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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Thermo IEC Centra-GP8R at our website:...
  • Page 2 OPERATION MANUAL OM3121 Revision 7 Centra-GP8 Ventilated Centrifuge Cat. No. 3121 -- For 100/120/220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Centra-GP8R Refrigerated Centrifuge Cat. No. 3122 -- For 120 VAC, 60 Hz Cat. No. 3125 -- For 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Centra-GP8(F) Ventilated Floor Model Centrifuge Cat.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....................30 Condition of Returned Equipment ............. 31 Table of Spare Parts .................. 31 Fuses Not Replaceable By The Operator ..........32 SPECIFICATIONS ....................33 Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Maximum sample load is 3 Liters. Designed for ease of use, the Centra-GP8 has an ergonomic touch pad control panel and bright, easily read LED displays. The unit can be operated in manual mode, hold, or one of 35 programmable operations.
  • Page 5: Installation

    15 cm (6 inches) and then swing backwards to swivel the casters to the front. Section 6 of this manual provides specific dimensions and specifications for each of the Centra-GP8 units. Clearance Envelope International Electrotechnical Commission standard 1010 part 2-20 limits the permitted movement of a laboratory centrifuge to 300mm in the event of a disruption.
  • Page 6 198-242 V; set 220 V 216-264 V; set 240 V 216-264 V; set 240 V Note: Power line ampacity requirement provides for sufficient current to permit effective performance. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 7: Voltage

    Fuses Install appropriate fuses for the voltage at your site. Centra-GP8 & Centra-GP8(K) (model #3121, #3123, #3127): two 16A fuses for 100/120 V; or two 6.3A fuses for 220/240 V. Centra-GP8R & Centra-GP8R(K) (model #3122, #3124, #3128): These models have no insert or window and are already configured for use with 120V, 60 Hz only.
  • Page 8: Power Cord

    Benchtop First, remove the rotor and accessories. Next, release the seal on the suction cups that adhere the Centra-GP8/R to the work surface. Lift the edge of each suction cup to release the seal and insert an object such as a tongue depressor underneath to prevent the cup from resealing.
  • Page 9: Operation

    As you approach the proper setting, release the button and then press it repeatedly to select the exact setting. When a button is released for three seconds, the display returns to actual readings. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10 Note that the radius cannot be changed to a radius larger than the maximum radius for that rotor. The display changes back to rotor number after three seconds. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 Full Brake; Coast From 500 rpm Accel. 5 Accel. 4 Accel. 3 Accel. 2 Accel. 1 5 4 3 Time Time (sec.) ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION RATES Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12: Rotor And Accessories

    Failure to achieve full swing-out causes vibration, premature wear and may resuspend samples. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13: Vibration

    Radius display. Press an arrow key under the rotor display to select the new rotor number. Press the file key. "Radius" appears. Use arrow keys Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 14: Deleting Rotors

    After 3 seconds the display changes to the actual parameters. Press the cover button to open the Centra-GP8, and install a rotor per rotor installation instructions. To close the cover, lower the centrifuge cover to approximately 6 inches open. With a slight flick of the wrist, firmly push down the cover so that the resulting momentum engages the latches.
  • Page 15: Operating Modes

    (Some smaller rotors may not be able to warm the chamber to the higher temperature settings.) Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16: Hold Mode

    HOLD mode. Stored Programs The Centra-GP8 series has an internal memory capable of holding 35 sets of run parameters. Each set, or program, is stored and can be recalled by selecting a program number (1-35). Programs are retained in memory even if the power is turned off.
  • Page 17: Refrigeration (Gp8R Only)

    Therefore, at zero RPM, set and actual chamber temperatures may be different. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18: Fail-Safe Systems

    Error 006: COP Watchdog/Op-Code Trap error Error 007: Stack error Error 008: No COP - COP watchdog system not active Error 009: Undefined interrupt Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    98.3x138 Blood 2520 19.5 Single, double pack bags 2039 3400 Bags Micro- 5782 3400 2210 17.1 86Wx128L plates Cyto- 5799w/1024 1500 19.0 25Wx75L slides Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 20 1500 Single, double pack 4470 18.9 Bags 4600 4550 19.2 98.4x140 5784 86x128 Plates 4000 2650 14.8 5782 Slides 5799 1500 18.4 Microscope slides Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 21 17.7x108 366/1013 3600 2470 17.0 16.4x133 325/320 3800 30.0x145 3200 19.8 3700 3030 19.8 29.4x120 350/323 Slides - / 1024 1600 14.8 Microscope Slides Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 22 Max Tube Size Volume Radius Speed (rpm) Places Number O.D. x Length (mm) (ml) (cm) (xg) 4800 30.0x138 4025 15.6 14.2 5400 4630 30.0x118 Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 23 Volume Radius Number Speed (rpm) Places O.D. x Length (mm) (ml) (xg) (cm) 3000/ 19.6/ 3700 17.2x126 1850 4740/ 18.4/ 4800 17.2x114 3025 11.7 Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 24 2620 19.1 30.0x147 325/320 4600 4000 30.0x130 17.0 350/323 17.0 4400 3680 29.4x120 350/1124 3680 29.4x133 4300 17.8 1024 1800 Microscope Slides Slides 13.8 Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25: Derating Table For Dense Samples

    Derating Table for Dense Samples The Speed and Force Table lists the maximum speed for each rotor/adapter combination in the Centra-GP8. Faster speeds impose unnecessary wear on the motor and may cause damage to the rotor. These speeds are guaranteed only with samples whose specific gravity is not...
  • Page 26: Chemical Resistance Table

    Chemical Resistance Table Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27: Decontamination Table

    Decontamination Table Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28: Nomograph

    4.5 Nomograph Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Continue until no more BLC rubs off onto the cloth. The surface will be a shiny, light gray. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 30 Repeated autoclaving will seriously degrade the performance of polycarbonate materials. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 31: Cover Interlock Bypass

    The trailing edge of the brush may be identified by the presence of a dark deposit of carbon along the side of the brush adjacent to that edge. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    49801). 5.5 Warranty IEC wants you to be satisfied with the quality of your Centra-GP8 or Centra-GP8R centrifuge. We guarantee your IEC centrifuge for one year and IEC rotors for seven years. We will repair or replace any of these...
  • Page 33: Condition Of Returned Equipment

    GP8R and GP8R(K) -- 3122, 3124 and 3128 47114 Rotor Locking Nut 1787 Rotor Locking Wrench 7133 Bonded Lubricant Coating (BLC) 49801 Brushes (pair) 43177 Line Cord 65436A 5/16 Magnetic Socket Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34: Fuses Not Replaceable By The Operator

    Three internal fuses are not replaceable by the operator. These fuses should only be replaced by qualified service personnel. 12.5A T 250V 6.3A 250V FAST 125V Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    3125 - GP8R -200/220/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 10 A 3126 - GP8R(K) -200/220/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 10 A Viewport in cover for speed verification Specifications subject to change without notice. Centra-GP8/GP8R Operation Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

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