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Page 1: ...Better things for better living RC 5B PLUS Service Manual...

Page 2: ...al contains preliminary information for the RC 5B PLUS centrifuge only SERVICE MANUAL RC 5B PLUS Refrigerated Centrifuge Company SORVALL Products Delaware 19898 U S A SORVALL ent ifuges PRELIMINARY Is...

Page 3: ...sonnel Due to the high electrical potential in these instruments untrained personnel must not attempt any of the procedures contained in this service manual This service manual is intended as a servic...

Page 4: ...the event leakage occurs during In the event of a rotor failure neither the centrifuge nor the rotor can protect you from particles dispersed in the air To protect yourself we recommend additional pr...

Page 5: ...3 Conversion to Single Phase Permanent Wiring 2 3 2 6 Test Run Procedure 2 4 Section 3 OPERATION 3 1 Setting Centrifuge Power On 3 1 3 2 Opening the Chamber Door 3 1 3 3 Centrifuge Controls Descripti...

Page 6: ...ons 6 4 Test Equipment Required 6 5 Calibration Procedures Section 7 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Section 8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE NOT YET AVAILABLE Section 9 REPAIR REPLACEMENT NOT YET AVAILABLE Section 10 SYST...

Page 7: ...4 Potentiometer Adjustment for Controller P C Board PN 74095 6 15 7 1 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Front View 7 3 7 2 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Right View 7 5 7 3 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Rear View 7 7 7 4 RC 5B PLUS Pan...

Page 8: ...oint and Locations for Controller P C Board Assembly PN 74095 6 4 6 2 Test Set Up for Temperature Meter Deflection Adjustment 6 7 7 1 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Front View 7 2 7 2 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Right V...

Page 9: ...see page and to read them before servicing the centrifuge 1 2 Centrifuge Description The RC 5B PLUS is a high speed to 21 000 floor model centrifuge used to separate substances of different densities...

Page 10: ...arlier floor model superspeed centrifuges Refer to figure 1 1 to identify he parts of the RC 5B PLUS CONTROL PANEL CONSOLE CHAMBER DOOR REAR PANEL Figure 1 1 Centrifuge Parts Location and Identificati...

Page 11: ...ny instrument previously sold or shipped The foregoing obligations are in lieu of all other obligations and liabilities including negligence and all warranties of merchant ability or otherwise express...

Page 12: ...DuPont facility For centrifuges 1 Remove rotor from the rotor chamber 2 Decontaminate chamber door rotor chamber and drive spindle using appropriate method see Cleaning and Decontamination on page 4 2...

Page 13: ...ctive or biological hazard the sender will be contacted for instructions as to disposition of the equipment Disposition costs will be borne by the sender Decontamination Information Certificates are i...

Page 14: ...onsidered be cause free air circulation is very important for the centrifuge to function properly To allow adequate air circulation locate the cen trifuge in an area that will allow 10 cm 4 in clearan...

Page 15: ...a NEMA 6 50R receptacle or equivalent For connection to other receptacles the power cord may have to be replaced Follow local electrical codes If the line voltage varies by more than 10 it may damage...

Page 16: ...to 60 Hz refer to the chart above For 50 Hz conversion move wire 143 to TB101 3 for 60 Hz move wire 143 to TB101 6 Refer to System Wiring Diagram figure 5 1 Conversion to Singl Phase Permanent Wiring...

Page 17: ...g of the centrifuge perform a test run 1 Ensure that the centrifuge is connected to a power supply and that the main circuit breaker POWER switch is set to ON 2 Set up the centrifuge as follows a Set...

Page 18: ...ration rate is slow and even The set speed is maintained within 1 The set temperature is maintained within 1 C 6 Set the TIME dial for one minute Verify that the rotor starts to decelerate after one m...

Page 19: ...e door is opened 3 2 Opening the Chamber Door Press the door release button located under the top deck see figure 1 1 to release the door latch and open the chamber door 3 3 Centrifuge Controls Descri...

Page 20: ...esired length of a run up to 120 minutes for a timed run or continuous if set at HOLD The STOP setting is selected to end a run in HOLD or to end a timed run before the selected time has elapsed When...

Page 21: ...2 Push the DOOR button and open the chamber door NOTE Before installing the rotor make sure that the rotor and the tapered spindle are clean and free of nicks or scratches Wipe surfaces clean before e...

Page 22: ...controlled by the red temperature needle standby When the rotor has decelerated below 100 rpm the DOOR light will turn on The chamber door can then be opened by pushing the DOOR button and lifting the...

Page 23: ...in the liquid for approximately five 5 to ten 10 seconds Record the indicated temperature 8 Adjust the blue TEMPERATURE select needle according to the recorded temperature indication For example if th...

Page 24: ...lack needle at or below the blue needle before the run begins Please try one of the following methods before notifying your Field Service Engineer 1 Perform the run with the red and the blue needles a...

Page 25: ...turning the rotor locking screw counterclockwise Close the chamber door 3 Set a run speed of 2000 4 Set the TIME dial to HOLD 5 Set the TEMPERATURE needles for desired run temperature 6 Set all other...

Page 26: ...OFF Power failure or interruption oc curred Chamber overtemperature occurred during the run Rotor imbalance occurred condition caused by lack of rotor Brushes are worn Rotor imbalance occurred Power f...

Page 27: ...l contents of any compartment including specimen tubes sealing assembly and adapters if used must not exceed the specified maximum compartment mass unless rotor speed is reduced proportionately Strict...

Page 28: ...ction Range 0 to 120 minutes or Hold Ambient Temperature Range 15 to 38 C Mass Weight 308 kg 680 Dimensions Width 76 cm 30 in Height to top of control console 114 cm 45 in Depth 99 cm 39 in Electrical...

Page 29: ...0V 50Hz Receptacle 6 30R for NEMA 6 30P grounded plug that is supplied Maximum Noise Level 62 Heat Output 4 8 16 500 1 For the rotor at 20 000 2 For the SS 34 rotor spinning 20 000 rpm at 4 C after it...

Page 30: ...11 509 20910 11 867 29774 27617 48717 51 070 47634 35792 FACTOR 4201 792 752 513 1678 4495 457 2019 605 656 399 295 480 2916 831 3587 1694 1765 694 196 3 822 1727 MAX COMPART MENT MASS 780 0 115 0g 11...

Page 31: ...atic Diagrams Section PRI TED CIRCUIT BO RDS and SCHEMATIC DIA R MS This section contains a system diagram as well as schematic diagrams and component description tables for printed circuit boards fou...

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Page 38: ...C10 C12 C14 C21 C13 C4 C51 C15 C20 C36 C39 C47 C50 C16 C45 C49 C22 C26 C30 C32 C37 C57 C58 C59 C60 Capacitor 0 22 100V Capacitor Tantalum 2 2 20 35V Capacitor Electrolytic 200 250V Capacitor 0 1 20 50...

Page 39: ...R15 CR18 202 CR20 CR21 CR24 CR25 CR26 CR27 E1 E2 HS1 3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q4 Q7 Q8 Q6 Q9 Diode 60V 5W 10 25V Diode IN4 07 25V Diode Zener 25V Diode Zener 25V Diode Solid State 1N91 Diode Silicon 1N4 01 Silic...

Page 40: ...4 R17 R20 R25 R18 R26 R30 R85 R31 R103 R35 R37 R38 R83 R84 Resistor Carbon 1 5 1 4W Resistor Carbon 10 5 1 2W Resistor 10 5W 5 Resistor 5 0 5W 5 Resistor Carbon 4 7 5 1 4W Resistor Carbon 10 5 1 4W Re...

Page 41: ...1 4W Resistor Carbon 22 1 4W Resistor Metal Film 36 5 1 1 4W Resistor Metal Film 464 1 1 4W Resistor Metal Film 499 1 1 4W Resistor Carbon 130 5 1 4W Resistor Carbon 7 5 1 5 1 4W Resistor Metal Film...

Page 42: ...U9 U12 15 U16 17 Resistor Carbon 2 5 1 2W Potentiometer 5k 3 8 Cermet Resistor Carbon 120 5 1 4W Potentiometer 500 10 25T Cermet 1 2W Potentiometer 10 3 8 Cermet Potentiometer 20 3 8 Cermet Potentiom...

Page 43: ...Printed Circuit Board 74095 0 refer to figure 5 3 continued Component Description U18 U19 U20 U21 U22 Integrated Circuit CMOS T mer Integrated Circuit AMD 22V10 35 Integrated Circuit Dual Binary Coun...

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Page 46: ...R1 CR2 CR3 J12 J16 J13 J14 J15 J17 MV1 MV2 MV3 R1 R2 R4 R5 R3 R6 RL1 R 2 SRI SR2 Network Resistor Cap Capacitor 1000 20 50V Capacitor Tantalum 68 20 20V Bridge Rectifier Diode Connector 44 pin Connect...

Page 47: ...onductive plastic packing material such as by 3M Company whenever they are shipped or stored Always handle a printed circuit board by its corners only Handle components by the cap edges or bodies Cove...

Page 48: ...step references subordinate to paragraph 6 5 and denotes which calibration procedures must be performed for the listed part The step references are sequential and are used only in a left to right nume...

Page 49: ...igns with 20 C indication Speed Potent ometer 06 This is a mechanical alignment of SPEED selection for reference only 1 Turn the SPEED control knob fully counterclockwise then loosen the two knob 2 Al...

Page 50: ...ssor achieves stable operation adjust potentiometer R204 for maximum rotor speed while not exceeding 30 A total current draw Allow speed stabilization after adjustment then the rotor speed and current...

Page 51: ...yro Drive Assembly Calibration Sequence Perform steps a through in paragraph 6 5 in the sequence given 1 a a b a d d d n 2 g d d C f g a a 3 I h g g 4 f f 5 C 6 g h h 7 b I i i 9 k i 10 11 I 12 f Spee...

Page 52: ...e tachometer jacks on the front panel 3 Operate alternately at 1000 rpm and 20 000 rpm then adjust potentiometer R109 until the error at both speeds is minimized Detector Potentiometer R100 This proce...

Page 53: ...the circuit 7 Adjust potentiometer R105 for a 40 C indication 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until 20 C and 4 C indications are obtained 9 Set the main circuit breaker to OFF 10 Remove the precision resis...

Page 54: ...cond tube for two minutes The desired temperature of the material in the rotor is 2 C with the pointer set at 3 C 5 Adjust potentiometer R106 until the 3 C set pointer indication is 5 C colder than th...

Page 55: ...TP23 13 Place the system in the RUN mode The meter indication should be less than 1 0 dc 14 Move the RUN set point towards the black temperature indica tor pointer until the pointer is completely ali...

Page 56: ...ockwise until the RUN mode stays ON then re lease the START switch 5 Rotate the timer control shaft counterclockwise until the RUN to HOLD mode transition occurs 6 Align and secure the timer control k...

Page 57: ...mplished using an rotor When set with the minimum and maximum weights specified for an SS 34 rotor all other rotors should meet the specification for minimum and maximum weight limits as specified in...

Page 58: ...ss the START switch Repeat step 3 on the previous page If the minimum weight in the opposite tube compartment causes the IMBALANCE light to come on and the centrifuge to shut off the detector is too s...

Page 59: ...emove the maximum weight from the tube compartment and place it in the oppo site tube compartment b Press the START switch c Repeat step 7 If the maximum weight in opposite tube compartment does not c...

Page 60: ...ER VOLTAGE TP4 TACHOMETER VOLTAGE A TP5 REMOTE START 12 TP6 ZERO SPEED TP7 ZERO SPEED SIGNAL TP8 ANALOG GROUND 12 Isolated Power Supply TP9 ZERO SPEED RELAY CONTROL TP10 IN TP11 12Vdc ISOLATED TP12 OV...

Page 61: ...ntrol Indicating Needle 40 Set Point R106 Temperature Control Indicating Needle 20 Set Point NOTE Use temperature ca ibrating test set when ad usting R40 and R41 R107 Temperature Control Orange Pointe...

Page 62: ...ch item that is called out on the illustrations When ordering replacement parts specify the part number and description and the serial number of the centrifuge NOTE Tables throughout this section cont...

Page 63: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges 3 3 2 29 3 i i 0 S S B 1 1 5 6 2 2 25 2 Figure 7 1 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Front View 7 2 Front Caster swivel 62086 Rear Caster fixed 66907 74342 Silencer Foam Ring Kit...

Page 64: ...y Bracket Blower Motor Screw indented Hex with Lockwasher STL 1 4 20 x 1 2 long Nut Hex with Lockwasher 8 32 Hold Down Block Guard to Base Bolt Hex Head Grade 5 STL Cad PI 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 long Flat Was...

Page 65: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges 10 11 12 32 Figure 7 2 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Right View 7 4...

Page 66: ...I 0 281 I D x 0 734 O D x 0 063 thick Split Lockwasher SST 1 4 Cap Screw Hex Head STL 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 long Front Panel Assembly with Insulation Tube Assembly Valve to Filter Dryer Filter Dryer Plug Con...

Page 67: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges Figure 7 3 RC 5B PLUS Assembly Rear View 7 6...

Page 68: ...fier Screw Pan Head with lockwasher SST Zinc PI 8 32 x 1 4 long Main Harness Assembly Transformer Nut Hex with Lockwasher SST 10 32 Reactor Assembly Nylon Cable Tie Bar Lock for Main Harness Assembly...

Page 69: ...able 7 4 Panel Assembly Main Breaker Item No 1 2 3 4 5 Description Panel Assembly Main Breaker Overlay Panel Plate Mounting Circuit Protector Circuit Protector Two Pole 30 amp Hex Nut with 10 32 Screw...

Page 70: ...eter 20 C to 40 C Screw Pan Head with 6 32 3 8 long Speed Meter Potentiometer Spacer Knob Speed Control Timer 60 Hz Knob Timer 120 minute Switch Pushbutton Assembly Indicator Ligh ed Assembly White In...

Page 71: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges Figure 7 6 RC 5B PLUS E aporator Assembly Top View 7 10...

Page 72: ...nal Block Barrier Type 2 Terminal 15 amp 64723 6 Screw Pan Head with Lockwasher SST 6 32 x 3 4 long 91456 7 Screw Pan Head with Lockwasher 10 32 x 1 2 long 91405 8 Bracket Capacitor 76262 9 Capacitor...

Page 73: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges Figure 7 7 RC 5B PLUS Drive Assembly 7 12...

Page 74: ...16 18 7 Mounting Plate Lower 8 Washer Support 9 Retaining Ring 10 Mount Flex Bolt 11 Set Screw Hex Socket SST UNC 1 4 20 3 8 long 12 Housing Assembly Bearing 13 Bearing Replacement Kit 14 Imbalance De...

Page 75: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Figure 7 8 RC 5B PLUS Motor Assembly 7 14 Dual Tachometer Kit 73951...

Page 76: ...mbly Plate Brush RC 5B PLUS Brush Commutator 1 1 4 long x 0 990 x 1 4 thick Armature Assembly includes Armature Bearing Spacer Housing Assembly Motor Machining Rod Tie Motor Bell End Upper Motor Washe...

Page 77: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges Figure 7 9 RC 5B PLUS Door Interlock Assembly Part A 7 16...

Page 78: ...embly Screw Pan Head Slotted SST 4 40 x 5 8 long Split Lockwasher 4 SST 0 020 thick Insulator Fish Paper 1 19 32 x 1 x 0 015 thick Microswitch Pin Clevis 0 187 diameter x 0 75 inch long Pin Spring Spi...

Page 79: ...Size 0 25 diameter Pin Cotter 1 16 x 1 2 long Ring Retaining External 1 4 shaft diameter Spring External 0 18 O D x 1 00 long x 0 018 Wire Pin Cotter Hairpin SST 0 092 Bushing Snap 3 4 1 0 Hole Arm S...

Page 80: ...Spring Spiral 1 4 diameter x 1 long Stop Door Pin Spring Spiral 3 16 diameter x 1 long Flat Washer Nylon 1 2 x 1 x 1 16 thick Block Mounting Shaft Spring Bracket Mounting Shim Switch Push Button Nut T...

Page 81: ...Illustrated Parts Centrifuges Figure 7 11 RC 5B PLUS Constant Current Brake Assembly 7 20...

Page 82: ...W 250 Screw Pan Head Slotted 4 40 x 3 8 long Screw Nylon Pan Head 6 32 x 1 2 long Flat Washer Nylon 10x1 8 thick Flat Washer SST 0 169 x 0 304 O D x 0 032 thick Thermostat Mounting Kit Resistor 0 010...

Page 83: ...entive Maintenance Sect on PREVE TIVE MAINTENA CE This section includes the preventive maintenance procedures necessary to keep the RC 5B PLUS centrifuge operating properly THIS SECTION IS NOT YET AVA...

Page 84: ...otor cooling fan 5B only Speed Control calibration Set Temperature calibration Compressor cycle time Timer function Overtemperature Brake function Overspeed Mechanical Lubricate door latch Interlock M...

Page 85: ...LACEMENT This section of the service manual includes the procedures necessary to repair or replace parts of the centrifuge A complete listing of replaceable parts can be found in Section 7 Illustrated...

Page 86: ...RC 5B PLUS centrifuge operating systems and provides greater detail about the refrigeration system drive system electronic controls and interlocks For functional descriptions of the centrifuge systems...

Page 87: ...cause of a power failure or a system malfunction while the rotor is spinning the RC 5B PLUS chamber door will not unlatch A mechanical override is provided to allow sample recovery in the case of an e...

Page 88: ...Troubleshooting Centrifuges 11 2 General Troubleshooting Information Not Yet Available 11 2...

Page 89: ...refrigerant INFORMATION Since the introduction of the new HP 62 refrigerant in the RC5B 5C there have been some changes to the evaporator liner refrigeration connections and how the liner is mounted...

Page 90: ...74112 but this is the basic front panel It is painted and has bushing inserts and foam insulation installed on it However the decal identifying the particular model is not included This decal is adde...

Page 91: ...duce spare parts inventory Motor Kit 74510 contains PN74512 PN74511 PN74513 PN24188 PN24190 Harness Adapter Motor Assembly 5B 5C Instructions Motor Motor Shipping Carton Use your current stock of RC 5...

Page 92: ...r to prevent breakage of the couplings Although the new material has increased the noise level somewhat it is still within acceptable limits The new drive couplings are in all new production of RC 5B...

Page 93: ...to the 90 degree bend in the wiring and the weight of the harness on the upper right hand comer of the condenser A mod is required which should be done during your next Preventive Maintenance visit or...

Page 94: ...5 6 7 WORK DATE 104 24 0424 NO WORK CODE Mb HOURS 1 WORK CODE DESCRIPTION A COMMENTS AA NO 4 0 a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FSE N0 LINE CODE PART NUMBER PART CHARGE DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE LINE BILL TOTAL T...

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Page 96: ...used on RC 5B PLUS Panel Assembly Immediate INFORMATION The part number for the white LED used in the assemblies listed below is 91661 This LED is an part and is currently stocked at Part Description...

Page 97: ...pre sentative will not service the equipment until proper decontamination and certification has been completed If an instrument is received at our Service facilities and in our opinion is a radioactiv...

Page 98: ...key but if the customer should misplace the key 91499 is the replacement key part number NOTE The Key Switch Assembly P N 50798 was also used in the RC 3C RC 5C and centrifuges The new key switch is b...

Page 99: ...requires an extra key or a replacement key the part number is 91499 The BP has a new Key Switch Assembly PN 56317 which also uses the new replacement key PN 91499 Note A Key Switch Assembly PN 50798 w...

Page 100: ...re field service or the return of the instrument or part to the Sorvall service facility NAME DEPARTMENT INSTITUTION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP INSTRUMENT SERIAL NUMBER ROTOR SERIAL NUMBER PART PART NUMBE...

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