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QUANTOM™ Centrifuge User Manual LBSM-MD-ML-QC8S-0001 www.logosbio.com VQ1712-01...
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DISCLAIMER The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. The QUANTOM™ Centrifuge is a laboratory instrument for scientific research use only. It is not a medical, therapeutic, or in vitro diagnostics device. Do not disassemble the device on any occasion as this will invalidate your warranty.
Use the components provided or authorized by Logos Biosystems. If the proper combination of components are not used, product safety performance cannot be guaranteed. Always use AC power cord provided by Logos Biosystems. If the proper AC power cord is not used, the electrical safety of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Meanings of Symbols Symbols on the instrument indicates the following information. Symbol Meaning Attention and warning Attention and warning for electric shock Indicate a hole for manual door opening in case of emergency Attention, and warning for rotor coupling and door opening/closing Environmental Conditions for Operation 110 V~, 60 Hz, 1A Max.
1.1 Product Overview The QUANTOM™ Centrifuge is an effective tool for imaging microbial cells with QUANTOM Tx™. It is used to immobilize microbial cells within counting slides and it helps to observe cells at same focal plane. The QUANTOM™ Centrifuge is compatible with QUANTOM Tx™...
Chapter 2 – Installation 2.1 Power on/off and Door Release Action Connect the AC power cord at the power inlet on the left back of the instrument. Check that the voltage ratings (110 V~, 60 Hz or 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz) is compatible with the instrument’s power supply voltage.
2.2 Rotor Coupling and Disassembling Action Before coupling a rotor, clean the motor shaft and chamber with soft dry towel. Mount a proper rotor into the motor shaft. Place the Rotor Locking Nut ( ) at the center hole of the rotor. To assemble the rotor: Rotate the Rotor Locking clockwise...
2.3 Positioning of Sample Action Before loading sample slides, check the water drop or dirt in the rotor hole or inner adaptor. If there is a water drop or dirt in the rotor hole or inner adaptor, remove it with soft dry.
Contents Display Action A2: Project code Version 1_00: Firmware Version Initial display MAIN screen When the instrument run, “RUN” word is displayed Start operation Lid open: “Open” displayed Lid OPEN Lid close: Condition for centrifugation is displayed After running, “End” word is displayed. End operation 3.2 Door Use to open door.
Press the [<], [>] buttons to change input value and press the [RPM/RCF] button again for saving. RPM value is changed in tens. After keeping holding finger on the [<], [》] buttons for 5 seconds, the unit of setting value is changed to 100 rpm from 10rpm.
“00:00” 3.5 Start/Stop Action After setting RPM/RCF and Time, press [START/STOP] button. An operation of QUANTOM™ Centrifuge only can start the door closed In case of pressing the [START/STOP] button during running, the running is stopped. During running, a ‘Start LED’ is turned on.
3.6 Setting Programs 3.6.1 Save Programs Action Set parameters of Rotor speed and time. (Refer to 3.4 section) Press [PROG] more than 3 seconds to save setting values. The LED of [PROG] button and SEC/Save is turned on. Press [<], [>] to select the program number. You are available to save program up to Press [PROG] to complete the saving.
Select the program number to load and enter the program number you want to load by adjusting [<], [>] button. Press [PROG] button once again. The setting values are displayed according to saved conditions. If you do not press the [PROG] buttons for 5 second, the setting mode is cleared.
3.8 Fuse Replacement When the power is not turned on, please check the connection of power consent / power switch. Replace the fuse as following instruction, if the power is still not turned on. Action Separate the AC power Cord at the back of the instrument and push the flat-head screwdriver for bring out the fuse case.
Chapter 4 – Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance Outer part of instrument Install the instrument on a flat, rigid and stable table capable of withstanding the weight of the instrument and its spinning operation. Operate the instrument in the conditions described in the Environmental Conditions for Operation. Before clean the instrument, turn the instrument off and disconnect the power cord.
If the power is out, check the main fuse for the laboratory to supply the power. If it is not Can’t open the door solved in shortly, open the door by pulling the string of emergency door manually for safety of sample.
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