Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 User manual

Thermo Scientific
Centri-Touch
User Interface
for Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 / 16,
Heraeus Cryofuge 8 / 16, Sorvall BIOS
16, Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Water
Cooled Centrifuges
Instruction Manual
50150733-d 2019-10
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Contents
1The Main Screen 4
1.1 Current Values and Progress Indicator 5
1.2 Set Value Entry 6
1.2.1 Time 7
1.2.2 Speed 8
1.2.3 Temperature 8
1.2.4 Acceleration and Deceleration Profile 9
1.2.5 Program 11
1.2.6 Rotor 11
1.2.7 Serial Numbers 12
1.3 Centrifuge Control Elements 15
1.4 Menu 16
1.5 User Login 16
1.6 Context-Sensitive Help 16
2Lighthouse Mode 18
3USB Import/Export 19
4Power over Ethernet (PoE) 20
5GMP Mode 21
5.1 GMP Workflow 21
5.2 Predefined Barcodes 25
6Menu 26
6.1 Help 27
6.1.1 Training Videos 27
6.1.2 Instruction Manual 28
6.1.3 Calculator 29
6.2 Runs 30
6.2.1 Programs 30
6.2.2 Run Log 41
6.2.3 Rotor Log 44
6.3 Configuration 45
6.3.1 Users 45
6.3.2 Settings 48
6.3.3 Device 51
6.3.4 Contact 52
7Thermo Scientific Centri-Vue Application 53
7.1 Requirements 53
7.2 Quick Guide 53
7.3 Connectivity Plug-In (Touchscreen User Interface) 56
7.3.1 Remote Settings 56
7.3.2 Access Control Settings 57

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7.4 Centri-Vue App 58
7.4.1 Overview Menu 58
7.4.2 Discovery Menu 59
7.4.3 Detail View 60
7.4.4 Adding a Centrifuge 61
7.4.5 Edit Centrifuge Entry 63
7.4.6 Remote Control 65
8REST-Webserver 68
8.1 Resource Overview 68
8.2 Detailed description of the resources: 68

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1The Main Screen
The main screen is divided into three sections:
Status, current values and progress
Set value entry area
Centrifuge control, menu and help

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1.1 Current Values and Progress Indicator
The top part of the main screen shows the status, current values and progress of centrifugation.
1- Status and Time Remaining
Shows the time remaining until stop during a centrifugation. In HOLD mode
this displays the time elapsed. If no centrifugation is in progress, status messages are shown
here.
The statuses that may occur are:
Status
Meaning
Ready
Centrifugation can be started.
Door open
Door of centrifuge is open.
Error
An error has occurred.
Interrupted
Centrifugation has been manually
interrupted.
Completed
Centrifugation has been successfully
completed.
Pre-tempering completed Pre-tempering has been successfully
completed.
No rotor
No rotor has been placed in the centrifuge.
Door Moving
Door is automatically closing or opening.
1. Status and time remaining
2. Progress
3. Current temperature
4. Current speed

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2- Progress
Shows the current phase of the run, divided into three sections: Acceleration,
centrifugation and deceleration.
3- Current Temperature
Displays the current chamber temperature.
4- Current Speed
Displays the current rotating speed of the rotor.
1.2 Set Value Entry
In this area of the screen set values can be changed, provided that the required user authorizations are available.
Pressing a particular key opens an input window for the relevant quantity. The value currently set is displayed on the
keys. To leave an entry field, press either on the button shown or in an area outside the window. The window is
closed after 20 seconds without response from the user.
If the values are changed during centrifugation, these take effect straight away.
The use and meanings of the individual buttons are described in the following sections.
Acceleration
Centrifugation
Deceleration

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1.2.1 Time
The run time can be changed via the Time button.
Here, you can enter a run time in hours and minutes. (You can also activate an input for seconds by making the
appropriate change in the settings.)
There are three different modes for the run time.
1- Time
A time can be entered. When this time expires, centrifugation stops. You can specify whether the set time
begins when the centrifuge is first started or once the acceleration phase is completed .
2- HOLD Mode
In HOLD mode, no time is entered. Instead, centrifugation continues until it is manually stopped.

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3- Accumulated Centrifugal Effect (ACE)
Input as X, Y * 10z
X: Pre-decimal digits
Y: Decimal places
Z: Exponent of power of ten
1.2.2 Speed
The rotation speed can be entered either in revolutions per minute (rpm) or as relative centrifugal force (RCF).
Acceleration cannot continue beyond the maximum speed of the rotor currently in use.
1.2.3 Temperature
The temperature is entered in degrees Celsius (°C). Positive and negative values may be entered within the range
from -20 °C to +40 °C. If this value is changed, the centrifuge cools the rotor chamber to the specified temperature
straight away.

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1.2.4 Acceleration and Deceleration Profile
The acceleration profile specifies how fast the centrifuge reaches the set rotation speed or comes to rest.
Values are displayed as profiles from 1 to 10. If a different profile set is active in the settings, the available values
may be different. The smallest value represents the minimum acceleration or deceleration; the largest value
represents the maximum.
For certain profile sets, a deceleration cutout speed can be set for the deceleration profile. When this option is
active, a speed must be set in rpm. Once the centrifuge reaches this speed during the deceleration phase, power to
the motor is cut off. No further braking is applied, nor is the deceleration phase prolonged by the motor.

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If a profile is selected, this is displayed in the progress indicator in the top part of the screen.
Example:
Minimum acceleration is selected as the acceleration profile and maximum acceleration is selected as the
deceleration profile.
The centrifuge has the ability to facilitate a protocol conversion from another Thermo Scientific centrifuge model
using the Centri-Cross function. The Centri-Cross function emulates the accelaration and decelaration profiles of the
legacy Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC3 BP+, Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC 12 BP+, Thermo Scientific Heraeus
Cryofuge 6000i or Thermo Scientific Heraeus Cryofuge 8500i.
These profiles can be set up in the Settings (see section Profile Set). For some legacy models, an additional option is
provided beyond acceleration and deceleration profiles.
Now, the Slow Start option is available in the acceleration profile and the Slow Stop option is available in the
deceleration profile. The profile selection area is disabled. Once one of the two options is activated, the relevant
profile selection is enabled again. If the option is disabled, the fastest profile is active in each case.
Minimum acceleration Maximum deceleration

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1.2.5 Program
Displays either the name of the program currently selected or the Select Program button. Pressing this button
displays the program list (see Programs section).
1.2.6 Rotor
Displays either the name of the rotor currently inserted or the Install Rotor button.
Pressing the Install Rotor button, or inserting a rotor, causes the information about the rotor to be displayed.
If an unknown rotor is to be used, the rotor data must first be imported (see USB Import/Export section).

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1.2.7 Serial Numbers
If the Enter all Serial Numbers option is enabled in the settings, the serial numbers for rotor and bucket can also be
entered in the Rotor window or scanned in with a barcode reader. Assigning a serial number enables the cycles to
be captured and saved for specific rotors and buckets.
First, select the bucket type used for which the serial numbers are to be entered.
The Set ID button enables you to enter the serial numbers manually or scan them in with a barcode reader.

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The arrows near the top of the window allow you to toggle between the rotor and the different individual buckets.
Once a serial number has been read in by barcode reader, the screen jumps to the next element that can be
scanned. The currently selected element is highlighted yellow. Elements to which no serial number is assigned are
grayed out, while those with serial numbers are highlighted in blue.
Each serial number can only be assigned once. If an existing serial number is assigned to a different bucket of the
same type, the cycles are retained. If an existing serial number is assigned to a bucket of a different type, the
original allocation and cycles are deleted.
If a different bucket is selected in the Rotor Parameters window, all changes made since the window was opened
are lost. To save the data, press the Apply button in the Rotor Parameters window. Pressing Cancel or on any area
outside the window causes the window to be closed; any changes are not saved.

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The Info ID button is enabled if serial numbers have been assigned for the rotor type and bucket type currently
inserted. Pressing the Info ID button allows you to view and change the serial numbers of the rotor and bucket. The
number of cycles of the individual elements is displayed. Each centrifugation run of the rotor is counted as one
cycle.
If a rotor or bucket is inserted that was last used for this type, the serial numbers used are displayed again.
The serial numbers are stored in the run log.

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1.3 Centrifuge Control Elements
The bottom area of the main screen can be used to control the centrifuge.
Various buttons can be displayed in the centrifuge control area:
The green Start button starts the centrifuge using the current set values,
provided that the door is closed and a rotor is inserted.
If the door is open, this is automatically closed when the Start button is
pressed.
If the Timed Start button was activated when the program was selected,
this button replaces the green Start button (see Timed Start
section).
The red Stop button halts the current centrifugation; the progress indicator
moves to the deceleration phase.
If a timed start has been planned and the start time has not yet arrived,
pressing the Stop button cancels the timed start.
Opens the door of the centrifuge.
Closes the door of the centrifuge.
Cannot operate door. This status occurs if the centrifuge has been switched on
while the door is open. In this situation, the door must be closed manually,
after which automated control becomes available again.
Configuration
Centrifuge control elements
User login
Context-sensitive help

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1.4 Menu
The symbol is used to call up the menu. The menu provides additional functions.
1.5 User Login
Different items are displayed in the bottom section, depending on the Protected by User PIN setting.
•Key symbol
If the Protected by User PIN option is disabled in the settings, the key symbol appears. It is not necessary
for a user to be logged in for centrifugation to be performed. The user can use the centrifuge to varying
levels of function depending on the user level (see Users section) to which the centrifuge is set. Pressing
this button opens a window in which the current user level can be changed. To do this requires the master
passcode (see Settings section).
•Logging In
If the Protected by User PIN option is enabled in the settings, the Log In button appears. For this, it is
necessary that a user be logged in. If no user is logged in, no centrifugation can take place. Pressing the
Log In button activates the entry field for the PIN code. Registered users can now log in with their chosen
PIN.
1.6 Context-Sensitive Help
The button invokes context-sensitive help. If this function is enabled, the color and symbol of this button are
changed.
In this mode, you can activate any element of the user interface. A short explanatory text appears describing the
function of the relevant button.
This function can be used in all areas of the user interface.

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Example (the Temperature button):
This function can be disabled via the button.

Lighthouse Mode
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2Lighthouse Mode
If no entry is made via the main screen in 30 seconds, the unit changes to lighthouse mode. In this mode, the
status, current values and progress display are displayed larger.
The set value entry fields disappear and the progress display occupies their space. The time display is enlarged, so
that the centrifugation status can be seen clearly from a greater distance. It is still possible to stop the centrifuge.
Pressing on any area of the screen causes it to exit from lighthouse mode.
Normal Mode Lighthouse Mode

USB Import/Export
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3USB Import/Export
Run logs, rotor logs, programs and users can be exported onto a USB stick.
Programs and users can also be imported. Only data that has been exported using the same language setting and
the same profile set can be imported.
The file format for export is CSV. Data can be edited in a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel™. The run
log is also exported in PDF format.
The USB stick used for import and export must use the FAT32 file system.
If the centrifuge is connected to a network, run logs can also be downloaded from it as PDF files via http via the
centrifuge's IP address and port '801'. Thus, if for example the IP address assigned to the centrifuge is
'192.168.0.1', the address for download is 'http://192.168.0.1:801'.
If an unknown rotor has been inserted into the centrifuge, the user is prompted to import the relevant rotor data. The
rotor is supplied with a suitable USB stick for this purpose. Use this stick to load the rotor data into the centrifuge.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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4Power over Ethernet (PoE)
This function can be used if the centrifuge is connected to a PoE-capable device within the network.
If this is the case, the centrifuge screen is supplied with power via the network connection even if the centrifuge is
switched off. No centrifugation can be performed in this state. When the centrifuge is switched on again, however, it
reaches the ready state faster than would be the case without PoE.
If the centrifuge is off but connected to a PoE-capable device on the network, the screen display is as follows: