Chapter 1 Introduction & Description; Centrifuge Description - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION

Centrifuge Description

Centrifuge Description
The RC6 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 RC6 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 Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors.
The RC6 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, system interlocks keep the centrifuge from starting if the chamber door
is open, and prevent the door from being opened if a run is in progress and the rotor is spinning.
System interlocks will also automatically terminate a run in progress if a system malfunctions.
The RC6 Plus drive system has a high-frequency brushless motor for fast separations and reduced
maintenance.
The refrigeration system, charged with environmentally- friendly CFC-free SUVA
reliable performance similar to other Thermo Scientific Superspeed centrifuges. The high-capacity
refrigeration system is a low temperature, hermetically-sealed unit that consists of a compressor, a
condenser, an evaporator/rotor chamber, and interconnecting tubing. When the centrifuge is running,
the refrigeration system will maintain selected temperatures within the range specified for the
centrifuge.
The RC6 Plus accepts the Thermo Scientific Superspeed rotors listed in the Rotor Information Table
in the Appendix.
Refer to Figure 1-1 to identify the parts of the RC6 Plus.
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