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Edmund Bühler GmbH ALLGEM\BED.SMG/BEDSME/TXTE.DOC – 01/08
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Bühler Shakers Edmund Bühler GmbH ALLGEM\BED.SMG/BEDSME/TXTE.DOC – 01/08...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.0 Installation and Connection ................5 4.0 Operating the Models................... 6 4.1 KM 2, KL 2, KS 15 A/B, WS 10, TL 10, TiMix 2/5, SM A/B/C....... 6 4.2 KS 15 A/B control, TiMix 5 control, SM 30 A/B/C control, VKS 75 A/B control............ 7 4.3 Changing the Motion of KL 2, SM 30 C and TL 10........
  • Page 3: General Notes

    General Notes Dear customer, Thank you for choosing a Bühler high-quality product for supporting you in your work. The Bühler shakers were developed for the use in laboratories. If you pay attention to the following points, the device will reward you with long life and optimal operation.
  • Page 4: General Notes Concerning Areas Of Application And Mode Of Operation

    For keeping the samples at constant temperatures, the shakers models KS 15, SM 30 and TiMix 5 can be equipped with an incubator hood. Temperature range: +5° C above room temperature up to +50°C;...
  • Page 5: Transport Instructions

    2.0 Transportation Instructions Safe transportation of the devices is only ensured if original packaging is used. If they are bumped hard or put down roughly, damages can occur. ATTENTION: Do not lift the devices at the shaking plate (tray)! Transport the devices by holding them at the housing only ! 3.0 Installation and Connection Place the shaker on a level, smooth and firm surface so that it stands firmly also at high...
  • Page 6: Operating The Models

    4.0 Operating the models 4.1 Operating Panel and Short Description of Models KM 2, KL 2, KS 15 A/B, WS 10, TL 10, TiMix 2/5 and SM 30 A/B/C: Mot 1/min The Operation Panel has two control knobs. With the left one the required speed can be adjusted (speed range see Technical Data!).
  • Page 7: Ks 15 A/B Control, Timix 5 Control, Sm 30 A/B/C Control, Vks 75 A/B Control

    Operating Panel and Short Description of TiMix 5 control, KS 15 A/B control, SM 30 A/B/C control and VKS 75 A/B control Intensity SM 30 control Mode o.k. Key / Display Function ON switch (on) OFF switch (off) Control knob for adjusting speed, time and operating mode...
  • Page 8 Operating Modes Three different operating modes can be selected. If the shaker is in mode A, speed and time must be selected again after the end of each shaking task. In mode B the last values for speed and time remain stored and can be restarted by pressing the OK key. In mode C individual shaking programs can be stored.
  • Page 9 Example: Speed display appears on the display. The speed is „0“; the device stands still. 1/min Adjust the speed by means of the control knob. E.g. set value 130 rpm; The actual value (95) is slowly rising to meet the adjusted set value.
  • Page 10 Operating Mode B: In operating mode B the last set values (time and speed) remain stored, when the time has run down as well as when the device is switched off. Programming is done as described under operating mode A. When the time has run down, or when the device is switched on, the symbol SV (10) flashes.
  • Page 11 Operating Mode C: 1) Description of the Operating Mode C 3-:P4 Selection by means of the "Mode" keys With the "Mode" keys you can change between the functions Add, Del (or Rem), Run/Stop, Prog and Rpt. The meaning of these functions is described below STOP Prog...
  • Page 12 2) Arrangement of the Display Segments 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 s3 s4 s5 s6 s7 s8 Meaning of the Display Segments Segments s1 to s8 : Status display Segments 9 to 12 Display of the function Segments 2 to 6 Display of the programs integrated in the program flow (in functions Add, Rem, Run).
  • Page 13 Function ´Stop´ In segments 7 and 8 the active program is displayed. In segments 2 to 6 the actual speed and the remaining time for the active program are displayed alternately. Once the program flow has been started, the access to the other functions is blocked.
  • Page 14 End of Programming Mode Press the mode key several times until "END" is shown on the display. Press the "OK" key to end the programming mode. The display now indicates the function ´Prog´. Example: When the device is switched on, the display shows which mode (Mod) is adjusted. If „Mod C“ is not yet adjusted, change it as described on page 8.
  • Page 15 Max. 10 programs can be stored in this way, e.g.: Speed rpm Time 35 sec. 10 sec. 1 min 15 min 1 hour 5 min 3 hours 2.20 min 1.40 min 3 min * In mode C the speed can also be „0“, i.e. the device pauses for the set time. 2.
  • Page 16: Changing The Motion Of Kl 2, Sm 30 C And Tl 10

    The display shows which program is running and, alternating, the speed or the remaining time of this program. STOP The shaker can be stopped at any time by pressing the OK key. Press the OK key again to restart the shaker. flashes The stored values and the program flow remain stored also after the shaker is switched off.
  • Page 17: Change Of The Angle Of Inclination (Orbital Shaker Tl 10)

    4.3.1 Changing of angle of inclination regarding Orbital Shaker TL 10 In order to adjust the angle of inclination it is necessary to take off the rubber mat. By pressing each side it can be found out on which side the tray is inclined. The angle of inclination can be adjusted smoothly.
  • Page 18 Edmund Bühler GmbH ALLGEM\BED.SMG/BEDSME/TXTE.DOC – 01/08...
  • Page 19: Exchange Of The Rack Systems Of Ks 15, Timix 2 And Timix 5

    Exchange of the Rack Systems of KS 15, TiMix 2 and TiMix 5 Compact Shaker KS 15: The KS 15 shakers can be delivered with 2 alternative rack systems: Combifix KS (No. 0052 071) with 3 clamping strips h or universal tray (No. 0051 471) for spring clamps (see Accessories/ Rack Systems).
  • Page 20 Universal Shaker SM 30 • Remove rubber mat from the shaking plate. • Remove the 4 flat headed screws M6 x 10 in the shaking plate, then take the plate off. (If required, i.e. for 1-storey operation, mount the shaking plate again.) •...
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Servicing Instructions

    5.0 Maintenance and Servicing Instructions The devices are maintenance-free; excessive soiling should be avoided. In case of failure, please contact the technical service department of the Edmund Bühler GmbH. Address: Edmund Bühler GmbH Technical Service Dept. Am Ettenbach 6 D-72379 Hechingen Tel.: (+49) 7471 / 9864-0 Fax : (+49) 7471 / 9864-75.
  • Page 22: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    6.0 CE Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 89/336EWG and 73/23EWG and conforms with the standards or standardized documents EN 61 010; EN 50 082; EN 55 014; EN 60 204; EN 60 555; EN292 and EN414.

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