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1.1.1 General information 1.1.1.1 Hazards and precautions Before setting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction manual carefully! For your personal safety, please pay attention to following precautions: HERMLE Z 233 M-2 Following rules must strictly be adhered to:...
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The manufacturer is responsible for safety and reliability of the centrifuge, only if: 1.1.1.2 Brief description Z 233 M-2 1.1.1.3 Safety standards...
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1.1.4 Extent of supply 1.1.1.5 Warranty Technical modification rights are reserved by the manufacturer in respect to technical improvement. 1.2 Installation 1.2.1 Installation of the centrifuge 1.2.1.1 Unpacking the centrifuge Z 233 M-2 1.2.1.2 Space requirements...
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.2.1.3 Installation The socket for the power cord must be easy to reach respectively easy to disconnect! 1.3 Technical data...
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Z 160 M Z 200 A Z 233 M-2; Z 233 MK-2 Z 300; Z 300 K; Sieva -2 Z 323; Z 323 K; Z 383; Z 3838 K Z 400; Z 400 K; Z 513; Z 513 K...
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2 OPERATION 2.1 Installation of rotors 2.2.1 Mounting and loading angle rotors...
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2 OPERATION ATTENTION: Before operation, secure the rotor lid to the rotor by pressing the snap connector lightly onto the rotor nut. Take care the lid is correctly placed into the guide. 2.1.2 Setting the rotor code If rotor 220.87 V05/V06 is not being used or the rotor type is being changed, the rotor code in the centrifuge has to be adjusted.
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2 OPERATION Rotor Rotor-No. from software version no.
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2 OPERATION 2.1.3 Overloading of rotors In case of any questions, please contact the manufacturer! 2.1.4 Removing the rotor ATTENTION: Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets which show any signs of corrosion or mechanical damage. Do not operate with extremely corrosive substances which could damage the rotor and buckets. 2.2 Operation 2.2.1 Power switch...
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2 OPERATION 2.2.2 Lid release 2.2.3 Lid lock preset actual...
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2 OPERATION 2.2.4 Pre-selection of speed / RCF-value...
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2 OPERATION 2.2.5 Pre-selection of running time continuous run...
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2 OPERATION ATTENTION: In order to check the running time passed the unit must already be running for at least one minute. A run in continuous mode can only be finished by pressing key "STOP". 2.2.6 Pre-selection of brake intensity and acceleration...
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2 OPERATION Starting the centrifuge ATTENTION: The rotor has to be checked and / or tightened previous to each run! "QUICK"-key – short runs 2.3 Safety features 2.3.1 Imbalance detection...
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3 MAINTENANCE 3.1 Service and maintenance 3.1.1 Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance: Cleaning: The maintenance procedure has to be repeated every 10 to 15 runs, but at least once a week.
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3 MAINTENANCE 3.1.2 Glass breakage 3.1.3 Disinfection ATTENTION: Before applying any other cleaning resp. decontamination method than recommended by the manufacturer, contact the manufacturer to ensure yourself, you would not damage the unit or the rotor by applying the designated method!
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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.1 Error messages: cause / solution Preface: 4.2 Survey of possible error messages and their solutions 4.2.1 Lid release during power failure (Emergency Lid Release)
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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.2.2 Description of the error message system The digits in the "SPEED" display have the following meaning: • Error No. 1 – 49 (forced stop) • Error No. 50 – 99 (emergency stop) 4.2.3 Error messages Error No. 1: Imbalance...
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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error No. 2: Permanent imbalance signal Error No. 25: Power failure Error No. 36: Relay of the frequency converter cannot be released / lid cannot be opened Error No. 50 / 51: Memory failure Error No. 54: Wrong configuration Error No.
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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error No. 60: Engine speed sensor signal is missing Error No. 82: Cut off power board – frequency converter Error No. 83: Preset speed cannot be reached Error No. 84: Overtemperature frequency converter Error No. 85: Overtemperature motor Error No.
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