The front panel of the Microplate Shaker contains all the controls needed to operate the unit.
TIME
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This chapter covers the control panel and its operation.
1. Start/Stop button: Start or stop the instrument.
2. RUN indicator light: The light is on when the instrument is
running and off when the instrument is in standby.
3. TIME display window: The window shows cumulative time
(in continuous mode) or remaining time (in timer mode). The
range of time displayed is 0 to 99 hours and 59 minutes. The
accuracy is 1 minute.
4. SPEED display window: The window shows set speed
(when the instrument is in standby) or current speed (when the
instrument is running).
5. Set Time Buttons: UP/DOWN Arrow buttons are used to
increase/decrease the set time of the instrument.
. Set Speed Buttons: UP/DOWN Arrow buttons are used to
increase/ decrease the set speed of the instrument.
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1. Connect all the components according to the figures shown
on page 4 of this manual. Use grounded power outlet.
2. Press down the power switch on the back right side of the
instrument and put it to the “|” state and then the instrument is
in standby.
Section 3 Operation
3.1 Control Panel
3.2 Installation
3.3 Settings
Time Settings
1. Continuous mode
Press the “ ” or “ ” arrow button below the TIME display
window. When the number shown on the display window starts
flashing, press “ ” arrow button to decrease the time to 00:00
and then release the button. The time setting is finished after the
number shown on the display window has flashed twice.
2. Timer mode
window. When the number shown on the display window starts
flashing, press “ ” or “ ” arrow button to increase or
decrease the time value. Release the button when the time
shown on the display window reaches the set value. The time
setting is finished after the number shown on the display window
has flashed twice.
Speed Settings
Press the “ ” or “ ” arrow button below the SPEED display
window. When the number shown on the display window starts
flashing, press “ ” or “ ” arrow button to increase or
decrease the speed value. Release the button when the speed
shown on the display window reaches the set value. The speed
setting is finished after the number shown on the display window
has flashed twice
Note:
press the “ ” or “ ” arrow button for a longer time to
accelerate the setting.
Run and Stop
1. Continuous Mode
Press
button and the instrument will start running with the
specified settings and the RUN indicator light will be on. The
TIME display window will show the cumulative time and the
SPEED display window will show the current speed. Press “ ”
button again and the instrument will slow down until it stops.
The instrument will then be in standby and the two display
windows will show the set values.
“ ”
2. Timer Mode
Press
button and the instrumentwill
The
TIME display window will show the remaining time and the
SPEED display window will show the current speed. Press
button again and the instrument will slow down until it stops.
The instrument will then be in standby and the two display
windows will show the set values.
“ ”
“ ”
start running with the
specified settings and the RUN indicator light will be on.
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Press the “ ” or “ ” arrow button below the TIME display