LabCo 400.003.050 User manual

MINI CENTRIFUGE
USER MANUAL
[email protected] 1800 052 226 ABN 57 622 896 593
labcoscientific.com.au PO Box 5816, Brendale, QLD 4500 Version 1.1

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CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER
INTRODUCTION
2
WARRANTY
2
DELIVERY
2
SAFETY REMINDER
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
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2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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3. REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
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4. INSTALLATION
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5. STRUCTURE
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6. OPERATION PANEL
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7. ROTOR PREPARATION
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8. OPERATION
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9. MAINTENANCE
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
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11. INSTRUCTIONS OF ROTOR AND TUBE
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12. CALCULATE RCF
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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Mini Centrifuge User Manual; Users should read this Manual carefully, follow the instructions and
procedures, and beware of all the cautions when using this instrument.
PRODUCT CODE
DESCRIPTION
400.003.050
High Speed Mini Centrifuge
ACCESSORIES:
400.003.055
Rotor for High Speed Mini Aluminium
400.003.056
Rotor for High Speed Mini Plastic
400.003.065
Adapter for Rotor 2ml to 0.2ml PK 24
400.003.066
Adapter for Rotor 2ml to 0.5ml PK 24
WARRANTY
Warranty of the Centrifuge
This centrifuge is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery provided that it has been operated and maintained
properly.
Warranty of the Rotor
Please pay attention, do not use the rotor once it has been corrosion or fatigue damage. We do not guarantee this
centrifuge and the rotor under the following conditions even if within the guarantee period expires:
1. Failures caused by incorrect installation.
2. Failures caused by rough or improper handling.
3. Failures caused by conveyance or relocation after installation.
4. Failures caused by unauthorized disassembly or modification.
5. Failures caused by using parts of the other companies, such as rotors and adapters.
6. Failures caused by natural disasters including fire, earthquakes and so on.
7. Consumables and parts have a limited guarantee period
DELIVERY
This unit is supplied with one centrifuge unit, rotor and user manual.

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SAFETY REMINDER
• Common safety precautions
o Carefully read the following safety precautions for a thorough understanding.
• Follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual to operate this centrifuge safely.
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and the safety instructions on the instrument.
• Safety messages are labelled as indicated below. They are in combination with signal words of “WARNING” and
“CAUTION” with the safety alert symbol to call your attention to items or operations that could be dangerous to
you or other persons using this instrument. The definitions of signal words are as follows:
• Do not operate this centrifuge in any manner not described in this User manual. When in doubt or have any
troubles with this centrifuge, ASK FOR HELP.
• The precautions described in this User manual are carefully developed in an attempt to cover all the possible
risks. However, it is also important that you are alert for unexpected incidents. Be carefully operating this
centrifuge.
• WARNING：Personal Danger
• Warning notes indicate any condition or practice, which if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury
or possible death.
• CAUTION: Possible damage to instrument;
• Caution notes indicate any condition or practice, which if not strictly observed or remedied, could result in
damage or destruction of the instrument.
• NOTE：Notes indicate an area or subject of special merit, emphasising either the product’s capability or
common errors in operation or maintenance..

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• WARNING:
• This centrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable samples.
• Do not install the centrifuge in or near places where inflammable gases are generated or chemicals are
stored.
• Do not place dangerous material within 30cm around the centrifuge.
• Make sure to prepare necessary safety measures before using samples that are toxic, radioactive or
contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms at your own responsibility.
• If the instrument, rotor and/or accessories that has been contaminated by solutions with toxic, radioactive or
pathogenic materials, clean it according to the decontamination procedure that you are specified.
• If you require services at site, please sterilise and decontaminate it in advance, and then notice the service
centre involved in the details of the particular materials.
• Do not handle the power cord or turn on or off the POWER switch with wet hands to void electrical shocks.
• For safety purposes, do not enter within 30cm around this centrifuge while it is in operation.
• While the rotor is rotating, never forcedly release the door lock.
• Unauthorized repairs, disassembly, and other services to the centrifuge except by our service centre are
strictly prohibited.
• CAUTION:
• This centrifuge must be located on one firm and level table.
• Make sure the centrifuge is horizontal before running.
• Make sure the angle between the door and cover is greater than 70 degrees when open the door.
• Be careful not to put your fingers or hands between the door and cover when the door is off.
• Do not move or relocate this centrifuge while it is running.
• When there is fluid in the rotor chamber, please promptly dry with a dry cloth to avoid sample contamination.
• Ensure to remove any objects and fragments of the tubes dropped inside the rotor chamber before running this
centrifuge.
• Caution on rotors
o Always check for corrosion and damages on the rotor surface before using it. Do not use the rotor if
such abnormality found.
o Do not set the centrifuge speed override the allowable minimum speed of the rotor kits (rotor or the
other adapters). Make sure to run it below the allowable minimum speed.
o Do not exceed the allowable imbalance.
o Use the rotor and tubes within their actual capacities.
o If the rotor is provided with a lid, ensure it is tightened before the operation.
• If any abnormal condition occurs during operation, please stop it immediately and contact our service centre.
Notice the service the alarm code if displayed.

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Construction in accordance with the following safety standards:
EN 61010-1
EN 61010-2-10
Construction in accordance with the following EMC standards:
EN 61326-1/ FCC Part 15 Subpart B/ IECS 001
Associated EU guidelines:
EMC-guidelines: 2004/108/EC
Instrument guidelines: 2006/95/EC
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
MAXIMUM SPEED
15000rpm, increment: 100rpm
MAXIMUM RCF
15100×g, increment: 100×g
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
2ml×12
TIMER
30 seconds -99 minutes-HOLD, continuous operation
DRIVING MOTOR
Brushless DC motor
SAFETY DEVICES
Door interlock, over-speed detector, over-temperature
detector, automatic internal diagnosis
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Single-phase, 110V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A
DIMENSIONS
（
MM
）
(L) 255 x (W) 245 x (H) 140
WEIGHT
6kgs
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Speed/RCF switch, Pulse operation, Processing display,
Voice reminder

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3. REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CONDITION
Basic Operational Conditions
1. Power: 110V-240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 3A.
2. Ambient temperature: 2℃-40℃.
3. Relative humidity: ≤80%.
4. No vibration and airflow around.
5. No electric dust, explosive and corrosive gases around.
Transport and Storage Condition
1. Storage temperature: -40℃-55℃.
2. Relative humidity: ≤93%.
4. INSTALLATION
This section describes the instructions that you should abide by when installing the centrifuge to ensure your safety and the
optimum performance. Before moving the centrifuge, the rotor must be removed.
Location
1. Locate this centrifuge on a firm, flat and level table; ensure the four feet of this centrifuge stand on the table firmly.
Avoid installing on a slippery table-board that conveys vibration.
2. Ideal ambient temperature is 20℃±5℃, avoid placing the centrifuge in direct sunlight if temperature exceeds
30℃.
3. Keep clearances of at least 10cm on both sides of centrifuge and at least 30cm behind it to ensure its cooling
efficiency.
4. No heat or water resource nearby, otherwise easily cause sample temperature increase or centrifuge failures.
WARNING:
• Incorrect power supply may damage centrifuge.
• Make sure the power source conforms to the required power supply before connecting.

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Connection of the power cord and grounding
1. This centrifuge is equipped with a 3P flat plug; grounding can be done just by plugging the 3P plug into the
outlet.
2. A cover 10A outlet which has a good ground is required and meets with local safety requirements.
5. STRUCTURE
Figure 5.1 400.003.050 front view of centrifuge
Door lock hook
Rotor
Operation panel
Door release hole
LCD Display
Foot
WARNING:
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands to avoid electrical shocks.
• This centrifuge must be grounded properly.

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Figure 5.2 D2012 Rear view of centrifuge
6. OPERATION PANEL
Speed area Lock status Time area
150 x 100rpm 12 min
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Figure 6-1 Operation Panel
Air vents
View
Door
Power inlet
Power switch

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ITEM
SYMBOL
NAME
FUNCTION
1
Select button
Press the button to choose the parameter which you want to modify.
2
Pulse button
When the door closed, press and hold the button to accelerate running,
release the button to stop it.
3
Parameter button
Clockwise rotate to increase parameter values. Counter-clockwise rotate
to decrease parameter values.
Press down the button, shift between speed and RCF display.
4
Open/ lock button
Press the button to open the door The button is not available when the
centrifuge is running.
5
Start/ Stop button
Press down the button to start running. The centrifuge will stop running
if the button is pressed during centrifugation.
1. Speed area Lock status Time area
150 x 100rpm 12 min
Figure 6-2 the main interface
The main interface as figure 6-2. At this point speed was set to be 15000rpm, the running time was 12 minutes. When speed
symbol is rotating, indicating the centrifuge is running. Time display symbol display the rate of working to time
setting. The total time setting is divided into 10 scales.
7. ROTOR PREPARATION
Prepare the sample
Inject the sample into tubes
• Do not exceed the actual capacity specified in the instruction manual.
CAUTION:
Excessive sample may cause leakage in the centrifuge tube, keep the actual capacity.