Eppendorf MixMate - Manual (Page 18)

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5.4.2 Using free parameters
You can also vortex on the vortex mat of the MixMate using free parameters. Vortexing time can
be set variably from 15 s to infinite, vortexing frequency from 300 to 2000 rpm.
1. Set the mixing time using the time arrow keys.
For continuous operation set oo below 0:15 min or above 99.5 h.
2. Set the with the mixing frequency using the speed arrow keys.
3. Press start/stop to start the vortexing process.
4. Hold the tube on the vortex mat.
The remaining vortexing time and the current vortexing frequency are displayed. During
continuous operation, the current vortexing time appears alternately with oo, after 99.5 h only
oo is displayed.
You can also change the parameters during the vortexing process with the arrow keys time
and speed.To do so, the key lock may not be active (see Key lock (LOCK) activation/
deactivation on p. 20). The vortexing process is then continued with the changed
parameters.
The touch vortex mode is not active during the vortexing process.
A signal tone is generated at the end of the vortexing process. The MixMate stops.
5. In order to cancel the vortexing process prematurely, press start/stop again.
5.5 Device menu
In the MixMate menu, you can activate the key lock (LOCK) and set the volume of the signal
tone (VOL) .
Hint!
In this Vortex mode, the TOO FAST message may be issued at frequencies > 2000
rpm. The MixMate automatically reduces the frequency to 1400 rpm. In the display the
messages TOO FAST and 1400 rpm appear alternately.
Press the start/stop button to end the vortexing process. Press again start/stop to
deactivate the error message.
The touch vortex mode is inactive as long as the MixMate is running.
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