ThermoFisher Scientific TX-200 User manual

Thermo Scientific
TX-200
Instruction Manual
50121026-d • 05 / 2020
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Preface .......................................................................................................................................iii
Scope of Supply ........................................................................................................................iii
Precautions ...............................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Rotor Specifications ..............................................................................................................1-1
Technical Data ......................................................................................................1-2
230 V,50 / 60 Hz Round Bucket 75003659 .......................................................1-2
120 V,60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 ..............................................................1-3
230 V,50 / 60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 .......................................................1-4
120 V,60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 ..............................................................1-5
100 V,50 / 60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 ........................................................1-6
230 V,50 / 60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 ..................................................1-7
120 V,60 Hz Round Bucket 75003655 ...........................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Accessories .............................................................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 AutoLock™.............................................................................................................................3-1
Rotor Installation .....................................................................................................3-2
Removing the Rotor .................................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Rotor Loading ..........................................................................................................................4-1
Before a Run ............................................................................................................4-2
Proper Loading .........................................................................................................4-2
Improper Loading ....................................................................................................4-3
Maximum Loading ...................................................................................................4-3
Cycle Counter ..........................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5 Aerosol-tight Applications ...................................................................................................5-1
Basic Principles .........................................................................................................5-2
Placing O-ring ..........................................................................................................5-2
Fill Level ...................................................................................................................5-2
Checking the Aerosol-Tightness ...............................................................................5-2
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Care ..........................................................................................................6-1
Cleaning intervals .....................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................6-2
Disinfection ..............................................................................................................6-3
Decontamination .....................................................................................................6-4
Autoclaving ..............................................................................................................6-5
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific ..........................................................................6-5
Table of Contents

Contents
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RCF Values ................................................................................................................A-1
Chemical Compatibility Chart ..............................................................................B-1

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Preface
Before starting to use the rotor, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in theinstruction manual is the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific; it is
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Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the
expiration of the seller’swarranty.
Scope of Supply
If any parts are missing, please contact the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the TX-200, the following general safety regulations must be
followed:
•Do not remove the magnet at the rotor bottom.
•Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and / or cracks.
•Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly.
•Never overload the rotor.
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75003658 TX-200 1
76003500 Rubber seal grease 1
75003786 Bolt grease 1
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•Use only accessories which have been approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Exceptions to this
rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes, provided they have been approved
for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
•Please observe the safety instructions.
Please pay particular attention to the following aspects:
•Rotor installation: Check that the rotor is locked properly into place before operating the
centrifuge.
•Always balance the samples.
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2 g
cm3
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Contents
•“Technical Data” on page 1-2

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1Rotor Specifications
Technical Data
Technical Data
Table 1-1. 230 V,50 / 60 Hz Round Bucket 75003659
Centrifuge Multifuge X1 Megafuge 16
Catalog # 75004210 75004230
Weight of empty rotor [kg] 2.5 2.5
Max. cycle number 50,000 50,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4 x 275 4 x 275
Maximum speed nmax [rpm] 5,500 5,500
Maximum RCF value at nmax 5,580 5,580
Max. / min. radius [cm] 16.5 / 6.4 16.5 / 6.4
Pitch angle [°] 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 30 / 35 30 / 35
Sample heating at nmax [°C] referred to
ambient temperature of 23 °C, running time
60 minutes
10 10
Aerosol-tight *
* Tested byHPA, Porton-down, UK
yes yes
Permissible temperature range autoclavable
°C
121 121
Centrifuge Multifuge X1R Megafuge16R
Catalog # 75004250 75004270
Weight of empty rotor [kg] 2.5 2.5
Max. cycle number 50,000 50,000
Maximum permissible load [g] 4 x 275 4 x 275
Maximum speed nmax [rpm] 5,500 5,500
Maximum RCF value at nmax 5,580 5,580
Max. / min. radius [cm] 16.5 / 6.4 16.5 / 6.4
Pitch angle [°] 90 90
Accel. / braking time [s] 30 / 35 30 / 35
Aerosol-tight *yes yes
Permissible temperature range autoclavable
°C
121 121
*Tested by HPA, Porton-down, UK