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OPERATION MANUAL
MANUAL NO. 057-287-00
REV. E
ECN 19157
LAB-LINE@
MAX Q 4000
INCUBATED & REFRIGERATED
SHAKERS
MODEL NO. I SHKA4000
SHKA4OOO-
1 CE
*& Barnstead International1 lab-line
.A*snts You Lab Starts Here
1999 North 15th Ave.. Melrose Park. IL 60160-1491 USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Con't)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
n
Warnings alert you to a possible personal injury.
0 CAUTION
Cautions alert you a possibility of damage to the equipment.
NOTE
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and conditions.
A HOT SURFACE
Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility of personal injury if you come in contact with a
surface during use or for a period oftime after use.
Cautions alert you to risks of electric shock.
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
for selecting Lab-Line Instruments for your equipment needs. For maximum value and ease of
start-up,
PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
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Use the Packing List, provided at the end ofthis manual, when unpacking to verifL that
the complete unit has been received. Do not discard packing materials until all is
accounted for.
Read this operation manual thoroughly before deciding upon an appropriate location for
the unit.
Insist that every operator of this unit becomes familiar with the Operation Section ofthis
manual.
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Be sureto fill out the Warranty Registration Card and mail it in to Lab-Line Instruments
within seven
(7) days after receiving the unit.
after reading this manual you should have any difficulties with the installation or operation
instructions, please call:
Lab-Line Customer Relations Department
(563) 556-224
1 or [phone]
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
The infomiation contained in this manual is the exclusive property of 1,ab-Line Instruments. Inc.. and has been provided solel\
to enable the users of the equipment described herein to operate and maintain such
equipment.. Any other use of this
infomiation, or the reproduction or transniission of all or any portion of this manual without prior written consent of the
manufacturer is expressly prohibited.
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SECTION 2
SAFE OPERATION
l!!~ NG:
DO NOT MODIFY CONSTRUCTION AND/OR ASSEMBLY OF EQUIPMENT.
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DONOT REMOVE TAGS, LABELS, DECALS OR OTHER INFORMATION
FROM THE UNIT.
STAND CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
IF SHAKING ACTION WILL RESULT IN THE EVOLUTION OF GASESOR
FUMES, CARRY OUT THE OPERATION IN A WELL-VENTILATED
LABORATORYHOOD.
DONOT USE EQUIPMENT FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
USE ONLY THE ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS THAT ARE SHIPPED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ARE SPECIFIEDFOR IT. SUBSTITUTING
OTHER ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES CAN PRODUCE HAZARDS OR
MAKE THE UNIT INOPERATIVE.
PERFORM REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL AND KEEP UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR. DONOT OPERATE WITH
KNOWN DEFECTS.
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DONOT USE THE SHAKER TO MIX FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR WHERE
THE TRANSFER OF MECHANICAL ENERGY TOGLASS COULDCAUSE
GLASS BREAKAGE.
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SECTION 3
PRODUCT PROFILE
3.1 OVERVIEW:
The Lab-Line MAX Q 4000 series of bench top, incubated and refrigerated shakers are
available in either analog or digital control configurations:
A-Class shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-I CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE,
SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE: control temperature by a
Proportional/Integral/Derivative
microprocessor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and speed and is
adjustable with rotary dials. Analog tachometer displays speed in RPM, verifying accuracy
of speed setting. Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and
coolant.
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E-Class shakers: SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7,
SHKE4000-8CE: control temperature, time and speed by a
Proportional/Integral/Derivative
(PID) microprocessor-based controller that is adjustable with membrane switches on a keypad
in
1 rpm increments. Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and
coolant. Flashing display indicates power interruption. Pressing any key will clear display.
Non-volatile memory maintains speed and time set points in the event of a power interruption.
Speed and time set points are automatically reactivated after power is restored.
Temperature range and accuracy follow. All units have a uniformity ofkO.S°C
at 37OC
in flask:
StandardTemperature: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE,SHKE4000,SHKE4000-ICE,
5OC
above ambientto 60°C, k0.I0C at 37OC in flask.
HighTemperature: SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE,
5OC above ambientto 80°C, +0.I0C at 37OC inflask.
Refrigerated: SHKA4000-7, SH KA4000-8CE, SH KE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE, 15OC
BELOW
ambient to 60°C, kO.l OC at 37OC in flask. Refrigeration system needs to be
turned off whenever the set point is at or above 32°C.
In addition, all versions offer:
Space efficient tubular heaters.
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Drive interrupt halts shaking action when lid is opened.
All set points are retained by non-volatile memory that automatically reactivates after power
is restored.
Visual, user adjustable over-temperature safety signal with independent thermostat controls
the heat if main controller fails.
% inch (1.9 cm) triple eccentric orbital drive.
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6 permanently lubricated ball bearings.
50 Ib (22.7 kg) platform load capacity at safe speeds less than 400 rpm for A-Class shakersand
less than 500 rpm for E-Class shakers.
UL, cUL and CE certification.
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PRODUCT PROFILE (Con?):
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS:
ALL, ANALOG
"A" SERIES
UNITS
120
14.0
1500
60
40 to 400 rpm
4~2rpm
Continuous or
timed operation
from
1 minute to
60 minutes
ALL ANALOG
"A'' SERIES
UNITS
220-240
7.0
1500
50
40 to 400 rpm
4=2rpm
Continuous or
timed operation
from
1 minute to
60 minutes
ALL DTGITAI,
"E" SERIES
IJNITS
120
14.0
1500
60
15 to 500 rpm
4=1 rpm
Continuous or
timed operation
from 0.1 hour up
to 999 hours or
0.1 minute to 999
minutes
ALL DIGITAL
"En SERIES
UNTTS
220-240
7.0
1.500
50
15to 500 rpm
h1 rpm
Continuous or
timed operation
from 0.1 hour up
to 999 hours or
0.1 minute to 999
minutes
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PRODUCT PROFILE (Con't):
ALL ANALOG
"A" SERIES
UNITS
3 individual LED
displays indicate
temperature in
1 "C increments.
Analog
tachometer
displays speed in
rpm
None
ALL ANALOG
"A" SERIES
3 individual LED
displays indicate
temperature in
I "C increments.
Analog
tachometer
displays speed in
rpm
None
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con't):
ALL DIGITAL
"E" SERIES
UNITS
3 individual LED
displays indicate
temperature, time
and speed
simultaneously.
3 characters
height
% inches
(1.27 cm)
Audible portion
ofthe alarm can
be silenced for a
period of
1 hour
without
deactivating the
actual alarm
condition by
depressing any
key.
ALL DIGITAL
"En SERIES
lJNITS
3 individual LED
displays indicate
temperature, time
and speed
simultaneously.
3 characters
height
% inches
(1.27 cm)
Audible portion
of the alarm can
be silenced for a
period of
1 hour
without
deactivating the
actual alarm
condition by
depressing any
key.
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PRODUCT PROFILE (Con-t):
ALL ANALOG
'-A" SERIES
UNITS
None
None
None
None
ALL ANALOG
"A" SERIES
UNITS
None
None
None
None
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con?):
ALL DIGITAI,
"E" SERIES
UNITS
Audible with
flashing led
indicate when
speed deviates
more than
10%
of set point
When speed
deviates
10% of
set point, unit
will shut down
immediately
Beeps twice
when time has
expired. Shaking
motion stops.
If the unit is
running in an
unbalanced
condition, an
alarm will sound
and the shaker
will stop until the
end user corrects
the condition.
The speed
display will flash
"bAL" on speed
panel LED.
ALL DlGTTAL
"E" SERIES
UNITS
Audible with
flashing led
indicate when
speed deviates
more than
10%
of set point
When speed
deviates
10% of
set point, unit
will shut down
immediately
Beeps twice
when time has
expired. Shaking
motion stops.
If the unit is
running in an
unbalanced
condition, an
alarm will sound
and the shaker
will stop until the
end user corrects
the condition.
The speed
display will flash
"bAL" on speed
panel
LED.
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PRODUCT PROFILE (Con't):
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con't):
ALL ANALOG
"A" SERIES
UNITS
Permanent
Magnet DC
None
None
None
18" X 18"
(45.7 X 45.7 cm)
55.9 cm)
ALL ANALOG
"A" SERIES
lJNTTS
Permanent
Magnet DC
None
None
None
18"X 18"
(45.7 X 45.7 cm)
55.9 cm)
ALL DIGITAL
"Em SERIES
UNITS
Solid State
Brushless DC
Software
algorithms
prevent sudden
startlstops
Monitorspeed,
temperature in
OC
and time with a
computer
10 mvI0Coutput
monitors
temperature with
external chart
recorder
18" X 18"
(45.7 X 45.7 cm)
ALL DIGITAL
"Ex SERIES
lJNITS
Solid State
Brushless DC
Software
algorithms
prevent sudden
startlstops
Monitorspeed,
temperaturein
OC
and time with a
computer
10 mvI0Coutput
monitors
temperature with
external chart
recorder
18"X 18"
(45.7 X 45.7 cm)
3.3 UNIT'S ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS:
I Product Usage
I This product is intended for use indoors only
I
Pollution Degree* *
Installation Category*"
Altitude
Relative Humidity
Electrical Supply
Voltage Tolerance
Tem~erature
"Interface cables not to exceed 9.8' (3 m) in length.
**Refer to
IEC 664-1
2
I1
2000 meters MSL (Mean Sea Level)
20% to 80% maximum, non-condensing
120 VAC or 240 VAC
51 0% of normal rated line
15°Cto 32OC
O CAUTION: 17 IS NOT RECOMMENDED 133 OPERATE Sl I AIiFR IN A CO?
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PRODUCT PROFILE: (Con't)
3.4 A-CLASS CONTROL PANEL FEATURES:
1. TEMPERATURE Controller: Maintains chamber temperature.
2. TEMPERATURE Switch: Activates heater-allowing controller to maintain temperature.
3. TEMPERATURE High-Limit Light: Illuminates when high limit thermostat is controlling
chamber temperature.
4. SPEED Control: Sets platform rotation speed.
5. POWER Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker.
6. SPEED Tachometer: Analog display of platform rotation speed.
7. TIME(R): Allows user to chose either continuous or timed operation.
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PRODUCT PROFILE: (Con't)
3.5 E-CLASS CONTROL PANEL FEATURES:
SPEED Display: 3 digit LED indicates actual or set point speed
Up Arrow Key: Increases platform rotation speed
Down Arrow Switch: Decreases platform rotation speed
SPEED Light: Red light Illuminates when a locked rotor or over-speed condition exists
RPM Light: Illuminates to indicate actual speed
SET RPM Light: Illuminates when speed is being set
STOP Switch: Stops platform rotation
START Switch: Starts platform rotation
POWER Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker
Arrow Key: Increases shaking time
wn Arrow Key: Decreases shaking time
12.
TIME(R) Display: 3 digit LED indicates time remaining or elapsed time
13. HOURS: Timer indicates hours
14.
MINUTES: Timer indicates minutes
15.
TIMERIELAPSED: Allows the user to choose elapsed time operation, ELAPSED, ortimed
operation,
TIMER
16. HOURSIMINUTES Membrane Switch: Allows user to choose timing operation in either
hours or minutes
17.
SET TIME: Illuminates when time is being set
1 8. ELAPSED TIMER Light: lndicates accumulated time
19aUp Arrow Key: Increases temperature
20.
TEMPERATURE Display: 3 digit LED indicates chamber temperature
2
14 Down Arrow Key: Decreases temperature
22.
WATER Light: This display has no function on this unit
23. HEAT ON Switch: Turns on heat
24.
HEAT OFF Switch: Turns off heat
25. SET TEMP Light: Indicates temperature can be set
26.
HEAT ON Light: Indicates heaters are energized
27.
HIGH-LIMIT Light: lndicates high-limit control has been activated
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SECTION 4
INSTALLATION
4.1 SHIPPING CARTON:
This should be inspected upon delivery. When received, carefully examine for any
shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is discovered, the delivering carrier
should specify and sign for the damage on your copy ofthe delivery receipt.
Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for before
packaging materials are discarded. After unpacking, if damage is found, promptly
report it to the carrier and request a damage inspection promptly.
e
IMI'OKTANT: I-ailurc to rcquest an inspution of damayc mithin a few days aftcr
rcceipt
of sl~ipment absolbcs the carrier fi-onl an! liabilit~'for damage. You must call
for a damage impection promptlj.
4.2 LOCATION:
Put the shaker on a level table or bench capable of supporting the weight ofthe
shaker with any accessories while in operation.
Place shaker near an electrical outlet that matches the unit's nameplate requirements.
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Allow approximately 2" (5 cm) of clearance around the unit for free air convection,
accessory attachments and user convenience.
Shakers with refrigeration should be placed near an accessible drain.
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INSTALLATION: (Con't)
4.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
SHKA4000 and SHKE4000 series shakers require a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source.
They are supplied with a 3-wire line cord and should be plugged into an outlet
designed for 3-prong plugs. If an extension cord is used, it also should be the 3-wire
grounded type. For an outlet designed to accept 2-prong plugs (ungrounded), it is
required that a qualified electrician replaces the outlet with a new, grounded type.
SHKA4000- 1 CE and SHKE4000-1 CE series shakers require a 220-240 VAC, 50160
Hz power source. They are supplied with a Schuko cordset.
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If a plug must be installed, use only the 3-prong grounded type, rated for the unit load
requirements and matching the power outlet. Make sure the green ground wire is
secured to the plug ground terminal.
To eliminate hazard of electrical shock, make sure floor around shaker is dry. In the
event of accidental spilling or splashing of liquids, clean up andlor neutralize the
spilled liquids before continuing.
Leave shaker disconnected when not in use.
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INSTALLATION: (Con?)
4.4 PLATFORM INSTALLATION:
1. Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken. A wide variety of
platforms and accessories are available.
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Dedicated platforms have the maximum number of flask clamps attached for
safe operation.
Combination platforms allow the user to shake a wide variety ofdifferent
sized vessels on the same platform.
2. Carefully position the platform horizontally over the shaker's mounting plate aligning
the 4 mounting holes.
3. Positions one ofthe thumbscrews provided through each of the 4-platform mounting
holes and tighten securely.
4.5 FLASK CLAMP INSTALLATION:
Each flask clamp contains a support spring located at the narrow top ofthe
clamp.
Depending on the size of the clamp, the clamp base may contain one or
several screws necessary to securethe clamp to the platform. All screws
provided with the clamp must be properly attached to the platform.
1. Carefully place the desired vessel in the clamp by first pulling the clamp spring far
enough apart to enable the flask base to be positioned inside the clamp. Secondly,
gently slide the flask into its proper position securing it to the wider bottom ofthe
clamp. The spring will hold the body ofthe flask securely in place and provide
security during shaking.
2. Make sure all vessels are securely clamped before turning on unit.
Wherever possible, vessels should contain a stopper to prevent hazardous substances being
thrown out during the mixing action.
4.6 TEST TUBE RACK INSTALLATION:
1. Position the test tube rack on the combination platform sothat the cutouts on the
rack's outside bottom are aligned with corresponding mounting holes on the platform.
There are two cutouts on each
side ofthe rack.
2. Securethe rack to the platform with mounting screws provided with the rack.
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SECTION 5
OPERATION
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5.1 A-CLASS:
Please refer to page 13 for control panel reference.
5.1A POWER SWITCH:
1. Depress top portion of power switch to turn ON shaker
2. Depress bottom portion of power switch to turn OFF shaker.
5.1B SPEED CONTROL AND DISPLAY:
1. Slowly rotate the knob on the solid-state speed control clockwise
increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed. The markings on
the outside of the dial are for reference purposes only.
2. The speed control tachometer provides an analog readout of the actual
platform rotation speed up to a maximum of
400 rpm.
1. From the 12 o'clock off position, rotate timer knob counterclockwise
ON position to initiate continuous operation.
2. For timed operation, rotate timer knob clockwise fi from 1 minute to 60
minutes. The markings on the side of the dial are in 5-minute increments.
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OPERATION: (Con't)
5.1 A-CLASS: (Con't)
Please refer to page
13 for control panel reference.
5.1 D TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER-SETTING TEMPERATURE:
HEAT INDICATOR CHAMBER OR SET POINT TEMPERATURE
+IT I m
CONTROL BUTTONS
1. CONTROLLER SELF-TEST: When the shaker is powered up, the controller will
display
8888 along with the three decimal points and the HEAT ON indicator lamp.
The display will then blank out for
2 seconds before showing the chamber temperature.
2. HEAT ON INDICATOR: The HEAT ON indicator lamp is lit when the chamber
heaters are receiving power. The lamp will normally flash when the chamber
temperature is at set point.
3. SET POINT ADJUSTMENTS: The temperature controller normally displays the
chamber temperature. To view or change the temperature set point proceed as follows:
PRESS
*
* v
*A
A.
B.
CONTROLLER
View set point
Decrease set point
Increase set point
Press and hold the
"STAR (*) key and use either the up or down arrow key
to adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Release the "STAR
(*)
key.
Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize.
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OPERATION: (Con't)
5.1 A-CLASS: (Con't)
Please refer to page
13 for control panel reference.
5.1 E TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION:
Fill a 250-ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximately 100 ml ofwater and position it
at the approximate geometric center of the shaking platform.
Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouplejunction in direct
contact with the water.
Press and hold the
"STAR" (*) key and using the up or down arrow key, adjust
the set point to the desired temperature.
Allow the shaker to run until chamber temperature has stabilized.
The controller display should now be indicating the set point temperature. Make
note ofthe thermometer reading.
Press and hold both arrow keys until the controller display indicates
tunE.
Release the arrow keys. Press and release the down arrow key, the display should
now indicate
LEUL. Press and hold the "STAR" (*) key and using the up arrow
key adjust the display to read. Release the
"STAR" (*) key. Press and release
the up arrow key until the display indicates
Zero. The display should now
alternate between
Zero and a numerical value.
Using the examples shown below and the thermometer value obtained in step 5
above, enter the correct
Zero value into the controller by pressing the "STAR"
(*) key and using the up or down arrow key. If there is already a Zero value
present then add the new value to the one already present.
Thermometer
= 60 "C Thermometer = 70 OC
Controller Reading
= 65 "C Controller Reading = 65 OC
Subtract
-
- -5 "C Subtract = +5 OC
Enter
Zero value of -5 "C Enter
Zero value of +5 "C
When the correct
Zero value has been entered, press and hold the two arrow keys
together until the display again indicates the chamber temperature. If the
procedure was done correctly, the controller display should now agree with the
thermometer reading to within 10S°C.
Allow the unit to run for at least an additional 30 minutes.
10. Re-check the thermometer reading. The controller display and the thermometer
should agree to within +OS°C. If not repeat steps
6, 7 and 8 above.
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