Chapter 1 Description; Centrifuge Description - Thermo Scientific RC 6 Plus Operation Instructions Manual

Centrifuge
Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific
INTRODUCTION &
Chapter 1
DESCRIPTION
This manual provides you with the information you will need to operate and
maintain your Thermo Scientific RC-6 PLUS Superspeed Centrifuge. If you
encounter any problem concerning either operation or maintenance that is not
covered in the manual, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance.
In the United States, call toll-free 1-669-THERMO; outside the United States,
contact your local distributor or agent for Thermo Fisher Scientific products.
Thermo Fisher Scientific product information is available on our internet web
site at http://www.thermo.com
The RC-6 PLUS is a high-speed (to 22,000 rpm) centrifuge used to separate
substances of different densities at controlled temperatures. Some of the
outstanding features of the RC-6 PLUS are:
• Speeds to 22,000 rpm (55,200 x g) without the need for a vacuum system
• Process 4 liters of sample in a single run
• High-frequency brushless motor for fast separations and reduced
maintenance
• RCF control allows set and display of g-force
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• dt integrator for run-to-run reproducibility
• Real Time Control for delayed start/stop runs
• 30 program memory
• 9 acceleration and 10 deceleration settings
• On-line rotor catalog
• Pre-cool function for fast rotor pre-cooling
• Wide choice of rotors including SUPER-LITE® composite, SUPER-LITE
aluminum, and RX™ Rapid Access rotors.
The RC-6 PLUS centrifuge is capable of operation in more than one mode to
meet a wide range of applications. Run conditions are selected using the touch
keyboard. Actual and set run conditions are displayed. For your protection,
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