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Translation from the original operating manual 04/2007 Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 Sigma 2-16P; ; part no. 0700602 Sigma 2-16P from serial no. 120756 Laboratory Centrifuge Operating Manual Please retain for later use!
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 2 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 4 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents General information ......................9 Importance of the operating manual .................. 9 Intended use ........................9 Warranty and liability......................9 Copyright ........................10 Standards and regulations ....................10 Scope of supply ......................10 Layout and mode of operation ..................11 Layout of the centrifuge ....................
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Storage and transport ....................... 26 Dimensions and weight ....................26 Storage conditions ......................26 Notes on transport ......................26 Packaging ........................27 Transport safety device ....................27 Set-up and connection ...................... 28 Installation site ........................ 28 Power supply ........................
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Malfunctions and error correction ..................44 General malfunctions ...................... 44 7.1.1 Emergency lid release ....................45 Table of error codes ......................46 Service contact ....................... 47 Maintenance and service ....................48 Maintenance ........................48 8.1.1...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 8 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
→ Layout of the centrifuge Pos : 17 /100 Sigma/110 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Pr ojekte) /2- 16P/020 Aufbau und Wirk ungsw eise/020-0010-0010 Funkti ons- und Bedienelem ente 2- 16P @ 29\m od_1405321495781_68.docx @ 196889 @ 3 @ 1 2.1.1 Functional and operating elements User interface (see chapter 6.3.1 - "User...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 34 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0020 Symbol- und Hi nweis erklär ung en @ 26\mod_1405319013955_68.docx @ 191947 @ 2 @ 1 → Explanation of the symbols and notes...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 36 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0030 Ver antw ortung des Betrei bers @ 26\mod_1405319015364_68.docx @ 191961 @ 2 @ 1 → Responsibility of the operator The operator is responsible for authorising only qualified personnel to work on the centrifuge (see chapter 3.4 - "Requirements concerning the...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 38 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/ 030 Sic her heit/030-0040 Pers onalanforderungen @ 26\mod_1405319017634_68.doc x @ 191989 @ 2 @ 1 → Requirements concerning the personnel Risk of injury if the personnel are not sufficiently qualified...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 40 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0050 Informelle Sic herheits hinw eise @ 26\m od_1405319019966_68.docx @ 192017 @ 2 @ 1 → Informal safety instructions • This operating manual is a part of the product.
Leerz eile @ 0\m od_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 45 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0020 M ec hanisc he Sic her heit (auß er 1-16/1-16K/1-7) @ 26\mod_1405319024314_68.docx @ 192059 @ 3 @ 1 →...
Leerz eile @ 0\m od_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 49 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0040 C hemische und bi ologisc he Sic her hei t @ 26\m od_1405319028141_68.docx @ 192101 @ 3 @ 1 →...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 51 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0050 Sicherheits hi nweis e z ur Z entrifug ation @ 26\mod_1405319029632_68.doc x @ 192115 @ 3 @ 1 → 3.6.5 Safety instructions for centrifugation For safe operation, observe the following before starting the centrifuge: •...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 55 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0063 Lebensdauer M asc hRL - Übersc hrift neutral @ 83\mod_1622527518082_68.docx @ 878477 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.7 Service life Pos : 56 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0064 Lebensdauer M asc hRL - T ext @ 26\mod_1405319032612_68.doc x @ 192143 @ @ 1 The rotors and accessories have a limited service life.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 69 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0080 Ver halten bei Gefahren und Unfäll en @ 27\mod_1405319051188_68.docx @ 192325 @ 2 @ 1 → Measures in the event of hazards and accidents •...
Pos : 101 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/062- 0020-0010 Öffnen und Sc hließ en des Dec kels - 2 Sc hlösser @ 27\mod_1405320419421_68.docx @ 194061 @ 3 @ 1...
Pos : 103 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/062- 0020-0020 Eins etz en v on Rotor en und Z ubehör -------------------------------- @ 27\mod_1405320420206_68.doc x @ 194075 @ 3 @ 1...
6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 106 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/060 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol L+S/060- 0020-0020-0021 Eins etzen eines Wi nk elrotors mit H ermetikdeck el 3 Nm @ 29 \mod_1405321531516_68.docx @ 197015 @ 4 @ 1 →...
Pos : 110 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/060 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol L+S/060- 0020-0020-0030 Eins etzen v on Z ubehör 4plätzig 2-16P, 2-16KL, 3- 16L, 3- 16KL, 3-18KS @ 63\mod_1554803016350_68.doc...
6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 116 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/Spinc ontrol Univ ersal /062- 0030 Spincontr ol Univ ers al Steuerung---------------------------------------------- @ 28\mod_1405320525161_68.doc x @ 194411 @ 2 @ 1 →...
Pos : 124 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/Spinc ontrol Univ ersal /062- 0030-0020-0030 U nterbr ec hen eines Brems vorgangs @ 28\m od_1405320529412_68.docx @ 194481 @ 4 @ 1...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Continuous run During the continuous run, the runtime of the centrifuge is unlimited and must be stopped manually. The centrifuge accelerates during the continuous run until the set speed is reached. •...
Pos : 134 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/Spinc ontrol Univ ersal /062- 0030-0020-0080 R otorausw ahl - ohne Tem p @ 28\mod_1405320534301_68. docx @ 194551 @ 4 @ 1...
Pos : 140 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal/Spinc ontrol Univ ersal /062- 0030-0020-0110 Ak ustisc hes Signal - ohne Tem p @ 28\mod_1405320536975_68.docx @ 194593 @ 4 @ 1...
Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 154 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070-0016 Allgemei ne Stör ung en_Spi ncontr ol Eas y+Univ ersal @ 28\mod_1405320582167_68.docx @ 194747 @ 2 @ 1 →...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 7 Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 158 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070-0020 T abell e der F ehlerm eldung en @ 28\mod_1405320582996_68.docx @ 194761 @ 2 @ 1 →...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 163 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080 Wartung und Instandhaltung ========================= @ 28\m od_1405320612731_68.docx @ 194789 @ 1 @ 1 → Maintenance and service The centrifuge, rotor, and accessories are subject to high mechanical stress.
8 Maintenance and service Pos : 172 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0010- 0030 Rotor, Bec her und Vi elfac htr äger ( auß er Basic) @ 28\mod_1405320621063_68.docx @ 194873 @ 3 @ 1 →...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.docx @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 180 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0020 Sterilisati on und Desinfek tion v on Rotork ammer und Zubehör @ 28\m od_1405320626090_68.docx @ 194929 @ 2 @ 1 →...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 182 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0020- 0010 Autoklavi eren @ 28\mod_1405320627440_68.doc x @ 194943 @ 3 @ 1 → 8.2.1 Autoclaving The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of autoclaving and use.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 184 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0030 Ins tandhaltungs arbeiten @ 28\mod_1405320628810_68.docx @ 194957 @ 2 @ 1 → Service In the event of service work that requires the removal of the panels, there is a risk of electric shock or mechanical injury.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 186 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0040 R ücks endung defekter T eile @ 28\mod_1405320630226_68.doc x @ 194971 @ 2 @ 1 →...
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NOTE The forms can be downloaded online from www.sigma-zentrifugen.de → [Service] → [Overhaul and repair]. Pos : 187 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Abs chnittswec hs el @ 0 \mod_1202124514062_0.docx @ 418 @ @ 1 Pos : 188 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.docx @ 105 @ @ 1...
Pos : 189 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/090 Entsorgung/090 Ents orgung================================ ===== @ 28\m od_1405320658842_68.docx @ 194985 @ 1 @ 1 → Disposal Pos : 190 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/090 Entsorgung/090-0010 Entsorgung der Z entrifuge---------------------------------------------- @ 28\m od_1405320660029_68.docx @ 194999 @ 2 @ 1 → Disposal of the centrifuge In accordance with the directive 2012/19/EU, SIGMA centrifuges are marked with the symbol shown to the left.
10 Technical data Pos : 195 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/100 T ec hnisc he D aten/100 T ec hni sche D aten - Ü bersc hrift ============================= @ 7\mod_1306745782782_68.doc x @ 43932 @ 1 @ 1 →...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 10 Technical data Pos : 201 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/100 T ec hnisc he D aten/100- 0020 Technisc he Dok um entation @ 28\m od_1405320681369_68.docx @ 195055 @ 2 @ 1 →...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.docx @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 208 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/110 Anhang/110-0010- 0023 R adi en der R otoren (WR+AR+Mikrohämatokritteller) @ 28\mod_1405320703631_68.doc x @ 195125 @ 3 @ 1 11.1.1 Rotor radii The information in the accessories table concerning the radius refers to the values of the respective rotor as shown below.
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Fig. 25: Microhaematocrit rotor Pos : 209 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.docx @ 105 @ @ 1 Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 61 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 212 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/110 Anhang/110-0040 T abell e: Lebensdauer v on R otoren und Z ubehör @ 28\mod_1405320709911_68.docx @ 195195 @ 2 @ 1 → 11.3 Table of the service life of rotors and accessories •...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 214 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Standardm odul e)/110 Anhang/110-0050 Beständigkeits tabelle @ 28\mod_1405320711439_68.doc x @ 195209 @ 2 @ 1 → Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 64 / 76...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix 11.4 Resistance data The data refer to resistance at 20°C. NOTE - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Acetaldehyde Acetamide saturated Acetone Acrylonitrile Allyl alcohol...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Chromic acid Chromic potassium KCr(SO saturated sulphate Citric acid Citric acid Copper sulphate CuSO x 5H Cyclohexanol Decane Diaminoethane —...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Isopropyl alcohol Lactic acid Magnesium chloride MgCl Mercuric chloride HgCl Mercury Methyl acetate Methyl alcohol Methyl benzene Methyl ethyl ketone...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Sodium bisulphite NaHSO Sodium carbonate Sodium chloride NaCl Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium sulfate Spirits Styrene...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 216 /100 Sigma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sigma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/110 Anhang/110-0060 Konformitäts erklär ung 2-16P @ 29\m od_1405321566376_68.docx @ 197113 @ 2 @ 1 11.5 EC declaration of conformity Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 69 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no.
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 70 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Declaration of conformity – China RoHS 2 11.6 Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 71 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix === Ende der Liste für T extm arke Inhalt === Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.23 of 28/04/2022 • sb 72 / 76 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index 12 Index Centrifuges - definition ..........9 Acceleration time CE-Zeichen gemäß Richtlinie 2006/42/EG . 15 - see also the softstart and softstop function Changes in colour ........53 ............40 Changes in structure ........53 Accessories, cleaning and care ....
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Density ..........12, 22 Imbalance error .......... 46 Different service life of rotors and accessories Imbalance monitoring system ....24 ............23, 63 Importance of the operating manual ..... 9 Dimensions ..........26 Important information ......... 16 Direct hazard to the life and health .....
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ..........25 Radioactive substances ....... 21, 48 Mechanical safety ........20 Radius ............14 Microhaematocrit rotor, cleaning and care . 50 RCF ............39 Mode of operation ........13 Relative centrifugal force (RCF) ...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Short run ............ 38 Table of rotors and accessories with a different service life ......23, 63 Softstart and softstop function ....40 Technical data ........... 58 Solvents ......... 22, 48, 49 Technical documentation ......59 Sound signal (buzzer) ........
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