palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (M) User Manual

6
Incubation and Incubator Operation
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6.1 Incubator Power Supply
The incubator can be powered in a variety of ways:
• Mains electricity 100-240V AC, via the mains
adapter/charger unit
• 12V DC rechargeable battery (included) - sealed
lead acid
• An external battery (12V DC) e.g. via the vehicle
cigarette lighter attachment
6.1.1 Using the Incubator via the Mains
Adapter/Charger
• If mains electricity supply is available, this
method of operation is recommended
• Connect the cable of the mains adapter to the
incubator via the socket on the left hand side
of the incubator lid
• When connected to the mains power supply
the incubator will show ‘Charging’ with the
battery icon
• Whenever possible ensure that the 12V battery
is also connected to the incubator to provide
charging/trickle charging.
Connect the red and
black cable connectors
to the correct terminals
on the battery and plug the cable into the right
hand side of the incubator lid. This is advisable
in areas
where the mains supply may not be
reliable.
In the event mains power fails, the
battery automatically provides power, thus
continuing the incubation cycle
• Turn on the incubator by pressing the POWER
button briefly
6.1.2 Powering the Incubator via the
12V DC Rechargeable Battery Only
• The incubator can also be powered solely by
the 12V DC battery and a fully charged battery
can provide up to five full incubation cycles
• Connect the red and black cable connectors
to the correct terminals on the battery and plug
the other end into the right hand side of the
incubator lid
6.1.3 Powering the Incubator via an
External 12V DC Source/Battery
• The incubator
can also be
powered via
external supplies
such as a vehicle
/motorcycle
battery or via
the cigarette
lighter socket
of a vehicle
• Suitable cables/
connectors are
supplied in
the kit for
this purpose
6.0 Operation of Incubator
The Potalab
®
+ incubator is a high performance field incubator designed to deliver reliable Total and
Thermotolerant Coliform results in even the most extreme circumstances. Providing at least 5 cycles of
incubation under standard conditions when battery powered, the incubator is simple to operate and
provides performance data throughout the incubation cycle.

palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (M) Specifications

General

Brand	palintest
Model	Wagtech Potalab+ (M)
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English