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Biosan RCP-24 User Instructions

Reciprocal laboratory homogenizer
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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 Ratsupites 7 k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 674 261 37 Fax: +371 674 281 01 https://biosan.lv...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EU Declaration of conformity .................. 15 About this edition of the instructions The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following models: Model and name Version RCP-24, reciprocal laboratory homogenizer V.1AW Edition 1.06 – July of 2022 Edition 1.06...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Caution! Make sure you have fully read and understood the present manual before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol. Caution! This device has been developed and tested in accordance with CISPR 11 Class A (EN 61326-1/EN 55011).
  • Page 5 During operation • Do not start the operation without the rotor tightened firmly and less than 2 microtubes loaded and symmetrically positioned in the inner ring of the rotor. • Do not open the lid of the unit during operations. •...

  • Page 6: General Information

    The device is optimized for extracting proteins, DNA, RNA or tRNA from various tissue sources, but it can also be used for other applications. RCP-24 performs efficient homogenization of mammalian tissue, plant tissue or other biomaterials.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Caution! Due to the high weight of the unit, its unpacking and installing must be carried out by two persons. Complete set. Package contents: RCP-24, Reciprocal Laboratory Homogenizer ..........1 pce. Power cable ....................1 pce. Rotor stand ....................... 1 pce.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Inserting the samples. 5.2.1 Add the samples to the microtubes with beads, add lysis buffer solution (if required) according to your method or Biosan’s recommended homogenization parameters (see section 6). 5.2.2 Open the protective lid of the unit by pressing the ▲ open (fig. 2/8). Display shows the OPEN indication.
  • Page 9 Running the operation. 5.4.1 Press the ►/■ RUN/STOP key (fig. 2/9) to start homogenization. Display shows the RUN indication (fig. 2/4) and current speed (fig. 2/7). Timer starts the countdown when set RPM is achieved. Speed can be changed during the operation. Caution! If the unit stops the operation and the display shows the IMBALANCE indication, then, either the rotor is not fixed correctly, or the tubes are not loaded correctly, or the rotor is empty.

  • Page 10: Recommended Homogenization Parameters

    Recommended homogenization parameters The unit is capable of lysing various samples which can be divided into 3 main groups: • Soft tissues (plant, animal, human). • Hard and dry tissues (bones, teeth, nails, seeds, rice, etc.). • Microorganisms (microbes, fungi, spores, etc.). Displayed in the table below are recommended parameters and beads for specific biomaterial homogenization Setting,...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    50% relative humidity at 40°C, transient overvoltages up to the II category and pollution de- gree 2. 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: Care And Maintenance

    9.1.1 If the unit is disabled (e.g., no rotor movement, no reaction to key presses, etc.) or requires maintenance, consult the troubleshooting table below. If the problem persists or not described, disconnect the unit from the mains and contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative.
  • Page 13 Fuse replacement. Disconnect the unit and the power cable from the mains, then remove the power cable from the socket on the rear panel of the unit. Open the fuse holder (fig. 4/A). Check the fuse and replace if necessary. Fuse parameters - M 4 A (type M - time lag: Medium), rating 250 V.

  • Page 14: Warranty

    To obtain the claim form, visit Technical support page on our website at link below. 11.5 Extended warranty. For RCP-24, 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 12.1 Reciprocal laboratory homogenizer RCP-24 is in conformity with the following rele- vant Union legislations: LVS EN 61010-1:2011 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. General requirements. LVD 2014/35/EU LVS EN 61010-2-051:2015 Particular requirements for laboratory equip- ment for mixing and stirring.
  • Page 16 Biosan SIA Ratsupites 7 k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 67426137 Fax: +371 67428101 https://biosan.lv Edition 1.06 – July of 2022...

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