Rtc (Real Time Control) Operation - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual

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OPERATION

RTC (Real Time Control) Operation

RTC (Real Time Control) Operation
The RC6 Plus Superspeed Centrifuge can be programmed to perform automatic centrifugation by
setting the incorporated time clock to start and end centrifugation at the desired time in advance. This
is the RTC (Real Time Control) operation, also referred to as delayed start/stop.
Figure 4-6 illustrates an example of procedure for RTC operation.
Example: The rotor is loaded in the centrifuge and the run conditions listed below are set in the
evening on May 11, to end the operation about 9:30 a.m. next morning.
1
2
3
4
5
6
18,000
Figure 4-7. Example of RTC Operation
In this example, the above run conditions from (2) to (6) are set first and then the designated time to
complete the RTC operation, 9:30 a.m. on May 12. Then the START key is pressed.
(Otherwise, the same RTC operation can be achieved by setting the designated time to start
centrifugation, 8:30 a.m. on May 12.)
4-14 Sorvall RC6 Plus
Rotor
Speed
Run time
Temperature
Acceleration rate
Deceleration rate
START key is pressed
4:30 pm on May 11
Start at 8:30 am on May 12.
SS-34
18,000 rpm
60 minutes
4 degrees centigrade
9
7
60 min.
Stop around 9:34 am
Run time is
ended at
9:30 am.
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