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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 Potatest
®
+ 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.
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