Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26S XPI, Instructions For Use Manual

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PN B10093AE
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Description
Centrifuge Chassis
Manual and programmed operation are available.
• In manual operation, you enter the individual run parameters before beginning each run.
• In programmed operation, you enter and save sets of run parameters. To perform a run, you
recall and start a previously saved program, enabling quick and accurate run duplication. Up to
30 programs can be saved, each containing one or two steps.
User messages and/or audible signals are provided to alert you to conditions that may need
attention.
The centrifuge can also be operated by the SpinTrace II system for centrifuge control and data
collection. SpinTrace II software runs on a personal computer connected to up to thirty-two
centrifuges. Contact your Beckman Coulter representative
*
for more information.
Safety Features
Avanti J-26S XPI centrifuges have been designed and tested to operate safely indoors at altitudes up
to 2000 m (6562 ft).
Safety features include the following.
• An electromechanical door lock system prevents operator contact with spinning rotors and
prevents run initiation unless the door is closed and locked. The door locks when
ENTER
and
START
are pressed, or when the POWER switch is turned off. The exception to this is
ZONAL
mode, in which open-door operation up to 3000 RPM is allowed.
• A steel casing surrounds the rotor chamber to provide operator protection in the unlikely event
of a rotor mishap.
• Dynamic Rotor Inertia Check (DRIC) : As the rotor accelerates, rotor inertia is measured and the
rotor energy is calculated for the speed set by the user. If the calculated rotor energy is
determined to be excessive, the centrifuge recalculates a permitted set speed and uses this
value to avoid possible rotor damage. A diagnostic message is displayed to indicate the change.
• An imbalance detector monitors the system during operation, causing automatic shutdown if
rotor loads are severely out of balance.
Centrifuge Chassis
Housing and Door
The instrument control housing, door assembly, and cover panels are made from a highly-durable
unfinished plastic. The control panel is covered by a protective overlay made of coated
polycarbonate.
* In the United States, call 1-800-742-2345. Outside the U.S., contact your local Beckman Coulter office or visit us at
www.beckman.com.