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V&P Scientific SpinVessel VP 418SV2-1-300FB-CC Operating Instructions Manual

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Technical Note 396C
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SpinVessel®VP 418SV2-1-300FB-CC
U.S. Patent No. 11,623,188
Foreign Patents Pending
SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 300ml SpinVessel® Tube:
VP 418SV2-1-300FB-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-300FB, sold separately.
V&P Scientific, Inc.
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Technical Note 396C

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  • Page 1 Technical Note 396C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SpinVessel®VP 418SV2-1-300FB-CC U.S. Patent No. 11,623,188 Foreign Patents Pending SpinVessel® System with Computer Control feature for 300ml SpinVessel® Tube: VP 418SV2-1-300FB-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 Parts of the System: Motor Unit Power Spin Supply Power Cord Base Controller Cable Controller Power Cable Cable Drive Controller: Power Switch Controller Cable Receptacle Power Cable Cable Receptacle Receptacle V&P Scientific, Inc.
  • Page 3 1. Place Motor Unit on a sturdy lab bench, table or robotic workstation. Note that Z height with tube is 156mm (rubber feet not included). 2. Since Controller Cable is 6 feet long, Controller and computer can be placed at a distance from the Motor Unit.
  • Page 4 ALIGNING PIPET TIPS TO THE SpinVessel® TUBE Place SpinVessel® motor unit in desired location, either on an automated liquid handler or on a benchtop. The motor unit is SBS/SLAS format (127.7mm x 85.5mm) which will fit into any SBS/SLAS plate locator or carrier. To align pipet tips to inside of SpinVessel®...

  • Page 5: Operation

    With the SpinVessel® tube in the drive base, check the tip alignment relative to the projections. Without liquid in the tube, turn on the SpinVessel® to make sure the tips are not hitting the projections. OPERATION POWERING UP THE SpinVessel® SYSTEM The Power Switch (I/O) is located on the back of the Controller.
  • Page 6 provided USB flash drive. If your company policy does not allow the use of the provided USB stick, we suggest asking your IT department for a recommendation. 4. Alternatively, the ASCII commands can be sent by an automated liquid handler’s software to control the SpinVessel®.
  • Page 7 USING A 300 ML SpinVessel® SYSTEM The optimal stirring mode is dependent upon the application and needs to be empirically determined. Factors to consider in determining optimal 300 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 50 RPM and 2.1 rotations before reversing direction, then work up to 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®...