VWR Micro Star 12 - Intended Use

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Turn the power on. The switch is located on the rear side of the unit.
5. Once the power is applied, the door will be opened automatically.
6. Carefully place the rotor onto the motor shaft. Hold the rotor with one hand and securely tighten
with the supplied rotor wrench the rotor nut to the shaft by turning clockwise.
Intended use
VWR Micro Star 12
is a benchtop high-speed, multi-purpose micro-centrifuge designed to be used in medical,
industrial, and scientific applications. Its user-friendly control features and compact, space-saving design
delivers maximum solid performance for your daily centrifugation needs. VWR Micro Star 12 is supplied
with an easily interchangeable rotor to accommodate micro-tubes and (with optional rotor) PCR strips.
PRODUCT FEATURES
 Maximum centrifugation speed/force of 13,500 rpm / 12,300 x g
 Compact and space saving design with a small foot print
 Reduce operating time with fast acceleration (≤ 12 sec) / deceleration rates (≤ 16 sec)
 “Pulse” for quick runs
 Highly visible LCD display (blue backlit with white text) and intuitive controls with a soft touch
keypad
 Automatic RPM/RCF conversion
 Automatic detection system with audible alarm alerting the user when speed, heating and weight
limit is exceeded
 3-layered stainless steel door with interlock system for safety and durability
 Maintenance free and environmentally friendly high torque AC induction motor ensures quiet
operation
 Unique air flow design prevents overheating of samples
 Supplied with autoclavable fixed angle rotor with screw on biosafety lid.
 Optional PCR rotor
NOTE
Turn the rotor nut counterclockwise to release the rotor from the shaft.
Place the biosafety lid on the rotor and screw on clockwise to secure, see photo Rotor &
Lid