Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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B30162AA 2-7
Operation
Run Procedure
2
To stop a continuous run
1
Press the
START/STOP
key.
Deceleration begins immediately. The elapsed time shows during deceleration. The run ends.
Setting Run Temperature (Microfuge 20R refrigerated models only)
Run temperature can be set between –10 and +40°C. The typical operating range is
from +2°C to 40°C, depending on the rotor and speed selected.
The temperature in the rotor chamber is displayed in the lower third of the centrifuge display.
The display alternates between the set temperature and the actual temperature. The actual
temperature is marked by the word “actual” in front of the temperature value.
NOTE
The actual temperature flashes at 10 second intervals. When changing the temperature parameter,
be careful not to confuse the flashing of the actual temperature with the menu unit that also flashes.
NOTE
Temperatures may vary slightly between instruments. If sample temperature is crucial, test
temperature settings on your instrument using water samples.
To set the run temperature
1
Press the
MENU
key until the temperature unit flashes on the display.
The
TEMP°C
display flashes, indicating that the temperature can be entered with the
cursor keys.
Program mode ends if no other keys are pressed within 15 seconds.
2
Press the or cursor key until the required run temperature is displayed.
NOTE
For runs at other than room temperature, refrigerate or warm the rotor beforehand for fast
equilibration.
3
Press the
MENU
key until all screen functions stop flashing, to confirm the selection.
The temperature setting will also be accepted and saved after approximately 15 seconds if no
other key is pressed within this time period.
NOTE
Opening the door turns refrigeration off. Closing the door restarts refrigeration.