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Thermo-shaker PCMT

Version 1.01 - January 2013

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Operating Instructions

For indoor use only.

Intended for laboratory use only.

Do not check the temperature by touch. Use a thermometer.

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY

It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material

is spilt on or inside the equipment.

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Summary of Contents for PCMT

Page 1: ...Thermo shaker with cooling PCMT Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...rmo shaker PCMT Version 1 01 January 2013 Page 1 Operating Instructions Contents 1 Safety 2 General Information 3 Getting Started 4 Operation of PCMT 5 Calibration 6 Specifications 7 Guarantee and service ...

Page 3: ...e proposed method will not damage the equipment Do not make modifications to the design of the unit ELECTRICAL SAFETY Connect only to the mains with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label Use only the external power supply unit provided with this product Ensure that the mains switch and external power supply are easily accessible during use Do not plug the unit into the mains o...

Page 4: ...tructions For indoor use only Intended for laboratory use only Do not check the temperature by touch Use a thermometer BIOLOGICAL SAFETY It is the user s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilt on or inside the equipment ...

Page 5: ...h the help of the temperature calibration function the user can calibrate the unit approx 6 of the selected temperature to compensate for differences in the thermalbehaviorof tubes from differentmanufacturers LCD display indicates preset and current values of temperature speed and time ofoperation Quietmotoroperation compactsize prolonged service life Cooling system Peltier elements Heating system...

Page 6: ...4x1 5 ml microtubes HC18 block for 20x0 5 ml 12x1 5 ml microtubes HC24 Block for 24x2 0 ml microtubes HC96 Block for 96 well PCR microplate semi skirted unskirted 3 4 Set up Place the unit upon even horizontal non flammable surface away from any flammable materials remove protective film display To provide optimum ventilation ensure clearance around the device 20 cm on side faces Plug the external...

Page 7: ...ote When installing the HC96 block drive one by one 4 screws for several turns and fix them with a hex key included in the HC 96 thermo block set Fig 1 Thermo block connection 3 8 Changing Blocks Disconnect the external power supply unit from the device Remove the four knurled screws fig 2 1 disconnect the plug fig 1 1 Select the new block and install it as point 3 5 Fig 2 Thermo block set up ...

Page 8: ...ay will turn on with the upper line Set showing time RPM and temperature set earlier and the lower line Actual showing current readings of the same parameters thermo block temperature C which automatically starts rising according to the temperature set in the upper line The time to reach the set temperature will depend on the initial temperature Setting the PCMT Use the readings in the upper line ...

Page 9: ...normal occurrence and does not indicate a fault 4 8 At the end of the program after the set time elapses the block motion stops and the timer shows the flashing reading STOP accompanied by the repetitive sound signal until the RPM RUN STOP key is pressed 4 9 If the working time is not set or is re set and the timer indicator in the upper line shows 00 00 pressing the RPM RUN STOP button will start...

Page 10: ...alibrationmode Calibration procedure 5 5 Install an independent temperature sensor thermometer 0 5 C accuracy into the tubes placed into the block or directlyintothe heating block special sensorsocket 5 6 Set therequired temperature inoperationmode e g 40 C 5 7 After the unit reaches the set temperature when the set and actual temperature readings areequal leave theunit for30min forthermal stabili...

Page 11: ...ure value Fig 6A 2 corresponds to the independent temperature sensor In our example the calibration coefficient will be 0 974 inrange 0 936 upto 1 063 increment0 001 Caution This calibrating coefficient will correct the temperature through the whole operating range 5 11 After finishing the calibration press the RPM RUN STOP key Fig 3 4 once to save the changes and exit the calibration mode 5 12 Th...

Page 12: ...rage heating speed on HC20C from 25 C to 100 C 5ºC min Average cooling speed on HC20C from 100 C to RT 25 C 5ºC min from RT 25 C to 15 C below RT 1 8ºC min Time of block heating from 25ºC till 37ºC 6 min Temperature calibration coefficient range from 0 936 to 1 063 0 063 6 3 General specifications Speed range 250 1400 rpm Speed setting resolution 10 rpm Maximal speed deviation for 250 rpm 2 for 14...

Page 13: ...HC18 block for 20x0 5 ml 12x1 5 ml microtubes HC24 block for 24x2 ml microtubes HC96 block for 96 well PCR microplate semi skirted unskirted PCMT blocks and PHMT blocks are not interchangeable i e PCMT blocks cannot be used on the PHMT and vice versa Replacement parts Description Rubber belt 117x5x0 6 mm Grant is committed to a continuous program of improvement and reserves the right to alter the ...

Page 14: ...roduct is guaranteed for TWO YEARS against faulty materials or workmanship 6 2 Service For service return for repair to our Service Department in the UK or in other countries to our distributor 6 3 Rubber belt replacement 1 Disconnect the external power supply from the mains 2 Remove 4 fixation screws on the shaker bottom and remove the bottom plate 3 Replace the rubber belt 4 Re assemble the unit...

Page 15: ...Thermo shaker PCMT Version 1 01 January 2013 Page 14 Operating Instructions ...

Page 16: ...Grant Instruments Cambridge Ltd Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB UK Tel 44 0 1763 260811 Fax 44 0 1763 262410 Email labsales grantinstruments com www grantinstruments com ...

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