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V&P Scientific SpinVessel 650ml Operating Instructions Manual

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Technical Note 366C
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
650ml SpinVessel® with
VP 418SV2E-650-CC
*US and Foreign Patents Pending
SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 650ml SpinVessel® Tube:
VP 418SVE-650-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Base, Controller and Power Supply.
Shown with SpinVessel® VP 830SV-650FB, sold separately.
V&P Scientific, Inc.
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Technical Note 366C

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  • Page 1 Technical Note 366C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 650ml SpinVessel® with VP 418SV2E-650-CC *US and Foreign Patents Pending SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 650ml SpinVessel® Tube: VP 418SVE-650-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Base, Controller and Power Supply. Shown with SpinVessel® VP 830SV-650FB, sold separately. V&P Scientific, Inc.
  • Page 2 SET-UP CONNECTING PARTS OF THE SpinVessel® SYSTEM Power and Controller Connections Parts of the System: Power Power Cord Spin Base Supply Controller Motor Unit Cable Controller Power Cable Cable Controller Power Switch Controller Cable Receptacle Power Cord Receptacle Cable Connector 1.
  • Page 3 Controller Cable Power Cable Power Supply Cable Motor Unit with Spin Controller Base, Lid and Lid Power Support System Cord Lid System Is Composed of Lid Support and Lid Support Plate Spin Base Support Controller Plate Cable Motor Unit Support V&P Scientific, Inc.
  • Page 4 ALIGNING PIPET TIPS TO THE SpinVessel® TUBE Place SpinVessel® motor unit in desired location on an automated liquid handler in a microplate holder. See drawings on next page to assist in this step. The motor unit is SLAS format (127.7mm x 85.5mm) which will fit into any SLAS plate locator or carrier.
  • Page 5 OPERATION POWERING UP THE SpinVessel® SYSTEM The Power Switch (I/O) is located on the back 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. The Controller for the computer controllable SpinVessel®...
  • Page 6 Connecting and sending commands 1. Set up the system as described in the Set-Up section of the SpinVessel® Technote with the USB cable connected to the computer to be used. 2. Open the Serial Terminal program (V&P Scientific version or other). 3.
  • Page 7 USING A 650 ML SpinVessel® SYSTEM The optimal stirring mode is dependent upon the application and needs to be empirically determined. Factors to consider in determining optimal 650 mL SpinVessel® operation are the density of the particulates, their size and shape, as well as the volume and viscosity of the liquid. Start with 150 RPM and 2.1 rotations before reversing direction, then test to determine the appropriate RPMs and number of rotations for the particulate’s density, fragility, and solution viscosity.
  • Page 8: Product Maintenance

    PRODUCT MAINTENANCE GENERAL PRODUCT CARE When not in use, turn the power switch off. Do not place the control unit in chambers with temperatures above 40 To clean the stirrer, wipe down with a cloth and mild detergent followed by a water wipe. Do not immerse SpinVessel®...
  • Page 9: Warranty

    WARRANTY V&P Scientific, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal laboratory conditions for one year. This warranty begins from the date of delivery by V&P Scientific. In the event this product fails under normal laboratory conditions within the specified period of time because of a defect in material or workmanship, V&P Scientific will, at its option, repair or replace the product.