Thermo Scientific MaxQ 2000 User manual

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User Manual
MaxQ 2000
Open-Air Platform Shaker
Operating Manual 057-278-00 (7004310) Rev. 13

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBER 057-278-00 (7004310)
13 41101 8/4/16 Removed the leveling kit note from page 1-2 ccs
12 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty Information ccs
11 31361 7/18/14 Removed CE reference on pg 2-4 ccs
10 30954 4/10/14 Updated Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking Step 3 - pg 4-3 ccs
9 30147 7/19/13 Clarified the continuous shaking timer display on pg 4-3 ccs
8 29034 9/10/12 Added note to hyperterminal config information - pg 4-4 ccs
7 28316 3/6/12 Added platform mntg plate replacement instructions to Maintenance section ccs
6 -- 11/1/11 Added missing line to Step 12 on page 4-4 _ lost during transfer ccs
5 27615 7/22/11 Revised warranty ccs
Preface
MaxQ 2000 Shaker i
Models Covered In This Manual
Model numbers Voltage
SHKA2000 (4310) 120V
SHKE2000 (4314) 120V
SHKA2000-1CE (4311) 240V
SHKE2000-1CE (4315) 240V
SHKE2000CO2 (4316) 120V
SHKE2000CO2-1CE (4317) 240V

Thermo Scientificii MaxQ 2000 Shaker
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Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
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Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Declaration of Conformity (CE only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
A-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
E-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Flask Clamp Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Test Tube Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Turning the Shaker On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Setting Shaking Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Calibrating Shaking Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
RS232 Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Setting Timer for Timed Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
RS-232 Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Replacing Platform Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Platform Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7

MaxQ 2000 Shaker 1-1Thermo Scientific
Section 1 Safety Information
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 2000 Shaker has been designed with
function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install
it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, pay
attention to the alert signals (Warnings, Cautions, Notes) throughout the
manual.
This manual contains important operating and safety information. The
user must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior
to the use of this equipment.
Warnings
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current
handling capacity.
2. Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials —
fire or explosion may result. This device contains components which
may ignite such materials. Not rated for use in hazardous atmospheres.
2. Use appropriate hand and eye protection when handling hazardous
chemicals.
3. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
4. Do not modify construction and/or assembly of equipment.
5. Do not remove tags, labels, decals, or other information from the unit.
6. Stand clear of equipment when it is operating.
7. If shaking action will result in the evolution of gases or fumes, perform
the operation in a well-ventilated laboratory hood.

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Section 1
Safety Information
8. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Use only the accessories
and attachments that are shipped with the equipment, or are specified
for it. Substituting other attachments or accessories can produce
hazards or make the unit inoperative.
9. Perform regular maintenance service as specified in this manual and
keep unit in good repair. Do not operate with known defects.
10. User is to determine optimum load/speed combinations to ensure that
shaker operates safely with a balanced load. Normal operation can
include the requirements of the type of studies to be performed, i.e.
aeration, solubility, mixing, etc. The vessels should be securely
clamped before turning on shaker and contain a stopper whenever
possible to prevent hazardous substances from being thrown out
during shaking action. Shaking action should be set to begin at a slow
speed and gradually increased to desired speed. The following stability
chart indicates if additional bracing is required.
10 lbs 20 lbs 30 lbs 40 lbs 50 lbs
100 rpm No No No No No
200 rpm No No No No No
300 rpm No No No No No
325 rpm No No No No No
350 rpm No No No No No
400 rpm No No No No No
450 rpm No No No Yes Yes
475 rpm No No No Yes Yes
500 rpm No No No Yes Yes

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Section 2 General Specifications
* Interface cables not to exceed 9.8’ (3m) in length
Model No. SHKA2000 (4310) SHKA2000-1CE (4311) SHKE2000 (4314) SHKE2000-1CE (4315)
Exterior Unit Dimensions in. (cm)
Width 13.5” (34.4 cm) 13.5” (34.4 cm) 13.5” (34.4 cm) 13.5” (34.4 cm)
Height 6.4” (16.3 cm) 6.4” (16.3 cm) 6.4” (16.3 cm) 6.4” (16.3 cm)
Length 17.4” (44.2 cm) 17.4” (44.2 cm) 17.4” (44.2 cm) 17.4” (44.2 cm)
Weight lbs (kg) 40 lbs (18.1 kg) 40 lbs (18.1 kg) 40 lbs (18.1 kg) 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
Electrical
Volts (AC) 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amps 0.6 0.8 0.75 0.4
Watts 45 100 45 45
Freq. 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Speed 40 to 400 rpm, ±10 rpm 40 to 400 rpm, ±10 rpm 15 to 500 rpm, ±1 rpm 15 to 500 rpm, ±1 rpm
Timer Continuous or timed from
1-60 mins.
Continuous or timed from
1-60 mins.
Continuous or timed 0.1-999
hours or 0.1-999 min.
Continuous or timed 0.1-999
hours or 0.1-999 min.
Recorder Output None None None None
RS232 Interface* None None Monitor speed and time with a
computer
Monitor speed and time with a
computer
Display Analog tachometer
displays speed in rpm
Analog tachometer
displays speed in rpm
2 individual LED displays indi-
cate time and speed simultane-
ously. 3 characters height 1/2
inches (1.27 cm)
2 individual LED displays indi-
cate time and speed simultane-
ously. 3 characters height 1/2
inches (1.27 cm)
Soft Start Feature None None Software algorithms prevent
sudden start/stops
Software algorithms prevent
sudden start/stops
Mutable Alarms None None
Audible portion of the alarm can
be silenced for a period of 1hr.
without deactivating the actual
alarm condition by depressing
any key
Audible portion of the alarm can
be silenced for a period of 1hr.
without deactivating the actual
alarm condition by depressing
any key