Control Panel Functions
Time Adjustment and Timer Operation:
The run time may be set from 30 seconds to 99 minutes
and 30 seconds. Press the up and down arrow buttons next to the time display to adjust the run
time. Adjustments may be made prior to a run. A quick tap will adjust the time by 30 seconds. Hold
down the button for 1 minute adjustments.
Speed Adjustment:
The speed may be set from 500 RPM to 3,400 RPM. Press the up and down
arrow buttons next to the speed display to adjust the RPM. Adjustments may be made prior to a
run. A quick tap will adjust the speed in increments of 50 RPM. Hold down the buttom to adjust the
speed in increments of 100 RPM.
Starting and Stopping a Run:
With the lid switch closed, press the 'START' button to begin a run.
Press the 'OPEN / STOP' button at any time during a run to terminate it.
Unlocking the Lid:
The lid is unlocked whenever the red 'UNLOCKED' indicator light is illuminated.
The lid unlocks automatically for 60 seconds at the end of a run. The lid can also be unlocked for an
additional 15 seconds by pressing the 'OPEN / STOP' button while the unit is idle. The lid cannot be
unlocked while the rotor is spinning.
Imbalance Detection Reset:
This centrifuge is equipped with imbalance detection. If an
imbalance is detected, the centrifuge will terminate the current run and will begin to brake to a stop.
The words 'BALANC' and 'ERROR' will flash on the speed display. Once the rotor has stopped,
open the lid to cancel the error reporting, balance the load and begin a new run. Alternately, the
error reporting can be canceled by pressing the 'OPEN / STOP' button.
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