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END THE OPERATION
1. The centrifuge will brake when it reaches the set time or when the
Start / Stop
button is pressed
• When the rotor stops rotating, the centrifuge will start beeping to alert the operation has finished.
2. Open the lid
• The lid will be released automatically when the operation has stopped.
• With the lid closed, you can press the Door button to open it.
• After ending centrifuge operation, the program will store the setting parameters of this operation and will recall these
parameters when restarting the program.
3. Remove the rotor and samples
8.2 RCF Operation
1. Turn on the
Power Switch
2. Set an RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force) value
CAUTION
• Do not exceed the allowable maximum RCF value of the rotor and adapters (section 11.2).
• Press the Select button and choose speed unit ×g, the speed symbol will then flash into RCF value input status.
• If no button is pressed after the speed value has flashed after 5 seconds, the input mode will be shut down.
• Rotate the Adjustment Knob to input an RCF value; the RCF increment is 10×g.
3. Set time and start operation as described in Section 8.1
8.3 Pulse Operation
This function is used to remove residual sample material that may have adhered to the interior of tubes or for quick spins.
NOTE:
The Pulse button works only when the rotor is stopped and the lid is locked.
1. Turn on the power switch and load the rotor onto the shaft, tighten the rotor lid and make sure it is in a secured
position, and then close the lid.
2. The centrifuge goes into preparation mode and displays the values of the last run.
3. Press the
Pulse
button and hold; the centrifuge will then speed up to the set speed. When releasing the
Pulse
button
during acceleration, the centrifuge will start to decelerate and stop.
8. Operation (Cont.)