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Unpacking
Commissioning
Check whether the voltage specified on the type plate
matches the mains voltage available.
The power socket used must be
earthed (protective earthing).
If above conditions are met, the device is ready for opera-
tion after plugging in the mains plug.
If these conditions are not met, safe operation is not guar-
anteed and the device could be damaged.
Observe the ambient conditions (temperature, humidity,
etc.) listed under “Technical Data”.
The device can be operated in two modes, “
Continuous
mode
“ or “
Timer mode
“:
• Unpacking:
- Please unpack the device carefully.
- In the case of any damage a detailed report must be
sent immediately (post, rail or forwarder).
• Delivery scope:
-
IKA KS 501 digital
or
HS 501 digital
according to order
- Mains cable
- USB 2.0 cable A – B
- Operating instructions
- Warranty Card.
Continuous mode:
To switch the device on, turn the “
On/Off
” and “
Timer
”
rotary knob (
B
, see
Fig. 3
) clockwise to the “
1
” position.
The device is now running in “
Continuous mode
”.
To switch the device off, turn the “
On/Off
” and “
Timer
”
rotary knob (
B
) to “
0
” position.
Timer mode:
To switch the device on, turn the “
On/Off
” and “
Timer
”
rotary knob (
B
) clockwise after the “ “ position.
The running time can be adjusted to any value between
0 and 55 minutes.
After the selected time period has elapsed, the switch
will automatically return to the “
0
”position and the de-
vice will remain switched off.
The time period selected can be adjusted at any time.
Setting the motor speed:
Set the motor speed by turning the “
Speed
” rotary knob
(
C
, see
Fig. 3
). The motor speed can be set to between
0 to 300 rpm.
rpm
300
0
rpm
O
50
I
10
20
30
40
55 min
B
C
Fig. 3
Correct use
The
KS 501 digital
and
HS 501 digital
is suitable for us-
age in various attachments for mixing liquid in bottles, flasks
and test tubes for a maximum supported weight of 15 kg.
KS 501digital
is designed as an orbital shaker for mixing
liquid.
HS 501digital
is designed as a horizontal shaker for mix-
ing liquid.
• Use:
- for mixing liquid.
Intend use:
Tabletop device
• Range of use (indoor use only):
- Laboratories
- Schools
- Pharmacies
- Universities
This device is suitable for use in all areas except:
- Residential areas.
- Areas that are connected directly to a low-voltage supply
network that also supplies residential areas.
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
- If the device is operated with accessories that are not sup-
plied or recommended by
IKA
.
- If the device is operated improperly or in contrary to the
IKA
specifications.
- If the device or the printed circuit board are modified by
third parties.
