Gemmy PLC-025 User Manual

Universal centrifuge

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UNIVERSAL CENTRIFUGE
! Safety Information
This manual contains important and safety information. The user must carefully
read and understand the contents of this manual prior to using this equipment.
Model: PLC-025
USER'S MANUAL
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION & PARTS LIST
260101.1000

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  • Page 1 UNIVERSAL CENTRIFUGE Model: PLC-025 USER’S MANUAL OPERATION / MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION & PARTS LIST ! Safety Information This manual contains important and safety information. The user must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to using this equipment.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    UNIVERSAL CENTRIFUGE Model: PLC-025 USER’S MANUAL OPERATION / MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION & PARTS LIST CONTENT …………………………………………………… Safety information …………………………………………………… Alert instruction …………………………………………………… CAUTIONS …………………………………………………… WARNINGS ………………………………………………….. . Classification …………………………………………………… Standard …………………………………………………… Intended use …………………………………………………… Definition …………………………………………………… Content …………………………………………………… Specification …………………………………………………… Buckets …………………………………………………..
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Your GEMMY Universal Centrifuge has been designed with functions, reliability, and safety in mind. This manual contains important operation and safety information. The users must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to installing and using this centrifuge in conformance with your local electrical codes.
  • Page 4: Classification

    RCF = 11.18 x 4 x (N / 1000)² N:Speed of rotation R:Rotating radius in cm CONTENT: Your GEMMY centrifuge PLC-025 contains: - Detachable power code 1 - Rotor - Bucket (Must be ordered separately) M-1560 : 60 tubes of 1.5ml capacity M-2060:...
  • Page 5: Specification

    Specification Code PLC-025 Overall dimension 360 x 450 x 292mm New weight 20.4 kg (44.88 lbs) approx. 200 – 5000 rpm adjustable, LED display Speed range Max RCF 4124 x g, LED display Rotor type Swing out (horizontal) Motor Brush-less, 300 W Timer 2-digits, 99 min.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation 1、 Remove the packing band from the carton box. 2、 Move the cover of the carton box firstly 3、 Move the center piece of the carton box 4、 Carry the centrifuge from the box and place onto a proper location. 5、...
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control panel Indication 1. LID LOCK : Indicate the proper lock of the lid 2. Alarm : Indicate imbalance rotor 3. SPIN : Indicate the rotor spinning. : Press this pad indicating the set variable (SV) 4. SV 5. RCF/RMP : Press this pad to monitor the value of RCF and RPM 6.
  • Page 8: Lid-Open Override

    Lid-Open Override How to open the LID: Before unlocking the lid, please follow the procedures as stated below: 1、Switch on the power; 2、Press the key “LID OPEN” 3、Press the part # 15 of “Lid Release button”, then lift the lid up. In case of power failure, lid can’t be opened In case of failure of power supply, the lid locking system cannot unlock the lid automatically.
  • Page 9: Rotor Assembly

    Rotor assembly CAUTION: Inspect all components prior to installing this centrifuge 1. The locking bolt ( #1) must be fastened firmly with Rotor + Drive shaft 2. The thread of locking bolt(#1)is designed by the reversed direction to the driving direction, thus never worry about the loose bolt.
  • Page 10: Buckets & Rotors

    BUCKET and TUBES 【A】 The rubber cushion is used to protect the glass tubes during the high speed spinning. Thus make sure if the cushion is placed properly on the bottom of the bucket as depicted in figure 1. Let the concaved side of cushion up. Or clear all glass pieces if glass tube is broken.
  • Page 11: Cautions

    【C】 How to place the centrifugal tubes CAUTION Use the same type of bucket for spinning in  order to keep the balance of the rotor. Place the tubes diagonally across the  bucket as stated in the figure Even if the less testing tubes is used, place ...
  • Page 12: Function Diagram

    10、Press STOP key to see if the spinning can be stopped or not. 11、Press LID OPEN key and Lid release button to see if the lid can be opened or not. 12、Switch off the power If the above trial procedure is worked normally and smoothly, it indicates that this centrifuge is in good condition.
  • Page 13: Operation

    15、3 sounds alert 16、SPIN light OFF 17、Press LID OPEN key If lid can’t be opened automatically, see Lid-Open Override in Page 6 18、Finish NOTE: NOTE: Operation may be processed according to the above Operation may be proceeded according to the above steps. procedure.
  • Page 14: Maintenance & Servicing

    The speed will accelerate to the max in 15 – 20 seconds. 11、 12、When the set time has passed, the set values of TIME and RPM/RCF will be back to 0. 3 sounds will alert you the completion of the operation, then the SPIN lamp will be OFF automatically 13、Press LID OPEN key and Lid release button to open the lid.
  • Page 15 Turn the controlled knob to make sure if TIME and RPM can be adjusted and functioned normally. c、Check the lid lock: Switch power to ON position, press LID OPEN key and door release button and see if the lid can be opened normally or not. d、...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    inspections must be done: a. Speed (RPM) Use a digital tachometer and check if the centrifuge is spinning at the right speed or not. b. Centrifugal Force:(RCF) Calculate if RCF in line with RPM is correct or not. Use the formula stated in the manual to estimate the RCF.
  • Page 17: Errors Detection

    Didn’t place tubes all way down Place tube all way down Imbalance rotor Balance the rotor Lack of rubber cushion Insert rubber cushion Erratic speed Defective PCB Repair or replace new one ERRORS DETECTION: E-1:Imbalance E-2:Motor connection lost E-3:Driver over heat E-4:Over load E-5:Improper Lid lock Direction to Clean:...
  • Page 18: Diagram Of Components

    40% - 90% Humidity  NOTE: This equipment complies with EC electromagnetic compatibility  requirement of EN60601-1-2. EMI filter is designed in conformity with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive  This equipment complies with IEC801 series regulations.  DIAGRAM OF COMPONENTS Model: PLC-025...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Code Description Quantity Lid, upper, (SPCC #1.0) Hinges, lid (Bronze) Lid, inner, (SUS#304/1.0) Chamber, (SUS#304/1.0) Motor, (MCR-BL-2204D-1-A01) Rubber cushion Bottom mount, (PO#2.0) Rubber feet Micro switch, for balance purpose (VS10NO 31C2) Rack, micro switch (SPCC#1.0) Pin, (C type, 3*30) Silicon gasket, 85cm Back plate, (PO#2.0) AC rack + Fuse...
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM PLC-025...
  • Page 22: One Year Limited Warranty

    NEW VERSION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your GEMMY product is guaranteed be to free from defects in materials and workmanship for one ( 1 ) year under normal use from the date of purchase. This WARRANTY does not apply to any product damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, drop, fire, flood or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than the qualified service personnel.
  • Page 23 The liability of Gemmy Industrial Corp. is limited to repair or replacement and under no circumstances shall GEMMY be liable for any collateral consequential damages or losses. This guarantee specifically excludes the expendables and consumables. All warranty claims must be directed to the distributors or agents authorized by Gemmy Industrial Corp.

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