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Excella™ E-2 Classic
Platform Shaker
MANUAL NO: M1350-0050
Revision A
May 11, 2006
NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC.
BOX 4005 • 44 TALMADGE ROAD • EDISON, NJ 08818-4005
Telephone: 1-732-287-1200 • 1-800-631-5417
Fax: 732-287-4222 • Telex: 4753012 NBSCO
Internet: http://www.nbsc.com • E-mail: bioinfo@nbsc.com

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  • Page 1 Platform Shaker MANUAL NO: M1350-0050 Revision A May 11, 2006 NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. BOX 4005 • 44 TALMADGE ROAD • EDISON, NJ 08818-4005 Telephone: 1-732-287-1200 • 1-800-631-5417 Fax: 732-287-4222 • Telex: 4753012 NBSCO Internet: http://www.nbsc.com • E-mail: bioinfo@nbsc.com...
  • Page 2 Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Fax: 49 (0)7022 32486 E-mail: sales@nbsnv-sa.be E-mail: sales@nbsgmbh.de CHINA THE NETHERLANDS New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. New Brunswick Scientific BV A903, 904 Yin Hai Building Kerkenbos 1101, 6546 BC Nijmegen No. 250, Cao Xi Road P.O Box 6826, 6503 GH Nijmegen Shanghai 200235, P.R.
  • Page 4 Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. (NBS) is not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the use of an accessory not manufactured by NBS.
  • Page 5 Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from New Brunswick Scientific is prohibited. Disclaimer Notice New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reserves the right to change information in this document without notice. Updates to information in this document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and improvement.
  • Page 6 W A R R A N T Y Every Instrument manufactured by the New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This apparatus, with the exception of glassware, lamps and electrodes (where supplied), is warranted against faulty components and assembly for 2 years in the United States &...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Automatic Restart ......................20 Speed Calibration ......................20 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE..................22 Cleaning External Surfaces ..................22 Belt Replacement ......................22 Fuse Replacement ......................25 Troubleshooting ......................26 PARTS & ACCESSORIES....................28 Replacement Parts .......................28 Accessories........................28 SPECIFICATIONS......................30 Certifications .......................31 DRAWINGS ........................33 10.1 Drawing List ........................37 New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 INDEX..........................38 Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Overview

    • Deviations of shaking speed A wide variety of platforms can be used with the E-2. Dedicated platforms are available for a variety of flask sizes. Universal platforms, utility trays, utility carriers and test tube racks are also available. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Inspection of Boxes After you receive your order from New Brunswick Scientific, inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and to your local NBS Sales Order Department.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Location

    The surface on which the unit is placed must be smooth, level, and able to support the shaker under full load operating conditions. Operating Environment The shaker is designed to operate optimally in the following ambient conditions: • 5 - 45°C • 20 to 80% Relative Humidity non-condensing New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Features

    Front Panel The keypad on the front panel is the primary user interface to command the Excella E-2. This section will acquaint you with the keypad’s user interface keys, LED display, status indicators and function indicators. Figure 1: Front Panel KEYPAD 4.1.1 User Interface Keys...
  • Page 13 • Indicates that the timer is in operation. The TIME shaker can be programmed to run for a preset time from 0.1 to 99.9 hours. The timer can be disengaged without stopping an ongoing run. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 4.1.4 Function Indicators Four function indicator lights are located to the right of the . They LED DISPLAY indicate the current parameter(s) being displayed: • °C Not applicable • Revolutions per minute. When in SET MODE use the arrow key to (UP) (DOWN) change the speed.

  • Page 15: Platform Assemblies

    The Excella E-2 can be used with a wide variety of NBS 11-inch x 13-inch (28 x 33 cm) platforms that will accept a variety of clamps for flasks test tubes, etc. Refer to Section 8, Parts & Accessories, for details. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Installing a Platform A platform is required for operation. To install a platform on the unit: 1. Loosen the four knobs on the that is bolted to the bearing housing (see SPILL COVER Figure 3). Figure 3: Platform Installation (top view) KNOBS (4) SPILL COVER...

  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    Figure 4: Rear Panel SPILL COVER ELECTRICAL POWER SPECIFICATION CONNECTOR PLATE ON/OFF SWITCH FUSE HOLDER Connect the to the on the rear panel and the other POWER CORD POWER CONNECTOR end to a suitable, grounded receptacle. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Starting the Shaker To initially start the shaker, turn the on the rear panel (see Figure 3) to ON/OFF SWITCH position. If the shaker begins to operate, the will track the speed as LED DISPLAY it accelerates to the last entered setpoint. The shaking action may be stopped or started by KEYPAD pressing the on the...
  • Page 19 TIME INDICATOR 2. Press the . The shaker will stop and the START/STOP KEY TIME INDICATOR will turn off. 3. Press the a third time, and the shaker will run in untimed START/STOP KEY mode. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Alarm Functions

    Alarm Functions The Excella E-2 shaker has an audible alarm which is activated at predetermined times. 6.5.1 Deactivating the Alarm MUTE To deactivate the alarm, use the function: SELECT KEY MUTE 1. Press the until the indicator illuminates. SELECT KEY 2.
  • Page 21 The display will indicate 3. Press either the to change the displayed value to match the measured speed. KEYS 4. Press the simultaneously to save the adjustment. 5. Turn unit using the power switch, then turn it back New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Service

    & & WARNING! Always turn off the shaker and disconnect the power cord from the power supply before performing any maintenance on the unit. Cleaning External Surfaces Use a cloth dampened with water or any standard, household or laboratory cleaner to wipe down the shaker’s outer surfaces.
  • Page 23 Phillips head screws and the spill cover they ordinarily hold in place. Figure 5: Removing the Shaker Cover (top view) Step 5: Remove all five Phillips head screws that secure the shaker cover in place. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Figure 6: Shaker Cover Removed (top view) UPPER BEARING HOUSING Figure 7: Drive Belt Replacement E-RING UPPER BEARING HOUSING FLEXURE NUTS FLEXURE ARM FLEXURE ARM NUTS COUNTERWEIGHTED PULLEY MOTOR PULLEY DRIVE BELT MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Fuse Replacement

    1. If you have not already done so, set the power switch to and disconnect POWER CORD POWER CONNECTOR from both the power source and the on the back of the shaker (see Figure 4, repeated on the following page for easy reference). New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Figure 4: Rear Panel POWER CONNECTOR ON/OFF SWITCH FUSE HOLDER 2. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, pull the fuse holder out of the power connector assembly (see Figure 8 below). Be careful: the fuses may spring out of the holder. Figure 8: Fuse Holder (detail) Insert screwdriver tip...
  • Page 27 Defective motor: call for service. Drive belt out of alignment or worn: call for service. Operating noise Load out of balance: unload all contents, then reload. Loose component(s) in platform, subplatform and/or drive assembly: call for service. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Parts & Accessories

    & & When ordering replacement or accessory parts, or requesting service, please provide the Model Number and Serial Number of your shaker. This information is on the ELECTRICAL located on the rear panel of the unit. SPECIFICATION PLATE Replacement Parts Part Description Quantity NBS Part Number...
  • Page 29 25 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp, stainless steel M1190-9004 50 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp, stainless steel M1190-9000 125 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp, stainless steel M1190-9001 250 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp, stainless steel M1190-9002 500 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp, stainless steel M1190-9003 New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Shaking 50-400 rpm Speed ¾-inch (1.9 cm) diameter circular orbit Motion Indication LED digital electric display, 1 rpm increments Digital adjustment with PI microprocessor control and Setpoint & Control instantaneous visual feedback ± 1 rpm. ± 2 rpm Accuracy Drive UniCentric™...

  • Page 31: Certifications

    UL 61010A-1, UL 61010A-2-010, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.2.010. As attested in the CE Declaration of Conformity reproduced on the following page, they also conform to the appropriate CE standards. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Drawings

    2 SPARE D/O M1299-8002 PHASE C PHASE B PHASE A M1324-8008 POWER DISTRIBUTION VREF M001 DISPLAY DRIVER BOARD 50 Cond. Ribbon Cable M1324-7001 CONTROL BOARD M1324-7000 DISPLAY BOARD M1324-7002 KEY PAD NOTE: See Figures 9a-9d for details. New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Figure 9a: Control Schematic (Quadrant A) AC POWER ENTRY 100-240 VAC FUSE 2x BLACK POWER SUPPLY GRN/YEL P0460-3330 WHITE RP188 M1350-8000 P0460-3470 M1350-8001 ALARM O/P, 2 SPARE D/O POWER DISTRIBUTION DISPLAY DRIVER BOARD M1324-7001 Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Figure 9b: Control Schematic (Quadrant B) + PINK M1350-8001 + PINK - BROWN - BROWN J6A J6B M1299-8002 PHASE C PHASE B PHASE A M1324-8008 VREF M001 50 Cond. Ribbon Cable New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Figure 9c: Control Schematic (Quadrant C) DISPLAY BOARD M1324-7002 KEY PAD Excella™ E-2 Classic Platform Shaker M1350-0050 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Drawing List

    Removing the Shaker Cover (top view) Shaker Cover Removed (top view) Drive Belt Replacement Fuse Holder (detail) Control Schematic (overview) Control Schematic (Quadrant A) Control Schematic (Quadrant B) Control Schematic (Quadrant C) Control Schematic (Quadrant D) New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Function Indicators · 14 Fuse Replacement · 25 Accessories · 28 Alarm Deactivating the · 20 Inspection Muting the · 20 of Boxes · 10 Reactivating the · 20 of Equipment · 10 Automatic Restart · 20 Installing Flask Clamps · 16 International Offices ·...
  • Page 39 Starting the Unit · 18 Utility Tray · 28 Status Indicators · 13 WARNING Table of Contents · 7 Explanation of · 5 Test Tube Capacities · 28 Warranty · 6 Test Tube Rack · 28 New Brunswick Scientific User’s Guide...

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