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Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges
Thermo ScientificCentri-Touch User Interface
Run Parameters
The set points for centrifugation can be set in the parameterization window. Clicking one of these buttons will open a new window
in which you can input the appropriate set point value.
➀
Acceleration:
Select an acceleration profile (Level 1-10).
➁
Time
: Select the duration for centrifugation and the time mode.
➂
Deceleration
: Select the deceleration profile (1-10).
➃
Speed
: Set the speed as rpm or RCF.
➄
Temperature
: Set the temperature (in °C) for the centrifugation chamber.
➅
Program
: Select a program for centrifugation. The previously selected program will always be displayed initially.
You can change the parameters once you have selected a program. Changing a parameter will cancel the
program.
➆
Rotor
: The rotor currently in use is displayed.
Control and Configuration
In this section you can start and halt centrifugation. You can also define settings, such as for the centrifugation programs. If you
are not sure of the use of a button you can use the tooltip mode, which provides information about all of the operator control
elements.
➀
Start centrifugation:
Centrifugation can be started using the current set values.
➁
Open Door / Stop
: When centrifugation starts, this button switches to
Stop
.
➂
Configuration
: The configuration menu is displayed when this button is clicked. This button is not active while
centrifugation is in progress.
➃
Operator:
In certain modes, touching the operator name opens a window for selecting other operators.
➄
Tooltip Mode
: This button is used to activate the tooltip mode. All functional elements are deactivated with this
mode. When an element is selected in the tooltip mode a field is displayed with information about that particular
element. If you press the tooltip button again, this mode is canceled.