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Newton  Scientific

 

EVO 10 Centrifuge 

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Troubleshooting Guide 

If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized technical support 
representative must be contacted. 

 

 

General Errors

 

Causes

 

Actions

 

Display does not light up when 
the power is switched on 

No power supply to the 
centrifuge 

Check cable connections. 

Check there is power at 
socket. 

Blown fuse 

Replace fuse. 

Abnormal vibration during run  Rotor is off balance 

Check the loading of the rotor 
and load the rotor 
symmetrically. 

Tube rupture 

Visual inspection of tubes. 

Rotor is not tightened 

Tighten the rotor nut by 
turning clockwise using the 
supplied rotor key. 

Swing-rotor buckets does not 
swing smoothly 

Clean the pivots and grooves 
and apply grease. 

Damage shock absorber  

Contact a service technician. 

Centrifuge run cannot be 
started 

Control system error 

Switch the centrifuge off and 
on again. If the problem 
persists, contact a service 
technician. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EVO 10

Page 1: ...Newton Scientific EVO 10 Floor Centrifuge Instruction Manual CEN0721 MAN1801 The Right Solution for Every Application ...

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Page 4: ...election 12 Transport and Set Up 13 Before Setting Up 13 Location 14 Transporting Moving 14 Setting up and Leveling 15 Mains Connection 15 Storage 16 Shipping 16 Lifting Transporting 16 Control Panel 17 Operation 18 Switching on the Centrifuge 18 Open the Centrifuge Door 18 Rotor Installation 19 Acceleration Deceleration Rates 20 Pre Selecting Speed RCF 20 Running Time Pre Selection 20 Continuous ...

Page 5: ...Indicator 22 Stopping the Centrifuge Run 22 Removing the Rotor 22 System Menu 23 Maintenance and Care 24 Cleaning Intervals 24 Basics 24 Rotor and Accessories Inspection 25 Cleaning 25 Shipping and Disposal 26 Troubleshooting 27 Mechanical Emergency Door Release 27 Troubleshooting Guide 28 Error Code 29 When to contact Customer Service 29 Limited Warranty 30 ...

Page 6: ...nual will result in the expiration of the warranty Items Supplied If any parts are missing please contact the nearest Newton Scientific representative Intended Use This centrifuge is a laboratory product used to separate substance mixtures of different densities This centrifuge must be operated by trained specialists only Item Quantity Newton Scientific EVO 10 Centrifuge 1 Power Supply Cable 1 Too...

Page 7: ... power cord of the centrifuge to isolator switch which have been properly grounded Turn off the centrifuge using the power switch located by the right hand side on the centrifuge As safety zone maintain a clear radius of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge Do not place any dangerous substances within this security zone Set up in a well ventilated environment on a horizontally levelled and rigid s...

Page 8: ...hich ensure that no one can approach the centrifuge for longer than necessary while it is running Hazardous Substances WARNING Especially when working with corrosive samples salt solutions acids bases the accessory parts and vessel must be cleaned thoroughly Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against explosion Never use th...

Page 9: ...d this has been confirmed in the display The emergency door release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples from the centrifuge e g during a power failure see section Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 27 Do not open the centrifuge while it is running In any case of severe mechanical failure such as rotor or bucket crash the centrifuge is not aerosol tight In case of rotor fa...

Page 10: ...AUTION means that material damage could occur WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur This symbol refers to biological hazards Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe This symbol refers to electrical hazards ...

Page 11: ... Scientific Avante 8R R 134a 1 25 kg 26 bar 1430 1 75 t Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in a hermetically sealed system Newton Scientific EVO 10 Cat No 87001000 Max RPM rpm 10 000 rpm RPM accuracy 20 rpm Max RCF 18 300 g Max Capacity 6 1000 ml Set Time 1s to 99h 59min 59s Temp Range 20 40 Temp Accuracy 2 0 Power Supply AC 200 240V 50Hz 19 6A Sound Level 65dBa 1 ...

Page 12: ...the Newton Scientific Avante 8R centrifuge Cat No Type Capacity Max Speed rpm RCF x g 87160250 NSA 6 250 6 x 250ml 10 000 18 300 87160500 NSA 6 500 6 x 500ml 8 000 11 620 87161000 NSA 6 1000 6 x 1000ml 8 000 13 765 87241000 NSS 4 1000 4 x 1000ml 4 200 4 430 87261000 NSS 6 1000 6 x 1000ml 4 200 5 100 For further details on rotor use and safety additional accessories adapters and spare parts please ...

Page 13: ... Remove the packaging by first removing the bolts use to secure the wooden box using a spanner Remove the box top cover and then the side covers The unit can now be removed from the wooden base and position onto the floor Remove all protection foam and plastic wrapped Check if the items supplied are complete See Items Supplied on page 6 or your delivery note If the items supplied are incomplete pl...

Page 14: ...ilated Transporting Moving WARNING Always ensure all rubber foot are off the ground by unscrewing using a spanner Once the wheels are in contact with the floor you can move the centrifuge by rolling Never lift the centrifuge by its front panel its back panel or at its door Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge Due to its weight the centrifuge should be controlled moved by at least t...

Page 15: ...the centrifuge must be leveled again CAUTION If the centrifuge isn t leveled imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be damaged Never place anything under the centrifuge feet to level the centrifuge The centrifuge is to be placed on horizontal and level supporting structures or floor Horizontal level is to be checked when moving the centrifuge to a new location Mains Connection NOTICE Only con...

Page 16: ...efore storage Store the centrifuge in a clean dust free location Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet Avoid direct sunlight Shipping WARNING Before shipping the centrifuge please bear the following in mind The centrifuge must be clean and decontaminated The decontamination must be confirmed in a decontamination certificate Contact technical support for more details Ensure that the rotor is ...

Page 17: ...eys required for you to operate the centrifuge only the power switch is located on the right hand side of the centrifuge 1 Actual RCF 2 Current temperature inside the chamber 3 Time set and display 4 Set RPM rotating speed 5 Rotor selected 6 Acceleration rate 7 Deceleration rate 8 Program number 9 Start 10 Stop Door Open 11 Menu ...

Page 18: ...RNING Do not reach into the gap between the centrifuge door and the housing Use the emergency release only for malfunctions and power failures see Mechanical Emergency Door Release on page 27 Keep hands and objects well clear of the underside and side of the centrifuge door when closing Close the centrifuge door by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it The centrifuge doo...

Page 19: ...spindle Use the locking nut provided to tighten the rotor onto the spindle Hand tight is sufficient CAUTION Do not over tighten the rotor onto the centrifuge spindle 3 Check if the rotor is properly installed by lifting it slightly on the handle or from beneath the rotor If the rotor can be pulled up then it must be adjusted and retighten to the centrifuge spindle WARNING If the rotor cannot be pr...

Page 20: ...ng size Ensure that the rpm or RCF is correctly set 1 Press the RPM RCF button to select RPM or RCF 2 Enter the desired value by using the number keypad and press Enter to confirm RPM RCF can be viewed during a run on the top left hand corner of the screen NOTICE The minimum motor speed is 150 rpm Any extremely low RPM settings will be automatically increased to the minimum RPM at 150 rpm Running ...

Page 21: ...ot possible if the centrifuge is spinning Saving a Program 1 Press the PROG button and select Program number that you wished to manage 2 Proceed to modify the speed time and temperature to the desired values 3 Saving is confirmed when the changed parameter stops blinking Selecting a Program Press on the PROG button and scroll through the list to select the desired program Press Start to run the se...

Page 22: ...gher than approx 200 rpm an error message will be displayed The run will terminate Imbalance at high speed may indicate a tube breakage or leak or rotor crash Therefore additional care should be taken depending on the samples loaded Stopping the Centrifuge Run With Pre Set Running Time If the run time is preset the centrifuge will run at the selected speed until the desired run time is reached It ...

Page 23: ...e system menu by pressing on the buttons Rotor Handling Illustration on how rotor should be handled is displayed on the touchscreen Error Code All error code and corresponding description will be displayed or refer to page 29 Troubleshoot Provide diagnosis on possible causes and recommendations to resolve an error or refer to page 28 ...

Page 24: ...acturer of the cleaning agents 2 Never use caustic cleaning agents such as soap suds phosphoric acid bleaching solutions or scrubbing powder 3 Remove rotor and clean bowl with a small amount of cleaning agent applied to a clean cloth 4 Use a soft brush without metal bristles to remove stubborn residue Afterwards rinse with a small amount of distilled water and remove any excess with absorbent towe...

Page 25: ...t is recommend that you have rotors and accessories inspected yearly as part of your routine service to ensure safety Cleaning 1 Clean rotor buckets and accessories outside of the centrifuge bowl 2 Separate all rotors buckets lids adapters and tubes to allow thorough cleaning 3 Rinse rotor and all accessories with warm water and a neutral detergent that is suitable for use with the materials If in...

Page 26: ...s from use for disposal you have to clean and if necessary disinfect or decontaminate the entire system In doubt contact the Newton Scientific technical support For the countries of the European Union the disposal is regulated by the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU ...

Page 27: ...or has stopped Do not touch the spinning rotor Do not attempt to brake the rotor using hands or other tools Always wait until the rotor has come to a stop without braking The brake does not work when there is no current The braking process lasts much longer than usual Proceed as follows 1 Make sure the rotor has stopped view port in the centrifuge door 2 Ensure the power supply isolator is switche...

Page 28: ...Blown fuse Replace fuse Abnormal vibration during run Rotor is off balance Check the loading of the rotor and load the rotor symmetrically Tube rupture Visual inspection of tubes Rotor is not tightened Tighten the rotor nut by turning clockwise using the supplied rotor key Swing rotor buckets does not swing smoothly Clean the pivots and grooves and apply grease Damage shock absorber Contact a serv...

Page 29: ...0 Abnormal voltage E11 Over current protection E12 Motor fault E13 Brake resistance E15 Rotor error When to contact technical support If you need to contact technical support please provide the order no and the serial no of your centrifuge This information can be found on the nameplate at the left hand side of the centrifuge cable In addition the technical support also needs the Software version B...

Page 30: ...erial or workmanship This warranty does not cover motor brushes fuses light bulbs batteries or damage to paint or finish Claims for transit damage should be filed with the transportation carrier All warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration of 12 months from the original date of purchase Newton Scientific s sole obliga...

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