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- Page 1 Laboratory Centrifuge VWR Micro Star 30R INSTRUCTION MANUAL European Catalogue Numbers: 521-2574 Micro Star 30R inclusive angle rotor RA 24/2 and aerosol tight rotor lid 521-2575 Micro Star 30R without rotor Version: Issued: 25.10.2018 EN 1 / 27...
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Page 2: Preface
Country of origin: SLOVENIA PREFACE Dear customer, Congratulations for purchasing our centrifuge Micro Star 30R. You have selected a reliable device which combines many advantages. A wide selection of programming options and electronic control allow trouble-free operation. The brushless motor provides quiet, maintenance-free operation without any carbon dust pollution. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PREFACE ............................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 4 1.1 WARNING SYMBOLS........................4 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................4 2. INTRODUCTION ..........................5 2.1 INTENDED USE ..........................5 2.2 DELIVERY CONTENT AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .............. -
Page 4: Safety Information
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before using the machine, make sure to read and understand this manual thoroughly. Keep the manual close to the machine, easily accessible to all the users. Improper operation can cause injury to persons or damage to the equipment. -
Page 5: Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 INTENDED USE Centrifuge Micro Star 30R is a universal laboratory refrigerating centrifuge. It is designed for use in medical, scientific and industrial laboratories, for separating the substances with different specific densities, by centrifugal force. In particular, it is intended for preparation of human samples (body fluids), in approved test tubes, before further analysis. -
Page 6: Installing The Centrifuge
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 2.4 INSTALLING THE CENTRIFUGE The centrifuge should only be operated indoors. Place the centrifuge on a stable, solid, horizontal and clean surface, without vibrations. Make sure that the centrifuge is not exposed to direct sunlight. To ensure sufficient ventilation, there should be enough clearance on all sides of the centrifuge. -
Page 7: Operation
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R Rotor key Magnets Auxiliary lid release Foot Name label Mains socket Fuse compartment 3. OPERATION Before using the centrifuge for the first time, familiarize yourself with the control panel and the functions of the knob and keys/icons. -
Page 8: Knob And Key Functions
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R TIME key Indicator for selection of braking level ( ) Program display PROGRAM key Knob FAST COOL key LID key START key STOP key 3.2 KNOB AND KEY FUNCTIONS By rotating the knob, you change the values of the parameters on display. By rotating the knob clockwise, the value increases, and by rotating it counter- clockwise, the value decreases. -
Page 9: Turning On The Centrifuge
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R SHORT PRESS: By pressing this key, you open the lid of the centrifuge. When the lid opens, the key light turns off. When closing the lid, press it down with your hands, (LID) until it locks up. When the lid is closed, the key lights up. -
Page 10: Opening And Closing Of The Lid
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.4 OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LID By pressing the LID key, you open the lid of the centrifuge. When the lid is open, the key light turns off. When closing the lid, press it down with your hands, until it locks up. When the lid is closed, the key lights up. -
Page 11: Imbalance Indicator
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.6 IMBALANCE INDICATOR The centrifuge is fitted with an imbalance detector, to ensure safety. Imbalance at high speed may indicate a tube breakage or leak or rotor crash. Therefore additional care should be taken depending on the samples loaded. -
Page 12: Pre-Selecting Temperature
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.7 PRE-SELECTING TEMPERATURE The temperature can be set from -9 °C to 40 °C, in steps of 1 °C. If the difference between actual and set temperature is more than ±3 °C, the temperature display will flash. -
Page 13: Pre-Selecting Run Time, Acceleration And Braking Level
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.9 PRE-SELECTING RUN TIME, ACCELERATION AND BRAKING LEVEL By pressing the TIME key, you can set the time (TIME), acceleration level ( ) and braking level ( ). The key lights up. By repeated pressings on this key, you select which parameter will be set. -
Page 14: Program Setting
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.10 PROGRAM SETTING You can save 100 programs, with different operational parameters, in the centrifuge memory. NOTE: You can cancel the procedure for program setting by pressing the STOP key and return to stand-by mode without confirming the data. -
Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Centrifuge
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.11 STARTING AND STOPPING THE CENTRIFUGE Before starting the centrifuge, turn on the main switch, open the centrifuge lid, insert the rotor and load it with test tubes, close the centrifuge lid and set the operation parameters or select a suitable program. -
Page 16: Fast Cool Function
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.15 FAST COOL FUNCTION By pressing the FAST COOL key, you turn on the fast cool function. The key lights up. START key lights up also. The program display shows FC (fast cool). Rotor RA 24/2 and RA16/5 starts to run automatically with 8,000 RPM. -
Page 17: Temperature Correction
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 3.19 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION If you notice a difference between preset temperature on display and actual measured temperature, the centrifuge has temperature correction functionality. Temperature correction is performed by entering the temperature difference in the service parameters of the centrifuge. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Rotor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R Refrain from using any other cleaning or decontamination procedure than those recommended here, if you are not entirely sure that the intended procedure is safe for the equipment. Use only approved cleansers. If in doubt, contact VWR. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs during the operation of the centrifuge, an error message appears on the display, and the centrifuge stops automatically. Temperature display and program display show message Er, while speed display and time display show the error message. For the list of errors, see below table. -
Page 20: Exit From Error Display
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R DISPLAY PROBLEM SOLUTION SPEED TIME REPAIRS Check condenser Service-SP temperature sensor Condenser temperature sensor Check condenser Service error temperature sensor T CON Electronics error Service Check refrigerating system Service Condenser temperature Check refrigerating Service-SP over 80 °C... -
Page 21: User's Parameters
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 5.3 USER'S PARAMETERS With user's parameters, you can check and set some of the operational properties of the centrifuge. For entering to user's parameters, the centrifuge must be in stand-by mode. Simultaneously press the TEMPERATURE and PROGRAM keys and hold them for about 5 seconds. When the first parameter is displayed and the TIME key lights up, release the keys. -
Page 22: Replacing The Centrifuge Fuses
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R 5.4 REPLACING THE CENTRIFUGE FUSES The following fuses are required for Micro Star 30R: 2 x 16AT 250V • Unplug mains plug from the mains socket. • By pressing the locking device on the left side of the fuse compartment, the fuse holder is released and you can pull it out. -
Page 23: Calculations
• Complete technical service contact information. • Access to VWR's Online Catalogue, and information about accessories and related products. • Additional product information and special offers. Contact us For information or technical assistance contact your local VWR representative or visit www.vwr.com. -
Page 24: Warranty
VWR International warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period. -
Page 25: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R EN 25 / 27... - Page 26 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R EN 26 / 27...
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Page 27: Your Distributor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWR Micro Star 30R Your Distributor Austria Germany Poland VWR International GmbH VWR International GmbH VWR International Sp. z o.o. Hilpertstraße 20a Graumanngasse 7 Limbowa 5 1150 Vienna D - 64295 Darmstadt 80-175 Gdansk Tel.: +43 01 97 002 0 Freecall: 0800 702 00 07 Tel.: +48 058 32 38 200...