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Original operating manual

08/2012

Rev. 1.26 of 24/10/2023

Sigma 3-18KS; ;

part no. 0701102

Sigma 3-18KS

from serial no. 146139

Refrigerated Centrifuge

Operating Manual

Please retain for later use!

Table of Contents5
General Information9
Importance of the Operating Manual9
Intended Use9
Warranty and Liability9
Copyright10
Standards and Regulations10
Scope of Supply10
Layout and Mode of Operation11
Layout of the Centrifuge11
Functional and Operating Elements11
Name Plate12
Mode of Operation13
Centrifugation Principle13
Area of Application13
Speed, Radius, and Relative Centrifugal Force14
Density14
Safety15
Marking of the Unit15
Explanation of the Symbols and Notes16
Responsibility of the Operator17
Requirements Concerning the Personnel18
Informal Safety Instructions19
Safety Instructions20
Electrical Safety20
Mechanical Safety20
Fire Prevention21
Chemical and Biological Safety21
Safety Instructions for Centrifugation22
Resistance of Plastics22
Safety of Rotors and Accessories23
Marking of Rotors and Accessories23
Service Life of Rotors and Accessories23
Service Life of the Sigma "Comfort" Rotor Coating24
Safety Devices26
Lid Lock Device26
Standstill Monitoring System26
System Check26
Earth Conductor Check26
Imbalance Monitoring System26
Temperature Monitoring System26
Rotor Monitoring System26
Measures in the Event of Hazards and Accidents27
Remaining Hazards27
Storage and Transport28
Dimensions and Weight28
Storage Conditions28
Notes on Transport28
Packaging29
Transport Safety Device29
Set-Up and Connection30
Installation Site30
Power Supply30
Type of Connection30
Customer-Provided Fuses31
Using the Centrifuge32
Initial Start-Up32
Switching the Centrifuge on32
Opening and Closing the Lid32
Installation of Rotors and Accessories33
Installation of a Rotor33
Installation of an Angle Rotor with a Hermetic Lid34
Installation of Accessories35
Adapters36
Vessels36
Control System "Spincontrol S37
User Interface37
Manual Mode38
Starting a Centrifugation Run38
Interrupting a Centrifugation Run38
Interrupting a Deceleration Process38
Selection, Display, and Modification of Data38
Standard Menu39
Process Library Menu45
Parameters Menu46
Setup Menu50
Curve Menu53
6.3.2.10 Help Menu54
6.3.2.11 Changing the Contrast55
Program Mode55
Saving a Program56
Loading a Program56
Executing a Program57
Deleting a Program57
Automatic Program Rotation58
Options for Data Input and Output59
Switching the Centrifuge off59
Malfunctions and Error Correction60
General Malfunctions60
Emergency Lid Release61
Table of Error Codes62
Service Contact63
Maintenance and Service64
Maintenance64
Centrifuge64
Condenser (Only Refrigerated Centrifuges with an Air-Cooled Refrigeration System)65
Accessories65
Plastic Accessories66
Rotors, Buckets and Carriers66
Load Bearing Bolts67
Glass Breakage68
Sterilisation and Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories68
Autoclaving69
Service70
Return of Defective Centrifuges or Parts71
Disposal73
Disposal of the Centrifuge73
Disposal of the Packaging73
10 Technical Data74
Ambient Conditions75
Technical Documentation75
11 Appendix76
Range of Accessories76
11.1.1 Rotor Radii76
Speed-Gravitational-Field-Diagram77
Acceleration and Deceleration Curves78
Table of the Service Life of Rotors and Accessories80
Resistance Data81
EC Declaration of Conformity85
Declaration of Conformity - China Rohs 287
UKCA Declaration of Conformity89
12 Index91

Brand	Sigma
Model	3-18KS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

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