Quantum Northwest TC 1 Manuale utente

Identifier:

TC 1-MAN-2.2

Revision:

Effective Date:

9/17/20

Web Page:

http://www.qnw.com

Description:

TC 1 Temperature Controller for Quantum

Northwest Peltier-Controlled Cuvette

Holders

QNW TC 1 Temperature

Controller

User’s Guide

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Notices

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Safety Notices

CAUTION

Q u a n t u m N o r t h w e s t , I n c .

22910 E Appleway Avenue, Suite 4

Liberty Lake, WA 99019-8606

Phone: (509) 624-9290

Fax: (509) 624-9488

Service email: ser[email protected]

w w w . q n w . c o m

T e m p e r a t u r e - C o n t r o l l e d C u v e t t e H o l d e r s

a n d C u s t o m I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n

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A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls

attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the

like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,

could result in damage to the product or loss of

important data. Do not proceed beyond a

CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are

fully understood and met.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls

attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the

like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,

could result in personal injury or death. Do not

proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the

indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

Table of Contents

1. General Information ................................................................................................ 6

1.1. User Documentation ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.2. Other Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6

1.3. Warning and Other Symbols ........................................................................................................... 6

1.4. CE Compliance ............................................................................................................................... 7

Declaration of Conformity to EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) ................................................ 9

1.5. Introduction: QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ......................................................................... 10

1.6. Measurement Category ................................................................................................................ 10

1.7. Pollution Degree ............................................................................................................................ 10

1.8. Overvoltage Category ................................................................................................................... 10

1.9. Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................................. 10

1.10. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 11

1.11. Computer Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11

2. Installing, Starting and Stopping the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ............. 12

2.1. Installing the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ......................................................................... 12

2.2. Starting the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ........................................................................... 14

2.3. Stopping the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ......................................................................... 15

3. Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller ........ 16

3.1. Instrument Overview ..................................................................................................................... 16

3.2. Detailed Instructions...................................................................................................................... 16

3.3. External Computer Control ........................................................................................................... 18

3.4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 19

3.5. Error Messages ............................................................................................................................. 19

4. Maintenance and Spare Parts .............................................................................. 21

4.1. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2. Spare Parts ................................................................................................................................... 21

5. Serial Communications for the TC 1 Temperature Controller ............................... 22

5.1. Sample Holder ID Number ............................................................................................................ 23

5.2. Controller Firmware Version ......................................................................................................... 23

5.3. Stirrer ............................................................................................................................................ 23

5.4. Temperature Control ..................................................................................................................... 24

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5.5. Target Temperature ...................................................................................................................... 24

5.6. Instrument Status .......................................................................................................................... 25

5.7. Current Sample Holder Temperature............................................................................................ 25

5.8. Error Reporting .............................................................................................................................. 25

5.9. Probe Status and Temperature ..................................................................................................... 26

5.10. Temperature Ramping .............................................................................................................. 27

5.11. Heat Exchanger Temperature ................................................................................................... 28

5.12. Cell Changing ............................................................................................................................ 29

5.13. Reference Cuvette .................................................................................................................... 29

5.14. Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................................. 30

6. Elements of the T-App Software Help File ............................................................ 31

6.1. Application Startup Window .......................................................................................................... 31

6.2. Application Control Window .......................................................................................................... 32

6.3. Application Menus ......................................................................................................................... 33

6.4. File Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 33

6.5. Tools Menu ................................................................................................................................... 33

6.6. Temperature Control ..................................................................................................................... 33

6.7. Temperature Ramping .................................................................................................................. 34

6.8. Stirrer Control ................................................................................................................................ 34

6.9. Show Script Panel ......................................................................................................................... 34

6.10. Command Text Box ................................................................................................................... 36

6.11. Plot Menu .................................................................................................................................. 36

6.12. Data Shown ............................................................................................................................... 37

6.13. Single Sample Status Panel ...................................................................................................... 37

6.14. Temperature Control Status ...................................................................................................... 38

6.15. Heat Exchanger Temperature ................................................................................................... 38

6.16. Target Temperature .................................................................................................................. 39

6.17. Magnetic Stirrer Controls ........................................................................................................... 39

6.18. External Probe Status ............................................................................................................... 39

6.19. Plot Axis Label Manipulation ..................................................................................................... 40

6.20. Plot of Data Collected ................................................................................................................ 40

6.21. Scripts: Program Script Commands .......................................................................................... 41

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1. General Information

Thank you for purchasing a Quantum Northwest TC 1 Temperature Controller and associated Peltier-

controlled cuvette holder. We want you to enjoy many years of faithful service from your instrument. If you

have any questions, feel free to contact us directly through our website, www.qnw.com/contact-us/, or by

email at serv[email protected]om.

Your Quantum Northwest temperature controller and associated cuvette holder have been carefully designed

so that when used properly, you have an accurate, fast, flexible and safe temperature control system.

Information about safety practices appears throughout the documentation provided with your instrument and

accessories to help you safely operate the instrument and accessories. Before using the instrument or

accessories, you must thoroughly read these safety practices. ALWAYS operate the instrument and

accessories in accordance with these safety practices.

1.1. User Documentation

You have been provided with the following documentation to help you set up and operate your Quantum

Northwest TC 1 Temperature Controller:

 This manual, with safety practices and hazards information, instructions for installing and maintaining

the components of the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller, and troubleshooting information.

 The T-App Help file, located on the T-App CD, if purchased (Quantum Northwest>T-App Help).

1.2. Other Precautions

Do not block any ventilation grills present on the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller.

Use of the QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller and accessories may involve materials, solvents and

solutions that are flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous. Careless, improper, or unskilled use of

such materials, solvents and solutions can create explosion hazards, fire hazards, toxicity and other hazards

which can result in death, serious personal injury, and damage to equipment and property.

ALWAYS ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use, handling and disposal of such materials

are strictly observed. These safety practices should include the wearing of appropriate safety clothing and

safety glasses.

1.3. Warning and Other Symbols

The following is a list of symbols that appear in conjunction with warnings on the QNW cuvette holder and

accessories. The hazard they describe is also shown.

A triangular symbol indicates a warning. The meanings of the symbols that may appear alongside warnings in

the documentation or on the instrument itself are as follows.

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When used on a warning label, the user is in

danger of an electrical shock.

When used on warning labels attached to the

instrument, refer to the relevant operation or

service manual for the correct procedure referred

to by that warning label.

When attached to the rear of the instrument,

indicates that the product complies with the

requirements of one or more EU directives.

1.4. CE Compliance

Your QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller has been designed to comply with the requirements of the

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive and the Low Voltage (electrical safety) Directive (commonly

referred to as the LVD) of the European Union. Quantum Northwest has confirmed that each product

complies with the relevant Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN (European Norm)

standards.

Proof that a product complies with these directives is indicated by:

 the CE Marking appearing on the rear of the product, and

 the following Declaration of Conformity. The Declaration of Conformity is the legal declaration by

Quantum Northwest that the product complies with the directives listed above, and shows the EN

standards to which the product was tested to demonstrate compliance.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

We: Quantum Northwest, Inc.

Of: 22910 E Appleway Ave, Suite 4

Liberty Lake, WA 99019-8606

USA

Hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following devices (and associated options /E, /E2, /L

and /L2):

QNW MODEL (CONTROLLER MODEL)

BATH 10

™ (TC 1

Controller)

TC 1 Temperature Controller

qX2x2

™ (TC 1

Controller)

TC 1B Temperature Controller

qX3

™ (TC 1

Controller)

CD 250™ (TC 1 Controller)

t2 Sport™ (TC 1

Controller)

CD 350™ (TC 1 Controller)

t2x2 Sport™ (TC 1 Controller)

Cyl 100

™ (TC 1 Controller)

Turret 4™ (TC 1 Controller)

Flash 300

™ (TC 1 Controller)

Turret 6™ (TC 1 Controller)

Luma 40™ (TC 1 Controller)

Versa 20™ (TC 1 Controller)

qpod® (TC 1

Controller)

Versa 20x2™ (TC 1 Controller)

QUANTICS™ (TC 1 Controller)

Comply with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC,

Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU,

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

Conformity is assessed in accordance to the following standards:

EMC Directive: Emissions EN 61326-1 (2013) Group 1 Class A

Immunity EN 61326-1 (2013) Group 1 Class A

Low Voltage Directive: Safety EN 61010-1

I hereby declare that the equipment models named above have been assessed and found to comply with

the relevant sections of the above-referenced specifications. The units comply with the relevant

requirements of the applicable Legislation, and I am the person authorized to compile the technical

documentation.

Signed by:

Name: Enoch W. Small, Ph.D.

Position: President, Quantum Northwest, Inc.

Date: May 25, 2020

Location: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA

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Declaration of Conformity to EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)

We: Quantum Northwest, Inc.

Of: 22910 E Appleway Ave, Suite 4

Liberty Lake, WA 99019-8606

USA

Declare under our sole responsibility that our products indicated below (and associated options /E, /E2, /L

and /L2) are in fully compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU, with respect to the following substances:

1. Lead (Pb),

2. Mercury (Hg),

3. Cadmium (Cd),

4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)),

5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB),

6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), Deca-BDE included.

QNW MODEL (CONTROLLER MODEL)

BATH 10

™ (TC 1

Controller)

TC 1 Temperature Controller

qX2x2

™ (TC 1

Controller)

TC 1B Temperature Controller

qX3

™ (TC 1

Controller)

CD 250™ (TC 1 Controller)

t2 Sport™ (TC 1 Controller)

CD 350™ (TC 1 Controller)

t2x2 Sport™ (TC 1 Controller)

Cyl 100

™ (TC 1 Controller)

TLC 50™ Legacy (TC 125 Controller)

Flash 300

™ (TC 1 Controller)

Turret 4™ (TC 1 Controller)

Luma

40™ (TC 1 Controller)

Turret 400™ (TC 425 Controller)

qpod® (TC 1 Controller)

Turret 6™ (TC 1 Controller)

qpod® 2e (Integrated Control)

Versa 20™ (TC 1 Controller)

QUANTICS™ (TC 1 Controller)

Versa 20x2™ (TC 1 Controller)

The following statement regarding conformity of our products to the EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) is

based on our actual research and inquiries with our suppliers:

All products sold under the above model numbers previously, currently and in future are/will be

fully compliant with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and without exemption.

Signed by:

Name: Enoch W. Small, Ph.D.

Position: President, Quantum Northwest, Inc.

Date: May 25, 2020

Location: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA

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1.5. Introduction: QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller

Intended Use

The QNW TC 1 Temperature Controller is used with an associated Peltier-controlled cuvette holder to

control sample temperature during optical measurements. Temperature control is achieved using the TC 1

Temperature Controller alone or along with a computer interfaced to the TC 1 Temperature Controller

box, using the QNW T-App software provided.

1.6. Measurement Category

The measurement category is IEC 61010:I. Do not to use this equipment for measurements within

measurement categories II, III and IV.

1.7. Pollution Degree

The pollution degree is IEC61010:2. Pollution degree “2” applies to a normal indoor atmosphere.

1.8. Overvoltage Category

The overvoltage category (installation category) is CAT II. See IEC 664 & IEC 61010.

1.9. Environmental Conditions

The area should have a dust-free atmosphere with minimal drafts, vibrations, and corrosive fumes. For

optimum performance, the ambient air is recommended to be between 20 and 25 °C, but can be from 5 to 40

°C. Relative humidity should be less than 80%. The instrument is designed for operation at 2,000 m elevation

or less.

Figure 1. TC 1 Temperature Controller

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