Thermo-shaker PCMT
Version 1.01 - January 2013
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Operating Instructions
The set parameters can also be changed during operation.
Caution!
The timer ending does not stop the heating. Heating can only be turned off when it is
set below 25°C (The display will show OFF
– T, °C – set point)
Program execution
After the PCMT has reached a stable temperature (when the set and current temperature
readings become the same):
4.6
Insert tubes into the block or place the microwell plate on the block and close the lid.
4.7
Press the RPM-RUN/STOP key Fig. 3/4 the block will start rotation and the timer indicator will
start counting up the time interval (with 1 min precision).
Note!
If the rotation speed is set to zero, pressing
RPM-RUN/STOP
key starts the timer but the
block does not move.
Attention!
Automatic balancing system in this product produces light metal-like noise when moving
the unit which is likely to be heard during acceleration/deceleration. It is 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 continuous operation of the device with
the countdown timer in the lower line (Actual), until the
RPM-RUN/STOP
button is pressed
again.
4.10
If required, it is possible to restart the timer when it is running. Press the
TIME-RUN/STOP
key
once Fig. 3/5 to stop the timer. Press the
TIME-RUN/STOP
key again to restart the timer.
4.11
The block motion can be stopped at any time by pressing the
RPM-RUN/STOP
key. In this
case the program and the thermo block motion stops and timer is set back to zero switching
into the STOP mode. Press the
RPM-RUN/STOP
key to repeat the operation with the same
time and speed.
4.12
At the end of operation turn OFF the unit with the power switch at the rear panel and
disconnect the external power supply from the mains.
