Lauda Varioshake VS 60 OI User manual

Operating Instructions
Varioshake Shaking Incubator
VS 60 OI

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The Shaking Incubator LAUDA Varioshake VS 60 OI is universally applicable for all tasks in standard and research laborato-
ries that require exactly reproducible orbital motions and temperatures and a clear view of the cultures, for example in incu-
bations, fermentations, homogenisations, chemical and biochemical reactions, enzyme and tissue studies.
Temperature and shaking frequency are microprocessor-controlled. The temperature can be set within a range of 20 °C
(from approx 8 K above ambient) to 70 °C. The shaking frequency can be set from 20 min-1 to max 250 min-1 and oper-
ates with a fixed amplitude of 30 mm. The micro-processor-controlled timer continuously displays the current remaining
incubation time and emits an acoustic signal at end of time.
Control panel with main switch as well as display and operating elements of the timer and the electronic regulators for interi-
or temperature and shaking frequency.
Before installation, please check whether contents of package are in good order and complete. Should you note any damag-
es or have any reasons for complaint, please contact your supplier or directly:
LAUDA-GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH
Schulze-Delitzsch-Str. 4+5
30938 Burgwedel - Germany
Telefon: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.gfl.de

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Content
Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................................................................................................1
1Use of the Shaking Incubator........................................................................................................................................................7
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Improper Use .........................................................................................................................................................................7
2Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................................7
3Before installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
4Transport, Assembly and Location of the Shaking Incubator ....................................................................................................8
5Operating Voltage..........................................................................................................................................................................8
6Inbetriebnahme ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Cooling Coil............................................................................................................................................................................9
Operation and display elements of the control panel........................................................................................................9
6.3.1 Incubation time .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.3.2 Incubation temperature............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.3.3 Shaking frequency...................................................................................................................................................... 11
RC Operation via PC......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Shutdown............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
7Error Codes and Temperature Cut-out .................................................................................................................................... 12
Error Codes......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Temperature Cut-out ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
8Functional description ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
9Maintenance, Support and Repair............................................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning and Disinfection.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Temperature Adjustment................................................................................................................................................... 14
Checking the Acrylic Glass Cover .................................................................................................................................... 14
Shutdown caused by overload or power failure ................................................................................................................ 14
Exchanging the fuses.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance Procedures................................................................................................................................................... 14
10 Disposal of Old Units.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
11 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Varioshake Shaking Incubator VS 60 OI ......................................................................................................................... 16
12 Circuit Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Varioshake Shaking Incubator VS 60 OI ......................................................................................................................... 18
13 Connection to the mains supply ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Electrical fuses .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
14 List of spare parts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Varioshake Shaking Incubator VS 60 OI ......................................................................................................................... 20
15 Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

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1Use of the Shaking Incubator
Intended Use
Die Informationen dieser Bedienungsanleitung müssen unbedingt gelesen und beachtet werden. Nur dann ist die ein-
wandfreie Arbeitsweise des Schüttelapparates gewährleistet. Nur Personen, die sich mit dieser Bedienungsanleitung ver-
traut gemacht haben, dürfen die Geräte installieren und bedienen. Die Frequenz der Schüttelbewegung ist elektronisch
geregelt einstellbar. Zu schüttelnde Laborgefäße sind durch den Einsatz entsprechender Zusatzeinrichtungen betriebssi-
cher zu fixieren. Die maximal nutzbare Bewegungsfrequenz wird durch Art und Gewicht der Nutzlast mitbestimmt. Zum
sicheren Abstellen eingesetzter Zusatzeinrichtungen ist ausreichend Arbeitsfläche im direkten Umfeld des Gerätes einzu-
planen.
Caution:
due to high risk of injuries, never reach into the unit while the shaking device is still in operation.
Improper Use
LAUDA Varioshake Shaking Incubators must not be used in potentially explosive environments. The temperature work and
the shaking motion must not create an explosive atmosphere in the vicinity of the unit.
LAUDA Varioshake Shaking Incubators, operated in a laboratory, are no Medical Devices. They fall neither under national
nor international Medical Device Directives and have to be used and applied accordingly.
2Warranty
For all laboratory apparatus and their accessories from LAUDA-GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH, there is a war-
ranty claim, as well for spare parts, repairs and modifications, carried out by LAUDA-GFL. In order to identify defective
units, we require both model and serial number on the nameplate of the Shaking Incubator and, if applicable, a copy of the
invoice.
3Before installation
The information in these operating instructions must by all means be carefully read and observed. Only then a perfect
functioning of the Shaking Incubator can be guaranteed.
Vital information within the manual are emphasized in bold letters. Safety precautions are additionally marked with the
following symbols.
Read and observe the
operating instructions
Warning of hand injuries
Warning of hot surfaces
Warning of dangerous
electrical voltage
General warning
Before maintenance and repair
disconnect the unit all-pole from
the electrical mains (pull the plug
from the socket).

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4Transport, Assembly and Location of the Shaking Incubator
Provide suitable transport means to transport the unit to the location. Doors, lifts and hallways/ corridors to the location
must permit safe transport.
Caution:
the Shaking Incubator weighs 51 kg. Lift and carry the unit with at least two persons when transporting it
to the location.
Place only on firm, stable and level surfaces indoors. The location must offer sufficient space and must safely carry the
total weight of the unit (unit weight as per technical data, chapter 10 of these operating instructions, plus weight of the
load).
For safe handling of removed, warmed-up loads make sure to allow sufficient workspace in the direct vicinity of the unit.
The unit is not approved for operation in potentially explosive surroundings.
5Operating Voltage
The Shaking Incubator must only be connected to a properly installed power connection with earth conductor (PE), ac-
cording to the local regulations. The Shaking Incubator is an electric appliance, protection class I, therefore, a connection
to earth conductor (PE) must be provided. The value of the required mains fuse is stated in the technical data, chapter 11
of these instructions. The electrical connection must be configured so as to secure that power can be cut all-pole at any
time.
It must be secured that, even after opening the cover, the mains connection cable does not touch any warm parts of the
interior or of removed, warmed-up load. The main switch on the control panel of the Incubator must be off
(position O). The operating voltage stated on the nameplate (on the back of the unit) must be identical to
the mains voltage. If they are identical, connect to the mains.
6Inbetriebnahme
Caution:
due to high risk of injuries, never reach into the unit while the shaking device is still in operation.
Caution:
make sure that neither the shaking movement nor the heating process create an explosive atmosphere
near the Shaking Incubator during operation.
Caution:
hot surfaces in the interior when temperature is set to 50 °C or more. Danger of burns. Wearing suitable
safety gloves is recommended.

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Operation
After switching on the main switch the fan motor starts.
Incubation time, incubation temperature and shaking frequency must be set and activated individu-
ally. The shaking motion and the heating can only be initiated when the cover is closed and will be cut
off when the cover is opened. Please refer to the following pages for instructions on initiation of the
individual functions.
Cooling Coil
The serial cooling coil for connection to the domestic water supply increases the temperature range of the Shaking Incu-
bator (lowest operating temperature of the Incubator +20 °C). The connections of the cooling coil are situated at the back
of the unit. Cooling water is to be supplied to the Shaking Incubator through pressure-proof water hoses with an interior
diameter of approx. 13 mm. The connected hoses are to be secured with hose clamps (hoses and clamps are not part of
the standard scope of supply).
Operation and display elements of the control panel
1 Main switch
Operation panel incubation time
2 Display incubation time
3 Pilot lamp "time" in the display, hours
4 Pilot lamp "time" in the display, minutes
5 Pilot lamp "total run-time" in the display
6 Change-over key for total run-time and for entry of higher set points
7 Entry of lower set points
19 Key to switch off alarm signal after expiry of preset run-times
20 Change-over key for alteration of set points
21 Confirmation of new total run-times

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Operation panel temperature controller
8 Display for set and actual temperatures
9 Pilot lamp "actual temperature" in the display
10 Pilot lamp difference value of over-temperature alarm in the display
11 Pilot lamp set temperature in the display
12 Change-over key between display and entry of higher set points
13 Entry of lower set points
22 Key to switch off alarm signal
23 Pilot lamp difference value of under-temperature alarm in the display
24 Change-over key for alteration of set points
25 Confirmation of new set points 9 Kontrolllampe Ist-Temperatur im Display
Operation panel shaking frequency control
14 Display for actual and set shaking frequencies
15 Pilot lamp "actual shaking frequency" in the display
16 Pilot lamp "set shaking frequency" in the display
17 Change-over key between the displays and entry of higher set points
18 Entry of lower set points
26 Shaking movement on/off
27 Change-over key for alteration of set points
28 Confirmation of new set points
6.3.1 Incubation time
Press key 20 of the keypad to switch the timer to entry mode.
The display begins to flash and pilot lamp 4 glows (display in minutes). The required incubation time can now by set by
pressing keys 6 (+) and 7 (-) (max. 59 minutes). Press key 21 to confirm the set minutes. The entry mode then switches
to entry of set hours. Pilot lamp 3 glows. Use keys 6 (+) and 7 (-) to set the required incubation time in hours (max. 999
hours). Press key 21 to confirm the set hours. The timer is now activated, the set incubation time starts to run down.
After activation of the timer the set incubation time can only be interrupted or altered by switching the Shaking Incubator
off with the main switch.
The currently remaining run-time is shown in the display. If the remaining run-time is more than one hour, pilot lamp 3
glows. The time is displayed in hours. If the remaining run-time is less than one hour, pilot lamp 4 glows. The time is dis-
played in minutes. While the incubation time is running down, press key 6 to choose between display of the remaining run-
time and the set total run-time. When display of the total run-time is chosen, pilot lamp 5 glows. Approx. 30 seconds
after the last entry, the digital timer switches back to normal operation mode. Expiry of the set incubation time is signalled
by a continuous acoustic alarm. Press key 19 to switch off the alarm signal. The timer merely triggers the alarm signal; the
unit is not switched off automatically.