OHAUS Frontier FC5513 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Instruction Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 Front and rear view of the centrifuge FC5513 Figure.1 1 Centrifuge Lid 2 Rotor Window 3 Display 4 Function Label 5 Main Power Switch 6 Power Connection 7 Emergency Release Function Label Function Label for FC5513 Figure.2 LCD Display Store setup information Program setup model Adjusting Dial: Change the number...
- Page 3 Figure.3 Display fields: Display fields – "RPM/RCF" Display fields – "Acc/Dec" "Service" Display fields – "Time/Prog" Messages/logos of the display fields "close" "open" "rotor" "rotor no" "rpm" "rcf" "accel" "decel" "radius" "program" "error" "service" "h m s" Rotor No. Table Rotor No.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................1 Description ..............................1 Features ................................ 1 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ....................1 Safety Precautions ............................2 1.4.1 User................................2 1.4.2 Rotor and accessories ..........................2 1.4.3 Measures for your protection ........................2 1.4.4 Exclude the following environmental influences .................. - Page 5 SETTING ................................13 Basic adjustments ............................13 4.1.1 Change the type of rotor ......................... 13 4.1.2 Access to mode "Operating Data" ......................13 4.1.3 Signal turn on / off ........................... 15 4.1.4 Volume pre-selection of sound signal ..................... 15 4.1.5 Song selection for sound signal - end of run ..................
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Page 6: Introduction
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-1 INTRODUCTION Description Thank you for choosing this OHAUS product. All symbols indicate safety instructions and points to potential dangerous situations. Please read the manual completely before using the Frontier FC5513 to avoid incorrect operation. Frontier FC5513 centrifuge was designed for the separation of materials or mixtures with different density. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
1.4.1 User OHAUS centrifuges are intended exclusively for indoor use and for use by qualified personnel. This device may only be operated by trained specialist stuff. They must have carefully read the operating manual and be familiar with the function of the device. -
Page 8: Measures For Operational Safety
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-3 1.4.5 Measures for operational safety Do not unscrew the two halves of the housing Dry off any liquid spills immediately! The instrument is not watertight Verify that the equipment’s input voltage range and plug type are compatible with the local power supply. Only connect the power cord to a properly grounded power receptacle. -
Page 9: Installation
Do not run the centrifuge when mechanical or electrical components have been tampered with. Do not use accessories such as rotors and buckets, which are not exclusively approved by OHAUS Corporation, except commercially available centrifuge tubes made of glass or plastic. -
Page 10: Operation
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-5 Modifications, repairs or other adjustments are performed by authorized personnel and the electrical installation complies with the relevant electrical codes. OPERATION Mounting and loading rotor 3.1.1 Installation of rotors For FC5513 centrifuge packaged with rotor already installed, these following steps are not necessary. Clean the drive shaft as well as the collet with a clean, grease-free piece of cloth. -
Page 11: Loading Angle Rotors
EN-6 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 3.1.2 Loading angle rotors Rotors must be loaded symmetrically and with equal weight (See figure below). The adapter may only be loaded with the appropriate vessels. The weight differences between the filled vessels should be kept as low as possible. Therefore we recommend weighing them with a balance. -
Page 12: Lid Control
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-7 Figure. 14: Power Switch ATTENTION: After turning on the power switch, open the centrifuge lid first, before starting the centrifuge. Lid control 3.2.1 Lid open Before the run, when the lid of the centrifuge is closed, the word "close" (M1) appears in the display "RPM | RCF" (A-1). -
Page 13: Lid Lock
EN-8 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 3.2.2 Lid lock The lid should only be put down slightly. An lid lock closes the lid, at the same time the word "open" (M2) disappears (refer to figure 15). As a sign that the centrifuge is ready for starting, in the display "RPM | RCF" (A-1) the word "close" (M1) appears. Simultaneously the word "rotor"... -
Page 14: Preselection Of Brake Intensity And Acceleration
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-9 Figure. 17 3.3.3 Preselection of brake intensity and acceleration This function is activated through the key "Accel/Decel" (6) (refer to figure18). By pressing the key once the word "accel" (M7) flashes in the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2). The desired acceleration can be pre-selected by the adjusting dial (4). -
Page 15: Program
EN-10 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Figure. 19 Program 3.5.1 Storage of programs You can store up to 99 runs with all relevant parameters, including the used rotors. You can use any free program number and call it up again. Put the needed rotor into the centrifuge. By pressing the key "Prog/Setup" (3) in the display "Time/Prog" (A-4) the word "programm"... -
Page 16: Recall Of Stored Programs
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-11 Figure. 21 Figure. 22 For adaption of data press the key "Store" (2) (refer to figures 21 and 22) for approx. 1 second. If the program is stored correctly, the word "StorE" appears in the display "RPM/RCF" (A-1). As a result, the word "programm" (M10) disappears. -
Page 17: Starting And Stopping The Centrifuge
EN-12 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Starting and stopping the centrifuge 3.6.1 Starting the centrifuge You can start the centrifuge either with the "Start" key (10) (refer to figure 24) or the "Quick Spin" key (8). By the "Start" key (10) you can start stored runs or runs with manually pre-selected parameters. When the respective pre-selected running time has ended the centrifuge will stop automatically. -
Page 18: Setting
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-13 Figure. 26 SETTING Basic adjustments 4.1.1 Change the type of rotor Before the first operation and after each rotor change, you have to set the rotor type. You find each rotor type in the printed order number on the rotor. Example: Angle rotor order number: 30130871 Rotor Type on the display = 71... - Page 19 EN-14 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 - Volume pre-selection of sound signal - Song selection of sound signal "end of run" - Sleep Mode On / Off The following operating data can be retrieved in this menu: Number of Starts Operating Hours of Centrifuge Operating Hours of Motor Software Version Error List...
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Page 20: Signal Turn On / Off
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-15 4.1.3 Signal turn on / off Proceed as described under point 4.1.2 to enter this program mode and then press the key "Accel/Decel" (6). In the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2) the word "Service" flashes. Now select the letter "L" with the adjusting dial (4). As a result, the words "On Sound"... -
Page 21: Keyboard Sound Turn On / Off
EN-16 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Figure. 32 4.1.6 Keyboard sound turn on / off Proceed as described under point 4.1.2 to enter this program mode and then press the key "Accel/Decel" (6). In the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2) the word "Service" flashes. Now select the letter "B". with the adjusting dial (4). As a result, in the display "RPM RCF"... -
Page 22: Maintenance
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-17 In the mode "Basic Adjustments" you can call up the operating data of the centrifuge. Please proceed as described under point 4.1.2 to enter this program mode. Press the key "Accel/Decel" (6). In the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2) the word "Service"... -
Page 23: Cleaning And Disinfection Of The Unit
EN-18 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 − After cleaning, please ensure all parts are dried thoroughly, either by hand or in a hot-air cabinet (max. Temperature + 50°C). − It is necessary to coat anodized aluminum parts with anti-corrosion oil regularly in order to increase their life- spans and reduce corrosion predisposition. -
Page 24: Glass Breakage
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-19 Gas sterilization Adapters, bottles and rotors may be gas sterilized with Ethylenoxyd. Make sure to air out the items after the sterilization and before using them again. ATTENTION: Because the temperature may rise during the sterilization, rotors, adapters and bottles must not be closed and must be totally unscrewed. -
Page 25: Description Of The Error Message System
EN-20 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Emergency Lid Release Figure. 35-1 Figure. 35-2 Figure. 35-3 6.2.2 Description of the error message system The error message "error" (M11) is shown in the "Time/Prog" (A-4) display (See figure 36). Detailed information about possible error messages are in "table 6: error messages" (See APPENDIX). Figure. -
Page 26: Technical Data
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-21 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications 9.1.1 Centrifuge FC5513 Model FC5513 Speed Range 200 rpm -13500 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 17317 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 24x1.5/2.0 ml Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 99 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) 60 dB(A) Allowable density at maximum speed... -
Page 27: Drawings And Dimensions
EN-22 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 Drawings and dimensions Dimensions for FC5513 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 28: Order Information
Rotor, Angle, 18x2ml SC 30472304 Rotor, Hematocrit, 24xCapillaries, V2 Notes: Packages are country specific and might vary. Please check the item number with the local OHAUS office before you order it. COMPLIANCE Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product. -
Page 29: Appendix
EN-24 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 APPENDIX TABLE 1: PERMISSIBLE NET WEIGHT TABLE 2: MAX. SPEED AND RCF-VALUES FOR PERMISSIBLE ROTORS TABLE 3: ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION TIMES TABLE 4: ERROR MESSAGES TABLE 5: (PART 1): RADIUS CORRECTION TABLE 6: SYMBOLS- / ABBREVIATIONS TABLE 7: REDEMPTION FORM / DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE 12.1 Table 1: Permissible net weight Max. - Page 30 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-25 12.4 Table 4: Error messages Error-No.: Description Imbalance arose Imbalance sensor is defective Imbalance switch has been activated for longer than 5 seconds Transponder in the rotor is defective Leap of speed is too big between two mesaurements CLOSE lid Standstill monitoring defective Wrong dircention of rotoration of the motor...
- Page 31 EN-26 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 12.5 Table 5 (part 1): Radius correction Radius Correction Rotor Description Adapter (cm) (cm) Rotor, Angle, 24x1.5/2.0ml, V2 30472301 None 30130890 -0.3 30130886 -1.1 Rotor, Angle, 24x1.5/2.0ml, 30472302 None Sealable, V2 30130890 -0.3 30130886 -1.1 12.6 Table 6: Symbols- / Abbreviations Symbol / Unit Describtion...
- Page 32 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513 EN-27 12.7 Table 7: Redemption form / Decontamination certificate Enclose this form with all returns of equipment and assemblies! The completed declaration about the decontamination is a prerequisite for the assumption and further processing of the return. If no corresponding explanation is enclosed, we carry out decontamination with costs at your expense.
- Page 33 Please contact your local OHAUS dealer for product service and warranty support. Veuillez contacter votre revendeur OHAUS local pour l’entretien et la réparation des produits et le soutien de la garantie. Wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren örtlichen OHAUS-Händler, wenn Sie Produktservice und Garantie-Support benötigen.
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