Table Of Contents - Sigma 4-5KRL Manual

1 General information ............................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Importance of the operating manual .................................................................................. 9
1.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Warranty and liability......................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Copyright ........................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 Standards and regulations .............................................................................................. 10
1.6 Scope of supply .............................................................................................................. 10
2 Layout and mode of operation .......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Layout of the centrifuge .................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1 Functional and operating elements ............................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Name plate ................................................................................................................ 13
2.1.3 Serial interface (pin assignment) ................................................................................ 14
2.2 Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Centrifugation principle .............................................................................................. 15
2.2.2 Area of application ..................................................................................................... 15
2.2.2.1 Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ...................................................... 16
2.2.2.2 Density ............................................................................................................... 16
3 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 18
3.3 Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 19
3.4 Requirements concerning the personnel ......................................................................... 20
3.5 Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 21
3.6 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 22
3.6.1 Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 22
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 22
3.6.3 Safety Instructions for robot-controlled centrifuges .................................................... 23
3.6.4 Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 23
3.6.5 Chemical and biological safety .................................................................................. 24
3.6.6 Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 24
3.6.7 Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 25
3.6.8 Service life (for centrifuges according to Machinery Directive) ................................... 25
3.6.9 Service life (for centrifuges according to the IVD regulation) ...................................... 26
3.7 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 27
3.7.1 Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 27
3.7.2 Standstill monitoring system ...................................................................................... 27
3.7.3 System check ............................................................................................................ 27
3.7.4 Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 27
3.7.5 Imbalance monitoring system .................................................................................... 27
3.7.6 Temperature monitoring system ................................................................................ 27
3.7.7 Rotor monitoring system ............................................................................................ 27
3.8 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................ 28
3.9 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 28
Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual,
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL IVD

Table of contents

5 / 113