The INCUCENTER is an Incubator with forced air and an intelligent control of fan-speed in a range
between 0-100%. The control of ramping functions allows fast and accurate heating up procedure and
therefore more applications available to users
Microprocessor-controller with enhanced Fuzzy-Logic - Allows precise ramping of temperature as well
as an excellent reproduction of temperature distribution in the chamber.
Special Insulation - Less heat loss. Saves energy and costs. Ambient temperature of housing surface
Robust Swiss quality design – Made even for scientific applications
Work Chambers are of stainless steel and are provided with fully adjustable chromium plated rod
shelves.
The chambers have well radiused corners for easy cleaning.
Exterior is of textured powder coated mild steel.
Applications
The INCUCENTER is an extremely versatile incubator. It can be used Research & Development, Quality
Control as well industrial applications. Some examples: Drying and sterilization applications in scientific
as well as industrial usage suit well for this oven. A must when precise temperature distribution and a
high accuracy are needed
Note: The Incucenter incubators are not built to use substances which are explosible or let free
explosible gases during the incubation process.
Controller
Fuzzy-Logic microprocessor controller with digital alphanumeric LCD-Display, real time clock, variable
fan speed and temperature ramp.
Intelligent Fan-Speed control IntelliFan - Wide range of temperature ramping functions. More user
application. In combination with Fuzzy-logic gives you an excellent stability of temperature distribution
and accuracy of programmed ramp.
Brilliant LCD Display for user-dialog and easy to operate keypad for fast programming and operating.
User dialog with controller is displaying your local language. Up to five languages can be selected.
Easy to operate and programming with EasyMenu
It allows the storage of 50 programs and 15 program steps (a step = a ramp, a temperature, a fanspeed and a dwell time=Hold Time). The programs remain stored in memory even without external
power (battery buffered).
Holding Time (dwell time) 0 - 999h 59m
The real time clock allows a process to be started at any time – i.e.: on January 6, 2002 at 5 30 in the
morning.
RS-232 interface. All data can be protocolled with a printer or computer. Remote controlling and
programming, Door-Switch - switch-off heater/fan by opening door
Safety
DIN 12880 class 3.1 In case of over-temperature, a built in safety controller as a back-up circuit takes
over the control of the heating and will shutdown the oven.
There is also an additional mechanical over-temperature device which shuts down the oven
High quality accurate PT 100 temperature sensors.
Superior “Swiss Made” manufacturing quality according ISO9001
Your System will be delivered with following Parts:
1 Incucenter Unit
2 Shelves
1 Power Cord
1 User Manual
Install requirements
Ensure that following conditions are met before you install the system.
Electric power connection as per type plate on inside of the door must meet your power connector.
For 230 V, 50/60 Hz min
For 115 V, 50/60 Hz min
The ambient temperature is min. +5° C ... max. 35° C (+40° F ... 95° F)
Leave at least 10cm space between system and walls or benches.
Installing System
The System comes with two shelves. Place shelf in appropriate position.
Plug cord
Close door.
Switch power on
Display shows current Firmware Version see Power On Sequence
To start oven or program it see Chapter Operating Menus
Cleaning System
To clean the system use mild detergents. No Acid or similar detergents should be used.
Enter Confirm a menu selection, Confirm a value input or an answer choice
ESC Escape Cancel actual operation, Go back in Menu Structure, Quit actual state ….
-
Plus
Minus
+
To control the system the controller has few “easy to use” buttons on a foil
keypad. Simply press desired button.
All information is displayed on a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlit.
LED Indicators for status of Power, Heat and Program are used to indicate
the main process status.
Buzzer (not visible) is indicating audible Status or Alarm
Increase a value in flashing input fields , Select multiple Choices;
Input Value must flash to make + button operable
Decrease a flashing value, Select multiple Choices;
Input Value must flash to make + button operable
ON/OFF Switch ON or OFF your System. When on LED is lit
LED Indicators
When lit: Heat Power is on
When lit: You are running a program
When flashing: A delayed start for program operation was entered.
How to interpret displays described in this manual... Operating
Operating
How to interpret displays described in this manual...
Power ON Sequence
By pressing the power-on button, the display will show the
Salvis Lab
Revision XX.XX
Input Field
software version. All standard, pre-setted or saved information
will be loaded during this process. After a while display will
show first Main Menu Point
Set Temperature
180.0°C
Multiple Input Fields
Set_Start-Date__
DDMMYY__17.08.08
Multiple Choice Fields
Display_Interval
Off___On_______
A input value which is underlayed with yellow(grey)
background means this value is flashing on the real display.
If you reach a multiple input display first time, the first part (…
of 3 in this example) of the input field is flashing to indicate
input here.. Flashing input fields are changed with +/- keys
In a multiple choice field the last actual setted (pre-set) option
will flash. Change option with + or – and confirm with
Definitions of terms
What is a Set Temperature?
A Set Temperature is the target temperature you want operate the system with.
What is a Gradient?
A Gradient is the slope of the heating up process to the specific set temperature.
It is indicated as ºC / Minute. Negative Gradients are not allowed. The maximal value of a gradient is
system depending and has a range and is pre-defined by factory. A system specific curve of gradient
corridors see
What is a Fan Speed?
The Fan-Speed is a percentage of a range of rounds per minute. The minimal or maximal RPM Value is
system depending. The % Value is based on this min/max range.
What is a Holding Time?
A timer is used to specify how long a set temperature has to be hold. The timer starts counting back
when the set temperature is reached. The maximal time you can set is: 999 hours and 59 minutes.
This equals a max time of 41 days 15 hours and 59 minutes
What is a Start Date/Time
If you are using a start date or time you will be able to set a future date/time to start the system with
pre-setted parameters i.e. temperature, Gradient, Fan Speed, Timer
Manual operation with a set temperature. You can select
Main Menu
Temp & Options
1.1 Set Temperature
options like gradient, hold-time (dwell-time), fan speed, presetted start date/time.
Press to select Ä 1.1 ESC returns to Ä 1
Set_Temperature_
_________120.0°C
1.2 Select Quick Start or Start with Options
Start_?___
Now__ Options___
1.3 Set Gradient
Gradient
2.0°C/M
1.4 Set Holding Time (dwell time)
Hold Time_______
HHH:MM____105:00
+/- change desired value.
confirms and saves value Ä 1.2
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 1
+/- Select desired answer
confirms and saves value
If Now
If Option
ESC cancels and returns to Ä 1
+/- Change value confirms and saves the value Ä 1.4
ESC restores the old value or returns toÄ 1
Note: A value of 0,0 means maximal possible gradient value!
+/- Change value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to Ä 1.5 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 1 Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
confirms and saves the value Ä 1.6
ESC restores the old value or returns toÄ 1
Note: The minimal Fan Speed is depending on the system and
is factory set.
Operating
1.6 Set Start-Date
+/- Change desired value
Start Date
DDMMYY__15.05.02
1.7 Set Start Time
Start Time__
HH:MM______13:10
confirm value and skips to the next input field (DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or stores the date and go to Ä 1.7ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD) or goes back to Ä 1 Note: The pre-set date is the actual date from the real-time
clock.
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to :
If the Start Date and/or Start Time is in the past, the display
will return back to Ä 1
If your Start Date and/or Start Time is in the future you will
see the operating display Ä 5ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 2.1 Note: The pre-set time is the actual time from the real-time
clock.
confirm menu choiceÄ 2.1.1
T/S scroll through the sub-menu.
ESC returns to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
confirm value Ä 2.1.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.1
Note: Only stored only program numbers with content will
appear in the display. If no program exist a beep-message will
displayed.
+/- select type of program start
accept choice
If Now
If DelayedESC returns to Ä 2.1
selected: System starts immediately Ä 6
selected :Ä 2.1.3
2.1.3 Set Start Date
Start Date___P04
DDMMYY__15.05.02
2.1.4 Set Start Time
Start Time___P04
HH:MM______13:10
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or stores the date and go to Ä 2.1.4ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD) or goes back to Ä 2.1 Note: The pre-set date is the actual date from the real-time
clock.
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to :
If the Start Date and/or Start Time is in the past, the display
will return back to Ä 2.1.2
If your Start Date and/or Start Time is in the future you will
see the operating display Ä 7ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 2.1 Note: The pre-set time is the actual time from the real-time
clock.
The storage capacity is 50 Programs with 15 Steps/Program. Each Step contains of a Set-Temperature,
a Gradient, a Hold-Time and a Fan-Speed.
The sample here assumes creating a program #4 with 2 Steps
Create a new program
Menu_Program____
_New_Program__
2.2.1 Create a new program
Program # ?__
_____________P04
2.2.2 Set Temperature – Step 1
Set_Temperature_
04/01_____90.5°C
confirm menu choice Ä 2.2.1
T/S scroll through the Menu-Program.
ESC returns to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
confirms the choice Ä 2.2.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.2
Note: Only free program numbers will appear in the display.
+/- change desired value. Pre-set value is the last used value
in manual mode.
confirm and saves Ä 2.2.3
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.2 and the step 1
as well as selected program number is not stored !
Note: Display 04/01 means actual program/step number.
2.2.3 Set Gradient – Step 1
+/- change desired value
Gradient
04/01__1.5°C/Min
2.2.4 Set holding time (dwell time) – Step 1
Hold_Time
04/01_H:M_001:00
2.2.5 Set Fan Speed – Step 1
Fan_Speed
04/01_______100%
confirms the value Ä 2.2.4
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.2 and the step 1
as well as selected program number is not stored !
Note: A value of 0:0 means maximal gradient
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to Ä 2.2.5 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MÄH) or goes back to Ä 2.2 and the step 1 as well as
selected program number is not stored !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- change desired value confirm value Ä 2.2.6
ESC restores the old value or returns toÄ 2.2
Note: The minimal Fan Speed is depending on the system and
confirm the value Ä 2.2.8
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.6 but the actual step will not be saved !
Note: Display 04/02 means actual program/step number
+/- change desired value confirm the value Ä 2.2.9
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to
Ä2.2.6 but the actual step will not be saved !
selected: step number will increment with 1Ä 2.2.7
selected: Ä 2.2.12
Hold_Time___
04/02_H:M_001:30
2.2.10 Set Fan Speed - Step 2
Fan_Speed
04/02______ 100%
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to Ä 2.2.10 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MÄH) or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.6 but the
actual step will not be saved !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- change desired value
confirm the value Ä 2.2.11
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.6 but the actual step will not be saved !
The example assumes to edit the program #4 with 2 steps
Edit an existing program
Menu_Program____
_Edit
2.3.1 Choose program to edit
Program Step
P04 S01
2.3.2 Edit Temperature – Step 1
Set_Temperature_
04/01_____90.0°C
confirm menu choice Ä 2.3.1
T/S scroll through the Menu.
ESC returns to Ä 2
+/- select desired value confirms the value and skips to the next field (PÄS) or Ä
2.3.2 (to the selected Step Number respective)
ESC returns to Ä 2.3
Note: Only used program and step numbers will appear in the
display
+/- change desired value. Pre-set value is the last used value
in manual mode.
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.3
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
Note: Display 04/01 means actual program/step number.
2.3.3 Edit Gradient – Step 1
Gradient____
04/01__ 1.5°C/M
2.3.4 Edit Holding Time – Step 1
Hold_Time___
04/01_H:M_001:00
2.3.5 Edit Fan Speed – Step 1
Fan_Speed___
04/01_______100%
2.3.6 Edit Temperature – Step 2
Set_Temperature_
04/02____110.0°C
+/- change desired value
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.4
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to Ä 2.3.5 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MÄH) or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- change desired value
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.6 (next step)
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- change desired value. Pre-set value is the last used value
in manual mode.
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.7
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
Note: Display 04/01 means actual program/step number.
+/- change desired value
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.8
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM)
or stores the time and go to Ä 2.3.9 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MÄH) or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- change desired value
confirms and saves the value Ä 2.3.10 (next step)
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No
selected: step number will increment with 1Ä 2.3.6
selected: Ä 2.3.11
End_of_Program_?
Yes__No
2.3.12 Save program display
Program______P04
Stored..._______
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No
Displays confirmation that the new program has been stored.
After a few seconds the display will return to Ä 2.3
select menu Ä 2.4.1
T/S scroll through the menu.
ESC returns to Ä 2.4
+/- select desired program number
accept Ä 2.3.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.4
Note: Only used program numbers will appear in the display
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No
selected: Ä 2.4.3
selected: Ä 2.4
2.4.3 Deletion confirmation will be displayed
Program______P04
Deleted..._____
If you delete a program means you delete all steps associated to this program number. After deleting,
the number is now available in the list of free program numbers.
Display confirms that the selected program has been deleted.
After a few seconds it will go to Ä 2.4
2.5 Menu Program Print
Print a program
Menu_Program____
_Print
2.5.1 Choose program # to be printed
Program # ?__
_____________P04
2.5.2 Displaying print in progress
to select [Print Program] Ä 2.5.1
T/S to scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
accept Ä 2.5.2
ESC return to Ä 2
Note: Only used program numbers will appear in the display
Program______P04
Printing..._ __
For an example of printout and printer connection refer section Printer Operation
Display confirms that the program has been printed. After a
few seconds it will return to Ä 2.5
Main Menu Configuration Operating
3 Main Menu Configuration
Configuration of the system by the user
Main_Menu_______
_Configuration__
3.1 Select language
Language________
EN_GE_FR_IT_ES
3.2 Set actual date for internal real-time clock
Actual_Date_____
DDMMYY__14.08.03
In this menu point you can define and set system options
Press to select Ä 3.1 T/S scroll through the menu.
+/- Select the desired language
confirm selection Ä 3.2
Attention:
After confirmation the selection all subsequent dialogs are
displayed in the selected language.
+/- change value
accept value and skips to the next input field ((DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or saves the date and goes to Ä 3.3
ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD)
3.3 Set actual time for internal real-time clock
+/- change value
Actual_Time_____
HH:MM 23:59
3.4 Set allowed max Temperature
Max.Temperature_
_________110.0°C
3.5 Set print interval for printer log via serial RS232 Interface
Print_Interval__
HHMM_______00:05
accept value and skips to the next input field ((HH Ä MM)
or saves the time and goes to Ä 3.4 ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(MMÄHH)
Set the maximal possible temperature value for manual
operation.
+/- change value
accept valueÄ 3.5
ESC restores value
Set the Print Interval time. A value of 00:00 will disable
printout of operating values.
+/- change value
accept value and skips to the next input field ((HH Ä MM)
or saves the time and goes to Ä 3.4
ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(MMÄHH)
Operating Displays Status Display: Program mode Delayed Program Start
7 Status Display: Program mode Delayed Program Start
If the programmed Start Date/Time has achieved the Display switches to Ä 8
The „Prog“ LED is flashing, this means there is delayed program start entered
Start Date P04
09.09.0413:10
Here you can see the actual Start Date and Time. Press T to
get more information of the Operating Display.
8 Status Display: Program mode Program Running
Set Temp90.0°C
ActTemp35.5°C
Program04
Step01
Fan 100%
Gradient 2.0°C/M
Hold Time 120:30
09.09.0414:09
If the programm has ended a beep tone (5x) will sound and following display will shown:
Here you can see the Set Temperature and the Actual
Temperature of the Program Step. Press T to get more
information of the Operating Display.
Here you can see the Program Number and the Step. Press the
T button to get more information of the Operating Display.
Here you can see the Fan Speed and the Gradient. Press the
T button to get more information of the Operating Display.
Here you can see the Hold Time and actual Date and Time in
the format DD.MM.YY. This is the last information of the
Operating Display. Press the T button to see first display
again
Status Message can be confirmed by pressing the key.
Status:
Program finished
9 Cancel a running process by ESC Key
A running system is stopped by pressing ESC.
9.1 Safety question when stopping a running system
Display confirms that the running process has been canceled.
After a few seconds it will return to Main Menu Ä 1
selected: Ä 9.2
selected: Ä Back to running status
Messages and Errors Operating Displays
10 Messages and Errors
The messages and Errors are announced with a beep tone (5x) and can be confirmed by pressing the
Key.
Errors are severe system failures and must fixed by trained service people.
Messages
Message:
No Program
Message:
Memory Full
Message:
Door Open
Errors
Error:
PT100
Error:
Safety Bond
Error:
Tmp out of range
Indicates that no program is in memory
Indicates that the program memory is full
Indicates that the door is open while you try to start the system
(TC40,TC100 only)
PT100 Sensor or cable defect.
Call Service
Safety Controller was active.
Call Service
Temperature exceeded security range level.
Cool down oven. If error persist call Service
In order to connect a printer with the serial RS232 Interface of the System following requirements
must be fulfilled : Serial RS232 Interface, Min. 1200 Baud Transfer Rate
Pin Layout RS232 DB9 Connector System:
Used Pins: 2:TxD , 3:RxD and 5:Signal Ground
Data format: 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity
Sample printout of a stored program
See also [ Print Program ] Ä 2.5
Program #1
Step: 1
Set Temperature: 100,0 °C
Gradient 1,5 °C/Min
Hold Time: 2:30 HHH:MM
Fan Speed 100 %
Step 2
Set Temperature: 100,0 °C
Gradient 1,5 °C/Min
Hold Time: 0:45 HHH:MM
Fan Speed 100 %
.....
.....
Sample printout of a running log
See also Print Interval Ä 3.5
…..
…..
10.04.03, 09:34
Set Temperature: 100,5 °C
Act Temperature: 100.6 °C
Gradient 1,5 °C/Min
Hold Time: 1:00 HHH:MM
Fan Speed 94 %
10.04.03, 09:35
Set Temperature: 100,5 °C
Act Temperature: 100.5 °C
Gradient 1,5 °C/Min
Hold Time: 1:00 HHH:MM
Fan Speed 94 %