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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Shaker doesn’t operate

Check if power cord is plugged in.

Check if power supply matches
requirements on data label.

E-Class, check circuit breaker.

E-Class, check for flashing lights
on control panel.

E-Class, check if elapsed timer is
flashing.

A-Class, check if timer is in off 
position.

A-Class, check if power switch is
functioning.

Plug in.

Locate power supply that matches
unit requirements.

Reset circuit breaker. 

Press any membrane switch on
control panel.

Reset timer.

Set timer for continuous or timed
operation.

Replace if defective.

Platform doesn’t rotate or 
has erratic speed

Check for power to motor.

Check drive belt.

A-Class, check for power 
to speed control.

Replace motor if defective.

Replace if worn, broken 
or slipped off pulley.

Replace if defective.

Shaker won’t heat

E-Class make sure 
“HEAT ON” lamp is lit.

Push “HEAT ON” button.

Summary of Contents for MaxQ 4000

Page 1: ...000 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers MODEL NO SHKA4000 SHKA4000 1CE SHKA4000 5 SHKA4000 6CE SHKA4000 7 SHKA4000 8CE SHKE4000 SHKE4000 1CE SHKE4000 5 SHKE4000 6CE SHKE4000 7 SHKE4000 8CE 057 287 00 8...

Page 2: ...itch 17 Speed Control and Display 17 Time r 17 Temperature Controller Setting Temperature 18 Temperature Calibration 18 E Class 20 Turning Shaker On 20 Setting Shaking Speed 20 Calibrating Shaking Spe...

Page 3: ...ents of this manual prior to the use of this equip ment Warnings To avoid electrical shock always 1 Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of cor rect voltage and current handling capacity 2 Discon...

Page 4: ...r it Substituting other attachments or acces sories can produce hazards or make the unit inoperative 9 Perform regular maintenance service as speci fied in this manual and keep unit in good repair Do...

Page 5: ...nits All Analog A Series units All Digital E Series units All Digital E Series units Voltage AC 120 220 240 120 220 240 Amperage 5 0 3 0 5 0 2 5 Wattage 625 725 625 625 Frequency 60 50 60 60 50 60 Vol...

Page 6: ...Alarms None None Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced for a period of 1 hour without deactivating the actual alarm condition by depressing any key Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced...

Page 7: ...ill shut down immediately Timer None None Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Unbalanced Load None None If the unit is running...

Page 8: ...E4000 7 SHKE4000 8CE control temperature time and speed by a Proportional Integral Derivative PID microprocessor based controller that is adjustable with membrane switches on a key pad in 1 rpm increm...

Page 9: ...aking action when lid is opened All set points are retained by non volatile mem ory that automatically reactivates after power is restored Visual user adjustable over temperature safety signal with in...

Page 10: ...e following standards EMC EN 61000 3 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions EN 61000 3 3 Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and labora...

Page 11: ...minates when high limit thermostat is controlling chamber temperature 4 Speed Control Sets platform rotation speed 5 Power Switch Turns power on and off to shaker 6 Speed Tachometer Analog display of...

Page 12: ...Timer Elapsed Allows the user to choose elapsed time operation elapsed or timed operation timer 15 Hours Minutes Membrane Switch Allows user to choose timing operation in either hours or minutes 16 Mi...

Page 13: ...ow when unpacking to verify that the complete unit has been received Do not discard packing materials until all is accounted for The following items are included in the shipment MaxQ 4000 shaker Opera...

Page 14: ...000 1CE series shakers require a 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power source They are supplied with a Schuko cordset If a plug must be installed use only the 3 prong ground ed type rated for the unit load requi...

Page 15: ...s necessary to secure the clamp to the platform All screws provided with the clamp must be properly attached to the platform 1 Carefully place the desired vessel in the clamp by first pulling the clam...

Page 16: ...platform so that the cutouts on the rack s out side bottom are aligned with corresponding mounting holes on the platform There are two cutouts on each side of the rack 2 Secure the rack to the platfo...

Page 17: ...control tachometer provides an ana log readout of the actual platform rotation speed up to a maximum of 400 rpm Time r 1 From the 12 o clock off position rotate timer knob counterclockwise to the ON...

Page 18: ...S The temperature con troller normally displays the chamber temperature To view or change the temperature set point pro ceed as follows A Press and hold the star key and use either the up or down arro...

Page 19: ...al value 7 Using the examples shown in Figure 4 and the thermometer value obtained in step 5 above enter the correct Zero value into the controller by pressing the star key and using the up or down ar...

Page 20: ...he shaker s up or down arrow keys 2 Measure current shaker speed by using a digital hand held tachometer 3 If the tachometer reading matches the shaker display no calibration is necessary If the tacho...

Page 21: ...key when desired set point is obtained 3 Once set temperature control is initiated by pressing the heat on button the heater will react and start increasing the temperature to reach the set point 4 Du...

Page 22: ...Press HEAT ON button and while continuing to hold press and release the HEAT OFF button Now release the HEAT ON button 7 The decimal point should now be flashing indi cating that the unit is in the t...

Page 23: ...d shaking count down will begin from time set TIMER and MIN UTES or HOURS lights will illuminate and timer will count down from time selected An audible alarm will sound at the end of the timing cycle...

Page 24: ...Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal 3 In the Connection Description box enter the name Max Q Shaker and choose an icon and click OK 4 In the Connect To box verify that COM1 is selected u...

Page 25: ...t is located on the control panel 1 Make appropriate power connection 2 Turn power switch ON 3 Rotate high limit control fully clockwise 4 Set chamber temperature 5 Allow sufficient time for chamber t...

Page 26: ...ar of the shaker cabinet 2 Rotate low limit control fully counterclockwise 3 Set chamber temperature 4 Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabi lize before setting the low limit control...

Page 27: ...he ON position there is an approximate 2 minute delay until the compressor becomes activated This is a safety fea ture to prevent damage to the compressor in the case of quickly switching the refriger...

Page 28: ...red along with refrigeration sys tem whenever green power status lamp is lit 3 Defrost Status Lamp Defrost Cooling coil is being defrosted whenever yellow defrost status lamp is ON Hot gas is being by...

Page 29: ...art of the motor Unscrew the plastic caps and slide the brushes out Replace brushes when they are worn down to 3 16 0 48 cm in length 3 Belt tension is automatically set by the location of the motor a...

Page 30: ...ss check if power switch is functioning Plug in Locate power supply that matches unit requirements Reset circuit breaker Press any membrane switch on control panel Reset timer Set timer for continuous...

Page 31: ...o m r e h T c s i D 0 0 7 9 3 0 3 3 5 0 0 0 4 E K H S E C 1 0 0 0 4 E K H S 0 0 0 4 E K H S E C 6 0 0 0 4 E K H S d b p m e t d e e p s e m i t y a l p s i D 0 0 6 3 5 9 1 0 S T I N U 0 0 0 4 E K H S...

Page 32: ...w o P d n u o R 0 0 6 9 3 0 4 4 S R E B M U N G O L A T A C E V O B A L L A t o o F r e b b u R 0 0 3 2 4 0 9 7 S R E B M U N G O L A T A C E V O B A L L A m s i n a h c e M r e k a h S 0 0 5 5 4 9 1...

Page 33: ...30 00 SHKE4000 D 229 349 00 SHKE4000 1CE D 229 336 00 SHKA4000 5 D 229 338 00 SHKA4000 6CE D 229 337 00 SHKE4000 5 D 229 339 00 SHKE4000 6CE D 229 340 00 SHKA4000 7 D 229 341 00 SHKA4000 8CE D 229 342...

Page 34: ...rom whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory When serv ice or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer If the dealer cannot handle you...

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Page 36: ...without further force or effect if there is any i repair made to the product by a party other than Barnstead or its duly authorized service representa tive ii misuse including use inconsistent with w...

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