This user manual is the instruction manual for the Beckman Coulter Optima L Series Preparative Ultracentrifuges. It provides detailed information on how to use the ultracentrifuge, as well as safety precautions.
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for the Optima L Series Preparative Ultracentrifuges manufactured by Beckman Coulter. It covers essential safety notices regarding electrical, mechanical, chemical, and biological hazards before operation begins.
The manual details the instrument's specifications, including speed ranges up to 100,000 rpm, temperature control capabilities from 0 to 40°C, and physical dimensions. It provides step-by-step instructions for run preparation, execution of standard and programmed operations, delayed starts, and zonal procedures.
| Maximum Speed | 100,000 rpm or 90,000 rpm for current models |
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| Set Speed Range | 1000 rpm to maximum speed in increments of 100 rpm |
| Temperature Control Accuracy | ±0.5°C of set temperature |
| Weight | 465 kg (1025 lb) |
| Height | 120.7 cm (47.5 in.) |
Yes, the instrument memory can store up to nine programs.
The set time can be configured for up to 99 hours and 59 minutes, or held indefinitely.
Biosafe containment should be used when handling Risk Group II materials, and higher groups require more protection.