Siemens MicroMix 5 User Guide

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MicroMix 5

Shaker

User’s Manual

Document number: 600885-0001 Revision A

Date: March 2007

This manual, and the software described in this manual, are copyrighted. No part of this manual or the described software may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without the prior written consent of Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics except that you may make one copy of the program CD solely for back-up purposes.

IMMULITE® is a registered trademark of Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. All other products mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

Certificate No: UQA0113493

Siemens Diagnostics' quality products are manufactured under a quality system that is registered to ISO 13485:2003.

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 Forms, are stored in memory. The user can select from a range of variables in the Form, 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.

Figure 1: MicroMix 5 Shaker

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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

•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.

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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

2.Controller printed circuit board, incorporating front panel controls and indicators

3.Drive electromagnets

Power Supply

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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