Hettich ROTANTA 460 Robotic User manual

Rev. 02 / 12.2022 Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG AB5680EN_US
ROTANTA 460 Robotic
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Operating Instructions

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A
Fig. 1
PROG T/°C RCF RPM t/min
T/°C RCF RPM TIME
START
STOP
OPEN
12:30450020
199
PROG
Fig. 2 ROTANTA 460 Robotic

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Standards and regulations which apply to this device
The device is a high-end technical product. It is subject to extensive testing and certification procedures according to
the following standards and regulations in their respectively valid version:
Electrical and mechanical safety for design and final testing:
Standard series: IEC 61010 (conform to standards of DIN EN 61010)
 IEC 61010-1 “Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use -
Part 1: General requirements” (Pollution Degree 2, Excess-voltage category II)
 IEC 61010-2-010 „Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
- Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the heating of Materials” (only valid for
centrifuges with heating)
 IEC 61010-2-011 „Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
- Part 2-011: Particular requirements for refrigerating equipment” (only valid for centrifuges with cooling)
 IEC 61010-2-020 “Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 2-020: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges”
 IEC 61010-2-101 ”Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
- Part 2-101: Particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical equipment“
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
 EN 61326-1 “Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1:
General requirements“
Risk management:
 DIN EN ISO 14971 “Application of risk management to medical devices”
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS II):
 EN 50581 "Technical documentation for assessing electric and electronic devices with regard to the
restriction of hazardous substances"
European directives applied for conformity assessment procedures:
 Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic devices.
 Directive 2011/65/EU for the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic
devices. Carrying out the EC conformity assessment process is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer,
without the involvement of a notified body.
Applied medical device regulations outside Europe:
 USA: QSR, 21CFR 820 “CFR Title 21 - Food and Drugs: TITLE 21- FOOD AND DRUGS, CHAPTER I -
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
SUBCHAPTER H - MEDICAL DEVICES, Part 820 QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATONS“
 Canada: CMDR, SOR/98-282 “Medical Devices Regulations”
Certified quality management system according to
 ISO 9001 “Quality management systems – Requirements”
 ISO13485 “Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes”
Environmental management system according to
 ISO 14001 “Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use”

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Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
Föhrenstraße 12, D-78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Phone [phone] / 705-0
Fax [phone]
[email protected], ser[email protected]
www.hettichlab.com
Single Registration Number: DE-MF-000010680
© 2009 by Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the copyright
owner.
Modifications reserved!
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Contents
1Intended use ...........................................................................................................................................................8
2Remaining risks ......................................................................................................................................................8
3Technical specifications ..........................................................................................................................................8
4Notes on safety.....................................................................................................................................................10
5Symbol meanings .................................................................................................................................................12
6Delivery checklist ..................................................................................................................................................13
7Transport and storage...........................................................................................................................................15
7.1 Transport .......................................................................................................................................................15
7.2 Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................15
8Unpacking the centrifuge ......................................................................................................................................15
9Initial operation .....................................................................................................................................................16
10 Interface ............................................................................................................................................................17
11 Hatch for loading and unloading the device ......................................................................................................17
11.1 Opening the hatch......................................................................................................................................17
11.2 Closing the hatch .......................................................................................................................................17
11.3 Hatch with light barriers (only for centrifuges with light barriers) ................................................................18
12 Opening and closing the lid ...............................................................................................................................18
12.1 Opening the lid...........................................................................................................................................18
12.2 Closing the lid ............................................................................................................................................18
13 Installation and removal of the rotor ..................................................................................................................19
14 Inserting and removing hangers into/from the rotor...........................................................................................20
15 Inserting and removing the adapters into/from the hangers ..............................................................................20
16 Loading the rotor ...............................................................................................................................................21
17 Control and display elements ............................................................................................................................23
17.1 Control knob...............................................................................................................................................23
17.2 Keys and setting options ............................................................................................................................23
18 Enter centrifugation parameters ........................................................................................................................25
18.1 Running time..............................................................................................................................................25
18.2 Starting runtime timing ...............................................................................................................................25
18.3 Speed (RPM) .............................................................................................................................................25
18.4 Relative centrifugal force (RCF) and centrifuging radius (RAD).................................................................26
18.5 Start-up and run-down parameters ............................................................................................................26
18.5.1 Start-up stage and start-up time..........................................................................................................26
18.5.2 Braking stage and run-down time .......................................................................................................27
18.5.3 Brake switch-off speed........................................................................................................................27
18.6 Temperature (only for centrifuge with refrigeration) ...................................................................................27
19 Programming.....................................................................................................................................................28
19.1 Inputting or changing programs .................................................................................................................28
19.2 Calling up programs ...................................................................................................................................28
19.3 Write protection for programs.....................................................................................................................28
19.4 Program linkage.........................................................................................................................................29
19.4.1 Activating or deactivating program linkage .........................................................................................29
19.4.2 Linking programs or changing a program linkage ...............................................................................29

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19.4.3 Calling up program linkage .................................................................................................................30
19.5 Automatic temporary storage .....................................................................................................................30
20 Centrifugation....................................................................................................................................................30
20.1 Centrifugation with preselected time ..........................................................................................................31
20.2 Continuous operation.................................................................................................................................31
20.3 Short-time centrifugation............................................................................................................................31
21 Change the settings during the centrifugation run.............................................................................................31
22 Integral RCF......................................................................................................................................................32
22.1 Query integral RCF ....................................................................................................................................32
22.2 Activate or deactivate the integral RCF display..........................................................................................32
23 Emergency Stop................................................................................................................................................32
24 Cycle counter ....................................................................................................................................................33
24.1 After starting the first centrifugation run, enter the maximum permitted number of cycles or deactivate the
ycle counter................................................................................................................................................34
24.2 Reset cycle counter to "0" and enter the maximum permitted number of cycles........................................34
24.3 Activating or deactivating the cycle counter ...............................................................................................35
25 Activate or deactivate the function, "Dual time mode" .......................................................................................35
26 Activating or deactivating start-up and run-down times .....................................................................................36
27 Acoustic signal ..................................................................................................................................................36
28 Displayed centrifugation data after switch-on....................................................................................................37
29 Set temperature unit..........................................................................................................................................37
30 Backlighting of the display.................................................................................................................................38
31 Centrifuge address............................................................................................................................................38
32 Query the operating hours, centrifugation runs and cycle counter ....................................................................38
33 Query the system information ...........................................................................................................................39
34 Immediate display of centrifugation data after switch-on...................................................................................39
35 Cooling (only in centrifuges with cooling) ..........................................................................................................40
35.1 Standby-cooling .........................................................................................................................................40
35.2 Precooling of the rotor................................................................................................................................40
35.3 Time-controlled cooling ..............................................................................................................................40
35.4 Prevent cooling being switched on during run-out .....................................................................................41
36 Key-operated switch..........................................................................................................................................42
37 Setting rotor position 1 ......................................................................................................................................43
38 Relative centrifugal force (RCF) ........................................................................................................................43
39 Centrifugation of materials or mixtures of materials with a density higher than 1.2 kg/dm3...............................44
40 Rotor recognition...............................................................................................................................................44
41 Emergency release ...........................................................................................................................................45
42 Maintenance and servicing................................................................................................................................45
42.1 Centrifuge (housing, lid and centrifuging chamber)....................................................................................46
42.1.1 Surface cleaning and care ..................................................................................................................46
42.1.2 Surface disinfection ............................................................................................................................46
42.1.3 Removal of radioactive contaminants .................................................................................................46
42.2 Rotors and Attachments ............................................................................................................................46
42.2.1 Cleaning and care...............................................................................................................................46
42.2.2 Disinfection .........................................................................................................................................47

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42.2.3 Removal of radioactive contaminants .................................................................................................47
42.2.4 Trunnions ............................................................................................................................................47
42.2.5 Rotors and accessories with limited service lives ...............................................................................48
42.3 Autoclaving ................................................................................................................................................48
42.4 Centrifuge containers .................................................................................................................................48
43 Faults ................................................................................................................................................................49
44 Returning Devices .............................................................................................................................................51
45 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................51
46 Anhang / Appendix ............................................................................................................................................52
46.1 Rotoren und Zubehör / Rotors and accessories.........................................................................................52

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1 Intended use
The centrifuge ROTANTA 460 Robotic is an in vitro diagnostic medical device according to the ln Vitro Diagnostic
Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746.
The device is used for centrifuging and enriching sample material of human origin for subsequent further processing
for diagnostic purposes. The user can set each of the variable physical parameters within the limits set by the device.
The centrifuge may only be used by qualified personnel in closed laboratories. The centrifuge is only intended for the
use referred to above. Intended use also includes observing all instructions in the Operating Manual and compliance
with the required inspection and maintenance work.
Any other use or use beyond this is considered improper. Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable for any
damage arising from this.
If the centrifuge is installed in another device or integrated into a system, the manufacturer of the system as a whole
is responsible for its safety.
2 Remaining risks
The device is built according to the state-of-the-art and the recognized safety regulations. If used and handled
improperly, there could be life-threatening danger to the user or third parties, or the device could be impaired or there
could be other property damage. The device is only to be used for its intended purpose and only when it is in safe
working condition.
Malfunctions which could affect safety must be corrected immediately.
3 Technical specifications
Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
D-78532 Tuttlingen
Model ROTANTA 460 Robotic
Basic-UDI-DI 4050674010017QF
Type
5680-70 5680-78 5680-75 5680-71 5680-74
Mains voltage (10%) 230-240 V 1200-220 V 1127 V 1110-120 V 1100 V 1
Mains frequency 50-60 Hz
Connected load max. 1800 VA
Cooling medium R452A
Max. capacity 4 x 750 ml
Allowed density 1.2 kg/dm3
Speed (RPM) 6200
Force (RCF) 5845
Kinetic energy 40000 Nm
Obligatory inspection
(DGUV Regel 100 – 500)
yes
Ambient conditions (EN / IEC 61010-1)
 Set-up site Indoors only
 Altitude Up to 2000 m above sea level
 Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C
 Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, linearly
decreasing to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
 Excess-voltage category
(IEC 60364-4-443) 
 Pollution degree 2
Device protection class 
Not suitable for use in explosion-endangered areas.
EMC
 Emitted interference,
Interference immunity
EN / IEC 61326-1, Class B;
FCC Class B
Noise level (dependent on rotor) 68 dB(A)
Dimensions
 Width 554 mm
 Depth 697 / 762* mm (* with cables connected)
 Height 693 mm
Weight approx. 154 kg

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Manufacturer Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
D-78532 Tuttlingen
Model ROTANTA 460 Robotic
Basic-UDI-DI 4050674010017QF
Type
5680
5680-RS232
5680-10
5680-10-RS232
5680-30-A
5680-30-D
5680-40
5680-08
5680-08-RS232
5680-18
5680-18-RS232
5680-38-A
5680-38-D
5680-48
5680-05
5680-05-RS232
5680-15
5680-15-RS232
5680-35-A
5680-35-D
5680-45
5680-01
5680-01-RS232
5680-11
5680-11-RS232
5680-31-A
5680-31-D
5680-41
5680-04
5680-04-RS232
5680-14
5680-14-RS232
5680-34-A
5680-34-D
5680-44
Mains voltage (10%) 230-240 V 1200-220 V 1127 V 1110-120 V 1100 V 1
Mains frequency 50-60 Hz
Connected load max. 1800 VA
Cooling medium R452A
Max. capacity 4 x 750 ml
Allowed density 1.2 kg/dm3
Speed (RPM) 6200
Force (RCF) 5845
Kinetic energy 40000 Nm
Obligatory inspection
(DGUV Regel 100 – 500)
yes
Ambient conditions
(EN / IEC 61010-1)
 Set-up site Indoors only
 Altitude Up to 2000 m above sea level
 Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C
 Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, linearly decreasing to
50% relative humidity at 40°C.
 Excess-voltage category
(IEC 60364-4-443) 
 Pollution degree 2
Device protection class 
Not suitable for use in explosion-endangered areas.
EMC
 Emitted interference,
Interference immunity
EN / IEC 61326-1, Class B;
FCC Class B
Noise level (dependent on
rotor) 68 dB(A)
Dimensions
 Width 554 mm
 Depth 697 / 762* mm (* with cables connected)
 Height 654 mm
Weight approx. 154 kg

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4 Notes on safety
TIP
No claim of warranty will be considered by the manufacturer unless ALL instructions in this manual have been
followed.
TIP
Reports of serious incidents involving the device
Report any serious incidents involving the device to the manufacturer and, if necessary, to the competent authority.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, read and comply with the following safety
precautions.
Before the initial operation
 Before the initial operation of your centrifuge you should read and pay attention to the operating instructions.
Only personnel that has read and understood the operating instructions are allowed to operate the device.
Regulations
 Along with the operating instructions and the legal regulations on accident prevention, you should also follow
the recognised professional regulations for working in a safe and professional manner. These operating
instructions should be read in conjunction with any other instructions concerning accident prevention and
environmental protection based on the national regulations of the country where the device is to be used.
country-specific requirements
 Meeting the country-specific requirements concerning occupational safety with regard to the use of laboratory
centrifuges at the workplaces provided for this purpose by the user is the responsibility of the user.
safety regulations
The following safety regulations apply:
 EN / IEC 61010-1 and EN / IEC 61010-2-020 as well as their national deviations.
safe operation and reliability
The safe operation and reliability of the centrifuge can only be guaranteed if:
 the centrifuge is operated in accordance with the operating instructions,
 the electrical installation on the site where the centrifuge is installed conforms to the demands of EN / IEC
stipulations.
Materials
The centrifuge must not be used with:
 inflammable or explosive materials
 materials that react with one another producing a lot of energy
highly corrosive substances
 The centrifuge must not be operated with highly corrosive substances which could impair the mechanical
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hazardous materials or compounds contaminated with toxic, radioactive or pathogenic
micro-organisms
 If users have to centrifuge hazardous materials or compounds contaminated with toxic, radioactive or
pathogenic micro-organisms, they must take appropriate measures.
 For hazardous substances centrifuge containers with special screw caps must strictly be used. In addition to
the screw cap centrifuge containers, for materials in hazard category 3 and 4 a biosafety system must be used
(see the World Health Organisation’s “Laboratory Biosafety Manual”).
 No biosafety systems are available for this centrifuge.
Rotors and accessories
 Only the rotors and accessories approved by the manufacturer for this device may be used (see section
"Anhang/Appendix, Rotoren und Zubehör/Rotors and accessories").
 Before centrifuge vessels are used which are not listed in the chapter "Appendix, Rotors and accessories", the
user must make sure they can be used by asking the manufacturer.
Robotic
 With centrifuges for robotic use please pay attention the notes of the key operated switch.
Spare parts
 Only original spare parts and original accessories licensed by the Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG company
are allowed to be utilised.
Transport
 To avoid damage due to condensate, when changing from a cold to a warm room the centrifuge must either
heat up for at least 3 hours in the warm room before being connected to the mains, or run hot for 30 minutes
in the cold room.

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5 Symbol meanings
Symbol on the device:
Attention, general hazard area.
Symbol on the device:
Observe operating instructions.
This symbol indicates that the user must observe the operating instructions provided.
Symbol in this document:
Attention, general hazard area.
This symbol refers to safety relevant warnings and indicates possibly dangerous situations.
The non-adherence to these warnings can lead to material damage and injury to personal.
Symbol on the device:
Beware of squeezing the hands.
Symbol on the device and in this document:
Beware of biohazard.
Symbol on the device:
Switch positions of the key-operated switch.
IOIOI
RS232
Symbol on the device:
RS232 interface (only for device with RS232 interface).
IOIOI
OPTICAL
Symbol on the device:
Optical interface (only for device with optical interface).
Symbol in this document:
This symbol refers to important circumstances.
Symbol on the device and in this document:
Symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices according to the guideline
2012/19/EU.
Applies in the countries of the European Union, as well as in Norway and Switzerland.
Symbol on the shipping carton label:
This way up.
Symbol on the shipping carton label:
The shipping packaging must be transported and
handled within the indicated humidity range (10% - 80%).
Symbol on the shipping carton label:
The shipping packaging must be stored, transported and
handled within the temperature range shown (-20°C - +60°C).
Symbol on the shipping carton label:
The shipping packaging must be kept away from rain and
kept in a dry environment.
Symbol on the shipping carton label:
Fragile, handle with care.

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Symbol on the shipping carton label:
Stack limit. Maximum number of identical packages which may be stacked on the bottom package,
whereby “n“ stands for the number of permissible packages. The bottom package is not included in “n”.
6 Delivery checklist
Centrifuge type
5680,
5680-08,
5680-10,
5680-18
5680-01,
5680-04,
5680-05,
5680-11,
5680-14,
5680-15
5680-30-A,
5680-31-A,
5680-34-A,
5680-35-A,
5680-38-A,
5680-30-D,
5680-31-D,
5680-34-D,
5680-35-D,
5680-38-D
5680-40,
5680-41,
5680-44,
5680-45,
5680-48
5680-RS232
5680-01-
RS232
5680-04-
RS232
5680-05-
RS232
5680-08-
RS232
5680-10-RS232
5680-11-RS232
5680-14-RS232
5680-15-RS232
5680-18-RS232
5680-70,
5680-71,
5680-74,
5680-75,
5680-78
Qty.l
Designation Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no.
1 * German
connecting
cable,
length 2,5 m
E979 E979 ---- E979 E979 E979 E979
Swiss
connecting
cable,
length 4 m
E2036 E2036 ---- ---- ---- E2036 E2036 ----
UK connecting
cable, length
4 m
E2038 E2038 ---- ---- ---- E2038 E2038 ----
US connecting
cable, length
2,5 m
E1737 E1737 ---- ---- E1737 E1737 E1737 E1737
1 * German
connecting
cable,
length 4,5 m
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- E4466 ----
1 US connecting
cable, length
4 m
---- ---- E1771 E1771
---- ---- ----
----
1 Hex. pin driver
(5 mm) E613-2 E613-2 E613-2 E613-2 E613-2 E613-2 E613-2 E613-2
1 Cranked hex.
pin driver
(2.5 mm)
E2403 E2403 E2403 E2403 E2403 E2403 E2403 E2403
1 Torx-offset
screwdriver
(size T10)
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- E1869
1 Opto-data-box E1203 E1826 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
1 Fiber optic
cable, length
5 m
E1464 E1464 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
1 Test programme
Robot ABE3375 ABE3375 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
1 Connecting
cable, 9 pole,
length 3 m
---- ---- E3156 E3156 E3156 E3156 E3156 ----
1 Angled adapter
for RS232
interface
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- E3169 E3169 ----
2 Key for key-
operated switch E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1 E1429-1

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Centrifuge type
5680,
5680-08,
5680-10,
5680-18
5680-01,
5680-04,
5680-05,
5680-11,
5680-14,
5680-15
5680-30-A,
5680-31-A,
5680-34-A,
5680-35-A,
5680-38-A,
5680-30-D,
5680-31-D,
5680-34-D,
5680-35-D,
5680-38-D
5680-40,
5680-41,
5680-44,
5680-45,
5680-48
5680-RS232
5680-01-
RS232
5680-04-
RS232
5680-05-
RS232
5680-08-
RS232
5680-10-RS232
5680-11-RS232
5680-14-RS232
5680-15-RS232
5680-18-RS232
5680-70,
5680-71,
5680-74,
5680-75,
5680-78
Qty.l
Designation Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no. Cat. no.
1 Lubricating
grease for
trunnions
4051 4051 4051 4051 4051 4051 4051 4051
2 Label for voltage
and frequency E2909 E2909 E2909 E2909 E2909 E2909 E2909 E2909
1 Manufacturing
protocol ---- ---- ----
204.290.04.00 204.270.04.00 204.270.04.00 204.270.04.00 204.270.04.00
1 Notes on moving
the equipment
safely
AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX AH5680XX
1 Operating
instructions AB5680 AB5680 AB5680 AB5680 AB5680 AB5680 AB5680 AB5680
* The connecting cable is included in the delivery as ordered.
The rotor(s) and associated accessories are included in the delivery in the quantity ordered.

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7 Transport and storage
7.1 Transport
NOTICE
Material damage due to lack of transport securing.
Damage to the centrifuge and its components.
 Install the transport securing device before each transport.
When the device and accessories are transported, the following ambient conditions must be complied with:
 Ambient temperature: -20°C to +60°C
 Relative humidity: 10% to 80%, non-condensing
7.2 Storage
NOTICE
Material damage due to lack of transport securing.
Damage to the centrifuge and its components.
 Install the transport securing device before each transport.
When the device and accessories are stored, the following ambient conditions must be complied with:
 Ambient temperature: -20°C to +60°C
 Relative humidity: 10% to 80%, non-condensing
8 Unpacking the centrifuge
CAUTION
Slight risk of injury from lifting heavy loads
 Use suitable aids.
 Lift the centrifuge with a suitable number of helpers.
NOTICE
Material damage due to lifting the centrifuge.
 Do not lift by the front panel.
 Lift the carton upward and remove the padding.
 With a suitable number of helpers, hold the centrifuge on both sides and lift down from the pallet.

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9 Initial operation
 A type B residual current circuit breaker must be used if the device is additionally protected with a residual current
circuit breaker in the building installation. When using a different type, the residual current circuit breaker may
either not switch off the unit if there is a fault on the unit, or it may switch off the unit even though there is no fault
on the unit.
 Remove the transport safety device (see instruction sheet on “Moving the equipment safely”).
 Position the centrifuge in a stable and level manner in a suitable place. During set-up, the required safety
margin of 300 mm around the centrifuge is to be kept according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020.
WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage due to incorrect installation.
 When the centrifuge is running, according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020, no persons, dangerous substances or
objects may be within the safety margin of 300 mm around the centrifuge.
 If the centrifuge will be built into another machine or will be integrated in a system the manufacturer of the
complete system is responsible for its security.
 Ventilation openings may not be blocked.
A distance of 300 mm must be maintained from the ventilation slots and openings of the centrifuge.
 Centrifuge with RS232 interface:
Connect the RS232 centrifuge interface with an RS232 connecting cable (included in the scope of delivery for
certain models) to the PC.
Centrifuge with optical interface:
Connect the optical centrifuge interface with a light-conducting cable (included in the scope of delivery for certain
models) to the PC.
 Check whether the mains voltage tallies with the statement on the type plate.
 Connect the centrifuge with the power cord to a standard mains socket. For connection ratings refer to Chapter
"Technical specifications".
 Switch on the power switch (switch position ""). The LED's in the keys will flash.
The following displays appear one after the other:
1. The centrifuge model
2. The program version
3. The rotor code (Rotor), the maximum speed of the rotor (Nmax) and a centrifuging radius (R) of the last rotor
detected by the rotor detector.
4. The centrifugation data of the last used program or program 1.

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10 Interface
The device is either equipped with an RS232 or an optical interface.
The RS232 interface is labeled with the
IOIOI
RS232
symbol.
The optical interface is labeled with the
IOIOI
OPTICAL
symbol.
The centrifuge can be controlled and data queried via this interface.
The LED in the
PROG
key lights up during data communication.
11 Hatch for loading and unloading the device
There is a hatch in the lid of the device in order to be able to load and unload the device with a robot arm.
NOTICE
Material damage due to operation by unauthorised personnel.
When the key switch is in the "Teach" position, unauthorised personnel may cause damage to property.
 Only authorized skilled personnel may operate the device in the "TEACH" key position.
 The key is to be kept in a safe place so that it is protected from unauthorized access.
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The hatch can only be opened and closed via the operating unit (key position "TEACH") or via the interface (key
position "LOCK 2"). The functions of the various key positions are described in the "Key-operated switch" chapter.
The hatch opens and closes via the motor.
11.1 Opening the hatch
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The hatch can only be opened if the rotor is stopped.
If the hatch is blocked during opening, the hatch drive stops.
Afterwards, POS-ERROR 45 OVERCURRENT is displayed (see "Malfunctions" chapter).
 Turn the key to the "TEACH" position. For example, Teach Open =Close might be displayed.
 Keep the key pressed until the hatch is completely open. Teach =Open Close is displayed (=: position of
the hatch).
11.2 Closing the hatch
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To prevent injuries to the hands of the operator and damage to the robot arm, the drive stops the hatch and opens it
again completely if the hatch is blocked for a short time during closing.
Afterwards, POS-ERROR 45 OVERCURRENT is displayed (see "Malfunctions" chapter).
 Turn the key to the "TEACH" setting. Teach =Open Close is displayed, for example.
 Keep the
RPM
key pressed until the hatch is completely closed. Teach Open =Close is displayed (=: Position of
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11.3 Hatch with light barriers (only for centrifuges with light barriers)
Optionally, the hatch can be equipped with light barriers to protect the hands of the operator and robot arm.
BBB
AA
Light barrier for protecting hands
This light barrier (A) is in the area right before the hatch is closed.
The hatch drive stops immediately if the operator reaches into the hatch with his
hands in the light barrier area.
When controlling the centrifuge via the interface, POS-ERROR 48.0 PHOTO
SENSOR is then displayed (see "Malfunctions" chapter).
Light barriers for protecting the robot arm
Up to 3 light barriers can be installed. The position of these light barriers (B) can
be installed by Customer Service as needed.
If the hatch is opened or closed via the operating unit, the hatch drive stops
immediately when the robot arm or operator's hand reaches into the hatch in the
light barrier area.
If the hatch is opened via the interface, the hatch drive does not stop if the robot
arm or operator's hand reaches into the hatch in the light barrier area.
If the hatch is closed via the interface, the hatch drive stops and opens the hatch
completely again if the robot arm or operator's hand reaches into the hatch in the
light barrier area.
In this case, POS-ERROR 48.1 PHOTO SENSOR is then displayed (see
"Malfunctions" chapter).
12 Opening and closing the lid
12.1 Opening the lid
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The lid can only be opened when the centrifuge is switched on and the rotor is at rest. If it cannot be opened under
these circumstances, see the section on “Emergency release”.
 Press the button
OPEN / STOP
. The lid unlocks via the motor and the left LED in the pushbutton
OPEN / STOP
extinguishes.
12.2 Closing the lid
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to trapping of limbs.
Squeezing or cutting off of the limb dimensions between the housing and the lid.
 Do not insert any limbs, such as finders, between the housing and the lid.
NOTICE
Material damage due to slamming of the lid
 Gently close the lid.
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If the left LED in the
OPEN / STOP
button flashes, press the
OPEN / STOP
button so that the motor-driven lid lock goes
into the basic position (opened).
 Place the lid and lightly press down the front edge of the lid. The locking action is effected by motor. The left LED
in the button
OPEN / STOP
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13 Installation and removal of the rotor
 Clean the motor shaft (C) and the rotor drilling (A), and lightly grease the motor shaft
afterwards. Dirt particles between the motor shaft and the rotor hinder a perfect seating
of the rotor and cause an irregular operation.
 Place the rotor vertically on the motor shaft. The motor shaft dog (D) must be in the
rotor slot (B) and the white marking (E) on the dog (D) must be on the side of rotor
position 1. The alignment of the groove is labelled on the rotor.
1
4
3
2
3
2
4
1
E
1
22
1
E
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Rotor position 1 is already adjusted ex works. Rotor position 1 is the position where place
1 of the rotor must be located for loading and unloading.
The white marking (E) on the dog (D) must be on the side of rotor position 1 so that the
position of rotor position 1 and the adjusted rotor position 1 agree. To adjust rotor position
1, see the chapter "Setting rotor position 1".
A
B
E
C
D
 Tighten the rotor tension nut with the supplied wrench by turning in a clockwise
direction.
 Check the rotor for firm seating.
To ensure a tight fit of the rotor, the nut of the rotor must be hand-tightened.
 Loosening the rotor: Loosen the tension nut by turning in a counter clockwise direction,
and turning until the working point for lifting. After passing the working point for lifting
the rotor is loosened from the motor shaft cone. Turn the tension nut until the rotor is
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14 Inserting and removing hangers into/from the rotor
NOTICE
Material damage due to improper loading.
Uneven loading of the rotor can lead to imbalance.
 For swing-out rotors, all rotor places must be occupied with the same hangers.
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Certain hangers are marked with the number of the rotor place. These hangers may only be inserted in the
corresponding rotor place.
Hangers which are labelled with a set number, e.g. S001/4, may only be used in a set.
B
A
C
Inserting hangers in the rotor:
 Check the rotor to make sure it is seated firmly.
 Grease the lifting lug (C) (Hettich lubricating grease, no. 4051).
 Insert hangers (A) into the rotor. While doing so, make sure that the
lifting lugs (C) are in the grooves (B) of the hangers.
 Push the hangers downward as far as they can go.
Removing hangers from the rotor:
 Pull the hangers (A) straight upward and out of the rotor.
15 Inserting and removing the adapters into/from the hangers
Inserting the adapters into the hangers:
 Insert the adapters (A) horizontally into the hangers (B).
Remove the adapters from the hangers:
 Remove the adapters (A) upward and out of the hangers (B).
B
A
B
A