GYROZEN 406 Low Speed Centrifuge User Manual

GYROZEN 406 Low Speed Centrifuge

Manufacturer: GYROZEN Co., Ltd.

1F & 5F, 16 Arayuk-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, KOREA Tel) +82-2-2274-1107, FAX) +82-2-3471-8174 info@gyrozen.com http://www.gyrozen.com 

Meanings of Symbols & Safety Precautions

Meanings of Symbols

Symbols on the device

Symbols in this document

Safety Precautions
Before using the instrument, please read this operation manual to ensure correct usage. Incorrect handling of the instrument could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage on the instrument or its accessories.

1. ALWAYS locate the instrument on a flat, rigid and stable table capable of withstanding the weight of the instrument and its spinning operation.

2. ALWAYS make a safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge to indicate that neither hazardous materials nor persons should be permitted within the area during operation.
   ALWAYS position the instrument with enough space on each side of instrument to ensure proper air circulation.

3.  ALWAYS install the instrument within a temperature and humidity controlled environment. (Permissible ambient temperature: +5°C ~ +35 °C, Relative humidity: ≤ 85%)

4.  Before connecting the power, check the rated voltage.

5.  Should not use unapproved rotors and accessories.
   Only use rotors from Gyrozen Co., Ltd. with appropriate centrifugal tubes and suitable adaptors to embrace sample containers tightly enough inside rotors.

6. Before operating the instrument, check if the rotor and the rotor lid are securely fastened.
   Should operate the instrument with a rotor properly installed and secured to the motor shaft.

7.  Mount the rotor on the motor shaft properly, check it with spinning manually.

8.  Do not stop the rotor by touching with hand during the instrument is running.

9.  Emergency Door-Lock Release should be performed only when spinning is completely stopped.

10.  Should not exceed the rated speed or specific gravity. Samples whose density is greater than 1.2g/ml must have reduced maximum rotational speed to avoid rotor failure.

11. The sample content should not exceed 80% of total capacity of a tube. Otherwise, it would cause spillage of sample fluid and even the tube breakage.

12. ALWAYS load the tubes symmetrically with evenly weighted samples to avoid rotor imbalance. If necessary, use the water blank to counterbalance the unpaired sample.

13. The operation speed should not exceed the highest value of the individual guaranteed g-forces of each centrifuge, rotor, bucket or adaptors and sample container, especially the guaranteed g-force of sample container should not be neglected.

14.  The rotors should be cleaned and kept dry after every use for longer life and safety.

15. ALWAYS disconnect the power supply prior to maintenance care and service to avoid electrical shock.

16.  ALWAYS use proven disinfection procedures after centrifuging biohazardous materials.

17. Should not centrifuge flammable, toxic, radioactive, explosive, or corrosive materials.

18.  When it is necessary to use toxic or radioactive materials or pathogenic micro-organisms which belong to the Risk Group II of WHO: “Laboratory Bio-safety Manual,” should follow national regulations.

19. Do not place dangerous materials within 30 cm distance around the instrument, and that is also recommended by IEC 61010-2-020.

20. Use the Emergency Door-Lock Release function only when the door button on the control panel is dumb under the condition of complete stop of rotor running.

21. Never try to open or move the instrument if it is not completely stopped.

22. If the power input is more than +/- 10% of the recommended voltage or fluctuates frequently, it may cause malfunction of the instrument and often result serious damage.

23. Install the instrument at the place without any kinds of corrosive gases.

Product Description & Technical Specifications

Product Description

Accessory

Technical Specifications

• Max. RPM/RCF: 4,000 rpm/ 2,075 xg

• Max. capacity: 6 x 15 ml

• Time control: Timed, < 100 min or continuous

• RPM/RCF conversion :Yes

• Noise level ≤52 dB

• Acc/Dec(sec) ≤20 sec / ≤20 sec

• Program memory 30

• Imbalance cutout
  Yes

• Safety door lock
  Yes

• Door drop protection
  Yes

• Automatic door release at completion
  Yes

• Power supply(V/Hz)
  220/50~60 (110V optional)

• Power requirement(VA)
  140

• Dimension(W x D x H, mm)
  296 x 412 x 206

• Weight without rotor (Kg)
  17.5

• CE mark
  Yes

• Cat. No.
  GZ-0406

Installation

Power ON /OFF and Door Release

Power ON /OFF

Action

1. Connect the AC Power cord at the power socket on the right back of the instrument.
2. Turn on the instrument by pressing a switch on the right side of the instrument.
3. Press the ‘Door’ button to open the door.

Door Release

Action

• For opening the door, press the [DOOR] button.
  • The door is automatically opened after completion spinning with beeping sound.
  • Close the door until hearing clank shut.
  • When the door is opened, the door LED turns on.
  • The door is not opened while the instrument is running.
  • If the door is opened, the instrument could not be operated even with pressing the ‘Start’ button.
  • Power Failure: If there is any power failure during operation, door is not opened with ‘Door’ button. Door can be opened only when the operation is completely stopped and the power is on again. If you want to open the door at the power failure, please refer to ‘4-6. Emergency Door-Lock Release

Rotor Coupling and Disassembling

Action

1. Before coupling a rotor, clean the motor shaft and chamber with soft dry towel.
2. Mount a proper rotor into the motor shaft. Put the Washer ( ) at the center hole of the rotor and assemble it with Rotor Locking Nut ( ).
3. To assemble the rotor: Rotate the Rotor Locking Nut clockwise until tightly assembled.
4. To disassemble the rotor: Rotate the Rotor Locking Nut counterclockwise.
5. Load the 15ml sleeves at every hole

Positioning of Sample Tubes

1. Before loading sample tubes, check the water drop or dirt in the rotor hole or inner adaptor.
   If there is a water drop or dirt in the rotor hole or inner adaptor, remove it with soft dry cloth.

2. Tubes should be placed in the rotor with same amount of samples at symmetrical positions.
   Only use appropriate centrifugal tubes and do not exceed the speed beyond the tube’s max. g-force.
   For safety, fill the sample for 70~80% in the tubes.

If the number of samples is not in pair, please load the control tubes at each symmetrical position. Otherwise,
it results noise and vibration, which eventually damage the instrument.
For safety, the ‘Imbalance Cut Off’ function will be occurred, if there is imbalance of loading tubes (Error 8, Imbalance error). Please refer to 6. Trouble Shooting

Operation

Key Functions of Control Panel

• START/STOP Use to start or stop operation
• PROG Use to save a set of setting values or recall the saved program number
• Door Use to open the instrument door
• RPM/RCF For automatic conversion of RPM/RCF and to set the speed
• TIME Use to set time, available range up to 99 min 59 sec (00: continuous)

Setting the RPM/RCF Value
Maximum RPM/RCF: 4,000 RPM/ 2,700 x g

Action

Setting the RPM Value
Speed setting unit: 10rpm or 100rpm

1. Press the [RPM/RCF] button once

RPM MODE is generated by pressing a [RPM/RCF] button once.

2. Press the [▲▼] buttons to change input value.
   After keeping holding finger on the [▲▼] buttons for 5 seconds, the unit of setting value is changed to 100 rpm from 10rpm.

3. Press the [RPM/RCF] button again for saving.

Setting the RCF Value

Speed setting unit: 1 rcf or 10 rcf

1. Press the [RPM/RCF] button twice.
   RCF MODE is generated by pressing a [RPM/RCF] button twice.

2. Press the [▲▼] buttons to change input value.
   After keeping holding finger on the [▲▼] buttons for 5 seconds, the unit of setting value is changed to 10 rcf from 1 rcf.

3. Press the [RPM/RCF] button again for saving

Setting the Time Value
Speed setting unit: 1min. or 10min./ 1 sec. or 10 sec

Action
Setting the MIN. Value

1. Press the [TIME] button once.
   Minutes MODE is generated with pressing a [TIME] button once.

2. Press the [▲▼] buttons to change input value.
   After keeping holding finger on the [▲▼] buttons for 5 seconds, the unit of setting value is changed to 10min from 1 min.

3. Press the [TIME] button again for saving.

Setting the SEC. Value

1. Press the [TIME] button twice.
   Seconds MODE is generated with pressing a [TIME] button twice.

2. Press the [▲▼] buttons to change input value.
   After keeping holding finger on the [▲▼] buttons for 5 seconds, the unit of setting value is changed to 10 sec. from 1 sec.

3. Press the [TIME] button again for saving.

START / STOP

Action

1. After setting RPM/RCF and Time, press [START/STOP] button.
   During running, a ‘Start LED’ is turned on.
   In case of pressing the [START/STOP] button during running, the running is stopped.

Program Save / Recall

Action

Program Save

1. Set parameters. (Refer to 4-2 ~ 4-3)

2. Press the [PROG] button longer than 3 seconds to save your preferred set values.
   The LED of [PROG] button and SEC/Save is turned on.

3. Input the program number by using [▲▼] button.
   Save up to 30 programs

4. Press the [PROG] button again to complete the saving.
   The setting value is saved
   If you do not press the [PROG] buttons for 5 second, the setting mode is cleared.

Program Recall

1. To recall the saved program, just press the [PROG] button shortly.
   The LED of [PROG] and MIN/Call is turned on.

2. Check the program number to call and enter the program number you want to recall by pressing [▲▼] button.

3. Press [PROG] button once again.
   The setting values are displayed according to your saved number.
   If you do not press the [PROG] buttons for 5 second, the setting mode is cleared.

Emergency Door-Lock Release
For Emergency Door-Lock Releasing, you can use the Emergency Door-Lock Release Tool as long as the instrument is completely stopped.
The door can be unlocked manually with Emergency Door-Lock Release Tool through the emergency opening hole.

1. Find the emergency hole at the left side of the instrument
2. Insert the Emergency Door-Lock Release Tool into the hole and push it until the door is released.

Manual opening should be performed only when spinning is completely stopped. Otherwise, harmful damage will be accompanied to not only operators but samples.
After opening the door manually, it is recommended to wait until normal electricity comes back

Replacement of Fuse
When the power is not turned on, please check the Power Switch, the connection of Power Outlet and Power Socket. If the power is still not turned on, replace the fuse as following instruction.

Action

1. Separate the AC Power Cord at the back of the instrument and push Fuse Case by the flat-head screwdriver for bringing out the Fuse Case.

2. Replace the damaged fuse with new one from the fuse case and then connect in the power

5. Maintenance

Outer part of Instrument

1. Clean the outside of the instrument with dry soft cloth. If necessary, dip the cloth in neutral detergent and clean contaminated area. Keep completely dry after cleaning.
2. Do not use any volatile chemicals such as alcohol and benzene, etc.
3. Be careful not to make scratches on the surface of the instrument. The scratches can cause corrosion on the surface of the instrument.
   If any rust appears, clean it with neutral detergents and keep dry.

5-2. Chamber

1. Keep dry inside the chamber after every use.
2. If the chamber is contaminated, dip the cloth in neutral detergent and clean contaminated area.

Shaft

1. Always make special attention to clean the motor shaft to avoid any imbalance problem due to the contaminants.
2. After using the instrument, take out the rotor from the shaft, and clean the shaft with dry soft cloth to keep dry.

Rotor

1. If any parts are contaminated with samples, clean the rotor with soft wet cloth and keep the rotor dry.
2. Be careful not to make scratches inside or on the surface of rotors. Any small scratches can cause corrosion of the rotor and big damage to the instrument.
3. If you do not use the instrument, keep the rotor separately from the motor shaft and stand it upside down.

Transportation of the Instrument

1. If you need to move or ship the instrument, be cautious to protect the motor shaft from any physical impact or turbulence.
2. Do not mount a rotor in any cases of movement. Fill inside the chamber with proper materials to keep the motor shaft on place and not to be influenced by physical pressure.

Trouble Shooting

Check List

Error Code
If any of the following error messages comes up with beeping sound, press ‘PROG’ button to clear the error status and make the instrument restore its default setting. If the error message does not disappear, check into the current status by referring to the following information.

Rotors and Accessories

Product Range

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, GYROZEN Co.,Ltd, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) listed below conform to the European Union directives and standards identified in this declaration. Nous,

F5, 16 Arayukro, Gimpo, 10136, KOREA
T.82-2-3452-7736 E info@gyrozen.com

References

• GYROZEN Co., Ltd.
• GYROZEN Co., Ltd.

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