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Panasonic MCO-170AICL Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic MCO-170AICL Operating Instructions Manual

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Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 86 for all model numbers.
This product is for research use only.
Not for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals.
Operating Instructions
MCO-170AICL
MCO-170AICUVL
MCO-170AICUVHL
CO
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Incubator MCO-170AICL MCO-170AICUVL MCO-170AICUVHL This product is for research use only. Not for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating instructions for future use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION P. 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 4 LABELS ON INCUBATOR P. 8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 9 INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Unit P. 10 LCD touch panel P. 12 Remote alarm terminal P. 14 INSTALLATION Installation site P. 15 Installation P.

  • Page 3: Connecting Co 2 Gas Cylinder

    CONTENTS UV LAMP PARAMETERS P. 55 Using UV lamp P. 55 Setting UV lamp ON period P. 56 Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours P. 58 DECONTAMINATION P. 60 decontamination P. 61 Precautions when handling H reagent P. 65 Using unlock key P.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ■ Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Product and follow the instructions for safety operation. ■ Our company disavows any responsibility for safety if the Product is used for other than the intended use or used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions. ■...

  • Page 5: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 6 WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 8 CAUTION This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker. Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A multiple-tap may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating. Never store corrosive substances such as acid or alkali in this unit if the container cannot be sealed.

  • Page 9: Labels On Incubator

    LABELS ON INCUBATOR Warning and caution labels are attached to the incubator. The following table describes the labels. This label is attached to covers that access high-voltage electrical components to prevent electric shock. Only a qualified engineer or service personnel should be allowed to open these covers.

  • Page 10: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC-61010-1): ■ Indoor use; ■ Altitude up to 2000 m; ■ Temperature 5 C to 40 ■ Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 ■...

  • Page 11: Incubator Components Unit

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS Unit Access port Silicon cap Rear left cover Handles Leveling Leveling feet Foot Tray 4 (When some inner attachments are removed) ※ Electric key* 11 10 9 Lower right side (When 13 is removed) Removal power *1: MCO-170AICUVHL/170AICUVL or when an Sample air outlet cap supply cord port optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed.
  • Page 12 1. Outer door: The outer door is held to the frame with the magnetic seal. The door heater is installed in the door panel. The door opening is reversible. Contact our sales representative or agent to change the door hinge from left to right or vice versa. 2.

  • Page 13: Lcd Touch Panel

    INCUBATOR COMPONENTS LCD touch panel The following display (called the Top screen) will appear when the power switch is turned ON. Note: It takes approximately 20 seconds until Top screen is displayed. 1. Present temperature display field This lamp lights when CO gas is being The current chamber temperature is displayed.
  • Page 14 14. Message select key UV system set MCO-170UVS is not installed When there are a number of alarm/erroros, to the MCO-170AICL. the message on the screen is changeable. 15. Menu key Press this key to lead the Menu screen. It is possible to set various setting on the Menu screen.

  • Page 15: Remote Alarm Terminal

    ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL are installed in the MCO-170AICL. Remote alarm terminal The alarm of this product can be informed at a remote location from this product by connecting the external alarm unit to the remote alarm terminals.

  • Page 16: Installation Installation Site

    INSTALLATION Installation site For correct operation of the incubator, install it in a location with the following conditions. WARNING When using CO gas for control, make sure that there is an adequate ventilation. Using CO gas in a small room without adequate ventilation may cause gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation. In addition, when opening the incubator doors, do not directly inhale the air in the chamber.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION  No inflammable or corrosive gas Never install the incubator in a location where it will be exposed to inflammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in explosion or fire. In addition, insulation may deteriorate due to corrosion of protective casing, resulting in current leakage or electric shock.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation 1. Remove the packing tape and clean up. Remove all the tapes that are securing the doors and the inner attachments. Open the doors for ventilation. If the outer panels are dirty, wet a cloth with a diluted neutral detergent and wipe them. (Undiluted detergent can damage the plastic components.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not climb on the incubator or place objects on top of it. Doing so may damage it or cause it to fall over, resulting in injury. ●In case of double stack Hooks For stacking the incubators surely, refer to the Wire procedure included with the optional double stacking bracket MCO-170PS or the stacking plate...

  • Page 20: Connecting Co 2 Gas Cylinder

    Connecting CO gas cylinder WARNING When connecting a gas cylinder to the incubator, confirm the gas type. Confirm that the connections are secure and that no gas will leak. Be sure to use the specified pressure. Using an incorrect gas or pressure may result in explosion or fire, or in gas poisoning or oxygen deprivation due to qas leak.

  • Page 21: Before Commencing Operation

    BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Initial cleaning method Before using the incubator for the first time, clean dirt (tape residue, smear, etc.) from the chamber and the inner attachments thoroughly. To keep the chamber clean is essential to get the proper performance out of the incubator. Use the following steps to clean the incubator properly.

  • Page 22: Removing Inner Attachments

    Removing inner attachments CAUTION Wear rubber gloves when performing maintenance on the chamber. Failure to wear gloves may result in cuts or abrasions from sharp edges or corners. Be careful not to damage the UV lamp in the duct (MCO-170AICUVHL/170AICUVL or when an optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed).
  • Page 23 BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION 6. Lift the duct and remove it from the pins on the rear side. (Fig. 5) Duct Fig. 5 7. Pull out the fan (Fig. 6) Fig. 6 8. Remove the silicon caps of each access port from Silicon cap interior (Fig.

  • Page 24: Installing Inner Attachments

    Installing inner attachments To re-install all the attachments, perform the procedure in reverse order from step 8 on page 22. Note: When installing the fan, insert it to the motor ①Position the center hole of the fan with the shaft securely. Lightly turn and pull the fan projection of the motor shaft.

  • Page 25: Filling Humidifying Pan

    BEFORE COMMENCING OPERATION Filling humidifying pan Use the following procedure to fill the humidifying pan with water or to replace water in the humidifying pan. 1. Pull out the humidifying pan toward you. (Fig. 1) 2. Dispose of the remaining water in the humidifying pan and clean the humidifying pan with a diluted detergent.

  • Page 26: For Better Cultivation

    FOR BETTER CULTIVATION Precautions for cultures  Leave space between culture containers. Always leave space for ventilation between culture containers (Petri dishes, flasks, etc.). Inadequate spacing may result in uneven temperature distribution and CO gas density.  Do not place harmful materials in the chamber. Never place samples that release acidic, alkali, or corrosive gas in the chamber.

  • Page 27: Preventing Contamination

    FOR BETTER CULTIVATION Preventing contamination To prevent contamination of the chamber, select a suitable installation site.  Avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity. Avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity, because of a greater presence of microorganisms in the air. ...

  • Page 28: Correct Operation

    CORRECT OPERATION Use the following procedure to start trial operation or actual operation of the incubator. 1. Install the incubator correctly, referring to “INSTALLATION” on page 15 to 19. 2. Remove the packing materials from the chamber and inner attachments. Clean and disinfect the chamber and all the inner attachments, referring to “ROUTINE MAINTENANCE”...

  • Page 29: Basic Operation On Lcd Touch Panel

    BASIC OPERATION ON LCD TOUCH PANEL ●Operation from Menu key ■Menu screen Page 31～32 Temp., CO density, high limit temp. alarm ◆Set → ■Stand-by Setting screen (Setting) 66～68 Auto lock ON/OFF* → ■Log screen ◆Log → ■Chart screen ◆Chart ◆Actual Temp. (Display) Chamber temp.
  • Page 30 MCO-170AICUVL. ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL in the MCO-170AICL. *6: For the MCO-170AICUVHL or an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed, when the auto lock function is ON.

  • Page 31: Basic Parameters

    BASIC PARAMETERS Numerical input to input window On each screen in the LCD touch panel, it may be necessary to input numerical values on the numerical input box. Numerical input box 1. By pressing numerical input box, input window is displayed.

  • Page 32: Setting Temperature, Co 2 Density And High Limit Temperature Alarm

    Setting temperature, CO density and high limit temperature alarm Set the chamber temperature, the CO density and the temperature of the high limit temperature alarm for normal operation according to the following procedure. The incubator automatically starts operation using these settings after power-on. 1.
  • Page 33 BASIC PARAMETERS 3. Input each parameter. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Menu screen. ●Each parameter setting ・Temperature: Set value of chamber temperature. Settable range: 0.0 C～50.0 C, factory setting: 37.0 C。 Density: Set value of chamber CO density.

  • Page 34: Setting Key Lock

    Setting key lock 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Key Lock key to lead the Key Lock screen. 3. On the Key Lock screen, it is possible to set each key lock. Press Apply key to change key lock ON and to save the password.
  • Page 35 BASIC PARAMETERS Note: ・For the MCO-170AICUVHL or an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed to the MCO-170AICUVL/ 170AICL, when the auto lock function is ON, the release password of Keylock is required to unlock the auto locked outer door (refer to page 67). ・Manage the release password of Keylock properly.

  • Page 36: Removing Key Lock

    Removing key lock 1. By pressing Menu key, the Password input window is displayed. 2. On Password input box, input the set release password of Key lock, and press OK key to lead the Menu screen. 3. Press Key Lock key to lead the Key Lock screen. 4.

  • Page 37: Alarm Parameters

    ALARM PARAMETERS 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #1 key to lead the Tools #1 screen. 3. On the Tools #1 screen, ・Press Alarm Setting #1 key to lead the Alarm Setting #1 screen, it is possible to set automatic set temperature alarm and automatic set CO density alarm (go to procedure 4).
  • Page 38 5. On the Alarm Setting #2 screen, it is possible to set each alarm. Press Apply key to save the input value and setup. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. ●Each setting ・Alarm Delay: The function is that when the incubator is in the alarm state of Automatic set temperature or of Automatic set CO density, the alarm buzzer will sound after the alarm delay set time passed.
  • Page 39 ALARM PARAMETERS ●At the alarm state ・ While the incubator’s alarm is being activated and the buzzer is being sounding, the buzzer is silenced by pressing Buzzer key. For the behavior at the time of pressing Buzzer key and the re-activation of alarm, under each setting condition, refer to Table 5-7 on page 78.

  • Page 40: Operation/Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Setting log interval The incubator is equipped with a function of saving operation log data (chamber temperature, CO density and open/close state of outer door). Use the following procedure to set the log interval (interval of acquiring the operation log). 1.

  • Page 41: Displaying Operation Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG 3. On the Setting screen, input Log Interval. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Log screen. Settable range: 2 minutes～30 minutes Factory setting: 6 minutes. Note: Relation between log interval and the estimated amount of data that can be saved Log interval=2 minutes: Approx.
  • Page 42 3. Press Chart key to lead the Chart screen. 4. On the Chart screen, input the date (year / month / day) of the operation log you want to display graphically. 5. On the Chart screen, by pressing Show key after pressing the item you want to display graphically, the graph of each operation log is displayed.
  • Page 43 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 6. Actual Temp. log graph is displayed. To previous day To next day ・Press Back key to return to the Chart screen. ・Press Top key to return to the Top screen. To Actual CO Level log To Actual Temp. log 7.

  • Page 44: Exporting Operation Log

    Exporting operation log Operation log data saved in the incubator can be exported in CSV format to the USB memory inserted into the USB port. 1. Insert the USB memory into the USB port. Note: It is not possible to use a USB memory with security functions that requires entering password. 2.
  • Page 45 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 5. On the Export screen, select the time period you want to export. ・To export the saved operation log data over the entire period, press All radio button. ・To export the operation log data of a specified date, press 1 Day radio button and input the date (year / month / day) of the operation log data you want to export Note: The error of about 1 minute may be observed...
  • Page 46 Note: When the specified operation log data doesn't exist, Notice dialog box is displayed. Press OK key, and then re-specified according to procedure 4 and 5. 7. When the export is complete, Information dialog box is displayed. Press OK key. Note: Even after the export of operation log data is complete, operation log data saved in the incubator are not deleted.

  • Page 47: Displaying Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Displaying alarm log The incubator is equipped with a function of saving alarm log data (Max. 256 logs). Alarm log saved in the incubator can be displayed graphically on the LCD touch panel Note: When saving alarm logs more than 257, the oldest alarm log is deleted, and then overwritten. 1.
  • Page 48 4. On the Alarm screen, the newest 7 days’ alarm logs (containing that day) are displayed. Note: When the number of applicable alarm log is 6 or more, by pressing the top (▲) or the bottom (▼) log, the log table currently displayed scrolls and hidden alarm logs can be seen.

  • Page 49: Exporting Alarm Log

    OPERATION/ALARM LOG Exporting alarm log It is possible to export saved alarm log data to a USB memory inserted in the USB port by CSV format. 1. Insert a USB memory in the USB port. Note: It is not possible to use a USB memory with security functions that requires entering password. 2.
  • Page 50 5. On the Alarm Export screen, select the period to export. ・To export the saved alarm log data over the entire period, press All radio button. ・To export the alarm log data for the specified days (The newest period containing that day), press Last XX Days radio button and input days.
  • Page 51 OPERATION/ALARM LOG 6. Even after completion the export of alarm log data, Information dialog box is displayed. Press OK key. Note: After completing the export of alarm log data, alarm log data saved at CO incubator is not deleted. 7. Remove a USB memory from the USB port. Note: A log folder is created in a USB memory, and an exported data file is saved in the log folder by CSV format.

  • Page 52: Other Parameters

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting date and time 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3. Press Date & Time key to lead the Date & Time screen. 4. On the Date & Time screen, input the present date and time.

  • Page 53: Setting Brightness And Sleep

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting brightness and sleep 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3. Press Brightness/Sleep key to lead the Brightness/Sleep screen. 4. On the Brightness/Sleep screen, each setting of brightness and sleep is available.
  • Page 54 ●Each setting ・Brightness(Active): Brightness of LCD touch panel of the usual state. Adjust Brightness(Active) slide bar or input set value into the Brightness(Active) input box. Settable range: 50～100, factory setting: 80. ・Sleep: The function is that the rightness of LCD touch panel is lowered to save electricity, when there is no key operation during set time.

  • Page 55: Setting Daq

    OTHER PARAMETERS Setting DAQ It is necessary to set several parameters when using our optional software product Data acquisition system (DAQ) MTR-5000. 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Tools #2 key to lead the Tools #2 screen. 3.

  • Page 56: Uv Lamp Parameters

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS MCO-170AICUVHL/170AICUVL or when an optional UV system set MCO-170UVS is installed to the MCO-170AICL, UV lamp is workable. After closing the outer door, UV lamp lights for the preset period*, to disinfect the water in the humidifying pan, and the air circulating in the chamber.

  • Page 57: Setting Uv Lamp On Period

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS  If the UV lamp burns out, “Err18: UV Lamp Abnormal” is displayed in the message display field. If this occurs, replace the UV lamp. When replacing the UV lamp, replace the glow starter (type FG-7P or FG-7PL) at the same time.
  • Page 58 4. On the UV Setting screen, each setting of UV is available. Press Apply key to save the input value and setup. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. ●Each setting ・UV Timer: Set value of period to light UV lamp after closing the outer door. Settable range: 0 minute～30 minutes, factory setting: 10 minutes.

  • Page 59: Lighting Uv Lamp For 24 Hours

    UV LAMP PARAMETERS Lighting UV lamp for 24 hours If the chamber has been contaminated by dirt or by spilling the medium, use the following procedure to decontaminate the chamber by lighting the UV lamp for 24 hours. 1. Remove all attachments from the chamber, including the trays, the fan cover, the duct, the fan, the humidifying pan, and the humidifying pan cover.
  • Page 60 7. On the UV Setting screen, by holding the UV 24h Mode slide key and sliding it right, the UV 24h Mode is turned to ON. Press Apply key to start the UV 24-hour mode. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen.

  • Page 61: H 2 O 2 Decontamination

    MCO-170AICUVL ・When all UV system set MCO-170UVS, H generator MCO-HP, H decon board MCO-170HB and electric lock MCO-170EL are installed in the MCO-170AICL. WARNING Use the reagent specified by our company for H decontamination. Using a different H solution may cause explosion or damage to the incubator, or insufficient decontamination.

  • Page 62: H 2 O 2 Decontamination

    decontamination 1. Take out all the trays, the fan cover, the duct, the humidifying pan cover and the humidifying pan from the chamber. 2. Dispose of the water in the humidifying pan, and wipe inner attachments removed from the chamber, with a gauze containing water or alcohol for disinfection.
  • Page 63 DECONTAMINATION 9. Set the humidifying pan cover, the humidifying pan removed in the procedure 1 (Fig.3) Note: H decontamination can be performed only for the chamber and inner attachments with standard specifications, not for any other objects. Front Humidifying pan cover Humidifying pan generator Fig.
  • Page 64 13. On the H Decontamination Step2 screen, press OK key to lead the H Decontamination Step3 screen and H decontamination is started. decontamination is performed automatically from Step3 to Step8 (procedure 14). Note: ・The outer door is locked with electric lock for safety until completion of H decontamination.
  • Page 65 DECONTAMINATION ●Step7 is the process to resolve H vapor by UV lamp. Note: Step5 and Step6 do not exist. 14. When the H decontamination is completed, Decontamination Step8 screen displayed. Open the outer and inner doors. Disconnect connector of the chamber, cable and H generator, and remove H generator and cable from the chamber.

  • Page 66: Precautions When Handling H

    Precautions when handling H reagent Observe the following precautions when handling optional H reagent MCO-H2O2.  Handling precautions ・Wear protective equipment, such as protective glasses and rubber gloves. ・Do not use fire in the area where the reagent is being handled. ・Do not leave any reagent in the container after it has been used or while it is being used.

  • Page 67: Electric Lock (Option)

    ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) MCO-170AICUVHL or when an optional electric lock MCO-170EL is installed to the MCO-170AICUVL/ 170AICL, auto lock function by electric lock is available. Setting auto lock 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Set key to lead the Stand-by Setting screen.

  • Page 68: Using Unlock Key

    ●Press the Unlock key on the Top screen to unlock the outer door . Note: ・When key lock is ON, Password input window is displayed to input the password. Refer to page 34. ・When the unlocked outer door is closed and the setting time passes, the unlocked outer door is re-locked automatically.

  • Page 69: Removing Auto Lock

    ELECTRIC LOCK (OPTION) Removing auto lock 1. Press Menu key to lead the Menu screen. 2. Press Set key to lead the Stand-by Setting screen. 3. On the Stand-by Setting screen, by holding the Auto-lock slide key and sliding it left, the Auto-lock is turned to OFF.

  • Page 70: Gas Auto Changer (Option)

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) When an optional gas auto changer MCO-21GC is installed, there are two connecting ports for CO pipe, A and B. By connecting two CO gas cylinders, this kit switches the CO gas supply line when one of the CO gas cylinders becomes empty.

  • Page 71: Automatic Co 2 Gas Supply Line Changeover

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Automatic CO gas supply line changeover When an optional gas auto changer MCO-21GC is installed, CO gas supply line indicator A・B and gas supply line select key are displayed in the Top screen. CO gas supply line indicator A or B being used is lighted.
  • Page 72 When the CO density level remains unchanged, even though the CO gas valve in the unit is opened, the unit regards the present connecting CO gas cylinder as an empty. The CO gas supply line is changed over automatically. These movements are displayed (Table. 2). 1.

  • Page 73: Manual Co 2 Gas Supply Line Changeover

    GAS AUTO CHANGER (OPTION) Manual CO gas supply line changeover It is possible to change CO gas supply line manually anytime. Example) Change CO gas supply line A to B. 1. Press CO gas supply line select key for a few seconds.

  • Page 74: Std Gas Auto Calibration Kit (Option)

    STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION) When a STD gas auto calibration kit MCO-SG is installed, by connecting standard gas cylinder for calibration, it is possible to calibrate CO density manually. 1. Connect a standard gas cylinder to connecting Lower right side port for standard gas cylinder on lower right side of the CO incubator.
  • Page 75 STD GAS AUTO CALIBRATION KIT (OPTION) 5. On the STD Gas Setting screen, input CO density of the connected standard CO gas cylinder. Press Apply key to save the input value. The display returns to the Tools #1 screen. Settable range: 4.0 %～21.0 % Factory setting: 5.0 % 6.
  • Page 76 9. On the STD Gas Calibration Step3 screen, CO density calibration starts. Calibration go to Step5 (Procedure 10) automatically. 10. After completion of CO density calibration, display leads the STD Gas Calibration Step5 screen. CO incubator returns to the normal operation.

  • Page 77: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To use this unit in a clean condition, clean the chamber and all the inner attachments at least once a month. 1. Remove all the inner attachments by the procedures shown on page 21. 2. Clean the chamber and all the inner attachments by the procedures shown on page 20. 3.

  • Page 78: Alarms, Safety, And Self-Diagnosis

    ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS The incubator supports the following alarms, safety functions, and self-diagnostic functions. If an error from Err05 to Err18, or Err56 is activated, contact our sales representative or agent. Table 4 Alarms, safety, and self-diagnosis for culture operations Alarm or safety Remote Safety...
  • Page 79 ALARMS, SAFETY, AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS Alarm or safety Remote Safety Conditions Display Buzzer function alarm operation (MCO-170AICUVHL/MCO-170AICUVL , or when an optional MCO-170UVS is “Err18: UV Lamp Abnormal” is displayed Intermittent ----- UV lamp failure installed) tone in the message display field. The UV lamp burns out (MCO-170AICUVHL/MCO-170AICUVL , or when an optional MCO-170UVS is...
  • Page 80 Table 8 Alarms and Safety functions for H decontamination Alarm or safety Remote Conditions Display Buzzer Safety operation function alarm “Err31:H2O2 Unit Not Connect” The H generator is not decontamination ----- ----- is displayed in the message is cancelled. connected. display field.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the incubator does not seem to be working properly, check the following items before calling for service. Symptom Items to check and countermeasures  Is the incubator plugged in? The incubator does not operate at all.  Is there a power outage, or has a circuit breaker interrupted the power? •...
  • Page 82 Symptom Items to check and countermeasures  Is the ambient air environment around the incubator normal? Is there a source of polluted Normal cultures are not possible, and the CO gas density is gas in the vicinity? suspect.  The CO gas is not being injected.
  • Page 83  If the MCO-170AICUVL is being used, are the optional MCO-HP, the optional MCO-170HB and the MCO-170EL installed?  If the MCO-170AICL is being used, are the optional MCO-170UVS, the MCO-HP, the optional MCO-170HB and the MCO-170EL installed?  Is the UV lamp burned out? If the UV lamp is burned out, H decontamination will not be possible.

  • Page 84: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT When disposing of the CO incubator, contact our sales representative or agent. WARNING The CO incubator must be dismantled and disposed of by qualified personnel only. If the CO incubator is left where outsiders enter, it may result unexpected accident (for example, children to become locked inside).

  • Page 85: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS incubator incubator incubator Product name MCO-170AICL MCO-170AICUVL MCO-170AICUVHL External dimensions W620 mm x D730 mm x H905 mm (W24.4 inch x D28.8 inch x H35.6 inch) Internal dimensions W490 mm x D523 mm x H665 mm (W19.3 inch x D20.6 inch x H26.2 inch) Interior volume 165 L (5.83 cu.ft.)
  • Page 86 Product name MCO-170AICL MCO-170AICUVL MCO-170AICUVHL UV system set (MCO-170UVS) standard equipment Optional accessories H2O2 decon board (MCO-170HB) standard equipment (Refer to table 10) Electric lock (MCO-170EL) generator (MCO-HP) Optional accessories Double stacking bracket (MCO-170PS) (Refer to table 11)

  • Page 87: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Incubator MCO-170AICUVHL Product name MCO-170AICUVL MCO-170AICL MCO-170AICUVHL-PA MCO-170AICUVL-PA Model No. MCO-170AICL-PA Ambient temperature+5 C to 50 C* (ambient temperature: 5 C to 35 Temperature control range ±0.25 C (ambient temperature: 23 C, setting: 37 C, CO : 5 %, no load) Temperature distribution ±0.1...

  • Page 88: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Unit contents : □Yes □No Risk of infection: □Yes □No Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No Risk from radioactive sources:...
  • Page 89 1-1-1 Sakata, Oizumi-Machi, Ora-Gun, Gunma 370-0596, Japan Printed in Japan 7FB6P15170800 © Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2014 S0514-0...

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