Drucker Diagnostics Model 842VES Centrifuge - Manual (Page 11)

Advanced User Settings (continued):
Braking Rate - The user may adjust the braking rate from minimum ( slowest deceleration, 0) to
maximum (quickest deceleration, 9) using the following procedure:
1. While the centrifuge is idle, press the PROGRAM button.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until “BRAKE” is
displayed in the speed display.
3. The current braking rate is displayed in the brake display. Use the UP/DOWN
arrow buttons next to the brake display to adjust the braking rate from 0
(minimum) to 9 (maximum).
4. Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to
the speed display to adjust additional settings.
Countdown Delay - When the countdown delay is turned on, the timer will not begin
decrementing until the rotor has reached full speed as set by the user. This feature ensures that
the samples see full force for the total run time.
1. While the centrifuge is idle, press the PROGRAM button.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until “CNTDLY” is
displayed in the speed display.
3. The current status of this feature (ON or OFF) is displayed in the time display.
Press UP/DOWN arrows next to the time display to toggle the status between
ON and OFF.
4. Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to
the speed display to adjust additional settings.
Imbalance Detection - This centrifuge is equipped with imbalance detection. This ensures
that the centrifuge will safely shut down in the event that an imbalanced load is run or a malfunction
occurs. This feature is intended to provide for operator safety and to extend the life of the
centrifuge. The LOW setting will allow for a greater imbalance before shutting the centrifuge down.
1. While the centrifuge is idle, press the PROGRAM button.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until “BALANC” is
displayed in the speed display.
3. The current status of this feature (LOW or HI) is displayed in the time display.
Press UP/DOWN arrows next to the time display to toggle the status between
LOW and HI.
4. Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to
the speed display to adjust additional settings.
Audible Settings - The user may select from six different audible indicator levels:
Setting Button Press Beep? End-of-run audible notification
1 NO NONE
2 YES NONE
3 NO YES, 5 beeps
4 YES YES, 5 beeps
5 NO YES, continuous, user must press STOP/OPEN button to cancel
6 YES YES, continuous, user must press STOP/OPEN button to cancel
1. While the centrifuge is idle, press the PROGRAM button.
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to the speed display until “BEEPER” is
displayed in the speed display.
3. The current audible selection is displayed in the time display. Use the UP/
DOWN arrow buttons next to the time display to select a setting (1 to 6).
4. Press the PROGRAM button to exit or use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons next to
the speed display to adjust additional settings.
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