Centrifuge Mode Instructions - Heathrow Scientific MagFuge Manuel D'instructions

Centrifuge Mode Instructions

1. Used when you wish to centrifuge tubes containing liquid with a
maximum density of 1.2 g/cm
Note: The software will only let you move forward through the
program. You can't go back once a selection has been made. To
reset the unit, press and hold the control knob for about 2 seconds
or turn it OFF and then back ON. If you wish to make a change to
a previous step in the program, turn the unit OFF then back ON to
clear the settings.
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2.
One of these rotors must be installed in the unit for this function to
work. Attempted use of any other rotors will void the warranty and
may cause damage to the device or the surroundings. Use of any
other rotors may cause INJURY. The Heathrow Scientific centrifuge
rotors look like this:
Standard 12-Tube Rotor
3. Make sure power is off on the main power switch on the rear of the
housing.
4. Plug the power adapter plug into the connector on the rear of the
MagFuge and make sure the green light on the power adapter is
illuminated.
5. Turn on the main power switch
6. The display will immediately light up to display the MagFuge name
and the Software/firmware version.
7. Press the knob for 1-3 seconds to actuate the lid release (you will
hear a click or clicking sound), open the lid and install a centrifuging
rotor. Tighten the retaining knob in the center of the rotor. Close the
lid and make sure it's latched. Display will show "MagFuge Press to
start". The unit will detect whether you have the rotor with the silver
magnets on top for stirring/oscillation or a centrifuging rotor.
8. If the magnetic stirring rotor is installed, the device will detect the
magnetic field of the magnets in this rotor and will display the error
message "ERR: ROTOR TYPE" the rotor will stop within 3 seconds
and before reaching 1000 rpm. The unit must be turned OFF then ON
to reset the program.
12
(1.2 g/mL).
3
centrifuge rotors when centrifuging.
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6-Tube Rotor for 5 mL Tubes Stirrer Rotor with Magnets