Entering Run Parameters; Menu Key Sequence; Default Parameters On First-Time Use, Microfuge 20R Shown - Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Operation
Run Procedure

Entering Run Parameters

When the power is applied for the initial use (no previous runs), default values are displayed
(see Figure
power is applied.
When run parameters for a rotor have been entered, as described below, they are retained in the
centrifuge memory. The recalled program can then be used for the current run or altered as
required. See
Figure 2.2 Default Parameters on First-Time Use, Microfuge 20R shown
1. 15,000 rpm
2. 2 min duration
3. temperature: 20°C
4. no soft acceleration

Menu Key Sequence

Pressing the MENU key starts the parameter change sequence. Repeatedly pressing the MENU key
steps through parameter sequence. When the parameter units (rpm, rcf, m & s, soft-off,
soft stop/start on, soft stop on) flash, press
change sequence follows these steps:
1. Speed
a. in RPM
b. in RCF
2. Time in minutes and seconds
3. Temperature (for Microfuge 20R only)
4. Acceleration/Deceleration Options
a. Soft off
b. Soft-stop/start on
c. Soft-stop on
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2.2). After the initial use, the parameters of the latest previous run are displayed when
Saving Settings.
or to change that parameter. The entire parameter
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