Taylor TW-357 manual Interface Software, Battery Life

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TW-357 REV E

The DC solenoid valve requires that the battery be connected for the system to work properly. If the battery is disconnected or completely discharged the valve operation and the control operation may be affected. In particular, if the control is calling for a fill, the solenoid will be called to open. Opening the solenoid takes a substantial inflow current, which the solenoid may “steal” from the control if it cannot get sufficient power from the battery. This in turn will “fool” the control into believing that a power failure has occurred, which will cause the control to reset and the valve to close. This will occur over and over again. If a battery-backed control keeps turning itself on and then off, try recharging the battery by following the steps below.

Battery Charging: The Kryos control has a circuit that trickle charges the battery. This provides a fully charged battery for the times when it is needed yet keeps it from being damaged by overcharging. If the battery should become discharged, the following steps should be followed to charge it.

Turn the control off using the Power button on the front panel of the Kryos. Even though the control is turned off, the battery will still be recharged.

Check all connections to the Kryos, especially the harness plug, the wall transformer and the battery extension cable. The wall transformer should be plugged into the wall.

Wait for 30-60 minutes. After this time period, the battery should have enough power to run the control and continue charging the battery.

Battery Life

The life of the battery will vary according to many factors including use and storage temperature. The lead- acid batteries have an expected life of 3 to 5 years. For full functionality of your Cryo-Storage system we recommend that the lead-acid battery be changed every 3 years.

INTERFACE SOFTWARE

Optional software (CRYOCOM) is available which allows a computer system to communicate with KRYOS through the serial port on the freezer. The software provides the capability to download the logs, review control settings, change control settings and perform system functions such as open/close the solenoid valve, mute the alarm, etc. Contact Taylor-Wharton for details. Please have your Cryostorage System serial number, KRYOS serial number and version number as it appears in ABOUT THIS CONTROL (MENU, 6, 4).

The Kryos control is also compatible with the SQR-1 Sequence that provides sequence filling at multiple freezer locations.

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Contents Labs TW-357 REV E Installation Table of ContentsSafety Precautions for Liquid Nitrogen Extreme Cold Cover Eyes and Exposed SkinKeep Equipment Area Well Ventilated Liquid Nitrogen SystemElectrical Freight Damage PrecautionsDispose of Waste Liquid Nitrogen Safely General Information Text Format NotationLabs Cryostorage Specifications Kryos Specifications Installation Unpacking and InspectionLiquid Nitrogen Supply Connection Repackaging for ShipmentPower Supply Connection Kryos Control Field InstallationOperation Initial FillInterface Panel Sensor AssemblyControl Components Lid Switch Battery BackupRemote Alarm Solenoid ValveLiquid Phase Storage Operating ParametersAdding an Inventory Control System Thermocouple PositioningRacks are not Square Orientation is Important Inventory Control System Layouts Labs Cryostorage SystemLABS-80K LABS-40K Fenwal 4R59953 Blood Bag Rack Arrangements Fenwal 4R5462 9955 Blood Bag Rack Arrangements Power Control OperationIntroduction Normal Fill CycleMain Display Screen Menu SystemHigh Temperature 4.1 Valve Open Temperature Thermocouple Select Calibrate TemperatureTest Temperature System Help ScreensAlarms and Error Conditions Sensor TypeLogging System AlarmsTest Alarms Error Logs Dump LogsTemperature Logs System LogsErase Logs SecurityLid Switch Setup Control By TemperatureTemperature Control Settings Control TemperatureTime and Date Set Serial Communications and RS-232 SettingsUser Access Logs Control Range Freeze-Guard OptionsValve Monitoring Valve Open DurationControl On Battery Backup Version Solenoid ValveDisplay Brightness About this ControlBattery Life Interface SoftwareDefrosting Your LAB-Series CryoStorage System MaintenanceStrainer Cleaning Instructions Cleaning Your Taylor-Wharton CryoStorage System Making Adjustments to the Labs Kryos Sensor Assembly Default Start Fill / Stop Fill Default Auto Defog Kryos Kryos V9.0 & Kryos V9.0B Level ReadingsOffset Value Units of measureRemoving/Installing the Solenoid Valve Ohms to 18 K ohmsSensor Plug Schematic Pin View SchematicsLabs Plumbing Assembly Plumbing AssemblyTroubleshooting SymptomsController Will Not Turn on Indicates High Liquid LevelIndicates Open Sensor Temperature reading 10 to 20 degrees warmIndicates Low LN2 Supply Lid Open Alarm QCF Quick Chill Feature Will Not OperateFill Solenoid Cycles On and Off Fill Solenoid Makes Humming NoiseDefog Feature Will Not Operate Power Failure AlarmPush Buttons Will Not Respond Liquid Level Readout is IncorrectFactory Settings Replacement Parts Level Controller Electrical/Mechanical Parts80K/40K/20KTaylor-Wharton Technical Services. Phone 800-898-2657 Fax Harsco Corporation