SciGene Hybex Microsample Incubator User Manual
Page 9
Hybex® Microsample Incubator — USER MANUAL
Version 1.2H, October 2014 8 (408) 733-7337, [email protected]
B. Handling Tube Blocks and the Waterbath Insert
Tube heating blocks and the waterbath insert are placed and removed from the heating unit
with the aid of two bolts (provided) that act as handles.
To properly install a block or insert:
1. Thread the two bolts several turns into the block.
2. Grasp the ends of the bolts, lift the block, and then carefully lower it into the unit;
guiding it over the temperature probe. The opening in the bottom of the block
should fit over the probe.
3. Remove the threaded bolts before using the system.
Do not operate the system without a block inserted into the base unit!
Ne pas faire fonctionner le système sans un bloc insérée dans l'unité de base!
When using a waterbath insert do NOT leave the heated lid in down position for
more than 90 minutes. Excess condensation will form that may damage the
heating base.
Lors de l'utilisation d'un insert de bain-marie ne pas laisser le couvercle chauffant en
position basse pendant plus de 90 minutes. L'excès de la condensation se forme qui
peut endommager la base chauffante.
C. Using the Temperature Controller
The Hybex Microsample Incubator is equipped with an
EZ-Zone temperature controller that has been calibrated
at the factory to provide accurate block temperatures
from 35 to 99°C. The controller has two LED displays and
four push buttons. The left display shows ACTUAL block
temperature in red. The right display shows the SET
temperature in green.
To program the temperature controller:
1. Turn on the instrument.
2. Program the desired SET temperature by pressing the up or down arrow buttons:
• Press the up arrow button to increase the current SET temperature
• Press the down arrow button to decrease the current SET temperature.
3. Verify the new SET temperature is shown in the green display on the right. The
instrument will now adjust the block heater until the SET temperature is attained.
SciGene recommends checking calibration according to your laboratory schedule. See
section III. D. Calibrating the Temperature Controller for details.