Sigma 3-16P User Manual

Version 06/2007, Rev. 1.15 of 16/09/2011 - sb page 8 of 75
Translation of the original operating manual
5 Using the Centrifuge 24
5.1 Description 24
5.1.1 Operating Elements 24
5.1.1.1 Operating Panel 25
5.1.1.2 Name Plate 25
5.1.2 Construction and Constructive Safety Measures 26
5.1.3 Drive 26
5.1.4 Operation and Display 26
5.1.5 Electronic System 26
5.1.6 Safety Devices 27
5.1.6.1 Lid Lock and Lid Closing Device 27
5.1.6.2 Standstill Monitoring 27
5.1.6.3 System Check 27
5.1.6.4 Ground Wire Check 27
5.1.6.5 Imbalance Monitoring System 27
5.2 Initial Start-Up 28
5.2.1 Switching the Centrifuge ON 28
5.2.2 Opening and Closing the Lid 28
5.2.3 Installation of Rotors 29
5.2.3.1 Installation of Angle Rotors with a Hermetically Sealed Lid30
5.2.4 Installation of Accessories 31
5.2.4.1 Carrier Systems 32
5.2.4.2 Tubes 32
5.2.5 Service Life of Rotors and Accessories 32
5.2.6 Starting the Centrifuge 33
5.2.7 Interrupting a Centrifugation Run 33
5.2.7.1 Interrupting a Deceleration Process 33
5.2.7.2 Softstart and Softstop Function 34
5.3 Display / Program Options 34
5.3.1 Time 35
5.3.1.1 Changing the Time Increments 35
5.3.1.2 Short Run 36
5.3.1.3 Continuous Run 36
5.3.2 Speed 37
5.3.2.1 Changing the Speed Increments 37
5.3.3 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 38
5.3.3.1 Changing the RCF Increments 38

Sigma 3-16P Specifications

General

Brand	Sigma
Model	3-16P
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English