Table of Contents Section 1. General Information 1.1 Centrifuge Application 1.2 Contents 1.3 Specifications 1.4 Safety Procedures 1.5 Parts List and Exploded View 1.6 Troubleshooting: Front Panel: LED Front Panel: Time Display Front Panel: RPM Display General Section 2. Equipment Installation 2.1 Choice of Location 2.2 Unpacking and Installation Section 3.
1.1 Centrifuge Application The MTS Centrifuge Model 5150-60 is a table top centrifuge controlled by solid state electronics which has been designed for the required centrifugation of MTS Gel Cards. Notice: Only MTS Gel Cards manufactured by Micro Typing Systems may be used in this Centrifuge. This device centrifuges the MTS Gel Cards for 10 minutes at an RPM of 895 + 25.
1.4 Safety Procedures MTS can only ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of the MTS Centrifuge when the following safety measures are followed. Read the Operating Manual before installing the Centrifuge. Instrument repair and service should only be performed by authorized and qualified servic engineers designated by the manufacturer.
1.6 Troubleshooting Front Panel Green Power LED does not come Check that the centrifuge is connected to a live power outlet. on when switch is turned on. Check main power. Check power cord. Check fuse contained in power inlet housing. Remove front panel cover and check that connector is connected properly.
RPM Display RPM does not display while Check opto sensor adjustment. centrifuge is spinning. Remove front panel cover and check ribbon cable connection. Check connections of opto assembly on tach PC board. Check connection of tach PC board to main PC board. Remove electronics cover and check ribbon cable connection.
General When start button is pressed the Make sure drawer is fully closed and latched. timer begins countdown, but centrifuge does not spin. Check belt. Verify function of latch motor power switch. Replace latch if required. When start button is pressed the Check main power.
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Machine is "noisy". Check rotor pulley to be sure the encoder wheel is not rubbing on the optical interrupter. Check both pulleys to make sure they have not come loose. Check belt for frayed pieces. Note: Some instruments will be noisier than others due to noisy bearings. Once all of the above have been checked and nothing has been found, it can be assumed that the instrument is going to run a little loud.
2.1 Choice of Location Choose a location convenient for routine use which is stable, level and close enough to the power supply so that no extension cord is necessary. It should also be away from direct sunlight and air drafts. (Attention: As with any other electrical device this centrifuge must not be placed near a water faucet.
3.4 Main Wiring Diagram Display Board Ribbon Cable Main PC Board Brown White Terminal Connector Motor Black Transformer Black Black Light Blue Bottom of Solenoid Capacitor Gray Gray Latch Solenoid Top of Solenoid...
4. Removal Instructions - Drawer 4.1 Drawer The drawer (or chassis) is mounted to the cabinet with two slide rails. Each rail is secured to the chassis with three 6-32 X 1/4 PH Phillips screws with washers. These screws are put in using permanent (or red) Loctite. The other half of the rail is secured to the cabinet using four 6-32 X 1/8 FH Phillips screws with no washers.
5. Removal Instructions - Front Panel To access the front panel electronics, remove the front panel cover by removing the four 4-40 nuts from the studs. 5.1 Membrane Switch Removal 1. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the display PC Board. 2.
5.4 Display Bezel Removal 1. Remove the display PC board (see section 5.3). 2. Grasp the bezel on both sides and gently remove. If necessary, carefully press on the membrane switch window to pop out the bezel.
6. Removal Instructions - Spindle / Pulley Assemblies To access the spindle / pulley area remove the large cover from underneath the chassis. 6.1 Belt Removal 1. Stretch the belt until it comes off the motor pulley. 2. Remove it from around the rotor pulley, being careful not to bend or damage the encoder wheel. To re-attach: 1.
6.2 Motor Pulley Removal 1. Remove the belt (see section 6.1) . 2. Loosen the set screw on the side of the pulley and remove it. To install a new motor pulley: 1. Use a caliper or ruler to measure the height of the rotor pulley. 2.
6.4 Spindle Assembly Removal 1. Remove the rotor pulley (see section 6.3). 2. Remove the four 6-32 X 1/2 screws. 3. Remove the spindle assembly. To replace spindle assembly: 1. Secure assembly to chassis with the four screws and washers using blue Loctite. 2.
7. Removal Instructions - Main Electronics To access the main electronics area remove electronics cover by removing the three 6-32 X 1/4 PH Phillips screws and washers. 7.1 Ribbon Cable Removal 1. Remove the ribbon cable cover from underneath the chassis by removing the eight 4-40 X 1/4 PH Phillips screws and washers.
7.3 Motor Removal 1. Remove the motor pulley (see section 6.2). 2. Disconnect all wires and connectors. 3. Loosen and remove the four 10-32 nuts from the underside of the chassis. 4. Remove motor. To install a new motor: 1. Place eight flat washers over the four screw holes (two washers on each hole). 2.
7.5 Transformer Removal 1. Remove the connector from the main board. 2. Remove the two black wires from the terminal block connector. 3. Loosen and remove the two 8-32 X 5/16 screws and washers. 4. Remove transformer. To install a new transformer: 1.
7.7 Terminal Block Connector Removal 1. Remove all wires. 2. Remove the 6-32 X 5/8 PH Phillips screw and washer. 3. Remove the connector. To install a new terminal block connector: 1. Secure the connector to the chassis by using the screw, washer and blue Loctite. 2.
7.9 Retractile Cable Sub-Assembly Removal 1. Using a flat head screwdriver, loosen the screws on the terminal block that secure the white and black Retractile Cable wires. Remove the wires from the terminal block. 2. Using a phillips screwdriver, unscrew the ground location screw that connects the green Retractile Cable wire to the centrifuge drawer.
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5. Secure the green, white and black wires to the underside of the Power Inlet using the 11.5” tie-wrap. Be sure to also secure the green/yellow wire to the side of the power inlet. Wrap the tie-wrap around the Power Inlet and all wires, securing the wires between the tie-wrap and the Power Inlet.
7.9 Cable Hanger Removal 1. Remove the retractile cable (see section 7.9). 2. Remove the screws and washers. 3. Remove the hanger. To install a new cable hanger: 1. Secure the hanger to the chassis using the screws, washers and Blue Loctite. (Note: the top of the hanger should point to the rear of the instrument.) 2.
8. Removal Instructions - Back Panel To remove the back panel from the cabinet, remove the seven 6-32 X 3/8 screws and washers from the cabinet. 8.1 Latch Strike Removal 1. Remove the two 6-32 screws and washers from the latch strike. 2.
8.2 Power Inlet / Power Switch Removal 1. Remove all wires and connectors. 2. Remove the two screws. 3. Remove the inlet. To install a new power inlet: 1. Insert the power inlet into the back panel. (Note: The power switch section of the inlet should face towards the shorter end of the panel.) 2.
8.4 Retractile Cable Plate Removal: 1. Remove the retractile cable (see 8.3). 2. Remove the screw and washers. 3. Remove the plate. To install a new cable plate: 1. Secure the cable plate to the back panel using the screw, washers and blue Loctite. 2.
9. Removal Instructions - Cabinet 9.1 Tachometer Cap Removal The tachometer cap is designed to be removed and replaced easily. To remove it grasp it on two sides and pull up. If this is difficult, reach inside the cabinet and pop the cap out from the inside.
10. Centrifuge Quality Control Centrifugation Speed and Time This Quality Control should be done after each repair and/or each servicing. 10.1 Speed Quality Control To QC the centrifugation speed, follow these steps: 1. Fill the centrifuge rotor with 24 MTS Gel Cards. 2.
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