Operation – Techne HB-1D User Manual
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OPERATION
SWITCHING ON
Once your HB-1D is connected to a power supply, switch it on using the power switch next to the
power inlet socket on the rear panel.
THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
The front panel controls consist of
a four digit LED temperature display, three buttons for controlling
the display, three indicators and a
speed control knob for adjusting the tube rotation speed.
The front panel controls
When you first switch on, the display will show the edition of the software installed on the unit. This will
be displayed for 1 second then the actual temperature of the incubator will be indicated.
Controller display
SETTING THE SPEED
Speed control knob
1. When turned fully anticlockwise, the speed control knob switches the rotation of the tubes off.
2. To increase the rotation speed, turn the knob clockwise until you reach the required speed.
3. Operation of the speed control knob increases the speed clockwise and decreases the speed
anticlockwise in steps of approximately 4 rpm.