Setting The Operating Mode; Setting The Mixing Time; Changing The Basic Settings; Operation - 3M ESPE RotoMix Notice D'utilisation

Fixed time (key "10s"):
Fixed time (key "8s"):

4.1 Setting the operating mode

With the key "Mode" the user may toggle between the two
available operating mode options. If only the "
is illuminated, the device mixes without centrifugation.
If both the " " and " " symbols are illuminated, the
device mixes and then centrifuges the sample for 3 sec.

4.2 Setting the mixing time

Mixing times in the range of 1 sec to 39 sec may be
selected. By pressing the keys, "+" or "-", the device
increases or decreases, respectively, the mixing time by
1 sec. Depressing and holding the key, the device continues
to count up or down.

4.3 Changing the basic settings

P1 - P4
Set both the mixing time and operating mode as described
above, then depress one of the programme buttons,
"P1"-"P4", until two short signals are issued. This confirms
that the desired settings have been stored in the selected
programme.
10s / 8s
The two fixed mixing times of "10s" and "8s" can be
programmed to be used both with and without centrifuga-
tion. As described above, select an operating mode with or
without centrifugation, and depress and hold the desired
fixed time button until two short signals are issued.

5. Operation

5.1 Inserting the capsule

The opening mechanism of the capsule holder works
only when the unit is turned on.
Open the cover of the RotoMix device. Open the capsule
holder with a counter-clockwise rotation. Place the activated
capsule with the release opening in the blue half of the
capsule holder, then release the capsule holder. The holder
closes automatically.
10 sec mixing,
3 sec centrifugation
8 sec mixing,
3 sec centrifugation
" symbol
Do not operate the device with no capsule inserted!
Do not use capsules weighing more than 6 g
(Error message "Lo" is displayed).

5.2 Mixing

After closing the protective cover press the "Start/Stop"-
button. This starts-up the mixing process. The mixing time
and centrifugation time, if any, are counted down in the
time display.
After the mixing time has elapsed, the latest time setting is
re-displayed so that there is no need to re-enter any value
if the same time is to be used.
The selected programme can be interrupted at any time by
pressing the "Start/Stop"-button, upon which the program
returns to its original setting.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, it is not feasible to start the
unit unless the cover is closed. Attempting to operate the
unit with the cover being open causes the time display to
flash and an audible error message to be issued. Opening
of the protective cover during mixing is associated with a
high risk of injury. Hence, the mixing process is aborted
and the error message "Lo" displayed. This may render the
capsule useless! Therefore, never open the cover until the
mixing process is completed and the capsule holder has
come to a complete stop!

5.3 Removal of the capsule

Open the capsule holder with a counter-clockwise rotation,
and remove the capsule.

6. Notes

Due to the more efficient mixing achieved with the rotating
RotoMix device, mixing times have to be reduced compared
to other mixing devices. The following settings are suitable
for 3M ESPE capsule materials:
Previous mixing time
with the CapMix ™ device:
New, valid mixing time
with the RotoMix device:
Capsule materials of third-party manufacturers (including
amalgam capsules) may be processed with the RotoMix
device provided they are suitable for the device in terms
of weight and dimensions (please refer to the section,
Technical Data). The optimal mixing time for processing
with the RotoMix device should be inquired from the
manufacturer of the capsule.
Pay attention to capsule leak tightness when mixing.
Capsules that are not leak tight contaminate the device
with mercury (please refer to 1. Safety, 16.).
10 sec 15 sec
8 sec 10 sec
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