Polycold Cryochiller
Installation and Operation Manual
Brooks Automation
214072 Revision B
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6 Operation
Introduction
The Polycold Cryochiller is ready to operate as soon as it is installed.
Basic startup consists of only a few steps:
• Turn on the cooling water and ensure it is flowing through the system.
• Turn on the power at the electrical power source for the refrigeration unit.
• Switch CB-1 to the ON position.
• Switch CB-2 to the ON position.
• Wait about a minute for the system to boot up and the HMI screen to display
information.
• Turn the EMO switch clockwise to set it to the disengaged position, if
equipped.
• Switch the compressor On/Off switch to the ON position.
• The Polycold Cryochiller operates in Standby mode while it cools the internal
stack and gets ready for normal operation.
To manually operate the unit,
• Set the unit to Local control by pressing the Remote key to turn off the LED.
When the Remote LED is not lit, the system is in Local control.
• When ready, select Cool by pressing the Cool key.
• When ready, select Defrost by pressing the Heat key.
The Polycold Cryochiller has many different methods of operation that can be used to meet the specific
needs of your application.
This chapter discusses the standard operating methods as well as other methods used for a variety of
different application requirements and system configurations.
Review this chapter and your application to ensure that you use the appropriate features and get the
best performance from your system.