IKA MTS 2/4 digital Mode D'emploi page 10

at a "critical speed" Either reduce the speed and agitate at
a lesser intensity or pass through the critical point as quick-
ly as possible if you would like to work at a higher speed or
greater agitation intensity.
Commissioning
Check whether the voltage specified on the type plate matches
the mains voltage available.
Set the micro-titer plate at an angle by pressing diagonally
against the extendable round band around a corner. Place
the micro-titer plate evenly on the holding surface and push
it outward under the edges of the sheet that are bent
inward.
Before you switch on the device, rotate the turn dial for
speed control as far as it will go to the left.
If these conditions are met, the device is ready to operate after
plugging in the mains plug. If these procedures are not followed,
safe operation cannot be guaranteed and/or the equipment may
be damaged. Please note the ambient conditions indicated in the
Technical details (temperature, and relative humidity).
You can turn the device on with the power switch (1), which
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is located on the right side of the device. After you have tur-
ned on the device, all the segments of the LED display (2)
briefly light up and an audio signal is heard. After this self-
test of the device, the speed display shows the value "0";
the drive is turned off. Now select the desired speed in
revolutions per minute on the turn dial for speed adjust-
ment (3).
The following options are available for operating the device.
You can adjust them with the buttons on the front foil pad.
When you press a button, an audio signal confirms your
action.
A: Continuous operation
The device is in continuous operation mode when the LED
display (2) indicates a value of "0". To start the drive in con-
tinuous operation, press the "Start/Stop" button (4) again
one more time. The drive starts to run at the adjusted
speed. The LED display (2) shows two small zeros ("oo").
To stop operation, press the "Start/Stop" button (4) again.
The drive stops and the LED display shows the value "0"
again.
The "1" button (6) and the "10" button (5) have no func-
tion in continuous operation.
B: Time switch
In this mode (Timer), you can select an operating time in the
range of 1 to 99 minutes. You can adjust the desired time
setting with the "1" key (6) and the "10" key (5). Every
time you press the "1" key (6), the time setting is incre-
mented by 1 minute. Correspondingly, every time you press
the "10" key (5), the time setting is incremented by 10
minutes. The set time is shown on the LED display (5). If
the ones or tens place shows a "9", it will be replaced the
next time the button is pressed by a "0".
Timer mode is indicated by the dot on the lower right-hand
corner of the LED display (2). To start the drive, press the
"Start/Stop" button once (4). The drive starts to run at the
adjusted speed and the decimal point flashes.
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