Summary of Contents for Barnstead International MaxQ 4000
- Page 1 MaxQ 4000 Incubated and Refrigerated Shakers MODEL NO. SHKA4000 SHKA4000-1CE SHKA4000-5 SHKA4000-6CE SHKA4000-7 SHKA4000-8CE SHKE4000 SHKE4000-1CE SHKE4000-5 SHKE4000-6CE SHKE4000-7 SHKE4000-8CE 057-287-00 • 8/9/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Information ..............................3 Alert Signals ..............................3 Warnings ..............................3 General Specifications ............................5 Environmental Operating Conditions ......................10 Declaration of Conformity ..........................10 A-Class, Control Panel ..........................11 E-Class, Control Panel ..........................12 Unpacking and Installation ..........................13 Shipping Carton ............................13 Unpacking ..............................13 Location ..............................13 Electrical Requirements ..........................14 Platform Installation ..........................15 Flask Clamp Installation ..........................15... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Your Barnstead|Lab-Line MaxQ 4000 Shaker has been Alert Signals designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, please pay attention Warning to the alert signals throughout the manual. - Page 4 AFETY NFORMATION Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Use only the accessories and attachments that are shipped with the equipment or are specified for it. Substituting other attachments or acces- sories can produce hazards or make the unit inoperative. Perform regular maintenance service as speci- fied in this manual and keep unit in good repair.
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Page 5: General Specifications
General Specifications All Analog All Analog All Digital All Digital Model number “A” Series units “A” Series units “E” Series units “E” Series units Exterior Unit Dimensions 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) Length 22.5”... - Page 6 ENERAL PECIFICATIONS All Analog All Analog All Digital All Digital Model number “A” Series units “A” Series units “E” Series units “E” Series units 15 to 500 rpm 15 to 500 rpm 40 to 400 rpm 40 to 400 rpm Speed Accuracy ±1 rpm ±1 rpm...
- Page 7 ENERAL PECIFICATIONS All Analog All Analog All Digital All Digital Model number “A” Series units “A” Series units “E” Series units “E” Series units Alarms Audible with flashing Audible with flashing LED indicate when LED indicate when None None speed deviates speed deviates Speed more than 10% of...
- Page 8 ENERAL PECIFICATIONS The Barnstead|Lab-line MaxQ 4000 series of bench top, incubated and refrigerated shakers are available in either analog or digital control configurations: • A-Class shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE: control temperature by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID) micro- processor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and speed and is adjustable with rotary dials.
- Page 9 ENERAL PECIFICATIONS • Refrigerated: SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE, SHKE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE, 15°C below ambient to 60°C, ±0.1°C at 37°C in flask. Refrigeration system needs to be turned off whenever the set point is at or above 32°C. In addition, all versions offer: • Space efficient tubular heaters.
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Page 10: Environmental Operating Conditions
The formation of carbonic acid could cause electrical failures. Declaration of Conformity (for CE models only) Barnstead International hereby declares under its sole responsibility that this product conforms with the tech- nical requirements of the following standards: EMC: EN 61000-3-2... -
Page 11: A-Class, Control Panel
ENERAL PECIFICATIONS A-Class Control Panel Features - Figure 1 1. Temperature Controller: Maintains chamber temperature. 2. Temperature Switch: Activates heater-allowing controller to maintain temperature. 3. Temperature High-Limit Light: Illuminates when high limit thermostat is controlling chamber temperature. 4. Speed Control: Sets platform rotation speed. 5. -
Page 12: E-Class, Control Panel
ENERAL PECIFICATIONS E-Class Control Panel Features - Figure 2 Speed Display: 3 digit LED indicates actual or set point speed Up Arrow Key: Increases platform rotation speed Down Arrow Switch: Decreases platform rotation speed Speed Light: Red light Illuminates when a locked rotor or over-speed condition exists RPM Light: Illuminates to indicate actual speed Set rpm Light: Illuminates when speed is being set Stop Switch: Stops platform rotation... -
Page 13: Unpacking And Installation
Inspection Tag- 528-028-00 Mounting Plate Mat- 790-316-11 Thumb Screw Knob (4) - 562-184-10 Male Connector (E-class only)- 420-359-00 If any items are missing, contact Barnstead International at 1-800-553-0039. Location Put the shaker on a level table or bench capable of sup- porting the weight of the shaker with any accessories while in operation. -
Page 14: Electrical Requirements
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Electrical Requirements Warning SHKA4000 and SHKE4000 series shakers require a 120 Do not operate shaker with a dam- VAC, 60 Hz power source. They are supplied with a 3- aged electrical cord. wire line cord and should be plugged into an outlet designed for 3-prong plugs. -
Page 15: Platform Installation
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Platform Installation Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken. A wide variety of platforms and Caution accessories are available: Do not operate shaker with an unbalanced load. Platforms should • Dedicated platforms have the maximum be loaded for optimum stability and number of flask clamps attached for safe oper- operation. -
Page 16: Test Tube Rack Installation
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Test Tube Rack Installation Position the test tube rack on the combination platform so that the cutouts on the rack’s out- side bottom are aligned with corresponding mounting holes on the platform. There are two cutouts on each side of the rack. Secure the rack to the platform with mounting screws provided with the rack. -
Page 17: Operation
Operation A-Class Please refer to page 11 for control panel reference. Power Switch Depress top portion of power switch to turn on Caution shaker. It is recommended that shaking action be started at a low speed in Depress bottom portion of power switch to turn order to check that all vessels are off shaker. -
Page 18: Temperature Controller-Setting Temperature
PERATION Temperature Controller-Setting Temperature Please refer to Figure 3 for control panel reference. CONTROLLER SELF-TEST: When the shaker is powered up, the controller will display 8888 along with the three decimal points and the HEAT ON indicator lamp. The display will then blank out for 2 seconds before showing the chamber temperature. - Page 19 PERATION Press and hold the “star” (✳) key and using the up or down arrow key, adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Allow the shaker to run until chamber tempera- ture has stabilized. The controller display should now be indicating the set point temperature.
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Page 20: E-Class
PERATION E-Class Please refer to page 12 for control panel reference. Turning Shaker On Beginning with the shaker power off. Note Press membrane power switch once (I) to turn There will be a 3 second delay from on shaker. the time power is turned on to the time the shaker is activated. -
Page 21: Setting Operating Temperature
PERATION The decimal point on the SPEED display will flash indicating you are in the calibration mode. Use the up or down arrow keys to set the shak- er speed to match the tachometer’s readout. Press STOP key to enter the new speed value. Press START key to exit the calibration mode. -
Page 22: Temperature Calibration
PERATION Temperature Calibration Fill a 250-ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximate- ly 100 ml of water and position it at the approxi- mate geometric center of the shaking platform. Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouple junction in direct contact with the water. -
Page 23: Setting Timer For Timed Shaking
PERATION Setting Timer for Timed Shaking Press TIMER/ELAPSED membrane switch until TIMER and SET TIME lights are illuminated. The HOURS or MINUTES light will also light up at this point depending on which option was previously chosen. Press HOURS/MINUTES membrane switch for desired timing mode. -
Page 24: Rs232 Interface
PERATION RS232 Interface Port The RS232 interface port is located on the left side rear of the shaker cabinet and requires the use of a laptop or desk top computer running Microsoft Windows 98 or newer operating system. Figure 5: RS232 Interface Port Hyperterminal Configuration Power up the host computer and close any run- ning applications. -
Page 25: Setting High-Limit Control
PERATION Verify the program was saved by going to “Start” \ “Programs” \ “Accessories” \ “Communications” \ “HyperTerminal” \ “Max Q Shaker.” Note RS232 Interface Port is for output This completes the configuration of only. Interface cables must not HyperTerminal. exceed 9.8’... -
Page 26: Setting Low-Limit Control, Refrigerated Units
PERATION • For E-Class shakers, when set point is reached, high- limit status lamp will flash and the audible alarm will beep once. Rotate the high-limit control slowly clock- Warning wise approximately 1/8 of a turn beyond this point. Do not operate the unit if any of the temperature controls become inop- When desired temperature is achieved, load the shak- erative. -
Page 27: Optional Refrigeration System
PERATION Optional Refrigeration System This section applies only to units supplied with this option. The refrigeration system on the A and E series shakers are identical in operation. Please refer to page 31 for refrigeration replacement parts. When the unit power is on, refrigeration can be initiated by turning ON the refrigeration switch which is located to the left of the defrost timer on the lower right side panel of the shaker cabinet. - Page 28 PERATION Figure 6: Defrost Timer The defrost timer, part #270-108-00, is located on the lower right side panel of the shaker cabinet to the right of refrigeration power switch and is engaged whenever the refrigeration system is turned on. Refrigeration Power Switch - Activates refrig- eration system, I is ON, O is OFF.
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Page 29: Maintenance
Note and dry thoroughly. Make no attempt to service or repair a Barnstead International product under warranty before consulting Suggested with every 3 months of constant use your Barnstead International dealer. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solutions Shaker doesn’t operate Check if power cord is plugged in. Plug in. Check if power supply matches Locate power supply that matches requirements on data label. unit requirements. E-Class, check circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker. E-Class, check for flashing lights Press any membrane switch on on control panel. -
Page 31: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Available Shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE, SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE t i c i t / l l o... - Page 32 EPLACEMENT ARTS Available Shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE, SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE i n i c t i c t i d i l c t i e l l e l l...
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Page 33: Wiring Diagrams
EPLACEMENT ARTS Wiring Diagrams Catalog Number Description D-229-329-00 SHKA4000 D-229-348-00 SHKA4000-1CE D-229-330-00 SHKE4000 D-229-349-00 SHKE4000-1CE D-229-336-00 SHKA4000-5 D-229-338-00 SHKA4000-6CE D-229-337-00 SHKE4000-5 D-229-339-00 SHKE4000-6CE D-229-340-00 SHKA4000-7 D-229-341-00 SHKA4000-8CE D-229-342-00 SHKE4000-7 D-229-343-00 SHKE4000-8CE B-797-172-11 Refrigeration schematic... -
Page 34: Ordering Procedures
Ordering Procedures Please refer to the Specification Plate for the complete model number, serial number, and series number when requesting service, replacement parts or in any corre- spondence concerning this unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Barnstead International dealer from whom you purchased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. -
Page 36: Warranty
Warranty Barnstead International (“Barnstead”) warrants that this product carries a five year warranty on parts, one year warranty on labor and a lifetime warranty on the drive mechanism. The warranty is effective from the first to occur (i) the date the product is sold by Barnstead or (ii) the date the product is purchased by the original retail customer (the “Commencement Date”).