RC-6 Service Manual

SORVALL®
RC-6
Service Manual
PN 74817-0
SORVALL RC-6 ®
SUPERSPEED
CENTRIFUGE
Thermo ELECTRON CORPORATION

Asheville, North Carolina
U.S.A.
PN 74817-0
Issued July 2005
SAFETY NOTICES
Safety reminders
Carefully read and fully understand the following safety instructions.
Operate your instrument according to the instruction manual.

Be sure to observe all the safety precautions in the instruction manual and safety instructions on your instrument. If neglected,
personal injury and/or instrument damage may result.
The safety reminders are indicated as shown below. The signal words, "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" are
accompanied with the hazard alert symbols to bring attention to the reader.
DANGER : This note indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not strictly observed, could
result in personal severe injury or possible death.
WARNING : This note indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not strictly observed, could
result in personal severe injury or possible death.
CAUTION : This note indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not strictly observed, could
result in personal injury or severe damage to the instrument.
This hazard alert symbol indicated together with a signal word is a reminder to
emphasize important safety instructions.
"NOTE" indicates a note which has no direct bearing on personal safety.
Do not perform any operation not specified in the instruction manual. If any problem is found on your instrument, contact your
local dealer or Kendro service representative.
Although the safety precautions in the instruction manual and safety instructions on your instrument have been fully
considered, an unexpected situation may arise. Observe the instructions in the instruction manual and always be careful of
yourself when operating this instrument.
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Contents
1. Specifications ··········································································································································································· 1-1
2. Unpacking and Installations ············································································································································· 2-1

2-1 Unpacking ············································································································································································· 2-1
2-2 Electrical Power Requirements ········································································································································ 2-2
2-3 Installation ·············································································································································································· 2-3
2-4 Location ················································································································································································· 2-3
2-5 Bolt Down Requirements ··················································································································································· 2-4
2-6 Leveling the Drive ································································································································································· 2-5
2-7 Emergency Sample Recovery in the event of a Power Failure ··················································································· 2-6
3. Preventive Maintenance ··················································································································································· 3-1

3-1 General ·················································································································································································· 3-1
3-2 Static Checks ········································································································································································ 3-3
3-3 Functional Checks ······························································································································································· 3-3
3-4 Cooling System ···································································································································································· 3-3
3-5 Drive Unit················································································································································································ 3-3
3-6 Rotor Inspection ··································································································································································· 3-3
3-7 Inspection of the Floor Anchors and Panels ···················································································································· 3-4
3-8 Test Run ················································································································································································· 3-4
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
4. Troubleshooting ······································································································································································ 4-1

4-1 Alarm Messages ·································································································································································· 4-1
4-2 Remedies for Alarms ··························································································································································· 4-31
4-3 Troubleshooting when no Alarm is displayed ·················································································································· 4-33
4-4 Monitoring Mode ·································································································································································· 4-35
4-5 Check Terminals and LEDs················································································································································ 4-38
4-6 Fuse list··················································································································································································· 4-38
5. Refrigeration·············································································································································································· 5-1
5-1 Specifications, Construction and Control of the Refrigeration cycle ············································································· 5-1
5-2 Checking the conditions of a problem ······························································································································· 5-3
5-3 Troubleshooting ···································································································································································· 5-4
6. Drive Unit Replacement ··················································································································································· 6-1

6-1 Drive Unit ··············································································································································································· 6-1
6-2 Rotor assembly and Crown················································································································································ 6-3
7. Display and Operation Panel ·········································································································································· 7-1
8. Adjustment ················································································································································································ 8-1

8-1 Adjustment of the DC link voltage ······································································································································ 8-1
8-2 Adjustment of the Imbalance circuit ··································································································································· 8-3
8-3 Sub-CPU boot up ································································································································································ 8-4
8-4 Gap adjustment for the Imbalance sensor ······················································································································· 8-5
8-5 Offset compensation for actual sample temperature ····································································································· 8-6
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9. Others ·························································································································································································· 9-1
9-1 Changing the Accumulated Run Time when replacing the drive unit or the control board ····································· 9-1
9-2 New Rotor Entry···································································································································································· 9-2
9-3 DIP switches ········································································································································································· 9-3
10. Circuit Diagrams···································································································································································10-1
11. Instructions···············································································································································································11-1
Parts List ······················································································································································ Appendix
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1. Specifications
RC-6
Maximum speed 21,000 rpm
Maximum RCF 51,427 x g (F-20/Micro at 20,000 rpm)
4 tubes x 1,000 ml (SLC-4000)

Maximum capacity
Max. RCF 9,180 x g at 7,000 rpm
Inductive high-frequency motor (Air cooled)
Drive system
Direct Drive
Set speed 300 to 21,000 rpm
Speed accuracy +/-25 RPM
Set temperature -20º C to +40º C
Set time 1 min to 99 hr and 59 min; HOLD for continuous operation
Capable of saving 30 programmed run conditions and displaying/setting the RCF(g)

Program function
and w 2t
752 (W) x 835* (D) x 1,112 (H) mm *Measurement including rear duct ass'y (685
Dimensions
mm without rear duct ass'y)
Single phase: AC200/208/220/230/240 V+/-10 %; 50/60 Hz; 30 A (CSA)

Power requirements
3 Phase : AC 400 V+/-10%; 50/60 Hz; 2x16A (CE)
Weight 350 kg
Ambient air temperature at the centrifuge air inlets must be between 2°C to 40°C with a maximum
Ambient Temperature relative humidity of 80% at 31°C, linearly decreasing to 50% at 40°C. If the ambient air
temperature is above 25°C, the centrifuge may not maintain low temperatures at high speeds.
Heat Output 3,700 W (12,600 BTU per hour)
<64 dB (The maximum noise output with the centrifuge, measured with the
Noise Level compressor on at 0.91 m (3 ft) from the front of the centrifuge and 1.22 m (4 ft) from
the floor.
Maximum Altitude 2000 Meters
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2. Unpacking and Installation
2-1 Unpacking
CAUTION Does not tilt the main body over 45°while moving the centrifuge otherwise, the centrifuge may be damaged.
Check the components.

a) Check the accessories of the centrifuge.
Unpack the accessory bag and take out the instruction manual. Check the accessories according to the list in the instruction
manual.
b) Check the other delivered products (rotor, tubes, etc.).
Check the delivered products according to the invoice.
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2-2 Electrical power requirements
The centrifuge can operate on the following power source: Single phase 200, 208, 220, 230 or 240 Vac ± 10%, 50/60 Hz;
30A., or 3 Phase AC 400 V±10%, 50/60 Hz, 2x16A Provide a dedicated line with a switch (circuit breaker) intended to turn off
the centrifuge power in the event of failure. It is recommended to provide that switch outside of the centrifuge room or near the
exit of the centrifuge room.
Standard models are following two types:
1. Single phase 208Vac 60Hz 30A ( North American model : CSA) 2. 3-phase 400Vac 50/60Hz 2x16A ( European model : CE)
2. 3-phase 400Vac 50/60Hz 2x16A ( European model : CE)
The transformer and terminal block must be wired according to the line voltage. The Line voltage should
not exceed 10% of the selected taps.
Select the appropriate voltage tap for wire # 5 to, comply

with the line voltage and connect it accordingly.
Select the appropriate voltage tap for wire # 12 to,

comply with the line voltage and connect it accordingly.
Connecting the power cord

Plug the power cord coming from the rear of the centrifuge in the wall receptacle. The green/yellow wire is a ground wire. The
centrifuge must be grounded properly.
WARNING : The centrifuge must be grounded properly to avoid electrical shock hazards.
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2-3 Installation
1) Be sure to remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge.

CAUTION
2) Precautions against condensation on the centrifuge (especially during the winter months):
When the room temperature is higher than the centrifuge, condensation may form. Take the following
countermeasures in such a case.
a) Move the centrifuge to the installation place.
b) Never connect the centrifuge to the electrical power source.
c) Open the door according to the emergency recovery procedure (page 2-4).
d) Remove the front and rear panels from the centrifuge. Allow 24 hours for the panels to dry and to expedite
the drying process, run an air-conditioner in the room for 3 to 4 hours with a high temperature setting and low
humidity.
3) Install the rear duct assembly so that the open vent is facing upward; exhausting the air away from the floor.
2-4 Location
a) Install the centrifuge on a flat, vibration-free
concrete or stone floor. Avoid installing the
centrifuge on a carpeted or unstable floor.
Min. 30 cm
Concrete Strength: 21N/mm2
Concrete Depth: min. 150 mm
Hardware Ultimate Shear Strength:
9.3 kN (2,091 f lbs).
Hardware Ultimate Tension Strength:
11.8 kN (2,653 f lbs.) Min. 30 cm Min. 30 cm
b) Ambient temperature ranges from 5 degrees

centigrade to 25 degrees centigrade. The rotor
temperature will be high if the ambient temperature
becomes higher than 25 degrees centigrade.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
c) Maintain a 30-cm "clearance envelope" around the
centrifuge. Do not store any substances in the
clearance envelope.
Securing the Centrifuge to the floor
The RC-6™ Superspeed Centrifuge is certified to meet the requirements of CSA and CE. To meet these
requirements, the centrifuge must be secured to the floor using the anchoring hardware provided with the
instrument. This will prevent the centrifuge from moving in the unlikely event of a rotor mishap.
NOTE: Kendro or your local representative of SORVALL® products is not equipped to drill holes in the floor. The holes must be
drilled before installation is scheduled.
2.5 Centrifuge bolt-down instructions

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2.5 Centrifuge bolt-down instructions
1. Move the centrifuge to its desired location, confirm that a minimum of 30cm clearance is available on all sides of the unit
and lower front two leveling feet so that they touch the floor.
2. Place and overlap two anchor plates around each of the leveling screws so that the bolt holes of the anchor plate align
(figure 1).
3. Carefully mark the four locations of the anchor plate bolt holes on the floor. Remove the anchor plates and move the
centrifuge from the area.
4. Precisely drill four holes with a diameter of 12.0mm to a depth of 36mm in the locations marked in Step 3. Completely
remove dust from the drilled holes using compressed air or other method. Place the Masonry Anchors in the drilled holes
with the chock side down (figure 2). Hammer the Masonry Anchors into the holes until the top of the anchor is flush with
the floor. Return the centrifuge to its desired location, place the anchor plates so the bolt holes align with the anchors.
Securely fasten the four socket head cap screws with locking washers to the Masonry Anchors using a 6mm hex wrench.
5. Additional bolt-down kits including installation instructions with exact drilling dimensions can be ordered with part number
74819.
Anchor plate (L)
Overlapped anchor plates
Anchor plate (U)
Figure 1
Chock
Anchor Insert
36mm
or 1½ Inches
Ф12.0mm or ½ Inch
Figure 2
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2-6 Leveling Level
a) Turn on the centrifuge power and open the door. (If
power supply is not yet available, perform the
emergency recovery procedure discussed on the next Angle rotor
page.) without cover
b) Set the angle type rotor without a cover onto the drive
shaft.
c) Place the level across the center of the rotor.
Frame d) Using a wrench, turn each of the four level adjusters until the
casters are 5 to 15 mm off the floor.
e) When the centrifuge is level, remove the level and make sure
each of the four level adjusters is secure and rattle-free.
f ) Secure each of the four level adjusters with the lock nuts.
5 to 15mm
Lock nut
Level adjuster
CAUTION : Level the centrifuge by using the four level adjusters and secure them with the lock nuts. Improper securing can
cause significant movement of the centrifuge in the event of rotor disengagement.
(d) Bolt Down

The anchor plates are securely fastened to the masonry anchors with the four hexagon socket head cap screws.
(e) Relocation
Before relocating the centrifuge, remove the anchor plates, unplug the line cord and lower the casters on to the floor by turning
the leveling bolts with a wrench. Raise the leveling bolts enough and relocate the centrifuge. After relocation, the centrifuge must
be installed and leveled again.
CAUTION : Remove the rotor from the rotor chamber before relocating the centrifuge. Be careful when moving the
centrifuge on uneven or slanted floors to avoid tipping over the instrument.
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2-7 Emergency sample recovery in the event of a power failure
a) Make sure that the rotor stops completely by carefully listening for any sound coming from the rotor chamber.
b) Turn off the MAIN POWER breaker of the centrifuge and unplug the line cord.
c) Remove the two screws from the lower portion of the front cover. Remove the front cover by pulling the lower portion of the
front cover forward and downward. The upper portion of the front cover is hooked, not secured with screws.
d) Raise the weighted portion of the two-door -locks in the front and secure them with adhesive tape.
Door
Door handle
Front cover
Screw for securing Door handle

front cover
Support for front cover
Door lock
e) Release the door handle and open the door slowly.

Check to see that the rotor has completely stopped. If the rotor is still spinning, close the door immediately.
WARNING : Never attempt to slow or stop the rotor by hand.
f) Take out the rotor and remove the adhesive tape from the door lock solenoids. Insert the hooks into the slots on the front
cover and place the front cover on the support. Secure the front cover with the screws.
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3. Preventive Maintenance
This section contains the preventive maintenance procedure and a sample checklist for the SORVALL
RC-6 Superspeed centrifuge.
WARNING!
To remove the potential hazards of electrical shock, set the main circuit breaker and POWER switch
to OFF, and disconnect power cord from the power source. The terminals of the circuit breakers are
always energized when the power cord is connected.
If the centrifuge has been used with radioactive or pathogenic samples, it may be contaminated and
rotors must be certified free of biological or radioactive contamination; Decontamination Information
Certificate must be filled out by the user. Appropriate precautions for decontamination procedures
must be followed when servicing the centrifuge. DO NOT service or repair any equipment that has not
been properly decontaminated.
3-1 General
The preventive maintenance checks of the centrifuge and rotors are performed on service visits as
specified by the service contact or requested by the user. In cases where no service contact exists,
the preventive maintenance procedures must be performed by qualified service personnel (preferably
twice a year).
The inspection and cleaning procedures that should be done routinely by the user are found in
operating instruction manual. Check that the routine maintenance procedures are being performed and
the appropriate corrective maintenance procedures are being implemented.
Use the Preventive Maintenance Checklist (sample included following this procedure) to record the
completion dates of procedures, pertinent data, and any comments relating to the maintenance and
operation of the centrifuge and rotors.
3-2 Static Checks

a. Location/Ambient Temperature
Verify that clearance specifications and ambient temperature requirements are in compliance. The
centrifuge requires adequate ventilation and proper environmental conditions to function properly. To
provide adequate air circulation, the centrifuge must be located in an area where the minimum space
is 135 cm in width and 140 cm in depth including the “clearance envelope” around the centrifuge.
Depending on the *rotor, the centrifuge will maintain rotor sample temperature at maximum rotor
speeds from +4° to +29° C ± 2º C. Optimum cooling system performance is achieved in the ambient
temperature range of +15° to +25°C.
*With the following rotors the centrifuge will maintain rotor sample temperature at maximum rotor
speeds from +4° to +29° C ± 3º C.
SA512, SA-300, SE-12, SM-24, SLA-1000, SH-MT, SH-80, and HS-4
.
b. Centrifuge Leveling
Place a bubble level across the top of the drive shaft crown. If the centrifuge is not level, adjust the
four leveling screws so that the casters are 5 to 15 mm off the floor. When the centrifuge is level,
secure the lock nuts and if necessary tighten the anchor plates with the socket cap screws.
c. Electrical Connections
Check all electrical connections on the Control PB, the Drive PB, Interface PB, key pad, and
controller. Make sure all the connectors are properly inserted.
d. Rated voltage
Check the nameplate on the right side of the main body. Record the indicated voltage on the PM
checklist.
e. Line Voltage (unloaded)

Using a voltmeter, check the ac line voltage at the wall outlet and record it on the PM checklist. If the
line voltage is greater than ±10% of the rated voltage, rewire the auto-transformer accordingly.
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f. Ground Continuity
WARNING!
Before servicing the centrifuge, make sure that the wall receptacle is properly grounded. Failure to
do so may result in a serious electrical shock.
1. Turn the centrifuge power breaker to OFF, and unplug the power cord.
2. Check centrifuge ground continuity as follows:
a. Set a digital voltmeter (DVM) to the lowest resistance scale.
b. Measure the resistance from the ground on the plug to the instrument chassis ground. The
reading on the DVM should indicate less than 0.1 ohms.
3. Check wall receptacle ground continuity by measuring the phase to ground voltages:
a. Set the DVM to a scale greater than 250VAC.
WARNING!
Be sure to set the digital voltmeter from the resistance scale to the Vac scale before checking wall
outlet ground continuity. Failure to do so may damage the digital voltmeter.
b. Measure the AC receptacle voltage from one of the AC outlets to receptacle ground. Leave the
grounded probe in place and with the other probe; check the voltage at the other AC outlet.
Both phases to ground voltages should be approximately equal to each other and If not, the line
may not be properly grounded. If the wall outlet is not properly grounded, notify the user; Kendro
is not responsible for improperly grounded circuits. Do not plug the centrifuge power cord in until
the outlet is properly grounded because the centrifuge may be damaged if connected to the wrong
voltage.
g. Door and Gas Springs

Repetitively open and close the door to make sure the gas springs are not weak and hold the door
open. The life span of the gas springs is typically three years, but they may fail prematurely with
aggressive use and if so, replace them.
h. Clean the condenser fins

Unplug the centrifuge and remove the front cover. Do not clean the condensing fins with your hands;
instead, use a condenser comb to remove dust.
WARNING!
The condenser fins are sharp and may cut your hands.
3-2
3-3 Functional Checks
a. Fans
Check all fans to make sure they operate as follows:
Fan Proper Operation of the Fan
The fan runs continuously when the
compressor is on or the rotor is spinning,
Rear side large compressor fan
including a 5min delayed run after the
compressor shuts off.
Cooling fan underneath the Drive
Drive unit side cooling fans Fans run continually when the centrifuge
(under the drive rubber cover seal) Power is on.
Controller cooling fan
b. MPG signal
The Motor Pulse Generator generates two pulses per revolution.
Check the signal at the MPG test point to Agnd on the Control PB (refer to Section 4-5).
c. Encoders signals
These are A and B phase signal of encoder sensor.
Check the signals at the ENCOA and ENCOB check terminals on the Control PC (refer to Section 4-5).
c. SPG signal
This is the shaft head signal (2 pulse/rev.).
Check the signal at the RPG/SPG check terminal on the Control PB (refer to Section 4-5).
The SPG signal is measured at the RPG test point on the controller PCB.
3-4 Cooling system

a. Cooling capacity (Maximum pull down)
Using an SS-34 or equivalent rotor, set the rotor speed to 20,000rpm, temperature to –20°C, and
measure the rotor temperature after 60 minutes running time. Perform this test, in ambient
temperatures below 25°C. The measured rotor temperature should be less than +2°C.
3-5 Drive Unit

a. Drive Shaft and Bearing
1. Check the 4 pins on the drive shaft for no damage. If the pins are bent, the Crown K) assembly
must be replaced. (See replacement instructions in section 6-3).
2. Clean the drive shaft head (crown) with a damp cloth and wipe it dry.
3. Check the rotation of the drive bearings. If any roughness or noise is detected in the bearings,
replace the Rotor shaft unit or Drive unit (See replacement instructions in section 6).
b. Vibration
Spin an empty fixed angle rotor to top speed, and check the imbalance sensor amplitude in the
Monitoring mode, item IMB). The value should be less than 0.2mmp-p (A/D value 99H).
c. Insulation resistance
Check the insulation resistance of the drive motor to ground using Connector P111 (on the Control
box). The value should be greater than 2M ohm.
3-6 Rotor Inspection

1. Inspect all rotors used in RC-6 for corrosion and wear.
2. Swinging bucket rotors: Inspect the bucket bearing surface and rotor pins for wear. Clean and
lubricate the pins and the under side surface of the bucket area that ride on pins.
3. Check the rotor pins inside the coupling hole.
4. Check all O-rings and packing for cracks, tears or abrasion (if applicable).
5. Record the serial number of all rotors inspected and make note of any problems relating to rotors on
3-3
the service report.
3-7 Inspection of the Floor Anchors and Panels

For safety, the protective casing of the centrifuge must be regularly inspected. Following table
shows the inspecting items and the corrective actions. Inspect according to this table and perform
corrective actions (tightening the screw again, etc.) if necessary.
No. Inspecting items Corrective actions Remarks
1 Check to see if the four leveling bolts Readjust to the normal level Refer to section 3-2 b.
are loose. and secure them. If this item has been
checked at 3-2b, then
proceed to item No. 3
2 Check the four M8 bolts for the anchor Tighten the bolts if necessary. Refer to section 3-2 b.
plates that secure the centrifuge to the If this item has been
floor. checked at 3-2b, then
proceed to item No. 3
3 Check for loose screws securing the Tighten the screws if
door and its hinges. necessary.
4 Check to see if the door securely locks. Readjust or replace the door
Check the door lock system including lock. Tighten the nuts for the
possible loose door latch strikes. door latch strikes.
5 Check for any loose screws that secure Tighten the screws if
the front and rear covers. necessary.
3-8 Test Run

Before testing the centrifuge, install a rotor on the drive shaft, and input the following parameters.
SPEED: Maximum rotor speed ACCEL: 9 (maximum acceleration)
TIME: 60 min DECEL: 9 (maximum deceleration)
TEMP: 4º C
a. Total Instrument Current

1. Attach an AV ammeter to one of the wire from the main breaker to measure the total instrument
current.
2. Press the START key and check the maximum current with an AC ammeter.
b. Speed Control
Verify that the rotor reaches selected run speed +/-30rpm as indicated on SPEED display.
c. Temperature Control
Verify that the temperature is controlled to the set value as indicated on TEMP display.
d. Timer accuracy
Perform a one hour timed run with a stop watch. The time from when the start key is pressed until
the centrifuge run terminates must be 60 minutes +/-1 second.
e. Automatic Restart
Start run, when the rotor reaches top speed, turn the centrifuge power switch OFF.
Wait a minute, then turn centrifuge power switch ON. The run should resume, provided the rotor
speed is above 300rpm.
3-4
RC-6™
®
SORVALL Centrifuges Superspeed Centrifuge
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Static Checks Rotor Inspection

Location/Ambient temperature Corrosion or wear
Centrifuge leveling Buckets and lubricate
Electrical connections Rotor pins
Rated Voltage: Packing
Adapters
Line Voltage (unloaded): Serial numbers
Ground continuity
Door and Gas Spring
Clean inside rotor chamber Inspection of the Anchors and Panels
Clean the condenser fins Leveling bolts
Anchor plates
Door and Hinges
Functional Checks Locking the door
Fans Covers
- for Drive unit
- for Controller
- for Refrigeration Test Run
MPG signal Total Instrument current Amps AC
Encoder signals Line voltage (loaded) VAC
SPG signals Speed control
Temperature control
Timer accuracy
Cooling system Automatic restart
Maximum Pull Down
Drive unit
Drive shaft and Bearings
Vibration
Insulation resistance (more than 2 M ohm)
3-5
Comments:
S.R .Signature Date of Service
3-6
4. Troubleshooting
4-1 Alarm messages
The RC-6 refrigerated centrifuge has a self-diagnosis capability that identifies and reports a malfunction or incorrect
operation to the operator with alarm codes. When a problem that does not affect the centrifuge operation occurs, the
centrifuge displays the corresponding alarm code and continues operation. If a problem that can cause damage to the
centrifuge occurs, the centrifuge immediately stops operation and takes the necessary measures according to the
procedures described in this section.
The microcomputer in this centrifuge automatically controls operation when an alarm code is displayed; continued
operation, braking, or free coasting.
* Alarm codes that the centrifuge continues operation after the alarm indication:
POWER, E37, E67 and E64
* Alarm codes that the centrifuge applies the brake after the alarm indication:
SPEED, TEMP, IMBALANCE, ROTOR NO., E14, E19, E38, E47, E53 and E61
* Alarm codes that the centrifuge coasts freely after the alarm indication:
ROTOR, DOOR OPEN, E10, E12, E13, E15, E19, E20, E21, E22, E27, E41, E48, E49, E63 and E70
The RC-6 refrigerated centrifuge is capable of displaying an alarm list on the screen to give further information about
the problem in question; the time when the problem occurred, alarm code number, and cause of the problem. The
alarm list screen is displayed by pressing the following keys in succession from the RUN SCREEN.
4-1
Alarm code Alarm Rev.
POWER（E1） Power failure or decrease in line voltage 6.00
Cause
Sampling Frequency/ Detailed Check
Deceleratio No. of hits required information
for an error code program
1. A power failure occurred during rotor acceleration or Accelerates Check the number of hits: H’0001 SPFAIL
again or
during running at set speed. The speed at recovery was At initialization H’0002
decelerates
either of the following: to a stop. No. of hits required for an H’0004
error : 1 time H’0008
-1
- Actual run speed <= (Set speed – 300 min ) H’0010
-1
- Actual run speed <= 250 min (Including halts) H’0020
H’0040
H’0080
Remark:
-1
When the actual speed is higher than 250 min , the
centrifuge keeps on controlling the operation by
accelerating the rotor again regardless if the alarm code
is displayed.
Sampling Frequency: MCONDI

2. The line voltage dropped to 150 VAC or less Continue
during operation. operation. At all times
No. of hits required for an
Purpose: To monitor line voltage failure during abnormal error:
startup of the compressor. Automatic recovery is initiated by 2 seconds continuously H’0100
the overload relay of the compressor.
Relative circuit Checking
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Is there any remarkable distortion in the power line
E1 ：XX XX voltage waveform?
2. Is the line voltage within the range of the
00 01 specification?
｜
00 80 ｝ The above cause 1 3. Is there any abnormality in the line voltage detecting
circuit?
4. Are the transformers wired correctly?
01 00 The above cause 2
Remedy
1. When the centrifuge stops completely at recovery,

set the remaining time for the run and press start
again.
2. If there is a plus 10% or minus 14% or more
variation in the line voltage or a remarkable distortion
in the waveform, advise the customer to increase
the line capacity or to use a line voltage stabilizer.
Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key.
4-2
SPEED（E2） Speed set error
Cause
1. The set speed exceeds the allowable maximum Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SSPDCH
speed limit specified by the rotor number table. Every 120 ms K
error: 1 time
2. The set speed obtained from the RCF was lower than
-1
300 min during the RCF(g) operation. Brake Sampling Frequency: H’0002 SSPDCH
Every 120 ms K
error: 1 time
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Check whether the set speed obtained from the set
E2 ： XX XX RCF is within the allowable speed range of the rotor.
Verify if the entered rotor number is correct .
00 02: The above cause 1
Remedy
1. Change the set RCF.

2. Enter the correct rotor number.
4-3
IMBALANCE (E3) Imbalance
Cause
1. The A/D value of the imbalance detecting circuit Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0002 SUNBL
exceeded the threshold value during operation. Every 120 ms ｜
H’0040
error: As necessary
2. The self-excited oscillation occurred.(pending)
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Measure the samples for any imbalance.
E3： XX XX 2. Verify whether the rotor cover is secured.
3. Press ESC 0 1 1 0 ENTER keys at the RUN
00 02 SCREEN. Check the A/D value (IMB) of
｜ The above cause 1 imbalance detection on the monitoring screen.
00 40 4. Check the imbalance adjustment.
5. Check the sensor’s position to see if it has been
mounted correctly.
Remedy
1. Balance the sample.

2. Secure the rotor cover.
3. Replace the control board if the A/D value is
abnormal.
4. Perform the adjustment again.
4-4
ROTOR (E4) no rotor
Cause
1 The start button was pressed without a rotor being coast. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SEMSA
installed. After EMS measurement
(about 3200 to
4300 min-1)

error: 1 time
1. Check to see whether the rotor has been installed.
Remedy
5. .Install a rotor.
4-5
TEMP E5 Abnormal temperature control
Cause
1. The temperature display indicates 50°C or more. Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 STPALM
Every 1 second A
error: 3 times consecutively
2. The temperature measured by the evaporator thermistor
coincides with the control value* but then the Brake.
temperature display deviates from the set value by 20° Sampling Frequency: H’0002 STPALM
C or more. Every 1 second B
*) coincidence condition: No. of hits required for an
When the evaporator thermistor temperature reaches the error: 3 times consecutively
control value and the displayed temperature reaches the
set value plus or minus 3° C.
3. After the compressor cycled on, the thermistor Bake Sampling Frequency: H’0004 STPALM
temperature did not coincide with the set point plus Every 1 second C
10°C within 15 minutes. No. of hits required for an
4. After the thermistor temperature coincides with the Brake

control temperature, the thermistor temperature Sampling Frequency: H’0008 STPALM
deviated from the set point by +10°C. Every 1 second D
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Is the room temperature high (35° C or more)?
E5 ：XX XX 2. Are the condensing coils clogged?
3. Is the compressor fan turning?
00 01: The above cause 1 4. Check for the compressor’s operation.
00 02: The above cause 2 5. Check whether the temperature sensor is
00 04: The above cause 3 functioning properly.
Remedy
1. Lower the room temperature.

2. Clean the condensing coils.
3. Refer to “5. Troubleshooting the compressor
cycle”.
4. Replace the temperature sensor if it is functioning
abnormally.
4-6
DOOR OPEN E7 Door open
Cause
1. Both right and left photo-interrupters on the door lock coast. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 D010002
solenoids failed to shield the sensor light when the start Period of the scheduler
button was pressed. after turning on the start
switch (50ms to 100ms)
error: 2 seconds
continuously
2. Both right and left photo-interrupters on the door lock H’0002 SPFAIL
solenoids failed to shield the sensor light when the main coast Sampling Frequency:
power breaker was turned on, even if a run was Once at power up
interrupted and the rotor is spinning.
1. Check for smooth operation of the door-locks

2. Check the voltage levels at points A and B.
Voltage levels of points A and B.
lock :High level (5V)
unlock : Low level (0V)
3. Check for loose connectors
– J202 (on Control PB)
Door-lock sensor. – J108, J109, J214 and J217 (door-lock)
(right) 4. Check the fuse on main transformer
Remedy
1. • Replace the door lock solenoid. • Apply grease.

Door-lock sensor.
(left) 2. Replace the door-lock sensor.
3. Fasten loose connectors.
<Determining the cause on the alarm list screen >
4. Replace the 0.4A fuse on the main transformer.
E7 ：XX XX

4-7
ROTOR NO. (E8) Incorrect rotor number was selected.
Cause
1. The selected rotor code does not match that rotor’s Brake Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SEMSD_
acceleration curve and the run is terminated. After EMS measurement H’0002 RT
-1
about 3200 to 4300 min
2. The energy obtained from the set speed exceeded the
containment energy of the enclosure*. No. of hits required for an
error: 1 time
*) Containment energy of the enclosure is: 177.6 kJ
limiting value in software is: 159.8 kJ
Sampling Frequency:
Brake H’0004 SEMSD
Every 120 ms

1. Check the number of the selected rotor.
Remedy
6. Enter the correct rotor number.
4-8
E10 MPG and SPG fault (abnormal pulses)
Cause
1. Neither the MPG waveform nor the SPG waveforms coast. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SPLS_M
produced 2 pulses per revolution Every 1 second DC
Sampling Frequency: At H’0002

2. The relationship between the MPG signal pulse (2 coast SPLS_M
the end of EMS measure-
pulses/rev.) and the encoder signal pulse (30 pulses/rev.) DC
ment
was abnormal during the time from the start of EMS
measurement to the end.
error: 1 time

1. Check the waveform at the MPG test point.
Remark:
5V
1. MPG signal: The speed detecting encoder is mounted to the lower part of
0V
the motor. (Symmetrical 2-pulse/rev. signal)
2. SPG signal: The speed detecting magnet is mounted to the inside of the 2 pulses/rev.
motor shaft head. (Symmetrical 2-pulse/rev. signal) 2. Check the SPG waveform at the RPG test point on the
controller PCB.
SPG
5V
0V
SPG 2 pulses/rev.
3. Check waveform of the encoder at the RPG test

-1
point during acceleration from 3,000 min to 4,000
Remedy
MPG and encoder 1. Replace the MPG sensor or the SPG sensor if the
waveform is abnormal.
2. Replace the encoder sensor if the relationship
Motor
between the MPG signal pulse (2 pulses/rev.) and
the encoder signal pulse (30 pulses/rev.) is
abnormal.
4-9
E12 Encoder signal fault
Cause
1. Forty seconds after the start button was pressed, the coast Sampling Frequency: H’0001 MSACER
rotor failed to reach 40 RPM. After 40 seconds from 1
Remark : the start
Set the rotor stop time (maximum 3 minutes) to the No. of hits required for an
door lock timer. error: 1 time
2. The speed detected by the encoder has changed coast Sampling Frequency: H’0002 MESPDF
-1
suddenly such that the difference was 700 min or more Every 20 ms X
than it should be. There should be no similar No. of hits required for an
discrepancies between two or more consecutive runs. error: 3 times consecutively
Remark :
When the speed derived from the SPG and MPG
-1
signal pulses, and the encoder pulses are 20 min or
more, the door locks are not released for maximum
90 minutes. Ninety minutes is the maximum amount
of time the rotor would take to coast to zero speed.
To override the door lock timer see section 4-2 “Remedies

for alarms”.
1. Check the waveforms at the test points for signals

ENCOA and ENCOB. The phase changes
according to the rotating direction.
5V
0V
5V
Encoder 0V
sensor 120 pulses/revolution
Remedy
1. Check the P211 and J202 connector if no

waveform is found.
2. Replace the encoder sensor if no waveform is

found even though the connector is connected.
Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key after the door
lock timer exceeds the set time.
4 - 10
E13 MPG signal fault
Cause
1. 40 seconds after the start button was pressed, No coast Sampling Frequency: H’0001 MSACER
MPG signal was not detected. 40 seconds after start
Remark:
Set the rotor stop time to a maximum 3 minutes to No. of hits required for an
the door lock timer. error: 1
H’0002 MSPDF
coast Sampling Frequency:
2. The speed detected by the encoder has changed Every MPG signal pulse
-1
suddenly such that the difference was 700 min or more
than it should be. There should be no similar No. of hits required for an
discrepancies between two or more consecutive runs. error: 3 times consecutively
Remark :
When the speed derived from the SPG and MPG
-1
signal pulses, and the encoder pulses are 20 min or
more, the door locks are not released for maximum
90 minutes. Ninety minutes is the maximum amount
of time the rotor would take to coast to zero speed.
To override the door lock timer see section 4-2 “Remedies

for alarms”.
1. Check CP 2 beneath the main breaker.

2. Check F6 on the drive board.
3. Check the waveforms of the check terminal
MPG.
2 pulses/revolution
MPG sensor
Remedy
1. Check for connection of the connector P211 if no

waveform is found.
2. Replace the MPG sensor if no waveform is found

even though the connector is connected.
Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key after the door
lock timer exceeds the set time.
4 - 11
E14 Overspeed
Cause
1. The actual energy of the rotor exceeded the containment Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SEMSD
energy of the enclosure.* Every 120 ms
Sampling Frequency:
2. The actual speed exceeded the set speed +300 min-1 or Brake. Every 120 ms H’0002 SALRM
more while the rotor was accelerating or running at the No. of hits required for an
set speed. error: 5 times consecutively
Sampling Frequency:
Every 120 ms
3. The actual speed exceeded the centrifuge maximum No. of hits required for an H’0004 SALRM
-1 Brake.
speed +300 min or more. error: 5 times consecutively
*) Containment energy of the enclosure: 177.6 kJ

Limiting value in software is: 159.8 kJ
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Check the MPG signal at the test pad.
E14 ：XX XX (refer to E13)
2. Check the waveforms at the ENCOA and ENCOB

01 The above cause 1 test points. (refer to E10)
02 The above cause 2
04 The above cause 3 3. Check whether the ROM for the inverter is correctly
mounted.
Remedy
1. Replace the MPG sensor, SPG sensor or encoder
sensor if any of the waveforms are abnormal.
2. Mount the ROM correctly.
3. Replace the control board with new one if the

motor is out of control.
4 - 12
E19 Motor acceleration fault
Cause
1. The rotor failed to reach set speed within ten minutes Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SALRM
-1
after the rotor past 500 min in the acceleration mode. Every 480 ms >SALMA8
2. The actual rotor speed is the set speed less a 1000 min-1
error: 10 minutes H’0002
or lower. Brake. Sampling Frequency:
Every 480 ms
3. When the measured speed was higher than that of the
previous run, during deceleration, the following state No. of hits required for an
was repeated ten times continuously (i.e., the rotor was error: 3 times consecutively
accelerated during deceleration): Interrupt the Sampling Frequency: H’0004
The measured speed minus the speed of the previous inverter. Every 480 ms
-1
run was greater than 100 min . No. of hits required for an
error:
4. The actual speed was higher than 1000 min-1 when the 10 times consecutively
CPU recognized that the rotor was stopping and this
condition was repeated eleven times continuously. Sampling Frequency:
Every 480 ms H’0008
5. The speed increased during deceleration. When the Brake. No. of hits required for an
actual speed was monitored every five seconds, the
speed was higher than that of the previous operation error:
and this condition was repeated three times 10 times consecutively H’0010
consecutively for 15 seconds.
Sampling Frequency:
Interrupt the Every 5 sec.
inverter.
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 1. Check the motor shaft for roughness by rotating it by
hand.
E19： XX XX
2. Check the MPG signal at the test point.
00 01 The above cause 1 (refer to E13)
00 02 The above cause 2 3.Check the waveforms of the check terminals ENCOA
and ENCOB. (refer to E12)
00 08 The above cause 4 4. Check whether the ROM for inverter is correctly
00 10 The above cause 5 mounted.
Remedy
1. Replace the drive unit if the rotation is abnormal.
2. Replace the MPG sensor or encoder sensor if the

waveform is abnormal.
3. Mount the ROM correctly.
4. If the motor speed is not controlling replace the

controller PCB.
4 - 13
E20 Motor control fault
Cause
1. Press the keys as follows at the run screen to turn on the The centrifuge ①～③ Sampling ① H’0001
monitoring feature: coasts free if any Frequency: Every 10 ms or
ESC 0 1 1 0 ENTER of the problems H’0008
① to ③
2. Check the value of E20 data at the left of the monitoring error: Retry 5 times.
happens and
screen. retry operation
② H’0002
E20：XX XX when the ④ Sampling Frequency:
(2) (1) voltage and the Every 10 ms ③ H’0004
Details of (1) current meet No. of hits required for an
Remedy Data Problem the specified error: ④ H’0040
value restart 2 minutes consecutively
① 01 DC link voltage was 419 V or more and the conditions.
The centrifuge ⑤ H’0080
over voltage circuit was activated (hardware ⑤ Sampling Frequency:
detection). displays this
Every 10 ms
08 DC link voltage was 410 V or more. alarm code if the ⑥ H’1000
problem persists No. of hits required for an
② 02 Inverter IPM error (hardware detection)
after retrying five error: 5 minutes
③ 04 Converter IPM error (hardware detection) times.
⑦ H’2000
consecutively
④ 40 Motor control error occurred at power up.
⑤ 80 DC link voltage did not decrease to 150 V or Coast free after ⑦ Sampling Frequency: ⑧ H’2100
less during halts (FLS1 OFF). indicating the Every 10 ms
Details of (2) alarm.
Remedy Data Problem error: 2 seconds
value consecutively ⑧
⑥ 10 DC link voltage did not decrease to 300 V or SMOEM
less even if the triac was turned off. ⑧ Sampling Frequency:
⑦ 20 DC link voltage was not 200 V or more. Every 100 ms G
⑧ 21 DC link voltage was not 300 V or more. No. of hits required for an
error: 1
① Press the keys as follows from the run screen to

check the adjustment voltage value for the DC link
voltage: ESC 0 0 7 9 ENTER
② Check for 15 VDC between the test points of VCC
and VG on the drive board.
③ Check the above ②.
⑦ Check the F6 fuse on the drive PCB.
Measure the resistance of the connector P115.
Remedy
Replace the drive PCB if this alarm occurs even though the
adjustment value is normal.
Replace the drive PCB.
IPM2 is faulty if the voltage between VCC and VG is 15VDC.
Replace the drive PCB.
IPM1 is faulty.
Replace the control PCB.
Replace the drive PCB or R31, D11, FLS1 or SSR6.
Replace the drive PCB or R31, D11, FLS1 or SSR6.
Replace the F6 fuse or R24 resistor or FLS1. If the resistance
is infinite, replace the isolation transformer.
Replace the control PCB.
4 - 14
E21 Sub CPU activated (Overspeed was detected)
Cause
1. The RAM built in the CPU was faulty. 1. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SSUB_O
coast by
・RAM check error When initializing VSP
interruption of No. of hits required for an
2. EEPROM was faulty. H’0002
・Writing error the inverter. error: 1 time
・The centrifuge remained BUSY. 2. Sampling Frequency:
When writing
No. of hits required for an H’0003
3. Motor current was abnormal.
・High current was detected for 50 seconds when the error: 3 times consecutively
speed is 0.（A/D value=H’66=0.5 V or more） 3. Sampling Frequency: Every
4. Overspeed was detected. 120 ms No. Hits: H’0004
10 times consecutively
・The actual rotation energy of the rotor exceeded the
4. Sampling Frequency: Every
containment energy of the enclosure. 120 ms H’0005
5. Zonal mode error Sampling Frequency:
-1
・Zonal mode operation was performed at 4000 min or 50 sec. consecutively
more with the door opened. 5. Sampling Frequency:
6. EMS encoder is faulty. Every 120 ms No. of Hits: H’0006
・No encoder output signal was seen during the EMS 6. Sampling Frequency: When
measurement. calculating energy No. of H’0007
7. Pulses were missed. Hits: 1
・The ratio between MPG and SPG was abnormal. 7. Sampling Frequency: Every
・The ratio between SPG and encoder was abnormal. 1 sec No. of Hits: 3 times
consecutively H’0008
8. EMS error 8. Sampling Frequency: Every
・The EMS measurement was not completed even though 120 ms No. of Hits:
-1
the actual speed was 6,000 min or more. 3 times consecutively H’0009
9. Sub-CPU detected an overspeed where the actual 9 Sampling Frequency: Every
speed was 21,500min-1 or more. 100 ms No. of Hits: 30
times continuously
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen > 3. Check the connection J203-B29. Monitor the motor
current while the centrifuge is stopping. Check the
E21 ：XX XX
IM.W value on the monitoring screen 1. If the
value is “066” or more, it is abnormal.
00 01 The above cause 1 4. Check whether the set speed is correctly entered
and adjust the DC link voltage if necessary or
perform the previous step (3).
00 03 The above cause 3 -1
5. Close the door and operate at 4000 min or more, or
00 04 The above cause 4 perform the following 7 and 8.
00 05 The above cause 5 6. Check the encoder signal. (refer to E12.)
7. 8. 9. Is the rotation detecting circuit normal?
(refer to E10 and E13.)
Remedy
*) Containment energy of the enclosure is: 177.6 kJ
1.2. Reset the sub CPU by turning the power switch off
Limiting value in software is: 159.8 kJ
and on again.
Remark: The main CPU directs brake deceleration.
3.4. Replace the current detector (CT3) of the drive
board if the A/D value is abnormal.
5.-9. Perform the same remedies as E10, E12 and

E13.
Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key after the power
switch is turned off and on again.
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E22 System error
Cause
1. RAM was faulty. coast Sampling Frequency: H’0001 URAMEM

An abnormality was detected resulting from checking At initialization G
the CPU internally, and the external RAM during No. of hits required for an
initialization. error: Retry 2 times.
Sampling Frequency:
coast At initialization H’0002
2. A/D conversion was faulty. UINTLE
The A/D converter in the CPU made a conversion error
at initialization. No A/D conversion end interrupt was error: 1
detected for 4 seconds.
Sampling Frequency:
At initializing H’0004 SIRTC
3. RTC was faulty. coast
(1) The centrifuge was not READY within 20ms when No. of hits required for an
initializing the RTC. error: 1 time
H’0008 HTIME
(2) After initializing, the RTC was not READY to read and Sampling Frequency:
write the time. Every 300 ms
(The BUSY time inside the RTC is about 190μs.） No. of hits required for an
error:
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen>

E22 ：XX XX

00 04 or 08 The above cause 3
Remedy
1. Replace the control PCB if this alarm condition

occurs because this situation is
not surgically repairable in the field.
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E27 Line voltage fault
Cause
1. Line voltage frequency fault coast Sampling Frequency: H’0001 UINTL

The centrifuge could not discriminate between 50 Hz At initialization
and 60 Hz within 1 second after powering up (out of the No. of hits required for an
range from 44 Hz to 65 Hz). error: 5 times
consecutively/
Not concecutively
coast H’0002 SAL26RE
2. Line voltage fault Q
The line voltage was 150 VAC (A/D=D’400) or less or 280 Sampling Frequency:
VAC (A/D=D’900) or more. At initialization
Time frame required for an
coast error: 1 second
3. Line voltage frequency fault occurred during H’0004 D031302
deceleration. Sampling Frequency:
The line voltage frequency was 100 Hz or more or 45 Hz or Zero cross timing at
less during deceleration continuously for 50 cycles. deceleration
(The regenerative power of the drive motor prevents the Time frame required for an
compressor from being driven singly even if the main circuit
error: 1 second
breaker is off.) The regenerative power from the drive motor
provides enough current to sustain partial running
conditions for a short period of time even though the main
power to the instrument may be lost.
1. Check if there is a remarkable distortion in the

waveform of the power supply voltage.
E27 ：XX XX

Remedy
Recommend to the customer that a power line
stabilizing device be used if the line voltage
fluctuates +/-10% or more, or in the case that there is
substantial distortion.
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E37 Faulty temperature sensor on the control PB
Cause
1. The temperature sensor (RT) on the control board was Continue Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SALMA5
disconnected or short-circuited. operation 480ms
A/D value <= H'0020（110℃） even if the
A/D value => H'03E0（-50℃） alarm is No. of hits required for an
indicated. error:
1. Check A/D value of “T.PB”.

(refer to “4-4 MONITOR mode” )
Remedy
1. Replace the temperature sensor (RT) or the control

PCB.
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E38 Evaporator over temperature
Cause
1. The thermal protector for the evaporator activated. Brake. Sampling Frequency: 480 H’0001 SALMA7
ms
The thermal protector is normally closed
and opened in abnormal condition. No. of hits required for an
error:
1. Check whether the compressor cycles on normally.
2. Check whether the thermal protector activates

normally or not.
Signal at A
Normal: Low (0 V)
Abnormal: High (5 V)
(The signal will be "High" when the temperature of
the thermal protector reaches about 50° C)
3. Check whether the temperature sensor functions

normally.
Thermal guard
NC contact
Remedy
1. Refer to "5.Troubleshooting of the compressor
cycle".
2. Replace the temperature sensor with new one if

the temperature inside the evaporator is high even
though the displayed temperature is low.
3. Replace the thermal protector if the alarm is

activated due to low temperature inside the
evaporator.
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E41 Motor over temperature
Cause
1. The thermal protector in the motor is activated at 135°C. coast. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SALRM
Every 480 ms
The thermal guard is normally closed and opened in No. of hits required for an
abnormal condition. error:
1. Check whether the drive unit cooling fan is spinning

while the rotor is running.
2. Check whether the drive board fuse F1 (1A) is

blown.
3. Check whether the thermal protector is normally

closed.
Signal at A
Normal: Low ( 0 V)
Abnormal: High ( 5 V)
(The signal will be "High" when the temperature of
the thermal protector reaches about 135°C.)
Thermal guard
NC contact
Remedy
1. Check the P105 connector or replace the fan.
2. Replace F1.
3. Replace the drive unit if the thermal protector is

faulty. The thermal protector is embedded inside
the motor stator and consequently it is not
repairable in the field.
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E47 Imbalance sensor disconnected
Cause
1. The imbalance sensor was disconnected. Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SIMB_DC
The voltage of IMBAV became 1.3 V or less. 120ms
K
error:
Remark : 3 times consecutively
Normal output is 3.8 V.
The output is 0.6 V when the sensor is disconnected and
1.6 V when the sensor contacts the shaft.
1. Check the P202 connector for improper contact.
2. Check the imbalance sensor cable for continuity.
3. Check the voltage level from test point IMB1 to

AGND to see if it is 1.3 V or less.
Remedy
1. Repair the disconnected cable or short-circuited
portion.
2. Ensure the imbalance sensor is connected.
3. Replace the imbalance sensor if the voltage from

AGND of the test point IMB1 on the control PCB is
1.3 V or less.
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E48 Door lock fault
Cause
1. Either of the photo interrupters for the door lock coast Sampling Frequency: H’0002 SDORLO
solenoids or both of them have detected that the door 120ms K
is unlocked while the rotor was running.
error:
2. The door can not be unlocked until the CE key coast 3 times consecutively H’0004 SDORLO
is pressed. When the door is locked, the solenoid K
is de-energized. Sampling Frequency:
120ms
Remark:
The inverter power supply is interrupted if a door unlock
event is detected while the rotor is running. No. of hits required for an
error:
2 seconds consecutively
<Determination of the cause on the alarm list screen> Same as “DOOR (E-7)”
E48： XX XX
1.Check for smooth operation of the door-locks
2.Check whether the sensors of the door-locks are
normal or not.
00 04 The above cause 2 Signal of A and B points
lock :High level (5V)
unlock : Low level (0V)
3.Check for poor connections with the following
connectors:
- J202 (on Control PB)
- J108, J109, J214 and J217 (door-lock)
4.Check the Fuse on main transformer
Remedy
Same as “DOOR (E-7)”
5. - Replace the door lock solenoid.

- Apply grease.
6. Replace the door-lock sensors.
7. Ensure the connectors are fastened properly.
8. Replace the 0.4A fuse on the main transformer with
new one.
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E49 Sub CPU door lock
Cause
1. Although the main CPU declared a door unlock signal, - Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SCPU_D
the sub CPU kept the door locked. 120ms OLC

error:
Remark : 2 seconds consecutively
The sub CPU recognizes that the rotor is still running
even though the main CPU determines that the rotor is
stopping.
1. Check the waveform at MPG test point.（Refer to

“E10”.）
2. Check the waveforms of the test points ENCOA and

ENCOB.（Refer to “E12”.）
3. Check the waveforms at the RPG/SPG test point.
Remedy
1. Check whether the P211 connector is disconnected
if no waveform is indicated. If no waveform is
indicated even though the connector is connected,
replace the MPG sensor.
2. If no waveform is indicated even though the P211

connector is connected, replace the encoder
sensor.
3. Replace the drive unit.
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E50 Deceleration control
Cause
1. The speed variation in five minutes was less than 10 coast. Sampling Frequency: - SDCLCH
min-1 during deceleration (i.e., no deceleration). Every 5 minutes
K
No alarm code is displayed on the run screen, however, error:
an “E-50” alarm is recorded in the alarm history and this 3 times within 15 minutes
event commands a coasting condition.
Remark :
Only the alarm list is updated and no alarm code is
displayed.
Remedy
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E53 Evaporator temperature sensor fault
Cause
1. The temperature sensor was disconnected or Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SALMA6
short-circuited. 480ms
A/D value <= H'0020
A/D value => H'03E0 No. of hits required for an
error:
1. Check the A/D value of “TEMP”.

(refer to “4-4 Monitoring mode”)
Remedy
1. Replace the temperature sensor or control PCB.
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E61 EEPROM error
Cause
1. The value read from the EEPROM was different from Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SMOV
the value written to the EEPROM. During write
Such differences were found in succession. No. of hits required for an
error: 1
Brake. H’0002 SMOV

2. When data was read by the EEPROM from the RAM by Sampling Frequency:
initialization, the sum calculated from the read value was During read
not equal to the sum read. No. of hits required for an
error: 1
TEEPRO
Brake.
3. It was impossible to write data to the EEPROM (not H’0004 M1
READY) even if one second passed. Sampling Frequency:
During write
error: 1

E61 ： XX XX

Remedy
1. Replace the control PCB.
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E63 Communication error between CPUs
Cause
1. The response from the sub CPU does not agree with the Brake. Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SCOM7
command from the main CPU or no response was given. At communication
error: Retry 5 times.
Remark:
The CPUs are always communicating with each other.
1. Check the ROM revision.
Remedy
1. Replace with the ROM with the proper

revision.
2. Reboot the centrifuge.
3. Replace the control board.
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E64 Boot up error
Cause
1. The centrifuge failed to adjust to the transfer rate of the － Sampling Frequency: H’0001 UINTL
sub CPU. At boot up
error: 1
2. The centrifuge failed to write the write control program 1 － H’0002 UINTL
Sampling Frequency:
to the sub CPU. At boot up
－ error: 1 H’0004
3. The centrifuge failed to write the write control program 2 UINTL
to the sub CPU.
Sampling Frequency:
4. The centrifuge failed to write the application At boot up
－ No. of hits required for an H’0008 UINTL
program to the sub CPU
error: 1
Sampling Frequency:
REV No. of the sub CPU in the ROM did not agree with At boot up
－ H’0010 UINTL
the REV No. of the sub CPU program that was No. of hits required for an
error: 1
Period of the scheduler after turning on the start
Sampling Frequency:
switch (50ms to 100ms) At initialization
Time frame required for an error: 2 seconds continuously No. of hits required for an
Sampling Frequency: Once at power up the sample error: 1
obtained from the communication between the CPUs.
(Omission of booting when replacing the ROM is
assumed.)

E64 ： XX XX

Remedy
1. Replace the control board if the alarm code is

displayed even though the centrifuge has been
rebooted.
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E67 Adjustment not completed
Cause
1. The check at power up revealed that the DC link voltage _ Sampling Frequency: H’0001 UINTL>
was not adjusted. At power up SADJAL
No. of hits required for an M
error: 1
2. Pressing the start button revealed that the DC link _ H’0002 PSTART>
Sampling Frequency: At
voltage was not adjusted. SADJAL
power up
M
error: 1
_
3. The check at power up revealed that the imbalance H’0004 UINTL>
detecting circuit was not adjusted. Sampling Frequency: SADJAL
At power up M
_ error: 1
4. Pressing the start button revealed that the imbalance H’0008 PSTART>
detecting circuit was not adjusted. SADJAL
Sampling Frequency:
. M
At power up
Remark: error: 1
(1) If the imbalance detecting circuit is not adjusted, the
operation is prohibited.
(2) The adjustment data is stored in the EEPROM.

E67 ： XX XX

Remedy
1. Adjust the imbalance detecting circuit.

2. Adjust the DC link voltage.
3. Check for intermittent poor connections to
the imbalance detector.
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E70 Motor rotation is in the counterclockwise direction
Cause
1. Motor rotation is in the counterclockwise direction. coast Sampling Frequency: H’0001 SM_ROT
Every 120 ms ATE
Remark :
Check the direction of rotation at speeds between 300 No. of hits required for an
min-1 and 500 min-1. error: 1
1. Rotate the motor clockwise and counterclockwise

by hand to check the encoder signal (refer to E-12).
Remedy
1. Replace the drive unit if the relationship between the

rotating direction and the encoder signal is normal.
2. Replace the encoder sensor if the encoder signal is
abnormal.
3. Replace the control board if the relationship between
the rotational direction and the encoder signal is
abnormal.
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4-2 Remedies for alarms
(1) Displayed alarm codes can be cleared by pressing the key on the operation panel provided that the screen is in
RUN SCREEN mode. If the necessary remedies have not solved the problem, the same alarm code may be
displayed again. Continue troubleshooting with the necessary remedies and then restart the centrifuge.
(2) Alarm codes E12 and E13

The alarm code E12 or E13 is displayed if the rotation of the motor cannot be detected normally. To ensure the
operator's safety, these alarm codes cannot be cleared and the door lock cannot be released for 90 minutes.
The internal clock keeps working even if the centrifuge power is turned off.
When it is absolutely necessary to open the door within the above specified time, clear the alarm code according to
the following procedure.
(A) Check that the motor has stopped completely (no noise or vibration coming from the motor) and perform the
procedures described in (B).
WARNING: Do not clear the alarm nor open the door while the rotor is spinning.
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(B) Press the following keys from the RUN SCREEN to bring up the monitor 2 screen.
(a) Press the menu key to reset the timer for the alarm code E12
(i) (The cursor moves to the DATA column
of E12.)
(ii) (Enter "0000" in the DATA column.)
(iii) (The setting in the DATA is cleared.)
(iv) (The display returns to the RUN SCREEN.)
(b) Press the menu key to reset the timer for the alarm code E13
(i) (The cursor moves from E12 to E13.)
(ii) (The cursor moves to the DATA column of E13.)
(iii) (Enter "0000" in the DATA column.)
(iv) (The setting in the DATA is cleared.)
(v) (The display returns to the RUN SCREEN.)
(C) Press the key on the RUN SCREEN to clear the alarm.
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4-3 Troubleshooting when no alarm is displayed
Problem Cause Remedy

1. The operation 1) No power is supplied to the printed circuit 1)
panel displays boards.
nothing. a) Fasten the connectors properly.
a) The power supply connectors Check the connectors for controller box
are not connected correctly. ass'y, control board, drive board, interface
*Control board: P204 board, and LCD interface board.
*Connector of the switching regulator
b) The switching power supply is faulty. b) Check the output voltage and replace the
switching power supply if necessary.
2)
2) Power is supplied to the printed circuit
boards.
a) Check the voltage at the test point
a) CPU is reset. "+5VD" on the control board.
+5V power supply decreases. Check the CPU reset circuit.
b) The CPU clock is abnormal. b) Replace the oscillator for the CPU clock or
No output is produced from the oscillator. the related parts.
c) The connectors are not fastened properly. c) Fasten connectors properly)
d) The ROM is not fully inserted into the Replace the ROM if reseating it does not
IC socket. solve the problem.
e) The liquid crystal display is faulty. e) Replace the liquid crystal display. .
3)
3) No power or signal is supplied to the liquid
crystal display. *Fasten the connectors properly.
*The connectors are not fastened correctly. Control board - Interface board:
J201 - J601
Interface board - LCD interface board:
J602 - J631
LCD interface board - Liquid crystal
J632 display:
4) The LCD inverter (for back lighting) 4) The LCD inverter is faulty or the
does not work. connectors are not fastened properly.
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2. The centrifuge 1) The connectors between the panel 1) Fasten the connectors properly and also
accepts no key switches and the interface board are not check the control board J201.
entries from the connected properly. 2) Replace the panel switches.
key pad. 2) The panel switches are faulty. 3) The 3) Replace the control board.
switch elements are faulty.
3. The door 1) The connectors for the door 1) Fasten the connectors properly. 2)
solenoid does solenoids are not connected properly. Replace the fuse. 3) Fasten the connectors
not work. properly.
2) The fuse (4A) on the main transformer is
open.
3) The connectors between the control

board and the drive board are not
connected correctly.
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4-4 Monitoring mode
In the monitoring mode, the data measured by each sensor can be displayed in hexadecimal values and also the
incidences of alarms accompanied with reference to the RAM data. Perform the following procedure to turn the screen
to the monitoring mode.
(1) MONITOR 1 screen Displays data measured by each sensor under A/D expressed in Hexadecimal.
a) Press the following keys from the RUN SCREEN to bring up the MONITOR 1 screen.
IM.U : Motor current

AC.A : Input current of the inverter circuit
AC.V : Input voltage of the inverter circuit
DC.V : DC link voltage of the inverter
ID.V : Voltage detected by the rotor ID sensor (not use)
TEMP : Rotor temperature detected by the
rotor temperature sensor
T.PB : Air temperature measured inside the controller/
drive box assembly
IMB : Imbalance detected by the sensor
IMBA : Distance between imbalance sensor and shaft
IM.W : Motor current detected by sub-CPU
b) Press the key to return to the RUN SCREEN.
The relation between the data measured by each sensor and the A/D values is shown in the following table. (Note that
the A/D values are reference data.)
* IM.U : Motor current

* IM.W: Motor current detected by sub-CPU
Current (A) 0 10 20 30 40
A/D value (HEX) 0 AA 155 1FE 2AA
* AC.A : Input current of the inverter circuit
Current (A) 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
A/D value (HEX) 0 88 CC 110 154 199 IDD 220
* AC.V : Input voltage of the inverter circuit
Voltage (V) 160 180 200 220 230 240
A/D value (HEX) IB0 IE6 21C 252 26D 289
* DC.V : DC link voltage of the inverter
Voltage (V) 0 100 200 300 340 360 380 400
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A/D value (HEX) 0 FF ID3 2A2 2EE 305 320 340
* TEMP : Rotor temperature detected by the rotor temperature sensor

* T.PB : Temperature inside the controller
Temperature
(degrees centigrade) -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
A/D value (HEX) 346 2F5 295 22E 1C9 16D 11E DE
* IMB : Imbalance detected by the sensor
Amplitude (mmp-p) 0 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
A/D value (HEX) 0 99 132 180 ICB 264 2FD 396
* IMBA: Distance between imbalance sensor and shaft
Distance (mm) (break) 0 1.0
A/D value (HEX) 7A 147 309
(2) Additional MONITOR 1 screen measurements

This screen is the same as MONITOR 1. The real time analog values are displayed instead of A/D values. This data
is reads directly.
Press the following keys from the RUN SCREEN to bring up the monitor 1 screen.
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(3) ALARM LIST screen This gives further information about the problem indicated by the alarm code and
the time when the problem arose, alarm code number, and cause of the problem.
You can call up the alarm list screen only when the centrifuge stops. Perform the following procedure to show the
alarm list screen.
a) Press the following keys from the RUN SCREEN brings up the ALARM LIST screen.
The most recent alarm

Alarm the day before
Alarm two days before
Detailed
information code Rotor No.
b) Press the key to return to the RUN SCREEN.
The ALARM LIST contents are all cleared by pressing the following keys from the ALARM LIST screen.
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4-5 Test Points and LEDs
The control PCB has test points to check signals with an oscilloscope or a DVM, and LEDs to indicate the status of
the centrifuge. Outputs from each test point and meanings for each LED are described below.
Location of Test Points and LEDs on the control PCB
E D
C
J204
ROM(A3)
J205
ROM(A2)
J202
ROM(A1)
Main
J201
CPU
J209
F
B
ROM(C)
Sub
J208
CPU
J206 J203
J207
Output of check terminal

Check terminal Location Output
+5VA E +5V power supply for analog
+5VD E +5V power supply for digital
-5VA C -5V power supply for analog
AGND B
Ground for analog
AGND2 D
DGND E
Ground for digital
DGND2 B
ENCOA E A-phase signal of Encoder sensor (120 pulse/rev.)
ENCOB E B-phase signal of Encoder sensor (120 pulse/rev.)
IMB1 B Vibration signal by Imbalance sensor
RMS voltage of vibration amplitude by imbalance sensor.
IMBRMS B
This voltage is detected by CPU
M12VA D -12V power supply for analog
MPG B Motor revolution signal (2 pulse/rev.)
P12VB D +12V power supply for analog
PLLFOULT E PPL clock for ROM of drive inverter
PRI+5VA C +5V reference voltage for
RPG/SPG B Shaft head revolution signal (2 pulse/rev.)
SDA0 F Motor current for EMS calculation by sub-CPU
SDA1 F Motor voltage for EMS calculation by sub-CPU
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Meaning of LED
LED Location Meaning
D2 / M.FAN A Lighted when the fan for drive unit is ON.
D3 A Not in use
D4 / REF A Lighted when the compressor is ON.
D5 A Not in use
D6 / R. FAN A Lighted when the fan for the compressor is ON.
D7 A Not in use
D8 / DSOL. L A Lighted when the door-lock solenoid of left side is ON.
D9 / DSOL. R A Lighted when the door-lock solenoid of right side is ON.
Lighted when electrolytic capacitor inrush current controls the SSR
D10 / S. FLS A
for the inverter drives.
D11 / M. FLS A Lighted when main triac for the converter is driven
D12 / COV. E A Lighted when converter IPM error occurs.
D13 / INV. E A Lighted when inverter IPM error occurs.
D14 / OVER. V A Lighted when DC link voltage is over the specification.
D15 / SUBOVS A Lighted when sub CPU detects an overspeed.
D16 / SUB1 A Sub CPU operation monitor
D17 / SUB0 A Sub CPU operation monitor
D18 / RY5VD A Lighted when power supply for driving power circuit is possible.
Lighted when power supply for driving inverter and converter is
D19 / IVD A possible.
D103 / SUB. C1 A Sub CPU operation monitor

D104 / SUB. C0 A Sub CPU operation monitor
4-6 Fuse List

This centrifuge has following fuses. Always use the same rated value when replacing fuses.
Fuse Location Rating Model & Manufacturer

F1, F2 Drive PB 250V 1A HT 1A N5 SOC
F6 Drive PB 250V 2A HT 2A N5 SOC
Fuse Isolation Transformer 250V 4A ET 4A SOC
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5. Refrigeration
5-1 Refrigeration specifications and construction

a. Refrigeration specifications
Compressor: Tecumseh AVA2490ZXN (with a built-in overload relay)
Refrigerant: R404A or HP62
Pull a vacuum on the refrigeration system, then charge the
1.78 ± .02 lbs. specified amount of refrigerant through the high- side
(810± 10 g) pressure service valve. (siphon type) straight up.
Pressure during operation (when using a rotor of maximum speed 18 Krpm or more (e.g. SS-34),
setting temperature to -20 degrees centigrade, and maintaining at
the maximum speed, 200 V @ 60 Hz)
Low-side pressure …………………… 14→28 PSI (RT 77º F) / 1.0-2.0 Kg/cm2G(RT 25º C)
High-side pressure ……………………199→242 PSI (RT 77º F) / 14-17 Kg/cm2G(RT 25º C)
Compressor input current…………….. 12→13 A (RT 77º F/25º C)
b. Refrigeration construction
Condenser assembly
Evaporator
assembly
Compressor assembly
Start Capacitor
Run capacitor
Low-pressure service port Potential Relay
High-pressure Fan
service port
5-1
5-2 Checking the conditions of a problem
Check the operating conditions as follows:
*Rotor used and the rotor ID number entered
*Speed and temperature settings
*Ambient temperature during operation
*Temperature displayed during operation
*Pre-cooled or not (rotor and centrifuge)
*Installation conditions of the centrifuge
Check the above conditions and inform the customer of the necessary remedies if the problem is the one listed below.
(1) Rotor over temperature a) The ambient temperature is over 30 degrees centigrade. a) If the ambient temperature is over 30 degrees centigrade,
The displayed temperature A rotor of maximum speed 15 krpm or more was used at the reduce the speed by 5% and extend the operation time by 11%.
is higher than the set maximum speed. If the ambient temperature is over 35 degrees centigrade,
value. The set temperature is 8 degrees or lower than the air temperature reduce the speed by 10% and extend the operation time by
indication on the display. 23%. Ventilate the room well.
b) A high-capacity rotor was used at a high rate of speed without b) Pre-cool the rotor before operation because lowering the
pre-cooling. Nominal capacity one liter or more. temperature of a high-capacity rotor requires too much time.
c) The temperature setting was extremely low. The "TEMP" alarm c) The refrigeration system is incapable of cooling the rotor down to
may also be displayed while pre-cooling. –20 degrees centigrade when running at a high speeds. De-rate
the rotor speed 50% of the rotor’s maximum speed* to achieve
–20 º C. and under 75% of the rotor’s maximum speed* to keep at
–10º C.
*: Allowable maximum speed in the RC-6 centrifuge
(2) Extreme rotor under a) The incorrect Rotor ID number was entered for the rotor installed. a) A rotor ID number is an essential for the microprocessor to control
temperature. sample temperature. Enter the correct rotor number.
(Samples are frozen.)
b) Samples were left in the rotor for an extended period of time b) It is not recommended to run samples in a rotor cooled to a temperature
prior to a high-speed run set for low temperature. 6º C below or more, than the desired temperature set point. Instead,
pre-warm the rotor to the desired set temperature for 30 minutes by
conducting a run at 75% of the rotor’s maximum speed.
5-3 Troubleshooting
(1) TEMP alarm displayed a) The temperature display indicates "0º C “or “-40 º C ". Check that a) Replace the temperature sensor.
the temperature display does not show any increase even if
The instrument fails to touched on the temperature sensor when the temperature of the
maintain temperature rotor chamber is low.
b) The ambient temperature is over 30 degrees centigrade. b) Perform the remedy described in 5-2 (1)- a).
c) The condenser fins are clogged with dust. c) Remove dust from the condenser fins with a comb.
d) Warm air exhausted from another machine enters the air inlet d) Relocate the centrifuge.
in the front of the centrifuge.
e) The rubber seal or the door insulation is cracked due to deterioration. e) Replace the seal rubber or the door insulation.
f) Air exits the rotor chamber during a high speed. f) Adjust the height of the door hinge to prevent air leaks.
g) The compressor or the fan does not cycle on during operation. g) Perform the remedies described in (4) and (5).
(Set to "20 degrees centigrade" and close the door, then
wait a few minutes )
(1) TEMP alarm displayed Check for frosting in the rotor chamber.
Usable rotors: SS-34, SA-300, SA-600, SA-600TC (Pre-cool any of these rotors at 0 º C for 15 minutes)
The instrument fails to Test conditions: Time; 1 hour Temperature; -20 º C Speed; allowable maximum speed
maintain temperature Check the frosting conditions after the run.
Normal(inner wall of chamber) Frosted.

Frosted slightly.
Not frosted.
Note) The chamber wall

at the sides and near the top
show little signs of frost.
frosted ( area).
Abnormal state 1 k) Low on refrigerant. k) Locate the leaking area with a leak tester and take necessary
measures, then charge the specified amount of refrigerant.
l) The capillary tube is clogged. l) Replace the capillary tube if it is crushed or drastically bent. If no
abnormality is found with the capillary tube’s appearance, pull a
vacuum inside the capillary tube to vaporize the liquid. Heat the
capillary tube with a soldering iron with the refrigeration system
under a vacuum.
Abnormal state 2 m) The refrigerant system is m) Charge the refrigeration system with the specified amount of
over charged the specified refrigerant.
amount.
(2) Extreme rotor under- a) The samples were left in the rotor chamber for an extended a) Perform the remedy described in 5-2 (2)- b).
temperature. period of time after a high-speed run at a low temperature
b) The rotor ID number entered was incorrect. b) Perform the remedy described in 5-2 (2)- a).
c) The display falsely indicates an over-temperature 40→60º C c) Perform the remedy described in (1)- a).
d) The compressor continues to run for more than two d) Perform the remedy described in (3).
minutes and fails to cycle off in the hold mode even if
the temperature set point was increased 10ºabove the
original set point.
(3) The compressor The display falsely indicates an over-temperature 40→60º C. *Perform the remedy described in (1)- a) when the temperature
continues to run. display was 60 degrees centigrade or 40 degrees centigrade.
a) The potential difference between the No. 1 and the No. 3 pins on a) Replace the PC14, PC15 on the Drive PB, and SCR
the SCR module is less than 5 V. module. (short mode failure)
b) Other than the above a) b) Replace the Control PCB.

(4) The compressor does * The display falsely indicates an under-temperature -20→ - 40º C. *Perform the remedy described in (1)- a) when the temperature
not turn on. display was -20 degrees centigrade.
a) The potential difference between the No. 6 and the No. 7pins of a) Replace the SCR module.
the PC14 and PC15 on the Drive PCB is 0 V. ( SCR module is an open mode failure )
b) The potential difference between the No. 6 and the No. 7pins of b) Replace the PC14 and PC15 with new one.
the PC14 and PC15 on the Drive PB is 215 V or 108 V. (PC14 or PC 15 is open mode failure)
c) The line voltage was –10% or less than the rated voltage. c) Advise the customer to increase the line voltage.
d) The line voltage supplied to the compressor was only 190 V or d) Advise the customer to increase the power supply capacity.
less during hold mode, or 190 V or less during rotor acceleration with
.the compressor off.
e) Check whether the potential relay, the start capacitor and e) Replace any failed components. Before starting, check the line
the run capacitor is functioning properly. voltage, continuity and insulation of the compressor. CR approximately
.47Ω, CS approximately 1.84Ω, C, S, R to ground is open or infinity.
All resistance measurements are taken at 72º F or 22º C.
The compressor specifications are the same for the RC-5+
f) Check that the compressor temperature is low by touching the f) Replace the compressor if CR or CS is open. The compressor
compressor, then check continuity of the compressor. specifications are the same for the RC5+
The OLR is activated by either temperature or current.
Recovery time is 30-40 seconds when the OLR is activated by
current, and 1 hour when the OLR is activated by temperature.
d) Replace the Control PCB.

g) Other than the above a), b) and c).
(5)The compressor fan a) The fan is faulty. Check the Fan motor for an open winding. a) Check for any restrictions or blockage that may prevent air
does not turn on. No. 1 and the No. 2 on the P103 can be checked with an ohmmeter. venting and if any is found remove it. Replace the fan if the motor
(The compressor does turn The fan should be unplugged. The thermal protector of the fan winding is open.
on) opened because the fan motor overheated. Another Probable
cause is foreign matter around the drive shaft, etc.
b) The fuse F2 on the Drive PB was open. b) Replace the fuse F2.
c) The potential difference between pins No.1 and No.2 of c) Replace the SSR2.
SSR2 on the Drive PB is 200V.
d) Other than the above a), b), and c). c) Replace the Control PCB.
6. Drive Unit Replacement
6-1 Drive unit

(1) Turn on the POWER breaker and open the door. Turn off
the POWER breaker and unplug the centrifuge. Wait three
minutes after turning off the POWER breaker.
Motor
Compressor
(2) Remove the rubber seal from the evaporator.

Remove the heat insulator and center insulator (sponge), Evaporator
and then disconnect the temperature sensor connector and
the thermal guard connector J215 from the rubber seal side.
Drive shaft
(crown)
Temperature sensor
(inside of Rubber Seal)
Rubber Seal
6-1
Hex. socket head bolt for securing the
(3) Remove the four hex socket head bolts, which secure the Drive Drive unit to the frame (M5)
unit to the frame. Be careful not to remove the hex socket head Drive shaft
bolts and the nuts securing the shaft case to the damper.
Shaft case
Notes * Do not drop the bolts because Imbalance
sensor
there is a fan underneath the
motor.
SPG sensor
Damper
(4) Hold the housing and raise the motor straight up to the inlet of the
evaporator. Disconnect the cables from the two cable clamps
in the motor box. Then disconnect the motor cable connector
P101, motor thermal guard connector P216, MPG connector,
and SPG connector and imbalance sensor connector.
Remove the motor.
(5) Reverse the removal procedure for reinstallation. Be careful not

allow the cables to interfere with the fan underneath the motor
during re-installation, and also be careful not to entangle the Drive unit
lead wires.
Notes * Reinstall the Drive unit as shown in the following figure (viewed from the top).
Drive unit
Imbalance sensor
cable for SPG sensor
Front of the centrifuge
6-2
6-2 Rotor and Crown assembly
(1) Remove the drive unit from the centrifuge according to “ 6-1 Drive unit ”.
(2) Remove the M4×25 screws securing the speed sensor assembly to remove the sensor cover (see Photo 1).
M4×25 screw
Sensor cover
Photo 1
！ CAUTION
Replace the drive components with the drive on a sturdy workbench.
(3) Hold the crown with one hand to prevent the motor shaft from turning. Remove the M4×10 hex socket bolt and the D4
spring washer from the bottom of the motor shaft to remove the optical pickup disk (see Photo 2). Remove the two M4×12
screws to remove the MPG assembly (see Photo 3).
M4×10 hex. socket bolt optical pickup M4×12 screw MPG ass’y
D4 spring washer
Photo 2 Photo 3
6-3
(4) Mark the motor housing, HG holder, motor base and Shaft case with an indelible pen (see Photo 4).
- Marking is necessary to reinstall them in their original positions (rotor shaft replacement only).
Shaft case
HG holder
Motor base
Motor housing
Mark
Photo 4
！ CAUTION
Mark the motor housing, HG holder, and motor base to ensure component orientation for re-assembly.
(5) Remove the screws securing the cable. ( Rotor replacement only )
(6) Release the two screws securing the SPG, and slide it down.
(7) Insert the M5x38 hex-socket bolt into the hole at the top of the crown. Set the lower end of center bolt to pit of the hex socket
bolt, and hook the edge of fingers of crown puller to bottom of crown (see Photo 6 and 7).
(8) Remove the crown.
- Holding the crown puller jaws by hand, turn the center bolt with a wrench clockwise to remove the crown.
- If the crown is difficult to remove, spray a lubricant into the screw hole of the crown and return to step (7).
Turn with a wrench

M5x38 hex socket bolt
Crown Center Bolt
Crown puller
Lower end of the

center bolt
Jaw
SPG (slide down)

Inset the edge of the
jaws into the gap.
Photo 6
6-4 Photo 7
Step (9)-(16) is a procedure for replacing the rotor shaft assembly, but if only the crown is replaced, skip these steps.
(9) Remove the motor base (see Photo 8).

The motor base is secured to the HG holder by the
damping rubber. In this step, remove both the motor base
D5 nut
and the damping rubber as a single unit. Remove the D5
D5 spring washer
nuts and the D5 spring washers so that the HG holder and
the damping rubber can be removed as a single unit. HG holder
Before removing the D5 nuts, loosen all the nuts to avoid
Motor base
applying a load to the damping rubber.
Damping rubber
Photo 8
(10) Remove the HG holder (see Photos 9 and 10).
Remove six M5×16 hex socket bolts and D5 spring washers from the HG holder. Pull the HG holder upward to remove it.
Do not hit the HG holder against the rotor shaft. Be careful during re-assembly as well.
！ CAUTION
Scratching or applying force to the rotor shaft assembly
may cause, abnormal vibration or motor damage.
(11) Remove the Rotor shaft case (include SPG).

Remove the three M5×16 hex socket bolts and three D5 spring washers to remove the Shaft case (see Photo 10). Keep
the cable of the Shaft case inserted into the hole of the HG holder loosely as shown in Photo 11. Remove the setscrew and
BB lock from the HG holder.
D9.8 shaft
HG holder SPG and
Rotor shaft case
M5×16 hex. socket bolts and
D5 spring washers
Setscrew and
Motor housing BB lock
Photo 9
Pull the HG holder upward.

(Do not hit the inside-diameter
portion of the HG holder against
the rotor shaft assembly.)
HG holder
Photo 11
Photo 10 6-5
(12) Pull out the rotor shaft unit (see Photo 12).
Do not hold the D9.8 shaft when pulling out the rotor shaft unit. Otherwise, the D9.8 shaft may be deformed and it may
cause abnormal vibration and damage to the motor. Be sure to hold the balance ring when pulling out the shaft unit. Also
be careful not to hold the D9.8 shaft during re-assembly.
D9.8 shaft
Balance ring
O-ring
Photo 13
Photo 12
(13). The O-ring is mounted at the innermost position of the housing (Photo 13). Use tweezers to simplify removal of this O-ring.
Replace the following five parts with new ones.
Thrust spring Spring guide BB lock O-ring Rotor shaft
assembly
Photo 14
(14) Clean up the holes for bearing which is placed in the HG holder and motor housing.
(15) Mount the new O-ring in the exact position where the former O-ring was
removed in step (13). Then, insert the new rotor shaft unit into the D9.8 shaft
Thrust spring
housing (see Photo 15).
- Do not hold the D9.8 shaft. Be sure to hold the balance ring when
inserting the rotor shaft unit.
- After inserting the rotor shaft unit into the housing, mount the new
Spring guide
spring guide and the new thrust spring to the rotor shaft unit. At this
time, face the flat surface of the spring guide upward and set the thrust Balance ring
spring on top of it.
Photo 15
6-6
(16) Mounting the HG holder.
- Cut the tip of the BB lock obliquely with side cutters (see Photo 16) and apply vacuum grease.
- Insert the BB lock into the hole of the HG holder and push it into the base of the hole with a thin hexagonal wrench (see
Photos 17 and 18).
- Put the HG holder equipped with the BB lock on the rotor shaft unit and secure it to the housing with the M5×20 hex socket
bolts and D5 spring washers. Do not scratch or bend the D9.8 shaft.
- Push the BB lock into the base of the hole with a thin hexagonal wrench again (see Photo 19).
- Insert and tighten the setscrew to secure BB lock.
！ CAUTION
After mounting the HG holder, be sure to push the BB lock into the base of the hole otherwise, the outer ring of the
bearing may turn during running and damage may occur.
(16) Mount the RPG sensor ass’y.
- Secure the Shaft case to the HG holder with three M5×16 hex socket bolts and D5 spring washers.
BB lock Push the BB lock into

the innermost
position.
Photo 16
Photo 17
BB lock is pushed into the base

of the hole.
Push in the BB lock

again and tighten the
setscrew.
Photo 18
Photo 19
6-7
(17) Press-fit the crown on the D9.8 shaft.
- Place the entire motor assembly on top of the bottom insertion tool (B) so that the rotor shaft assembly is seated into the
well of the tool as shown in Fig. 1. Degrease the hole of the crown and the D9.8 shaft with thinner. Do not drop any
thinner on the bearings or other parts. Install the crown on top of the D9.8 shaft and place crown insertion tool (A) on top of
the crown. Strike the top of the insertion tool (A) with a hammer to press-fit the crown.
！ CAUTION
Make sure the rotor shaft unit does not turn inside the lower insertion tool (B)
before striking the top insertion tool (A) with a hammer otherwise, a forceful
impact may cause bearing damage.
(18) Mount the cable for the, optical disk sensor, MPG sensor, and sensor cover.
- Apply loctite to the threaded portion of the M4×10 hex socket head bolt
before tightening.
(19) Turn the crown by hand and check that it turns smoothly without abnormal noise.
(20) Secure the SPG to the position that gap of crown bottom is 1 ± 0.5mm (see Fig. 1)
(21) Re-install the drive unit to the centrifuge according to “ 6-1 Drive unit “
Crown Insertion (A)

Crown Insertion Tool
Crown
Imbalance sensor
1± 0.5mm
SPG
Shaft unit
Crown insertion (B)
Fig. 1
6-8
7. Display and Operation Panel
(1) Tools required

1) Phillips head screwdriver ········································································································································································ 1
2) Knife ············································································································································································································· 1
3) Tweezers ···································································································································································································· 1
(2) Construction
Fig. 7-1 shows the total construction of the display and the operation panel.
Back plate Lid case
Liquid crystal display
Inverter
Cushion LCD interface

board ass'y
Masking label Display cover
Hinge spring
Interface board
Shaft
Shaft holder
Table
Fig. 7-1 Total construction of display and operation panel
7-1
(3) Troubleshooting
No. Problem Cause Remedy
1 No display even though the centrifuge (1) The cable is disconnected *Open the table and securely connect
power is turned on. from the display panel. the cable from the display panel to the
interface board.
(2) The liquid crystal display is *Replace the liquid crystal display.
faulty.
(3) The inverter is faulty. *Replace the inverter.
2 The display is dark. (1) The liquid crystal display is *Replace the liquid crystal display.
faulty. .
3 Letters on the display are missing. (1) The liquid crystal display is *Replace the liquid crystal display.
faulty.
4 The centrifuge accepts no input from (1) The flexible wiring board is *Open the table and securely connect
the keypad. disconnected. the flexible wiring board to the interface
(2) The panel seat is board securely.
disconnected. *Replace the panel seat.
*Replace the table including the

panel seat.
5 The display panel cannot be (1) The positioning hinge spring is *Replace the hinge spring.
Opened or closed smoothly. faulty.
7-2
(4) Repair and Replacement Procedure
i) Replacement of the display cover, liquid crystal display and inverter
No. Item Procedure and caution

1 Turn off the centrifuge power. 1) Turn off the POWER breaker and the breaker for the
sub-panel.
2 Open the display panel.
3 Remove the cushion and the masking label from the - CAUTION -
display panel. *Gently remove the cushion and the masking label
taking care not to leave glue on the display panel
because both will be replaced in their original positions in
the last step.
Cushion
Masking label
4 Remove the four screws. - CAUTION - *Be careful not to drop these small screws.
5 Remove the snap-fitted display cover. 1) Open the display panel to the utmost limit.
2) Insert a knife blade between the display
cover and the lid case at the top to make a
slight opening.
3) Bend the top edge of the display cover at both ends to
Display cover make the above opening wider, then the release the snaps.
4) Release the snaps from the hinge side and
remove the display cover. - CAUTION - *Be careful
not to cut yourself or damage the display cover and the lid
case with the knife. *Do not apply excessive force when
removing the snap-fitted display cover otherwise, the snaps
may become damaged.
Snap
(Go to No. 10 to replace the display cover only.)
7-3
6 Remove the inverter. 1) Remove the inverter from the case lid.
2) Disconnect both connectors for the cable between the
inverter and the liquid crystal display, and the cable between
the inverter and the LCD interface board.
- CAUTION -
*The inverter can be removed by hand because it is not
secured with screws.
*Disconnect cables by their connectors not by pulling on the
(Go to No.9 replace the inverter only.) cables themselves.
7 Remove the liquid crystal display. 1) Remove the two screws including spring washers from
the liquid crystal display.
2) Remove the liquid crystal display.
3) Remove the flexible wiring board of the liquid
crystal display from the LCD interface board.
8 Mount the new liquid crystal display. 1) Fold the flexible wiring board of the new liquid crystal
display in the same manner as the one removed in the
above step No.7.
2) Connect the flexible wiring board to the connector of the
LCD interface board.
3) Mount the new liquid crystal display.
- CAUTION - *Do not apply excessive force to the flexible

wiring board when folding.
9 Mount a new inverter. 1) Connect the cables coming from the liquid crystal display
and the LCD interface board to the new inverter. 2) Mount
the inverter to the case lid. 3) Route the cables through the
slot in the case lid.
10 Mount the display cover. 1) Fasten the hinge side of the display cover by snapping it
to the case lid. 2) Snap the display cover into the case lid
all around starting from the hinge side. Finally, snap in both
sides of the screen. 3) Secure the display cover with the
Snap on the screws.
hinge side
11 Replace the cushion and the masking label back into their - CAUTION -
original positions. *The cushion has a curved surface on one side.
Align the curved surface to the dent of the case lid to make
it easier to adhere the cushion.
7-4
ii) Replacement of lid case
sub-panel .
2 Remove the display cover, then remove the inverter and 1) Remove the inverter and the liquid crystal display
the liquid crystal display. according to steps No. 2 to 7 of i).
3 Remove the three screws from the back plate, then remove 1) Remove the three screws from the back plate.
the case lid. 2) Tilt the back plate and the case lid forward.
Remove the hinge of the case lid from between the table
and the hinge shaft. Remove the case lid.
3) Remove the LCD interface board from the case lid.
- CAUTION - *Note that one of the three screws for the
Back plate Case lidCase Lid back plate is secured together with a grounding wire. *Do
not loosen the two screws which secure the back plate to
the hinge shaft when replacing the case lid only ,otherwise,
an adjustment will be required.
4 Mount a new case lid. 1) Mount the LCD interface board to the case lid. 2) Insert
the hinge of the case lid between the table and the hinge
shaft. Secure the back plate to the case lid with the three
screws. - CAUTION - *Do not put the ribbon cable
coming from the LCD interface board between the back
plate and the case lid. *Do not tilt the case lid while
tightening the screws. *Be sure to secure one of the three
screws for the ground wire.
5 Put the liquid crystal display, inverter, display cover, cushion 1) Put them back in their original positions according to
and the masking label back in their original positions. steps No. 8 to 11 of i).
7-5
iii) Replacement of hinge spring
sub-panel.
2 Disconnect the connector of the ribbon cable which 1) Open the table.
connects the LCD interface board with the interface board 2) Disconnect the ribbon cable coming from the
on the back of the table. LCD interface board on the interface board.
Connector 3) Open the ferrite core on the interface board
Interface board and remove the rolled ribbon cable.
Ferrite core
Ribbon cable
Table
3 Remove the display cover. 1) Close the table. 2) Remove the display cover according
to steps No. 2 to 5 of i).
4 Remove the screws from the hinge shaft, then remove the 1) Remove the two M4 x 16 screws.
display panel case lid. 2) Remove the display panel case lid by tilting it forward.
3) Remove the shaft by sliding it toward the hinge spring.
4) Disconnect the ribbon cable through the hinge hole of
the table.
- CAUTION - *The ribbon cable cannot be disconnected
just by pulling on it from the hinge hole of the table because
the connector is lodged in the hole. Open the table and put
the connector of the ribbon cable through the hole from
behind. *Do not drop or damage the removed display
panel.
Ribbon cable
Shaft
5 Remove the hinge spring. 1) Open the table and remove the two screws to remove
the hinge spring.
6 Mount the new hinge spring. - CAUTION - *Temporarily tighten the screws because the
hinge shaft core will be adjusted later in the process.
7-6
7 Put the ribbon cable coming from the display panel case lid
through the hole of the table.
8 Insert the hinge shaft into the shaft holder. 1) Wrap the ribbon cable around the hinge shaft
(1 turn). 2) Slide the hinge shaft in the reverse direction of
the step No. 4 with the ribbon cable wrapped, then insert it
into the shaft holder.
9 Secure the display panel to the hinge shaft with the screws. 1) Insert the hinge of the lid case between the table and the
hinge shaft, then temporarily secure them with the two
screws.
2) Pull up the display panel until the shaft of the hinge spring
is aligned with the hinge shaft core. Tighten the screws
which were temporarily
secured in step 1 completely. 3) Completely tighten the
screws for the hinge shaft which were temporarily secured
in Item No. 6 . - CAUTION - *Check that the ribbon cable
is not caught in the display panel by opening and closing it
when securing the hinge shaft temporarily. *Be sure to
align the shaft of the hinge spring with the hinge shaft core,
otherwise, the display panel cannot be opened and closed
Align the hinge spring with the smoothly or the display panel will not close completely due
hinge shaft core. to inclination.
10 Put the display cover, cushion and the masking label back 1) Put them back in their original positions according to
in their original positions. steps No. 10 to 11 of i).
7-7
8. Adjustment
The RC-6 centrifuge requires adjustment when any of the following parts are replaced.
Adjustment required after
Replacement part
replacement
Control PB * DC link voltage * Total run time
Drive PB * DC link voltage
Drive unit * Confirmation of rotating direction
ROM * Sub-CPU boot up Controller assembly

Imbalance sensor * Gap adjustment
8-1 Adjustment of DC link voltage

1) Monitor the connector J113 in the controller
with a DC digital voltmeter (over DC 500 V). DC digital voltmeter
The J113 connector is across an electrolytic
capacitor.
J113
Attach the connector J113-1(red) to the +
terminal and the connector J113-3 (black)
to the - terminal.
Make sure the door is locked.
2) At the RUN SCREEN. Press the keys [ESC], [０],

[０], [７],[ ９] and then [ENTER] in this order to bring
up the DC link voltage adjustment screen 1 as
shown in Fig. 1..
3) Press the keys [１] and [ENTER] with the DC link

voltage adjustment screen 1 displayed.
Fig. 1 DC link voltage adjustment screen 1

4) Enter the adjusted voltage 360 V for the DC link
voltage. Press the keys [３],[ ６],[ ０] and [ENTER]
in succession. Then the DC link voltage adjustment
screen 2 is displayed as shown in Fig. 2 and
adjustment is started.
The voltage is adjustable within the range between
350 V and 370 V (key entry: between 350 and 370).
5) The DC link voltage is gradually increased to

about 360 V by the charge of the smoothing
capacitor and the power-factor improvement
operation while the adjustment screen 2 is
displayed as shown in Fig. 2. When the DC link
voltage reaches about 360 V, it automatically
shows the DC link voltage adjustment screen 3 as
shown in Fig. 3 (next page).
8-1
6) Measuring with a voltmeter, adjust the DC link
voltage to 360 V±1 V as described below.
i) △: Increase the voltage by pressing this key.
ii) ▽: Decrease the voltage by pressing this key.
7) After adjusting the DC link voltage to 360 V±1 V Fig. 3 DC link voltage adjustment screen 3
in the above step 6), press the [ENTER] key to
show the DC link voltage adjustment screen 4 as
shown in Fig. 4. Then the A/D value is
automatically calibrated according to the DC link
voltage and the setting of the digital potentiometer
is stored. The calibrated value and the setting are
stored in the EEPROM.
Explanation of calibrated value and setting

・ dAD/dDCV: Gradient of A/D value for the DC link
voltage (VDRT: L)
・ OFFSET: A/D value when the DC link voltage is 0
(V) (VDOFST: L) Fig. 4 DC link voltage adjustment screen 4
・ DIGITAL1 VOLUME RATE: Setting of the digital
potentiometer (DCWPSET: B)
8) The beeper sounds when the adjustment is

completed and the DC link voltage adjustment
screen 5 is displayed as shown in Fig. 5. A message
“Calibration END.” is displayed. In addition,
calibrated values and settings are displayed on each
column of dAD/dDCV, OFFSET, and DIGITAL 1
VOLUME RATE.

9) If the adjustment is not performed properly due to
any type of error, the DC link voltage adjustment
screen 6 is displayed as shown in Fig. 6. A
message, “Calibration ERROR.” is displayed
and, ”EE.” is displayed on each column of
dAD/dDCV, OFFSET, and DIGITAL1 VOLUME
RATE. The cause of the error is displayed on the
columns of ERROR1 and ERROR2.
Note that the calibrated value and the setting are
not stored in the EEPROM.
10) When the adjustment is completed properly, Fig. 6 DC link voltage adjustment screen 6
press the [ESC] key to return to the RUN SCREEN.
8-2
8-2 Adjustment of the imbalance circuit
Field adjustment is not required because the Control Board has already been adjusted at the factory.
The following procedure is for reference.
a) With the power off, remove the controller

assembly cover and unplug P202 from the
controller PCB. Plug in the connector P202 for
the imbalance calibration tool into J202 on the
◯
B
controller PCB. ◯
D ◯
C
b) Power up the centrifuge and press the ◯
E
following keys in succession to call up the ◯
A
CALIBRATION screen. (Ignore the alarms)
◯
F ◯
G
b) Press the following keys in succession to begin

the calibration mode. The box designated by the Figure 8.2.1 CALIBRATION screen
letter A , displays [CALL] during adjustment.
c) Connect the loose cable from the 1.5 mm Imbalance sensor

sensor on the adjustment tool into the cable
from the P202 cable and press the [ENTER]
Shaft
key. 1.5 1.0 0.5
B designation is automatically adjusted to 333 in
Hexadecimal ± 5 H. The Hex value in the box designated
by the letter C represents the values of the digital
Figure 8.2.2 Adjustment Tool
potentiometer during automatic adjustment. "1.0 mm" is
highlighted after the "1.5 mm" adjustment.
d) Connect the loose cable from the 1.0mm sensor on the adjustment tool into the cable from the P202
connector and press the [ENTER] key. The Hexadecimal value designated by the letter D indicates
the highlighted A/D values of the 1.0 mm and "0.5 mm.
e) In the same way, connect the 0.5mm imbalance sensor loose cable into the P202 cable and press the
[ENTER] key. E portion shows the highlighted A/D values of the 0.5 mm and "1 mmP-P".
f) Press the [ENTER] key. F portion is automatically adjusted to 300H ± AH. The letter G designates the
values of the digital potentiometer during automatic adjustment.
g) [END] is displayed in the box designated by the letter A after adjustment. Press the [ESC] key to return
to the RUN SCREEN and turn off the centrifuge power.
8-3
8-3 Sub-CPU boot up
When the ROM on the Control PCB is replaced, boot up the RC-6 centrifuge according to the following
procedure.
1) Turn off the POWER switch. Then turn on (↑) the “1” position slot of the DIPSW2 on the Control PCB.
DIPSW1
ROM-A3
DIPSW2 ROM-A2
ROM-A1
Turn on “1”.
Control PCB
2) Turn on the POWER breaker.

The message is displayed (right figure). Never turn
off the POWER breaker during boot up otherwise, the
sub CPU can be damaged. Boot up will be completed
in 3 to 10 minutes (this is because the transfer speed
varies depending on the conditions of the hardware).
3) Boot up is complete.
The message is displayed (right figure).
Boot up has completed properly. Turn off the POWER
breaker and turn off (↓) the “1” position slot of the
DIPSW2 on the control board . Power up the RC-6
Boot up is incomplete when the message displays,

“System error!”
Probable causes:
Faulty operation of Z153, communication error
with CPU, etc.
Current Firmware REV level is 47
8-4
8-4 Gap adjustment of the Imbalance sensor
a) After replacing the sensor, set the drive motor on the chamber edge and connect the sensor cable.
Lock nut
Imbalance
sensor
figure8.4.1 Location of Imbalance sensor
b) Turn on the centrifuge power and press the following keys to bring up the CALIBRATION screen.
◯
B
◯
A
Figure 8.4.2 CALIBRATION screen
c) Tighten the Imbalance sensor lock nut when the difference in value between A and B is less than plus
or minus 5H
8-5
8-5 Offset compensation for the actual sample temperature
If the measured sample temperature deviates from the set point, the software can compensate the
temperature control with the following procedure.
a) Set the desired temperature and complete 60 minute

Run at needed speed. Enter the installed Rotor No.
At completion, measure the sample temperature.
b) At the RUN SCREEN. Press the following keys
to bring up the CALIBRATION screen (screen 1).
Press the following keys to offset the temperature.
Screen 1
c) The screen 2 is displayed, and the cursor for the

SETTING ROTOR TEMP is blinking. ROTOR No and
SETTING ROTOR TEMP are displayed as chosen in
step a).
Screen 2
d) At the flashing cursor, enter the measured sample

temperature for the ACTUAL ROTOR TEMP field. If
the measured temperature is 1.5º C, then press the
following keys in succession (screen 3)
Screen 3
e) The centrifuge automatically calculates the offset,

and enters the value in the CORRECTION display
area. END is displayed. This offset is stored in
EEPROM. (screen 4)
NOTE: The range of offset is –12.8 to +12.8 º C.

If the offset is out of range, an ERROR is displayed
instead of END and this is an abnormal termination.
Press the [ESC] key to return to the RUN SCREEN.

Screen 4
8-6
9. Others
9-1 Changing the total run time (when replacing the drive unit or the control board)
Step Key operation Screen display

1 * Press the following keys to call up the
MAINTENANCE screen.
2 * Enter the total run time using the ten-key COUNTER

numerical TOTAL Hour. 120h "A" portion
pad. (Ex.) To enter "120 hour", press the
following keys.
The cursor is moved.
3 * Enter the password. COUNTER

TOTAL Hour. 120h "A" portion
The numeric value disappears

and the total run time setting is
recorded by pressing the ENTER
key.
4 * Press the [ESC] key to return to the RUN

SCREEN.
9-1
9-2 Entry of New Rotor
Only service personnel should be entering rotor information into the memory by the following procedure.
Up to seven rotor types can be entered into RC-6 memory.
Step Key operation Screen display and notices

1 From the RUN SCREEN. Press the
following keys to call up the NEW
ROTOR screen.
Press the following keys to enter new

rotor.
2
Enter the desired address number
and then press the ENTER key.
(e.g., entering add. No.1)
3 Enter the rotor numbers and data

from No.1 to 27 and 30 to 52
according to the rotor entry data. A
prompt appears when the ENTER
key is pressed after entering the
No.27 data. Press the following keys
if “Yes”.
4 The screen turns to the NEW

ROTOR screen. The entered rotor
number and type are displayed.
Press the [ESC] key several times to
return to the RUN SCREEN.
9-2
9-3 DIP switches
This centrifuge is provided with the 8-bit DIP switches on the control board. The functions of these DIP
switches are described below (only DIP SW1). DIP SW2 is set according to the illustration below.
SW1 on control PC board

J202
J203 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON
OFF
Control board
SW2 on control PC board

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON
OFF
(1) Switches "1" and "2"
These switches are used for setting the maximum speed of the centrifuge.
Switch "1" Switch "2" Max. speed
ON ON Not in use
OFF ON 21,000 rpm
ON OFF Not in use
OFF OFF Not in use
Switch “7” is ON
(2) Switches "3" and "4"
Speed
These switches are unassigned.
Always keep these switches turned off.
(3) Switches "5” and “6” Run Time

These switches are unassigned.
Always keep these switches turned on.
(4) Switch "7"
OFF: The TIME indicator shows the run time controlled from when the START switch is pressed
(standard).
ON: The TIME indicator shows the run time controlled during the stabilized operation only (optional).
(5) Switch "8"
OFF: The TIME indicator shows the run time in hours and minutes (standard).
ON: The TIME indicator shows the run time in minutes and seconds (optional).
Do not allow the customers to use these DIP switches. Normally, these DIP switches are
CAUTION not used because they are intended for expanding the functions.
9-3
10. Circuit Diagrams
This clause consists of these four schematic diagrams.
1. RC-6 schematic diagram : 3 pages
2. Interface board circuit diagram : 1 page
3. Control PB diagram: 29 pages
4. Dive PB diagram: 4 pages
10 - 1
Three Phase
Three Phase Power

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Regarding Preinstallation Kit PN 74819
With a SORVALL® RC-6 Centrifuge
TM
A Preinstallation Kit (PN 74819) is supplied with every SORVALL® RC-6 Centrifuge.
TM
In order to comply with underwriters Laboratories and European Union CE requirements, the
preinstallation kit must be installed by the customer prior to the installation or use of an RC-6TM
centrifuge. It is the customer’s responsibility to assure that installation complies with the strength,
size and all other installation requirements defined in the Preinstallation Kit instructions and
centrifuge Operating Instructions.
The Preinstallation Kit is designed specifically for UL and CE compliance; proper centrifuge
installation with the kit should assure that, in the unlikely event a worst case condition, no portion of
the centrifuge will move outside of an area defined as 300 mm (11.8 inches) from any side, as
required by the Particular Requirements for Centrifuge standards UL61010a-2-20, IEC 1010-2-20
and EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC (93/68 EEC); EN61010-2-20. Failure to install the
Preinstallatin Kit may result in personal injury and /or property damage, including damage to
the RC-6 TM Centrifuge.
In the event the customer chooses to install the use and RC-6TM Centrifuge without the preinstallation
Kit, customers will sign the assumption of risk below before Sorvall servicing of the centrifuge,
which will remain on file for future reference.
Any damage to the RC-6TM Centrifuge resulting from failure to install the Preinstallation Kit will be
considered an abuse or misuse of the RC-6 TM Centrifuge and will not be covered by Kendro’s
warranty.
I have read the above information, and hereby understand and assume any and all risk for
subsequent centrifuge operation without the Preinstallation Kit in I understand that the Kendro
warranty does not cover any damage resulting from a failure to install the Preinstallation Kit.
_____________________ ___________________________ ______________________
Centrifuge Model Serial Number Installation Site
_____________________________ ____________________________ ________________

Printed Name Signature Date
SORVALL®
CENTRIFUGES
74818-2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
Preinstallation Kit. PN 74819
For SORVALL® RC-6 Centrifuge
TM
To meet safety requirements, the centrifuge must be secured to the floor using the anchoring hardware
package provided with the instruments. This will prevent the centrifuge from moving in the unlikely event of
a rotor mishap.
Note: Kendro or your local representative of SORVALL® products are not equipped to drill
holes in your floor. The holes must be drilled before your scheduled installation.
The kit consists of the following:

2- Upper Anchor Plates
2- Lower Anchor Plates
4- Anchor Nuts
4-M8X16 Hex Socket Bolts
4- M8 Spring Washers
The customer must provide the anchor nuts in an appropriate location prior to centrifuge installation.
Floor Strength Requirements

Install the centrifuge on a flat, vibrantion-free floor. Avoid installing the centrifuge on a carpeted or
unstable floor. This kit is designed to anchor the RC-6 centrifuge to a concrete floor. For floors other than
concrete consult your local building engineer to specify suitable achoring which meets the minimum strength
requirements. The minimum required strengths that the floor must meet at each hole location are as follows:
Concrete floor strength: 21 N/mm2

Concrete depth: 150 mm min.
Bolt Down Hardware Specifications
The bolt down hardware is provided with this kit. Should the customer wish to use different hardware,
the minimum requirements are as follows:
Ultimate Tensile Strength 9.3 kN

Ultimate Shear Strength 11.8 kN
74818-2
Install the kit as follows.
1. Using figure 1, locate and drill 4 mounting holes 12 mm (or 1/2”) in diameter in the appropriate
positions. The hole depth should be 36 mm (see figure 2).
2. Completely remove dust from the drilled holes using compressed air or other method.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CLEARANCE

REQUIRED MINIMUM CLEARANCE
300
BACK
Unit: mm
1081
RC-6
(695)
30
70
FRONT
273 807 273
Bolt down holes. (4 Total)

Drill into concrete floor at these locations
Figure 1. Bolt-down Location Dimensions.
74818-2
3. Place the anchor nuts in the drilled holes with the chock side down (figure 2). Hammer the anchor bolts
into the hole until the top of the nut is flush with the floor.
Note: If the centrifuge is to be installed by Sorvall, the Sorvall representative will perform step 4
and 5 only.
4. Locate the centrifuge in the desired location. Place the anchor plates so that the bolt holes align with the
anchor nuts. The slotted grooves in the anchor plates should be located around the shaft of the leveler
floor. (see figure 3)
5. Securely Fasten the plates using the bolts and washers provided.
Anchor Bolt
Chock
36mm
Ф 12mm (or 1/2”)
Figure 2 Drilled Hole Dimensions
Lower Anchor
plate
Overlapped anchor plates Upper Anchor

plate
Figure 3. Location of Anchor Plates
74818-2
Parts List
for
Superspeed Centrifuge
Model RC-6
Page 5 / 9
1-2
1-5
1-10 1-11
1-6
1-3 1-21
1-4
1-7
1-23
1-25
1-8 1-24
1-11 1-22
1-10 1-9
1-13 1-14
1-12
1-19
1-17 1-18
1-15
1-16
1-1 RC-6 Assembly

Page 4 / 9
1-1
3-1
4-1
5-1
0-11
2-1
0-10
RC-6
Page 6 / 9
2-2
2-5
2-6
2-4
2-9
2-7
2-3
2-8
2-1 Refrigeration Assembly

Page 7 / 9
3-7
3-8
3-2
3-9
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-1 Drive Unit assemby

Page 8 / 94
4-8
4-
4-2
4-12
4-2
4-1
4-11
4-4
4-5
4 Top Deck Assembly

Page 9 / 9
5-11
5-9 5-8
5-10
5-4
5-7 5-6
5-14
5-3
5-2
5-15
5-1 Controller ass'y

Figure 6-1
Page 1 / 9
RC-6 Parts List
Weight
No. Q'ty Unit Part No. Description Compatibility C.a. Remark
(net:kg)
- 74801 RC-6 (EU) AC400V 3-phase 350

- 74800 RC-6 (US) AC208V Single-phase 350
1 74811 Decal, Front Panel, RC-6 .025
0-10 1 S102041 Front Panel 3
0-11 1 S204295A Rear Duct ass'y 2
0-12
0-13
0-14
0-15
including exact drilling dimensions

1-2 1 74819 Bolt Down Hardware with Instructions 16
with the instructions
2 S409290 Plate,Anchor.(L) .05
2 S409291 Plate, Anchor.(U) .05
4 84592801 Insert, concrete, masonry .05
4 70018167 Bolt, Hex socket head, M8x16 .05
4 80112092 Washer, Spring, M8 .01
1-1 - - RC-6 Assembly

including 1-3 to 1-5
1-2 1 S101994A Door (C) ass'y 16
and 1-25
1-3 1 S306715B Handle ass'y 0.5
1-4 2 S411186 Door Hook (N) 0.2
1-5 2 S407106 Hinge 0.1
1-6 1 S307689E Gas Spring (SP) including 2pcs 0.5
1-7 1 S305246 Door Seal 0.2
1-8 1 S308168 Hook Plate (K) 0.2
1-9 1 S306713B Door SW ass'y 0.1
left side
1-10 1 S204305A Solenoid lock ass'y 1
right side
1-11 1 S204305B Solenoid lock ass'y 1
1-12 1 S308088A Seal-Rubber ass'y including 1-13 to 1-14 0.5
1-13 1 S411301A Thermistor ass'y 0.1
1-14 1 S305002D Thermal Guard ass'y 0.1
1-15 1 S308156A DC Fan ass'y 1
1-16 1 S308049A Motor Fan ass'y 1
1-17 1 S308093 Transformer 7
1-18 1 S308094 Insulation Transformer 24
1-19 1 84333401 Fuse ET 4A (on Insulation TR) 0.1
1-20
1-21 2 7390160 Photo Sensor for Solenoid lock 0.1
3/28/2005 PartsList
Page 2 / 9
RC-6 Parts List
Weight
(net:kg)
1-22 2 351054 DC Solenoid for Solenoid lock 1
1-23 2 84510901 Extension Spring for Solenoid lock 0.1
1-24 2 S308043A Lock unit including 1-25 0.5
1-25 2 84580801 Spring Hinge 0.1
3/28/2005 PartsList
Page 3 / 9
RC-6 Parts List
Weight
(net:kg)
2-1 - - Refrigeration
2-2 1 S102051A Evaporator (SP) ass'y 27
2-3 1 S102052A Compressor (SP) ass'y including 2-9 35
2-4 1 S407097A Distributor ass'y 0.2
2-5 1 S204279B Condenser ass'y 4
2-6 1 S306669 Condenser IN line A 0.1
2-7 1 S308013 Condenser OUT line B 0.1
2-8 1 S204301A Fan ass'y 7.5
2-9 - - Low Voltage Power Supply
2-10 1 92732 Relay, Potential RC5C+
2-11 1 92733 Capacitor, Run 45µF 440V RC5C+
2-12 1 92734 Capacitor, Start 145? 175µF 330V RC5C+
3-1 1 S204338A Drive unit (SP) including 3-2 to 3-9 14

3-2 1 S204314C Rotor Shaft unit (SP) 2.5
3-3 12 S4064182 Damping rubber (A) 0.1
3-4 1 S306407B MPG ass'y 0.3
3-5 1 S408976 Optical Pickup Disc 0.1
3-6 1 S306398 Sensor Cover 0.1
3-7 1 S308060C Crown (K) ass'y 0.6
3-8 1 S204272A SPG ass'y 0.2
3-9 1 S3042272 Imbalance sensor 0.1
3-10
4-1 1 S101987 Table 1.5

4-2 1 S411271 Table Mat 0.1
4-3 1
4-4 1 S203669A Interface PB (SP) 0.2
4-5 1 S301808F Flat Cable ass'y 0.1
4-6
4-7 - - Display assembly
4-8 1 S305143A LCD Interface PB CS-GX/GXL 0.1
4-9 1 84390801 LCD Inverter CS-GX/GXL 0.1
4-10 1 84371001 LCD Module CS-GX/GXL 0.3
4-11 1 S305470 Hinge Spring CS-GX/GXL 0.2
4-12 1 S203513 Panel Sheet 0.1
3/28/2005 PartsList
Page 4 / 9
RC-6 Parts List
Weight
(net:kg)
5-1 - - Controller assembly
5-2 1 S204372A Control PCB (SP) 1
5-3 1 S204373A Drive PCB (SP) 2
5-4 1 84335308 Circuit Breaker 0.4
5-5 1 ROM set A,B,and C Current Revision 1.16 0.1
5-6 1 84336602 Circuit Protector 0.2
5-7 1 84341901 Fan 0.2
5-8 2 84380701 Noise Filter 0.5
5-9 1 84352101 SW Regulator 0.5
5-10 1 S411224A Surge Protector 0.2
5-11 1 84450405 Code Lock 0.1
5-12
5-13
5-14 2 84333301 Fuse HT 1A 5N (on Drive PB) 0.1
5-15 1 84333302 Fuse HT 2A 5N (on Drive PB) 0.1
6-1 1 S204224A Harness, Controller Board, Signal 0.3
2/14/2006 PartsList
Warranty
Kendro Laboratory Products make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, expect as
stated in this warranty policy.
The SORVALL RC-6 Superspeed Centrifuge is
warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
delivery. The drive is warranted to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of three years
from the date of delivery. The compressor, condenser,
evaporator and all interconnecting tubing are warranted
to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of delivery. Kendro
will repair or replace and return free charge any part
which is returned to its factory within said period,
transportation prepaid by user, and which is found upon
inspection to have been defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty dose not apply to any
damage to any instrument resulting from: normal wear
and tear; misuse; abuse; use of Electrical currents or
circuits other than those specified on the plate affixed to
the instrument; accident; negligence; failure to follow
operating instructions; or use of any rotor than a
SORVALL® rotor intended for use in this instrument.
Kendro reserves the right to change, alter, modify, or
improve any instruments without any obligation
whatsoever to make corresponding changes to any
instrument previously sold or shipped.
The foregoing obligations are in lieu of all other
obligations and liabilities including negligence and all
warranties, of merchantability or otherwise, expressed
or implied in fact or by law, and state our entire and
exclusive liability and buyer’s exclusive remedy for any
claim or damages in connection with the save or
furnishing of goods or parts, their design, suitability for
use, installation or consequential damages whatsoever,
and our liability under no circumstances will exceed the
contract piece for the goods for which liability is
claimed.

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SORVALL®

Thermo ELECTRON CORPORATION

Carefully read and fully understand the following safety instructions.

Operate your instrument according to the instruction manual.

"NOTE" indicates a note which has no direct bearing on personal safety.

Maximum speed 21,000 rpm

Maximum RCF 51,427 x g (F-20/Micro at 20,000 rpm)

4 tubes x 1,000 ml (SLC-4000)

Set speed 300 to 21,000 rpm

Speed accuracy +/-25 RPM

Set temperature -20º C to +40º C

Set time 1 min to 99 hr and 59 min; HOLD for continuous operation

Capable of saving 30 programmed run conditions and displaying/setting the RCF(g)

Single phase: AC200/208/220/230/240 V+/-10 %; 50/60 Hz; 30 A (CSA)

Heat Output 3,700 W (12,600 BTU per hour)

Maximum Altitude 2000 Meters

Check the components.

Select the appropriate voltage tap for wire # 5 to, comply

Select the appropriate voltage tap for wire # 12 to,

Connecting the power cord

1) Be sure to remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge.

b) Ambient temperature ranges from 5 degrees

Securing the Centrifuge to the floor

2.5 Centrifuge bolt-down instructions

Anchor plate (L)

Overlapped anchor plates

Anchor plate (U)

(d) Bolt Down

Screw for securing Door handle

Support for front cover

e) Release the door handle and open the door slowly.

WARNING : Never attempt to slow or stop the rotor by hand.

3-2 Static Checks

e. Line Voltage (unloaded)

g. Door and Gas Springs

h. Clean the condenser fins

3-4 Cooling system

3-5 Drive Unit

3-6 Rotor Inspection

3-7 Inspection of the Floor Anchors and Panels

3-8 Test Run

a. Total Instrument Current

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Static Checks Rotor Inspection

S.R .Signature Date of Service

4-1 Alarm messages

POWER（E1） Power failure or decrease in line voltage 6.00

Sampling Frequency: MCONDI

Relative circuit Checking

1. When the centrifuge stops completely at recovery,

Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key.

SPEED（E2） Speed set error

Relative circuit Checking

1. Change the set RCF.

Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key.

IMBALANCE (E3) Imbalance

2. The self-excited oscillation occurred.(pending)

Relative circuit Checking

1. Balance the sample.

Alarm code can be cleared by pressing the CE key.

ROTOR (E4) no rotor

No. of hits required for an

Relative circuit Checking

1. Check to see whether the rotor has been installed.