Operating Manual Revision D
This manual was designed to guide THERMOstar users through the basic hardware features of the instrument. Headquarters Germany GmbH Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Str. 10 77656 Offenburg Phone: +49 781 96968-0 Fax: +49 781 96968-67 germany@bmglabtech.com Subsidiaries Australia France Japan Pty. Ltd. SARL JAPAN Ltd. 2/24 Carbine Way 7, Rue Roland Martin 2 FT.S.-1 Building Mornington 3931 94500 Champigny s/ Marne 1-6-2, Shimo-cho, Omiya-ku Victoria Phone: +33 1 48 86 20 20 Saitama-city 330-0844 Phone: +61 3 5973 4744 Fax: +33 1 48 86 47 07 Phone: +81 48 6477217 Fax: +61 3 5973 4711 france@bmglabtech.com Fax: +81 48 6477218 australia@bmglabtech.com japan@bmglabtech.com United Kingdom USA Ltd. Inc. P.O. Box 73 2415 Presidential Dr. Aylesbury Bucks, HP 20 2 QJ Bldg. 204, Suite 118 United Kingdom Durham, NC 27703 Phone: +44 1296 33 66 50 Phone: +1 919 806 1735 Fax: +44 1296 33 66 51 Fax: +1 919 806 8526 uksales@bmglabtech.com usa@bmglabtech.com Copyright 2001-2006. All rights reserved. All brand and product names are trademarks of. 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 2/10
The THERMOstar is a high performance temperature controlled shaker which accommodates up to four microplates. Temperature, shaking speed and incubation time are fully programmable via keypad, while the status parameters are displayed on the LCD in real time. Microprocessor-controlled heating plates above and below the microplates provide uniform incubation with less than 1.0 C variation between any two wells. Figure 1: THERMOstar 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 3/10
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAR 6 2.1 TRANSPORT LOCK 6 2.2 POWER CONNECTION 7 3 OPERATING THE KEYPAD 8 4 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION 9 4.1 INSTRUMENT DISINFECTION 9 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 4/10
1 Technical Specifications Incubation Incubation range from ambient +8 C to 45 C (option: 56 C) in 1 C steps Temperature stability ± 0.2 C Temperature gradient 1.0 C (@ 37 C) Shaking 0.75 mm orbit radius Shaking range from 120 to 700 rpm Timed shaking (range 0 to 18 h in 1s steps) or continuous Power Requirements 115/230 V, 60/50 Hz Consumption: max. 90 VA Fuses: T0.5A/250V for main power 230 V T1A/250V for main power 115 V (use original type Wickmann only) Dimensions Height: 17 cm, width: 33.5 cm, and depth 40.5 cm Weight 8.5 kg Ambient Conditions - Operating temperature: 15 C to 35 C - Storage temperature: -10 C to 50 C - Humidity of atmosphere: 20 % to 85 % Instrument conformity: Over voltage category II Contamination class II Protection class I Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 5/10
2 Unpacking and Installing the THERMOstar When unpacking the instrument please check to ensure that all parts are available. The shipping box should contain: THERMOstar Manual Power cord Service box containing: - 2 extra fuses-wickmann original: T0.5A/250V for main power 230 V T1A/250V for main power 115 V Call immediately if any of these items are missing. The area designated for the instrument should be free of dust, liquids and acidic vapours. The table's surface should be flat and even. Avoid areas subject to vibrations and direct sunlight. Upon unpacking and positioning the THERMOstar make sure to remove the transport lock (section 2.1, transport lock) before any power connection (section 2.2). 2.1 Transport Lock Remove the four transport lock pieces. Figure 2: transport lock If the THERMOstar is to be transported the transport lock should be re-positioned to prevent any damage of the shaking system. 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 6/10
2.2 Power Connection Before connecting the power cable or turning the power switch on please make sure the transport lock is removed (section 2.1) Power Connection First check that the power switch on the back side of the instrument is in the "off" position. Inspect the voltage information on the label next to the power switch to ensure that it corresponds to the local main power specifications. Also make sure the power cable is with a protective earthed conductor. Hereafter the power cable can be connected to the instrument. 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 7/10
THERMOstar Operating Manual 3 Operating the keypad NoTemp, 25 C 45 C (Option: 56 C) NoSpeed, 120RPM 700RPM continuous, 00:00:01 17:59:59 RUN active until display READY (incubation still on test temperature!) 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 8/10
4 Cleaning and Disinfection 4.1 Instrument disinfection Please follow all instructions carefully for a successful disinfection of the THERMOstar. All parts of the instrument, which possibly can be in contact with patient sera or positive samples, have to be handled as if they are hazardous. For this reason it is recommended that gloves are worn while maintaining or working with the instrument. It is very important that the instrument is thoroughly disinfected before maintenance or before removing the instrument from the laboratory. Be sure that the instrument is disinfected before you send it to your distributor or to the manufacturer. For safety reasons, you have to fill out the Disinfection Certificate, or the instrument may not be accepted by the service center or by customs authorities. If the laboratory has no experience in disinfecting instruments, the following solutions can be used: Formaldehyde solution 10% Alcohol 70% (Please ensure that the national regulations for the handling of formaldehyde are observed). The procedure for disinfection has to be performed only by authorized personnel wearing the necessary protection such as disposable gloves and protective clothing. The location should be well ventilated. Please note that formaldehyde may have influence on measurement results. Disinfection steps 1. Disconnect the instrument from the main power supply. 2. Clean all outside surfaces of the instrument carefully with cotton wool, which has been soaked in formaldehyde solution. 3. Place the instrument in a large plastic bag along with the cotton wool that has been soaked in formaldehyde. Ensure that the wool does not touch the instrument. 4. Close and seal the bag. 5. Keep the instrument in the plastic bag for at least 24 hours. 6. After the disinfection time has lapsed, remove the instrument from the plastic bag and clean all outside surfaces of the instrument with cotton wool that has been soaked in alcohol solution. 7. Repeat the procedure for disinfection on any accessories, which will be returned with the instrument. 8. Complete the Disinfection Certificate. 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 9/10
Disinfection Certification This instrument and its inventory has never been in contact with any dangerous biological material, or if so, the instrument and its inventory has been disinfected according to the instructions in the operating manual of the instrument. Name: Company: Date, signature: 2006-05-19 0300B0001D 10/10