Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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CHAPTER 1
Description
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief physical and functional description of the Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30
Series centrifuges. The operating controls and indicators are also described; instructions for their use are
in CHAPTER 2, Operation . Chemical compatibilities of materials listed in this manual can be found in
Chemical Resistances (
publication IN-175). Refer to the applicable rotor manuals for rotor descriptions.
Centrifuge Function and Safety Features
Centrifuge Function
The Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30 Series benchtop centrifuges generate centrifugal forces required
for a wide variety of applications. Together with any of several Beckman Coulter rotors designed
specifically for use in these centrifuges, the instrument applications include:
• Routine processing such as sample preparations, pelleting, extractions, purifications,
concentrations, phase separations, receptor binding, and column centrifugations.
• Processing large numbers of small-volume samples in multi-well plates for concentrating
tissue-culture cells, cloning and replicate studies, in-vitro cytoxicity studies, receptor binding,
and genetic engineering experimentation.
• Rapid sedimentation of protein precipitates, large particles, and cell debris.
• Binding studies and separation of whole blood.
• Cell isolation.
The centrifuges are microprocessor-controlled, providing interactive operation. The instrument
design features a brushless three-phase drive system, automatic rotor overspeed identification
system, and a choice of acceleration/deceleration rates. The refrigerated models also have
temperature control systems. User messages and a series of audible tones alert the operator to
conditions that may need attention. (Instructions for disabling the audible tones are in CHAPTER 2,
Operation .)
Models
The centrifuge is available in both non-refrigerated and refrigerated models. See Nonrefrigerated
Model Specifications or Refrigerated Model Specifications for the operating differences between the
two models. Unless indicated otherwise, information in this manual is the same for both models.