Sigma 4K15C User Manual

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Table of Contents
6 Version 05/2010, Rev. 1.8 of 01/09/2011- sb
Translation of the original operating manual
5 Set-up and Connection 21
5.1 Unpacking the Centrifuge .........................................................................................21
5.2 Transport Safety Device ...........................................................................................21
5.3 Installation Site.........................................................................................................21
5.4 Power Supply ...........................................................................................................22
5.4.1 Connection..................................................................................................22
5.4.2 Fuses on site ..............................................................................................22
6 Using the Centrifuge 23
6.1 Initial Start-Up...........................................................................................................23
6.2 Switching the Centrifuge ON.....................................................................................23
6.2.1 Opening and Closing the Lid.......................................................................23
6.2.2 Installation of Rotors and Accessories ........................................................23
6.2.2.1 Installation of the Rotor ...............................................................23
6.2.2.2 Installation of the Microhematocrite Rotor ...................................24
6.2.2.3 Installation of Accessories...........................................................25
6.2.2.4 Tubes..........................................................................................25
6.3 Operation..................................................................................................................26
6.3.1 Operating Panel..........................................................................................26
6.3.2 Centrifuge Display.......................................................................................26
6.3.3 Starting a Centrifugation Run......................................................................27
6.3.4 Interrupting a Centrifugation Run ................................................................27
6.3.5 Interrupting a Deceleration Process............................................................27
6.3.6 Speed / Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)...................................................27
6.3.6.1 Changing the Speed/RCF Value during Centrifugation ...............27
6.3.7 Runtime ......................................................................................................28
6.3.7.1 Changing the Runtime during Centrifugation...............................28
6.3.7.2 Short Run....................................................................................28
6.3.7.3 Continuous Run..........................................................................28
6.3.7.4 Temperature ...............................................................................29
6.3.7.5 Precooling Program "Precool".....................................................29
6.3.7.6 Softstart and Softstop Function...................................................30
6.3.8 Rotor Selection ...........................................................................................30
6.3.9 Programs....................................................................................................31
6.3.9.1 Saving the current settings..........................................................31
6.3.9.2 Calling up stored programs .........................................................31
6.4 Switching the Centrifuge OFF...................................................................................31
7 Malfunctions and Error Correction 32
7.1 General Malfunctions................................................................................................32
7.1.1 Emergency Lid Release..............................................................................33
7.2 Error Codes..............................................................................................................34
7.3 Service Contact........................................................................................................35

Sigma 4K15C Specifications

General

Brand	Sigma
Model	4K15C
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English