Eppendorf 5424 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 18)

5 Operation
Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R — Operating manual
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5 Operation Operating manual — Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R see on p. Fig. Tab. p.
5.1 Overview of operating controls
The Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R is available in two versions: keypad or rotary knobs. This operating
manual generally describes how to operate the keypad version. However, it also applies to the
rotary knob version.
Before using the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R for the first time, familiarize yourself with the operating
controls and the display.
The depiction of the operating controls and the display can also be found on the front fold-out
page (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).
Abb. 3: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R
Fig. 3: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R
Please also read the precise description of the individual menu functions (see p. 20).
1 Call and select the menu parameters
(see Device menu on p. 20)
2 Switch the displayed centrifuging speed (rpm/rcf)
(see Rcf display and calculation on p. 11)
3 Display 4 Short spin centrifugation
(see Short spin centrifugation on p. 26)
5 Release lid 6 Start and stop centrifugation
7 Set the speed of centrifugation
Dependent on device version designed as a key or
dial.
8 Adjust the temperature (only 5424 R)
9 Adjust the centrifuging duration
Dependent on device version designed as a key or
dial.
10 Start the temperature control run fast temp 
(only 5424 R)
11 Select the menu item
(see Menu navigation on p. 21)
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