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Technical Note 378B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
VP 418SV2-1L-FB-CC SpinVessel®
*US and Foreign Patents Pending
SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 1L SpinVessel® Tube:
VP 418SV2-1-1L-FB-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Base, Controller, Power Supply (not shown),
Registration Disc (not shown), USB cable and USB drive with control software (not shown)
Shown with SpinVessel® Tube, VP 830SV-1L-FB, sold separately.
V&P Scientific, Inc.
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Technical Note 378B
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- Page 1 Technical Note 378B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR VP 418SV2-1L-FB-CC SpinVessel® *US and Foreign Patents Pending SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 1L SpinVessel® Tube: VP 418SV2-1-1L-FB-CC includes Motor Unit, Spin Base, Controller, Power Supply (not shown), Registration Disc (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 Power and Controller Connections Power Spin Supply Base Controller Power Cable Motor Unit Drive Power Cord Controller Cable Cable Power Switch Controller Cable Connector Power Cable Connetor Cable Connector Controller 1. Place Motor Unit on a sturdy lab bench, table, or robotic workstation. Note that Z height with tube is 136mm (rubber feet not included).
- Page 3 4. Connect Power Cable from Power Supply to Controller. WARNING Do not plug Controller in while power is on. Ensure that the Power Switch is in the off position (“0” is down). Always have Controller plugged in before powering up. 5.
- 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 1L SpinVessel® SYSTEM The optimal stirring mode is dependent upon the application and needs to be empirically determined. Factors to consider in determining optimal 1L 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 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 Please keep the special shipping carton in case the unit needs to be shipped back to V&P Scientific. Please contact V&P Scientific at the address below for return authorization and shipping instructions. This warranty is made in lieu of other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.