Software operation
Resetting the cycle counter
7.2.3
Querying operating hours and centrifugation runs
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The centrifuge is equipped with a cycle counter. The cycle counter counts
the run cycles (centrifugation cycles). The remaining number of run cycles
(centrifugation runs) is displayed briefly after each centrifugation run.
If the maximum permissible number of rotor run cycles entered is
'Cycles passed' is displayed after each start of a centrifugation
exceeded,
run. The centrifugation run must be restarted. The rotor must be replaced
with a new one.
Once the rotor has been replaced, the cycle counter must be reset to
The cycle counter must be reset to
1.
Press and hold the
'*MACHINE MENU*' is displayed after 8 seconds.
[SELECT] button repeatedly until '-> Time & Cycles' is
2.
Press the
displayed.
[START/PULSE] button.
3.
Press the
[SELECT] button repeatedly until 'Cyc sum=...' is displayed.
4.
Press the
[RCF] button.
5.
Press the
[t ▼ ] button.
6.
Press the
The number of run cycles completed is reset to
[START/PULSE] button.
7.
Press the
'Store cycles...' is displayed.
[STOP/OPEN] button twice to exit the '-> Time & Cycles'
8.
Press the
menu
or
Press the
[STOP/OPEN] button three times to exit the '*MACHINE
MENU*' .
The operating hours are divided into internal and external operating hours.
■
Internal operating hours: Total time for which the device has been
switched on.
■
External operating hours: Total time of centrifugation runs to date.
The rotor is stationary.
1.
Press and hold the
'*MACHINE MENU*' is displayed after 8 seconds.
[SELECT] button repeatedly until '-> Time & Cycles' is
2.
Press the
displayed.
[START/PULSE] button.
3.
Press the
'TimeExt=' is displayed.
TimeExt: External operating hours
4.
Press the
[SELECT] button.
'TimeInt=' is displayed.
TimeInt: Internal operating hours
[SELECT] button.
5.
Press the
'Starts=' is displayed.
Starts: Number of all centrifugation runs
Rev.: 09 / 01.2024
'0' after installing a new rotor.
[SELECT] button.
[SELECT] button.
'0' .
'0' .
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