biOrb 77382 Earth Charterhouse Aquatics Instruction Manual

biOrb EARTH
Operating instructions
Translation of the original Operating Instructions

77382 Earth Charterhouse Aquatics

WARNING

• This unit can be used by children aged 8  and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the unit. Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance under supervision.
  

Safety information

Installation

• Protect the unit from direct sunlight.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings of the unit.

• Ensure that there is sufficient space to access the unit.
  Electrical connection

• Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power supply match.

• Only use the power pack included in the scope of delivery.

• Only plug the unit into a correctly installed outlet.

• Protect open plugs and sockets from moisture.
  Safe operation

• Do not use the unit, if electrical lines or the housing are damaged.

• Route lines in such a way that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.

• Should problems occur, please contact authorized customer service or OASE?

Intended use
Only use the product described in this manual as follows:

• as an artificial environment for plants and animals if animal protection, in particular the issue of species-appropriate animal housing, is observed.
• indoors.
• while adhering to the technical specifications. (→ Technical data)

Product Description

The biOrb EARTH is a vivarium – an artificial habitat for plants and small animals – that can recreate a variety of climate zones.
The sun has the greatest effect on our real climate. It heats the air and ground. The resulting thermals cause the air to move, generating wind. When water evaporates in warm temperatures, this generates rain clouds. When the air in these rain clouds cools down, it rains.
These interactions are recreated in the biOrb EARTH through the intelligent interplay of light, humidity and air, and floor temperature. The biOrb EARTH is operated, configured, and monitored via a smartphone or tablet using the “OASE Control” app for iOS or Android. If the temperature or air humidity in the biOrb EARTH is outside of the specified range, you can have the app notify you – either with a push notification on your smartphone or tablet or in an email.
Light
The radiation spectrum emitted by the sun that is vital to life on earth ranges from vitaminforming ultraviolet (UV) to warming infrared (IR). The spectrum of visible light lies between these two points. In the biOrb EARTH, the following lamps replicate this radiation spectrum: biOrb EARTH Sunlight LED: This lamp emits visible light with increased blue content. Three additional LEDs that emit different light colors permit the adaptation of the light to plants and animals. biOrb EARTH RGB & Infrared: The RGB function of the lamp can be used to generate shades of color, e.g. to simulate a sunset. In addition, the lamp emits infrared radiation. biOrb EARTH UV light: This light replicates the sun’s UV-B radiation. UV-B is essential for healthy bone growth. If your animals do not tolerate direct UV radiation, please take this into account when setting up your biOrb EARTH and positioning the UV lamp.
Humidity
An ultrasonic mist unit regulates air humidity. In addition, it is possible to simulate rain with the aid of two nozzles.
Air and ground temperature
By mixing fresh air with heated or cooled circulated air, the biOrb EARTH creates a climate with desired temperature differences, as in nature.
A heating cable on the floor ensures the desired substrate temperature.
The following figure shows the possible air currents in the biOrb EARTH and their effects on the temperatures:

1. Fresh air
   The biOrb EARTH is constantly supplied with air from its environment through the mist outlet. This air is then discharged through the side covers (wings). To prevent environmental contaminants (particles, odors, etc.) from entering the biOrb EARTH, the supplied air is guided through an active carbon filter in the back section. To prevent odors from escaping the biOrb EARTH, the waste air is guided through active carbon filters in the side covers.

2. Circulating air (heated or cooled)
   Supply and waste air for the Peltier element

3. The “OASE Control” app can be used to activate air circulation, with a Peltier element heating or cooling the air depending on the settings in the app.

4. Floor heater
   An electric floor heater can be switched on or off via the app. When the heater is switched on, it does not just heat the floor but also creates a rising airflow due to thermals.
   Ta Ambient temperature
   Tp
   The temperature generated by the Peltier element The cooling capacity of the Peltier element depends on the ambient temperature of the biOrb EARTH.
   Ts1, Ts2
   Sensor values. The temperatures measured by the sensors are displayed in the “OASE Control” app.
   T1, T2, …, Tn
   Actual temperature at different points in the biOrb EARTH. Due to air currents, the actual temperatures at different points in the biOrb EARTH may differ from the sensor temperatures shown in the app (9s1, 9s2). The actual temperatures at different points in the biOrb EARTH may range from max. +40 °C to 2.5 °C below the ambient temperature.

Overview of function elements

1. Side cover (wing) with food opening and carbon filter (outgoing air)

2. Center cover with 4 lights
   • When the cover is removed or tilted, the lights are switched off.
   •  The lights alternate between becoming dimmer and brighter if the biOrb EARTH has no water for 48 hours.

3. Foam mat
   • Store moisture from rain or mist, thereby replicating soil moisture.

4. Capillary mat
   • Transports moisture from the foam mat into the substrate with the plant roots located above it.
   • Prevents roots from entering the foam mat.

5. Polystyrene base with heating cables (floor heating)

6. Drain with a drain hose
   • For emptying water from the unit.

7. Filling port, liquid reservoir for rain and mist
   •  We recommend biOrb Humidimist (→ Accessories) as rain and mist fluid.
   • Do not fill with tap water, as limescale will damage the acrylic glass.

8. Funnel for filling the liquid reservoir

9. Carbon filter in the rear section (fresh air)

10. Speaker

11. Outlet air Peltier element

12. Inlet air Peltier element

13. Inlet opening for the circulating air cooled or heated by the Peltier element

14. Extraction opening of the air circulation system

15. Button with LED.
    • Functions (see the following section).
    • To press the button, remove the grating of the inlet air opening (11).

16. Rain nozzle

17. Temperature and humidity sensor
    •  The “OASE Control” app shows the current sensor values. Due to the air circulation, different values may be measured at different locations.

18. Mist outlet and inlet opening for fresh air

19. Power pack

20. Power cable with country-specific power plug

21. Rubber stopper
    • For sealing the housing openings when the rear section containing the electronics is removed.

Operating conditions indicated by the LED (15)

connection.
Flashing| biOrb EARTH is operating and is looking for a network connection.
Red| Continuous light| biOrb EARTH is starting (boot phase) or being reset.
Flashing| Malfunction pending;    y … · the cover is not positioned correctly. · the target temperature or the target humidity has not been reached.
Blue| Continuous light| biOrb EARTH is in delivery condition and is waiting for the configuration via the “OASE Control” app.
Flashing| Liquid reservoir empty (→ Filling the liquid reservoir).
Off| biOrb EARTH is switched off.

Button functions (15)

flashing in blue.)
Hold for 5 seconds| Reset network connection. A signal is audible at the end.
Hold for 15 seconds| Reset biOrb EARTH and app to factory settings. Three signals are audible at the end.

Access to the device

Accessories

1. biOrb EARTH funnel
   For filling the liquid reservoir
   • Article number 77495

2. biOrb Humidimist
   Special water for the rain and mist function. It contains the required electrolytes for the organisms in the vivarium and prevents limescale deposits on the glass and the components containing water.
   •  4 × 500 ml bottle: Article number 46155
   • 1 × 5 l canister: Article number 46156

3. biOrb EARTH carbon filter back
   •  Article number 77491

4. biOrb EARTH feeder
   For easy feeding of the organisms in the vivarium.
   •  Article number 77492

5. biOrb EARTH lock set
   2 locking mechanisms with padlocks to secure the side covers including the food openings.
   • Article number 77493

6. Lamp
   •  biOrb EARTH Sunlight LED kit: Article number 77487
   • biOrb EARTH RGB & Infrared kit: Article number 77488
   •  biOrb EARTH UV-light kit: Article number 77489

7. biOrb EARTH wing filter set
   • Article number 77490
   •  **** On www.biorb.com you can order a wide variety of different decoration items and substrates to replicate a natural environment for your animals.

Symbols on the unit

| The unit has a protection rating of II and is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
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| The unit has a protection rating of III. Only operate the unit with safety- low voltage.
| Only use the unit indoors or in a dry environment.
****| Do not dispose of the unit with normal household waste.
| Read the operating instructions.

Set-up
How to proceed:

1. If necessary, modify the floor heater (→ Modifying the floor heater).
2. If necessary, modify lighting (→ Modifying the lighting).
3. Install biOrb EARTH (→ Installing the unit).
4. Fill biOrb EARTH (→ Filling the unit).

Modifying the floor heater

If required, you can adapt the floor heater to the needs of the organisms in the vivarium.
The moderate, tropical climate
Desert-like climate

• In a moderate or tropical climate, some plants need soil moisture. It is therefore necessary to insert the capillary mat and the foam mat.
• The heating cable heats the entire floor.
• A desert has no soil moisture. The capillary mat and the foam mat should therefore not be inserted.
• We recommend covering the drain opening e.g. with a cut piece of foam mat so that it is protected against clogging.
• The heating cable only heats a specific section of the floor. This is usually the area where the desert creatures rest.
  How to proceed:
  (→ Laying a new heating cable or replacing the cable)

Modifying the lighting

To replicate natural conditions as closely as possible, the biOrb EARTH is equipped with a variety of different lamps that can be combined and arranged as required.

We recommend the following sequence (factory installation, back to front):

1. Sunlight LED
2. RGB & Infrared
3. UV light
4. Sunlight LED

NOTE
The vivarium may only be used when it is equipped with 4 lamps. Otherwise, the openings created by the missing lamps will interfere with the ventilation concept required to maintain even temperatures and humidity levels.
How to proceed:
(→ Replacing lamps)
Installing the unit
Position the biOrb EARTH on a sufficiently large, load-bearing surface, for instance on a table or on a cabinet.
NOTE

• Protect the unit from direct sunlight.
• Ensure that an electrical outlet is in the immediate vicinity.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings of the unit.
• Air at a temperature of up to 55 °C can exit the ventilation openings on the sides and cause damage to plants or other heat-sensitive materials. Ensure sufficient clear space.
• Ensure that there is sufficient space to access the unit.

Filling the unit

Access the unit and fill the biOrb EARTH as desired. (→ Access to the device)
A variety of decorative items and plants are available from OASE retail partners or at www.biorb.com.
N OTE

• Ensure that the items used to fill the unit do not cover ventilation grilles, rain nozzles, and sensors.
  (→ Overview of function elements)

•  To ensure that the rain is true to nature, the rain nozzles must be aligned so that the entire space gets rained on, if at all possible.

Commissioning/start-up

How to proceed:

1. Fill the liquid reservoir (→ Filling the liquid reservoir).
2. Switch on the unit (→ Switching on the unit).
3. Install the “OASE Control” app (→ Connecting the unit with your smartphone/tablet).
4. If you have not already done so, create an OASE account in the app.
5. Use the app to configure the biOrb EARTH.

Filling the liquid reservoir
The liquid reservoir must be filled sufficiently to permit the mist and rain to function. The mist again function is deactivated automatically if the liquid level is too low.

The LED flashes blue if there is insufficient liquid.
After filling the liquid reservoir, press the button to acknowledge the message.
The “OASE Control” app will also notify you of a lack of liquid and it is possible to acknowledge this message in the app.
NOTE We recommend only using “biOrb Humidimist” (→ Accessories) to fill the liquid reservoir. It contains the required electrolytes for the organisms in the unit and prevents limescale deposits on the glass, rain nozzles, and mist generator.

How to proceed:

1. Remove the cover of the liquid reservoir filling port.
2. Place the funnel on the filling port.
3. Pour biOrb Humidimist (→ Accessories) into the funnel. A float switch shows when the liquid reservoir is filled (on initial filling approx. 4 liters).
4. Remove the funnel from the filling port.
5. Close the filling port with the cover.
6. Confirm filling in the “OASE Control” APP or by using the button on the unit.
   Now the rain and mist functions are fully available again.

Switching on the unit
Switching on the unit: Insert the power plug of the power pack into the socket. The unit
switches on immediately.
Switching off the unit: Pull the power plug of the power pack.
How to proceed:

Connecting the unit with your smartphone/tablet

How to proceed:

Maintenance and cleaning

NOTE
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These agents can damage the housing, impair the function of the device, and harm animals, plants, and the environment.

• Clean the unit with clear water and a soft, clean cloth.
• For the exterior surfaces, we recommend the polish from biOrb (Article no. 46033).

Draining liquid

How to proceed:

1. Open the two clips.
2. Place the drain hose in a collection container underneath the unit.
3. Once the liquid has drained, place the hose back in the clips and close them.

Replace air filter

Replacing the filter back

• Replacement interval every 3 months
• biOrb EARTH carbon filter back, Art. No. 77491
  How to proceed:
  

Replacing the wing filters
Replace the filters in the two side covers (wings).

• Replacement interval every 6 months
• biOrb EARTH wing filter set, Art. No. 77490
  How to proceed:

Repair
Replacing the back section

How to proceed:

1. Pull the power plug.

2. Remove …
   – the lamp plug,
   – the cover of the filling port,
   – the filter back,
   – the grilles of the intake and waste air opening,
   – the drain hose.

3. Pull off the casing of the back section.

4. Pull the heating cable plug.

5. Remove the two rain nozzles. To do so push the black ring in the direction of the nozzle on its holder and simultaneously pull the nozzle forward.

6. Remove the 5 nuts with a washer and a spacer sleeve.

7. Carefully and evenly pull off the back section.
   Note: If the liquid reservoir contains liquid, carefully pour it out through the filling port so that the water cannot get into the electronics.

8. Insert the supplied rubber plugs in the 7 openings created by removing the back section. This prevents animals living in the vivarium from escaping through the holes.

9. Install a new back section and re-assemble the unit in reverse order.
   **** When fitting the back section casing, ensure that no cables are kinked or crushed.

Replacing lamps

How to proceed:

1. Pull the power plug.
2. Pull the lamp plug and remove all covers.
3. Undo the 6 screws on the center cover.
4. Remove the top shell of the cover.
5. Pull the plug of the lamp you wish to remove.
6. Remove the lamp from the cover.
7. Insert a new lamp, connect it and re-assemble the unit in reverse order.

Laying a new heating cable or replacing the cable

How to proceed:

1. Pull the power plug.

2. Remove …
   – the cover of the filling port,
   – the filter back,
   – the grilles of the intake and waste air opening,
   – the drain hose.

3. Pull off the casing of the back section.

4. Pull the heating cable plug.
   We recommend having two people perform the following step:

5. Tilt the unit slightly forward and remove the polystyrene base.
   Note: If the liquid reservoir contains liquid, the unit may not be tilted or only tilted very slightly (max. 45 °), depending on the liquid level. Otherwise, liquid may spill and destroy the electronics.
   If necessary, carefully pour out the liquid through the filling port so that no water can get into the electronics.

6. Pull the heating cable off the polystyrene base and lay it in its new position.

7. Reassemble the unit in reverse order.
   – When inserting the polystyrene base, position it so that the drain is located in the cut-out at the bottom.
   – When fitting the back section, ensure that no cables are kinked or crushed.

Malfunction remedy

Error messages
The app sends the following notifications, either as push notifications to your smartphone or as an e-mail:

the water circuit.
Temperature too high/too low| · Check temperature via the app and readjust, if necessary.
· If necessary, switch off the floor heater and/or reduce the ambient temperature.   Due to air currents, the actual temperatures at different points in the biOrb EARTH may differ from the sensor temperatures shown in the app. The actual temperatures at different points in the biOrb EARTH  may range from max. +40 °C to 2.5 °C below the ambient temperature.
Air humidity too high/too low| Check air humidity and/or rain time via the app and readjust, if necessary.
If the substrate contains a lot of liquid, drain it through the drain hose. (→ Draining liquid)

Technical data

Power pack

Primary| Voltage| AC V
100 … 240
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Mains frequency| HZ
50/60
Line length| m
1.5
Secondary| Voltage| DC V
24
Max. power| W
180
Line length| m
1.5
Protection class| II
biOrb EARTH, general
Supply| Voltage| DC V
24
Power, max.| W
105
Noise (at a distance of 80 cm)| Standard| db
37 … 42
Quiet mode| db
34 … 37
Protection class| °C
15 … 35
Ambient temperature range| cm
571 × 500 × 567
Dimensions (L × W × H)
Weight| kg
19.1
biOrb EARTH, WLAN
Protocol| IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency band| GHz
2.4
Max. transmission power| dBm
20
Safety| WEP, WPA 2, WPA 3
DHCP| Automatic
Max. reach| m
80

biOrb EARTH, climate

Air temperature (This information is based on measurable values in the biOrb EARTH t an  ambient temperature of 25 °C. Due to air circulation the sensor values may differ by up to10 °C.)| Function element| Peltier element
Heating (max. temp.) | 40
Cooling (min. temp.) | °C 2.5 °C below ambient temperature
°C 10  diff., max. *
Floor temperature| Function element| Electric heating cable
Heating (max. temp.)| °C 35
Humidity| Function elements| Ultrasonic mist unit, rain pump/nozzles
Liquid reservoir| l 4
biOrb EARTH, lamps
Sunlight LED| Light color| K
3200 … 7300
Light current, total| lm 650
Energy efficiency class| G
RGB & Infrared| Light current, total| lm 56
UV light| Wavelength| nm 318 (UV-B)
UV-B power at a distance of
0/5/10/15/20/25/30 cm| μW/cm² 1940/310/119/60/35/23/15
UV index at a distance of
0/5/10/15/20/25/30 cm| 64/9/4/2/1/0.7/0.5

Disposal

NOTE
Do not dispose of this unit with household waste.

• Dispose of the unit by using the return system provided for this purpose.
• Should you have questions, please contact your local disposal company. They will give you information on how to correctly dispose of the unit.
• Render the unit unusable by cutting the cables.

Guarantee

OASE GmbH guarantees this OASE device that you have purchased for a period of 24 months in accordance with the conditions listed below. The guarantee exists in addition to the statutory warranty obligations of the seller and does not affect these statutory warranty obligations. The guarantee applies without prejudice to mandatory statutory liability provisions, for example, the provisions of the Product Liability Act, in cases of intent and gross negligence, injury to life, limb, or health on the part of OASE GmbH or its vicarious agents.
Guarantee period
The guarantee period begins on the date of the first purchase of the OASE device from the OASE stockist. The guarantee period will not be extended or renewed in the event of a  guarantee claim or if the OASE device is resold.
Guarantee
OASE GmbH guarantees proper functionality and usability of the OASE device in accordance with its intended purpose. In this regard, the state of science and technology at the time of production shall be authoritative. The OASE device must have already shown the defect that caused the damage at this point in time. In the event of a guarantee claim, OASE GmbH reserves the right to repair the OASE device free of charge or to deliver spare parts for the OASE device or a replacement device free of charge. If the device type of the OASE device in question is no longer being manufactured, OASE GmbH reserves the right to deliver a replacement device of its own choice from the OASE product range that most nearly approaches the device type that is the object of the complaint. The guarantee applies only to damage on the purchased OASE device itself. Reimbursement of expenses for installation, removal, and inspection, compensation claims for damage that did not occur on the purchased article itself, as well as claims for loss of profit or loss of use and further claims for damages and losses of any kind whatsoever caused by the OASE device or its use, are excluded from the guarantee.
Guarantee exclusion
Excluded from the guarantee are damages caused by

• mechanical damage due to accident, fall or impact, or
• force majeure or natural disasters, in particular, but not limited to, floods, fires, or frost damage,
• negligent or wilful destruction (e.g. by cutting off the plug or shortening the power cable), or
• misuse, improper or non-intended use, installation, and operator errors or lack of care (e.g. use of unsuitable cleaning agents, omitted maintenance, lime-scale deposits), overload or failure to comply with the user instructions,
• the user’s own repair efforts, as well as damages to
• wear parts such as illuminant and rotors,
• fragile parts, such as glass, light bulbs and
• consumables, such as batteries or filter foams. With regard to proper use, OASE GmbH refers to the operating instructions, which a

Assertion of claims
Guarantee claims can only be asserted against OASE GmbH, Tecklenburger Straße 161, 48477 Hörstel, Germany, within the guarantee period. To do this, the person submitting the claim, bearing the shipping costs and the transport risk, sends the device, or the part of the device, that is the object of the complaint, to OASE GmbH together with a copy of the original sales receipt issued by the OASE stockist, this guarantee certificate and written information concerning the defect that is the object of the complaint.
General Provisions
This guarantee is governed by German law with the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Declaration of EU- conformity
OASE GmbH Tecklenburger Str. 161
48477 Horstel Tel. +49 5454 / 80-0
Email: info@oase.com
declares that the product Product: Vivarium/ Type: biOrb EARTH
complies with the following directives of the Union.
2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU
The complete Declaration of EU-conformity is available at the following Internet address:
www.oase.comice_red
Technical data
Radio-frequency: 2,4 GHz
max. range:80 M
max. emitted transmission power
OASE (UK) LTD.
The Old Cart Shed
Apsley Barns
Andover
Hampshire SP11 6NA
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1256 896 886
+44 (0) 1256 896 489
enquiries@oase.com
OASE GmbH
Tecklenburger Straße 161
48477 Hörstel | Germany
+49 (0) 5454 80-0
+49 (0) 5454 80-9353
info@oase.com

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Documents / Resources

| biOrb 77382 Earth Charterhouse Aquatics [pdf] Instruction Manual
77382 Earth Charterhouse Aquatics, 77382, Earth Charterhouse Aquatics, Charterhouse Aquatics, Aquatics
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References

• OASE Living Water – OASE North America
• orb.com
• biOrb Shop
• OASE Consumer

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