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Hitachi Koki CS150NX Instruction Manual

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H ITACH I
T ABL ET OP
M ICRO ULT RACEN TR IFUG E
CS150NX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
－Important－
Before using this CENTRIFUGE carefully read
through this INSTRUCTION MANUAL to ensure
efficient, safe operation.
Keep this INSTRUCTION MANUAL available as an
important reference when using the CENTRIFUGE.
MFG.No.
CAT.No.
Manual code
S99806110
2014.11
● The appearance or specification of the products covered in this manual is
subject to partial change for improvement.

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  • Page 1 H ITACH I T ABL ET OP M ICRO ULT RACEN TR IFUG E CS150NX INSTRUCTION MANUAL －Important－ Before using this CENTRIFUGE carefully read through this INSTRUCTION MANUAL to ensure efficient, safe operation. Keep this INSTRUCTION MANUAL available as an important reference when using the CENTRIFUGE.
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2013 Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means without permission from Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 The CS150NX is designed to separate liquid-suspended materials having different densities and particle size. The CS150NX is a product that pursues user-friendliness and reliability based on our many years of experience in developing centrifuges. This centrifuge offers many features that we are confident of satisfying your requirements.
  • Page 5 "NOTE" indicates a note which has no direct bearing on personal safety. Do not perform any operation not specified in the instruction manual. If any problem is found on your instrument, contact a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. Although the safety precautions in the instruction manual and safety instructions on your instrument have been fully considered, an unexpected situation may arise.
  • Page 6 Repairs, disassembly, and other modifications to the centrifuge are strictly ● prohibited unless performed by a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. Do not use the other’s manufacturer’s rotor without Hitachi Koki’s permission. ● Always use a quick-setting rotor for this ultracentrifuge. The screw-type rotors ●...
  • Page 7 After installation and before any test-run, this ultracentrifuge always needs the ● internal check by a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. Repairs, disassembly, and other modifications to the centrifuge are strictly ● prohibited unless performed by a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative.
  • Page 8 Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. Notice for an Earthquake Depending on the magnitude, an earthquake might damage centrifuge. If you observe some abnormality, stop using the centrifuge immediately and ask for inspection by the Hitachi Koki service representative.
  • Page 9 Table of contents 1. Description ････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-1 1-1 External view of ultracentrifuge ･･･････････････････････････････････････････ 1-1 1-2 Structure ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-2 1-2-1 Touchscreen ･･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-2 1-2-2 Rotor chamber ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-5 1-2-3 Safety devices ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 1-6 2 . Operation ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 2-1 2-1 Run preparation ････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ 2-2 2-1-1 Starting up this machine ･･･････････････････････････････････････････...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 4. Troubleshooting ·········································································································· 4-1 4-1 Alarm indicators ······································································································ 4-2 4-2 User-corrected Problems ························································································ 4-4 5. Installation ···················································································································· 5-1 6. Warranty ······················································································································· 6-1 7. Specifications ·············································································································· 7-1 8. Supply list ····················································································································· 8-1 APPENDIX Decontamination sheet WEEE Compliance Marking for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
  • Page 11 1-1 External view of ultracentrifuge 1. Description 1-1 External view of ultracentrifuge The CS150NX Ultracentrifuge is tabletop type and requires a small amount of space. Unit: (mm) Touchscreen (display/operation) Door POWER switch Top deck Front cover External connection NOTE * This size is the minimum size and depends on the installation conditions.
  • Page 12 1-2 Structure 1-2-1 Touchscreen The touchscreen with color liquid crystal screen is incorporated in the CS150NX centrifuge. You can set the run conditions, perform the operation, and display Run History, Programmed Run, and User Customizations Screens by pressing the screen.
  • Page 13 1-2-1 Touchscreen 〔Functions of the Run screen〕 Functions and actions Name and symbol Displays various fields. Field display The SPEED(RCF), TIME, and TEMP fields give the current status indicator in the top row and the setting indicator in the bottom row. (For setting, see Section 2-2-1.) ...
  • Page 14 1-2-1 Touchscreen 〔Functions of the Run screen〕 Functions and actions Name and symbol Starts rotor rotation. If VACUUM is off, pressing this button activates button the vacuum pump and starts temperature control. Stops rotor rotation. button Displays the program No. if program operation has been selected. button Press this button to specify program settings (see Section 2-3-1).
  • Page 15 1-2 Structure 1-2-2 Rotor chamber The structure of the rotor chamber (vacuum chamber) is shown in Fig. 1-2-2. Cooling bowl (Rotor Chamber) Cools the rotor. Drive shaft (crown) Sets the rotor and rotates. Chamber door seal Protector (Protection steel tube) Over-speed sensor Stops the rotor when it rotates Temperature sensor...
  • Page 16 1-2 Structure 1-2-3 Safety devices (1) Protection of rotor chamber Should the rotor spinning at high speed fails (or comes off the drive shaft), the safety of the operator is ensured by the thick protector (Protection steel tube) enclosing the cooling bowl (Fig. 1-2-2). (2) Imbalance detector If during operation the vibration of the rotor becomes excessive due to serious imbalance or improper bucket setting, the imbalance detector detects the situation and decelerates the rotor immediately.
  • Page 17 2. Operation 2. Operation The CS150NX Ultracentrifuge is capable of operation in more than one mode to meet a wide range of applications. The outline of each available mode is given below: Brief description Reference Section 2-2, Basic operation Normal operation...
  • Page 18 2-1 Run preparation 2-1 Run preparation WARNING：1. This centrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable samples, or materials that chemically react vigorously. Do not centrifuge such materials in this instrument nor handle or store them near the instrument. 2.
  • Page 19 2-1 Run preparation 2-1-2 Preparing tubes/bottles and rotor The CS150NX allow you to balance, by eye, tubes or bottles containing a sample solution and then centrifuge them. Make sure that the approximate difference between meniscus levels of sample solution in tubes or bottles is within 5 mm (See fig.
  • Page 20 2-1-3 Applicable rotors Rotors applicable to the CS150NX are limited to the quick setting type illustrated below. A quick setting rotor can be installed by merely placing it on the drive shaft (crown) in the rotor chamber. Screw-type rotors used in older models (CP120H/CP100H, CS120/CS100, CS120EX/CS100EX, and CS120FX/CS100FX) are inapplicable to the CS150NX.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: 1. Do not press the touchscreen with a sharp-pointed object such as a ballpoint pen. 2. If abnormal sound is heard during the operation, stop the operation immediately and contact a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. 2-2-1 Setting run conditions This section will first describe the screen for basic operation (the Run screen).
  • Page 22 2-2 Basic operation [Display and operations when entering the run parameters] The keypad display appears by pressing the SPEED column, TIME column, ACCEL: button. DECEL: (1) Press the column of the desired item to turn the first digit blue. Color of the first digit：Blue (2) Enter the desired numeric value with the keypad display.
  • Page 23 2-2 Basic operation The next page describes how to set run condition by citing some examples. NOTE (1) If you enter the wrong value, press the CE button and then enter the correct value. If you have pressed the Enter button, repeat step (1) of the previous page, and then enter the correct value.
  • Page 24 2-2 Basic operation • How to set speed, running time, temperature, and other parameters Here are some examples and descriptions: Running time Temperature Setting item (SPEED) (TEMP) （TIME） Typical setting 150,000rpm 2 hours 30 minutes 4 °C Press the SPEED,TIME, or TEMP column to show the keypad display.
  • Page 25 2-2 Basic operation Acceleration Deceleration Setting item (ACCEL) (DECEL) Typical setting ACCEL:5 Press the button DECEL:5 to show the keypad display. Press the column of the desired item. Enter the desired numeric value with the keypad display. × ： FREE Enter For free coast, press the...
  • Page 26 2-2-2 Operational procedure 2-2-2 Operational procedure Given below is a description of the operational procedure for a normal run. NOTE Before starting up this machine, carefully read the operation manual for your rotor and make sure that you have selected the correct type of tubes and entered the correct amount of sample. Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process...
  • Page 27 2-2-2 Operational procedure Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process The specified centrifugation The STOP button blinks and the rotor starts decelerating.  time elapses (time-out). Or press the STOP button. The rotor stops. The STOP button lights up. ...
  • Page 28 2-2-2 Operational procedure Fig. 2-2-3 summarizes the operational procedure. START Turn on the POWER switch.。 Open the chamber door and install the rotor.。 Reaches the set time or For information on how to Close the door and set press the STOP button.。...
  • Page 29 2-2-3 Acceleration rate and deceleration rate 2-2-3 Acceleration rate and deceleration rate In order to meet various experimental protocols, the acceleration and deceleration rates can be adjusted. The figure and table below show the relationship between ACCEL/DECEL code numbers selected and resulting approximate acceleration/deceleration times.
  • Page 30 2-3 How to use the OPTIONS function 2-3 How to use the option function This ultracentrifuge incorporates a number of features, such as step-mode and other programmed running, display and setting of centrifugal force, and RTC (real-time control) that can run the centrifuge at a required date and time.
  • Page 31 2-3-1 Programmed operation 2-3-1 Programmed operation When a centrifugal condition is to be used frequently, entering the same condition every time you want to perform centrifugation is inconvenient. This ultracentrifuge has a programmed operation feature that stores run conditions. Storing run conditions which you often use allows you to call those conditions however often you may wish, thus saving time in setting.
  • Page 32 2-3-1 Programmed operation (Basic operation of the programmed operation feature) Press the PROGRAM button. Program No. which stores the run parameters is displayed. If you load the run parameters, into the centrifuge, see the below. Press the column of the desired Program No .
  • Page 33 2-3-1 Programmed operation (1) Programming procedure for run conditions (creating or changing) Shown below is the procedure for storing (creating) or changing an run condition. If you want to store the user name in the program, you have to load the user name into the centrifuge in advance (see Section 2-4-6 (1)).
  • Page 34 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the column of the If you want to store program No. that you want to the run parameters create (change) the program. as Program No.4., Check that the pressed column press the column turns blue and press the...
  • Page 35 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for selecting the a)The PROGRAM user name are described as User name follows. screen appears. a）Press the column of the user name in the PROGRAM screen. b）Select the user name and b）The PROGRAM press the column of the screen returns...
  • Page 36 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for selecting the a） The PROGRAM rotor are described as follows. Rotor Management screen appears. a）Press the column of the rotor in the PROGRAM screen. b）Press the Rotor Catalog button in the PROGRAM Rotor Management screen.
  • Page 37 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for selecting the run parameters are described as follows. ［Entering the SPEED value］ If you want to enter the SPEED value as the parameter, press the Edit button after checking that the color of the SPEED column is blue.
  • Page 38 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for entering the run a) The keypad parameters are described as follows. display is shown. a）Press the Edit button after checking that the color of the STEP1 column is blue.
  • Page 39 2-3-1 Programmed operation (2) How to perform a programmed operation Shown below is how to perform a “programmed operation”, that is, how to call a stored set of run parameters and run this centrifuge accordingly. (a) If you know the program name you need Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process...
  • Page 40 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the column of the desired program name and press the Run button after checking that the pressed column turns blue. Run button Program name  The program name is displayed on the PROGRAM STEP：1-3 button indicator.
  • Page 41 2-3-1 Programmed operation (b) If you do not know the program name you need Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Turn on the POWER switch on  Touchscreen appears. the centrifuge.  The door unlocks. Install a rotor. ...
  • Page 42 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the column of the desired program name whose contents you want to check. Then press the Select button after checking that the pressed column turns blue. Check the user name and rotor name in the Program screen and decide whether this selected program is the...
  • Page 43 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process  Run this centrifuge according to Section 2-2-2 “Operation Run the centrifuge under normal operation without procedure”. making changes to the run  If you make changes to the run parameters (such as parameters.
  • Page 44 2-3-1 Programmed operation (3) Deleting a program This section explains how to delete a program. To delete a program, delete all steps in that program. NOTE You cannot delete a program while in running (while the rotor is rotating). Always perform this function while not in running.
  • Page 45 2-3-1 Programmed operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the Yes button on The program is ● the deletion confirmation box. deleted. 2-29...
  • Page 46 2-3-2 Step-mode operation 2-3-2 Step-mode operation This ultracentrifuge incorporates a step-mode operation feature, which stores two or more run conditions in one program memory area and switches between different values of speed, running time, temperature, and other parameters while in operation. This centrifuge can store up to nine steps. This section explains how to make settings by citing some examples.
  • Page 47 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the PROGRAM button on the Run screen. PROGRAM button The PROGRAM ● screen appears. If a Program name and Parameter are displayed in the ● column of a Program No., run parameters have already been stored for that program.
  • Page 48 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the column of the If you want to store program No. for which you the run parameters want to create (or change) a as Program No.4., program, and make sure that press the column the pressed column turns blue.
  • Page 49 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Select a user name as follows: a) The PROGRAM User name screen appears. a）Press the column of User name in the PROGRAM screen. b）Press the column of the user name you want to select.
  • Page 50 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Select a rotor as follows: a） The Program Rotor Management a）Press the column of the rotor screen appears. in the PROGRAM screen. b）Press the Rotor Catalog button in the PROGRAM Rotor Management screen.
  • Page 51 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Select parameters follows: ［To enter a SPEED value］ If you want to enter a SPEED value as a parameter, press the SPEED column and make sure that it turns blue. Then press the Edit button.
  • Page 52 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Enter run parameters as a) The keypad follows: display appears. a）Make sure that the STEP 1 column is blue, and then press the Edit button. Enter the run parameters for the STEP 1 on the keypad display (see Section 2-1-2).
  • Page 53 2-3-2 Step-mode operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the Run button in the The Run screen ● PROGRAM screen. appears. Run button Program name Run the centrifuge under  Run the centrifuge according to Section 2-2-2 “Operation normal operation without procedure”.
  • Page 54 2-3-2 Step-mode operation NOTE (1) Step display The PROGRAM button indicator displays steps as follows: STEP:1-3 In this case, this program contains three steps. In the Run screen, the run parameters for the first step in this program are displayed. When the system finishes separating step 1 and moves to step 2, STEP:2-3 When the system moves from step 2 to the final step 3,...
  • Page 55 2-3-2 Step-mode operation (3) Deleting a program This section explains how to delete a program. To delete a program, delete all steps in that program. NOTE You cannot delete a program while in running (while the rotor is rotating). Always perform this function while not in running.
  • Page 56 2-3-2 Step-mode operation (3) Other procedures 1) Making changes to the run parameters Call the memory unit you want to make changes to and make the changes. Alternatively, delete the memory unit, then store a new set of run parameters. To make a change that will result in fewer steps, delete the memory unit and then enter a new set of run conditions and store them.
  • Page 57 2-3-3 Selecting the rotor 2-3-3 Selecting the rotor This ultracentrifuge stores the maximum and average radii of each rotor in the internal memory. Setting a speed causes this centrifuge to automatically calculate and display the RCF (relative centrifugal force) value, while setting an RCF value causes the centrifuge to automatically calculate and display the speed. You can control the rotor data such as total operation hours and number of runs by registering your rotors in the centrifuge.
  • Page 58 2-3-3 Selecting the rotor Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process The desired rotor is displayed The Run screen ● in the ROTOR indicator of the returns to view. Run screen. ROTOR indicator NOTE (1) Selecting the rotor is required to display and set an RCF value (see Section 2-3-4 “Displaying and setting RCF”).
  • Page 59 2-3-4 Displaying and seting RCF 2-3-4 Displaying and setting RCF This ultracentrifuge stores the maximum and average radii of each rotor in the internal memory. Setting a speed causes this centrifuge to automatically calculate and display the RCF (relative centrifugal force) value, while setting an RCF value causes the centrifuge to automatically calculate and display the speed.
  • Page 60 2-3-4 Displaying and seting RCF Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process  See Section 2-2-1 “Setting run conditions.” When RCFmax or RCFavg is displayed in the column, SPEED column touch the 　 　 button to SPEED show SPEED in the SPEED column.
  • Page 61 2-3-4 Displaying and seting RCF (2) How to set an RCF value Select the desired rotor and enter an RCF value, and the centrifuge will calculate, set, and display the speed. Shown below is the procedure. Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Check that the desired rotor is displayed...
  • Page 62 2-3-4 Displaying and seting RCF Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process SPEED  The SPEED value Press the button to of the rotor turn the RCFmax (RCFavg) displayed in column to the SPEED column. the ROTOR indicator is displayed on the setting value display field of...
  • Page 63 2-3-5 User Login 2-3-5 User login After logging in, individual users can control the operation history of the centrifuge. (1) Procedure for user login Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the USER column on the Run screen. USER column Press the column of the ...
  • Page 64 2-3-5 User Login Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process The user name is displayed on Run screen ● the user column of the Run returns to view. screen. USER column NOTE (1) User login is required to start operation when the user lockout function has been enabled as 　...
  • Page 65 2-4 Features of the MENU screen The Menu screen appears by pressing the MENU screen tab on the Touchscreen. These features are designed to allow you to use the CS150NX with additional handy options (see figure 2-4-1). MENU tab Fig. 2-4-1 MENU screen The functions of each icon on the MENU screen are described in the table below.
  • Page 66 2-4-1 Displaying the Run History and loading the information about run parameters 2-4-1 Displaying the Run History and loading the information about run parameters The information about the run parameters of a previous normal operation can be stored automatically in the centrifuge and you can load it for a new run. Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process...
  • Page 67 2-4-2 Rotor Catalog 2-4-2 Rotor Catalog You can view the applicable rotor names and their specifications. Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the Rotor Catalog  The Rotor Catalog screen icon on the MENU screen. appears. < : Previous Page button Number of tubes x ml >...
  • Page 68 2-4-3 Spin-down operation 2-4-3 Spin-down operation While you press this button and are holding down it, the centrifuge accelerates up to the set speed at the maximum acceleration rate. When you release this button, it starts deceleration. This feature is useful to remove the adhered samples on the interior walls of the tubes.
  • Page 69 2-4-4 RTC (real-time control) operation 2-4-4 RTC (real-time control) operation The CS150NX contains an internal clock, allowing you to run the machine at a specified start or finish time for centrifugation. This feature for running the machine at a specified time is called the RTC (real-time control) feature. The feature saves you the trouble of calculating the delay time for “delayed-start operation”.
  • Page 70 2-4-4 RTC (real-time control) operation (1) How to perform RTC an operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Enter the run parameters on the Run screen. RTC　 button Press the RTC button.  To specify the run time (centrifugation time), do not set If you want to set a run to start HOLD.
  • Page 71 2-4-4 RTC (real-time control) operation Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the Enter button. The START ● confirmation box appears. Press the OK button and the START button. The RTC run does not get activated unless you press the START button.
  • Page 72 2-4-4 RTC (real-time control) operation NOTE 1. You cannot make an RTC setting in any of the following cases: (1) When the Run screen is set to HOLD (continuous run) Set the run time (centrifugation time) not to HOLD but to a numerical value. (2) When it is past the start time Set the start time to a time later than the current time.
  • Page 73 2-4-5 Customizing the settings 2-4-5 Customizing the settings You can customize the settings on the Run screen and the settings on the CUSTOM screen such as the stop signal, sound volume and backlight. Press the Customize icon on the MENU screen. Then the CUSTOM screen showing the five functions is displayed as shown in Fig.
  • Page 74 2-4-5 Customizing the settings (1) Zoom The display on the Run screen can be zoomed in. 1. Normal:Displays the ordinary Run screen 2. Zoom:The speed and time display is zoomed when 20 seconds have passed after reaching the set speed. Fig.
  • Page 75 2-4-5 Customizing the settings (4) Backlight setting The brightness of the screen can be adjusted. The backlight brightens up as the green range in the backlight setting indicator increases. The backlight level is darkest if there is only the black range. Press the following buttons to adjust the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 76 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) functions You can set the admistrative items such as language mainly. Press the Manager(Admin) icon on the MENU screen. Then the ADMIN screen showing the eight functions is displayed as shown in Fig. 2-4-6. Tab of each screen Fig.
  • Page 77 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function The functions of each icon on the ADMIN screen are described in the table below. Function Icon Description The user name can be registered and deleted User Management (see Section 2-4-6 (1)). User login can be required to start operation User Lockout (see Section 2-4-6 (2)).
  • Page 78 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function (1) User Management You can register up to 40 users with the system. How to store (register) and how to change a user name are described below. Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the User Management The User ●...
  • Page 79 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Register the user name and touch the Enter button. Enter button PIN box ●The PIN registration screen is displayed. Enter the desired PIN number The masked PIN ● (4 digits) in the PIN box and number is displayed.
  • Page 80 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Enter the same PIN number (4 PIN (confirm) box digits) as the one entered in the The masked PIN above step 3 in the PIN ● (confirm) box. Press the Enter number is displayed.
  • Page 81 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function （2）User Lockout Enable : User login is required to start operation. You can not set run conditions and start operation without logging in. Prior user registration is required. (See Section 2-4-6 (1) “User control” and 2-3-5 “User login.”) In addition, login of a user having the administrator access level is required to call up the Admin screen.) Fig.
  • Page 82 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function （5） Rotor Management You can use and control the rotor data such as total operation hours and number of runs by registering your rotors in the centrifuge in advance. (It is recommended to use the rotor lockout function (see 2-4-6 (3)) together in order to control the rotor data such as total operation hours and number of runs.) (1) Registering the rotor Touch panel operation...
  • Page 83 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for entering the The total operation ● total operation hours of the hours of a rotor rotor are described as follows. having operation a） Press the column of the history can be desired rotor on the Rotor registered.
  • Page 84 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Procedures for entering the The total number ● total number of runs of the rotor of runs of a rotor are described as follows. having operation a） Press the column of the history can be desired rotor on the Rotor Management screen.
  • Page 85 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function (2) Deleting a registered rotor Touch panel operation Screen display and notice Process Press the Rotor Management The Rotor ● icon on the ADMIN screen. Management screen appears. Press the column of the The deletion ● rotor which you want to delete confirmation box on the Rotor Management...
  • Page 86 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function （6） Actual Run Timer setting <Actual Run Timer is enabled.> When you press the Enable button, the timer starts counting after reaching the set speed. <Actual Run Timer is not enabled.> When you press the Disable button, Fig.
  • Page 87 2-4-6 Administrator (Admin) function (8) ID /Contact When you have two or more centrifuges, you can set the centrifuge ID for each centrifuge for identification. Service contact: Set the centrifuge ID Make a memo of your (4-digit number). service person’s contact address.
  • Page 88 (2) Be sure to back up your data before using the USB flash drive. Hitachi Koki will not be liable for any data loss.
  • Page 89 2-5 Emergency recovery from power failure 2-5 Emergency recovery from power failure DANGER: Before removing the front cover for troubleshooting, always turn off the POWER switch of the instrument, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 90 2-5 Emergency recovery from power failure (1) Make sure that the rotor has stopped. (2) Unplug the power cord of the centrifuge from the wall outlet. (3) Remove the four screws that fasten the both sides of the front cover by Hex key, remove the front cover while pulling it towards you, and remove the cover.
  • Page 91 2-5 Emergency recovery from power failure (5) Pull the release wire of the door lock in the left side of the vacuum chamber toward you, and open the door. After opening the door, make sure that the rotor is not rotating. If it is rotating, close the door immediately. WARNING: Never touch the rotor while it is rotating.
  • Page 92 Hitachi Koki may ask you about the treatment for the centrifuge, rotor or the part if the decontamination is checked and judged as insufficient by Hitachi Koki. It is your responsibility to bear the cost of sterilization or decontamination.
  • Page 93 CAUTION: Using a cleaning or sterilization method other than the ones recommended in this instruction manual might cause corrosion or deterioration of the centrifuge. Refer to the chemical resistance chart provided with the rotor, or contact Hitachi Koki. CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord from the outlet before cleaning or sterilizing the centrifuge.
  • Page 94 3-4 Chamber door seal 3-4 Chamber door seal If the door seal O-ring is dusty or scratched, high vacuum level will not be obtainable. Always keep the door seal O-ring clean. When the ultracentrifuge is used frequently, take out the door seal O-ring and wipe it with a clean, soft cloth and then put a thin coat of vacuum grease on it every three to four months (ordinarily, once a year).
  • Page 95 3-5 Vacuum pump 3-6 Others 3-5 Vacuum pump If displaying the VACUUM alarm, poor evacuation, or other trouble occurs frequently, the vacuum pump oil may deteriorate or the oil mist trap may be clogged or the vacuum pump may have a problem.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Hitachi Koki may ask you about the treatment for the centrifuge, rotor or the part if the decontamination is checked and judged as insufficient by Hitachi Koki. It is your responsibility to bear the cost of sterilization or decontamination.

  • Page 97: Alarm Indicators

    CE button. You will then be able to resume your centrifugation. WARNING: Unspecified repairs, remodeling or disassembly of the centrifuge that is not listed below is strictly prohibited by any person other than a Hitachi Koki authorized services representative. If the alarm message persists even after you have done what is specified below, contact service representative to order a repair.
  • Page 98 4-2 User-corrected Problem Alarm Cause Action  POWER FAILURE：***** rpm 1. A power failure occurred while the rotor This ultracentrifuge does not accept the CE or was rotating and the speed could not be Door is closed. Refer to manual for VACUUM button for 120 minutes from power detected after power returned.

  • Page 99: User-Corrected Problems

    4-2 User-corrected Problem 4-2 User-corrected Problem Some problems are not identified and reported by the self-diagnostic capability of the ultracentrifuge. To correct these problems, take the action(s) described in the table below. Symptom Possible cause Action  Ultracentrifuge will not start up 1.

  • Page 100: Installation

    Note: The installation and leveling of your ultracentrifuge must be done by an authorized Hitachi Koki representative. If they are done by anyone else, the ultracentrifuge warranty will be null and void.
  • Page 101 Be sure to read the marking plate before plugging the ultracentrifuge. If the voltage requirement does not match the voltage of the available power source, quit plugging and call your Hitachi Koki representative. 3. Leveling (1) Turn the leveling screws with a spanner.
  • Page 102 5. Installation (4) After adjusting the levelness, make sure that the four leveling screws are fastened securely to the surface where the centrifuge is positioned. Level Drive shaft Fig. 5-3 Level placement CAUTION: Your ultracentrifuge must be grounded properly. After installation and before any test-run, this ultracentrifuge always needs the internal check by a service representative.

  • Page 103: Warranty

    3. The drive unit shall not be modified, disassembled, or repaired by any party but Hitachi Koki or by a service representative authorized, in writing, by Hitachi Koki.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    7. Specifications 7. Specifications Model CS150NX Maximum speed 150,000 rpm 1,050,000 xg Maximum RCF* (S140AT) Speed control accuracy ±50rpm（5,000rpm to maximum speed） Rotor temperature ±2℃（set temperature is from 0 ℃ to 40 ℃） control/display accuracy Set speed 5,000rpm to maximum speed in increments of 1,000 rpm...
  • Page 105 7. Specifications The CS150NX ultracentrifuge satisfies CE marking requirements. The CE marking is an international symbol which shows that the product conforms to EC directives. Standards concerning these directives are as follows: Product safety (EN 61010-1 and EN 61010-2-020) ...

  • Page 106: Supply List

    8. Supply list 8. Supply list The items below are those supplied with the ultracentrifuge. Item name Part No. Units supplied Item drawing Note 2.5m long AC220-240V, S204816 EU Plug Power cord assembly* 2.5m long AC120V, S204746 US Plug Tool box (C) S205074 Hex key 60000122...

  • Page 107: Appendix

    APPENDIX...

  • Page 108: Decontamination Sheet

    Be sure to decontaminate the product according to good laboratory procedures and methods, and fill out this Decontamination Sheet and attach it to the product to be returned to Hitachi Koki for repair. Attention: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.

  • Page 109: Weee Compliance

    WEEE Compliance The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) Directive. The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. For further information regarding return, collection, recycle or disposal, please contact a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative.
  • Page 110 MEMO...
  • Page 112 After-sales Service Periodic inspection of the centrifuge is recommended to assure safe and efficient operation. If the centrifuge fails to function normally, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact a Hitachi Koki authorized sales/service representative. 1060, Takeda, Hitachinaka City Ibaraki Pref., 312-8502 Japan Tel: (81)29-276-7914 (Dial in) Fax: (81)29-276-7475...

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