Thermo SORVALL RC-12BP - Introduction and Description

Table of Contents SORVALL
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Centrifuges
Table of Contents
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Safety Information Page iii
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
Centrifuge Description .............................................................. 1-1
Centrifuge Specifications .......................................................... 1-4
Parts Supplied ............................................................................ 1-5
Optional Computer Interface Package ...................................... 1-6
Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
Inspection .................................................................................. 2-1
Electrical Requirements ............................................................ 2-1
Location ..................................................................................... 2-2
Installation ................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3. CONTROLS, INDICATORS,
and DISPLAYS
RUN Display .................................................................................... 3-2
SET Display .............................................................................. 3-3
HOME Screen ...................................................................... 3-3
Main POWER and KEYPAD LOCK ........................................ 3-4
Primary Function Keys and HOME Screen Fields ................... 3-5
MENU Key and OPTIONS ....................................................... 3-8
Numeric Keypad ........................................................................ 3-12
START and STOP Keys ............................................................ 3-13
SET Display Advisory Messages .............................................. 3-14
Problem Conditions .............................................................. 3-14
Terminal Conditions ............................................................. 3-18
Chapter 4. OPERATION
Turning the Centrifuge ON ....................................................... 4-1
Rotor Installation, Loading, and Balancing .............................. 4-2
Normal Operation ...................................................................... 4-2
Programmed Operation ............................................................. 4-4
Using Advanced Features (Options).......................................... 4-6
Temperature Control ................................................................. 4-12
Rotor Temperature Equilibration .............................................. 4-13