Introduction

This page provides work instructions on how to setup the Element-C to connect to the Thermo Forma 3100 Series incubator. These instructions apply to the following Thermo Forma models: 

  • 3110
  • 3111
  • 3120
  • 3121
  • 3130
  • 3131
  • 3140
  • 3141

Materials

  • Your package contains the following items:
  • Element-C w/Power Supply
  • Connection cable  NOTE: This is unique to Thermo Forma 3100 Series Incubators

Equipment Needed for Setup

  • Small flathead screwdriver
  • Additional screwdriver needed for Thermo Forma 3100 Series incubator connection

Setup Instructions

  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 (see attachment).
  3. Power off the Element-C.
  4. 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.
  5. Power off the Thermo incubator. (CAUTION: Failure to do so may result in electrical damage or fire.)
  6. Open the cabinet door on the front of the incubator and remove the two screws as shown in Figure 2.                                                        Figure 2:  Cabinet door on front of incubator
  7. Carefully slide out the electronics drawer and locate the Analog Output board.
  8. Route the Connection cable through the Analog Wiring Inlet to the Forma 3100 Series Incubator as shown in Figure 3.                                    Figure 3: Routing for Connection cable through the Analog Wiring Inlet
    1. Slightly loosen the screws for the TEMP, CO2, and RH (+) and (-)channels on the terminal block of the Thermo Forma 3100 Series Incubator.Figure 4: Connection Cable is wired into the TEMP, CO2, and RH (+) and (-) Channels of the Thermo Incubator
    2. Insert the RED Wire from Connection Cable around the TEMP (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    3. Insert the WHITE Wire from Connection Cable around the TEMP (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    4. Insert the BLACK Wire from Connection Cable around the CO2 (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    5. Insert the BROWN Wire from Connection Cable around the CO2 (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    6. Insert the ORANGE Wire from Connection Cable into the RH (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    7. Insert the BLUE Wire from Connection Cable into the RH (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    8. Insert the GREEN Wire from Connection Cable into the O2 (+) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
    9. Insert the YELLOW Wire from Connection Cable into the O2 (-) slot. Tighten the screw to ensure that the wire is secure.
  9. Power on the Element-C.
  10. Power on the Thermo incubator.
  11. Confirm that incubator conditions appear on the Elemental Machines dashboard. Setup and desired alerts on the dashboard.