OHAUS Frontier FC5513 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513L & FC5513R Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 Front and rear view of the centrifuge FC5513, FC5513L Figure.1 Front and rear view of the centrifuge FC5513R Figure.2 1 Centrifuge Lid 2 Rotor Window 3 Display 4 Function Label 5 Main Power Switch 6 Power Connection 7 Emergency Release Function Label Function Label for FC5513, FC5513L Figure.3...
- Page 3 Function Label for FC5513R Figure.4 1 LCD Display 2 Store setup information 3 Program setup model 4 Adjusting Dial: Change the number 5 RPM/RCF model and select 6 Acceleration/Deceleration intensity model and select 7 Temperature setup model (Only 8 Short/quick spin centrifugation FC5513R) 9 Stop centrifugation / Release lid 10 Start centrifugation...
- Page 4 Display fields: Display fields – "RPM/RCF" Display fields – "Acc/Dec" "Service" Display fields – "Time/Prog" Display fields – "Temp" Messages/logos of the display fields "close" "open" "rotor" "rotor no" "rpm" "rcf" "accel" "decel" "radius" "program" M11 "error" "service" “h m s” M14 “temperature”...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................3 Description ..............................3 Features ................................ 3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ....................3 Safety Precautions ............................4 User................................4 1.4.1 Rotor and accessories ..........................4 1.4.2 Measures for your protection ........................4 1.4.3 Exclude the following environmental influences .................. - Page 6 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-2 Survey of possible error messages and their solutions ................23 Lid release during power failure (Emergency Lid Release) ..............23 6.2.1 Description of the error message system ....................23 6.2.2 RECEIPT OG CENTRIFUFES TO REPAIR ....................... 24 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ..........................
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Page 7: Introduction
Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-3 INTRODUCTION Description Thank you for choosing this OHAUS product. All symbols indicate safety instructions and points to potentially dangerous situations. Please read the manual completely before using the Frontier FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L to avoid incorrect operation. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
1.4.2 Rotor and accessories Only OHAUS original rotors and accessories shall be used. Any other use or intended use is considered improper. OHAUS is not liable for damage resulting from improper use. CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and/or property damage. -
Page 9: Measures For Operational Safety
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-5 1.4.5 Measures for operational safety • Do not unscrew the two halves of the housing • Dry off any liquid spills immediately! The instrument is not watertight • Verify that the equipment’s input voltage range and plug type are compatible with the local power supply. •... -
Page 10: Installation
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-6 INSTALLATION Unpacking Carefully remove your centrifuge and each of its components from the package. The included components vary depending on the centrifuge model (see table below). Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport. The instruction manual must always be kept with the centrifuge! Rotor(s) / Accessories will be packed separately. -
Page 11: Installation
Do not run the centrifuge when mechanical or electrical components have been tampered with. • Do not use accessories such as rotors and buckets, which are not exclusively approved by OHAUS Corporation, except commercially available centrifuge tubes made of glass or plastic. -
Page 12: Operation
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-8 OPERATION Mounting and loading rotor 3.1.1 Installation of rotors For FC5513, FC5513L centrifuges packaged with rotor already installed, these following steps are not necessary. Clean the drive shaft as well as the collet with a clean, grease-free piece of cloth. Place the rotor onto the drive shaft. (see figure below). -
Page 13: Loading Angle Rotors
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-9 3.1.2 Loading angle rotors Rotors must be loaded symmetrically and with equal weight (see figure below). The adapter may only be loaded with the appropriate vessels. The weight differences between the filled vessels should be kept as low as possible. Therefore, we recommend weighing them with a balance. -
Page 14: Lid Control
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-10 Lid control 3.2.1 Lid open Before the run, when the lid of the centrifuge is closed, the word "close" (M1) appears in the display "RPM | RCF" (A-1). Additionally, the code number of the preset rotor is shown in the display. Even if the rotor is not inserted. By pressing the key "Stop/Lid"... -
Page 15: Preselection Of Running Time
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-11 Figure. 13 As long as no rotor is inserted, the speed is adjustable between 200 rpm and maximum revolution of the centrifuge. If there is a rotor in the centrifuge the speed can only be pre-selected until the maximum permissible revolution of that rotor. -
Page 16: Preselection Of Brake Intensity And Acceleration
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-12 3.3.3 Preselection of brake intensity and acceleration This function is activated through the key "Accel/Decel" (6) (refer to figure 15). By pressing the key once the word "accel" (M7) flashes in the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2). The desired acceleration can be pre-selected by the adjusting dial (4). -
Page 17: 3.4 Radius Correction
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-13 Figure. 17 3.4 Radius correction If you use adapters or reducers, it could change the centrifugal radius of the respective rotor. In that case you can correct the radius manually. Please proceed as follows: Close the lid, then press the key "Time"... -
Page 18: Recall Of Stored Programs
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-14 M3 M4 Figure. 19 Close the lid of the centrifuge. Now proceed as described previously to set all important run parameters. If the lid isn't closed when storing the program, in the display "RPM/RCF" (A-1), the words "FirSt" and "CLOSE Lid" (see figure 20) flashes alternately. -
Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Centrifuge
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-15 M3 M4 Figure. 22 3.5.3 Leaving program mode To leave the program mode just press the key "Prog/Setup" (3) (refer to figure 22). Then inside the display "Time/Prog" (A-3) the word "programm"(M10) appears. Set the display to "programm--" (M10) with the adjusting dial (4). Starting and stopping the centrifuge 3.6.1 Starting the centrifuge... -
Page 20: Imbalance Detection
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-16 Figure. 24 Imbalance detection In case of the rotor not being equally loaded, the drive will turn off during acceleration. The rotor decelerates to stand still. When in the display "Time/Prog" (A-3) the word "error” (M11) together with the number "01” appear, the weight difference of the samples is too large. -
Page 21: Setting
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-17 SETTING Basic adjustments 4.1.1 Change the type of rotor Before the first operation and after each rotor change, you have to set the rotor type. You find each rotor type in the printed order number on the rotor. Example: Angle rotor order number: 30130871 Rotor Type on the display = 71... -
Page 22: Signal Turn On / Off
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-18 Figure. 27 ATTENTION: Please notice that you must enter the program as described under point 4.1.2 to change the adjustments of the points 4.1.3 - 4.1.8. After you have stored the settings, you can change to normal program mode again by switching off the centrifuge for a short while. -
Page 23: Keyboard Sound Turn On / Off
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-19 4.1.4 Keyboard sound turn on / off Proceed as described under point 4.1.2 to enter this program mode and then press the key "Accel/Decel" (6). In the display "Acc/Dec" (A-2) the word "Service" flashes. Now select the letter "B". with the adjusting dial (4). As a result, in the display "RPM/RCF"... - Page 24 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-20 The list of the last 99 error messages can be looked over by pressing the key "RPM/RCF" (5) and scroll through it by the adjusting dial (4). The respective error codes appear in the display "RPM/RCF" (A-1). Please refer to "Table 6: error messages"...
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Page 25: Maintenance
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-21 MAINTENANCE Maintenance and cleaning 5.1.1 General Care Maintenance of the centrifuge is confined to keeping the rotor, the rotor chamber, and the rotor accessories clean as well as to regularly lubricating the rotor insert bolts of a swing out rotor (if available). Lubricants containing molyote and graphite are not allowed. -
Page 26: Disinfection Of Aluminum Rotors
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-22 5.1.4 Disinfection of aluminum rotors In case of infectious material spilling into the centrifuge, the rotor and rotor chamber have to be disinfected directly after the run. Rotors may be autoclaved at a maximum temperature of 121°C. 5.1.5 Disinfection of PP-rotors Autoclaving... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-23 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message: Cause / Solution The error messages are listed to help localize possible errors faster. The diagnosing referred to in this chapter may not always be the case, as they are only theoretically occurring errors and solutions. -
Page 28: Receipt Og Centrifufes To Repair
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-24 RECEIPT OF CENTRIFUGES TO REPAIR Health risk from contaminated equipment, rotors and accessories. In case of returning the centrifuge for repairing to the manufacturer, please notice the following: The centrifuge must be decontaminated and cleaned before the shipment for the protection of persons, environment, and material. -
Page 29: Transport And Storage
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-25 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Transport Before transporting, take out the rotor. Only transport the unit in the original packaging. Use a transport aid for transporting over longer distances to fix the motor shaft. rel. humidity Air pressure temperature General transportation... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-26 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications 9.1.1 Centrifuge FC5513 Model FC5513 Speed Range 200 rpm -13500 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 17317 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity (Rotor) 24x1.5/2.0 ml Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 99 min 59 sec or continuous ≤... -
Page 31: Centrifuge Fc5513R
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-27 9.1.2 Centrifuge FC5513R Model FC5513R Speed Range 200 rpm -14500 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 17157 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity (Rotor) 24x1.5/2.0 ml Temperature range -20° a 40 °C,1 °C/set Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 99 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤... -
Page 32: Centrifuge Fc5513L
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-28 9.1.3 Centrifuge FC5513L Model FC5513L Speed Range 200 rpm -14000 rpm;10 rpm/set Maximum RCF 15994 x g;10 x g/set Maximum Capacity (Rotor) 18x1.5/2.0 ml Running Time 10 sec to 99 hr 99 min 59 sec or continuous Noise level (depending on the rotor) ≤... -
Page 33: Drawings And Dimensions
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-29 Drawings and dimensions Dimensions for FC5513, FC5513L Dimensions for FC5513R... -
Page 34: Order Information
Rotor, Angle, 4x8-w PCR Strip, V1 30210898 Rotor Angle 24×2.0ml Spin Column Notes: Packages are country specific and might vary. Please check the item number with the local OHAUS office before you order it. COMPLIANCE Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product. -
Page 35: Appendix
Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-31 APPENDIX TABLE 1: PERMISSIBLE NET WEIGHT TABLE 2: MAX. SPEED AND RCF-VALUES FOR PERMISSIBLE ROTORS TABLE 3: LOWEST TEMPERATURES AT MAX.SPEED TABLE 4: ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION TIMES TABLE 5: ERROR MESSAGES TABLE 6: RADIUS CORRECTION TABLE 7: SYMBOLS- / ABBREVIATIONS TABLE 8: REDEMPTION FORM / DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE 12.2 Table 1: Permissible net weight... - Page 36 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-32 12.5 Table 4: Acceleration and deceleration times FC5513 Acceleration values Deceleration values Order No. Capacity Stage 0 Stage 9 Stage 0 Stage 9 30472302 Rotor Angle 24×1.5/2.0ml BIOSEALS V1 30472304 Rotor Hematocrit 24xCapillaries V1 83041014 Rotor Angle 4x8-w PCR Strip V1 30210898...
- Page 37 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-33 12.6 Table 4: Error messages Error-No. Description Imbalance arose Imbalance sensor is defective Temperature sensor defective (only FC5513R) Chamber over temperature (only FC5513R) Leap of speed is too big between two measurements CLOSE lid Standstill monitoring defective Wrong direction of rotacion of the motor Unit too warm...
- Page 38 Frontier Centrifuge FC5513, FC5513R, FC5513L EN-34 12.7 Table 5: Radius correction Rotor Adapter Radius Correction Description Description Order No. Order No. (cm) (cm) None None Rotor Angle 24×1.5/2.0ml 30472302 30130885 Adapter 1x0.5ml D8ml 6/pk -0.3 BIOSEALS V1 30130884 Adapter 1x0.2/0.4ml D6mm 6/pk -1.0 None None...
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