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Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL IVD
6 Using the centrifuge
Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022
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Translation of the original operating manual,
6.3.2.11 Cycle display ("Cycles")
In order to activate the cycle display:
• Select the "Cycles" symbol with the cursor and confirm the selection.
The symbol is displayed and "set" flashes in front of the rotor display.
• All of the rotors and buckets can be selected by turning the function
knob. The cycles of the selected rotor and, if applicable, also of the
selected bucket are displayed.
• Press the function knob in order quit the cycle display.
Fig. 23: Cycle display for rotor 11650 and bucket 13421
Reaching the maximum number of cycles
When the maximum number of cycles is reached for a rotor or bucket, a
corresponding warning signal will be displayed every time that the
centrifuge is started: the start key, lid key, and entire display will flash.
Fig. 24: Display when the maximum number of cycles is reached (flashing)
When the start key is pressed, "CYCLES" will be displayed. The centrifuge
will not be started and the display will not return to its normal state until the
start key is pressed again.
WARNING
When the maximum number of cycles of the rotor or bucket is reached,
the parts must be replaced immediately for safety reasons.
The cycle display will be reset after the rotor and buckets have been
replaced by the service department of Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH (see
chapter 7.3 - "Service contact").