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About this edition of user instructions .......................................................................3
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................4
General information ..................................................................................................5
Getting started..........................................................................................................5Operation ................................................................................................................. 6Specifications ...........................................................................................................7
Ordering information ................................................................................................ 8Care and maintenance ............................................................................................. 9Warranty................................................................................................................. 10EU Declaration of conformity.................................................................................. 111.

About this edition of user instructions

The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following version of Multi
Speed Vortex:
MSV-3500 .......................................................................................... version V.3AW

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2.

Safety precautions
Caution!

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

GENERAL SAFETY
The protection provided can be ineffective if the operation of the appliance does notcomply with the manufacturer's requirements.
Save the unit from shocks and falling.
Store and transport the unit in a horizontal position (see package label) at ambient
temperatures between -20°C and +60°C and maximum relative humidity of 80%.
After transportation or storage and before connecting it to the electric circuit, keep theunit under room temperature for 2-3 hrs.
According to EN 61010-2-20, a centrifuge without a lid gasket is not considered abiologically safe system and therefore cannot be used for centrifuging hazardous materials contaminated with toxic, radioactive or pathogenic microorganisms.
Use only original parts and accessories, provided by manufacturer for this product.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended
by the manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will notdamage the equipment.
Do not make modifications in design of the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Connect only to the mains with voltage corresponding to that on the serial numberlabel.
Use only the external power supply provided with this product.
Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible during use.
Disconnect the unit from the mains before moving.
If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the mains and have it checked bya repair and maintenance technician.
Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating conditions of the unit are defined in the Specifications section.
DURING OPERATION
Do not impede the platform motion.
Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit in specific atmospheres.
Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly.
Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
Do not place a load exceeding maximum load value mentioned in the Specifications
section of this Manual.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
The user is responsible to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material spills on or penetrates into the equipment.

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3.

General information

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

4.

Getting started

4.1.

Unpacking. Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment
or storage of the unit. Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred duringtransit. The warranty does not cover in-transit damage. Warranty covers only the unitstransported in the original package.
Note.
Automatic balancing system (ABS) produces a soft metal-like noise
when moving the unit during unpacking or during acceleration anddeceleration of the platform. It is a normal occurrence and does notindicate a fault or a loose part.
4.2. Complete set. Package contents:
4.2.1. Standard set:MSV-3500, Multi Speed Vortex ........................................................................ 1 pce.
External power supply ..................................................................................... 1 pce.
Spare gasket .................................................................................................... 2 pcs.
Operating manual, declaration of conformity .................................................. 1 copy
4.2.2. Optional accessories:
SV-16/8 platform ....................................................................................... on request
SV-10/10 platform ..................................................................................... on request
SV-8/15 platform ....................................................................................... on request
SV-4/30 platform ....................................................................................... on request

SV-16/8

SV-10/10

SV-8/15

SV-4/30

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4.3.
--4.4.
-5.
Setup.
Place the unit on horizontal even working surface.
Caution!
Regularly clean support suction feet for improvement of their adhesion with desk surface.
Remove the protective film from the display.
Connect the power cable to the external power supply.
Connect the power cable to the socket on the rear side of the unit, and position itwith easy access to the power switch and plug.
Platform installation or replacement.
Release the screw on the top of the tube mixing platform by turning it counter-clockwise.
Lift and replace the tube mixing platform.
Fix the screw tightly by turning it with the hand clockwise as far as it will go.
Caution!
Improper fixation may cause platform rotation and noise from trembling at fixation point.

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

Figure 1. Control panel

5.1.
5.2.
-5.3.
5.4.

5.5.

6Connect external power supply to a power socket and switch ON (I position) thepower switch located on the rear panel of the unit.
The unit will turn on and the following readouts will be shown on the display:previously set time and speed in the upper line (Set);
timer mode (STOP/RUN) and current speed in the lower line (Actual).
Place EVEN number of tubes filled up equally in the opposite sockets on the platform.
Use the + and - Speed keys (fig. 1/7) to set the required speed (increment - 100 rpm).
Holding down the key for longer than 2 s increases value change speed. The set
value is displayed in the upper line of the display (fig. 1/3).
Use the + and - Time keys (fig. 1/5) to set the required working time interval in min &sec (increment - 1 min). Holding down the key for longer than 2 s increases valuechange speed. The set value is displayed in the upper line of the display (fig. 1/1).

5.6.

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

6.

Specifications

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

1Maximum speed depends on load, see Table 12

Accurate within 10%

7Table 1. Maximum speed depending on load, rpm

Platform

SV-16/825%

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

7.

Ordering information

7.1.

Models and versions available:
ModelMSV-3500
MSV-3500 with all platforms

7.2.
7.3.

Capacity
4
10
16/8/8883500
3500
3500
2500

Version
V.3AW
V.3AW

3300
2900
2200

34001
3300
3000
2700
do not use

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

Rated tubevolume, ml
50
101.5/0.5/0.2
15Tube diameter,
mm30
1211/8/616

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

Replacement parts:
Replacement part
Rubber gasket, see 8.4

13500

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

Optional platform
SV-4/30
SV-10/10
SV-16/8
SV-8/15
7.4.

Tube loading volume
50%
75%

Catalogue number
BS010210-S10

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

8.

Care and maintenance

8.1.

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

Figure 2. Gasket replacement99.

Warranty

9.1.

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

9.2.
9.3.
9.4.

9.5.

9.6.

9.7.

Technical support

Registration

Product class description

biosan.lv/en/support

biosan.lv/register-en

biosan.lv/classes-en

The following information will be required in the event that warranty or post-warranty
service comes necessary. Complete the table below and retain for your records.
Model
Serial number
Date of sale

10MSV-3500, Multi Speed Vortex

10. EU Declaration of conformity

Unit type

Rockers, shakers, rotators, vortexes

ModelsMR-1, MR-12;
3D, Multi Bio 3D, PSU-10i, PSU-20i, MPS-1, PSU-2T;
Bio RS-24, Multi Bio RS-24, Multi RS-60;
V-1 plus, V-32, MSV-3500

Serial number

14 digits styled XXXXXXYYMMZZZZ, where XXXXXX ismodel code, YY and MM – year and month of production,
ZZZZ – unit number.

Manufacturer

SIA BIOSAN
Latvia, LV-1067, Riga, Ratsupites str. 7/2

Applicable Directives

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
LVD Directive 2014/35/EU
RoHS2 2011/65/EU
WEEE 2012/19/EU

Applicable Standards

LVS EN 61326-1: 2013
Electrical equipment for measurement, control andlaboratory use. EMC requirements. General requirements.
LVS EN 61010-1: 2011
Safety requirements for electrical equipment formeasurement, control, and laboratory use. General
requirements.
LVS EN 61010-2-051: 2015
Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixingand stirring.

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

Signature

Signature

Svetlana Bankovska
Managing director

Aleksandr Shevchik
Engineer of R&D________________________________________

DateDate

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