SBS-LI-8N - Laboratory incubator STEINBERG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SBS-LI-8N STEINBERG

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Parameter description	Parameter value
Product name	Laboratory incubator
Model	SBS-LI-8N
Supply voltage [VAC] / Frequency [Hz]	230/50
Power rating [W]	88
Protection class	1
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) (mm)	280 x 310 x 380
Incubation chamber dimensions [cm]	23 x 20 x 28
Weight [kg]	8.9
Capacity [L]	12.8
Temperature control range vs. ambient temperature ^1 [°C]	5 - 65
Temperature variation [°C]	±1

^1 This product does not feature cooling. This means the lowest internal temperature achievable for the product is the ambient temperature around the product.

1. General overview

This manual is intended to assist you in safe and reliable use. The product is designed and manufactured strictly according to technical specifications using the latest technology and components, and maintaining the highest quality standards.

READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND IT BEFORE USE.

To ensure long and reliable operation of the product, operate and maintain it correctly and strictly in compliance with this manual. The technical data and specifications in this manual are up-to-date. The manufacturer reserves the right to modifications for the purpose of quality improvement.

Explanation of symbols

CE		The product meets the requirements of relevant safety standards.
		Read the manual before use.

	Recyclable product.
	CAUTION! or WARNING! or REMEMBER! indicates a specific instruction (general warning sign).
	CAUTION! Risk of electric shock!
	Protection class II appliances with double electrical insulation (applies to the power supply model SBS-LI-8-12V).
	Caution! Hot surface – risk of burns!

CAUTION! The figures in this manual are illustrative only and may vary in some details from the actual appearance of the product.

The official User Manual is the English version. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in the User Manual, please refer to the English version of those contents which is the official version.

2. Operating safety

CAUTION! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury or death.

The term “appliance” or “product” in the warnings and instructions refers to the LABORATORY INCUBATOR.

2.1. Electrical safety

a) The power cord plug of the appliance/power supply must fit into the mains outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. Original power cord plugs and matching mains outlets reduce the risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid touching earthed objects, like piping, radiators, heaters, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed and touching the appliance exposed to direct rain, a wet floor or while operating in a humid environment. If water penetrates into the appliance, there is an increased risk of damage to the appliance and electric shock.

c) Do not touch the appliance/power supply with wet or moist hands.

d) Do not use the power supply cable/power cord in any unintended way. Never use it to carry the appliance or to unplug it from the mains outlet. Keep the power cord away from sources of heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or tangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) If you cannot avoid using the appliance in a wet environment, use a residual current device (RCD) to connect the appliance to electrical mains. Using an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) Do not use the appliance/power supply if the power cord is damaged or shows evidence of wear. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified electrician or the manufacturer's technical service.
g) To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the power cable, its plug or the appliance/power supply in water or other liquid. Do not use the appliance on wet surfaces.

2.2. Workplace safety

a) Keep the workplace tidy and well lit.
b) If in doubt as to whether the appliance is working, contact the manufacturer's technical service.
c) Repairs to the appliance may only be carried out by the manufacturer's service. Do not attempt to repair the product on your own!
d) In the event of ignition or a fire, use dry powder or CO2 extinguishers only to suppress the fire of the appliance if live with electrical voltage.
e) No children or unauthorised individuals shall be allowed at the workplace.
f) Use the appliance in a well-ventilated room.
g) In the event of a hazard to health or life, an emergency, or a failure, stop the appliance by operating the power switch!
h) Check the condition of the safety warning stickers regularly. Replace them if they are illegible.
i) Keep this manual for future reference. If the product is to be handed over to a third party, hand it over with this user manual.
j) Keep packaging components and small installation parts out of the reach of children.
k) Keep the appliance away from children and animals.
I) When operating this appliance together with other appliances, follow each of their user manuals.

2.3. Personal safety

a) Do not operate the product if you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication which might significantly impair your ability to operate the product.
b) The product is not intended to be used by individuals (including children) with reduced mental, sensory or intellectual capacity or lack of experience and/or

knowledge, unless they are supervised by an individual responsible for their safety or have been given instructions by the responsible individual on how to operate the product.

c) The appliance may only be operated by individuals who are physically fit, capable of handling the appliance and who have been adequately trained, have read this manual and have received training in health and safety.
d) Be careful and use common sense when operating the product. Even a brief moment of distraction during operation may lead to serious injury.
e) To prevent accidental operation, make sure the power switch is OFF before connecting the appliance to mains power.
f) The appliance is not a toy. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.

2.4. Safe use of the product

a) Do not use the appliance if the power switch does not function properly (does not switch on or off).
b) Unplug the appliance from the mains before adjustment, cleaning or maintenance. This safety precaution reduces the risk of accidental operation.
c) Keep unused appliances out of the reach of children and anyone unfamiliar with the appliance or this manual. Appliances are dangerous in the hands of inexperienced users.
d) Keep the product in good working order.
e) Keep the product out of the reach of children.
f) The product shall be repaired and maintained by qualified personnel using original spare parts only. This will ensure safe operation of the product.
g) To ensure the designed operational integrity of the product, do not remove the factory-installed covers or loosen any bolts.
h) Clean the appliance regularly to prevent permanent deposits of dirt.
i) The appliance is not a toy. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be performed by children without adult supervision.
j) Never attempt to tamper with the appliance to change its parameters or structure.
k) Keep the appliance away from sources of fire and heat.
I) Do not cover the vents of the appliance!
m) Do not use flammable or explosive organic solvents while operating the appliance.
n) Do not place any volatile substances inside of the appliance in operation.
o) Do not apply mechanical pressure to the appliance or expose it to shock or fall.
p) Do not keep any objects on top of the appliance.
q) Do not move the appliance with any samples inside of it. If the appliance must be moved, first disconnect it from its power supply and use both hands to relocate the incubator while holding it level.

r) If any function fails, immediately stop the incubation process. Incorrect operating conditions may result in harmful action of the sample contents.

CAUTION! Although the appliance has been designed to be safe and has been provided with adequate safeguards, and despite the use of additional safety measures, there is still a low, residual risk of accident or injury during its operation. Caution and common sense are advised when using the product.

3. Rules of use

This product is intended for incubation and reproduction of living organisms in stable temperatures.

The user is responsible for any damage caused by non-intended use.

3.1. Appliance overview

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1. Door
2. Feet
3. Display panel
4. Handle
5. Power switch
6. Power cord input receptacle
7. Temperature display
8. Time display
9. Heater run indicator
10. Overtemperature indicator

11. Time countdown indicator

12. Setting button (SET)

13. Next Item button
14. Down arrow
15. Up arrow

3.2. Preparations for operation

POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE

The maximum ambient temperature and relative humidity limits not to be exceeded are +40°C and 85% RH, respectively. Position the appliance where good air circulation is ensured. Maintain a minimum clearance of 20-30 cm from all sides of the appliance. Keep the appliance away from any hot surfaces. Always operate the appliance on a level, firm, clean, fireproof, and dry surface and out of the reach of children and individuals with reduced mental, sensory and intellectual capacities. Position the appliance where the mains plug can be reached at any time. Make sure that the mains power ratings match the data on the rating plate!

Clean, dry, and leave the incubation chamber to vent before the first use.

3.3. Operating the appliance

1. Connect the device to the power supply.
2. Turn the power switch [5] to "I" (ON) – the appliance turns on. Once turned on, the display reads "InP" with the temperature control range for a few seconds.

3. Set the operating temperature:
   (a) Press the SET button [12].
   (b) Operate the buttons [14] and [15] to set the temperature.
   (c) Press the button [12] to confirm and return to normal operation.

4. Set the running time:

(a) Press the SET button [12] two times.
(b) Operate the buttons [14] and [15] to set the time.
(c) Press the button [12] to confirm and return to normal operation.

* The appliance will automatically leave the settings menu after 1 minute of no interaction by the user.

1. If no time is set, the appliance will operate non-stop. The time display [8] will read the temperature.

2. Wait for the temperature to stabilise and load the samples into the chamber. Keep the samples spaced enough to ensure proper air circulation.

3. Once the set time counts down to zero, the time display [8] reads "End" and the appliance beeps for 30 seconds.

4. To repeat the operation of the appliance with the temperature and time settings entered previously, press and hold the button [14] for 3 seconds.

5. If the temperature exceeds the temperature setting, the appliance will beep and the indicator [10] will come on. When a setting is modified, the appliance will stop beeping, but the indicator [10] will stay on.

* Press any button to mute the alarm sound.

1. After incubation is complete, remove the samples, turn the switch to the "O" position, disconnect the device from the power source and open the door.

3.3.1. AUTO PID CONTROL

• The PID routine of the appliance is designed to eliminate control errors by reading a group of parameters settings (proportional, integral, and differential); when the auto PID control is done, the appliance will store the parameter setting values and revert to normal operating mode.
• When the temperature setting is exceeded by the actual temperature, the appliance will not beep and the indicator [10] will not come on; the thermal relay of the appliance will automatically trip to cut off the supply voltage.
• Irrespective of the parameter settings entered, the time display [8] will continue to read the temperature value.
• With the appliance not running, press and hold the button [13] for 6 seconds. The “AT” indicator [11] begins to flash (and will go off once the auto PID control ends).
• With the auto PID control complete, the appliance will automatically save the parameter settings and return to its normal operating mode.
• To stop the auto PID control process, press and hold the button [13] for 6 seconds.

INTERNAL PARAMETER SETTING:

Press and hold the Setting button [12] for 3 seconds. The display reads “Lc”, prompting the user to input the access password. There are 2 passwords and each accesses one of the 2 setting menus. Confirm by pressing the button [12].

Note: All internal parameters have been adjusted during the factory test. They must not be modified.

PASSWORD: 3

Parameter designation	Parameter specification	Factory setting (control range)
AL-	Alarm settings: if the actual temperature exceeds the set range by the value set here, the appliance will beep and stop the heater.	5(0 – 100°C)
T- Temperature control		5(every 1 – 60 seconds)
P-	PID control proportional parameter setting	26.5(1.0 – rH)
I- PID control integral parameter setting		415(1 – 1000S)
D- PID control differential parameter setting		415(0 – 1000S)
Pb-	Zero error:Pb = measured value – actual value	0(-12 – 12°C)
PK-	Temperature sensor error offset:PK = 1000 x (measured value – actual value) / actual value	0(-999 – 999)
Et-	Time measurement feature:Et = 0 – time measurement disabledEt = 1 – automatic time measurementEt = 2 – set time countdown	2(0–2)

PASSWORD: 9

Parameter designation	Parameter specification	Factory setting (control range)
Co-	Temperature variation:If PV (measured value) ≥ SP (set value) + Co (heater temperature variation), the appliance will stop the heater.	5(0.0 – 50°C)
Hn-	Time units:0 – minutes, 1 – hours	0(0 – 1)
En-	Operating temperature:En = 0 – reach the temperature settingEn = 1 – hold the temperature	1(0 – 1)
rH- Temperature control range		70°C(0 – 100°C)
SPH Maximum attainable temperature		70°C(0 – 100°C)
SPL Minimum attainable temperature		0°C(0 – 100°C)

3.4. Cleaning and maintenance

a) Before cleaning and when the appliance is not in use, unplug it from the mains.
b) Use non-corrosive agents only for cleaning the surfaces.
c) After each cleaning, dry all components well before the appliance is used again.
d) Store the appliance in a dry and cool place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
e) Do not spray the appliance with a stream of water and do not immerse it in water.
f) Ensure that water will not enter through the ventilation ports in the housing.
g) Regularly inspect the appliance for technical defects and damage.
h) Use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
i) Do not clean with any sharp and/or metal implements (e.g. a wire brush or a metal scraper) as these may damage the surface of the appliance.
j) Do not clean the appliance with acidic substances, medical products, thinners, fuel, oil or other chemicals as they may damage it.
k) Do not keep the appliance near corrosive gases or in direct sunlight.
I) After each incubation run, disinfect, clean, and dry the incubation chamber.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE APPLIANCES

At the end of its service life, this product must not be disposed of with mixed household waste; return it to a collector/recycler of waste electrical and electronic equipment. This is shown by the symbol placed on the product, the user manual

or the packaging. The materials used in the appliance can be reused according to their classification identifications. By reuse, recycling or applying other forms of use of waste appliances, you make a significant contribution to the protection of our environment.

Local administration will provide you with the information about the nearest disposal locations for the appliance.

3.5. Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause	Action
The display reads “----”.	Temperature readout error: the temperature setting is outside of the valid range.	Set the temperature according to parameter rH in the Internal Parameters.
The run indicator [9] does not come on.	Power supply lost.	Check the power supply/mains outlet connection.
The time display [7] reads “0000”.	Fuse blown.	Replace.
The temperature does not fall.	Temperature sensor failure.
The temperature reading is invalid.	Temperature controller failure.	Replace.
	The ambient temperature is too high.	Reduce.
The temperature is not rising.	Too many samples in the chamber.	Reduce.
High temperature variations.	The connected power source is not compatible with the ratings on the nameplate.	Correct.
	The supply voltage is unstable.
	The temperature setting is too low.
	Internal Parameter setting error.
	Auto PID control error.	Run the auto PID control process.
	Heater failure.	Replace.
	Temperature controller failure.	Replace.

3.6. Nameplate overview

steinberg® SYSTEMS 2—Product Name Laboratory Incubator Model SBS-LI-8N 3 4—Power 88W Voltage/Frequency 230V-/50Hz 5 6—Production Year CE ! expondo.com Manufacturer: expondo Polska sp. z o.o. sp. k uL Nowy Kisielin-Innowacyjna 7, 66-002 Zielona Góra | Poland, EU 1

1. Manufacturer's address

2. Product name

3. Model

4. Power rating

5. Supply voltage / frequency

6. Year of production

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