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USER'S MANUAL
LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES
CENTRIC MF 48
CENTRIC MF 48 R
Edition
9.
Domel, d.o.o.
Otoki 21, 4228 Železniki, Slovenia
Business Unit Laboratory Systems
Na Plavžu 79, 4228 Železniki, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 (0)4 5117 500
Internet: https://www.domel.com
Month
Year
March
2023
ID 420391

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES CENTRIC MF 48 CENTRIC MF 48 R Edition Month Year March 2023 ID 420391 Domel, d.o.o. Otoki 21, 4228 Železniki, Slovenia Business Unit Laboratory Systems Na Plavžu 79, 4228 Železniki, Slovenia Tel.: +386 (0)4 5117 500...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R CONTENTS WARRANTY ..........................4 GENERAL ..........................4 2.1. Technical specifications ....................4 2.2. Dimensions / Positions of the feet ..................5 2.3. Accessory table ......................... 6 2.4. Packing list ........................6 2.5.
  • Page 3 USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 6.2. Creating / Modification of a program ................17 6.2.1. Creating a program....................17 6.2.2. Locking a program ....................18 6.2.3. Program selection ....................18 6.2.4. Modification of a program ..................18 6.3.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    - The centrifuge is used conforming to the instructions in the user manual. - The electrical installation at the site of the centrifuge conforms to the IEC recommendations. DOMEL declines all responsibility for damage caused by use not conforming to instructions, failure to carry out maintenance operations and any unauthorized modification.
  • Page 5: Dimensions / Positions Of The Feet

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 2.2. Dimensions / Positions of the feet • Front View • Side View Ventilated model Refrigerated Model Page 5...
  • Page 6: Accessory Table

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 2.3. Accessory table CENTRIC MF 48 & CENTRIC MF 48 R models Radius Max. Speed Max. Vol. Description (mm) (rpm) (x g) (ml) RS 4/400 Swing-out rotor B 400 Set of 4 buckets...
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    Centrifuges are designed for interior use by personnel trained to use them. 2.6. Intended use Centrifuges CENTRIC MF 48 and CENTRIC MF 48 R are laboratory centrifuges intended to be used in laboratories for separating the substances with different specific densities by centrifugal force.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Centrifuge

    A warning message is displayed on the centrifuge after 30000 cycles, it is then necessary to call DOMEL service to inspect the accessory and erase this warning. On 1st of 2 terms expired. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRIFUGE 3.1.
  • Page 9: Manual Unlocking Of The Lid

    After a manual unlocking, the message "Press Lid Button" is displayed. Press the key to reinitialize the locking device. Contact a DOMEL certified technician to get the locking device checked, and the replacement of the sticker. 4. INSTALLATION AND SETTING UP Transporting the equipment over a long distance must be done by mechanized means, handled by personnel trained in its use.
  • Page 10: Installation

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 4.3. Installation 4.3.1. Environment Avoid corrosive, high humidity atmosphere. Avoid direct sunlight that could result in heating of the instrument. The centrifuge is not designed to operate in an explosive environment.
  • Page 11: Use

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 4.4. Use Refrigerated models 4.4.1. Switching on the centrifuge The switch/circuit breaker for switching on the centrifuge is found on the front left-hand side of the instrument. 4.4.2. Lid opening The centrifuge that you have purchased is equipped with a motorized lid lock.
  • Page 12: Rotor Dismounting

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R B. Rotor dismounting Squeeze the two levers in the central part of the rotor. The rotor can be lifted slowly. Remove it from the centrifugation chamber. 4.4.4. Loading the rotor For swing out rotors, always put all the buckets and inserts (even empty) in their dedicated location.
  • Page 13 USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R Angular rotor dynamic balancing:   Swing-out rotor dynamic balancing:   The centrifuge can tolerate an imbalance of 10 g. Important Note: The imbalance detection system automatically shuts down the centrifuge in case of excessive imbalance (>...
  • Page 14: Closing The Lid

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 4.4.5. Closing the lid Once the rotor has been loaded, to close the lid, put your hand on the handle, and lower the lid. Keep pressing the lid during the blinking of the handle. A buzzer sounds for the interlock. You can release the lid which is now locked.
  • Page 15: Protocols At 4°C: Pre-Cool Function

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 4.4.8. Protocols at 4°C: Pre-Cool Function To obtain optimal performances at 4°C, the "Pre-Cool" key permits to prepare the centrifuge before use. This pre-set cycle of pre-cooling must be completely carried out, to lower the bowl temperature as well as rotor &...
  • Page 16: Programming

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 6. PROGRAMMING 6.1. Parameter values Parameter values are entered directly with the help of the specific key and the value adjustment knob. 6.1.1. Speed (rpm) / Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) / Radius A.
  • Page 17: Time

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 6.1.2. Time A. Programming the Time Press the Time key firmly until the display of the time goes to programming mode: only the time value appears in a grey colour. Select the required time value with the help of the knob while in programming mode.
  • Page 18: Locking A Program

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 6.2.2. Locking a program The program created can be locked in order to protect it against accidental modification. for 3 seconds. The display becomes red and displays “protected” to indicate Press the Lid key that the program has been locked.
  • Page 19: Force Slope N°9 During Braking

    (end of duration, or short press on key). 7. EXTRA OPTIONS All DOMEL centrifuges have these extra options, to access, press long for 3 seconds on 7.1. Language EN-FR You have two choices of languages, English and French. You can select one, just by scrolling the .
  • Page 20: Speed Rcf/Rpm

    Both speed (RPM) and G force (RCF) can be displayed. If you need one to be displayed by default select it. Factory setting is RCF (G force) by default. 7.6. Greasing advice The DOMEL Centrifuges can remind you when to grease the accessories. NO REMINDER 1 week 1 month...
  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8.1. Daily care and cleaning 8.1.1. External body Wipe off marks from the paintwork of the external body and keyboard using an absorbent paper and lightly wetted with an alcohol-water solution or a quaternary ammonium compound.
  • Page 22: Material Presenting A Biological Risk

    Check that the ground (earth) continuity of the machine is still properly ensured by the power cord and the wall outlet to which it is connected. No access to the inside the centrifuge is authorized. Maintenance is carried out by a DOMEL certificated technician.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting / Messages

    Identify the reason for Missing magnet on a rotating accessory and the operation carried out by an engineer trained by DOMEL. fault error before proceeding. Check on the state and the type of a rotating accessory.
  • Page 24 Lid board Braking to a complete "Err 010" It is not possible to communicate with the Lid board turn it ON. Try to start the cycle. If the problem persists, contact DOMEL Error stop service department. Information / warning messages:...
  • Page 25: Disposal

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 10. DISPOSAL Information concerning the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. Electrical equipment is governed by national rules based on European Directive 2002/96/CE relating to electrical and electronic equipment waste (EEEW).
  • Page 26 USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R CERTIFICATE OF DECONTAMINATION I, the undersigned, …………………………… First name: …………………………… Surname: …………………………… Title: …………………………… Company: …………………………… Address: …………………………… Post Code: …………………………… City: Certify that the equipment described below: …………………………… Brand: ……………………………...
  • Page 27 USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R RETURN FORM ………………………… Date: ……………………………………………………… Company: ……………………………………………………… Contact: ……………………………………………………… Address: ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Telephone: ……………………………………………………… Fax: ……………………………………………………… E-mail: ……………………………………………………… Equipment returned: ……………………………………………………… Brand: ……………………………………………………… Model: Serial N°: ………………………………………………………  ...
  • Page 28: Logbook

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 12. LOGBOOK Example of table to trace the use of the centrifuge and its accessories. T°C Date Operator Time Rotor Incidents Page 28...
  • Page 29: Nomogram

    USER'S MANUAL CENTRIC MF 48 / CENTRIC MF 48 R 13. NOMOGRAM Radius Speed (xg) (cm) (rpm) Example: The relative centrifugal force (RCF) at a radial distance of 8cm from the center of centrifuge spindle when operating at a speed of 2500 rpm, may be determined by placing a straight edge on the nomogram connecting the 8cm point on the Radius Scale (on the left), with the 2500 rpm point on the Speed Scale (on the right).
  • Page 30: Quick Start

    QUICK START   Create & save a program Choose the program 2. Set time Click on to Access to the Choose all set the menu programs your parameters (Time, Speed, T°, etc…) Click on to Scroll to Click on 3 3 secs.
  • Page 31: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Laboratory centrifuge type / model: Centric MF 48, Centric MF 48 R is in conformity with the provisions of the following regulations and also complies with the following standards 1. Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the...

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