Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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B30162AA 2-6
Operation
Run Procedure
Continuous Run
During a continuous run, the run time of the centrifuge is unlimited and must be stopped manually.
The centrifuge accelerates during the continuous run until the set speed is reached.
During centrifugation the TIME display begins counting up, when the rotor starts to spin.
To set a timed run
1
Press the
MENU
key until the time unit flashes on the display.
Program mode ends if no other keys are pressed within 15 seconds.
2
Press the or cursor key until the required run duration is displayed. Pressing and holding
either key causes the parameter to change more rapidly.
3
Press the
MENU
key until all screen functions stop flashing, to confirm the selection.
The time setting will be saved after approximately 15 seconds if no other key is pressed within
this time period.
To start a continuous run
1
Press the
MENU
key until the time unit flashes on the display.
Program mode ends if no other keys are pressed within 15 seconds.
2
Press the cursor key until the display switches from
00:10
to
--:-- ¥ .
After 99 minutes and 59 seconds, any additional run time will no longer be displayed, but the
centrifugation will continue.
3
Press the
MENU
key until all screen functions stop flashing, to confirm the selection.
The time setting will be saved after approximately 15 seconds if no other key is pressed within
this time period.
4
Close the centrifuge door and push firmly down on both sides of the door front until the
clicking (latching) sound stops.
5
Press the
START/STOP
key. The continuous run will start.
During centrifugation the TIME display begins counting up when the rotor starts to spin.