Eppendorf MixMate - Manual (Page 17)

MixMate® — Operating manual
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The remaining mixing duration and the current mixing frequency are displayed. At continuous
operation the current mixing duration is displayed alternating with oo, after 99.5 h only oo is
displayed.
You can also change the parameters during a mixing process by pressing the time and
speed arrow keys.To do so, the key lock may not be active (see Key lock (LOCK) activation/
deactivation on p. 20). The mixing procedure is then continued with the changed parameters.
The softkeys are not available during a mixing procedure.
At the end of the mixing process a signal tone sounds. The MixMate stops.
4. In order to stop the mixing process, if applicable, prematurely press start/stop again.
5.4 Vortexing
During the vortexing process, press different tubes (e.g., 1.5 mL tubes or 50 mL screw cap tubes)
on the vortex mat of the MixMate to mix them individually.
5.4.1 Touch vortex mode with 3500 rpm
With the touch vortex mode, vortexing is carried out at a fixed frequency of 3500 rpm.
1. Push the tube into the depression in the vortex mat to start the touch vortex mode.
In the display, the VORTX mode is shown, along with the elapsed time:
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Up to 1 min in second increments.
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Up to 19:59 h in minute increments.
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The time display then changes to oo.
2. Remove the load from the vortex mat in order to end the touch vortex mode.
The MixMate continues to run for approx. another 2 s.
WARNING!
WARNING! Injury from improper vortex action.
Improper vortex action can destroy tubes or cause their content to be lost.
Only vortex intact and sealed tubes.
Never vortex tubes made of glass or other fragile material.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to vortex mat caused by improper vortexing.
Only vortex tubes in the depression in the middle of the vortex mat.
Hint!
Ergonomic vortexing: A post-run facility in touch vortex mode prevents the MixMate
braking immediately after the load is removed from the vortex mat. This post-run
facilitates both vortexing with 15 and 50 mL screw cap tubes and vortexing several
tubes consecutively.
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