TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..................... 1 INSTALLATION ...................... 2 Receiving the Unit ....................2 Site Preparation......................2 Power Configuration ....................3 Moving the Unit......................5 Front Panel .......................5 Refrigeration (RF only) .....................8 First Run ........................9 OPERATION ......................10 Rotors and Accessories ...................10 Operating Modes ......................11 Warning Messages and Error Codes ...............13 APPLICATIONS......................
INTRODUCTION The Micromax microcentrifuge is a quiet, high-speed bench-top centrifuge for medical, industrial, and scientific laboratories. The unit can achieve centrifugal force of up to 21,000 xg, making it ideal for sedimentation of protein precipitates and separation of blood serum. NOTE: The Micromax microcentrifuge is available in two versions, ventilated and refrigerated.
INSTALLATION Receiving the Unit IEC ships the centrifuge in a carton that protects it from shipping hazards. Retain the carton and packing material through the warranty period in case you need to ship or return the unit. Please be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it to IEC.
Power Configuration The Micromax model numbers, and voltage and frequency requirements are listed in the table below. MODEL VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 3590 60 Hz 3591 220 - 240 50/60 Hz 3592 (RF) 60 Hz 3593 (RF) 220 - 240 50 Hz 3594 (RF) 220,230 60 Hz...
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• Cat. No. 3593, 3594: The fuse drawer will have two active fuses installed at the factory. Fuse is rated for 6.3 Amps (part no. 50607A). • Cat No. 3595: The fuse drawer will have one spare and one active fuse installed at the factory. Fuse is rated for 8.0 Amps (part no.
Moving the Unit Suction cups located on the base of the unit are a safety feature which adhere it to the work surface to prevent it from moving. To move the unit to another location, insert an object such as a tongue depressor under each suction cup to break the vacuum seal of that cup (taking care not to damage the suction cup surface).
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• rotor speed or force • elapsed time of, or time remaining in, the run • actual temperature (RF only). The display in the Set mode indicates the desired settings for the run and is operative: • whenever you use the up and down arrows •...
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Use the arrow buttons to view or change the Set parameters for Speed/Force, Time or Temperature (RF only). The first time the button is pressed, the numeric display simply switches from Actual readings to Set parameters, without changing them. If you press the button again, the selected parameter increases or decreases once for each press.
This button stops the run, and unlocks the cover when the rotor has slowed to below 150 rpm. (A run will also stop automatically when the set time has elapsed or the momentary run button is released.) The red light will flash as an indication that the rotor is still slowing down (braking).
First Run Plug in the centrifuge. If an arrow key is pressed first, the display will briefly show 10,000 RPM, 1:00 minute and 25 °C (RF only) the default set values. Press the Stop/Open Cover button to release the cover interlock. Open the cover.
OPERATION Rotor and Accessories A balanced load is essential with all high-speed centrifuges. An unbalanced load produces vibration and causes excessive wear of motor bearings. Therefore, always load the rotor symmetrically. When using tube adapters, install an adapter in the opposite tube position. The total weight of samples loaded in opposing positions must be equal in weight to within 1.0 gram.
Caution: Improper placement of the cover may allow it to come off during a spin. Rotor Removal To remove the rotor, first remove the cover (851, 852 or 853 only). Then unscrew (counterclockwise) and remove the metal locking nut. The rotor can now be lifted straight out of the rotor chamber.
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Hold Mode To set Hold (continuous) mode Select the Set parameters using the control panel buttons (refer to Section 2.5). Scroll down through zero time on the Time display until the word Hold appears in the display. This mode is used for runs greater than 99 minutes. Momentary To operate in the momentary mode: Select the Set parameters using the control panel buttons...
Warning Messages and Error Codes The beeper sounds in three situations: • Two times on power up. • Three times at the end of a spin. • When a warning occurs (three times). Warnings appear in place of the numeric displays in the following cases: HEAD This appears if a run is started without...
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Err 1 No Tachometer Tachometer signals were not present during run. The rotor coasts to a stop. Cover opening is inhibited after this error. OSPd Overspeed Speed is 15,200 RPM. The rotor will brake to a stop run A Runaway During stopping, rotor has not been decelerating for 8 seconds, or when at standby, rotor speed exceeds 600 RPM.
APPLICATIONS Misapplication of any tube can cause tube rupture. To avoid this, never spin tubes faster than their recommended G-force, and never centrifuge disposable tubes more than once. If the tubes are not rated for the needed force, use more suitable tubes. If breakage does occur, residue will be captive in the tube cavity in the rotor.
Speed and Force Table Rotor Cat. No. No. of Tubes and Tube Size Adapter Max Speed Max RCF Radius (cm) Cat. No (RPM) (xg) 24 x 1.5ml 21004 8.35 891 1 24 x 0.6ml B/D Microtainers™ 5763** 21256 8.45 (Aerosol 24 x 0.5ml PCR microtubes 5763** 15000...
Chemical Resistance Table Plastic Metal Other PA PC PE PP PU NL DN CN NN PS SS AL MB MG RR BN VN PF Acids, dilute or weak Acids*, strong or conc. Alcohols, aliphatic Aldehydes Bases Esters Hydrocarbons, aliphatic Hydrocarbons, aromatic Hydrocarbons, halogenated Ketones Oxidizing Agents, strong...
Decontamination Table Compatible Processes For Decontamination Sterilization Methods Plastic Metal Other PA PC PE PP PU NL NN PS TI SS AL RR BN VN PF PT Mechanical Autoclave* Ethylene Oxide Gas Dry Heat 160°C@2Hrs. Chemical Ethanol 40% Formalin Methanol 2-Propanol 5% Sodium Hypochlorite** 3% Hydrogen Peroxide...
MAINTENANCE The Micromax centrifuge is maintenance-free. In particular, the drive motor is permanently lubricated and has no brushes to replace. Cleaning Keep your centrifuge clean to ensure good operation and to extend its life. Clean the entire sample chamber, rotor, and lid at the end of each 8-hour shift and right after any spill.
Cover Interlock Bypass If power fails, the cover remains locked. If you need to remove samples from the unit before power is restored, use the cover interlock bypass. DO NOT ATTEMPT MECHANICAL BYPASS IF ROTOR IS ROTATING Bypass procedure: 1. Unplug the centrifuge from electrical power. Do not perform cover interlock bypass unless instrument is removed from live electrical outlet.
Warranty IEC wants you to be satisfied with the quality of your Micromax centrifuge. We warrantee your IEC centrifuge for one year and IEC rotors for seven years. We will repair or replace any of these products that fails, within this period from the date of its delivery, due to defects in material and workmanship, and we will ship you the repaired product or its replacement at our expense.
SERVICE Warnings and Cautions Warnings Many service procedures require operation with the cabinet removed. The On/Off key, on the control panel, activates the display and the refrigeration system (RF models only) but does not remove power from the circuit board or other internal components.
Special Tools No special tools are required. A multimeter is required to perform diagnostics. Troubleshooting The Micromax has been designed to sense most malfunctions, and to indicate the nature of a problem with a diagnostic message, displayed on the control panel. Diagnostic messages can be divided into two types: warning messages and error codes.
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Indicates the cover was not fully closed when the START button was pressed. Message is cleared by opening the cover. • Close lid completely. • Check lid striker (see section 8.1). • Check latch microswitch (see section 8.4). HEAd No rotor installed. Message is cleared by opening the cover. •...
CABINET Cover Assembly The cover assembly contains the blue plastic outer lid, white painted metal lid liner, hinge springs (2), hinge rod, and latch striker. Early models had a fixed (non adjustable) striker. The adjustable striker can be installed using kit no. 50782A (ventilated) or 50782B (RF models).
Hinge Springs Hinge Rod Refrigeration Cabinet (RF models only) Lid Liner Bracket Cutout Lid Liner Main Cabinet Cabinet Housing Rear Cabinet Section (Refrigerated Units Only) 1. Unplug the centrifuge. 2. Remove (2) screws located on the back of the rear cabinet section.
Main Cabinet (All Units) 1. Remove lid per section 8.1. 2. Remove (4) screws located on the top of the cabinet. (This may require removal of a warning label. Be sure to re-apply the label when finished.) 3. On non-refrigerated units, remove (2) screws located on the back of the cabinet.
Latch Assembly The latch assembly consists of the latch, solenoid, microswitch, plunger/linkage arm assembly, and emergency release cord. The latch closes in two stages, and must be fully closed (two “clicks”) in order to run the centrifuge. By sensing the position of the plunger/linkage arm connecting pin, the microswitch prevents operation of the unit when the lid is open.
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Disconnect the wiring to the solenoid at J/P12 on the Power PCB. Remove the retaining nut that secures the solenoid to the containment frame. Leaving the plunger and linkage arm assembly in place within the latch, remove the solenoid. Slide the new solenoid onto the plunger. Note: The pin that attaches the solenoid plunger to the linkage arm must be positioned below the microswitch arm in order to properly function, and to indicate lid...
POWER CIRCUIT General Power is supplied to the unit through the Power Entry Module, located on the back of the unit. The Power Entry Module contains a removable fuse tray containing one or two active fuses, depending on the model number (see section 2.3).
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1. Remove lid and cabinet. 2. Remove all connectors at the power board. This includes J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J13 and J14A, B & C. 3. Plug in the unit. If the fuse blows, check each component from the power entry module to the power board for shorts, and replace as necessary.
CIRCUIT BOARDS 10.1 General Motor Drive The Micromax electronics consist of three circuit boards, the display board, logic board and the power board. The display board contains the user interface and display components, including an encoder (U6), inverters (U2 & U5), as well as the display drivers (U1, U3, U4).
Refrigeration The compressor and condenser fan are both powered through solid state relays (SSR), the compressor through a baseplate mounted SSR and the condenser fan through a power board mounted SSR (U1). Both should be on , along with their corresponding power board LEDs COMP (DS2 - green) &...
10.3 Replacing the Circuit Boards Caution: The circuit boards contain electronic devices that can be damaged by static electricity. Service personnel should be properly grounded (such as by wearing a wrist strap) whenever handling or touching the circuit boards or individual components. When transporting a circuit board, always enclose it in a static-protective bag.
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For ordering spares, use the following guidelines: Part Description NO PULSE PULSE Feature Feature Logic PCB 44476 Kit 50615 Control Panel (Ventilated) 50595A Kit 50614A Control Panel (RF) 50595B Kit 50614B The 44476 Kit will include a 50615 PCB with the older software (revision 2.7) already installed.
DRIVE ASSEMBLY 11.1 Motor The Micromax utilizes a brushless DC drive motor with built in Hall effect speed sensors. Some electrical motor characteristics can be checked, when the unit is unplugged. These procedures are outlined in this section. Test To measure the resistance of the motor, use the following procedure: Remove the lid and cabinet (see sections 8.1 &...
7. Turning the unit on its side*, remove the 4 screws from the motor mounting plate. These are accessible through the hole in the unit’s base plate. 8. Partially lift the motor out through the opening in the guardbowl. 9. Reach through the opening in the guardbowl and disconnect the motor ground wire from the base of the motor.
Test WARNING: This procedure requires operation of the unit with power applied and the cabinet removed. Use caution to avoid electric shock. See Section 7.1, Warnings and Cautions. 1. Remove the lid and place the cabinet on its side, leaving the display board connected. 2.
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Test Use this procedure to verify operation of the braking system: WARNING: This procedure requires operation of the unit with power applied and the cabinet removed. Use caution to avoid electric shock. See Section 7.1, Warnings and Cautions. Remove the lid and place the cabinet on its side, leaving the display board connected.
REFRIGERATION 12.1 General The Refrigerated Micromax is capable of maintaining a guard bowl temperature of 4° C at ambient temperatures up to 22° C. The units should be able to maintain those temperatures within ± 2° C of the set point. The unit is charged with 3.9 oz.
12.2 Condensing Unit Service of the condensing unit should be performed by qualified personnel only, with the proper refrigerant recovery systems. The condensing unit consists of the compressor, the condenser fan and their related electrical components. Test Use the following procedure, to verify voltage to the compressor: WARNING: This procedure requires operation of the unit with...
12.3 Refrigeration Relay The solid state relay (SSR) powers the compressor on a low voltage signal from the Power PCB. To test the SSR, use the following procedure: WARNING: This procedure requires operation of the unit with power applied and the cabinet removed. Use caution to avoid electric shock.
Replace Use the following procedure to replace the thermistor: Open the cover. Unplug the unit. Remove the lid and cabinet (see Sections 8.1 & 8.2). Remove rotor. Locate the thermistor inside the guardbowl. The thermistor is held in place with a rubber grommet. The body of the thermistor can be accessed through the cutout in the side of the guardbowl containment frame.
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Current Power Test-Point Values for Micromax and Microlite Series Centrifuges New instruments and retrofit kits have test point values and locations which differ from the original configuration noted in the service manual. Please use the following as a guide: Laboratory Sample Preparation 450 Fortune Blvd.
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