Hermle Z 233 M-2 User manual

Instruction Manual
for
Microliter Centrifuge
Z 233 M -2

CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2 OPERATION
3 MAINTENANCE
4 TROUBLE SHOOTING

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Usage in accordance with safety standards
1.1.1 General information
1.1.1.1 Hazards and precautions
Be fore setting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction manual carefully!
For y our personal safety, please pay attention to following precautions:
HERMLE Z 233 M -2
Following rules must strictly be adhered to:

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The manufacturer is responsible for safety and reliability of the centrifuge, only if:
1.1.1.2 Brief description
Z 233 M -2
1.1.1.3 Safety standards

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1.1.4 Extent of supply
1.1.1.5 Warranty
Technical modification rights are reserved by the manufacturer in respect to technical
improvement.
1.2 Installation
1.2.1 Installation of the centrifuge
1.2.1.1 Unpacking the centrifuge
Z 233 M -2
1.2.1.2 Space requirement s

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.2.1.3 Installation
The socket for the power cord must be easy to rea ch respectively easy to disconnect!
1.3 Technical data

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.4 Conformity declaration
HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH
Gosheimer Str. 56
78564 Wehingen
centrifuges
Z 160 M
Z 200 A
Z 233 M - 2; Z 233 MK -2
Z 300; Z 300 K; Sieva -2
Z 323; Z 323 K; Z 383; Z 3838 K
Z 400; Z 4 00 K; Z 513; Z 513 K
ZK 404
as from month / year of construction 08 / 00
• DIN EN 61 010 - 1; DIN EN 61 010 -2- 020
• IEC 66 E ( CO) 11; IEC 335 -1
• EN 55022
• 89/392/EWG; 91/368/EWG; 92/31/EWG
• 93/42/EWG; 89/336/EWG; 73/23/EWG
• VDE 0871 (B)

2 OPERATION
2.1 Installation of rotors
2.2.1 Mounting and loading angle rotors

2 OPERATION

2 OPERATION
ATTENTION:
Before operation, secure the rotor lid to the rotor by pressing the snap connector lightly onto
the rotor nut. Take care the lid is correctly placed into the guide.
2.1.2 Setting the rotor code
If rotor 220.87 V05/V06 is not being used or the rotor type is being changed, the rotor
code in the centrifuge has to be adjusted.

2 OPERATION
Rotor Rotor - No. from software version no.

2 OPERATION
2.1.3 Overloading of rotors
In case of any questions, please contact the manufacturer!
2.1.4 Removing the rotor
ATTENTION:
Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets which show any signs of corrosion or
mechanical damage.
Do not operate with extremely corrosive substances which could damage the rotor and buckets.
2.2 Operation
2.2.1 Power switch

2 OPERATION
2.2.2 Lid release
2.2.3 Lid lock
preset actual

2 OPERATION
2.2.4 Pre - selection of speed / RCF - value

2 OP ERATION
2.2.5 Pre - selection of running time
continuous run

2 OPERATION
ATTENTION:
In order to check the runni ng time passed the unit must already be running for at least
one minute.
A run in continuous mode can only be finished by pressing key "STOP".
2.2.6 Pre - selection of brake intensity and acceleration

2 OPERATION
2.2.7 Keyboard – Starting the centrifuge – "QUICK" - key
1 Key
2 Key "QUICK"
3 Key "START"
4 Key "STOP"

2 OPERATION
Starting the centrifuge
ATTENTION: The rotor has to be checked and / or tightened previous to each run!
"QUICK" - key – short runs
2.3 Safety features
2.3.1 Imbalance detect ion

3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 Service and maintenance
3.1.1 Maintenance and cleaning
Maintenance:
Cleaning:
The maintenance procedure has to be repeated every 10 to 15 runs, but at least once a week.

3 MAINTENANCE
3.1.2 Glass breakage
3.1.3 Disinfection
ATTENTION:
Before applying any other cleaning resp. decontamination method than recommended by the
manufacturer, contact the manufacturer to ensure yourself, you would not damage the unit or
the rotor by applying the designated method!