Owner's manual

Operation

Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R

English (EN)

5.4.3.2 Performing short spin centrifugation

1. Only 5418 R: A short run at preselected g-force (rcf) or speed (rpm) can be set directly using the speed

dial.

2. Only 5418 R: Use the temp arrow keys to adjust the temperature.

3. Start short run: Hold down the short key.

• In the display flashes while the rotor is running.

• The time is counted upwards in seconds.

• During short run centrifuging all other keys are blocked.

4. End short run: Release the short key.

• The centrifugation time will be shown in a blinking display during the braking process.

• Only 5418: The centrifuge lid opens automatically. The display shows the symbol .

• Only 5418 R: The centrifuge lid remains closed to maintain the sample temperature. You can open it

by pressing the open key.

5. Remove the material for centrifuging.

5.4.4 Removing the rotor

1. Turn the rotor nut counterclockwise using the supplied rotor key.

2. Remove the rotor vertically in an upward motion.

3. Only 5418 R: Switch off the centrifuge after use and empty the condensation water tray (pull out from

the left or right side of the device). Leave the centrifuge lid fully open and secure it against closing.

5.5 Standby mode (only 5418)

If the centrifuge has not been used for 15 min, it switches to standby mode. The EP logo then appears in

the display. When a button or knob is used or the centrifuge lid is closed, the centrifuge is reactivated and

ready for operation.

5.6 Special functions (only 5418 R)

During the braking process, you can restart the centrifugation up to two times by pressing the

short key again.

Function Status of centrifuge lid Press > 2 s key Display

Modify parameter during

the cycle.

closed short key Flashes 5 s

Enable/disable signal

tone.

open

Enable/disable key lock.

open

short + open

At set rpm

open

time