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Frontier

TM 

Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R                                 EN-1  

 

 

 

1. INTRODUCTION 

1.1 Description and Intended Purpose 

Thank you for choosing this OHAUS product.  

All symbols indicate safety instructions and points to potential dangerous situations. Please read the manual 
completely before using the Frontier

TM

 MultiPro Centrifuges to avoid incorrect operation. 

Frontier

TM

 MultiPro Centrifuges were designed for the separation of materials or mixtures with different densities.  

OHAUS centrifuges are intended exclusively for indoor use and for use by qualified personnel. 

 

1.2 Brief description 

The models FC5714/FC5718/FC5816/FC5916 are non-refrigerated universal centrifuges. 

The models FC5718R/FC5816R/FC5916R are refrigerated universal centrifuges.  

All models are offered in two voltage variations, 230V or 120V. 

The centrifuges can be used with swing-out and angle rotors. 

All parameters are accessible via buttons and selected with the central adjuster. All pre-selected and current values 

will be shown permanently on the LCD-display. 

The centrifuge is powered by a maintenance-free induction motor. 

Detailed technical data are in the "Technical data" section. 

 

 

1.3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols 

Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring 

the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. 

The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of non-observance from each 

other.  

 

Signal Words 

 

DANGER 

Will lead to severe injuries or death if not avoided. 

WARNING 

For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in injuries or death if not 

avoided. 

CAUTION 

For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or 

the property or in loss of data, or injuries if not avoided. 

ATTENTION 

For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not avoided 

NOTE 

For useful information about the product  

 

Warning Symbols

 

 

     General Hazard                            Electrical Shock Hazard 

 

 

 

 Alternating Current                             

Biohazard 

 
 
 

Explosion                                        Crushing

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Frontier FC5714

Page 1: ...ierTM Centrifuge FC5714 FC5718 FC5718R FC5816 FC5816R FC5916 FC5916R Instruction Manual 5 Commonwealth Ave Woburn MA 01801 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepo...

Page 2: ...ure 2 Sketch map of FC5816R FC5916R Figure 3 1 Centrifuge Lid 2 Rotor Window 3 Display 4 Function Label 5 Main Power Switch 6 Power Connection 7 Emergency Release Function Label for FC5714 FC5718 FC57...

Page 3: ...ty model and select 6 Temperature setup model Only FC5515R 7 Time setup model 8 Store setup information 9 Short quick spin centrifugation 10 Release lid 11 Stop centrifugation setup 12 Adjustingknob D...

Page 4: ...field Time Prog A 4 Display field Temp Messages logosof the display fields M1 close M2 open M3 rotor M4 Rotor No M5 rpm M6 rcf M7 accel M8 decel M9 radius M10 program M11 error M12 service M13 h m s...

Page 5: ...30314827 Rotor Angle 4x85ml RB ID Hi 28 30314828 Rotor Swing out 16x50ml ID 29 30314829 Rotor Angle 10x50ml FA ID 30 30314830 Rotor Angle 6x50ml RB FA ID 31 30314831 Rotor Angle 6x50ml RB ID Hi 32 303...

Page 6: ...PRESELECTION OF SPEED RCF VALUE 8 3 3 2 PRESELECTION OF RUNNING TIME 9 3 3 3 PRESELECTION OF BRAKE INTENSITY AND ACCELERATION 9 3 3 4 PRE SELECTION OF TEMPERATURE ONLY REFRIGERATED MODELS 10 3 3 5 PRE...

Page 7: ...RANSPORT 21 8 3 2 INSTALLATION 21 8 3 3 PACKING 22 8 3 4 PASSING ON THE DEVICE 22 9 TECHNICAL DATA 23 9 1 SPECIFICATIONS 23 9 1 1 CENTRIFUGE FC5714 23 9 1 2 CENTRIFUGE FC5718 24 9 1 3 CENTRIFUGE FC571...

Page 8: ...juster All pre selected and current values will be shown permanently on the LCD display The centrifuge is powered by a maintenance free induction motor Detailed technical dataare in the Technical data...

Page 9: ...other use or intended useis considered improper OHAUS is not liable for damage resulting from improper use CAUTION Read all safety warnings before installing making connections or servicing this equi...

Page 10: ...be observed During centrifugation the presences of people and the setting up of hazardous materials are prohibited within 30 cm around the centrifuge according to the regulations of EN 61010 2 020 FC...

Page 11: ...pace of 30 cm on each side of the unit according to the standards EN 61010 2 020 Do not place the centrifuge next to a window or a heater where it could be exposed to excessive heat as the performance...

Page 12: ...for safety and reliability of the centrifuge only if 1 The unit is operated in accordance withthis instruction manual 2 Modifications repairs or other adjustments are performed by OHAUS authorized per...

Page 13: ...ear of the drive and the acoustic operating noise The maximum load per hole is stated on each rotor Figure 11 WRONG Figure 12 CORRECT 6 tubes 3 1 3 Loading swing out rotors Loading of the buckets vess...

Page 14: ...e the relative centrifugal force RCF G force for a specific adapter you can calculate per DIN 58 970 using the attached formula RCF 1 117862 10 5 n2 rmax n revolutions per minute RPM rmax max centrifu...

Page 15: ...f speed RCF value This pre selection is activated through the key RPM RCF 4 refer to figure 16 below By pressing the key once the word rpm M5 flashes By pressing the key twice the pre selection of the...

Page 16: ...ing 99 hours 59 min the word cont appears in the display Time Prog A 3 That continuous run can only be interrupted by pressing the key Stop 10 The time countdown starts as soon as the set speed is rea...

Page 17: ...essing the keys Temp Setup 13 refer to figure 20 and Time 6 you start the run While running the unit chooses automatically a rotational speed that is equivalent to 20 of the permitted rotational speed...

Page 18: ...e desired program number If a program number is already occupied in the display RPM RCF A 1 the words rotor M3 and xx M4 will appear In case of free program numbers 0 appears Figure 22 Close the lid o...

Page 19: ...m in the display RPM RCF A 1 the word rotor M3 flashes At the same time the word FALSE and the stored rotor number xx M4 will flashing by turns Figure 25 3 5 3 Leaving program mode To leave the progra...

Page 20: ...rotor not being equally loaded the drive will turn off during acceleration The rotor decelerates to stand still When in the display Time Prog A 3 the word error M11 together with the number 01 appear...

Page 21: ...ear at the same time See figure 29 Figure 29 ATTENTION Please notice that you must enter the program as described under point 4 1 1 to change the adjustments of the points 4 1 2 4 1 7 After you have s...

Page 22: ...ord On flashes and you can switchoff the sound with the adjusting knob 1 See figure 32 After you have stored the settings See 4 1 1 you change back to the normal program mode again by switching off th...

Page 23: ...and then press the key Accel Decel 5 In the display Acc Dec A 2 the word Service flashes Now select the letter B with the adjusting knob 1 As a result in the display RPM RCF A 1 the word ON BEEP appe...

Page 24: ...containing molycote and graphite are not allowed Please pay special attention to anodized aluminum parts Breakage of rotors can be caused even by slight damage In case of rotors buckets or tube racks...

Page 25: ...rom the power supply Then remove adherent dust from the ventilation slots in the centrifuge by using a soft brush Do this at least every six months 5 1 3 Cleaning and disinfection of the rotor 1 Clean...

Page 26: ...pters of PP have a maximum operating time up to 3 yearsfrom first use Condition for the operating time Proper use damage free condition recommended care 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 Error message Cause Solut...

Page 27: ...the right side of the centrifuge there is a plastic stopper Figure 38 Remove this stopper which is connected to the lid lock horizontally from the housing until the centrifuge lid opens Now open the l...

Page 28: ...haft when transporting over longer distances Airtemperature rel humidity Airpressure General transportation 25to 60 C 10to 75 30to 106kPa 8 2 Storage During storage of the centrifuge the following env...

Page 29: ...at the mains voltage and frequency match the requirements on the device name plate see rear side of the device and then connect the device to the power supply Remove the transport protection material...

Page 30: ...V 50 60 Hz Voltage fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 1 3 A 2 4 A Power consumption 240 W 300 W Dimensions W D H 362 x 493 x 330 mm 14 3 x 19 4 x 13 0 in Net Weight without rotor 30 kg 66 lb Shipp...

Page 31: ...Voltage fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 2 0 A 4 0 A Power consumption 455 W 475 W Dimensions W D H 408 x 499 x 351 mm 16 1 x 19 7 x 13 8 in Net Weight without rotor 43 kg 95 lb Shipping Dimensi...

Page 32: ...age fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 3 0 A 6 0 A Power consumption 660 W 660 W Dimensions W D H 407 x 731 x 359 mm 16 0 x 28 8 x 14 1 in Net Weight without rotor 60 kg 132 lb Shipping Dimensions...

Page 33: ...ge fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 2 4 A 4 2 A Power consumption 530 W 520 W Dimensions W D H 446 x 538 x 354 mm 17 6 x 21 2 x 13 9 in Net Weight without rotor 52 kg 115 lb Shipping Dimensions W...

Page 34: ...tage fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 3 7 A 7 8 A Power consumption 785 W 850 W Dimensions W D H 723 x 538 x 354 mm 28 5 x 21 2 x 13 9 in Net Weight without rotor 77 kg 170 lb Shipping Dimensions...

Page 35: ...e fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 2 8 A 5 6 A Power consumption 640 W 680 W Dimensions W D H 540 x 670 x 390 mm 21 3 x 26 4 x 15 4 in Net Weight without rotor 85 kg 187 lb Shipping Dimensions W...

Page 36: ...e fluctuation 10 10 Current consumption 7 2 A 20 A Power consumption 1630 W 1750 W Dimensions W D H 730 x 670 x 390 mm 28 7 x 26 4 x 15 4 in Net Weight without rotor 118 kg 260 lb Shipping Dimensions...

Page 37: ...EN 30 FrontierTM Centrifuge FC5714 FC5718 FC5718R FC5816 FC5816R FC5916 FC5916R 9 2 Drawings and dimensions D H W W H D...

Page 38: ...eclaration of Conformity is available online at www ohaus com ce Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 2012 19 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this device may not be...

Page 39: ...terference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interf...

Page 40: ...N 33 11 APPENDIX TABLE1 PERMISSIBLENETWEIGHT TABLE2 LOWESTTEMPERATURESATMAX SPEED TABLE3 MAX SPEED ANDRCF VALUESFORPERMISSIBLEROTORS TABLE4 ACCELERATION ANDDECELERATIONTIMES TABLE5 ERRORMESSAGES TABLE...

Page 41: ...tor Swing out 4x250ml ID 4x536 g 4 5 4 5 30314821 Rotor Angle 6x250ml FB ID 6x355 g 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 30314822 Rotor Swing out 4x100ml ID 4x340 g 4 5 4 5 4 5 30314823 Rotor Swing out 4x100ml ID Sealable...

Page 42: ...2 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 30314834 Rotor Angle 12x15ml RB FA ID 12x25 g 6 0 6 0 6 0 30314835 Rotor Angle 44x1 5 2 0ml ID 44x3 8 g 13 5 13 5 15 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 30314836 Rotor Angle 30x1 5 2 0ml ID Sealable 3...

Page 43: ...pm 8 C FC5816R 6000 rpm 8 C 30314831 Rotor Angle 6x50ml RB ID Hi FC5718R 12000 rpm 5 C FC5816R 12000 rpm 5 C FC5916R 13000 rpm 4 C 30314832 Rotor Angle 30x15ml RB FA ID FC5718R 4500 rpm 9 C FC5816R 45...

Page 44: ...4 4500 3350 xg FC5718 4500 3350 xg FC5718R 4500 3350 xg 30314823 Rotor Swing out 4x100ml ID Sealable FC5714 4000 2486 xg FC5718 5000 3885 xg FC5718R 5000 3885 xg 30314824 Rotor Swing out 2x3MTP ID FC5...

Page 45: ...2830 xg FC5816R 4500 2830 xg 30314833 Rotor Angle 20x10ml RB ID Hi FC5718 12000 15775 xg FC5718R 12000 15775 xg FC5816 12000 15775 xg FC5816R 12000 15775 xg FC5916 12000 15775 xg FC5916R 12000 15775...

Page 46: ...40 Rotor Angle 64x0 5ml ID FC5718 13500 16298 xg FC5718R 13500 16298 xg 30314841 Rotor Angle 4x8 w PCR Strip ID FC5718 15000 15343 xg FC5718R 15000 15343 xg FC5916 15000 15343 xg FC5916R 15000 15343 x...

Page 47: ...170 17 FC5718 100 15 150 15 FC5718R 100 15 150 15 30314824 Rotor Swing out 2x3MTP ID FC5714 230 25 340 26 FC5718 160 20 360 15 FC5718R 160 20 360 15 FC5816 452 43 616 38 FC5816R 452 43 616 38 FC5916 2...

Page 48: ...8 FC5816 257 29 436 28 FC5816R 274 31 485 29 FC5916 233 25 283 30 FC5916R 233 25 500 25 30314836 Rotor Angle 30x1 5 2 0ml ID Sealable FC5714 250 27 280 34 FC5718 200 25 360 25 FC5718R 210 25 360 30 FC...

Page 49: ...with frequency converter distrubed during start 41 Communication with frequency converter distrubed during stop 42 Short circuit in the frequency converter 43 Undervoltage frequency converter 44 Over...

Page 50: ...0 6 30314915 Rack 8x10ml D16mm RB 2 pk 16 3 0 4 30314916 Rack 14x5 7ml D13mm RB 2 pk 15 9 0 8 30314917 Rack 10x1 6 7ml D13mm Vac 2 pk 15 9 0 8 30304367 Rack 8x4 10ml D16mm Vac 2 pk 16 3 0 4 30304368 A...

Page 51: ...RB 2 pk 14 0 0 6 30314876 Rack 7x5 7ml D13mm RB 2 pk 14 0 0 6 30314877 Rack 5x1 5ml D11mm 2 pk 14 0 0 6 30314878 Rack 3x10ml D17mm Sar 2 pk 14 0 0 6 30314879 Rack 4x5 7ml D13mm RB 2 pk 14 0 0 6 303148...

Page 52: ...90 Adapter 1x5ml D13 5mm 2 pk 8 3 2 7 30130886 Adapter 1x1 5 2 0ml D11mm 6 pk 6 7 4 3 30314831 Rotor Angle 6x50ml RB ID Hi Blank NO Bucket Adapter 8 4 30130891 Adapter 1x30ml D26mm 2 pk 8 2 0 2 301308...

Page 53: ...1 19 1 0 2 30553130 Adapter 7x50ml D29mm FAx2 V1 19 1 0 2 30553133 Adapter 14x15ml D17mm FAx2 V1 19 2 0 1 30553134 Adapter 17x15ml D17mm FAx2 V1 19 0 0 3 30553140 Adapter 18x5 10ml D16mm Vac Sarx2 V1...

Page 54: ...worldwide 30323917 P N 30323917 C 2020 OHAUS Corporation all rights reserved Printed in China 5 Commonwealth Ave Woburn MA 01801 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipm...

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