Loading the incubator, Accessory compatibility, Data output capabilities – Shellab SCO6AD User Manual
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
L
OADING THE
I
NCUBATOR
Place items on the shelves inside the incubation chamber as evenly spaced as possible. Good
spacing allows for maximum air circulation and a high degree of temperature uniformity. Leave 1
inch (2.5cm) between sample containers and the chamber walls.
A
CCESSORY
C
OMPATIBILITY
Make sure that any accessory equipment used inside the incubation chamber can safely and
effectively operate within your selected temperature range, RH%, and CO
2
level. Some equipment
types such as, stirrers or shakers, may generate heat sufficient to disrupt the thermal uniformity and
stability of the chamber.
D
ATA
O
UTPUT
C
APABILITIES
The SCO6AD generates data outputs describing CO
2
percentages and temperature levels.
These outputs are transmitted through a USB-style serial port located on the OTL
– Data
Control panel, on the front left of the incubator. A software driver and data logging package
for the port can be downloaded from the Shel Lab website. The driver software is required for use
of the port. To download the software, visit the
and click
on the large USB bar icon titled “USB Software for CO2 Incubators” located approximately halfway
down the page.
A dry contact jack port for communicating alarm activation instances can be connected to a building
management system. The alarm port is located next to the USB-style port. The jack port accepts
standard audio jacks available from most electronics retailers. These are also known as ¼ inch 2-
pole audio connectors or phono jacks. A jack is not included with incubator.