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Operation – Techne HB-1D User Manual

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OPERATION

SWITCHING ON

Once your HB-1D is connected to a power supply, switch it on using the power switch next to the

power inlet socket on the rear panel.

THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The front panel controls consist of

a four digit LED temperature display, three buttons for controlling

the display, three indicators and a

speed control knob for adjusting the tube rotation speed.

The front panel controls

When you first switch on, the display will show the edition of the software installed on the unit. This will

be displayed for 1 second then the actual temperature of the incubator will be indicated.

Controller display

SETTING THE SPEED

Speed control knob

1. When turned fully anticlockwise, the speed control knob switches the rotation of the tubes off.

2. To increase the rotation speed, turn the knob clockwise until you reach the required speed.

3. Operation of the speed control knob increases the speed clockwise and decreases the speed

anticlockwise in steps of approximately 4 rpm.