User guide

Operation

Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R

English (EN)

5 Operation

5.1 Overview of operating controls

Familiarize yourself with the operating controls and the display before using the Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R

for the first time.

Abb. 5-1: Control panel of Centrifuge 5418 and Centrifuge 5418 R.

Fig. 5-1: Control panel of Centrifuge 5418 and Centrifuge 5418 R.

1 Switch the displayed speed of centrifugation

(rpm/rcf)

2 Display

3 Release lid

4 Set centrifugation time

Only 5418 R: Press the time dial to start and stop

centrifugation.

5 Set speed of centrifugation

Only 5418 R: Press the speed dial to switch the

displayed centrifugation speed (rpm/rcf).

6 Adjust temperature (only 5418 R)

7 Start the temperature control run fast temp

(only 5418 R)

8 Short-spin centrifugation

9 Start and stop centrifugation

4 5

5418 R

5418

4 (9)

2 5 (1)