Lauda VS 8 O User manual

Operating Instructions
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus
VS 8 O, VS8 B, VS8 OE, VS8 BE
VS 15 O,VS 15 B, VS 15T, VS 15R
VS 30 O

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VS 8 OE, VS 8BE
An electronically geared AC motor as well as a stable and durable
shaking mechanism create two different Shaker types for orbital and
reciprocating motions. The units are designed for use in incubation
rooms. For permissible environmental conditions, please refer to the
technical data of these instructions.
VS 8 O, VS 8B, VS 15 T, VS 15 R, VS 15 O, VS 15 B, VS 30O
Electronically geared AC motors as well as stable and durable shaking
mechanisms create seven different Shaking Apparatus models (three
load classes) for four different motions: orbital, reciprocating, orbital
rocking and rocking. Shaking frequency and remaining running time
are LC displayed during operation. It is possible to run the units with
Digital Control Unit viaPC (RS 232 –interfaceoptional available).
LAUDA Varioshake Shaking Apparatus are extremely silent and universally applicable, suitable for both, gentle moving of
liquids and vigorous mixing.
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 yoursupplier or directly us.
LAUDA-GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH
Schulze-Delitzsch-Str. 4+5
30938 Burgwedel - Deutschland
Telefon: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.gfl.de

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Contents
Operating Instructions...................................................................................................................................................................1
1 Use of the Distillation Apparatus..........................................................................................................................................7
Intended Use...................................................................................................................................................................................7 1.1
Improper Use..................................................................................................................................................................................7 1.2
2 Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................7
3 Before Initiation.....................................................................................................................................................................7
4 Transport,Set-up and Location of theShakingApparatus...................................................................................................8
5 Operating Voltage.................................................................................................................................................................8
6 Initiation – analogcontrol VS 8 OE, VS 8 BE.....................................................................................................................8
Choosing the operation mode......................................................................................................................................................8 6.1
Choosing the shaking frequency.................................................................................................................................................9 6.2
7 Initiation – digital control VS 8O, VS 8 B,T, R, O, VS 30O ...........................................................................................9
Operation anddisplay elements on the control panel.............................................................................................................9 7.1
Setting shaking frequency and running time...........................................................................................................................10 7.2
Remote control via PC (optional RS 232- interface).........................................................................................................10 7.3
8 Functionaldescription........................................................................................................................................................11
9 Servicing, maintenance and clearingpossible defects........................................................................................................ 11
Exchangingthe fuses...................................................................................................................................................................11 9.1
Breakdown in case of overload and mains failure....................................................................................................................11 9.2
10 Disposal of Old Units.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
11 TechnicalData....................................................................................................................................................................13
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 B, VS 8 BE...................................................................................................................13 11.1
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 O, VS 8OE.................................................................................................................14 11.2
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 O, VS 15B...............................................................................................................15 11.3
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 T, VS 15R................................................................................................................16 11.4
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 30 O.................................................................................................................................17 11.5
12 Circuit diagram...................................................................................................................................................................18
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 OE, VS 8 BE...............................................................................................................18 12.1
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 T, VS 15R, VS 30 O.............................................................................................19 12.2
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 O, VS 8 B, VS 15 O, VS15 B...............................................................................19 12.3
13 Connectionto the mains supply......................................................................................................................................... 20
Electrical fuses..............................................................................................................................................................................20 13.1
Examples for connection to the mainssupply.........................................................................................................................21 13.2
14 Lists of spare parts ..............................................................................................................................................................22
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 OE, VS 8 BE...............................................................................................................22 14.1
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 8 O, VS 8 B....................................................................................................................23 14.2
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 T...................................................................................................................................24 14.3
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 R..................................................................................................................................25 14.4
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 15 O, VS 15B...............................................................................................................26 14.5
Varioshake Shaking Apparatus VS 30 O.................................................................................................................................27 14.6
15 Accessories..........................................................................................................................................................................28

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1 Use of the Distillation Apparatus
Intended Use 1.1
The information in theseoperating instructions must by all means be carefullyread and observed. Only then a perfect
functioning ofthe Shaking Apparatus can be guaranteed. The units may only be installed andoperated by persons who
have made themselves familiar with theseoperating instructions. The frequency of the shaking motion can be set and is
electronically regulated. Laboratory vessels that are to be used on the Shaking Apparatus must be fixed safe-to-operate.
The maximum usable shaking frequency is also determined by the kind and weight of the load. Provide sufficient working
space in the vicinity of the unit to put downaccessories in use safely.
Caution:
due to increased risk of injury never reach into the unit as long as it is still in motion.
Improper Use 1.2
LAUDA Varioshake Shaking Apparatus, operated in a laboratory, are no Medical Devices. They fall neither under national
nor international Medical Device Directives andhave to be usedand applied accordingly. The Shaking Apparatus may not
be used in potentially explosive surroundings and may neither be set upnor operated in laboratory areas with aggressive or
corrosive ambient.
By all meansmake sure to prevent the shaking procedure creating an explosive atmosphere during operationof the Shak-
ing Apparatus.
2 Warranty
For all laboratory apparatus and their accessories fromLAUDA-GFL, there is a warranty 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, on the back of the Shaking Apparatus and, if applicable, a copy of the invoice.
3 Before Initiation
The information in theseoperating instructions must by all means be carefullyread and observed. Only then a perfect
functioning ofthe Shaking Apparatus can be guaranteed. A free of charge guarantee repair cannot be granted for defects
due to improper installationor handling.
Safety precautions are markedwith the followingsymbols
Read and observe the
operating instructions Warning of hand injuries
Warning of dangerous
electrical voltage General warning Before maintenance and repair disconnect the unit all-pole from
the electrical mains (pull the plug
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4 Transport, Set-up and Location of the Shaking Apparatus
Protect yourself and the unit during transport and setupby workingcarefully and avoid danger of e. g.shifting or tilting the
unit. Place onsolid,even and level surfaces inside buildings only. The location must provide sufficient space as well as the
necessary carrying capacity for the unit (unit weight as per Technical Data, of this Operating Instructions, plus weight of
the accessories and load). The unit is suitable for bench mounting indoors and for use in incubation and tempering rooms.
For use in incubation and tempering rooms please observe theenvironmental conditions stated in the Technical Data.
The Shaking Apparatus is not suitable for use inexplosion endangered surroundings,e. g. during anaesthesia with inflam-
mable gas or steam types. In some Shaking Apparatus models, a paperboard strip has been inserted as a transport protec-
tion between shaking table and housing. The paperboardstrip must be removed before installation.
5 Operating Voltage
The Shaking Apparatus must be connectedto the mains through a correctly installedshock-proof socket or through an
on-site main switch. The Shaking Apparatus is a protection class I electrical appliance, a connection to the earth conductor
(PE) must be ensured. For information on the required mains fuse please view Technical Data of this manual. The electri-
cal connection must ensurean all-poleseparation of the Shaking Apparatus from the mains at any time.
The left knob of the unit (only models VS 8 OE andVS 8 BE)must be off (position O).The voltage on
the nameplate (at the backof the unit) must be identical to the mains voltage. If they are identical, con-
nect the unit to the mains. For further information, please also refer to chapter 13of these operating
instructions "Connection to the Mains Supply".
6 Initiation – analog control VS 8 OE, VS 8 BE
Caution:
due to increased risk of injury never reach into the unit as long as it is still in motion.
Caution:
by all means make sure to prevent the shaking procedure creating an explosive atmosphere during opera-
tion of theShaking Apparatus.
Before initiation turn the left-hand control knob anti-clockwise to limit stop (minimum shaking frequency). Then turn
right-hand control knob clockwise until the green pilot lamp glows.
Choosing the operation mode 6.1
For continuous operation turn the knob to the first scale line;the knob will
catch there. Toswitch off, turn the knob anti-clockwise to position 0. For
timed runs turn the control knob past the scale line for continuous runto
the scale graduation marks for timed runs, showing time limits in minutes.
The maximumtimed period is 60minutes. After expiry of the timed run, the
Shaking Apparatus will be switched off automatically. Timed runs chosen by
mistake can be reversed by turning the control knob anti-clockwise. To
switch off the Shaking Apparatus, turn the control anti-clockwise to position
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Choosing the shaking frequency 6.2
Turn the left-hand control knob clockwise to increase
the shaking frequency and anti-clockwise to decrease
the shaking frequency.
The shaking frequency ranges of Shaking Apparatus are
stated in the TechnicalData of these operating instruc-
tions.
7 Initiation – digital control VS 8 O, VS 8 B, T, R, O, VS 30 O
Caution:
due to increased risk of injury never reach into the unit as long as it is still in motion.
Caution:
by all means make sure to prevent the shaking procedure creating an explosive atmosphere during opera-
tion of theShaking Apparatus.
To initiate, press switch 1. Displays 2 and 3 show the memorized set points for running time and shaking frequency
Operation and display elements on the control panel 7.1
jTo switch the Shaking Apparatuson and off
kDisplayshows the preset running time and the remaining running time
during operationof the Shaking Apparatus
Displayshows the preset or actualshaking frequency
mSwitch: tostart or to terminate the shaking motion, andto confirm al-
tered set points of shaking frequency and running time
nSwitch: toset lower shaking frequency and running time points
Change-over key: switches to setting shaking frequencyand running
time points.
Switch: toset highershaking frequency and running time points.

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Setting shaking frequency and running time 7.2
After pressingswitch 1 to switch on the Shaking Apparatus, displays 2 and 3 show the lastset and memorizedset points of
running time and shaking frequency. By pressing switch 6 the setting mode of the unit alternates between setting modes
of shaking frequency and running time. Displays 2 and 3 show the respective set point, put in flashing brackets. The re-
spective set point can now be increased usingswitch 7 or decreased using switch 5.
Altered set points are confirmed using switch 4. The Shaking Apparatus starts operation. The set points arememorized
after switchingoff the shaking motion with switch 4 and switching off the unit with switch 1
The running time of the ShakingApparatus can be preset eitherbetween 1 minute and 99:59 hours for timed runs or for
continuous operation. Continuous operation can be set withswitch 5 in the operation mode and is displayed by the symbol
- - : - -,. The settable shaking frequency range ofthe various models can be taken fromTechnical Data of these operating
instructions. Mistakenly preset set points can be altered duringoperation with switch 6 and switches 5 and 7,and switch
4, as described above. Set points that arealtered during operation will not bememorized when the Shaking Apparatus is
switched off with switch 1.
If the Shaking Apparatus is not used for a longer period, it should be separated from the mains.
Remote control via PC (optional RS 232 - interface) 7.3
Caution:
Before initiation, please check the Shaking Apparatus assembly to make sure that any hazard isexcluded.
The Shaking Apparatus must beoperated within field of vision.
If the Shaking Apparatus is in remote control mode, take special caution in the operation area of the Shaking Apparatus.
The remote control programmemay start theShaking Apparatus at any time.
An interface module with connection at the back of the Shaking Apparatus generates the transmission format RS 232.
The interfaceallows reading out current actual and set values. In order to set values, the unit has to be switched to remote
control mode via a PC signal.Function of switches 4 – 7 is then blocked. APC symbol flashes in display 3.
The connection cable between interface and PC must not be longer than 3 metres. After switching on the remote control
mode, the regulator is inactive, the shaking motion is switched off, and the set value is 0.
If the transmittedset value is within the permissible range, the Shaking Apparatus will start shaking at the chosen frequen-
cy. The shaking motion is cut off by setting the value to 0.If theShaking Apparatus is to be operated manually again, the
remote control mode has to beswitchedoff via a PC signal. The PC symbol inthe display disappears.
For operationof the RS 232 interface, an interface protocol is available on request. Please advise model and serialnum-
bers of the Shaking Apparatus.