Thermo Electron SORVALL RC3BP, Operating Instructions Manual

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3-3
RC3 BP™ Controls, Indicators, and Displays
Between runs, the RUN display shows the previous run duration
value, viewable in each control mode. Pressing TIME shows the
MIN:SEC value at termination (the SET display shows the last
TIME input value). HOLD shows the total MIN:SEC value after
deceleration to zero. After an ACE controlled run, ACE shows
the total ACE value after deceleration to zero (the termination
value is in the SET display). If the previous run was not controlled
by ACE, pressing ACE shows the ACE value at termination (the
SET display shows the last ACE input value).
• The run TEMPERATURE (
°
C) field indicates the current
calculated sample temperature in degrees Celsius, based on
rotor selected, rotor speed, run time, set temperature, and
measured temperature (the calculation assumes that the sample
temperature, rotor temperature, and SET temperature are all
equal at the start of the run).
SET Display
The SET display is a 15 mm x 152 mm (0.6 inch x 6 inch) 2-line by 40-
character LCD array that is centrally located on the control panel
with the ROTOR, SPEED, TIME/HOLD/ACE, TEMP and RECALL
(Primary Function) keys below it.
The SET display is used to input and display basic run parameters,
to select options or other advanced features, and to display advisory
messages. The display's contents are referred to in this manual as a
screen ; for example, the HOME screen (described below) displays
basic run parameters that correspond to the keys below the display.
• The HOME screen (pictured above) displays currently selected
values for the basic run parameters: ROTOR, SPEED/RCF,
TIMED/HOLD/ACE, DEG C and, if displaying a recalled
program, PROG #. The HOME screen appears in the SET display
after the centrifuge power has been set ON and the diagnostic
test has been completed. In addition, if you have pressed MENU
to access the options screens, pressing MENU again will return
the HOME screen to the display.
The SET display is the primary interactive screen on the control
panel, and has a role in all aspects of centrifuge use. Completing
this chapter is a detailed description of all HOME Screen fields as
they relate to the Primary Function Key functionality, followed by
option selection screens and advanced feature functionality. At the
end of this chapter is a listing of the SET Display advisory messages,
what they mean, and recommended action.
ROTOR SPEED MIN:SEC TEMP PROG
1 H6000A 3900 4:00 22 01
ROTOR SPEED TIMED DEG C PROG #
H6000A 3900 04:00 22 1