VWR Mini Shaker User manual

Instruction Manual

Mini Shaker

Microplate Shaker

Package contents

Mini Shaker or Microplate Shaker

Non-skid rubber mat (Mini Shaker only)

92” (234cm) detachable power cord

Instruction manual

Warranty

Manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship when used

under normal conditions for five (5) years. Register your equipment or instrument online at www.

vwrsp.com/warranty for US residents or www.vwrcanlab.com/warranty for Canadian residents. For

your reference, make a note of the serial number, date of purchase and supplier here.

Serial No.: Date of Purchase:

Supplier:

table of contents

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maintenance & Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Standards & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mini Shaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Microplate Shaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

InstallatIon

Upon receiving the VWR Mini/Microplate Shaker, check to ensure that no dam-

age has occurred during shipment. It is important that any damage that occurred

in transport is detected at the time of unpacking. If you do find such damage the

carrier must be notified immediately.

After unpacking, place the Mini/Microplate Shaker on a level bench or table, away

from explosive vapors. Secure to an immovable work surface by pressing down

on the four (4) corners of the unit, creating a strong suction to the work surface

(DO NOT place on a bench mat). Ensure that the surface on which the unit is

placed will withstand typical heat produced by the unit. Always place the unit on a

sturdy work surface.

The Mini/Microplate Shaker is supplied with a power cord that is inserted into the

IEC connector on the back of the unit first, then it can be plugged into a properly

grounded outlet. The 120V unit plugs into a 120 volt, 50/60 Hz source. The 230V

unit plugs into a 230 volt, 50/60 Hz source.

MaIntenance & servIcIng

The Mini/Microplate Shaker is built for long, trouble-free, dependable service.

No lubrication or other technical user maintenance is required. However at least

every three (3) months you should:

• Unplugtheunit.

• Removeanyaccumulateddirtfromthebaseandtray.

• Checkallaccessibleitemstomakesuretheyareproperlytightened.

The unit should be given the care normally required for any electrical appliance.

Avoid wetting or unnecessary exposure to fumes. Spills should be removed promptly.

DO NOT use a cleaning agent or solvent on the front panel which is abrasive or

harmful to plastics, nor one which is flammable. Always ensure the power is discon-

nected from the unit prior to any cleaning. If the unit ever requires service, contact

your VWR representative.

envIronMental condItIons

Operating Conditions: Indoor use only.

* For use in CO2environments, incubators or cold rooms.

* Temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F).

Humidity: maximum 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Altitude: 0 to 6,562 ft (2000 M) above sea level

Non-Operating Storage:

* Temperature: -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149°F)

Humidity: maximum 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.

* Avoid cold starts: Unit is not designed to start after being in a cold room envi-

ronment. Bring unit into cold room from a room temperature environment, operate

and remove unit from cold room as soon as operation is complete.

safety InstructIons

Please read the entire instruction manual before operating the Mini/

Microplate Shaker.

WARNING! DO NOT use the Mini/Microplate Shaker in a hazardous

atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which the unit was not

designed. Also, the user should be aware that the protection provided by

the equipment may be impaired if used with accessories not provided or

recommended by the manufacturer, or used in a manner not specified by

the manufacturer.

Always operate unit on a level surface for best performance and maxi-

mum safety.

DO NOT lift unit by the tray.

CAUTION! To avoid electrical shock, completely cut off power to the unit

by disconnecting the power cord from the unit or unplug from the wall

outlet. Disconnect unit from the power supply prior to maintenance and

servicing.

Spills should be removed promptly. DO NOT immerse the unit for cleaning.

DO NOT operate the unit if it shows signs of electrical or mechanical damage.

Earth Ground - Protective Conductor Terminal

Alternating Current

standards & regulatIons

Henry Troemner LLC hereby declares under it’s sole responsibility that the con-

struction of this product conforms in accordance with the following standards:

Safety standards:

IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control and laboratory use. Part I:

General Requirements.

IEC 61010-2-051 Part II: Particular requirements for laboratory

equipment for mixing and stirring.

UL Std. No. 61010-1

CSA/CAN C22.2 No. 0-M91

CSA/CAN C22.2 No. 61010-1-04

EMC standards:

FCC-B EN55022-B

EN6100-3-3 EN6100-4-5

EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3

EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-6

EN61000-4-11 EN61326-1 Class A

Associated EU guidelines:

EMC directive 2004/108/EC

RoHS directive 2011/65/EU

LVD directive 2006/95/EC

The front panel of the Mini/Microplate Shaker contains all the controls and dis-

plays needed to operate the unit.

A. Standby button/standby indicator light: The standby indicator light will

illuminate when the unit is plugged in. The unit will be in standby mode. Press

the standby button to activate the speed and time functions. The standby indicator

light will shut off and the speed display and time displays will illuminate. Press the

standby button again and the unit will once again be in standby mode.

B. Speed display: Displays the speed of the shaker. C. Up/down arrows for set-

point control. On/off button starts/stops shaking function. D. The speed indicator

light will be illuminated when the unit is shaking.

E. Time display: Displays accumulated time (continuous mode) or how much

time is remaining (timed mode). The display range is from 0 to 9,999 minutes in

one (1) second increments. The display will indicate minutes and seconds until

the timer reaches 99 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59), then the display will auto-

matically display minutes up to 9,999. F. Up/down arrows for set-point control. On/

off button starts/stops the time function.

control Panel

B. E.

C. F. A.

Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 17 x 11 x 4”

(43.2 x 27.9 x 10.2cm)

Tray dimensions (L x W): 11.75 x 8.75”

(29.9 x 22.2cm)

Electrical (50/60 Hz): 120 volts, 5 amps, 25 watts

230 volts, 5 amps, 25 watts

Fuses: 5mm x 20mm, 5 amp quick acting

Speed range: 100 to 1200rpm

Speed accuracy: ±2%

Timer: 1 second to 9999 minutes

(increased in 1 second increments)

Orbit: 0.125” (3mm)

Maximum weight capacity: ~ 8lbs (3.6kg), up to 1000rpm

~ 5lbs (2.3kg), over 1000rpm

Controls: see page 4

Tray material: aluminum

Ship weight: 25lbs (11.4kg)

MInI shaker sPecIfIcatIons

Mini Shaker with plasticware

MInI shaker set-uP

The Mini Shaker is supplied with a tray designed to hold a variety of accessories.

1. Flat containers can be shaken by placing them on the non-skid mat provided with the unit.

2. The tray also has mounting holes ready for use with flask/media bottle clamps or test tube racks. See below for tray configurations.

MInI shaker tray confIguratIons

(35) 10mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps (20) 25mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps

(6) 250mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps (4) 500mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps (3) 500mL Media Bottle Clamps

(12) 125mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps

(2) Test Tube Racks

(15) 50mL Erlenmeyer Flask Clamps

Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 17 x 11 x 4”

(43.2 x 27.9 x 10.2cm)

Tray dimensions (L x W): 11 x 7.75”

(27.9 x 19.7cm)

Electrical (50/60 Hz): 120 volts, 5 amps, 25 watts

230 volts, 5 amps, 25 watts

Fuses: 5mm x 20mm, 5 amp quick acting

Speed range: 100 to 1200rpm

Speed accuracy: ±2%

Timer: 1 second to 9999 minutes

(increased in 1 second increments)

Orbit: 0.125” (3mm)

Capacity: 4 microplates or 2 Micro-Tube Racks

Controls: see page 4

Tray material: aluminum

Ship weight: 25lbs (11.4kg)

MIcroPlate shaker sPecIfIcatIons

Microplate Shaker with plasticware and 1.5 to 2mL Micro-Tube Rack

NOTE: The tray on the Microplate Shaker is not designed to hold flask clamps.

(4) microplates(2) microplates (2) Micro-Tube Racks

MIcroPlate shaker set-uP

The Microplate Shaker is designed to hold two (2) or four (4) microplates, or two (2) Micro-Tube Racks.

1. Place two (2) microplates or deep well blocks diagonally on the tray, or place four (4) microplates or deep well blocks on the tray. The plates/blocks

do not have to be filled.

2. Place the corner of the plate/block under the spring located at each corner of the tray.

3. Slide plate/block into place. You are ready to use.

MIcroPlate shaker tray confIguratIons

2. 3. 4.

3. Setting time to zero (0:00) and continuous mode: Accumulated time.

a. Press and hold the on/off button below the time display. After three

(3) seconds the display will indicate the previous set time.

b. Simultaneously press both the up and the down arrows, the display

will indicate zero (0:00). The unit time is now set to zero (0:00)

minutes. Alternately, you can use the up/down arrows to get to

zero (0:00).

c. Press the on/off button below the time display. The display will

indicate accumulated time. The up/down arrows will become inactive.

To stop timer, press the on/off button again. IMPORTANT: This will

NOT interrupt the shaking function. Press the on/off button below

the speed display to interrupt the shaking function.

d. To reset, press and hold the on/off button below the time display.

After three (3) seconds the display will indicate the previous set

time, which was zero (0:00).

4. Setting timed mode: Programmed time.

a. Press the up/down arrows below the time display until you reach

the desired time.

b. Start this function by pressing the on/off button below the time

display. The unit will run for the selected time, the up/down arrows

will become inactive while the timer is running. The unit will stop

shaking when time display reaches zero (0:00). Four (4) audible

beeps will indicate the count down function is complete. The time

display will default back to the set time. To repeat for the same time,

simply press the on/off button again.

oPeratIng InstructIons

The Mini/Microplate Shakers have been designed for the speed and time func-

tions to work independently of one another. The speed can be reset without

resetting the timer and the timer can be stopped and started without interrupting

the shaking function.

1. Getting ready:

a. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. The standby

indicator light will illuminate, verifying power to the unit.

b. Press the standby button to move the unit from standby mode. The standby

indicator light will turn off and the speed and time displays will illuminate,

displaying the previously used settings.

2. Setting speed:

a. Press the up/down arrows below the speed display until you reach

the desired speed. When you release the button, the display will

blink off and then on indicating the new set speed has been

accepted.

b. Press the on/off button to start the shaking function. The indicator

light below the speed display will illuminate to indicate the shaking

function is in use and remain lit until shaking has ceased. The

microprocessor controlled ramping feature slowly increases speed

until the set-point is reached which helps to avoid splashing, and

provides excellent low end control.

c. Speed adjustments can be made without interrupting shaking by

using the up/down arrows below the speed display. After the

change has been made and you release the button, the display will

blink off and then on indicating the new set speed has been

accepted.

d. To stop the shaking function, press the on/off button below the

speed display. The speed indicator light will turn off.

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