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MaxQ High Performance Console Incubated Orbital Shaker* Operating and Maintenance Manual 7030435 Rev. 5 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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Added F-Gas statement, removed declaration of conformity 40230 8/1/16 Changed platform part number from 238054 to 238083 - pg 1-7 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty information 28036/OS-751 9/8/14 Release 13 (435), Release 8 (436) - new control board Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Warning Use MaxQ SHKE435HP/SHKE436HP Orbital Shaker to process non-flammable materials only! Warning Grounding circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of this shaker. Never operate this unit with the grounding circuit disconnected.
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EU Member State. For further information, send an email to weee.recycle@thermofisher.com. Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing. Always follow good hygiene practices. Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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Important Failure to request an inspection of damage within a few days after receipt of shipment absolves the carrier from any liability for damage. Call for a damage inspection promptly. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Further tightening is unnecessary. Put the protective rubber caps, also supplied in the parts bag, Figure 1-3. Rear View over the heads of the bolts. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
The lid of the console shaker is counterbalanced for ease of opening and closing. A foot pedal on the lower right of the front of the cabinet is also provided for operator convenience and ready access to the chamber. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
The 5/32” hex socket wrench, included with the shaker, must be used when attaching the platform. Refer to Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8. T-Handle Wrench and Hex Socket Head Screw Caution Do not attempt to use a Phillips head screwdriver. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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= Mounting Holes for Off-Brand Equipment Figure 1-10. Hole Locations 2. Rotate the drive mechanism until the four mounting holes generally match the holes in the platform. 3. Place the platform onto the shaker and over the alignment pins. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
The lower spring and spring tubes, however, are placed around the bottom of the clip legs after the flask clip is fastened to the platform. Note that the rubber spring tubes are placed between the clip legs. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
1, 2, 2.8, 4, 5, and 6 liter flasks use five screws. The 250/300ml flask clip has an adhesive-backed flask cushion pad that is installed on the flat base of the clip body. A hole is provided in the pad for the mounting screw. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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Test Tube Rack Holder with rack in place. To remove the rack, spread the metal tabs on either end of the holder and lift out the plastic Test Tube Rack. Figure 1-13. Test Tube Rack Holder Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
30V MAX / 1 A MAX INTERFACE (4) TXD (2) COM (2) RXD (3) SIG. GRD (3) N.O. (4) N.C. Figure 1-15. Remote Alarm and RS-232 Connectors Figure 1-16. Remote Alarm Output to Screw Terminal Connection Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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H ....H is for timer count up mode (H) or no H for timer count down mode. 1-10 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
(Figure 1-18). Two keys for this lock are in the parts package attached to the outside of this unit when shipped. Figure 1-18. Side View Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 1-11...
Caution Connect the orbital shaker to a grounded dedicated circuit. The On/Off switch is the mains disconnect device for the orbital shaker. Position the unit so the switch is easily accessible. 1-12 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Caution Make sure all flasks and test tube racks are firmly seated in the clips and check the security of the flask clip and platform attachment screws monthly. Caution Do not operate the shaker at maximum speed without a load. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Up arrow Liquid crystal display (LCD) Alarm indicator Actual 00:00H 35.0 START Setpoints 35.0 Hold STOP Silence Time Speed Temp C Down arrow Alarm silence Information entry buttons Figure 2-2. Control Panel Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
The values shown in Figure 2-2 are factory default settings. Other factory settings are shown in the table below. Table 2-1. Factory Settings Function Default Audible Alarm RPM Tracking Limit (fixed) 5 RPM Temperature Tracking Limit 10°C Over Temperature Shutdown 83°C - 85°C All Remote Alarms Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
3. Press the temperature button again to return to the Operating Screen. The temperature can be set over a range of 5.0 to 60.0C. However, Model SHKE435HP and SHKE436HP shakers may not control temperature properly if the temperature is set less than 10.0C above ambient termperature. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
3. Press the up or down arrows to set the desired operating time in five minute increments. Hold either arrow button to scroll in that direction. However, if the up or down arrows are held for about two seconds, the display will scroll in that direction. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
When 00:00 is reached, the platform will automatically stop and the Cycle Complete alarm will sound. Figure 2-4. Time Set Shaker Alarms The MaxQ SHKE435HP/SHKE436HP control system monitors and provides alarms for nine operating parameters. Table 2-2. Alarm Parameters Parameter...
The Cycle Complete message shown displays and the platform stops. Press the Silence button to clear the alarm message from the display screen and mutes the audible alarm. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
30 minutes, if the alarm condition is still present. However, the message and indicator lights persist until the fault is corrected. Afterward, the remaining relevant alarm components are cleared by pressing the Silence button. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
On motor restart, the audible alarm and indicator lights are automatically cleared, but the alarm message will remain until pressing the Silence button Caution Turn off unit power when removing any platform obstruction to prevent possible injury. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Note In these procedures, values and settings for time, temperature, speeds, alarms, and so forth are shown on the display screens. These numbers are for example only and may not be the values encountered when programming your unit. 2-10 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Press The screen shown at the right will appear on the display. Then press the temperature button beneath Alarms. To change the overtemperature alarm setting, press the Time button beneath Overtemp. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-11...
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Silence button, then the down arrow again, in the sequence Press shown at the right. The screen shown below appears on the display: Then press the Temperature button beneath Alarms. 2-12 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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15 minutes, if the alarm condition is still present. However, the message and indicator lights persist until the fault is corrected. Afterward, the remaining relevant alarm components are cleared by pressing the Silence button. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-13...
Next advances the display to the next alarm, saving the Power Failure setting to memory. If no buttons are pressed, the display automatically returns to the Operating Screen after about fifteen seconds, saving the selection to memory. 2-14 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Temp button beneath Return returns the display to the previous screen, saving the on/off setting to memory. If no buttons are pressed, the display automatically returns to the Operating Screen after about 15 seconds, saving the selection to memory. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-15...
When finished, press any of the three buttons (Time, Speed, or Temp) to save the new setpoint value and return to the previous screen, or press nothing for about 15 seconds to save the new setpoint value and return to the Operating Screen. 2-16 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
When finished, press any of the three buttons (Time, Speed, or Temp) to save the new setpoint value and return to the previous screen, or press nothing for about 15 seconds to save the new setpoint value and return to the Operating Screen. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-17...
Orbital Shaker Selecting Hold or Countdown Time Setting Operating Speed Setting Operating Temperature Menu Map Operating screen Actual 02:15 37.0 Press Hold 37.0 Setpoints 02:15 37.0 Selects Hold Mode Hold 37.0 to operating screen for system config. Actual to return Setpoints 02:15 37.0...
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Orbital Shaker Menu Map Turning the Audible Alarm On and Off Operating screen Operating screen Actual 02:15 37.0 Actual 02:15 37.0 37.0 Hold Alarm is disabled! Setpoints Setpoints From Page One Actual for system config. to return Setpoints Actual for more Audible Setpoints Alarms...
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Orbital Shaker Calibrating Speed Calibrating Temperature Menu Map Viewing Total Unit’s Running Time Viewing Percent Heat to previous From Page Two for more Actual Calibrate - RPM Temp Setpoints Calibrates Calibrates Calibrate RPM Calibrate Temp Operating Speed 37.0 Temperature for more Actual RunHrs Rmte...
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Orbital Shaker Setting Overtemperature Alarm Value Menu Map Setting Temperature Tracking Limit Value to previous Actual for more Audible Alarms Setpoints to next From Page Three Actual Temperature Alarms Setpoints Over Trckng Sets Overtemp Overtemp Alarm Alarm Value 64.4 Sets Temp Tracking Limit Tracking 10.0...
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Orbital Shaker Turning the Individual Remote Alarms Menu Map On and Off to previous Actual for more Calibrate - RPM Temp Setpoints Actual for more RunHrs Rmte Heat% Setpoints From Page Four to previous Turns the Remote Cycle Complete: Alarm On and Off next Actual for more...
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Orbital Shaker Viewing Software Version Menu Map Viewing Overtemperature Sensor Reading to previous From Page Five Actual for more Sw Vers O-Temp Setpoints to system config. Shows Software Software Version # Version 435(X) Over Temp. 37.2 Shows Sensor Temperature Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Six are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker...
The air filter is held in place by four retaining springs (Figure 3-1) and is easily removed. It may be washed in water with a mild detergent and dried between two lint-free towels. Figure 3-1. Air Filter Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Continuously notifies operator that audible alarm has been disabled Platform Stalled Free movement of the platform has been obstructed Check Fuse Power loss to motor drive circuit board, most likely the primary drive motor fuse has blown Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Velcro strips. Grasp the frame by the corners and pull to remove. There are also small indents located along the edges of the panel to accommodate a flat screwdriver blade. Figure 4-2 illustrates the underside of the frame. Figure 4-2. Spare Fuse Location Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Fuses, SHKE436HP Rating Application Part Number 0.15 amp Main Power Relay Board 230142 0.8 amp Drive Motor 230141 0.1 amp Optional Recorder 230107 Caution Do not substitute! Replace these fuses with fuses of identical electrical ratings only. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Board Control Relay P/N 300275 (480) P/N 420064 P/N 300276 (481) P/N 420085 P/N 191535 Main Power Refrigeration Relay Motor Driver Transformer Unit Control Relay Transformer Control Board Figure 4-4. Electrical Component Locations, Relay Tray Compartment Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Figure 4-7. Removal of the relay tray is necessary to service the Blower Motor or the Heating Elements. Access to the heaters is through an access port on the front of the air plenum. Figure 4-7. Air Plenum with Heating and Air Moving Components Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Loosening the three 7/16” bolts at the base Figure 4-10. Drive Belt of the drive motor allows the belt to be changed or tension applied to the belt. Tighten the three bolts and torque to 10 ft. lbs. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
When finished, press any of the three buttons (Time, Speed, or Temp) to save the new setpoint value and return to the previous screen, or press nothing for about 15 seconds to save the new setpoint value and return to the Operating Screen. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
10. Allow the cabinet to re-stabilize for 1 hour. Recheck temperature. If necessary, return to Step 6 until no additional adjustments are needed. 11. Temperature calibration is now complete. Remove calibration equipment and resume use. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Top line displays actual elapsed run time, speed, and temperature. Bottom line displays user time, speed and temperture setpoints alternat- ing with any active alarm messages. Drive Triple counterbalanced. Compensates for unbalanced platform loads Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Power Failure Alarms as selected by user Certifications Declaration of Conformity available on request Ambient Operating Conditions Temperature 18°C (64°F) to 40°C (104°F) Humidity 80% RH at or below 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40°C Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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PEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on fluorinated green- house gases. This product contains foam blown with fluorinated greenhouse gas, R- 245fa. Mains Supply Fluctuations . . ±10% Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Class of Equipment I Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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2 Pollution Degree describes the amount of conductive pollution present in the operating evironment. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that normally only non-conductive pollution such as dust occurs with the exception of accasional conductivity caused by condensation. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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