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Manual for qualified service personnel detailing fault isolation and parts ordering.
Overview of the high-speed centrifuge's function, motor, and refrigeration system.
Lists accessories provided with the centrifuge, including catalog numbers.
Details the warranty policy for the centrifuge and its components.
Procedure for servicing instruments used with radioactive or pathogenic materials.
Instructions to inspect the centrifuge for shipping damage upon receipt.
Guidelines for selecting a suitable operating location for proper air circulation and ambient temperature.
Specifies the required power sources, voltage, frequency, and amperage.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the centrifuge at its operating location.
Procedures for voltage/frequency conversion and permanent wiring.
Steps to perform a test run after installation or rewiring.
How to turn the centrifuge on and its initial state.
Procedure for opening the centrifuge's chamber door.
Explains the functions of the control panel indicators, buttons, and dials.
Step-by-step guide for loading, balancing, and running the centrifuge.
Guidance on compensating for temperature differences based on rotor speed.
Advice on how to avoid sample freezing under specific operating conditions.
Procedure for precooling the rotor for temperature-sensitive samples.
Table listing common problems, their causes, and suggested solutions.
Formula and guidance for reducing rotor speed based on load mass.
Detailed technical specifications for the centrifuge's performance, dimensions, and electrical requirements.
Table listing specifications for various compatible rotors, including speeds and capacities.
Lists components and their descriptions for the controller PCB.
Safety guidelines for handling static-sensitive electronic components.
Explains the importance of performing calibration steps in a specific order.
Specifies environmental conditions and locations for calibration adjustments.
Lists the necessary tools and equipment for calibration.
Calibrates speed control for accurate rotor speed control.
Adjusts the full range of speed indication for accuracy.
Adjusts overspeed detection circuitry for RUN mode disable.
Adjusts temperature indicator for zero and full scale indications.
Compensates for temperature differential between rotor and chamber.
Establishes RUN and HOLD mode compressor set points.
Adjusts overtemperature set point to inhibit or disable RUN mode.
Adjusts mechanical settings of control knobs and switches.
Calibrates the imbalance detector for proper shutdown.
Lists and describes test points on the controller PCB.
Details potentiometer adjustments for the controller PCB.
Illustration of the centrifuge's front assembly with parts labeled and listed.
Illustration of the centrifuge's right side assembly with parts labeled and listed.
Illustration of the centrifuge's rear assembly with parts labeled and listed.
Illustration of the centrifuge's motor assembly with parts labeled and listed.
Illustration of the door interlock assembly with parts labeled and listed.
Procedure for safely recovering samples during a power outage or malfunction.
Information not yet available for general troubleshooting.
General| Type | Floor Model Centrifuge |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 20, 000 rpm |
| Timer | 0-99 minutes, continuous |
| Drive System | Direct drive |
| Refrigeration System | CFC-free |
| Power Requirements | 208-230 V, 60 Hz, 30 A |
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