Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual page 38

4
OPERATION
Normal Operating Procedure
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The RUN mode indicator is displayed on the panel as follows:
Figure 4-3. RUN Mode Indicator
Acceleration Rate and Deceleration Rate
The acceleration and deceleration rates can be adjusted for a wide range of use. The figure below shows
how a rotor accelerates and decelerates in compliance with a code number selected from 1 through 9.
Code No.
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
4-8 Sorvall RC6 Plus
Procedure
Turn ON the POWER switch of
the centrifuge.
Mount the rotor.
Set run conditions.
Press the START key.
The set run time has elapsed
or the STOP key is pressed.
The rotor stops.
Remove the rotor.
Time for acceleration from 0 to 500 rpm
*
Minimum
30 sec.
45 sec.
1 min.
2 min.
3 min.
4 min.
6 min.
10 min.
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State of Centrifuge and Notices
• The panel indicators turn on.
• The door lock is released.
• Mount the rotor on the drive spindle properly and tighten the rotor
locking knob securely.
• Press the ROTOR key and enter the correct rotor number.
• Set run conditions referring to Set Run Conditions.
• The rotor starts rotating and the timer starts counting.
• The rotor accelerates up to the set speed.
• The rotor starts decelerating.
• The centrifuge makes a beep to notify that the rotor has stopped.
• Wait until the rotor stops completely and then remove the rotor.
Time for deceleration from 500 to 0 rpm
Minimum
1 min.
2 min.
3 min.
4 min.
6 min.
9 min.
12 min.
15 min.
Coasting deceleration from set speed
**
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