Description; Introduction; Power; Standby Mode - Beckman Coulter Optima L Series Instructions For Use Manual

Introduction

The Optima L-100K or L-90K Preparative Ultracentrifuge, classified S, is used to generate centrifugal forces
for the separation of particles. The instrument can be used with all available Beckman Coulter rotors for
standard and zonal operation.
This section describes the control panel and the instrument's major components.

Power

A circuit breaker, labeled on (
electrical power to the instrument. Power may be left on at all times (see
except in the case of an emergency or when maintenance is required.
A red
POWER OFF
button trips the circuit breaker to the down position. To return power to the
POWER OFF
instrument, the circuit breaker must be switched back up.

Standby Mode

When the instrument is at rest, it automatically goes into standby mode, using only minimal power.
To restore the instrument to operating mode, press any key and it becomes fully operational.

Key Switch Positions

A key interlock switch is used to select normal or zonal operation. The normal position is used for
routine closed-door centrifugation and the zonal position for runs in which a zonal rotor is loaded
and unloaded while spinning.
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) and off ( ), is located on the right side of the instrument and controls
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button is provided on the front of the instrument for emergency use. Pressing the
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Description

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