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MaxQ High Performance Console Incubated/Refrigerated Orbital Shaker * Operating and Maintenance Manual 7040480 Rev. 0 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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#5,558,437) * Horizontal, HEPA-filtered airflow design (U.S. Patent #5,577,837) * Test Tube Rack (U.S. Patent #5,632,388) Models covered by this manual: Model Number Voltage, Frequency Temperature Control SHKE480HP 120VAC, 60Hz Incubated/Refrigerated SHKE481HP 230VAC, 50Hz Incubated/Refrigerated MANUAL NUMBER 7040480 28036/OS-751 9/8/14...
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Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Warning Use MaxQ SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP Orbital Shaker to process non-flammable materials only! Warning Grounding circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of this shaker. Never operate this unit with the grounding circuit disconnected.
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European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermofisher.com. Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) 4 Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
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Call for a damage inspection promptly. Figure 1-1. MaxQ SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP Console Incubated/Refrigerated Orbital Shaker The MaxQ SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP Console Orbital Shaker ships with the following materials: 2 - Keys for the lid lock (packaged and attached to outside of unit) 1 - T-handle 5/32” hex wrench...
The grille is removed by gently pulling it off. It is held in place by six push-in type retainers. Figure 1-4. Chamber Drain Hose Location Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
(Figure 1-7) is installed and must be removed before the unit can be operated. Using a 7/16” and 9/16” hex wrench, remove the three 1/4” and the single 3/8” screws. Retain this hardware for future shipping. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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1. Insert the two 1/4-20 alignment pins into the two mounting holes identified in Figures 1-9 and 1-10. 1) Platform mounting 2) Platform mounting holes on drive studs (2). Insert alignment mechanism (4) pins. 3) Chamber drain Figure 1-9. Hole Locations Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Caution Use only the hex socket flat screws to fasten the platform, and only the T-handle wrench to tighten the screws. Torque these screws to 10 ft-lbs. Check these screws monthly if the unit is operated at or near maximum speed (525 RPM). Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Figure 1-12. Spring Installation placed around the bottom of the clip legs after the flask clip is fastened to the platform. Note that the rubber spring tubes are placed between the clip legs. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Section 1 Installation Installing the Flask The SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP accommodates glassware in numbers and sizes from ninety-one 25 ml flasks to four 6 liter flasks. All platforms have Clips mounting holes for flask clips and test tube racks made by other manufacturers.
The pins are locked in the outward position by turning the knobs 1/4- turn (Figure 1-14). Attach tray to platform with screws provided. Figure 1-14. Rotate Bed Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Section 1 Installation RS-232 Interface The SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP transmits time, speed and temperature information one minute after power is first applied to the unit and then Connector (cont.) every 60 minutes thereafter unless the shaker receives either a <Ctrl><Q> or a <Ctrl><S>.
Caution Connect the orbital shaker to a grounded, dedicated circuit. The power ON/OFF switch is the mains disconnect device for the orbital shaker. Position the shaker so the switch is easily accessible. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 1-11...
Operation Section 2 Figure 2-1. Front View Model SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP is a microprocessor-controlled, incubated/refrigerated orbital console shaker designed to accommodate a wide variety of flasks, test tubes and other glassware. The control system is easily programmed and stores the user-defined time, temperature and speed settings in battery-supported memory which remain even when the shaker is turned off and unplugged.
Setpoints Hold 35.0 STOP Silence Time Speed Temp C Down arrow Alarm silence Information entry buttons Figure 2-2. Control Panel The alarm features are discussed in more detail in the “Shaker Alarms” section of this manual. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Table Audible Alarm 2-1 at right. RPM Tracking Limit (fixed) 5 RPM Temperature Tracking Limit 10°C Over Temperature Shutdown 63°C to 65°C Under Temperature Shutdown -1°C to +2°C All Remote Alarms Defrost ON, 12°C Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
All programming or setting changes start from the Operating Screen as typically illustrated in Figure 2-2. Speed & Time Settings The instructions to program the SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP are written in a step-by-step format. For convenience, these instructions begin and end at the Operating Screen.
Setpoint segment and the operating time remaining in the Actual part of the display, as the microprocessor counts down to zero. An additional feature of the SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP is Hold temperature. This allows the operator to program the shaker to operate at one temperature and then hold the cabinet at another temperature when the countdown reaches zero.
When 00:00 is reached, the shaker will automatically stop and the Cycle Complete alarm will sound. Shaker Alarms The SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP Orbital Shaker control system monitors and provides alarms for nine operating parameters. Table 2-2. Alarm Parameters Parameter Alarm Message...
15 minutes, if the alarm condition is still present. However, the message and indicator lights persist until the fault is corrected. Afterward, the remaining relevant alarm components are cleared by pressing the Silence button. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
15 minutes, if the alarm condition is still present. However, the alarm message and indicator lights persist until the fault is corrected. Afterward, the remaining relevant alarm components are cleared by pressing the Silence button. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
The delay is reduced to 20 minutes when the temperature is within the temperature setpoint alarm band. See Section 3 for further information on setting the tracking alarm. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Warning Fuse replacement must be performed by qualified service personnel. See Service section. Change Configuration To access the system Configuration menu, press the down arrow, the up arrow, and the Silence button in that sequence. 2-10 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
When the audible alarm is disabled, a warning message is placed in the Setpoint portion of the Operating Screen display as illustrated at right. Set Alarm Limits Three temperature alarms are programmed into the Model SHKE480HP/ SHKE481HP Orbital Shaker; Overtemperature, Undertemperature, and Tracking Limits. Thermo Scientific...
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Operating Screen. Note The Overtemp Alarm setpoint values are calculated from the hardware and will not include every numerical value between the upper to lower limits. 2-12 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Operating Screen. Note The Undertemp Alarm setpoint values are calculated from the hardware and will not include every numerical value between the upper to lower limits. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-13...
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When set, press any of the three buttons (Time Speed or Temp) to save the new setpoint value and return to the previous screen, or press nothing for about fifteen seconds to save the new setpoint value and return the display to the Operating Screen. 2-14 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Section 2 Operation Hold Temperature Another useful feature of the Model SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP is the ability to hold the product at a specific temperature after operating for a Control predetermined time. A typical scenario is shown below. The illustration shows the shaker operating at 250 RPM with the cabinet temperature at 37°C.
Power Failure setting to memory. If no buttons are pressed, the display will automatically return to the Operating Screen after about 15 seconds, saving the selection to memory. 2-16 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
(Off) arrow. Pressing the Temp button beneath Return returns the display to the previous screen. If no buttons are pressed, the display will automatically return to the Operating Screen after about 15 seconds, saving the selection to memory. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-17...
If the heater is being cycled on for two seconds and off for three seconds, the Heat % value is 40 percent. Refrig Heat % is the percentage of time that the refrigeration system capillary tube heater is operating during a five second period. 2-18 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Press the Time button beneath SwVers and the following screen will appear Software Version # showing the SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP 480/481 REL x.yy software version in the control system memory, where x is the release level and yy is the revision level.
15 seconds to save the new setpoint value and return the display to the Operating Screen. Defrost Control Defrosting of the Model SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP takes place automatically about every eight hours when the setpoint temperature is 10°C or less. When turned on, the defrost control turns off the refrigeration system and increases the cabinet temperature until it reaches the 12°C or 14°C defrost setpoint.
(Time Speed or Temp) to save the new setpoint value and return to the previous screen, or press nothing for about 15 seconds to save the new setpoint value and return the display to the Operating Screen. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-21...
Sets Operating 02:15 37.0 Temp Hold 37.0 Sets Hold 02:15 37.0 Temp Hold Hold Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page One are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker 2-22 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Alarm On and Off Actual Temperature Alarms Setpoints Over Under Trckng Go to Page Four Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Two are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-23...
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T-ctrl Actual Cycle Complete: Setpoints next Go to Page Six Go to Page Five Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Three are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker 2-24 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Sets Undertemp Undertemp Alarm Alarm Value Sets Temp Tracking Limit Tracking 10.0 Alarm Value Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Four are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-25...
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Alarm On and Off next Turns the Remote Temp.High/Low: Alarm On and Off return Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Five are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker 2-26 Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Defrost Control: Control On and Off 14.0 Sets Defrost Defrost Temp: 12.0 Temperature 12.0 Note: Numerical values and alarm settings shown here Page Six are for reference only and may not match any specific shaker Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker 2-27...
Maintenance Section 3 Model SHKE480HP/SHKE481HP Shakers use a brushless DC motor and oversized, permanently lubricated bearings which require no maintenance. Platform and Cabinet The anodized brushed aluminum platform and powder-coated steel cabinet surfaces can be cleaned with common laboratory materials.
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Section 3 Maintenance Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
To avoid damage to solid state electrical components, proper grounding techniques must be observed whenever working on this shaker. With the exception of the chamber HEPA filter, Model SHKE480HP/ SHKE481HP Orbital Shakers contain no user-serviceable components. Alarms and Alarm...
Velcro strips. Grasp the frame by the corners and pull to remove. There are also small indents located along the edges of the panel to accommodate a flat screwdriver blade. Figure 4-2 illustrates the underside of the frame. Figure 4-2. Spare Fuse Location Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Refer to Table 4-2 for a list of their electrical ratings, part numbers, and applications. Caution Do not substitute! Replace these fuses with fuses of identical electrical ratings only. Table 4-2. Fuses Fuses, SHKE480HP Rating Application Part Number 0.25 amp...
Main Power P/N 191535 P/N 420085 Refrigeration Transformer Motor Driver Relay Unit Control Relay Control Board Transformer Figure 4-4. Electrical Component Locations, Relay Tray Compartment Refer also to the relay tray wiring diagrams in Section 8. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Locations of the blower motor and ambient fan motor are shown in Figure 4-7 (refrigeration unit removed). and Heating Elements Removal of the relay tray is necessary to service the blower motor or the heating elements. Figure 4-7. Air Plenum with Heating and Air Moving Components Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
3/4” open end wrench supplied in the parts bag. Continue this “fine tuning” until the vibrations are reduced as far as possible. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
Allen wrench to remove the single set screw from the keyway of the smaller pulley. When replacing the pulleys, seat the larger pulley completely against the shoulder of the mechanism drive shaft. The smaller pulley, however, is installed with 0.300” space between it and the baseplate. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
5. Start the unit and allow a minimum of 2 hours stabilization of cabinet and flask liquid. 6. Enter Calibration mode by pressing the down arrow, the up arrow, the Silence button. Then press the down arrow twice. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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11. Allow the cabinet to re-stabilize for 1 hour. Recheck temperature. If necessary, return to Step 6 until no additional adjustments are needed. 12. Temperature calibration is now complete. Remove calibration equipment and resume use. Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
Temperature ..Software independent overtemperature and undertemperature shutdown circuit Platform Speed ..Software independent speed control circuit Platform Stall ..Software independent motor overcurrent protection circuit Thermo Scientific Orbital Shaker...
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Interior ..34.3” W x 18.8” H x 21.1” F-B ....(87.1cm x 47.8cm x 53.6cm) Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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Power Failure Alarms as selected by the user Certifications SHKE480HP ..UL Standard No. 61010A-1 Capacity Flasks ... .From (91) 25ml up to (4) 6L Weights Net .
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2 Pollution Degree describes the amount of conductive pollution present in the operating environment. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that normally only non- conductive pollution such as dust occurs with the exception of occasional con- ductivity caused by condensation. Orbital Shaker Thermo Scientific...
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