Centrifuga Nuve NF200
Centrifuga Nuve NF200
Centrifuga Nuve NF200
NF 200
BENCH - TOP CENTRIFUGE
USER’S MANUAL
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NÜVE SANAY MALZEMELER MALAT VE T CARET A. .
Esenbo a Yolu 22 km
Akyurt - ANKARA / TURKEY
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
1. Nüve warrants that the equipment delivered is free from defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty is given for a period of two years. The warranty period begins
from the delivery date.
2. Warranty does not apply to parts normally consumed during operationor general
maintenance or any adjustments described in the operating instructions provided with the
equipment.
4. Nüve does not accept any liability in the case where the goods are not used in accordance
with their proper intent.
5. The warranty may not be claimed for damages incurred during the shipment, for damages
resulting from improper handling or use, from the defects in maintenance, negligence, bad
functioning of auxiliary equipment, in the case of force majeure or accident and incorrect
power supply.
6. In the event of failure, Nüve shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or damage
as the result of the failure other than the guarantee conditions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
3. INSTALLATION 7
4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES 8
4.1. Programming 8
4.2. Loading 8
4.3. Selecting the Program and Running 9
4.4. Manual Lid Opening 10
6. TROUBLESHOOTING 11
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1. INTRODUCTION
NF 200 Bench Top Centrifuge is especially designed for the separation of blood samples,
urine particles sedimentation and for carrying out the other routine applications in the
microbiology laboratories.
By means of the programmable microprocessor control system speed and time could be
programmed and the ‘pulse’ function provides the operator to run the programs of short
duration.
It ensures safe processes by means of the locking system which does not allow the centrifuge
to operate if the lid is open and which does not allow the rotor to spin if the lid is not closed.
The lid locking system which does not allow the centrifuge to operate if the lid is open, which
also does not allow the lid to be opened while the rotor is spinning and the possibility to open
the lid by pushing only one key when the program ends, provide safe and easy working
conditions. There are audible and visible alarms to inform the operator when the lid is open,
when the program ends and when any error conditions occur. In case of a power failure, the lid
could be opened manually by using a manual lid opening tool. There is also an observation
hole at the top of the instrument to check the speed of the centrifuge by a tachometer.
NF 200 Bench Top Centrifuges are manufactured according to the following standards,
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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2.2. General Presentation
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1. Speed Display :
This display shows the speed values during programming. It also indicates accelerating
condition, braking condition, power failure condition, open lid condition and the condition that
occurs when Start is pressed while the lid is open by the expressions Acc, br, E oFF, oPEn,
cLoSE Lid, respectively. The error codes that occur in case of any failure condition are also
shown on this display.
2. Time Display :
This display shows the time during programming and the run.
This key opens the lid if the led is on. It is active before starting the centrifugation and at the
end of the centrifugation when the audible alarm sounds.
4. Set Key:
This key is used to set the speed and time during programming and to check the RCF value
during the operation.
5. Pulse Key:
The motor increases to the maximum value and continues to spin on that speed as long as this
key is pressed.
This key starts the centrifugation operation and the led turns on. The led turns off if the
program is stopped manually or the lid is opened at the end of the program.
9. Stop key :
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3. INSTALLATION
All lifting and transport must be carried out by using proper handling equipment. The
instrument must be supported from underneath and never turned over.
3.2. Unpacking
Remove the packing cardboard box and the second nylon packing around the centrifuge. The
below written are provided with the instrument, please check them;
Please make sure that the supplied mains matches the required power ratings.
A supply fitted with a circuit breaker should be used for protection against indirect
contact in case of an insulation fault.
The centrifuges are designed to operate safely under the following conditions:
3.5. Positioning
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3.6. Prior to Operation
1. Open the lid and check that no substance has been left in the chamber.
2. Connect the centrifuge to a correctly grounded power supply.
3. Switch on the centrifuge and see that the On/Off switch led turns on.
4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
4.1. Programming
At stand-by position,
• Push the Set key. The speed value on the speed display starts to flash.
• Adjust the speed by pushing the Value Increase and Decrease keys.
• Push the Set key again. The time value on the time display starts to flash.
• Adjust the time by pushing the Value Increase and Decrease keys.
• Push the Set key again to save the settings to memory.
4.2. Loading
Each tube insert must be at the same weight as the one diametrically opposite for balancing.
CAUTION: Imbalance of the rotor may cause major damage to the rotor and centrifuge.
In case the number of tubes which will be centrifuged is less than the capacity of the rotor, the
tubes must be placed in opposite inserts. If the number of tubes that will be centrifuged is an
odd number, use a water-filled tube at the same weight for balancing.
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RIGHT LOADING
WRONG LOADING
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ATTENTION !!
Always use tubes which can withstand to the set speeds.
ATTENTION !!
Balance the rotor with glass tubes if you use glass tubes for centrifugation.
Balance the rotor with plastic tubes if you use plastic tubes for centrifugation.
After loading,
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• When the motor stops ‘End’ is seen on the speed display and audible alarm sounds. (If
Hold position is selected, the program will stop when the STOP button is pushed)
• Push the LID key and open the lid to take out the samples.
Note: Set key is pushed to see the RCF (relative centrifugal force) value during the run.
ATTENTION !! The centrifuge can not be re-started if you do not open the lid after the
centrifugation has finished!! Please open the lid to start the next centrifugation.
In case of a power cut or any defects, the instrument would be opened manually to be able to
get the samples.
WARNING : Before opening the lid manually, be sure that the rotor is completely stopped.
Observe the rotor upon opening while the lid is hold by hand, if the rotor is still rotating, close
the lid and wait approximately 10 minutes before repeating the operation. This operation must
be carried by someone who is informed of the danger and of the precautions which must be
undertaken.
Ideally, rotors should be washed after every use, especially if a spillage has occurred, in warm
water containing a few drops of liquid soap. (a mild washing liquid is ideal as a cleaner).
Please do not forget to clean the part of the rotor which fits on the motor shaft. Every part of
the rotor should be cleaned with a soft nylon brush.
Dry the rotor with a piece of soft absorber cloth. Please make sure that the buckets and inserts
are well dried, you may use hair dryer.
Make sure that the bottoms of the tube inserts are dried well.
Cleaning:
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Codes
In case of below written failures, related error codes shown on the speed display, motor starts
braking.
Err 3 : The communication between the display & main PCB and the motor driver PCB
fails.
Err 4 : Motor overheat failure. Please wait for the motor to cool down and start the centrifuge
again.
Lid open : This failure occurs when lid is opened during the centrifugation. Please close the lid
properly and start the centrifuge again.
Eoff : It occurs in case of a power failure during the run. It dissapears if you wait for 2 minutes
or open and close the lid again.
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7. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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