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Category: Operation & Use

Topic: Centrifuge Operation

Article Title: Changing Centrifugation Parameters During a Run

The running time, the speed, the relative centrifugal force (RCF), the centrifuging radius, the run-up and run-down parameters as well as the temperature (for centrifuges with cooling only) can all be changed while the centrifuge is running.

Category: Operation & Use

Topic: Centrifuge Operation

Article Title: Continuous Operation

Set the hours, minutes, and seconds “0” or “—“. Press the START key.

Category: Operation & Use

Topic: Centrifuge Operation

Article Title: Definition of Mains Reset

A mains reset is the removal and re-application of AC power via the power switch.

Category: Operation & Use

Topic: Centrifuge Operation

Article Title: Emergency Stop

The centrifuge will invoke the highest braking intensity (9) by pressing the STOP key twice.

Category: Operation & Use

 Topic: Centrifuge Operation

Article Title: Entering or Changing Programs

User created programs can be stored for use in most centrifuges. The programs are stored values of each of the centrifuge parameters that can be recalled quickly without having to reprogram each individual parameter.

Category: Quality & Safety

Topic: Centrifugation Safety

Article Title: Use of glass tubes and containers in a centrifuge

Even though Hettich centrifuges are designed to spin a variety of centrifuge tubes and accessories, please pay particular attention when using glass tubes and containers.

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Operation
Article Title: Imbalance errors

Imbalance errors are caused by unbalanced loads or imbalance switch signals triggering the error.

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Installation & Set-up
Article Title: Installing Centrifuge on a stable base

Centrifuges come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights.

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Installation & Set-up
Article Title: Loading the Rotor

Check the rotor for firm seating (see Installing the Rotor). With swing-out rotors, all rotor positions must have identical buckets. Certain buckets are marked with the number of the rotor position. These buckets may only be used in the respective rotor position. Buckets that are marked with a set number (e.g. S001/4) may only be used in the set.

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Installation & Set-up
Article Title: Product Registration

Your safety is most important to us. Product registration is an important way we can help you stay informed with all the latest information regarding your centrifuge. It is fast; takes less than 2 minutes!

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Operation
Article Title: Recalling a Program

Rotina 380, Rotina 420, Rotanta 460 & Rotanta 460 Robotic:

Press the PROG key. The parameter RCL is displayed.

Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Installation & Set-up
Article Title: Removal of Packaging

Remove all strapping from the carton.