Thermo Scientific MaxQ 5000 User manual

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MaxQ 5000
Incubated and Refrigerated Floor Shakers
Operating Manual and Parts List LT2087X1 (7004348) Rev. 14
User Manual

Thermo Scientific
MANUAL NUMBER LT2087X1 (7004348)
14 40722 7/10/17 Added gas springs statement to Maitenance bpg
13 41343 4/26/17 Added F-Gas statement bpg
12 40139 4/15/15 Updated warranty information ccs
11 31361 7/18/14 Removed CE reference from pg 2-4 ccs
10 30954 4/10/14 Updated Setting Timer For Continuous Shaking Step 3 - pg 5-5 ccs
9 29034 9/10/12 Added note to hyperterminal information on pg 5-6 ccs
8 28316 3/7/12 Added platform mntg plate replacement in Maintenance section ccs
7 27862 1/25/12 Corrected notes on pg 1-2 ccs
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Models covered in this manual
Model number Voltage
SH A5000 (4348) 120V
SH A5000-1CE (4349) 240V
SH E5000 (4350) 120V
SH E5000-1CE (4351) 240V
SH A5000-7 (4354) 120V
SH A5000-8CE (4355) 240V
SH E5000-7 (4356) 120V
SH E5000-8CE (4358) 240V

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Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
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Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.
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
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Control anel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Adjusting Shaker Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Platform nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Test Tube Rack nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Loading the Shaker Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Flask Clamp nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Time(r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Speed Control and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Temp Controller - Setting Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Calibrating Shaker Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Setting Shaker Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Turning Shaker On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
RS232 nterface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Setting Timer for Continuous Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Setting Timer for Timed Shaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
RS232 Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
AC Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Setting Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Setting the High Limit Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting Low Limit Control, Refrigerated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Optional Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Gas Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Replacing Platform Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Platform Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Hi-Limit Thermostat Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Replacement arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Ordering Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Table of Contents
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7

MaxQ 5000 Shaker 1-1Thermo Scientific
Section 1 Safety Information
Your Thermo Scientific MaxQ 5000 Shaker has been designed with
function, reliability, and safety in mind. t is your responsibility to install
it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, pay
attention to the Notes, Cautions and Warnings 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. Use appropriate hand and eye protection when handling hazardous
chemicals.
2. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
3. Do not modify construction and/or assembly of equipment.
4. Do not remove tags, labels, decals, or other information from the unit.
5. Stand clear of equipment when it is operating.
6. f shaking action will result in the evolution of gases or fumes, carry
out the operation in a well-ventilated laboratory hood.
7. 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.
8. Perform regular maintenance service as specified in this manual and
keep unit in good repair. Do not operate with known defects.

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Section 2 Specifications
Model No. 4348/4354 4349/4355 4350/4356 4351/4358
Exterior Unit Dimensions in. (cm)
Width 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm)
Height 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm) 41” (104.1 cm))
Length 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) 32” (81.3 cm)
Weight lbs (kg) 476 (215.9) 476 (215.9) 512 (232.2) 512 (232.2)
Electrical: Standard Temperature/Refrigerated - Dedicated Power Source
Volts (AC) 120/120 220-240/220-240 120/120 220-240/220-240
Amps 12.0/14.0 6.5/8.0 7.5/14.0 6.5/8.0
Watts 1450/1600 1500/1840 900/1600 1500/1840
Freq. 50/60 (both models) 50/60 (both models) 50/60 (both models) 50/60 (both models)
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 from 0.1-
999 hours or 0.1-999 mins
Continuous or timed from 0.1-
999 hours or 0.1-999 mins
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 simulta-
neously. 3 characters height
1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
2 individual LED displays indi-
cate time and speed simulta-
neously. 3 characters height
1/2 inch (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 1 hr.
period without deactivating
the actual alarm condition by
depressing any key
Audible portion of the alarm
can be silenced for a 1 hr.
period without deactivating
the actual alarm condition by
depressing any key

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Specifications
Model No. 4348/4354 4349/4355 4350/4358 4351/4358
Motor Permanent Magnet DC Permanent Magnet DC Solid State Brushless DC Solid State Brushless DC
Speed None None
Audible with flashing LED
indicates when speed devi-
ates more than 10% of set
point
Audible with flashing LED
indicates when speed devi-
ates more than 10% of set
point
Speed Shut Off None None
When speed deviates 10%
of set point, unit will shut
down immediately
When speed deviates 10%
of set point, unit will shut
down immediately
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 condition, an
alarm will sound and the
shaker will stop until the end
user corrects the condition.
The speed display will flash
“bAL” on speed panel LED.
If the unit is running in an
unbalanced condition, an
alarm will sound and the
shaker will stop until the end
user corrects the condition.
The speed display will flash
“bAL” on speed panel LED.
Optional latform Dimensions in. (cm)
Catalog Number L xW
30115 Universal 30” x 18” (76.2 x 45.7 cm)
In ended Use
Orbital shakers are designed to provide increased aeration in a stable
temperature environment.
Unin ended Use
1) Not intended for use in Class or applications as defined in 21 CFR
2) Not intended for mixtures of flammable materials