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MaxQ 4000 Incubated and
Refrigerated Shakers

Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 Rev. 1

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Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 

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Page 1: ...Q 4000 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Operating Manual and Parts List 057 287 00 Rev 1 _________________________________________________________________________________ Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Page 2: ...DESCRIPTION By Preface Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers i Models covered in this manual Model number Voltage SHKA4000 4320 120V SHKA4000 1CE 4321 240V SHKA4000 5 4322 120V SHKA4000 6CE 4323 240V SHKA4000 7 4338 120V SHKA4000 8CE 4339 240V SHKE4000 4328 120V SHKE4000 1CE 4329 240V SHKE4000 5 4330 120V SHKE4000 6CE 4331 240V SHKE4000 7 4342 120V SHKE4000 7JPN 4343 100V SHKE4000 8CE 4344 240V ...

Page 3: ...al adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel s Material in this manual is for information purposes only The contents and the product it describes are subject to change without notice Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages direct or incidental arising out o...

Page 4: ... and the equipment that has been put on the market after 13 August 2005 This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the WEEE symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State European Country and this product should be disposed of or ...

Page 5: ...lacement parts or provide you with on site service We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use we will be happy to discuss your applications If you are experiencing technical problems working together we will help you locate the problem and chances are correct it yourself over the telephon...

Page 6: ...lask Clamp Installation 4 3 Operation 5 1 A Class 5 1 Temp Controller Setting Temperature 5 2 Temperature Calibration 5 3 E Class 5 4 Temperature Calibration 5 5 AC Power Loss 5 5 Setting Operating Temperature 5 5 Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking 5 6 Setting Timer for Timed Shaking 5 6 Hyperterminal Configuration 5 7 RS232 Interface Port 5 7 Setting High Limit Control 5 8 Optional Refrigeratio...

Page 7: ...ubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific Maintenance 6 1 For A Class Series Only 6 2 Troubleshooting 7 1 Replacement Parts 8 1 Ordering Procedures 8 3 Table of Contents Section 6 Section 8 Section 7 ...

Page 8: ...ded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity 2 Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing To avoid personal injury 1 Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials fire or explosion may result This device contains components which may ignite such materials Not rated for use in hazardoud atmospheres 2 Wear appropriate eye and hand...

Page 9: ...at are shipped with the equipment or are specified for it Substituting other attachments or accessories can produce hazards or make the unit inoperative 9 Perform regular maintenance service as specified in this manual and keep unit in good repair Do not operate with known defects 10 Do not use the shaker to mix flammable materials or where the transfer of mechanical energy to glass could cause gl...

Page 10: ... cm 22 5 57 2 cm 22 5 57 2 cm 22 5 57 2 cm Height 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm 22 55 9 cm Electrical Standard Temperature Voltage AC 120 220 240 120 220 240 Amperage 5 0 3 0 5 0 2 5 Wattage 625 725 625 625 Frequency 60 50 60 60 50 60 High Temperature Voltage AC 120 220 240 120 220 240 Amperage 9 0 5 0 9 0 4 5 Wattage 1100 1200 1100 1100 Frequency 50 60 50 60 50 60 50 60 Refrigerated Voltage AC...

Page 11: ...and speed simultaneously 3 charac ters height 1 2 inch 1 27 cm 3 individual LED displays indi cate temperature time and speed simultaneously 3 charac ters height 1 2 inch 1 27 cm Mutable Alarms None None Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced for a period of 1 hour without deactivating the actual alarm condition by depressing any key Audible portion of the alarm can be silenced for a period ...

Page 12: ...hut off None None When speed deviates 10 of set point unit will shut down immedi ately When speed deviates 10 of set point unit will shut down immedi ately Timer None None Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Beeps twice when time has expired Shaking motion stops Unbalanced Load None None If the unit is running in an unbalanced con dition an alarm will sound and the shaker will s...

Page 13: ...s on a keypad in 1 rpm increments Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and coolant Flashing display indicates power interruption Pressing any key will clear display Non volatile memory maintains speed and time set points in the event of a power interruption Speed and time set points are automatically reactivated after power is restored Temperature range and accuracy ...

Page 14: ... safe speeds less than 400 rpm for A Class shakers and less than 500 rpm for E Class shakers UL cUL and CE certification Environmental Operating Conditions Pollution Degree 2 Installation Category II Altitude 2000 meters MSL Mean Sea Level Relative Humidity 20 to 80 maximum non condensing Electrical Supply 120 VAC or 240 VAC Voltage Tolerance 10 of normal rated line Temperature 15 C to 32 C Produc...

Page 15: ...nts Safety EN 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part I General Requirements EN 61010 2 051 Part II Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring per the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and per the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive...

Page 16: ...in temperature 3 Temperature High Limit Light Illuminates when high limit thermostat is controlling chamber temperature 4 Speed Control Sets platform rotation speed 5 Power Switch Turns power on and off to shaker 6 Speed Tachometer Analog display of platform rotation speed 7 Time r Allows user to choose either continuous or timed operation A Class Control Panel Features Figure 3 1 A Class Control ...

Page 17: ...actual speed 6 Set RPM Light Illuminates when speed is being set 7 Stop Switch Stops platform rotation 8 Start Switch Starts platform rotation 9 Power Switch Turns power on and off to shaker 10 Up Arrow key Increases shaking time 11 Down Arrow key Decreases shaking time 12 Time r Display 3 digit LED indicates time remaining or elapsed time 13 Set Time Illuminates when time is being set 14 Timer El...

Page 18: ...icates chamber temperature 20 Up Arrow Key Increases temperature 21 Down Arrow Key Decreases temperature 22 High Limit Light Indicates high limit control has been activated 23 Water Light This display has no function on this unit 24 Heat On Light Indicates heaters are energized 25 Set Temp Light Indicates temperature can be set 26 Heat On Switch Turns on heat 27 Heat Off Switch Turns off heat E Cl...

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Page 20: ...r a damage inspection promptly Use the packing list below when unpacking to verify that the complete unit has been received Do not discard packing materials until all is accounted for The following items are included in the shipment Product Registration Card 36093 Inspection Tag 528 028 00 Mounting Plate Mat 790 316 13 Thumbscrew Knob 4 562 184 10 Male Connector E class only 420 359 00 If any item...

Page 21: ...eliminate hazard of electrical shock make sure floor around shaker is dry In the event of accidental spilling or splashing of liquids clean up and or neutralize the spilled liquids before continuing Disconnect the shaker from the power source when not in use Warning Do not operate shaker with a damaged electrical cord s 1 Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken A wide variety ...

Page 22: ...ion securing it to the wider bottom of the clamp The spring will hold the neck of the flask securely in place and provide security during shaking 2 Make sure all vessels are securely clamped before turning on unit Wherever possible vessels should contain a stopper to prevent hazardous substances being thrown out during the mixing action Warning Do not operate the shaker at speeds that will cause t...

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Page 24: ...otate the knob on the solid state speed control clockwise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed The markings on the outside of the dial are for reference purposes only 2 The speed control tachometer provides an analog readout of the actual platform rotation speed up to a maximum of 400 rpm Time r 1 From the 12 o clock off position rotate timer knob counterclockwise to the ON pos...

Page 25: ...t when the chamber heaters are receiving power The lamp will normally flash when the chamber temperature is at set point 3 SET POINT ADJUSTMENTS The temperature controller normally displays the chamber temperature To view or change the temperature set point proceed as follows a Press and hold the star key and use either the up or down arrow key to adjust the set point to the desired temperature Re...

Page 26: ...ntil the display indicates Zero The display should now alternate between Zero and a numerical value 7 Using the examples shown in the table at right and the thermometer value obtained in Step 5 above enter the correct Zero value into the controller by pressing the star key and using the up or down arrow key If there is already a Zero value present then add the new value to the one already present ...

Page 27: ... shaking SET RPM light will illuminate Note Speed can be changed without pressing the start or stop switches Simply press the appropriate up or down key until desired rpm is reached An audible tone will sound before the display lights s Calibrating Shaking Speed 1 Choose a speed for which calibration is desired by using the shaker s up or down arrow keys 2 Measure current shaker speed by using a d...

Page 28: ...esume operation at the speed and timer settings that were entered at the time that AC power failed 1 Fill a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximately 100 ml of water and position it at the approximate geometric center of the shaking platform 2 Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouple junction in direct contact with the water 3 Adjust the safety thermostat to its maximum clock...

Page 29: ...hours or from 0 1 minute to 999 minutes depending on which timing mode is chosen SET TIME light will illuminate 4 Press START to begin timed shaking countdown will begin from time set TIMER and MINUTES or HOURS lights will illuminate and timer will count down from time selected An audible alarm will sound at the end of the timing cycle and platform rotation will cease 1 Press TIMER ELAPSED membran...

Page 30: ... Using Click OK 5 In the COM1 Properties box Port Settings folder select the following options Bits per second 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None After verifying the above settings click OK 6 In the main dialog box click on File Save 7 Exit the program by clicking on File Exit Yes 8 Verify the program was saved by going to Start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTer...

Page 31: ...ature 5 Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize before setting the high limit control 6 Rotate high limit control slowly counterclockwise until set point is reached For A Class shakers high limit light will illuminate when set point is reached Rotate high limit control clockwise until status lamp goes out Make an additional 1 8 turn clockwise beyond this point For E Class shaker...

Page 32: ...er temperature to stabilize before setting the low limit control 5 Rotate low limit control slowly clockwise When the set point is reached low limit status lamp will illuminate Rotate the low limit control slowly counterclockwise until the low limit status lamp goes out 6 Continue rotating the low limit control about 5 of rotation to set it about 1 C to 3 C below the set point the low limit status...

Page 33: ...ase of quickly switching the refrigeration switch off and on again Because the compressor does not turn on immediately after switching the refrigeration switch to on please note THIS IS NORMAL The defrost timer will begin initiation This may turn the fans off for several minutes until it completes a normal defrost cycle During operation the defrost timer will automatically engage every 4 hours swi...

Page 34: ...green power status lamp is lit 3 Defrost Status Lamp Defrost Cooling coil is being defrosted whenever yellow defrost status lamp is ON Hot gas is being bypassed through the iced coil When ice on the coil has melted defrost cycle ends automatically 4 Fan Delay Status Lamp Fans During defrost timer power up and after defrost cycle the circulating fan is locked off for a 1 minute delay Green fan stat...

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Page 36: ...e is needed beyond what the distributor can provide please call Technical Services department No merchandise however should be returned without prior approval Wash the exterior of the unit with a soft cloth using a solution of mild soap and water rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly Suggested with every 3 months of constant use Any internal adjustments or repairs must be performed by a qu...

Page 37: ... Replace brushes when they are worn down to 3 16 0 48 cm in length 3 Belt tension is automatically set by the location of the motor and is not adjustable 4 To align a pulley loosen the motor pulley set screws slide the pulley up or down into alignment then securely tighten the motor pulley set screws 6 2 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers Thermo Scientific Section 6 Maintenance For A Class Series ...

Page 38: ...hing lights on control panel Press any switch on control panel E Class check if elapsed timer is flashing Reset timer A Class check if timer is in off position Set timer for continuous or timed operation A Class check if power switch is functioning Replace if defective Platform doesn t rotate or has erratic speed Check for power to motor Replace motor if defective Check drive belt Replace if worn ...

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Page 40: ...emp 330 250 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Circuit Breaker 0 8 Amp 330 399 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Circuit Breaker 10 Amp 120V 330 119 00 SHKA4000 1CE SHKE4000 1CE SHKE4000 6CE Circuit Breaker 5 Amp 240V 330 118 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Disc Thermostat 330 397 00 SHKE4000 SHKE4000 1CE SHKE4000 5 SHKE4000 6CE Display time speed temp bd 019 536 00 ALL SHKE4000 UNITS Drive belt 150 288 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Drive ...

Page 41: ...19 534 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Red Lens 360 234 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Round Power Switch 440 396 00 ALL UNITS Rubber Foot 790 423 00 ALL UNITS Shaker Mechanism 019 455 00 ALL UNITS Solid State Relay 400 233 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS 240 VOLT Speed Control 240V 229 419 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Speed Control 120V 227 598 00 ALL UNITS SPST Switch 440 080 00 ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Tach PCB 228 612 00 ALL SHKA4000 ...

Page 42: ...it or can be obtained promptly from the factory When service or replacement parts are needed check first with your dealer If the dealer cannot handle your request then contact our Technical Services Department Prior to returning any materials please contact our Technical Services Department for a Return Materials Authorization number RMA Material returned without an RMA number will be refused Incu...

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