3-18 Operating Manual

4.2.4 Time
Time
The set run time is displayed in the upper section of this area, underneath the
remaining run time is displayed. Time is defined as the period from the start of
the centrifuge to the beginning of deceleration, maximum value is 9 h 59 min.
The set time is underlined (here: 2 minutes).
The set value is indicated in hours, minutes, and seconds. The actual value has
the same units as the set value and is displayed in hours : minutes or in minutes :
seconds if the set value is below 10 minutes.
h:m
m:s
If the highest possible time of 9 h 59 min is exceeded or below the minium
adjustable time range, continuous operation is activated. The word "HOLD" is
displayed instead of the set value. After the start of a continuous run, the elapsed
time is displayed instead of the remaining run time. By entering a specific run
time the continuous mode is deactivated. It can be terminated by pressing the
Stop-key as well.
Continuous run
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03/06