Sigma 3-16K User manual

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Refrigerated Centrifuge
3-16K
Operating Manual

Operating Manual SIGMA 3-16K, page 3 of 69
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Thank you very much for your confidence in the products of our company.
Our centrifuges are manufactured carefully according to the highest quality standards and we
are sure that your demands will always be fulfilled.
Please read this manual carefully before installation of the centrifuge to ensure a proper and
safe operation.
We are wishing you a successful use of the centrifuge.
SIGMA Laborzentrifugen GmbH
P.O. Box 1713 - 37507 Osterode/Germany
Phone [phone] - Fax [phone]
Internet: www.sigma-zentrifugen.de
eMail: [e-mail]
SIGMA Service-Tel. [phone]

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Konformitätserklärung
(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 nachfolgend bezeichnete Maschine wurde in Übereinstimmung mit den Richtlinien
73/23/EWG; 89/336/EWG und 98/37/EWG hergestellt und geprüft.
The following machine is manufactured and tested in compliance with directions 73/23/CEE;
89/336/CEE and 98/37/CEE.
La machine désignée ci-dessous est produit et examiné conforme aux directives 73/23/CEE;
89/336/CEE et 98/37/CEE
Bezeichnung der Maschine: Laborzentrifuge
Machine: Laboratory Centrifuge
Désignation de la machine: Centrifugeuse de laboratoire
Maschinentyp : 3 – 16K
Type:
Type de la machine:
Bestell Nr. : 10280, 10281, 10282, 10283
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 Unteren Söse 50
D-37520 Osterode
19.08.2002 Geschäftsführer
Managing Director
Directeur Gérant
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Fabr. Nr. Serial No. Numéro de fabrique
Konformitätserklärung dreisprachig 3-16K 20020819.DOC

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General Information
1.1 Technical data
1.2 Suitable accessories
1.3 Scope of supply
1.4 Standards and regulations
1.5 Safety instructions
1.6 Symbol table
Description of the Centrifuge
2.1 General outlay
2.2 Construction and constructive safety measures
2.3 Drive
2.4 Operation and display
2.5 Electronics
2.6 Safety devices
2.6.1 Lid lock, cover closing device
2.6.2 Standstill monitoring
2.6.3 System check
2.6.4 Ground wire check
2.6.5 Imbalance Monitoring System
Installation and Start-up
3.1 Unpacking of the centrifuge
3.1.1 Transport safety device
3.2 Installation
3.2.1 Site
3.2.2 Connection
3.2.3 Fuses / emergency circuit breaker on site
3.3 Installation of rotors and accessories
3.3.1 Fastening of angle rotors with hermetically sealed lid
3.4 Initial start-up
3.4.1 Switching on of the centrifuge
3.4.2 Opening of the lid
3.4.3 Installation of a rotor
Operating Elements
4.1 Operating panel
4.1.1 Start-key / Saving a program
4.1.2 Stop-key with preselection of the soft stop and/or soft start function
4.1.3 Lid-key
4.1.4 Knobs

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4.2 Displays
4.2.1 Speed/RCF (Relative centrifugal force)
4.2.1.1 Speed
4.2.1.2 Relative centrifugual force (RCF)
4.2.2 Time
4.2.3 Standard time mode
4.2.3.1 Continuous operation mode
4.2.3.2 Short-time operation
4.2.3.2.1 Short-run 1
4.2.3.2.2 Short-run 2
4.2.4 Temperature
4.2.5 Preselection of a rotor
Notes for Centrifugation
5.1 Practical notes for centrifugation
5.2 Forbidden centrifuging operations
Care and Maintenance
6.1 Care and cleaning of centrifuge
6.2 Care and cleaning of accessories
6.3 Rotor pins
6.4 Glass breakage
6.5 Care and cleaning of the condenser
6.6 Sterilization and disinfection of rotor chamber and accessories
6.6.1 Autoclaving
6.7 Checks by operator
7. Appendix
7.1 Mathematical relations
7.1.1 Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)
7.1.2 Density
7.2 Error correction
7.2.1 Centrifuge cannot be started
7.2.2 Centrifuge decelerates during operation
7.2.3 Lid cannot be opened/closed
7.2.4 Emergency lid release
7.2.5 Problems with the centrifuge?
7.3 Error mode
7.3.1 Error codes
7.4 Diagram speed/gravitational field
7.5 Declaration of decontamination/Return declaration
7.6 Leaflet

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1.1 Technical Data
Manufacturer: S I G M A
Laborzentrifugen GmbH
37520 Osterode
Type: 3-16K
Electr. connection:
Protection class: see nameplate I
Rated power (kW)
Drive:
Refrigerating machine:
Max. current (A):
1,01
0,46
0,55
5,5 (230 V/50 Hz) respectively
11 (120 V/60 Hz)
Power data:
Max. speed (rpm):
Max. capacity (ml):
Max. gravitational field (x g):
Max. kin. energy (Nm):
15 300
1000
23 031
9 970
Further parameters
Time range:
Temperature setting range:
0 - 30 min/continuous run/
short-time operation
-10 to +40 °C
Dimensions:
Depth (mm):
Width (mm):
Height (mm):
Weight (kg):
EMC (acc. to EN 55011):
Noise level (dBA):
600
630
355
78
Class B
< 65
Notes of user:
Serial number:
Supply date:
Inventory number:
Location:
Responsibility:
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The figures are valid for an ambient temperature of +23 °C +/- 2 °C and nominal voltage +/- 5
%. The minimum temperatures during run are < +4 °C and depend on type of rotor, speed and
ambient temperature.
(Allowable ambient temperature +10 °C - +35 °C; max . humidity 80 %.)
Subject to technical alterations.