Owner's manual

5 Operation

Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R — Operating manual

5Operation

Operating manual — Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 Rseeon p.Fig.Tab.p.

5.1 Overview of operating controls

The Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R is available in two versions: keypad or rotary knobs. This operating

manual generally describes how to operate the keypad version. However, it also applies to the

rotary knob version.

Before using the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R for the first time, familiarize yourself with the operating

controls and the display.

The depiction of the operating controls and the display can also be found on the front fold-out

page (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).

Abb. 3: Control pa nel of the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R

Fig. 3: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R

Please also read the precise description of the individual menu functions (see p. 20).

1 Call and select the menu parameters

(see Device menu on p. 20)

2 Switch the displayed centrifuging speed (rpm/rcf)

(see Rcf display and calculation on p. 11)

3 Display 4 Short spin centrifugation

(see Short spin centrifugation on p. 26)

5 Release lid 6 Start and stop centrifugation

7 Set the speed of centrifugation

Dependent on device version designed as a key or

dial.

8 Adjust the temperature (only 5424 R)

9 Adjust the centrifuging duration

Dependent on device version designed as a key or

dial.

10 Start the temperature control run fast temp 

(only 5424 R)

11 Select the menu item

(see Menu navigation on p. 21)

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