biosan MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex Instruction Manual

MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model: MSV-3500
  • Version: V.3AW
  • Designed for: Soft or intensive mixing of reagents in plastic
    tubes
  • Platform Types: Eppendorf type microtest tubes, 10/15/50 ml
    tubes (diameter 12/16/30 mm)
  • Control: Microprocessor controlled speed and time
  • Display: LCD display for set and actual values of speed and
    time
  • Maximum Speed: High speed for efficient mixing of microvolumes
    (< 5 ml)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

  • Read and understand the manual before use.
  • Avoid impeding platform motion during operation.
  • Avoid operating in environments with aggressive or explosive
    chemicals.
  • Do not use if faulty or incorrectly installed.
  • Avoid exceeding maximum load capacity.
  • Perform decontamination if hazardous material spills on or
    penetrates the equipment.

General Information

The MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex is designed for mixing reagents
in plastic tubes in life-science laboratories. It is suitable for
biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology applications. The unit
comes with interchangeable platforms for various tube sizes.

Getting Started

4.1. Unpacking

Remove packing materials carefully, retain them for future use.
Check for any damage during transit. Warranty does not cover
transit damage.

Note: ABS may produce noise during unpacking, acceleration, or
deceleration, which is normal.

4.2. Complete Set

Standard Set:
  • MSV-3500, Multi Speed Vortex – 1 piece
  • External power supply – 1 piece
  • Spare gasket – 2 pieces
  • Operating manual, declaration of conformity – 1 copy
Optional Accessories:
  • SV-16/8 platform – on request
  • SV-10/10 platform – on request
  • SV-8/15 platform – on request
  • SV-4/30 platform – on request

FAQ

Q: Can the MSV-3500 operate in specific atmospheres?

A: Contact the manufacturer for possible operation in specific
atmospheres.

Q: What should I do if I exceed the maximum load value?

A: Avoid placing a load exceeding the maximum load value
mentioned in the Specifications section of the Manual.

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Contents
1. About this edition of user instructions……………………………………………………………..3 2. Safety precautions ………………………………………………………………………………………4 3. General information……………………………………………………………………………………..5 4. Getting started…………………………………………………………………………………………….5 5. Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 6. Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………..7 7. Ordering information ……………………………………………………………………………………8 8. Care and maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………9 9. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 10. EU Declaration of conformity……………………………………………………………………….11
1. About this edition of user instructions
The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following version of Multi Speed Vortex:
MSV-3500 ……………………………………………………………………………… version V.3AW
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2. Safety precautions

Caution!

Make sure you have fully read and understood the present Manual before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol.

GENERAL SAFETY The protection provided can be ineffective if the operation of the appliance does not comply with the manufacturer’s requirements. Save the unit from shocks and falling. Store and transport the unit in a horizontal position (see package label) at ambient temperatures between -20°C and +60°C and maximum relative humidity of 80%. After transportation or storage and before connecting it to the electric circuit, keep the unit under room temperature for 2-3 hrs. According to EN 61010-2-20, a centrifuge without a lid gasket is not considered a biologically safe system and therefore cannot be used for centrifuging hazardous materials contaminated with toxic, radioactive or pathogenic microorganisms. Use only original parts and accessories, provided by manufacturer for this product. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. Do not make modifications in design of the unit.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Connect only to the mains with voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label. Use only the external power supply provided with this product. Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible during use. Disconnect the unit from the mains before moving. If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the mains and have it checked by a repair and maintenance technician. Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating conditions of the unit are defined in the Specifications section.

DURING OPERATION Do not impede the platform motion. Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit in specific atmospheres. Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly. Do not use outside laboratory rooms. Do not place a load exceeding maximum load value mentioned in the Specifications section of this Manual.

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY The user is responsible to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material spills on or penetrates into the equipment.

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3. General information
MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex is designed for soft or intensive mixing of reagents in different size and type plastic tubes. It is designed for operation in life-science laboratories working in the fields of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology.
Unit has four types of interchangeable platforms: for Eppendorf type microtest tubes, 10/15/50 ml tubes (diameter 12/16/30 mm). Platforms can be ordered separately or as one set with MSV-3500.
Speed and time are under microprocessor control. LCD display indicates two lines of values: the set and actual values of speed and time. Unit provides high maximum speed of platform rotation efficiently mixing microvolumes (less than 5 ml) of samples.

4. Getting started

4.1. Unpacking. Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or storage of the unit. Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred during

transit. The warranty does not cover in-transit damage. Warranty covers only the units transported in the original package.

Note.

Automatic balancing system (ABS) produces a soft metal-like noise

when moving the unit during unpacking or during acceleration and deceleration of the platform. It is a normal occurrence and does not indicate a fault or a loose part.

4.2. Complete set. Package contents:

4.2.1. Standard set:
– MSV-3500, Multi Speed Vortex ……………………………………………………………… 1 pce. – External power supply …………………………………………………………………………. 1 pce. – Spare gasket ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 pcs. – Operating manual, declaration of conformity ………………………………………….. 1 copy

4.2.2. Optional accessories:

– SV-16/8 platform ……………………………………………………………………………on request – SV-10/10 platform ………………………………………………………………………….on request – SV-8/15 platform ……………………………………………………………………………on request – SV-4/30 platform ……………………………………………………………………………on request

SV-16/8

SV-10/10

SV-8/15

SV-4/30 5

4.3. Setup.

– Place the unit on horizontal even working surface.

Caution!

Regularly clean support suction feet for improvement of their adhe-

sion with desk surface.

– Remove the protective film from the display. – Connect the power cable to the external power supply. – Connect the power cable to the socket on the rear side of the unit, and position it
with easy access to the power switch and plug.

4.4. Platform installation or replacement.

– Release the screw on the top of the tube mixing platform by turning it counter-clock-

wise.

– Lift and replace the tube mixing platform.

– Fix the screw tightly by turning it with the hand clockwise as far as it will go.

Caution!

Improper fixation may cause platform rotation and noise from trem-

bling at fixation point.

5. Operation
Recommendations during operation It is recommended to fill tubes up to 75% of the rated volume for efficient mixing.

Figure 1. Control panel 5.1. Connect external power supply to a power socket and switch ON (I position) the
power switch located on the rear panel of the unit. 5.2. The unit will turn on and the following readouts will be shown on the display:
– previously set time and speed in the upper line (Set); – timer mode (STOP/RUN) and current speed in the lower line (Actual). 5.3. Place EVEN number of tubes filled up equally in the opposite sockets on the platform. 5.4. Use the + and – Speed keys (fig. 1/7) to set the required speed (increment – 100 rpm).
Holding down the key for longer than 2 s increases value change speed. The set value is displayed in the upper line of the display (fig. 1/3). 5.5. Use the + and – Time keys (fig. 1/5) to set the required working time interval in min & sec (increment – 1 min). Holding down the key for longer than 2 s increases value change speed. The set value is displayed in the upper line of the display (fig. 1/1).
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5.6. 5.7.
5.8. 5.9. 5.10.

Press the Start/Stop key (fig. 1/6). The platform will start vortexing and the timer indicator will start counting the time interval in the lower line of the display – Actual (fig. 1/2). If the working time is not set (or is reset) and the display shows 00:00, pressing the Start/Stop key will cause the unit to operate continuously until the Start/Stop key is pressed. Actual value of the platform speed is displayed in the lower line of the display (fig. 1/4) After finishing of the program (after the set time elapses) the platform motion will stop and flashing reading “STOP” will appear in the lower line of the display accompanied by the repetitive sound signal until the Start/Stop (fig. 1/7) key is pressed. The platform motion can be stopped at any time by pressing the Start/Stop key. After finishing the operation turn the unit OFF by switching the power switch at the rear panel to O position and disconnect the external power supply from electric circuit.

6. Specifications
The unit is designed for operation in cold rooms, incubators (except CO2 incubators) and closed laboratory rooms at ambient temperature from +4°C to +40°C in a non-condensing atmosphere and maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
Biosan is committed to a continuous programme of improvement and reserves the right to alter design and specifications of the equipment without additional notice. 6.1. Speed control range1………………………………….. 300­3500 rpm (increment 100 rpm) 6.2. Speed increment ……………………………………………………………………………….100 rpm 6.3. Acceleration ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 s 6.4. Orbit ……………………………………………………………………………………………………4 mm 6.5. Digital time setting ……………………………………………………………. 0­60 min / non-stop 6.6. Maximum continuous operation time…………………………………………………………8 hrs 6.7. Display ……………………………………………………………………… LCD, 2 x 16 characters 6.8. Maximum load…………………………………………………………………………………….. 0.2 kg 6.9. Dimensions ………………………………………………………………………. 180x170x145 mm 6.10. Input current/power consumption ……………………………………………..12 V, 1 A / 12 W 6.11. External power supply ………………. input AC 100–240 V 50/60 Hz, output DC 12 V 6.12. Weight2………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.6 kg

1 Maximum speed depends on load, see Table 1 2 Accurate within 10%
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SV-16/8

Table 1. Maximum speed depending on load, rpm

Platform
loaded 0.2 and 0.5 ml tubes loaded 1.5 ml tubes loaded 2.0 ml tubes all tubes loaded SV-10/10 SV-8/15 SV-4/30

Tube loading volume

25%

50%

75%

3500

3500

3500 3500 2500

3300 2900 2200

34001 3300 3000 2700 do not use

7. Ordering information

7.1. Models and versions available:
Model MSV-3500 MSV-3500 with all platforms

Version V.3AW V.3AW

Catalogue number BS-010210-AAH BS-010210-TAH

7.2. To inquire about or order the optional accessories or the replacement parts, contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative.
7.3. Optional accessories:

Optional platform
SV-4/30 SV-10/10 SV-16/8 SV-8/15

Capacity
4 10 16/8/8 8

Rated tube volume, ml
50 10 1.5/0.5/0.2 15

Tube diameter, mm 30 12
11/8/6 16

Catalogue number
BS-010210-AK BS-010210-BK BS-010210-CK BS-010210-DK

7.4. Replacement parts:
Replacement part Rubber gasket, see 8.4

Catalogue number BS010210-S10

1 Immerse the tubes (2 ml, 75% volume) into the platform SV-16/8 to the level they are filled 8

8. Care and maintenance
8.1. If the unit requires maintenance, disconnect the unit from the mains and contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative.
8.2. All maintenance and repair operations must be performed only by qualified and specially trained personnel.
8.3. Standard ethanol (75%) or other cleaning agents recommended for cleaning of laboratory equipment can be used for cleaning and decontamination of the unit.
8.3.1. Regularly clean support suction feet for improvement of their adhesion with desk surface. To clean the support suction feet and desk surface use mild soap and water with a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe excess water from support suction feet and desk surface with an absorbent soft cloth or sponge.
8.4. Gasket replacement. – Disconnect the unit from the external power supply. – Hold the platform with one hand and turn the fixing screw counter clockwise to set platform free. – Remove the platform. – Unscrew the two screws (fig. 2/1) on the rotor. – Remove the platform adapter (fig. 2/2). – Remove the rubber gasket. – Install a new gasket, matching the inside of the gasket edge to the rotor groove (fig. 2/4). – Pull the outer side of the gasket groove (fig. 2/3) on the plastic body edge. – Reassemble the unit.
Figure 2. Gasket replacement
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9. Warranty

9.1. The Manufacturer guarantees the compliance of the unit with the requirements of Specifications, provided the Customer follows the operation, storage and transportation instructions.
9.2. The warranted service life of the unit from the date of its delivery to the Customer is 24 months. For extended warranty, see 9.5.
9.3. Warranty covers only the units transported in the original package. 9.4. If any manufacturing defects are discovered by the Customer, an unsatisfactory
equipment report shall be compiled, certified and sent to the local distributor address. To obtain the claim form, visit Technical support page on our website at link below. 9.5. Extended warranty. For MSV-3500, the Basic Plus class model, extended warranty is a paid service. Contact your local Biosan representative or our service department through the Technical support section on our website at the link below. 9.6. Description of the classes of our products is available in the Product class description section on our website at the link below.

Technical support

Registration

Product class description

biosan.lv/en/support

biosan.lv/register-en

biosan.lv/classes-en

9.7. The following information will be required in the event that warranty or post-warranty service comes necessary. Complete the table below and retain for your records.

Model Serial number Date of sale

MSV-3500, Multi Speed Vortex

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10. EU Declaration of conformity

Unit type Models
Serial number Manufacturer Applicable Directives
Applicable Standards

Rockers, shakers, rotators, vortexes
MR-1, MR-12; 3D, Multi Bio 3D, PSU-10i, PSU-20i, MPS-1, PSU-2T; Bio RS-24, Multi Bio RS-24, Multi RS-60; V-1 plus, V-32, MSV-3500
14 digits styled XXXXXXYYMMZZZZ, where XXXXXX is model code, YY and MM ­ year and month of production, ZZZZ ­ unit number.
SIA BIOSAN Latvia, LV-1067, Riga, Ratsupites str. 7/2
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU LVD Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS2 2011/65/EU WEEE 2012/19/EU
LVS EN 61326-1: 2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements. General requirements.
LVS EN 61010-1: 2011 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. General requirements.
LVS EN 61010-2-051: 2015 Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring.

We declare that this product conforms to the requirements of the above Directives

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Signature
Svetlana Bankovska Managing director
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Date

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Signature
Aleksandr Shevchik Engineer of R&D
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Date

Edition 3.04 ­ October of 2018 11

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Documents / Resources

biosan MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex [pdf] Instruction Manual
MSV-3500, MSV-3500 Multi Speed Vortex, Multi Speed Vortex, Speed Vortex

References

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