Sigma 2-6E - Page 8

Version 04/2008, Rev. 1.18 of 07/06/2012 page 8 of 65
Translation of the original operating manual
5 Using the Centrifuge 23
5.1 Description 23
5.1.1 Operating Elements 23
5.1.1.1 Operating Panel 24
5.1.1.2 Name Plate 24
5.1.2 Construction and Constructive Safety Measures 25
5.1.3 Drive 25
5.1.4 Operation and Display 25
5.1.5 Electronic System 25
5.1.6 Safety Devices 26
5.1.6.1 Lid Lock and Lid Closing Device 26
5.1.6.2 Standstill Monitoring 26
5.1.6.3 System Check 26
5.1.6.4 Ground Wire Check 26
5.2 Initial Start-Up 27
5.2.1 Switching the Centrifuge ON 27
5.2.2 Opening and Closing the Lid 27
5.2.3 Installation of Rotors 28
5.2.4 Installation of Accessories 29
5.2.4.1 Carrier Systems 29
5.2.4.2 Tubes 29
5.2.5 Service Life of Rotors and Accessories 30
5.2.6 Starting the Centrifuge 31
5.2.7 Interrupting a Centrifugation Run 31
5.2.7.1 Interrupting a Deceleration Process 31
5.2.7.2 Softstart and Softstop Function 31
5.3 Display/Program Options 32
5.3.1 Time 32
5.3.1.1 Changing the Time Increments 33
5.3.1.2 Short Run 33
5.3.1.3 Continuous Run 33
5.3.2 Speed 34
5.3.2.1 Changing the Speed Increments 34
5.3.3 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 35
5.3.4 Rotor 35