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Operation
3. Operation
3. 1. Control Panel
No�
Item
Description
➀
Speed / RCF
Value
The speed (rpm) or RCF value (x g) is displayed here. You can modify the value
using the up and down
ARROW
buttons
. below. You can switch between
rpm and x g using the
TOGGLE
button
.
➁
Display Mode
Use the
TOGGLE
button
to change the display mode. (speed / RCF value,
sample / chamber temperature, run time counter from start or preset speed on).
➂
Running Time
The running time is displayed here. You can modify the value using the up and
down
ARROW
buttons
.
➃
Temperature
(SNOWFLAKE)
The temperature is displayed here. You can modify the value using the up and
down
ARROW
buttons
. You can pre-temper the centrifugation chamber and
the empty rotor before the centrifugation run starts using SNOWFLAKE button.
NOTICE This function is only available on refrigerated centrifuges.
➄
PULSE
Press PULSE to immediately start the centrifugation run and accelerate up to the
maximal permissible end speed (depending on the used rotor). Releasing PULSE
initiates a stopping process according to the set acceleration and braking curve.
➅
OPEN
Press OPEN to activate the automatic door release (possible only if device is
powered on and if the rotor is fully stopped).
➆
START
Press START to start a centrifugation run or to accept the current settings.
➇
STOP
Press STOP to manually end the centrifugation run.
➈
ARROW
Use the up and down
ARROW
buttons
. to set the parameter in the field
directly above.
➉
TOGGLE
Use the
TOGGLE
button
to change the display mode.
Figure 4:
Control Panel Overview
