4.1 Error messages: Cause / Solution 4.2 Survey of possible error messages and their solutions 4.2.1 Lid release during power failure 4.2.2 Discription of the error message system 4.2.3 Error messages Page 2 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
For your personal safety, please review the following precautions: • The HERMLE Z 206 A is not explosion-proof and must therefore not be operated in explosion- endangered areas or locations. During centrifugation, it is prohibited to stay within the safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge or deposit hazardous substances within this area.
1.1.1.2 Brief description Model Z 206 A is a compact small centrifuge capable of running swing out and angle rotors. All relevant run parameters can easily be set with the display keys and be pre-selected with the main adjustment knob. All pre-selected and actual values are permanently displayed on large LCD display.
1.2 Installation 1.2.1 Installation of the centrifuge 1.2.1.1 Unpacking the centrifuge Model Z 206 A is supplied in a carton. Remove the strap retainer, open the carton and remove the centrifuge. The instruction manual should always be kept with the centrifuge.
VDE 0871, Funkentstörgrad B Test obligations To be filled in by purchaser: Inventory-No.: Check-No.: Location: Maintenance contract: Your service department Labnet International PO Box 841, Woodbridge, NJ Ph: 732-417-0700 Your agent Page 6 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
DIN EN 61 010-1; DIN EN 61 010-2-020; EN 50501/B; EN 61000-6-1; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; EN 292-2; EN 292-2/A1; EN 61326; 73/23/EWG; 98/37/EG; 98/79/EG Wehingen/Germany, 1st January 2007 Harald Hermle President Page 7 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
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(See photo 1) To set the data in the unit please wait until the indication in the display “rpm/rcf” disappears. Now all important rotor parameters for the centrifuge are stored. Photo 1 Page 8 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
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Please notice that you must enter the program as described under point 1.5.1 to change the adjustments of the points 1.5.2. After you have stored the settings you can return to the standard program mode again by switching off and the switching on the centrifuge. Page 9 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
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The first two numbers (X) indicate the quantity of errors ongoing from 00 to 99, the last two numbers (Y) indicate the error code (ex. 02 = imbalance sensor is defective). Photo 3a Photo 3b Page 10 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
Be sure that the rotor is fully installed on the motor shaft. Photo 4 Photo 5 ATTENTION: For safety always ensure that rotor fixing screw is tightened before each run. (see photo 5) Page 11 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
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For safety always ensure that rotor fixing screw is tightened before each run. (see photo 6) It is allowed to operate a 12-place-rotor with 2 or 4 loaded tubes only. But the loaded borings must be opposite each other. Photo 7: incorrect Photo 8: correct Page 12 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
Make sure that the unloaded buckets also be put inside the rotor (see photo 9 and 10). ATTENTION: Always fill all rotor positions with rotor buckets. Photo 9: incorrect Photo 10: right Page 13 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
The power switch is located on the bottom, left side of the unit. Photo 11 Attention: After turning on the power switch you must open the lid of the unit first, prior starting the centrifuge. Page 14 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
As a sign that the centrifuge is ready for operation the display reads ‘rpm/rcf“ the word “close“ (8). Simultaneously it appears in that display the word “rotor“ (10), as well as the code number of the rotor, which is in the centrifuge ex. “nr 96“ (11). Page 15 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
It is the same with the pre-selection of the RCF-value. The setting range is between 20 xg and the maximum permissible centrifugal force of the rotor. The maximum speed of the Z 206 A is 6000 rpm resp. 4180 xg. Photo 13...
“h : m“. After exceeding of 99 hours 59 min the word “cont” appears in the display “time”. That continuous run can only be interupted by pressing the key “stop” (2). The display shows always the remaining running time. Photo 14 Page 17 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
Now the desired brake intensity can be pre-selected by the adjusting knob (7). The value 9 is equivalent to the shortest and the value 0 to longest possible brake time. Photo 15 Acceleration and deceleration times Z 206 A(120 V / 230 V) in seconds Acceleration values Deceleration values...
By the “stop“ key (2) you can interrupt the run at any time. After pressing the key the centrifuge decelerates with the respective pre-selected intensity down to stand still. Photo 17 Page 19 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
Load the rotor as described in chapter 2.1.1. When in the display “time” the word “error” together with the number “02“ (18) appear, there could be following reasons: • The imbalance switch is defective. Photo 18 Page 20 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
The maintenance procedure should be repeated every 10 to 15 runs, but at least once a week. Page 21 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
ATTENTION: Because the temperature may rise during the sterilization, rotors, boxes and bottles must not be closed respectively must be totally unscrewed. Chemical sterilization Bottles, boxes and rotors may be treated with the usual liquid disinfectants. Page 22 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
ATTENTION: Don’t put your hands in the rotor chamber as long as the rotor is still spinning! • When completed, push the plastic stopper back in the unit again. (see photo 19) Photo 19 Page 23 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
Leap of speed is too big between measurements Motor Error Open lid while the motor is running Lid contact defective Overspeed Undervoltage in the intermediate circuit Blackout of the relay Page 24 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A www.bioecoms.com...
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