SJ-IM-8
Avanti
®
J-E Centrifuge
Instruction Manual
Page 1: ...SJ IM 8 Avanti J E Centrifuge Avanti J E Centrifuge Instruction Manual...
Page 2: ...lter les documents joints Atenci n consulte los documentos adjuntos Attenzione consultare le informazioni allegate On power Ein Netzverbindung Marche mise sous tension Encendido Acceso sotto tensione...
Page 3: ...ervicing to qualified personnel Use the anchoring system to secure the centrifuge in place The anchoring system is designed to reduce the possibility of injury or damage that could result from instrum...
Page 4: ...centrifuge however unless all necessary safety precautions are taken Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution containers prior to their use Handle body fluids with care beca...
Page 5: ...SJ IM 8 August 2009 Avanti Avanti J E Centrifuge J E Centrifuge Instruction Manual 2009 Beckman Coulter Inc...
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Page 7: ...Housing and Door 1 2 Rotor Chamber 1 3 Vacuum 1 3 Temperature Control 1 3 Drive 1 4 Control and Indicators 1 4 Power Switch 1 4 Control Panel 1 4 Safety Features 1 8 Door 1 8 Protective Ring 1 8 Imba...
Page 8: ...a Run 3 9 Programmed Operation 3 9 Creating a New Program 3 10 Starting a Programmed Run 3 10 Recalling and Changing a Program 3 11 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING User Messages 4 1 Retrieving Your Sample...
Page 9: ...Centrifuge 1 1 Figure 1 2 Control Panel 1 4 Figure 2 1 Dimensions of the Avanti J E Centrifuge 2 2 Figure 2 2 Single Phase Power Connection 2 3 Figure 4 1 Manual Door Release 4 6 Figure 5 1 Air Filte...
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Page 11: ...maintenance We recommend that you read this entire manual especially the SAFETY NOTICE and all safety related information before operating the centrifuge or performing instrument maintenance Section...
Page 12: ...r CONVENTIONS Certain symbols are used in this manual to call out safety related and other important information These international symbols may also be displayed on the centrifuge and are reproduced...
Page 13: ...l areas displaying either symbol to service personnel TYPOGRAPHIC CONVENTIONS Certain typographic conventions are used throughout this manual to distinguish names of user interface components such as...
Page 14: ...reil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe A prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique dict par le Mi...
Page 15: ...ifugal forces required for a wide variety of applications Together with the compatible Beckman Coulter rotors applications include Routine processing such as sample preparations pelleting extrac tions...
Page 16: ...n manual operation you enter the individual run parameters before beginning each run In programmed operation you can duplicate runs quickly and accurately by selecting one of nine programs previously...
Page 17: ...TEMPERATURE CONTROL The temperature control system cools by circulation of a non CFC based refrigerant The system is activated when the centrifuge power is on and when the door is closed and latched A...
Page 18: ...switch located on the right panel of the centrifuge controls electrical power to the centrifuge It is also a circuit breaker that will trip to cut off power in the event of a power overload The power...
Page 19: ...hes zero a tone sounds when the rotor stops spinning If a malfunction shuts down the centrifuge during a run the time counting stops and the time remaining when the run stopped remains in the display...
Page 20: ...shows speed in RCF the key is pressed once to enter speed in RCF or twice to enter speed in rpm Pressed to enter run time using the keypad When TIME is pressed twice HOLD mode is selected Pressing it...
Page 21: ...the program number can be selected using the keypad Saves the program in memory after program run parameters have been entered The keypad is used to enter numerical run parameters to enter or recall a...
Page 22: ...te stop Locks and unlocks the door The instrument will not accept the open command if the rotor is spinning SAFETY FEATURES The Avanti J E centrifuge has been designed and tested to operate safely ind...
Page 23: ...ation the micropro cessor checks the magnetic rotor identification If the system identifies a rotor different than the one entered by the user and the set speed is above the maximum for the identified...
Page 24: ...eleration to set speed and SLOW Deceleration three profiles MAX SLOW and OFF coast Dimensions Width 63 5 cm 25 in Depth 80 0 cm 31 5 in Height door closed 91 4 cm 36 in Height door open 152 4 cm 60 in...
Page 25: ...14 000 rpm at 35 C ambient 4 C minimum at 13 000 rpm 35 C ambient g Maximum speed for rotor without magnets is 6 300 rpm Rotor Profile and Description Rotor Entry Code Max RPMa Max RCF g Max Capacity...
Page 26: ...nimum at 14 000 rpm at 35 C ambient 4 C minimum at 13 000 rpm 35 C ambient g Maximum speed for rotor without magnets is 6 300 rpm Rotor Profile and Description Rotor Entry Code Max RPMa Max RCF g Max...
Page 27: ...12 C minimum at 14 000 rpm at 35 C ambient 4 C minimum at 13 000 rpm 35 C ambient g Maximum speed for rotor without magnets is 6 300 rpm Rotor Profile and Description Rotor Entry Code Max RPMa Max RC...
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Page 29: ...other than authorized Beckman Coulter personnel invalidates any warranty covering the instrument SPACE REQUIREMENTS WARNING Do not place the centrifuge near areas containing flammable reagents or com...
Page 30: ...fuge operation Position the centrifuge on a level floor that can support the weight of the centrifuge and resist vibration In addition to space for the instrument itself allow a 7 7 cm 3 in clearance...
Page 31: ...SA approved electrical cord and plug to connect the centrifuge to earth ground Contact your local Beckman Coulter office for specific information regarding local plug requirements To preserve this saf...
Page 32: ...should be wired to a remote emer gency switch in order to disconnect the centrifuge from the main power source in case of a malfunction SECURING THE CENTRIFUGE TO THE FLOOR Avanti J series centrifuge...
Page 33: ...3 INSTALLATION For laboratories with epoxy aggregate floors such as BSL 3 labs a non invasive installation kit PN 393830 is available The kit which consists of an adhesive backed mounting plate is CSA...
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Page 35: ...most virulent Hepatitis B and C and HIV I V viruses atypical mycobacteria and certain systemic fungi further emphasize the need for aerosol protection Handle other infectious samples according to good...
Page 36: ...ess DOOR to unlock the chamber door lift the door open 3 Install the rotor according to the applicable rotor manual then close the chamber door and press DOOR 4 PROGRAM Press PROGRAM use the keypad to...
Page 37: ...RCF a second time to enter speed in RCF 6 TIME Press TIME then use the keypad to enter the run time to 99 hrs 59 minutes or press TIME twice for a hold continuous run 7 TEMP C Press TEMP C then use th...
Page 38: ...Avoid bumping the control panel keys during rotor installation or removal If you bump the control panel and an L1 diagnostic appears press CE to clear the message CAUTION Rotors used in Avanti J seri...
Page 39: ...ther parameter key press CE and enter a different value To change an entry after you ve pressed ENTER press the run parameter key again If an unacceptable value is entered the valid range for that par...
Page 40: ...parameter key or ENTER You can change the set speed at any time by repeating steps 1 through 3 The rotor will accelerate or decelerate to the new speed NOTE During acceleration the instrument identif...
Page 41: ...run parameter key or ENTER ENTERING RUN TEMPERATURE Run temperature can be set from 10 to 40 C If no value is entered the centrifuge selects the last entered temperature Action Result 1 Press TEMP Th...
Page 42: ...eceleration time is the time it takes a rotor to decelerate from set speed to rest Action Result 1 Press ACCEL Acceleration options are displayed 2 Press the keypad number for the required acceleratio...
Page 43: ...ER and START again to begin the run The run will end when the time display counts down to zero Press STOP to terminate a run for any reason The green light next to the STOP key will flash while the ro...
Page 44: ...ter an error message will be displayed Press CE and enter an acceptable value then press the next run parameter key 4 When all parameters are entered press SAVE The program is saved into memory NOTE R...
Page 45: ...ivate If this happens press ENTER and START again to begin the run If an unacceptable value was entered the run will not begin when ENTER and START are pressed Check each display and make any necessar...
Page 46: ...iate keypad number and press ENTER The message Press ENTER START to run or edit parameters is displayed 3 Press SHOW SET to display program parameters 4 Press the run parameter key to be changed Param...
Page 47: ...ter Field Service USER MESSAGES User messages appear on the display to communicate information about the instrument or to alert you to abnormal conditions that need attention Help and informational me...
Page 48: ...lly when power resumes Press CE to clear message L1 L2 L5 L6 L11 and L12 Reclose door Latches are not operating properly Error message appears run shuts down with maximum brake Press down on the door...
Page 49: ...s call Beckman Coulter service Fl and F2 FRS call service Required vacuum level not reached in allowed time Run shuts down with maximum brake Check and clean door sealing area and door gasket Wipe any...
Page 50: ...maximum brake door may not unlock for up to an hour Call Beckman Coulter service H2 H3 and H11 Speed call service Speed control problem Run stops usually with no brake Call Beckman Coulter service H4...
Page 51: ...e the door locking mechanism manually to remove the rotor and retrieve your sample WARNING The following procedure should be imple mented only when absolutely necessary and only by qualified service p...
Page 52: ...47 to turn the right hand latch bolt to the right clockwise and the left hand latch bolt to the left counter clockwise until the latches release If the rotor is still spinning close the door and turn...
Page 53: ...Series Centri fuges publication JR IM for instructions on the care of rotors and their accessories INSTRUMENT CARE NOTE It is your responsibility to decontaminate the instrument as well as any rotors...
Page 54: ...sted as appropriate for your laboratory conditions NOTE Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer users should check with the manufacturer that...
Page 55: ...arefully remove any glass particles that may remain Carefully wipe away any glass particles that remain in the chamber DECONTAMINATION If the centrifuge and or accessories are contaminated with radioa...
Page 56: ...e air filter Figure 5 1 regularly and replace it about once a year or more often if it looks dirty The air filter is not fastened to the centrifuge so no tools are required for removal or installation...
Page 57: ...t it Call Beckman Coulter Field Service CAUTION Repeated attempts to reset the centrifuge circuit breaker can cause substantial damage to electrical and electronic components STORAGE AND TRANSPORT STO...
Page 58: ...dering parts and supplies A partial list of supplies is given below for your convenience See the Beckman Coulter High Performance High Speed High Capacity Rotors Tubes Accessories catalog BR 8102 avai...
Page 59: ...Buyer with the trans portation charges collect unless the product is found to be defective in which case Beckman Coulter will pay all trans portation charges Beckman Coulter makes no warranty concern...
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