Sigma 2-6E User manual

Version 04/2008, Rev. 1.18 of 07/06/2012
Translation of the original operating manual
Formatiert: Englisch (Großbritannien)
Operating Manual
Centrifuge
2-6E
from serial no. 124764
Please retain for later use!

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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 12
1.3.1 Ambient Temperature 12
1.4 Scope of Supply 13
1.5 Standards and Regulations 13
2Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 14
2.1 Symbols used in the Safety Instructions 14
2.2 Symbols used in the Operating Manual 15
2.3 Informal Notes on Safety 15
2.4 Safety Instructions for Centrifugation 16
2.4.1 Special Instructions 16
2.4.2 Resistance of Plastics 17
2.5 Prohibited Centrifuging Operations and Hazard Warnings 17
2.5.1 Special Hazards 18
2.6 Checks by the Operator 19
2.7 Instructions for Emergency Situations 19
2.8 Remaining Hazards 19
3Transport and Storage 20
3.1 Dimensions and Weight 20
3.2 Notes on Transport 20
3.3 Notes on Storage 20
4Set-up and Connection 21
4.1 Unpacking the Centrifuge 21
4.1.1 Transport Safety Device 21
4.2 Installation 22
4.2.1 Installation Site 22
4.2.2 Connection 22
4.2.3 Fuses 22

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5Using the Centrifuge 23
5.1 Description 23
5.1.1 Operating Elements 23
5.1.1.1 Operating Panel 24
5.1.1.2 Name Plate 24
5.1.2 Construction and Constructive Safety Measures 25
5.1.3 Drive 25
5.1.4 Operation and Display 25
5.1.5 Electronic System 25
5.1.6 Safety Devices 26
5.1.6.1 Lid Lock and Lid Closing Device 26
5.1.6.2 Standstill Monitoring 26
5.1.6.3 System Check 26
5.1.6.4 Ground Wire Check 26
5.2 Initial Start-Up 27
5.2.1 Switching the Centrifuge ON 27
5.2.2 Opening and Closing the Lid 27
5.2.3 Installation of Rotors 28
5.2.4 Installation of Accessories 29
5.2.4.1 Carrier Systems 29
5.2.4.2 Tubes 29
5.2.5 Service Life of Rotors and Accessories 30
5.2.6 Starting the Centrifuge 31
5.2.7 Interrupting a Centrifugation Run 31
5.2.7.1 Interrupting a Deceleration Process 31
5.2.7.2 Softstart and Softstop Function 31
5.3 Display/Program Options 32
5.3.1 Time 32
5.3.1.1 Changing the Time Increments 33
5.3.1.2 Short Run 33
5.3.1.3 Continuous Run 33
5.3.2 Speed 34
5.3.2.1 Changing the Speed Increments 34
5.3.3 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 35
5.3.4 Rotor 35

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5.3.5 Program 36
5.3.5.1 Saving the Current Settings 36
5.3.5.2 Calling Up Stored Programs 36
5.3.6 Lockdown 37
5.3.6.1 Permanent Lockdown 37
5.3.7 Activating/Deactivating the Automatic Lid Opening Function 37
5.3.8 Activating/Deactivating the Sound Signal 38
6Malfunctions and Error Correction 39
6.1 Error Mode 39
6.2 Error Correction 39
6.2.1 No Indication on the Display 39
6.2.2 Centrifuge cannot be started 39
6.2.3 Centrifuge decelerates during Operation 39
6.2.4 Lid cannot be opened 40
6.2.5 Emergency Lid Release 40
6.2.6 Error Codes 41
6.2.7 Service Contact 42
7Care and Maintenance 43
7.1 Cleaning and Care 43
7.1.1 Centrifuge 43
7.1.2 Accessories 44
7.1.2.1 Plastic Accessories 44
7.1.2.2 Aluminum Accessories 44
7.1.3 Rotor, Buckets, and Multiple Carriers 45
7.1.4 Load-bearing bolts 45
7.1.5 Glass Breakage 46
7.2 Sterilization and Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories 46
7.2.1 Autoclaving 47
7.3 Service 48
7.4 Return of defective parts 49
8Disposal 50
8.1 Disposal of the Centrifuge 50
8.2 Disposal of the Packaging 50
9Warranty and Liability 50

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10 Suitable Accessories 51
10.1 Maximum speed for tubes 55
10.2 Graphical Representation of the Rotors 55
11 Appendix 56
11.1 Formulae – Mathematical Relations 56
11.1.1 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) 56
11.1.2 Density 56
11.1.3 Speed-Gravitational-Field-Diagram 56
11.2 Table of rotors and accessories with a different service life 58
11.3 Resistance Data 59
12 Index 63