Sigma 1-15PK User manual

Operating Manual
Refrigerated Centrifuge
1-15PK
from serial no. 120506
Please retain for later use!

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An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode am Harz
Germany
Phone [phone] / 50 07-0
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Table of Contents
1General Information 11
1.1 Importance of the Operating Manual 11
1.2 Intended Use 11
1.3 Technical Data 13
1.3.1 Ambient Temperature 13
1.4 Scope of Supply 15
1.5 Standards and Regulations 15
2Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 16
2.1 Symbols used in the Safety Instructions 16
2.2 Symbols used in the Operating Manual 17
2.3 Informal Notes on Safety 17
2.4 Safety Instructions for Centrifugation 18
2.4.1 Special Instructions 18
2.4.2 Resistance of Plastics 19
2.5 Prohibited Centrifuging Operations and Hazard Warnings 19
2.5.1 Special Hazards 20
2.6 Checks by the Operator 21
2.7 Instructions for Emergency Situations 21
2.8 Remaining Hazards 21
3Transport and Storage 22
3.1 Dimensions and Weight 22
3.2 Notes on Transport 22
3.3 Notes on Storage 22
4Set-up and Connection 23
4.1 Unpacking the Centrifuge 23
4.1.1 Transport Safety Device 23
4.2 Installation 24
4.2.1 Installation Site 24
4.2.2 Connection 24
4.2.3 Fuses 24

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5Using the Centrifuge 25
5.1 Description 25
5.1.1 Operating Elements 25
5.1.1.1 Operating Panel 26
5.1.1.2 Name Plate 26
5.1.2 Construction and Constructive Safety Measures 27
5.1.3 Drive 27
5.1.4 Operation and Display 27
5.1.5 Electronic System 27
5.1.6 Safety Devices 28
5.1.6.1 Lid Lock and Lid Closing Device 28
5.1.6.2 Standstill Monitoring 28
5.1.6.3 System Check 28
5.1.6.4 Ground Wire Check 28
5.1.6.5 Imbalance Monitoring System 28
5.2 Initial Start-Up 29
5.2.1 Switching the Centrifuge ON 29
5.2.2 Opening and Closing the Lid 29
5.2.3 Installation of Rotors 30
5.2.3.1 Installation of Angle Rotors with a Hermetically Sealed Lid 31
5.2.3.2 Installation of the Microhematocrite Rotor 32
5.2.4 Installation of Accessories 33
5.2.4.1 Tubes 34
5.2.5 Service Life of Rotors and Accessories 34
5.2.6 Starting the Centrifuge 35
5.2.7 Interrupting a Centrifugation Run 35
5.2.7.1 Interrupting a Deceleration Process 35
5.2.7.2 Softstart and Softstop Function 35
5.3 Display / Program Options 36
5.3.1 Time 36
5.3.1.1 Changing the Time Increments 37
5.3.1.2 Short Run 37
5.3.1.3 Continuous Run 37
5.3.2 Speed 38
5.3.2.1 Changing the Speed Increments 38

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5.3.3 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 39
5.3.3.1 Changing the RCF Increments 39
5.3.4 Temperature 40
5.3.4.1 Precooling 41
5.3.5 Rotors 42
5.3.6 Program 43
5.3.6.1 Saving the Current Settings 43
5.3.6.2 Calling Up Stored Programs 43
5.3.7 Lockdown 44
5.3.7.1 Permanent Lockdown 44
5.3.8 Activating/Deactivating the Automatic Lid Opening Function 44
5.3.9 Activating/Deactivating the Sound Signal 45
6Malfunctions and Error Correction 46
6.1 Error Mode 46
6.2 Error Correction 46
6.2.1 No Indication on the Display 46
6.2.2 Centrifuge cannot be started 46
6.2.3 Centrifuge decelerates during Operation 46
6.2.4 Atypical running noises 46
6.2.5 Lid cannot be opened 47
6.2.6 Temperature value cannot be reached 47
6.2.7 Emergency Lid Release 47
6.2.8 Error Codes 48
6.2.9 Service Contact 49

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7Care and Maintenance 50
7.1 Cleaning and Care 50
7.1.1 Centrifuge 50
7.1.2 Accessories 51
7.1.2.1 Plastic Accessories 51
7.1.2.2 Aluminum Accessories 51
7.1.3 Rotor, Buckets, and Multiple Carriers 52
7.1.3.1 Microhematocrite Rotor 52
7.1.4 Load-bearing Bolts 53
7.1.5 Glass Breakage 53
7.1.6 Condenser 54
7.2 Sterilization and Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories 54
7.2.1 Autoclaving 55
8Disposal 56
8.1 Disposal of the Centrifuge 56
8.2 Disposal of the Packaging 56
9Warranty and Liability 56
10 Suitable Accessories 57
10.1 Maximum speed for tubes 58
10.2 Graphical Representation of the Rotors 59
11 Appendix 60
11.1 Formulae – Mathematical Relations 60
11.1.1 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 60
11.1.2 Density 60
11.1.3 Speed-Gravitational-Field-Diagram 60
11.2 Declaration of Decontamination/Return Declaration 62
11.3 Resistance Data 69
12 Index 73