Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manuale (Pagina 20)

Operation
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
English (EN)
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Abb. 5-2: Display of Centrifuge 5418 and Centrifuge 5418 R.
Fig. 5-2: Display of Centrifuge 5418 and Centrifuge 5418 R.
5.2 Preparing for centrifugation
5.2.1 Switching on the centrifuge
1. Switch on the centrifuge using the mains switch.
The centrifuge lid opens automatically after switching on using the mains switch.
2. Open the closed centrifuge lid by pressing the open key.
The parameter settings of the last run are displayed.
5.2.2 Inserting the rotor
1. Place the rotor on the motor shaft.
2. Insert the delivered rotor key in the rotor nut.
3. Turn rotor key clockwise until the rotor nut is firmly tightened.
1 Centrifugation time
2 g-force (rcf) / speed (rpm)
5418 R: Set value x 1000
3 Status of centrifuge
: Centrifuge lid unlocked.
: Centrifuge lid locked.
(Flashing): Centrifuging in progress.
4 At set rpm (only 5418 R)
: Start of run time when reaching 95% of the
preset g-force (rcf) / speed (rpm).
: Immediate start of run time.
5 Temperature (only 5418 R)
6 Status of the key lock (only 5418 R)
: Centrifuging parameters cannot be modified
unintentionally.
: No key lock.
7 Status of centrifugation speed display
rcf: g-force (relative centrifugal force, RCF)
rpm: speed (revolutions per minute)
8 Status of the loudspeaker (only 5418 R)
: Switched on.
No symbol: Switched off.
NOTICE! If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.
The rotor lid screw may become loose if it is used to retain the rotor.
 Always grasp the rotor with both hands for holding or transport.
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