Eppendorf Excella E-5 Classic Platform Shaker - Manual (Page 18)

Operating controls and function
New Brunswick Excella® E-5 Open Air Shaker
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5.1.2 LED display
The digital display on the control panel is a three-digit LED DISPLAY. During normal operation, the display
will indicate:
• Shaker status (On/Off)
• Shaking speed
• Chamber temperature*
• Setpoints
• Hours remaining (in a timed run)
• Lid open (“LID”)*
*Not applicable for the E-2, E-5, and E-10
5.1.3 Function indicators
4 function indicator lights are located to the right of the LED DISPLAY. They indicate the current
parameter(s) being displayed:
*Not applicable for the E-2, E-5, and E-10
5.1.4 User interface keys
°C* Interior chamber temperature. Can be set from 4 °C to 60 °C, when in SET
MODE, using the ▲(UP) or ▼(DOWN) KEY. It indexes at 0.1 °C increments
unless the key is pressed for 4 seconds, after which it indexes more rapidly.
RPM Revolutions per minute. When in SET MODE, use the ▲(UP) or ▼(DOWN) KEY
to change the speed. It indexes at 1 RPM increments unless the key is pressed
for 4 seconds, after which it indexes more rapidly.
HRS Time remaining in a timed run. Can be set from 0.1 to 99.9 hours, in 0.1
increments or, if the ▲(UP) or ▼(DOWN) KEY is pressed for 4 seconds, the time
indexes more rapidly.
The countdown begins when the START/STOP key is pressed. If the START/
STOP key is pressed, the shaking stops (but temperature is maintained) and the
timer pauses until the START/STOP key is pressed again.
When a timed run ends, the HRS indicator will blink. Press the SELECT key
and change to another function to turn off this indicator.
MUTE This feature is controlled by the SELECT key. When activated, the audible
alarm is muted, and remains so until is is reactivated. If MUTE is activated
when the shaker is turned off using the ON/OFF switch, it will remain engaged
when the machine is powered up again. To activate (or deactivate) the MUTE
function, press the SELECT key until the MUTE indicator illuminates; press the
▲(UP) or ▼(DOWN) KEY to display ON or OFF, as desired; then press SELECT.
START/STOP Start or stop the shaker. It will also activate or stop the timer when a timed run
is desired.
SELECT Used to change the displayed parameter.