OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Humidity Chambers
HCP 108
HCP 153
HCP 246
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This mark on the product means:
Warning – oven hot when operating
Warning – oven hot when operating
The right to technical modifications is reserved.
Always use gloves!
You have purchased a technically fully proven product which has been produced in Germany with the use
min. 15
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The oven can be placed on the floor or on a bench
The spacing from the back of the oven to the
wall should be at least 15 cm. The spacing to the
Two ovens of the same model size can be stacked on each other.
Take off cover of bottom oven
at the back
and nuts supplied
WARNING! Always pull out the supply plug before
WARNING! Always pull out the supply plug before
When the oven is started up for the first time, it should be supervised continuously until steady conditions
explosionproof (they do not conform to the
with air. There must be no possibility of the formation of inflammable gas/air mixtures either within the
Weight [kg]
Ambient
Temperature
- normal operation without humidity: 20°C to 160°C
- sterilisation operation: 160°C (4 hours) via STERICard
variation (time): ±0,1°C max
The relative humidity in the chamber is measured by a capacitive humidity sensor and
variation (time): ±1%rh max
supply cable serial and parallel interface
H
2
O
inner
glas door
mm (minimum height)
adjusting screw
The temperature-humidity diagram of the humidity chamber HCP indicates the range of temperature and
Within this range, any combination of temperature and humidity is possible without any appreciable
Above the range indicated, e.g. 80% rH at 80°C, the steam introduced immediately condenses at the
With prolonged operation outside the working range there is a
With prolonged operation outside the working range there is a
At low temperatures and low relative humidity, the usable range depends largely on ambient temperature
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relave Humidity [%]
Temperature [°C]
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B
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proportioning and a time-saving autodiagnostic system for rapid fault finding (see section 22)
Alphanumerical text display
Active humidity control (fresh air via sterile filter) avoids condensation and ensures rapid
achievement of set humidity as well as short recovery times
ventilation system
including sensors and fan disc
Two separate PT100 temperature sensors Class A in 4-wire circuit for control and monitoring
following monitor (ASF)
Visual alarm indication
Audible signal on over-/undertemperature, over-/under-humidity and open door
errors and settings with real-time and date. Documentation approx. 3 months at 1 minute storage
interval
2-point calibration for humidity at 20% rH and 90% rH
internal report memory
humidity via a PC
A pre-formatted blank MEMoryCard XL with 32 kB storage capacity, reprogrammable for up to 40
ramp segments and additionally 270 hours report memory at 1 minute intervals
The oven load has to be checked carefully for its chemical compatibility with the above materials.
A compatibility table for materials can be requested from MEMMERT.
WARNING! Always pull out the supply plug before
WARNING! Always pull out the supply plug before
Temperature controller protected by a 100 mA fuse (200 mA on 115 V)
When connecting a MEMMERT oven to the electrical supply you have to observe any local
regulations which apply (e.g. in Germany DIN VDE 0100 with FI protection circuit)
This product is intended to operate on a supply network with a system impedance Z
at the transfer point
at the transfer point
Any work involving opening up the oven must only be carried out by a suitably qualified
Any work involving opening up the oven must only be carried out by a suitably qualified
The water container supplied has to be filled with distilled water and connected to the H2O connection
or
VDE 0510/DIN EN 50272 has to be explicitly specified on the label. Otherwise, possible calcification in the
The special feature of the HCP is the particularly uniform conditions inside the chamber. The air is heated by
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1
1
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3
The door is opened by clockwise rotation of the handle.
PRINT
SETUP
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1
STERI
DEFRO
°C
°C
rh
mb
%
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
warning water
The oven is switched on by pressing the push/turn control.
After the SET key has been released the display briefly flashes the temperature setpoint. The display then
After holding down the SET key (approx. 3 sec), the current operating mode flashes on the display. A
After the SET key has been released the controller operates in the new operating mode.
PRINT
SETUP
Weekly
After an operating mode has been selected, all relevant controller settings are shown simultaneously on
A parameter (menu item) can be selected by rotating the push/turn control; all other parameters are then
The selected parameter flashes brightly and can now be altered with the push/turn control while holding
After the SET key has been released the newly set value is stored.
Turn the push/turn control anticlockwise until the light symbol
is flashing.
While holding down the SET key, use the push/turn control to set the light
or
When operating in the “weekly programmer” mode the internal illumination is switched off automatically
when the equipment is switched off by the weekly programmer.
loop
t1
t2
t3
t4
loop
t1
t2
t3
t4
The settings act directly on the operation of the oven.
Temperature setpoint
Temperature setpoint
Adjustment range:
- with humidity
to
°C
- without humidity:
to
160
°C
°C
Temperature monitor
Temperature monitor
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
Adjustment range:
to
%rh
rh
%
°C
°C
rh
mb
%
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
PRINT
SETUP
The unit has to heat up to 50°C at a humidity of 95%rh. The monitor function has to be activated at 51°C.
After holding down the SET key (approx. 3 sec), the current operating
After the SET key has been released the controller is in operating mode I.
PRINT
SETUP
°C. After the SET key has been released the
°C
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the overtemperature protection
MAX
or
MIN
flashes. Keep the SET key depressed and
°C
°C.
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the monitor temperature and
AUTO
flashes. Keep the SET key depressed and set the push/
The tolerance band is selected in the SETUP menu (see section 11).
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the humidity display flashes.
rh
%
temperature
°C
relative humidity
(rh) %
time
time
60
80
40
20
100
temperature monitor
60
80
40
20
100
While the weekly programmer is in the OFF phase the unit is in stand-by mode. Heating and the supply of
The sequence of the weekly programmer is repeated every week.
A maximum of 9 time blocks, each consisting of ON time and OFF time, can be programmed.
Weekday
Weekday
Adjustement range: Monday to Sunday
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
Adjustement range: weekend Sa-Su
weekend Sa-Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
on
off
Adjustment range:
to
hrs.
on
off
Adjustment range: one minute above ON time to
on
off
values from operating mode I.
When the controller is in stand-by mode or if the weekly programmer is in the ON phase, the temperature
PRINT
SETUP
on
off
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
The unit has to switch on at 9.30 hrs from Mo to Fr (workday group) and switch off at 19.00 hrs. In
After holding down the SET key (approx. 3 sec) the current operating
PRINT
SETUP
Turn the push/turn control anticlockwise to select
(workday
on
off
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
(workday group).
19.00
on
off
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
10.00
on
off
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
14.00
on
off
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa Su
PRINT
SETUP
an existing programme can be edited
After EDIT
has been activated, the following parameters can be selected and can be altered as described
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MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
week is selected, the oven starts up immediately after the programme is started. (
instant start
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mb
IN 1
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OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
to
instant start
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Mo
Tu
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1
STERI
DEFRO
mb
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
1
minute to
hours.
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mb
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
to
°C
without humidtiy:
to
160
°C
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t2
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Mo
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mb
IN 1
IN 2
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MIN
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MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
%rh.
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mb
IN 1
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MIN
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MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
SPWT (T)
SPWT (H)
SPWT (TH)
LOOP
HOLD
END
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DEFRO
mb
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
°C
%rh
h
PRINT
SETUP
Turn the push/turn control clockwise unti
appears on the display, briefly press the SET key to enter.
Wait until the setpoint temperature is reached.
The unit only starts the next programme segment when the programmed
Wait until set humidity is reached.
The unit starts with the next programme segment only when the
Wait until set temperature and set humidity are reached.
The unit starts with the next programme segment only when the
The set programme is repeated after passing through all programmed
1-99
= repeats
= continuous repeat function
The programme segments are linked together by the segment closure command. These commands
Ramp
closure
command
ramp
segment 5
end
segment 5
°C
t=time
delayed
programme start
segment 1
closure
command
ramp
segment 1
spwt (t)
segment 2
closure
command
ramp
segment 2
next
segment 3
closure
command
ramp
segment 3
spwt (tH)
segment 4
closure
command
ramp
segment 4
next
Mo 8.00 h
0.45 h
1.00 h
50°C
°C
t
wait until set
temperature and set
humidity have been
reached
37°C
0.01 h
sucient if SPWT (TH)
is set as segment
closure command
After holding down the SET key (approx. 3 sec) the current operating
After the SET key has been released the controller is in operating mode
PRINT
SETUP
After the SET key has been released, the controller is in the programme
writing mode.
Mo
using the push/turn control.
h
Turn the push/turn control further clockwise until the time of the first
using the push/turn
h
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the temperature display is
°C using the push/turn control.
°C
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the humidity display is
%rh
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until a segment closure command
) appears.
with the push/turn control.
using the push/turn
h
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the temperature display is
°C using the push/turn control.
°C
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the humidity display is
%rh
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until a segment closure command
) appears.
with the push/turn control.
using the push/turn
h
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the temperature display is
°C using the push/turn control.
°C
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until the humidity display is
%rh
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until a segment closure command
Turn the push/turn control clockwise until
appears on the display.
Turn the push/turn control clockwise and set the temperature monitor.
MIN
AUTO
MAX
°C
Turn the push/turn control anticlockwise until the stop symbol
is
with the push/turn control.
All HCP ovens are fitted as standard with a parallel printer interface, as used on personal computers.
This parallel printer interface on the back of the oven is suitable for connecting conventional PCL3-
The controller is provided with an internal report memory (see section 19). The report data can in this
When using a colour printer, the various graphics can be printed in colour.
Time period of report
PRINT
SETUP
The following parameters can be selected by turning the push/turn control, and altered as described in the
The winter/summer time changeover does not take place automatically
The controller incorporates a calendar which automatically allows for the
Weekday
Weekday
Tu
Year
Adjustment range: from
to
Audible signal at programme end
Audible signal at programme end
or
Audible signal on alarm, e.g. overtemperature, open door
Audible signal on alarm, e.g. overtemperature, open door
or
to
15
Tolerance margin ASF
Tolerance margin ASF
to
and
PRINT SETUP
The real-time clock is set in SETUP and includes date and clock time.
The real-time clock serves for documentation according to GLP.
The clock runs with a buffer battery independently of the mains power supply.
The built-in lithium battery Type CR 2032 has a life of approx. 10 years.
The monitor temperature is measured with a separate PT100 temperature sensor inside the chamber. The
The oven is provided with duplicate overtemperature protection (mechanical / electronic) according to
All ovens of the HCP series are equipped with a mechanical temperature limiter (TB)
as warning.
as warning.
The oven is again ready for operation only after it has cooled down and after the fault has been
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
visual alarm symbol
TWW alarm
ASF-alarm
TB approx. 20°C above Tmax
TWW set manually
setpoint temperature
t
°C
controller fault
emergency operation
Adjustment range: up to 10°C max
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
MAX
Adjustment range: from 10°C below
The low alarm cannot be programmed
Where no undertemperature protection
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
MIN
The temperature monitor can be set independently of the operating mode.
The monitor temperature must always be set sufficiently far above the maximum working temperature.
The manually adjusted monitor temperature
MIN
and
MAX
of the electronic overtemperature protection
MAX
is exceeded, the TWW takes over the control of the
is
40°C
34°C
ASF alarm
ASF activated
ASF activated
ASF aktiv
°C
ASF set to
A monitoring device which automatically follows the selected temperature setpoint.
Automatic temperature monitor
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
AUTO
using the push/turn control.
Automatic temperature monitor
°C
MIN
AUTO
MAX
AUTO
using the push/turn control.
The tolerance margin for the ASF is selected in SETUP (see the menu item Tolerance margin ASF in the
Tolerance margin reached = ASF activated
Tolerance margin reached = ASF activated
The ASF is automatically activated when the actual temperature has reached 50% of the selected tolerance
The activation of the automatic temperature monitor is indicated by the bright symbol
AUTO
40°C
34°C
ASF alarm
ASF activated
ASF activated
ASF-alarm
°C
40°C
34°C
ASF alarm
ASF activated
ASF activated
40°C
34°C
ASF-alarm
ASF activated
ASF aktiv
33°C
°C
27°C
ASF set to
ASF set to
Triggering the ASF alarm is indicated by flashing symbol
AUTO
and
Again within tolerance margin = ASF alarm switched off
Again within tolerance margin = ASF alarm switched off
The automatic temperature monitor alarm is switched off automatically as soon as the selected tolerance
40°C
34°C
ASF alarm
ASF activated
ASF activated
40°C
34°C
ASF-alarm
ASF activated ASF activated
33°C
°C
27°C
ASF set to
Active humidity control ensures that the set humidity is reached rapidly without the use ofwater dishes.
The setpoint can be adjusted between 20% rh and 95% rh. The humidity setpoint can be set or altered
The text display shows
The interval sound indicates a fault in the temperature control system or the humidifying system. It is
Tb activ - temperature limiter activated
if the temperature limiter operates
if the overtemperature
if the undertemperature
if the automatic monitoring
when the water container is empty.
when the humidity exceeds the selected setpoint for longer than 30
when the door of the unit is opened for longer than 3 minutes.
The audible alarm can be switched off temporarily by pressing the SET key.
As protection against contamination the HCP is equipped as standard with a STERICard. The STERICard
To activate, insert the STERICard into the slit in the control field, select the Start symbol
with the push/
The auto-sterilisation sequence begins as soon as the sterilisation procedure is activated:
The automatic sterilisation programme can not be altered by the user.
After successful sterilisation the control displays
Sterilisation
Process Control
Card
Sterilisation Parameter:
160 °C / 4:00 h
Unit-ID:
________________________
The User-ID-Card stores the serial number of the oven and a unique user number in encrypted format. The
The blockage through the User-ID-Card is indicated by the illuminated
symbol on the control panel.
access
authority
card
Name:
ID:
_____________________
_____________________
Temperature calibration at low temperature
Temperature calibration at medium temperature
Temperature calibration at high temperature
calibration correction setting has to have a negative sign.
The procedure can be carried out for up to 3 calibration temperatures.
to
°C in SETUP and set the corresponding calibration
°C.
°C.
-0.4
°C.
After the oven has settled down the reference instrument should read 60.0°C.
With
a further calibration temperature can be programmed below
, and with
an
CAL. 1
+0,2 °C
CAL. 3
+0,3 °C
CAL. 2
-0,4 °C
factory
calibration
60°C
40°C
0°C
20°C
80°C
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C to +
°C
°C to +
°C
°C to +
°C
Humidity calibration at 20% relative humidity
Humidity calibration at 90% relative humidity
°C.
The procedure can be carried out for up to 2 calibration humidities.
and set the corresponding calibration correction
%
%.
to
-2.0
%
The reference instrument should read 90.0% after the unit has settled down.
An additional calibration can be programmed with
at 20% relative humidity.
rh 20
+3 %
rh 90
-2 %
factory
calibration
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SETUP
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STERI DEFRO
°C
°C
rh
mb
%
CO
mb
2
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
PRINT
SETUP
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t2
t1
on
off
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STERI DEFRO
°C
°C
rh
mb
%
CO
mb
2
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
MIN
AUTO
MAX
% to +
%
% to +
%
The oven is provided as standard with a serial communication interface RS232C according to DIN 12 900-
This is the address through which the PC communicates with the oven. The default setting is
The maximum cable length is 15 m.
TXD
RS 232-C
9-pin serial
When so ordered, the oven can be equipped at the factory with an RS485 interface instead of the RS232C
The system is operated using the “Celsius 2007” software. A unique device address has to be assigned to
The default setting is
A maximum of 16 devices can be addressed on the RS485 bus.
A termination resistance of 220 Ohm has to be connected to the last device.
RS 485
9-pin serial
The controller continuously records all relevant measurements, settings and error messages at 1-minute
The internal report memory is arranged as a ring memory, i.e. the new data always overwrite the oldest
The report function can not be switched off but remains active at all times. The data are stored in the controller,
The size of the internal report memory is 1024kB. This corresponds to a memory capacity of approximately
The report memory of the controller is not altered or cleared by the reading procedure.
The report memory of the controller is not altered or cleared by the reading procedure.
The GLP data header is automatically included in the print-out: it contains the following information:
Time period of report
The unit can be cleaned with commercial stainless steel cleaning agent. Please note that objects liable
ATTENTION !
Any work involving opening up the oven must only be carried out by a suitably qualified
Any work involving opening up the oven must only be carried out by a suitably qualified
A well-closing door is essential on an oven. On MEMMERT ovens, tight closure of the door is ensured by
The top part (1) of the door hinge can, after releasing the
The door can be adjusted after releasing the socket screw
The closing panel (6) can also be adjusted in the direction
the temperature module
nor alight
is alight
is flashing
water container empty
in temperature module
in temperature module
in temperature module
in temperature module
in humidity module
in timer module
As far as HCP appliances are concerned, error messages are shown in the alphanumeric display.
After a supply failure the operation is continued with the set parameters. The instant and duration of the
After a supply failure the operation is continued with the set parameters. The instant and duration of the
After a supply failure lasting less than 60 minutes the current programme is continued at the point where
Temperature
°C
EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer´s name and address: MEMMERT GmbH + Co. KG
Äußere Rittersbacher Straße 38
D-91126 Schwabach
Product: Humidity Chambers
Type: HCP
Sizes: 108 l / 153 l / 246 l
Nominal voltage: AC 230 V 50/60 Hz
The designated product is in conformity with the European EMC-Directive
2004/108/EEC
including amendments
Council Directive of 03 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
Full compliance with the standards listed below proves the conformity of the designated product with the essential
protection requirements of the above-mentioned EC Directive:
DIN EN 61326:2004-05 EN 61326:1997
EN 61326/A1:1998
EN 61326/A2:2001
EN 61326/A2:2003
The designated product is in conformity with the European Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EEC
including amendments
Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electrical
equipment for use within certain voltage limits.
Full compliance with the standards listed below proves the conformity of the designated product with the essential
protection requirements of the above-mentioned EC Directive:
DIN EN 61 010-1 (VDE 0411 part 1):2002-08 EN 61 010-1:2001
DIN EN 61 010-2-010 (VDE 0411 part 2-010):2004-06 EN 61 010-2-010:2003
Schwabach, 03.07.08
______________________________
(Legally binding signature of the issuer)
This declaration certifies compliance with the above mentioned directives but does not include a property assurance. The
safety note given in the product documentation which are part of the supply, must be observed.
This product is subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC by the European
which are infected, infectious or contaminated with health-endangering
Memmert GmbH + Co. KG | Postfach 1720 | D-91107 Schwabach | Tel. +49 (0) 9122 / 925 - 0 | Fax +49 (0) 9122 / 145 85 | E-Mail: sales@memmert.com | www.memmert.com
30.09.2017
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