Westlab 663-958C User manual

MICRO CENTRIFUGE
USER MANUAL
CODE 663-958C
WESTLAB SMART
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
1. Introduction 1
2. Intended Use 1
3. Features 1
4. Techinical Specifications 2
5. Standard Accessories 2
6. Safety Precautions 2
7. Installation 3
8. Standard Part Listing 4
9. Rotor Balancing 4
10. Interchageable Rotor 5
11. Changing the Rotor 5
12. Opening Centrifuge Lid 6
13. Operation 7
14. Care and Maintenance 10
15. Warranty Statement 10
*Please read this instructions
carefully before use.

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SMART MICRO
CENTRIFUGE
USER MANUAL
CODE 663-958C
1. INTRODUCTION
This Westlab Smart Micro Centrifuge offers versatility,
simplicity, safety, and ease of usage in a single package.
This product has been designed after studying
centrifuges and its usage in numerous scenarios of the
lab environment. This Micro centrifuge is specially
suitable for microfiltration, cell separations,
centrifugal tube sedimentation, and spin down
applications. Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the centrifuge.
3. FEATURES
• BLDC motor for maintenance free long life
• 8 Position closed micro tube rotor
• Closed rotor leads to lesser friction, reducing noise
& heat generation
• Digital display
• Highly efficient & accurate
• Electronic safety brake on lid opening for user safety
• Quick start & stop for short spin
• Smooth and quiet running
• Tiny footprint: It can squeeze easily on to a
crowded counter top
• Interchangeable PCR rotor & adaptor
• Low voltage instrument with external power adaptor
• Speed and time setting function
• Digital timer programming function
• Variable speed settings RPM Increments At 100 rpm
• Imbalance cut off for safety
2. INTENDED USE
This Westlab Smart Micro Centrifuge is used in various
laboratories to separate particles from suspension or
even macromolecules from solutions according to their
density. The different biological substances that are
usually separated by centrifugation are microbial cells,
organelles, proteins, DNA, and RNA.
Note: This user guide is intended to assist with the operation
and care of the unit only and not for its repair. The customer
should not attempt to service or repair the unit. If repairs are
required, please contact the supplier.

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rotor Capacity
Speed Setting
Speed Accuracy
Time
Motor Type
Size (W x D x H)
Weight
Input Voltage
Power Consumption
8 x 1.5 /2.0 ml Tube Rotor & 2 Place
PCR Strip Rotor Speed Setting
2000 - 6000 RPM
2000 x g (MAX RCF)
± 25 RPM
0 To 25 Mins & Infinite
Brushless DC Motor
162 x 157 x 116 mm
1.1 Kg
24V 0.62A
15W
The personal micro centrifuge is designed to be safe
under the following conditions when operated with
necessary precautions mentioned below :
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Indoor use only.
• Ambient temperature of 4°C to 45°C.
• Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed
+/- 10% of the nominal voltage.
• Position at least 20 cm from walls, 20 cm from ceiling
and 20 cm between other products.
• Make sure to always install the centrifuge on stable
flat surfaces only & place it near the electrical outlet.
• Always load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube
should be counterbalanced by another tube.
5. STANDARD ACCESSORIES
• 1.5/2ml closed rotor
• PCR strip rotor
• Allen wrench
• Individual adaptor for 0.5 ml tubes, pack of 8
• Individual adaptor for 0.1 / 0.2 ml tubes, pack of 8
• Power Adaptor: Input voltage-100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Output voltage: 24V 1.5A
• Product User Manual, Warranty Card and
Declaration Conformity
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6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT)
7. INSTALLATION
ON/OFF
SWITCH
POWER
SOCKET
This Westlab Smart Micro Centrifuge is supplied in a
packaging box. Open the box, gently remove the
centrifuge from the box and plug in the power adaptor
pin before connecting to the main power source. The
instruction manual and the accessories should be kept
with the centrifuge. Please keep all packaging in safe
storage for at least 2 years for warranty purposes.
Make sure the rotor is tight to avoid any accidents. Load
the rotor with the micro tubes forcentrifugation. Place
theON/OFFswitchto“o”, rear,set the desired speed and
time, and close the lid to start centrifugation.
For more clarification refer to the RCF chart below:-
• Make sure to always use only specified micro
centrifuge tubes made from plastic and designed
to withstand centrifugal forces of at least 2000 g.
• Do not operate the centrifuge without the rotor being
properly attached to the shaft. Re-check by trying to
pull it up manually, especially after the rotor has been
changed or re-assembled.
• Do not move the centrifuge while it’s under operation.
• Do not fill the tubes while they are in the rotor. Liquid
spillage may harm the unit.
• Do not put hands in the rotor chamber unless the
rotor has completely stopped.
• Do not centrifuge flammable, explosive or corrosive
materials.
• Do not use solvents or flammable media near this or
other electrical equipment.
• In case the unit is dropped from the table, please
check the casing for any cracks/damage.
• The centrifuge and its components are
non autoclavable.
• Do not use the centrifuge in any manner not specified
in these instructions.
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9. ROTOR BALANCING
1. Always balance the rotor before centrifugation. The
following aresymmetrical loadings of centrifuge tubes
to the rotor.
2. Ensure that the samples in the tubes are of
equal volume.
3. Symmetrical loading of tubes in the rotor is necessary,
otherwise vibration or imbalance can occur which
can cause serious damage to the centrifuge.
8. STANDARD PARTS LISTING
ON/OFF SWITCH
NON SLIP
RUBBER BASE
POWER
SOCKET
PROTECTIVE LID
ROTOR
SAFETY
SWITCH
DIS PLAY
RELEASE
BUT TON SPEED
KNO B
x100RPM
Min
60
TIM ER
KNO B
142
0.2 ml
35.5
718
319
567
886
1276
2000
1000
4500
3000
4000
5000
6000
188
0.5 ml
47
953
424
753
1177
1695
208
1.5 ml
52
1053
468
832
1300
1872
217
2 ml
54
1098
488
868
1356
1952
208
0.2 ml
52
1050
467
830
1297
1868
RCF CHART
ROUND ROTOR PCR STRIPRPM
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10. INTERCHANGEABLE ROTOR
11. CHANGING THE ROTOR
4. If the tubes are not loaded symmetrically then the
imbalancedetector will cut off the running centrifuge
for device & user safety.
5. The following are the incorrect methods of loading
tubes in the centrifuge the rotor.
Insert the hexagonal allen key into the marked hole
provided on the side of the rotor. The grub screw is
located at the bottom of the rotor on the marked side.
To remove the rotor, turn counter - clockwise to loosen
the screw and then gently pull the rotor up vertically.
Insert the new rotor from the top onto the motor shaft
and tighten the
9. ROTOR BALANCING (CONT)
1.5 ML / 2.0 ML 1.5 ML / 2.0 ML PCR STRIP
0.2 ML 0.4 ML 0.5 ML 1.5 ML / 2.0 ML 1.5 ML / 2.0 ML
12345
678
8 Different types of test tubes can be centrifuged
by using two interchangeable rotors
8 x 0.2,0.4,0.5,1.5,2 ml
ROTOR_8 SLOT
16 x 0.2 ml
PCR ROTOR
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12. OPENING CENTRIFUGE LID
screw again. Turn clockwise to tighten the screw which
is located under the bottom of the rotor. Please check
that the rotor is tight enough to avoid any accidents.
Note: Tightening the screw will be in clockwise direction and
the loosening will be in counter-clockwise direction
Trying to open the centrifuge
lid by pulling the
“Lid Release” button up is
the wrong method of opening
the lid. Pulling the
“Lid Release” button up will
break the button or damage
the button.
11. CHANGING THE ROTOR (CONT)
Motor Sha
To loosen
To tighten
Rotor
Grub Screw
Key
Scker Mark
60
RPM(X100)
Min
Pulling up
Lid Release
Button
Wrong Method
Pulling up
Lid Release
Button Wrong Method
60
RPM(X100)
Min
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To open the centrifuge lid,
press the “Lid Release”
button down. Push Down
Lid Release
Button Correct Method
Push Down
Correct Method
Lid Release
Button
60
RPM(X100)
Min
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13. OPERATION
TIME & SPEED SETTINGS AND DISPLAY
To operate this Micro Centrifuge, the below steps
should be followed:
1. Connect the power adaptor & Switch ‘On’ from the
rear side so that the display will show you the fix
RPM readings.
2. Load the rotor symmetrically to avoid accidents and
damage to the centrifuge.
4. Close the lid & flip ON the front switch to start
centrifugation.
5. Once the centrifugation is completed, turn the front
switch to “Off” to gradually stop the rotor.
6. After the rotor has stopped, press the lid release
button and open the lid with your thumb in front and
fingers on the top - simply lift the lid back on the hinge.
7. If you want to stop the centrifuge quickly, push the lid
release button and the rotor will stop within a
few seconds.
In the following pages the routine centrifuge operation
procedures are explained in brief.
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During the running of centrifuge the time and speed
will be displayed alternatively accompanied by speed
indicator and time indicator respectively.
When you switch `On’ the centrifuge either it shows
“ En”or “dS ”
Quick spin function: By keeping the timer to “][” position
and speed set to any desired setting, one can open and
close the lid to operate the centrifuge in quick spin
function mode.
Speed control: Speed is set by rotating the speed
control knob. While adjusting the speed, the speed
indicator comes on. The minimum increment or
decrement will be to the order of 100 RPM. The speed
indicator must be read with a multiplication factor of
100 to get the actual rpm.
RCF value: Based on the speed and rotor the actual
RCF value will vary. One can refer to the table (mentioned
in the section 7) to get the actual RCF of different rotors
at certain given speed values.
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The unit is equipped with a 0-25 minutes timer. By
operating the timer knob one can set the desired time
cycle. The time increments/decrements will be in
minutes and will show on display and indicator.
Time indicator display Infinite me display
Speed indicator Time indicator
The timer can be set from 00 to 25 minutes. If the user
needs to operate without time control he can change it
to next position after 25, here it will be set to infinite time
“ ][”. The timer used is a count down timer and can be
reset or adjusted in between the runs. 00, actually means
stop position of centrifuge.
TIME CONTROL, SPEED CONTROL
AND DISPLAY
IMBALANCE DETECTION
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
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User can activate and deactivate the unbalance
detection function by long pressing the timer knob as
shown in above picture. The display will change to
show “En” or “dS” to show active status.
When imbalance detection is activated “En”& if
centrifuge is running with an unbalanced rotor, (by not
placing the weights on the rotor equally and symmetrically)
it may lead to excessive vibrations resulting in damage to
the centrifuge. This centrifuge has an unique patented
feature to protect the centrifuge, its user & the
surroundings against such as accidental run. When such
an event occurs, the sensor build inside the centrifuge
will trigger the shut down of the centrifuge and will also
indicate the event by flashing ‘ Ub’ :
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If the display shows“ ” that
means the imbalance detection
is activated
If the display shows “ ”it
means the imbalance detection
is de-activated
UNBALANCE DETECTION AND CUT OFF
Imbalance acvated display Imbalance de-acvated display
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USER ACTION
Open the lid of centrifuge, correct the unbalanced load
by various methods described in the balancing the rotor
part of this manual. Then close the lid and `reset the
centrifuge’. Resetting is done by switching `Off’ and
again switching `On’ the centrifuge by using the On/Off
switch located on the rear side of the centrifuge.
15. WARRANTY STATEMENT
14. CARE & MAINTENANCE
This personal centrifuge and its rotor should be cleaned
periodically. Ensure that while cleaning the unit, it is not
plugged in to the main power supply. To clean this
centrifuge, use a damp cloth and a mild, noncorrosive
detergent (ph < 8). Do not immerse the centrifuge in
liquid or pour liquid over it. Excessive amounts of liquid
should be avoided, liquid should not come into contact
with the motor. After cleaning, ensure all parts are dried
thoroughly before attempting to operate the unit.
Should a spill of infectious materials occur within the
rotor or rotor chamber, the unit should be disinfected.
This should be performed by qualified personnel with
proper protective equipment. Do not use any cleaning
or decontamination methods except those recommended
by the manufacturer. Check with the manufacturer that
the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from date of purchase. Your product will be duly
repaired upon prompt notification in compliance with
the following conditions :
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for its
intended purpose and within the guidelines specified
in this instruction manual. This warranty does not cover
damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse, improper
service, natural forces or other causes not arising from
defects in original material or workmanship. This
warranty does not cover any incidental or consequential
damages, commercial loss or any other damages from
the use of this product.
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15.WARRANTY STATEMENT (CONT)
The warranty is invalidated by any non-factory
modication, which will immediately terminate all
liabilities on us for the products or damages caused
by its use. The customer shall be responsible for the
product or use of products as well as any supervision
required for safety. If requested the products must be
returned to the distributor in well packed and insured
manner and all shipping charges must be paid.
The purchaser agrees that there is no warranty of
merchantability or of tness 10 for any intended
purpose and that there are no other remedies or
warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond
the description on the face of the agreement. This
warranty is only applicable to the original purchaser.
Products received without proper authorization will not
be processed for warranty or service. All items returned
for service should be sent with postage prepaid in the
original packaging or other suitable packaging, padded
to avoid damage. We will not be responsible for damage
incurred by improper packaging.
Note: Some states do not allow limitation on the length of
implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights. This warranty is given expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied.
Note: This warranty is valid only if the warranty is registered with
the supplier within 30 days from the date of purchase.
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