Biosan Microspin FV-2400 User manual

Microspin FV-2400
Mini-Centrifuge/Vortex
for versions:
V.1AA
V.1AC
V.1BC
V.1BA
Operating Manual
Certificate
Medical–Biological
Research & Technologies

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Contents
1. Safety Precautions
2. General Information
3. Getting Started
4. Operation
5. Specifications
6. Maintenance
7. Warranty and Claims
8. Declaration of Conformity
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1. Safety Precautions
The following symbol means:
Caution!Make sure you have fully read and understood the present
Manual before using the equipment. Please pay special
attention to sections marked by this symbol.
GENERAL SAFETY
·Use only as specified in the Operating Manual provided.
·The unit should be saved from shocks or falling.
·After transportation or storage keep the unit under room temperature for 2-
3hrs before connecting it to the electric circuit.
·Use only cleaning and decontamination methods recommended by the
manufacturer.
·Do not make modifications to the design of the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
·Connect only to electric circuit with voltage corresponding to that on the
serial number label.
·Ensure that the plug is easily accessible during use.
·Do not plug the unit into an ungrounded power socket, and do not use an
ungrounded extension lead.
·Disconnect the unit from the electric circuit before moving.
·Switch the unit off and disconnect the power cord plug from the power
socket to turn off the unit.
·If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the electric circuit and
have it checked by a repair and maintenance technician.
·Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating
conditions of the unit are defined in the Specifications section.
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DURING OPERATION
·Do not touch the rotor or tubes during work, run-up or run-down of the rotor,
except operation with vortex head.
·Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive
chemical mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the
unit in specific atmospheres.
·Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly.
·Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
·It is the user's responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilt on or penetrates into the equipment.
2. General Information
Microspin FV-2400, Mini-Centrifuge/Vortex is specially designed for the
genetic engineering researches, especially for PCR-diagnostics experiments,
ecological monitoring researches and industrial biotechnology laboratories.
Microspin FV-2400 provides the simultaneous mixing and separation of
samples, using centrifuge and mixing modules, disposed on the common spin module.
The device was invented and for the first time described (published) by Biol. Dr.
V.Bankovskis in 1989 and after the successful approbation and improvement was
patented in 1994 (V.K.Bankovskis et al., Riga, Latvia, Pat. No. P94-74).
The device is applicable in all the areas of the medicine, biotechnology and
microbiology laboratory research.
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3. Getting started
3.1. Unpacking.
Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or
storage of the unit. Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred during
transit. The warranty does not cover in-transit damage.
3.2. Complete set. Package contents:
Standard set:
Microspin FV-2400, Mini-Centrifuge/Vortex...........................................1 piece
R-0.5/0.2M rotor for 12 x 0.5 +12 x 0.2 ml microtubes u.........................1 piece
R-1.5M rotor for 12 x 1.5 ml microtubes v..............................................1 piece
spare fuse .............................................................................................1 piece
vortex head with 2 mm eccentric z........................................................1 piece
Operating Manual; Certificate ................................................................1 copy
Optional accessories:
R-2/0.5 rotor w.................................................................................on request
R-2/0.5/0.2 rotor x...........................................................................on request
SR-16 rotor y..................................................................................on request
SR-64 rotor ’..................................................................................on request
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3.3. Set up:
place the unit on horizontally even working surface;
position the unit so that there is easy access to the plug.
according to EN 61010-2-20 people and hazardous materials must not be
within a 300 mm area around the device during the centrifuge operation.
3.4. Rotor replacement:
Unit is provided with the fixation mechanism for all the types of the above-
mentioned rotors; operator can easily change rotor for the desired type of tubes
in 3-5 s. To change a rotor, (fig.1/3) hold it with one hand and turn the vortex
head (fig.1/4) counterclockwise to set rotor free. Change the rotor and turn in
the vortex head back.
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4. Operation of Microspin
Recommendation during operation
Check the rotor for any signs of wear and replace if necessary. Insert EVEN
number of tubes in rotor one opposite another. The opposite tubes must be
filled equally.
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4.1. Plug the unit to a properly grounded power socket.
4.2. Centrifugation mode. Place EVEN number of tubes to the rotor sockets
opposite one another. Turn the QUICK SPIN switch (Fig.1/1) into the position I
(ON). Press the QUICK SPIN button (Fig. 1/2) for the quick mixing/
sedimentation and hold button pressed for the desired time. After releasing the
QUICK SPIN button the unit will stop automatically. Turn the QUICK SPIN
switch (Fig.1/1) into the position O (OFF).
4.3. Vortexing mode. Turn the QUICK SPIN switch (Fig.1/1) into the position I
(ON). Gently holding upper part of the tube with fingers press tube's lower part
to the vortex head conic cavity bottom (Fig.1/4). Press the QUICK SPIN button
and hold it pressed till the full sediment dissolution.
Caution! Remember that the angle of hydrodynamic shift as well as the
force of tubes pressing to the vortex head are decisive factors
of sediment dissolution effectiveness.
To avoid fast erosion of vortex head and plastic tube surfaces do not press
tubes to the vortex head too strong. Turn the QUICK SPIN switch (Fig.1/1) into
the position O (OFF).
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4.4. Long sedimentation mode (longer than 1 min). The mode is used for blood
and eucariotics cells sedimentation (including micro-organism cells),
dissolving of hardly soluble components or salts dense sediments in analytical
researches, etc.
Turn the QUICK SPIN switch (Fig.1/1) into the position I (ON). Place EVEN
number of tubes to the rotor (Fig. 1/3) sockets opposite one another. Turn the
LONG SPIN switch (Fig.1/5) into the position I (ON) to start sedimentation. Turn
the LONG SPIN switch (Fig.1/5) into the position O (OFF) to stop
sedimentation. Turn the QUICK SPIN switch (Fig.1/1) into the position O (OFF).
4.5.Unplug the unit from the power socket after finishing the operation.
DescriptionReplacement parts Catalogue number
Description
Optional
accessories Catalogue number
for 12 x 1.5 ml microtest tubesR-1.5M rotor BS-010201-AK
for 12 x 0.5 + 12 x 0.2 ml microtest
tubes
R-0.5/0.2Mr otor BS-010201-BK
for 8 x 2.0 ml + 8 x 0.5 ml microtest
tubes
R-2/0.5 rotor BS-010205-CK
for 6x2,0 ml + 6x0.5 ml + 6x0.2 ml
microtest tubes
R-2/0.5/0.2 rotor BS-010205-DK
for strips 2x 8 sockets 0,2 ml
microtubes
SR-16 rotor BS-010202-AK
Vortex head with 2 mm eccentricVortex head BS-010201-S04
for strips 8x 8 sockets 0,2 ml
microtubes
SR-64 rotor BS-010201-EK
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Fig. 1 Front panel
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5. Specifications
The unit is designed for operation in cold rooms, incubators and closed
laboratory rooms at ambient temperature from +4°C to +40°C in a non-condensing
atmosphere and maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
5.1. Rotation speed (constant) .........................2800 rpm (50 Hz); 3500 rpm (60 Hz)
2600 rpm (50 Hz) or 3250 rpm (60 Hz) with rotor SR-64 equipped
5.2. Acceleration time ........................................................................................5 s
5.3. Continuous operation time ....................................................................60 min
5.4. Dimensions .........................................................................120x170x120 mm
5.5. Operating voltage/ Power consumption ................230 V; 50 Hz; 30 W (0.13 A),
230 V; 60 Hz; 25 W (0.1 A)
or 120 V; 50/60 Hz; 30 W (0.27 A)
6.6. Weight*...................................................................................................1.4 kg
* Accurate within ±10%.
Optional Catalogue
Description
accessories number
R-2/0.5 rotor for 8 x 2.0 ml + 8 x 0.5 ml microtubes BS-010205-CK
R-2/0.5/0.2 rotor for 6 x 2.0 ml + 6 x 0.5 ml + 6 x 0.2 ml microtubes BS-010205-DK
SR-16 rotor for 2 strips of 8 x 0.2 ml sockets or microtubes BS-010202-AK
SR-64 rotor for 8 strips of 8 x 0.2 ml sockets or microtubes BS-010201-EK
Replacement Catalogue
Description
parts number
R-1.5M rotor for 12 x 1.5 ml microtubes BS-010201-AK
R-0.5/0.2Mr rotor for 12 x 0.5 ml + 12 x 0.2 ml microtubes BS-010201-BK
Vortex head Vortex head with 2 mm eccentric BS-010201-S04
Biosan is committed to a continuous programme of improvement and reserves
the right to alter design and specifications of the equipment without additional notice.
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6. Maintenance
6.1. If the unit requires maintenance, disconnect the unit from the electric circuit and
contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative.
6.2. All maintenance and repair operations must be performed only by qualified and
specially trained personnel.
6.3. Standard ethanol (75%) or other cleaning agents recommended for cleaning of
laboratory equipment can be used for cleaning and disinfection of the unit.
6.4. Fuse replacement.
Disconnect the device from electric circuit. Open the fuse holder located on rear
side of the device by turning its cover counterclockwise. Replace with the
correct fuse, F 250 mA for 230 V or F 500 mA for 120 V (type F - time lag: Fast).
7. Warranty and Claims
7.1. The Manufacturer guarantees the compliance of the unit with the requirements
of Specifications, provided the Customer follows the operation, storage and
transportation instructions.
7.2. The warranted service life of the unit from the date of its delivery to the
Customer is 24 months. Contact your local distributor to check availability of
extended warranty.
7.3. If any manufacturing defects are discovered by the Customer, an unsatisfactory
equipment claim shall be compiled, certified and sent to the local distributor
address. Please visit www.biosan.lv, Technical support section to obtain the
claim form.
7.4. The following information will be required in the event that warranty or post-
warranty service comes necessary. Complete the table below and retain for
your records.
Model
Serial number
Date of sale
Microspin FV-2400, Mini-Centrifuge/Vortex
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8. Declaration of Conformity
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Version1.05 - December 2014
Biosan SIA
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