9240-11-015 - Rev 0 - LP Vortex Mixer - Operation Manual
9240-11-015 - Rev 0 - LP Vortex Mixer - Operation Manual
LP Vortex Mixer
Catalog #88880017 & 88880018
Operation Manual 9240-11-015
Preface
Important Before using this product, read this entire operation manual carefully. Users should
follow all of the operational guidelines contained in this manual and take all necessary safety
precautions while using this product. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in potentially
irreparable bodily harm and/or property damage. s
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s
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Check the voltage, phase and capacity of power supply on the ID plate
before installation. Connect properly.
Use provided power cord. Power cord: Wall outlet with grounded terminal
power cord 250V 7A.
Do not install the product in a place that gas could leak. Do not use in a
place that has industrial oil smoke or metallic dust. It causes fire or
electric shock. Do not use the machine near to places where explosion could
happen due to organic evaporating gases.
Explosive materials: acid, esther, nitro compound.
Inflammable materials: salt peroxides, inorganic peroxide, salt acids.
Keep out of the direct sunlight. It may influence product life and proper
operation.
Do not use the machine at places where moisture is high and flooding
can happen.
Do not assemble, repair, modify on your own. The product may not work
well and electric shock is possible with changes in the efficiency of the product.
Also this will void the warranty.
Do not put heavy things on the power cord. Do not put the machine on
the cord. It may take off the wire coating and cause electric shock or fire.
Do not touch it with wet hands and place the main plug correctly. It
could cause the electric shock or injuries.
Do not pour water or put liquid on the top of the product when
cleaning. Disconnect the main power immediately and request the service if
water may be in the product.
Do not let the product take any strong shock or vibration. It could cause
abnormal operation or trouble. It may deteriorate the ability of the product
operation and not obtain correct results.
Power off while product cleaning. It may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not drop or allow the the machine to fall. It will cause wrong operation
and malfunction.
Disposing of Product Dispose the unit with separating plastic mold, and motor.
Features This product is designed for user safety in laboratory, convenience and
follow feature.
Construction
Rubber Platform
Power Button
Mode Button
Dial Knob
Foot
Rubber platform: used for Touch mode only. Designed to mix samples by
test tube, or micro tube, or micro-plate
Power button: supplying the electric power.
Dial Knob: Regulating of mixing speed.
Mode button: Selecting one of 3 modes; TOUCH”, “Continuous”, “Hi-
Continuous”
a. Touch: after installing rubber platform on top of top plate, pushing
applying various samples on it activates touch mode.
b. Continuous: Continuous mode, speed up to 1,500 rpm.
c. Hi- Continuous: High-Continuous mode, speed up to 3,000 rpm.
Foot: Supporting the body not to slip when operation.
Body Socket
Then unpack the unit. Check carefully to see if there were damages
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below. Contact us or the agent from which you purchased the unit if any
components were omitted.
Quantity/
Component Description
Received
User manual 1/OK --
Unit Location This unit must be positioned on the bench, or table and allow at least
30cm away from the other equipments or devices.
2. Before locating on the table, ensure the non-slip feet are fixed tightly to
the unit.
Mounting the Rubber In TOUCH mode, or Continuous/ Hi- continuous modes, replace the
Platform standard platform when using test tube or micro-tube to mix test sample or
specimen.
1. Place rubber platform on top of top plate, parallel with the upper part
of top plate.
Rubber platform
(standard platform)
Top plate
Mounting Micro-plate In Continuous mode, used for mixing test sample or specimen by using
Tray micro-plate tray.
1. Place micro-plate tray on top of top plate, parallel with the upper part
of top plate.
2. Insert micro-plate tray by pressing in on the left and right side tabs of
the tray at the same time. Fit into place on the top plate.
Micro-plate tray
Top plate
Mounting Test Tube In Continuous mode, used for mixing test sample by using test tube, or
Holder conical tube.
1. Place insert retainer on top of top plate, parallel with the upper part of
top plate.
2. Install insert retainer by pressing in on the left and right side tabs of
the retainer at the same time. Fit into place on the top plate.
Insert retainer
Top plate
Insert retainer
Connection to the Main Supply the electric power to the unit per the steps below:
Power Supply
1. Position “0” rpm by adjusting dial knob before the power is on.
2. Connect DC plug of the power cord to the socket located on the back
of the unit.
Run-Hi Mark
Power Display LED Run LED Touch LED
Dial Knob
• Mode Button: selection button for the control mode; “continuous” &
“Hi- continuous ” mode
• Dial Knob: Adjusting dial button to set the speed of rotation as the
strength of a vibration.
Function Flow
Continuous mode
1. Place rubber platform, micro-plate tray, or conical tube tray on the top
plate (Section 3).
• Make it sure that micro-plate and attachment for conical tube should be
placed correctly and securely before stirring.
• Set 0 rpm and select mode to use Continuous/ Hi- Continuous.
• Rotate knob slowly.
• Contamination can occur between samples in micro-plate due to large
quantity in micro-plate.
• TOUCH mode and Continuous/ Hi- Continuous mode exchange after pressing
the Mode button.
Hi-Continuous Mode
1. Choose rubber platform, micro-plate tray, or conical tube tray and put
it on the top (Section 3).
Modes (continued)
• To return previous MODE from Hi- Continuous Mode, press MODE button 1
time.
• Make it sure that micro-plate and attachment for conical tube are placed
correctly and securely before stirring.
• Set 0 rpm and press MODE button to select a mode.
• Rotate knob slowly.
• Contamination can occur between samples in micro-plate due to large
quantity in micro-plate.
If excess force is applied to the top plate, the unit pauses temporarily to
protect motor and the unit.
Example:
Each LED alternates between TOUCH and RUN. The unit pauses for 5
seconds at the same time.
General
Power cord
Surface cleaning •
Vortex
Accessories
Remove any contaminant by cleaning the unit frequently with a soft cloth
before and after using, otherwise it cannot be readily wiped out for a long
time. Keep the unit clean always without any contaminant.
Power failure or circuit breaker Find out the causes of power failure
shuts down and recovery.
Socket / plug / main power line If the socket / plug / main power line
might be cut are cut, request service.
Motion Orbital
Drive system Eccentric drive & support arm with vibrating motion
DC 24V & 2.5A Power adapter with free voltage and frequency
Electrical requirement
(AC 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz)
Body Polypropylene
* The upper specification could be changed in compliance with the quality and an efficiency improvement of the product.
* Protection class acc. to DIN EN 60529: water proof, vibration proof test according to DIN
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