Eppendorf E-10 User Manual
nualck Excella® E-10 Open Air Shaker
EN) manual
New Brunswick™ Excella®
E-10 Open Air Shaker
Operating manual
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2.1 Hazard icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2.2 Degrees of danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 User profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Main illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Inspection and unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Selecting the location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Installing a platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Install flask clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.6 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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5 Operating controls and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.1 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.2 LED display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.3 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.4 User interface keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Start/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Continuous (untimed) run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Check setpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.4 Timed functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5 Alarm Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.6 Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.7 Speed Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1 Cleaning external surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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10 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.1 Parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.1.1 Belt replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.1.2 Dedicated platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.1.3 Universal platform flask capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10.1.4 Racks and trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11.1 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
12 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operating instructions
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1 Operating instructions
1.1 Using this manual
Carefully read this operating manual before using the device for the first time.
Also observe the operating manual enclosed with the accessories.
The operating manual should be considered as part of the product and stored in a location that is easily
accessible.
When passing the device on to third parties, be sure to include this operating manual.
If this manual is lost, please request another one. The latest version can be found on our website
www.eppendorf.com (international) or www.eppendorfna.com (North America).
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
1.2.1 Hazard icons
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Electric shock Crushing
Material damage Hazard point
Heavy loads
1.2.2 Degrees of danger
The following danger levels are used in safety messages throughout this manual.
DANGER Will lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNING May lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION May lead to light to moderate injuries.
NOTICE May lead to material damage.
1.3 Symbols used
Example Meaning
You are requested to perform an action.
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• List.
Perform these actions in the sequence described.
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Example Meaning
References useful information.
2 Safety
2.1 User profile
CAUTION!
This equipment must be operated as described in this manual. If operational guidelines are
not followed, equipment damage and personal injury can occur. Please read the entire
Operating Manual before attempting to use this unit.
Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for
which the equipment was not designed.
Eppendorf is not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the
use of an accessory not manufactured by Eppendorf.
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3 Product description
3.1 Main illustration
Abb. 3-1: Excella E-5 side and rear view
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Fig. 3-1: Excella E-10 side and rear view
1 ON/OFF switch
2 Control panel
3 Electrical specification plate
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4 Power receptacle
5 Platform
3.2 Overview
The Excella E-10 is a portable benchtop shaker utilizing a UniCentric™ single eccentric counterbalanced
drive to provide horizontal plane rotary motion in a 2.54 cm (1 in) circular orbit. A Proportional/Integral (PI)
Microprocessor controller with instantaneous digital feedback controls the speed over a range of 50 rpm –
400 rpm .
The shaker may be operated either continuously or in a timed mode via a programmable timer for shaking
periods of 0.1 – 99.9 h.
The E-10 is equipped with visual and audible alarms which are activated when an alarm condition exists, as
follows:
• The end of a timed run
• Deviations of shaking speed
• Power failure
A wide variety of platforms can be used with the E-10. Dedicated platforms are available for a variety of
flask sizes. Universal platforms, and test tube racks are also available.
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4 Installation
4.1 Inspection and unpacking
Inspection of Boxes
After you receive your order from Eppendorf, inspect the boxes carefully for any damage that may have
occurred during shipping. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and to your local Eppendorf Sales
Order Department.
Packing List Verification
Verify against your packing list that you have received the correct materials.
Unpacking of Equipment
WARNING!
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The E-10 is heavy. Two or more people are required to lift the shaker.
CAUTION!
There are two small plastic straps that held the bearing housing in place during shipping.
Once the shaker is unpacked and inspected, remove the straps from the bearing housing.
4.2 Selecting the location
WARNING!
Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to unplug from the mains/power.
Physical Location
It is essential that the instrument be situated in a area where there is sufficient space for the shaker and
platform to clear walls and obstructions during operation.
The surface on which the E-10 is placed must be smooth, level, and able to support the shaker under full
load operating conditions.
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Operating Environment
The shaker is designed to operate optimally in the following ambient conditions:
• 5 – 45 °C
• 20 – 80 % Relative Humidity non-condensing
• Up to 2000 m
4.3 Electrical requirements
The Excella E-10 can be equipped to run on:
• 100/120 volts, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA maximum
• 230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA maximum
In all cases, voltage variations must not exceed ±10 %.
4.4 Installing a platform
A platform must be installed on the shaker prior to use.
The shaker is shipped with the four Allen (hexagonal, countersunk) head platform screws installed in the
upper bearing housing. These screws must be removed before installing a platform. The Allen key is
provided.
WARNING!
Unplug the shaker before installing the platform.
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