Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 47)

Operating controls and function
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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6.2 Settings in the device menu
6.2.1 Programs
The Centrifuge 5430/5430 R has more than 50 programmable memory locations.
These functions are only available with the centrifuge at a standstill.
If the program memory is empty the menu item Delete program is exited automatically after the last
program has been deleted. You will furthermore be unable to call up this menu item if the program memory
is empty.
Program numbers which are already occupied can be overwritten.
6.2.2 Use program keys
You can also save and load Programs 1 to 5 directly by pressing the program keys:
6.2.2.1 Load program
 Press the desired program key briefly.
The pressed program key illuminates in blue, the parameters are displayed.
By pressing again, you can exit the selected program again. The blue light of the key will then go out. The
parameters of the most recent centrifugation are then displayed again.
6.2.2.2 Save program
1. Set the centrifugation parameters (centrifugation duration, temperature (only 5430 R), g-force (rcf)/
speed, soft ramp and At set rpm).
2. Press the desired program key for at least 2 seconds.
A signal tone sounds and the program key you pressed lights up.
The centrifuging parameters are saved under the appropriate program number (1-5).
Load program Load the selected program. This appears in the display with number and name
and can be started immediately using the <>start/stop key.
When selecting a program with a too high g-force (rcf)/speed for the rotor
used, it flashes and a safety message appears.
Save program Save the set centrifugation parameters (centrifugation duration, temperature
(only 5430 R), g-force (rcf)/speed, soft ramp and At set rpm) under the selected
number. In addition, you can assign a program name with a maximum of 20
characters. The centrifuging duration, the temperature (only 5430 R) and the
g-force/rotational speed can still be changed in this menu using the
corresponding arrow buttons
time, temp (only 5430 R) and speed.
Delete program Delete the selected program.
Program numbers 1 to 5 cannot be deleted.