IKA RC 5 basic User Manual

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RC 5 basic_062018

IKA RC 5 basic

Device setup

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Item Designation
1 Filling opening lid
2 Operator panel and display
3 Handle
4 Venting grid
5 RS 232 port
6 USB port
7 External temperature sensor socket
8 Pump connector IN
9 Pump connector OUT
10 Power switch
11 Power socket
12 Backflow
13 Overflow

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Sourcing language: German

EN

Contents

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

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

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

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

General information ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Disposal of the device ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Fluids ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

Refrigerant

Correct use ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Use .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Range of use (indoor use only) ......................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

Delivery scope .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Preparations ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Setting up ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Connecting the tubings .................................................................................................................................... 7

Filling and draining ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Fluid (Standard information for IKA fluid) ......................................................................................................... 9

Moving the device ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Operator panel and display .................................................................................................................... 10

Commissioning and operating ................................................................................................................ 11

Menu settings ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Menu structure .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Basic guide to setting the menu options ......................................................................................................... 12

Operating mode (MODE)................................................................................................................................ 12

Maximum temperature (HI T) ......................................................................................................................... 12

Minimum temperature (LO T) ......................................................................................................................... 12

Maximum speed (HI R) ................................................................................................................................... 12

Minimum speed (LO R) ................................................................................................................................... 12

Fluid type (FLUI) ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Temperature control type (AUTO) ................................................................................................................... 13

Alarm and button tone (BEEP)

Calibration (CALI) ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Interface and output .............................................................................................................................. 14

Maintenance and cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 16

Error codes ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Technical data ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Pump performance curve ....................................................................................................................... 19

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Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC,
2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or other normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010,
EN 61326-1, EN 60529, EN ISO 12100 and DIN 12876-1.

Explication of warning symbols

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

DANGER

serious injury.

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

WARNING

WARNING

Indicates the risk of fire or explosion!

Indicates crushing risk to fingers/hand.

Warning: flammable material!

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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.

• The device has been constructed to the requirements of
EU (European Union) and EFTA (European Free Trade As­sociation) countries.

• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres.

• 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 power
cable.

• The socket for the power cable must be easily accessible.

• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).

• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the power voltage.

• The device can only be disconnected from the power sup­ply by pulling out the power plug or the connector plug.

• Disconnect the power plug before attaching or changing
any accessories.

• Disconnect the power plug before cleaning, maintenance
and transportation of the unit.

• 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.

NOTICE

safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and
liquids, etc. from getting into the device.

Coverings or parts that can be re­moved from the device must be put
back on the device again to ensure

CAUTION

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

• A laboratory circulator refrigerates and circulates fluid ac­cording to specified parameters. This involves hazards due
to high and low temperatures 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 become necessary for user to take
other precautionary safety measures.

• When device is used for external circulation, extra precau-

tion must be taken for cold fluid 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
possible material fatigue (cracks/leaks).

WARNING

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

WARNING

• Transport the device with care (see section “Moving the
device“).

• Do not transport or empty the bath while it is still cold.

• Always empty the bath before moving the unit.

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

Do not start up the device if:

- It is damaged or leaking

- Cable (not only supply cable) is
damaged.

Because of the heavy weight of
the device, at least two person are
needed for carrying the device.

• The device may only be used as prescribed and as de­scribed in these 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 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.

NOTICE

Disposal of the device:

• The device must be disposed of in accordance with na­tional or local regulations

Always empty the bath if the unit is
unused for long time.

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Fluids:

WARNING

the chemical hazards that may be associated with the bath
fluid used. Observe all safety warning for the fluids.

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Depending on the bath fluid used and the type of opera­tion or toxic can arise. Ensure suitable extraction.

• Do not use any fluid which may cause dangerous reac­tions during processing.
Only use r

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non corr

ecommended bath fluid. Only use non-acid and

oding fluid.

Only use the fluids, which fulfill the
requirements for safety
device compatibility

, health and

. Be aware of

Refrigerant:

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

The device is not allowed to be
used in an ATEX (Atmosphere EX­losible) zone.

Flammable refrigerant used. Do not
use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recom­mended by the manufacturer.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

NOTICE

• Continuous monitoring of the filling level of the bath fluid is
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equired.

• To ensure a sucient fluid circulation, the viscosity of the
bath fluid must not exceed of 50mm
erating temperature.

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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 Na
/liter

, to reduce corrosive properties.

Never operate the device without
sucient fluid! Check the fluid level
detection at a regular basis (see the
section “Filling and draining”).

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Don’t use following fluids:

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NOTICE

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Untreated tap water
Acids or bases

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Solutions with halides: chlorides, fluorides, br
iodides or sulfur

- Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)

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Solution with chromates or chromium salts

- Glycerine

errous water.

- F

omides,

• Insucient ventilation may result in the formation of ex­plosive mixtur

eas and keep all air vents open.

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• Flammable refrigerant used. Only the manufacturer can

open the device and
system (substitute device).

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The minimum room size is 12m³, so that in the event of

an err

or (exit of the complete refriger
no flammable r
max. 8 g/m³ ambient air).

es. Only use the device in well ventilated

repair the device, closed refrigeration

ant filling quantity)

efrigerant-air mixtur

e can arise (R 290

Correct use

• Use:

Use RC (Refrigerated Circulators) for cooling and circulat­ing fluids.

• Range of use (indoor use only):

- Laboratories -

- Pharmacies -

Schools
Universities

This instrument is suitable for use in all areas except:

- Residential areas

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Areas that are connected directly to a low-voltage supply

network that also supplies r

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:

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If the device is operated with accessories that are not sup­plied or recommended by IKA .

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If the device is operated improperly or in contr

IKA specifications.

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If the device or the printed circuit board ar
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