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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R Instruction Manual 5 Commonwealth Ave Woburn, MA 01801 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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Sketch map of FC5714 / FC5718 / FC5816 / FC5916 Figure.1 Sketch map of FC5718R Figure.2 Sketch map of FC5816R / FC5916R Figure.3 1 Centrifuge Lid 2 Rotor Window 3 Display 4 Function Label 5 Main Power Switch 6 Power Connection 7 Emergency Release Function Label for FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R...
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Figure.4 Figure.5 LCD Display Program setup model Start centrifugation RPM/RCF model and select Acceleration/Deceleration Temperature setup model intensity model and select (Only FC5515R) Time setup model Store setup information Short/quick spin centrifugation 10. Release lid 12. Adjusting knob/Dial: Change the 11.
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Figure.7 Display fields: Display field – "RPM/RCF" Display field – "Acc/Dec" "Service" Display field – "Time/Prog" Display field –"Temp" Messages/logos of the display fields "close" "open" "rotor" "Rotor-No." "rpm" "rcf" "accel" "decel" "radius" "program" "error" "service" "h m s" "temperature" "precool"...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................1 1.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED PURPOSE..................1 1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION ........................1 1.3 DEFINITION OF SIGNAL WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS............... 1 1.4 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..............
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5.2 LIFE TIME OF ROTORS, BUCKETS, ACCESSORIES....................19 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................19 6.1 ERROR MESSAGE: CAUSE / SOLUTION........................19 6.2 SURVEY OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES AND THEIR SOLUTIONS............19 6.2.1 LID RELEASE DURING POWER FAILURE (EMERGENCY LID RELEASE)..........19 6.2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ERROR MESSAGE SYSTEM ..................20 RECEIPT OF CENTRIFUGES TO REPAIR ........................
MultiPro Centrifuges to avoid incorrect operation. Frontier MultiPro Centrifuges were designed for the separation of materials or mixtures with different densities. OHAUS centrifuges are intended exclusively for indoor use and for use by qualified personnel. 1.2 Brief description The models FC5714/FC5718/FC5816/FC5916 are non-refrigerated universal centrifuges.
They must have carefully read the operating manual and be familiar with the functions of the device. 1.4.2 Rotor and accessories Only OHAUS original rotors and accessories shall be used. Any other use or intended use is considered improper. OHAUS is not liable for damage resulting from improper use. CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this equipment.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-3 WARNING: Electrical shock hazards exist within the housing. The housing should only be opened by authorized and qualified personnel. Remove all power connections to the unit before opening. 1.4.5 Measures for operational safety Do not unscrew the two halves of the housing ...
EN-4 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking Carefully remove your centrifuge and each of its components from the package. The included components vary depending on the centrifuge model (see table below). Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport. The instruction manual must always be kept with the centrifuge! Rotor(s) / Accessories will be packed separately.
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. Do not spin extremely corrosive substances, as they may damage or weaken the materials.
EN-6 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R Hold the rotor with one hand and secure the rotor to the shaft by turning the fixing nut clockwise. Tighten the fixing nut with enclosed rotor key (See figures 9-10) We will provide a tool for none-nut rotor with centrifuge, the tool for nut-rotor will be provided with rotor. ATTENTION! Check that the fixing screw is properly installed before each run.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-7 Figure.13 WRONG Figure.14 CORRECT 3.1.4 Loading and overloading of rotors All approved rotors are listed with their maximum speed and maximum filling weight in "table 2 permissible net weight" (See APPENDIX). The maximum load permitted for a rotor, which is determined by the manufacturer, as well as the maximum speed allowed for this rotor (See label on rotor), must not be exceeded.
EN-8 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R Figure. 15 During the run you can call up the rotor type at any time by pressing the key "Door Open" (7). 3.2.2 Lid lock The lid should only be put down slightly. An electromagnetic lid lock closes the lid, at the same time the word "open"...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-9 ATTENTION: Please also check the maximum permissible revolutions of your test tubes with the manufacturer. 3.3.2 Preselection of running time The running time can be pre-selected in three different ranges from 10 seconds up to 99 hours 59 minutes. 1.
EN-10 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 3.3.4 Pre-selection of temperature (Only Refrigerated Models) This function is activated by the key "Temp/Setup" (13). After pressing this key in the display "Time/Prog" the indication "° C " (A-4) flashes. By the adjusting knob (1) the desired test temperature can be pre-selected in steps of 1°C in a range from -20°C up to +40°C.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-11 Figure. 21 3.5 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" (11) in the display "Time/Prog" (A-3) the word "programm"...
EN-12 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R For adaption of data press the key "Store" (12) (refer to figures 23 and 24) 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.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-13 Figure. 26 3.6.2 The "STOP" key By the "Stop" key (10) (See figure 27) you can interrupt the run at any time. After pressing the key the centrifuge decelerates with the respective pre-selected intensity down to stand still. Figure.
EN-14 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 4. SETTING 4.1 Basic adjustments 4.1.1 Access to mode "Operating Data" When using the centrifuge, the following parameters can be set: - Temperature indication °C or °F - Acoustic signal turn on/off - Keyboard sound turn on/off - Volume pre-selection of sound signal - Song selection of sound signal "end of run"...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-15 the word "CELSI" flashes and you can change the display into Fahrenheit "FAREN", with the adjusting knob (1) (See figure 31). After you have stored the settings (See 4.1.1) you change back to the normal program mode again by switching off the centrifuge for a short while.
EN-16 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 4.1.5 Song selection for sound signal - end of run Proceed as described under point 4.1.1to enter this program mode and then press the key "Accel/Decel" (5). In the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2) the word "Service" flashes. Now select the letter "G". with the adjusting knob (1). As a result, in the display "RPM | RCF"...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-17 H= previous operating hours S= software version r= converter software E= list of previous error messages h= running time of the motor The list of the last 99 error messages can be looked over by pressing the key "RPM | RCF" (4) and scroll through it by the adjusting knob (1).
EN-18 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R − 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.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-19 Chemical sterilization Bottles, adapters and rotors may be treated with the usual liquid disinfectants. ATTENTION: Before applying any other cleaning or decontamination method than recommended by the manufacturer, contact the manufacturer to ensure that it will not damage the unit or the rotor. 5.1.6 Glass breakage With high g-values, the rate of glass tube breakage increases.
EN-20 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R Figure. 37 For 5714 Please proceed as follows (see Figure 38): ATTENTION: • Switch the centrifuge off and unplug the power cord, wait until the rotor stands still (this may take several minutes). At the right side of the centrifuge there is a plastic stopper (Figure 38). Remove this stopper, which is connected to the lid lock, horizontally from the housing until the centrifuge lid opens.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-21 7. RECEIPT OF CENTRIFUGES TO REPAIR Health risk from contaminated equipment, rotors and accessories. In case of returning the centrifuge for repairing to the manufacturer, please notice the following: The centrifuge must be decontaminated and cleaned before the shipment for the protection of persons, environment and material.
EN-22 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R Place the device on a stable, horizontal and non-resonant lab bench 1. Remove the front and back transport protection material. 2. Remove the plastic sleeve. 3. Observe a minimum distance of 30 cm to adjoining devices at the sides and from the rear side to the wall.
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-23 9. TECHNICAL DATA 9.1 Specifications 9.1.1 Centrifuge FC5714 Model FC5714 Speed Range 200 rpm -14000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 18624 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 4x100ml Temperature range(N/A) Air cool Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
EN-24 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 9.1.2 Centrifuge FC5718 Model FC5718 Speed Range 200 rpm -18000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 23542 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity (Rotor) 4x100ml Temperature range (N/A) Air cool Running Time Noise level 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-25 9.1.3 Centrifuge FC5718R Model FC5718R Speed Range 200 rpm -18000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 23542 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 4x100ml Temperature range(Digital) -20~40℃ Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
EN-26 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 9.1.4 Centrifuge FC5816 Model FC5816 Speed Range 200 rpm -15000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 21379 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 6 x 250ml Temperature range(N/A) Air cool Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-27 9.1.5 Centrifuge FC5816R Model FC5816R Speed Range 200 rpm -16000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 24325 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 6 x 250ml Temperature range(Digital) -20~40℃ Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
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EN-28 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 9.1.6 Centrifuge FC5916 Model FC5916 Speed Range 200 rpm -16000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 24325 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 4x750ml Temperature range(N/A) Air cool Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-29 9.1.7 Centrifuge FC5916R Model FC5916R Speed Range 200 rpm -16000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 26331 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity(Rotor) 4x750ml Temperature range(Digital) -20~40℃ Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤...
Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related. For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com/weee. Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.
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Unintentional Radiator per 47CFR Part B Trade Name: OHAUS CORPORATION Model: FC... Party issuing Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity: Ohaus Instruments (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. 2F, 22 Block, 538 West Hehai Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou Jiangsu 213022 China Phone: +86 519 85287270 Responsible Party –...
Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-33 APPENDIX TABLE 1: PERMISSIBLE NET WEIGHT TABLE 2: LOWEST TEMPERATURES AT MAX. SPEED TABLE 3: MAX. SPEED AND RCF-VALUES FOR PERMISSIBLE ROTORS TABLE 4: ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION TIMES TABLE 5: ERROR MESSAGES TABLE 6 (PART 1): RADIUS CORRECTION TABLE 7: REDEMPTION FORM / DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE...
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EN-34 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 11.1 Table 1: Permissible net weight Max Speed ( x1000 rpm) Permissible net Rotor number Rotor Description weight 14.0 14.0 15.0 30304361 Rotor, Angle, 24x 1.5/2.0ml, ID, Sealable 24x 3.4 g 15.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 30314820 Rotor, Sw ing out, 4x 250ml, ID 4x 536 g 30314821...
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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-35 30314829 Rotor, Angle, 10x 50ml FA, ID 10x 74 g 10.5 10.0 10.0 30314830 Rotor, Angle, 6x 50ml RB/FA, ID 6x 72 g 12.0 12.0 13.0 30314831 Rotor, Angle, 6x 50ml RB, ID, Hi 6x 94 g 13.0 13.0 13.0...
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EN-36 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 11.2 Table 2: Lowest temperatures at max. speed (Only Refrigerated Models) Rotor number Rotor Description Model Max Speed N-max FC5718R 15000 rpm 6 ° C 30304361 Rotor, Angle, 24x 1.5/2.0ml, ID, Sealable FC5816R 15000 rpm 6 ° C FC5916R 16000 rpm 1 °...
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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-37 11.3 Table 3: Max. speed and RCF-values for permissible rotors Rotor number Rotor Description Model Max Speed 30304361 Rotor, Angle, 24x 1.5/2.0ml, ID, Sealable FC5714 14000 18624 x g FC5718 14000 18624 x g FC5718R 15000 21379 x g FC5816 15000...
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EN-38 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 30314829 Rotor, Angle, 10x 50ml FA, ID FC5718 7500 8174 x g FC5718R 7500 8174 x g FC5816 9000 11771 x g FC5816R 10500 16022 x g FC5916 10000 14532 x g FC5916R 10500 16022 x g 30314830 Rotor, Angle, 6x 50ml RB/FA, ID FC5714...
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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R EN-39 30314839 Rotor, Angle, 12x 1.5/2.0ml, ID FC5718 18000 23542 x g FC5718R 18000 23542 x g 30314840 Rotor, Angle, 64x 0.5ml, ID FC5718 13500 16298 x g FC5718R 13500 16298 x g 30314841 Rotor, Angle, 4x 8-w PCR Strip, ID FC5718 15000 15343 x g...
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EN-40 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 11.4 Table 4: Acceleration and deceleration times Acceleration* Time in Deceleration* Time in Item No Rotor Description Model level 0 level 9 level 0 level 9 FC5714 FC5718 FC5718R 30304361 Rotor, Angle, 24x 1.5/2.0ml, ID, Sealable FC5816 FC5816R FC5916...
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EN-42 Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R/FC5916/FC5916R 11.5 Table 5: 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 Temperature sensor is defective Chamber over temperature Leap of speed is too big between two mesaurements CLOSE lid Open lid while motor is running...
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