Helmer Legacy i.Series Manuale utente
i.C³® User Guide
For i.Series®Ultra-Low Freezers
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Legacy i.Series
iUF116
iUF118
iUF124
iUF126
i.Series
iUF118-GX
iUF126-GX
Document History
Revision Date CO Supersession Revision Description
A18 APR 2014* 9275 n/a Initial release.
B 12 DEC 2014* 10128 B supersedes A Correct product changes made prior to initial product launch.
C 7 FEB 2017 12601 C supersedes B Reformat content for ease of use. Updated and added content to display features,
system settings, and data transfer as required by software platform changes.
D 15 NOV 2018 14035 D supersedes C Updated screenshots and Application Icons table to show the addition of the CSV and
PDF download buttons. Added PDF Download section and details regarding enhanced
Mute Duration option. (Changes/additions reect software updates included in
DP Version 12.48.)
E 6 FEB 2024 26928 E supersedes D Updated cover to reect the addition of the ULT-GX models. Added notes to identify
models without RS-232 port.
* Date submitted or change order review. Actual release date may vary.
Document Updates
This document is furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment
by Helmer Scientic. Helmer Scientic assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the
informational content contained in this material. For the purpose of clarity, Helmer Scientic considers only the most recent revision of
this document to be valid.
Support Informaon
Operation and Service Manuals provide additional product information. Manuals are available at www.helmerinc.com.
Noces and Disclaimers
The i.C³® User Guide provides information about use of the i.C³ as it pertains to Helmer Ultra-low freezers. Refer to the product
operation or service manual for general information. Refer to the product service manual for additional information about the equipment
on which the i.C³ is installed.
Copyright and Trademark
Helmer®, i.Series®, and i.C³®are trademarks or registered trademarks of Helmer, Inc. in the United States ofAmerica. Copyright © 2024
Helmer, Inc. Helmer, Inc., doing business as (DBA) Helmer Scientic and Helmer.
Condenal / Proprietary Noces
Use of any portion(s) of this document to copy, translate, disassemble or decompile, or create or attempt to create by reverse
engineering or otherwise replicate the information from Helmer Scientic products is expressly prohibited.
The i.C3® utilizes open source components. For a list of the specic open source programs, their associated licenses and copies of the
applicable program in source code format, please contact Helmer Scientic at 14400 Bergen Blvd, Noblesville, Indiana 46060 USA;
phone 317.773.9073; email [email protected].
Disclaimer
This manual is intended as a guide to provide the operator with necessary instructions on the proper use and maintenance of certain
Helmer Scientic products.
Any failure to follow the instructions as described could result in impaired product function, injury to the operator or others, or void
applicable product warranties. Helmer Scientic accepts no responsibility for liability resulting from improper use or maintenance of its
products.
The screenshots and component images appearing in this guide are provided for illustrative purposes only, and may vary slightly from
the actual software screens and/or product components.
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Contents
1 About this User Guide ................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions and Symbols .........................................................................4
2 Overview ...........................................................................................5
Features............................................................................................5
Using the Touchscreen.................................................................................6
Care of the i.C3Screen.................................................................................6
3 Initial Setup.........................................................................................7
Start Screen .........................................................................................7
Language Conguration................................................................................8
Settings Conguration .................................................................................8
4 Home Screen Basics .................................................................................9
Home Screen Layout ..................................................................................9
Home Screen Icons and Indicators .......................................................................9
5 i.C3Applications....................................................................................10
Using i.C3Applications ................................................................................10
6 Min/Max Temperature Monitoring......................................................................12
7 Temperature Graph .................................................................................13
Event Data .........................................................................................13
Viewable with the 1-Day Time Span......................................................................14
8 Information Logs ...................................................................................15
Event Log ..........................................................................................15
Event Log Detail Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Access Control Log ..................................................................................18
9 Data Transfer ......................................................................................19
Downloading Temperature, Access Logs, and Event Data to CSV ..............................................19
Uploading Firmware Updates...........................................................................22
10 Customizing the i.C3Screen ..........................................................................24
Brightness Setting ...................................................................................24
Home Page Screensaver..............................................................................24
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11 i.C3Settings .......................................................................................25
Password Protection of the i.C3Settings Screen ............................................................25
Temperature Setpoint .................................................................................26
Device Control Settings ...............................................................................26
Alarm Settings ......................................................................................27
Users and Passwords ................................................................................28
Sound Settings......................................................................................29
Display Settings .....................................................................................30
Device Status and History .............................................................................31
Sensor Calibration ...................................................................................33
Date/Time..........................................................................................33
Auxiliary Systems....................................................................................34
Restore Factory Settings ..............................................................................34
System Functions....................................................................................34
Test Functionality ....................................................................................35
12 Access Control.....................................................................................36
Access Control Setup.................................................................................36
Access Control Screen................................................................................37
Access Control as the Home Screen .....................................................................38
13 Icon Transfer.......................................................................................39
Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide........................................................................40
Common Buttons ....................................................................................40
Application Icons ....................................................................................41
Appendix B - i.C3Reference Guide ........................................................................42
General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Alarm Settings ......................................................................................44
Event Log Codes ....................................................................................46
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1 About this User Guide
This User Guide provides information on how to operate the i.C3 interface as it relates to the Helmer Ultra-Low freezer. Refer to the
product operation or service manual for general information.
Safety Precautions and Symbols
The following symbols are used in the user guide to emphasize certain details for the user.
Task Indicates procedures which need to be followed.
Note Provides useful information regarding a procedure or operating technique when using Helmer Scientic products.
NOTICE Advises the user against initiating an action or creating a situation which could result in damage to equipment;
person injury is unlikely.
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2 Overview
NOTICE
• To avoid injury, before using the i.C3User Information Center, read all instructions in the associated product
operation manual.
• To avoid damage to the i.C3unit, read all instructions provided in this user guide.
Features
The i.C3® consists of an intuitive user interface and icon-driven touchscreen. The touchscreen is contained within the
instrument bezel, as are additional features.
Touchscreen
The interface to the i.C3system.
USB Port
Connect a ash memory device to download temperature data or upload rmware.
Ethernet/RJ45 Connection (Not shown)
Allows the system to provide and receive data or commands to and from external devices.
Audio Speaker
Provides an audible signal when alarm conditions are met. Also provides audible signal when screen icons and buttons
are touched.
Touchscreen
Audio Speaker
(boom of bezel)
USB Port
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Using the Touchscreen
The touchscreen and touch techniques make the i.C3easy to use. Icons, status indicators,and navigation buttons let the
user see and respond to i.C3system conditions and events.
Note
Anything that touches the screen is understood as a command. Do not let anything touch the screen unintentionally.
Touch Techniques
Touch-select Touch once to select an item.
Touch-drag To move an item, touch-hold to select the item and drag it to a new location. Use a deliberate
touch-drag motion (without lifting)
Touch-scroll To scroll, slide nger slowly across the screen (horizontal or vertical). Stop before lifting. For
more control while scrolling, keep your nger in contact with the screen.
Touch-hold To accelerate, touch-hold to select the item. Continue to hold the item for accelerated scrolling.
Icons, Indicators, and Buttons
For a complete list of all icons and indicators, see the Icon Reference Guide at the end of this user guide.
Application icons serve as navigation buttons to the associated application screen.
Status indicators alert the user to a change of status.
Navigation buttons return the display the previous screen or the Home screen.
Care of the i.C3Screen
NOTICE
The i.C3screen uses a sensitive touch technology.
• To avoid damage to the touchscreen, do not apply pressure on the front of the display bezel or around the screen borders.
• To preserve optimal touch sensitivity, keep the screen clean of foreign objects. Avoid excessive dust accumulation on
the screen.
• Do not expose the i.C3 screen to liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat or humidity.
• Clean the i.C3screen with a clean, dry cotton cloth.
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3 Initial Setup
The Calibration screen is displayed when the i.C3 is rst powered on. Using a soft pointing tool (such as the eraser end of a pencil),
touch the screen at each crosshair.
Notes
• The Calibration screen is not displayed on subsequent power on events.
• Refer to the instructions included with the calibration le for details on calibrating the i.C3screen.
Start Screen
The Start screen is displayed when the i.C3 is powered on. The i.C3 will take approximately three minutes to power up.
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Language Conguration
The Language screen is displayed when the i.C3 is powered on. Use the Language screen to select the i.C3display language.
Choose language
1. Touch the Language button. The language drop-down list is displayed.
2. Touch the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language button.
3. Touch to conrm language selection, or to cancel.
4. Touch the Home icon to continue to the Home screen.
Note
English is the default language.
Settings Conguration
Basic conguration parameters have been set for the i.C3 at the factory. If factory default settings need to be adjusted refer
to i.C3Settings.
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4 Home Screen Basics
Note
To temporarily silence active alarms, touch the Mute icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Home Screen Layout
The i.C3Home screen is comprised of three information areas:
Information header - The dark blue horizontal band across the top of the Home screen. This header is displayed on all i.C3
screens. From left to right it includes: the Event Log icon, Screen ID, Unit ID, Date/Time, Battery indicator (displayed only during
AC power loss), and Mute icon.
Display zone - The middle band of the screen which includes information indicators and messages. From left to right, they are:
Status display; Alarm Conditions indicator and Alarm Conditions message; Primary Monitor Probe display; Min/Max Temperature
Display; and Ambient Temperature display (if enabled).
Notes
• Primary Monitor Probe (formerly Chamber Temperature probe) refers to the monitoring probe.
• Ambient Temp refers to the temperature of the environment where the freezer is located.
• Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence within a given
period of time.
• DP Version 12.48 and later will display the PDF Download icon. Prior versions will display the Download icon.
Application icons - Icons located at the bottom of the screen which include ve factory-preset application icons. From left to
right the preset icons are: i.C3 Applications (APPS), Settings, Temperature Graph, Information Logs, and PDF Downloads. These
icons can be changed or rearranged through the Icon Transfer feature. For more information refer to Icon Transfer.
Notes
• After two minutes of no interaction, the Temperature Graph screensaver is displayed (if enabled).
• Additional applications are available on the i.C3APPS screen.
Home Screen Icons and Indicators
Touch the Event Log icon to navigate to
the Event Log screen.
Touch the Mute icon to temporarily
silence alarm sound.
Look for the New Event indicator (red
asterisk).
Touch the Reset icon to reset the Min/
Max display. Time since last reset will be
displayed.
Screen ID
Unit ID
Event Log Icon-Indicator
Display Zone
i.C³ Applicaons
Primary Monitor Probe
Informaon Header
Ambient Temperature
Alarm Condion Indicator
Alarm Condion Message
Min/Max Temperature Display
Min/Max Reset
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