Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 6-16S
6 Using the centrifuge
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Version 07/2012, Rev. 1.22 of 08/05/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702002
Continuous run
During the continuous run, the runtime of the centrifuge is unlimited and
must be stopped manually. The centrifuge accelerates during the
continuous run until the set speed is reached.
• Select the field "Runtime" and press the function knob. The display
flashes when it is activated.
• Turn the function knob from the time 0:00:10 anti-clockwise or from the
time 99:59:59 clockwise. "Infinite" will be displayed. After the start of the
centrifuge, the elapsed time will be displayed.
• Deactivate the continuous run by pressing the stop button or by entering
a specific runtime.
Short run
A short run can be started if no run is active.
• Keep the start button pressed during the short run.
During the short run, the centrifuge accelerates with acceleration curve 9
(maximum acceleration) until the maximum speed of the rotor is reached.
The runtime is counted and in the speed field the message "Short run"
flashes.
When the start button is released, the centrifuge decelerates with the
maximum deceleration curve to a standstill.
NOTE
The parameters speed, RCF, and runtime can be changed during the
centrifugation.
NOTE
If the centrifuge ist locked with level 02 or higher, it is not possible to start
a short run.
Rotor: rotor selection list
This field shows the rotor that is currently being used.
• Select the field "Rotor" and confirm the selection. A list with all of the
possible rotors without buckets is displayed.
• Select the desired rotor.
– If an angle rotor is selected, additional information concerning this
rotor will be displayed.
– In the case of swing-out rotors, a list with all of the possible
rotor/bucket combinations will be displayed. Select an item from the
list so that the additional information concerning the combination will
be displayed.
• Press the function knob in order to accept the data.
