Sorvall Legend T Plus-User Manual

SORVALL
Legend T / RT
Instruction Manual
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EASYset
How to use this manual
Safety regulations
Instrument description
Rotors and accessories
Transportation and installation
Use of the centrifuge
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Technical data
Index
On the overleaf is a graphic

representation of the control panel and
a description of the control functions.
Unfold, please
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Please, use this manual to get acquainted with your

centrifuge and its accessories.
The manual helps you to avoid inappropriate handling.
Make sure to always keep it close to the centrifuge.
A manual that is not kept handy cannot provide aid
against improper handling and thus against damage to individuals and surrounding.
The manual contains chapters on
(only for instruments with refrigeration unit)
acceleration
profiles
deceleration
profiles
speed/RCF
run time
temperature
Quick run
program selection
open lid
stop
start
rpm/RCF
switch key
display
pre-temperature-regulation
"set" keys
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"set" keys
Bucket selection
Before switching on the centrifuge

please read this manual
The mains switch is located on the right-hand side
panel.
Pressed up
= ON
I
Pressed down = OFF 0
Keys
Display panels
start :
stop :
open lid:
Acceleration profiles
(1= slowest ...... 9= fastest)
permanent
display:
acceleration profile last set 1- 9
Deceleration profiles
(1= slowest ...... 9= fastest)
permanent
display:
deceleration profile last set 1- 9
Speed / RCF
run:
end:
lid open:
(before start)
lid closed:
error code:
Run time
time selection:
continuous
operation (hld)
"Quick Run":
Temperature*
run:
current value of speed or RCF after activation of

switch key
"End"
"OPEN"
"Lift Lid" (if lid is not automatically lifted off)
"0" with flashing point
(rotor not yet identified)
will flash in display
- remaining run time to 0
- run time passed (HLD)
(in hours, minutes)
- run time passed (as long as button is held;
in minutes and seconds)
current sample temperature in C
(in temperature equilibrium)
* only for instruments with refrigeration unit
Quick run:
rpm/RCF
switch:
Bucket set.:
Pretemp :
"set" keys:
switching between rpm and RCF display

Setting of the bucket number
Pre-temp-function*
stepwise increase/decrease of setpoint values
Short pressing of any of the "set" keys: switch from current to

preset value, signalled by flashing display.
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Program selection
Key 1 - 4 :
store or recall programs.
normal start of the centrifuge

manual stop of a run
open lid (possible only with the instrument
switched on)
short-term operation of the centrifuge as long as
key remains pressed
Error codes (troubleshooting see chapter "Troubleshooting"):

E-19:
Unpermissible rotor
E-20:
Rotor not identified
E-29:
Motor or rotor blocked
E-31:
Overtemperature in motor
E-32:
Overtemperature in electronic
E-33:
Excessive pressure in the refrigeration unit
E-34:
Overvoltage
E-35:
Overcurrent
Lift Lid : Smoothly lift the lid
rotor:
set speed higher than permissible speed of
the rotor
bAL :
unbalance
Control panel of the Legend T / RT
Contents
Proper use...............................................................3
Improper use ...........................................................3
Centrifuging hazardous materials ...........................3
Handling the centrifuge ...........................................4
Conformity to current standards..............................5
Safety instructions in this manual ...........................5
The Legend T / RT.................................. 7

Description ..............................................................7
Safety systems........................................................8
Parts supplied .........................................................8
Function and features .............................................9
Accessories ............................................. 13
Rotors for the Legend T ....................................14
Rotors for the Legend RT..................................18
Before use................................................ 27
Centrifuge transport and installation .....................27
Proper location ......................................................27
Main connection ....................................................28
Switching on the centrifuge................................... 29

Actuating the lid .................................................... 29
Opening the lid .................................................. 29
Closing the lid.................................................... 29
Installing the rotor ................................................. 30
Loading the rotor................................................... 36
Maximum loading .............................................. 36
Filling the centrifuge tubes ................................ 37
Maximum permissible load difference .............. 37
Inserting the centrifuge tubes............................ 38
Aerosol-tight operation......................................... 40
Checking for aerosol-tight bio-containment ...... 43
Entering parameters ............................................. 45
Deceleration curves .............................................. 45
Switching from speed to RCF display................... 45
Bucket selection for swinging bucket rotors ......... 45
Selecting speed .................................................... 45
Entering the RCF value ........................................ 46
More about the RCF value................................ 47
Selecting run time ................................................. 47
Run time selection............................................. 47
Continuous operation........................................ 48
Extended time mode ......................................... 48
Selecting the temperature..................................... 49
Pretemp function................................................... 49
Starting the centrifuge........................................... 50
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For your safety........................................... 3
Operation..................................................29
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Contents
Contents
Maintenance and care .............................55

Routine maintenance to be performed by the
customer................................................................55
Cleaning.............................................................55
Disinfection ........................................................56
Decontamination................................................58
Autoclaving ........................................................58
The KENDRO service offering ..............................59
Warranty conditions ..............................................59
Troubleshooting.......................................61
Emergency lid release .......................................... 61
Error troubleshooting ............................................ 63
Contacting Kendro Service ................................... 72
Technical Data..........................................73
Appendix...................................................77
Acceleration and deceleration profiles.................. 77
Speed/RCF diagrams ........................................... 87
Index .........................................................93
Electrical connections / fuses ............................... 75
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Imbalance display..................................................50
Changing the settings during the run ....................50
Stopping the centrifuge .........................................51
Stopping with preset run time............................51
Stopping with continuous operation ..................51
Temperature control during standby .....................51
Working with programs .........................................52
Program display.................................................52
Entering/changing a program ............................52
Centrifuging with a program ..............................52
Quick Run ...........................................................53
Removing the rotor................................................53
Audible alarm ........................................................54
Turning the centrifuge off ......................................54
Proper use
The SORVALL centrifuges are manufactured according to current technical standards and regulations. Nonetheless, centrifuges may pose danger to
individuals and surrounding if
The centrifuge is designed to separate liquidsuspended materials having different densities and
particle size, respectively (maximum sample density
is 1.2 g/cm {ml} at maximum speed).
they are not used as designed
Improper use
they are operated by untrained personnel
During a run, a safety zone of 30 cm (12 inches)

around the centrifuge must be maintained where
neither persons nor hazardous materials may be
stationed.
The centrifuge may cause harm to user or others or
may damage instruments and samples if safety
measures are not followed:
their design is improperly changed

the safety instructions are not followed
Therefore, personnel involved with operation and
maintenance of the centrifuge must read and
follow the safety instructions.
In addition, the pertinent regulations for prevention of
accidents must be strictly followed.
This manual is an integral part of the centrifuge assembly and must be kept close
at hand at all times.
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For your safety
Centrifuging hazardous materials
The centrifuge is neither made inert, nor is it explosion-proof. Therefore never use the centrifuge
in an explosion-prone environment.
Explosive or flammable substances must not be
centrifuged. The same holds for substances
prone to react violently with each other.
For your safety
For your safety
Should toxins or pathogenic substances enter the

centrifuge or its parts, you must perform the
proper procedures for disinfection (see "Maintenance and care Disinfection").
Strongly corrosive substances that may cause
damage to materials and reduce the mechanical
strength of the rotor, may be centrifuged only inside protective tubes.
Handling the centrifuge

Use only original accessories for the centrifuge.
The only exception are common glass or plastic
centrifuge tubes, if they are approved for the rotor
speed and RCF values then they can be used.
Never use the centrifuge unless the rotor is properly installed.
You may use the centrifuge only with a properly

loaded rotor. You must not overload the rotor.
Strictly follow the rules and regulations for cleaning and disinfection
If the rotor or the rotor cover shows signs of corrosion or wear, you must stop using it.
You may use the emergency lid release only in
case of emergency, e.g. during a power failure
(see chapter "Troubleshooting).
Never use the centrifuge with the lid open.
Never use the centrifuge if the front panel has
been partially or totally removed.
Changes in mechanical or electrical components
of the centrifuge may be carried out only by individuals authorized by Kendro Laboratory Products.
Never manually open the lid if the rotor still turns.
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Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive substances

or pathogenic microorganisms unless you have
taken proper precautions.
If microbiological samples of risk group II (according to "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" of WHO) are
being centrifuged, aerosol-tight bioseals have to
be used.
For materials with a higher risk group, a secondary containment is required.
For your safety
Conformity to current standards
Safety instructions in this manual
IEC 1010-1 / EN 61010-1

IEC 1010-2 / EN 61010-2-020
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category II
for 120 V only:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.2.020-94
This symbol denotes potential damage

to the centrifuge or parts in its immediate surroundings.
for all voltages:
This symbol denotes potential hazards

to persons.
General hints are marked with this symbol.

In addition, you are asked to adhere to the pertinent
regulations, in Germany
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SORVALL centrifuges are manufactured and tested

according to the following standards and regulations:
Regulations for prevention of accidents VBG 4

Regulations for prevention of accidents VBG 7z
For your safety
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Notes
Description of the Legend
The Legend RT is a general-purpose tabletop

centrifuge for biotechnological and pharmaceutic
research that moves high capacity centrifugation
onto the fast track. It spins more tubes, at higher
RCFs, more rapidly than competitive instruments,
and can process nominally three liters of sample in a
single run. There are various rotors with high RCF
values that can accommodate a wide range of accessories for all common tube types, microtiter
plates and deep-wells.
The user-friendly "EASYset" control panel permits
easy selection of speed, RCF value, run time and
run profile (acceleration and deceleration), as well as
temperature of the Legend RT. You can switch
from speed to RCF display and vice versa, with a
touch of a button and even during a run.
The figure below shows a Legend RT with the lid

open and a swinging bucket rotor installed.
Description
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The Legend T / RT
Safety systems
Parts supplied
The Legend is equipped with a number of safety

systems:
Accessories supplied with the centrifuge are:
Lid lock with safety check

You can open the centrifuge lid only when the
power is turned on and the rotor has come to a
stop. You can start the centrifuge only if the lid is
properly locked.
Automatic rotor identification
Electronic imbalance detection as a function of
rotor (SMARTspinTM)
Do not tamper with the safety

system!
power cord
a special wrench for securing the rotor
(as seen in picture)
condensed operating instructions
corrosion protective oil
The printed documents consist of the delivery notes
and this Manual
Lid with window
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Housing and lid is constructed of 8 mm steel.
Description / feature
Cabinet / frame
galvanized steel
Chamber
stainless steel
Drive
Brushless induction drive
Key pad and display
key pad and display elements covered by an easy-care continues surface
Control
Microprocessor driven by EASYsetTM
Main memory
Recalls last run parameters
Program memory
data are stored until new values are entered.
Advanced features
RCF-programming, quick run, pretemp *, temperature control during standby
Acceleration and deceleration profiles
9 acceleration and 9 deceleration profiles
Rotor identification
automatic
SMARTspinTM
imbalance detection system
electronic, effective as a function of rotor and speed
Soft touch lid lock
motor assisted lid locking
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Basic unit/ function
Function and features
( * only with refrigeration unit )
Feature
Program memory keys
freely programmable
Acceleration / deceleration profile
1 = slowest, ... 9 = fastest acceleration / deceleration curve
Setting speed by rpm
adjustable from 300 rpm to 15 000 rpm, in 10 rpm increments
RCF selection
upon activation of RCF switch , the RCF value can then be entered
Time selection
adjustable in minutes from 1 min to 9 h 59 min,

or extended time mode from 1 min to 99 h,
hld-mode: continuous operation
Run time display in "quick run mode
between 1 s and 60 s in seconds steps, above in minutes steps
Setting temperature *
adjustable from -9C to +40C, in one degree increments
End of centrifugation
the speed display will read "End
( * only with refrigeration unit)
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Function
The EASYset user interface
Feature
Lid opening
)
automatic unlocking via Open lid key (
(unlocking in case of power failure: see chapter Troubleshooting)
Start
start key (
Stop
stop key (
"Quick Run mode
) activates maximum acceleration up to the

pressing the "Quick Run key (
maximum permissible speed of rotor; upon key release centrifuge stops with
maximum deceleration power.
Diagnostic messages
alternating display Rotor/maximum speed or RCF

(speed selected exceeds max. speed of the rotor)
lid has not been lifted off the lock during opening:
display Lift lid (manual lifting of lid required)
general instrument malfunction

(error messages with ERROR codes, see Troubleshooting)
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Function
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Notes
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Accessories
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A rotor is not included as part of a Legend T or RT

centrifuge.
A large variety of rotors are available as accessories.
In addition, there are adapters and reduction sleeves
for a variety of commercially available tubes and
bottles.
For a complete list of available tubes, bottles, adapters, and accessories refer to our current sales
documentation.
For more information you can visit our web site at
http://www.Kendro.com
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Rotors for the Legend T

Table 1: Rotors for Legend T
100V / 120V
Rotor designation
(differences of 230V instruments are shown in parentheses)
With bucket
Round bucket
750 ml
7500 6441
Order no.
Rectangular bucket
250 ml
7500 6446
Maximum permissible load [ g ]
4 x 800
Maximum speed nmax [ rpm ]
4150
( 4350 )
3750
( 4350 )
4150
( 4350 )
Maximum RCF value at nmax
3696
( 4083 )
2986
( 4020 )
3061
( 3364 )
Radius (max.)
19.2
4 x 500
19.0
15.9
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[ cm ]
4 x 750
Carrier for
microplates
7500 6449
Acceleration / deceleration time [ s ]
60 / 30
( 40 / 40 )
60 / 30
( 45 / 40 )
50 / 25
(40 / 35 )
Heating of samples at nmax
7C
( 9C )
7C
( 10C )
4C
( 5C )
relative to room temperature 23C,

run time 1 hour
Aerosol-tight *
yes (with cap 75006421)
no
Autoclavable
121C
121C
121C
* Checked by TV (Technical Supervision Association) Product Service GmbH - Hamburg
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Swinging Bucket Rotor 7500 6445

(7500 6434 with integrated locking mechanism)
100V / 120V
Rotor designation

Order no.
Tissue culture bucket

250 ml
7500 6497
max. tube dimension d1) x l [ mm ]
61 x 180
14 x 120
4 x 325
4 x 400
3750
( 4350 )
3750
( 4350 )
3750
( 4350 )
3348
( 4506 )
2814
( 3787 )
3018
( 4062 )
Radius (max.)
21.3
1)
17 x 140
25 x 16
17.9
4 x 520
20 x 26
19.2
50 / 25
( 35 / 35 )
50 / 25
( 40 / 40 )
9C
( 11C )
8C
( 10C )

run time 1 hour
Multiple carriers
20 x 10 / 15 ml
7500 6471
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[ cm ]
Multiple carriers
25 x 5 / 7 ml
7500 6470
With bucket
55 / 27
( 45 / 40 )
8C
( 10C )
Aerosol-tight *
no
no
no
Autoclavable
121C
121C
121C
d = diameter
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Rotor designation
BIOshield Rotor
4 x 250 ml
7500 6435
Order no.
Highplate Rotor
2 x 5 plates
7500 6444
4 x 600
2 x 500
5350
5250
5824
5083
Radius (max.)
18.2
16.5
[ cm ]
145 / 70
( 85 / 70 )
110 / 55
10C
13C
Aerosol-tight *
yes
yes
Autoclavable
121C
no

Run time 1 hour
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100V / 120V
( 85 / 60 )
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Highconic Rotor
6 x 50 ml
7500 3046
Fixed-Angle Rotor
6 x 94 ml
7500 3334
Rotor designation
Order no.
6 x 140
6 x 130
10 500
8500
12 449
10 016
Radius (max. / min.)
10.1 / 6.3
12.4 / 6.0
26
45
Tube angle
[ cm ]
[]
45 / 45
( 40 / 45 )
33 / 35
13C
10C
Aerosol-tight *
yes
yes
Autoclavable
no
121

Run time 1 hour
100V / 120V
( 25 / 35 )
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Rotors for the Legend RT

Table 2: Rotors for Legend RT
(differences of 200V / 230V instruments are shown in parentheses)
120V
Rotor designation
With bucket
Round buckets
750 ml
7500 6441
Order no.
Rectangular buckets
250 ml
7500 6446
4 x 800
4150
( 4600 )
3750
( 4600 )
4150
( 4600 )
3696
( 4566 )
2986
( 4494 )
3061
( 3761 )
Radius (max.)
19.2
4 x 500
19.0
15.9
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[ cm ]
4 x 750
Carrier for
microplates
7500 6449
60 / 35
( 45 / 45 )
55 / 30
( 45 / 40 )
50 / 30
( 35 / 40 )
Min temperature at nmax
2C
( 4C )
2C
( 6C )
0C
( 2C )
4150
( 4600 )
3750
( 4500 )
4150
( 4600 )
relative to room temperature 23C
Speed at 4C
[ rpm ]
Aerosol-tight *
no
Autoclavable
121C
121C
121C
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120V
Rotor designation

Swinging Buckets Rotor 7500 6445
Order no.

250 ml
7500 6497
max. tube dimensions d1) x l [ mm ]
61 x 170
14 x 120
4 x 325
4 x 400
3750
( 4600 )
3750
( 4600 )
3750
( 4600 )
3348
( 5039 )
2814
( 4235 )
3018
( 4542 )
Radius (max.)
21.3
17 x 140
25 x 16
17.9
45 / 25
( 35 / 35 )
45 / 25
( 40 / 40 )
< 0C
( 2C )
< 0C
( 2C )
3750
( 4600 )
3750
( 4600 )
1)
[ rpm ]
4 x 520
20 x 26
19.2
Speed at 4C
Multiple carriers
20 x 10 / 15 ml
7500 6471
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[ cm ]
Multiple carriers
25 x 5 / 7 ml
7500 6470
With bucket
50 / 30
( 50 / 45 )
< 0C
( 5C )
3750
( 4400 )
Aerosol-tight *
no
no
no
Autoclavable
121C
121C
121C
d = diameter
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BIOshield Rotor
4 x 250 ml
7500 6435
Rotor designation
Order no.
Highplate Rotor
2 x 5 plates
7500 6444
4 x 600
5350
( 5850 )
5250
( 5650 )
5824
( 6963 )
5083
( 5888 )
Radius (max.)
18.2
[ cm ]
135 / 60
4C
2 x 500
16.5
( 95 / 75 )
135 / 60
( 100 / 75 )
4C
Speed at 4C
[ rpm ]
5350
( 5850 )
5250
Aerosol-tight *
yes
yes
Autoclavable
121C
no
20
120V
( 5650 )
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120V
Micro Liter Rotor

24 x 2.0 ml
7500 3332
Rotor designation
Order no.
Highconic Rotor
6 x 50 ml
7500 3046
Fixed-Angle Rotor
6 x 94 ml
7500 3334
24 x 4
6 x 140
6 x 130
15 000
12 000
8500
21 885
16 260
10 016
Radius (max./min.)
8.7 / 5.9
10.1 / 6.3
12.4 / 6.0
45
26
45
30 / 35
65 / 45
< 0C
< 0C
15 000
12 000
Aerosol-tight *
yes
yes
Autoclavable
121C
no
[]
Speed at 4C
[ rpm ]
( 55 / 45 )
35 / 30
( 25 / 30 )
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Tube angle
[ cm ]
< 0C
8500
yes
121C
* Checked by CAMR, Porton-Down, UK
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Adapter
Adapter and accessories for

round buckets 7500 6441
1)
max. tube
dimensions
d x length / *
[ mm ]
cap
diameter
[ mm ]
tubes
per
rotor
Centri-Lab Adapter type C

48 x 1.5 / 2 ml micro liter tube
35 x 7 ml DIN
19 x 7 ml blood sampling
19 x 15 ml DIN
12 x 15 ml conical
12 x 14 / 15 ml with flange
7 x 25 ml DIN
7 x 45 / 50 ml flat and round bottom
4 x 50 ml DIN
5 x 50 ml conical
2 x 100 ml DIN
1 x 150 ml DIN / 180 ml bottle
1 x 175 -225 ml conical 1) / 250 ml bottle
for your special tube
Aerosol-tight caps
192
140
76
76
68
48
48
28
28
16
20
8
4
75.0
4
Customer adapted
2 pieces, incl. seals and lubricants
Bottle 750 ml (nominal volume)
100.0 x 135.4
11.0
12.8
13.5
17.0
17.0
16.5
18.3
25.0
29.5
34.5
29.5
45.0
56.5
62.0
x 50
x 125
x 125
x 125
x 125
x 123
x 125
x 125
x 125
x 125
x 123
x 125
x 132 / 128
x 140
An additional pad is necessary obtainable from tube manufacturers
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13.0
14.0
18.5
18.5
20.0
23.5
21.5
31.0
31.0
39.0
35.5
47.5
color
order no.
black
yellow
light-grey
red
white
olive-brown
brown
orange
blue
green
light- green
light- blue
black
nature
7500 8132
7500 8133
7500 8134
7500 8135
7500 8136
7500 8137
7500 6494
7500 8138
7500 6493
7500 8140
7500 6495
7500 8142
7500 6498
7500 8144
750 15655
7500 6421
7500 6443
* max. tube length with aerosol-tight cap
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Table 3: Adapter (1)

rectangular buckets 7500 6446
Centri-Lab Adapter type D
28 x 7 ml DIN
16 x 15 ml DIN / blood sampling
9 x 15 ml conical / US-urine
6 x 25 ml DIN
4 x 25 / 50 ml universal container
3 x 50 ml DIN
4 x 50 ml conical
1 x 100 ml DIN
1 x 150 ml DIN / 180 ml bottle
1 x 175 ml conical Falcon1) / 250 ml bottle
for cyto-system
for Centri-Lab Adapter type A
Aerosol-tight caps
1)
max. tube
dimensions
d x length / *
[ mm ]
11.0
12.8
14.0
17.0
16.5
18.3
25.0
25.5
29.5
34.5
29.5
45.0
56.6
62.0
x 50
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 120
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 120
x 120
x 125
x 120 / 125
cap
diameter
[ mm ]
tubes
per
rotor
13.0
14.0
17.5
19.0
24.0
25.0
28.0
32.0
35.0
38.0
35.5
66.0
66.0
63.0
2 pieces, incl. seals and lubricants
224
112
80
64
36
36
24
16
16
12
16
4
4
4
color
order no.
black
yellow
light-grey
red
olive-brown
brown
orange
blue-green
blue
green
grey-green
grey-blue
grey-blue
black
black
black
7500 6452
7500 6453
7500 6454
7500 6455
7500 6456
7500 6492
7500 6457
7500 6459
7500 6491
7500 6460
7500 6461
7500 6462
7500 6463
7600 6465
7600 6466
7600 6467
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An additional pad is necessary obtainable from tube manufacturers
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BIOshield Rotor 7500 6435
Centri-Lab Adapter type D
28 x 7 ml DIN
16 x 15 ml DIN / blood sampling
9 x 15 ml conical / US-urine
6 x 25 ml DIN
4 x 25 / 50 ml universal container
3 x 50 ml DIN
4 x 50 ml conical
1 x 100 ml DIN
1 x 150 ml DIN / 180 ml bottle 1)
1 x 250 ml bottle
for cyto-system
for Centri-Lab Adapter type A
1)
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Pay attention to the maximum load of 600 g
max. tube
dimensions
d x length / *
[ mm ]
11.0
12.8
14.0
17.0
16.5
18.3
25.0
25.5
29.5
34.5
29.5
45.0
56.6
62.0
x 50
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 120
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 117
x 118
x 125
x 125
x 125
cap
diameter
[ mm ]
13.0
14.0
17.5
19.0
24.0
25.0
28.0
32.0
35.0
38.0
35.5
66.0
66.0
63.0
tubes
per
rotor
224
112
80
64
36
36
24
16
16
12
16
4
4
4
color
order no.
black
yellow
light-grey
red
olive-brown
brown
orange
blue-green
blue
green
light-blue
light-blue
grey-blue
black
black
black
7500 6452
7500 6453
7500 6454
7500 6455
7500 6456
7500 6492
7500 6457
7500 6459
7500 6491
7500 6460
7500 6461
7500 6462
7500 6463
7600 6465
7600 6466
7600 6467
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Reduction sleeve PCR

Reduction sleeve
Reduction sleeve
Adapter for Fixed-Angle Rotor
Highconic Rotor 7500 3046

1.5 ml micro tube
3.5 ml
6.5 ml
12 ml
16 ml
38 ml
50 ml
15 ml conical
50 ml conical
for your special tube
Spare seal
1)
max. tube dimensions

1)
d x length [ mm ]
6.2 x 20
8 x 43.5
6 x 46
1)
d x length [ mm ]
11 x 58
11 x 103
13 x 115
16 x 96
18 x 124
25 x 112
29 x 118
16.5 x 120
30 x 117
tube capacity
[ ml ]
number
per set
color
order no.
0,2
0.5 / 0,6
0.25 / 0.4
24
24
24
grey
turquoise
red
7600 3750
7600 3758
7600 3759
number
per
rotor
color
order no.
24
24
12
12
6
6
6
6
6
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
7600 2905
7500 3091
7500 3092
7500 3093
7600 2906
7500 3094
7500 3014
7500 3095
7500 3096
750 15665
number per
adapter
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Customer adapted
2 sets, incl. lubricants
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Adapter for
Micro Liter Rotor 7500 3332
7500 3423
d = diameter
25
Adapter for Fixed-Angle Rotor

7500 3334
1.5 ml micro tubes
3.5 ml
6.5 ml
12 ml
16 ml
38 ml
50 ml
11 x 51
11 x 95
13 x 108
16 x 89
18 x 117
25 x 104
29 x 110
number per
adapter
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
number
per
rotor
24
24
12
12
6
6
6
color
order no.
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
nature
7600 2905
7500 3091
7500 3092
7500 3093
7600 2906
7500 3094
7500 3014
d = diameter
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d1) x length [ mm ]
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Operation
After opening the box remove the protective materials.

When transporting the centrifuge,
consider its weight (see Technical
Data); always grab it on both sides
taking care that enough helpers are
around.
Do not lift on the front panel!
Transport the centrifuge only in the

upright position using proper containment and secure it properly.
Handle the centrifuge carefully.
Centrifuge transport and installation
The centrifuge can be damaged by

jolting during the transport!
Proper location
The centrifuge may only be used indoors. Its location
must meet the following criteria:
A safety zone of at least 30 cm (12 inches)
around the centrifuge must be maintained. Hazardous materials must not be stored beside unit
while centrifugation.
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Before use
The laboratory bench or centrifuge trolley must be

stable and resonance-free. A good support is provided by a laboratory bench or a centrifuge cart
with lockable casters.
To ensure sufficient air circulation, a minimum
distance from the wall of 10 cm (4 inches) at the
back and of 15 cm (6 inches) on each side must
be kept.
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Operation
The location must be well ventilated at all times.

UV rays reduce the durability of
plastics.
Connect the centrifuge only to an grounded main

power supply. Make sure that the power cord is compatible with the safety regulations valid, and that your
main voltage and frequency correspond to the specifications on the instrument label.
Make sure that the centrifuge is switched off (on the
right-hand side of front panel) before connecting
electrical wire to main power supply.
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Protect the centrifuge, rotors and

plastic accessories from direct
sunlight.
Main connection
specifications
28
Main connection
RS232 interface
(optional)
The centrifuge must be protected from heat and

direct sunlight.
Operation
Operation
Switching on the centrifuge
The display shows that the instrument going through

an internal check of its software.
(see table on page 72).
After this check, the display shows to the actual
value mode. The remaining run time and speed
should both read 0. The display of the acceleration/deceleration curve depends on the last set
value.
The following figure gives an example of possible
readings. A detailed description of possible settings
is given below in this chapter.
Opening the lid

Press the "open lid" key .
If the message Lift lid appears, you must lift the lid
slightly.
(Emergency release in case of malfunction or power
failure: see chapter "Troubleshooting")
Closing the lid
The centrifuge lid is locked by slightly pressing down
the front part of the lid. Locking is motor-driven
Do not slam the lid!
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Actuating the lid
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Locate the main power switch on the right-hand side

of the front panel, and set it to the ON (I) position.
For a couple of seconds the following reading appears in the control panel:
Operation
The rotors approved for the Legend are detailed in

the chapter "Accessories". Use only rotors listed for
this instrument.
To install the rotor, you need the socket wrench supplied* (see chapter "Accessories").
* The swinging buckets rotor 7500 6434 comes complete with a locking mechanism.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the lid and make sure that the rotor chamber is clean. Clean any dust, foreign material or
sample residues out of chamber before use.
2. Check whether the collet chuck is loose (collet
chuck moves freely on the spindle). If not, loosen
the rotor seat using the socket wrench supplied.
3. Place the rotor on top of the collet chuck so that
the rotor is located precisely above the center.
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Regularly check the proper positioning of the rotor and re-tighten

the collet chuck as needed.
Improper or improperly combined

accessories may cause severe damage to the centrifuge!
4. The rotor must glide freely down the collet chuck

until it hits the lower stop.
5. If you have positioned the rotor correctly, you can
tighten the collet chuck easily using the socket
wrench supplied.
6. Place the rotor cover on the rotor and tighten
securely.
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Installing the rotor
Operation
Handling the rotor

On swinging bucket rotors, at regular intervals, apply a light coating of lubricant to the
rotor body trunnion pins and to the corresponding mating surfaces on the buckets!
Lubricant 7000 6692 is supplied with the centrifuge.
Do not operate the Swinging Bucket

Rotor 7500 6445 with the rectangular
buckets belonging to BIOshield
Rotors!
All positions have to be loaded with
cal carrier buckets always!
identi-
The various swinging buckets are split up into weight

categories. These can be identified from the letters
suffixing the order number on the bucket. Buckets of
identical weight categories should always be installed in opposing positions to avoid imbalance.
Handling microplates
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(7500 6434 with locking mechanism)
Remove the microplate holder from carrier to load

and unload the microplate carrier 7500 6449. Make
sure, before loading, that the rubber bottom is placed
in the cut-outs of the bottom of plate carrier. Deepwell plates can also be inserted in the carrier without
using plate holder.
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Operation
Large volume tissue culture tubes of 175 to 250 ml
capacity, available from various manufacturers, can
be used directly.
The
adapters
70060302 supplied with
the cell culture buckets
are for use with flatbottomed
conical
tubes.
tube
Make sure the rotor is uniformly loaded!
Falcon
The maximum loading height is 60 mm

with a base of 127 x 85 mm.
Nalgene
Nunc
Corning
Tissue culture bucket 7500 6497

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Einsatz des Bodenformstcks

175 ml
225 ml
x
x
175 ml
200 ml
250 ml
Insert the individual plate holders as shown in the

illustration below.
Operation

The bucket set is a permanent part of the rotor and
must not be interchanged with any different rotor.
Do not run the rotor without the rotor cover installed.

The rotor cover is installed and removed by pushing
down and turning the cover locking knob.
max. speed
Store the BIOshield Rotor with the cover

removed after cleaning. This will enable the
rotor to dry thoroughly.
5850 rpm
5350 rpm
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The rotor has to be retired upon

reaching the end of its life, which
depends on the number of runs that
may be performed, and varies depending on run speed.
max. number of runs
allowed
22 000
31 000
Exceeding the maximum number of

cycles can result in rotor failure with
subsequent damage to the centrifuge!
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Operation
The following examples are intended to illustrate the

different estimates of rotor life for various typical
everyday use:
- frequent use
Do not run the rotor without the rotor cover installed,
Max. period of use at

5850 rpm
5350 rpm
5 years
7 years
14 years
20 years
Profile of use
Highplate Rotor 7500 6444
20 runs / day, 220 days / year
- average use
7 runs / day, 220 days / year
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Always maintain the rotor in the recommended manner. The rotor and accessories must be clean and inspected regularly:
do not use when showing signs of corrosion or cracking.
Store the Highplate-Rotor with the cover

removed after cleaning. This will enable the
rotor to dry thoroughly.
Operation
Handling microplates
Highconic- Rotor 7500 3046
Make sure the rotor is balanced!

The plate carriers are inserted as shown in the illustration below.
In case longer tubes shall be centrifuged

precluding the complete locking of the
rotor cover, it is allowed to operate the
rotor without cover up to a maximum
speed of 4000 rpm.
Above 4000 rpm the rotor is not allowed to be
operated without cover in any
case. Otherwise the rotor could be
destroyed.
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Before loading, ensure that the rubber bottom is

placed in the cut-outs of the bottom of the plate
holder. Deepwell plates can also be inserted directly
to the carrier without plate holder.
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Remove the appropriate plate holder from

the carrier body for loading and unloading
micro plates in the Highplate Rotor 7500
6444.
Operation
Overloading can result in destruction and severe damage to the centrifuge.
The Legend can reach high rotational speeds implying enormous centrifugal force. The rotors are
designed in a way warranting sufficient residual
strength even at the highest permissible speed.
However, this safety system presupposes that the
maximum permissible load of the rotor is not exceeded.
Please note the data about the
maximum permissible loads and
maximum speeds in chapter
"Rotor and accessories".
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perm
=n
max
maximum permissible load

actual load
* nperm
= permissible speed
nmax = maximum speed
Maximum loading
If you wish to centrifuge samples that together with

the adapters exceed the maximum permissible load,
you must either reduce the sample volume or calculate the permissible speed nperm according to the
following formula:
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Loading the rotor
Check carefully whether your tubes

are approved for the respective RCF
value. Follow tube manufacturers
recommendation.
For common borosilicate glass tubes the maximum
permissible rcf is limited to 4000 xg!
The tube manufacturers normally limit the respective
maximum allowed RCF value to the fixed angle rotor.
Please note that for the same RCF value
the stress for the tubes in a swingingbucket rotor is higher!
Because of the higher difference of the
radii (rmax - rmin) the pressure of liquid column to the
tube bottom is appreciably higher and strongly
depended on filling.
Maximum permissible load difference

The smaller the imbalance of the centrifuge, the better the separation effect,
because as imbalance is minimized, so is
the resultant vibration that could affect
separation quality.
Therefore it is important, that the tubes are balanced
properly.
The maximum permissible load difference depends
on several factors (e.g. rotor, loading). For a swinging bucket rotor 7500 6445 this amounts to at least
20 g in opposite carriers.
The values refer to a weight difference on the bottom
of the tube. If there is a weight difference resulting
from inhomogeneously filled tubes, the centrifuge
can operate with larger weight differences as well,
without causing an imbalance interruption.
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Filling the centrifuge tubes
Plastic tubes and bottles especially for the highest

load (speed, temperature) have a limited life time
only and must to be replaced as recommended by
the manufacturer.
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Operation
Operation
Inserting the centrifuge tubes
Fixed-angle rotors:
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The rotor has to be loaded symmetrically. When

loading the rotor only partially, you have to ensure
that opposite bores always receive tubes of equal
weight (when centrifuging a single sample, place a
centrifuge tube e.g. filled with water).
After placing the tubes, install the rotor cover.
The rotor must be loaded symmetrically. Failure to do so can cause rotor

imbalance, which may lead to noisy operation, affect separation quality, or result in imbalance detection shut-down,
as well as introduce significant detrimental wear to the motor and drive system.
Proper loading
Improper loading
38
Operation
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Swinging bucket rotors:
These examples are to be applied to the

other rotors in an analogous manner!
Improper loading
39
Proper loading
Operation
Aerosol-tight operation
Correct operation when filling the sample tubes and

closing the rotor cover are prerequisites for aerosol
bio-containment.
Before use, the seals in the rotors and

rotor covers, as well as the aerosoltight caps, have to be checked for
abrasion or damage and slightly
greased.
Replace damaged O-rings and seals!
40
Spare parts are delivered with the rotor or may be

ordered separately.
Paying attention to the maximum

permissible filling quantities is necessary!
Use the special lubricant

7600 3500 only to grease the seals !
Replace
and lids
diately.
damaged or clouded caps

of rotors and tubes imme-
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Aerosol-tight rotors and tubes are

only to be opened in an approved
safety work bench when centrifuging
dangerous samples!
The tubes are only to be filled such that the sample

does not reach the rim of the tube during centrifuging.
Operation
The aerosol-tight bio-containment of

air vessel rotors is only warrented in
a horizontal position!
Closing the aerosol-tight bio-containment

After greasing the seal, turn the cover until it sits
lightly on the bucket.
To achieve uniform seal, turn the cover clockwise by
1 grip area ( approx. 15). Use the setting marks
on the bucket as a guide.
BIOshield-Rotor
Highplate-Rotor
If the air vessel rotors are filled with samples outside

the centrifuge (e.g. in a safety work bench), one has
to care, that during the installation into the centrifuge
the rotor should be kept in a vertical position.
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Grip area
Bucket mark
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Operation
Closing fixed angle rotors for aerosol-tight biocontainment
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The hexagon screwdriver of the pliers should be

used as a support tool to fasten and loosen the cover
of fixed angle rotors in order to achieve secure closing (insert the hexagon through the hole in the screw
cap).
The maximum permissible filling volumes for most of
the tubes used are listed in the table on page 44.
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Operation
Place the rotor cover on top and screw it on.

CAUTION: Make sure that there is no spilled test
liquid on the rotor (clean it if necessary)!
Since you cannot yourself carry out

the check with the swinging bucket
rotors, you should monitor seals,
sealing surfaces and screw caps particularly carefully!
Carry out a test run for 10 minutes at maximum

rotor speed and 23 C environmental temperature.
Check the paper strip under UV light (preferentially in a darkened room):

If there is no detectable fluorescence, aerosoltight bio-containment is maintained.
Before using, rinse the rotor, rotor cover and

cover seal in running water and allow to dry.
To test, proceed as follows:
Carefully clean and degrease the rotor chamber

wall, then attach an adhesive white paper strip
(about 4 x 2 cm) so that liquid leaking out of the
rotor may precipitate on it.
Fill all places of the respective rotor with water

according to the following table. Insert the rotor
into the centrifuge and fasten it.
Carefully place the amount of test liquid (0.5 %

sodium fluorescein in water) specified in the column leakage test into the lower part of the rotor
within a virtual circle comprising the tube bores
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Check the aerosol-tight bio-containment of your rotor whenever appropriate!
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(not the bores themselves) using a pipette or syringe.
Checking for aerosol-tight bio-containment
Operation
Type of tube / permissible filling volume

for the centrifugation of hazardous samples
Micro liter rotor

24 x 2,0 ml 75003332
Micro 2.0 ml
Fixed-Angle Rotor
6 x 94 ml
75003334
94 ml / glt
58 ml
94 ml / Schr
58 ml
conical 50 ml
conical 15 ml
49 ml
14 ml
Highconic Rotor
6 x 50 ml
75003046
leakage
test
1.5 ml
8 ml
85 ml / Oakr
61 ml
50 ml / glt
36 ml
50 ml / Oakr
36 ml
1.5 ml
*
*) tube filled to the rim, cover screwed on lightly

Micro
micro liter tube
conical
conical tissue culture tube
glt
smooth-rimmed tube
Glas
glass tube
Oakr
screw-cap tube type Oakridge
Fla
PP bottle with screw cap
Schr
screw-cap tube with extra fine

thread
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Rotor
Deceleration curves
Bucket selection for swinging bucket rotors
Use the speed mode selection key

to switch
speed entry and display between rpm and RCF.
Selecting speed
you can scroll through

By pressing the set key
the profile settings until the desired profile is
reached.
Once the display stops flashing, the value is stored
in memory and remains unchanged until changed by
a new entry.
Switching from speed to RCF display
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Upon turning the centrifuge on, the speed display is

set.
When running a swinging bucket rotor, the automatic

rotor identification feature will recognize the rotor
body and not determine which bucket or carrier is
installed. If various buckets or carriers are installed in
the rotor cross, the corresponding type of bucket
must be selected. The bucket selection affects the
correct RCF values display and the correct selection
of the corresponding parameters of the temperature
regulation.
The current part number of the buckets is displayed
by pressing the bucket selection key (corresponds to
the last four 4 digits of the order number).
To change the bucket selection, press the bucket
selection key again
until the correct set of
buckets appears.
The value is accepted
when the change back
to the speed RCF display has occurred.
The Legend offers 9 acceleration and deceleration

profiles for optimal centrifuging samples and gradients. Please consult the diagrams in the Appendix
for more detail of the acceleration and deceleration
curves (for rotors not mentioned here you may extrapolate the respective values).
After switching the centrifuge on, the centrifugation
profiles last entered are selected.
The centrifuge speed can be set to a minimum of 300

rpm and to a maximum of 15 000 rpm (depending on
the rotor).
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Entering parameters
Operation
flashes for a number of seconds, then changes to

permanent display. The speed is now stored.
once (for an in1. By pressing the "set" keys

crease) or
(for a decrease) in the
"speed" section of the control panel,
you switch from actual to set point values. The value last stored is displayed,
with the digit entered flashing (if there is
no value stored in memory, this is indicated by dashes -----).
2. By
briefly
pressing
the
input key you
can
raise
or
lower the speed
by one step (10
rpm)
at
a
time.
For faster operation, you may shift the flashing

cursor in the speed/RCF and the run time panels:
and
simultaneously. The curjust press both
sor moves by one digit to the left for each key
depression.
46
Entering the RCF value

You can adjust the RCF set point in steps of 1. The
set point is entered analogously to the speed.
As long as the rotor has not been identified, it is not
possible to display RCF values. This is signaled by
dashes ----- in the display.
Shortly after starting the centrifuge run, the rotor is
identified and the current value is displayed.
NOTE:
If you set an extremely low RCF value, this may be
automatically corrected if the resulting speed would
be lower than 300 rpm.
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3. If you hold down the key pressed, the display

changes at first slowly and after a few seconds at
an accelerated pace.
4. Release the key as soon as you have reached
the desired value, and adjust if necessary by repeatedly pressing the key. The decimal place
You can adjust the in 10 rpm increments. Proceed as

follows:
r = radius of centrifugation in cm
n = speed in rpm
The maximum RCF value refers to the maximum
radius of the tube bore.
Please note that this value decreases
depending on the tubes and adapters
used.
You may take this into account when calculating the
RCF value for your application.
There are two time modes: standard and extended.

In the standard time mode you can select a run time
between 1 min and 9 h 59 min or continuous operation (hLd) .
In the extended mode you can select a run time between 1 min and 99 h (from 10 h in one-hour steps),
or continuous operation (hLd).
Run time selection
To set a time, proceed as follows:
(for an increase) or
1. Press one of the "set" keys
(for a decrease) in the "run time" section of the
control panel once to switch from the actual to the
set point mode.
2. By briefly pressing the set key you can now
raise or lower the run
time in 1-minute increments.
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2
n
RCF = 1118
.
r
1000
Selecting run time
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More about the RCF value

The relative centrifugal force (RCF) is given in multiples of the earth gravity g. It is a dimensionless number that allows one to compare the efficiency of
separation or sedimentation of diverse instruments,
since it is independent of the instrument used. The
only values entered in the equation are radius and
speed of centrifugation:
Operation
You may shift the flashing cursor to set the value as

described under "Selecting speed".
Continuous operation
To switch the Legend to the continuous mode, you
must press the key
until the display reads "hLd") .
With this setting, the centrifuge keeps run until stopped
manually.
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Extended time mode

You can optionally switch to the extended time mode.
To switch it on or off press the program selection key
and start the centrifuge simultaneously. As far as
you keep the key pressed, the selective mode is active.
Pressing the upward key , you can switch back and
forth between the signal menu beep and the time
menu t-set.
After selecting the time menu t-set, you can switch
between the standards time mode 00.0 and the
extended time mode 00.h by pressing the upward
key .
The time input in excess of 10 hours is set in one
hour increments.
If you keep the selected key pressed, the

display changes at first slowly and after a
few seconds at an accelerated pace.
Release the key as soon as you have
reached the desired value, and adjust if necessary by repeatedly pressing the key.
The minute display flashes for a number of
seconds, then changes to permanent display. The run time is now stored.
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To adjust the temperature, proceed as follows:
(for an increase) or
1. Press one of the "set" keys
(for a decrease) in the "temperature" section of
the control panel once to switch from the actual to
the set point mode.
2. By briefly pressing the input key you can now
raise or lower the run time
in 1 steps.
3. If you keep the selected key pressed, the display

changes continuously slowly at first and then at
accelerated paces up or down.
4. Release the key as soon as you have reached
the desired value, and adjust if necessary by repeatedly pressing the key.
Pretemp function
The Pretemp function permits easy and quick pretemperature-regulation of the empty rotor.
Upon calling this function by pressing the key
, all
you have to do is to enter the desired temperature.
After pressing the start key , the rotor temperature
is equalized within 20 minutes at the speed defined in
the Pretemp function.
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You can select the temperature in the range of -9 C

to +40 C.
(Please consult the standard diagram in the Appendix to obtain the attainable values.)
The temperature display flashes for a number of seconds, then changes to the current value display. The
temperature set point is now stored.
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Selecting the temperature
Operation
Starting the centrifuge
Imbalance display
Once the rotor is properly installed, the main switch

turned on and the lid is closed, you can start the
centrifuge.
If rotor imbalance is detected, shortly after the rotor

reaches 300 rpm, the message "bAL" will appear in the
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Changing the settings during the run

You can change all settings during a run. By pressing
once any one of the "set" keys in the control panel
you can switch from the actual to the set point mode.
The setting to be adjusted flashes and can then be
altered. Once the data input is finished and the display has changed to the actual value display mode,
the new settings become operative.
The run is terminated,

and you may restart
the centrifuge after
correcting the imbalance (check loading).
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Press the start key
centrifuge accelerates to the selected value. Simultaneously time display starts counting down from the
set time selected, at first giving the remaining run
time in minutes and upon reaching the last minute in
seconds (during continuous operation the time display goes forward).
If a value exceeding the maximum permissible speed
or RCF of the respective rotor was entered, this is
indicated after the start of the centrifuge by the alternately flashing messages "rotor" and the maximum
permissible value for the inserted rotor.
Within 15 seconds you may adopt this value by
again pressing the "start" key; the centrifugation is
then continued. Otherwise the centrifuge stops, and
you must enter a permissible value.
You cannot open the lid during the run.
speed display.
Stopping with continuous operation

If you have chosen continuous operation, you must
stop the centrifuge manually. Press the "Stop" key
in the control panel. The centrifuge starts deceleration with the preset deceleration profile.
Temperature control during standby

Temperature control becomes active once the rotor
has been identified. This is the case after a centrifugation run exceeding 300 rpm. At standby the display
reads "End".
If the rotor has not been identified (lid has been
has not yet been
closed and the "Start" key
pressed, speed panel shows "0" with flashing point),
the instrument regulates the temperature so that the
samples cannot freeze in any one of the usable rotors.
If you find the systematic deviation of up to 4 K not
being sufficient, you have to start the rotor for a short
period until it is identified.
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Stopping with preset run time

Normally the run time has been selected, and all you
have to do is wait until the centrifuge terminates the
run automatically at the end of the set time.
As soon as the speed reaches zero, the display
reads "End". You can now open the centrifuge by
and remove your sampressing the "open lid" key
ples.
If the lid has not been fully lifted out of the lid lock,
the message "Lift lid" appears (you must manually lift
the lid).
You can manually stop the centrifuge at any time by
pressing the "Stop key .
At this point the remaining run time is displayed.
The display reads "End", and you can open the lid by
and remove your sampressing the "Open lid" key
ples.
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Stopping the centrifuge
The 4 program selection keys offer the option of

storing and recalling the individual centrifugation
processes.
Program display
By actuating one of the program selection keys the
specific set point values stored are displayed.
Entering/changing a program
All program places have been factory-set at the
same values.
To change these values, proceed as follows:
Entering the desired parameters
only the selection panel affected by the
changes is flashing.
After entering all set point values the desired program selection key has to be pressed for approx.
3 seconds:
the new program is being stored .
Repeat the process to set values to additional program places.
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Centrifuging with a program

After closing the centrifuge lid, call the desired program memory number using the program selection
.
key and press the start key
If the rotor is started with a program the speed or
RCF set point value of which exceeds the permissible
one for the inserted rotor or the RCF/set point of
which is below the rotor-specific minimum, the program selection keys LED of the program chosen beforehand will be switched off after the rotor identification.
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Working with programs
Operation
Quick Run
Removing the rotor
For short-term operation, the Legend is equipped

with a "Quick Run" function.
Short-term centrifugation is started by pressing the
"quick run" key
continuously; it stops as soon as
the key is released.
In this mode the centrifuge accelerates with full
power up to the maximum speed. The set speed or
RCF is ignored in this case.
1. Open the centrifuge lid.

2. Remove the rotor cover.
3. Unscrew the clamping sleeve counterclockwise
using the socket wrench supplied with the instrument until no resistance exists.
4. Grab the rotor with both hands and pull it perpendicularly off the drive shaft carefully. Make sure
not to tilt it.
Check carefully whether you have

to maintain a specific speed for
your application.
Grab rotor with both hands and pull

upwards perpendicularly .
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Depending on the rotor, the centrifuge accelerates to the maximum

speed!
When using an aerosol-tight bio-containment cover,

you may remove the respective rotor from the drive
shaft without opening the cover! You may then open
the rotor e.g. in a safety work bench and decontaminate it.
During acceleration the time is counted forward in

seconds. The display remains until the centrifuge lid
is opened.
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Audible alarm
Turning the centrifuge off
Accompanying all error messages, a warning signal

is given out which only is silenced upon pressing any
key.
As an option, you can also have the end of a run
signaled acoustically. To activate or deactivate this
option press the program key
and switch on the
centrifuge simultaneously. As far as you keep the
key pressed, the selective mode is active.
The speed panel shows "beep and the time panel
shows "on or "off.
By switching the main switch into "0 position the

centrifuge is turned off.
The main power switch should be turned off
after a complete centrifugation run. Without
motor deceleration, it takes much more time
until the rotor comes to a halt.
The centrifuge lid can only be opened automatically if
the centrifuge is turned on!
When the message "rotor flashes, pressing the start key once is sufficient to turn off
the warning signal and to accelerate the
rotor to the maximum speed displayed by
the instrument.
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in the time panel the

By actuating the upward-key
signal function can be switched on or off.
Operation
For the protection of persons, the environment and

the equipment it is recommended to clean the centrifuge regularly and to disinfect it if necessary.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or disinfection procedures may damage the
centrifuge and its parts!
If you intend to use cleaning agents
or disinfection procedures not recommended by the manufacturer,
you have to make sure by consulting the manufacturer,
that the
planned procedure does not cause
any damages to the instrument!
Unplug the main power cord before

cleaning the instrument!
Clean ventilation slots if necessary.
Clean the housing, the rotor chamber, the rotor and
the accessories regularly and in case of need. This is
indicated both for reasons of hygiene and to prevent
corrosion due to contamination sticking to the instrument and its accessories.
Clean them with mild agents of pH values ranging
from 6 to 8 such as dishwashing liquids.
The following cleaning agents have been approved by
KENDRO:
Caraform
deconex 16 NT
Extran MA 02 neutral
RBS neutral
For all other cleaning agents please consult
KENDRO.
After cleaning, dry the aluminum accessories with a
soft cloth or put them into a drying oven (rotor and
buckets must never be heated > 50C / 122F).
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Routine maintenance to be performed by

the customer
Cleaning
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Refrigerated instruments:
If a strong ice sheet is present in the
chamber, be sure to dry all condensate
after defrosting.
Disinfection
If a centrifuge tube containing infectious material
leaks during a run, you have to disinfect the centrifuge immediately.
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Take appropriate
measures!
personal
protective
Comply with the permissible filling volumes and loading limits for the tubes!
In case of contamination the operator has
to make sure, that no further persons are
threatened.
Contaminated parts have to be
decontaminated immediately.
If required further protective measures

have to be initiated.
Rotor and rotor chamber must be treated with a neutral, universal disinfectant. Best suited for this purpose are disinfectant sprays, which ensure that all
rotor and accessory surfaces are covered evenly.
Organic solvents can decompose

the lubricant of the motor bearing.
The drive shaft may block.
Infectious material could enter the centrifuge if spills or tube breakage occur!
Danger of infection may occur upon contact!
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Liquids and especially organic solvents should not come into contact
with the drive shaft and the ball
bearing during cleaning.
Aldasan 2000
Carlitt Spray
Coldspore
Gigasept FF
HBV Pump-Spray
Incidin Liquid Spray
Incidur Spray
Incidin plus
Kohrsolin iD
Lysetol FF
Lysoform
Lysoformin 3000
Sagromed
Sagrotan
For all other disinfectants please consult KENDRO.
You may disinfect the rotor and the accessories as

described in the following section. Be sure to follow the pertinent safety procedures for handling infectious material.
1. Unplug the main power cord.
2. Unscrew the collet chuck.
3. Grab the rotor with both hands and pull it perpendicularly off the drive shaft.
4. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters, and
disinfect them or dispose of them as necessary.
5. Treat the rotor and the rotor cover according to the
instructions given for the disinfectant (soaking in
liquid or spraying). You must strictly observe the
specified reaction times!
6. Turn the rotor head down and drain it. Thoroughly
rinse rotor and cover with water.
7. Dispose of the disinfectant solution as according
to valid regulations.
8. Aluminum rotors have to be treated with anticorrosive grease subsequently.
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Use only disinfectants approved by KENDRO.

These agents are to be used according to the Instructions for Use supplied with the respective
disinfectant:
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Disinfection with bleaching lye
These
agents
contain
highly
aggressive hypochlorites and must
not be used with aluminum rotors!
claved. Buckets and tubes must not to be closed during autoclaving.

Place plastic rotors on an even surface to avoid deformation.
Chemical additives to the steam are not
permitted.
Autoclaving
Check whether autoclaving
is permitted!
(see label on the rotor body and the rotor cover)
For the autoclaveable parts the allowed autoclaving
cycle is 20 min at 121 C.
Remove the rotor cover together with the centrifuge
tubes and the adapter. The rotor has to be cleaned
and rinsed with distilled water before being auto58
Never exceed the maximum permissible autoclaving time and temperature.

Aluminum rotors have to be treated
with corrosion protective oil each
time they have been autoclaved.
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For general radioactive decontamination, use a solution of equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and
water. Follow this with ethanol rinses, then deionized
water rinses, and dry with a soft absorbent cloth.
Dispose of all wash solutions in proper radioactive
waste containers.
Should the rotor show signs of wear

or corrosion, you must stop using it!
Corrosion protective oil 7000 9824 is delivered with the centrifuge.
Decontamination
The KENDRO service offering
Warranty conditions
Kendro Laboratory Products recommends annual

servicing of the centrifuge and the accessories by an
authorized service personnel. The preventive service
provided by KENDRO includes checking:
The warranty period starts with the day of delivery.

Within the warranty period the centrifuge is repaired
or replaced free of cost if there are demonstrable
faults in materials or workmanship.
Conditions for a warranty are that:
the suitability of the location

the lid lock mechanism and the safety circuit
the rotor
the rotor fastening and the drive shaft
Defective parts are exchanged.
KENDRO offers inspection and service contracts
covering these benefits. Inspection costs are
charged as flat-rate contracts.
Necessary repairs are carried out free of cost during
the warranty conditions, and against payment after
expiration of the warranty.
the centrifuge is used according to the instructions

of use
installation, additions, adjustments, changes or
repairs are carried out exclusively by personnel
authorized by KENDRO
the required maintenance and care procedures
are carried out regularly.
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the electrical installation If a centrifuge tube containing infectious material leaks during a run, you
have to disinfect the centrifuge immediately.
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In case of a power failure the lid could not be opened

normally using the electrical lid unlocking mechanism. To permit unloading in this case, the centrifuge
is equipped with an emergency override release.
However, you may use this system in case of emergency only.
Rotors can spin at high speed!
Touching it may cause severe injuries!
Always wait for several minutes until
the rotor has come to a complete stop.
Without power the brake does not
function, and deceleration takes much
longer than normal!
During a power failure it is impossible

to lock the lid once the emergency lid
release has been used. Never stop the
rotor using your hands or tools!
2. Unplug the main power cord.

3. Facing the centrifuge under the left-hand side
there is a plastic plug that can be removed using a
screwdriver. After removal, use your fingers or a
pair of pliers to pull the attached cord and activate
the manual door override. The lid will open and
you can remove your samples.
Emergency
release
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Emergency lid release
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the rotor is at a stand still
(observe through window in the cover).
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4. After finished, push the cord back into the instrument and reinserting the plastic plug.
Once the power is restored, you can connect the
instrument to the main supply and turn it on.
Following the self test of the centrifuge, the lid may
be closed and locked with the motor.
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Troubleshooting
Error troubleshooting
Error
Symptom
Possible causes and corrective measures
Displays remain
dark
The drive stops.
Mains power failure or not connected
The rotor stops without

deceleration. The lid
cannot be opened.
1. Is the main plug connected to the main socket?

2. Check the main connection.
3. If the main connection is OK, contact KENDRO service.
Displays fail
briefly.
The drive stops suddenly.
Brief interruption of main supply
Error
Symptom
1. Turn off main switch.

2. Check whether the mains power cord is connected properly.
3. Restart the centrifuge.
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The rotor stops without

deceleration.
If problems other than those described in the following tables arise, you must contact
KENDRO service.
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Troubleshooting
Pressing the "open lid" key
has no effect.
Centrifuge is exceptionally
noisy.
Lid not correctly engaged or lid warped.

1. Check whether main power is on and the instrument is switched
on (display is lit).
2. Press lid down in the middle of the front section once, and press
the "open lid" key.
3. If this is unsuccessful, you may open the lid using the emergency lid release (see page 61).
Imbalance.
Lid cannot be
opened.
1. Stop the centrifuge by pressing the "stop" key, in case of emergency, unplug mains power cord.
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2. Wait until the centrifuge comes to a complete stop.

3. Check whether the rotor is properly loaded.
4. Check whether a broken tube, damage to the rotor or motor malfunction is responsible for the noise.
If you cannot locate and solve the problem yourself, contact
KENDRO service.
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Troubleshooting
Error
Symptom
Message "bAl"
appears in display.
Rotor stops with deceleration.
Imbalance switch actuated
1. Open the instrument by pressing "open lid" key ..

2. Check whether the rotor is properly loaded.
3. Check whether a broken tube or damage to the rotor was responsible for imbalance switch actuation.
4. Check that the trunnions of the swinging bucket rotor have been
properly lubricated.
If you cannot locate and solve the problem yourself, contact the
KENDRO service.
Rotor decelerates with delayed deceleration.
Set speed exceeds permissible maximum speed for the rotor.

(The same holds for RCF setting)
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Message "rotor"
appears in display.
A) For about 15 sec. the display shows alternately "rotor" and the
maximum permissible speed or RCF for the installed, after the
rotor identification. Within this period, it is possible to accept this
value by again pressing the "start" key. The centrifugation is then
continued.
B) Following onset of deceleration you must wait until the rotor has
stopped. By opening and closing the lid you reset the message
"rotor". After entering a permissible speed you can press start.
Error
Symptom
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Troubleshooting
Display "OPEN"
appears although lid is
closed.
Will not start.
Message "Lid"
appears flashingly in the display.
Drive stops.
Lid was opened manually during the run.
Rotor stops without deceleration to standstill.
The instrument stops without deceleration. If you want to continue

the run, you must switch the instrument off and on again.
Message "Lift
Lid appears in
the display
Lid does not open automatically.
The lid has not been unlocked after release.
E-01
Rotor stops without deceleration to standstill.
Internal program error.
E-13
E-14
Instrument cannot be operated.

Rotor stops with deceleration to standstill.
Error
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Symptom
1. Avoid laying objects onto the centrifuge lid.

2. Lift the lid slightly.
Switch the instrument off and on again. If the error persists, contact
KENDRO service.
Overtemperature in the centrifuge tank.
KENDRO service.
Open the lid and repeat locking procedure.
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Lid not properly closed
Troubleshooting
E-17
E-18
E-19
E-20
Temperature measurement error.

Switch the instrument off and on again. If the problem persists, contact KENDRO service.
Rotor stops with deceleration to standstill.
Max speed for the rotor identification exceeded.
Switch the instrument off and on again. If the problem persists, contact KENDRO service.
Instrument stops with deceleration to standstill after

short starting-up.
Bucket code for this rotor is not defined.
Instrument stops with deceleration to standstill after

short starting-up.
Uncertified rotor.
Instrument does not start

or brakes to standstill.
Rotor cannot be identified.
E-16
Rotor stops with deceleration to standstill. Instrument cannot be operated.
Check, whether the bucket is permitted for the inserted rotor (rotor
program, page 14).
Check, whether the rotor used is permitted to be operated in this

instrument (rotor program, page 14).
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A) Check whether a certified rotor is inserted.
B) Check whether the rotor is completely fastened onto the motor

shaft. For this release the rotor fastening until you can lift and
depress it easily. Tighten the rotor fastening once again now.
Error
Symptom
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Troubleshooting
E-21
Instrument does not start

or brakes to standstill.
No rotor present or rotor identification impossible

A) Check whether a certified rotor is inserted.
B) Following a brief power failure, the rotor could not be identified.
Switch the instrument off and on again using the main switch.
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Rotor stops without brake

to standstill.
E-23
E-24
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Wrong status information from lid lock.
Instrument decelerates
after a short starting-up.
Motor runs in wrong rotational direction.
Symptom
E-28
Error
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KENDRO service.
KENDRO service.
KENDRO service
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E-27
Error in speed measurement
Troubleshooting
E-29
Motor does not start.
Motor or rotor blocked.

1. Switch instrument off and on again using the main switch.
2. Open the lid.
3. Check whether the rotor can turn freely.
E-31

to standstill or does not
start.
Control voltage breaks down.

start.
Overtemperature in the motor.
KENDRO service.
1. Turn instrument off and unplug mains power cord.

2. Check and clean ventilation slots if necessary.
3. After about 60 min you can restart the instrument.
Observe the max. permissible environmental temperature!
If the error persists, contact KENDRO service.
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E-30
If you cannot clear the malfunction, contact KENDRO service.
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Error
Symptom
E-32

start.
Overtemperature in the electronics.

1. Turn instrument off and unplug mains power cord.

start.
Overpressure in the refrigeration system

1. Turn instrument off and pull main plug.
E-34

start.
Overvoltage in the intermediate circuit.

Switch the instrument off and on again.
E-35
Error
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start.
Overcurrent in the intermediate circuit.
Symptom
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KENDRO service.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
to standstill.
Overcurrent or error in current measurement.
E-38

the error persists, contact KENDRO service.
E-39

to standstill.
Speed control measurement exceeds permissible rotor speed.

the error persists, contact KENDRO service.

to standstill.
Acceleration of rotor too slow
Open the lid and check the load!
If
Significant imbalance caused by missing bucket

Tubes or adapter do not fit
(rotor is rubbing the chamber or the cover)
- Micro plates carriers on the motor cover
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If
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Troubleshooting
Software version keyboard
__526
__2
Software version
__528
_4468
__6
NV-RAM version
__7
The value in the time panel give the development

stage.
The last information displayed is the current cycle
status.
Cycle counter
__235 _CY
The values given are only examples!
During the subsequent program test, the message
_ TEST PRO / 4 ... 1* is displayed.
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Should you require our Service, please advise us of

the catalog and serial number of your instrument.
You will find the pertinent information at the specifications, near the socket for the main plug.
Moreover it is helpful for our service representative
to know the software version. You can determine the
software version as follows:
1. Switch the instrument off.
2. Keep selection key
pressed and switch on
the instrument.
For about 1 sec all displays read:
Subsequently, the following readings will be displayed for 5 seconds each:

(numbers are examples)
(* only for instruments with refrigeration system)
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Contacting Kendro Service
Technical Data
Technical Data
specification
Ambient conditions
- indoor use
- maximum elevation 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level
- max. relative humidity 80 % up to 31C (88F), linearly decreasing
down to 50 % relative humidity at 40C (104F).
Ambient temperature allowed
+2 C to +35 C
run time
- standard mode :
- extended mode :
maximum speed (nmax)
15 000 rpm (rotor-dependent, adjustable in steps of 10)
minimum speed (nmin)
300 rpm
maximum RCF
21 885
(micro liter rotor)
45.8 kNm
54.8 kNm
(33 780 ft.lb)

(40 418 ft.lb)
noise at maximum speed
Temperature set range
Legend T
Legend RT
Legend T
Legend RT
(36F to 95F)
1min - 9 h 59 min, hold = permanent
1min 99 h, hold
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Features
< 66 dB (A)
< 55 dB (A)
(sound pressure level of emission according to DIN EN ISO 11 201)
-9 C to +40 C
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Technical Data
specification
Dimension (H x W x D)
Legend T
Legend RT
362 mm x 551 mm x 666 mm

362 mm x 733 mm x 666 mm
Weight without rotor
Legend T
Legend RT
89 kg
131 kg
Standards
for all voltages
Manufactured and checked in accordance with
120V instruments
230V instruments
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( 14.3 x 21.7 x 26.2 inches )

( 14.3 x 28.7 x 26.2 inches )
( 196 lb )
( 288 lb )
IEC 61010-1:1990 + amendment 1:1992 + amendment 2:1995

IEC 61010-2-020:1993 + amendment 1:1996
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010-1.92
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010-1.B97 amendment 2
UL 3101-1
EN 61 010-1, EN 61 010-2-020
EN 61326 (+ EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000-06)
EN 55011 B, EN 61000-6-2.
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Features
Technical Data
Electrical connections / fuses

Order no.
Voltage
Frequency
Nominal
current
Power consumption
Fuse protection of instrument
Fuse protection of building
- safety fuse
* thermic excess current
release
120 V
60 Hz
10.2 A
900 W
15 A
15 AT
Legend T
7500 4363
230 V
50/60 Hz
8.6 A
1250 W
10 A
16 AT
Legend RT
7500 4377
120 V
60 Hz
12.0 A
1220 W
15 A
* 16 A
15 AT
Legend RT
7500 4373
230 V
50/60 Hz
10.6 A
1900 W
10 A
* 16 A
16 AT
Legend T
7500 4368
100 V
50/60 Hz
12.9 A
920 W
15 A
Legend RT
7500 4378
200 V
50/60 Hz
11.7 A
1920 W
10 A
* 14 A
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7500 4367
15 AT
15 AT
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Appendix
Acceleration and deceleration profiles
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deceleration profiles for each rotor type respectively
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Swinging bucket rotor with rectangular buckets 7500 6446
9
time [s]
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speed [rpm]
time [s]
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speed [rpm]
Swinging bucket rotor with rectangular buckets 7500 6446
time [s]
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BIOshield Rotor
7500 6435
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speed [rpm]
time [s]
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speed [rpm]
BIOshield Rotor
7500 6435
time [s]
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Micro liter Rotor
7500 3332
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Zeit [s]
time [s]
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speed [rpm]
Micro liter Rotor
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time [s]
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Highconic Rotor
7500 3046
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time [s]
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speed [rpm]
Highconic Rotor
7500 3046
time [s]
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Speed/RCF diagrams
* nmax = max. speed
Speed/RCF diagram
Swinging Bucket Rotor 7500 6445 (7500 6434)
10000
Round bucket
Rectangular bucket
Multiple carrier
nmax = 4600 rpm
RCFmax = 4500
1000
100
10
100
Micro plate swing

nmax = 4600 rpm
RCFmax = 3761
1000
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RCF [x g]
nmax = 4600 rpm

RCFmax = 5039
10000
speed (rpm)
87
Speed/RCF diagram
10000
nmax = 5850 rpm

RCF (rmax nmax) = 6956
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RCF [x g]
1000
100
10
100
1000
speed (rpm)
88
10000
Speed/RCF diagram
Highplate Rotor 7500 6444
10000
nmax = 5650 rpm

RCF (rmax nmax) = 5806
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RCF [x g]
1000
100
10
100
1000
10000
speed (rpm)
89
Speed/RCF diagram
Micro liter Rotor 7500 3332
100000
nmax = 15 000 rpm

RCF (rmax nmax) = 21 885
1000
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RCF [x g]
10000
100
10
1
100
90
rmax = 8.7 cm
rmin = 5.9 cm
1000
speed (rpm)
10000
100000
Speed/RCF diagram
Angle Rotor 7500 3334
100000
10000
rmax =
cm
10.1
nmax = 12 000 rpm

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RCF [x g]
1000
100
10
1
100
1000
10000
100000
speed (rpm)
91
Speed/RCF diagram
Highconic Rotor 7500 3046
100000
1000
100
10
1
100
1000
speed (rpm)
92
nmax = 8500 rpm

12.4
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RCF [x g]
10000
rmax =
cm
10000
Index
B
acceleration and deceleration curves 77

acceleration profiles 7
Acceleration/decelaration profile 10
Accessories 13
actual values 46
adapter 22
aerosol-tight operation 40
agents
for cleaning 55
aluminum rotor: 57
aluminum rotors
anticorrosive grease 58
angle rotor 44
anticorrosive grease
for aluminum rotors 57
approved rotors 30
audible signal
can be switched on or off 54
switching on/off 54
autoclaving 58
autoclaving cycle 58
bAL 50
Basic unit/ function 9
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centrifuge exceptionally noisy 64

Centrifuge transport and installation 27
Centrifuging with a program 52
changing settings
during run 50
cleaning 55
closing the lid 29
collet chuck 30
common glass or plastic centrifuge tubes 4
conditions of warranty 59
Conformity 5
contamination
necessary measures 56
continuous operation 48
control panel
readings 7
corrosion 4
93
dangerous chemicals 3
deceleration curves 45
deceleration profiles 7
decontamination 56
Decontamination 58
Description 7
Description / feature 9
Diagnostic messages 11
disinfectants
approved 57
disinfection 4
procedure 57
Disinfection 56
displays
brief failure 63
E
EASYsetTM
user interface 10
EASYset control panel 7
94
EC Guidelines 5
emergency lid release 61
entering parameters 45
entering/changing a program 52
error codes
Lid 66
OPEN with lid closed 66
rotor 65
error codes
bAl 65
E-01 ... E-40 66
F
filling the centrifuge tubes 37
fluorescein
test solution for aerosol tightness 43
G
general view 7
goes forward 50
H
Handling the centrifuge 4
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corrosive substances
protective tubes for corrosive substances 4
cycle counter 72
icons
for denoting dangers and potential damage 5
imbalance 37, 38
imbalance 50
imbalance detection 8
indoor use 27
infectious material
precautions in case of tube breakage 56, 59
Inserting the centrifuge tubes 38
Installing the rotor 30
L
lid
blockage 64
Lid lock with safety check 8
lid opening 29
lid release
emergency 61
lid unlocking mechanism
manual 61
limited life time 37
location 27
Maintenance and care 55

manual lid unlocking 61
manual stopping 51
max. tube dimensions 19, 22
Maximum loading 36
maximum permissible RCF 50
maximum permissible speed 50
Maximum RCF value 14
maximum sample density 3
maximum volumes
for aerosol-tighten operation 42
microplates 31, 35
minimum distance
from wall 27
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hazardous substances 3
hazards
symbols 5
hints
symbol 5
hLd 47, 48
O
opening the lid 29
operation
95
parameters 45
Parts supplied 8
pathogenic microorganisms
protection against 4
Plastic sample tubes
Pretemp function 49
pretemperature-regulations 49
problems
handling 63
program display
symbols 52
Program memory keys 10
program storing 52
protective tubes
for corrosive substances 4
Q
quick run function 53
Quick run mode 11
96
radius of centrifugation
for calculation of RCF value 47
RCF
maximum 50
RCF display
and rotor identification 46
RCF selection 10
RCF setpoint 46
RCF value 7, 47
relative centrifugal force 47
RCF-/speed display 45
RCF-value 18, 19, 20, 21
RCF-value 15, 16, 17
readings
of control panel during run 7
relative centrifugal force 47
remain dark 63
rotor cover 30
rotor identification 8
rotor identification 46
and RCF display 46
Rotor program for the Legend 14, 18
rotors
approved 30
run profile 7
run time
range 47
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short-time 53
organic solvents
not allowed for cleaning 56
safety instructions 3
Safety instructions
marks 5
safety measures 3
safety standards 5
safety zone 3, 27
sample density
maximum 3
sample tubes are approved 37
selecting
run time 47
selecting the temperature 49
Service 59, 72
service contracts 59
setpoint values 46
setting
speed 46
settings
change during run 50
Short time centrifugation 53
short-time operation 53
signal 54
sodium fluorescein
test solution for aerosol tightness 43
software check
internal 29
software version
determination 72
speed
maximum 50
speed of centrifugation
for calculation of RCF value 47
Speed selection, 10
speed setting 46
starting the centrifuge 50
stopping
manually 51
with continuous operation 51
Stopping
with preset run time 51
substructure 27
Switching from speed to RCF display 45
symbols
for hazards and dangers 5
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selection 47
Run time selection 47
Technical Data 73
The maximum permissible filling volumes for aerosoltighten operation 42
time
counted forward in quick run mode 53
tools for installing the rotor 30
97
toxins
protection against 4
troubleshooting 61
t-set
time mode 48
tube
breakage with infectious material 56, 59
Tube type / permissible filling volume 44
Turning the centrifuge off 54
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warning signal 54
warranty conditions 59
wear 4
98
JAPAN
Kendro Japan K.K.
Muroichi Building, 4/F,
1-13-4 Muromachi, Nihonbashi,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103-0022
Tel.:
81-3-3517-1661
Fax:
81-3-3517-1664
e-mail: [email protected]
CHINA BEIJING:
Kendro Laboratory Products
Beijing Representative Office
8th Floor, Office Building
Hong Kong Macau Center
No. 2 Chao Yang Men Bei Da Jie
Beijing 100027, P.R. China
Tel.:
86 (10) 6501-1573
86 (10) 6501-3810
Fax:
86 (10) 6501-4229
CHINA SHANGHAI:
Shanghai Representative Office
Room 22G, Hui Jia Building
No. 41 Cao Xi Bei Lu
Shanghai 200030, P.R. China
Tel.:
86 (21) 5490-0216
86 (21) 5490-0218
Fax:
86 (21) 5490-0230
CHINA HONG KONG

or other ASIA PACIFIC:
Kendro Laboratory Products (H.K.) Limited
Suite 1105, 11/F, Chinachem Golden Plaza
77 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel.:
852-2711-3910
852-2142-3910
Fax:
852-2711-3848
UNITED STATES of AMERICA

31 Pecks Lane
Newtown, CT 06470-2337
Tel.:
(800) 522-7746 toll-free
Fax:
(203) 270-2166
(203) 270-2115
(203) 270-2110
CANADA or other countries,

including LATIN AMERICA
31 Pecks Lane
Newtown, CT 06470-2337
U.S.A.
Tel.:
(203) 270-2080
Fax:
(203) 270-2210
(203) 270-2166
INDIA
Kendro Laboratory Products India Pvt.
Ltd.
B-5/75 (LGF) Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi, 110029, India
Tel.:
91 (11) 618 48 40
Fax:
91 (11) 618 53 97
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AUSTRALIA
Kendro Laboratory Products Pty.
Ltd.
Building 4, 2-6 Orion Road
Lane Cove, Sydney, NSW 2066
Tel.:
61 (2) 9936 1540
Fax:
61 (2) 9427 9765
Or contact a local representative for SORVALL brand products. Visit our web site at http://www.kendro.com or http://www.kendro.de
SORVALL
In the interest of continuous product development, we reserve the right to make changes without express notice.
Printed in Germany
20057721 Legend T/RT EASYset_US
Rev. 08/01

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How to use this manual

On the overleaf is a graphic

Please, use this manual to get acquainted with your

(only for instruments with refrigeration unit)

Before switching on the centrifuge

current value of speed or RCF after activation of

* only for instruments with refrigeration unit

switching between rpm and RCF display

Short pressing of any of the "set" keys: switch from current to

normal start of the centrifuge

Error codes (troubleshooting see chapter "Troubleshooting"):

Control panel of the Legend T / RT

The Legend T / RT.................................. 7

Switching on the centrifuge................................... 29

For your safety........................................... 3

Maintenance and care .............................55

Electrical connections / fuses ............................... 75

they are not used as designed

they are operated by untrained personnel

During a run, a safety zone of 30 cm (12 inches)

their design is improperly changed

For your safety

Centrifuging hazardous materials

For your safety

For your safety

Should toxins or pathogenic substances enter the

Handling the centrifuge

You may use the centrifuge only with a properly

Never manually open the lid if the rotor still turns.

Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive substances

For your safety

Conformity to current standards

Safety instructions in this manual

IEC 1010-1 / EN 61010-1

This symbol denotes potential damage

for all voltages:

This symbol denotes potential hazards

General hints are marked with this symbol.

SORVALL centrifuges are manufactured and tested

Regulations for prevention of accidents VBG 4

For your safety

Description of the Legend

The Legend RT is a general-purpose tabletop

The figure below shows a Legend RT with the lid

Description of the Legend

The Legend is equipped with a number of safety

Accessories supplied with the centrifuge are:

Lid lock with safety check

Do not tamper with the safety

Lid with window

Housing and lid is constructed of 8 mm steel.

Description of the Legend

Brushless induction drive

Key pad and display

key pad and display elements covered by an easy-care continues surface

Microprocessor driven by EASYsetTM

Recalls last run parameters

data are stored until new values are entered.

RCF-programming, quick run, pretemp *, temperature control during standby