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WX Ultra Series
WX 100, WX 90, WX 80
Instruction Manual
50105750-4
October 2010

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  • Page 1 Thermo Fisher Scientific WX Ultra Series WX 100, WX 90, WX 80 Instruction Manual 50105750-4 October 2010...
  • Page 2 © 2010 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Microsoft, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 0 Preface - Intended use and safety definitions ....................iii Safety Definitions ..........................iii Important safety reminder ........................iv Chapter 1 Description................................1-1 General description..........................1-1 External view of ultracentrifuge ...................... 1-2 Design ..............................1-3 Control panel ..........................1-3 Rotor chamber..........................1-6 Safety devices..........................
  • Page 4 Contents Centrifuge scheduler........................2-69 User list ............................2-71 Alarm information........................2-76 Rotor catalog ..........................2-77 User Customizations........................2-77 Print utilities (option)........................2-81 Operating procedure........................2-82 Contents of print utilities ......................2-84 Automatic run result printing ....................... 2-86 Printer fault handling ........................2-87 Lockout (optional)..........................

  • Page 5: Preface - Intended Use And Safety Definitions

    Preface - Intended use and safety definitions This manual is a guide to the use of the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuge. Information herein has been verified and is believed adequate for the intended use of the centrifuge. Because failure to follow the recommendations set forth in this manual could produce personal injury or property damage, always follow the recommendations set forth herein.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Reminder

    Preface - Intended use and safety definitions Important safety reminder Important safety reminder Certain potentially dangerous conditions are inherent to the use of all centrifuges. To ensure safe operation of this centrifuge, anyone using it should be aware of all safe practices and take all precautions described below and throughout these operating instructions.
  • Page 7 • Do not exceed the maximum speed of the tubes, bottles, or adapters being used. Check manufacturer's published specifications or see Sorvall Product Guide; if unsure, to avoid loss of valuable sample, we recommend performing a test run. • Do not continue to operate the centrifuge if abnormal sounds occur during operation.
  • Page 8 Preface - Intended use and safety definitions Important safety reminder WX Ultra Series Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Description

    11. CFC-free thermoelectric cooling system with greater cooling capacity. Advanced features (options) The options of the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges are: Compass Software, Lockout Kit, and a Printer. The Compass Software is a calculation/simulation system for centrifuge support that is compatible...

  • Page 10: External View Of Ultracentrifuge

    1000 mm (39.4 in) Door Top deck Operation key Rotor rubber mat Power switch Front cover Note * This height is measured from level floor surface. Figure 1-1 External view of the Sorvall WX Ultra series WX Ultra Series Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 11: Design

    Design Design Control panel The control panel for the Sorvall WX Ultra series consists of a color screen, a touch sensitive display panel and a keyboard. The display panel incorporates an easy-to-read liquid crystal display. The display panel (field display) displays running conditions and running status (this screen is called the Run Screen), along with features such as Programmed Run, Rotors List, and User Customization Screens.
  • Page 12 Description Design Table 1-1 [Functions of the display panel-keyed by item no. to fig. 1-2] Name and Symbol Functions and actions Field display Displays various fields. The SPEED, TIME, and TEMP fields give the current status indicator in the top row and the setting indicator in the bottom row.
  • Page 13 Description Design Table 1-2 [Functions of keyboard-keyed by item no. to fig. 1-3] Name and Symbol Functions and actions START key Starts rotor rotation. If VACUUM is off, this key activates the vacuum pump and starts temperature control. STOP key Stops rotor rotation.

  • Page 14: Rotor Chamber

    Description Design Rotor chamber The structure of the rotor chamber (vacuum chamber) is shown in Fig. 1-4. Handle Chamber door Drive spindle Chamber door seal Temperature sensor (measuring Speed sensor the temperature of the rotor) Overspeed detector Door lock system (detecting any instance exceeding the maximum allowable speed of the...

  • Page 15: Safety Devices

    Description Design Safety devices (1) Containment Should a rotor failure occur, the guard ring will contain the contents of the rotor inside the centrifuge (Fig. 1-4). (2) Imbalance detector If during operation the vibration of the rotor becomes excessive due to serious imbalance or improper bucket setting, the imbalance detector detects the situation and decelerates the rotor immediately.

  • Page 16: Rotor Adapter

    Description Design Rotor adapter Overspeed Decal The overspeed decal located on the rotor base has alternating black and white bands. The number of bands corresponds to the maximum permitted speed of the rotor. (See Fig. 1-5.) Overspeed decal Standard rotor with overspeed decal Figure 1-5 Standard rotor To protect the overspeed decal, be sure to store the rotor on the rotor stand provided.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Operation

    Operation The Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges are capable of operation in more than one mode to meet a wide range of applications. The outline of each available mode is given below: Outline Reference Normal operation Section Normal opera- tion...

  • Page 18: Run Preparation

    Operation Run preparation Calculates and displays the running time from the set val- ues of speed and ω Section Setting w2T. ω T setting Time Zonal operation is a mode of operation using a zonal Section Zonal opera- tion. rotor. Zonal operation Zonal speed Time...

  • Page 19: Starting Up The Ultracentrifuge

    Operation Run preparation Starting up the ultracentrifuge Before setting run conditions, display the run screen (screen for setting run conditions) (1) Displaying the Run Screen (screen for setting run conditions) 1. Turn on the POWER switch. Initial screen 2. The initial screen appears. 3.

  • Page 20: Preparing Tubes/Bottles And Rotor

    Basic operation Preparing tubes/bottles and rotor The Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges allow you to balance, by eye, tubes or bottles containing a sample solution and then centrifuge them. Make sure that the difference between meniscus levels of sample solution in tubes or bottles in within 5 mm (0.197 in) (See fig. 2-2).
  • Page 21 Operation Basic operation [run screen] The screen for displaying run conditions and operational status is called the run screen. Speed, time, and temperature are displayed in two rows: the top row displays the current actual run conditions, while the bottom row displays the set run conditions. The acceleration (ACCEL) and the deceleration (DECEL) fields display set conditions.
  • Page 22 Operation Basic operation Cursor key Cursor (blinking) The system does not accept a The system accepts a numerical input. numerical input. Use cursor keys to move to the next setting item. (2) Input wait state (1) Determined input state Figure 2-4 Setting indicator Note 1.
  • Page 23 Operation Basic operation Press cursor keys to enter the system into an The system enters an 2 hours 30 minutes input wait state. input wait state. Use cursor keys to move the cursor to the The system enters an status indicator. (The arrows indicate the input wait state.
  • Page 24 Operation Basic operation The cursor blinks at one place. FUNCTION field When one decimal place is not For free coast, press HOLD/FREE. required, you do not need to enter Display: F . If you press , it becomes a “decimal place” input and the machine waits for an input of deci- mal places.

  • Page 25: Setting User Id Code

    Operation Basic operation Setting user ID code The USER ID CODE is a number to identify each user and can be set in up to 4 digits. When the user ID CODE is entered, the user record will be stored in the memory of the centrifuge and can be printed if a printout operation is done (optional).

  • Page 26: Using Rotor Life Management

    Operation Basic operation Using Rotor Life Management The rotor type and serial number may be set in rotor management to allow for rotor logging within the centrifuge. Whether the rotor type and serial number for a particular rotor have been set or not, it does not affect the normal operation of the ultracentrifuge.

  • Page 27: Basic Operating Procedure

    Operation Basic operating procedure Basic operating procedure There are two basic modes of operation, normal and zonal. The procedures for these two modes are shown in Fig. 2-5. START Zonal run Turn on the POWER. Open the chamber door and install the rotor.
  • Page 28 Operation Basic operating procedure Move the cursor to ZONAL in the Run Screen. Press 3, 0, ENTER Press START. Rotor accelerates to the set speed. For information on how to Set run conditions. set the run conditions, see Reaches the set time, or press STOP. Section Basic operation.

  • Page 29: Normal Operation

    Operation Basic operating procedure Normal operation Given below is a description of the operational procedure for a normal run. Note Before starting up this machine, carefully read the operation manual for your rotor and make sure that you have selected the correct type of tubes and entered the correct amount of sample.
  • Page 30 Operation Basic operating procedure The specified centrifugation time elapses >> The rotor decelerates and stops. (time-out). Or press STOP key. The rotor brakes or coasts to a stop. >> Beeps to indicate that the rotor has stopped. Press VACUUM key. >>...

  • Page 31: Zonal Operation

    The following zonal rotors are available for operation in the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges: TZ-28 sealed zonal rotor TCF-32 continuous flow zonal rotor The TZ-28 can only be operated in a sealed zonal mode.
  • Page 32 Operation Basic operating procedure On the Run Screen, move the cursor to ZONAL and enter the following by operating numeric • Rotor begins to accelerate keys to set the zonal operation mode. to the zonal speed. • Temperature control begins. Set the run conditions.

  • Page 33: Acceleration And Deceleration Rates

    Operation Acceleration and deceleration rates Open the chamber door. >> For details, see zonal rotor manual. Remove the cap assembly Install the seal assembly and unload the sam- ple. On the Run Screen, move the cursor to ZONAL >> Rotor decelerates to a stop. in the FUNCTION field and enter the following by operating numeric keys to set the normal operation mode.
  • Page 34 Operation Acceleration and deceleration rates Acceleration time (minutes) from rest to Deceleration time (minutes) from 500 Code No. 500 rpm rpm to rest Minimum time* Minimum time* Coasting deceleration * Minimum time is the time for accelerating or decelerating by the driving motor with maximum torque.

  • Page 35: How To Use The Function Field

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Allowable maximum speed 500 rpm 2 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 2 minutes Figure 2-9 Operation with setting ACCEL = 0 and DECEL = 0 How to use the FUNCTION field This ultracentrifuge incorporates a number of features. These features are displayed and specified in the FUNCTION field.
  • Page 36 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field ID CODE: Sets an ID code. RLM: Switches the Run Screen to the rotor management field. PROG: Programs, stores, and recalls run conditions. This feature also offers a step-mode operation: a continuous run of multiple run conditions.

  • Page 37: Programmed Operation

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Programmed operation This ultracentrifuge has a programmed operation feature that stores run conditions. Storing run conditions which you often use allows you to recall those conditions as often as you wish, thus saving time in setting.
  • Page 38 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Basic operation of the programmed operation feature Use cursor keys ENTER key select press ENTER key. Use cursor keys ENTER key select If you know which memory number press ENTER key. stores the run condition. Enter a memory To store, change or delete a number.
  • Page 39 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Note You cannot create, change, or delete a program while in running. Perform these operations while not in running. However, you can search the memory screen every time. Thermo Scientific WX Ultra Series 2-23...
  • Page 40 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Programming procedure for run conditions (creating or changing) Shown below is the procedure for storing (creating) or changing a run condition. Step Key operation Screen display and considerations While in the Run Screen, use the cur- sor keys to move the cursor to PROG •...
  • Page 41 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Enter a desired condition. • The display switches to the For example, select “SPEED”. Choose Rotor screen. Select a desired rotor. To select a desired rotor from the • The display switches to the Used “Used Rotor List”: Rotor List screen.
  • Page 42 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To select a desired rotor from the “Rotor Management”: • The display switches to the Rotor (1') Select “Rotor Management”. Management screen and the Rotor List is displayed. (2') Select a desired rotor using the upward or downward cursor key (When using fixed angle rotor T-8100) (3') Select “Yes”.
  • Page 43 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To change a run condition, use cursor keys to move to the item you want to • This diagram shows what you will change and then enter a value. get if you move the cursor and enter the TIME field into an input wait.
  • Page 44 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Add Remark to the run conditions in >> When you press ESC key, the bottom row message is displayed. the memory. (1) A selection field to input or delete Remark appears. (1) Press the ESC key. (2) A selection field to select either inputting or deleting appears.
  • Page 45 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field When the storing is over, press ESC >> The first push on ESC key switches the message display in the bottom row to key several times. what you see in process 3 as shown below. To run this centrifuge, select Run- ning.
  • Page 46 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field 2. How to perform a programmed operation Shown below is how to perform a “programmed operation”, that is, how to recall a stored set of run conditions and run this centrifuge accordingly. (a) If you know which memory unit number you need Step Key operation Screen display and considerations...
  • Page 47 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field (b) If you do not know which memory number you need Step Key operation Screen display and considerations Turn on the POWER switch of this >> The panel display appears. machine. >> The door unlocks. Install a rotor.

  • Page 48: Step-Mode Operation

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To run the centrifuge, select “Yes”. >> If you select “Yes” • The display switches back to the Run Screen. • The run conditions in memory appear in the respective fields. >> The message field in the bottom row displays PROG. >>...
  • Page 49 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Run time Figure 2-13 A typical step-mode run Thermo Scientific WX Ultra Series 2-33...
  • Page 50 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Step Key operation Screen display and considerations While in the Run Screen, use the cur- sor keys to move the cursor to PROG • RTC and press ENTER key. Then move the cursor to PROG and press ENTER key.
  • Page 51 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Select “Creating or Changing.” • The message field in the bottom row switches to what you see on your left-hand side. Enter a desired condition. To select SPEED, press • The display switches to the Choose Rotor screen.
  • Page 52 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Lastly, specify run conditions for step • The entry of run conditions for step 3 is complete and step 4 is ready for input. Downward cursor key >> If you select “Yes”: Press the downward cursor key to blink the value part of the message field in the bottom row.
  • Page 53 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Add Remark to the run conditions in >> When you press ESC key, the bottom row message is displayed. the memory. (1) A selection field to input or delete Remark appears. (1) Press the ESC key. (2) To add Remark to the run conditions (2) A selection field to select either inputting or deleting appears.
  • Page 54 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To run the centrifuge, select Yes. >> If you select “Yes”: • The display switches back to the Run Screen. • The run conditions of step 1 in memory appear in the respective fields.
  • Page 55 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field (2) Deleting a program This section explains how to delete a set of run conditions stored in program memory. To delete a memory number, delete all steps in that memory number. Note While the instrument is running, you cannot delete a program memory number. Step Key operation Screen display and considerations...

  • Page 56: Rtc (Real-Time Control) Feature

    Press STOP. The rotor stops and the system does not move to the next step. RTC (real-time control) feature The Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges contain an internal clock, allowing you to run the machine at a specified start or finish time for centrifugation. This feature for running the machine at a specified time is called the RTC (real-time control) feature.
  • Page 57 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field 4. Control temperature: 4 °C 5. Acceleration mode: 9 6. Deceleration mode: 7 100,000 START key ON Stop around 9:34 a.m. Automatic start at 5:30 a.m., October 2 4:30 p.m, October 1 Finish time 9:30 a.m.
  • Page 58 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field 1. How to perform an RTC run Step Key operation Screen display and considerations Set operational conditions while in the Run Screen. Use cursor keys to enter the SPEED part into an input wait, then press Move the cursor to PROG •...
  • Page 59 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Use cursor keys and numeric keys to enter month, day, hours, and minutes. Then, press ENTER key. • Blink the PROG • RTC in the FUNCTION field. • To specify the run time (centrifugation time), do not set HOLD.
  • Page 60 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field 1. For an RTC run, the run mode indicator on the display panel displays the following: START key ON Time Automatic start Figure 2-15 Run mode display (RTC) 2. You cannot make an RTC setting in any of the following cases: a.
  • Page 61 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Making changes to the RTC settings This section shows how to cancel or make changes to the RTC settings you have made. If you have already started an RTC run, press STOP to abort the RTC first. Press STOP to cancel the RTC run.
  • Page 62 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Making a change to date and time set- tings • The screen switches to a (1) Select “Setting stop time” or “Set- screen where you can enter a ting start time”. stop time (or start time). To change the “Setting stop time”, press (2) Perform process 4 and later ones in...
  • Page 63 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Press cursor keys to blink RTC and then press ENTER key. [Before starting the RTC run] (1) Select “Deleting the set RTC”. • The message indicator in the bottom row changes. >>If you select “Yes” (2) Select “Yes”.

  • Page 64: Displaying And Setting Rcf

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field ii) Select “Cancel RTC-Start run”. iii) Select “Continue RTC”. • The display switches back to (3) Press ESC after process (2') i) or ii). the Run Screen. >> The RTC in the message indicator in the bottom row disappears. Displaying and setting RCF This ultracentrifuge stores the maximum and average radii of each rotor in internal memory.
  • Page 65 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Step Key operation Screen display and considerations While in the Run Screen, set a speed. >> See Section Setting run conditions. Use cursor keys to move the cursor to RCF • ω T and press ENTER key. •...
  • Page 66 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field • When the rotor to be used is not identified (when rotor type is displayed in the message display field) Step Key operation Screen display and considerations Set the speed on the Run Screen. >>...
  • Page 67 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Select a desired rotor. To select a desired rotor from the “Used Rotor • The display switches to the List”: Used Rotor List screen. • You can search for the rotor number you need in the order starting with the latest date/time.
  • Page 68 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To select a desired rotor from the “Rotor Management”: • The display switches to the (1') Select “Rotor Management”. Rotor Management screen and the Rotor List is displayed. (2') Select a desired rotor using the upward or downward cursor key (When using fixed angle rotor T-8100) (3’) Select “Yes”.
  • Page 69 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field How to set an RCF value Enter a rotor number and an RCF value, and the machine will calculate, set, and display the speed. Shown below is the procedure. Step Key operation Screen display and considerations While in the Run Screen, set a speed.
  • Page 70 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Select a desired rotor. To select a desired rotor from the • The display switches to the “Used Rotor List”: Used Rotor List screen. (1) Enter No. that is found in the Rotor •...
  • Page 71 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field To select a desired rotor from the “Rotor Management”: • The display switches to the (1) Select “Rotor Management”. Rotor Management screen and the Rotor List is displayed. (2) Select a desired rotor using the upward or downward cursor key (When using fixed angle rotor T-8100) (3) Select “Yes”.

  • Page 72: Setting W2T

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Note 1. Press ESC key to cancel the RCF field. 2. When you run this centrifuge at a speed determined based on an RCF value, a slight rounding may occur (of up to 2%) between the set RCF value and the actual value, because the speed setting is set in increments of 100 rpm.
  • Page 73 Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Step Key operation Screen display and considerations Set the Speed in the Run Screen. >> See Section Setting run conditions. (1) Use cursor keys to move the cursor to RCF • w T on the Run Screen and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 74: Defrost Function

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field ω ω Note When the display field reaches the set value of , the machine decelerates and stops. ω During deceleration, the display field continues to accumulate value until the rotor stops and the run ends.

  • Page 75: Setting And Resetting Zonal Operation

    Operation How to use the FUNCTION field Note 1. Before starting defrost operations, wipe away any moisture and close the door. 2. The temperature rise of the rotor due to defrost operations (for 10 minutes) should be 1 C or less.

  • Page 76: Rotor Management

    In order to comply with warranty requirements, rotor use must be documented in a rotor log book provided with the ultracentrifuge. Additionally, the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges have the capability to keep track of the number of runs and hours of use for each rotor. This information can be used to automatically notify the user of the need for deration at the end of the primary life and to preclude the use of rotors once their warranted life as defined by these parameters have come to an end.

  • Page 77: Automatic Rotor Deration

    Rotor Management software. Each time the rotor is used in the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuge, it must be selected from the Rotor Management Screen prior to starting the run. Additionally, should the rotor be used in other ultracentrifuges, the Rotor Management information can be edited to record this usage.
  • Page 78 Operation Rotor management Step Key operation Screen display and considerations While in the Run Screen, use the cur- sor keys to move the cursor to RLM and press ENTER key. Switch each page of the Rotor List by using the left and right arrow keys •...
  • Page 79 Operation Rotor management Select “T-890” rotor. • Specifications of the T-890 rotor are displayed. After checking the specifications of the rotor, enter “Yes”. • The display switches to the Rotor Management screen. • You can enter a serial number of the rotor. As the cursor has been moved to the S/N field, enter serial No.

  • Page 80: Deleting A Registered Rotor

    Operation Rotor management Thus the rotor has been registered. Note When the ENTER key is pressed in the above steps “7” to “9”, “0” is registered as a numeric value in each step. When the serial number must be corrected, the rotor must be deleted once and the value must be reentered from step “1”.

  • Page 81: Updating The Existing Data For A Rotor

    Updating the existing data for a rotor When a rotor is registered in the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuges without a Rotor Management function, both Total number of runs and Total number of hours can be updated. The updated value is accepted only when it is greater than the registered value.

  • Page 82: When Power Failure Occurs

    Operation When power failure occurs Thus, the current total number of runs and hours have been updated. When power failure occurs DANGER Before removing the cover, top deck, or other components. for maintenance, be sure to turn off the POWER switch of the centrifuge. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 83 Operation When power failure occurs Table Cabinet cover Front cover M5 hexagon head bolt for fixing the front cover (4 pcs.) Figure 2-16 Removing the front cover (4) Open the air vent (by turning the vacuum release screw on the left of the vacuum chamber counterclockwise) to let air into the rotor chamber.
  • Page 84 Operation When power failure occurs Handle Vacuum release screw Power breaker Vacuum chamber Door unlock wire Figure 2-17 Ultracentrifuge with the front cover removed M5 hexagon head bolt for fixing the front cover (4 pcs.) Figure 2-18 Installing the front cover (7) Turn on the power breaker.

  • Page 85: Features Of The Menu Screen

    Features of the menu screen Press MENU key on the key board, and the Menu Screen will appear. This feature is designed to allow you to use the Sorvall WX Ultra series with additional options including: (1) Centrifuge scheduler (2) User list...
  • Page 86 Operation Features of the menu screen Enter an ID Code that is already regis- tered. (4-digit number) • The User Name corresponding to the ID Code is displayed. (In this example, ABC lab. is ID code displayed.) Select “Reserve”. • The current date/time is displayed at the reservation time of the specified reservation No.3.

  • Page 87: User List

    Operation Features of the menu screen Use cursor keys to move the cursor to reservation No. you want to delete. (In • The ID Code input field is this example, No. 3 is selected.) displayed in the message field in the bottom row. Enter the ID Code of the reserving per- son proper.
  • Page 88 Operation Features of the menu screen • ID code and user name ID Code Password comprised of a 4-digit number. This number is not displayed when the centrifuge is operated. The mark * is displayed instead of the number. User Name Character string of 8 digits or less.
  • Page 89 Operation Features of the menu screen Select “Creating”. • The User List screen switches to the User Name screen. Use cursor keys to highlight a charac- ter and press the ENTER key to select • Screen for entry of characters After completion of the entry of char- acters, use cursor keys to move the •...
  • Page 90 Operation Features of the menu screen 2. Change of User Name Note Changing a User Name is limited to the person (with the same ID Code) who registered it and wants to change it. Step Key operation Screen display and considerations On the Menu Screen, select “User List”.
  • Page 91 Operation Features of the menu screen After entering characters, use cursor keys to move the cursor to SET and • The cursor is positioned at press the ENTER key to register the SET. character string. • The confirmation message is displayed.

  • Page 92: Alarm Information

    Operation Features of the menu screen Enter the ID Code used for registering No.9 by using numeric keys. • The confirmation message is displayed. Select “Yes”. • The User Name and ID Code of No.9 disappear. >> When you select “No.” the display switches back to the screen display of Step Press the ESC key.

  • Page 93: Rotor Catalog

    Operation Features of the menu screen Rotor catalog You can refer to rotor types and rotor specifications that are available. Step Key operation Screen display and considerations On the Menu Screen, select “Rotor Catalog”. • The display switches to the Rotor List screen.
  • Page 94 Operation Features of the menu screen Figure 2-21 User Customizations screen Figure 2-22 Screen Utilities screen 2. Screen Utilities settings 1. Display language and select Japanese or English. Key in the number of the desired language and press ENTER key. 2.
  • Page 95 Operation Features of the menu screen Figure 2-24 Zoom screen 3. Changing date and time Use this option to precisely set the current time setting of the internal clock. Set an exact date and time for RTC operation. Use cursor keys and numeric keys and then press ENTER to make a setting. 4.
  • Page 96 Operation Features of the menu screen (2) Run Time range This function selects one of the following two items as the running time setting range in the normal operation mode or zonal operation mode: >> Accel + Run Time from pressing the START key to a start of deceleration: T1 (ordinary running time). [Normal operation] Time [Zonal operation]...

  • Page 97: Print Utilities (Option)

    Operation Print utilities (option) (4) Zonal speed This function can change (in units of 100 rpm) the zonal speed in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. For the zonal speed, see Section Zonal operation) Figure 2-29 Run condition setting screen 4.

  • Page 98: Operating Procedure

    Operation Print utilities (option) Figure 2-31 PRINT UTILITIES Screen Note • Select “1. Printer” of “4. Select Option Unit” in the User Customization Routines screen. Refer to Section User Customizations. Operating procedure Item Operating procedure Machine Log (1) Select the corresponding item number on the Print Utilities Menu screen. Rotor Management Rotor Log (1) On the Print Utilities Menu screen, select “3.
  • Page 99 Operation Print utilities (option) Print program (1) On the Print Utilities menu screen, select “7. Print Program”. • The display switches to the Program Map screen. (2) Select a program No. to be printed. User log (1) On the Print Utilities Menu screen, select “8. User Log”. •...

  • Page 100: Contents Of Print Utilities

    Operation Print utilities (option) Contents of print utilities Item Example printout CENTRIFUGE RUN RECORDS >> Ultracentrifuge run records for a maximum of 40 runs can be printed out at a time. >> Once the ultracentrifuge run records are printed out, they are gone.
  • Page 101 Operation Print utilities (option) RUN RECORDS OF A ROTOR >> Run records of a particular rotor are printed out; a maximum of 20 runs can be printed out at a time. >> When you select this option, a list of registered rotors is dis- played.

  • Page 102: Automatic Run Result Printing

    Operation Print utilities (option) LISTING OF ALL EXISTING PROGRAMS >> A list of all the programs in the ultracentrifuge is printed out. USER LOG OUTPUT >> The centrifuge user's run log is printed out up to 20 runs. >> Once the user log is output, the previous run record is deleted and cannot be printed out once again.

  • Page 103: Printer Fault Handling

    Operation Print utilities (option) 1) Automatic printing of run records Ultracentrifuge run records are retained in the run record buffer. This buffer can hold a maximum of 40 records at any given time. When the buffer becomes full, all of the 40 records are automatically printed out, except when the PRINTOUT AFTER EACH RUN options is toggled on.

  • Page 104: Lockout (Optional)

    Operation Lockout (optional) Lockout (optional) Note When installing the Lockout Procedure for the first time, all memory is cleared. If obtaining Lockout Option after centrifuge has been installed, it will be necessary for service to record and then re-enter pertinent memory information such as total revolutions, total running count, and total running time.

  • Page 105: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Maintenance Before conducting any maintenance, always read the following: DANGER Before removing the cover, top deck, or other components. for maintenance, be sure to turn off the POWER switch of the centrifuge. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock. WARNING 1.

  • Page 106: Drive Spindle

    Thermo facility. There must be no radioactivity detectable by survey equipment. and a The SORVALL Product Guide contains descriptions of commonly used decontamination methods chart showing method compatibility with various materials. The Maintenance Section of this...
  • Page 107 Maintenance Service decontamination policy instruction manual contains specific guidance about cleaning and decontamination methods appropriate for the product it describes. Clean and decontaminate your centrifuge as follows: a. Remove rotor from the rotor chamber. b. Decontaminate door and rotor chamber using an appropriate method. 2.

  • Page 108: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before troubleshooting, always read the following: DANGER Before removing the top deck, or other components for troubleshooting, always turn off the POWER switch of the centrifuge. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock. WARNING 1.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting 1. Searching for Alarm Information Key operation Screen display and considerations A “DOOR” alarm signal occurs. • An alarm message appears in the message field of the Run screen. Press MENU key. • The display switches to the Menu screen. Select “ALARM INFORMA- TION”.

  • Page 110: Diagnosed Problems - Requiring Maintenance

    Troubleshooting Diagnosed problems - requiring maintenance ROTOR 1. The rotor is not seated on spindle. • Install rotor. IMBALANCE 1. Rotor is not properly balanced, and • Check if the sample tubes exceed allowable abnormal vibration has occurred in the imbalance level.

  • Page 111: Chapter 5 Preinstallation

    Preinstallation CAUTION An authorized Thermo Field Service Engineer must perform installation and electrical modifications of the centrifuge or the centrifuge warranty will be void. The information on these two pages describes the location requirements and the electrical services that you must make provision for prior to installation of the centrifuge by an authorized Thermo Field Service Engineer.

  • Page 112: Electrical Requirements

    Preinstallation Electrical requirements Electrical requirements The centrifuge must be connected to the power source that is specified on the nameplate on the left side of the instrument panel. The centrifuge can be wired for split two-phase or split three-phase application and international color coding of wires used, as appropriate.

  • Page 113: Moving The Ultracentrifuge

    Preinstallation Moving the ultracentrifuge 4. When the instrument is level, check that the four leveling screws are secured to the floor. Level Drive shaft Figure 5-3 Level placement Moving the ultracentrifuge CAUTION Before moving the ultracentrifuge, be sure to remove the rotor from the drive shaft and store it in a safe place.

  • Page 114: Chapter 6 Specifications

    The unit is intended for indoor use only Maximum altitude of 2000 meters. Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category II The Sorvall WX Ultra series centrifuges are manufactured and tested according to the following regulations of EMC: • EN 61326 • EN 61000-3-2...
  • Page 115 • EN 61000-3-3 (*) EMC: Electromagnetic compatibility The Sorvall WX Ultra series centrifuges satisfy CE marking requirements. The CE marking is an international symbol, which shows that the product conforms to EC directives. Standards concerning these directives are as follows: •...

  • Page 116: Supply List

    Supply list The items listed below are those supplied with the ultracentrifuge. Item name Part no. Q’ty Item drawing Remarks Instruction manual 45912 Vacuum grease 65937 Vacuum pump oil 45128 Supplied in 1-liter NEO VAC containers (MR100) M5 screw Hex. bar wrench Rotor rubber mat Thermo Scientific WX Ultra Series...
  • Page 117 Supply list Optional items Item name Part no. Q’ty Item drawing Remarks Funnel 45215 Vinyl tube 45214 Cleaning bar Door seal O-ring 45664 WX Ultra Series Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 118: Appendix A Service Decontamination Policy

    Section of centrifuge ) it prior to servicing by the Thermo representative or returning it to the Thermo facility. There must be no radioactivity detectable by survey equipment. ® The SORVALL Product Guide contains descriptions of commonly used decontamination methods and a chart showing method compatibility with various materials. The Care and Maintenance Section of this instruction manual contains specific guidance about cleaning and decontamination methods appropriate for the product it describes.
  • Page 119 Service Decontamination Policy be borne by the sender. Decontamination Information Certificates are included with these instructions. Additional certificates are available from the local Account Representative or Field Service Engineer. In the event these certificates are not available, a written statement certifying that the unit has been properly decontaminated and outlining the procedures used will be acceptable.

  • Page 120: Appendix B Condensed Operating Instructions

    ® Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuge These instructions are intended to be used only as a guide to operate the Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuge. We recommend that you read the Instruction Manual thoroughly, particularly all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, before operating the ultracentrifuge.

  • Page 121: Appendix C Chemical Compatibility Chart

    Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL 2-mercaptoethanol Acetaldehyde U U - M U U U M M - Acetone U U S U M S U U S U U U S U U S M M S Acetonitrile U M U U - M U U S ®...
  • Page 122 Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL Cesium Bromide Cesium Chloride Cesium Formate Cesium Iodide Cesium Sulfate Chloroform U U U U S M U S U U M U M U U U M M U U S U U U M S Chromic Acid (10%) U U S U U -...
  • Page 123 Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL Hydrochloric Acid (conc.) U U U U - U U M - U M U U M U U U - U U U - Formaldehyde (40%) M M M S Glutaraldehyde Glycerol Guanidine Hydrochloride U U S ®...
  • Page 124 Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL Lactic Acid (20%) N-Butyl Alcohol M M S N-Butyl Phthalate U U S U U U M - U U S M M S N, N-Dimethylformamide U U - U U S Sodium Borate Sodium Bromide Sodium Carbonate (2%) M U S Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate...
  • Page 125 Chemical Compatibility Chart CHEMICAL Sucrose, Alkaline Sulfosalicylic Acid U U S Nitric Acid (10%) U U - Nitric Acid (50%) U M S U U - U U M M U M M M S Nitric Acid (95%) U U - U U - U U U U M U U U U M U U S Hydrochloric Acid (10%)
  • Page 126 Chemical Compatibility Chart Satisfactory M = Moderate attack, may be satisfactory for use in centrifuge depending on length of exposure, speed involved, etc.; suggest testing under actual conditions of use. U = Unsatisfactory, not recommended. Performance unknown; suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material.

  • Page 127: Appendix D Warranty

    Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified in this Warranty Policy Statement, Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants each Sorvall WX Ultra series ultracentrifuge (instrument) to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation of any such instrument.
  • Page 128 WARRANTY c. The drive unit shall not be modified, disassembled, or repaired by any party but Thermo Fisher Scientific or by a service representative authorized, in writing, by Thermo Fisher Scientific. If any defect should happen to the drive unit within the afore said warranty period, the defective drive unit shall be replaced at no cost to the Buyer.
  • Page 129 Contact Information United States 866-9-THERMO +1 866 984 3766 Canada +1 866 984 3766 Austria +43 1 801 400 Belgium +32 2 482 30 30 Germany 08001 536 376 +49 6184 90 6940 France +33 2 2803 2180 Italy +39 02 02 95059 434-254-375 Netherlands +31 76 571 4440 Nordic / Baltic Countries...
  • Page 130 Contact Information Spain +34 932 23 09 18 Portugal +34 932 23 09 18 Switzerland +41 44 454 12 12 UK / Ireland +44 870 609 9203 China +86 21 6865 4588 +86 10 8419 3588 India 1800 22 8374 +91 22 6716 2200 Japan +81 45 453 9220...

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