3-3
Operation
MANUAL RUN
PREPARATION
Prepare the rotor for centrifugation as described in the applicable
rotor manual.
For runs at other than room temperature, refrigerate
or warm the rotor beforehand for fast equilibration
.
1
POWER
Turn the power switch on (
I
).
2
[
DOOR
]
Press [
DOOR
] to unlock the chamber door; lift the door open.
3
Install the rotor according to the applicable rotor manual, then
close the chamber door and press [
DOOR
].
4
[
ROTOR
]
Press [
ROTOR
], then use the keypad to enter the rotor entry code.
5
[
RPM/RCF
]
Press [
RPM/RCF
], then use the keypad to enter the run speed (300 to
21 000 rpm). Press [
RPM/RCF
] a second time to enter speed in RCF.
6
[
TIME
]
Press [
TIME
], then use the keypad to enter the run time (to 99 hrs,
59 minutes); or press [
TIME
] twice for a hold (continuous) run.
7
[
TEMP °C
]
Press [
TEMP °C
], then use the keypad to enter the required run
temperature (–10 to +40°C).
8
[
ACCEL
]
Press [
ACCEL
], then use the keypad to enter the selected accelera-
tion rate number, 1 or 2.
9
[
DECEL
]
Press [
DECEL
], then use the keypad to enter the selected decelera-
tion rate number, 1, 2, or 3.
10
[
ENTER
]
[
START
]
Check that all parameters are correct and that the door is closed.
Press [
ENTER
], then press [
START
] (within 5 seconds).
11
[
STOP
]
Wait for the set time to count down to zero, or end the run by
pressing [
STOP
].
12
[
DOOR
]
When the rotor stops (a tone sounds), press [
DOOR
] to unlock the
chamber door; lift the door open to remove the rotor or sample.
