Operation Manual

BSH5001/BSH5002
myBlock Dry Bath Incubator
 Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

1. AMBIENT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:------------------------------------------------------------ 2

2. TECHNICAL DATA:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

CHAPTER 3 OVERVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

1. STRUCTURE OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

2. KEYPADS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

3. DISPLAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

CHAPTER 4 OPERATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

1. TEMPERATURE AND TIME SETTING ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5

3. TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

4．TEMPERATURE CONTROL BY EXTERNAL SENSOR ------------------------------------------ 10

CHAPTER 5 FAILURE ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------- 11

ANNEX：WIRING DIAGRAM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

The dry bath incubator is controlled by sophisticated software, which

can be widely used for the preservation and reaction of samples, the
amplification of DNA, the denaturation of DNA prior to electrophoresis,
blood serum coagulation and a variety of laboratory procedures.

Features:
 Large digital display of time and temperature

 Extremely accurate temperature control up to 105°C

 Built-in over-temperature protection

 In-Lab calibration

 Plastic lid for enhanced precision and elimination of energy waste

 Quick-Flip blocks available for a variety of tube sizes

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BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Chapter 2 Specifications

Chapter 2 Specifications

1. Ambient operating environment:

Ambient temperature：5°C ∼ 35°C

Relative humidity：≤70%
Power supply：AC115V or 230V, 50-60Hz

2. Technical Data:

Item No. BSH5001 (-E) BSH5002(-E)

Temperature range Ambient (Room Temp) +5°C ∼ 105°C

Timer Max. 99h59min.

Temperature accuracy ≤ ±0.5 °C

Temperature uniformity ≤ ±0.5 °C

Heating time（20-105°C） ≤20min

Block material Aluminum

Power 120W 240W

Fuse 250V 2A Ф5×20 250V 4A Ф5×20

Meas.(mm)(L×W×H) 250x180x130 360x180x130

Weight（kg） 1.5 2

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BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Chapter 3 Overview

Chapter 3 Overview

This chapter focuses on the introduction of the structure, keypads and key-functions of
the instrument, as well as preparatory work prior to initial operation.

1. Structure overview

Transparent cover

Dual Block chamber

Housing

Control panel

On/Off button

Fuse

Power inlet

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2. Keypads

Temp. ℃ Time

External

Start Stop
TM

3. Display

 Down key: Used in both time and temperature mode to

decrease the setting.

 Up key: Used in both time and temperature mode to

increase the setting.

Start key: After the temperature and time setting is selected,

Start press this key to start the timer.

Stop Stop Key: Press this key to stop the timer

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BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Chapter 4 Operation Guide

Chapter 4 Operation

1. Temperature and time setting

a) Press the On/Off switch to power on the

instrument. The instrument performs a self
test followed by an alarm to signal that the
product is ready for use.

b) After about 3 sec. the temperature will

automatically increase to the most recent
setting. The values shown on the display are
actual settings (real time temperature & time
remaining.) The example shows an actual
temp. of 28.5°C and 35 min. remaining.

c) To adjust the set temperature, use the  and 

keys to select the desired temperature (Ex.
55.5). After 5 seconds, the temperature is
stored and the instrumnent will begin heating.

d) To set the time, press  or  keys to set the

desired time (ex. 1 hr 20 min.). After 5
seconds the desired time is stored.
NOTE: The timer will not begin unless the
“Start/Stop” button has been pressed.

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2. Timer Operation (Advanced)

The default setting of the instrument is designed so that the heater will continue to
hold the set temperature even once time has expired and “oVEr” is showing on the
time display. This setting can be adjusted so that the heater will shut down once time
has expired. To adjust the advanced time setting, press the “Stop” key and hold it for
10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the display will show “OP:1” use the  or  key to
select “OP:2”. The setting has now been changed and can be stored by pressing the
“Start” key.

3. Temperature Calibration

The temperature of the instrument has been calibrated prior to shipment from the
factory. However, in the event that an adjustemnt to the calibration is required, the user
can adjust the calibration with either a thermometer/thermocouple or with the optional
external temperature probe. (sold separately).

Caution: the instrument uses double temperature adjustment to ensure accuracy over
a wide range of temperature. It is linearly adjusted at both 40°C and 100°C.

a) Calibration with a thermometer:

a) Power on the machine and ensure that the temperature on the display is less than
35°C.

b) Inject olefin oil into one of the cone-shaped wells, and then put a
thermometer/thermocouple into this well (make sure that the precision of the
thermometer is within 0.1°C and the temperature ball should be completely
immerged into the cone-shaped well). See Fig a.

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Thermometer

Olefin oil

Cone-shaped well

Fig. a

c) Press “Stop” key without releasing, then press  key

at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. The unit will enter into
the temperature calibration interface (see right).
At this point, “ ” is displayed, which indicates entering
Into the temperature calibration program. The temperature
displayed is the current temperature and the unit will begin to rise to
40.0°C automatically.

When the temperature reaches to 40.0°C and is able to hold

a constant temperature, the decimal digit will begin to flicker.

After 20 minutes, the user can read the value on the

thermometer and use the up and down keys to enter the
value measured.

Notes: Please read the actual value after 20 minutes constant

temperature to ensure the calibration accuracy.

If the actual read out of thermometer is 39.6°C, modify the

temperature to 39.6°C by pressing  or . Then press “Start”
to confirm the input value.

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d) Then the instrument will automatically begin to heat to 100°C. Once 100°C is
reached and held as constant, the decimal begins to flicker. After 20 minutes, the
user can read the actual value from thermometer.

Notes: Please read the actual value after 20 minutes constant temperature to ensure
the calibration accuracy.

If the actual readout is 101.5°C, modify the temperature display

to 101.5°C by pressing  or . Then press “Start” to confirm
the input value.

Note: Pressing “Stop” and “” simultaneously during the temperature calibration
indicates exiting the temperature calibration program. The adjustments will be
cancelled and the changed value will be of no effect.

3.2. Calibration with the External sensor:

a) Power on the machine and ensure that the temperature on the display is less than
35°C.

b) Place external sensor into the block well.

c) Press “Stop” key without releasing, press “” key

and hold for 3 seconds. The unit will enter into the temperature
calibration interface (see right). At this point, “ ” is
displayed, which indicates the instrument is entering the external
temperature calibration program. The temperature displayed is
the external sensor’s current temperature and the instrument will begin to rise to
40.0°C automatically.

The instrument will automatically display “ ” six seconds

later. The upper displayed temperature (Ex. 32.0) is the
current temperature measured by the External sensor.

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When the temperature reaches 40.0°C and is held constant,

the decimal digit begins to flash.

Notes: Please allow 20 minutes before reading the

displayed actual value to ensure the calibration accuracy.

Press “Stop” key to view the temperature value of External

Sensor. If the displayed value is 39.6°C. Press “Stop” again, or
wait for 6 seconds, then display “ ”, modify the
displayed temperature to 39.6 by pressing  or .
Then press  to confirm the input value.

d) The instrument will then heat to 100°C automatically. Once 100°C has been reached
and held constant, the decimal point will begin to flash.

Notes: Once flashing, the user must allow 20 minutes before proceeding to the next
step. This will ensure calibration accuracy.

Press the “Stop” key to show the actual readout of the

external sensor (for ex. 101.5°C).

Press “Stop” again, or wait for 6 seconds, then display

“ ” , modify the displayed temperature to 101.5 by
pressing  or . Then press  to confirm the input value.

Note: Pressing “Stop” and “” simultaneously during the temperature calibration
exits the temperature calibration program. The procedure will be cancelled and
the changed value will have no effect.

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4．Temperature control by external sensor

a) Insert the external temperature probe into a well of the dry bath or directly into a
sample tube.
b) Press and hold “Stop”, then simultaneously press and hold “” for 3 seconds, the
external indicator light goes on to indicate that it has entered the temperature
control mode of the external sensor.

Note: After entering into the external temperature control mode, the user can
simultaneously press “Stop” and "" for 3 seconds to exit this mode. Upon
exiting the external indicator light will go off.

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BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Chapter 5 Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting

Problems and actions

No. Common problem Possible cause Action(s)

No power on the main Check power supply and plug

power plug properly

Faulty fuse Change fuse

No display on the
1
screen
On/Off button broken Change button

Others Contact the supplier

The actual and Broken sensor or

2 displayed temperatures loose contact of the Contact the supplier
are quite different block

“OPEn” displayed,
Sensor disconnect
alarming “beep”

“SHOr” displayed,
Sensor short-circuit
3 alarming “beep” Contact the supplier

Sensor broken, or
“HHHH” displayed,
block temperature is
alarming “beep”
too high

Sensor broken
4 No heating Contact the supplier
Heating tube broken

5 Keys don’t work Faulty key Contact the supplier

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BSH5001/BSH5002 Operation manual Annex

Annex：Wiring Diagram
（for reference only）

J1 AC9V
J2 AC9V
J1 AC220V

L
PE Switch POWER MAIN
N
BOARD J3 HeatCtl BOARD

X1 HeatCtl
J4 Heat

J2PT100 USB1 USB J4PT1000

HEAT
PT100

J3 USB J2 PT1000

Block CONN BOARD

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