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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 Multifuge X1R Instructions for Use 50120964-g • 06 / 2020 Visit us online to register your warranty: thermofisher.com/labwarranty...
- Page 2 WEEE Conformity This product is subject to the regulations of the EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked by the following symbol:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accident Prevention .........................iv Precautions ..........................iv Chapter 1 Introduction and Description ....................1-1 Characteristics of the Multifuge X1 / X1R .............. 1-2 Technical Data ......................1-3 Directives, Standards and Guidelines ................1-4 Functions and Features ......................1-5 Mains Supply ......................1-5 Rotor Selection ...................... - Page 4 Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ................6-5 Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting ........................7-1 Mechanical Emergency Door Release ..............7-2 Troubleshooting by User ..................7-3 When to contact Customer Service ................7-5 Chemical Compatibility Chart ................A-1 Index ...........................I-1 Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Page 5: Preface
• As general-purpose centrifuge, it is designed to also run other containers filled with chemicals, environmental samples and other non-human body samples. • This centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... -
Page 6: Accident Prevention
Preface Accident Prevention Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Multifuge X1 / X1R is a work environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user. The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations: •... - Page 7 CENTRIFUGE AND LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Intended Use The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended in a liquid. Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1,2 ----- ----- Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
- Page 8 CAUTION means that material damage could occur. WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur. This symbol refers to biological hazards. Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment safe. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 9 Introduction and Description Contents • “Characteristics of the Multifuge X1 / X1R” page 1-2 • “Technical Data” page 1-3 • “Directives, Standards and Guidelines” page 1-4 • “Functions and Features” page 1-5 • “Mains Supply” page 1-5 • “Rotor Selection”...
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Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction And Description
Characteristics of the Multifuge X1 / X1R Characteristics of the Multifuge X1 / X1R The Multifuge X1 / X1R is an in-vitro diagnostics device according to the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive 98/79/EC. Several rotors with a wide range of tubes can be used. -
Page 11: Technical Data
Introduction and Description Technical Data Technical Data The technical data of the Multifuge X1 / X1R is listed in the following table. Table 1-1. Technical Data Multifuge X1 / X1R Feature Value Environmental conditions -Use in interior spaces -Altitudes of up to 2,000 m above sea level -max. -
Page 12: Directives, Standards And Guidelines
Japan IEC 61010-1 IEC 61010-2-020 IEC 61010-2-101 CFDA listed China IEC 61326-2-6 IEC 61326-1 Class B EN ISO 14971 EN ISO 13485 Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 13: Functions And Features
Automatic lid closing and locking starting from an initial hold position Mains Supply The following table contains an overview of the electrical connection data for the Multifuge X1 / X1R. This data is to be taken into consideration when selecting the mains connection socket. -
Page 14: Rotor Selection
Introduction and Description Rotor Selection Rotor Selection The Multifuge X1 / X1R is supplied without a rotor. Various rotors are available to choose from. TX-400 75003629 with round buckets 75003655 TX-200 75003658 with round buckets 75003659 BIOShield 75003621 M-20 75003624... - Page 15 Before use Contents • “Before Setting up” page 2-2 • “Transporting the Centrifuge” page 2-2 • “Location” page 2-2 • “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 2-3 • “Mains Connection” page 2-3 • “Storage” page 2-4 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 16: Chapter 2 Before Use
People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging. • The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance, for example a level laboratory bench. • The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 17: Aligning The Centrifuge
3. Check whether the cable complies with the safety standards of your country. 4. Make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the figures on the rating plate. 5. Establish the connection to the power supply with the connecting cable. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... -
Page 18: Storage
• Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be cleaned and if necessary disinfected and decontaminated. • Store the centrifuge in a clean, dust-free location. • Be sure to place the centrifuge on its feet. • Avoid direct sunlight. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 19: Control Panel
Control Panel Contents • “Control Panel” page 3-2 • “Keys” page 3-2 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... -
Page 20: Keys
Braking and curves. Acceleration Curves Use the Toggle key to change the display mode. (speed / RCF value, Changing the display sample / chamber temperature, run time counter from start or preset mode speed on) Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 21: Operation
4-2 • “Entering Parameters” page 4-4 • “Centrifugation” page 4-10 • “Temperature Adaptation during Standstill” page 4-11 • “Short-term Centrifugation” page 4-11 • “Removing the Rotor” page 4-11 • “Aligning the Centrifuge” page 4-12 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... -
Page 22: Switch On Centrifuge
3. Close the lid by pressing down on it lightly in the middle or on both sides of it. One lock closes the lid completely. Note The lid should audibly click into place. Rotor Installation The approved rotors for the Multifuge X1 / X1R are listed in section “Rotor Selection” page 1-6. - Page 23 Check for any damage to the rotor. Damaged rotors must not be used. Keep the centrifuge spindle area of the rotor clear of objects. CAUTION Check that the rotor is properly locked on the centrifuge spindle before each use by pulling it at its handle. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 24: Entering Parameters
Entering Parameters Acceleration curve The Multifuge X1 / X1R offers you a total of 9 acceleration and 10 braking curves with which samples and gradients can be centrifuged. After the centrifuge is turned on, the last running profile selected is shown. - Page 25 This can be accounted for in the calculation above if required. Running time preselection 1. Press the TIME key in order to open the runtime selection menu. The display shows the message “Set Time”. Enter the desired runtime in hh.mm Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
- Page 26 Press the TOGGLE key to toggle between the two display modes. When AIR is lit, the temperature inside the rotor chamber will be controlled. This setting is recommended when using the centrifuges pretemp feature. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 27 The digits show in sequential order. 3. Confirm your entry by pressing ENTER Your entry will be automatically confirmed if you do not press any key for 5 seconds. 4. The display shows: The display shows: Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
- Page 28 The default value is marked accordingly. You can either confirm the default value by pressing ENTER or enter a different radius. 2. Enter the radius using the numeric pad. The digits show in sequential order. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 29 1-99 by means of the numeric pad. Enter the program number and confirm with ENTER key 3. Enter the passcode. If you enter the wrong password, the following message appears: Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 30: Centrifugation
As soon as the speed drops to zero, the message END will appear in the display. By pressing the OPEN , you can open the lid and remove the centrifuge material. You can also stop the centrifuging program manually at any time by pressing the STOP key 4-10 Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 31: Temperature Adaptation During Standstill
Short-term Centrifugation For short-term centrifuging, the Multifuge X1 / X1R has a PULSE- function. By holding down the PULSE key , spinning will start and continue until the key is let go. -
Page 32: Aerosol-Tight Rotors
Figure 4-3. AutoLock -lid for aerosol-tight rotors WARNING Mind the AutoLock -mandrill inside the lid. Do not touch the mandrill. Aligning the Centrifuge 1. To turn off the centrifuge put the mains switch to “0”. 4-12 Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... - Page 33 System Menu Contents • “System menu” page 5-2 • “Description” page 5-3 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 34: Chapter 5 System Menu
LCD powersave? ENTER STOP ____ Lid passcode? Set lid passcode ENTER Program passcodes? ENTER Auto lid open? ENTER Software ID: 0547V01 0547V01 ENTER 4641V05 Software and NVRAM identification example display Cycle count: 2368 ENTER Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 35: Description
If the door should not be protected with a passcode press 2 (no) on the numeric pad. Press ENTER key to confirm. Program passcodes Press 1 (yes) on the numeric pad if the centrifuge programs should be protected with a passcode. Otherwise press 0 (no). Press ENTER key to confirm. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 36 Press ENTER key to confirm. Software ID Here you fine the current software version. Press ENTER key to confirm. Cycle count Here you fine the current numbers of cycles. Press ENTER key to confirm. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 37 Maintenance and Care Contents • “Cleaning Intervals” page 6-2 • “Cleaning” page 6-2 • “Disinfection” page 6-3 • “Decontamination” page 6-4 • “Autoclaving” page 6-5 • “Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific” page 6-5 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 38: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Care
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil. • Store the aluminum parts at room temperature or in a cold-storage room with the cavities pointing down. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 39: Disinfection
CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... -
Page 40: Decontamination
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70 % ethanol, 10 % SDS and water. 1. Open the centrifuge. 2. Turn off the centrifuge. 3. Pull out the power supply plug. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 41: Autoclaving
The service technicians check the following: • the electrical equipment; • the suitability of the set-up site; • the lid lock and the safety system; • the rotor; • the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 42 Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Any necessary repairs are performed for free during the warranty period and afterwards for a charge. This is only valid if the centrifuge has only been maintained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 43 Trouble Shooting Contents • “Mechanical Emergency Door Release” page 7-2 • “Troubleshooting by User” page 7-3 • “When to contact Customer Service” page 7-5 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
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Page 44: Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting
4. Push the cord back into the centrifuge and mount the plug. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the OPEN to have the door locks operative again. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting By User
The lid opens while the device is running. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs Close the lid and restart the centrifuge. down without being braked. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 46 Error during the self-test of the centrifuge program and the electronics. The run does not start or the centrifuge runs down without being braked. Restart the centrifuge. If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Page 47: When To Contact Customer Service
You enter the system menu. 2. Press the START key 3. Press and hold the ENTER key , until the following message is displayed: Software ID: XXXXXXXX 4. Communicate the software version to the service technician. Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 48 Trouble Shooting Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Page 49: Chemical Compatibility Chart
S S S S S S M S S S Barium Salts S S U U S U M U S U U S U U U M U M U U U S U U S U S Benzene Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 50 S S S M S S S U S M U Ethyl Alcohol (95%) U U - S M - U U S U U U U U U U - U S U - Ethylene Dichloride Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 51 U U U U U U U - Aqua Regia S S S - S S S S S S S - S S S - S S S S S S Solution 555 (20%) Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
- Page 52 S U M U U M U U U M M U M S U U S U S Perchloric Acid (70%) U S U - S M M - S U M U U S U M S M S U U S U M M M S Phenol (5%) Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
- Page 53 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Triton X-100 U S S S S - S S S M S S S S - S S S M S - Urea Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R...
- Page 54 Performance unknown; suggest testing, using sample to avoid loss of valuable material. Chemical resistance data is included only as a guide to product use. No organized chemical resistance data exists for materials under the stress of centrifugation. When in doubt we recommend pretesting sample lots. Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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Page 55: Index
Explanation of RCF Value ......4-5 Removing the Rotor ........4-11 Failure message ..........7-3 Rotor Installation ..........4-2 Features ............1-5 Rotor Selection ..........1-6 Running time preselection .......4-5 Imbalance indicator ........4-10 Intended Use ............v Safety features ..........1-2 Thermo Scientific Multifuge X1 / X1R... - Page 56 Short-term Centrifugation ......4-11 Starting centrifuge program ......4-10 Stopping the centrifugation program ..... 4-10 Storage ............2-4 Switch on Centrifuge ........4-2 Technical Data ..........1-3 Temperature Adaptation .......4-11 Transporting the Centrifuge ......2-2 Trouble Shooting ..........7-1 Multifuge X1 / X1R Thermo Scientific...
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