Eppendorf R Series 48R CO2 Incubator User Manual
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CO48R-0050
Galaxy R Series 48 R Personal Size CO
2
Incubator
User’s Guide
3. When
YES
is selected for this function, the
DELAY IN ARMING AFTER DOOR
OPEN
is ignored.
A
DOOR OPEN ALARM
: can be adjusted, choosing from seven preset durations
(45 seconds in Figure 11) to warn of an improperly closed door.
The
AUDIBLE
and
VISUAL
alarms can be adjusted from
OFF
to
ON
(which means
the alarm will be on continuously until it is acknowledged) in seven preset time
increments.
In the
OFF
position, any Chamber Alarms that occur will be displayed on the
screen without flashing and with the audible alarm inhibited.
Section 3.8.1, Chamber Alarm System Function, and Figure 13 explain in detail
how the Chamber Alarms operate.
3.8.1 Chamber Alarm System Function
When the incubator is switched ON, or after the temperature and CO
2
levels
have been reprogrammed, the Alarm System is inactive until the setpoint values
(± 0.1) are achieved, after which the Alarm System is armed. As setpoint is
achieved, the CO
2
and temperature alarms are individually armed.
If temperature and/or CO
2
levels deviate more than the programmed setpoints,
the display flashes, the audible alarm sounds and a message appears on the
screen. You can acknowledge the alarm by pressing any key.
Figure 12: CHAMBER ALARM Message
After setpoints have been achieved for the first time, when the inner door is
opened, the Alarm System is disabled; on closing the door, if selected, a
programmable alarm delay starts: