Software operation
7.1.4
Relative centrifugal force, RCF
7.1.5
Relative centrifugal force RCF and centrifuging radius RAD
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[Adjustment buttons] to set the desired value.
2.
Use the
A numerical value from 200 RPM to the maximum rotor speed can be
set.
Adjustable in 10 second increments.
[START/PULSE] button.
3.
Press the
The setting is transferred to the indicator.
The relative centrifugal force RCF is dependent on the speed and the centri-
fuging radius.
The relative centrifugal force RCF is stated as a multiple of the acceleration
due to gravity (g).
The relative centrifugal force RCF is a dimensionless numerical value and is
used to compare the separation and sedimentation performance.
RCF = Relative Centrifugal Force
RPM = speed
r = centrifuging radius in mm = distance from the centre of the axis of
rotation to the bottom of the centrifuge tube.
The relative centrifugal force RCF is dependent on the centrifuging radius
RAD. The centrifuging radius must be set before setting the relative centri-
fugal force.
[RCF] button.
1.
Press the
The LED above the button lights up.
[SELECT] button repeatedly until 'R:' and 'RCF' are dis-
2.
Press the
played.
'RCF' parameter is displayed in brackets ñ á.
Value of the
[Adjustment buttons] to set the desired 'RCF' .
3.
Use the
A numerical value can be set that gives a speed between 200 RPM
and the maximum rotor speed.
Adjustable in 1 second increments.
The set centrifuging radius is displayed while entering the RCF.
4.
Press the
[SELECT] button repeatedly until 'RAD/mm' is displayed.
[Adjustment buttons] to set the desired centrifuging radius.
5.
Use the
A numerical value from 10 mm to 330 mm can be set.
Adjustable in 1 millimetre increments
The value of the RCF adjusts automatically when the centrifuging
radius is changed.
[START/PULSE] button.
6.
Press the
The setting is transferred to the indicator.
Rev.: 07 / 10.2023
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