NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC C2 Classic, Manual To Operations

Page 1: ...44 0051 Revision C November 2 2004 NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO INC BOX 4005 44 TALMADGE ROAD EDISON NJ 08818 4005 Telephone 1 732 287 1200 1 800 631 5417 Fax 732 287 4222 Telex 4753012 NBSCO Internet http www nbsc com E mail bioinfo nbsc com ...

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Page 5: ...entire User s Guide before attempting to use this unit Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc NBS is not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the use of an accessory not manufactured by NBS New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

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Page 7: ...cument without notice Updates to information in this document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and improvement Manual Conventions NOTE Notes contain essential information that deserves special attention CAUTION Caution messages appear before procedures which if caution is not observed could result in damage to the equipment WARNING Warning messages alert you to specific pro...

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Page 9: ...er this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the instrument or part thereof which shall upon our examination prove to be defective The warranty period begins at the date of shipment This warranty does not extend to any NBS products which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident or improper installation or application nor shall it extend to products which have been repaired or altere...

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Page 11: ... INSTALLATION OF CLAMPS 22 5 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 22 6 OPERATION 23 6 1 STARTING THE C2 23 6 2 CONTINUOUS UNLIMITED RUN 23 6 3 CHECKING ANY SETPOINT 23 6 4 TIMED FUNCTIONS 24 6 5 ALARM FUNCTIONS 24 6 6 TOTAL RUNNING TIME 24 6 7 MAINT INDICATOR 25 6 8 POWER FAILURE 25 7 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 27 7 1 CLEANING EXTERNAL SURFACES 27 7 2 FUSE REPLACEMENT 27 7 3 BELT REPLACEMENT 29 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 12: ...12 9 2 3 Universal Platform 36 9 2 4 Accessory Flask Clamps 36 10 DRAWINGS 37 10 1 LIST OF DRAWINGS 39 11 INDEX 41 M1244 0051 Y C2 Classic Platform Shaker User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...and test tube racks are also available The shaker does require a platform for operation 1 1 Specifications C2 Classic Shaker Speed Control Accuracy Indication Stroke 50 400 rpm 2 rpm 3 Digit LED 3 4 inch 1 9 cm Ambient Operating Environment 5 45 C 20 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Alarms Visible warning indication when speed deviates more than 5 rpm from setpoint and when timer has expired...

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Page 15: ...ion Verify on your NBS packing list that you have received the correct materials 2 3 Unpacking of Equipment Save all packing materials and User s Guide If any part of your order was damaged during shipping missing pieces or fails to operate properly please fill out the Customer Satisfaction Form 6300 and return it by fax 2 4 Inspection of Equipment Verify that you have received the following equip...

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Page 17: ...he shaker and platform to clear walls and obstructions during operation The surface on which the unit is placed must be smooth level and able to support the shaker under full load operating conditions 3 2 Environment The shaker is designed to operate optimally in the following ambient conditions 5 45 C 20 to 90 Relative Humidity non condensing New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

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Page 19: ...operation the display will indicate Shaker status on off Shaking speed Setpoints Hours remaining timed run USER INTERFACE KEYS START STOP This key is used to start or stop the shaker It will also activate or stop the timer when a timed run is desired SELECT This key is used to change the displayed parameter V UP W DOWN These keys are used to adjust the setpoint of a displayed parameter up or down ...

Page 20: ...an be disengaged without stopping an ongoing run MUTE Not applicable FUNCTION INDICATORS Four function indicator lights are located to the right of the LED DISPLAY They indicate the current parameter being displayed RPM revolutions per minute HOURS time remaining C not applicable not applicable 4 2 Platform Assemblies The C2 can be used with a wide variety of NBS 11 inch x 13 inch 28 x 33 cm platf...

Page 21: ...rm on the unit 1 Loosen the four knobs on the left and right MOVER PLATES Figure 2 Platform Installation MOVER PLATES 2 KNOBS 4 2 Align the four slots in the platform with the four holes in the MOVER PLATES and place the platform on the MOVER PLATES 3 Tighten the knobs to secure the platform New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

Page 22: ...rew S2116 3051 1 5 16 inch 7 9 mm thick aluminum phenolic and stainless steel platforms 5 3 Electrical Connections Before making electrical connections verify that the power source voltage matches the voltage on the ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE and the ON OFF SWITCH is on the OFF position see Figure 3 The ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE is located on the side panel of the unit near the ON OFF SWI...

Page 23: ...ET INDICATOR will illuminate 4 Set the speed by using the V or W KEY until the desired setpoint is displayed Holding the V or W KEY will cause the setting to change more rapidly NOTE The setpoint may be changed during a run without stopping the shaker by following steps 2 4 During speed changes a visual alarm flashing RPM INDICATOR will flash until the speed returns to within 5 rpm of the setpoint...

Page 24: ...ss the SELECT KEY and change to any other function To cancel the timer without stopping the shaker Repeat steps 1 and 2 then immediately press the START STOP KEY The TIME INDICATOR will cease to flash and the display will read OFF 6 5 Alarm Functions The shaker has a visible alarm that is activated at the end of a timed run or if the speed is 5 RPM or more from the setpoint 6 6 Total Running Time ...

Page 25: ...d W KEYS 3 Press the W KEY 6 8 Power Failure In the event of a power failure the C2 Classic Platform Shaker is equipped with an automatic restart function If the shaker was in operation prior to the power interruption when it resumes operation the shaker will return to its last entered setpoint The LED DISPLAY will flash indicating that a power failure has occurred Press any key to cease the flash...

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Page 27: ...as they may damage the unit and void the warranty 7 2 Fuse Replacement The electrical fuse of the unit is housed in the fuse holder on the rear panel of the unit above the POWER CORD CONNECTOR To check or replace the fuse 1 Set the ON OFF SWITCH to OFF and disconnect the POWER CORD from the power source 2 Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver into the fuse holder groove see Figure 3 repeated on t...

Page 28: ...28 Figure 3 C2 Rear Panel ON OFF SWITCH on side panel FUSE HOLDER POWER CONNECTOR Figure 4 Fuse Holder Detail M1244 0051 Y C2 Classic Platform Shaker User s Guide ...

Page 29: ...rce 2 Remove the platform if equipped Set the platform and knobs aside 3 Remove the Phillips head screws that secure the MOVER PLATES to the SUBPLATFORM Figure 5 Mover Plate Removal BELT PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS 4 MOVER PLATES 2 SUBPLATFORM 4 Lift and remove the MOVER PLATES from the unit New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

Page 30: ... the COVER to the frame Figure 6 Cover Removal 6 Lift and remove the COVER from the unit 7 With reference to Figures 7 8 on the following page loosen and remove the hardware that attaches the UPPER FLEXURES to LOWER MOVER PLATE M1244 0051 Y C2 Classic Platform Shaker User s Guide ...

Page 31: ...taching Hardware Detail reverse view LOWER MOVER PLATE 10 32 X 1 2 inch PAN HEAD PHILLIPS SCREW 2 LOCK NUT 2 RETAINER RETAINER UPPER FLEXURE 8 Using your fingers reach under the SUBPLATFORM and move the belt so that it falls off the drive pulley Remove the belt from the bearing housing pulley New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

Page 32: ...TE 10 Slide the belt to one of the unattached sides of the LOWER MOVER PLATE and pull it through the opening 11 Slide the belt to the other side of the LOWER MOVER PLATE pull it through the opening and remove it from the unit 12 Install the replacement belt in similar fashion 13 Reattach the UPPER FLEXURES to the LOWER MOVER PLATE 14 Reattach the COVER to the frame and secure 15 Reinstall the MOVE...

Page 33: ... specified in this manual Unauthorized servicing may void the warranty Please contact your NBS Sales Order Department In any correspondence with NBS please refer to the Model Number and Serial Number of your unit This information is on the ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION PLATE located on the side panel of the unit New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

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Page 35: ...9 2 Accessories 9 2 1 Dedicated Platforms Capacities Accessory Description Clamps Holders NBS Part Number 10 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 60 each AG2 10 25 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 32 each M1190 9919 50 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 20 each M1190 9915 125 mL Erlenmeyer Flasks 12 each M1190 9916 250 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 8 each M1190 9917 500 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 6 each M1190 9918 9 2 2 Carriers Test Tube Rack Capacitie...

Page 36: ...lasks 11 each 250 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 6 each 500 ml Erlenmeyer Flasks 4 each 9 2 4 Accessory Flask Clamps Clamp Type NBS Part Number 10 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp stainless steel ACE 10S 25 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp stainless steel M1190 9004 50 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp stainless steel M1190 9000 125 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp stainless steel M1190 9001 250 ml Erlenmeyer Clamp stainless steel M1190 9002 500 ml Erlenmeyer...

Page 37: ...37 1 10 0 D DR RA AW WI IN NG GS S Figure 10 Control Schematic 100 130 VAC 50 60 Hz New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

Page 38: ...38 Figure 11 Control Schematic 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz M1244 0051 Y C2 Classic Platform Shaker User s Guide ...

Page 39: ...22 28 4 Fuse Holder Detail 28 5 Mover Plate Removal 29 6 Cover Removal 30 7 Top View without Cover 31 8 Flexure Attaching Hardware Detail reverse view 31 9 Belt Removal 32 10 Control Schematic 100 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 37 11 Control Schematic 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 38 New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc User s Guide ...

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Page 41: ...f 15 I Inspection Of Boxes 15 Of Equipment 15 International Offices List of 3 K Keypad Features 19 M Maint Indicator 25 Disabling 25 Manual Conventions 7 Mover Plate Removal 29 N NOTE Symbol for 7 O Operation 23 Overview 13 P Physical Location 17 Platform Assemblies 20 Installation 21 Power Failure 25 R Replacement Parts Descriptions and Part Numbers 35 S Specifications 13 Starting the Unit 23 T T...