Siemens MicroMix 5 User Guide

MicroMix 5 Shaker User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

1. Introduction 4

2. Performance Characteristics and Specifications 6

Technical Specifications 6 Mechanical Specifications 6 Environmental Specifications 7 Controller 7 Power Supply 7

3. Installation 8

Unpacking 8 Requirements 9 Setting Up 10

4. Principles of Operation 13

5. Control Panel 14

Function Key [Function] 14 Digit Control Keys [Right], [Left] 15 Start/Stop Key [Start/Stop] 15

6. Operating Instructions 16

Recommended Default Settings 17 RS232 17

7. Operating Precautions and Limitations 18

General 18 Operation 18 Defects and Abnormal Stresses 18

8. Hazards 19

Environmental 19 Electrical 19

9. Service and Maintenance 20

Sensor Test 20 Alarm Test 20 EPROM Software Version Display 21

10. Appendix: Forms 22

11. Technical Assistance 25

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1. Introduction

The MicroMix 5 (Catalog number: MMIX5) is a fully programmable microplate and tube shaker. It allows complete control over the amplitude, frequency, direction of rotation and duration of shaking. The shaker has a capacity of four 96-well microplates, 120 tubes in one rack (Rack 513) or up to two racks (Rack 500) of 96 tubes, and can also shake tubes in foam racks.

This manual describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the MicroMix 5. Before operating the MicroMix 5, read this manual in its entirety, as it contains information necessary to ensure safe operation.

A set of preset shaking cycle patterns, called memory. The user can select from a range of variables in the Amplitude and Time display modes to create an optimal Mix mode which suits a specific liquid viscosity and fill volume.

Not all tubes or wells in a microplate achieve resonance at the same frequency. Unlike most shakers, the MicroMix 5 shakes through a range of frequencies, ensuring that all tubes or wells in a microplate are mixed uniformly.

The MicroMix 5 consists of a base unit containing the control electronics, the electromechanics, a panel-mounted keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The base unit supports a lightweight but robust shaking table with plate-retaining strips, which can be exchanged for a mat and locators for shaking tubes.

The MicroMix 5 has a separate desktop power supply.

Forms, are stored in

Form,

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Figure 1: MicroMix 5 Shaker

Introduction (cont.)

Tube Racks

(RACK 500, RACK 513)

Foam Racks for Tubes

Figure 2: MicroMix 5 in Tube Shaking Configurations

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2. Performance Characteristics and Specifications

Technical Specifications

The following are technical characteristics and specifications of the MicroMix 5:

• Maximum power consumption: 50 VA

• Power voltage: 90 – 260 VAC, 47 Hz – 63 Hz

• Power inlet at rear panel of power supply module

• Maximum peak-to-peak shake amplitude: 2.5 mm

• Shaking mode: horizontal plane, circular

• Shaker orbital speed range (frequency): 300 – 1800 rpm (5 – 30 cycles

per second)

• Maximum capacity:

4 microplates 2 RACK 500 with 96 tubes per rack 1 RACK 513 with 120 tubes per rack 2 foam decanting racks with 100 tubes each

• Maximum shake mass:

2 kg evenly distributed on shaking table from 5 Hz – 20 Hz

0.5 kg evenly distributed on shaking table from 20 Hz – 30 Hz

Mechanical Specifications

The following are mechanical characteristics and specifications of the MicroMix 5. The mechanical and electrical components are fixed to a metal base plate. This is covered by a polyurethane foam case. The microplates are supported on an aluminum table. Other characteristics are:

• Footprint: 410 mm deep × 345 mm wide excluding power supply

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• Height: 96 mm (overall height to seat of microplate)

• Weight: 6.7 kg; shipping weight: 8 kg

Vibration through the work surface is dampened by using feet made of special isodamped material.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C

• Storage temperature: –25 to 50°C

• Humidity: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensating

• RFC/EMI: Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

FCC 20780 Class B VDE 0871 Level A

Controller

The controller comprises three main components:

1. Power inlet system, which consists of:

DC socket Power switch Interference suppression filter

Power Supply

2. Controller printed circuit board, incorporating front panel controls

and indicators

3. Drive electromagnets

This is a modular bench-top switched mode power supply and features:

• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) inlet

• Fusing

• Interference suppression

• DC output cable and plug

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3. Installation

Unpacking

Follow Figure 3 for unpacking instructions.

Figure 3: Unpacking

The main box should consist of the following:

• MicroMix 5 Shaker

• Bench-top power supply

• Power cord, appropriate to your country

• Black foam mat (MAT 25)

• MicoMix 5 Shaker User's Manual

The accessories pack should consist of the following:

• Five rack pillars

• Seven shoulder screws and washers

• Small allen key screwdriver

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