Thermo Scientific RT Basic 12 User manual

User Manual

Magnetic Stirrer

RT Basic 12, RT Basic 17 and RT Basic 22

Operation Manual 9240-11-013

Thermo Scientific

MANUAL NUMBER 9240-11-013

0 -- 11/12/13 Original ccs

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Preface

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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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Preface

This manual contains important safety and operation information. You must carefully read, understand, and

follow all the instructions in this manual prior to operating this instrument. Keep this manual in a safe place

nearby for reference and make it easily available to all users.

1) This manual highlights DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE alerts to prevent injury or property

damage and also to achieve optimum performance of your instrument.

(2) These alerts are classified into four types in this manual depending on the importance and the risk levels as

described below:

3) The claim which is out of the quality guarantee published by the Manufacturer is out of Manufacturer’s

responsibility.

4) The damage which is from unexpected fault or damage of user by Acts of God is out of Manufacturer’s

responsibility.

Symbols Meaning

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.

Ignoring this caution could cause injury or property damage.

Ignoring this notice could cause operational problems.

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Table of Contents

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Check the Instrument Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Connection to the Mains Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Stirring Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

To Store the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Disposing of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 8

Section 7

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Section 1 Functional Description

The Magnetic Stirrer RT Basic is an economically compact and

lightweight magnetic stirrer for any experimental lab environment. This

stirrer has an operating range of 150rpm ~ 2,500rpm by exact speed and

powerful performance provides stirring of high viscosity solutions.

This magnetic stirrer is designed for user safety in the laboratory. A

description of the convenience features follow;

• Non-slip silicon plate covers inhibit sliding of glass flasks, beakers, etc.

• Each RPM adjusts real-time stirring with a quick action.

• Non-spark BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor stirring to offer

safety and high quality durability in laboratory

• Plate cover allows monitoring of various color samples.

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Section 1

Function Description

• Plate cover: Non-slip silicon covers prevent sliding of glass containers

• Top plate: Protecting stirrer inside and preventing liquid inflow.

• Foot: Unit support and non-skid protection

• LED Lamp: Easy to check if the stirrer is operating

• Knob: Power ON/OFF and controlling stirring speed.

• Body: Motor and control system located inside body

• Power adapter: Supplying power to stirrer

• Adapter:

- 230V Model: Power adapter & multi plugs

- 120V Model: Only for 120V power adapter

Construction

Figure 1-1. RT Basic-12, RT Basic 17 and RT Basic 22 Components

Plate Cover

Body

Power Adapter

Knob

LED Lamp

Top Plate

Foot

Consent

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Section 2 Unpacking and Installation

Inspect the packaging before removing the outer container. On removal of

the outer container, inspect the instrument for any damage that may have

occurred during transportation.

(1) Check the instrument components supplied in the package after

unpacking.

(2) If there is a noticeable issue or an omission is found, immediately

notify your local Thermo Scientific dealer’s Service Department.

Check the Instrument

Components

Component Figure Quantity

Operating manual 1

Adapter 1

Plate cover

(White 1, Black 1) 2

Magnetic stirrer bar 1

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Section 2

Unpacking and Installation

Introduction Environmental Conditions

The unit should be installed in a suitable environment as described below.

• Avoid direct sunlight.

• Room temperature should be 5°C ~ 40°C

• Relative Humidity (RH%) should be less than 80%.

• Altitude should be less than 2,000m.

Location Conditions

Place the unit on the bench or table when in use, and keep a proper

distance between it and other apparatuses.

• Do not use the plastic beaker when operating the unit in explosive

atmospheres.

• The plastic beaker can cause the magnetic field, resulting in igniting to

explosive substances.

• Do not place the unit near other laboratory equipment which can be readily

influenced, even by weak motor vibration, or by magnetic force because the

unit create a magnetic field.

Arrangement of Unit

• Place the unit on the table. Check to make sure the non-slip feet are

secured tightly to the unit.

• Ensure that the unit will be parallel to the table.

Setting Up Cover Plate on Top Plate

• Cover silicon pad on top of the top plate for the safety test.

• Silicon pad cannot be used according to user’s option.

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Section 2

Unpacking and Installation

Connection to the

Mains Power Supply

(1) Turn the knob counterclockwise until the “click” sound is heard, to

make sure that power is off.

(2) Power connection on the Magnetic Stirrer RT Basic 12, RT Basic 17

& RT Basic 22

The power cord of the above units should be connected to the voltage

specified (AC 100V~240V) through a free voltage adapter which can

be converted to DC 12V from AC 100V~240V.

• Ensure that the unit should be connected to a power source that is an

appropriate voltage, phase, capacity.

• Failure to connect to a proper power supply will cause the risk of fire,

electric shock, and personal injury.

• Never use a forked socket, or a double-tapped socket.

• Failure to obey safety instructions will result in burning of the cable, or risk

of fire.

• Use only the main power cord recommended by the manufacturer or

provided with the unit.

Stirring test can be performed without placing a beaker, or flask on top of

top plate, through the following procedure;

(1) Make sure that the unit is on by turning the knob clockwise until the

“click” sound is heard.

(2) Observe the magnetic stirring bar start to spin with the lighting of the

LED lamp, and the spinning motor.

(3) Make sure that the more the unit is speeding up, the more the unit is

vibrating up, by turning the knob clockwise, until it works properly.

(4) Stop the stirring by turning the knob counterclockwise to the end.

Observe the LED lamp go out.

Stirring Action

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