Benchmark Orbi-Shaker User manual

Operations Manual

Index:
I. General Information
II-1. Introduction
II-2. Installation
II-3. Specifications
II-4. Features
III-1, Operation
III-2. Platform Installation
III-3. Maintenance
IV-1. Service and Contact

I. General Information
NOTE : Before operating the Orbi-Shaker, please take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual.
Thank you for purchasing the Orbi-Shaker. This operations manual contains
instructions for the care of this Instrument. In order to use the instrument
properly, please read this manual carefully before operation. Please keep it
available for future use.
Prior to the initial operation:
Please check the Instrument and the accessories against the packing list when
you first open the shipping carton. If you find there is damage, a discrepancy,
or missing items, please contact your supplier immediately.
II-1. Introduction
The Orbi-Shaker is designed for many applications used in general research
laboratories. The Microprocessor’s constant monitoring system ensures accurate
shaking speed. The beltless drive system minimizes noise and vibration while
increasing the life span of the unit.Optional accessories are available for
compatibility with a wide variety of laboratory vessels, including flasks, tubes, dishes
and trays.
II-2. Installation
-Choose a location that is free from rapidly changing temperature conditions (away
from a heating or cooling vent).
-To assure proper ventilation, allow a minimum of 2 inches (5 Cm) of the clearance
between the rear and side of the unit and the adjacent wall.
-Always ensure that the machine is installed on a level surface.
-Before plugging the machine into the outlet, ensure that the electrical
specifications (listed on the serial number label on the rear side of the unit)
matches the electrical specifications of your outlet.
-Always
- Avoid a direct ray and light.
- Avoid high humidity and dust air.
- Avoid cool areas (below 5℃).

II-3. Specification
1) Dimension (External) :
28(W) X 42.7(D) X 9(H) cm / 11(W) x 16.8(D) x 3.5(H)
Dimensions (Platform):
30(W) x 33(D) cm / 12(W) x 13(D) in.
2) Speed range : 30 - 300 RPM
3) Shaking Orbit: 19mm (3/4”)
4) Timer : Digital - 1 min. to 47hr 59min. (1 min. increments)
5) Motor : Brushless DC - Beltless
6) Weight: 25 lbs / 11.5 kg
7) Electrical: 120V or 230V, 50-60Hz / 200W
II-4. Features
1) Constant Monitoring System (CMS) ensures precise control over speed
2) Extremely compact
3) MAGic Rack platform available as optional accessory.
4) Blushless DC motor and beltless drive system minimizes noise and vibration.
5) Touch creen control panel displays speed and time .
6) Wide variety of optional accessories available for most common laboratory vessels

III-1. Operation
3.1.1 Basic View Screen
▶Basic View Screen
ⓐRUN LED: indicates if the shaker is running.
ⓑTime setting: Indicates the set or remaining time.
(To adjust, TOUCH the time value)
ⓒRPM setting: Displays the set or current RPM
(To set the desired shaking speed, TOUCH the RPM value)
ⓓAlarm mute: TOUCH to toggle the alarm on or mute.
The audible alarm can be temporarily deactivated for 10minutes by
TOUCHING the key when audible alarm is ringing.
It gives 10minutes delay in audible alarm and the icon is displayed
as in the mute mode. After 10minutes delay, if alarm
event continue, audible alarm is reactivated.
*Even If alarm event is removed, the icon keep displaying.
To change the icon to , just touch the icon once.
Alarm off : The alarm can be off when touch for 3~5
seconds in both ‘ADVANCED View” and ‘BASIC View’.
To turn the alarm back, touch once.
ⓔMenu: TOUCH to activate the main menu
ⓕShaker Start/Stop Button
TOUCH to start or to stop the shaker.
ⓖShaker end: Indicates that the setting time has expired and the
shaker stops running
▶Booting
Press the power switch into the ON position, the
display illuminates and the booting screen is
displayed for 2 seconds before showing the “Basic
View” screen.
NOTE: If the shaker has been powered off before
the completion of a run, the unit will automatically
power on to the previous settings.
ⓓ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓔⓕ
SHAKER END
ⓖ
ⓐ
▷RPM setting change
ⓐTOUCH the RPM value, The numbers become red
ⓑ“SET MODE” is displayed (flashes)
ⓒInput the desired value by pressing UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons
NOTE: Press and hold the buttons to increase or decrease the
value quickly.
ⓓApply: To store the newly set value TOUCH
(Or wait 5 seconds for the value to store automatically)
ⓔExit: If you press after changing any values, the values
are not saved and the screen returns to the previous screen
▷Time setting change
ⓐTOUCH the time value, The numbers become red
ⓑ“SET MODE” is displayed (flashes)
ⓒInput the desired value by pressing UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons
NOTE: Press and hold the buttons to increase or decrease the
value quickly.
ⓓApply: To store the newly set value TOUCH
(Or wait 5 seconds for the value to store automatically)
ⓔExit: If you press after changing any values, the values
are not saved and the screen returns to the previous screen
NOTE: The time cannot be adjusted during a run. To change
the time during a run, you must TOUCH . Change the
time value and press and
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒⓓⓔ
ⓐⓑ
ⓒⓓⓔ

3.1.2. Advanced View Screen
▶Advanced Mode
To switch from the standard BASIC view
To the ADVANCED view,
TOUCH “MENU” and choose ADVANCED View.
NOTE: To return to the BASIC View, TOUCH
“MENU” and choose the BASIC View.
The ADVANCED View provides the user with access to the
STEP mode for linking consecutive mixing cycles.
BASIC to ADVANCED ADVANCED to BASIC
▶Shaker setting (Advanced)
▷RPM setting change
ⓐTOUCH the RPM Shaker value, the screen turns to
the Shaker setting screen
ⓑTOUCH the “RPM Set” Value to adjust the set
speed.
ⓒInput the desired value by using the key pads in
the setup screen
ⓓApply: When you press , the changed
setting values are saved and the screen turns to
the previous screen
ⓔExit: If you press button, the changed
setting values are not saved and the screen turns
to the previous screen
ⓕThe RPM setting range is 30~300rpm
When entering a value out of this range and
pressing , the message
“Incorrect range” is displayed.
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ ⓔ
ⓕ

▶Shaker setting (Advanced)
Adjusting the Shaking Time
ⓐTOUCH the TIME value, the screen turns to the
Shaker setting screen
ⓑTOUCH the “Time Set” Value to adjust the set
shaking time.
ⓒInput the desired value by using the key pads
in the setup screen
ⓓApply: When you press , the changed
setting values are saved and the screen turns to
the previous screen
ⓔExit: If you press button, the changed
setting values are not saved and the screen
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ ⓔ
▶Shaker setting (Advanced ONLY)
▷Alarm setting change
The alarm value is the difference between
the set speed and the measured (displayed)
speed. If the difference exceeds this value
(once the temperature has been reached) the
alarm will trigger.
ⓐTOUCH the RPM Shaker value, the screen turns
to the Shaker setting screen
ⓑTOUCH the “Alarm Set” Value to set the timer
ⓒInput the desired value by using the key pads
in the setup screen
ⓓApply: When you press , the changed
setting values are saved and the screen turns to
the previous screen
ⓔExit: If you press button, the changed
setting values are not saved and the screen turns to
the previous screen
ⓕThe RPM setting range is 1~30rpm
When selecting the value out of this range and
pressing , the message “Incorrect range” is
displayed.
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ
ⓔ
ⓕ

▷Alarm Mute
The audible alarm can temporarily deactivated by TOUCHING
the key when the audible alarm is active
(beeping). This silences/mutes the alarm for 10 minutes. and
the icon is displayed as . Following the 10
minute mute, if alarm event continues, audible alarm is
unmuted.
To unmute the alarm, TOUCH the key to toggle to
the unmuted setting, .
▷Alarm Disabled
The alarm can be disabled by TOUCHING and holding
the key for 3~5 seconds. To reactivate the
alarm setting, TOUCH the once.
OFF
3.1.3. Shaker Step Setting
▷
RPM, time setting
ⓐTOUCH the RPM Shaker value to enter the shaker setup screen.
ⓑSelect , the screen moves to the shaker step & setup screen
ⓒYou can select/link up to 4 desired shaking speeds.
Choose each of the 4 desired speeds by pressing on the speed value.
(If less than 4 linked speeds are desires,
leave the time and speed values as “0” to skip.)
ⓓOnce a RPM step is selected, use the keypad in the setup screen
to select the desired RPM value
ⓔApply: When you press , the changed setting values are saved
and the screen turns to the previous screen
ⓕExit: If you press button, the changed setting values are not saved
and the screen turns to the previous screen
ⓖOnce the desired RPM speeds have been chosen,
adjust the time values by following the same steps.
ⓗThere are 3 modes available for Step Operation :
“One cycle”, “Repeat Cycle”, “Step off”
NOTE: Repeat cycle will result in continue repeating of all programmed steps
ⓐ
ⓓ
ⓔ
ⓕ
ⓒⓖ
ⓗ
ⓑ
BASIC View ADVANCED View
OFF
OFF

3.1.4. Warning Messages
▶Step Cycle Ending Screen
ⓐWhen the time for each step has expired, the “Shaker End”
message is displayed
ⓑ“Set” displays the setting value of 1st step
(Default value is displayed when Step Off)
Time is displayed as 0
ⓒis displayed as the instrument can be restarted
at any time.
▷Shaker Alarm
The message “low’ or “high” is displayed on the
display when the measured value is deviating from
the set value.
The message is only displayed when the difference
exceeds the user programed value for the alarm
NOTE: The message is cleared when the equipment
maintains the values for 1 minute following the
activation of the alarm.
ⓐ
ⓑ
ⓒ
BASIC View ADVANCED View

III-2. Platform Installation
The Orbi-Shaker includes a flat non-slip platform for low speed operation with many
common vessels, including trays and dishes. For installation of any of the optional
platform the user must:
1.) Unscrew the four metal, platform screws from the corners of the internal
platform and remove the green rubber mat.
2.) Clean any dirt or debris from the metal base-platform and apply the desired
optional platform so that the four corner holes are aligned.
3.) Screw in the four plastic, platform screws tightly by hand.
* I you have ordered the optional MAGic Clamp platform, the installation procedure
is slightly different than the above. These instructions are included with the
platform. If you are unable to locate these instructions, please contact your
supplier.
III-3. Maintenance:
The platform of the Orbi-Shaker should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth
dampened with water or alcohol. (Always ensure that the machine has been
powered down prior to cleaning.
In the event of a spillage: Power down the unit, remove the platform and dry the
internal chamber with a soft cloth. DO NOT attempt to operate the unit until the
spillage had been properly dried.
IV-1. Service and Contact
Service on the Orbi-Shaker should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
To request service or technical support, please contact Benchmark Scientific
Products or your local Benchmark Scientific representative.
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P.O. Box 709 Edison, NJ 08817, USA