Safety About this document Use of this document ■ Read this document carefully and in full before commissioning the device for the first time. Observe other enclosed instruction sheets where necessary. ■ This document is part of the device and must be kept within easy reach. ■...
Safety Any other use or use beyond this is considered improper. Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable for any damage arising from this. Intended use also includes the observation of all instructions in the user manual and compliance with the required inspection and maintenance inter- vals.
Safety Operator's responsibility Follow the instructions in this document for proper and safe use of the device. Keep the user manual for future reference. ■ Provide information Following the instructions in this document will help: – To avoid dangerous situations. –...
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Safety WARNING Dangers due to insufficient maintenance or maintenance not carried out on time. − Follow maintenance intervals. − Check the device for visible damage or defects. If any visible damage or defects are present, take the device out of service and inform a service technician. WARNING Risk of electric shock due to ingress of water or other liq- uids.
Do not trigger the emergency release on the device while the program is running. − Do not pull out the mains plug while the program is running. Device overview Technical data Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG, D-78532 Tuttlingen Model ROTANTA 460 Type 5650 5650-01 Mains voltage (±10%) 200-240 V 1~...
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(rotor-dependent) Dimensions: Width 554 mm Depth 706 mm 715 mm Altitude 456 mm Weight approx. 101 kg approx. 111 kg Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG, D-78532 Tuttlingen Model ROTANTA 460 R Type 5660 5660-20 5660-07 5660-77 5660-50 5660-70 Mains voltage (±10%) 200-240 V 1~ 200-240 V 1~...
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723 mm 706 mm 723 mm Altitude 456 mm 481 mm 456 mm 481 mm Weight approx. 141 kg Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG, D-78532 Tuttlingen Model ROTANTA 460 R ROTANTA 460 RC Type 5660-01 5670 5660-51 5670-50 Mains voltage (±10%) 100-127 V 1~...
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Device overview Mains frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz power consumption max. 2000 VA 1800 VA Power consumption 8.5 A Refrigerant R452A max. capacity 4 x 1000 ml max. permissible density 1.2 kg/dm³ max. speed (RPM) 15000 max. acceleration (RCF) 24400 max. kinetic energy 51000 Nm Obligation to perform checks...
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Device overview Altitude 456 mm 683 mm Weight approx. 151 kg approx. 140 kg Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG, D-78532 Tuttlingen Model ROTANTA 460 RF Type 5675 5675-01 5675-50 5675-51 Mains voltage (±10%) 200-240 V 1~ 100-127 V 1~ 100 V 1~ Mains frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz...
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Device overview Emitted EM interference, EN / IEC 61326-1 FCC Class B EM interference immunity Class B Noise level £68 dB(A) (rotor-dependent) Dimensions: Width 554 mm Depth 697 mm Altitude 961mm Weight approx. 164 kg approx. 174 kg Rating plate Fig. 1: Rating plate Item number Serial number Revision Equipment number Data matrix code...
SRN: DE-MF-000010680 Basic-UDI-DI Basic-UDI-DI Device assignment 040506740100039N ROTANTA 460 / 460R / 460RC / 460RF (medical device) Important labels on the packaging This is the correct upright position of the shipping container for transport and/or storage. FRAGILE GOODS The contents of the shipping container are fragile, so it must be handled with care.
Device overview HUMIDITY LIMITATION The shipping container must be stored, transported and handled within the indicated air humidity range (10% to 80%). STACK LIMITATION BASED ON QUANTITY Maximum number of identical packages that may be stacked on the lowest package, "n" standing for the number of packages allowed.
Device overview Equipotential: Connector (PE plug) for equipotential bonding (only for centrifuges with a PE plug). Automatic circuit breaker Operating and indicator elements 3.5.1 Control Fig. 2: Control (device with cooling) Fig. 3: Control (device without cooling) 3.5.2 Indicator elements ■...
Device overview ■ The button flashes until the rotor is read in. ■ The button lights up during the centrifugation run for as long as the rotor is not yet at a standstill. Fig. 7: [START] button ■ The right side of the button lights up when the centrifuge is in ramp- down.
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Device overview ■ Link programs, parameter EDIT. ■ ‘Machine Menu’ . Open the ■ Scroll forward in the menus. ■ Relative centrifugal force, parameter RCF. The RCF is displayed in brackets ñ á. A numerical value can be set that gives a speed between 50 RPM and Fig.
Device overview Original spare parts Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer and approved accesso- ries. Scope of supply The following accessories are supplied with the centrifuge: ■ 1 grease for the trunnions ■ 1 Hex key (5 mm x 170) ■...
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport and storage conditions Transport conditions NOTICE Damage to the device due to failure to use the transport locks. − Secure the transport locks before transporting the device. NOTICE Damage to the device due to condensation. There is a risk of condensation forming on electrical com- ponents when component surfaces are cold and the sur- rounding air is warmer.
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Transport and storage Fig. 20: Transport lock ROTANTA 460 Screws Motor cover *Bellows (only for centrifuges with cooling) Transport lock Transport lock screws Fig. 21: Transport lock ROTANTA 460 RC Screws Motor cover Bellows Transport lock Screws for transport lock AB5650en_SA Rev.: 05 / 11.2023...
Screws for transport lock Open the lid. 2 ). Unscrew the motor cover ( For ROTANTA 460 R / RC / RF: 3 ). Remove the bellows ( 4 ) using the 3 screws of the transport 3 Screw on the transport locks ( 5 ).
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Commissioning CAUTION Risk of injury from lifting heavy loads. − Provide an adequate number of helpers. − Note the weight. See ⮫ Chapter 3 ‘Device overview’ on page 10 . NOTICE Damage to the device due to improper lifting. − Do not lift the centrifuge by the control panel or the control panel holder.
Commissioning Fig. 24: Unpacking 5675 Hexagon nut Flat Device feet Castor Metal rail Wooden beams Remove the packaging. 6 ). Remove the wooden beam ( 5 ) to the wooden pallet using two nails each. Attach the metal rails ( 6 ) under the metal rails ( 5 ) to support them.
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Commissioning Fig. 25: Transport lock ROTANTA 460 Screws Motor cover *Bellows (only for centrifuges with cooling) Transport lock Transport lock screws Fig. 26: Transport ROTANTA 460 RC Screws Motor cover Bellows Transport lock Screws for transport lock AB5650en_SA Rev.: 05 / 11.2023...
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2 ) and insert it. Note the recess for the Turn over the motor cover ( cable. For ROTANTA 460 R / RC / RF: 3 ) over the edge of the centrifuging chamber. Push the bellows ( 1 ).
Commissioning Setting up and connecting the centrifuge Setting up the centrifuge WARNING Risk of injury due to failing to maintain a sufficient distance to the centrifuge. − As per EN / IEC 61010-2-020, no persons, hazardous materials or objects may be present within a safety zone of 300 mm around the centrifuge during a centrifugation run.
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Commissioning NOTICE Damage to the device due to condensation. There is a risk of condensation forming on electrical com- ponents when component surfaces are cold and the sur- rounding air is warmer. The condensation that forms may cause a short circuit and/or destroy electronics. −...
Commissioning Nitrogen outlet Nitrogen inlet, throttle valve 2 ) is located at the back of the machine and is The nitrogen inlet ( connected via a pneumatic quick-release fitting with a 6 mm pneu- matic hose. The nitrogen outlet ( 1 ) is located on the lid and is connected via a 12 mm hose connection.
Operation [I] . Immediate display of centrifu- Set the mains switch to gation data after switching on Press and hold any button at the first visual change in the display (inverse display). Centrifugation data is displayed. Switching off the centrifuge The rotor is stationary.
Operation Open the lid. Loosen the rotor clamping nut using the supplied spanner. After passing the working point for lifting the rotor, the rotor 2 ). detaches from the cone of the motor shaft ( Turn the clamping nut until the rotor can be lifted off the motor shaft. Remove the rotor.
Operation Check that the rotor is firmly seated. Grease the trunnions (3). Insert the bucket (1) into the rotor from above. The trunnions (3) must be in the grooves (2). Push the bucket (1) down as far as it will go. Removing the bucket Pull the bucket (1) vertically upwards out of the rotor.
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Operation NOTICE Damage to the device due to highly corrosive substances. Highly corrosive substances may impair the mechanical strength of rotors, buckets and accessories. − Do not centrifuge highly corrosive substances. Standard glass centrifuge tubes can be loaded up to RCF 4000 (DIN 58970 part 2).
Operation Empty buckets can be loaded with compensating inserts if there are insufficient blood bag systems available to load the rotor fully. If necessary, fine-tune with the tare weights supplied. Loading the angle rotors Personnel: ■ Trained user Check that the rotor is firmly seated. The centrifuge tubes must be distributed evenly over all locations on the rotor.
Operation Biosafety systems must only be stored with the lid open to avoid damage to the sealing rings during storage. 6.6.2 Lid with screw cap and hole Fig. 29: Biosafety system Rotary handle Rotor 3 ) centrally on the rotor ( 2 ). Closing Place the lid ( 4 ) into the hole in the rotary handle ( 1 ).
Operation For transport or when inserting and removing the bucket, swing the 4 ) and hold the bucket by the bucket into the carrying position ( bracket. The tightness of the biosafety system is also guaranteed in the carrying position. Do not rock the biosafety system back and forth during transport, otherwise leak-tightness is no longer ensured.
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Operation Insert the blood bag (1) into the insert (2). Hold the blood bag by the connectors (1) and push the support plate (2) on the outer side of the blood bag into the insert from top to bottom. Ensure that the lower edge of the support plate stands on the floor as completely as possible.
Operation If available, fold empty satellite bag(s) and pack differently depending on the appropriate accessories and filling volume of the blood bag. It is advantageous to fold the satellite bags and pack them on the outside between the folded-down support plate and the outer wall of the insert.
Operation [STOP/OPEN] button to end the centrifugation run. Press the Ramp-down takes place with the selected ramp-down parameter. The ramp-down parameter is displayed. [STOP/OPEN] button lights up when the The right side of the centrifuge is in ramp-down. [STOP/OPEN] button lights up when the rotor is The left side of the at a standstill.
Software operation [START] button to end the centrifugation run. Release the The ramp-down parameter is displayed. [STOP/OPEN] button lights up when the The right side of the centrifuge is in ramp-down. [STOP/OPEN] button lights up when the rotor is The left side of the at a standstill.
Software operation [Ramp-up and ramp-down parameters] button If required: Press the to set the next parameter. [START] button. Press the [Ramp-up and ramp-down parameters] button repeatedly Press the until the centrifugation data is displayed. Brake level and ramp-down B-brake levels can only be set for rotors that are suitable for time use with blood bags.
Software operation [TIME] button. Press the The seconds are displayed in brackets á ñ. Use the [Rotary knob] to set the desired value. [TIME] button. Press the The hours are displayed in brackets á ñ. [Rotary knob] to set the desired value. Use the [START] button.
Software operation [RCF] button repeatedly until the integral RCF is displayed. Press the [RCF] button. Press the The centrifugation data is displayed. [RPM] button. If necessary, press the The RPM is displayed. Press and hold the [PROG] button. Enabling or disabling integral ‘***Machine Menu***’...
Software operation r = centrifuging radius in mm = distance from the centre of the axis of rotation to the bottom of the centrifuge tube. 7.1.7 Relative centrifugal force RCF and centrifuging radius RAD The relative centrifugal force RCF is dependent on the centrifuging radius RAD.
Software operation Programming 7.2.1 Write protection for programs Write protection can be enabled or disabled when the rotor is at a standstill. Open the desired program. [PROG] button. Press the The RCL parameter is displayed. [PROG] button. Press and hold the ...
Software operation 7.2.4 Automatic buffer ‘0’ and The centrifugation data is temporarily stored at program location can be retrieved after each start of a centrifugation run. ‘0’ . No programs can be stored in program location Rotor detection ■ Rotor detection is performed after starting a centrifugation run. ■...
Software operation [Cooling] button. Press the The button flashes until the rotor is read in for precooling. The button lights up once the rotor has been read in. The rotor speed or the resulting RCF value, the temperature in the centrifuging chamber (only for centrifuges with cooling) and the remaining or elapsed time are displayed during the centrifugation run.
Software operation [PROG] button repeatedly until ‘Cool dec speed = ... rpm’ is Press the displayed. [Rotary knob] to set the desired value. Use the [START] button. Press the The setting is stored. ‘Store Settings...’ is displayed briefly. ‘-> Settings’ is then displayed. [STOP/OPEN] button once to exit the ‘Settings menu’...
Software operation CAUTION Danger of burns from hot surfaces. The surface temperature of the heating element in the centri- fuging chamber can be up to 500 °C or 932 °F. − Do not touch the heating element. NOTICE Damage to plastic buckets due to excessive temperature −...
Software operation [PROG] button. Press the The rotor code (Rotor), the maximum rotor speed (Nmax) and the centrifuging radius (R) of the last rotor recognised by the rotor detection are displayed. The last rotor recognised is marked with an asterisk (*). [Rotary knob] can be used to display the information of the rotors approved for the centrifuge.
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Software operation ‘0’ after inserting new buckets. The Resetting the cycle counter The cycle counter must be reset to and entering the maximum maximum permissible number of run cycles must be entered. permissible number of run [PROG] button. Press and hold the cycles ‘***Machine Menu***’...
Software operation [OPEN/STOP] button twice to exit the ‘Operating Time’ Press the menu [OPEN/STOP] button three times to exit the ‘Machine Press the Menu’ . The rotor is stationary. Disabling the cycle counter [PROG] button. Press and hold the ‘***Machine Menu***’ is displayed after 8 seconds. ...
Software operation [PROG] button. Press the ‘Number of Starts =’ is displayed. This is the number of all centrifugation runs. [PROG] button. Press the ‘Cycles =’ is displayed. This is the number of run cycles (centrifugation runs) of the rotor code used since the last cycle counter reset to ‘0’...
Software operation 7.6.5 Enabling or disabling B-brake levels B-brake levels can only be set for rotors that are suitable for use with blood bags. − Setting the B-brake levels is only possible if they are enabled. − Setting ramp-down times is only possible if they are enabled.
Software operation 7.6.7 Program lock The following program locks can be set when the rotor is at a standstill: LOCK 1 LOCK 1 is displayed. Programs can only be retrieved, not changed. LOCK 2 LOCK 2 is displayed. No programs can be retrieved or changed. The centrifuge can be controlled via the interface (only for centrifuges with an interface).
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Software operation [Rotary knob] to set the valid PIN. Use the ‘0000’ . If you are setting the PIN for the first time, skip this step or set Input help: Press and hold down the relevant button. [Ramp-up and ramp-down only the thousands digit of the parameters] button PIN is changed.
Software operation 7.6.9 Audible signal 7.6.9.1 General The audible signal sounds: ■ after a problem occurs in the 2 s interval. ■ after completion of the centrifugation run and rotor standstill in the 30 s interval. Opening the lid or pressing any button stops the audible signal. 7.6.9.2 Enabling or disabling an audible signal The rotor is stationary.
Software operation [Rotary knob] to set ‘Last’ or ‘First’ . Last = last program used First = program 1 [START] button. Press the The settings are stored. ‘Store Settings...’ is displayed briefly. ‘-> Settings’ is then displayed. [STOP/OPEN] button once to exit the ‘Settings menu’ Press the [STOP/OPEN] button twice to exit the ‘Machine Menu’...
Software operation [Rotary knob] to set ‘off’ or ‘on’ . off = disable automatic switch-off on = automatic switch-off enabled [START] button. Press the The setting is stored. ‘Store Settings...’ is displayed briefly. ‘-> Settings’ is then displayed. [STOP/OPEN] button once to exit the ‘Settings menu’ Press the [STOP/OPEN] button twice to exit the ‘Machine Menu’...
Cleaning and care [START] button. Press the ‘STO B’ is displayed. [START] button to save the program link. Press the ‘Multi program store...’ is displayed briefly. 7.7.2 Opening a program link Press the [PROG] button repeatedly until ‘RCL A…Z’ is displayed. [Rotary knob] to set the desired program location.
Cleaning and care Chap. Task to execute Cleaning the accessories Disinfection Disinfecting the device Disinfecting the accessories Maintenance Greasing the rubber seal of the centrifuging ...
Cleaning and care Do not use an ethanol-propanol mixture to disinfect the viewing window in the lid of the device. ■ Concentration is not less than 30 % ■ pH: 6 – 8 ■ Non-corrosive Cleaning Cleaning the device Open the lid. Switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply.
Clean the trunnions. Remove any detergent residues with a damp cloth after using deter- gents. Grease the trunnions and suspension with Hettich Tubenfett 4051. Excess grease in the centrifuging chamber must be removed. Checking the accessories The accessories are to be checked for wear and corrosion damage.
Clean the motor shaft. Remove any detergent residues with a damp cloth after using deter- gents. Grease the motor shaft with Hettich Tubenfett 4051. Excess grease in the centrifuging chamber must be removed. Accessories with a limited The use of certain accessories is time-limited. For safety reasons, the...
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Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy ■ No display No power. Triggering of the over- Check the supply voltage. current protection fuse. ■ [I] . Set the mains switch to ■ TACHO-ERROR 1, 2, 96 Tacho defective. Motor, electronics Open the lid. defective.
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Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy ■ SENSOR-ERROR 90 Error/defect in electronics. Perform a MAINS RESET. ■ SENSOR-ERROR 91-93 Error/defect in imbalance sensor. Perform a MAINS RESET. ■ ° C * -ERROR 97, 98 Error/defect in electronics. Perform a MAINS RESET. ■...
Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy ■ MAX CYCLES PASSED The maximum permissible number Replace the buckets with new of run cycles entered has been buckets for safety reasons. exceeded. ■ Reset the cycle counter to "0" after replacing the buckets. ■...
The device can be disposed of via the manufacturer. A Return Material Authorisation (RMA) form must always be requested for a return. If necessary, contact the Technical Service Department of the manufacturer. − Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG − Föhrenstrasse 12 − 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany −...
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Disposal The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol indicates that the device must not be disposed of with household waste. Regulations governing disposal of such devices may differ in individual countries. If necessary, contact the supplier. Fig. 35: Household waste ban AB5650en_SA Rev.: 05 / 11.2023 71 / 73...
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5615 Winkelrotor 6-fach / 1454 1446 1447 1466 1451 1448 Angle rotor 6-times 45° mit Bioabdichtung / with bio-containment Jahre Verwendungsdauer / service life years Max. Laufzyklen / max. cycles 15 000 Kapazität / capacity 9 - 10 7,5 - 8,2 38 x 38 x 24 x...
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5615 5645 1449 5637 5638 Winkelrotor 6-fach / Winkelrotor 6-fach / Angle rotor 6-times Angle rotor 6-times 45° 25° mit Bioabdichtung / mit Bioabdichtung / with bio-containment with bio-containment Jahre Verwendungsdauer / Verwendungsdauer / service Jahre / service life life years years Max.
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