ALC PK110

Service Section

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 CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. PURPOSES .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. BIOLOGICAL RISKS ........................................................................................................................... 2
2 DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION ......................................................................... 3
2.1. DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................... 4
2.4. CENTRIFUGE COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................. 4
2.4.1. Exploded view ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.2. Component layout ................................................................................................................ 6
2.5. FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLES .................................................................................................................. 7
2.6. MANAGEMENT OF THE INDUCTION MOTOR ........................................................................................... 8
2.6.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.6.2. The motor ............................................................................................................................ 8
2.6.3. Power control ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.7. ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.7.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.7.2. µP+PWR board ................................................................................................................. 10
2.7.3. User interface .................................................................................................................... 10
2.7.4. Power supply group + PWR .............................................................................................. 10
2.7.5. Load imbalance sensor ...................................................................................................... 11
2.7.6. Tachometer........................................................................................................................ 11
2.7.7. Inputs - Outputs ................................................................................................................. 12
3 DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS .................................................................................................. 13
3.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.2. MESSAGES .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3. FAULT CODES .............................................................................................................................. 14
4 REPLACEMENTS PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 15
4.1. MOTOR REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................... 15
4.2. LOAD IMBALANCE SENSOR REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................... 16
4.3. REPLACEMENT OF THE LID LOCK ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 17
4.4. REPLACEMENT OF THE LID LOCK ASSEMBLY SPARE PARTS .................................................................... 18
4.4.1 Lid lock microswitches replacement ................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Lock block ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.3 Electromagnet Microswitch replacement ............................................................................ 18
4.4.4 Reed solenoid ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.5. POWER SUPPLY RACK REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 19
4.5.1 Transformer replacement ................................................................................................... 19
4.6. ELECTRONIC BOARDS REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 20
4.6.1. uP board replacement ....................................................................................................... 20
4.6.2. Keyboard-Display disassembly .......................................................................................... 21
4.7. GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 21
4.8. TACHOMETER REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................... 21
4.9. EPROM REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................... 22
4.10. LID REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.11. MOTOR CHECKING ...................................................................................................................... 23
5. CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................... 24
5.1. LOAD IMBALANCE SENSOR .............................................................................................................. 24
6. SPARE PARTS LISTS & DRAWINGS ....................................................................................... 25

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purposes

This manual contains maintenance instructions

intended for use by a qualified maintenance or
service technician (We also suggest reading the
respective Operating Manual).
It is organized to provide information on the theory
of operation to assist in troubleshooting for
personnel of ALC authorized service organization.
Moreover, it outlines parts replacement and
calibration procedures for putting the centrifuges
back into service.
Should a specific maintenance problem arise
which is not covered in this manual, please ask
the authorized service organization, or contact one
of our divisions indicated below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE OR SERVICING:

USA/CANADA: JOUAN Inc, JOUAN Global Center, 170 Marcel Drive, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
Tel. (540) 869 8623 - Fax. (540) 869 8626 - e-mail: info@jouaninc.com

U.K.: JOUAN Ltd, Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Road, ILKESTON, DERBYS, DE7 4RA
Tel. (0115) 944 7000 - Fax. (0115) 944 7080 - e-mail: jouan@enterprise.net

FRANCE: JOUAN S.A, 10, rue Duguay Trouin, 44807 SAINT HERBLAIN Cedex
Tel. 02 28 03 20 00 - Fax. 02 28 03 20 01 - e-mail: jouan@jouan.com

GERMANY: JOUAN GmbH, Kapellenstrasse 22, 82008 UNTERHACHING

Tel. (089) 611 4038 - Fax. (089) 611 3087 - e-mail: jouan.gmbh@t-online.de

ITALY: A.L.C. International Srl, Via Carlo Porta 3, 20093 COLOGNO MONZESE (MI)
Fax/Tel (02) 2538922 - e-mail: jouan@jouanit.com

RUSSIA: CGSEN JOUAN Office, 5/14 Timiryazevskaya Str. Office 50-52, 125422 MOSCOW
Fax/Tel (095) 211 4856 - e-mail: jouan.mp@g23.relcom.ru

UKRAINE: JOUAN Kiev, Leontovitch Str. 9, KIEV 30, 04030 UKRAINE

Fax/Tel (044) 224 42 53 - e-mail: jouan@biochem.kiev.ua

OTHERCOUNTRIES: JOUAN S.A, Service Assistance Technique

10, rue Duguay Trouin, 44807 SA1NT HERBLAIN Cedex
Tel. +33 (0) 2 28 03 20 20 - Fax. +33 (0) 2 28 03 20 03 - e-mail: jouan@jouan.com

Website: www.jouan.com
or www.jouaninc.com

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1.2 Biological risks
awareness that only the user knows what has been
The majority of safety problems related to the out into the centrifuge, and therefore is the only
servicing of this equipment, are due to human error person who is able determine and use a suitable
caused by tiredness, lack of attention, negligence, product to decontaminate the unit.
incompetence, and more frequently than you might Obviously, this assumption of responsibility by the
think, as a consequence of extreme “familiarity” user does not relieve maintenance personnel of
of dealing with biological risks; attitudes leading using protective measures against residual risk
to the underestimation of the hazards of being eventually occurring when handling a product that
exposed to pathogens. conditions of use are unknown. In any case,
It is not possible to deal effectively with biological residual risk can be further reduced by the use of
hazard containment technics without being aware personal protective devices ; gloves (made of
of the final user’s behavior. Any prevention and latex and free of wear), masks, safety glasses etc.
biological risk containment program must be based
on correct information and training aimed at
making all affected personnel adopt “rules of
behavior” so that the risk of autocontamination and
contamination of the work area is fully minimized.
Potentially exposed personnel involved directly or
indirectly in lab activities are usually researchers
and lab technicians, but also include cleaning staff,
maintenance personnel, nontechnical personnel
(clerks, logistics employees, drivers, supervisors,
etc.), occasional visitors (sales reps, visitors, etc.),
and, in case of emergency, rescue personnel
(firemen, police, doctors, etc.).
The technical, organizational and procedural
measures for biological risk containment,
according to the requirements of art. 79 of D.L.
626/94 must include:
• An evaluation of the hazard level and quantity
of biological material manipulated.
• The careful planning of laboratory processes,
to reduce or avoid the use of harmful pathogens
and to reduce the number of exposed personnel.
• The choice of technical measures for protection,
individual and collective, and of hygiene
measures to prevent the accidental spreading
of biological agents outside the work area.
• Arrangement of suitable procedures and
systems for conservation, handling, collecting,
internal and external transport from the work
area, the safe discharge of used biological
materials, and for the periodical check for the
presence of pathogens in the work area.
To comply in part with the requirements mentioned
before, ALC has established a “Declaration of
Decontamination” form which must be completed
and sent with any unit being returned for authorized
service. The principle behind this form, is the

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2 DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF
OPERATION

2.1. DESCRIPTION

The PK110 centrifuge was designed for laboratory

use. Using Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) it
allows the separation of substances made of
different density elements.
The rotor is the main load; a swing-out design
allows a higher load than does a fixed angle or
aerodynamical design. The larger the diameter
of a rotor, with accessories, the greater the load
can be and thus the slower the speed will be.

The RCF is directly proportional to the useful

radius of sedimentation and to the square of the
speed. (For more information see Chapter 4,
Operating Manual).

2.2. Specifications
Dimensions Electrical characteristics
Height H 11 in (28 cm)
Width W 14.6 in (37 cm) Nominal operating voltage: 230V ± 10% 50 Hz
Depth D 18.1 in (46 cm) 230V ± 10% 60 Hz
Packaging H x W x D 13 x 19.7 x 21.7 in 120V + 5% - 10% 60 Hz
(33 x 50 x 55 cm) Power consumption: 1.5A (at 230V)
Weight 2.5A (at 120V)
Net weight 61.7 lb (28 kg) Max tot. Power (steady state) 150 W
Net weight including packaging 70.5 lb (32 kg)

Centrifugation characteristics Common Characteristics

Max allowable capacity: • Microprocessor controlled
swing-out (4 x 135 ml) 540 ml • Set/reading speed: 300 - 6300 rpm (10 - 100
fixed-angle (6 x 50 ml) rpm incr.); accuracy: ± 20rpm
Max allowable density 1200 kg/ m3 • Fast or soft acceleration
Max allowable weight 0.648 kg • Fast or soft deceleration
Max speed: • Set timer 1 min up to 99 min + hold
swing-out 4000 rpm • Electronic imbalance detector
fixed-angle 6300 rpm • Direct drive motor
Max RCF at Tip: • Brushless induction drive motor
swing-out 2647 xg
fixed-angle 3661 xg
Max. temperature Tambient + 15°C
Max noise <57 dBA

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2.3. Installation procedure

The machine should be installed in a room free of

dust and moisture. Place the centrifuge on a bench
top rigid and strong enough to comfortably support
its weight.

WARNING:
LEAVE 12 INCHES OF FREE SPACE ON EACH
SIDE OF AND BEHIND THE MACHINE TO
FACILITATE PROPER VENTILATION.

AIR
12 in
(300 mm)

12 in 12 in
(300 mm) (300 mm)

Fig. 1

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2.4. Centrifuge components

2.4.1. Exploded view

1 Rotor

2 Motor chamber seal

3 Lid/bowl seal

4 Centrifuge bowl

5 Li d

6 Motor

7 Stabilizer

8 Imbalance sensor

9 Lid hinge

10 Gas spring

11 Centrifuge body

12 Locking system

13 Power supply

14 Keyboard, display, and uPboard

15 Front panel

Fig.2

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2.4.2. Component layout

Fig. 3

1 Keyboard, display & uP board 4 Motor

2 Power supply rack 5 Load imbalance sensor
3 Lock assembly 6 Chamber

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2.5. Functional principles

The microprocessor system which controls the

PK110 ensures the operation of the following major
elements:

• Set operating conditions.

• The control electronics generates a system
of sinusoidal 3 phase voltages, variable in
amplitude and frequency.
• Management of the safety devices:
• recognition of rotating equipment and
speed restriction;
• lid lock;
• zero speed detection;
• imbalance detection;
• motor over temperature.
• Management of the diagnostic breakdown.

LOCK

KEYBOARD + DISPLAY
CONTROL SYSTEM

MICRO-SWITCH/SOLENOID
POWER SUPPLY RACK

TEMPERATURE

LOAD IMBALANCE
SENSOR MOTOR

FLAT CABLE
SPEED

MAINS, MOTOR

Fig. 4

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2.6. Management of the induction motor

2.6.1. Introduction

PK series centrifuges are fitted with an

asynchronous 3 phase induction motor.

During centrifugation, the control electronics

generates a system of sinusoidal 3 phase voltages,
variable in amplitude and frequency.

During the braking phase, the energy returned by

the motor is dissipated through a resistor.

2.6.2. The motor

The motor of the PK series comprises a 3 phase

stator and a short-circuited rotor. When correctly
powered, the stator creates a magnetic field
rotating at the synchronized speed Ns, in RPM:

Ns= (F/p) x 60

where: F is the supply frequency and p is the

number of pairs of poles of the motor.

The rotating magnetic field generated in the motor

induces e.m.f.’s. These e.m.f.’s produce currents
in the short circuited rotor.
These induced currents found in the magnetic field
create forces opposed to those which induced
them.
It is the relative speed between the rotor and the
stator which is the cause of these induced currents,
thus the forces will reduced this relative speed by
driving the rotor at a speed close to that of the
field created at the stator.
Fig. 5
The difference between the synchronous RPM
(Ns) and the actual RPM (N) of the rotor is called
the slippage.

At a given frequency, the slippage value depends

on the resisting torque (i.e. that of the rotor).

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2.6.3. Power control

Three voltages, variable in amplitude and

frequency, de-phased by 2π/3, must be supplied
from a 50 or 60Hz single phase mains supply.

It is necessary that the pilot frequency must be

The voltage is rectified then filtered by C to supply elevated compared to the frequency of the
the constant voltage +E. generated sinusoidal voltage. The latter is around
For a 230 V - 50 Hz mains supply: 400 Hz at 24000 r.p.m.(f pilot / f sin = 10, at N
E = 230 √2 = 325 Vdc max. speed).
C = 470µF / 400 Vdc Speed synchronization is directly proportional to
the frequency of the voltage supplied to the motor.
For a 120 V - 60 Hz mains supply Ns = f x60 (for a 2 pole motor).
E = 120 √2 = 170 V x 2 = 340Vdc The motor rotates at a speed N below the speed
C = 2 x 470µF / 400 Vdc Ns(synchronous speed).

The 6 transistors act as switches (open or closed). SLIPPAGE (the slippage varies
Ns - N between 1 and 3%).
These transistor commute at a fixed frequency (8
=
Ns
kHz). To vary the speed, it is necessary to
To affect the voltage at 1 we act upon the vary Ns and thus the frequency of the voltage
commands of the transistors A and B, B always supplied to the motor.
being the opposite to A (A = closed, B = open). By The torque characteristics will be translated on the
changing the cycle ratio (closed/open) we obtain speed axis. The supply voltage will vary within 0
a mean sinusoidal value so we are able to vary to 12000 r.p.m. in order to keep the U/f ratio a
the amplitude and frequency. constant value.

VARIATION OF THE CURVE OF THE MOTOR TORQUE AS A FUNCTION OF THE SPEED

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2.7. Electronics
2.7.1. Introduction
The electronic part of the apparatus is comprised
of two boards: the microprocessor + the power
pcb, and the processing and control interface,
made by a display and a keyboard. The former is
located inside the body (see fig.3, item Æ),
whereas the latter is located behind the front panel
( see fig. 3, item Å).
The centrifuge management program is contained
in the EPROM.
The load imbalance sensor is located on the motor
stabilizer (see fig. 3, item Á) and allows detection
of an excessive imbalance due to the rotor loading.
2.7.2. µ P+PWR board
On the microprocessor pcb, 2 distinct zones can
be identified, whose functions are described below.
(fig. 6 no. 1).
ZONE 1
This zone includes the microprocessor, the
EPROM containing the software and the
nonvolatile RAM containing the program
parameters.
A = TP10 gnd
A B C D E D = TP8 gnd
The set of components in this zone is at the
potential of the microprocessor: 5 VDC.
ZONE 2
This zone ensures the conformity of the signal type
coming from the different detectors before their
arrival at the micro-controller via opto couplers.
The power supply for this zone is 12 VDC.
2.7.3. User interface
The user interface consists of LED displays,
keypad, and LED indicators.
2.7.4 Power supply group
On the power pcb, 2 distinct zones can be
identified, whose functions are described below.
(fig. 6 no. 2).
ZONE1
This zone includes the transformer and voltage
regulators. It supplies all of the dc voltages.
B = TP10 gnd C = TP6 gnd
E = TP6 gnd
Fig. 6
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ZONE 2

WARNING:
THIS ZONE AT MAINS VOLTAGE!

This zone includes all the power circuit. It is made

by:
1. The supply of the power module is 320 VDC
through rectifier and filtering of the mains
voltage;
2. The optical insulation allows to protect the
microprocessor by the Driver;
3. Driver: IGBT circuit control. This module allows
to control the couple of power transistors throw
the 3 PWM (Pulse Width Modulating);
4. power module: this is the interface between

2.7.5. Load imbalance sensor

As described in the introduction, this sensor allows

the detection of an excessive imbalance in the
rotor loading. A piezzo ceramic converts the
energy created by the vibration into an electric
signal. This signal is conditioned, then dispatched
to the µP for safety control.

2.7.6. Tachometer

The tachometer is comprised of an optical sensor,

which generates two pulses per revolution.

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 FUSE R56
3.3 R71
230V 2AT 10K
15W TP12
120V 4AT
110V2 TP10gnd IGBT
6A
2.7.7. Inputs - Outputs

600V RELAY K1
6X 600V
(CS161) 10A

-
+
LINE

>
220V FILTER SWITCH LINE
MOTOR
J14 K2 T˚C
C69
120V 135˚C

0V1 1 2 M
FUSE
C23
230V 2AT
120V 4AT
IMBALANCE TACH
SENSOR

SW LID
J6-1
LID CIRCUIT MOTOR DRIVER J2

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J3
J6-2 J1 (CS161) J7
(CS161) 1

TP1 TP2 GND

S FLAT
FREQUENCY CABLE
ENCODER
SIGNAL
200Hz
@6000rpm J2
TP7 GND CPU
TP8
GND EXT CS159
J5 SW RELAY J1
10K

+5EXT
18V
TP10 GND
GND POWER TP9
110V +5
SOLENOID
18V TP4 GND 18V DC
GNDL TP3
+5V
220V
TP6 GND KEYBOARD DISPLAY
18V GND OPTO TP5
CS160
+12V
110V
TP10 GND
18V GND POWER TP11
+15V
(CS161)
POWER SUPPLY
3 DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS

3.1. Introduction

The PK series centrifuges offer a set of built-in

functional tests to help locate possible problems
or run time failures. If a problem is encountered,
an error code will appear in the display and an
audible alarm will sound.

3.2. Messages

When the instrument is switched on, “-ALC-” is

displayed for a few seconds at the bottom of the
screen followed by a number corresponding to the
kind of Eprom installed on the centrifuge:
• 70 = PK110
Pushing either of the two timer keys during power
on will display the EPROM software revision level
in the timer (MIN) display.

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3.3. Fault codes

When certain faults are detected an audible alarm

is switched on in addition to a code and a message.
according to the fault, the machine stops
automatically under the conditions indicated in the
following table:

CODE MESSAGE REASON COMMENTS / EXIT

E1 During rotation measured Tachometer information considered

speed suddenly = zero unreliable. Cycle stops without braking

E2 Difference in values of Tachometer information considered

succesive speed unreliable. Cycle stops without braking
measurements too great.

E3 None --- ---

E4 Equipment Non zero speed when When the motor is stopped lid may bre
rotating machine is switched on opened. Press any key to clear
message

E5 None --- ---

E6 Lid unlocked Lid unlocked during rotation Run stops. Any operation is impossible
until motor is stopped. Press any key to
clear message

E7 None --- ---

E8 Motor over Motor over temperature The centrifuge stops if it is running.

temperature (above 135°C), faults in the Motor will not operate if START is
micro processor, lid unlock pressed. Wait for the motor to cool.
solenoid stuck or reed switch
improperly adjusted.

LID Lid unlocked Lid unlocked when START It is impossible to START. Close the
selected lid or check that it is properly locked.
Message will clear once lid is properly
closed and locked.

InbL Imbalance Imbalance detected Run stops. Any operation is impossible

until motor is stopped. Press any key to
clear message

Audible Setting speed The set speed is greater than Ensure that the rotor maximum speed
alarm error the rotor maximum speed. is greater than the set speed.

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4 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS POWER LEAD
TO THE CENTRIFUGE BEFORE ALL
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES !

4.1. Motor replacement

Disassembly (see fig.9)

Fig.9

1. Remove the pin from the gas spring  Reassembly

2. Remove the front panel ‚ unscrewing the 1. Carry out the above operations in the reverse
three screws ƒ and lift the panel vertically. order.
Remove electrical connectors and ground
cable.
WARNING:
3. Remove the three screws located under the BE SURE THE MOTOR AIR CHANNEL / GASKET
bowl gasket „. IS CORRECTLY SEATED IN THE GROOVE ON
4. Remove the motor air channel / gasket …. THE MOTOR HOUSING (SEE FIG 10)
5. Remove the centrifugation chamber †.
6. Disconnect the motor (J14), tachometer (J3),
imbalance sensor (J2) and thermo-switch (J7)
from the power PCB, then remove the motor
ground connector (Fast-on).
7. Unscrew the fixing screw of the motor which
is located on the motor base ‡.
8. Lift up the motor and remove it ˆ.

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 Fig.10

4.2. Load imbalance sensor replacement

Disassembly
1. Remove the chamber (see paragraph 4.1)
2. The detector is attached at the counterweight
stabilizing of the motor
3. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the sensor.
4. Remove connector J2 from the power card.

Reassembly
1. Carry out the above operations in reverse order.

Fig.11

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4.3. Replacement of the lid lock assembly
(see fig. 12)

Disassembly
1. Open the lid.
2. Remove the front panel.
3. Disconnect the lid lock assembly from the
µP+PWR board, disconnecting J6.
4. Unscrew the four mounting nuts .
5. Remove the lid lock assembly.

Fig.12
¬ Mounting bolts
­ Reed switch
® Solenoid
¯ Lid micro-switch
° Lid handle

Reassembly
1. Remount the assembly on the body, making
sure it is properly aligned with the four
mounting nuts .
2. Check that the assembly is properly positioned
so that lid will lock correctly.
3. Install the four mounting nuts to the chassis .
4. Connect the electrical connections.
5. Remount the front panel.

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4.4. Replacement of the lid lock assembly
spare parts (see fig. 15)

Fig.15
4.4.1 Lid lock micro-switches replacement 4.4.3 Lock Solenoid replacement

Disassembly
1. Disconnect the micro-switch À.
2. Remove the mounting bolts Á then remove the
micro-switch.
Reassembly
1. Carry out the above operations in reverse order.
Check that the micro-switch rod does not hit
the cam when the lid is open to avoid a false
alarm.
Disassembly
1. Disconnect the solenoid 14 by de-soldering the
corresponding wires on the PCB.
2. While holding the solenoid, remove the
mounting screws behind the lock assembly
plate.
Reassembly
1. Connect the new switch, then carry out the
above operations in reverse order.

4.4.2 Lid Lock WARNING:

MAKE SURE THAT THE SOLENOID
Disassembly CORRECTLY MOVES THE SWITCH LEVER !
1. Unscrew the locknut ‡.
2. Extract the screw ˆ 4.4.4 Reed switch pcb
3. Extract the cam ‰.
4. Extract the snap ring Š. Replacement
5. Unscrew the bolt Æ behind the cam ‰. 1. Disconnect reed switch pcb 15 by removing J6
6. Detaining the lock block 12 ,unscrew and extract connector from the power pcb.
the screw 13 . 2. Unsolder the solenoid wires from the reed
switch pcb.
Reassembly 3. Remove the pcb from the three plastic supports.
1. Carry out the above operations in reverse order.
Refitting
Carry out the above operations in the reverse
order.

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4.5. Power supply rack replacement
(see fig 16)

Disassembly
1. Remove the front panel .
2. Disconnect all cables: J1, J2, J3, J6, J7, J12,
J14, and flat cables.
3. Remove the power rack ‚, from the bottom of
the centrifuge.

Reassembly
Carry out the above operations in the reserve
order.
WARNING:
REMEMBER TO REFIT ALL THE CLIPS. THEY
MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION AS THEY
WERE BEFORE.

4.5.1. Transformer replacement Fig.16

(see fig 17)

Disassembly
1. Remove the front panel .
2. Remove connectors J4 and J5.
3. Remove the screw  after loosening the nut
‡.
4. Take care of items ƒ and … when removing
the transformer.

Reassembly
Carry out the above operations in the reserve
order.

WARNING:
REPLACE THE COMPONENTS PRECISELY AS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 17.
Fig.17

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4.6. Electronic boards replacement

Figure 18

4.6.1 µ P+PWR board replacement

Disassembly
1. Remove the front panel ‚.
2. Disconnect the flat cable connector ƒ.
3. Remove the 6 nuts „.
4. Unplug the µP board † from the keyboard.

Reassembly
Carry out the above operation in reverse order.
WARNING:
EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE
CABLE CONNECTORS.
IMPROPER ALIGNMENT COULD DAMAGE THE
CONTACTS.

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 Figure 19

4.6.2. Keyboard-Display disassembly 4.8. Tachometer replacement (see fig. 20)

(see fig 19)
Disassembly
1. The keyboard-display is located behind the 1. Remove the motor assembly (see paragraph
front panel: the latter must be removed prior 4.1)
to removing the µP board as described in 2. Dismount the elastic suspension, unscrewing
paragraph 4.6.1. the 3 fixing screws À.
2. Remove the 7 nuts À attached to the chassis 3. Unscrew the two fixing screws of the optic
then remove the board Á sensor, then extract it (pay attention to the
connection wire).
Reassembly
Carry out the above operations in reverse order. Reassembly
1. Carry out the above operations in the reverse
4.7. Gas spring replacement order.

Disassembly
To replace the gas spring, see motor replacement
(paragraph 4.1) .
1. See paragraph 4.1. numbers 1 to 5
2. Remove the screw located at the foot of the
gas spring.
3. Remove the gas spring.

Reassembly
Carry out the above operations in the reverse
order.

Figure 20

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4.9. Eprom replacement Insertion
1. See the figure below.
WARNING
A SUITABLE EXTRACTOR MUST BE USED
WHEN PERFORMING EPROM REPLACEMENT.
USE OF ANY TOOL NOT SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EPROM OR ITS
SOCKET.

WARNING
DURING REPLACEMENT OPERATION KEEP
THE EPROM PARALLEL TO THE SOCKET !
Extraction
1. Dismount the front panel.
2. Remove the µP board!
3. Extract the Eprom.
WARNING
INSERT THE NEW EPROM WITH THE KEY
(NOTCH) AWAY FROM THE MICROPROCESSOR
2. Perform the necessary calibrations: see
CHAPTER 5

4.10. Lid replacement

1. Open the lid

2. As indicated in paragraph 4.1 (see Fig. 12),
remove the pin from the gas spring attached at
the lid.
3. Remove the five screws connecting the lid to
the lid hinge, Fig. 20.
4. Remove the lid.

Fig. 20

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4.11. Motor checking

To check the motor electrical circuit integrity,

continuity between phases has to be checked.
As there are three wires, such a measurement has
to be carried out alternately, at the terminals of
two of them, choosing the third one as common.
The two resistance values obtained referred to two
successive phases (as the state circuit is star-
configured). Check that :
1. The two values are identical (allowable
difference ± 0.2 Ω).
2. The two values are > than 26 Ω (± 0.2 Ω).
3. There is no discontinuity.
If there is no conformity to condition 1, the motor
can run erratically.
If there is no conformity to condition 2, the motor
can run irregularly with over heating.
If there is no conformity to condition 3, the motor
cannot run.

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5. CALIBRATION 4. Load the centrifuge with rotor model O-G26/1.
5. Simulate the maximum imbalance, loading 8 g
5.1. Load imbalance sensor on the bottom of the buckets.

When the Eprom is changed, all previously saved

WARNING
information is lost. In the case of no calibration, to THE ROTOR MUST BE PERFECTLY
avoid unnecessary repairs, the Eprom contains an BALANCED PRIOR TO PERFORMING
imbalance threshold default value of 350. CALIBRATION OF IMBALANCE SENSOR

6. Close the lid and press “up” timer key, then wait
until the cycle is completed: once the cycle is
WARNING complete, the display will show a number
CALIBRATION MUST ALWAYS BE DONE
between 300 and 700. If the result is different,
please repeat the calibration. If the result is still
The calibration is done by a self learning of the
unsatisfactory, contact the manufacturer’s
vibration peak by the microprocessor, the
service department.
calibration is no longer a manual procedure.
Note: by pressing the SOFT key it is possible to
Perform as follows:
alternately view the rpm number and imbalance
1. To enter the configuration menu, simultaneously
value.
press the SOFT key and the “up” timer key
7. Press STOP to exit the configuration menu and
when the machine is powered on.
go into work mode.
2. Timer display will show: SL , while the speed
display will show zero. WARNING
3. Pressing START will cause both Displays to IT IS ONLY POSSIBLE TO SAVE THE NEW
show respectively and: CONFIGURATION AT THE END OF THE CYCLE
• value 350 if the Eprom has just been replaced;
• a value between 300 and 700 if calibration was
previously done.

Keys used for calibration

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6 SPARE PARTS LIST

GENERAL VIEW

Item Catalog no. Description Qty.

1 89000838 Power switch 1
- 86003248 Line filter 1
2 85900010 Front Panel 1
3 85900037 Keyboard, overlay 1
4 85900006 Bowl seal, lid 1
5 85900162 Bowl seal chamber, motor 1
6 39900002 Lid hinge 1
7 85240195 Lid latch catch 2
8 86003451 Gas spring 1
9 39900011 Centrifuge chamber 1
- 39900431 Main P.C.B. 1

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 MOTOR

Item Catalog No. Description Qty.

1 38500023 Motor assembly including p/n: 38500028 1

2 85900013 Counter Weight 1

3 89000843 Load Imbalance Sensor 1

4 38500028 Tachometer Sensor Assy. + Shock Mount 1

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 LOCK VIEW

Item Catalog No. Description Qty.

1 86001406 Lid Microswitch 1

2 11250037 Complete lock assembly 1

3 39900426 Reed board + wire 1

4 89000846 Spring 1

5 11201185 Locking latch 1 of 2

6 See Item # 3 Reed switch 1

7 85140270 Solenoid 1

8 85900026 Lever 1

9 85440203 Handle 1

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 POWER PCB

Item Catalog No. Description Qty.

1 11250038 Transformer, Toroidal 120/240V 1

81001041 Power Supply PCB – 120V

2 1
39900433 Power Supply PCB – 230V

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