Summary of Contents for NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC C-24KC Classic
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Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. (NBS) is not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the use of an accessory not manufactured by NBS.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from New Brunswick Scientific is prohibited. Disclaimer Notice New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reserves the right to change information in this document without notice. Updates to information in this document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and improvement.
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W A R R A N T Y Every Instrument manufactured by the New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This apparatus, with the exception of glassware, lamps and electrodes (where supplied), is warranted against faulty components and assembly for 2 years in the United States &...
The C-24KC Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker is a portable shaker utilizing a triple eccentric counterbalanced drive to provide horizontal plane rotary motion in a ¾ inch (1.9 cm) or 1 inch (2.54 cm) circular orbit. A Proportional/Integral (PI) Microprocessor controller with instantaneous digital feedback controls the speed over a range of 50-400 rpm.
Specifications NOTE: This product meets the standards for CENELEC EN 61325-1 Class A specifications. C-24KC Classic Benchtop Incubator Shaker Shaking Speed Range 50-400 rpm +/- 2 rpm Control Accuracy 3-digit LED Indication Stroke ¾ inch (1.9 cm) or 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Do not attempt to lift or move it by yourself. Inspection of Boxes After you receive your order from New Brunswick Scientific, inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage to the carrier and to your local NBS Sales Order Department immediately.
Customer Service Form 6300 and return it by fax. This form can be found in the envelope that contains the warranty card. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Inspection of Equipment Verify against the packing list that you have received everything you ordered. If anything is missing, contact your NBS sales representative. C-24KC Benchtop Incubator Shaker • M1281-0050 User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The Keypad and LED Display are located on the front panel: Figure 1: Front View New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Keypad Figure 1a: Keypad & LED Display FUNCTION STATUS INDICATORS INDICATORS MAINT TIME ºC MUTE LED DISPLAY START SELECT STOP USER INTERFACE KEYS 4.1.1 LED Display The digital display on the control panel is a three-digit . During LED DISPLAY normal shaker operation, the display will indicate: •...
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Revolutions per minute • Time remaining in cycle HOURS • °C Interior chamber temperature • Not used at this time New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Platform Assemblies The C-24KC can be used with a wide variety of NBS 18 x 18 inches (46 x 46 cm), platforms which will accept a variety of clamps for flasks test tubes, etc. A platform is a separate item that is required for operation. Refer to the Replacement Parts and Accessory Information section of this manual for details.
The tubing sections will rest against the platform, and the springs will be under the clamp base. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4. Place the second girdle around the upper portion of clamp body (just as the first girdle was initially). Make sure that its spring sections rest against the clamp legs, while its rubber tubing sections sit against the flask, in between the clamp legs. Figure 2a: Double Girdle Clamp Installation CLAMP UPPER GIRDLE...
2. If the display indicates that the shaker is , press the START/STOP KEY 3. Press either to enter (the will illuminate). KEYS SET MODE SET INDICATOR New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4. Set the speed by using the until the desired setpoint is displayed. KEYS Holding the will cause the setting to change more rapidly. KEYS NOTE: The setpoint may be changed during a run without stopping the shaker by following steps 2-4. During speed changes, an audible alarm will sound and a visual alarm (flashing ) will flash until the speed RPM INDICATOR...
MAINT INDICATORS 6. While the are illuminated, use the to set the display to the calculated Temperature Correction Value. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
NOTE: light will pulse rapidly for a short duration to indicate it is not °C operating in the factory default mode. It will pulse for a longer duration and less rapidly (with a frequency of approximately one second) to indicate temperature is more than one degree above or below setpoint.
LED DISPLAY failure has occurred. Press any key to cease the flashing in the display. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Do not immerse the Shaker in water or any liquids. Do not use a cleaning fluid that is corrosive or flammable on or around the Shaker. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Cleaning External Surfaces The unit may be cleaned using a damp cloth or any standard, household or laboratory cleaner to wipe down its outer surfaces. Do not use abrasive or corrosive compounds to clean this instrument, as they may damage the unit and void the warranty. DO NOT USE window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, leaded or ethylene gasolines or solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
VOLTAGE WINDOW 5. Slide the back into the and verify that it locks into FUSE DRAWER FUSE HOUSING place. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Setting Frequency The C-24KC is set to the appropriate frequency prior to shipment. The FREQUENCY (see drawing below) is on the back panel of the shaker. If you relocate the SWITCH shaker and need to reset to the frequency, perform the following steps. CAUTION! If the C-24KC is being operated in Europe, CE Labeling requires that the following procedure be performed only by a qualified...
8.5 Motor Belt Replacement WARNING! Always keep fingers clear of the motor belt and pulley. for the C-24KC is behind the front panel of the shaker. To replace the MOTOR BELT , the qualified Service Engineer will: MOTOR BELT ON/OFF POWER SWITCH 1.
MOTOR PULLEY MOTOR SHAFT WITH SET SCREW BRUSHLESS CONNECTOR MOTOR, DC HEX BOLT LOCKWASHER FLAT WASHER (2 SETS) MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
9. Gently slide the toward the back of the shaker, to loosen MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE from the and the MOTOR BELT MOTOR PULLEY LARGE COUNTERWEIGHTED . Moving the back will cause the PULLEY MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE MOTOR BELT fall from both belt tracks. 10.
STUD SCREWS BEARING HOUSING 7. Use a to loosen the two on the HEX WRENCH HEX BOLTS MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Figure 11: Bearing Housing Replacement SHAKER PLATFORM UPPER BALL UPPER BEARINGS BEARING HOUSING BALL BEARINGS LOWER BEARING HOUSING PULLEY WITH ECCENTRIC DRIVE COUNTERWEIGHT SHAFT 8. Gently slide the toward the back of the shaker to loosen MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE from the and the MOTOR BELT MOTOR PULLEY...
It is held in place by a bracket and can be adjusted horizontally. (See Figure 12 below). Figure 12: Temperature Sensor Adjustment New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
1. Set the ON /OFF POWER SWITCH 2. Disconnect the from the electrical outlet. POWER CORD 3. Adjust the sensor so that the sensor portion of the probe does not touch the unit. Secure the sensor to the bracket with tie wraps. 8.11 ESD Precautions WARNING!
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD MAIN . Apply force perpendicular to the plane of the board; do not lift CONTROL BOARD from one end. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
8. Ensure that the board to board connectors are properly positioned. Snap the new onto the . Verify that no TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD MAIN CONTROL BOARD pins are visible and the board is secure. 9. Replace the three nylon washers. Reinstall the three ¼″ screws. Use a Phillips head (+) screwdriver to tighten the screws.
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Use a Phillips head (+) screwdriver to tighten the screws. 25. Close the door of the shaker. 26. Reconnect the to the electrical outlet. POWER CORD New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Shaker does not move Motor may need Call local NBS Service Department or replacement contact your local NBS distributor New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Switch Actuator (Lid) M1247-0510 10.2 Accessories 10.2.1 Cleaning Supplies Part Description NBS Part Number Door & Lid Polishing Kit P0860-0949 New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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10.2.2 Dedicated Platforms Accessory Description Capacity NBS Part Number 50 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks M1119-9903 125 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks M1191-9904 250 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks M1191-9905 500 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks M1191-9906 1 L Erlenmeyer Flasks M1191-9907 2 L Erlenmeyer Flasks M1191-9908 2800 mL Fernbach Flasks M1233-9932 10.2.3 Universal Platform...
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20-tube (26-30mm ∅) Adjustable Angle Test Tube Rack M1289-0600 Microplate Holder, stack 3 deep-well or 9 standard microplates M1289-0700 *Universal Platform Required Platform capacity is 4 racks New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
11.2 List of Drawings Figure Description Page Front View Keypad & LED Display Double Girdle Clamp Installation Clamp Fastener C-24KC Rear View C-24KC Side View Voltage Selector Frequency Selector Switch Fuse Holder Detail 9-Pin Recorder Connector Motor Belt Replacement Motor Replacement Bearing Housing Replacement Temperature Sensor Adjustment Temperature Board Replacement...
Installation of · 23 Installation · 23 Frequency Platforms · 52 Setting the · 36 Power Failure · 31 Fuse Replacement · 36 New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Temperature Offset Calibration · 29 Temperature Sensor Adjustment · 43 Temperature Setpoint · 30 Recirculating Fans Timed Functions · 28 Removing the · 41 Total Running Time · 30 Recorder Connector · 37 Troubleshooting Removing the Recirculating Fans · 41 Guide ·...
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...