Magnetic Stirrer
BIOSYSTEM DIRECTBIOSYSTEM
Operating Manual
50134801 Issue 03.2012
TM
Directly and remote-controlled
single and multiple
magnetic stirring systems
Страница 1: ...Magnetic Stirrer BIOSYSTEM DIRECT BIOSYSTEM Operating Manual 50134801 Issue 03 2012 TM Directly and remote controlled single and multiple magnetic stirring systems ...
Страница 2: ...ng of this document utilization and information of its content are not allowed unless specifically authorized Violations commit you to compensation Subject to change without notice No liability assumed for literal mistakes Thermo Electron LED GmbH is legal successor of H P Labortechnik AG Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert Bosch Straße 1 D 63505 Langenselbold Germany national toll free Phone Sales 08...
Страница 3: ...s 6 2 Safety considerations 7 3 Equipment description 10 4 Function 11 5 Startup procedure 12 6 Stirring operation 14 6 1 Stirring vessels 14 6 2 Magnetic stirring bars 15 6 3 Recommended rotation speed ranges 18 6 4 Stirring 18 7 Maintenance and cleaning 21 8 Troubleshooting 22 9 Accessories 24 10 Technical Specifications 25 11 Warranty 28 ...
Страница 4: ...in scope of delivery Figure 2 Multiple magnetic stirring system BIOSYSTEM 4 B with control unit BIOMODUL 40 B 2 3 8 5 7 4 6 9 2 5 1 1 1 stirring device 2 stirring vessel 5 magnetic stirrer 7 control cable 8 power cable 9 control unit 1 stirring device 2 stirring vessel 3 power supply 4 secondary cable 5 magnetic stirrer 6 rotation speed control button ...
Страница 5: ... 4 Control unit BIOMODUL 40 B back view 10 rotation speed indicator 11 stirring time control button 12 pause time control button 13 start stop key 14 interval key 15 rotation direction key 16 Stirring power control button 17 rotation speed control button 18 power ON OFF switch 19 power input 20 Output socket 10 11 13 12 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 5 ...
Страница 6: ...mbers in laminar flow equipments in safety laboratories and sterile rooms directly controlled BIOSYSTEM under water baths remote controlled BIOSYSTEM in water baths 1 2 Incorrect use The magnetic stirring systems BIOSYSTEM DIRECT and BIOSYSTEM must not be operated in hazardous locations Do not stir flammable liquids with a low boiling point The directly controlled magnetic stirring system BIOSYSTE...
Страница 7: ...lds Keep such parts away from the magnetic stirrer 5 and the stirring device 1 DANGER Supply voltage and supply frequency must be within the range specified for the power supply unit 3 or the control unit 9 DANGER Defective secondary cables 4 power cables or mains plugs must be replaced only with original parts by the manufacturer or one of its representatives Return the defective power supply uni...
Страница 8: ...n humid rooms or set up in water splash zones CAUTION The magnetic stirring system must be switched off before connecting or pulling the connector BIOSYSTEM DIRECT The rotation speed control button 6 must always be brought to position OFF first BIOSYSTEM Switch off control unit 9 using power ON OFF switch 18 CAUTION High speed rotations of the stirring bar can cause a warming of the goods CAUTION ...
Страница 9: ...g bar 2 must be smaller than the diameter of the magnetic coupling tech specification INFORMATION Check the box the parts delivered on completeness and visible damage INFORMATION Use only appropriate sample containers Review the sample containers prior to use for visible damage cracks tears splinters leakages etc INFORMATION Use only suitable and undamaged magnetic stirrers Check the stirring bar ...
Страница 10: ...able 7 connects the magnetic stirrer 5 with the control unit 9 BIOMODUL 40 B The magnetic stirrer 5 is supplied with power and controlled via the control unit 9 It is connected to the mains supply with the power cable 8 The control unit 9 BIOMODUL 40 B has all the controls necessary for an effective stirring operation rotation speed control button 17 with digital rotation speed indicator 10 power ...
Страница 11: ... contains a suitable stirring device 1 When the stirring vessel 2 is placed on the stirring point a rotating magnetic field will move the stirring device 1 Remote controlled BIOSYSTEM The rotation speed is adjusted using the rotation speed control button 17 and displayed on the rotation speed indicator 10 You may choose between continuous stirring and interval operation For interval operation set ...
Страница 12: ...he equipment must not be operated in hazardous locations CAUTION Permitted ambient conditions for the directly controlled BIOSYSTEM Magnetic stirrer 5 10 to 56 C at 100 humidity Power supply unit 3 10 to 40 C at max 80 humidity The magnetic stirrer 5 must not be operated in a water bath The power supply unit 3 must not be run in humid rooms or set up in water splash zones CAUTION Permitted ambient...
Страница 13: ...rm free environment is required accommodate the power supply unit 3 outside the sterile area Remote controlled BIOSYSTEM Switch the power ON OFF switch 18 at the back of the control unit 9 to position OFF Connect the control cable 7 to the upper output socket 20 at the back of the control unit 9 When connecting a second magnetic stirrer Connect the control cable 7 of the second magnetic stirrer 5 ...
Страница 14: ...ndulum type stirring devices paddles etc capable of being moved by magnetic poles Figure 5 Stirring vessel with pendulum type stirring device If you use a pendulum type stirring device you can vary the radius of the pendulum motion the closer the agitating globe is to the stirring drive the greater will be the radius of the pendulum motion Figure 5 left When you place the stirring vessel further a...
Страница 15: ...e rotation speed Thermo has developed a new magnetic stirring bar KOMET 90 Figure 2 It contains a high quality super strong samarium cobalt magnet KOMET 90 shows a strong magnetic force The stronger attraction to the magnetic alternating field provides the stirring bar with very efficient stirring properties Even if there are greater distances e g in high measuring cylinders the stirring force wil...
Страница 16: ...s having rough plastic or stainless steel surfaces you should use a twin magnetic stirring bar suspension not included in scope of delivery It is equipped with two magnetic stirring bars KOMET 90 The stirring bar is suspended from the top into the stirring vessel and kept away from the bottom Figure 4 Alternatively it can be fixed at the bottom of the stirring vessel with the aid of a centering de...
Страница 17: ...de the stirring vessel Only use this stirring bar at lower or medium rotation speed Figure 4 Magnetic stirring bar with bearing Order No 50087869 To improve the slide characteristics of the magnetic stirring bar you can place a stirring disc into the stirring vessel Figure 6 It consists of a flat glass or PTFE disc and a screen The latter prevents the magnetic stirring bar from escaping in a sidew...
Страница 18: ... not reach the stirring bar The stirring bar must rotate in the center of the sample vessel Watch the rotational behavior of the mixing stick for slow starts CAUTION High speed rotations of the stirring bar can cause a warming of the goods CAUTION High speed rotations of the stirring bar can cause a warming of the goods Application Speed range rpm Microbiological and biotechnical applications Aera...
Страница 19: ... it onto the stirring point Suspend the stirring device 1 into the stirring vessel 2 Switch on the control unit 9 with the power ON OFF switch 18 The green LED display in the start stop key 13 will light up Push the start stop key 13 twice and hold it down Now set the desired rotation speed with the rotation speed control button 17 The set rotation speed is immediately displayed on the digital rot...
Страница 20: ...eously Low stirring power for small stirring volumes low rotation speed mediums resembling water and when there is a requirement for heating the standing surface or heat emission in the incubator Set the desired stirring power with the stirring power control button 16 Take care to note the turning motion of the stirring device 1 It should turn evenly and smoothly without jerking Manual stop and st...
Страница 21: ...t solution DANGER Defective secondary cables 4 power cables or mains plugs must be replaced only with original parts by the manufacturer or one of its representatives Return the defective power supply unit 3 to our customer service for repair CAUTION In case of repair the equipment must only be opened by an authorised service agent In case of necessity to repair the equipment it should be returned...
Страница 22: ...ng or replace the stirring device 1 Check to see that the magnet of the stirring device 1 is correctly positioned in the rotating magnetic field Figure 6a It should not sit too high Figure 6b or be too long Figure 6c Check to see whether the stirring device 1 comes into contact with the base of the vessel Figure 6d If this is the case raise and fix the stirring device 1 at a higher point Figure 6 ...
Страница 23: ... the stirring power control button 16 Or the stirring device 1 is mechanically blocked Check to see whether excess friction e g dirt in the bearing is preventing the stirring device 1 from turning Check to see whether the stirring device 1 comes into contact with the base of the vessel Figure 6d If this is the case raise and fix the stirring device 1 at a higher point Following these corrective me...
Страница 24: ...2879 Safety Class 0 Adjustable temperature range 25 to 95 C temp fluctuation 0 3 C Variable excess temperature fuse temperature monitor heat output 1 5 kW Mains connection 230 V 50 60 Hz Immersible thermostat Order No 50087876 According to DIN 12879 Safety Class 0 Adjustable temperature range 25 to 60 C temp fluctuation 0 3 C Variable excess temperature fuse temperature monitor heat output 1 5 kW ...
Страница 25: ...AU 50088071 50088058 50088057 50101524 50088064 50088061 Order No without power supply 50134957 50134958 Stirring points 1 4 Distance mm 185 Stirring volume ml 250 5000 100 2000 Stirring power W 1 4 x 0 5 Speed range 1 min 5 120 Magnet coupling mm 60 Dimensions B x T x H mm 180 x 180 x 60 330 x 330 x 60 Weight kg 3 4 10 Housing Stainless steel Permissible ambient temperature C Magnetic stirrer 5 1...
Страница 26: ...sion UK Version JP Version AU 50114811 50114810 50114814 50114825 50087992 50087976 Primary voltage frequency VAC Hz EC 230 50 60 US 115 50 60 UK 230 50 60 JP 100 50 60 AU 240 50 60 100 240 50 60 Secondary voltage VDC 12 18 Permissible operating conditions 10 C to 40 C at 30 to 75 relative humidity 700 to 1060 hPa barometric pressure Permissible storage conditions 40 C to 70 C at max 80 relative h...
Страница 27: ...t 9 10 to 40 at max 80 humidity Operating voltage VDC 30 30 Protection magnetic stirrer IP 68 Equipment construction acc to IEC 1010 Cable controller interface cable about 2 m reliable installation Accessories Immersible thermostat connecting cable culture vessel Control unit BIOMODUL 40 B Order No Version EC Version US 50134966 50134965 Input voltage frequency VAC Hz EC 220 240 50 60 US 110 120 5...
Страница 28: ... degree of trouble free operation thanks to their maintenance free stirring and magnetic drives If despite our strict quality controls a system component should ever fail to work perfectly it can be repaired or replaced by our after sales service with no difficulty Please retain your invoice which will be needed when presenting any warranty claims ...