Biosan DEN-1 User Instructions

Biosan DEN-1 User Instructions

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  • Page 2 If you have any feedback on our products or services, we would like to hear from you. Please send all feedback to: Manufacturer SIA Biosan Rātsupites iela 7 k-2, Rīga, LV-1067, Latvija/Latvia Phone: +371 674 261 37 Fax: +371 674 281 01 www.biosan.lv Service e-mail: service@biosan.lv Marketing e-mail: marketing@biosan.lv...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this edition of user instructions The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following models and ver- sions of densitometers, suspension turbidity detectors: Model and name Version DEN-1, densitometer, suspension turbidity detector V.3AW DEN-1B, densitometer, suspension turbidity detector V.3AW...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Caution! Make sure you have fully read and understood the present user instruc- tions before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol. 2.1. General safety. • The protection provided can be ineffective if the operation of the appliance does not comply with the manufacturer's requirements.
  • Page 5 • Do not place batteries in a refrigerator. This will not ‘recharge’, increase storage life, or increase batteries’ power. • Do not exceed storage temperature, it reduces battery performance and may also lead to leakage. • Do not remove the battery label, or attempt to take the battery apart, or dispose of in a fire as this may lead to rupture and/or chemical burns.
  • Page 6: General Information

    DEN-1 & DEN-1B densitometers are used for 1) determining concentration of cells (bacterial, yeast cells) in the fermentation process, 2) detection of susceptibility of microor-...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    4.2. Complete set. Package contents: 4.2.1. Standard set: DEN-1 / DEN-1B Densitometer, suspension turbidity detector ......1 pce. A-16 adapter for Ø16 mm tubes ............... 1 pce. AA batteries (for DEN-1B only) ................ 3 pcs. External power supply ..................1 pce.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation 5.1. Recommendations during operation. • Remove the tube with the solution from the socket before switching the unit on or off. • We recommended keeping the unit switched on for 15 minutes before starting the operation in order to stabilize it in the working mode. •...
  • Page 9 Press the On key (fig. 2/2) to activate the unit. 5.4. Shake the tube with the solution. It is recommended to use a vortex for shaking, e.g. Biosan V-1 plus. 5.5. To ensure measurement precision, check the external diameter of tubes. By default, the unit works with Ø16 mm tubes, with A-16 adapter.
  • Page 10: Calibration

    Calibration 6.1. The unit is pre-calibrated at the factory for operation with the glass tubes 16 mm in external diameter (see the label on the bottom side of the unit, fig. 1/1) at temperature range from +15°C to +25°C and saves calibration data when being switched off. To use different types of tubes, recalibrate the unit as shown below.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. Biosan is committed to a continuous programme of improvement and reserves the right to alter design and specifications of the equipment without additional notice.
  • Page 12: Ordering Information

    V.3AW BS-050102-AAF DEN-1B V.3AW BS-050104-AAF 8.2. To inquire about or order the optional accessories or the replacement parts, contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative. 8.3. Optional accessories: Description Catalogue number A-12, adapter for Ø12 mm tubes BS-050102-IK CKG16, calibration kit for Ø16 mm glass tubes. Latex particles BS-050102-BK Calibration kit for Ø12 mm glass tubes.
  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    Service. 9.1.1. If the unit is disabled (e.g., no reaction to tube insertion or key presses, etc) or re- quires maintenance, disconnect the unit from the mains and contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative. 9.1.2. All maintenance and repair operations (except listed below) must be performed only by qualified and specially trained personnel.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Warranty registration at the link below. • For DEN-1, the Basic Plus class model, extended warranty is a paid service. Contact your local Biosan representative or our service department through the Technical support section on our website at the link below.
  • Page 15: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    12. EU Declaration of conformity Unit type Densitometers Models DEN-1, DEN-1B, DEN-600 Serial number 14 digits styled XXXXXXYYMMZZZZ, where XXXXXX is model code, YY and MM – year and month of production, ZZZZ – unit number. Manufacturer SIA BIOSAN Latvia, LV-1067, Riga, Ratsupites 7 k-2...
  • Page 16 Biosan SIA Rātsupites iela 7 k-2, Rīga, LV-1067, Latvija/Latvia Phone: +371 67426137 Fax: +371 67428101 http://www.biosan.lv Edition 3.01 – May of 2021...

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