Setting up the incubator, Control setup and operation, Operation (continued) – Shellab SRI20PF User Manual
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
S
ETTING UP THE
I
NCUBATOR
Perform the following steps each time the incubator is installed in a new location:
1. Verify that the power supply and incubator data plate match.
2. Check that the fuses are installed in the power inlet of the incubator and the fuse holder
next to the inlet.
3. Turn the Set Over Temperature Limit control dial to its maximum position clockwise. This
is to prevent the OTL from accidently interfering with the control setup and calibration
processes.
4. Plug the power cord into an earth grounded electrical outlet.
5. Place the Power switch in the ON position.
C
ONTROL
S
ETUP AND
O
PERATION
The SRIPF incubators operate in a constant temperature Manual Mode or the programmable
day
– night Auto Cycle Mode. At initial power up, the unit will be in Manual Mode and show the
current time and current temperature in its displays. All SRIPF incubators come factory set to
US Pacific Time Zone time, with the Day Time phase start point set at 08:00, and the Day Time
Temp set point set
at 20˚C (calibrated to 20˚C), Night Time phase start point is set at 20:00,
and Night Temp set point at 20
˚C (calibrated to 20˚C).
The Mode button is used to manually change between the Day Time and Night Time phases,
and to enter a Set Time Mode. To switch between the Day Time and Night Time phases, press
and hold the Mode Button for 5 seconds. To enter the Time Set Mode, press and release the
Mode button normally.
There are seven (7) procedures required to set up the SRIPF Drosophila incubator for use. In
order, these are:
2. Set the Day Time Phase Start Point
3. Set the Night Time Phase Start Point
4. Set the Day Time Phase Temperature Set Point
5. Set the Night Time Phase Temperature Set Point