Thermo Scientific Sorvall G3, User Manual

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T3/G3 4-5 Thermo Fisher Scientific
Chapter 4
Instructions for Use
Error Codes
Origin
Incorrect speed
measurement
Power was
interrupted during
a run.
Speed > 0 RPM at
power ON
Lid open at start
Lid open in
running mode
Imbalance.
Motor Over-
temperature OR
Lid lock error
Chamber Over-
Temperature
The unit displays
this code if the
measured
temperature
exceeds 50°C, at
any time during
the run.
Electronic failure
State of the centrifuge
The rotor will brake to a stop.
Lid opening is impossible till
speed is zero and a 4
minutes- timeout is expired
At power off the rotor will
coast to a stop.
The rotor will coast to a stop.
The centrifuge doesn‘t start if
the lid isn’t properly closed
The rotor will brake to a stop.
The rotor will brake to a stop.
The rotor will brake to a stop.
The rotor will brake to a stop.
Refrigeration Failure
(Refrigerated only)
All controls are disabled
User’s action
Wait for rotor to stop.
Wait for the 4 minutes
timeout. To erase the message,
open the lid, turn the power
switch off and turn the power
switch on
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Note: if Error 01 has been
detected and not cleared, as
above described, the alarm
reset is possible only after a
safety time of 30 minutes
Wait for rotor to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Close the lid and press
“START“
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Verify that a balanced load is
installed. Inspect the rotor and
rearrange the tubes, or add
additional tubes with fluid to
balance the rotor.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Wait for motor cooling down.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Verify the operating condition.
To erase the message turn the
power switch off and turn the
power switch on
Error code
01
03
04
CLOSE Lid
06
IMBAL
08
09
11
Note All error indications can be cleared by turn the power switch off
and turn the power switch on.
If error code reappears and the cause of the problem can’t be removed
contact your local Thermo Service representative
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