Thermo Scientific Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker User manual

User Manual
Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker
Orbital Motion, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operation Manual 9240-11-017

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBER 9240-11-017
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Section 2 Functional Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Checking Instrument Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Installation Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Connecting to the Mains Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Start and Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
How to Set the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Stop Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Safety Device for Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Cleaning of Tray and Unit Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Keeping Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Tube Support 1.5ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Tube Support 15ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Tube Support 50ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Disposing of the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 9

MicroPlate Shaker 1-1Thermo Scientific
Section 1 Warnings and Cautions
Ignoring the following warnings could cause serious injuries or even fatal
accidents.
Check and connect properly -the voltage, phase and capacity of power
supply on the ID plate before installation.
Power supply must be properly grounded. Abnormal grounded connection
causes serious damage. Grounded connection must not be on the water
pipe and gas pipe.
Use correct and provided power cord.
Do not install the product in the place that the gas could leak out. Do not
use in a place that has industrial oil smoke and metallic dust. It causes
fire or electric shock.
Do not use the machine near places where explosion can occur due to
organic evaporating gases.
Explosive materials: Acid, Esther, Nitro compound
Inflammable materials: salt peroxides, inorganic peroxide, salt acids.
Check equipment for permissible environmental conditions when used
inside Temp. & Humid. Chamber or Incubator. It can be cause of fire or
trouble by shaker electricity, electronic, and damage of motor.
Shaker Permissible environmental condition; Temperature 2°C to 60°C,
Maximum relative humidity 80%.
Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard
category of the medium to be processed. Splashing liquids, projectile
parts, body parts, hair, clothing and jeweler getting caught.
Unplug, when there is strange sound, smell and smoke from the product.
Stop operating and request service.
Keep out of the direct sunlight. It may influence that product life and
operation properly.
Do not use the machine at places where moisture is high and flooding can
be happened.
Do not assemble, repair, modify on your own. The product may not work
well and electric shock change the efficiency of the product. Also this
will void the warranty.

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Section 1
Warnings and Cautions
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Do not put heavy things on the power line. Do not put the machine on
the line. It may take off the wire coating and cause electric shock or fire.
Do not touch it with wet hands and connect the main plug correctly. It
may cause the electric shock or injuries.
Install power outlet near instrument for convenience.
Do not install the stirrer near machinery generating high frequency noise.
Avoid installing near high frequency- welding machine, sewing
machine, and mass SCR controller.
Do not inject any liquid and inflammable things inside of product.
Do not pure water or put liquid on the top of the product when cleaning.
Intercept the main power immediately and request the service when water
may be in the product.
Do not let the product take any strong shock or vibration. It causes
abnormal operation or trouble. It may deteriorate the ability of the
product and not obtain correct results.
Do not sprinkle insecticide or flammable spray on the product. Use
smooth cloths. Cleaning with solvent can cause fire and deformity.
Power off while product cleaning. It may cause the electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the power plug if some sounds and burning smell, smokes
occur. And request service.
Do not let the product take shock by falling down. It will cause wrong
operation and malfunction.

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Section 2 Functional Descriptions
Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker can be operating large amount of
sample (4 Microplates in same time). And the shaker is designed for
conveniences and safety of the experiment.
Performance
• Rotation diameter 3mm, 150 ~ 1,200 rpm rotational speed with stable
rotation speed can be selected to user suitable purpose.
• The shaker is designed to operate high temp.(~ 60°C) and suitable to use
in Hybridization reaction.
• Low profile design, silicone pads, and rubber feet are minimizing noise
and vibration to safety of the experiment. During the high mixing sam-
ple, the shaker is not easily slid.
Safety
• Smooth starting function to protect the split out of sample.
• The structure can be minimized some liquid passes through into the
product. So the shaker can be protecting user from electrical hazards, fire
or explosion.
• During overload situation, the built-in safety device can show overload
sign, alarm, and stop operating. After power re-play, the product will
operating.
• Use of BLDC motor provides low noise and strong durability.
Ease of Use
• The controller display adopts VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display). It is
easy to indicate shaker setup and operating condition.
• User can do Timer setting conveniently (1 min to 99 hour 59 min).
Also, the Timer can be used to check remaining time.
• Possible to use 1.5ml Micro-tube, 15ml, 50ml conical tube.
Features

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Section 2
Functional Descriptions
Construction
(1) Silicone Pad: to protect sliding of glass flask.
(2) Plate Tray: to be placed Microplate, Adapter (Acc. Refer: 7-1).
(3) VFD panel & Controller: The panel indicates product setting and
control condition.
(4) Touch Button: to choose RPM or TIMER individually, operating by
orange and green LED lamp.
(5) Power switch: It is the main ON/OFF switch and supplying power of
the product.
(6) Dial knob : to set a shaking speed / Timer and start / stop.
(7) Fixing Rubber: to be placed Microplate on the plate.
(8) Foot: to prevent from slippery and support main body
(9) Socket: Connect the power cable on the socket.

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Section 3 Installation
Check to see if there is any damage in the instrument packaging before
unpacking. Then unpack the instrument carefully. Inspect to see that the
instrument was not damaged during transportation.
Check the instrument components supplied in the package after
unpacking. If a noticeable issue or an omission is found, immediately
notify your local Thermo Scientific dealer’s Service Department.
▪Temperature: 2°C ~ 60°C
▪Relative Humidity: RH 10% ~ 80%
▪Maximum Altitude: Up to 2000m
• The unit should be located away from naked flame sources, direct sunlight.
It can cause a malfunction or lower the function.
• Do not place the unit near other laboratory equipment which can be readily
influenced, even by weak motor vibration.
Checking Instrument
Components
BASIC COMPONENT QUANTITY/ RECEIVED DESCRIPTION
Operating Manual 1/OK -
Body 1/OK -
Power cord 1/OK -
Installation
Environment

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Section 3
Installation
Connect the electric power to the unit according to the following process.
STEP 1: Switch off the main switch before connecting AC power cable.
STEP 2: Connect the power cable to the socket located on the unit back.
• Check voltage, phase, volume of power and connect properly.
• Power source must be grounded.
• Cable could be damged by overcurrent and may cause fore. So do not use a
branch socket or double taps.
Slide and insert Microplate to the direction of the fixing rubber as below.
Operate after inserting four Microplates for balancing. If you insert two
Microplates, install them diagonally.
Likewise, when you remove the plate, push the outside home of the plate
tray to the direction of the fixing rubber. Lift and remove it.
Connecting to the
Mains Power Supply
Plate Installation
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Section 4 Operation
(1) VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display):
Check status of unit on display.
rpm : Indicator below PV and SV shows RPM.
Time: Run time or Indicating Timer mode.
PV: Current RPM
SV: Setting RPM
Run: It indicates the unit works.
Stop: It indicates the unit stops.
Rem’n: It shows remaining time during Timer mode operation
(2) RPM button: It indicates that the unit works. RPM can be
verified during Timer mode operation.
It is Touch Sensitive Capacitive Button. So, when you just touch the
button with your finger, it senses the touch. During normal mode
operation, the orange light is on and during Timer Mode operation,
the green light is on. When you push the green button, you can check
the operating rpm.
3) TIME button : Timer and Run time can be verified
It is Touch Sensitive Capacitive Button. So, when you just touch the
button with your finger, it senses the touch. During Timer Mode
operation, the orange light is on. During operation, if you push it, you
can check how long it has operated and during stop, if you push it,
you can set timer.
(4) Dial knob : RPM setting, Input time, or stop the unit

(1) Turn on the switch at the right bottom of the unit.
[Booting] [Stand by]
(2) Dial the knob and set the desired RPM.
(3) Run time can be verified during shaking if you press
button.
Display returns to previous display about after 10 seconds.
(4) You can stop the unit if you set SV to 0 or press the dial knob.
(1) Press Timer button when the unit stops.
(2) Time input display shows when you press the dial knob.
STEP 1: Input hour by rotating dial knob to right or left direction.
STEP 2: Press dial knob 1 time.
STEP 3: Input minute by
rotating dial knob to right
or left direction.
STEP 4: Press dial knob 1 time.
Display moves to next mode (RPM setting)
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Operation
Start and Stop
How to Set the Timer
Run Time
Turn right
Operating rpm
Push button &
turn right

(3) Input RPM by dialing the knob. Press dial knob 1 time to save set
value and unit starts shaking. Remaining time and set value (RPM) shows
on display.
(4) During operation, you can check RPM by pressing RPM button.
Display returns to previous display in 10 sec.
(5) Shaking stops and alarms when the time is terminated. If you press
dial knob or touch button, display returns to stand by status
Timer function can be stopped as follows;
STEP 1: Press the dial knob during operation.
STEP 2: Choose STOP YES by rotating the dial
knob to the clockwise.
STEP 3: Press the dial knob.
If you press dial knob or Timer button, the ending sound ends.
• Timer Mode can be cancelled in any step if the Timer button is pressed to get
back to standby mode. If the Timer button is pressed again, time or rpm can
be set.
• Timer Mode can be stopped as indicated above.
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Section 4
Operation
How to Set the Timer
(continued)
Stop Timer
Turn right
Push Any Button

• The unit can get damaged if it get overload.
• Sample cannot be over 4kg.
• If sample being more than 4kg, enough forced vortex cannot be generated and
will not be uniform.
• Use the unit after you check if the main body connected with plate tray and
other attachments exactly.
• Do not put too much sample in the tray for preventing by contamination each
samples.
Performance of motor does not work well with an overload. Internal safety
circuit stops operation with an alarm. The unit operates fine after re-
booting.
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Section 4
Operation
Stop Timer
(continued)
Safety Device for
Overload

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Section 5 Maintenance
Remove a contaminant by cleaning the unit frequently with a soft cloth
before and after using, otherwise it cannot be readily wiped out for a long
time Keep the unit cleans always without any contaminant.
• Do not soak the product in the water to clean.
(1) Unplug the instrument from the main power.
(2) Clean the instrument with a soft cloth neatly.
(3) Store in a dry place after packing.
Classification Inspection cycle
Daily Weekly
General
Power cord
- The conditions of connection for power supply and an adaptor ●
- The presence of power supply and an adaptor contact wetting,
and cable peeling off, and out of contact ●
Tray, accessory cleaning ●
Surface cleaning ●
Main Body
Controller display status ●
Controller function checking ●
Motor on/off status ●
Check attachment connection for being tight ●
Cleaning of Tray and
Unit Body
Keeping Product

Section 6 Troubleshooting
MicroPlate Shaker 6-1Thermo Scientific
Electrical Trouble Causes Solution
The unit does not turn on
Incorrect electric power
Compare power source and voltage on
the ID plate and make sure they are
the same. ID plate is found on the back
of unit.
Power failure or circuit breaker
shuts down
Find out the causes of power failure
and recovery.
Main plug not seated properly. Check the electrical cord connection
at the unit to ensure it is fully seated.
Check the electrical cord
connection at the unit to ensure
it is fully seated.
If the socket / plug / main power line
are cut, request service.
PCB has damaged by reagent Request service.
Room circuit breaker trips
often when the unit is
turned on or running
Too many plugs connect at the
same time
1. Check the circuit breaker size along
with the voltage and current supplied
to it.
2. Check that several similar units are
inserted together, if so, you should not
use overly.
Inner circuit defect Request service.
No VFD
Main plug is not inserted
correctly
Check electrical cord connection at
the unit to ensure it is fully seated.
Inner circuit defect Request service.
Button doesn’t work Button switch has damage
Pull out the button to check connector
and than retry operating.
Otherwise, request service.

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Troubleshooting
Troubles During Operation Cause Action
Dial button doesn’t operate well Capacitive sensing initialization error Request service.
Touch button doesn’t operate well Capacitance sensor initialization
errors
Off the power switch on the power
supply is blocked. In a few
moments to initialize the controller
power supply.
Spinning speed cannot be con-
trolled properly.
DC Motor and circuit problem. Request service.
Motor and circuit defect. Request service.
If there are severe changes in
rotational speed
Heavy leaning to one side of sample
tray is located Reduce load or tray in the center
Proper vortexing and mixing is not
formed
Overloaded by the amount of work
overload on the motor Use in a fixed range of uses
Noise at operation
Combination between plate tray and
plate or adapter is loosened
Operate the unit after installing
micro-plate or adapter with the
plate tray.
Tube is not seated well in the hole Mix after inserting holder and tube
to the hole correctly
Inner rotating support defect Request service.
Operating suddenly stops
Motor stops by over pressure
Set proper max. load value to limit
overload safety device. Re-boot for
normal operation
BLDC motor and circuit defect Request service.

Section 7 Accessories
Maximum four of microplates are provided as standard. If you attach any
of below optional adapters, Tube support 1.5ml, 15ml 50ml Tube support
can be used as well. In that case, rpm should be lower than the speed range
of the technical specifications.
To purchase optional accessories, see our website.
Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, micro-tubes should be
attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry. Use the cap to prevent
micro-tube’s break away.
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Item Catalog Number Material Description
Tube support 1.5ml 88880114 PC Tube support (1.5ml)
Tube support 15ml 88880115 ABS Tube support (15ml)
Tube support 50ml 88880116 ABS Tube support (50ml)
Tube Support 1.5ml

Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, conical tubes should be
attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry.
Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, conical tubes should be
attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry.
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Section 7
Accessories
Tube Support 15ml
Tube Support 50ml