Sigma 4-15C User manual

Centrifuge
4-15C
Operating Manual

Operating Manual SIGMA 4-15C, page 3 of 95
03/06
Dear customer,
Congratulations for purchasingaSIGMAlaboratorycentrifuge.Youhaveselected adevice
which combines manyadvantages.
Awide spectrum ofprogrammingoptions and an electronic operation control allowatrouble-
free use ofthe centrifuge. With its 3-phase drive, maintenance-free, quiet operation without
anycarbon dust pollutionis guaranteed.
Your device is equipped with user-friendlyoptions which makethe operation and standard
settingseasier for you. Built-in error-detectingfunctions keep the user fromentering incorrect
values and checkthe complete operation.
Aspecial advantageisthe storagecapacitythe centrifugeoffers. Theinstrumenthas a
programmemorywhich can store upto50 data sets andis capable ofkeepingthe last run
programin its memoryfor an unlimited amount oftime allowingtheprogram tobe restarted
at anytime - even ifthe centrifugewas turned off in between. All important operation
parameterscanbe seenat aglance.
The settingsare executed via the knob in the control panel which hasacoated surface
protectingthe device against moisture and dust. In addition, the interior ofthe centrifugeis
also easyto clean. Weare able to offer you adevice that combines functional varietywith
practical applications.
Wethankyou for your confidence andwish you a successfulapplication of the centrifuge.
SIGMA LaborzentrifugenGmbH
P.O. Box1713 - 37507Osterode/Germany
Phone [phone] - Fax[phone]
Internet: www.sigma-zentrifugen.de
eMail: [e-mail]
SIGMA Service-Tel. [phone]

Operating Manual SIGMA 4-15C, page 5 of 95
03/06
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 : 4 - 15
Type:
Type de la machine:
Bestell Nr. : 10750, 10751, 10752, 10753, 10730, 10731, 10732
Part No.: 10733
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
01.02.2002Geschäftsführer
ManagingDirector
Directeur Gérant
........................................................................
Fabr. Nr. Serial No. Num ro de fabrique
Konformitätserklärung dreisprachig 4-15 20020201.DOC

Operating Manual SIGMA 4-15C, page 7 of 95
03/06
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 Rotor monitoring
2.6.4 Standstill monitoring
2.6.5 System check
2.6.6 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

Operating Manual SIGMA 4-15C, page 8 of 95
03/06
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 Program
4.2.6 Rotor
4.2.7 Parameters
4.2.7.1 Acceleration
4.2.7.2 Deceleration
4.2.7.3 Radius
4.2.7.4 Density
4.2.7.5 Start delay
4.2.7.6 Automatic lid opening after endof run
4.2.8 Configuration
Operation
5.1 Selection, displayand alteration of program parameters
5.1.1 Selection and alteration ofthe parameters and activation ofthe start
delayand the automatic lid openingafter end of 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

Operating Manual SIGMA 4-15C, page 9 of 95
03/06
Notes for Centrifugation
7.1 Practical notes for centrifugation
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 not applicable
8.6 Sterilization and disinfection ofrotor 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