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Translation of the original operating manual 

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08/2018 
Rev. 1.7 of 28/04/2022 
Sigma 1-7 

 

part no. 0703402 

 

Sigma 1-7 

 

 

 

 

 

from serial no. 181096 

 

 

Laboratory centrifuge 

Operating Manual 

 

 

Please retain for later use! 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 1-7

Page 1: ...ranslation of the original operating manual sb 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 Sigma 1 7 part no 0703402 Sigma 1 7 from serial no 181096 Laboratory centrifuge Operating Manual Please retain for later us...

Page 2: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 2 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402...

Page 3: ...sb 3 68 Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402 Copyright by Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH An der Unteren S se 50 37520 Osterode am Harz Germany Tel 49 0 5522 5007 0 Fax 49 0 5522...

Page 4: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 4 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402...

Page 5: ...ty 14 3 Safety 15 3 1 Marking of the unit 15 3 2 Explanation of the symbols and notes 16 3 3 Responsibility of the operator 17 3 4 Requirements concerning the personnel 18 3 5 Informal safety instruct...

Page 6: ...tem Spincontrol Basic 32 6 3 1 User interface 32 6 3 2 Display 32 6 3 3 Starting a centrifugation run 33 6 3 4 Interrupting a centrifugation run 33 6 3 5 Interrupting a deceleration process 33 6 3 6 S...

Page 7: ...disinfection of the rotor chamber and accessories 45 8 2 1 Autoclaving 46 8 3 Service 47 8 4 Return of defective centrifuges or parts 48 9 Disposal 50 9 1 Disposal of the centrifuge 50 9 2 Disposal of...

Page 8: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 Table of contents 8 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402...

Page 9: ...le 010 Allgem eine Inform ationen 010 0020 Bestimm ungsgem e Verw endung Sigma 26 m od_1405318951312_68 docx 191709 2 1 1 2 Intended use Centrifuges are power driven machines that separate liquids fro...

Page 10: ...men und Vorschriften 26 mod_1405318958202_68 docx 191765 2 1 1 5 Standards and regulations These operating instructions have been created in accordance with the relevant European standards and regulat...

Page 11: ...rkungsw eise 020 0010 Aufbau der Zentrifuge 26 m od_1405318982945_68 docx 191793 2 1 2 1 Layout of the centrifuge Pos 17 100 Sigma 110 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Pr ojekte 1 16_1 16K_1 7 020 Aufbau und Wirk...

Page 12: ...chil d 1 7 W SB 90 mod_1649317538211_68 docx 943616 3 1 2 1 2 Name plate 1 Manufacturer 2 Power consumption 3 Max speed 4 Max kinetic energy 5 Serial number 6 Part number 7 Nominal voltage 8 Type 9 Co...

Page 13: ...ction of the angular velocity The bigger the radius in the rotor chamber is and the higher the speed is the higher the centripetal acceleration is However the forces acting on the rotor also increase...

Page 14: ...rce will be recalculated automatically by the control unit If the RCF is changed the speed will be adapted while the specified radius is maintained The speed gravitational field diagram provides an ov...

Page 15: ...2 1 3 1 Marking of the unit The following symbols are used on this centrifuge I On Power Arrow indicating the direction of rotation 0 Off Power Name plate see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate CE mark in comp...

Page 16: ...f these symbols causes serious health problems up to life endangering injuries DANGER This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage Non observance...

Page 17: ...ealth and safety regulations as well as with the accident prevention regulations must be checked at regular intervals e g every month Under the international rules for health and safety at work the op...

Page 18: ...d persons are present in the danger zone or work area This manual uses the following personnel qualifications for various areas of activity Qualified electrician Due to their special training knowledg...

Page 19: ...location of use of the centrifuge Ensure that it is accessible at all times The operating manual must be handed over to any subsequent owner or operator of the centrifuge Any changes additions or upd...

Page 20: ...moved Inspect the electrical equipment of the unit regularly Defects such as loose or burnt cables must be eliminated immediately Following the completion of any type of repair or service the qualifie...

Page 21: ...030 Sicher heit 030 0060 0030 Brandschutz thermische Si cherungen 26 m od_1405319025698_68 docx 192073 3 1 3 6 3 Fire prevention DANGER Do not spin explosive or inflammable substances Do not use the c...

Page 22: ...ls can cause dangerous imbalances at high speeds Ensure that rotor and buckets are correctly fitted see chapter 6 2 2 1 Installation of a rotor Observe the instructions on the installation of accessor...

Page 23: ...fe i e a date are provided the specification that occurs first shall apply Fig 4 Different service life engraving on the bucket rotor NOTE Refer to the table of the service life of rotors and accessor...

Page 24: ...he Sigma service department see chapter 7 3 Service contact Pos 67 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 68 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 11...

Page 25: ...ung und Tr ansport 040 0020 Lagerbedi ngungen 27 m od_1405319161442_68 docx 192367 2 1 4 2 Storage conditions The centrifuge can be stored in its original packaging for up to a year Store the centrifu...

Page 26: ...centrifuge weighs approx 13 kg Retain the packaging for any possible future transport of the centrifuge Pos 83 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 84 100 Sigma 110 BA...

Page 27: ...rtant to allow sufficient time for drying min 24 h before the centrifuge can be used again Pos 90 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 91 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile...

Page 28: ...centrifuge must be protected with 16 Amp B fuses that are to be provided by the customer NOTE To ensure safe disconnection in the event of a fault an AC DC sensitive RCD residual current device must b...

Page 29: ...ugen Sigma Standardm odul e 061 Betrieb_Spi ncontr ol Basic 061 0020 Einschalten 27 m od_1405320315792_68 docx 193697 2 1 6 2 Switching the centrifuge on Press the mains power switch The display then...

Page 30: ...en the rotor tie down screw by turning it anti clockwise but do not remove it Lower the rotor with its central bore straight down onto the motor shaft Tighten the rotor tie down screw clockwise with t...

Page 31: ...rs on only one axis correct incorrect Fig 5 Permissible and impermissible loading of an angle rotor example illustration Pos 109 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 110...

Page 32: ...ogram key 4 Arrow keys 5 Lid key 6 Start Stop key 7 Quick run key Fig 6 User interface The centrifuge is started directly via the user interface When the centrifuge is switched on all segments will be...

Page 33: ...versalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 123 100 Sigma 100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Standardm odul e 061 Betrieb_Spi ncontr ol Basic Spincontr ol Basic 061 0030 0060 Dr ehzahl Rel ativ...

Page 34: ...zeit w hrend des Laufs 27 mod_1405320358282_68 docx 193879 4 1 6 3 7 1 Changing the runtime during centrifugation The preselected runtime can be changed during centrifugation Press the set key repeate...

Page 35: ...zeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 135 100 Sigma 100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Standardm odul e 061 Betrieb_Spi ncontr ol Basic Spincontr ol Basic 061 0030 0090 Softstart und Softstop Funktionen 27...

Page 36: ...s preselected If another rotor is installed the configuration must be changed so that the allowed maximum speed of the rotor can be reached To select another rotor press the set key and hold it for ap...

Page 37: ...e indication Prog stops flashing NOTE Program numbers that are already occupied will be overwritten with the current data Pos 142 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 14...

Page 38: ...below Acknowledge the error messages with the lid key Type of error Possible reason Correction No indication on the display No power in the mains supply Check fuse in the mains supply Power cord is no...

Page 39: ...e power cord from the socket Remove the plug see figure item 1 from the opening on the left side of the control panel e g with a screwdriver Fig 8 Position of the opening for the emergency lid release...

Page 40: ...llow to slow down Power off Allow to cool down Provide better ventilation only air cooled centrifuges Provide sufficient water throughput only water cooled centrifuges 46 49 Imbalance error only for c...

Page 41: ...malfunctions or spare part enquiries From Germany Contact Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH An der Unteren S se 50 37520 Osterode Germany Tel 49 0 55 22 50 07 44 44 E mail support lab sigma zentrifugen de...

Page 42: ...by heat generators Pos 160 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 161 100 Sigma 100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Standardm odul e 080 War tung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 W artung...

Page 43: ...ean the accessories in a dishwasher Cleaning in a dishwasher removes the anodised coating the result is cracking in areas that are subject to stress If the rotors or accessories have been contaminated...

Page 44: ...ss particles e g with a vacuum cleaner Replace the rubber cushions since even thorough cleaning will not remove all glass particles Glass particles will damage the surface coating e g anodising of the...

Page 45: ...us materials A possible incompatibility must be considered Before using cleaning or decontamination agents that were not recommended by us contact the manufacturer to ensure that such a procedure will...

Page 46: ...ax temp C Min time min Max time min Max cycles Aluminium buckets 134 138 3 5 Aluminium rotors 134 138 3 5 Glass tubes 134 138 3 40 Polyallomer polycarbonate rectangular carriers 115 118 30 40 Polyallo...

Page 47: ...high level of stress high quality components were used during the production of the centrifuge Nevertheless wear cannot be excluded and it may not be visible from the outside Especially the rubber par...

Page 48: ...liged to certify the harmlessness of all incoming goods For this purpose we require a declaration of decontamination The form must be filled in completely and signed by authorised and specialised pers...

Page 49: ...ease use the original packaging for the unit if at all possible If the product is dispatched to us in unsuitable packaging you will be charged the cost for returning it to you in new packaging The for...

Page 50: ...waste You can return these centrifuges free of cost to Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH Ensure that the unit is decontaminated Fill in a declaration of decontamination see chapter 8 4 Return of defective c...

Page 51: ...16976307_68 docx 943578 1 Manufacturer Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH An der Unteren S se 50 37520 Osterode Germany Type 1 7 Order no 100011 Connection requirements Electrical connection Protection class...

Page 52: ...e to 50 relative humidity of air at 40 C Maximum altitude 2 000 m above sea level Pos 192 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 193 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1...

Page 53: ...ed from www sigma zentrifugen de Pos 199 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 200 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 201 100 Sigma 100 B...

Page 54: ...nual part no 0703402 Pos 203 100 Sigma 100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Standardm odul e 110 Anhang 110 0020 Dr ehzahl Schwer efeld Diagr amm 28 m od_1405320705642_68 docx 195153 2 1 11 2 Speed gravitational...

Page 55: ...S 4 16KHS 6 16S 6 16HS 6 16KS 6 16KHS 9366 15 000 4 5KL 4 16S 4 16KS 4 16KHS 6 16S 6 16HS 6 16KS 6 16KHS 11805 10 years 8KS 8KBS 11806 10 years 8KS 8KBS 12082 7 years 1 14 1 14K 12083 7 years 1 14 1 1...

Page 56: ...68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402 Pos 207 100 Sigma 100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Standardm odul e 110 Anhang 110 0050 Best ndigkeitst...

Page 57: ...4 4 1 4 1 Allyl alcohol C3H6O 96 1 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 Aluminium chloride AlCl3 saturated 1 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 4 Aluminium sulfate Al2 SO4 3 10 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ammonium chloride NH4 Cl aqueous 1 1 1...

Page 58: ...C2H8N2 100 1 1 3 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 Diesel fuel 100 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 Dimethyl formamide DMF C3D7NO 100 1 1 4 1 1 4 3 1 3 1 Dimethyl sulfoxide DMSO C2H6SO 100 1 2 4 1 1 4 4 1 1 Dimethylaniline C8H11N 100...

Page 59: ...1 2 1 Methyl benzene C7H8 100 3 1 4 1 3 4 4 4 1 4 1 Methyl ethyl ketone MEK C4H8O 100 1 1 4 1 1 4 4 4 1 4 1 Methylene chloride CH2Cl2 100 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 1 Mineral oil 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Nitric...

Page 60: ...1 1 1 2 4 Sodium hydroxide NaOH 50 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 Sodium sulfate Na2SO4 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Spirits C2H6O 96 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 Styrene C8H8 100 4 1 4 1 3 4 4 1 4 1 Sulphuric acid H2SO4 6...

Page 61: ...28 04 2022 sb 61 68 Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402 Pos 209 100 Sigma 110 BA Zentrifugen Sigma Proj ekte 1 16_1 16K_1 7 110 Anhang 110 0060 Konformit tserkl rung 1 7 53 m...

Page 62: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 11 Appendix 62 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402...

Page 63: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 11 Appendix Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb 63 68 Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402...

Page 64: ...Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1 7 11 Appendix 64 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402 Ende der Liste f r Textm arke Inhalt...

Page 65: ...emical resistance of plastic 43 Cleaning agents 45 Cleaning the bores of angle rotors 43 Cleaning the centrifuge 42 Closing the lid 20 29 Communication error 40 Condensation 27 Contamination 21 43 Con...

Page 66: ...ation process 33 IP code 51 K Kinetic energy 12 51 L Layout of the centrifuge 11 Leaks 46 Lid cannot be opened 38 Lid error 40 Lid is not closed correctly 38 Lid lock device 23 Lid lock has not releas...

Page 67: ...y mechanical 20 Safety conscious work 17 Saving the current settings 37 Scope of supply 10 Serial number 12 41 47 Service 47 Service contact 41 Service life 42 Service life of rotors and accessories 2...

Page 68: ...x 68 68 Version 08 2018 Rev 1 7 of 28 04 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual part no 0703402 U Units of protection class I 27 User interface 32 UV radiation 27 42 V Vents 27 W Warrant...

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