R. Espinar S.L.

IDi/08

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND CULTURE INCUBATORS
DIGITAL

Models:
ID-20 / ID-40
ID-50 / ID-90
ID-150 / ID-288
ID-480 / ID-720

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This instruction booklet should always be kept together with the device in case
you need to refer to it in the future.
If the device is sold or transferred to another person, remember to hand over
the instructions booklet to enable the new owner to become familiar with how
it works and the associated warnings.
These instructions have been drawn up for your safety and for the safety of
others. Please read them carefully before installing and using the device.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 4
CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................... 4
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 5
CONNECTION TO THE POWER MAINS .......................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLLER/ PROGRAMMER ............................... 6
EXECUTING A PROGRAMME ........................................................................ 17
MESSAGES AND COMMAND ERRORS ........................................................ 18
START-UP ....................................................................................................... 19
STOPPING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 19
SAFETY THERMOSTAT.................................................................................. 19
LOAD DISTRIBUTION ..................................................................................... 20
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 21
REPAIRS AND SPARE PARTS ....................................................................... 21
GUARANTEE ................................................................................................... 22
ELECTRIC DIAGRAM ...................................................................................... 23
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................. 24

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DESCRIPTION
Control panel

1. General switch. This switch starts up all the incubator´s circuits when turned to position I.
2. Safety thermostat. A class 3.1 hydraulic thermostat (assumes the function of
temperature regulator in the event the main regulator fails).
3. Thermostat control immobilisation device. Turning it clockwise immobilises the
thermostat button to prevent unintentional movement. Turning it in the opposite direction
unlocks the thermostat button, enabling you to turn the button freely.
4. Safety thermostat pilot light. Lights up when the safety thermostat is in operation.
5. Microprocessor temperature and time controller (see the specific instructions on how to
use it).

Rear view View of model ID -

288
7. Ethernet connection
8. Fuses
9. Power cable

View of models
ID - 20 / 40 / 50 / 90

View of model ID - *The fuses are inside

480 / 720 the chassis

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Device: Bacteriological culture incubator.
Temperature range: from ambient +5 ºC to 80 °C
Temperature homogeneity: ± 2 % (for ID – 20 / 40 / 50 / 90 models)
± 3 % (for ID – 150 / 288 / 480 / 720 models)
Temperature stability: ± 0.2 ºC
Power voltage: 115 - 230 V (according to the nameplate)
Network frequency: 50/60 Hz
Consignment error: ± 2% in relation to the operating temperature
Resolution: 0.1 ºC

Model ID-20 ID-40 ID-50 ID-90 ID-150 ID-288 ID-480 ID-720

W 160 260 260 400 500 1000 1800 1800

CHARACTERISTICS
 AISI 304/DIN 1.4301 stainless steel inner frame, dual chamber and rear door.
 Metal outer frame oven-painted with epoxy resin.
 Silicone rubber seal.
 AISI 304 (DIN 1.4301) stainless steel perforated trays with adjustable height and a
device that enables them to be removed without tipping over.
 Adjustable aeration device.
 Digital temperature control and reading using a microprocessor.
 Heating system composed of electric elements mounted in a separate chamber, or
distributed around the inner tank (depending on the model).
 Inner door made of VIDUR tempered glass with a magnetic closure system.
 Double door (ID-480/720 models only)

ACCESSORIES
Ref: Description
BE-20 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 5 trays can
be used in ID-20 incubators.
BE-40 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 7 trays can
be used in ID-40 incubators.

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BE-50 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 6 trays can

be used in ID-50 incubators.

BE-90 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 9 trays can

be used in ID-90 incubators.
BE-150 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 9 trays can
be used in ID-150 incubators.
BE-288 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 15 trays
can be used in ID-288 incubators.
BE-480 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 19 trays
can be used in ID-480 incubators.
BE-720 AISI 304 stainless steel perforated tray. Up to 23 trays
can be used in ID-720 incubators.
MCLL Lockable Handle

INSTALLATION
Place the incubator on a solid and stable surface.
Do not install the incubator in rooms or special protection areas in which there is a risk of fire
or explosion.
The incubator is not flameproof, and is not therefore suitable for drying, evaporating, baking
enamel or similar substances that contain solvents and could ignite or produce an explosive
atmosphere mixed with air.
To guarantee maximum performance from the incubator, do not install it near a source of
heat or directly exposed to the sun.

ID-480/720 models:

Once the incubator is in place, lock the front wheels by lowering the pedal to prevent it from
moving.

Unlocked wheel Locked wheel

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CONNECTION TO THE POWER MAINS

The nameplate located on the rear of the incubator indicates the operating voltage and
power. Ensure your electrical installation is consistent with these parameters.
The incubator´s connection plug is of the standard SCHUKO type for lateral or central
grounding, and the equipment must have an earth connection to guarantee your safety.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLLER/ PROGRAMMER

LOGO screen

The following screen will appear when the equipment is turned on:
Version

LOGO

Load

Main Screen

This screen appears after the LOGO screen. In this case the control system is awaiting
orders from the user.
2 1

4 5

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Features of the Main Screen:

1. Time and date: Adjustment of the current time and date.

2. Timer: Adjustment of the initial timer. Blank by default.
3. Start/Stop: Starts or stops a programme.
4. Temperature gauge.
5. Selected programme indicator: Accesses the list of programmes. The last
programme executed/programmed will appear by default.
6. Graph: Shows the progress of the cycle in real time.
7. Settings: general adjustments.

Time and date settings screen

The time and date defined by the user are displayed in the top centre of the Main Screen. To
change this value, press time and date on the Main Screen,

Press to change the

date and time

and the following screen will appear:

The time and date are adjusted by pressing the +/- buttons of the values to be changed.

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- +/- : Increases or reduces the values in each field

- CANCEL: Cancels the timer setting and returns to the Main Screen

- SAVE: Saves the adjusted values and returns to the Main Screen.

Timer Screen

The top left of the Main Screen features a space (3 dashes) in which to define a specific
date and time when you want to start working with a selected programme.

Press to
access the
timer settings

Once pressed, the following screen appears

The time and date are adjusted by pressing the +/- buttons of the values to be changed.

- +/- : Increases or reduces the values in each field

- CANCEL: cancels the timer setting and returns to the Main Screen

- DELETE: if no timer has been programmed, pressing this button will take you back to
the Main Screen.

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- SAVE: Saves the new values.

Shows the
programmed time
and date on which
the cycle will begin

If you want to delete the timer, press the timer area to access the Timer Screen once again.
Then press the DELETE button to remove the timer.

List of Programmes Screen

This list is accessed by pressing the selected programme indicator button (5).

Press to access
the list of stored
programmes

The following screen appears. This screen provides a list of the programmes stored on the
computer. Up to 10 different programmes can be stored.

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Programme Nº Temperature Time

If the screen features the name R + Number at the end, this indicates that the programme
operates with ramps. (The last ramp is always shown).

Nº of ramps
A) SELECTING A PROGRAMME:

Press a programme once to select it, then press the BACK button to return to the Main
Screen on which the program that we have just selected will be displayed and will be ready
to be executed.
Pressing on any programme twice will give the same result.

B) EDITING A PROGRAMME:

Go to the List of Programmes list screen, press the programme you wish to edit and then
press the EDIT button.

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A screen appears with 2 editing options, FIXED TEMP and RAMPS:

P1: indicates the programme nº

RAMPS: adjust different

temperatures in different time
intervals

FIXED TEMP: adjusts an

operating temperature for a
specific period of time

FIXED TEMPERATURE

This option enables you to define set the parameters of temperature and operating time.

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- TEMP: Pressing this field opens a screen with a numeric keypad. Depending on the
factory settings, only values within a range predefined by the manufacturer can be
entered.

Any value beyond this range will appear in red letters and a soft acoustic signal will
sound.

- -/+: Adjusts the decimal precision of the temperature.

- MINUTES: Pressing this field opens a screen with a numeric keypad used to define
the time for which the cycle will last. The maximum programmable value in this field
is 30000 min. If a value equal to “0” is entered, the programme will understand that
the equipment is to operate for an indefinite period of time and it will be registered as
follows;

In this case, if we select the programme for the equipment to execute, the Main Screen will
display the following image:

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Indicates that the

programme will
operate for an
indefinite period of
time

When executing a programme with no specific time (MINUTES = 0), the equipment will
operate until the user ends the programme manually (START / STOP button).
Alternatively, a time can be defined for the end of the programme, which can be edited by
pressing the top right of the main screen (on the 3 dashes next to the moon icon).

- CANCEL: Cancels the programme editing option and returns to the Main Screen.

- SAVE: Saves the adjusted values and returns to the Main Screen. The programme is
ready to be executed.

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RAMPS

This option enables you to define several operating ramps.

You can define the temperature (TEMP) and the time (MINUTES) for each ramp that you
wish to programme in each line.

R1

R2

- CANCEL: cancels the ramp editing option and returns to the Main Screen.

- DEL: resets all fields to 0

- SAVE: saves the programme with the defined values for each ramp and returns to
the Main Screen. The programme is ready to be executed.

The number indicates

the amount of ramps
configured

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Settings Screen

This screen is accessed by pressing the icon in the bottom left of the Main Screen

Press to
access
General
Settings

The following screen will appear:

- INFO: displays information on the control, such as the temperature scale at which the
equipment is operating, the number of hours since the equipment was turned on,
cycles performed, series number, equipment model and firmware version.

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Press to
alternate
between
temperature Hours in use
scales
Cycle

Press to
reduce or
increase the
offset values
Model, series
number,
firmware version
and circuit series
Return to the number
Settings screen

- NETWORK: only for equipment with an Ethernet connection.

Data download can be done through the online page http://raypanet.com. For further
information, contact directly with after sales department of RAYPA.

- BACK: return to the Main Screen

- : Access to factory settings. SAT only. Requires a password.

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EXECUTING A PROGRAMME

Start/Stop:

Executes or stops the programme selected from the Main Screen.

Programme
START/STOP selected
button. Starts
or stops a
programme

STARTING A PROGRAMME

A programme can be executed in 2 ways:

- Manually: Press the START button and a message will appear on the Main Screen to
confirm the start of the programme. The user then has 5 seconds in which to press
the START button again and confirm the order.

- Programmed start: Depends on the time set by the user. An acoustic signal will
sound at the end of the cycle.

Reminder to
confirm
order

The equipment will not respond if this button is not pressed again for a second time.
The following elements can be seen on the Main Screen while the programme is being
executed:

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Operating Box changes

resistance from blue to
indicator green

Time of the
cycle

Progress of the graph

in real time
STOPPING A PROGRAMME

A programme can also be stopped in two ways,

- Manually: Press the STOP button and a message will appear on the Main Screen to
confirm the end of the programme. The user then has 5 seconds in which to press
the STOP button again and confirm the order.

- Programmed stoppage: Depends on the time set by the user. An acoustic signal will
sound at the end of the cycle.

MESSAGES AND COMMAND ERRORS

MESSAGE MEANING

The equipment fails to heat up. Poor resistance or the

NOT HEATING
thermostat has blown.

OUT OF RANGE The temperature has exceeded the maximum tolerance of the
HIGH equipment.

OUT OF RANGE The temperature has fallen below the minimum of the
LOW equipment.

NO SENSOR The sensor is not connected or the sensor is in poor condition.

Sudden uncontrolled rise of the probe reading due to a

OVERHEATING
malfunction of the control or temperature sensor.

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START-UP
Connect the equipment to the power mains.
Press the main switch (1) and it will light up. After a few seconds the display will show the
controller logo followed by the Main Screen.
Press the “START / STOP” key twice to start the equipment up. The key will flash on the first
press and the cycle will start on the second.
The graph representing the progress of the cycle will begin to take shape in the graphics
area (Grid).
Once the programmed temperature has been reached, the programme indicator box will
change from blue to green and the resistance icon will display on and off cycles, maintaining
the programmed temperature.
If a start-up time has been programmed, the device will remain on standby until the
programme is executed with the scheduled date and time in the top left corner of the Main
Screen.
If ramps have been programmed, the designated temperature for each of them will last for
the programmed time until the next ramp starts and will end when the last one is executed.
In order to stop the regulation manually, proceed in the same way for start-up: press the
“START / STOP” key twice. The key will flash on the first press and the cycle will stop on the
second and the device will emit an acoustic signal.
The device will stop automatically if an end time has been programmed.
When executing a cycle with an indefinite time (MINUTES = 0), the equipment will end when
the “START/STOP” key is pressed twice or in accordance with the set time indicated in the
top right corner of the Main Screen.
Note: In the event of a power outage, the equipment will restart the ongoing process
from the beginning.

STOPPING THE EQUIPMENT

To stop the equipment completely, turn the main switch (1) to the 0 position.

SAFETY THERMOSTAT
Adjusting the safety thermostat trigger temperature:
1 - Set the safety thermostat control to around 10 ºC higher than the operating temperature.
2 – Close the door and turn the incubator on using the general switch.
3 - Once the defined pre-established temperature is stable, turn the safety thermostat control
slowly in an anti-clockwise direction until you hear a beep and the red pilot light comes on.

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Then turn the button in a clockwise direction until the red pilot light goes off. In this manner,
the temperature defined using the safety thermostat will be around 1 or 2 ºC higher than the
operating temperature.
This operation will need to be conducted every time different temperatures are used.

Note: It should be pointed out that the thermostat will need to be set to the highest
operating temperature when working with several ramps

LOAD DISTRIBUTION
Air must be allowed to circulate freely inside the incubator to ensure the equipment functions
correctly and a uniform temperature distribution.
Hence, the load must be placed in the incubator in a manner that provides spaces through
which air can circulate freely.
Do not place the load directly on the floor of the inner drawer, but above the first tray at least.
.
Do not place the load close to the walls or ceiling of the incubator, and leave a minimum
space of 3 cm between the walls and the load.

Recommendation for ID-480/720 models:

The surface of the tray should only be loaded up to 70%.

In relation to height, the space between a tray and the tray immediately above it, or to the
ceiling of the incubator, should only be loaded to 50%.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING
Disconnect the incubator from the power mains before conducting any
cleaning operations
Cleaning the incubator on a regular basis will keep the equipment in perfect working order.
Residue should not be allowed to accrue in the incubator, as it could damage the equipment
and cause it to malfunction.
The inner drawer and rear cover can be cleaned with any commercial product for cleaning
stainless steel, or with alcohol.
The outer housing can be cleaned with a silicone-based liquid polish, alcohol or a
damp cloth.

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Some products, in addition to the vapours they give off, can cause corrosive stains inside the
incubator. If this occurs, area in question should be cleaned and polished immediately.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION

The power cable plug is not connected
Plug it in
to the mains socket.
No voltage in the power socket Check the cause of the lack of power
The incubator
and rectify it
doesn´t turn on
Replace it with a new fuse of the
The network fuse has blown
same type
The main switch is in the OFF position Turn the switch to the ON position
Burned out element Check the element / Replace it
Broken or incorrectly wired Check the temperature sensor
temperature sensor Replace it
The incubator
doesn´t heat up
Broken or burned out connection Check the internal connections
The device resets the thermostat
Locked safety thermostat
when it is back within the safety
temperature range.
The safety
thermostat is
Triac heating control incorrectly wired Replace it
locked

REPAIRS AND SPARE PARTS

The device must be disconnected from the power mains before conducting any
repairs on the equipment.
In the event of a breakdown, we recommend you contact your usual dealer first.
Only original spare parts should be used as a means of guaranteeing your safety and
the smooth performance of the device.
When ordering spare parts you will need to provide the device´s serial number and
model, which are specified on the nameplate.

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N.B! Equipment that has not been cleaned and disinfected will not be accepted for
repair.

GUARANTEE

This equipment is guaranteed for one year against any manufacturing defect or faulty part.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper use or due to reasons beyond
the control of R. Espinar, S.L.

Any handling of the equipment by personnel not authorised by R. Espinar, S.L. will
automatically render the guarantee null and void.

R. Espinar, S.L. reserves the right to alter the technical specifications with no
prior warning.

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ELECTRIC DIAGRAM

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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