Operating Manual SIGMA 2-16PK
page 38 of 77
05/2007
5.3.2 Speed
The desired speed of the centrifuge (revolutions per minute) can be set here
(15,000 rpm in the example shown below). When the maximum permissible
speed of the rotor is reached, the “max” display lights up.
To preselect a speed value:
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Turn the left rotary knob until “set” appears in front of the parameter “Speed”
on the display (Fig. 5.13).
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Select the option by pressing or turning the right rotary knob. “Set” will now
flash.
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Turn the right rotary knob until the desired value is displayed.
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Press the right rotary knob to confirm the selected value. If this is not done,
the value will be automatically reset to the last setting.
It is possible to change the speed value during the centrifugation run.
The values fort he rotor combinations can be found in chapter 10 “Suitable
Accessories” on page 56 ff.
5.3.2.1 Changing the Speed Increments
In order to change the speed in steps of 1 rpm (instead of in steps of 100 rpm):
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Keep the stop key pressed while setting the desired speed with the right
rotary knob.
Fig. 5.13: Setting the speed
