Thermo Scientific TELESHAKE 1536-6 User manual

Magnetic Shaker
Operating Manual
50134830 Issue 03.2012
TELESHAKE 1536-6 (1536-8)
with SHAKEMODUL 1536
TELESHAKE 1536 LIFT
with SHAKEMODUL 1536 LIFT

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Contents
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Page
Assembly drawings 4
User considerations 6
Correct use 6
Incorrect use 6
Pictographs 6
1 Safety considerations 7
2 Equipment description 8
3 Function 10
4 Startup procedure 11
5 Manual operation 14
5.1 Tips for shaker operation 18
6 Remote operation 20
6.1 Controlling a single magnetic shaker 21
6.2 Controlling several magnetic shakers 21
6.3 Tips for shaker operation 23
7 Maintenance and cleaning 24
8 Troubleshooting 25
9 Technical specifications 26
Dimensions required for installation 32
10 Warranty
33

Assembly drawings
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Assembly drawings
Figure 1: Magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536-6 with the control unit
SHAKEMODUL 1536
Figure 2: Magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536-8 with the control unit
SHAKEMODUL 1536
1
Microtiter plate (MTP) 1536
6
Mounting holes
(not incl. in scope of delivery)
7
Control line (with R plug, black)
3
Fixating element:
8
Control line connector
1536-6: 6 pieces
9
Jack socket, blue (to next module)
1536-8: 8 pieces
10
Jack socket, red (to PC RS232)
4
Shaker platform
11
Frequency selection knob
5
Drive block
12
Control unit
1
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
5
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3
4
6
7
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Assembly drawings
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Figure 3: Magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536 LIFT with the control unit
SHAKEMODUL 1536 LIFT
1
Microtiter plate (MTP) 1536
7
Control line (with R plug, grey)
(not incl. in scope of delivery)
8
Control line connector
2
Lifting pins
9
Jack socket, blue (to next module)
3
Fixating element (8 pieces)
10
Jack socket, red (to PC RS232)
4
Shaker platform
11
Frequency selection knob
5
Drive block
12
Control unit
6
Mounting holes
Scope of delivery
TELESHAKE 1536-6 TELESHAKE 1536-8 TELESHAKE 1536 LIFT
TELESHAKE 1536-6
magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536-8 magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536 LIFT magnetic shaker
SHAKEMODUL 1536
control unit SHAKEMODUL 1536 control unit SHAKEMODUL 1536 LIFT control unit
RS232 Module connecting
cable
# 50095805
RS232 Module connecting
cable
# 50095805
RS232 Module connecting
cable
# 50095805
RS232 Interface cable
# 50095807 RS232 Interface cable # 50095807 RS232 Interface cable # 50095807
Anti-skid mat Anti-skid mat Anti-skid mat
Documentation:
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User considerations
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User considerations
Correct use
The remote-controlled magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536 (-6, -8, LIFT) is
designed for shaking liquids in 1536 microtiter plates (ANSI/SBS 1-2004
standard size). It is also suitable for 384 microtiter plates.
The magnetic shaker can be employed for chemical, microbiological,
biotechnical, pharmaceutical or medical purposes. It is suited to operation
on laboratory workbenches and robot stations.
Incorrect use
The magnetic shaker must not be operated in hazardous locations.
Do not shake flammable liquids with a low boiling point.
The magnetic shaker must not be operated in a water bath.
Pictographs
You will find the following pictographs in this operating manual:

DANGER!
This sign refers to dangerous voltages.

DANGER!
This sign refers to hazardous situations.
Hazards to human life are indicated by "LIFE
HAZARD".

CAUTION!
This sign indicates danger to equipment and machinery.

INFORMATION
This sign indicates easier working practices.
♦
Indicates an operating step.

Indicates alternatives.

1 Safety considerations
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1 Safety considerations
Required safety features:
The device is compliant with the safety requirements of:
•EN 61010
•Low-voltage directive 2006/42/EC
•EMC directive 2004/108/EC
For your own safety, you should observe the following safety warning
signs.
The warning signs indicate potential sources of danger.
They also inform on how correct action can avert danger. You will find
these warning signs wherever there is a risk of dangerous situations.

DANGER
Magnetism.
Magnetic or metallic parts (e.g. data carriers,
pacemakers, watches) can be affected by magnetic
fields. Keep such parts away from the magnetic
shaker.

CAUTION
The equipment must not be operated in hazardous
locations.

CAUTION
In case of repair, the equipment must only be
opened by an authorized service agent.

2 Equipment description
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2 Equipment description
Figures 1 to 3 show the components together with their position numbers.
The scope of delivery is listed on page 4.
The remote-controlled TELESHAKE 1536-6 (Figure 1) and TELESHAKE
1536-8 (Figure 2) magnetic shakers consist of a drive block (5) with a
shaker platform (4) for a 1536 microtiter plate (MTP1
The four corners of the shaker platform (4) feature fixating elements (3) to
keep microtiter plates (1) in place.
) (1). The magnetic
shaker is also suitable for 384 microtiter plates.
TELESHAKE 1536-6: three movable and three stationary fixating
elements,
TELESHAKE 1536-8: four movable and four stationary fixating elements.
The movable fixating elements (3) anchor the microtiter plate by using
spring pressure. They can be opened electromechanically in order to insert
or remove the microtiter plate. The opening and locking process is
executed via a high-precision mechanic system.
The magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536 LIFT (Figure 3) is additionally
equipped with eight lifting pins (2) that lift up the microtiter plate about
8 mm when the shaking process of the microtiter plate has been finished
and the fixating elements (3) have been opened. This is necessary for
some robot stations. The robot gripper can then handle the microtiter plates
with operational reliability.
The magnetic shaker is to be firmly mounted in place (e.g. on the
laboratory workbench, robot station). For this purpose, the drive block (5) is
equipped with mounting holes (6) in both long sides. The bottom also
features cable ducts allowing you to run the control line (7) to the control
unit (12) while keeping it protected and free of kinks.
The control unit (12) serves as a power supply and control unit for the
magnetic shaker. The control line (7) of the magnetic shaker is connected
to the control line connector (8) of the control unit (12).
The shaking frequency can be continuously adjusted using the frequency
selection knob (11).
Setting range: 5,500 to 7,000 rpm.
1ANSI/SBS 1-2004 standard size.

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In addition, it is also possible to control the magnetic shaker remotely via a
RS232 interface. The control unit (12) is then controlled via a PC or a robot
station.
Up to 14 magnetic shakers can be controlled directly and individually via a
single RS232 interface, depending on the transfer of data. The shaking
frequency can be selected from an extended setting range between 4,000
and 8,500 rpm.
Possible settings:
•Starting and stopping the shaking drive,
•Setting the shaking frequency (4,000 - 8,500 rpm),
•Setting the running time or interval operation,
•Setting the shaking power between 20 % and 100 %,
•Opening and locking the fixating elements,
•Lifting and lowering the lifting pins, if present,
•Transmitting the fixed-settings operation to the control unit (12).

3 Function
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3 Function
The remote-controlled magnetic shaker TELESHAKE 1536 (-6, -8, LIFT) is
designed for shaking liquids in 1536 microtiter plates (1). The magnetic
shaker can be installed onto robot stations without any difficulties thanks to
its flat design.
To do so, it is necessary to mount the magnetic shaker in a fixed position in
a precisely specified location. This can be effected by using the four
mounting holes (6) in the long sides of the drive block (5) from above.
The 1536 microtiter plate (1) is placed on the shaker platform (4) of the
magnetic shaker. The liquid to be shaken is introduced into the microtiter
wells.
To shake the low liquid volumes inside the 1536 microtiter plates (1)
efficiently, very high shaking frequencies are required. In case of the
TELESHAKE 1536 (-6, -8, LIFT), the shaking frequency lies within the
resonance frequency range of the mass system: shaker platform (4) +
microtiter plate (1) + liquid. This means that in this case the energy
transmission is very efficient. The liquid is mixed in fractions of a second.
Thanks to the inductive drive, it is possible to generate high shaking
frequencies and short running times in a precise and reproducible manner.
The shaker platform (4) starts and stops at the auto-positioning centric zero
position, i.e. that no expensive electrical repositioning mechanism is
needed. This feature ensures safe performance even during unsupervised
continuous operation.