Sigma 2-16KC User manual

Refrigerated Centrifuge
2-16KC
Operating Manual

Operating Manual SIGMA 2-16KC, page 3 of 91
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Our centrifuges are manufactured carefullyaccordingtothe highest qualitystandards and we
are sure that your demands will always be fulfilled.
Please read this manual carefullybefore installation ofthe centrifuge to ensure aproperand
safe operation.
Weare wishingyou a successful use of the centrifuge.
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Konformit tserkl rung
(73/23/EWG; 89/336/EWG;98/37/EWG)
Statement of Conformity
(73/23/CEE;89/336/CEE; 98/37/CEE)
Déclaration de conformité
(73/23/CEE; 89/336/CEE; 98/37/CEE)
Die nachfolgendbezeichnete Maschine wurdein bereinstimmungmit denRichtlinien
73/23/EWG; 89/336/EWG und98/37/EWG hergestellt undgeprüft.
The followingmachine ismanufactured and testedin compliance with directions 73/23/CEE;
89/336/CEE and98/37/CEE.
La machine désignéeci-dessous est produit et examinéconforme auxdirectives 73/23/CEE;
89/336/CEE et 98/37/CEE
Bezeichnungder Maschine: Laborzentrifuge
Machine: LaboratoryCentrifuge
Désignation dela machine: Centrifugeusede laboratoire
Maschinentyp : 2 –16K
Type: 2 - 16 KC
Type de la machine: 2 - 16 KCH
Bestell Nr. : 10160, 10161, 10162, 10167, 10168, 10169, 10170
Part No.:
Réf. usine:
Normen: EN 61010-2-020
Standards: EN 61000-3-2 ; EN 61000-3-3
Normes: EN 61326
Sigma Laborzentrifugen
An der UnterenSöse 50
D-37520 Osterode
01.08.2002Geschäftsführer
ManagingDirector
Directeur Gérant
........................................................................
Fabr. Nr. Serial No. Num ro de fabrique
Konformitätserklärung dreisprachig 2-16k und 2-16KC 20020801.DOC

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General Information
1.1 Technical data
1.2 Suitable accessories
1.3 Scope of supply
1.4 Standardsand regulations
1.5 Safetyinstructions
1.6 Symbol table
Descriptionof theCentrifuge
2.1 General outlay
2.2 Construction and constructive safetymeasures
2.3 Drive
2.4 Operation anddisplay
2.5 Electronic control
2.6 Safetydevices
2.6.1 Lid lock, cover closing device
2.6.2 Imbalancemonitoringsystem
2.6.3 Excess temperature in the centrifuge chamber
2.6.4 Rotor monitoring
2.6.5 Standstill monitoring
2.6.6 System check
2.6.7 Groundwire check
InstallationandStart-up
3.1 Unpackingof thecentrifuge
3.1.1 Transport safetydevice
3.2 Installation
3.2.1 Site
3.2.2 Connection/Fuse
3.2.3 Fuses / emergencycircuit breaker on site
3.3 Installation of rotorsand accessories
3.3.1 Fastening of angle rotorswith hermeticallysealedlid
3.4 Initial start-up
3.4.1 Switchingonof thecentrifuge
3.4.2 Opening lid
3.4.3 Installation of arotor

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Operating Elements
4.1 Operating panel
4.1.1 Start-key
4.1.2 Stop-key
4.1.3 Lid-key
4.1.4 Knob
4.2 Display
4.2.1 Set
4.2.2 Speed
4.2.3 Relative CentrifugalForce (RCF)
4.2.4 Time
4.2.5 Temperature
4.2.6 Program
4.2.7 Rotor
4.2.8 Parameters
4.2.8.1 Acceleration
4.2.8.2 Deceleration
4.2.8.3 Radius
4.2.8.4 Density
4.2.8.5 Precooling
4.2.8.6 Start delay
4.2.9 Configuration
Operation
5.1 Selection, displayand alteration of program parameters
5.1.1 Selection and alteration oftheparameters and activation of the pre-
cooling, thestart delayand theautomaticlid openingafter endof run
5.1.2 Selection and alteration ofthe rotor part number
5.1.3 Alteration of the parameter values duringthe centrifuge run
5.1.4 Alteration of the configuration
5.1.4.1 Curves
5.1.4.2 Creation of curves for variable accelerationsand decelerations
5.1.4.3 Alteration of existing curves
5.1.5 Alteration of the contrast
5.1.6 Imbalancemonitoring
5.1.7 Shortrunand faststop
Programming
6.1 Load, save anddelete programs
6.1.1 Load a program
6.1.2 Save a program
6.1.3 Delete a program

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Notes for Centrifugation
7.1 Practical notes for centrifugation
7.1.1 Practical notes for centrifugation for optional heating facilities
7.2 Forbidden centrifugingoperations
Care andMaintenance
8.1 Care and cleaningof centrifuge
8.2 Care and cleaningof accessories
8.3 Rotor pins
8.4 Glass breakage
8.5 Care and cleaningof thecondenser
8.6 Sterilization and disinfection of rotor chamber and accessories
8.6.1 Autoclaving
8.7 Checksbyoperator
Appendix
9.1 Slope ofthe specified curves, linear curves
9.2 Quadratic curves
9.3 Entrylimitations
9.4 Mathematical relations
9.4.1 Relative CentrifugalForce (RCF)
9.4.2 Density
9.5 Error correction
9.5.1 Centrifugecannot be started
9.5.2 Centrifugedecelerates during operation
9.5.3 Lid cannot be opened/closed
9.5.4 Emergencylid release
9.5.5 Problems with thecentrifuge?
9.6 Error codes
9.7 Speed-RCF-diagram
9.8 Declaration of decontamination/Return declaration
9.9 Form program data
9.10 Leaflet