Caron 6105 - Manual (Page 14)

Model 6105 Operations Manual Rev I 03/03/2014 Page 14 of 22
Humidity
For fingerprint development processes that require humidity such as Ninhydrin, 1,2-Indanedione, Nickel
Nitrate, 5-MTN, Zinc Chloride, the humidity should be enabled. To enable humidity control, turn the
humidity control enable switch on. This turns on the humidity controller display and fills the steam generator
with water. When the humidity switch is enabled, the glass viewing window is heated to minimize the
condensation on the inside.
For fingerprint development processes that do not require humidity (temperature control only), the humidity
switch should be off. Turning the humidity enable switch off drains the steam generator.
Low water level alarm
The low water level alarm light will illuminate if the humidity control switch is enabled and, after 30
seconds, the internal steam generator does not fill properly. See troubleshooting guide if necessary. Once an
adequate water supply is connected and the steam generator fills, the alarm light will automatically reset.
If the low water level alarm light is on, the chamber will not control humidity.
Humidity control
enable switch Humidity controller
Low water level
alarm light