Thermo Scientific MaxQ 4000 User manual

MaxQ 4000 Incubated and
Refrigerated Shakers
Operating Manual and Parts List 057-287-00 Rev. 1
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MANUAL NUMBER 057-287-00 (7004342)
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Models covered in this manual
Model number Voltage
SHKA4000 (4320) 120V
SHKA4000-1CE (4321) 240V
SHKA4000-5 (4322) 120V
SHKA4000-6CE (4323) 240V
SHKA4000-7 (4338) 120V
SHKA4000-8CE (4339) 240V
SHKE4000 (4328) 120V
SHKE4000-1CE (4329) 240V
SHKE4000-5 (4330) 120V
SHKE4000-6CE (4331) 240V
SHKE4000-7 (4342) 120V
SHKE4000-7JPN (4343) 100V
SHKE4000-8CE (4344) 240V

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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
A-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
E-Class Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Test Tube Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Flask Clamp Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
A-Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Temp Controller -Setting Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
E-Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
AC Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Setting Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Setting Timer for Timed Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Hyperterminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
RS232 Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Setting High-Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Optional Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Setting Low-Limit Control (Refrigerated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Optional Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Defrost Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
For A-Class Series Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Table of Contents
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7

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Section 1 Safety Information
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.
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 4000 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 Notes, Cautions, Warnings throughout the manual.
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 hazardoud atmospheres.
2. Wear appropriate eye and hand 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, carry
out the operation in a well-ventilated laboratory hood.

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To avoid personal injury (continued):
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. Do not use the shaker to mix flammable materials or where the
transfer of mechanical energy to glass could cause glass breakage.

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Section 2 General Specifications
Model
number
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
Exterior Unit Dimensions
Length 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm)
Width 22.5” (57.2 cm) 22.5” (57.2 cm) 22.5” (57.2 cm) 22.5” (57.2 cm)
Height 22” (55.9 cm) 22” (55.9 cm) 22” (55.9 cm) 22” (55.9 cm)
Electrical - Standard Temperature
Voltage AC 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amperage 5.0 3.0 5.0 2.5
Wattage 625 725 625 625
Frequency 60 50/60 60 50/60
High Temperature
Voltage AC 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amperage 9.0 5.0 9.0 4.5
Wattage 1100 1200 1100 1100
Frequency 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Refrigerated
Voltage AC 120 220-240 120 220-240
Amperage 14.0 7.0 14.0 7.0
Wattage 1500 1500 1500 1500
Frequency 60 50 60 50

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Model number All Analog
“A” Series units
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
Speed Accuracy 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 opera-
tion from 1-60 min.
Continuous or timed opera-
tion from 1-60 min.
Continuous or timed operation
0.1-999 hours or 0.1-999 mins.
Continuous or timed operation
0.1-999 hours or 0.1-999 mins.
Display
3 individual LED displays
indicate temperature in 1°C
increments. Analog
tachometer displays speed
in rpm.
3 individual LED displays
indicate temperature in 1°C
increments. Analog
tachometer displays speed
in rpm.
3 individual LED displays indi-
cate temperature, time and
speed simultaneously. 3 charac-
ters height 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
3 individual LED displays indi-
cate temperature, time and
speed simultaneously. 3 charac-
ters height 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
Mutable Alarms None None
Audible portion of the alarm
can be silenced for a period of
1 hour without deactivating the
actual alarm condition by
depressing any key.
Audible portion of the alarm can
be silenced for a period of 1
hour without deactivating the
actual alarm condition by
depressing any key.
Motor Permanent Magnet DC Permanent Magnet DC Solid State Brushless DC Solid State Brushless DC
Soft Start Feature None None Software algorithms prevent
sudden start/stops.
Software algorithms prevent
sudden start/stops.
RS232 Interface * None None Monitor speed, temperature in
°C and time with a computer.
Monitor speed, temperature in
°C and time with a computer.
Recorder Output * None None
10 mv/°C output monitors tem-
perature with external chart
recorder.
10 mv/°C output monitors tem-
perature with external chart
recorder

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Optional Platform Dimensions - in. (cm)
Catalog Number L xW
30110 Universal 18” x 18” (45.7 x 45.7 cm)
Model number All Analog
“A” Series units
All Analog
“A” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
All Digital
“E” Series units
Speed None None
Audible with flashing
LED indicate when
speed deviates more
than 10% of set point.
Audible with flashing
LED indicate when
speed deviates more
than 10% of set point
Speed Shut off None None
When speed deviates
10% of set point, unit
will shut down immedi-
ately.
When speed deviates
10% of set point, unit
will shut down immedi-
ately.
Timer None None
Beeps twice when
time has expired.
Shaking motion stops.
Beeps twice when
time has expired.
Shaking motion stops.
Unbalanced Load None None
If the unit is running
in an unbalanced con-
dition, an alarm will
sound and the shaker
will stop until the end
user corrects the condi-
tion. The speed display
will flash “bAL” on
speed panel LED.
If the unit is running
in an unbalanced con-
dition, an alarm will
sound and the shaker
will stop until the end
user corrects the condi-
tion. The speed display
will flash “bAL” on
speed panel LED.

The MaxQ 4000 series of bench top, incubated and refrigerated shakers are
available in either analog or digital control configurations:
• A-Class shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKA4000-5,
SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE: control
temperature by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID)
microprocessor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and
speed and is adjustable with rotary dials. Analog tachometer displays
speed in RPM, verifying accuracy of speed setting. Refrigerated units
feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and coolant.
• E-Class shakers: SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1CE, SHKE4000-5,
SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE: control
temperature, time and speed by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative
(PID) microprocessor-based controller that is adjustable with switches
on a keypad in 1 rpm increments. Refrigerated units feature
environmentally safe CFC free insulation and coolant. Flashing display
indicates power interruption. Pressing any key will clear display. Non-
volatile memory maintains speed and time set points in the event of a
power interruption. Speed and time set points are automatically
reactivated after power is restored.
• Temperature range and accuracy follow. All units have a uniformity of
±0.5°C at 37°C in flask:
Standard Temperature: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1CE, SHKE4000,
SHKE4000-1CE,
10°C above ambient to 60°C, ±0.1°C at 37°C in flask.
High Temperature: SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKE4000-5,
SHKE4000-6CE,
10°C above ambient to 80°C, ±0.1°C at 37°C in flask.
Refrigerated: SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE, SHKE4000-7,
SHKE4000-8CE,
15°C below ambient to 60°C, ±0.1°C at 37°C in flask. Refrigeration
system needs to be turned off whenever the set point is at or above
32°C.
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In addition, all versions offer:
• Space efficient tubular heaters.
• Drive interrupt halts shaking action when lid is opened.
• All set points are retained by non-volatile memory that automatically
reactivates after power is restored.
• Visual, user adjustable over-temperature safety signal with independent
thermostat controls the heat if main controller fails.
• 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) triple eccentric orbital drive.
• 6 permanently lubricated ball bearings.
• 50 lb (22.7 kg) platform load capacity at safe speeds less than 400 rpm
for A-Class shakers and less than 500 rpm for E-Class shakers.
• UL, cUL and CE certification.
Environmental Operating Conditions
Pollution Degree** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Category** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .II
Altitude . . . . . .2000 meters MSL (Mean Sea Level)
Relative Humidity . . .20% to 80% maximum, non-condensing
Electrical Supply . . . . . . . . . .120 VAC or 240 VAC
Voltage Tolerance . . . . . .+10% of normal rated line
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15°C to 32°C
Product Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indoor use only
**Refer to IEC 664-1
Caution Operation of the shaker in a CO2 enriched atmosphere is not
recommended. The formation of carbonic acid could cause electrical
failures. s
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General Specifications

Declaration of Conformity (for CE models only)
We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that this product conforms
with the technical requirements of the following standards:
EMC:
EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3 Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use; Part I: General Requirements
Safety:
EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use; Part I: General
Requirements
EN 61010-2-051 Part II: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for mixing and stirring
per the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC,
as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and per the provisions of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC.
Copies of the Declaration of Conformity are available upon request.
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Section 3 Control Panels
1. Temperature Controller: Maintains chamber temperature.
2. Temperature Switch: Activates heater-allowing controller to maintain
temperature.
3. Temperature High-Limit Light: Illuminates when high limit thermostat
is controlling chamber temperature.
4. Speed Control: Sets platform rotation speed.
5. Power Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker.
6. Speed Tachometer: Analog display of platform rotation speed.
7. Time(r): Allows user to choose either continuous or timed operation.
A-Class Control Panel
Features
Figure 3-1. A-Class Control Panel

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Control Panel Operation
E-Class Control Panel
Features
1. Speed Display: 3 digit LED indicates actual or set point speed
2. Up Arrow Key: Increases platform rotation speed
3. Down Arrow Key: Decreases platform rotation speed
4. Speed Light: Red light Illuminates when a locked rotor or over-speed
condition exists
5. RPM Light: Illuminates to indicate actual speed
6. Set RPM Light: Illuminates when speed is being set
7. Stop Switch: Stops platform rotation
8. Start Switch: Starts platform rotation
9. Power Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker
10. Up Arrow key: Increases shaking time
11. Down Arrow key: Decreases shaking time
12. Time(r) Display: 3 digit LED indicates time remaining or elapsed time
13. Set Time: Illuminates when time is being set
14. Timer/Elapsed: Allows the user to choose elapsed time operation,
elapsed, or timed operation, timer.
15. Hours/Minutes Switch: Allows user to choose timing operation in
either hours or minutes
Figure 3-2. E-Class Control Panel

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16. Minutes: Timer indicates minutes
17. Hours: Timer indicates hours
18. Elapsed Timer Light: Indicates accumulated time
19. Temperature Display: 3 digit LED indicates chamber temperature
20. Up Arrow Key: Increases temperature
21. Down Arrow Key: Decreases temperature
22. High-Limit Light: Indicates high-limit control has been activated
23. Water Light: This display has no function on this unit
24. Heat On Light: Indicates heaters are energized
25. Set Temp Light: Indicates temperature can be set
26. Heat On Switch: Turns on heat
27. Heat Off Switch: Turns off heat
E-Class Control Panel
Features (continued)

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Section 4 Unpacking and Installation
The shipping carton should be inspected upon delivery. When received,
carefully examine for any shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is
discovered, the delivering carrier should specify and sign for the damage on
your copy of the delivery receipt.
Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for
before packaging materials are discarded. After unpacking, if damage is
found, promptly report it to the carrier and request a damage inspection
properly.
Important Failure to request an inspection of damage within a few days
after receipt of shipment absolves the carrier from any liability for damage.
Call for a damage inspection promptly.
Use the packing list below when unpacking to verify that the complete
unit has been received. Do not discard packing materials until all is
accounted for.
The following items are included in the shipment:
Product Registration Card- 36093
Inspection Tag- 528-028-00
Mounting Plate Mat- 790-316-13
Thumbscrew Knob (4) - 562-184-10
Male Connector (E-class only)- 420-359-00
If any items are missing, contact Technical Services.
Put the shaker on a level table or bench capable of supporting the weight
of the shaker with any accessories while in operation. Place shaker near an
electrical outlet that matches the unit nameplate requirements. Allow
approximately 2” (5 cm) of clearance around the unit for free air
convection, accessory attachments and user convenience. Shakers with
refrigeration should be placed near an accessible drain. Route the drainage
tube on the back of the unit to this drain.
Unpacking
Location