ACROSS ACCUTEMP SERIES VACUUM OVEN MANUAL v2

ACCUTEMP SERIES
VACUUM DRYING OVENS

USER’S MANUAL
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ACCUTEMP SERIES 480°F VACUUM DRYING OVEN USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ...………………………………………………………………………….……2
1. INTRODUCTION …….…………………………....…………………………………………3
2. SPECIFICTIONS ……..…………………………....…………………………………………4
3. OVEN COMPONENTS …………...……………………………………………….…………5
4. PREPARATION …………………...…….……………………………………………………8
5. OVEN OPERATION …..…………………………..…………………………………………9
6. AUTO TUNE (AT) CALIBRATION …………………..…………………..…………….…10
7. ADVANCED SETTINGS (FOR 1-SEGMENT CONTROLLER) ….………….…………13
8. MULTI-SEGMENT RAMP TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION……..…15
9. TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………………..…19
10. MAINTENANCE ….……………………………………………………………………..…21
11. ULTIMATE VACUUM LEVELS AT DIFFERENT ALTITUDES….………………..…22
12. PRESSURE VS VAPORIZATION….…………………………………………………..…23
13. PARTS LIST….…………………………………………………………………………..…25
14. SCHEMATICS AND CONTROLLER CONNECTION….…………………………...…26
15. WARRANTY……….………………………………………………………………...…..…29
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Thank you for choosing our AccuTemp series vacuum drying oven. Please read this manual
carefully before operating the unit. Keep this manual on-hand, so that it can be used by all
operators of the unit. Across International is not responsible for any injury or damage
caused by misuse. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Across
International, the protection provided by the equipment may be compromised.
PRECAUTIONS
o IMPORTANT! NEVER LEAVE YOUR OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE OPERATING. Across
International is not responsible for any loss of material inside of the oven.
o THIS IS NOT AN EXPLOSION PROOF OVEN. THIS OVEN IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN
CLASS I, II, OR III LOCATIONS, AS DEFINED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
NFPA 70.
o It is important to use vacuum grade tubing for all vacuum hookups. Other types of tubing may
collapse and prevent complete evacuation.
o The vacuum chamber should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to use. There are many
commercially available disinfectants that are non-corrosive, non-abrasive, and suitable for use
on stainless steel surfaces. Choose the one that will work best for your application.
o Never clean the unit with flammable cleaners. Assure that all cleaning agents are completely
evaporated and dried before reconnecting the unit to the power supply.
o Do not try to heat flammable, combustible or explosive materials, or other materials that may
release corrosive substances.
o Do not heat sealed containers in the oven. The pressure differential under vacuum can could
potentially cause the container to explode.
o Avoid exposing the unit to vibrations or any corrosive/erosive gases.
o Always wear thermal gloves and protective goggles during operation.
o Always use the power cord that comes with the unit. Never modify the cable.
o Keep oven away from any electromagnetic interference. Do not unplug the oven during normal
operation.
o Do NOT use the vacuum oven as a positive pressure vessel.
o When vacuuming is complete, close the vacuum valve before turning off your vacuum pump.
This will prevent pump oil from back flowing into the oven, if you are using an oil vane pump.
o Consider conditions that may affect your oven’s ability to accurately control its temperatures.
Examples include extreme heat from radiators, stoves, other ovens, autoclaves, etc. Avoid direct
sun, fast-moving air currents, and heating/cooling ducts.
o To ensure proper air circulation around the oven, allow a minimum of 10 inches between the oven
and any walls or partitions.
o A separate circuit for the oven and the pump is strongly recommended to prevent possible loss of
product, either due to overloading or failure of other equipment on a shared circuit.
o Returning shipments: Save the original shipping crate until you are sure your unit is consistently
working properly. If for any reason you must return the unit, first contact AI for a return
authorization (RMA).
o It is strongly advisable to have at least two people lift or move all desktop models.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This ACCUTEMP DESKTOP series (0.9 and 1.9 cu ft) digital vacuum oven features an easy-to-clean
stainless steel chamber with a large tempered glass safety window. Each unit comes standard with
aluminum shelves, which provides excellent temperature uniformity inside the chamber. They also feature
adjustable gas back fill capability with a needle valve and vent port. The low proportional gain temperature
controller keeps your oven temperature within +/- 1°F accuracy, in either °F or °C.
The ACCUTEMP SHELF-HEAT series (3.2, 7.5 and 16 cu ft) digital vacuum oven features a larger,
production sized chamber with easy-to-clean stainless steel, as well as a large observation window with
heavy duty 3/4" tempered safety glass. With our unique SHELF-HEAT technology, each shelf in these
ovens comes with its own heat source, in-shelf temperature sensor and temperature controller. The result is
perfect uniformity, accurate temperature, super-fast heating rates, minimum heat loss, and very low power
consumption.
Features
o Dual layer observation window with tempered safety glass.

o Radiant wall heating (0.9 and 1.9 cu ft models) provides optimal uniformity and conserves chamber
space.
o New SHELF-HEAT technology with in-shelf temperature sensors give you perfect uniformity,
super-fast heating rates and very low power consumption (3.2, 7.5 & 16 cu ft models).
o Easy-to-clean, heavy duty stainless steel interior for exceptional durability and ease of maintenance.
o Force-adjustable latch and one-piece door sealing gasket maintains consistent vacuum levels.
o Built-in check valve prevents vacuum oil back flow.
o Built-in alarm alerts you when oven has been shut down by the safety circuitry, due to excessive
variance in temperature.
o Optional sliding and stackable shelves maximize your production scale. Many different types of
shelving materials are available.
Every one of our vacuum ovens goes through a 2-time, 24-hour vacuum leak test, and is quality controlled in
New Jersey or Nevada, USA, before leaving our warehouses.
For best performance and faster heating rates, perform an Auto-Tune before initial use.
Instructions can be found in section 6 of this manual.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
Model AccuTemp-09 AccuTemp-19 AccuTemp-32 AccuTemp-75 AccuTemp-75a AccuTemp-160
Electrical requirements 110V or 220V 50/60Hz 1-PH 220V 50/60Hz 1-PH
Chamber capacity 0.9 cubic foot 1.9 cubic foot 3.2 cubic foot 7.5 cubic foot 7.5 cubic foot 16 cubic foot
Chamber dimensions
(WxDxH) 12 x 12 x 11” 16 x 14 x 14” 18 x 18 x 18” 22 x 23 ½ x 25” 22 x 23 ½ x 25” 25 ½ x 30 ½ x 35 ½”
Chamber material 3mm thick stainless steel
Output 1200 watts 1500 watts 1500 watts 1500 watts 1500 watts 3000 watts
Warm-up time to
100°F 60 minutes 60 minutes 35 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes 55 minutes
Maximum 4 Maximum 5 3 heated shelves, 3 heated shelves, 5 heated shelves, 6 heated shelves,
Shelf sliding shelves sliding shelves holds another holds another holds another holds another
maximum of 3 maximum of 6 maximum of 5 maximum of 6
stackable shelves stackable shelves stackable shelves stackable shelves
Distance between
shelves 2 inches 2 inches 4 ¾ inches 7 inches 4 ¼ inches 5 inches
Number of temperature
controllers 1 1 3 3 5 6
1/2” tempered 1/2” tempered 5/8” tempered 3/4” tempered 3/4” tempered 3/4” tempered safety
Observation window
safety glass safety glass safety glass safety glass safety glass glass
Unit weight 90 Lb 140 Lb 280 Lb 400 Lb 430 Lb 710 Lb
Shipping weight 150 Lb 200 Lb 350 Lb 500 Lb 530 Lb 940 Lb

Unit dimensions
(WxDxH) 24x20x18” 28x22x22” 30x24x29” 35x31x38” 35x31x38” 33x36x53”
Shipping dimensions
(WxDxH) 28x24x24” 32x27x28” 34x30x35” 38x35x43” 38x35x43” 43x40x60”
Ambient to 250°F in
Temperature range Ambient to 480°F in 0.1°F steps 0.1°F steps
Temperature controller Low proportional gain with LCD screen. Microcomputer-controlled automatic PID selection
Temperature units Fahrenheit or Celsius
Temperature accuracy +/- 2°F

Temperature
uniformity +/- 6% of set point (After target temperature fully stabilized)
Dwelling timer range 1 to 9999 minutes
Vacuum level Better than 500 microns/millitorrs
Maximum vacuum 29.9 inches of mercury (may vary based on your local altitude)
Vacuum gauge range 0 to 30 inches of mercury
Door gasket material Silicone
Vacuum connection KF25 flange
Safety Built-in circuit breaker, over-heat protection
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3. OVEN COMPONENTS
0.9 and 1.9 cubic foot models
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3.2 cubic foot model
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7.5a cubic foot model
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4. PREPARATION
4.1. Your oven should be placed on a sturdy platform that is approximately 30 inches off the ground,
or the same distance your building code requires for a water heater.
4.2. Best practices for vacuum operations:
a. Place all shelves that you will use inside oven, make sure vent port, vacuum port are closed, and
oven door is closed securely.
b. Connect vacuum pump with KF25 stainless steel bellow, clamps and o-rings.
c. Turn on your vacuum pump.
d. Open vacuum port on the oven and watch the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge.
e. When desired vacuum level is reached, close the vacuum port FIRST, and then turn off your
vacuum pump. (It is a good idea to leave the pump on at all times during the heating process, and
then for an additional 30 to 60 minutes afterwards, to allow the pump to clear out any moisture
that may have been pulled into it during the vacuuming process.)
4.3. Guidelines for using the vacuum oven
a. Put your sample into the oven. Close the door securely, then close the vacuum release, open the
vacuum valve, and turn on the power to the vacuum pump to start the purging process. When your
vacuum level inside the oven is where you want it to be, close the vacuum valve first, then turn off
the vacuum pump.
b. Turn on the oven and set your target temperature. Temperature in the oven will start to rise and the
heating indicator will blink. Usually, the oven enters into temperature-dwelling mode within 30 to
120 minutes, depending on your target temperature.
c. If your target temperature is low, you can set your temperature at two intervals to minimize
temperature spikes. For example, if your target temperature is 100°F, the first target temperature
value can be set to 90°F, and when temperature reaches that point, set the temperature one more
time to 100°F. By doing so, temperature overshooting can be reduced or prevented and
temperature dwelling state can be started as soon as possible.
d. The length of drying time should be selected based on the humidity level of your sample. In case
drying time is long and vacuum level reduces due to off-gassing, etc, it is necessary to purge the
oven again to restore desired vacuum level. (Make sure your vacuum pump can work at your target
temperature when doing this).
e. After the drying process is done, turn off the oven, open the vacuum release valve, then open the
door. It is possible that the sealing gasket may become stuck to the door glass, causing the door to
not open easily. If this happens, wait a few minutes until the gasket restores itself before trying to
open the door again.
We recommend using our T series cold trap in between your oven and vacuum pump, to
protect your pump from damage caused by the extraction of solvents or other gases.
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5. OVEN OPERATION
[MAIN] mode: After the oven is first turned on, controller enters into [MAIN] (running) mode.
[SET] mode: Hold and press “Set” button for 3 seconds in [MAIN] mode to enter into the [SET] (setting)
mode.
[AT] indicator: Light blinks when auto-tune is in progress. Blinking indicator stops when auto-tune is done.
[ALM] indictor: Light turns solid if over-temperature alarm is triggered. Flashes if under-temperature alarm
sounds. Turns off when oven is under normal operation.
[HEAT] indicator: Turns on when oven is being heated.
[RUN/STOP] indicators: Turns off when dwelling time is completed.
5-1. Basic settings: Target temperature and dwelling time

a. Plug in the power cable, switch on the circuit breaker in the back, and turn on the oven.
b. Press the ‘Set’ button once. The controller will display “SP”. Now use “Shift”, “Decrease” or “Increase”
button to set your target temperature.
c. Press ‘Set’ again to confirm the temperature. The controller will display “ST”. Use “Shift”, “Decrease”
or “Increase” button to set the dwelling time in minutes. You can set it to display in hours with the “Hn”
setting. (The timer will start as soon as the actual temperature reaches target temperature.) If “ST” is set
to zero, the oven will continue to run at the target temperature until it is turned off manually.
d. Press ‘Set’ again to confirm all settings.

e. When the dwelling time is complete, the controller will display “End” and buzz for 60 (or value in EST)
seconds. It can be muted by pressing any button.
f. Press and hold the “Dec/Rst” button for 3 seconds to restart oven operation.
g. During heating, if the alarm is set and the actual temperature is over that limit, a buzzer will sound
continuously and the “ALM” light will come on. Press any key to mute it.
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Prompt Name Description Range (factory value)
SP Target temperature Set target temperature in °F or °C. use code “FC” to set SPL to SPH (see parameter table #2)
temperature unit.
ST Dwelling time 0 = continuous heating. Use code “Hn” to set timing unit 0-9999 (0) minutes or hours
5.2. Finishing your process
After purging and heating is done, turn off the main power switch. If you wish to fill your oven with inert gas,
use the vent port (shown below) to connect to a nitrogen, argon, etc. source. Open the vent port and let the
vacuum level restore to atmospheric pressure, then open the door and remove your samples (caution: surfaces
may be hot!).
5.3. Switching the temperature display between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C)
Under [MAIN] mode, press and hold the “Set” button for 3 seconds. The controller will display “Lc”, shown
below. Enter 27 and press “Set” to access the “FC” (temperature display) setting screen, also shown below.
Set “FC” to 0 to display the temperature in Celsius, or 1 for Fahrenheit. When done, press and hold “Set” for
3 seconds to save and exit to [MAIN] mode.
(0001 = Fahrenheit °F)
For optimal uniformity, allow 60 to 90 minutes for oven temperature to stabilize after target
temperature is reached.
6. AUTO TUNE (AT) CALIBRATION
6.1. What is Auto Tune (AT)?

Auto tune is a process of optimizing your oven’s performance. It helps increase heating rates, minimize
temperature differences, and prevents overshooting. A set of optimal PID values will be saved
automatically after AT is done.
6.2. When should you perform an AT?

a. If your target temperature is above 200 °F or higher, the first time you are using your oven. (If less
than 200 ºF, you can skip this process.)
b. If you’ve recently changed or replaced any parts inside your oven.
c. If you see a big temperature difference between controller display and actual oven temperature.
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6.3. Calibration by Auto-Tune (AT)
Follow the steps below to perform a standard Auto Tune:
a. Under [MAIN] mode, press and hold the “Shift/AT” button for six seconds, until you see the screen below.
b. Press the “Inc/BL” button and set AT to “on”, then press “Set” to confirm. The controller will display a
flashing [AT] light, indicating that auto-tune is in progress. After a few cycles of fluctuation, auto-tune will
complete and the [AT] light will turn off. This could take a few hours. The “Set” button is disabled during
this period.
c. If necessary, press and hold the “Shift/AT” button for six seconds during the auto-turn process to
abort. The [AT] light will turn off.
d. A new set of optimized PID values will be automatically saved for future use.
e. Now set the target temperature. You are ready to use the oven.
6.4. Calibration by formula
Offset the temperature difference between temperature controller and your reference value manually.
6.4.1. First, calculate the offset value using the formula on the next page (in blue). Press and hold “Set” button
for 3 seconds; controller will display “Lc” as below.
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6.4.2. Enter 3 and press “Set”. Continue to press “Set” until you see “PL”, as shown below.
6.4.3. Use the formula below to calculate the offset value, then set PL to your calculated offset value.
Offset value = (temperature measured by exterior thermocouple(s) – temperature displayed by controller [PV]) x
1000 / temperature displayed by controller [PV]
6.4.4. Press and hold “SET” for 3 seconds to confirm and return to [MAIN] mode.
6.5. Calibration by adjusting PID manually (requires experience and practice)
After an auto-tune, if you still feel that temperature is unstable, you can manually adjust the PID values. PID
adjustment is very useful for you to control the oven temperature in an acceptable range, but requires some
practice and patience.
a. “P” represents proportion adjustment. Increasing “P” reduces temperature overshooting, while decreasing
“P” allows for a faster heating rate. (You may need to try this step a few times before you get the best result).
b. “I” represents integral time. Increase “I” to lower temperature fluctuation. It can be used to eliminate the
steady state error after the system enters a steady state by correctly setting “P”. In other words, “I” is often
used after “P”. Give “I” a big value before decreasing “P” a little, in order to get to a steady state, and then
decrease I to eliminate errors under the steady state. Check if the PV is in your desired range. Continue to
try to change “P” and “I” to get the best result.
c. “D” represents differential time, which can overcome the unstable and oscillating state. Adjust “D” to
reduce temperature overshooting. It is usually set after the “I” adjustment. Firstly, set “D” to 0, then
gradually increase it to check if you have an acceptable result (In this process, “P” and “I” may also be
changed). “D” is usually set anywhere between 1/5 to 1/4 of the value of “I”.
Every oven has been calibrated and tested before leaving our factory. Under normal circumstances,
self-calibration is not necessary. However, if the temperature requirements are very strict, or if target
temperature is set around the upper or lower limits of the oven temperature range, the measured temperature
might not be accurate against the actual temperature in the oven.
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7. ADVANCED SETTING (FOR 1-SEGMENT CONTROLLER)
Under [MAIN] mode, press and hold the “Set” button for 3 seconds. The controller will display “Lc” as shown on the
next page. Enter 3, 9, 27 or 567 and press “Set” to access the advanced setting tables on the following page Press and
hold “Set” for 3 seconds to save and exit to [MAIN] mode.
Table 1
Lc: Pass key When Lc = 3, controller enters into the menu below 3, 9, 27, 567 (0)
ALH: Over-temp If SV>(SP+ALH), ALM light comes on, buzzer sounds, and oven stops 0-180 (36) under °F mode
alarm heating. 0-100 (20) under °C mode
ALL: Under-temp If SV<(SP-ALL), ALM light will flash and buzzer will sound. Under-temp 0-180 (0) under °F mode
alarm is not active if ALL is set to 0. 0-100 (0) under °C mode
P: Proportional Increasing P may reduce temperature overshooting. Decrease P to allow 1-540 (60) under °F mode
for a faster heating rate. 0.1-300 (60) under °C mode
I: Integral Increase I to lower temperature fluctuation. 1-2000 (900) seconds
d: Differential Adjusted to reduce temperature overshooting. Usually set to 1/5 to 1/4 of 0-1000 (450) seconds
“I” value.
T: Control cycle Heating control cycle in seconds. 1-60 (20) seconds
Pb: Ambient Corrects the difference between ambient temperature and what the -90 to 90 (0) under °F mode
adjustment controller is reading.
-50 to 50 (0) under °C mode
Pb = Temperature measured by the exterior thermocouple(s), vs. the
temperature displayed by controller.
PL: Hot adjustment Offset the temperature difference between the controller and actual -999 to 999 (0)
reading inside the oven. (Use the calibration formula in section 6.4)
Addr Communication address. 1-32 (1)
Loc: Lock Temperature and time setting: 0 = enabled 1 = disabled 0-1 (0)
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Table 2 (Do NOT modify unless instructed by an AI technician.)
ndA: Temp alarm mode 0: with over-temp alarm only 0-1 (0)
1: with over-temp alarm and under-temp alarm
ndT: Timer mode 0: no timer function 0-2 (1)

1: with timer function, SV window will display dwelling time after
oven temperature reaches target temperature.
2: with timer function, SV window will always display dwelling
time.
Hn: Timer unit 0: displays timer in minutes 1: displays timer in hours 0-1 (0)
SPd: Constant When PV > SV – SPd, oven is under constant temperature state 0.1-180 (0.9) under °F mode
temperature deviation 0.1-100 (0.5) under °C mode
SPT: Constant temp Set buzzing time in seconds when oven enters into constant temp 0-9999 (0) seconds
state buzzing time state. Buzzer will sound constantly if SPT is set to 9999.
EST: Dwelling time up Set buzzing time in seconds when the dwelling time is up. Buzzer 0-9999 (60) seconds
buzzing time will sound constantly if EST is set to 9999.
EH: Continue to heat 0: Turns off heating when dwelling time is over 1: Continues to keep 0-1 (0)
after dwelling time ends the oven at constant temperature, even after dwelling time is over.
ndo: Output mode 0: Output after dwelling time over. 1: Output after over-temp 0-2 (0)
2: Output when oven enters into constant temperature state.
SPL: Min temperature Set minimum temperature the controller can go to. -58 to 122 (32) under °F mode
-50 to 50 (0) under °C mode
SPH: Max temperature Set maximum temperature the controller can go to. 32-752 (572) under °F mode
SPL to 400 (300) under °C mode
Table 3
FC: Temperature 0: Celsius 1: Fahrenheit 0-1 (0)

display mode
Table 4
rST: Factory reset 0: Do not reset to factory settings 1: Reset to factory settings 0-1 (0)
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8. MULTI-SEGMENT RAMP TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION
8.1. Controller components
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Prompt Name Description Range
SV Target temperature Target temperature for each segment 0 to max temp (SPH)
PV Current temperature Current temperature in the oven
SP Segments SP00 displays current temperature and is non-editable SP00 to SP30
St Time St00: 0-9999, St01-31: -002 to 9999 St01 to St31
8.2. Operation
1) When the controller is switched on, display windows show “Pt” and the value of temperature range for 3
seconds, then it starts running.
2) “◄” button: In the setting mode, click the button to shift the digit.
3) “▼” button: In the setting mode, click the button to reduce the set value. Press and hold the button to reduce the
value continuously.
4) ”▲” button: In the setting status, click the button to increase the set value. Press and hold the button to increase the
value continuously. It can also turn the backlight on or off.
5) In the setting mode, if the controller is idle for more than one minute, it will automatically return to normal mode.
6) Temperature and time setting

Press the “SET” button. The controller will display: SP00; St01, SP01; St02, SP02 ... St30, SP30; St31”.
 SP00 is the current measured temperature and cannot be modified.
 If “St > 0”, this refers to the time the oven takes to get to target temperature of a segment.
 If “St = 0”, the oven will heat to the target temperature of that segment in shortest period of time.
 If “St = -1”, the oven will heat to target temperature and stay there until shut off manually.
 If “St = -2”, the oven will shut off automatically when target temperature is reached.
 During the setup process, press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds to exit. The settings will be saved
automatically.
 In the setup process, first press the “◄”, then click the “SET” button to view on a set value.
EXAMPLE:
1. Heat oven to 80 degrees, from room temperature, in 20 minutes.
2. Remain at 80 degrees for 30 minutes.
3. Raise the heat to 120 degrees in 40 minutes.
4. Stay for 30 minutes at the 120 degrees.
5. Turn off the oven.
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STEPS:
SP00 (current measured temperature, cannot be modified)
St01 = 20, SP01 = 80
St02 = 30, SP02 = 80
St03 = 40, SP03 = 120
St04 = 30, SP04 = 120
St05 = -002
7) Press and hold the “R/S” button for 2 seconds until you see “RUN” come on, then release the button to start the
heating cycles. (The circular arrow icon will flash and the sun icon to the left of “HEAT” will come on and off
periodically).
8) During the heating process, the PV will display the current temperature and SV will display the amount of time that
has elapsed.
9) During heating process, press the “Inquire” button once. The controller will display the current segment number.
Press the “Inquire” button again, and the PV will display the timed setting of the segment. The SV will display time
elapsed.
10) To stop the oven manually, press and hold the “R/S” button for 2 seconds, until you see the “STOP” light come on,
then release the button.
11) When the over-temperature alarm is triggered, a buzzer will beep continuously. The "ALM" light will come on.
Press any button to stop the buzzer.
12) If PV displays “----”, the thermocouple or temperature controller may be faulty. Please check the
thermocouple and wiring, or replace your temperature controller.
8.3. Multi-segment controller Auto-Tune
Use the auto-tuning function for optimal temperature control. During auto-tuning, the “AT” indicator will flash.
After auto-tuning is done, the “AT” stops flashing. The parameters and values will be saved automatically.
In stop mode, press and hold the “AT” button for 5 seconds. The controller will display “AT”. If “AT” = 0, the
controller will quit and return to normal display. If “AT” = 1, the controller displays “AtSP”. After adjusting the
“AtSP” value, press the “SET” button again to start auto-tuning.
During the auto-tuning process, press the hold “AT” button for 5 seconds to quit manually.
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8.4. Advanced settings
Press and hold the “SET” button for 5 seconds. The controller will display “Lc”. Enter your pass key and then
press “SET” to enable the advanced setting menus. Press and hold the “SET” button for 5 seconds to quit.
Range
Prompt Name Description
(factory value)
When Lc = 3, the controller enters into the menu
Lc Pass key 0
below
When temperature is beyond “SP+AL”, the ALM
AL Alarm indicator will turn on. The buzzer will sound and 0.0 to 100.0Ԩ (20.0)
the oven will turn off.
T Control cycle The control cycle of temperature control. 1 to 60s (5)
Increasing P may reduce temperature
1.0 to max temp set in
P Proportional overshooting. Decrease P to allow faster heating next table or SPH (35.0)
rates.
I Integral Increase I to lower temperature fluctuation. 1 to 1000s (200)
Adjusted to reduce temperature overshooting.

d Differential 0 to 1000s (100)
Usually set to 1/5 - 1/4 of the value of I.
Corrects the difference between ambient

temperature and what the controller is reading.
Ambient
Pb -12.0 to 12.0Ԩ (0.0)
adjustment Pb = Temperature measured by the exterior
thermocouple(s), vs. the temperature displayed by
controller.
Adjust when the temperature of the

controller is different from the actual temperature
Hot
PK inside of the oven. -999 to 999 (0)
adjustment
PK = (actual value - target value) x 1000 /
maximum controller temperature
Range
Prompt Name Description
(factory value)
When Lc = 9, the controller enters into the menu
Lc Pass key 0
below.
Pon Not used. 0 to 2 (0)
Stn Not used. 0 to 0 (0)
odr Not used. 0 to 5 (0)
Addr Communication address. 1 to 16 (1)
Sets the maximum temperature the controller can

SPH Max Temp go to (Do NOT modify. Setting max temperature 0 400 (300)
too high could permanently damage your oven!)
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1. Issue: Oven temperature is consistently overshooting
Solution: It is normal for temperatures to overshoot in a vacuum oven, prior to stabilization. A generally
accepted range of temperature overshoot within 2 to 5 degrees. Once stable, the oven should maintain
within the specified uniformity. If the oven is overshooting and remains too hot, check the following:
a) Temperature controller set drastically higher than where it was calibrated.

b) The oven is not under vacuum. Always run the oven under vacuum.
c) The oven needs to be re-calibrated under Auto Tune.
9.2. Issue: Temperature displayed and reference value are different
Solution 1: Because there is no air in the chamber, the heat must radiate and conduct across the shelves
and through the chamber, it takes a lot of time for the temperature to stabilize. It is common for shelves to
be much cooler than the walls for a number of hours during the warm up process. When using an
independent thermocouple to verify temperature, pay attention to the following:
 Always have the unit under vacuum when checking temperature.

 Allow time for the oven to stabilize. We recommend anywhere from 1 to 4 hours.
 Attach the probes to the shelves with heat-resistant tape.
 The reading should be within the uniformity tolerance in the specifications. It might not match
exactly, but it should be very close.
 If the shelves run cooler than you would like, you can use the temperature setting to increase the heat.
Turn the oven up until the parts on the shelves are at your desired temperature.
Solution 2: Offset the temperature differences manually in the advanced settings by using the
“Calibration by Formula” process, described in section 6.4.
9.3. Issue: Oven cannot hold vacuum properly
Solution: Before calling AI for technical support, please check the following:
 Is the vacuum port open, the vent port closed, and pump connected properly to the vacuum port?
 Check the door’s sealing gasket and make sure it is clean, well seated, and has no splits, cracks,
flattened, or melted spots, or any other defects.
 Check the door alignment. When you close the door, is it making good contact with the gasket all the
way around? When in doubt, use a little vacuum grease on the door gasket, then shut the door. Did the
grease transfer all the way around the gasket to the glass when opened? If not, realign the door.
9.4. Issue: Oven vacuum gauge cannot get to ultimate 30 inches of mercury vacuum
Solution: Make sure your vacuum pump is right size for your oven, and the pump is getting the right
amount of power. Check if there is a large amount of off-gassing coming from the samples, and that the
door is sealed properly. Your altitude in relation to sea level is also a big factor. Please refer to section 11.
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Issue Reason Solution
Check circuit breaker and turn on oven. Make

Oven is turned off.
sure oven is getting enough power to turn on.
No power Broken power cord or loose plug. Change or secure the power cord.
Circuit breaker is off Turn on circuit breaker, located on back of oven.
Faulty temperature sensor or loose connection Check connection or change temperature sensor
PV window displaying
If the temperature sensor is OK and connection is
“-----”, “LLL.L” or
Faulty temperature controller good, replace the temperature controller.
“HHH.H”
Dwelling time is over Reset dwelling time and restart the oven.
Loose connection on temp controller Check and make sure all connections are secure.
Replace temperature controller.

Faulty controller
Unit failed to heat
Faulty heating element Replace heating elements.
Reset all parameters to factory setting using

Parameter error
parameter table #4.
Loose connection on temperature sensor Check all connections.

Temperature control
failure Faulty controller Replace temperature controller.
Target temperature too low Set a higher target temperature.
Abnormal alarming for

Faulty controller Replace temperature controller.
oven temperature
Temperature and condition of your current
Perform an Auto-Turn (AT) as described in
working environment is different than the
section 6.3 above
environment your oven was initially calibrated
Perform temperature measurement 30 minutes
Oven was not turned on long enough after oven reaches its target temperature, this
allows temperature inside the oven to stabilize.
Large temperature Place temperature sensors in the middle of the

Your temperature sensors were placed incorrectly
oven shelves.
difference between oven
display (PV) and Make sure your infrared gun is calibrated
temperature measured correctly. Shooting an infrared gun across the
Your infrared gun is not used correctly or not
by yourself with a oven window glass may give you incorrect
properly calibrated
thermometer placed readings. Try using a regular thermometer
inside of the oven. instead.
Perform a “Calibration by formula” as described

If solutions above do not fix the difference
in section 6.4 above
Reset all parameters to factory setting using

Parameter error
parameter table #4 in section 7
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10. MAINTENANCE
10.1. Oil/rotary vane pumps: These pumps will require oil changes. The frequency of the changes will
depend on how often the pump is used, and for how long. Watch for the oil to become cloudy, darkened,
or milky. As soon as the color becomes varied, it’s time to change the oil. We recommend ultra-grade 19
vacuum pump oil. Depending on how much water or gunk is being pulled off your product and thru the
pump, it may be a good time to also replace the exhaust oil mist filter.
10.2. Dry/scroll pumps: These pumps will require “tip seal” changes. Most pump manufacturers
recommend every 9,000 hours of use, or at least once per year. Degradation of vacuum levels or poor
pump performance may mean it’s time for a tip seal change. AI carries various service kits and tip seal
kits for the pumps that we offer.
10.3. Gasket inspection: The door gasket is considered a “high-wear” item. Heat and pressure will
eventually cause the gasket to need replacing. If you notice a loss of vacuum, the gasket is the first item
to check. It is always a good idea to have a spare gasket on hand, to minimize down time.
10.4. Keep the oven clean at all times. Clean the glass, sealing gasket, and chamber after each use.
10.5. The oven must be unplugged under the following circumstances: Repairing, moving the oven, or
when the oven is not being used for a long time.
10.6. If the oven needs to be placed into storage for a long time, be certain that the chamber is dry, the
latch to the door closed, and the power cord has been disconnected. Cover the oven entirely to keep it
away from dust and moisture.
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11. ULTIMATE VACUUM LEVELS AT DIFFERENT ALTITUDES
There are many ways to measure vacuum levels. AI’s vacuum ovens use both mechanical vacuum gauges
(standard, read in inHg) and digital vacuum gauges (optional, reads in inHg, mmHg, psi, etc.). The
achievable ultimate vacuum level will depend on your altitude. Please use table below for reference.
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12. PRESSURE VS VAPORIZATION
Vacuum evaporation is the process of causing the pressure in a vacuum oven to be reduced below the vapor
pressure of the liquid, causing the liquid to evaporate at a lower temperature than normal.
Liquids may change to a vapor at temperatures below their boiling points through the process of evaporation.
Evaporation is a surface phenomenon in which molecules located near the liquid's edge, not contained by enough
liquid pressure on that side, escape into the surroundings as vapor. On the other hand, boiling is a process in
which molecules anywhere in the liquid escape, resulting in the formation of vapor bubbles within the liquid.
The vacuum evaporation treatment process consists of reducing the interior pressure of the vacuum oven below
atmospheric pressure. This reduces the boiling point of the liquid to be evaporated, thereby reducing the heat
necessary/eliminated in both the boiling and condensation processes. In addition, there are other technical
advantages such as the ability to distill other liquids with high boiling points and avoiding the decomposition of
substances that are sensitive to temperature, etc.
The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the pressure
surrounding the liquid and the liquid changes into a vapor. The boiling point of a liquid varies depending upon the
surrounding environmental pressure. A liquid in a partial vacuum has a lower boiling point than when that liquid
is at atmospheric pressure. A liquid at high pressure has a higher boiling point than when that liquid is at
atmospheric pressure.
The normal boiling point (also called the atmospheric boiling point or the atmospheric pressure boiling point) of
a liquid is the special case in which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the defined atmospheric pressure at sea
level, 1 atmosphere. At that temperature, the vapor pressure of the liquid becomes sufficient to overcome
atmospheric pressure and allow bubbles of vapor to form inside the bulk of the liquid. The standard boiling point
has been defined by IUPAC since 1982 as the temperature at which boiling occurs under a pressure of 1 bar.
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13. PARTS LIST

Standard package
Part description Quantity Part image
AccuTemp series vacuum oven 1 pc
Aluminum shelf (for 0.9 and 1.9 models only) 4-5 pcs
User's manual 1 pc
Parts and accessories

Part description Part image
Stone shelf
Vacuum oven door sealing gasket
Solvent proof digital vacuum gauge read in multiply units
1200 lbs heavy duty all welded steel mobile cart
T series cold trap for safe vacuum operations
Oil filled or oil free vacuum pumps
vacuum pump service kits
KF quick clamps and centering ring
Exhaust mist filters and filter elements
Food grade silicone or stainless steel vacuum tubing
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14. SCHEMATICS AND CONTROLLER CONNECTION
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15. WARRANTY
Across International warrants for the original user of this product in the U.S.A., only that this product will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one to two years (depending on which model the user
has) from the date of delivery to the original user – the “Warranty Period”.
During the Warranty Period, Across International, at its election and expense, will repair or replace the product or
parts that are proven to manufacturer’s satisfaction to be defective, or at manufacturer’s option, refund the price
or credit (against the price of future purchases of the product) the price of any products that are proven to
manufacturer’s satisfaction to be defective.
This warranty does not include any labor charges if outside of the U.S.A. This warranty does not cover any
damage due to accident, misuse, negligence, or abnormal use.
Use of Across International’s product in a system that includes components not manufactured by Across
International is not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is void in the event that repairs are made by anyone other than Across International without prior
authorization from Across International.
Any alteration or removal of the serial number on Across International’s products will void this warranty. Under
no circumstances will Across International be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages.
The terms of this warranty are governed by the laws of the states of New Jersey and Nevada without regards to
the principles of conflicts of laws thereof. If any provision of this limited warranty is held to be unenforceable by
any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this limited warranty will remain in full force and effect.
This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties or obligations, either express or implied. Across
International expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
After the warranty period, Across International will continue to provide support and spare parts at a reasonable
cost.
AI NEW JERSEY AI NEVADA
111 DORSA AVE, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039 1197 GREG ST, SPARKS, NV 89431
888-988-0899 775-360-2332
[email protected] [email protected]
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VACUUM DRYING OVENS

3. OVEN COMPONENTS …………...……………………………………………….…………5

5. OVEN OPERATION …..…………………………..…………………………………………9

6. AUTO TUNE (AT) CALIBRATION …………………..…………………..…………….…10

7. ADVANCED SETTINGS (FOR 1-SEGMENT CONTROLLER) ….………….…………13

8. MULTI-SEGMENT RAMP TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION……..…15

10. MAINTENANCE ….……………………………………………………………………..…21

11. ULTIMATE VACUUM LEVELS AT DIFFERENT ALTITUDES….………………..…22

12. PRESSURE VS VAPORIZATION….…………………………………………………..…23

13. PARTS LIST….…………………………………………………………………………..…25

14. SCHEMATICS AND CONTROLLER CONNECTION….…………………………...…26

o Dual layer observation window with tempered safety glass.

Model AccuTemp-09 AccuTemp-19 AccuTemp-32 AccuTemp-75 AccuTemp-75a AccuTemp-160

Electrical requirements 110V or 220V 50/60Hz 1-PH 220V 50/60Hz 1-PH

Chamber material 3mm thick stainless steel

Unit weight 90 Lb 140 Lb 280 Lb 400 Lb 430 Lb 710 Lb

Shipping weight 150 Lb 200 Lb 350 Lb 500 Lb 530 Lb 940 Lb

Temperature units Fahrenheit or Celsius

Temperature accuracy +/- 2°F

Dwelling timer range 1 to 9999 minutes

Vacuum level Better than 500 microns/millitorrs

Vacuum gauge range 0 to 30 inches of mercury

Door gasket material Silicone

Vacuum connection KF25 flange

Safety Built-in circuit breaker, over-heat protection

0.9 and 1.9 cubic foot models

3.2 cubic foot model

7.5a cubic foot model

4.2. Best practices for vacuum operations:

4.3. Guidelines for using the vacuum oven

5-1. Basic settings: Target temperature and dwelling time

d. Press ‘Set’ again to confirm all settings.

Prompt Name Description Range (factory value)

5.2. Finishing your process

(0001 = Fahrenheit °F)

6. AUTO TUNE (AT) CALIBRATION

6.1. What is Auto Tune (AT)?

6.2. When should you perform an AT?

6.3. Calibration by Auto-Tune (AT)

Follow the steps below to perform a standard Auto Tune:

6.4. Calibration by formula

6.5. Calibration by adjusting PID manually (requires experience and practice)

7. ADVANCED SETTING (FOR 1-SEGMENT CONTROLLER)

I: Integral Increase I to lower temperature fluctuation. 1-2000 (900) seconds

T: Control cycle Heating control cycle in seconds. 1-60 (20) seconds

Addr Communication address. 1-32 (1)

Table 2 (Do NOT modify unless instructed by an AI technician.)

Prompt Name Description Range (factory value)

ndT: Timer mode 0: no timer function 0-2 (1)

FC: Temperature 0: Celsius 1: Fahrenheit 0-1 (0)

8. MULTI-SEGMENT RAMP TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION

8.1. Controller components

Prompt Name Description Range

PV Current temperature Current temperature in the oven

SP Segments SP00 displays current temperature and is non-editable SP00 to SP30

St Time St00: 0-9999, St01-31: -002 to 9999 St01 to St31

6) Temperature and time setting

8.3. Multi-segment controller Auto-Tune