Helmer Pro Series Manual de usuario
i.Center®
Plus User Guide
For Helmer Pro Line Platelet Incubators
360436/A
Floor Model
PC2200-Pro
PC3200-Pro
PC4200-Pro
Document History
Revision Date CO Supersession Revision Description
A 27 SEPT 2023 26664 n/a Initial release.
* Date submitted or change order review. Actual release date may vary.
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this document to be valid.
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Notices and Disclaimers
The i.Center® Plus User Guide provides information about use of the i.Center Plus. Refer to the product Instructions for Use or Service
manual for general information. Refer to the product service manual for additional information about the equipment on which the
i.Center Plus is installed.
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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
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Contents
1 Overview ...........................................................................................4
1.1 Features ......................................................................................4
2 Using the Touchscreen ...............................................................................5
2.1 Touch Techniques ...............................................................................5
2.2 Icons, Indicators, and Buttons ......................................................................5
2.3 Care of the i.Center Plus Screen....................................................................5
3 Initial Setup.........................................................................................6
3.1 Language Conguration ..........................................................................6
3.2 Settings Conguration ............................................................................6
4 Home Screen Basics .................................................................................7
4.1 Home Screen Layout.............................................................................7
4.2 Home Screen Icons and Indicators ..................................................................7
5 Min/Max Temperature Monitoring (if enabled)............................................................. 8
6 i.Center Plus Applications.............................................................................9
6.1 Event Log .....................................................................................9
6.2 i.Center Plus Settings ............................................................................11
6.3 Temperature Graph .............................................................................12
6.4 Alarm Test ....................................................................................14
6.5 Report Download...............................................................................15
6.6 Shut Down Display .............................................................................16
6.7 Contact Information.............................................................................17
6.8 System Update ................................................................................17
6.9 AgiTrak ......................................................................................18
7 Customizing i.Center Plus Settings ....................................................................22
7.1 Temperature Set Point...........................................................................22
7.2 Display Settings................................................................................23
7.3 Date/Time ....................................................................................24
7.4 Sound Settings ................................................................................25
7.5 Alarm Settings.................................................................................26
7.6 Password Conguration .........................................................................27
7.7 Device Status .................................................................................28
7.8 Sensor Calibration..............................................................................28
7.9 Connectivity Settings............................................................................30
7.10 Restore Factory Settings.........................................................................30
7.11 System Functions ..............................................................................31
7.12 Device Control.................................................................................31
Appendix A - Icon Reference Guide........................................................................32
Common Buttons ....................................................................................32
i.Center Plus Icons...................................................................................33
Appendix B - i.Center Plus Reference Guide ................................................................34
General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm Settings ......................................................................................35
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1 Overview
NOTICE
• To avoid injury, before using the i.Center Plus User Information Console, read all instructions in the associated product
Instructions for Use manual.
• To avoid damage to the i.Center Plus system, read all instructions provided in this user guide.
1.1 Features
The i.CenterPlusconsists of an icon-driven touchscreen with intuitive user interface and additional components for controls and
communications. The touchscreen is contained within the instrument bezel, as are additional features.
Touchscreen Display
The interface to the i.Center Plus system. Displays visual notications when alarm and other event conditions are met.
Audio Speaker
Provides an audible signal when alarm conditions are met. Also provides audible signal when screen icons and buttons are
touched.
USB Port
Connect a ash memory device to download system data or upload rmware. This port may be disabled through settings.
Ethernet/RJ45 Connection
Allows the system to provide and receive data or commands to and from external devices. Located on the back of the device.
The port may be disabled through settings.
Touchscreen
USB Port
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2 Using the Touchscreen
The touchscreen and touch techniques make the i.Center Plus easy to use. Icons, status indicators, and navigation buttons let the
user see and respond to i.Center Plus system conditions and events.
Note
Anything that touches the screen is understood as a command. Do not let anything touch the screen unintentionally.
2.1 Touch Techniques
Touch-select Touch once to select an item.
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.
2.2 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 to the previous screen or the Home screen.
2.3 Care of the i.Center Plus Screen
NOTICE
The i.Center Plus screen 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.Center Plus screen to liquids or a harsh environment that contains excessive dust, heat or humidity.
• Clean the i.Center Plus screen with a clean, dry cotton cloth.
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3 Initial Setup
3.1 Language Conguration
The Language screen is displayed when the i.Center Plus is powered on. Use the Language screen to select the i.Center Plus
display language.
Note
• English is the default language. Available languages may vary from those shown above.
• The language may also be changed through settings.
Choose Language
1. Touch the language drop-down arrow to display the list of available languages.
2. Scroll to select the language to be displayed. The selected language is displayed in the Language eld.
3. Touch Continue to conrm the language selection and return to the Home screen.
3.2 Settings Conguration
Basic conguration parameters have been set for the i.Center Plus at the factory. If factory default settings need to be adjusted,
refer to Customizing i.Center Plus Settings.
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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.
4.1 Home Screen Layout
The i.Center Plus Home screen is comprised of three information areas:
Alarm Condition banner - The red horizontal band across the top of the Home screen appears only when an alarm
condition occurs. The banner provides a brief alarm description and Mute icon. The audible alarm may be temporarily muted
for a set amount of time by touching the Mute icon.
Display zone - The white section of the screen includes the Date and Time, Primary Monitor Probe display, Secondary
Monitor Probe display (if applicable), Min/Max Temperature Display and Reset button (if enabled).
Notes
• Primary Monitor Probe refers to the monitoring probe located on the right side of the chamber.
• Secondary Monitor Probe is optional on PC3200-Pro and PC4200-Pro models only (located on left side of chamber
if installed).
• Min/Max Temperature Display and Reset is optional and can be turned ON to show the highest and lowest Primary
Monitor probe temperature occurrence within a given period of time.
App Tray - Icons located in the tray across the bottom of the Home screen include four factory-preset application icons.
From left to right they are: Event Log, Settings, Temperature Graph, and Automatic Alarm Test. The Up Arrow in the right
corner provides access to the complete Applications menu.
Notes
• After two minutes of no interaction, the Temperature Graph screensaver is displayed (if enabled). Touch the screen to
clear the screensaver.
• Additional applications are available on the i.Center Plus Applications screen.
4.2 Home Screen Icons and Indicators
Touch the Event Log icon to navigate to the
Event Log screen. Touch the Reset icon to reset the Min/Max display. Time
since last reset will be displayed.
Look for the New Event indicator (red asterisk). Touch the Mute icon to temporarily silence alarm sound
and see time remaining until audible alarm resumes.
Mute Icon
Display Zone
Alarm Condion
Message
Primary Monitor Probe
Min/Max
Temperature Display
Min/Max Reset
i.Center Plus
App Tray
Event Log Icon-Indicator
Secondary
Monitor Probe
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5 Min/Max Temperature Monitoring (if enabled)
The Min/Max temperature display shows the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature occurrence since the last
system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset.
Notes
• The Min/Max temperature display and reset can be turned on or o. Refer to Display Settings for more information.
• Once the time reaches the maximum display of 999 hours and 60 minutes, the message will display ">999h 60m", but
minimum and maximum temperatures will continue to be tracked.
Reset Min/Max Temperature
1. Touch the Reset button on the Home screen. The "Reset Min/Max" screen is displayed along with the time (in hours
and minutes) since the last reset.
2. Touch Reset to conrm. The timer is reset to 0m and the minimum and maximum recorded temperature is cleared.
Touch Cancel to cancel without resetting.
Reset
Buon
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6 i.Center Plus Applications
All i.Center Plus Applications can be reached from the i.Center Plus Applications screen by selecting the up arrow located in the
lower right corner of the screen. To navigate to an application screen, touch the associated application button.
App Description App Description App Description
Access all available data log
applications Initiate automatic alarm tests for
the high and low temperature
alarms.
View product support
information including the
rmware revision numbers.
All i.Center Plus system settings
are congured and other
preferences selected from the
i.Center Plus Settings screen.
Download historical data. View the progress of a system
update.
View current and historical
primary monitor probe
temperature data and alarm
events.
Safely shut down the display
and stop all monitoring and
data logging until the system is
restarted.
Control agitator settings and
view current agitator status.
6.1 Event Log
The Event Log lists information from all past and in-process events.
Viewing the Event Log
1. Select the Event Log icon from the App tray or the Event Log button from the Applications menu. The Event Log
screen appears.
2. Use the scroll bar to scroll through the Event Log.
3. Touch Info arrow of the desired Event to navigate to the Event Log Detail screen.
Informaon Found in the Event Log
• Event icon and description
• Start date and time
• Indicator of event acknowledgement
Event Log Formang
• Event information not viewed appears in bold text. A blue bar to the left of
the event icon is also displayed.
• Normal text indicates event information has been viewed.
• A green check mark appears on the Info action arrow when an event has
been acknowledged
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Event Log Detail Screen
The Event Log Detail provides additional information about an event including temperature information for the primary monitor
probe and secondary monitor probe (if applicable). Agitator events include the serial number of the associated agitator and the
minimum and maximum speed during the event.
Event Acknowledgement
The cause of an alarm event and the corrective action taken can be added by selecting the Acknowledge button and following
the prompts.
Notes
• If Other is selected for the event cause or action taken, the alphanumeric keyboard is displayed. Enter the cause or
action taken in the space provided.
• All elds must be completed for data to be saved.
Acknowledge an Event
1. Touch the Acknowledge button. The Event Cause screen with a drop-down list is displayed.
2. Select the cause of the alarm event (Door Open; Alarm Test; Inventory; Other).
3. Touch the Continue button. The Action Taken screen appears.
4. Touch the Select Action drop-down list and select the action taken to correct the alarm event (Closed Door;
Completed Test; Removed Contents; Other).
5. Touch the Continue button. The Signature screen appears.
6. Use the alphanumeric keyboard to enter the user name or initials, and touch the return key.
7. Touch the Review button. The Review screen appears displaying the Acknowledgement Notes.
8. Select Save to save the event information entered. The Event Log Detail screen appears with a green check mark
next to the Acknowledged button. Select Cancel to return to the Event Log Detail screen without saving event
information added.
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