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MINI CENTRIFUGE
USER MANUAL
sales@labcoscientific.com.au
labcoscientific.com.au
1800 052 226
PO Box 5816, Brendale, QLD 4500
ABN 57 622 896 593
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 MINI CENTRIFUGE USER MANUAL sales@labcoscientific.com.au 1800 052 226 ABN 57 622 896 593 labcoscientific.com.au PO Box 5816, Brendale, QLD 4500 Version 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER INTRODUCTION WARRANTY DELIVERY SAFETY REMINDER 1. SPECIFICATIONS 2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3. REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 4. INSTALLATION 5. STRUCTURE 6. OPERATION PANEL 7. ROTOR PREPARATION 8. OPERATION 9. MAINTENANCE 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 11. INSTRUCTIONS OF ROTOR AND TUBE 12.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome to the Mini Centrifuge User Manual; Users should read this Manual carefully, follow the instructions and procedures, and beware of all the cautions when using this instrument. PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION 400.003.050 High Speed Mini Centrifuge ACCESSORIES: 400.003.055 Rotor for High Speed Mini Aluminium 400.003.056...
  • Page 4: Safety Reminder

    SAFETY REMINDER • Common safety precautions Carefully read the following safety precautions for a thorough understanding. • Follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual to operate this centrifuge safely. • Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and the safety instructions on the instrument. •...
  • Page 5 • WARNING: • This centrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable samples. • Do not install the centrifuge in or near places where inflammable gases are generated or chemicals are stored. • Do not place dangerous material within 30cm around the centrifuge. •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM SPEED 15000rpm, increment: 100rpm MAXIMUM RCF 15100×g, increment: 100×g MAXIMUM CAPACITY 2ml×12 TIMER 30 seconds -99 minutes-HOLD, continuous operation DRIVING MOTOR Brushless DC motor Door interlock, over-speed detector, over-temperature SAFETY DEVICES detector, automatic internal diagnosis POWER REQUIREMENTS Single-phase, 110V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A DIMENSIONS (...
  • Page 7: Required Operational Conditions

    3. REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CONDITION Basic Operational Conditions Power: 110V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A. Ambient temperature: 2℃-40℃. Relative humidity: ≤80%. No vibration and airflow around. No electric dust, explosive and corrosive gases around. Transport and Storage Condition Storage temperature: -40℃-55℃. Relative humidity: ≤93%. 4.
  • Page 8: Structure

    This centrifuge is equipped with a 3P flat plug; grounding can be done just by plugging the 3P plug into the outlet. A cover 10A outlet which has a good ground is required and meets with local safety requirements. 5. STRUCTURE Door lock hook Rotor LCD Display Door release hole Foot Operation panel front view of Figure 5.1 400.003.050 centrifuge...
  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    View Door Air vents Power inlet Power switch Figure 5.2 D2012 Rear view of centrifuge 6. OPERATION PANEL Speed area Lock status Time area 150 x 100rpm 12 min Figure 6-1 Operation Panel...
  • Page 10: Rotor Preparation

    ITEM SYMBOL NAME FUNCTION Select button Press the button to choose the parameter which you want to modify. When the door closed, press and hold the button to accelerate running, Pulse button release the button to stop it. Clockwise rotate to increase parameter values. Counter-clockwise rotate to decrease parameter values.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Keep the tubes balanced • Although this centrifuge can accept sample balancing by eye, we recommend that you use this centrifuge in a well-balanced condition to prolong its life expectancy • Never intentionally run the centrifuge under unbalanced condition even though the allowable imbalance is not exceeded Inspect the rotor CAUTION:...
  • Page 12 Rotor Loading and Removal CAUTION: • Load the rotor on the spindle to ensure rotor is in position until it contacts with the spindle, and tighten the screw to connect firmly the rotor with spindle, otherwise the rotor maybe move off to damage the centrifuge. •...
  • Page 13 8.1.2. SET THE OPERATION PARAMETERS Press the button to select required parameters. The parameter can be modified when the parameter is flashing. Clockwise rotate the parameter button to increase parameter value; counter-clockwise rotate the parameter button to decrease parameter value. The minimum speed increment is 100 rpm, the minimum time increment is 1 second. Set the speed •...
  • Page 14 8.1.4. END THE OPERATION 1. The centrifuge will break when it reaches the setting time or button is pressed. • When the rotor stops rotating, centrifuge will start beeping to alarm the operation was over. 2. Open the door • The door can be released automatically when the operation was over.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    9. MAINTENANCE Not following the recommended instructions for cleaning or disinfecting may damage the centrifuge. 1. Centrifuge • If the centrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the color of the doors may change and/or the label may come off.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Frequent Problems List This centrifuge is designed with self-diagnosing function. When something is wrong and it is not available to operate, the alarm code will be displayed on the screen, and the operator can know the malfunction caused by the alarm code. WARNING: Do not open the door when the rotor is rotating during maintenance.
  • Page 17: Instructions Of Rotor And Tube

    In the case of a power outage If the door cannot be opened due to the power outage, open the door as the follows. Make sure if the rotor is rotating. • Listen carefully to ensure that no rotating sound can be heard. Insert a door key into the hole to open the door lock.
  • Page 18 11.1.2 AVAILABLE ROTORS AND ADAPTORS The rotor can be used as follows: ALLOWABLE IMBALANCE(*) ROTOR ADAPTER ID CODE TUBE MAX RCF (×G) Volume TYPE SPEED (RPM) Imbalance Imbalance 18620 1.5/2.0ml 15000 15100 tube 15110 0.2ml 400.003.065 15000 15100 PCR tube 16638 0.5ml 400.003.066...
  • Page 19: Calculate Rcf

    11.2.2 CLEANING PC TUBES PC materials are low in chemical resistance against alkaline solutions. Avoid using neutral detergents with pH higher than 9. Note that pH of some neutral detergents are still higher than 9 even if diluted according to the instruction in the manufacturers catalogue.

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