Thermo SCIENTIFIC 9240-11-017 Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker Instruction Manual

Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker
Orbital Motion, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operation Manual 9240-11-017 Preface

9240-11-017 Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker

Important Before using this product, read this entire operation manual carefully. Users should follow all of the operational guidelines contained in this manual and take all necessary safety precautions while using this product. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in potentially irreparable bodily harm and/or property damage. ▲
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. ▲
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MANUAL NUMBER 9240-11-017

This manual contains important safety and operation information. You must carefully read, understand, and follow all the instructions in this manual prior to operating this instrument. Keep this manual in a safe place nearby for reference and make it easily available to all users.

1. This manual highlights DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE alerts to prevent injury or property damage and also to achieve optimum performance of your instrument.
2. These alerts are classified into four types in this manual depending on the importance and the risk levels as described below:
   Symbols| Meaning
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   DANGER| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
   WARNING| Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.
   CAUTION| Ignoring this caution could cause injury or property damage.
   NOTICE| Ignoring this notice could cause operational problems.
3. The claim which is out of the quality guarantee published by the Manufacturer is out of Manufacturer’s responsibility.
4. The damage which is from unexpected fault or damage of user by Acts of God is out of Manufacturer’s responsibility.

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Section 1 Warnings and Cautions

WARNING
Ignoring the following warnings could cause serious injuries or even fatal accidents.
Check and connect properly -the voltage, phase and capacity of power supply on the ID plate before installation.
Power supply must be properly grounded. Abnormal grounded connection causes serious damage. Grounded connection must not be on the water pipe and gas pipe.
Use correct and provided power cord.
Do not install the product in the place that the gas could leak out. Do not use in a place that has industrial oil smoke and metallic dust. It causes fire or electric shock.
Do not use the machine near places where explosion can occur due to organic evaporating gases.
Explosive materials: Acid, Esther, Nitro compound
Inflammable materials: salt peroxides, inorganic peroxide, salt acids.
Check equipment for permissible environmental conditions when used inside Temp. & Humid. Chamber or Incubator. It can be cause of fire or trouble by shaker electricity, electronic, and damage of motor.
Shaker Permissible environmental condition; Temperature 2°C to 60°C, Maximum relative humidity 80%.
Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the medium to be processed. Splashing liquids, projectile parts, body parts, hair, clothing and jeweler getting caught.
Unplug, when there is strange sound, smell and smoke from the product. Stop operating and request service.
Keep out of the direct sunlight. It may influence that product life and operation properly.
Do not use the machine at places where moisture is high and flooding can be happened.
Do not assemble, repair, modify on your own. The product may not work well and electric shock change the efficiency of the product. Also this will void the warranty.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Do not put heavy things on the power line. Do not put the machine on the line. It may take off the wire coating and cause electric shock or fire.
Do not touch it with wet hands and connect the main plug correctly. It may cause the electric shock or injuries.
Install power outlet near instrument for convenience.
Do not install the stirrer near machinery generating high frequency noise. Avoid installing near high frequency- welding machine, sewing machine, and mass SCR controller.
Do not inject any liquid and inflammable things inside of product.
Do not pure water or put liquid on the top of the product when cleaning.
Intercept the main power immediately and request the service when water may be in the product.
Do not let the product take any strong shock or vibration. It causes abnormal operation or trouble. It may deteriorate the ability of the product and not obtain correct results.
Do not sprinkle insecticide or flammable spray on the product. Use smooth cloths. Cleaning with solvent can cause fire and deformity.
Power off while product cleaning. It may cause the electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the power plug if some sounds and burning smell, smokes occur. And request service.
Do not let the product take shock by falling down. It will cause wrong operation and malfunction.

Section 2 Functional Descriptions

Compact Digital MicroPlate Shaker can be operating large amount of sample (4 Microplates in same time). And the shaker is designed for conveniences and safety of the experiment.
Features
Performance

• Rotation diameter 3mm, 150 ~ 1,200 rpm rotational speed with stable rotation speed can be selected to user suitable purpose.
• The shaker is designed to operate high temp.(~ 60°C) and suitable to use in Hybridization reaction.
• Low profile design, silicone pads, and rubber feet are minimizing noise and vibration to safety of the experiment. During the high mixing sample, the shaker is not easily slid.

Safety

• Smooth starting function to protect the split out of sample.
• The structure can be minimized some liquid passes through into the product. So the shaker can be protecting user from electrical hazards, fire or explosion.
• During overload situation, the built-in safety device can show overload sign, alarm, and stop operating. After power re-play, the product will operating.
• Use of BLDC motor provides low noise and strong durability.

Ease of Use

• The controller display adopts VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display). It is easy to indicate shaker setup and operating condition.
• User can do Timer setting conveniently (1 min to 99 hour 59 min). Also, the Timer can be used to check remaining time.
• Possible to use 1.5ml Micro-tube, 15ml, 50ml conical tube.

Construction

1. Silicone Pad: to protect sliding of glass flask.
2. Plate Tray: to be placed Microplate, Adapter (Acc. Refer: 7-1).
3. VFD panel & Controller: The panel indicates product setting and control condition.
4. Touch Button: to choose RPM or TIMER individually, operating by orange and green LED lamp.
5. Power switch: It is the main ON/OFF switch and supplying power of the product.
6. Dial knob : to set a shaking speed / Timer and start / stop.
7. Fixing Rubber: to be placed Microplate on the plate.
8. Foot: to prevent from slippery and support main body
9. Socket: Connect the power cable on the socket.

Section 3 Installation

Check to see if there is any damage in the instrument packaging before unpacking. Then unpack the instrument carefully. Inspect to see that the instrument was not damaged during transportation.
Checking Instrument Components
Check the instrument components supplied in the package after unpacking. If a noticeable issue or an omission is found, immediately notify your local Thermo Scientific dealer’s Service Department.

Installation Environment

• Temperature: 2°C ~ 60°C

• Relative Humidity: RH 10% ~ 80%

• Maximum Altitude: Up to 2000m
  WARNING

• The unit should be located away from naked flame sources, direct sunlight. It can cause a malfunction or lower the function.
  CAUTION

• Do not place the unit near other laboratory equipment which can be readily influenced, even by weak motor vibration.

Connecting to the Mains Power Supply

Connect the electric power to the unit according to the following process.
STEP 1: Switch off the main switch before connecting AC power cable.
STEP 2: Connect the power cable to the socket located on the unit back.
WARNING

• Check voltage, phase, volume of power and connect properly.
• Power source must be grounded.
• Cable could be damged by overcurrent and may cause fore. So do not use a branch socket or double taps.

Plate Installation

Slide and insert Microplate to the direction of the fixing rubber as below. Operate after inserting four Microplates for balancing. If you insert two Microplates, install them diagonally.Likewise, when you remove the plate, push the outside home of the plate tray to the direction of the fixing rubber. Lift and remove it.

Section 4 Operation

1. VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display): Check status of unit on display.
   rpm : Indicator below PV and SV shows RPM.
   Time: Run time or Indicating Timer mode.
   PV: Current RPM
   SV: Setting RPM
   Run: It indicates the unit works.
   Stop: It indicates the unit stops.
   Rem’n: It shows remaining time during Timer mode operation

2. RPM button: It indicates that the unit works. RPM can be verified during Timer mode operation.
   It is Touch Sensitive Capacitive Button. So, when you just touch the button with your finger, it senses the touch. During normal mode operation, the orange light is on and during Timer Mode operation, the green light is on. When you push the green button, you can check the operating rpm.

3. TIME button : Timer and Run time can be verified
   It is Touch Sensitive Capacitive Button. So, when you just touch the button with your finger, it senses the touch. During Timer Mode operation, the orange light is on. During operation, if you push it, you can check how long it has operated and during stop, if you push it, you can set timer.

4. Dial knob : RPM setting, Input time, or stop the unit

Start and Stop

1. Turn on the switch at the right bottom of the unit.
2. Dial the knob and set the desired RPM.
3. Run time can be verified during shaking if you press button. Display returns to previous display about after 10 seconds.
4. You can stop the unit if you set SV to 0 or press the dial knob.

How to Set the Timer

1. Press Timer button when the unit stops.

2. Time input display shows when you press the dial knob.
   STEP 1: Input hour by rotating dial knob to right or left direction. STEP 2: Press dial knob 1 time.
   STEP 3: Input minute by rotating dial knob to right or left direction. STEP 4: Press dial knob 1 time.
   Display moves to next mode (RPM setting)
   How to Set the Timer (continued)

3. Input RPM by dialing the knob. Press dial knob 1 time to save set value and unit starts shaking. Remaining time and set value (RPM) shows on display.

4. During operation, you can check RPM by pressing RPM button.Display returns to previous display in 10 sec.

5. Shaking stops and alarms when the time is terminated. If you press dial knob or touch button, display returns to stand by status

Stop Timer
Timer function can be stopped as follows;
STEP 1: Press the dial knob during operation. STEP 2: Choose STOP YES by rotating the dial knob to the clockwise. STEP 3: Press the dial knob.

If you press dial knob or Timer button, the ending sound ends.

• Timer Mode can be cancelled in any step if the Timer button is pressed to get back to standby mode. If the Timer button is pressed again, time or rpm can be set.
• Timer Mode can be stopped as indicated above.

Stop Timer (continued)
WARNING

• The unit can get damaged if it get overload.
• Sample cannot be over 4kg.
• If sample being more than 4kg, enough forced vortex cannot be generated and will not be uniform.

CAUTION

• Use the unit after you check if the main body connected with plate tray and other attachments exactly.
• Do not put too much sample in the tray for preventing by contamination each samples.

Safety Device for Overload

Performance of motor does not work well with an overload. Internal safety circuit stops operation with an alarm. The unit operates fine after rebooting.

Section 5 Maintenance

General
Power cord
– The conditions of connection for power supply and an adaptor| •|
– The presence of power supply and an adaptor contact wetting, and cable peeling off, and out of contact| •|
Tray, accessory cleaning| | •
Surface cleaning| | •
Main Body
Controller display status| •|
Controller function checking| •|
Motor on/off status| •|
Check attachment connection for being tight| •|

Cleaning of Tray and Unit Body
Remove a contaminant by cleaning the unit frequently with a soft cloth before and after using, otherwise it cannot be readily wiped out for a long time Keep the unit cleans always without any contaminant.
WARNING

• Do not soak the product in the water to clean.

Keeping Product

1. Unplug the instrument from the main power.
2. Clean the instrument with a soft cloth neatly.
3. Store in a dry place after packing.

Section 6 Troubleshooting

voltage on the ID plate and make sure they are the same. ID plate is found on the back of unit.
Power failure or circuit breaker shuts down| Find out the causes of power failure and recovery.
Main plug not seated properly.| Check the electrical cord connection at the unit to ensure it is fully seated.
Check the electrical cord connection at the unit to ensure it is fully seated.| If the socket / plug / main power line are cut, request service.
PCB has damaged by reagent| Request service.
Room circuit breaker trips often when the unit is turned on or running| Too many plugs connect at the same time| 1.Check the circuit breaker size along with the voltage and current supplied to it.
2.Check that several similar units are inserted together, if so, you should not use overly.
Inner circuit defect| Request service.
No VFD| Main plug is not inserted correctly| Check electrical cord connection at the unit to ensure it is fully seated.
Inner circuit defect| Request service.
Button doesn’t work| Button switch has damage| Pull out the button to check connector and than retry operating.
Otherwise, request service.
Troubles During Operation| Cause| Action
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Dial button doesn’t operate well| Capacitive sensing initialization error| Request service.
Touch button doesn’t operate well| Capacitance sensor initialization errors| Off the power switch on the power supply is blocked. In a few moments to initialize the controller power supply.
Spinning speed cannot be controlled properly.| DC Motor and circuit problem.| Request service.
Motor and circuit defect.| Request service.
If there are severe changes in rotational speed| Heavy leaning to one side of sample tray is located| Reduce load or tray in the center
Proper vortexing and mixing is not formed| Overloaded by the amount of work overload on the motor| Use in a fixed range of uses
Noise at operation| Combination between plate tray and plate or adapter is loosened| Operate the unit after installing micro-plate or adapter with the plate tray.
Tube is not seated well in the hole| Mix after inserting holder and tube to the hole correctly
Inner rotating support defect| Request service.
Operating suddenly stops| Motor stops by over pressure
normal operation| Set proper max. load value to limit overload safety device. Re-boot for
BLDC motor and circuit defect| Request service.

Section 7 Accessories

Maximum four of microplates are provided as standard. If you attach any of below optional adapters, Tube support 1.5ml, 15ml 50ml Tube support can be used as well. In that case, rpm should be lower than the speed range of the technical specifications.
To purchase optional accessories, see our website.

Tube Support 1.5ml Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, micro-tubes should be attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry. Use the cap to prevent micro- tube’s break away.
Tube Support 15ml Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, conical tubes should be attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry.
Tube Support 50ml Attach two racks on the plate. For balanced fit, conical tubes should be attached to the racks with bilateral symmetry.

Section 8 Technical Specifications

• If not specially mentioned, the standard value is from statues of 25°C, 60%R.H.

• Specifications can be changed without prior notice for quality upgrade
  Disposing of the Product
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Section 9 Warranty Information

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The Warranty Period starts two weeks from the date your equipment is shipped from our facility. This allows for shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the first year warranty period.
During the first two (2) years, component parts proven to be non-conforming in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at Thermo’s expense, labor included. Installation and calibration are not covered by this warranty agreement. The Technical Services Department must be contacted for warranty determination and direction prior to performance of any repairs. Expendable items, glass, filters and gaskets are excluded from this warranty.
Replacement or repair of components parts or equipment under this warranty shall not extend the warranty to either the equipment or to the component part beyond the original warranty period. The Technical Services Department must give prior approval for return of any components or equipment.
At Thermo’s option, all non-conforming parts must be returned to Thermo Fisher Scientific postage paid and replacement parts are shipped FOB destination.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED. NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. Thermo shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages including, without limitation, damages relating to lost profits or loss of products.
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