draining”)�

• Continuous monitoring of the bath and the ﬁlling level of the bath ﬂuid is required, especially at high temperatures�

• To ensure a sucient ﬂuid circulation, the viscosity of the bath ﬂuid at the lowest operating temperature must not exceed a value of 50 mm2/s�

If water is used at higher temperature, there is heavy loss of ﬂuid due to the evaporation of the steam�

•

Untreated tap water is not recommended� It is recommended to use distilled water or high purity water (ion exchangers) and add 0�1 g soda (sodium carbonate Na2CO3) /liter, to reduce corrosive properties�

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTICE

CAUTION

Disposal instructions:

• When disposing of the IKA® battery pack, please tape over the contacts with adhesive tape to prevent short-circuiting due to moisture or contact with metal components� Shortcircuiting may result in an explosion�

• Do not throw used battery packs into your household waste� Dispose of them properly in accordance with statutory regulations�

End users are obliged by law to return all used disposable and rechargeable batteries� Throwing them

into the household waste is prohibited� Disposable/ rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with this symbol to indicate that they may not be disposed of as household waste�

• You can return used disposable and rechargeable batteries free of charge to your local authority collection site or to any battery retailer� In doing so you will be complying with statutory regulations and helping to protect the environment�

• Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations�

• Explosion of a battery pack may release battery ﬂuid and cause a ﬁre�

• The lithium polymer battery pack must only be used and charged in IKA

products designed for use with this bat-

tery pack�

• When the battery pack is inserted it should slide in easily and without resistance� Do not force it�

• If the battery pack is removed for an extended period of time, store it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent short-circuiting due to moisture or contact with metal components�

• The operating temperature range of the battery pack is from 0 °C to + 45 °C� Note that the battery pack capacity will be reduced at temperatures below 20 °C�

•

Only the rechargeable battery types recommended in the technical data may be used in the device!

Do not charge batteries that have leaked or that are discolored, deformed or damaged in any other way�

Correct use

• Use:

Use CBC (Combined refrigerating and heating Bath Circulators)

for heating

/refrigerating

and circulating ﬂuids�

Intended Use: Tabletop device

• Range of use (indoor use only):

- Laboratories -Schools

- Pharmacies - Universities

• Wireless remote control:

Before using the wireless link between the WiCo and the laboratory device, ﬁrst check whether your region is included in the radio communication approval for the device� If it is not, remote control can also be performed using a USB cable�

This device is suitable for use in all areas except:

- Residential areas

- Areas that are connected directly to a low-voltage supply network that also supplies residential areas�

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:

- If the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the IKA®�

- If the device is operated improperly or in contrary to the

IKA® speciﬁcations�

- If the device or the printed circuit board are modiﬁed by third parties�

Unpacking

• Unpacking:

- Please unpack the device carefully�

- In the case of any damage a detailed report must be sent immediately (post, rail or forwarder)�

Transport safety:

Open the filling open lid (2) and remove the protection under the buoyage�

• Delivery scope:

- CBC 5 control station with WiCo

- Mains cables

- Hose olive NW 12 (2 pieces) see Fig� 2

- Screwdriver (use for safety circuit) see Fig� 3

- WiCo holder WH 10

- OS 1�0 power supply (for WiCo) see Fig� 4

- Temperature sensor Pt 100�30

- USB 2�0 cable micro A – micro B

- USB 2�0 cabel A – micro B

- User guide

- Warranty card�

Adapter England

Adapter Australia

Adapter Europe, Switzerland

Fig. 4

Adapter USA, China

Preparations

• Setting up:

- Place the unit on an even, stable, clean, nonslip, dry and ﬁreproof surface�

- Keep at least 20 cm of open space on the front and rear side�

- The place for installation should be large enough and provide sucient air ventilation to ensure the room does not warm up excessively because of the heat from device radiates to the environment�

- Do not set up the device in the immediate vicinity of heat sources and do not expose to sun light�

- Cooling machine, pump motor and electronics produce intrinsic heat that is dissipated via the venting grids (5)! Never cover these venting grids!

Note: After setting up the device, wait at least one hour before starting the operation to avoid the damage to the cooling system�

• Connecting the tubings:

Unscrew the union nuts and stoppers using a wrench (SW19) from the pump connection IN (9) and OUT (10)�

- Connect the hoses for circulating the external system to the pump connection M 16 x 1 for IN and OUT directly or with the olives�

- Screw the hose olives to the pump connection IN and OUT with union nuts� Slide the hoses (NW 12) onto the olives� The hoses must be secured with suitable clamps�

Note: Please note the permissible temperature range of hoses� For hot ﬂuids we recommend the IKA® LT 5�20 hoses� When the external system is not necessary, please seal the pump connection IN and OUT with the existing union nuts and stoppers�

Fig. 3Fig. 2

Hose olive

Union nut

Fig. 6

Stopper

Union nut

Fig. 5

NOTICE

• Filling and draining:

- Before ﬁlling the ﬂuid into the bath, open the front cover as indicated in following ﬁgure�

- Check and make sure that the drain valve is closed (Rotate clockwise to the stop position, see Fig� 10)�

Note: Please note information in section “Commissioning”�

- Connect the mains plug and turn on the device with mains switch (6)�

- The low level icon ( ) appears on the display of the WiCo�

- Open the ﬁlling lid (2) and ﬁll ﬂuid to the bath�

Note:

Pay attention to the ﬂuid level information!:

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Drain valve

Drain port

Fig. 11

(see “Fluid level” in section “ Working with WiCo”)�

— Low level — High level

Warning: Do not empty the bath while it is still hot/cold, there is a risk of burning/freezing�

- To drain the ﬂuid from the bath, connect a hose to the

drain port and turn the drain valve in counter clockwise direction with a straight screwdriver�

• Inserting battery into the WiCo:

Model: WiCo CBC 5

LPS IP 40

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Model: WiCo CBC 5

LPS IP 40

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Model: WiCo CBC 5

LPS IP 40

Model: WiCo CBC 5

LPS

IP 40



Note: notch upward!

• Mounting the WiCo to the station:

IKA

CBC 5 control

High

Low

Fluid level

Note:

If the WiCo need be permanently attached to the station, we strictly recommend to fasten the unlocking button with the integrated screw (turn counter clock wise)�

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Fig. 7

Fig. 8

• Fluid (Standard information for IKA® ﬂuid): IKA

Designation

Operating temperature

range for open bath

application

(°C)

Operating temperature

range for closed bath

applications

(°C)

Safety temperature

(°C)

Flash point

(°C)

CF�EG28�N10�80�8

-10 �� 80 -10 … 80 90 115

CF�EG39�N20�80�16

-20 … 80 -20 … 80 90 115

CF�EG44�N25�80�19

-25 … 80 -25 … 80 90 115

CF�EG48�N30�80�22

-30 … 80 -30 … 80 90 115

UF�Si�N30�150�10LV

-30 … 130 -30 … 150

145 

>170

HF�Si�20�200�50

20 … 200 20 … 200 255 >280

HF�Si�20�250�50A

20 … 200 20 … 250 255 >280

H2O (Water) 

5 … 95 5 … 95 - -

Customized 1



Customized 2



Check the suitability of the fluid according to your application�

(1) Classiﬁcation:

HF: Heating Fluid CF: Cooling Fluid UF: Universal Fluid

(2) Chemical composition:

Si: Silicone oil EG: Ethylene Glycol

(3) Temperature range: (

Minimum temperature� Maximum temperature)

N: Negative Temperature

(4) Viscosiy:

Viscosiy at 25 °C for Heating Fluid (HF) Viscosity at -20 °C for Cooling Fluid (CF) Viscosity at 25 °C for Universal Fluid (UF)

Dynamic viscosity [mPa•s] is a product of kinematic viscosity [mm²/s] and density [kg/m³] of the ﬂuid divided by 1000�

(5) Additional information:

A: Oil Additives LV: Low Viscosity



Note: for open bath application!



Note: Tap water may be unsuitable for operation because the calcium carbonate content may cause calcification�

High purity water (from icon exchangers) and distilled or bi-distilled water are unsuitable for operation due to corrosive properties of these media� High purity water and distillates are suitable as a medium after adding 0�1 g soda (Na2CO3, sodium carbonate) per liter of water�

 Note: The limits can be adjusted according to the ﬂuid used�

Nomenclature for IKA® fluid: CF�EG28�N10�80�8 --

(5) Addition information (4) Kinematic viscosity (8

mm²/s

) (3) Temperature range (- 10–80 °C) (2) Chemical composition (Ethylene Glycol 28 %) (1) Classiﬁcation (Cooling ﬂuid)

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