Operator/Service Manual
Contents
1. 1 Problem The rotor does not spin freely Solutions e Make sure that nothing has fallen into the rotor chamber e If there is nothing obstructing the rotor the motor may be damaged Contact your authorized dealer or The Drucker Company for further assistance 2 Problem There is excessive noise when the machine is running Solutions e Check to see that the load is balanced e Make sure that nothing has fallen into the rotor chamber e Make sure that the screw in the center of the rotor is snug e The motor may be damaged Contact your authorized dealer or The Drucker Company for further assistance 3 Problem The centrifuge does not run or an error message is displayed Solutions e Make sure that the centrifuge is getting power Does the control panel come on Check the electrical outlet that the unit is plugged into Check the circuit breaker on the base near the rear of the centrifuge e If the unit is getting power make sure that the lid latch is closed properly The latch is closed properly when the yellow LATCHED indicator light is illuminated e If the centrifuge stops soon after start up and ERROR is displayed on the speed display refer to the following table for fault information ERROR SPEED The centrifuge cannot reach full speed due to a problem with the rotor an inadequate power supply or other electrical problems Press the OPEN STOP button to cancel the error and then check the rotor and2. only be changed by qualified personnel CD 13x 75mm 100 mm oe Ba Performance Tube Tube Holder AN Tube Holder Sa ma 171 3666 Holder p n 7713040 N Cap p n 7713056 p n 7713011 Tube Holder j PANA Tube p n 7713044 i Ciichion oF sto 1 mItube ter p n 7713043 Spacer 7713064 ap p n 1525 3 p n 7713068 This rotor or rotor accessory is rated for a rotational speed of 5000 RPM and a force of 3000 xg This rotor or rotor accessory is rated for a rotational speed of 4500 RPM and a force of 2500 xg gt This rotor or rotor accessory is rated for a rotational speed of 7000 RPM and a force of 5500 xg page 4 Control Panel Parts of the Centrifuge Lid Knob Lid Safety Interlock System Control Panel see below RUNNING LATCHED UNLOCKED ee er pu EBE BARA EB Plasmafuge 6 kurer CO Latched Up Down RPM Running h i Indicator Unlocked Seen Change Buttons Indicator Light indicator RPM Display Light Ligh RUNNING LATCHED UNLOCK Start Button Open Stop Button Time Display M Up Down Time Brake Program Memo emory Change Buttons Display Button Preset Button Display page 5 Setup Location Unpack the centrifuge and verify that all of the supplied equipment is present Choose a setup location which meets the following criteria a Abench top clearance height of 16 is required in order to open the lid b The clearance envelope is the space around the centrifuge which is required for safety Choose a setup l
3. C 40 C Maximum Relative Air Humidity 90 Electrical Requirements Power 200 Watts Voltage North America 115 Volts 10 Refer to serial number label Japan 100 Volts 10 on rear of centrifuge to Europe 230 Volts 10 confirm voltage requirement Frequency 50 60 Hz Any use other than those specified by the Manufacturer is explicitly prohibited Maximum sample density is 1 15 grams mL water density 1 0 grams mL PART NO MAXTUBESIZE SPEED RANGE FORCE RANGE 6 Place Horizontal Standard 7786021 75mm tube holders 7713043 6 17mmx75mm 1000 to 4 500RPM 140 to 2 260 xg 100mm tube holders 771304016 17mmx100mm 1000 to 4 500 RPM 140 to 2 800 xg E3 6 Place Fixed Angle Rotor 7786047 75mm tube holder 7713043 6 17mmx75mm 1000to4 000RPM 140 to 1 500 xg 100mm tube holder 771304016 17mmx100mm 1000to4 000RPM 140 to 1 730 xg 125mm tube holder 771304476 17mmx125mm 1000 to 4 000 RPM 140 to 1 950 xg 6 Place Performance Plus Horizontal 77860173 75mm tube holder 77130566 13mmx75mm 1000 to 6 500 RPM 140 to 5 000 xg 12 Place combo Fixed Angle STAT 7786003 75mm tube locations n a 6 13mmx75mm 1000 to 7 000 RPM 140 to 4 880 xg 100mm tube locations n a 6 13mmx100mm 1000 to 7 000 RPM 140 to 5 700 xg 12 Place Fixed Angle STAT 7786001 75mm tube locations n a 1213mmx75mm 1000 to 7 000 RPM 140 to 4 880 xg NOTE Contact the Drucker Company for assistance when changing the installed rotor The installed rotor may
4. Lid Tray Solenoid Motor 2 H P Brushless DC PC Control Board Step Down Transformer Step Down Transformer 220V to 12V Circuit Breaker Front Panel Label Line cord Pawl latch lid Knob latch lid Lid Hinge friction Gasket cabinet opening Gasket rotor chamber 75mm 7 Tube Holder p n 7713056 75mm Tube Holder p n 7713043 125mm Tube Holder p n 7713044 12 Place 75mm only Fixed Angle STAT Rotor p n 7786001 12 Place combo 6 75mm 6 100mm Fixed Angle STAT Rot p n 7786003 6 Place Horizontal Rotor p n 7786021 6 Place Fixed Angle Rotor p n 7786047 6 Place Performance Plus Horizontal Rotor p n 7786017 13 x 100 mm insert p n 7713066 13 x 75mm insert p n 7713064 KI 5 to ml tube Adapter p n 7713068 1 5 to 2mL tube Adapter p n 7713065 Made in the USA by T UCKER CO 200 Shadylane Drive e Philipsburg PA 16866 Phone 814 342 6205 or 814 692 7661 e Fax 814 692 7662 www druckercompany com
5. error reporting can be canceled by pressing the OPEN STOP button Advanced User Settings This centrifuge allow for total control of the run by the user You may adjust the acceleration rate adjust the braking rate adjust the imbalance sensitivity level select from several audible settings and use the optional countdown delay Acceleration Rate The user may adjust the acceleration rate from minimum 1 to maximum 10 using the following procedure 1 While the centrifuge is idle press the PROGRAM button 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until ACCEL is displayed in the speed display 3 The current acceleration rate is displayed in the time display Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the time display to adjust the acceleration rate from 1 minimum to 10 maximum 4 Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust additional settings page 10 Advanced User Settings continued Braking Rate The user may adjust the braking rate from minimum slowest deceleration 0 to maximum quickest deceleration 9 using the following procedure 1 While the centrifuge is idle press the PROGRAM button 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until BRAKE is displayed in the speed display 3 The current braking rate is displayed in the brake display Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the brake display to adju
6. Can CSA C222 No 1010 1 Can CSA C222 No 1010 220 Horizon Lid Safety Switch The Horizon lid is secured to the top of the cabinet by a latching knob and pawl system When the knob is rotated clockwise the pawl grips the underside of the cabinet opening and prevents the lid from opening A mechanical stop positions the pawl and prevents it from rotating completely When rotated to the stop position the pawl makes contact with a micro switch mounted underneath the cabinet top The lid safety switch prevents the centrifuge from operating while the lid is open The yellow LATCHED indicator light on the front of the machine will illuminate when the lid has been latched properly Horizon Lid Safety Interlock System In addition to the Lid Safety Switch the Horizon has a true 0 RPM lid locking system The lid safety interlock system keeps the lid locked at all times even during power failure and requires that the rotor be at rest in order to unlock the lid The centrifuge will not allow entry into the rotor chamber unless the centrifuge has power and the rotor is stopped To open the lid make sure that the centrifuge is plugged in and with the rotor stopped press the OPEN EMERGENCY STOP button Note After the centrifuge has started spinning it may be possible to rotate the lid knob enough to cause the pawl to lose contact with the lid safety switch If this happens the centrifuge motor may lose power but the lid will still rem
7. FOUND DURING A SPIN THAT REQUIRES THE CENTRIFUGE TO SHUT DOWN PRESS THE OPEN STOP BUTTON IMMEDIATELY 9 After time has elapsed the RUNNING indicator light will extinguish and the rotor will decelerate to a complete stop 11 The UNLOCKED indicator light will illuminate and the locking mechanism will disengage allowing entry into the rotor chamber If the automatic unlock times out after 60 seconds simply press the OPEN STOP button 12 Turn the lid knob counterclockwise and open the lid 13 Remove the samples 14 The centrifuge may be used immediately Tube Holder Configurations The next three pages will describe proper balancing and tube loading Use the appropriate section for the rotor installed in your centrifuge Improper loading can result in damage to the centrifuge or test tube samples Six Place Performance Plus Horizontal Rotor optional This rotor is designed to hold up to six 6 test tubes up to 17mm x 75mm Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly To ensure that the load is balanced keep these rules in mind when inserting test tube samples 1 Opposing tube holders must be identical 2 Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded equally weighted samples 3 If an odd number of samples is to be spun use a water filled tube to mate with the unpaired one 12 Place 12 Place combo Fixed Angle STAT Rotor optional This rotor is designed to hold
8. chamber press the OPEN STOP button on the control panel The UNLOCKED indicator light should illuminate If it does not refer to the section on troubleshooting The lid will remain unlocked for 15 seconds after pressing the OPEN STOP button Turn the latch counterclockwise and open the lid Spin the rotor by hand check for free and level rotation If the rotor does not spin freely refer to the section on troubleshooting Place the test tube holders inside the rotor and verify that they are seated properly Close the lid Rotate the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position The LATCHED indicator light should be illuminated If it is not make sure that the lid is latched properly The centrifuge will not run unless the lid is latched properly and the LATCH indicator light is illuminated Use the up arrow button next to the RPM display to set the speed to 4000 RPM Initiate a test run by pressing the START button The RUNNING indicator light will illuminate The test tube carriers will slide up into the horizontal position horizontal rotor only and the unit will accelerate to the current set speed Listen to the sound of the centrifuge A smooth whirring sound should be heard If there are any loud or unusual sounds stop the centrifuge by pressing the OPEN STOP button immediately and refer to the section on troubleshooting Press the OPEN STOP button to terminate the
9. test is run in the same way each time by recalling this same setting Store a configuration in a memory location 1 Adjust the various settings speed time acceleration rate etc for the configuration to be saved 2 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the preset display begins to flash 3 Press the MEMORY button to increment the memory location by one Continue to press the memory button until the desired location is displayed 4 Press the program button to store the current configuration into the memory location that is displayed Recall a configuration from a memory location da Press the MEMORY button until the desired memory location is displayed in the memory display 2 As you review the presets the settings on the control panel will change to reflect the settings stored in the memory preset currently displayed 3 When the desired preset is found pause and the memory display will momentarily flash The stored configuration is now loaded Notes Once a configuration has been loaded it will remain active until any change is made on the control panel If for instance the user adjusts the time the current configuration will no longer match the previously loaded configuration and the memory display will change to a dash The previous configuration may be recalled using the procedure described above Memory locations my be overwritten by selecting them during the store procedure Digital Cycle Counter
10. test run The rotor will decelerate to a complete stop and the lid will then unlock automatically for sixty 60 seconds Take time now to familiarize yourself with the various additional user settings Turn to page 11 The centrifuge is now ready for operation page 6 Operation NOTE Follow the initial setup procedure before initial operation Press the OPEN STOP button to unlock the lid and then open the lid 2 Insert cushions if needed into the tube carriers holders for the tube size you are using Refer to Tube Holder Configurations for assistance 3 Place the test tube samples into the tube carriers holders Be sure to follow the rules for balanced loads 4 Close the lid and turn the lid knob clockwise to its complete stop position The LATCHED indicator light should illuminate to indicate that the latch is closed properly If the lid knob is not completely latched the LATCHED indicator light will not illuminate and the centrifuge cannot be operated 5 Set the desired speed and run time using the appropriate up and down arrow buttons 6 If desired adjust the braking level acceleration rate countdown delay imbalance sensitivity and audible indication Turn to page 11 for a description of these features DA Begin the run by pressing the START button on the control panel 8 The centrifuge should begin to spin The RUNNING indicator light should illuminate IF A PROBLEM IS
11. the line voltage Contact your authorized dealer or The Drucker Company ERROR BALANC The centrifuge has detected an imbalance Press the OPEN STOP button to cancel the error and balance the load If the load is balanced make sure that the centrifuge is installed on a secure level location 4 Problem The lid knob cannot be turned the lid cannot be unlocked Solutions e Make sure the centrifuge has power and that the rotor is stopped Press the OPEN STOP button The red UNLOCKED indicator light should illuminate and the unlocked mechanism should disengage allowing entry into the lid e If the lid is still locked make sure that the red UNLOCKED indicator is illuminated and turn the lid knob first completely clockwise and then counterclockwise e If the red UNLOCKED indicator will not illuminate or the locking mechanism will not disengage the electronics or locking mechanism may be damaged Have a technician service the centrifuge or contact The Drucker Company for further assistance For additional assistance contact technical support Monday Friday 8 30AM 5 00PM EST 200 Shadylane Drive e Philipsburg PA 16866 D C Phone 814 342 6205 or 814 692 7661 e Fax 814 692 7662 UCKER O www druckercompany com page 15 T The Horizon 42VES cornoles with all reguiremers of CE EN 61000 3 2 3 3 EN i 67000 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 11 EN 61010 1 2 020 and UL standard 3101 2 20 Safety
12. up to twelve 12 test tubes up to 17mm x 100mm Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly To ensure that the load is balanced keep these rules in mind when inserting test tube samples 1 Opposing tube locations must be empty or loaded with equally weighted samples 2 Ifan odd number of samples is to be spun use a water filled tube to mate with the unpaired one page 7 Tube Holder Configurations cont Six 6 Place Horizontal Rotor Standard This rotor is designed to hold up to six 6 tube holders It comes with two tube holder types The purple holders are designed to hold tubes up to 10mL up to 17mm x 100mm The blue holders are designed to hold tubes up to 5mL up to 17mm x 75mm Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly To ensure that the load is balanced keep these rules in mind when inserting test tube samples into the six 6 position horizontal rotor 1 Opposing tube holders must be identical 2 Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded equally weighted samples 3 If an odd number of samples is to be spun use a water filled tube to mate with the unpaired one DIRECTIONS 1 Compare the tube to be spun with the boxes shown at left 2 Find the box that most closely matches the tube s length NOTE The tube length with its stopper or cap must be shorter then the chosen box 3 Match the letter from the chosen box with
13. This centrifuge is equipped with a digital cycle counter to monitor machine usage and for routine maintenance To display the current cycle count perform the following 1 Unlock the lid by pressing the OPEN STOP button 2 Open the lid latch so that the yellow LATCHED indicator light is not illuminated 3 Press and hold the START button for approximately five seconds The word CYCLES will be displayed in the speed display and the current cycle count will be displayed in the time display If the current cycle count exceeds 9 999 cycles the cycle count will be displayed by showing the first part of the number and then the end of the number For example the 1st shown is 0002 and the 2nd shown is 4537 represents 24 537 cycles page 12 Care and Preventative Maintenance With proper care and maintenance your Horizon centrifuge will provide years of laboratory service For proper care the following steps should be taken 1 Provide Adequate Ventilation For cooling purposes the Horizon draws in ambient air through the air intake cover on the top of the lid and exhausts this air in the rear of the base The centrifuge should be placed on a hard smooth surface for good air circulation 2 Always Spin Balanced Loads This centrifuge is equipped with imbalance detection However it is still possible to run loads that are minimally imbalanced particularly at an imbalance setting of LOW SENSITIVITY For maximum centrifuge life set the im
14. ain locked If the knob is accidentally moved and this situation should occur rotate the knob fully clockwise to its stop position and the centrifuge will resume operation Circuit Breaker The Horizon is protected with a 4 Amp circuit breaker located at the rear of the machine mounted to the base Any electrical short circuit will cause the breaker to cut power to the machine Emergency Rotor Chamber Entry In the event of power failure it may be impossible to unlock the lid by conventional means In this case entry into the rotor chamber may be made by removing the latch label and using a pen to manually disengage the locking mechanism see photo Pull the mechanism towards the control panel pa and then unlatch and open the lid If the unit is damaged oe a contact your authorized dealer or The Drucker Company i Calibration and Earth Ground Testing It is recommended that the top speed ground continuity and line leakage be tested every two years for continued safe operation Contact The Drucker Company for further information or testing availability page 16 Contact your authorized dealer or The Drucker Company to order replacement parts or accessories Replacement Parts Part No 71724177 7751068 7723002 7735011 7717041 3056001 3056003 7751043 7724033 7760003 7714101 7714103 7712263 7124071 7732018 7732019 Tub N Koker Cap n p 7713011 Description Rubber Foot Lid Tray Micro Switch
15. balance detection to HI SENSITIVITY and always run balanced loads Refer to pages 8 and 9 on for additional information on balancing the load 3 Keep the Tube Holders Clean NOTE Always follow the safety guidelines of your laboratory to properly clean up and or dispose of materials in the event that a substance known to be potentially toxic radioactive or contaminated with a pathogenetic microorganism is spilt in or on the centrifuge Small glass fragments left in the tube carrier holder after a tube breakage may adhere to the next test tube inserted in that carrier holder When this tube is handled these fragments may puncture protective gloves and lacerate the operator s fingers or hand Remaining fragments may provide stress points on subsequent tubes and result in additional breakage If a tube breakage occurs carefully remove the tube holder Properly dispose of the sample and tube fragments and thoroughly clean both the inside and outside of the tube carrier holder Insert a new tube cushion if necessary and replace the tube carrier holder in the rotor 4 Motor and Electrical Maintenance This centrifuge uses a brushless DC motor There are no brushes to replace and it should not need routine servicing for the life of the centrifuge The electrical components are selected for high reliability and should not need service 5 Keep the Centrifuge Clean The cabinet rotor top and accessories shall be thoroughly cleaned using either
16. ed to be used in the centrifuge Remove the test tube holders Remove the screw in the center of the rotor using the supplied 5 32 Allen wrench by turning the screw counterclockwise Be sure to save the screw and washer in a safe place The rotor is sitting on a cone shaped adapter Pull the rotor up and off of this adapter Remove the rotor from the rotor chamber NOTE If you are removing the performance plus rotor you must 1 Move the rotor towards the front of the centrifuge 2 Angle the back edge of the rotor 3 Slide it through the opening See illustration below A A Q P4 Proper position for removing or installing the performance plus rotor To install the rotor Place the rotor back onto the cone shaped adapter You may need to turn the rotor slightly to line it up properly NOTE If you are installing the performance plus rotor angle the rotor as needed to get it back into the rotor chamber The rotor should slide onto the rotor cone freely Once a proper fit has been achieved thread the screw and washer back into the center of the rotor Use the Allen wrench to tighten the screw Replace the tube holders and verify that they are seated properly It is recommended that the initial setup procedures be performed to ensure that the rotor has been installed correctly and that no damage has been done to the centrifuge during either the rotor installation or possible rotor chamber cleaning page 14 Troubleshooting
17. isopropyl alcohol soap and water or a mild bleach solution The use of Fully Partially Halogenated Hydrocarbons Ketones Esters and all other chemicals not prescribed by the manufacturer may cause damage to the rotor and tube carriers holders and shall not be used Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment If it is necessary to remove the rotor for additional cleaning it is required that a qualified technician remove the rotor assembly Apply cleaning solutions with a towel or cloth Do not submerge the centrifuge in water or other cleaning solutions as this will cause damage and void your warranty If hazardous material is spilt on or inside the centrifuge the centrifuge must be decontaminated 6 Tube Holder Replacement It is recommended that the tube holders be replaced after 24 months or 25 000 cycles whichever comes first page 13 Rotor Removal and Installation To remove the rotor 1 1 Unlock the centrifuge by pushing the OPEN EMERGENCY STOP button and unlatch and open the lid CAUTION 1 Unplug the centrifuge from the electrical outlet at this time to eliminate the possibility of electrical shock or other injury 2 Rotors may be removed for cleaning However rotors are not to be replaced in the field The factory installed rotor is the only rotor intend
18. long as box B Accordingly we can use a 125 mm tube holder with a 1525 cushion or a 100mm tube holder with no cushion configurations B1 or B2 Tube Holder with 1525 cushion or Holder 100mm Tube Holder with 1525 cushion 75mm Tube Holder with 1525 cushion page 9 Control Panel Functions Time Adjustment and Timer Operation The run time may be set from 30 seconds to 99 minutes and 30 seconds Press the up and down arrow buttons next to the time display to adjust the run time Adjustments may be made prior to a run or after a run begins A quick tap will adjust the time by 30 seconds Hold down the button for 1 minute adjustments continue to hold for 5 minute adjustments Press the down button once while 00 30 is displayed to access the hold feature When a hold run is initiated the timer will count up to keep track of total run time The unit will run for a maximum of 99 minutes and 30 seconds and will then shut off automatically The hold run may also be terminated by pressing the STOP OPEN button The total run time during a hold run is displayed on the time display until the operator unlocks the lid by pressing the OPEN button or opens the lid during the automatic unlock after the run ends Speed Adjustment RCF Display Press the up and down arrow buttons next to the speed display to change to run speed Adjustments may be made prior to a run or after a run begin
19. ocation which will allow for a clearance envelope of at least 24 x 24 with the centrifuge at the center No person or hazardous material shall be permitted in the clearance envelope during operation The operator time within the envelope shall be limited to the time necessary for loading unloading and centrifuge operation only c Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the overheating of samples as well as premature failure of the centrifuge Choose an area which will allow unencumbered air flow d The centrifuge is designed to rest on its four rubber feet No adjustment is necessary for leveling the centrifuge however the surface should be flat and level e Be sure the outlet is always within reach as the line cord is the means of emergency disconnection Initial Setup Procedure If any problems are found during the initial setup procedure refer to the troubleshooting section For further assistance contact The Drucker Company at 814 342 6205 or 814 342 6205 1 11 12 13 14 Plug the female end of the line cord into the rear of the centrifuge Plug the male end into an approved electrical outlet For electrical safety the unit must always be properly grounded For operator safety the locking system is always active requiring power and direction from the user to disengage it the lid also automatically unlocks at the end of a run when it is safe to do so To unlock the lid in order to access the rotor
20. ocations Storing and Recalling page 12 Digital Cycle Counter ccc cece wee cece page 12 Care and Preventative Maintenance page 13 Rotor Removal and Installation page 14 Troubleshooting cece saaan page 15 Safety Creer eee ee ee ee ee ee Se ee A page 16 Emergency Rotor Chamber Entry page 16 Calibration and Earth Ground Testing page 16 Replacement PartS cccececcccccscees page 17 WARNING For the safety of both the operator and service personnel care should be taken when handling substances that are known to be toxic radioactive or contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms when using this centrifuge When Risk Group II materials are used as identified in the World Health Organization Laboratory Bio Safety Manual a Bio Seal should be employed The rotor and rotor accessories should not be considered as Bio Seals More than one level of protection must be provided in the case of materials of a higher group The use of flammable or explosive materials as well as those materials which chemically react vigorously is prohibited Model Description The Horizon Model 842VES is a continuous duty digitally controlled centrifuge designed for the separation of fluid samples The 842VES offers control over almost every aspect of the unit s operation from variable acceleration and deceleration to easy time and speed input High speed and force capability pr
21. oduces platelet poor free plasma and greatly reduce processing times The exclusive Drucker horizontal rotor allows for quick and easy sample loading and complete horizontal separation Save settings in one of 10 memory locations and recall them at the touch of a button CE Intended Use General purpose laboratory centrifuge for sample seperation Supplied Accessories Standard J j J See the next page fora description of optional One 1 6 Place Six 6 Six 6 accessories Horizontal Rotor 100mm Tube Holders 75mm Tube Holders p n 7786021 p n 7713040 p n 7713043 Also included not shown e One 1 10 Line Cord e One 1 Operator s Manual e 5 32 Allen Wrench WARRANTY The Drucker Company warranties that this centrifuge is free from defects in workmanship and parts for 2 years Made in the USA by THE DRUCKER CO 200 Shadylane Drive e Philipsburg PA 16866 Phone 814 342 6205 or 814 692 7661 e Fax 814 692 7662 e www druckercompany com page 3 Za so mam ae lt a Eee KME UAE E PE RFE O RRA AN C ECE SERIES Specifications General Specifications for the Horizon Model 842VES Centrifuge Overall Dimensions H x W x D 8 0 in x 11 0 in x 13 5 in Centrifuge Motor 1 2 H P Brushless DC Protection Breaker 4 Amp re settable Timer electronic with hold or 0 to 99 minutes 1 Weight 23 Ibs Permitted Environmental Conditions Ambient Temperature During Operation 2
22. one of the configurations shown For Example A tube is found to be as long as box B Accordingly we can use a 100 mm tube holder with a 1525 cushion or a 75mm tube holder with no cushion configurations B1 or B2 Tube Holder Holder cushion NP 75mm Tube Holder with 1525 cushion page 8 Tube Holder Configurations cont Six 6 Place Fixed angle Rotor optional This rotor is designed to hold up to six 6 tube holders It comes with three tube holder types The orange holders are designed to hold tubes up to 15mL up to 17mm x 125mm The purple holders are designed to hold tubes up to 10mL up to 17mm x 100mm The blue holders are designed to hold tubes up to 5mL up to 17mm x 75mm Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to work properly To ensure that the load is balanced keep these rules in mind when inserting test tube samples 1 Opposing tube holders must be identical 2 Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded equally weighted samples Di If an odd number of samples is to be spun use a water filled tube to mate with the unpaired one DIRECTIONS 1 Compare the tube to be spun with the four boxes shown below 2 Find the box that most closely matches the tube s length NOTE The tube length with its stopper or cap must be shorter then the chosen box 3 Match the letter from the chosen box with one of the configurations shown For Example A tube is found to be as
23. p n 7711011 ee sa nam aa lt i E EASE 4 WE E PRE FR FP OOO R MA A N C Ee S E R lI E amp E SS PLASMAFUGE 6 UE EO TIU ad Plasmafuge 6 THE DRUCKER CO is OPEN TA STOP MIN SEC PRESET Operator Service Manual Rev A M odel 842VES Laboratory Centrifuge Table of Contents Model Description page 3 Supplied Equipment ccceeceeccceees page 3 Warranty Information ccc cece aao page 3 SPECificationS cc ew we eee cece cee cee page 4 Control Panel Parts of the Centrifuge page 5 Sel LOGAN O so402esstrccensevanaeuesacewes page 6 Initial Setup Procedure ccc cece eee eees pages 6 OperaliO se da sian cew san onnr een EE EEEREN page Tube Holder Configurations Performance Plus Horizontal Rotor page 6 Place Horizontal Rotor page 8 6 Place Fixed Angle Rotor page 9 Control Panel Functions Time Adjustment and Timer Operation page 10 Speed Adjustment RCF Display page 10 Starting and Stopping a Run page 10 Unlocking the LIT swa naaawa maawa sede itirir page 10 Advanced User Settings Acceleration Rate as swa ana Naa NAA page 10 Braking RatCs saaasaka cans KINANA ANAN NGA page 11 Countdown Delay c ceeececccecceee page 11 Imbalance Detection sea page 11 Audible Settings rse awa Ganvewaseeeene news page 11 Memory L
24. s A quick tap will adjust the speed by 50 RPMs Hold down the button for 100 RPM adjustments Continue to hold for 500 RPM adjustments Press the RCF button at any time to convert the current speed setting to the corresponding force value xg The speed may be set by RCF by holding down the RCF button while using the up down speed set buttons The jumps made in the RCF value while holding down the RCF button and pressing the up and down arrow buttons correspond to 50 RPM adjustments in speed Since the RCF is a function of the square of the speed this Jump size will vary Starting and Stopping a Run With the lid switch closed press the START button to begin a run Press the STOP OPEN button at any time during a run to terminate it Unlocking the Lid The lid is unlocked whenever the red UNLOCKED indicator light is illuminated The lid unlocks automatically for 60 seconds at the end of a run The lid can also be unlocked for an additional 15 seconds by pressing the OPEN STOP button while the unit is idle The lid cannot be unlocked while the rotor is spinning Imbalance Detection Reset This centrifuge is equipped with imbalance detection If an imbalance is detected the centrifuge will terminate the current run and will begin to brake to a stop The words BALANC and ERROR will flash on the speed display Once the rotor has stopped open the lid the cancel the error reporting balance the load and begin a new run Alternately the
25. st the braking rate from 0 minimum to 9 maximum 4 Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust additional settings Countdown Delay When the countdown delay is turned on the timer will not begin decrementing until the rotor has reached full speed as set by the user This feature ensures that the samples see full force for the total run time 1 While the centrifuge is idle press the PROGRAM button 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until CNTDLY is displayed in the speed display 3 The current status of this feature ON or OFF is displayed in the time display Press UP DOWN arrows next to the time display to toggle the status between ON and OFF 4 Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust additional settings Imbalance Detection This centrifuge is equipped with imbalance detection This ensures that the centrifuge will safely shut down in the event that an imbalanced load is run or a malfunction occurs This feature is intended to provide for operator safety and to extend the life of the centrifuge The LOW setting will allow for a greater imbalance before shutting the centrifuge down 1 While the centrifuge is idle press the PROGRAM button 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until BALANC is displayed in the speed display 3 The current status of
26. this feature LOW or HI is displayed in the time display Press UP DOWN arrows next to the time display to toggle the status between LOW and HI 4 Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust additional settings Audible Settings The user may select from six different audible indicator levels Setting Button Press Beep End of run audible notification 1 NO NONE 2 YES NONE 3 NO YES 5 beeps 4 YES YES 5 beeps 5 NO YES continuous user must press STOP OPEN button to cancel 6 YES YES continuous user must press STOP OPEN button to cancel d While the centrifuge is idle press the PROGRAM button Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until BEEPER is displayed in the speed display 3 The current audible selection is displayed in the time display Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the time display to select a setting 1 to 6 4 Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust additional settings page 11 Memory Locations Storing and Recalling The Performance Series centrifuges are capable of storing up to 10 user defined presets These memory presets contain all of the settings needed to define a specific run run time speed acceleration rate braking rate etc The user can use these memory locations to quickly configure the centrifuge for a specific test type and ensure that the
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