Use As A Robot-Controlled Centrifuge; Connection; Rotors - Sigma 4-5KRL Manual

Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL IVD
6 Using the centrifuge
6.4

Use as a robot-controlled centrifuge

6.4.1

Connection

NOTE
6.4.2

Rotors

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In addition to manual operation, the centrifuge is also suitable for being
loaded by a robot. A separate computer is used for the control.
The back of the centrifuge is equipped with a serial interface (see chapter
2.1.1 - "Functional and operating elements") for connecting a computer.
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Plug the connecting cable (included in the scope of supply) into the
intended port on the back of the centrifuge.
The centrifuge can now be controlled via the computer.
If the centrifuge is controlled via the computer, the display can only be
used for display purposes. Only the stop key is active at all times and can
be used to switch the centrifuge off in an emergency situation.
Robot-controlled centrifuges require special rotors that are equipped with
magnets on the bottom surface (see fig.). They are necessary in order to
ensure the correct position of the rotor. When the desired position is
reached, the rotor is locked mechanically. The slide cover in the lid opens
during the locking of the rotor either automatically depending on the input
command or separately following another command.
During loading or unloading, the slide cover an stay open when the rotor
turns to the next position. This accelerates the process.
Fig. 28: Magnets on the bottom surface of the rotor
Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual,