Operation Manual

Small Format Digital Dry

Block Incubator
Catalog No. INCUBATOR

Rev. C. April 2016

Thank you for purchasing the Digital Dry Block incubator
(catalog no. INCUBATOR) from Hygiena.

Opening Check
Please check the instrument when you first open the
instrument packing case. If you find there is something wrong
or missing with the instrument, contact Hygiena at
www.Hygiena.com. A list of included parts can be referenced
in section 1.1
 Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................... 1

1.1 What’s in the box? .................................................... 1

1.2 Incubator diagram ...................................................... 2

1.3 Set up the incubator …. ............................................ 3

2. Technical data ............................................................. 4

3. Safety precautions ....................................................... 5

4. Operation guide ........................................................... 6

4.1 Control keys .............................................................. 6

4.2 Create a new program .............................................. 6

4.3 Select minute or second for timer ............................. 7

4.4 Run and stop a program ........................................... 7

4.5 Temperature calibration ............................................ 8

5. Maintenance and cleaning........................................... 12

6. Troubleshooting instrument errors.............................. 12

Appendix

Wiring diagram for incubator ........................................... 13

1. Introduction

This manual contains operational instructions, please read the

entire manual thoroughly before using the incubator.

1.1 What is in the box?

When you unpack the incubator, make sure you have the
following parts:

No Item Type QTY

1 Incubator INCUBATOR 1

2 Power adapter and cord 12V 4A 1

3 Wrench 1

4 Operation manual 1

5 Certificate of 1
certification

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1.2 Incubator diagram

Block

Display

Panel

Power switch

Power connector

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1.3 Set up the incubator

1.3.1 Place the incubator onto a level, horizontal surface.

1.3.2 Connect the incubator to the power adapter, connect the
adapter to the power cord, and connect the power cord to a
main power supply.

100-240V～

DC 12V

1.3.3 To power ON the incubator, turn the power switch to “I”. The
incubator is ready to operate when the display becomes
visible.

ON OFF

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2.Technical data

Model INCUBATOR

Power supply DC12V

Power 35 W

Temperature range RT+5 ℃ ~ 80 ℃

1sec ~ 999 sec or

Timing range
1min ~ 999 min
Accuracy of the
temperature ≤± 0.5℃

Display accuracy 0.1℃

Heating time
≤12min
(from 20 to 80

Ambient temperature 5℃ ~ 35℃

Dimensions W×D×H） 110mm×150mm×80mm

Weight 0.5 kg

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3. Safety precautions

Read the manual thoroughly before operation.

This product is for indoor use only.

The operator should not open or attempt to repair the

instrument, which will result in loss of repair guarantee or
could cause an accident. If there is an issue with the
instrument, contact Hygiena.

The instrument should be operated in an environment with

low temperature, little dust, no water and away from the sun
or heat lamp. The area should have good airflow, no
corrosive gas or a strong disturbing magnetic field. It should
be far away from central heating, camp stoves and any
other heat resource.

The power switch is on the rear of the device, push “I” to

power ON the device, and push “O” to power OFF the
device.

The power connector is on the rear of the device, DC12V

input, inside is “+”, outside is “-”.

Power OFF when not in use.

For extended non-use, remove the connector plug and

cover incubator to shield from dust.

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4. Operation guide
4.1 Control keys:
START/STOP ............... start or stop the procedure
Prog. ......................... select various programs

 .......................... for setting temperature and time

............................... move the cursor

4.2 Create a new program

Press the “Prog.” key to select various programs, from P1 to P9.

For example, select P8, then press the key to move the cursor,
press the  keys to set a new value.
Users can set two temperatures and times for each program. The
single symbol, is the first temperature and time, the double
symbol is the second temperature and time.
Press the key to all the way to the right end of the display screen
to toggle between first and second temperature and times.
In 8 seconds, the cursor will disappear exiting the setting interface.
See the example diagram below:

P8 50.0 003min First temperature and time

P8 40.0 006min Second temperature and time

*In 8 seconds the cursor will exit the setting interface.

P8 36.2 ℃ NOTOK Shows Room temperature

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 4.3 Select minute or second as unit of time for timer
The timer unit of time can be set to either minute or second. To set
the unit of time, press the key to enter setting interface, release,
then hold the key for 2 seconds. Press the  to select min. or
sec. then press the key to confirm.

Timer unit : min  Timer unit : sec



             

4.4 Run and stop a program

4.4.1 Press the “Prog.” key to select the program.
The instrument starts to heat automatically according to the
previously set temperature.

4.4.2 It shows “NOTOK” on the display as it is heating up. When the

target temperature is reached, the display screen shows “OK.”
Then press the START/STOP key to run the timer.

P8 35.5 ℃ NOTOK P8 45.0 ℃ OK

* NOTE: When the first timing at the first temperature is complete,

the second temperature automatically begins.

P8 45.0 020min P8 45.0 020min

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4.4.3 When the second time reaches 0, the buzzer alarms and the
display will read “PROGRAM END”. The second temperature will
be maintained. Press any key to return, or press the START key
to run again.

4.4.4

PROGRAM END Press any key

P8 45.0 ℃ OK Press START to run again

4.4.5 Press the “START/STOP” key for 1 second to stop the program.

4.5 Temperature calibration

The temperature of the instrument has been calibrated at the
factory. If there is deviation between the actual temperature
and the displayed temperature, the calibration steps in
section 4.5.1 may be followed. The Instrument uses double
temperatures adjustment to ensure its accuracy. This means it is
linearly calibrated on 40 ℃ and 80 ℃ (two points). The
temperature veracity will be within ±0.5 ℃ after the double
temperature adjustment. The ambient temperature should be
lower than 35 ℃ when starting temperature calibration.

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4.5.1 Calibration
After the instrument is powered on, it will enter standby mode.
Make sure both the ambient temperature in the room and the

temperature displayed on the instrument are below 35 ℃. If the

temperature is higher than 35 ℃, wait until the temperature is below

35 ℃. In this example, an ambient and set program display

temperature of 20.5 ℃ is used.

4.5.2 Inject olefin oil (mineral oil) into one of the cone-shaped wells, and
then put a thermometer into the well. The precision of the
thermometer should be within 0.1 ℃ and the temperature ball
should be completely immerged into the cone-shaped well,
incubate for 20 min. See Fig. a.

Fig a
Thermometer

Mineral oil

Cone-shaped well

Let the instrument sit for 20 min at the set temperature.

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4.5.3 After 20 min., Press the  and  keys
simultaneously, the display temperature (in this

example) will show 20.5 ℃ , and then begin to rise

to 40.0 ℃ automatically. During this time, the *

sign will flicker. When the display temperature

reaches 40.0 ℃, the signs ADJ and * will flicker

together. Let the instrument incubate at 40.0 ℃

40.0℃ Adj 
for 20 min.

””
4.5.4 After 20 min, the thermometer temperature can
be matched with the display temperature. Read
the actual temperature of the thermometer (in this
example) it is 38.8 ℃. Press the  and  keys to
amend the display temperature value to 38.8 ℃,
and then press the “start” key to confirm.
38.8℃ Adj 

4.5.5 At this point the incubator temperature will begin Press “Start”
to rise automatically until it reaches 80.0℃,

the * sign on the display will flicker. When the

display temperature reaches 80.0℃, the signs

ADJ and * will flicker together. Let instrument 80.0℃ Adj 

Incubate at 80℃, for 20 min.

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4.5.6 After 20 min, the thermometer temperature ””
can be matched with the display
temperature. Read the actual temperature 79.0℃ Adj 
of the thermometer (in this example) it is

79.0℃. Press the  or key to amend the

display value to 79.0, then press the “start”
key to confirm.

Press “start”
4.5.7 The screen will return to the display as
seen to the right. P1 74.5 ℃ NOTOK
After temperature calibration, the
temperature displayed is now the same as
the temperature of the block.

4.5.8. Canceling Calibration

During temperature calibration, press  and  key simultaneously
to cancel the calibration. If canceled, the system will keep the
former calibration.

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5. Maintenance and cleaning
Block wells should be cleaned with a cloth dampened with
alcohol

Power OFF the incubator when cleaning.

Do not drop cleaning liquid directly into the well when

cleaning.

Do not use corrosive cleaning liquid.

6. Troubleshooting Instrument Errors

Error Cause Solution

No main power Plug in main cable on

No display connection. both sides.
Power failure. Check the fuse
Broken sensor
“OPEN” in the
or loose contact
display with Contact Hygiena for
of the module
alarm service.

“SHO” in the
The sensor is
display with Contact Hygiena for
short
alarm service.
No heating of
Heater failure Contact Hygiena for
the block
service.
Keyboard failure
Press invalid Contact Hygiena for
service.

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 Appendix
Wiring Diagram for INCUBATOR
(For Reference Only)

100-240V～

Adapter
12V 4A Mains switch

J8 J10

Sensor J3 Main Heater

J4
board

J1 J2

Display Panel

Questions?
Visit www.Hygiena.com for more information.
1-888-HYGIENA (Americas) +44 (0) 1923 818821 (International)

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