Grant Instruments Transportable Incubator - Manual (Page 5)

Part number 18260 5 13/04/2006
4.0 Operation
4.1 Mains operation 240V
Plug the mains lead into IEC socket at rear of case and connect to a mains 240V power
supply. Set the switch on the control panel to the “Run” position and check that the red L.E.D
is illuminated on the control panel. The temperature display will display the block temperature.
4.2 Internal battery operation
As mains operation, but with mains power lead disconnected. If the display does not light
the internal battery is not charged. Charge battery as shown in operation section 4.4 .
4.3 Cigar socket 12V Dc operation
As mains operation, but with mains lead disconnected and 12V lead plugged in cigar lighter
socket. Check that the yellow L.E.D on the rear of case chassis is illuminated .
CAUTION - This is 12V DC only
4.4 Charging Internal battery
Plug the mains lead into the IEC socket at the back of the case and connect to the mains
power supply. Check that the red L.E.D is illuminated. Set switch on the control panel to
“charge” position and unit is now charging (the temperature display will not light).
Note: Allow 16 hours to fully charge the battery (a fully charged battery will maintain a
constant temperature for 5 hours)
4.5 The Controller (Eliwell IC 901)
(fig 3)
4.6 Set temperature
To access the set temperature press and quickly releasing the “set key” . The label of the
“Set” folder appears. To display the setpoint value press the “set” key again.
The value appears on the display.
To change the setpoint value , use the up and down keys within 15 seconds
4.7 Up and Down buttons
The up and down buttons are used to increase or decrease the set point value. When held
down for a few seconds the change rate accelerates.
Scrolls through the
menu items increases
the values
Down button
Display
Accesses the setpoint
Accesses the menus
Confirms the commands
Esc function (exit)
Scrolls through the
menu items
decreases the values