Bactron User Group > FAQ Section  »   What do the symbols on the Bactron Chamber's control panel mean?

1. Power: The lighted power “I/O” switch controls all power to the Bactron Chamber. It
must be in the “I” position before any systems are operational, including control
circuitry.
2. Digital Display: The actual incubator temperature will be digitally displayed to +
.1°C.
3. Main Temperature Control: This control consists of the Up/Down buttons and the
digital display.
4. Vacuum Gauge: Analog dial shows the vacuum level of the Air Lock in inches and
centimeters of mercury.
5. Incubator Safety: The Safety is an independent thermostat that monitors incubator
temperature. It guards against any failure of the incubator controller which would
allow temperature to rise past set point. If temperature rises to the Safety set point,
the Safety will take over control of the heating element and an audible alarm will be
activated. The Safety controller allows for continued use of the chamber until service
can be arranged.
6. Air Lock Controls. Manual Cycle: The manual cycle switch controls the vacuum
and the gassing process of the Air Lock. Push VAC to evacuate the Air Lock then
GAS to fill the Air Lock with the desired gas mixture. This process should be done
three times.
7. Air Lock Controls. Auto Cycle: The automatic cycle switch will evacuate the Air
Lock and then fill the chamber with the desired gas mixture. The process will cycle
three times and upon completion the ANAEROBIC light will activate. The cycle can
be aborted by pressing the switch to the START/RESET and holding it down for five
seconds.
8. Incubator Heating: Light indicates that the heating element is activated and that the
incubator is heating.
9. Safety Activated: Light indicates that the Incubator Safety audible alarm is activated
and controlling the incubator temperature.
10. Chamber Gassing: Light indicates that the chamber is demanding gas. The light
activates when the operating the Air Lock and sleeves, in addition to maintaining
positive pressure in the working chamber.
11. Air Lock Doors Sealed: Light indicates that both the Air Lock doors are closed.
12. Gas Activated: In the manual cycle the GAS light indicates that the Gas switch is
activated. In the automatic cycle, third cycle, light indicates that the GAS is activated
in the Air Lock.
13. Vacuum Activated: Light indicates that the VAC switch of the manual cycle Air
Lock is activated. Light is also on during automatic vacuum cycles.
14. Auto Cycle Aerobic: Light indicates that the Auto cycle has not been activated.
When the automatic cycle has been activated, the Auto Cycle Anaerobic lights will
alternate.
15. Auto Cycle Anaerobic: Light indicates that the Auto Cycle has been activated and
is complete. When the automatic cycle has been activated, the Auto Cycle
Anaerobic lights will alternate.