EMS 87026-08 MyBlock I Dry Bath Single and Dual Chambers Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- EMS
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EMS 87026-08 MyBlock I Dry Bath Single and Dual Chambers
Product Information
- Manufacturer: Electron Microscopy Sciences
- Model Numbers : CAT. 87026-01, 87026-02, 87026-03, 87026-04, 87026-05, 87026-06, 87026-07, 87026-08
- Address : 1560 Industry Road Hatfield, PA 19440 P.O. Box 550
- Phone: 215-412-8400
- Toll-Free : 1-800-523-5874
- Fax : 215-412-8450
- Email: sgkcck@aol.com
- Website : www.emsdiasum.com
Features:
- Advanced software control
- Widely used for various laboratory procedures and applications
- Preservation and reaction of samples
- Amplification of DNA
- Pre-denaturation of electrophoresis
- Blood serum coagulation
Specifications:
- Power: 120W (single)/240W (dual)
- Voltage: 250V
- Current: 4A
- Dimensions (single): 5 x 20 x 7 in. / 18 x 25 x 13 cm
- Dimensions (dual): 6.3 x 14.5 x 5 in. / 16 x 36.5 x 13 cm
- Warranty: 2 years
Structure Overview:
The Dry Bath incubator has a compact design and consists of one or two chambers.
Keypads:
- Down key: Used in both time and temperature mode to decrease the setting
- Up key: Used in both the time and temperature mode to increase the setting
- Start key: Press this key to start the timer after the temperature and time setting is selected
- Stop key: Press this key to stop the timer
Product Usage Instructions
Temperature and Time Setting:
- Press the Up or Down key to select the desired temperature or time.
- Use the Start key to confirm the selection and start the timer.
Timer Operation (Advanced):
The timer operation allows for more precise control over the duration of the incubation process. Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to use the advanced timer functions.
Temperature Calibration:
To ensure accurate temperature readings, periodic calibration may be required. Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to calibrate the temperature settings.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAT. 87026-01, 87026-02, 87026-03, 87026-04, 87026-05, 87026-06, 87026-07,
87026-08 EMS MyBlock™ I & II Dry Bath, Single and Dual Chambers
Learn more about your Dry Bath!
The Dry Bath incubator is controlled by advanced software, which can be widely used for the preservation and reaction of sampled, the amplification of DNA, the pre-denaturation of the electrophoresis, blood serum coagulation and a variety of laboratory procedures and applications!
Features
- Large digital display of time and temperature
- Extremely accurate temperature control up to 105°C
- Built-in over-temperature protection
- In-lab calibration
- Plastic lid for enhanced precision and eliminating waste of energy
- Quick-Flip blocks available for a variety of tube sizes
Specifications
Ambient operating temperature
- Ambient temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
- Relative humidity : ≤ to 70%
- Power supply : AC115V or 230V, 50-60Hz
Technical data
| Temperature range | Ambient (room temperature) +5°C ~ 105°C |
|---|---|
| Timer | Maximum 99 hr & 59 min |
| Temperature accuracy | ≤ ± 0.3% |
| Temperature uniformity | ≤ ± 0.1% |
| Heating time (20-105°C) | ≤ 20 min |
| Block material | Aluminum |
| Power | 120W (single)/240W (dual) |
| Fuse | 250V 4A Φ 5 x 20 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7 x 10 x 5 in. / 18 x 25 x 13 cm (single) |
6.3 x 14.5 x 5 in. / 16 x 36.5 x 13 cm (dual)
Warranty| 2 years
Structure overview
Keypads
Display
- Down key: used in both time and temperature mode to decrease the setting
- Up key: used in both the time and temperature mode to increase the setting.
- Start key: after the temperature and time setting is selected, press this key to start the timer
- Stop key: press this key to stop the timer
Operation
Temperature and time setting
- Press the ON/OFF switch to power on the instrument. The instrument performs a self-test followed by an alarm to signal that the product is ready for use.
- After about 3 seconds, the temperature will automatically increase to the most recent setting. The values shown on the display are actual settings (real time temperature and time remaining). The example shows an actual temperature of 28.5°C and 35 minutes remaining.
- To adjust the set temperature, use the keys to select the desired temperature (ex: 55.5). After 5 seconds, the temperature is stored and the instrument will begin heating.
- To set the time, press keys to set the desired time (ex: 1 hr 20 min). After 5 seconds, the desired time is stored. NOTE: The timer will not begin unless the “Start/Stop” button has been pressed.
Timer operation (advanced)
The default setting of the instrument is designed so that the heater will continue to hold the set temperature even once time has expired and “oVEr” is showing on the time display. This setting can be adjusted so that the heater will shut down once time has expired. To adjust the advanced time setting, set the “Stop” key and hold it for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the display will show “OP:1” – use the Key to select “OP:2”. The setting has now been changed and can be stored by pressing the “Start” key.
Temperature calibration
The temperature of the instrument has been calibrated prior to shipment.
However, in the event that an adjustment to the calibration is required, the
user can adjust the calibration with either a thermometer/thermocouple or with
the optional external temperature probe, which is sold separately.
CAUTION! To ensure accuracy over a wide range of temperatures, the
instrument is calibrated at two temperature points, both 40°C and 100°C.
Calibration with a thermometer
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Power on the machine and ensure that the temperature on the display is less than 35°C.
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Inject olefin or mineral oil into one of the block wells, and then put a thermometer/thermocoupleinto this well (make sure that the precision of the thermometer should be within 0.1C and it befully submerged into the well). See figure below.
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Press “Stop” key and the key simultaneously for 3 seconds—the bath enters into thetemperature calibration interface. At this point “ ” is displayed, indicating entry intotemperature calibration mode. The temperature displayed is current measured temperature andover time, it begins to rise to 40°C.
NOTE : it may take up to 30 minutes before a change on the display to 40°C is shown.
Once held constant at 40°C, the decimal digit begins to flash.
Please wait 20 minutes, then the user can read the value on the thermometer and use the up and down keys to match the temperature on the display to the value shown on the thermometer. NOTE: It is important to allow 20 minutes for the temperature to equilibrate before making any adjustment to the temperature.
Ex : If the actual read out of thermometer is 39.6, modify the temperature to 39.6 by pressing . Then press “Start” to confirm the input value.
The 40°C calibration has now been completed and the dry bath begins the 100°C calibration -
Once the “Start button is pressed, the instruments will automatically begin to heat to 100°C. Oncethe 100°C is shown on the display (this may take up to 30 minutes) and held as constant, thedecimal begins to flash. Please wait 20 minutes and then check the actual value fromthermometer.NOTE: It is important to allow 20 minutes for the temperature to equilibrate before making any adjustment to the temperature.
If the actual thermometer shows 101.5, modify the temperature display to 101.5 by pressing . Then press “Start” to confirm the input value. NOTE: Pressing “Stop” and “ ” simultaneously during the temperature calibration indicates exiting the temperature calibration program. The adjustments will be cancelled and the changes will not take effect.
Calibration with the external temperature probe
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Power on the machine. Before beginning the calibration, always ensure that the temperature on the display is less than 35°C.
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Put external temperature probe into a block well.
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Press “Stop” key and the “ ” key simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. This will enter the temperature calibration mode with the external probe. “ ” will be displayed, indicating entry into external temperature calibration mode. The temperature displayed is the external probes current temperature and it will begin to rise to 40.0° automatically.
NOTE : It may take up to 30 minutes before a change on the display to 40.0°C is shown.
Once held at a constant 40.0°C, the decimal digit begins to flash.
NOTE : It is important to allow 20 minutes for the temperature to equilibrate before making any adjustment to the temperature
After 20 minutes, press the “Stop” key to display the temperature value of the external probe. Ex: If the displayed value is 39.6°C.
Press “Stop” again (or wait for 6 seconds), then display shows “ ”. The temperature can now be adjusted by pressing “ ” to match the measured value (ex: 39.6). Then press the “Start” key to confirm. The 40° calibration has now been completed and the dry bath begins the 100°C calibration. -
The instrument will then heat to 100°C automatically. Once 100°C has been reached andheld constant, the decimal point will begin to flash.NOTE: It is important to allow 20 minutes for the temperature to equilibrate before making any adjustments to the temperature.
After 20 minutes, press the “Stop” key to show the actual readout of the external probe (ex: 101.5°C).
Press “Stop” again (or wait for 6 seconds), then display shows “ “. Now adjust the displayed temperature to the measured value (101.5) by pressing . Then press the “Start” key to confirm.
NOTE: Pressing “Stop” and “ “ simultaneously during the temperature calibration indicates exiting the temperature calibration program. The procedure will be cancelled and the changes will have of no effect.
Temperature control by external sensor
- Insert the external temperature probe into a well of the dry bath or directly into a sample tube
- Press and hold “Stop”, then simultaneously press and hold “ “ for 3 seconds—the externalindicator light goes on to indicate that it has entered into the temperature control mode of theexternal sensor.NOTE: After entering the external temperature control mode, the user can simultaneously press“Stop” and “ “ for 3 seconds to exit this mode. Upon exiting, the external indicator light will go off.
Failure analysis and troubleshooting
| No. | Common problem | Possible cause | Action(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No display on the screen | No power on the main power plug |
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Faulty fuse
On/off button broken Other
| Check power supply and plugged properly
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Change fuse
Change button Contact supplier
2| The actual and displayed temperatures are quite different| Broken sensor or
loose contact of the block| Contact the supplier
3| “OPEn” displayed, alarming “beep”
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“SHOr” displayed, alarming “beep”
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“HHHH” displayed, alarming “beep”
| Sensor disconnect Sensor short-circuit
Sensor broken, or block temperature is too high
| Contact supplier Contact supplier
Contact supplier
4| No heating| Sensor broken
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Heating tube broken
| Contact supplier
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Contact supplier
5| Keys do not work| Faulty key| Contact supplier
Wiring Diagram for reference only
Electron Microscopy Sciences 1560 Industry Road Hatfield, PA 19440 P.O. Box
550
TEL : 215-412-8400 TOLL FREE :
1-800-523-5874 FAX:
215-412-8450
EMAIL : sgkcck@aol.com
WEB: www.emsdiasum.com
References
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