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Operation
Centrifugation
4-10
Heraeus Multifuge X3F / X3FR
Thermo Scientific
Enter the program number and confirm with ENTER key
.
3. Enter the passcode.
If you enter the wrong password, the following message appears:
The display restores the current values. Return to step 1.
Centrifugation
Once the rotor has been properly installed, the main switch has been turned on and the lid has been
closed, you can start centrifuging.
If the centrifuge has just been switched on or the last run is more than two hours ago this message will
apear in the display:
Check the castor breaks before pressing the START key
again.
Starting centrifuge program
Press the START key
on the control panel. The centrifuge accelerates to the pre-set speed with the
time display active.
If the speed setting is higher than the maximum permissible speed or RCF-value for the particular
rotor, then the display will show the message CHECK SET SPEED. The centrifuge decelerates. Please
enter a new value.
You cannot open the lid as long as the centrifuge is running.
Imbalance indicator
If a load is imbalanced, this will be indicated at speed higher than approx. 300 rpm by the message
"Imbalanced load".
The run will terminate.
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