RC12
BP™
Operation
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Chapter 4: OPERATION
This chapter provides the operating procedures for the RC12BP™ Centrifuge.
NOTE Before turning on the
RC12
BP™ for the first time, be sure it is properly installed (see Chapter 2,
Installation). Before using the
RC12
BP™ for the first time, we recommend that you read all
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, as well as Chapter 3 to familiarize yourself with the centrifuge
controls and features.
Turning the Centrifuge ON
To turn the RC12BP™ ON, find the main POWER switch, located on a
small recessed panel in the upper right corner of the front cabinet panel,
then rock the POWER switch up to the "I" (ON) position – watch the
control panel LEDs to be sure that all segments light.
NOTE If any LED segments do not light, note which ones and
contact a local Thermo Service Representative. Contin-
ued operation when the centrifuge is unable to display
all run information correctly could mislead an unaware
observer.
During start-up (in addition to lighting all LEDs), the centrifuge
microprocessor performs a short diagnostic routine and the SET
display will appear as follows:
******** SORVALL RC12BP V X.XX ******
Self Test in Progress...
If an error is detected, an error message will appear in the SET display.
If no error is found, the SET display will automatically display the
HOME screen that was displayed when the centrifuge was turned
OFF. All OPTIONS selections will also be the same as when the
centrifuge was turned OFF.
NOTE Do not attempt to open the door unless End is in the
SPEED display. Doing so when the interlock is to be
moving could cause the interlock to bind, requiring cy-
cling the main POWER switch several times.
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