IEC CL31 - CL31R Multispeed
User’s Manual
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IEC CL31 - CL31R Multispeed
User’s Manual
IEC CL31 - CL31R Multispeed
Carefully read this manual before operating your instrument.
Information contained in this document is the property of Thermo Electron Corporation; it may not be duplicated or distribuited without the owner’s authorization.
The validity of the guarantee is subject to the observation of the instructions and precautions described in this document.
Preface
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Packing List
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11210913 |
Centrifuge IEC CL31 |
230V |
50/60 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31 |
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60 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31 |
100V |
50/60 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31R |
230V |
50/60 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31R |
120V |
60 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31R |
100V |
50 Hz |
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Centrifuge IEC CL31R |
100V |
60 Hz |
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User manual |
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WEEE Compliance
Great Britain
Deutschland
Italia
Espana
WEEE Compliance. This products is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96EC. It is marked with the following symbol. Thermo Electron has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this products should be disposed of or recycling through them. Further information on Thermo Electron’s compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Electron products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
WEEE Konformittät. Dieses Produkt muss die EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Richtlinie 2002/96ECerfüllen. Das Produkt ist durch folgendes Symbol gekennzeichnet. Thermo Electron hat Vereinbarungen getroffen mit Verwertungs-/Entsorgungsanlagen in allen EU-Mitgliederstaaten und dieses Produkt muss durch diese Firmen widerverwetet oder entsorgt werden. Mehr Informationen über die Einhaltung dieser Anweisungen durch Thermo Electron, die Verwerter und Hinweise die Ihnen nützlich sein können, die Thermo Electron Produkte zu identizfizieren, die unter diese RoHS Anweisung fallen, finden Sie unter www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
Conformità WEEE. Questo prodotto deve rispondere alla direttiva dell’Unione Europea 2002/96EC in merito ai Rifiuti degli Apparecchi Elettrici ed Elettronici (WEEE). È marcato col seguente simbolo. Thermo Electron ha stipulato contratti con una o diverse società di riciclaggio/smaltimento in ognuno degli Stati Membri Europei. Questo prodotto verrà smaltito o riciclato tramite queste medesime. Ulteriori informazioni sulla conformità di Thermo Electron con queste Direttive, l’elenco delle ditte di riciclaggio nel Vostro paese e informazioni sui prodotti Thermo che possono essere utili alla rilevazione di sostanze soggette alla Direttiva RoHS sono disponibili sul sito www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
WEEE Conformidad. Este producto requiere cumplir con la Directiva 2002/96EC WEEE (residuos de quipos electricos y electronicos). Este producto esta marcado con el simbolo WEEE, como se describe. En cada Estado Miembro de la Union Europea (EU), Thermo Electron ha contratado con diversas companias para disponer y/o re-ciclar los residuos de equipos electricos y electronicos. Existe information adictional acerca de la conformidad de Thermo Electron con esta Directiva, incluyendo los nombres de las diversas companias autorizadas para disponer/recyclar nuestros productos. Adicionalmente suministramos
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informacion acerca de los productos de Thermo Electron que puedes asistir en la deteccion de substancian mensionades en la directiva RoHS, explicado en www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
France Conformité WEEE. Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne (2002/96EC) des Déchets d’Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE). Il est merqué par le symbole suivant. Thermo Electron s’est associé avec une ou plusieurs compagnies de recyclage dans chaque état membre de l’union européenne et ce produit devrait être collecté ou recyclé par celles-ci. Davantage d’informations sur la conformité de Thermo Electron à ces directives, les recycleurs dans votre pays et les informations sur les produits Thermo Electron qui peuvent aider le détection des substances sujettes à la directive RoHS sont disponibles sur www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
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Declaration of compliance
Declaration of compliance We, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S., Z.I. d’Aze Bellitourne 53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, declare that the instrument defined here below complies with the following European directives:
Declaration de conformite Nous, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S., Z.I. d’Aze Bellitourne 53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, déclarons que le matériel désigné ci-après est conforme aux directives européennes suivantes:
Konformitätserklärung Wir, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S. , Z.I. d'Aze Bellitourne 53200, CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, erklären dass das hier beschriebene Gerät sich in Übereinstimmung mit folgenden europäischen Richtlinien befindet:
Declaración de conformidad Nostros, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S., Z.I. d’Aze Bellitourne 53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, declaramos que el instrumento bajo descrito está fabricado según las especificaciones establecidas por las siguientes normas europeas:
Declaraçao de conformidade Nós, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S., Z.I. d’Aze Bellitourne 53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, declaramos que o instrumento aqui apresentado está de acordo com as normas européias abaixo listadas:
Dichiarazione di conformità Noi, Thermo Electron Industries S.A.S., Z.I. d’Aze Bellitourne 53200 CHATEAU-GONTIER, France, dichiariamo che lo strumento sotto descritto è conforme alle seguenti Direttive europee:
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•Low voltage: 72 / 23 / CEE - 93 / 68 CEE
•EMC: 89 / 336 CEE - 92 / 31 CEE - 93 / 68 CEE
•Safety standard: EN 61010-1 - EN 61010-2-020
Château-Gontier, 28th June 2005
Managing Director
Christian Galiana
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Guarantee Terms
Thermo guarantees that this unit is free from defects in materials and workmanship when it leaves the factory, and will replace or repair the unit if it proves defective in normal use or during service for a period of ONE YEAR from the delivery.
This guarantee is invalid if the unit is incorrectly used, poorly serviced or neglected, mis-used or accidentally damaged.
There is no explicit guarantee other than as stated above.
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For further information, assistance or service
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Contents
Chapter 1 |
Use and Function........................................................................................ |
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User Manual .................................................................................... |
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Warning Symbols.............................................................................. |
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Description ...................................................................................... |
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Refrigeration and Heating Systems.................................................... |
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Drive System .................................................................................... |
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Safety Interlock System .................................................................... |
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Imbalance Detection System ............................................................ |
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Relative Centrifugal Force ................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 |
Specifications............................................................................................ |
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Dimensions and Weight.................................................................... |
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Electrical Specifications .................................................................... |
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Performance ...................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 |
Installation.................................................................................................. |
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Environmental Conditions................................................................ |
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Unpacking ........................................................................................ |
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Positioning ........................................................................................ |
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Lid Opening and Rotor Checking .................................................... |
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Manual Lid Unlocking Procedure .................................................... |
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Performance and Accessories ............................................................ |
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Chapter 4 |
Instructions for Use.................................................................................... |
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Controls and Indicators .................................................................... |
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Description of Certain Events with .................................................. |
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Preparing the First Run of the Day .................................................. |
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Sample Loading ................................................................................ |
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Hazards, Precautions and Limitations of Use |
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Cautions............................................................................................ |
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Speed Control .................................................................................. |
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Operational Limitations .................................................................... |
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Service and Maintenance ........................................................................ |
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Periodic Cleaning.............................................................................. |
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Disinfection ...................................................................................... |
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Radioactive Decontamination .......................................................... |
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Power Supply Circuit Breaker .......................................................... |
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Trunnion Lubrication ...................................................................... |
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User Manual
Warning Symbols
Description
The user manual is part of the centrifuge, and contains important information for your safety and for the best use of the equipment
Always keep the manual close to the appliance and in a safe place, so that it is always available. Thermo strongly recommends that all users read this manual carefully.
The following symbols are provided to help the operator take advantage of the protection afforded by the equipment and to warn of potential danger.
On the main switch, allows centrifuge to operate. ▲
On the main switch, disconnects the centrifuge from the main power supply. ▲
Only authorized personnel can touch the parts close to this symbol and, in any case, only after switching off the main power supply.
Coming in contact with high voltages could cause severe injuries.
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In this manual, this symbol means that you will find important information for safety, which if unobserved could result in damage to the appliance and/or harm to the operator. ▲
In this manual, this symbol means that you will find important information about minimizing biological risk: if unobserved the result could be harm to the operator. ▲
The CL31 and CL31R centrifuges are designed for laboratory use.
They will separate the components of fluids into layers of varying density by subjecting them to high forces.
Centrifugal force provided by the centrifuge can also be used to drive solvents and low molecular weight solutes through the membrane of a filtering device. Retained macrosolutes will therefore be found above the membrane.
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Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) generated by a rotor is directly proportional to its sedimentation useful radius and to the value of its speed squared.
A control system permits the user, through an extremely intuitive control panel, to set and control the speed, the g-force, the temperature (on the thermostated and refrigerated versions) and the run time, as well as to view different messages and warnings.
Refrigeration Systems
The CL31 is a ventilated unit. A permanent air circulation reduces the heat level in the bowl.
However the temperature in the bowl can reach 10 °C above the ambient temperature after hours of continuous operation.
The CL31R is equipped with a powerful refrigeration system that allows samples to be processed at low temperature. The refrigerant, R134a, is free of CFC (Chloro-Fluoro-Carbons) in accordance with the Montreal Protocol directions for preservation of the ozone layer in the atmosphere.
The actual temperature in the bowl is continuously displayed on the front panel of the centrifuge. Under certain conditions (high speed, long duration runs) the sample temperature can be higher than the bowl temperature on the display. In this case, the user may compensate manually after empirical determination of the temperature differential.
Condensation drain on
refrigerated units The lid should remain closed when the refrigeration system is in use to avoid condensation.
The centrifuge has a rubber hose that allows condensation to be drained from the bowl. The drain hose exits at the back of the machine. Near the drain hose you can find the following label:
To remove condensation, please follow this procedure:
•Switch off the centrifuge and disconnect the power.
•Put a small basin under the hose.
•Unplug the hose.
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•Drain the centrifuge bowl.
•Insert the plug back into the hose.
Attention Do not remove the plug from the drain hose during centrifugation. ▲
Drive System
A three phase brushless motor drives the rotating equipment. The rotor is contained in a sealed, armor plated centrifugation chamber.
The brushless motor requires no maintenance. A control system ensures the correct drive speed, which is continuously monitored.
Safety Interlock
System
The CL31 and CL31R centrifuges are equipped with an interlock system that assures two basic safety features:
•The run cannot be started if the lid is not correctly closed.
•The centrifuge lid cannot be opened if the rotor is running.
Current safety regulations allow the centrifuge lid opening when rotor speed is below a certain defined level (very few rpm). This conditions is therefore not to be considered a fault or riscky for the operator. ▲
The centrifuge will not operate until the lid is closed and latched in place.
The lid remains latched until the rotor stops spinning. The lid access lamp indicates when the rotor has stopped: consequently the handle on the right hand side of the centrifuge can be used to open the lid.
If a power failure occurs, access to the samples in the centrifuge is possible via a manual lid opening procedure (see appropriate paragraph). For this operation a special tool (supplied with the centrifuge) is required.
Bypass the interlock system only under emergency conditions as the rotor could still be rotating. ▲
Imbalance Detection
System
The CL31 centrifuge is equipped with a load imbalance detector.
In case of excessive imbalance, the load imbalance indicator LED is illuminated and the brake is applied immediately. The rotor will be
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decelerated to rest in few seconds.
As soon as the motor stops, open the centrifuge and redistribute the samples to produce an equal weight on diametrically opposite sides.
If the message persists, despite your efforts to balance the load, call your Thermo Service representative.
Note Imbalance tolerance depends upon the rotor in use. The centrifuge will tolerate 10 gr. of imbalance with the 4 x 280 mL rotor equipped with standard buckets. Carefully balance the sample load to avoid actuating the imbalance detection system. ▲
Relative Centrifugal
Force
Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF), at the circumference of a rotor and bucket combination, is directly proportional to the speed (r.p.m.) and radius of the rotor. Therefore, a greater r.p.m. and/or a larger radius produces a greater RCF and improved faster separation of substances. The centrifuge control system carries out and displays the results of all calculations related to speed, radius and RCF.
Note The value introduced for the radius can be adjusted to allow for position within the tube such as at a boundary. Maximum radii are quoted in the specifications tables. Use of improper radius will adjust the speed setting, automatically applying the wrong RCF. ▲
Configuration formule
Legend
R = radius (in millimetres)
N = speed (in r.p.m.) ÷ 1000
RCF = gravitational acceleration ‘g’
M+ = add to memory
MR = memory recall
Note To calculate actual results, press the keys on a pocket calculator in the order shown. ▲
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