OHAUS Endeavor 5000 Light Duty Orbital Shaker User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Ohaus

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Endeavor™ 5000 Open Air Light Duty Shaker
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Endeavor™ 5000 Open Air Light Duty Shaker

User Guide

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.

WARNING For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in severe injuries or death if not avoided.

CAUTION For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or the property or in loss of data, or minor or medium injuries if not avoided

ATTENTION For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not avoided.

NOTE For useful information about the product.

Warning Symbols

General hazard Electric shock hazard

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain all instructions for future reference.
Always operate unit on a level surface for best performance and maximum safety
DO NOT lift unit by the tray.
Disconnect unit from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing.
Spills should be removed promptly.
DO NOT immerse the unit for cleaning.
DO NOT operate the unit if it shows signs of electrical or mechanical damage.
WARNING! The protection provided by the unit may be impaired if used with accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer or used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING! DO NOT use the unit in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the unit was not designed.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, completely cut of power to the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the unit or unplugging from the wall outlet.

Earth Ground - Protective Conductor Terminal
Alternating Current

Intended Use

This instrument is intended for use in laboratories. It must only be used for processing materials as described in these operating instructions. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications, without written consent from OHAUS, is considered as not intended. This instrument complies with current industry standards and the recognized safety regulations; however, it can constitute a hazard in use. If the instrument is not used according to these operating instructions, the intended protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.

2. BASIC FUNCTIONS

Rotate Knob| Press Knob|
---|---|---
| | Quick Press = 0.05 sec
Long Press = 0.3 sec
Press and Hold = 1.5 sec

I/O – Standby Switch

| Turn unit on
(Press switch)|
---|---|---
Turn unit off
(Press switch)|

Timer Knob Functions

| Set timer
(Rotate timer knob)|
Set minutes and hours
(Rotate knob and quick press to select minutes then repeat to select hours)| ⇒
Change timer while shaking
(Rotate timer knob, quick press) | ⇒
Enter settings menu
Shaker must be idle (Press and hold timer knob until “MENU” appears)| ⇒

Speed Knob Functions

| Change speed settings, while idle
(Rotate speed knob)|
Turn shaker on
(Long press speed knob until unit beeps and green light appears)| ⇒
Change speed settings, while shaking
(Rotate speed knob)|
Turn shaking off
(Long press speed knob until unit beeps and green light fades)| ⇒

3. CONTROL PANEL

A. LCD Display for Time and Speed

Time Display: Displays accumulated time (continuous mode) or how much time is remaining (timed mode). The display range is from 0 to 99 hours 59 minutes. The display will indicate minutes and seconds until the timer reaches 59 minutes and 59 seconds (59:59), then the display will automatically display hours and minutes up to 99:59.

Speed Display: Displays the speed of the shaker. Turn the right knob (E) for setpoint control. Press knob (E) starts/stops shaking function. The run/speed indicator light (C) will be illuminated when the unit is shaking.

B. Timer Status Indicator Light

Timed Mode: Indicator light will be illuminated while the time display is counting down. If the unit is paused while shaking with the timer set, then the indicator light will blink.

Continuous Mode: Timer is not set, the indicator light will be off during shaking while elapsed time counts up.

C. Run Status Indicator Light: Illuminates while shaker is running.
D. Timer/Menu Adjustment Knob
E. Speed Adjustment Knob

4. MAINTENANCE

The Light Duty/Microplate Shaker is built for long, trouble-free, dependable service. No lubrication or other technical user maintenance is required. It needs no user maintenance beyond keeping the unit clean. Always ensure the power is disconnected from the unit prior to any cleaning. If the unit ever requires service, contact your Ohaus representative.

The Light Duty/Microplate Shaker should be given the care normally required for any electrical appliance. At least every three (3) months you should:

Unplug the unit.
Remove any accumulated dirt from the work surface and tray.
Check all accessory items to make sure they are properly tightened.

Attention. Do not use solvents, harsh chemicals, ammonia or abrasive cleaning agents

The housing may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent if necessary.

Avoid wetting or unnecessary exposure to fumes. Spills should be removed promptly after the unit has cooled down. Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except as noted in this section, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. The user is responsible for carrying out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilled onto or into the equipment.

4.1 Troubleshooting

During operation, any rattling or ticking sounds may indicate a loose screw on the tray, a tray attachment, or an accessory. All accessories should be sufficiently tightened in place before starting the unit.

The following table lists error codes associated with common problems and possible causes and remedies. If the problem persists, contact OHAUS or your authorized dealer.

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting

Error*	Cause of Error	How to Fix
E3	Speed Error

no / low tray speed, excess motor speed

| Broken drive belt, malfunctioning speed sensor, seized bearing, mechanical obstruction, tray overload.

Reset the power switch to clear this error. Check for mechanical obstructions.

If the E3 error persists, remove power from the unit and contact an Ohaus representative for repair. End user should NOT attempt repair.

E4| Load Error

Uneven / excessive tray loading, high vibration, motor overload

| Uneven / excessive loading, loose suction cup foot*, mechanical obstruction

Toggle the rocker switch to clear this error. Reduction of load / even load distribution may resolve this error. Alternatively, disabling the Overload Detection feature may resolve this fault , please see the Instruction Manual for entering the Menu and disabling this feature.

If the E4 error persists, remove power from the unit and contact an Ohaus representative for repair. End user should NOT attempt repair.

*In the event a foot (suction cup) has come loose from the bench top, the unit may register an errant E4 error message due to the instability of the unit. Reset the power switch to clear this error. Firmly press down on the four (4) corners of the unit, creating a strong suction to the work surface (do not place on bench mat).

4.2 Service Information

If the troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, contact an authorized OHAUS Service Agent. For Service assistance in the United States, call toll-free 1-800-672-7722 ext. 7852 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. An OHAUS Product Service Specialist will be available to assist you. Outside the USA, please visit our website www.ohaus.com to locate the OHAUS office nearest you.

5. TECHNICAL DATA

Equipment Ratings:

Indoor use only
Altitude: 0 to 2000m
Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C
Storage temperature: -20 to 65°C
Operating Humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Electrical Supply: 24VDC, 1.25A. (For use with certified or approved power supply, which must have a SELV and limited energy output.).
Voltage fluctuations: Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage.
Overvoltage category (Installation category): II
Pollution degree: 2

Note: For product specifications, please refer to the full Instruction manual by scanning the QR code at the front cover.

COMPLIANCE

Compliance to the following standards is indicated by the corresponding mark on the product.

Mark	Standard
	This product complies with the applicable harmonized standards of EU

Directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS), 2014/30/EU (EMC) and 2014/35/EU (LVD). The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.ohaus.com/ce.
| This product complies with the applicable statutory standards of the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The UK Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.ohaus.com/uk- declarations.
| This product complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

For disposal instructions in Europe, refer to www.ohaus.com/weee.

| EN 61326-1
| CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-051

UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-051

Global Notice
Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

ISED Canada Compliance Statement:
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) FCC Notice

ISO 9001 Registration
The management system governing the production of this product is ISO 9001 certified.

Ohaus Corporation
8 Campus Drive
Suite 105
Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA
Tel: +1 973 377 9000
Fax: +1 973 944 7177
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