Environmental Express MicroBloc - Manual (Page 8)

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Keys are illuminated when pressed. Key functions are as follows:
INDEX: Menu Navigation. Pressing the INDEX key advances the display to the next menu item. May
also be
used in conjunction with other keys as noted below.
UP ARROW: Increments a value, changes a menu item, or selects the item to ON. The maximum value
obtainable is 9999 regardless of decimal point placement.
DOWN ARROW: Decrements a value, changes a menu item, or selects the item to OFF. The minimum
value
obtainable is -1999 regardless of decimal point placement.
ENTER: Pressing ENTER stores the value or the item changed. If not pressed, the previously stored
value or
item will be retained. The display will flash once when ENTER is pressed.
AUTO/MANUAL (CT16A3): This key toggles the control output between Automatic mode and Manual
mode.
Press and hold key for three seconds to activate. See section on AUTO/MANUAL operation on Page 9.
RUN/HOLD (CT16A3): This key toggles the Ramp/Soak program functions between Run mode (program
runs
as set up) , and Hold mode (program functions are suspended). Press and hold key for three seconds to
activate.
See section on Ramp/Soak (Page 9) for further details.
UP ARROW & ENTER: Menu Access. Pressing these keys simultaneously brings up the secondary
menu starting at the alarm, tune, or cycle item (depending on programming). Pressing these keys for
5 seconds will bring up the secure menu.
INDEX & DOWN ARROW: Menu navigation. Pressing these keys simultaneously will allow back-up of
one menu item, or if at the first menu item, will cause the display to return to the primary menu.
Instrument Controls and Description
A DPST switch that turns power on
and off.
Note: This switch does not control the
cooling fan.
Enables the heater block circuit.
When turned on, the Green Pilot Light
is illuminated and heating is enabled.
When turned off, the Green Pilot Light
is off and the heater is disabled. The
Temperature Controller will remain on,
temperature to be monitored during idle
or cooldown periods.
Operates when the power is turned on
by the Red Lighted Rocker Switch and
heating is enabled by the Black Rocker
Switch. If the Green Pilot Light does not
illuminate when RedLighted Rocker
Switch is illuminated and the Black
Rocker Switch is turned on, the High
Temperature Switch is not closed and
must be re-set.
Operates during the heating cycle. Light
turns on and off indicating heating
element is getting power.
Controls the operation of the heater
block up to its maximum temperature
of 190°C. Turns the power on and off
to the heating elements and can be
programmed to heat at slower rate
than maximum and programmed to
automatically shut the power off at
the selected time. See Temperature
Controller Operating Instruction Manual.
A 15 amp fuse must be in place for unit
to operate.
Note: The Temperature Controller and
Fan are fused separately.
Protects unit from burnout caused by
failure of the Temperature Controller
and/or Power Relay. May be re-set by
removing rubber body plug on side of
unit and pushing the re-set button inside
of unit. Always use a non-metallic device
to make this adjustment.
Controls power between the temperature
controller and the heating elements.
Red Lighted Rocker
Switch
Black Rocker Switch
Green Pilot Light
Amber Pilot Light
Temperature
Controller/Timer
Main Fuse Holder
High Temp Switch
Power Relay
Top Right on Unit
Right Side of
Temperature Controller
Top Right on Unit
Top Right on Unit
Front Right on Unit
Right Rear of Unit
Left End of Heater
Block Inside Unit
Right Rear Inside
Control Location Description