Starting A Run - Beckman Coulter Allegra X-5 Instructions For Use Manual

Operation
Run Procedure
1
Press the
The ACC/DEC
keys.
2
Press the ▲ or ▼ cursor key until the required number is displayed.

Starting a Run

The run can be started using the parameters in memory from a previous run, or using new or
changed parameters that you enter using the procedure described above.
1
Check that all parameters are correct and the door is shut and latched.
2
Press the
• The instrument displays the rotor speed as it accelerates, until it reaches and displays the
speed entered.
• If the actual speed exceeds the rotor's maximum permitted speed of 4700 RPM, an error is
displayed and the centrifuge shuts down.
— See
— The error must be cleared and an appropriate speed entered before the centrifuge
— Throughout the run, checks are made to ensure that the rotor does not exceed
• The
— (The RCF can be checked by pressing the
• A blinking LED at the bottom of the
— This display also shows the time remaining in the run (or  and elapsed time for
WARNING
Risk of personal injury. Do not attempt to override the door interlock system while
the rotor is spinning or if there is any sound or vibration coming from the drive.
Always wait for the rotor to come to a complete stop before attempting to open
the centrifuge door.
2-8
DECEL
key.
display flashes, indicating that the selected number can be entered with the cursor
ENTER key, then the START
CHAPTER 3, Troubleshooting
can be started.
set speed.
RPM/RCF/ROTOR display indicates the rotor speed in RPM.
continuous operation).
key.
for information on error codes.
RCF key.)
TIME display indicates that the run is in progress.
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