Introduction

This page provides work instructions on how to setup the Element-C to connect to the Esco CelCulture incubator. These instructions apply to the following CelCulture models: 

  • CCL-050B-9-SS
  • CCL-170B-9-SS
  • CCL-240B-9-SS
  • CCL-050T-9-SS
  • CCL-170T-9-SS
  • CCL-240T-9-SS
  • CCL-170B-9-P
  • CCL-240B-9-P
  • CCL-170T-9-P
  • CCL-240T-9-P

Materials

Your package contains the following items:

  • Element-C w/Power Supply
  • Connection cable  NOTE: This is unique to Esco CelCulture Series Incubators

Equipment Needed for Setup

  • Small flathead screwdriver
  • Additional screwdriver needed for Esco CelCulture Series incubator connection

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites:

  • Analog output board must be installed

  • Output mode must be set to Current (I) on the U9 Output Mode Switch in the center of the analog output board
  • Make sure the wires are connected to J11, J13, J15, J17 Current Output Jacks.
  • Make sure the jumper cap covers Pins 2 and 3 for all four channels in the analog output board

Connecting Element-C to Esco Incubator:

  1. Carefully remove the contents from its packaging. If any of the contents looks damaged, please send a picture of the contents to help@elementalmachines.com. 
  2. Plug in the Element-C and complete the Wifi Connect instructions.
  3. Wire the Connection cable to Element-C. 
    1. Slightly loosen the screws in Slots 1 through 8 on the green terminal block on the Element-C.                                    Figure 1: Connection cable wiring into Element-C Terminal Block
    2. Insert the RED Wire from the Connection Cable into SLOT 1 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    3. Insert the WHITE Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 2 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    4. Insert the ORANGE Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 3 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    5. Insert the BLUE Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 4 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    6. Insert the GREEN Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 5 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    7. Insert the YELLOW Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 6 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    8. Insert the BLACK Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 7 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
    9. Insert the BROWN Wire from Connection Cable into SLOT 8 of the green terminal block on the Element-C. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure in the slot.
  4. Slightly loosen the screws for the Temp, CO2, RH, and CO2 (+) and (-) channels on the terminal block of the Esco CelCulture Incubator. Figure 2: Connection Cable is wired to the Temp, CO2, RH, and CO2, (+) and (-) Channels of the Esco Incubator
  5. Insert the RED Wire from Connection Cable around the TEMP (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    1. Insert the WHITE Wire from Connection Cable around the TEMP (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    2. Insert the BLACK Wire from Connection Cable around the CO2 (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    3. Insert the BROWN Wire from Connection Cable around the CO2 (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    4. Insert the ORANGE Wire from Connection Cable into the RH (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    5. Insert the BLUE Wire from Connection Cable into the RH (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
  6. Insert the GREEN Wire from Connection Cable into the O2 (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
  7. Insert the YELLOW Wire from Connection Cable into the O2 (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.