Taylor TW-357 manual Making Adjustments to the Labs Kryos Sensor Assembly

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TW-357 REV E

WARNING: Never use chlorine-based disinfectants to clean a LABS CryoStorage System.

Normal Evaporation Rate (NER) Test

Nitrogen consumption is an accumulation of all system components and user introduced evaporation. The storage chamber is a double walled, vacuum insulated vessel and contributes to the daily consumption of liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen supply vessel and transfer hose also contribute greatly to the daily consumption rate. Choosing to control the vapor temperature, combined with the liquid level and temperature specified, will affect the overall nitrogen consumption. In addition to these variables, opening the lid to retrieve product, and adding new product into the storage chamber will pay a role in the accumulative liquid nitrogen consumption.

If the nitrogen consumption of your CryoStorage system seems excessive, it may be appropriate to perform an estimated Normal Evaporation Rate (NER) test on the CryoStorage chamber. To perform an NER test:

1.Fill the CryoStorage unit to the “High Level” sensor.

2.Measure the liquid nitrogen level with a plastic or wooden measuring rod.

WARNING: Never use hollow rods or tubes as dipsticks. When a warm tube is inserted into liquid nitrogen, liquid will spout from the top of the tube and may cause personal injury.

3.Close and lock the lid of the LABS CryoStorage System for forty-eight (48 hours).

4.Open the LABS CryoStorage System and measure the liquid nitrogen level. Typically, liquid nitrogen levels will drop approximately 3/8 in. (9.53 mm) per day. If your measurement indicates a drop in excess of 3/4 in. (19 mm) per day, please contact your Taylor-Wharton distributor or Taylor-Wharton for further information. Please have your serial number, this manual and service history available.

WARNING: The source power supply at 110/120VAC can cause a lethal electrical shock. Unplug the power cord before proceeding with any repairs.

The KRYOS has been designed for easy setup and maintenance. All connectors on the controller are uniquely identified snap-on plugs. The thermocouple, sensor assembly, solenoid valve, power, remote alarm, temperature recorder and data lines can be connected or disconnected in seconds.

Making Adjustments to the LABS KRYOS Sensor Assembly

The factory settings for the LABS control system are as follows:

• Low Level Alarm

= 2

(Always 1” below the start fill)

• Start Fill Sensor

= 3

(1 5/8” below the carousel tray)

• Stop Fill Sensor

= 5 (Just below the carousel tray)

• High Level Alarm

= 6

(Always 1” above the stop fill)

The sensor assembly is pushed to the bottom of the refrigerator as delivered from the factory. If adjustments need to be made, the following procedure will simplify the process.

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Contents Labs TW-357 REV E Table of Contents InstallationLiquid Nitrogen System Safety Precautions for Liquid NitrogenExtreme Cold Cover Eyes and Exposed Skin Keep Equipment Area Well VentilatedElectrical Freight Damage PrecautionsDispose of Waste Liquid Nitrogen Safely Text Format Notation General InformationLabs Cryostorage Specifications Kryos Specifications Repackaging for Shipment InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Liquid Nitrogen Supply ConnectionKryos Control Field Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitial Fill OperationInterface Panel Sensor AssemblyControl Components Solenoid Valve Lid SwitchBattery Backup Remote AlarmOperating Parameters Liquid Phase StorageThermocouple Positioning Adding an Inventory Control SystemInventory Control System Layouts Labs Cryostorage System Racks are not Square Orientation is ImportantLABS-80K LABS-40K Fenwal 4R59953 Blood Bag Rack Arrangements Fenwal 4R5462 9955 Blood Bag Rack Arrangements Normal Fill Cycle PowerControl Operation IntroductionMenu System Main Display ScreenHigh Temperature 4.1 Valve Open Help Screens Temperature Thermocouple SelectCalibrate Temperature Test Temperature SystemSensor Type Alarms and Error ConditionsLogging System AlarmsTest Alarms Dump Logs Error LogsSecurity Temperature LogsSystem Logs Erase LogsControl Temperature Lid Switch SetupControl By Temperature Temperature Control SettingsTime and Date Set Serial Communications and RS-232 SettingsUser Access Logs Valve Open Duration Control RangeFreeze-Guard Options Valve MonitoringAbout this Control Control On Battery Backup VersionSolenoid Valve Display BrightnessInterface Software Battery LifeDefrosting Your LAB-Series CryoStorage System MaintenanceStrainer Cleaning Instructions Cleaning Your Taylor-Wharton CryoStorage System Making Adjustments to the Labs Kryos Sensor Assembly Units of measure Default Start Fill / Stop Fill Default Auto DefogKryos Kryos V9.0 & Kryos V9.0B Level Readings Offset ValueOhms to 18 K ohms Removing/Installing the Solenoid ValvePin View Schematics Sensor Plug SchematicPlumbing Assembly Labs Plumbing AssemblyIndicates High Liquid Level TroubleshootingSymptoms Controller Will Not Turn onIndicates Open Sensor Temperature reading 10 to 20 degrees warmIndicates Low LN2 Supply Fill Solenoid Makes Humming Noise Lid Open AlarmQCF Quick Chill Feature Will Not Operate Fill Solenoid Cycles On and OffLiquid Level Readout is Incorrect Defog Feature Will Not OperatePower Failure Alarm Push Buttons Will Not RespondFactory Settings Level Controller Electrical/Mechanical Parts80K/40K/20K Replacement PartsTaylor-Wharton Technical Services. Phone 800-898-2657 Fax Harsco Corporation