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Micro

Centaur Plus

User Manual

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Page 1: ...MicroCentaur Plus User Manual Please read this before use ...

Page 2: ...ual before using your centrifuge it will provide you and your colleagues with useful information on all aspects of the equipment As our customer we would like to ensure that you are totally satisfied at all times Do not hesitate to contact us Your views are very important to us ...

Page 3: ...pparatus at high temperature or pressure 4 This centrifuge has been supplied with a rotor already fitted and rotor nut tightened to secure it This rotor nut must be checked periodically by the user to ensure that it remains sufficiently tight for safe operation Damage caused to the centrifuge by running it with an insufficiently tight rotor nut is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty 5 Insta...

Page 4: ...Warranty This model is supplied with a 24 month warranty The details of the warranty supplied with this unit are available at www msecentrifuges com A copy is available upon request ...

Page 5: ... single phase AC alternating current of the stated frequency with neutral nominally at earth potential B Your supply voltage is within the stated range C The current rating is within the capacity of your outlet D Your plug or electricity supply circuit is fitted with a 5 Amp fuse E Centrifuge Fuse rating 120V 240V 3 15A WARNING This apparatus must be earthed ...

Page 6: ...sed of carefully with consideration to the environment As a responsible manufacturer of quality laboratory equipment MSE will recycle your equipment once its life expires and therefore reduce the amount of waste electrical equipment that is sent to landfill When you would like to dispose of your equipment please contact us on 44 0 1435 517000 to arrange a collection ...

Page 7: ...61010 1 BS EN 61010 2 020 89 336 EEC 92 31 EWG 93 68 EWG BS EN 61326 1 BS EN 61326 2 6 98 79 EC BS EN 61010 2 101 BS EN 13612 BS EN 1658 Declaration I declare as the authorised representative the above information in relation to the supply manufacture of this product is in conformity with the stated standards and other related documents following the provisions of EEC Directives Signature of autho...

Page 8: ...y 4 5 Good operator practice 4 6 Hazards and precautions 4 7 Maximum load 4 8 Storage 5 Operating the centrifuge 5 1 Getting started 5 2 Controls 5 2 1 The control panel 5 3 Description of sounds 5 4 LCD display 5 5 Switching the centrifuge on 5 6 Switching the centrifuge off 6 Maintenance 6 1 General cleaning of the centrifuge 6 2 Cleaning of the accessories 6 3 Sterilisation and disinfection of ...

Page 9: ...utine medical analysis and biochemical research works It is intended for separation of mixtures suspensions and systemic fluids into constituents of different densities under influence of centrifugal force This centrifuge is an air cooled brush less instrument and therefore during centrifugation the samples should be spun in sealed containers and sealed rotors This centrifuge is not intended to be...

Page 10: ...characteristics Programs 9 PULSE short duration operation Yes Out of balance detection Yes Interference level PN EN 55011 Noise level 56 dB Physical data Depth 270 mm Width 220 mm Height 180 mm Weight 5 kg Environmental conditions PN EN 61010 1 point 1 4 1 Ambient temperature 5 to 40 C Relative humidity at ambient temperature 80 Installation category II PN EN 61010 1 Degree of pollution 2 PN EN 61...

Page 11: ...14500 13163 5 6 3 8 43117 617 Angle rotor with sealed lid 18x0 5 ml 14500 13868 5 9 3 8 43117 618 Hematocrit rotor 24 capillary tubes 1 3 x 50 mm 14500 14573 6 2 1 2 34411 8160 TUBE Glass capillary 50mm heparinized 34411 8162 TUBE Glass capillary tubes 50mm non heparinised 34411 8161 TUBE STOPPER Capillary Micro Centaur Plus 34411 8150 HEMATOCRIT READER Micro Centaur Plus 81780 002 Adaptor 12x0 5m...

Page 12: ... must be established The normal laboratory operating conditions are from 15 C to 35 C In the case of changing machine location from extreme cold to warmer conditions please allow the centrifuge to stand with the lid open for a minimum of 4 hours This will reduce any chance of condensation taking place in side the centrifuge 3 3 Connection to the power supply Supply voltage has to be consistent wit...

Page 13: ... is completely disconnected from the power that makes it impossible to start the centrifuge 4 3 2 Checking the rotor has stopped Opening of the centrifuge lid is only possible when the rotor has stopped This stopped condition is verified by the microprocessor which sends a signal to the display where the letter S appears to show that the rotor has stopped and the lid can be opened The display will...

Page 14: ...ge on if it is not installed properly or if the rotor is not fitted correctly 7 The centrifuge must not be operated in places where there is a risk of extreme hot or cold temperatures 8 Do not use flammable or highly volatile materials in the centrifuge 9 Users are advised to take extreme care when centrifuging toxic or contaminated substances 10 The appropriate decontamination procedure should be...

Page 15: ...he bowl is free from foreign objects and impurities such as dust and residues of fluid 4 Mount the rotor on the motor shaft and tighten in a clockwise direction using the supplied hexagon key 5 Rotor lids must be fully tightened on the rotor in order to ensure a good seal 6 Once in use only use sample containers intended for the rotor CAUTION This Centrifuge compensates for a small weight differen...

Page 16: ...e 1 1 shows the layout of the control panel Figure 1 1 The START key is used to start the centrifuge program with the parameters displayed on display The START key can only be activated when the lid is closed The STOP key is used for aborting the operation at any time After pressing the key an oblique will appear on the display indicating that the rotor is braking When the rotor has come to a comp...

Page 17: ...utton the centrifuge will gradually slow down and come to an eventual stop at the brake rate previously chosen Pressing the STOP key after releasing the PULSE key will increase the brake rate to the maximum even if the set brake rate is lower The parameter keys are used to adjust speed time RCF as well as acceleration and de acceleration rates Figure 1 2 shows each of their functions Figure 1 2 Ea...

Page 18: ... switching the power on 5 4 LCD display The centrifuge has an LCD display which shows information regarding the time speed and RCF as well as the acceleration and deceleration rates When the centrifuge is first switched on the digital display shows the model name and our web address for three seconds before reverting to the main display Figure 1 3 The main display shows information about the centr...

Page 19: ...an set the programmers that you require load the rotor shut the lid and press the START key 5 6 Switching the centrifuge off The centrifuge will automatically stop when the programme is completed It is possible to stop the machine before the programme is completed by pressing the stop key When you have completed your requirements please remember to switch the machine off at the mains switch locate...

Page 20: ...lean and free of debris The sample tubes should also be dry before use in the centrifuge 6 3 Sterilisation and disinfection of the bowl and accessories When sterilising the bowl and rotors users should take into account the material of these items and be sure that the chemicals in the cleaning agents will not react with them Furthermore when autoclaving the rotors users should consider the tempera...

Page 21: ...o the hole on the right hand side The lid should now open CAUTION Do not attempt to open the lid whilst the centrifuge is running 7 3 Safety inspections From the point of view of operational safety the centrifuge has to be subjected to inspection carried out by authorised service engineer or especially trained experts at least once every year in the state of operational readiness More frequent ins...

Page 22: ...is forwarded to the repair shop and a copy of the certificate accompanies the Centrifuge Information about authorised service workshops can be obtained from the Manufacturer 8 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ON YOUR MICRO CENTAUR PLUS 8 1 Warranty The Micro Centaur Plus comes with a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase After the 2 years an annual service of the centrifuge is recommended This should be ...

Page 23: ...300 1400 1500 2500 4 5 15 30 40 6 8 25 60 80 150 120 600 800 1500 2400 1200 15000 8000 6000 40000 11 13 15 17 19 21 22 24 23 26 28 27 29 r p m Centrifuging radius cm R C F x g multiple of gravitational acceleration Example of making use A 14 4 cm B 4600 r p m C 3400 x g Formula used for calculation of this nomogram 2 R C F 11 18 r n 1000 where R C F multiple of gravitational speed r centrifuging r...

Page 24: ...ROCENTAUR R Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge Maximum speed 18000 rpm Maximum RCF 24270 xg Maximum Volume 24 x 2 1 5ml HARRIER General Purpose Centrifuge Ambient and Refrigerated Swing Out Fixed Angle Microplate Maximum speed 18000 rpm Maximum RCF 30065 xg Maximum Volume 4 x 250ml Meet the rest of the family Brand new generation of centrifuges ...

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