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User Manual MCEN-15K-001 Please read the User Manual carefully before use and follow all operating and safety instructions user manual english, español...
MCEN – 15K – 001 Preface Thank you for purchasing our product. Users should read this manual carefully, follow the instructions and procedures, and beware of all the preventive measures when using this instrument. Service If help is needed, you can always contact your dealer or Labbox via www.labbox.com Please, provide the customer service representative with the following information: ▪...
Safety Reminder Common safety precautions Carefully read the following safety precautions for a thorough understanding. ⚫ Follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual to operate this centrifuge safely. ⚫ Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and the safety instructions on the instrument. ⚫...
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WARNING: ⚫ This centrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable samples. ⚫ Do not install the centrifuge in or near places where inflammable gases are generated or chemicals are stored. ⚫ Do not place dangerous material within 30cm around the centrifuge. ⚫...
CAUTION ⚫ This centrifuge must be located on one firm and level table. ⚫ Make sure the centrifuge is horizontal before running. ⚫ Make sure the angle between the door and cover is greater than 70 degrees when open the door. ⚫...
Driving Motor Brushless DC motor Safety devices Door interlock、over-speed detector、over-temperature detector、automatic internal diagnosis Power requirements Single-phase, 110V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A Dimensions(mm) (L)255×(W)245×(H)140 Weight 6kgs Additional features Speed/RCF switch、Pulse operation、Processing display、 Voice reminder 2. Declaration of Conformity Construction in accordance with the following safety standards: EN 61010-1 EN 61010-2-10 Construction in accordance with the following EMC standards:...
4. Installation This section describes the instructions that you should abide when install the centrifuge to ensure your safety and the optimum performance. Before moving the centrifuge, the rotor must be removed. WARNING: ●Incorrect power supply may damage centrifuge. ●Make sure the power source conforms to the required power supply before connecting.
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5. Parts Door lock hook Rotor LCD Display Door release hole Operation panel foot Figure 5.1 MC15K front view of centrifuge View Door Air vents Power Outlet Power switch Figure 5.2 MC15K Rear view of centrifuge...
6. Operation panel Speed area Lock status Time area (4) (5) (1) (2) (3) Figure 6-1 Operation Panel Item Symbol Name Function Press the button to choose the parameter which you Select button want to modify. When the door closed, press and hold the button to Pulse button accelerate running, release the button to stop it.
Figure 6-2 the main interface The main interface as figure 6-2. At this point speed was set to be 15000rpm, the running time was 12 minutes. When speed symbol is rotating, indicating the centrifuge is running. Time display symbol display the rate of working to time setting. The total time setting is divided into 10 scales. 7.
7.5 Symmetrically load centrifuge tubes in rotor CAUTION: ⚫ Make sure the rotor door is securely fixed on the rotor, rotor and spindle are tightened. Otherwise, the rotor may be moved off while rotating and cause damage of the centrifuge or rotor. 8.
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Rotor Lid Fastener Figure 8-2 the rotor installation ◼ Load the rotor on the spindle to ensure rotor is in position until it fit well with the spindle. ◼ Rotate the rotor slightly by your fingers to double check, if the rotor vibrates obviously, load the rotor again.
◼ Clockwise rotate parameter button to increase parameter value; counter-clockwise rotate parameter button to decrease parameter value. ◼ You can quick set value by parameter button , quickly rotate parameter button to speed up parameter changing. ◼ There is a circulating function to increase/decrease parameters. Clockwise rotate , values circulate from small →...
(3)Open the door and take out the rotor and sample. 8.2 RCF Operation (1)Turn on the POWER switch. (2)Set a RCF value. ◼ Press the select button , choose speed unit ×g, the speed symbol will flash into RCF parameter input status. ◼...
(2) Rotor chamber CAUTION:Do not directly pour water, neutral detergent or disinfectant solution into the rotor chamber. Otherwise fluids may leak into the drive units and cause corrosion or deterioration to the bearings. ◼ Once the rotor chamber is dirty, clean with cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution.
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Symptom Causes Solutions Nothing appears on the screen ·Building power circuit breaker ·Remove the trouble and turn when the POWER is turned on. trips. on the POWER. ·the fuse was blown out. ·Replace the fuse. Abnormal vibration ·Rotor do not match with ·Install again the rotor spindle ·Weighting scales, install...
10.2.2 In the case of power outage If the door cannot be opened due to the power outage, open the door as the follows. (1)Make sure if the rotor is rotating. ◼ Listen carefully to ensure that no rotating sound can be heard. (2)Insert a door key into the hole to open the door lock.
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115℃(0.7kg/cm ) Autoclaving 30minutes 121℃(1.0kg/cm )20 minutes 126℃(1.4kg/cm )15 minutes Boiling 15 to 30 minutes Ultraviolet 200-300nm sterilization Ethylene oxide sterilization Formaldehyde PA: Polyallomer;PC:Polycarbonate;PP:Polypropylene 11.2.2 Cleaning PC tubes PC materials are low in chemical resistance against alkaline solutions. Avoid using neutral detergents with pH higher than 9.
Notice: Do not use cracked tubes. 12. Calculation Relative Centrifuge Force (RCF) An RCF can be determined as the calculation formula following. Calculation formula: RCF=1.118×r×n ×10 r—rotating radius, unit: cm; n—rotating speed, unit: rpm 13. Guarantee 13.1 Guarantee of centrifuge This centrifuge is guaranteed for two years from the date of delivery provided that it has been operated and maintained properly.
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