MSE HARRIER, HARRIER R, HARRIER RH User Manual

HARRIER

and

HARRIER R

User Manual

Please read this before use

MSB10352/2-56
MSB10352R/2-5

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SIGNS

WARNING!

Warning of potential injury or health risk.

DANGER!

Risk of electric shock with potential for severe injury or death as a consequence.

DANGER!

Biohazard with potential for risk to health or death as a consequence.

DANGER!

Risk of explosion with potential for severe injury or death as a consequence.

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MSE CENTRIFUGES LTD may change the manual at any time

and

without notice because of improvements, typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information

or improvements to facilities.

You can find the current version of the user manual on our website under: www.mseuk.com
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Content

1 APPLICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 6

3 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 7

4 SAFETY NOTES ....................................................................................................................................... 9

5 OPERATING ......................................................................................................................................... 15

6 CENTRIFUGING .................................................................................................................................... 19

7 TEMPERATURE CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 32

8 PARAMETERS OF CENTRIFUGATION .................................................................................................... 34

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9 MENU .................................................................................................................................................. 45

10 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................... 54

11 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 59

12 GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................................................ 61

13 DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................................ 62

14 MANUFACTURER’S INFO ..................................................................................................................... 63

15 ANNEXES ............................................................................................................................................. 64

 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
 DECLARATION OF DECONTAMINATION - REPAIR
 DECLARATION OF DECONTAMINATION - RETURN
 STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (ROHS 2 2011/65/EU)

• CONVERSION TABLE FOR RPM/RCF (NOMOGRAM)

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1 Application

The Harrier/R/RH centrifuges are benchtop laboratory centrifuge for in vitro diagnostic (IVD).
Devices are used for separation samples taken from people's, animals’ and plants’ components of
different densities, under the influence of the centrifugal force, to provide information about their
biological state (Harrier – ventilated, Harrier R – with cooling, Harrier RH – with cooling and heating).

Its construction ensures easy operation, safe work and wide range of applications
at laboratories engaged in routine medical analyses, biochemical research works etc.

In the centrifuge, it is prohibited to centrifuge caustic, inflammable and explosive
preparations.

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2 Technical specification

manufacturer

MSE Centrifuges Ltd, Mytogen House, 11 Browning Road, Heathfield TN21 8DB

Type

Harrier

Harrier R/RH

mains voltage (L1+N+PE)

230V

100V

110V

120V

127V

230V

100V

110V

120V

127V

±10

±5

±10

±5

mains frequency,

50/60Hz

50Hz/60Hz

50Hz

60Hz

60Hz

power consumption (max.)

600W

980W

current protection [A]

T 6,3A

T 10A

T 10A

T 16A

cooling medium

-

R507 (CFC/HCFC free)

Harrier

Harrier R

Harrier RH

capacity (max.)

1000 ml

speed – RPM

90 ÷ 18000 rpm (step 1 rpm)

relative centrifugal force – RCF

30065 x g (step 1 x g)

Torque, or else the unit need to be
changed (max.)

19148 Nm

running time

00:00:01 ÷ 99:59:59 – [hours, min., sec] (step 1s)

time counting

as start button is pressed / as preselected speed is reached

short-time operation mode – SHORT

yes

continuous operation mode – HOLD

yes

user programmes

100

adjustable temperature

-

-20 ÷ 40°C*

(step 1°C)

-20 ÷ 55°C*

(step 1°C)

initial cooling/heating
PROG 99 (90 ÷ 2500 RPM)

no/ no yes / no yes / yes

guaranteed temperature with max.
rotor speed

-

≤4°C

cooling/heating without centrifuging

no

yes/ no

yes / yes

cooling/heating with centrifuging

no

yes /no

yes / yes

acceleration (ACEL)

10 linear curves

deceleration (DECEL)

10 linear curves

programmable non-linear curves:

Acceleration

10

Deceleration

10

USB communication

yes

Electromagnetic compatibility

according to PN-EN 61326-1:2006

ambient conditions

PN-EN 61010-1 (p.1.4.1)

set-up site indoors only

ambient temperature

2° ÷ 40°C

humidity (maximum relative
humidity)

< 80%

installation category II EN 61010-1

pollution degree 2 EN 61010-1

safety area 300 mm

degree of protection IP21 IP20 IP20

height (H)

380 mm 380 mm

width (W)

443 mm 443 mm

depth (D)

545 mm 695 mm

height with open cover (Hoc)

768 mm 768 mm

noise level

56 dB

weight 230V

41,8 kg

64,8 kg

65,7 kg

weight 120V

45 kg

70,9 kg

71,8 kg

*time and possibility of obtaining a set temperat ure is depende nt on multiple factors, including: roto r type, esta blished RPM, a mbient temperature; accuracy: - ±1*C
appropriate for place of temperature sensor

Menu languages: ENGLISH, FRENC H, GERMAN, SPANISH, ITALI AN, PORTUGUES E, RUSSIAN, SWEDISH, CZECH, POLISH

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3 Installation

Open the package. Remove the box containing the accessories. Take out centrifuge from the container.
Keep the box and packing materials in case of service shipping.

Content of the package

Name

pcs.

cat no.

centrifuge HARRIER/R/RH

1

see name plate

complete clamp 1 17664

spanner for the rotor

1

17665

spanner for emergency opening of the cover

1

17162

power cord 230V / 120V

1

17866/17867

fuse WTA T 6,3A 250V / WTA T10A 250V
/WTA T16A 250V

2 17862/17863/17864

Vaseline 20ml 1 17201

USB A-A cable 1 16655

user manual 1 20352/R/RH/EN

Location

 Ensure safe location.

 The centrifuge shall not be located near source of heat and shall not be

subjected to direct sunlight.

 Centrifuge should be located on a stable and flat-levelled table top.
 Centrifuge should be set horizontally on a rigid base.
 It is necessary to ensure a ventilation zone of a minimum of 30cm round the

centrifuge from every direction. Do not obstruct ventilation holes !

 Benching/Table for centrifuge should have a safety zone of a minimum of

30cm round the centrifuge from every direction (this is needed in case of
malfunction according to EN 61010-020).

 Benching/Table for centrifuge should be free of restraints.
 Parameters of the centrifuge refer to the above temperatures (see 2.Technical

specification).

 When changing from cold to warm, condensation of water will occur inside the

centrifuge. It is therefore important that sufficient time be provided for drying
out of the centrifuge prior to further use of the centrifuge (min. 4 hours).

 Do not position the centrifuge so that it is difficult to operate the power

switch.

 Supply voltage given on the name plate has to be consistent with local supply

voltage. MSE CENTRIFUGES LTD laboratory centrifuges are 1

st

class safety
devices and they are provided with the three-core cable with the plug resistant
to dynamic loadings. Mains socket shall be provided with the safety pin
(protective earth (PE)).



It is recommended to install emergency cut-out that shall be located far from

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the centrifuge, near the exit or beyond the room.



Before switching on, check whether the centrifuge is connected to power

supply correctly. It is compulsory to use the power cord recommended by the
manufacturer (17866 for 230V, 17867 for 120V)

 Before use, check whether the device is correctly intalled.

Current protection

The centrifuge is equipped with thermal current protection. Fuse is situated in the

plug-in socket unit at the back of the centrifuge.

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4 Safety notes

Operating personnel

 The laboratory centrifuge can be operated by authorised laboratory personnel after

familiarisation with the user manual.

 User manual shall be always held near the centrifuge.
 The centrifuge should not be misused.


If the centrifuge is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the

protection provided by the device may be impaired.

Guarantee

 The warranty period is 24 months (unless otherwise specified in the purchase

documents).

 The service life of the centrifuge specified by the manufacturer is

10 years.

 After termination of the warranty period, it is necessary to carry out yearly technical

inspections of the centrifuge.

 The Manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes in manufactured

products.

 The maximum period of storage of for centrifuges that are not used is 1 year. After

this period, a technical inspection of the centrifuge should be carried out by service
personnel authorised by the manufacturer.

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Loading the rotor



Fix the rotor firmly on the motor axis.

 Avoid unbalance.
 Load opposite buckets with the same accessories.
 Centrifugation of the test tubes of different sizes:

 There is a possibility to centrifuge test tubes of different sizes; however, it is

absolutely necessary in such cases that opposite buckets and round carriers
be the same.

 The mass of different containers with test tubes spun at the same time has

to be comparable. Swing-out rotors must be equipped with all ( two or four
– dependent on the type of rotor) buckets.

 Lubricate the swing-out rotor journal pins.

CORRECT

WRONG

CORRECT

WRONG

 It is necessary to insert test tubes symmetrically on the opposite sides.

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FILLING TUBES

 Fill test tubes outside the centrifuge.

 Please pay special attention to the quality and proper thickness of the glass test

tubes walls. Those must be test tubes for centrifuges.

 Fill test tubes outside the centrifuge.

Safety hints

ROTORS MAINTENANCE

 Lubricate the swing-out rotor trunnion pins.
 Use only accessories in good condition.
 Protect equipment against corrosion using accurate preventive maintenance.

HS ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE

 Make sure that rubber O-

rings are lightly coated with silicone grease. Use high

vacuum grease, e.g. type „C” by LUBRINA.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS



MSE Centrifuges accessories are not biotight. For centrifuging infectious materials, it

is necessary to use hermetically closed tubes meeting demands of biotightness,

in order to prevent germs migration into the centrifuge and beyond it.

 It is not allowed to subject to

centrifugation toxic or infectious materials with

damaged leak proof seals of the rotor or test-tube. Proper disinfection procedures
have to be carried out after dangerous substances have

contaminated the

centrifuge or its accessories.

EXPLOSIVE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

 It is not allowed to centrifuge explosive and inflammable materials.
 It is not allowed to centrifuge substances prone to reacting as a result of a high

energy supply during centrifugation.

The centrifuge can not be operated in

explosion-endangered areas.



It is not allowed to centrifuge materials capable of generating inflammable or

explosive mixtures when subjected to air.

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Maintenance conditions

START-UP

 Prior to switching the centrifuge on, the user must read carefully all sections of this

user manual in order to ensure smooth operation and avoid damages of this device
or its accessories.

 In order to protect the centrifuge against unbalance, fill in the test tubes up to the

same weight.

TRANSPORTATION

 Centrifuge must not be transported with the rotor mounted on the shaft.

GENERAL HINTS

 Only original rotors, tubes and spare parts must be used.

 In case of faulty operation of the centrifuge, please contact MSE CENTRIFUGES LTD

Service Department or its authorised representatives.

 It is not allowed to switch the centrifuge on if it is not installed properly or rotor

is not fitted correctly.

CENTRIFUGES SUBSTANCES



It is not allowed to exceed load limit set by the manufacturer. Rotors are intended

for fluids of average homogeneous density equal to 1,2 g/cm3

or smaller when

centrifugation is carried out at maximum speed. When fluids of higher density are
used, it is necessary to change the density of the centrifuge’

s sample

in PARAM/DENSITY field.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR

The operator has to pay special attention to the fact that key centrifuge parts are not
damaged for safety reasons. This is specifically important for:



Centrifuge accessories and especially structural changes, corrosion, preliminary

cracks, abrasion of metal parts.

 Screw connections.
 Inspection of seals of the buckets if such are used. Special attention must be paid to

all of the rubber (seals) parts. In the case of damage or visible structural changes
defective parts must be replaced for new immediately (Set of seals Cat. No. 18591
available from the manufacturer).

 Yearly technical inspection of the centrifuge (after lapse of guarantee).
 Only the manufacturer-specified buckets, included in the equipment list, as well as

centrifuge tubes, which diameter, length and durability are suitable, should be used
for spinning in this centrifuge. The use of equipment made by other manufacturers
should be consulted with the manufacturer of the centrifuge.

 It is not permitted to lift or shift the centrifuge during operation or rest on it.
 It is not permitted to stay in the safety zone (30 cm distance around the centrifuge)

neither leave objects, e.g. glass vessels within this zone.

 It is not permitted to put any objects on the centrifuge

COVER OPENING



It is not permitted to open the cover manually in emergency procedure when rotor is

still turning.

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ROTORS



It is not permitted to use the rotors and round carriers with signs of corrosion

or other mechanical defects.

 It is not permitted to centrifuge highly corrosive substances which may cause

material impairment and lower mechanical properties of rotor and round
carriers.

 It is not permitted to use rotors and accessories not agree

d by the

manufacturer. Only

use commercial glass and plastic test tubes which are

specifically made for centrifuging in this laboratory centrifuge. Do not use poor
quality elements.

Cracking of glass vessels and test tubes could result

in dangerous vibration of the centrifuge.

 It is not permitted to carry out centrifugation with the rotor caps taken off or

not screwed tight.

Residual risk

The centrifuge is built according to state-of-the-art standards and recognised safety regulations.
Nevertheless, there still remains some level of residual risk due to improper operation and malfunctions. It
is possible to decrease residual risk by applying strictly the user manual conditions and correcting any
malfunction which could threaten safety immediately.

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5 Operating

Centrifuge overview

The new generation of MSE CENTRIFUGES LTD’s laboratory centrifuges is provided with state-of-the­art microprocessor control systems, very durable and quiet asynchronous brushless motors and accessories
consistent with requirements of the present-day user.

Centrifuge description

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4

3

2

Fig.2. Right side of centrifuge

1 2

1. Power switch

2. USB

3. Control panel

4. Cover

5. Sight glass

6.

Emergency lid

opening

1. Plug-in socket

2. Fuse socket

Fig.1. General view

Fig.3. Assembly of angle rotor

Fig.4. Mains socket

back of the centrifuge

1. Motor shaft

2. Rotor

3. Rotor lid

4. Clamp bolt/rotor

nut

4

3

2

1

6

1

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Construction

The centrifuge has a rigid self-supporting structure. The housing is made of sheet aluminium, the
back is made of steel sheet. Front and cover are made of ABS type plastic. The cover is fixed on steel axles
of hinges and from the front, it is locked with an electromagnetic lock blocking any possibility of opening
during centrifugation. The rotation chamber casing is made of thick steel sheet. The rotation chamber is
made of stainless steel sheet.

Name plate

Rotor and accessories installation

 Connect the centrifuge to the mains (master switch on the back of the centrifuge).
 Turn on the centrifuge (button on the side of the centrifuge).
 Open the cover of the centrifuge by pressing the COVER key (see section Centrifuging/Control

Panel). Prior to putting the rotor in, please ensure that the rotating chamber is free of impurities,
e.g. such as dust, glass splinters, residues of fluids that must be taken away.

 Fit the rotor on the motor shaft screwing it tight on the cone.
 Screw-in the clamp for fixing the rotor (clockwise). Ensure it is tight with the supplied spanner for

the rotor.

 Swing-out rotors have to be provided with the buckets in all seats. Please remember that every

buckets swings individually and freely. Bucket suspension studs (trunnoin pins) should be lubricated
periodically with petroleum jelly.

Centrifuge model

Catalogue number

Power supply parameters

Rating power

Type and mass of refrigerant

Maximum speed

Date of manufacturing

Serial number

Information about
manufacturer

CE compliance

Fuse type
R

efrigerant does

not contain CFC.

Product should
not be disposed

with other waste.
Dispose according
to national law.

Pay attention when you are seeing this symbol.

Operating of centrifuge may be potentially

harmful.

In Vitro
Diagnostic
device

Read user
manual

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 In case of rotors designed with the cover (angled rotor), they must not be used without the rotor

lid. Rotor covers must be closed tightly. Rotor covers ensure smaller drags of the rotors, proper
setting of the test-tubes and airtight sealing.

 Please only use buckets intended for the selected types of the rotor.
 Fill test tubes outside the centrifuge.
 In case of centrifuging in an angle rotor, test tubes (buckets) have to be filled properly in order to

prevent spillage of fluids during centrifuging.

Tubes must be filled so that the material does not
escape.

 Please fill tubes according to below formula:

Max liquid level < Tube height −

Internal tube diameter

2

Additionaly please adhere to the manufacturer's restrictions about the filling of the test tube.

It is recommended to equalise vessels loads as much as possible in order to ensure
minimal vibrations during operation.

 In order to prolong the lifetime of the rotor and gaskets, rotors will need to be lubricated with the

maintenance oil, while gaskets and threaded parts will need to be lubricated with petroleum jelly.

 For replacement of the rotor, please unscrew clamp and then grab the rotor with both hands at

opposite sides, taking it away from drive shaft by pulling it up.

Control device

The microprocessor control unit of the centrifuge allows the selecting, programming and registering
of the work parameters.

centrifugal force

liquid
Internal tube diameter

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Setting parameters

The data setting and read-out system are part of a hermetically closed keyboard with distinctly
accessible operation points. Easily readable displays confirm the selected features and facilitate the
operator’s programming and recording of parameters and condition of the centrifuge.

The centrifuge is provided with the USB interface that enables connection of the centrifuge to an

external PC unit with the printer and recording of the centrifugation parameters.

Safety features

Lid lock

The centrifuge can only be started when the lid is properly closed. Similarly, the lid can only be
opened once the rotor has stopped. In case of emergency opening of the lid during operation, the
centrifuge will be immediately switched-off and the rotor will slow to a complete stop.

Unbalance detecting

Should loads of opposite buckets or carriers in rotors be unbalanced, the drive will be switched-off
during acceleration or operation of the centrifuge and an error message will be displayed.

Rotor verification and checking compatibility with loaded programme

Upon starting centrifuging, the unit verifies the type of the rotor installed and in the case of its
incompatibility with the type indicated in the application or absence of the rotor, the spinning process will
stop with simultaneous displaying of an error message. The conformity of the type of the rotor is signalled
with a single audible signal. If the auto-identification (see 9.8 Other) option is checked, the proper rotor will
be automatically chosen, without the user input.

Rest state inspection

Opening of the centrifuge’s cover by pressing the COVER button is possible, but only when the
rotor is in a state of rest. Use the inspection glass to ensure the rotor is in the rest state. When the rotor is
being stopped, the brake symbol (see 6.2) is visible and goes off when it stops. The opening of the
emergency cover during rotor running is prohibited.

Checking of excessive temperature

If the temperature in rotation chamber exceeds 50°C (Harrier) / 65°C (Harrier R/RH) caused by, for
example, a malfunction of the cooling system, the drive will be switched off and an error message will be
displayed. The reboot is only possible after the device has cooled down.

Increase in temperature (Harrier only)

In uncooled centrifuges, the temperature in the rotor chamber, rotor and sample can increase to
above 40°C, based on the run time, g-force (rcf)/speed and ambient temperature.

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6 Centrifuging

The switching ON/OFF of the power is carried out via the master switch situated on the right side wall

of the centrifuge. All other settings on the centrifuge are done by means of the control panel.

Control panel

The control panel placed on the front casing provides the control of the centrifuge operation.

Control panel

►►

SHORT1

short-time centrifuging

►

START

start centrifugation run



STOP2

end centrifugation run

LID

lid opening

FAST

COOL

start fast cooling mode, precool (Harrier R and Harrier RH only)

BACK/

OPTIONS

exit the current menu / mode type, choose options for simplified display (press and

hold for 1 s.)

▲

UP

navigation in-menu / increasing values

▼

DOWN

navigation in-menu / decreasing values

◄

LEFT

navigation in-menu

►

RIGHT

navigation in-menu

SET

SET

changing parameters / confirming changes

1

the centrifuge is working as long as the key is pressed

2

pressing once – will stop the centrifuging with acceleration features set in the current programme,
pressing twice – will make the centrifuging as fast as possible (quickest feature). During the setting of
parameters, you can use this button for exiting zones on the primary screen without introducing changes.

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Display

The display is located in the centre of the control panel. The main screen variants are presented
below. In the user manual, examples of screens from the Harrier R/RH are shown. For Harrier (without
refrigeration), the temperature is not shown. The flashing of field on display mean it is ready to set. The
flashing of fields is visualised as highlighted in the user manual.

After switching on of centrifuge, the welcome

screen will appear. On the next screen, it is then

possible to set up parameters.

Simplified display mode is set as default, it is

possible to switch to normal (see chapter 9.3)

display mode (with two sub modes shown

below).

Normal display

RPM display mode

o

RCF display mode

 Switching between RPM and RCF display mode

 For normal display,

switch between RPM and RCF
display mode by pressing and
holding the key for 1s:

 then select demand

mode.

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SPEED

rotor speed

assigned/measured

RCF

centrifugal force

assigned/measured

TIME

centrifuging time

assigned/measured

TEMP

temperature

assigned/measured

PRG

programme no.

11199

rotor no.

PARAM

parameters of the centrifuge

MENU

configuration menu

changing values

density > 1,2 g/cm3

centrifuging radius changed

counting time down (decreasing)

counting time up (increasing)

centrifuging

centrifuging

(with automatic cover opening)

rotor stopped / closed cover

rotor stopped / opened lid

braking

fastest decelerating

rotor identification

thermal chamber

temperature delay

time delay

currently enlarged digits of TIME

field

drop-down list

temporarily disabled

locked

time counting (flashing)

disabled option

active option

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Setting up RPM, RCF, time, temperature

On the main screen, it is possible to set:

rotating speed - RPM

SPEED

relative centrifugal force (multiple of g-force)

RCF

centrifuging time

TIME

centrifuging temperature

TEMP

Exemplary change of SPEED setting:

 Press SET (to enter edit mode) –

appears.

 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select SPEED

field (flashing).

 Press SET- flashing.
 With ▲▼ choose value.
 Via

◄► choose order of magnitude of

changing value (highlighted).

 Repeat above two steps for other

orders of magnitude.

 Confirm settings by pressing SET.
 Press BACK.



When RPM is changed, RCF is automatically corrected.

Change of RCF setting:

 Press SET (to enter edit mode) –

appears.

 Use ▲▼◄► keys to choose RCF field

(flashing).

 Press SET- flashing.
 With ▲▼

choose preferred value.

 Via◄► choose order of magnitude of

changing value (highlighted).

 Repeat above two steps for other

orders of magnitude.

 Confirm settings by pressing SET.
 Press BACK.



When RCF is changed, RPM is automatically corrected.

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 Switching between SPEED and RCF.

 On the screen, there is an additional

window, in which you can select:

 Use ▲▼ keys to select field .
 Press SET.

 Change of screen mode will be

active to switch off the centrifuge

 Switching between basic and simplified screens is described in 9.3 Types of Main Screen

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Change of TIME setting::

 Press SET (to enter edit mode) -

appears.

 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select TIME field

(flashing).

0 0 : 0 2 : 00

[hh : mm : ss]

e.g.:

centrifuging time – 2 minutes 00 seconds

 Press SET - flashing.
 With▲▼

choose preferred value.

 Use ◄► to

choose order of magnitude

of changing value (highlited).

 Repeat above two steps for other orders

of magnitude.

 Confirm settings by pressing SET.
 Exit edit mode by pressing BACK.

set value

current value (most significant digits)

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HOLD mode

continuous run mode

 To run centrifuging in HOLD mode set

00:00:00 time.

 To end centrifuging in HOLD mode press

STOP.

Change of TEMP setting:

 Press SET (to enter edit mode) –

appears.

 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select TEMP field

(flashing).

 Press SET key.
 With▲▼ choose preferred value.
 Confirm settings by pressing SET.
 Press BACK.

Users programmes

After switching centrifuge on, the

programme that was used in the previous
session will load automatically. If a
programme was not used in the previous
session, centrifuge will start with the last
choosen parameters.

Selecting a Programmen:

Simplified display mode

 Press and hold

for 1 second.

 Choose PROG with▲▼
 Press SET.
 Follow Normal display mode

(Normal Display Mode below)

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

Normal display mode

 Press SET key – appears.
 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select PRG– –

field (highlighted)

 Press SET key – list of programmes is

visible.

 Use ▲▼ to choose preferred

programme.

 Confirm with SET key.

LOAD, SAVE, DELETE, NEW PROGRAMME

Select NEW PROGRAM by pressing

.

SAVE – save settings as a programme
(confirm by selecting YES and pressing SET)

DELETE – delete programme (confirm by
selecting YES and pressing SET)

NEW PROGRAM – enter to create new
programme mode (as below)

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Creating a new programme:

 Press SET key.
 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select PROG field

(flashing).

 Press SET key. List of programmes is

visible, choose preferred position
(number of programmes).

 Press SET key- menu of programme

settings will appear.

 Choose NEW PROGRAM press SET and

BACK, and then set chosen parameters
of centrifuging (refer to Chapter 6.
Centrifuging).



Changing parameters during centrifuging

There is a possibility to change parameters: SPEED, RCF, TIME, TEMP during centrifuging.
Such modifications inactivate the existing running programme. When programming i

s set,

modification during run is noted
by PROG – – symbol (instead of the programme number).

User multi-section acceleration/deceleration

features

CURVES – create acceleration or

deceleration features

 Use

▲▼

keys to choose the saved

programme

for which you intend to

create the acceleration or deceleration

features (selected with symbol ).

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼ keys, choose CURVES.

 Press SET -

the selection frame is

displayed.

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

With

▲▼

keys, choose ACCELERATION

to create acceleration features or
DECELERATION to create deceleration
features

 Confirm selection by pressing SET.

Acceleration features PROG / CURVES / ACCELERATION

After choosing PROG  CURVES  ACCELERATION the features wizard window will be displayed:

The current acceleration feature connected with the loaded programme

will be displayed on the

screen.

NO.

section no. (max. 4)

TIME

total acceleration time

SPEED

final RPM

ACC:12

feature’s no. (10-19)

If the EXIT field is selected, the message will flash. Pressing the SET key will cause a return to the PROG 

CURVES fold, without making changes in the acceleration features. Press ▲ to start programming “1”

section.

„1” SECTION

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼ choose time for section, press SET.
 With ▲▼ choose speed for section, press SET.

The set speed value is limited by the maximum speed of the rotor connected with the edited programme.
After the programming of the speed, graphical display of the section (of all sections) will occur
TIME+SPEED of the user's acceleration features.

After programming section 1, there is a possibility to programme the next section, number 2:

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„2” SECTION

Programming of new section (the whole line 2 is

flashing). Programming as in section 1. It is also

possible to abandon the programming: with

UP/DOWN keys choose the EXIT option (it will
flash) and then save (press the SET).
Acceleration features will be as section 1 with

TIME/SPEED parameters described in line 1.

The minimal speed of acceleration will be equal to the last speed programmed.

„3” SECTION

Programming of a new section is possible (when

the whole line 3 is flashing). Programming as in
section 1. It is also

possible to abandon the

programming: with ▲▼ keys, choose the EXIT

option (it will flash) and save (press SET)
Acceleration features will be as section 2 with
TIME/SPEED parameters described in lines 1 and

2.

„4” SECTION

Programming of a new section is possible (when

the whole line 4 is flashing). Programming as in
the case of section 1. It is also possible also to
abandon programming: with

▲▼ keys choose

the EXIT option (it will flash) and save (press SET)
Acceleration features will be as section 3 with
TIME/SPEED parameters described in lines 1, 2

and 3.

Repeated attempts to programme previously programmed sections of the acceleration features will cause
beginning of programming of the whole acceleration features once again (with settings of the programme
loaded to edition – factory setting).

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Deceleration feature: PROG / CURVES / DECELERATION

After choosing PROG  CURVES  DECELERATION, the window of the features’ wizard will be displayed:

Default deceleration features connected with the loaded programme will be displayed on the screen.
Creating of deceleration features takes place differently than acceleration features.

NO.

section no. (max. 4)

TIME

total acceleration time

SPEED

final RPM

DEC:10

features no. (10-19)

First press EXIT field (the message is flashing). Pressing the SET key will revert to the PROG  CURVES,

without making changes in the deceleration features. Press ▲ to start programming “1” section.

„1” SECTION

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼ choose time for section, press SET.
 With ▲▼ choose speed for section, press SET.

In order to compete the creation of the deceleration curve, it is necessary for the speed of the last of
programmed sections of the curve to be equal = 0. Otherwise the curves wizard will not enable the end
of programming (it will be impossible to select the EXIT option).

After programming the section 1, there is a possibility to programme the next section, number 2. You can
opt out of the following sections by pressing EXIT.

„2” SECTION

New section programming possible (the whole line 2

is flashing). Programming as in section 1. To stop
creating the deceleration curve at the stage of two
sections, it is necessary to set the speed in section 2
to 0 and press the SET key and then choose EXIT and

press SET.

The maximum speed of the next section of deceleration feature is equal to the pre-programmed speed of
the previous section.

„3” SECTION

New section programming possible is (when the

whole line 3 is flashing). Programming as in section

1. To stop creating the deceleration curve, it is
necessary to set the speed in section 3 to 0 and
press the SET key and then choose EXIT and press

SET.

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„4” SECTION

New section programming is possible (when the

whole line 4 is flashing). Programming as in the case
of the section 1. If speed of the last section=0, it is
possible to save the created features by choosing
the EXIT option with

▲▼ keys and pressing the SET

key and then choose EXIT and press SET.

Repeated attempts to programme, pre-programmed sections of the acceleration features will cause a
reset of the whole deceleration features (with settings of the programme loaded to edition, factory
settings).

Programmes with user features

Loading a modified programme in the CURVES folder is signalled? by the icon on the main screen:

Icon signals that programme

with user

acceleration/deceleration features is loaded.

It is not possible to change parameters (speed, rotor no. and others) during a run, when a programme with
user feature is loaded. However, changing these parameters is possible in PARAM/ ACCELERATION,
PARAM/DECELERATION.

Rotor selection

Simplified display mode

 Press and hold

for 1 second.

 Choose rotor number

(exemplary 11199/-----) with▲▼.

 Press SET.
 Follow instructions below (below Normal

display mode description)

Normal display mode

 Press SET– appears.
 Use ▲▼◄► to select rotor choosing field.

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

Press SET (Rotor list will appear).

 Use ▲▼keys to select chosen rotor number
 Confirm by pressing SET.
 Press BACK.

It is possible to set AUTOMATIC ROTOR IDENTIFICATION.

The procedure is described in subsection 9.8.

SHORT mode

 The SHORT mode is activated by pressing and holding ► ► (SHORT).
 In SHORT mode, the centrifuge is working as long as the SHORT key is

pressed or when set time is over.

Finishing the centrifuging

When preselected time is reached, centrifugation will end automatically.

X1

 Before preselected time is completed, it is possible to stop centrifugation.

Pressing STOP for the first time will stop centrifuging with the features set in loaded

programme. symbol will be shown.

x2

 Pressing STOP for a second time will stop centrifuging with the fastest

feature. symbol will be shown.

 The message about cancelling of centrifuging can be deleted with the STOP, SET, COVER,

▲▼◄► or BACK key.

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7 Temperature control

Harrier R and Harrier RH only

The centrifuge is equipped with ecological refrigerating system with temperature control.
During centrifugation, differences in temperature may appear on the display and temperature of the
samples in the rotor. This depends on the thermal conductivity of the rotor, samples and
centrifugation time, initial temperature of rotor and samples.

Change of TEMP setting:

 Press SET (to enter edit mode)

–

appears.

 Use ▲▼◄► keys to select TEMP field

(flashing).

 Press SET key.
 With▲▼ choose preferred value (from -

20

o

C to 40oC).

 Confirm settings by pressing SET.
 Press BACK.

 Cooling is indicated by this symbol

(flashing).

Initial cooling during centrifuging – FAST COOL



The parameters available to change at FAST COOL mode:

 temperature (lower than current temperature shown by centrifuge)

 In order to centrifuge reduced temperature samples (eg. storage in the

external refrigerator), centrifuge chamber, rotor and centrifuge container
must be pre-cooling to the predetermined temperature. It may cause
minimalization of temperature differences.

 Initial cooling may be activated by FAST COOL key (lid must be closed –

rotor is spinning at FAST COOL mode)

 When FAST COOL mode is active, the cooling system will automatically set

the parameters needed to obtain the requested temperature the quickest.

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FAST COOL mode is selected by symbol

flashing in the right upper side of

display.

It is possible to exit FAST COOL mode at any

time by pressing STOP key.

Interruption of the function is signaled by
a message.

Initial cooling or heating without centrifuging – THERMAL CHAMBER

PARAM  THERMAL CHAMBER

0 RPM

 It is possible to run the centrifuge in THERMAL CHAMBER mode - cooling

for R, cooling and heating for RH (rotor is at standstill).

 How to enable THERMAL CHAMBER is described in Parameters of

centrifugation chapter.

Cooling or heating in “START DELAY – OF TEMPERATURE” mode

PARAM  START DELAY – OF TEMPERATURE

2500 RPM

 Centrifuging process will start, when preselected temperature is reached.

 How to enable run START DELAY – OF TEMPERATURE function is described

in Parameters of centrifugation chapter.

Cooling or heating in „SHORT” mode



Cooling and heating features are available in SHORT mode.

 How to enable run centrifugation in SHORT mode is described in

Centrifugation/SHORT mode.

Cooling and heating notes

Centrifuges with cooling (HARRIER R and HARRIER RH) are equipped with an efficient cooling
system. It allows for the desired temperatures in the chamber even at maximum spin speed or fast to
be reached quickly (e.g. 4⁰C and 36⁰C). Note that the amount of time needed to reach a set
temperature is dependent on multiple factors, including: the power of the cooling system, the shape
of the rotor, the rotor speed, ambient temperature, etc. The accuracy of the temperature stability of ±
1 ⁰ C is determined by the installation place of the temperature sensor.

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8 Parameters of centrifugation

Simplified display

 Press and hold

by 1 second.

 Choose PARAM. with▲▼
 Press SET.
 Follow points descripted below (Normal

display mode description)

Normal display

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼◄► keys select PARAM.
 Press SET.

ACCELERATION

chosen acc. feature (0-the fastest, 9-the slowest)

DECELERATION

chosen dec. feature (0-the fastest, 9-the slowest)

RADIUS [mm]

current rotor radius [mm]

DENSITY (g/cm3)

sample density [g/cm3]

TEMP. OFFSET (OC)

value of temperature correction

CHAMBER DEL. (min) delay between set thermal chamber mode and start

THERMAL CHAMBER

cooling of the chamber without centrifuging

AUTOM. LID OPENING

automatic opening of cover after centrifuging

START DELAY

delay start (after pressing START)

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Acceleration/deceleration – changing features

 With ▲▼ keys select ACCELERATION or

DECELERATION.

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼ keys select requested number

of feature.

 Press SET.
 ACCELERATION –10 (0 ÷ 9), linear

accelerating features assigned to every
rotor. 0-the fastest acceleration, 9-the
slowest acceleration.

 DECELERATION – 10 (0 ÷ 9), linear

decelerating features assigned to every
rotor. 0-the fastest deceleration, 9-the
slowest deceleration.

Radius

 RADIUS [mm] - control of the radius

of the rotor within the range from R

min

to

R

max

. Available values depends on chosen

rotor.



To change the rotor radius select

RADIUS [mm] with ▲▼ keys.

 Press SET.
 Set requested value by pressing ▲▼.

When change of radius

is activated,

symbol is visible on the

screen.

Reducing of the rotor radius (and the
resulting change of displayed RCF value)

applies until switching off of

the power

supply of the centrifuge or setting the Rmax

maximum radius once again (loading the

programme does not change this setting!).

Sample density

 DENSITY (g/cm

3

)) – default density is set

to 1,2 g/cm3

To change the density (value range:

1,2÷9,9 g/cm

3

):

 Via ▲▼ keys select DENSITY (g/cm

3

))

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

Press SET.

 Set requested value by pressing ▲▼.
 Press SET.

When density is changed, symbol
is visible on the screen.

Changing of DENSITY value is compulsory
when density of sample placed into rotor
is higher than 1.2 g/cm

3

. Change of

DENSITY value leads to a lower maximum
speed value.

Temperature offset

With▲▼keys select TEMP. OFFSET.

Press SET.

Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the difference

between the temperature that the cooling
system will aim for, and set temperature.

Confirm selection by pressing SET.

Warning!

The use of the offset cannot extend the
temperature range achieved by the

centrifuge.

Function description

At a set temperature of 20

o

C and the set

offset value equal to -5oC, the cooling system
will actually strive to reach 15

o

C. With a

setpoint temperature of 20oC and a set offset
value of 5

o

C, the system will actually try to

reach 25

o

C.

The temperature disp

layed on the main

screen is corrected for offset value.

Offset can be selected range from -20oC to
20

o

C.

Activation of the function is signalled on the

main screen with or depending on
the offset value sign.

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Thermal chamber

HARRIER R and HARRIER RH only

without centrifuging

THERMAL CHAMBER

 With ▲▼◄► keys select THERMAL

CHAMBER.

 Press SET (to turn on/off).
 With ▲▼ keys select temperature value.

Set demanded value by pressing ▲▼.



When THERMAL CHAMBER function is

activated,

symbol is visible on the

screen.



Changing temperature from the main

screen is not possible.



Opening cover terminates THERMAL

CHAMBER

function (closing cover back

turns it on).

 If THERMAL CHAMBER is turned on (in PARAM) and centrifugation completes,

THERMAL CHAMBER will activate itself.

 THERMAL CHAMBER can be only activated when no other programmes are running.

Automatic lid opening

Automatic lid opening

AUTOMATIC LID OPENING



When centrifuge process is finished,

cover will be opened automatically.



When centrifuging is terminated by

pressing STOP, the opening of teh cover
is possible by pressing COVER.

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 this symbol means that

OPEN LID

AFTER RUN has been activated.

Start delay - of time

Start centrifuging since

preselected delay is reached.

START DELAY / OF TIME



With ▲▼ keys select START DELAY.

Press SET.



Start delay can be set from

0 : 0 0 : 0 1 to 9 : 5 9 : 5 9.

 With ▲▼ keys select OF TIME. Press ►

and then SET.

 With ▲▼ keys set requested value.
 Confirm by pressing SET.

 When START DELAY function is activated,

symbol is visible on the screen.

START DELAY / OF TIME function cannot be run when START DELAY / OF TEMP is activated.

Start delay – of temperature

HARRIER R and HARRIER RH only

Start centrifuging after preselected
temperature is reached.

START DELAY / OF TEMP.



With ▲▼ keys select START DELAY.

Press SET.



Start delay can be set from

0 : 0 0 : 0 1 to 9 : 5 9 : 5 9.

 With ▲▼ keys select OF TEMP. Press ►

and then SET.

 With ▲▼ keys set requested value.
 Confirm by pressing SET.

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 When START DELAY – OF TEMPERATURE

is turned on, symbol is visible on the
screen.

When the function is active, the speed can be reduced to the optimum values for the

FAST COOL function, when the set speed is lower than the optimum value, the rotor

rotates at the set speed.

START DELAY / OF TEMP. function cannot be run when START DELAY / OF TIME is activated.

Screen messages

End of centrifuging – manual mode

Centrifuging may be stopped at any moment via
the STOP key. The information message: CYCLE

CANCELLED will be displayed.

End of centrifuging – normal mode

Stopping centrifuging in accordance with the set

time will cause multi-ton audible signals (after
stopping the rotor) and displaying of the
following message:

FINISH OF CENTRIFUGING

Additional messages

In case of power shortage while centrifuging, the
following error screen will be displayed:

SUPPLY DECAY WHILE CENTRIFUGING

Identified number of the installed rotor is not

compatible with the rotor number pre­programme.

Rotor is braking (only when

centrifuge was

switched off during rotor running).

After pressing SET or STOP, the main screen will display.

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Screen messages that may occur during operation.

MESSAGE

EXPLANATION

"SPEED OF ROTOR"

"IDENTIFICATION <> 90 RPM"

SPEED OF ROTOR IDENTIFICATION <> 90 RPM

"IMBALANCE FAST STOP !"

"PLEASE REMOVE CAUSE"

"THEN RESTART"

IMBALANCE DETECTED

"NO ROTOR OR IDENTIFICATION"

"SENSOR DAMAGED !"

ERROR OF ROTOR IDENTIFICATION {LIMIT OF 6SEC. IS OVER}

"INCORRECT ROTOR NUMBER !" ROTOR’S ID NOT CORRECT

"WRONG DIRECTION OF ROTATION"

"OR UNKNOWN ROTOR !"

WRONG DIRECTION OF ROTATION / UNKNOWN ROTOR

"PLEASE CLOSE THE LID"

"HAND !"

CLOSING THE LID MANUALLY

"ROTOR STOPPING !"

"Please wait..."

INITIALIZING AFTER MAINS FAILURE WITH ROTATING

ROTOR

" CYCLE'S ABORTED !" CENTRIFUGING ENDED DUE TO PRESSING STOP

" CYCLE'S FINISHED" CENTRIFUGING ENDED {WITHOUT ERRORS}

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Emergency messages

In case of emergency messages (centrifuge is not working properly) contact the manufacturer's authorised service centre.

MESSAGE

EXPLANATION

"OVERHEATING MOTOR !"

"INVERTER ERROR !"

"OVERHEATING MOTOR !"

"INVERTER ERROR !"

"INVERTER SERIAL BUS ERROR !" "INVERTER SERIAL BUS ERROR !"

"TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERROR" "TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERROR"

"PRESSURE CONTROL FAILURE!" "PRESSURE CONTROL FAILURE!"

"OPENING COVER in RUN!" "OPENING COVER in RUN!"

"SPEED METER ERROR" "SPEED METER ERROR"

"I2C BUS ERROR" "I2C BUS ERROR"

"OVERHEATING CENTRIFUGE !" "OVERHEATING CENTRIFUGE !"

"ROTOR OVERSPEED !" "ROTOR OVERSPEED !"

"COVER LOCK MALFUNCTION !" "COVER LOCK MALFUNCTION !"

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Temporarily disabled functions

The functions below can be temporarily disabled.

active

SPEED

RCF

TIME

TEMP

PROG ––

––––– / ––––

PARAM

MENU

THERMAL
CHAMBER

● ● ● ○ ● ● ●

●

During run

active

SPEED

RCF

TIME

TEMP

PROG ––

––––– / ––––

PARAM

MENU

PROG 99

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

●

ACC/DEC

10-19

○ ○ ● ● ○ ○ ●

●

Standstill

active

SPEED

RCF

TIME

TEMP

PROG ––

––––– / ––––

PARAM

MENU

PROG 99

○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○

●

ACC/DEC

10-19

○ ○ ● ● ● ○ ●

●

● available
○ disabled

Unbalance

The centrifuge is provided with the rotor unbalance sensor and when it is activated, centrifugation
process will be stopped through fast braking and at the same time, an error message will be displayed.
Cancellation of this error is only possible through pressing the BACK key after the rotor has stopped.

Once the rotor is correctly loaded, close the cover and re-start the programme. In order to protect
the rotor against incorrect work, it has to be provided with identically filled buckets, carriers, test-tubes etc.
for getting the best balance possible (see section 4.3).

Then close the cover and restart the programme.

Unbalance causes noise and vibrations during operation, and adversely affects power

transmission system (motor, shock absorbers). The better balance, the smoother the
centrifuge operation and therefore the longer life of the machine.

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Emergency stop

At any time during centrifuging, it is possible to interrupt the process and fast stop the rotor. Single­time pressing of the STOP key will make centrifuging stop with the acceleration features set in the
programme (after pressing either SET or STOP keys, the device returns to the main screen). Pressing and
holding it up to 1s will make the centrifuging stop with the strictest feature.

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9 Menu

Simplified display

 Press and hold

by 1 second.

 Choose MENU with▲▼
 Press SET.
 Follow points described below (Normal

display mode description)

Normal display

 Press SET.
 With ▲▼◄► keys select MENU.
 Press SET.

 To navigate in MENU use ▲▼◄► keys.

To enter menu press SET.

CONFIGURATION

centrifuge configuration

PASSWORD

password protection

LAST 10-CYCLES

10 last centrifugation cycles history

CYCLES

total working time, working cycles counter

ROTOR RUNTIME

counting time for each rotor

CONTACT US

manufacturer’s details

DIAGNOSTICS

error codes (service field)

FACTORY SETTINGS

restore factory settings

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Screen saver

Setting time of screen saver

MENU/ CONFIGURATION / SCREEN

 With ▲▼◄► keys, select

SCREENSAVER.

 Press SET and then ▼ .
 With ▲▼ keys select demanded value

from 1 to 60 minutes.

 Select selection by pressing SET.

 Leave the menu by pressing BACK.

Visual alarm

Visual alarm



CONFIGURATION/ SCREEN

 Via

▲▼

keys choose VISUAL ALARM

 Select it by pressing SET.

VISUAL ALARM causes the screen

to flash

after the end of centrifuging or after an
error.

Types of main screen

Default setting is SIMPLIFIED DISPLAY.
To switch to NORMAL DISPLAY, follow the rules in section 9.3.2.

Types of main screen

NORMAL DISPLAY

SIMPLIFIED DISPLAY

9.3.1 Switching the normal display to simplified display

 Press the BACK button for 1 sec. then:

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 Via

▲▼

keys select SIMPLIFIED DISPLAY.

 Press SET.

9.3.2 Switching the simplified screen to normal display

Press the BACK button for 1 sec. then:



Via

▲▼

keys select DISPLAY MODE

(flashing).

 Press SET.

 Then choose NORMAL DISPlAY and press

SET.

Rotating runtime

Way of time counting

MENU/CONFIGURATION/ ROTATING RUNTIME

 Via

▲▼ choose demanded option.

 Select it by pressing SET.

Counting from:

Pressing start 

COUNTING SINCE ROTOR IS IDENTIFIED

Reaching speed 

COUNTING FROM ASSIGNED SPEED

Presenting mode:

Descending 

COUNTING DOWN

Ascending 

COUNTING UP

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Buzzer

Switching ON/OFF short audible signals

accompanying every pressing of any key.

MENU/ CONFIGURATION /BUZZER

 With ▲▼ keys select demanded option.
 Select selection by pressing SET.

Warning signals are always switched on.

Date/time

Setting up time and date

MENU/ CONFIGURATION /DATE/TIME

 Via keys ◄► select DATE/TIME field

(flashing).

 Press SET.
 Via

◄► keys choose requested value.

 Via

▲▼ keys change choosen value.

 Confirm by pressing SET.
 Repeat above steps for other values.
 Press BACK.

Set date and time are still active even after restart of centrifuge.

Language

Changing menu language

MENU / CONFIGURATION / LANGUAGE

 Via▲▼ keys choose menu language
 Select it by pressing SET.

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Other

Rotor automatic identification

MENU / CONFIGURATION / OTHER

Thanks to the automatic rotor identification, the

centrifuge automatically identifies the rotor in the
chamber. Rotor identification is indicated by the
message.

When the function is deactivated, it is necessary to
manually select the desired rotor as described in
"6.7 Choosing rotors".

The AUTOMATIC IDENTIF. is turned on by default.

To enable the function:

 Via

▲▼ keys choose

AUTOMATIC IDENTiF.

 Press SET ( change to ).

Choice of temperature unit MENU / CONFIGURATION / OTHER

The TEMPERATURE in °C is turned on by default.
To change the temperature unit:

 Via

▲▼ keys select unit

 Confirm by pressing SET.

TEMPERATURE IN °C

TEMPERATURE IN °F

Password

Setting up password

MENU / PASSWORD

To prevent from unauthorised use, a PASSWORD can be set.

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Note: No PASSWORD is set by default.

The PASSWORD can be set as follows when the rotor is at a standstill.

 Press the

▲▼

keys until “PASSWORD:”

blinks.

 Press SET.
 Press ►
 With

◄► keys set the PASSWORD. With

▲▼ keys set correct value.

 Repeat above steps for all places.
 Press SET.

 As a confirmation,

repeat instructions

described above.

When the PASSWORD is set, the Key sign is displayed in the CODE zone. It is also displayed in the

main menu (lower right corner of the screen).

From then on, access to the MENU is only possible after entering the password.

In case of incorrect password, it will show message: ACCESS DENIED!

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To delete the PASSWORD, “0000” must be set.

If the PASSWORD is forgotten, the emergency code “7654” should be used to clear password and
remove all locks.

Setting up locks

 With

▲▼

keys choose a lock.

 Select a lock by pressing SET.
 Repeat above steps for desired locks.

 Leave menu with BACK key.

Disabled* description

SAVE PROGRAM SAVE button

 no programmes can be saved

DELETE PROGRAM

DELETE button

 no programmes can be deleted
 saving a programmes where one

was already stored is disabled

CHANGE PARAMETERS

fields:

SPEED

RCF

TIME

TEMP

PROG––

––––– / –––––

PARAM

PROG

 parameters cannot be modified

LOAD PROGRAM LOAD button

 no programmes can be called up

START KEY START key

 centrifugation cannot be started

* Executing disabling procedures is only possible after entering the correct password

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Last 10 cycles

Information concerning parameters of last

10 centrifuging cycles.

MENU / LAST 10 CYCLES



Number of cycle can be changed by ◄►

keys.

 The list can be scrolled using ▲▼ keys.
 To exit press SET/BACK key

Work time

Total working time of centrifuge and quantity of

working cycles.

MENU / WORK TIME

In the WORK TIME menu,

the following

information is displayed:

 total working (centrifugation) time
 working cycles counter

Rotor runtime

Information about the time of centrifuging and

of the quantity of the working cycles

of each

rotor. The table also contains icons confirming
successful validation of the centrifuging.

MENU / ROTOR RUNTIME

 The list can be scrolled using ▲▼ keys.
 To exit press BACK key.

Symbols:

– more than 100 cycles left

– less than 100 cycles left

– worn rotor

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Contact us

Information about the type of the centrifuge,

firmware version, and contact details.

MENU / CONTACT US

 The list can be scrolled using ▲▼ keys.

 To exit press BACK key.

Diagnostics

Information about errors during the operation of

the centrifuge (for service).

MENU / DIAGNOSTICS

Intended for service purposes!

 The list can be scrolled using ▲▼ keys.
 To exit press BACK key.

Factory settings

Restoring factory setings. MENU/ FACTORY SETTINGS

All settings of user programs will be deleted.

 Via ◄► keys choose YES or NO.
 Confirm by pressing SET.

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10 Maintenance

Cleaning of the centrifuge



Pull the mains plug before cleaning.

 Before any cleaning or decontamination process other than that is

recommended by the manufacturer, the user should ask the manufacturer
if the event the planned process should damage the device

 For cleaning, water with soap or other water soluble mild detergent shall be

used.

 Avoid corrosive and aggressive substances. It is prohibited to use alkaline

solutions, inflammable solvents or agents containing abrasive particles.

 Do not lubricate the centrifuge motor shaft.
 If unused, the centrifuge should have its cover left open.

Once a week

 Using a wiping cloth, remove any condensate or residues of the products

from the rotor chamber.

Once a month

 Check the rotor clamping thread. In case of damage, replace it.
 Check the centrifuging chamber for any damage. In case of damage, it can

not be longer be used. Notify authorised service workshop.

Maintenance of centrifuge elements

 The rotor pins should always be lubricated with petroleum jelly.



In this way, uniform deflection of the buckets and a quiet centrifuge

operation is ensured.

Cleaning of the accessories

 In order to ensure safe operation, carry out regular and periodical

maintenance of the accessories.

 Rotors, buckets and round carriers have to withstand high stresses

originating from the centrifugal force. Chemical reactions as well as corrosion
(combination of variable pressure and chemical reactions) can cause
destruction of metals. Hard to observe surface cracks increase gradually and
weaken material without visible symptoms.

Wipe rotor’s pins clean and dry with a paper towel after approx. 400 uses, clean

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or/and autoclave and then lubricate socket with the petroleum jelly.

 In case of surface damage, crevice or other change, as well as

corrosion, the part (rotor, bucket, etc.) should be immediately
replaced.

 Clamping rotor, containers and reducer inserts must be cleaned regularly to

prevent corrosion.

 Cleaning of the accessories should be carried out outside of the centrifuge at

least once every week if not after each use. Use a neutral agent of pH value
6÷8 for cleaning the accessories. It is forbidden to use alkaline agent of pH >

8. Parts should then be dried using soft fabric or in the chamber drier at ca.
50°C.

 Angle rotor should be placed on a fabric with holes facing down, for effective

drying.

 Do not use bleach on plastic parts of the rotor.
 If maintained this way, the useful service life of the device is substantially

increased and susceptibility to corrosion is diminished. Accurate
maintenance increases the service life and protects against premature rotor
failures.

Do not use bleach on plastic parts of the rotor.

According to laboratory standards, minimise the immersion time in each
solution.

 Parts made of aluminium are especially prone to corrosion.
 Corrosion and damages resulting from insufficient maintenance cannot be

subject of claims lodged against the manufacturer.

 The unused rotor should have the lid removed.

 HS accessories maintenance.

 Check the general condition of seals.

 Make sure that rubber O-rings are lightly coated with silicone grease. Use

high vacuum grease, e.g. type „C” by LUBRINA.

 The rotor pins should be always lubricated with petroleum jelly.

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Sterilization

Plastics - legend to abbreviations

PS

polystyrene

ECTFE

ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene

SAN

styrene-acrylonitrile

ETFE

ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene

PMMA

polymethyl methacrylate

PTFE

polytetrafluoroethylene

PC

polycarbonate

FEP

tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoropropylene

PVC

polyvinyl chloride

PFA

tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoroalkylvinylether

POM

acetal polyoxymethylenel

FKM

fluorcarbon rubber

PE-LD

low density polyethylene

EPDM

ethylene propylene diene

PE-HD

high density polyethylene

NR

natural rubber

PP

polypropylene

SI

silicon rubber

PMP

polymethylpentene

One can use all standard disinfectants. Centrifuges and devices are made of different materials, one should
consider their variety.

radiation β

radiation γ

25 kGy

C2H4O

(ethylene oxide)

formalin,

ethanol

PS ● ○ ● SAN ○ ●

●

PMMA ● ○ ● PC ● ● ● PVC ○ ●

●

POM ● ●

●

PE-LD ● ●

●

PE-HD ● ● ● PP ● ● ● PMP ● ●

●

ECTFE, ETFE

○ ● ●

PTFE ○ ●

●

FEP, PFA

○ ● ●

FKM ○ ●

●

EPDM ○ ● ● NR ○ ● ● SI ○ ●

●

●

may be used

○

cannot be used

In the centrifuge, disinfectants and cleaning agents generally used in medical care should be used
(e.g. Aerodesina-2000, Lysoformin 3000, Melseptol, Melsept SF, Sanepidex, Cutasept F).

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10.3.1 Autoclaving

 Rotors, buckets and round carriers can be sterilised in autoclaves with temperature up to 121°C for

at least 20 mins (215 kPa), unless otherwise specified in the

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY.

 During sterilisation (autoclaved) by means of steam, temperature resistance of individual materials

should be considered.

 Distortion of the accessories (carriers or lids made of plastic) may occur during autoclaving.
 Do not autoclave disposable materials (e.g. tubes, cyto-container).
 The life of the accessories depends on the frequency of autoclaving and use.
 Autoclaving reduce lifespan of plastic and mechanical components. PC tubes can become useless.
 Pressure in closed containers can cause plastic distortion or explosion.
 Prior to autoclaving the rotors and accessories, wash and rinse thoroughly with distilled water.
 Never exceed the permissible autoclaving temperature and time.
 If you want to keep the hermetic seals, replace the sealing rings after each autoclave.

Chemical resistance of plastics

autoclaving

121 °C,

20 min

autoclaving

121 °C,

20 min

PS ○ PMP

●

SAN ○

ECTFE,

ETFE

●

PMMA

○

PTFE

●

PC

●

FEP, PFA

●

PVC

○

1)

FKM

●

POM

●

EPDM

●

PE-LD ○ NR

○

PE-HD ○ SI ● PP

●

●

may be used

○

cannot be used

1)

Except PVC hoses

which are resistant to steam sterilisation at 121°C.

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Chemical resistance

Chemical resistance of plastics

aldehydes
cyclic alcohols

esters

ether

ketones

strong or

concentrated acids

weak or diluted

acids

oxidizing

substances

cyclic

hydrocarbons

ahs

haloid

hydrocarbons

alkalis

PS

○

● ○ ○ ○

○/● ○/●

○ ○ ○ ○ ●

SAN

○

●

○

○ ○ ○

○/●

○ ○ ○ ○ ●

PMMA

○/●

●

○

○ ○ ○

○/●

○

○/●

○ ○ ○

PC

○/●

●

○

○ ○ ○

○/●

○

○/●

○ ○ ○

PVC

○

●

○

○ ○ ● ● ○ ● ○ ○ ●

POM

○/●

●

○

● ● ○ ○ ○ ● ● ● ●

PE-LD

●

●

●

○/●

● ● ○ ● ● ● ●

PE-HD

●

●

○/●

○/● ○/●

● ● ○ ●

○/●

○/●

●

PP

●

●

○/●

○/● ○/●

● ● ○ ●

○/●

○/●

●

PMP

○/●

●

○/●

○/●

● ● ○

○/●

○ ○ ●

ECTFE

ETFE

●

●

● ● ○ ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

PTFE

FEP

PFA

●

●

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

FKM

●

○

○

○ ○ ○ ●

○/●

○/●

○/●

○/●

○/●

EPDM

●

●

○/●

○

○/●

● ●

○/●

○ ○ ○ ●

NR

○/●

●

○/●

○ ○ ○

○/●

○ ○ ○ ○ ●

SI

○/●

●

○/●

○ ○ ○

○/●

○ ○ ○ ○

○/●

● very good

Permanent use of the substance over 30 days does not cause damage. The material is able
to be resistant for years

○/● good to limited

Continuous use of the substance causes insignificant and partly reversible damage through

the period of 7-30 days (e.g. puffing up, softening, reduced mechanical durability,

discolouring).

○ limited

The material should not have continuous contact with the substance. Immediate damage is
possible (e.g. the loss of mechanical durability, distortion, discolouring, bursting, dissolving).

Rubber inserts should be thoroughly cleaned or replaced when needed. Centrifuges and accessories are
made of different materials.

Do not use bleach on plastic parts of the rotor.

DANGER!

MSE accessories are not biotight. For centrifuging infectious materials, it is necessary to use
hermetically closed tubes meeting demands of biotightness, in order to prevent germs
migration into the centrifuge and beyond it.

User is responsible for proper disinfections of the centrifuge in the event of dangerous

material spillage inside or outside of the centrifuge. During the above mentioned works,
you must wear safety gloves.

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11 Troubleshooting

The majority of faults can be removed by switching the centrifuge OFF and ON. After switching the
centrifuge ON, parameters of the last programme will be displayed and sound signals comprising four
successive tones will be generated. In case of short-duration power failure, the centrifuge terminates the
cycle and displays PROGRAM ERROR code.

problem

question

Remedy

Centrifuge does not start

Is supply cable plugged into mains? Plug supply cable correctly.

Is master switch ON? Switch ON power supply.

Motor error is displayed Call service.

Centrifuge does not start

(indications are proof for
cycle in progress and motor
does not start)

Is symbol displayed?

Wait till rotor stops and the symbol goes off.

Is symbol displayed?

Close cover. symbol must switch off.

Is symbol flashing?

Centrifugation cycle in progress, press STOP key or wait till cycle
ends.

Centrifuge does not
accelerate

(unbalance error)

Unequal rotor load. Centrifuge load needs to be balanced.

Inclined centrifuge. Centrifuge needs to be levelled.

Faulty drive (mechanical damage). Call service.

Was centrifuge moved during operation? Switch ON the centrifuge again after opening and closing the cover.

(motor error)

After stopping, error rotor message is
displayed

Check if rotor number in programme is consistent with the number

of the rotor installed in the centrifuge.

Check rotor status (if there are coding magnets inserted)

Centrifuge does not recognise the rotor
and does not stop.

Switch the centrifuge OFF, then ON and check loaded programme is
correct

It is not possible to open the
cover

symbol on the display is flashing, after

pressing COVER key single tone is audible

Rotor is still rotating. Wait for complete stop of the rotor and
displaying of the symbol.

The sensor is connected correctly, and the
error is still displayed.

Call service.

Mains failure during run

The message about power failure will
display.

Wait for complete stop of the rotor, clear the error by pressing the
SET key.

Temperature sensor error

The overheating message will be
displayed.

Switch the centrifuge OFF, then ON.

Call service.

Error re overheating (50°C) in
the chamber

The overheating message will be
displayed.

Call service.

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Emergency cover release

EMERGENCY COVER RELEASE

You can manually open the lid (eg. in case of power failure). To do this, insert the key into
the emergency opening of the cover (Cat. No. 17162) into the hole on the right side of the
chassis and then push it until you release the lock of the lock and open the cover.

CAUTION! The cover can be opened in emergency only when the rotor is at rest. You should
check this by looking inside the centrifuge using the viewfinder provided in the lid.

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12 Guarantee

Manufacturer grants the Buyer the guarantee with conditions specified in the Guarantee Certificate. Buyer
forfeits the right to guarantee repair when using the device inconsistently with the User manual provisions,
when damage results from the User’s fault.

Repairs should be carried out in authorised MSE service workshops.

The centrifuge shall be sent for repair after decontamination

.

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13 Disposal

 When disposing of the device, statutory rules must be observed.

 Pursuant to guideline 2002/96/EC (WEEE), all devices supplied after August

13, 2005, may not be disposed as part of domestic waste.

 The device belongs to the 8

th

group (medical devices) and is categorised

in business to business field.

 The icon of the crossed-out rubbish bin shows that the device cannot be

disposed as part of domestic waste. The waste disposal guidelines of the
individual EC countries might vary. If necessary, contact your supplier.

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14 Manufacturer’s info

MSE Centrifuges LIMITED

+44

1435 517 000

sales department

Mytogen House

1435 517 005

service

11 Browning Road

1825 700 471

fax

Heathfield

TN21 8DB

http://

www.mseuk.com

UNITED KINGDOM

e-mail:

[email protected]

DISTRIBUTOR:

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