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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
ISSUE 1 – 02/10
CRYO CALIBRATOR
MODEL ISIS
User Maintenance Manual/Handbook
Isothermal Technology Limited, Pine Grove, Southport, PR9 9AG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1704 543830 Fax: +44 (0)1704 544799 Internet: www.isotech.co.uk E-mail: info@isotech.co.uk
The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate. Equally, because of the programme of
continual development and improvement we reserve the right to amend or alter characteristics and design without prior notice. This
publication is for information only.
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
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CONTENTS
EMC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................. 4
GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CAUTIONARY NOTE .............................................................................................................................................. 6
HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 7
CAUTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
PORTABILITY AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 9
COOLING TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................... 9
OPERATING LIFE ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
BENEFITS ................................................................................................ ................................................................ ............. 9
UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................... 10
QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................................................................... 11
USING THE ISIS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
CONTROLLER PANEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
ISIS GENERAL ARRANGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 13
ISIS FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
OPERATION MODE ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
CONTROLLER LEVELS OF OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 15
Precontrol Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Input SV Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Input Settings Mode ................................................................................................................................ .................. 15
DETAILED INPUT SETTINGS MODE................................................................................................................................. 16
AUTO TUNE MODE ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
ALARM MODE ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
STATUS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
SELECTING A SETPOINT .............................................................................................................................................. 17
CAL NOTEPAD ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 18
DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
LICENSE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
INSTALLING CAL NOTEPAD ................................ ................................ ................................................................ ............ 19
STARTING CAL NOTEPAD ............................................................................................................................................... 19
PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
COMMUNICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
STANDARD PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 22
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
Caution (refer to handbook)
Caution, Low Temperature
Surface
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EMC INFORMATION
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
89/336/EEC as amended by EC Directive 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/25/EEC,
amended by 93/68/EEC. To ensure emission compliance please ensure that any serial communications
connecting leads are fully screened.
The product meets the susceptibility requirements of BSEN 61000-6-1:2001.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This equipment must be correctly earthed.
This equipment is a Class 1 Appliance. A protective earth is used to ensure the conductive parts can not
become live in the event of a failure of the insulation.
The protective conductor of the flexible mains cable which is coloured green/yellow MUST be connected to a
suitable earth.
The blue conductor should be connected to Neutral and the Brown conductor to Live (Line).
Warning: Internal mains voltage hazard. Do not remove the panels.
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
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GUARANTEE
This instrument has been manufactured to exacting standards and is guaranteed for twelve months against
electrical break-down or mechanical failure caused through defective material or workmanship, provided the
failure is not the result of misuse. In the event of failure covered by this guarantee, the instrument must be
returned, carriage paid, to the supplier for examination and will be replaced or repaired at our option.
FRAGILE CERAMIC AND/OR GLASS PARTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS GUARANTEE
INTERFERENCE WITH OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS INSTRUMENT MAY INVALIDATE
THIS GUARANTEE
RECOMMENDATION
The life of your ISOTECH Instrument will be prolonged if regular maintenance and cleaning to remove general
dust and debris is carried out.
ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY LTD.
PINE GROVE, SOUTHPORT
PR9 9AG, ENGLAND
TEL: +44 (0) 1704 543830/544611
FAX: +44 (0)1704) 544799
The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate. Equally, because of
the programme of continual development and improvement we reserve the right to amend or alter
characteristics and design without prior notice. This publication is for information only.
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
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CAUTIONARY NOTE
ISOTECH PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY TECHNICALLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT
PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH GOOD MEASUREMENT PRACTICES.
IT IS EXPECTED THAT PERSONNEL USING THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE COMPETENT WITH THE
MANAGEMENT OF APPARATUS WHICH MAY BE POWERED OR UNDER EXTREMES OF
TEMPERATURE, AND ARE ABLE TO APPRECIATE THE HAZARDS WHICH MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH,
AND THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WITH SUCH EQUIPMENT.
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CRYO CALIBRATOR MODEL ISIS
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HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read this entire handbook before use.
2. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
3. Operators of this equipment should be adequately trained in the handling of hot and cold items and
liquids.
4. Do not use the apparatus for jobs other than those for which it was designed, i.e. the calibration of
thermometers.
5. Do not handle the apparatus when it is hot or cold, unless wearing the appropriate protective
clothing and having the necessary training.
6. Do not drill, modify or otherwise change the shape of the apparatus.
7. Do not dismantle the apparatus without disconnecting it from the supply and leaving time for it to
reach ambient temperatures.
8. Do not use the apparatus outside its recommended temperature range
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