PN A49436AG
3-7
Operation
Starting a Short (Pulse) Run
3
10
When the rotor reaches 0 rpm, the door latch releases automatically.
•
Lift the door to full open position and unload the rotor.
NOTE
Depending upon the duration of the event, transient power-line interruptions may cause
this equipment to decelerate or reset with the possible loss of in-process operation. If you suspect
this has occurred, repeat the run.
RCF Display
The relative centrifugal field (RCF) values shown on the centrifuge display apply to the FX241.5P
rotor. For the FX121.5P rotor, maximum RCF values at various speeds are shown in
Table 3.1
.
Starting a Short (Pulse) Run
1
Check that the door is shut and securely latched.
2
Press and hold the
START STOP
key.
•
The rotor accelerates to its maximum speed.
—
Short run
is displayed, and the run time begins counting up in seconds.
—
The run continues until the
START STOP
key is released.
Table 3.1
RCF Values at Various Speeds for the FX121.5P Rotor
RPM
RCF
RPM
RCF
14,800
14,000
13,000
12,000
15,183
13,610
11,735
9,999
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,403
2,500
1,736
1,111
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
8,402
6,944
5,625
4,444
3,000
2,000
1,000
625
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