Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8, Instruction Manual

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Operation
Programs
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Running time pre-selection
1. Press the ARROW keys below TIME in order to open the runtime selection menu.
Enter the desired runtime in hh:mm or mm:ss.
2. Enter the desired value by holding the ARROW keys below TIME in the corresponding direction,
until the desired value shows.
3. Press the START key to accept or wait until the centrifuge automatically saves the chosen values.
Continuous operation
1. Press the ARROW keys until HOLD shows.
2. Press the START key to accept or wait until the centrifuge automatically saves the chosen values.
During continuous operation, the centrifuge will continue running until you stop it manually.
Programs
The Thermo Scientific SL 8 Centrifuge is able to save up to 4 programs. It is only possible to save a
program, if the centrifuge is not running.
Saving Programs
1. Modify the speed and running time.
2. Press the program key for 4 seconds, you want to save the program with.
3. Enter a name for the program. There is place for 12 signs. Use the ARROW keys below SPEED for
setting a number or a letter. Use the same key under TIME for switching right or left.
4. Press the START
key to confirm and save the program.
To abort at any point, press the STOP key.
Loading a Program
Press the program key, you want to load.
If you want to replace the loaded program with other settings, than change the values by pressing the
ARROW keys below SPEED and TIME.