Neuation iSHAK QUATTRO NXT Product User Manual

1.

INTRODUCTION

This four plate shaker is a microprocessor controlled shaker & comes
with a digital display and a "PULSE" mode. lt shakes with an orbital
diameter of 3 mm for proper mixing of samples.
2.

INTENDED USE

The plate shaker is designed for shaking 4 microplates, widely used for
mixing applications in general purpose laboratories and research
organizations.
3.

FEATURES

Uniformly shakes micro-plates
Microprocessor controlled device and digital display
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Adjustable speed from 200 to 1200 RPM at every 10 RPM
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Adjustable time from 1 to 999 minutes and infinite mode
3 mm orbital motion for thorough mixing in micro-plates
Easy loading and unloading of micro-plates
Brushless DC motor for quite operation and maintenance free life
Spill safe operation even at high er speeds
Pulse mode feature for clockwise and counter clockwise motion
4.

ACCESSORIES

Replaceable O-ring
Power adapter, Product manual & warranty card
5.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Motor Type
Brushless DC Motor
Type of Movement
Orbital Diameter
Plate Capacity 4 Miere plate
384 x 60 µI
Maximum Volume
Speed 200 to 1200 RPM at every 10 RPM
Run Time & Modes 1 to 999 minutes & infinite mode
Pulse Mode Yes (clockwise & counter clockwise)
7 Segment LED
Display (Speed & Timer)
Plateform size (L x W) 274 x 188 mm
Dimensions 0N x D x H)
267x393xl05 mm
Protection Class
Permissible Ambient Temp. 4 to 65
Permissible Relative Humidity
Weight
Noise Level
Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Adapter Detail
Output: 24V :-:-: 1.5A
Power Consumption
Use upto an altitude of
Altitude
2000 m above MSL
Pollution Degree
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For indoor use only
Environment
6.

INSTALLATION

Gently take the unit out of the box and place it on a flat, stable and non
slippery surface. Keep 2-inches clearance from all 4 sides of the shaker
so that it can be operated easily and safely. Do not lift the instrument
by holding the platform. Check whether the rubber suction cup is
attached to the table properly. Plug in the power adapter pin before
connecting to the power source. The instruction manual and
accessories should be kept near the device in a safe storage location
for at least 2 years for warranty purposes.
7.

INSTALLING MICRO-PLATES

The plates can be fixed on any
side of the central pre-set O-ring.
Gently push the O-ring towards
the centre of the plate sets locked
on the wall of the platform.
Ensure that the plate sits flat on
the platform.
8.

OPERATION

POWERING THE SHAKER
To start operation, connect the
power adapter to the port at the
left of the unit and subsequently
flip the switch present at the left
side of the unit to " I ".
Orbital
SPEED EDIT FUNCTION
3mm
Press the 'SPEED' button to set the RPM, followed by
buttons to increase OR decrease the speed value from 200-1200 RPM.
On single press of the "+" and "-" buttons, the speed increases and
decreases by 10 RPM respectively.
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In order to fast forward the increment OR decrement of the speed
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setting, press + or - button continuously. ( for eg: the increment will
jump from 20, 40, 60 ... , as lang as we continue to press the "+" or "-"
button.)
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The value in the display window will blink 5 times and then stop,
confirming that the set RPM value has been saved.
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TIME EDIT FUNCTION
Press the 'TIME' button to set the time value, followed by
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buttons to increase or decrease the time valuefrom 1 to 999 minutes.
On single press of the "+" and "-" buttons, the time can be increased or
decreased by 1 min respectively.
In order to fast forward the increment or decrement of TIME setting,
press + or - button continuously. ( for eg: the increment will jump
forward 20,40, 60 ... , as lang as the "+" button is pressed.)
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When the instrument is under operation, to change the time value,
press TIME button followed by "+" and "-" key to set the desired Time
Value. Once the desired value is set, the set value will blink 5 times on
the display and then stops, which confirms that the time value is saved.
If the user wants to run the instrument under continuous mode, after
999 mins one can choose the infinite mode which is shown as "]["
The value in the display window will blink 5 times and then stop, which
confirms that the set time value has been saved.
PULSE MODE
The Pulse mode can be activated upon pressing the PULSE button after
setting the desired speed and time values.
When PULSE mode is activated, the power LED will be steady on giving
indication of activated pulse mode.
This mode automatically alternates the shaking motion in a clockwise
& counter clockwise direction every 30 seconds by default.
Pulse time can be changed by holding down the " PULSE" button and
subsequently, the pulse LED will steady on. Press the "
increase or decrease pulse time between the range of 30 to 99
seconds. After having set the desired PULSE value, the set value will
blink 5 times on the display and then stop which confirms that the
PULSE value is saved.
Note : Upon restarting the system the pulse will reset to default.
9.

TIPS FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION

Orbital shaking is a simple way for the mixing of assay components,
but simply putting the samples in a micro-plate does not guarantee
reaching complete blending after the mixing process.
The adjustment of the optimal mixing speed for micro-plates is
dependent on the size of the weil and the filling volume. The below
table is a short summary for recommended mixing speeds for different
micro-plates.
Larger volumes should be mixed with a higher orbit and low speed.
Smaller volumes requires a lower orbit, but a much higher speed.
Note : Over filling of wells can lead to spillage.
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