PCRmax Heated MicroPlate Shaker Instruction Manual
Heated Plate/Tube Shaker for Use
with Interchangeable Heated Modules
13204-33
Instructions for Use
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Contents
1 Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual ......................................................... 4
2 Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use ...................................................... 5
3 Regulatory Limitations of Use ........................................................................ 10
4 Unit Description ............................................................................................. 11
5 Unit Installation .............................................................................................. 13
6 Basic Unit Operation ...................................................................................... 14
6.1 User Display and Controls ............................................................................. 14
6.2 Attaching a Heated Module ........................................................................... 18
6.3 Unit Shutdown Procedure .............................................................................. 19
6.4 Mixing with Flexible User Parameters ............................................................ 19
6.5 Pre-defined Mixing Programs ........................................................................ 24
6.6 User-defined Mixing Programs ...................................................................... 25
7 Advanced Program and Set-up Features ...................................................... 26
7.1 Program Tools ............................................................................................... 26
7.1.1 Favourite Programs List ................................................................................. 27
7.1.2 Creating a New User-defined Program .......................................................... 28
7.1.3 Changing the Program ID, Info and Parameters ........................................... 29
7.1.4 Deleting a User-defined Program .................................................................. 30
7.2 Profiled Mixing Programs ............................................................................... 31
7.3 User Preferences and Options ...................................................................... 36
7.3.1 Beeper and Button Click Volume ................................................................... 37
7.3.2 LCD Backlight Brightness Level .................................................................... 37
7.3.3 Cooling Fan Operating Mode ......................................................................... 37
7.3.4 Program Set-up Protection Mode .................................................................. 38
7.3.5 Standby Mode ................................................................................................ 38
8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 39
9 Maintenance and Servicing............................................................................ 41
9.1 Replacing the Unit Fuse ................................................................................ 41
9.2 Routine Cleaning and Inspection ................................................................... 42
9.3 Decontamination Procedure .......................................................................... 44
9.4 Transportation and Storage ........................................................................... 45
9.5 Product Disposal ............................................................................................ 45
10 Warranty and Returns .................................................................................... 46
11 Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 47
12 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................ 48
WARNING
Please ensure that you have read and fully understood the Safety
Precautions and Limitations of Use in section 2 of this manual, and
the associated Heated Modules Instructions for Use, before
attempting to install or operate this product.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death, or may damage
the unit and invalidate the product warranty.
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Tables
Table 1: Advisory Symbol Meanings.......................................................................... 4
Table 2: Unit Features ............................................................................................. 11
Table 3: Unit Accessories ........................................................................................ 12
Table 4: Page Selection Tabs .................................................................................. 14
Table 5: Button Quick Reference ............................................................................. 17
Table 6: Common Action Button Presses ................................................................ 18
Table 7: Temperature Set-point and Readout ......................................................... 22
Table 8: Program Tools Options .............................................................................. 27
Table 9: Program Editing Functions ........................................................................ 29
Table 10: Program Profiling Function Buttons ......................................................... 33
Table 11: Program Profile Step Parameters ............................................................ 34
Table 12: Profile Editing Functions .......................................................................... 35
Table 13: User Preferences and Options ................................................................ 36
Table 14: Protected Function Buttons ..................................................................... 38
Table 15: Troubleshooting Suggestions .................................................................. 39
Table 16: Unit Error Codes ...................................................................................... 40
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1 Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual
The following advisory symbols are used in this manual.
Table 1: Advisory Symbol Meanings
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Electric Shock which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a Burn Hazard which could, if not avoided, result in
severe injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Explosion which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death; or severely damage the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in minor or moderate injury; or degrade or impair the
functionality of the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates an Electrostatic-Sensitive Device for which care
should be taken not to touch the exposed electrical contacts
as this could degrade or impair the functionality of the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a possible crush hazard due to moving parts which
could, if not avoided, result in minor or moderate injury.
Advisory or other useful information.
NN
Refer to “section NN” for more details.
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2 Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use
It is essential that all users of this equipment have fully read and understood
the following safety precautions and limitations of use before installing or
operating the heated plate shaker.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if
it is not used in a manner described in this manual.
WARNING
It is essential that the user of this equipment is aware of the
potential hazards associated with the unit and its accessories.
All operators should be familiar with the safety precautions
and warnings given in these instructions before attempting to
operate the unit.
Improper use of this unit or its accessories may impair their
functionality and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
Unit Handling Precautions
CAUTION
Care should be taken not to drop the unit or subject it to rough
physical handling, both during normal use and during
installation, transportation and storage.
Do not use the unit if it shows any signs of damage or wear.
WARNING
The unit should be held and supported in both hands when
lifting or moving. Do not lift the unit by the mixer platform or
Heated Module.
The base of the unit is cast from solid metal and is designed
to be heavy. Care should be taken to avoid trapping fingers
under the unit when placing it down on a solid surface.
CAUTION
Care should be taken not to knock the LCD display.
Do not use excessive force when pressing the touchscreen
buttons or when cleaning it.
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Unit Installation and Operating Environment
DANGER
WARNING
The heated shaker unit is designed for indoor laboratory use
only.
The acceptable operating temperature range is 18ºC to 38ºC,
with a relative humidity of 20% to 85% non-condensing, at a
maximum altitude of 2000m above sea level.
If the unit is stored in conditions outside of these ranges, it
must be left to stand unpowered until it has acclimatised to
within these environmental limits before being powered.
DANGER
Use only the AC mains power cord provided with the unit or as
specified in section 11 of this manual.
The unit must be connected to a suitably earthed mains
supply, with appropriate earth-leakage and over-current
protection.
WARNING
Always ensure that the mains power connector is securely
inserted into the rear of the unit, and any excess power cord
does not pose a potential trip or pull hazard.
DANGER
Do not operate the unit in any area which is, or has been, or is
thought to have been exposed to explosive or flammable
gases, vapours or liquids.
WARNING
The unit must be installed and operated on a solid, stable,
vibration-free and level working surface; ensuring that the
ventilation slots on the underside of the unit are not blocked.
CAUTION
The unit can create strong vibrations at high speeds which
may cause objects positioned in close proximity to the unit to
also vibrate and move.
Do not place easily movable objects near the unit; or ensure
such objects are appropriately secured.
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General Operating Precautions
DANGER
Ensure that the power is switched off at both the AC mains
supply outlet and at the back of the unit before inserting or
removing the mains power cord.
However, if a spillage occurs in or over the unit, always switch
the power off and unplug the power cord at the mains supply
outlet first, before attempting to deal with the spill.
DANGER
The heaters can reach temperatures of 105ºC and will remain
hot for a considerable time after being turned off.
Extreme care must be taken not to touch the heated surfaces
as they may cause a severe burn injury.
DANGER
The unit is intended for use with aqueous solutions and
suspensions only.
Never use the unit to mix any explosive, volatile or highly
reactive substances or chemicals.
WARNING
To avoid liquid spills and possible cross-contamination of
samples, only use sealed plates and closed tubes.
Always follow prescribed laboratory procedures and use
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE - such as
gloves, clothing, goggles, etc) when handling samples.
WARNING
Injury can occur from flying plates and tubes if they are not
correctly inserted and secured, or if the maximum
recommended mixing speed is exceeded.
Always ensure that plates and tubes are correctly inserted and
secured by the module lid. Also ensure that plate dimensions
comply with the ANSI/SBS Standards for Microplates.
CAUTION
There is a possible finger crush hazard due to moving parts.
Do not open the Heated Module lid or attempt to remove or
replace any sample plates or tubes whilst the mixer is running
or still moving.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the exposed electrical contacts of the unit or
associated Heated Modules as an Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) could degrade or impair the functionality of the unit.
CAUTION
For optimum thermal performance and to prevent dirt build-up
or ingress, always keep the Heated Module lid closed when
not accessing the sample plates or tubes.
Unit Maintenance and Serviceability
DANGER
WARNING
There are no user or operator serviceable parts inside the
unit.
Do not remove the unit casework.
Removal of the unit's casework will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and may expose the user to a Risk of Electric Shock
resulting in serious injury or death.
DANGER
The externally accessible unit fuse will only blow under an
extreme internal fault condition. This fuse should only be
changed after the unit has been thoroughly inspected by a
qualified engineer. See section 9.1 for details.
DANGER
Always switch off the unit and disconnect the power cord
before performing any cleaning or decontamination procedure.
If liquid is spilt into or over the unit, switch off and disconnect
the power from the AC mains outlet before attempting to deal
with the spillage.
CAUTION
Ensure that the heated surfaces have cooled down to room
temperature before performing any cleaning operation and
before moving or storing the unit.
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CAUTION
The use of harsh chemicals and cleaning agents may damage
the unit and degrade its performance.
Always follow the cleaning and decontamination procedures
specified in sections 9.2 and 9.3 of this instruction manual.
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3 Regulatory Limitations of Use
Declaration of Conformity
This product fulfils the essential requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, when installed and operated in accordance with
the instructions in this manual.
The heated shaker unit has been type tested by Element
Materials Technology (UKAS accredited Testing Laboratory
No 0026) against the Safety and EMC Requirements listed
below, and issued Certificate Nos GB-EMT 0754 and TRA029311-38.
Safety and EMC Requirements
SAFETY
• EN 61010-1:2010, 61010-2-010:2003, 61010-2-051:2003
• UL 61010-1:2001 3rd Edition (CAN C22.2 CSA 61010-1)
EMC
• EN 61326:2006, Class B
• FCC CFR 47 Parts 15.107 and 15.109, Class A
RoHS and WEEE Directive Compliance
This product complies with the requirements of the RoHS2
Directive 2011/65/EU for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Where applicable, the heated shaker unit should be disposed
of in accordance with the European Union WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Do not dispose of this product into unsorted municipal waste
or public landfill. Please refer to section 9.5 for details of how
to correctly dispose of this product.
The heated shaker unit is designed and manufactured under ISO 9001 by:
Integrated Technologies Limited
Viking House, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6NF
United Kingdom
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4 Unit Description
The heated shaker unit is a versatile heated sample mixer and has the
following external features:
Table 2: Unit Features
LCD Touchscreen User Interface
6.1
Heated Module Interface Port
6.2
Heated Module Docking Platform
6.2
Heated Module (sold separately)
6.2
External Fuse Access Cover
9.1
Mains Power On/Off Switch
5
Mains Power Inlet
5
Unit Label and Serial Number
4
Mains Power and Fuse Ratings
11
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The unit label is located at the rear and provides general ratings information:
The unit is also supplied with the following accessories:
Table 3: Unit Accessories
Mains power cord (varies
according to country of use)
5
11
3mm hex-driver Module Securing
Tool
6.2
The heated shaker base-unit uses the PCRmax range of Heated Modules,
which are interchangeable sample block heaters specifically designed for
particular sample plate and tube types. Please contact Cole-Parmer to
ensure you have the most appropriate module for your application.
Other optional accessories and specialty Heated Modules may be available
on request. Please contact Cole-Parmer for details.
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5 Unit Installation
Before installing the heated shaker unit, please check that the delivery is
complete (see Table 3) and that the unit and all accessory parts are intact
and free from any signs of transportation damage. Also ensure that all
external and internal packaging has been removed from the unit before
installation.
Please retain all packaging for future transportation and storage of
the unit and its accessories.
The heated shaker unit should be installed in a location which meets the
following requirements:
• Safe and suitable operating environment (see section 2)
• Solid, stable, vibration-free and level working surface
• At least 10cm clearance around the unit to adjacent objects and walls
• Earthed AC mains power connection (see section 11)
WARNING
Please also observe and abide by the Unit Installation and
Operating Environment safety precautions and preconditions
listed in section 2 of this manual and the associated Heated
Module Instructions for Use.
Install and test the heated shaker unit using the following procedure:
1. Place the heated shaker unit on the suitably selected working surface
(as specified above), ensuring that the ventilation slots on the
underside of the unit are not covered or blocked.
2. Connect the unit to the AC mains power outlet using the mains power
cord supplied (see section 4).
3. Switch the mains power on at supply outlet first, and then switch the
unit on using the power switch located at the rear of the unit.
4. Carry out a mixing test with the required Heated Module and at the
maximum required speed (using the flexible program described in
section 6.4) to determine if the grip between the unit and the working
surface is sufficient to prevent the unit from moving.
5. If the level of grip is sufficient, then the heated shaker unit should not
be moved from this installed position.
If the unit needs to be repositioned in the future, then the above installation
procedure should be repeated at the new location.
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6 Basic Unit Operation
WARNING
Please ensure that you have read and fully understood all of
the Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use listed in
section 2 before attempting to operate the heated shaker unit.
6.1 User Display and Controls
The unit’s user interface consists of a color LCD touchscreen, with page
selection tabs located down the left-hand side of the display, and function
buttons along the bottom.
Page S
election
Tabs
Contr
ol and Status
Function and Option buttons
The heated shaker is designed to allow simultaneous shaking and heating of
sample plates and tubes, by providing easy display mode switching using the
three page selection tabs shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Page Selection Tabs
Plate and tube Shaker control and status
6.4
Block and Lid Heater control and status
6.4
User Preferences and options
7.3
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The unit can store up to 100 shaking and heating programs (each with
different speed, time and temperature settings) and is preloaded with up to
eight commonly used programs.
The program selection grid on the Mixer tab shows the available programs,
arranged as a 3x3 scrolling grid list.
Home
Previous
Next
Tools
Accept
If a Heated Module is attached, it will automatically select the
program that it most recently ran. Hence, when swapping between
modules, each module remembers the last program it used.
Each program selection button shows the program’s ID and the assigned
speed, block temperature and time parameters.
Program ID
Favourite
Program
Pre-defined
Program
Speed
Temp
Time
Before a program can be loaded and run, a suitable Heated Module must first
be attached to the shaker docking platform. Refer to section 6.2 for details.
Use the Home button to jump to the top of the program grid list or the Next
and Previous buttons to scroll through the list to highlight the desired
program. Then press the Accept button to load the program.
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