Ika G-l User manual

IKA G-L

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Installation�� 12

EU Declaration of conformity �� 6

Explication of warning symbols �� 6

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Safety instructions�� 7

Unpacking �� 10

Operation �� 14

Error codes and troubleshooting �� 20

Intended use�� 9

Technical Data �� 26

Interfaces and outputs �� 24

Warranty �� 27

Maintenance and cleaning �� 23

Accessories �� 25

Operator panel and display �� 11

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EU Declaration of conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2014/35/EU,

2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or normative

documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-020, EN 60529, EN 61326-1 and EN ISO 12100�

A copy of the complete EU Declaration of conformity can be requested at sales@ika�com�

Source language: German

Explication of warning symbols

/// Warning symbols

Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death, serious injury�

Danger!

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

can result in

death, serious injury�

Warning!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can

result in injury�

Caution!

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Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage�

Notice!

/// General Symbols

Position number

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Correct/Result

Shows the correct execution or the result of an action step�

Wrong

Shows the incorrect execution of an action step�

Note

Displays action steps that require particular attention to detail�

Beep

Shows action steps where audible beeps can be heard�

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Safety instructions

/// General information

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Read the operating instructions completely before starting up and follow the safety

instructions.

› Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be accessed by everyone�

› Ensure that only trained staff work with the device�

› Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health and safety and accident

prevention regulations�

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The device must only be used in a technically perfect condition�

Caution!

›Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the

medium to be processed, there is a risk of:

- splashing of liquids

- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting caught�

!Notice!

› Pay attention to the marked sites in Fig� 1�

/// Device setup

Caution!

› The power switch of the device must be accessed immediately, directly and without risk at

any time� If access to the power switch cannot be ensured, an additional emergency stop

switch that can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�

!Notice!

› Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and ﬁreproof surface�

› Make sure that the ventilation slits are not blocked at bottom and rear side of the device�

› Always load the rotors symmetrically and ensure that no impermissible imbalances arise

during centrifuging�

/// Working with the device

Danger!

› Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres, it is not EX-protected�

› With substances capable of forming an explosive mixture, appropriate safety measures must

be applied, e�g� working under a fume hood�

› To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the relevant safety and accident preven-

tion measures when processing hazardous materials�

› The device must be operated on a ﬂat surface and must not be moved during operation�

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Intended use

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Use

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The IKA G-L centrifuge is suitable for separating of substances and mixtures of substances of

various densities�

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Intended use: Tabletop device

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Area of use (only indoors)

› Laboratories

› Pharmacies

› Universities

› Schools

The device is suitable for all areas (EMC class A and B)�

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:

› if the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the

manufacturer�

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if the device is operated improperly or contrary to the manufacture’s speciﬁcations�

› if the device or the printed circuit board are modiﬁed by third parties�

/// Disposal instructions

› The device, accessories and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and

national regulations�

/// Maintenance

› The device must only be opened by trained specialists, even during repair� The device must

be unplugged from the power supply before opening� Live parts inside the device may still

be live for some time after unplugging from the power supply�

/// Accessories

› Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting�

› Check the device and accessories beforehand for damage each time when you use them� Do

not use damaged components�

› Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the ”Accessories” section�

› Disconnect the power plug before attaching or changing any accessories�

/// Power supply / switching off the device

› The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the power voltage�

› The device can only be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the power plug

or the connector plug�

› The device must only be operated with the original power cord set�

› The socket for the power cord must be easily accessible�

› The device does not start up again automatically following a cut in the power supply�

Warning!

› When centrifuging hazardous substances or mixtures of substances which are toxic or are

contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms, the user should take appropriate precau-

tions� In such cases, centrifuging vessels with special screw seals for hazardous substances

must always be used�

›For materials in risk groups 3 and 4, in addition to sealed centrifuging vessels a bio-safety

system must be used (see the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual” issued by the World Heath

Organisation)� No biosafety systems are available for this centrifuge�

!Notice!

› Before starting the device for the ﬁrst use, make sure that the rotor nut is securely fastened�

Fail to do it, can result in permanent damage to the device and accessories�

› The rotor is subjected to extreme forces� Serious internal material damage can occur as a

result of even slight scratches and cracks� Do not use the device if the rotor is damaged�

› Do not operate the centrifuge if there is evidence of damage to the centrifuge chamber�

› Do not process materials that are radioactive, ﬂammable or explosive, or materials that react

chemically with each other releasing large amounts of energy�

› If unusual noises occur when the centrifuge is started, the rotor is not secured correctly� In

this case, immediately stop the centrifuge�

› Covers or parts that can be removed from the device without tools must later be reﬁtted to

ensure safe operation� This will prevent the inﬁltration of foreign objects, liquids and other

contaminants�

› Prior to centrifugation, the tubes should be visually inspected for any physical damage�

Broken tubes can damage centrifuge and accessories�

› If you are using aggressive chemicals, protect the device from being damaged by these

chemicals�

› Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra energy produced through

processing� This also applies to any extra energy produced in other ways, e�g� through light

irradiation�

› Always use rotor cover along with the rotor�

› Inspect the rotor and rotor cover regularly�

› Do not run the motor without rotor�

› The device must be supervised when it is running�

› While the centrifuge is running, do not move it or strike it�

› The feet of the device must be clean and undamaged�

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Unpacking

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Please unpack the device carefully�

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Any damage should be notiﬁed immediately to the shipping agent (post oce, railway net-

work or logistics company)�

1IKA G-L

2Rotor cover

3Rotor nut

4Rotor IKA CR 12 x 2 ml

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Technical information IKA G-L Rotors

6Power cord set

7USB cable

8User guide

9Warranty card

Operator panel and display

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AOn/Off button Switch on/off the device�

B“Pulse” button Short-term centrifuging (device runs at max� or set speed as long as

the button (B) is kept pressing)�

C“rcf/rpm” (-) button Decrease the “rcf/rpm” setting value�

D“rcf/rpm” (+) button Increase the “rcf/rpm” setting value�

E“rcf/rpm” button Switch between “rcf” and “rpm” function�

FTimer (-) button Decrease the timer setting value�

GTimer (+) button Increase the timer setting value�

H“C/T” button Switch between counter (C) and timer (T) function�

I“Program (Prog�)” button Select the program�

J“Start/Stop” button Start/stop to run the device�

KLid release

button Open the safety lid of the device�

LProgram number display Display the selected program number�

M“counter/timer” display Display the counter/timer value�

N“timer” indicator Indicate the timer function is activated�

O“counter” indicator Indicate the counter function is activated�

P“rcf/rpm” display Display the “rcf/rpm” value�

Q“rpm” indicator Indicate the “rpm” function is activated�

R“rcf” indicator Indicate the “rcf” function is activated�

TchnicalInformation

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Installation

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Operation

RCF (g-force) calculation in accordance with DIN 58970:

Rcf = 1.118 * 10¯⁵ * n² * rmax

n: rotational speed in rpm

rmax:maximum centrifugation radius in cm

Example, The maximum centrifugation radius of the rotor IKA G-L CR 12x2ml is 6 cm� At a

speed of 15700 rpm, a maximum g-force of 16500 x g can be achieved�

Switching between rcf and rpm / Setting rcf or rpm Switching between counter and timer / Setting timer

1rcf rpm

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1counter timer

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Centrifuging

Setting max. (15700 rpm) / Preset speed for Pulse function:

› Set the desired rpm with “rcf/rpm” (+) button(D) / “rcf/rpm” (-) button (C)�

› Open the lid by pressing lid release button (K)�

› Press and hold Pulse Button (B)�

› Toggle between max� speed (157) and set speed (SET) by long press on pulse button (B)

› Close the lid�

Pulse function

Activating the Pulse function:

Pulse

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Pulse

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Editing the program:

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Activating the program:

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Error codes and troubleshooting

/// Error codes

Any malfunctions during operation will be identiﬁed by an error message on the display�

Proceed as follows in such cases:

› Turn off the device by using the power switch�

› Carry out corrective measures�

› Switch on the device with the power switch (Error code will show again)

› Press the On/Off button (Error code will disappear and the device is ready for use again)

If the actions described fails to resolve the fault or another error code is displayed then take

one of the following steps:

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contact the service department�

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send the device for repair, including a short description of the fault�

Causes

› USB connection lost�

Effect

› No communication between PC and device�

Solutions

› Switch off the device with the power switch and reconnect USB cable�

› Restart the device by pressing power switch�

Causes

› Temperature inside device is too high�

Effect

› motor off

Solutions

› Switch off the device with the power switch and allow it to cool down�

› Restart the device by pressing power switch�

Causes

› Rotor nut is not attached, or not properly attached�

Effect

› motor off

Solutions

› Switch off the device with the power switch and switch it on again�

› Open the lid and check the rotor nut�

Causes

› The lid sensor fault

Effect

› motor off

Solutions

› Switch off the device and close the lid�

› Restart the device by pressing power switch�

/// Warning/Note codes

Causes

› The load in the rotor is not balance

Effect

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motor off

Solutions

› switch off the device

› reload the rotor�

Causes

› The lid is blocked or cannot be open

Effect

› motor cannot run

Solutions

› switch off the device

› check the lid

Causes

› The lid opens

Effect

› motor cannot run

Solutions

› Close the lid

Causes

› The device is connected with a PC via USB port

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E 3, E 48, E 74

E 72

E 81

Effect

› motor off

Solutions

› Switch off the device with the power switch�

› Restart the device by pressing power switch�

For all other error codes:

Causes

› Power voltage failure in short time during operating�

Effect

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motor off

Solutions

› Wait until Int stops ﬂashing�

› Then switch off the device�

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Maintenance and cleaning

The device is maintenance-free� It is only subject to the natural wear and tear of components and

their statistical failure rate�

/// Cleaning:

For cleaning disconnect the mains plug!

Use only cleaning agents which have been approved by IKA to clean the devices�

Dirt Cleaning agent

Dyes Isopropyl alcohol

Building materials Water containing detergent / isopropyl alcohol

Cosmetics Water containing detergent / isopropyl alcohol

Food Water containing detergent

Fuels Water containing detergent

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For materials which are not listed, please request information from IKA application support�

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Wear protective gloves during cleaning the devices�

› Electrical devices may not be placed in the cleansing agent for the purpose of cleaning�

› Do not allow moisture to get into the device when cleaning�

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Before using another than the recommended method for cleaning or decontamination, the

user must ascertain with that this method does not destroy the device�

/// Ordering spare parts:

When ordering spare parts, please indicate:

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device type�

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serial number, see type plate

› item and designation of the spare part, see: www.ika.com, spare parts diagram and spare

parts list�

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software version (Brieﬂy visible in the display when the device is switched on)�

/// Repairs:

Please send in device for repair only after it has been cleaned and is free from any

materials which may constitute a health hazard.

For repair, please request the “Decontamination Certiﬁcate” from IKA, or download printout of

it from the IKA website www.ika.com�

If you require servicing, return the device in its original packaging� Storage packaging is not

sucient� Please also use suitable transport packaging�

/// Emergency opening lid

In an emergency, you can open the protective cover as described below:

› Disconnect the device from the power source�

› Make sure the rotor has come to a standstill�

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Lift the device and open the protective cover by turning the mechanical latch in counterclock-

wise with a suitable tool (e�g� a slotted screwdriver)�

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Note! ( )

When lifting up the device, particularly after a device failure, please note that the motor on the

underside of the device can become very hot� Touch the device at the edges only!

Please also take care of the samples inside the rotor� The samples may spill out while lifting the

device�

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Interfaces and outputs

The device can be connected to a PC and operated with the laboratory software labworldsoft

®

through USB interface�

Note! ( )

Please comply with the system requirements together with the operating instructions and help

section included with the software�

/// USB interface:

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connecting the device to the PC� Equipped with

USB devices can be connected to a PC during operation (hot plugging)�

Connected devices and their properties are automatically recognized�

Use the USB interface in conjunction with labworldsoft®for operation in “Remote” mode and

also to update the ﬁrmware�

/// USB device drivers:

First, download the latest driver for IKA devices with USB interface from:

www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip.

Install the driver by running the setup ﬁle� Connect the IKA device through the USB data cable to

the PC� The data communication runs through a virtual COM port�

/// Command syntax and format:

The following applies to the command set:

› Commands are generally sent from the computer (Master) to the lab device (Slave)�

› The lab device only sends at the computer’s request� Even fault indications cannot be sent spon-

taneously from the lab device to the computer (automation system)�

› Commands are transmitted in capital letters�

› Commands and parameters including successive parameters are separated by at least one

space (Code: hex 0x20)�

› Each individual command (incl� parameters and data) and each response are terminated with

Blank CR LF (Code: hex 0x0d hex 0x0A) and have a maximum length of 80 characters�

› The decimal separator in a number is a dot (Code: hex 0x2E)�

The above details correspond as far as possible to the recommendations of the NAMUR working

party (NAMUR recommendations for the design of electrical plug connections for analogue and

digital signal transmission on individual items of laboratory control equipment, rev� 1�1)�

The NAMUR commands and the additional speciﬁc IKA commands serve only as low level com-

mands for communication between the device and the PC� With a suitable terminal or commu-

nications program these commands can be transmitted directly to the device� The IKA software

labworldsoft®, provides a convenient tool for controlling the device and collecting data under

MS Windows, and includes graphical entry features, for motor speed ramps for example�

Commands Function

IN_NAME Read the device name

IN_PV_4 Read current speed value

IN_SP_4 Read rate speed value

OUT_SP_4 xxx Adjust the set speed value xxx

START_4 Start the motor

STOP_4 Stop the motor

RESET Switch to normal operation mode

Accessories

See more accessories on www.ika.com�

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Technical data

General data

Voltage VAC 220 �� 230 ±10 %

115 ± 10 %

100 ± 10 %

Frequency Hz 50 / 60

Power consumption (nominal) W 120

Power consumption (standby) W 3

Interface USB

Noise level dB(A) < 55

Permissible ambient temperature °C + 5 �� + 40

Permissible relative humidity % 80

Protection class according to EN 60529

IP 20

Dimensions (W × D × H) mm 200 × 280 × 140

Weight kg 3�9

Operation at a terrestrial altitude m max� 2000

Centrifuging function

Max� relative centrifugal force rcf 16500

Max� kinetic energy Nm 940

Max� load 12 X 2�0 ml safe lock tubes

Speed range rpm 800 �� 15700

Acceleration time to max� speed s 17

Breaking time from max�speed s 18

Speed display LED

Speed setting Buttons

Speed setting resolution rpm 1 (x100)

Max� density

g/ml

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Timer function

Timer range 20 seconds �� 99 minutes 59 seconds

Timer display LED

Timer setting Buttons

Timer setting resolution s 1

Subject to technical changes!

Warranty

In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period is 24 months� For claims under

the warranty please contact your local dealer� You may also send the machine direct to our factory,

enclosing the delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim� You will be liable for freight costs�

The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it apply to faults resulting from improper use,

insufficient care or maintenance not carried out in accordance with the instructions in this operating

manual�

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