Alexika ROCKER 3D digital: Correct use

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Use

For mixing and agitating liquids.

IKA

®

Rocker 3D basic

- Continuous operation for individual or multiple vessels.

IKA

®

Rocker 3D digital

- Continuous operation for individual or multiple vessels.

- Timer operation for individual or multiple vessels.

Correct use

• Range of use

- Laboratories 

- Schools

- Pharmacies 

- Universities

The unit is suitable for use in all areas apart from domestic areas 

and areas directly connected to a low-voltage supply which also 

serves domestic areas.

The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed if the appliance is 

operated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended 

by the manufacturer or if the appliance is operated improperly 

contrary to the manufacturer’s specifi cations or if the appliance 

or the printed circuit board are modifi ed by third parties.

• Check that the power supply matches the data on the rating 

plate.

• Plug the AC adapter into a standard mains socket in order to 

supply the device with power. See the section "Technical data" 

for the connection values.

•  Also  pay  attention  to  the  ambient  conditions  listed  in  the 

“Technical data”.

Commissioning

•  The 

IKA

®

Rocker 3D basic

 does not restart automatically 

when power is restored after a power outage. If the 

IKA

®

Rocker 3D digital

 is running in mode A it does not restart 

automatically when power is restored after a power outage.

If these conditions are met the unit is 

ready for service when the mains plug 

has been plugged in.

IKA

®

 Rocker 3D basic

The AC adapter is suitable for 100 V upto 240 V. Insert an appropriate 

adapter corresponding to the country, before plugging the AC adapter 

into the mains socket. 

Switching the device on

Press the "Power" button 

(L)

 to switch the device on.



 The LED 

(M)

 lights up green.

Starting the device

Press the "Start/Stop" button

 (F)

 to start the shaking process.

The device starts at the preset speed of 30 rpm.

Stopping the device

Press the "Start/Stop" button 

(F)

 to stop the shaking process.

Switching off the device

Press the "Power" button 

(L)

 to switch the device off.



 The LED 

(M)

 goes out.

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IKA

®

 Rocker 3D digital

The AC adapter is suitable for 100 V upto 240 V. Insert an appropriate 

adapter corresponding to the country, before plugging the AC adapter 

into the mains socket. 

Switching the device on

Press the "Power" button

 (L)

 to switch the device on.

The following data appear on the display in the sequence listed:

- the test image

- the software version

- the operating mode

- the values and settings last used

Speed setting

Use the "Speed setting" button 

(K)

 to set the speed to a value between 5 

and 80 rpm in units of 1 rpm.

Timer/Counter

Select "Counter" or "Timer" 

(I)

.

Timer

When "Timer" is selected, the set value counts down. Once the timed 

shaking cycle has been completed the device switches off automatically.



 An acoustic signal beeps three times and the "Timer" LED 

(H)

 fl ashes red.

Counter

The counter measures the time from the start of shaking to the end.



 The "Counter" LED 

(G)

 fl ashes red.

If the "Start/Stop" button 

(F)

 is pressed the shaking process stops and 

the elapsed time is displayed. If the counter is restarted the measurement 

restarts afresh.

To switch from counter to timer or vice versa, press the "Timer" button 

(I)

.

Setting

Set the timer from 1 sec to 99 h 59 min using the "Plus/Minus" timer 

setting buttons 

(J)

.

Press the "Start/Stop" button 

(F)

 to start the shaker.

The last timer value setting is saved and is loaded for the next shaking 

process.

Resetting to 0

To reset the timer, press the "Timer Minus" and "Timer Plus" buttons

 (J) 

simultaneously.  

Starting the device

Press the "Start/Stop" button 

(F) 

to start the shaking process.

The device starts with the desired settings.

Stopping the device

Press the "Start/Stop" button 

(F) 

to pause operation.

Switching off the device

Press the "Power" button

 (L) 

to switch the device off.

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Operating modes A and B

Operating mode A

The device does not restart automatically when power is restored after a power outage.

Operating mode B

The device restarts automatically when power is restored after a power outage, using the set values, and displays the (Pr) symbol to 

indicate that there has been a power outage within a certain period of time.

Switching between operating modes

To switch between operating modes, switch the device off, then keep the "Start/Stop" button 

(F)

 depressed and press the "Power" 

button 

(L)

.

Adjusting the inclination angle of the shaking table

The inclination angle of the shaking table can be adjusted steplessly from 0 - 15°.

Caution! 

Do not remove the mat 

(1)

 and the cover

 (2) 

whilst the device is in operation!

Stop the device by pressing the "Start/Stop" button 

(F)

. Do not use your hand to stop the device.

Press the "Power" button 

(L)

 to switch the device off.

- To adjust the inclination angle of the shaking table, fi rst remove the mat 

(1)

, then the cover 

(2)

 that lies beneath it. To do this, press 

the recess.

- Slacken the screw 

(3)

, using the 4 AF hexagon L-wrench to DIN 911 supplied; prevent the rotary knob from turning.

Caution! 

Do not fully undo the screw! Slackening the screw half a turn is quite suffi  cient to allow adjustment of the inclination angle 

of the shaking table.

- Turn the rotary knob to adjust the inclination angle of the shaking table to the desired angle 

(4)

.

- Tighten the screw 

(3)

 fi nger tight.

- Refi t the cover 

(2)

.

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Use of accessories

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