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V&P Scientific SpinVessel VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC Operating Instructions Manual

V&P Scientific SpinVessel VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC Operating Instructions Manual

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Technical Note 269C
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SpinVessel® VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC
*US and Foreign Patents Pending
SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 25 or 50ml SpinVessel® Tube:
VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Cups, Controller (not shown), Power Supply
(not shown), USB cable and USB drive with control software (not shown).
Shown with SpinVessel® Tube, VP 830SV-50CB, sold separately.
SpinVessel® Tube VP 830SV-25CB for 25ml volumes also available,
V&P Scientific, Inc.
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Technical Note 269C

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Summary of Contents for V&P Scientific SpinVessel VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC

  • Page 1 Technical Note 269C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SpinVessel® VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC *US and Foreign Patents Pending SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 25 or 50ml SpinVessel® Tube: VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Cups, Controller (not shown), Power Supply (not shown), USB cable and USB drive with control software (not shown). Shown with SpinVessel®...
  • Page 2 SET-UP CONNECTING PARTS OF THE SpinVessel® SYSTEM Parts of the System: Power Controller Cable Cable Motor Unit Controller Power Cord Power Supply Spin Cups Drive Cable 1. Place Motor Unit on a sturdy lab bench, table or robotic workstation. Note that Z height with tube is 148mm (tube cap and rubber feet not included).
  • Page 3 Parts Connected: Spin Power Cups Cable Controller Power Power Cord Supply Controller Motor Unit Cable Cable Back of Controller: Power Switch (I/O) Cable Connect Computer V&P Scientific, Inc. Technical Note 269C...
  • Page 4 OPERATION POWERING UP THE SpinVessel® SYSTEM The Power Switch (I/O) is located on the top of the Controller. To power up the Controller, depress the “I” of the switch. OPERATING THE SpinVessel® With COMPUTER CONTROL The SpinVessel® Models with “-CC” in the part number are controlled using a computer. In this configuration, the control unit does not have a manual Touch Screen Controller.
  • Page 5 2. Open the Serial Terminal program (V&P Scientific version or other). 3. Turn on the SpinVessel® instrument as described. 4. Select the appropriate COM port and click CONNECT to establish a line of communication between the instrument and the computer. 5.
  • Page 6: Product Maintenance

    The following settings are ones to use when starting out with the VP 418SV2-2-50CB-CC: Speed: 500 RPM Rotate: 4.1 times Pause: 200 milliseconds It is always a good idea to practice with water in the SpinVessel® to determine safe RPM, rotation and pause numbers before using expensive reagents.
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The use of motor controls, like that of all utilization of concentrated power, is potentially hazardous. The degree of hazard can be greatly reduced by proper design, selection, installation, and use, but all hazards cannot be completely eliminated. The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of installation, operation, service, and repair of this motor control product.