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Version 04/2008, Rev. 1.18 of 07/06/2012
page 31 of 65
Translation of the original operating manual
5.2.6
Starting the Centrifuge
The centrifuge is ready for operation when the start key is illuminated.
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Press the start key in order to start a centrifugation run.
5.2.7
Interrupting a Centrifugation Run
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Press the stop key in order to interrupt a centrifugation run.
The centrifugation run will be terminated prematurely.
5.2.7.1 Interrupting a Deceleration Process
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Press the start key during a deceleration process in order to interrupt it and to
restart the centrifuge.
5.2.7.2 Softstart and Softstop Function
The softstart function is used to extend the acceleration time, whereas the
softstop function is used to extend the deceleration time. The current combination
is shown on the display. The stop key can be used to cyclically select various
combinations:
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Press the key once to active the softstart function.
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Press the key twice to activate the softstart function and the softstop function.
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Press the key three times to active the softstop function alone.
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Press the key four times to activate the softstart function and the brakeless
deceleration. The “soft stop” display flashes when the brakeless deceleration
is active.
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Press the key five times to activate the “brakeless deceleration” function
alone (the “soft stop” display flashes).
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Press the key once more to return to the standard operating mode.