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Translation from the original operating manual 04/2007 Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 Sigma 2-16P; ; part no. 0700602 Sigma 2-16P from serial no. 120756 Laboratory Centrifuge Operating Manual Please retain for later use!
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 2 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 4 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents General information ......................9 Importance of the operating manual .................. 9 Intended use ........................9 Warranty and liability......................9 Copyright ........................10 Standards and regulations ....................10 Scope of supply ......................10 Layout and mode of operation ..................11 Layout of the centrifuge ....................
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Storage and transport ....................... 24 Dimensions and weight ....................24 Storage conditions ......................24 Notes on transport ......................24 Packaging ........................25 Transport safety device ....................25 Set-up and connection ...................... 26 Installation site ........................ 26 Power supply ........................
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Malfunctions and error correction ..................40 General malfunctions ...................... 40 7.1.1 Emergency lid release ....................41 Table of error codes ......................42 Service contact ....................... 43 Maintenance and service ....................44 Maintenance ........................44 8.1.1...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Table of contents Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 8 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
General information Pos : 2 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifug en Sig ma ( Standardmodule) /010 Allgemeine Infor mationen/010- 0010 Stell enwert der Betriebs anl eitung------------------------------------------------------- @ 26\mod_1405318949962_68.doc x @ 191694 @ 2 @ 1 Importance of the operating manual...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 1 General information Pos : 8 /100 Sigma/100 BA Z entrifug en Sig ma ( Standardmodule) /010 Allgemeine Infor mationen/010- 0040 Urheberrec ht----------------------------------------------------------------- @ 26\mod_1405318956858_68.doc x @ 191751 @ 2 @ 1 Copyright The copyright concerning the operating manual remains with Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH.
Layout of the centrifuge Pos : 17 /100 Sigma/110 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Pr ojekte) /2- 16P/020 Aufbau und Wir kungs weise/020-0010-0010 Funkti ons- und Bedienelemente 2- 16P @ 29\mod_1405321495781_68.doc x @ 196889 @ 3 @ 1 2.1.1 Functional and operating elements 1...
Pos : 21 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/020 Aufbau und Wir kungs weise/020-0020 Wirkungs weis e---------------------------------------------------------- @ 26\mod_1405318984194_68.doc x @ 191807 @ 2 @ 1 Mode of operation Pos : 22 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar d module)/020 Aufbau und Wir kungs weise/020-0020-0010 Prinzi p der Z entrifugati on @ 26\mod_1405318985448_68.doc x @ 191821 @ 3 @ 1 2.2.1...
2 Layout and mode of operation Pos : 26 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/020 Aufbau und Wir kungs weise/020-0020-0020- 0010 Dr ehzahl, R adius , R elati ve Zentrifugalbesc hl eunigung @ 26\mod_1405318988082_68.doc x @ 191849 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Pos : 31 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030 Sic her hei t======================================= @ 26\mod_1405319007254_68.doc x @ 191877 @ 1 @ 1 Safety Pos : 32 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0010 Besc hilderung des Geräts ( auß er 3-30KS) @ 30\mod_1405404002477_68.doc x @ 203921 @ 2 @ 1 Marking of the unit...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 35 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0020 Symbol- und Hi nweis er klär ung en @ 26\mod_1405319013955_68.doc x @ 191947 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 37 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0030 Ver antwortung des Betrei bers @ 26\mod_1405319015364_68.doc x @ 191961 @ 2 @ 1 Responsibility of the operator The operator is responsible for authorising only qualified personnel to work on the centrifuge (see chapter 3.4 - "Operating personnel").
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 46 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0020 M ec hanisc he Sic her heit (auß er 1-16/1-16K) @ 26\mod_1405319024314_68.doc x @ 192059 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 50 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0040 C hemis che und bi ologisc he Sic her hei t @ 26\mod_1405319028141_68.doc x @ 192101 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 52 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0050 Sicherheits hi nweis e z ur Z entrifug ation @ 26\mod_1405319029632_68.doc x @ 192115 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.5 Safety instructions for centrifugation For safe operation, observe the following before starting the centrifuge: •...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 56 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0070 Sicherheit von R otoren und Zubehör @ 44\mod_1470119200568_68.doc x @ 437008 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.7 Safety of rotors and accessories Pos : 57 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0070- 0010 Lebens dauer @ 26\mod_1405319032612_68.doc x @ 192143 @ 4 @ 1...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 68 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0070-0051 U nwuchtüberwac hung Spi ncontr ol L+Eas y+U ni vers al @ 27\mod_1405319047031_68.doc x @ 192283 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 3 Safety Pos : 70 /100 Sigma/100 BA Zentrifugen Sigma (Standar dmodule)/030 Sic her heit/030-0080 Ver halten bei Gefahren und Unfäll en @ 27\mod_1405319051188_68.doc x @ 192325 @ 2 @ 1 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents •...
6.2.2 Installation of rotors and accessories Pos : 105 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/062 Betri eb/062-0020-0020- 0010 Ei nsetzen des R otors 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321530898_68.doc x @ 197001 @ 4 @ 1 6.2.2.1 Installation of the rotor •...
Pos : 107 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/062 Betri eb/062-0020-0020- 0020 Ei nsetzen von Wi nkelr otoren mit hermetisc h versc hließ barem D ec kel 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321531516_68.doc...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 109 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/062 Betri eb/062-0020-0020- 0021 Ei nsetzen des Mi kr ohämatokrittell ers 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321532319_68.doc x @ 197029 @ 4 @ 1 6.2.2.3 Installation of the microhaematocrit rotor •...
6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 111 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/060 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol L+S/060- 0020-0020-0030 Eins etzen von Z ubehör 4plätzig bis 2-16P bis 3- 18KS @ 27\mod_1405319205710_68.doc x @ 192507 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 113 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/062- 0020-0020-0040 Adapter @ 28\mod_1405320421969_68.doc x @ 194103 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 117 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030 Spincontr ol Uni vers al Steuerung---------------------------------------------- @ 28\mod_1405320525161_68.doc x @ 194411 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 120 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030-0020 M anueller Betri eb @ 28\mod_1405320526938_68.doc x @ 194439 @ 3 @ 1 ...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Continuous run During the continuous run, the runtime of the centrifuge is unlimited and must be stopped manually. The centrifuge accelerates during the continuous run until the set speed is reached. •...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 131 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030-0020-0060 Dr ehzahl - ohne T emp @ 28\mod_1405320532488_68.doc x @ 194523 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 135 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030-0020-0080 R otoraus wahl - ohne Temp @ 28\mod_1405320534301_68.doc x @ 194551 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 139 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030-0020-0100 Automatis che D ec kelöffnung - ohne Temp @ 28\mod_1405320536098_68.doc x @ 194579 @ 4 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 6 Using the centrifuge Pos : 145 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/062 Betrieb_Spi nc ontr ol Eas y+U ni versal/Spinc ontrol Uni versal /062- 0030-0030 Programm @ 28\mod_1405320538821_68.doc x @ 194621 @ 3 @ 1 6.3.3...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 7 Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 153 /010 Uni vers almodul e/Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.doc x @ 105 @ @ 1 Pos : 154 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche============================= @ 28\mod_1405320576072_68.doc x @ 194663 @ 1 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 7 Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 157 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/070 Stör ungen und F ehl ersuche/070-0010- 0010 N otentriegel ung 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321542103_68.doc x @ 197043 @ 3 @ 1 7.1.1...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 7 Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 159 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070-0020 T abell e der F ehler meldung en @ 28\mod_1405320582996_68.doc x @ 194761 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 7 Malfunctions and error correction Pos : 161 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070-0030 Kontakt i m Ser vic efall @ 28\mod_1405320584361_68.doc x @ 194775 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 164 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080 Wartung und Instandhaltung ========================= @ 28\mod_1405320612731_68.doc x @ 194789 @ 1 @ 1 Maintenance and service The centrifuge, rotor, and accessories are subject to high mechanical stress.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 169 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0010- 0020 Zubehör (auß er 8K) @ 28\mod_1405320618247_68.doc x @ 194845 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 175 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0010- 0030-0010 Mi kr ohämatokritteller 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321549785_68.doc x @ 197057 @ 3 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 179 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0010- 0060 Glasbr uch @ 28\mod_1405320623434_68.doc x @ 194901 @ 3 @ 1 8.1.6 Glass breakage In the case of glass breakage, immediately remove all glass particles (e.g.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 183 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0020- 0010 Autoklavi eren @ 28\mod_1405320627440_68.doc x @ 194943 @ 3 @ 1 8.2.1 Autoclaving The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of autoclaving and use.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 185 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0030 Ins tandhaltungs arbeiten @ 28\mod_1405320628810_68.doc x @ 194957 @ 2 @ 1 Service In the event of service work that requires the removal of the panels, there is a risk of electric shock or mechanical injury.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 8 Maintenance and service Pos : 187 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/080 War tung und Instandhaltung/080-0040 R üc ks endung defekter T eile @ 28\mod_1405320630226_68.doc x @ 194971 @ 2 @ 1 ...
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NOTE The forms can be downloaded online from www.sigma-zentrifugen.de [Service] [Overhaul and repair]. Pos : 188 /010 Uni vers almodul e/Abs chnitts wec hs el @ 0\mod_1202124514062_0.doc x @ 418 @ @ 1 Pos : 189 /010 Uni vers almodul e/Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.doc x @ 105 @ @ 1 Version 04/2007, Rev.
Pos : 191 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/090 Entsorgung/090-0010 Entsorgung der Z entrifuge---------------------------------------------- @ 28\mod_1405320660029_68.doc x @ 194999 @ 2 @ 1 Disposal of the centrifuge In accordance with the directive 2002/96/EC, SIGMA centrifuges are marked with the symbol shown to the left. This symbol means that it is not permissible to dispose of the unit among household waste.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 10 Technical data Pos : 196 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/100 T echnisc he D aten/100 Technisc he Daten 2-16P============================== @ 29\mod_1405321556174_68.doc x @ 197071 @ 1 @ 1 10 Technical data...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 10 Technical data Pos : 201 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/100 T ec hnisc he D aten/100- 0020 Technisc he Dokumentation @ 28\mod_1405320681369_68.doc x @ 195055 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Pos : 204 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/110 Anhang/110 Anhang===================================== @ 28\mod_1405320699310_68.doc x @ 195069 @ 1 @ 1 11 Appendix Pos : 205 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/110 Anhang/110-0010 Zubehörpr ogramm 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321564657_68.doc x @ 197085 @ 2 @ 1 11.1 Range of accessories Part no.
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Part no. Description Max. speed Max. (rpm) gravitational field (x g) 12148 Angle rotor 24 x 1.5/2.0 ml, for e.g. reaction vials no. 15008, 15040, incl. hermetic aluminium lid no. 17864 Radius max. 8.2 cm, radius min. 4.9 cm, angle 45°...
Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.doc x @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 208 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/110 Anhang/110-0010- 0010 H öc hstdrehz ahl en von Gefäßen 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321565378_68.doc x @ 197099 @ 3 @ 1 11.1.1 Maximum speed for tubes...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 210 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/110 Anhang/110-0010- 0023 R adi en der R otoren ( WR+AR+Mi krohämatokritteller) @ 28\mod_1405320703631_68.doc x @ 195125 @ 3 @ 1 11.1.2 Rotor radii The information in the accessories table concerning the radius refers to the values of the respective rotor as shown below.
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 214 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/110 Anhang/110-0040 T abell e: Lebensdauer von R otoren und Z ubehör @ 28\mod_1405320709911_68.doc x @ 195195 @ 2 @ 1 ...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 216 /100 Sig ma/100 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Standardmodul e)/110 Anhang/110-0050 Beständigkeits tabelle @ 28\mod_1405320711439_68.doc x @ 195209 @ 2 @ 1 11.4 Resistance data The data refer to resistance at 20°C.
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Chromic acid Chromic potassium KCr(SO saturated sulphate Citric acid Citric acid Copper sulphate CuSO x 5H Cyclohexanol Decane Diaminoethane —...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Isopropyl alcohol Lactic acid Magnesium chloride MgCl Mercuric chloride HgCl Mercury Methyl acetate Methyl alcohol Methyl benzene Methyl ethyl ketone...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix - no data 1 resistant 2 practically resistant 3 partially resistant 4 not resistant Medium Formula Sodium bisulphite NaHSO Sodium carbonate Sodium chloride NaCl Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sodium sulfate Spirits Styrene...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Pos : 218 /100 Sig ma/110 BA Z entrifugen Sig ma (Proj ekte)/2-16P/110 Anhang/110-0060 Konfor mitäts er klär ung 2-16P @ 29\mod_1405321566376_68.doc x @ 197113 @ 2 @ 1 11.5 EC declaration of conformity Version 04/2007, Rev.
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 66 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix Declaration of conformity – China RoHS 2 11.6 Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 67 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P 11 Appendix === Ende der Liste für T extmar ke Inhalt === Version 04/2007, Rev. 2.15 of 15/09/2017 • sb 68 / 72 Translation from the original operating manual, part no. 0700602...
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index 12 Index Centrifuges - definition ..........9 Acceleration time Changes in colour ........48 - see also the softstart and softstop function Changes in structure ........48 ............37 Changing the RCF increments ....36 Accessories, cleaning and care ....
Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Density ..........12, 20 Imbalance monitoring system ....22 Different service life of rotors and accessories Importance of the operating manual ..... 9 ............21, 60 Important information ......... 16 Dimensions ..........24 Improper loading ........40 Direct hazard to the life and health .....
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ..........23 Radioactive substances ....... 19, 44 Mechanical safety ........18 Radius ............14 Microhaematocrit rotor, cleaning and care . 46 Range of accessories ........ 55 Mode of operation ........13 RCF ............
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Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 2-16P Index Set-up and connection ....... 26 Technical data ........... 53 Short run ............ 35 Technical documentation ......54 Softstart and softstop function ....37 Temperature error ........42 Solvents ......... 20, 44, 45 Temperature value not reached ....40 Sound signal (buzzer) ........
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