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Operating Manual
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
RVC 2-33 IR
Part No. 100244
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In case of inquiries please state the following numbers:
Order number:
Serial number:
Copyright by
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode am Harz
Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 55 22 / 50 07-0
Fax +49 (0) 55 22 / 50 07-12
Internet: www.martinchrist.de
E-mail:
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Table of Contents
1
General Information
9
1.1
Importance of the Operating Manual .......................................................................... 9
1.2
Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 9
1.3
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 9
1.4
Copyright .................................................................................................................. 10
1.5
Standards and Regulations ...................................................................................... 10
1.6
Scope of Supply ....................................................................................................... 10
2
Design of the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
11
2.1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 11
2.2
Name Plate............................................................................................................... 12
3
Safety
13
3.1
Marking of the Unit ................................................................................................... 13
3.2
Explanation of the Symbols and Notes ..................................................................... 14
3.3
Responsibility of the Operator .................................................................................. 15
3.4
Operating Personnel................................................................................................. 15
3.5
Informal Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 15
3.6
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 16
3.6.1
Electrical Safety .......................................................................................... 16
3.6.2
Mechanical Safety....................................................................................... 16
3.6.3
Fire Prevention ........................................................................................... 17
3.6.4
Thermal Safety ........................................................................................... 17
3.6.5
Chemical and Biological Safety................................................................... 17
3.6.6
Safety Instructions for Evaporation ............................................................. 19
3.7
Safety Devices ......................................................................................................... 19
3.7.1
Lid Lock Device .......................................................................................... 19
3.7.1
System Check............................................................................................. 19
3.7.2
Power Failure Safety................................................................................... 19
3.7.3
Ground Wire Check .................................................................................... 19
3.8
Measures in the Event of Hazards and Accidents..................................................... 20
3.9
Remaining Hazards .................................................................................................. 20
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Storage and Transport
21
4.1
Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................................ 21
4.2
Storage Conditions ................................................................................................... 21
4.3
Notes on Transport ................................................................................................... 22
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5.1
Unpacking the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator ...................................................... 23
5.2
Transport Safety Device ........................................................................................... 23
5.3
Installation Site ......................................................................................................... 23
5.4
Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 24
5.4.1
Connection.................................................................................................. 24
5.4.2
Fuses .......................................................................................................... 24
5.4.3
Connection of Cooling Trap and/or Vacuum Pump ..................................... 24
5.4.4
Option: Installation of pressure control valve and vacuum sensor ............... 26
5.4.5
Aeration and Micro Injection Valve ("Valve Block")...................................... 26
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Using the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
28
6.1
Initial Start-Up........................................................................................................... 28
6.2
Switching the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator ON.................................................. 28
6.2.1
Opening and Closing the Lid ....................................................................... 28
6.2.2
Installation of Angle Rotors ......................................................................... 28
6.2.3
Installation of Swing-out Rotors................................................................... 30
6.2.3.1 Tubes.......................................................................................... 30
6.2.3.2 Rotor blocks ................................................................................ 30
6.2.3.3 Buckets ....................................................................................... 30
6.2.3.4 Loading of Swing-out Rotors ....................................................... 31
6.3
CDplus Control System ............................................................................................... 33
6.3.1
Control Panel .............................................................................................. 33
6.3.2
Display ........................................................................................................ 33
6.3.2.1 Main window ............................................................................... 34
6.3.2.2 Status bar ................................................................................... 34
6.3.2.3 Assignment of the Function Keys ................................................ 35
6.3.3
Values Window ........................................................................................... 35
6.3.4
Mode........................................................................................................... 36
6.3.4.1 Opening the Lid........................................................................... 36
6.3.4.2 Warm-Up .................................................................................... 37
6.3.4.3 Manual or Program-controlled Evaporation ................................. 38
6.3.4.4 Stopping the Evaporation Process .............................................. 38
6.3.5
Main Menu .................................................................................................. 39
6.3.5.1 Changing the Set Values for the Manual Mode ........................... 39
6.3.5.2 Program Administration............................................................... 41
6.3.5.3 Special Functions........................................................................ 44
6.3.5.4 Process and Equipment Information System............................... 45
6.3.5.5 Options ....................................................................................... 46
6.4
Switching the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator OFF ................................................ 49
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Malfunctions and Error Correction
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7.1
General Malfunctions................................................................................................ 50
7.1.1
Error Messages .......................................................................................... 50
7.1.2
Process Messages...................................................................................... 51
7.1.3
System Messages....................................................................................... 51
7.1.4
Emergency Lid Release .............................................................................. 52
7.2
Service Contact ........................................................................................................ 53
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Maintenance and Service
54
8.1
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 54
8.1.1
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator ................................................................ 54
8.1.2
Rotor Chamber ........................................................................................... 55
8.1.3
Accessories ................................................................................................ 59
8.1.3.1 Aluminium Accessories ............................................................... 59
8.1.4
Glass Breakage .......................................................................................... 60
8.2
Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories ................................................. 60
8.3
Autoclaving ............................................................................................................... 61
8.4
Service ..................................................................................................................... 61
8.5
Return of defective parts........................................................................................... 62
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Disposal
63
9.1
Disposal of the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator ..................................................... 63
9.2
Disposal of the Packaging ........................................................................................ 63
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Technical Data
64
10.1
Ambient Conditions .................................................................................................. 65
10.2
Technical documentation .......................................................................................... 65
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Appendix
66
11.1
Mathematical Relations ............................................................................................ 66
11.2
Rotor Program .......................................................................................................... 67
11.3
Evaporation Summary .............................................................................................. 75
11.4
Brief Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 77
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 79
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Index
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Operating Manual of the Vacuum Pump (only in case of delivery)
Operating Manual of the exhaust filter (only in case of delivery)
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1.1
General Information
Importance of the Operating Manual
A fundamental requirement for the safe and trouble-free operation of
the unit is to be familiar with the fundamental safety instructions and
all possible hazards.
The operating manual includes important information concerning the
safe operation of the rotational vacuum concentrator.
This operating manual and in particular the notes on safety and
hazards must be observed by all persons operating the rotational
vacuum concentrator.
In addition, the local rules and regulations for the prevention of
accidents must be complied with.
1.2
Intended Use
CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are solely intended for
evaporation under rotation, e.g. for the following tasks:
concentration of DNA/RNA, proteins etc.
preparation of samples for HPLC/thin layer chromatography, gas
chromatography, mass-spectronomy
isolation and synthesis of organic substances
high-throughput-screening (HTS)
general in-lab evaporation
Any other use beyond this area of application is regarded as improper
use.
1.3
Warranty and Liability
The warranty and liability are subject to our "General Conditions" that
were distributed to the operator upon the conclusion of the contract.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded if they are due to:
Improper use.
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and hazard warnings
in the operating manual.
Improper installation, start-up, operation, and maintanance of the
rotational vacuum concentrator.
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1.4
Copyright
The copyright concerning the operating manual remains with Martin
Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH.
The operating manual is solely intended for the operator and their
personnel. It includes instructions and information that may not be
duplicated,
distributed, or
communicated in any other way
neither in full nor in parts.
Non-compliance may be prosecuted under criminal law.
1.5
Standards and Regulations
EC Declaration of Conformity (page 79).
1.6
Scope of Supply
The rotational vacuum concentrator comprises:
1 Allen wrench, size 5
1 Torx® screwdriver TX8
1 L-key Torx® TX15
1 Operating manual and detailed technical documentation
Accessories and initiation
according to your order, our order confirmation, and our delivery note.
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2.1
Design of the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
Overview
1 Lid
2 Rotor chamber
3 Control panel (see 6.3.1)
4 Mains power switch
5 Lid lock device
5
1
6 Rotor shaft
2
6
3
4
Fig. 2.1: Total view RVC 2-33 IR
1 Electrical vacuum
measuring sensor
connection
1
2 Serial interface connection
2
3 Remote interface connection 3
4 Name plate (see 2.2)
11
5 Power supply connection of 4
the vacuum pump
10
9
6 Power supply connection of 5
the pressure control valve
6
7 Power supply connection of
the stop valve
8
7
8 Mains connection and mains Fig. 2.2: Rear view RVC 2-33 IR
fuse protection (see 5.4.2)
9 Equipotential bonding screw
10 Valve block (see 5.4.4)
11 Vacuum connection
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2.2
Name Plate
1 Manufacturer
2 Registered office
3 Order number
4 Serial number
5 Year of manufacture
(month/year)
6 Power consumption
7 Nominal voltage
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
8 Max. current
consumption
Fig. 2.3: Name plate
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3.1
Safety
Marking of the Unit
International symbols used for christ rotational vacuum
concentrators:
Gefährliche elektrische Spannung
Dangerous voltage
Courant haute tension
Achtung, Betriebsanleitung lesen
Attention, consult the instruction manual
Attention, consulter le mode d'emploi
I
0
Ein (Netzverbindung)
On (Power)
Marche (mise sous tension)
Aus (Netzverbindung)
Off (Power)
Arrêt (mise hors tension)
Schutzleiteranschluss
Protective earth (ground)
Raccord à la terre
Erde
Earth (ground)
Terre
Netzstecker ziehen
Unplug the mains plug
Débrancher la prise
Vorsicht Quetschgefahr
Caution! Risk of bruising
Attention ! Risque de blessure
Drehrichtungspfeil
Arrow indicating the direction of rotation
Flèche de sens de rotation
Heiße Oberfläche
Hot surface
Surface chaude
CE-Zeichen gemäß Richtlinie 2006/42/EG
CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006/42/EC
Symbole CE conforme à la directive 2006/42/CE
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3.2
Explanation of the Symbols and Notes
This operating manual uses the following names and symbols to
indicate hazards:
This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of
persons.
Non-observance of these symbols causes serious health problems up
to life-endangering injuries.
This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Non-observance of these symbols causes serious health problems up
to life-endangering injuries.
This symbol stands for a potential hazard to the life and health of
persons.
Non-observance of these symbols can cause serious health problems
up to life-endangering injuries.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Non-observance of these notes can cause minor injuries or damage to
property.
This symbol indicates important information.
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3.3
Responsibility of the Operator
The operator is responsible to authorise only qualified personnel to
work on the machine (see chapter 3.4 "Operating Personnel").
The areas of responsibility of the personnel concerning the operation,
maintenance, and care of the unit must be clearly defined.
The safety-conscious work of the personnel in compliance with the
operating manual and the relevant EC and national health and safety
regulations as well as with the accident prevention regulations must
be checked at regular intervals (e.g. every month).
The rotational vacuum concentrator has to be maintained regularly
(see chapter 1 "Maintenance and Service").
3.4
Operating Personnel
Persons operating the unit must
be familiar with the fundamental regulations concerning
workplace safety and accident prevention
have read and understood this operating manual (and in
particular the safety sections and warning notes) and confirmed
this with their signature.
3.5
Informal Safety Instructions
This operating manual is part of the product.
The operating manual must be kept at the location of use of the
rotational vacuum concentrator. Ensure that it is accessible at all
times.
The operating manual must be handed over to any subsequent
owner or operator of the rotational vacuum concentrator.
Any changes made must be added to the operating manual.
In addition to the operating manual, the general and local rules
and regulations concerning the prevention of accidents and the
protection of the environment must also be supplied.
Safety and danger indications on the rotational vacuum
concentrator must be kept readable at all times. If necessary,
they must be replaced.
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3.6
3.6.1
Safety Instructions
Electrical Safety
CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are units of
safety class I in accordance with DIN VDE 0700 and have a threewire power cord (2.5 m) and a shockproof right-angle plug. To
preserve this safety features:
Check that the mains voltage agrees with the nominal voltage
listed on the name plate.
Do not place vessels containing liquid on the rotational vacuum
concentrator lid or within the safety distance of 30 cm around the
rotational vacuum concentrator. Spilled liquids my get into the
rotational vacuum concentrator and damage electrical or
mechanical components.
Work on the power supply system must only be performed by
certified electricians.
Inspect the electrical equipment of the unit regularly. Defects
such as loose or burnt cables must be eliminated immediately.
3.6.2
Mechanical Safety
For safe operation of the rotational vacuum concentrator, observe the
following:
Do not use the rotational vacuum concentrator if it was installed
incorrectly.
Do not use the rotational vacuum concentrator without panels.
Do not use the rotational vacuum concentrator if the rotors show
signs of corrosion or other defects.
Only use the rotational vacuum concentrator with rotors and
accessories that have been approved by the manufacturer. In
case of doubt contact the manufacturer (see 7.2 "Service
Contact").
Do not hit or move the rotational vacuum concentrator during its
operation.
Do not lean against or rest on the rotational vacuum
concentrator during its operation.
Check all of the safety-relevant parts of the rotational vacuum
concentrator before every start-up for any visible signs of
damage.
Do not spin any substances that could damage the material of
the rotors, the rotor chamber or the lid of the rotational vacuum
concentrator in any way. Highly corrosive substances (e.g.
hydrogen chloride HCl) damage the material and affect the
mechanical strength of the rotors and accessories.
Stop the rotational vacuum concentrator immediately in the
event of a malfunction (see chapter 1 " Malfunctions and Error
Correction) or contact the after-saled service of Firma Martin
Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH (see 7.2 "Service
Contact").
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Ensure that all repairs are performed only by authorised and
specialised personnel (see 7.2 "Service Contact").
3.6.3
Fire Prevention
Fuses protect certain electrical circuits within the rotational vacuum
concentrator against over-current conditions.
Always use fuses with the same type and rating specified.
Do not evaporate explosive or inflammable substances.
Do not use the rotational vacuum concentrator within hazardous
locations.
3.6.4
Thermal Safety
During the evaporation process, the housing, the lid and the interior of
the rotational vacuum concentrator can reach surface temperatures of
more than +50°C.
Open and close the lid at the heat-insulated handle!
Ensure that no limbs come into contact with hot unit parts or
accessories. Danger of burns!
Wear heat-resistant gloves when inserting or removing the rotors.
3.6.5
Chemical and Biological Safety
If pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples are intended to be
evaporated, it is in the responsibility of the user to ensure that all
necessary safety regulations, guidelines, precautions, and practices
are adhered to accordingly.
Infectious, toxic, pathogenic, and radioactive substances must be
evaporated in suitable rotors and vessels. Take suitable
precautions for your own safety if there is a risk of toxic,
radioactive, or pathogenic contamination.
Corrosive products (especially substances containing acides)
cannot be dried without special protective measures and devices
such as, for example, a cooling trap for protection of the vacuum
pump. Contact the manufacturer (see 7.2 "Service Contact").
Special caution is necessary when using azides as a dangerous
explosive develops with copper or nonferrous material! It is
absolutely necessary to contact the manufacturer! (see 7.2
"Service Contact").
Keep informed about local measures to avoid harmful emissions
(depending on the substances to be evaporated).
Protective clothing is not required for the operation of the
rotational vacuum concentrator. The materials to be dried may,
however, require special safety measures (e.g. evaporation of
infectious, toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic substances).
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3.6.6
Safety Instructions for Evaporation
For safe operation, observe the following before starting the rotational
vacuum concentrator:
Ensure that the rotational vacuum concentrator was set up
properly (see chapter 5 "Set-up and Connection“).
Maintain a safety distance of at least 30 cm (12 inches) around
the rotational vacuum concentrator.
Do not store any dangerous goods in the safety area of the
rotational vacuum concentrator.
Do not stay in the safety area longer than what is absolutely
necessary for the operation of the rotational vacuum concentrator
Only use accessories that have been approved by the
manufacturer (except commercial vessels made of glass or
synthetic materials). We explicitly warn against the use of
equipment of poor quality. Breaking glass or bursting vessels can
cause dangerous imbalances .
Observe the instructions on the installation of accessories (see
6.2.2).
3.7
3.7.1
Safety Devices
Lid Lock Device
The rotational vacuum concentrator can only be started when the lid
is properly closed. The lid can only be opened when the rotor has
stopped. If the lid is open, the rotational vacuum concentrator cannot
be started (see 7.1.4 "Emergency Lid Release").
3.7.1
System Check
An internal system check monitors the data transfer and sensor
signals with regard to plausibility. Errors are detected by continuous
self-monitoring of the system. Error messages are displayed in the
process & equipment info menu (see 6.3.5.4 "Process & Equipment
Information System" or 7.1.1 "Error Messages").
3.7.2
Power Failure Safety
The unit stores the current process parameters cyclically. In the event
of a power failure, the electromagnetic stop valve will close
automatically, the rotor chamber will be aerated by the aeration valve
and the rotor decelerates brakeless. After the restart of the power
supply, the evaporation process continues with the last stored
parameters.
3.7.3
Ground Wire Check
For the ground wire check, there is an equipotential bonding screw on
the rear panel of the rotational vacuum concentrator. A ground wire
check can be carried out using a suitable measuring instrument.
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3.8
Measures in the Event of Hazards and Accidents
Cool all burns immediately in cold water (10 – 20°C) for
5 minutes. Cover burnt skin areas with sterile material.
A fire in the electrical control system must be extinguished with a
CO2 extinguisher!
If in doubt, call the emergency doctor!
3.9
Remaining Hazards
The rotational vacuum concentrator RVC 2-33 IR was built state-ofthe-art and according to the accepted safety rules. Danger to life and
limb of the operator, or of third parties, or impairments of the unit or
other material assets cannot be completely excluded when the unit is
being used.
Use the unit
only for the purpose that it was originally intended for (see 1.2)
and
only if it is in a perfect running state.
Immediately eliminate any problems that can affect safety.
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4.1
Storage and Transport
Dimensions and Weight
Valures for the rotational vacuum concentrator without a vacuum
pump:
RVC 2-33 IR
Height:
315 mm
Height with open lid:
715 mm
Width:
550 mm
Depth (incl. vacuum flange
connection)
536 mm
Weight:
approx. 49 kg
Fig. 4.1: Dimensions and weight of the rotational vacuum concentrator
without a vacuum pump
4.2
Storage Conditions
In order to ensure the protection against mechanical and climatic
influences, the guidelines of the German Federal Association for
Wooden Packages, Pallets, and Export Packaging (Bundesverband
Holzpackmittel, Paletten, Exportverpackung e.V.), the so-called HPE
packaging guidelines, must be applied when packing and storing the
rotational vacuum concentrator.
The storage must be:
dust-free
dry
free from excessive temperature fluctuations
free from a mechanical load
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4.3
Notes on Transport
The rotational vacuum concentrator can be lifted by sufficient
number of people helping you.
The rotational vacuum concentrator RVC 2-33 IR weighs approx.
49 kg!
When lifting the rotational vacuum concentrator, always reach
under the rotational vacuum concentrator from the side. Do not
grab the unit at the plastic control panel (see Fig. 4.2).
correct
wrong
Fig. 4.2: Lifting the rotational vacuum concentrator
When setting the unit down, ensure that the feet are upright (see
Fig. 4.3).
correct
wrong
Fig. 4.3: Unit feet
For transport use a suitable packaging, and if at all possible, the
original packaging (see 5.1 accordingly).
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5.1
Set-up and Connection
Unpacking the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
The rotational vacuum concentrator is packaged in a cardboard box
or in a wooden crate, depending on the scope of supply.
After opening the packaging, take out the box containing the
accessories.
Remove the packaging material.
Lift the rotational vacuum concentrator upwards. When lifting the
unit, always reach under the rotational vacuum concentrator from
the side.
The rotational vacuum concentrator RVC 2-33 IR weighs approx. 49
kg!
5.2
Transport Safety Device
The rotational vacuum concentrator RVC 2-33 IR is not equipped
with a transport safety device.
In order to prevent the lid from getting stuck during the transport,
several layers of paper are placed between the lid and rotor
chamber.
The paper must be removed prior to the unit’s start-up.
5.3
Installation Site
Operate the rotational vacuum concentrator only in closed and dry
rooms.
The table must be stable and have a solid, even surface.
Ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not place any paper or cloth
behind or under the unit, since otherwise the air circulation will be
impaired.
Keep a safety distance of at least 30 cm from the wall so that the
vents in the unit remain fully effective.
The allowable ambient temperature is +10°C to +25°C.
Do not position the rotational vacuum concentrator near heat
generators.
Avoid direct sunlight (UV radiation).
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5.4
5.4.1
Power Supply
Connection
The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local
supply voltage!
CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are units of safety class I in
accordance with DIN VDE 0700 and have a three-wire power cord
with a IEC C13 connector (see also chapter 10 "Technical data").
At the rear panel of the rotational vacuum concentrator, there is an
equipotential bonding screw (see fig. 2.2, page 11) for the ground
wire check.
5.4.2
Fuses
Typically, the rotational vacuum concentrators must be protected onsite with 16 Amp G fuses.
5.4.3
Connection of Cooling Trap and/or Vacuum Pump
The vapours that are formed can be withdrawn and condensed in the
following ways by the rotational vacuum concentrator
RVC 2-33 IR:
Withdrawal of the vapours by a vacuum pump, e.g. the vacuum
diaphragm pump for chemical applications "MZ 2C" or "MD 4C",
followed by condensation in a liquid-cooled emission condenser.
For low-boiling samples containing solvents:
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
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Vacuum sensor
Stop valve
Vacuum hose
Vacuum pump MZ 2C Vario
Fig. 5.1: Connection of the vacuum pump
The Vacuum pump must be connected to the rotational vacuum
concentrator as shown in the figure above. The connector of the stop
valve must be plugged into the socket on the back of the unit.
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Condensation of the vapours upstream of the vacuum pump in a
cooling trap, e.g. CT 02-50 or CT 04-50 in connection with a vacuum
pump.
For water-based, low-boiling samples containing solvents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Vacuum sensor
Stop valve
Cover with hose
Cooling trap CT 04-50
Pressure control valve
Vacuum pump RC6
Fig. 5.2: Connection of the vacuum pump and cooling trap CT 04-50
The rotational vacuum concentrator, the cooling trap and the vacuum
pump must be connected. The connector of the stop valve must be
plugged into the socket on the back of the unit.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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2 Vacuum sensor
3 Stop valve
4 Cover with hose
5 ALPHA 2-4 LDplus
6 Pressure control valve
7 Vacuum pump RC6
Fig. 5.3: Connection of the vacuum pump and cooling trap Alpha 2-4 LDplus
Option: Cooling trap control
If CHRIST freeze dryers are used as a cooling trap, they can be
remote-controlled by the rotational vacuum concentrator. In this
case, the cooling trap will be automatically activated by the rotational
vacuum concentrator during the warm-up and evaporation phase. In
the standby mode, the cooling trap will be either switched off or
continue operation, depending on the choosen option (siehe 6.3.5.5
"Options / Settings / Continuous operation coldtrap"). The ice
condenser temperature is indicated in the values window of the
rotational vacuum concentrator.
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The cooling trap must be connected to the rotational vacuum
concentrator with the aid of a zero cross cable (part no. 222000). In
addition, the option "Cooling trap control" must be activated (see
6.3.5.5 "Options").
CHRIST
FD cooling trap
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5.4.4
Option: Installation of pressure control valve and vacuum sensor
If a pressure control valve and a vacuum sensor are used, they must
be installed between the rotational vacuum concentrator and the
vacuum pump, and they must be connected to the marked IEC C14
connector at the back of the unit (see 2.1 “Overview”, fig. 2.2).
Observe the installation direction of the pressure control valve! (see
fig. 5.4)!
1
Vacuum sensor
2
Pressure control
valve
1
2
Fig. 5.4: Installation of pressure control valve and vacuum sensor
5.4.5
Aeration and Micro Injection Valve ("Valve Block")
The rotational vacuum concentrator is equipped with an
electromagnetic aeration and injection valve. The rotor chamber is
aerated through this valve after the end of the evaporation process
(manual and program mode).
Unpressurised inert gas can also be used for aerating the rotor
chamber.
In addition, this valve can also inject air. If the vacuum value falls
below the preset value, this valve opens briefly to ensure a constant
vacuum.
If the valve block is installed, the configuration of the control unit must
be adapted accordingly (see 6.3.5.5 "Options").
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1 Aeration
2 Air injection
3 Fastener for nonrequired connection
element
1
2
3
Fig. 5.5: Valve block
Just like the standard aeration valve, the valve block can also use
unpressurised inert gas. The following connection combinations are
possible:
1. Connection for aeration and "air injection" with ambient air
(state of delivery):
1 Aeration hose connection
2 Air filter
3 Fastener for non-required connection element;
here: hose nozzle
2. Connection for aeration with ambient air and "air injection"
with inert gas
1 Aeration hose connection
2 Air injection hose nozzle
3 Fastener for non-required connection element; here: air filter
3. Connection for aeration and "air injection" with inert gas
1 Aeration hose connection
2 Air injection hose nozzle
3 Fastener for non-required connection element; here: air filter
If gas (e.g. inert gas) is supplied through the hose nozzle for aeration
or for “air injection”, the threads of the hose nozzles must be sealed
with thread sealant, e.g. Loctite® 542 (Loctite® part number: 54223,
bottle with 10ml).
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6
6.1
Using the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
Initial Start-Up
Before the initial start-up, please ensure that your rotational vacuum
concentrator is properly set up and installed (see chapter 5 "Set-up
and Connection").
6.2
Switching the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator ON
Press the mains power switch on the front of the right side (see
Fig. 2.1, page 11).
The CDplus control unit performs a self-test and an initialization. This
may take several seconds.
6.2.1
Opening and Closing the Lid
The lid can be opened if the rotor chamber is aerated and if the rotor
is at a standstill (see 6.3.4 "Mode"). The rotational vacuum
concentrator cannot be started if the lid is opened.
Select "mode" with the left-hand function key.
Select "Open lid" with the up and down keys.
To close, press slightly on the lid until both locks are locked.
6.2.2
Installation of Angle Rotors
Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor (see 11.2 "Rotor
program").
Always load the opposite inserts of the rotors with the same
accessories and fill to avoid imbalance.
Push the loaded rotor onto the rotor shaft until it reaches the
stop.
Depending on the version, up to three rotors can be pushed onto the
rotor shaft at the same time.
Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings in chapter 3!
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wrong
Fig. 6.1: Loading of angle rotors
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6.2.3
Installation of Swing-out Rotors
Push the loaded rotor onto the rotor shaft until it reaches the
stop.
Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings in chapter 3!
6.2.3.1
Tubes
Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor (see 11.2 "Rotor
Program").
Load the tubes outside of the rotational vacuum concentrator.
Solvents in the buckets or rotor blocks cause corrosion.
Fill the tubes carefully and arrange them according to their
weight.
Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings in chapter 3!
6.2.3.2
Rotor blocks
Always load the rotor blocks symmetrically with the same accessories
and fill to avoid imbalance.
correct
incorrect
Fig. 6.2: Loading of rotor blocks
6.2.3.3
Buckets
Load each bucket symmetrically to its pivotal point to ensure
swinging to 90° under rotation.
correct
incorrect
at a standstill
under rotation
Fig. 6.3: symmetrical loading of the buckets
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The balance point of the loaded bucket must be located
considerably below the pivotal point. If the balance point is too
near the pivotal point, the loaded bucket can be levered out of
the bearings. (see fig. 6.4).
correct
incorrect
at a standstill
1
2
1
2
Pivotal point
Balance
point
under rotation
Fig. 6.4: Loading of buckets considering the balance point
6.2.3.4
Loading of Swing-out Rotors
In swing-out rotors, all places of a rotor must be loaded with
buckets.
Always load the rotor symmetrically with the same accesories
and fill to avoid imbalance.
Evaporation with different tube sizes: Working with different tube
sizes is possible. In this case, however, it is very important that the
inserts are installed symmetrically (see Fig. 6.5).
Fig. 6.5:
Permissible loading of the swing-out
rotor with different tube sizes
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Evaporation with low capacity: The tubes must be installed
symmetrically so that the buckets and their inserts are loaded evenly
to avoid imbalance.
correct
incorrect
Fig. 6.6: Loading of swing-out rotors with low capacity
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6.3
CDplus Control System
The control system CDplus ("Concentrator Display Plus") stands for a
convenient user interface for the intuitive control of evaporation
processes under rotation.
6.3.1
Control Panel
1 Illuminated
LC Display
2 Left function
key
1
3 Right function
key
4 "Up" key
2
3
4
5
5 "Down" key
Fig. 6.2: Control panel of the RVC 2-33 IR
Left and right function key:
The function of these keys depends on the menus and operating
states of the installation. The current key function is displayed next to
the key.
The function keys enable the control system to be operated in a
particularly easy and transparent way.
Up and down key
These keys are used to select the available functions and values or to
change the selected parameter values.
6.3.2
Display
The display is divided into three areas:
1
1 Main window
2 Assignment of the
function keys
3 Status bar
2
3
2
Fig. 6.3: LC-Display of the CDplus control system
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6.3.2.1
Main window
Fig. 6.4: Main window in the initial state
The main window shows:
set values and actual values
menus
process-relevant information
6.3.2.2
Status bar
Structure of the status bar:
1 Lid status
2 Operating mode
3 Active phase
4 info icon
1
3
2
4
Fig. 6.5: Status bar
The status bar is visible at all times.
Lid status
Lid is open
Lid is closed
Lid not completely closed.
Press the right or left side of the lid down in order to close the lid
completely.
Operating mode
The rotational vacuum concentrator is in the standby mode. All
aggregates are switched off.
The rotational vacuum concentrator is in the run mode. The timer is
deactivated..
The rotational vacuum concentrator is in the run mode. The timer is
activated.
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Active phases
Open lid
Warm Up
Evaporation manual
Evaporation program
Info icon
The info icon flashes every second to draw the user's attention to
error messages, process messages, or general information
concerning the process or the unit.
The messages can be displayed in the process and equipment
information window (see 6.3.5.4 "Process & Equipment
Information System").
6.3.2.3
Assignment of the Function Keys
The function of softkeys depends on the menus and operating states
of the installation. The current key function is displayed in the black
field next to the key.
Fig. 6.6:
6.3.3
Display of the assignment of the function keys;
here: left key "mode", right key "menu"
Values Window
The values window is displayed after the initialization of the CDplus
control system. It is divided into two areas.
Each value window is structured as follows:
1 Measuring channel
1
2
3
2 Set value
3 Unit of the measured
value
4
4 Actual value
Fig. 6.7: Value window
Set values are only shown in the run mode.
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The available measurement values can be displayed in the values
window on the left as well as in the values window on the right so that
a combination of the following values can be selected:
Rotor speed
Vacuum
Safety pressure
Rotor temperature
Rotor chamber temperature
Temperature of the sample holder
Product temperature
Ice condenser temperature (only if the option “Cooling trap
control” is used)
Total time (counts the time of the entire process run)
Section time (counts the time of an individual phase, e.g.warmup, program sections)
6.3.4
Mode
The mode selection can be activated by pressing the left-hand
function key "mode" in the active values window. The following
phases are available:
Open lid
Warm Up
Evaporation manual
Evaporation program
6.3.4.1
Opening the Lid
The lid can only be opened if the rotor is at a standstill. It is not
possible to open the lid during an evaporation process.
Press the left-hand function key "mode"
Select "Open lid" with the up and down keys
Press the right-hand key "enter" to confirm
Fig. 6.8: Selecting "Open lid"
During the evaporation process, the housing, the lid and the interior of
the rotational vacuum concentrator can reach surface temperatures of
more than +50°C.
Risk of burns!
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6.3.4.2
Warm-Up
Before starting an evaporation process, the vacuum pump and the
cooling trap should warm up until they reach their respective
operating temperatures.
For this purpose, the warm-up phase can be started. The warm-up
time and the set value for heating can be selected (see 6.3.5.5
"Options"). To start the warm-up:
Install the rotor (necessary for temperature measuring)
Press theleft-hand function key "mode"
Select "Warm-Up" with the up and down keys
Press the right-hand function key "enter" to confirm
During the warm up:
The rotor chamber is preheated when the lid is closed and the
rotor is installed.
The vacuum pump is switched on.
The cooling trap is switched on if it is connected via the control
system with the rotational vacuum concentrator (see 5.4.3
"Connection of Vacuum Pump and/or Cooling Trap").If there is no
connection, the cooling trap must be switched on separately.
When the preset warm-up time is over, the control unit displays the
following message:
Fig. 6.9: Message after the warm-up
Now the lid can be opened in order to load the rotor with the
product.
Close the lid. A menu appears "Continue with phase..."
Fig. 6.10: Continuing the evaporation
Continue the process by selecting "Evaporation manual" or
"Evaporation program".
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During the warm-up phase, the following functions can be selected
with the right-hand function key "mode":
Open lid
Continue evaporation
Stop warm-up
The warm-up is stopped by selecting one of the functions.
Fig. 6.11: Stopping the warm-up phase
6.3.4.3
Manual or Program-controlled Evaporation
If the unit is in the standby mode, the evaporation phase can be
started directly.
Press the left-hand function key to open the menu "Start with
phase…".
Select the function "Evaporation manual" or "Evaporation
program" with the up/down keys.
Press the right-hand function key to start the evaporation.
The function "Evaporation program" can only be selected if a program
was created before (see 6.3.5.2 "Program administration").
Fig. 6.12: Starting an evaporation process
6.3.4.4
Stopping the Evaporation Process
If the timer is active, the evaporation process will be stopped
automatically when the preset time is over. To abort the evaporation
process:
Press the left-hand function key. The menu "Select mode"
appears.
Select "Stop evaporation" and press the right-hand function key
to confirm.
Fig. 6.13: Stopping an evaporation process
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When the evaporation process is stopped, the chamber is completely
aerated and the rotor stops. Then, the system inquires as to whether
the lid should be opened.
Fig. 6.14: Message after stopping an evaporation process
6.3.5
Main Menu
The main menu can be activated by pressing the right-hand function
key "menu" in the active values window. It contains the following items:
Changing the set values for the manual mode (see 0)
Program administration (see 6.3.5.2)
Special functions (see 6.3.5.3)
Process- & equipment information system (see 6.3.5.4)
Options (see 6.3.5.5)
1
2
3
4
1 Menu list
2 Menu title
3 Focus
4 Scrollbar
5 Function key
"Quit menu"
5
6
6 Function key
"Open menu"
Fig. 6.15: Structure of the main menu
6.3.5.1
Changing the Set Values for the Manual Mode
The Evaporation manual process is controlled by the following set
values:
Timer Evaporation
The time can be set between 1 minute and 200 hours. Using the
down key as of the time 00:01 h:m the symbol appears. The timer
is deactivated and the rotational vacuum concentrator operates
continuously.
Timer Heating
The value that is set under “Timer Evaporation” is also used for
“Timer Heating”.
For some evaporation processes, however, it makes sense to reduce
the heating time. In this case, the value “Timer Heating” can be
changed. The value “Timer Heating” is always lower or equal to the
value “Timer Evaporation”.
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Temperature
The control temperature can be set between –80°C and +80°C.
Because the rotational vacuum concentrator has no active cooling,
it is not possible to reach temperatures below room temperature.
Under certain conditions (e.g. if a frozen product is loaded) it may
be reasonable to choose a temperature below room temperature.
Vacuum
Set value for the control vacuum in the rotor chamber. The value
range is defined from 1,000 mbar to 0.1 mbar.
Safety pressure
The safety pressure includes also the preselection of the pressure at
which the heater is started for controlling the temperature of the
buckets. If the safety pressure is exceeded, the heater will be switched
off.
The set value of the safety pressure is defined at a value range from
1,000 mbar to 0.1 mbar. In the case of a set vacuum between 1 and
100 mbar, the set value of the safety pressure should be 5 mbar
higher. In the case of a set vacuum between 100 and 1,000 mbar, the
set value of the safety pressure should be 10 mbar above the set
vacuum.
Changing the set values:
Select the desired set value with the focus and the up/down
keys.
Fig. 6.16:Changing a set value; here: timer
Press the right-hand function key to start the editing mode. The
focus is displayed in an inverted manner.
Fig. 6.17: The selected set value is displayed in an inverted manner
Change the set value with the up/down keys.
Press the right-hand function key "ok" to confirm.
The set value is edited.
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6.3.5.2
Program Administration
Fig. 6.18: Program administration menu
Contrary to a manual evaporation process, a program is used for a
timer-controlled, pre-programmed process (evaporation program).
An evaporation program is divided into several sections. Every
section of the program has set values for the time, temperature,
vacuum, safety pressure, and speed.
You can create up to 16 individual evaporation programs. Up to 80
sections can be assigned to each of these programs. A program
always consists of at least 3 sections.
The higher the speed is, the more thermal energy will be produced
because of the waste heat of the drive unit and also because of the
eddy current losses of the magnetic coupling. If thermosensitive
products are processed, the speed can be set to a correspondingly
low level in order to prevent a too high energy input and, thereby,
the excessive heating of the product.
If the temperature increases too quickly during an evaporation
process, the system is being supplied with too much energy. As a
result, the vacuum may collapse, which in turn will interrupt the
evaporation process and may destroy the product in the unit. In
order to ensure a controlled process run, there is no sudden
increase or decrease of the setpoint between the sections. Instead,
the setpoint changes steadily. The defined section setpoint is
reached at the end of the respective section.
Calculation of the gradient see 11.1 "Mathematical Relations".
Fig. 6.24: Graphical representation of the course of the control setpoint
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Creating a new program
A new program can be created based on a fixed program template
and adapted to specific needs by changing the set values and by
adding and deleting certain sections. The control system
automatically assigns a program number to every new program.
To create a new program:
Select "New program" from the menu "Program administration"
(see fig. 6.18) and confirm. The following message will appear:
Fig. 6.20: Message "New program created"
Press the right-hand function key to confirm.
Continue as described under "Editing a program" (see below).
Editing a program
In order to edit a program, it must be selected from the program list:
Select "Edit program" from the menu "Program administration"
(see fig. 6.18) and confirm. The program list is shown.
Fig. 6.21: Program list
To edit a program:
Select a program from the program list.It will be opened for
editing. The program name and the section of the program can
be edited.
Fig.6.22: Editing a program
Open the menu "Program parameter" in order to change the
program name. Use the functions keys to position the focus in
the program name. Use the up/down keys to change the
character at the current focus position.
At the last position of the program name, the right-hand key
function changes to "ok" to enter the program name.
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Fig. 6.23: Changing the program name
The sections of a program can be adapted under "Edit program
sections". The set values and sections are displayed in a tabular
form.
Fig. 6.24: Program section table
To edit a program section:
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the sections. The section
to be edited is in the middle column of the table.
Press the right-hand function key "edit" to confirm. The editing
menu is displayed.
Fig. 6.25: Program section menu
In this menu, the set values of the selected section can be
changed, the selected section can be deleted, or a new section
can be added to the selected section.
Confirm the input and quit the menu.
Copying a program
To copy a program:
Select "Copy program" from the program administration menu
(see Fig. 6.18) and confirm. The program list will be displayed.
Select a program and confirm. A copy of the selected program
will be created in a free program location.
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Deleting a program
To delete a program:
Select "Delete program" from the program administration menu
(see fig. 6.18) and confirm.
Select a program from the program list and confirm. A message
will be displayed:
Fig. 6.26: Message for deleting a program
Confirm the message. The program is deleted.
Program memory information
Select "Program memory information" from the program
administration menu (see fig. 6.18) and confirm. Information
concerning free program locations and sections are displayed:
Fig. 6.27: Program memory information
6.3.5.3
Special Functions
Pressure increase test
The pressure increase test can be used in order to determine whether
the evaporation in the rotor chamber is completed:
During the pressure increase test, the stop valve separates the rotor
chamber from the cooling trap or from the vacuum pump. The system
evaluates the increase in pressure in the chamber that is caused by
additional vapour being released.
To perform a pressure increase test, the limits for the increase in
pressure and the test time have to be defined.
To enter the limits for the increase in pressure and the test time:
Select "Special functions" from the main menu.
Open the menu "Pressure increase test" and select "Parameter
pressure increase test".
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Fig. 6.28: Entering the parameters for a pressure increase test
Enter the set values and confirm.
To perform the pressure increase test:
Select "Special functions" from the main menu.
Open the menu "Pressure increase test" and select "Start
pressure increase test". The pressure increase test will be
performed.
The test time progress and the measured pressure increase are
displayed in a graphical form.
Fig. 6.29: Graphical presentation of the pressure increase test
When the test is finished, an information window pops up and shows
the result of the pressure increase test.
6.3.5.4
Process and Equipment Information System
The "Process & Equipment Information System" informs the user
about any error, process, or system messages.
A detailed list of all messages can be found in chapter 1
"Malfunctions and Error Correction".
The process and equipment information window is displayed whenever
the CDplus control system generates a new information message. If
the user is working in a menu, the process & equipment information
window will not be displayed until the user exits the main menu.
1
2
3
1 Message
2 Status of the
Information
3 Number of
messages pending
4 Function key for
quitting the menu
4
5
5 Function key for
acknowledging the
message
Fig. 6.30: Process & equipment info window
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In addition, the menu can be opened at any time to check whether
any messages are pending. If no messages are pending, the
following window is displayed:
Fig. 6.31: Process & equipment info menu without information
Information status
Every piece of information shown in the process & equipment
information window receives a certain status:
Information present, not acknowledged
Information present, acknowledged
Error no longer present, information not acknowledged
(see fig. 6.32)
The signal continues until all pieces of information are acknowledged.
Fig. 6.32: Process & equipment info menu with an error message
Once some information is no longer present but has been
acknowledged, the information will be removed from the process &
equipment information window.
In order to quit the process & equipment information window, you
have to acknowledge all of the pieces of information so that the lefthand function key "back" can be displayed.
6.3.5.5
Options
The menu "Options" includes the functions:
Change display contrast
Select language
Settings
Service
Fig. 6.33: "Options" menu
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Change display contrast
Select the menu "Change display contrast".
Change the contrast by pressing the up/down keys.
Confirm the new setting by pressing the right-hand function key.
Fig. 6.33: Changing the contrast
Select language
The CDplus control system can be used in German or English.
Select the menu "Select language".
Select the language using the up/down keys.
Confirm the input by pressing the right-hand function key.
Fig. 6.34: Selecting a language
Settings
The Settings menu is used to customise the operation and process
management of the control system.
Select the value you want to set.
Change the value using the up/down keys.
Confirm the input by pressing the right-hand function key.
Fig. 6.35: Settings menu
Timer Warm Up
You can set a warm-up time between 5 and 99 minutes.
Temperature Warm Up
During the warm-up phase, the rotor temperature is set to the set
temperature.
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Click at button push
If this function is activated, a brief sound signal can be heard
whenever a key is pressed.
High temperature resolution
Temperatures are displayed in the values window with a resolution of
1
/10°C, normally with a resolution of 1°C.
Rotor speed
The rotor speed can be set in a range between 100 rpm and 1,750
rpm.
We guarantee that a speed of 1,750 rpm can be reached with all of
the available rotors. Higher speeds are possible in individual cases.
Continuous operation coldtrap (only if a cold trap is installed) and
Continuous operation VP
If these options are set to “yes”, the vacuum pump and the cold trap
will not be switched off after the evaporation. Instead, they will remain
active. This is useful if several evaporation processes are started in
succession
Service Menu
Fig. 6.36: Service menu
Rotor information
This function is not supported by this type of unit.
CDplus Configuration
In this menu, accessories (options) have to be configured.
If an option is installed, it has to be activated with “yes”.
If the option is not installed, it has to be deactivated with “no”.
Possible options:
Vacuum probe
Remote control cold trap (see 5.4.3 )
Air injection ("Valve block") (see 5.4.4)
Triple TMM
Imbalance Detection (permanently active, not changeable)
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Load default settings
All set values and parameters are reset to the delivery status of the
rotational vacuum concentrator. The reset requires confirmation:
Fig. 6.37: Loading default settings
Extended service menu
The extended service menu is exclusively reserved for service
engineers. This area is password-protected and not available to the
user.
Fig. 6.38: Extended service menu
6.4
Switching the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator OFF
The rotational vacuum concentrator must be in the standby mode.
Press the mains power switch on the front of the right-hand side
panel.
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7
7.1
Malfunctions and Error Correction
General Malfunctions
Malfunctions are indicated in the "Process & equipment information
system" (see 6.3.5.4). An acoustic signal sounds when an error
message is generated.
Eliminate the source of the problem (see 7.1.1 to 7.1.4).
Acknowledge the error messages by pressing the right-hand
function key.
7.1.1
Error Messages
Type of error
Possible reason
No vacuum sensor signal
The control unit receives an invalid Check the connecting cables
and plug-in connections of the
value from the vacuum sensor
vacuum sensor. If necessary,
replace the vacuum sensor.
No rotor chamber sensor
signal
The temperature sensor of the
rotor chamber is disconnected or
defective.
Contact the after-sales service
(see 7.2).
No rotor sensor signal
The rotor temperature sensor is
disconnected or defective
Contact the after-sales service
(see 7.2).
No sample holder sensor
signal
The sample holder sensor is
disconnected or defective
Contact the after-sales service
(see 7.2).
No ice condenser sensor
signal
The data communication link to
the cooling trap is interrupted, or
the ice condenser temperature
sensor is disconnected or
defective.
Check the data link between the
rotational vacuum concentrator
and the cooling trap.
Lid cannot be opened
The rotor chamber is not aerated
completely.
Aerate the rotor chamber
completely.
Lid contacts error
the system has detected an open lid
during evaporation.The rotor will be
stopped immediately. The lid must
be closed while the rotor is moving.
Check the lid contacts. If
necessary, contact the after-sales
service (see 7.2).
Rotor overtemperature
The maximum permissible rotor
temperature of 85°C has been
exceeded.
If the system does not cool down,
disconnect it immediately from the
power supply. Contact the aftersales service (see 7.2).
Chamber overtemperature
The maximum permissible chamber
temperature of 85°C has been
exceeded.
If the system does not cool down,
disconnect it immediately from the
power supply. Contact the aftersales service (see 7.2).
Permissible imbalance
exceeded
The rotor will be stopped
immediately, the process will also
be stopped.
- improper loading of the rotor
- glass breakage
- uneven evaporation
Balance the load and restart the
rotational vacuum concentrator. If
the error occurs again, contact
the after-sales service (see 7.2).
VSK3000 calibration error
Incorrect calibration of the vacuum
sensor VSK3000.
The sensor must be recalibrated.
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7.1.2
Process Messages
Type of error
Possible reason
Correction
Mains power failure
A mains power failure will be
detected if the power supply is
interrupted under normal conditions
(run mode).
The process will continue once
the mains power is available
again. The process times will be
reset to zero. The set control
values will be preserved.
Factory settings loaded
All parameters are reset to the
delivery status of the system.
The factory settings will be loaded
if the corresponding menu
command is executed in the
service menu or if an error
occurred in the parameter menu.
No rotor detected
Check the rotor for correct
installation.
If the error occurs again, contact
the after-sales service (see 7.2)
Nominal rotor speed not
reached
After two minutes, the rotor has still
not reached 90% of its nominal
speed.
- set speed is too high
- drive moves sluggishly
Check the set speed.
When the rotor is at a standstill
and the system is switched off,
check whether the drive moves
sluggishly, by hand. Contact the
after-sales service (see 7.2)
Safety pressure not reached
The safety pressure inside the rotor
chamber must be reached within 5
minutes after the start of an
evaporation process.
Check whether the value that
was entered for the safety
pressure is not too low. Check
the components for any possible
leaks.
(only Triple TMM)
Ice condenser temperature not Only if the "Cooling trap control"
option is enabled:
reached
The ice condenser temperature
must be -25°C.
7.1.3
If the temperature is not
reached, the heater will be
deactivated.
System Messages
Type of error
Possible reasons
Invalid system type
Correction
Contact the after-sales service
(see 7.2)
IO communication error 0x21
Failure of the CDplus IO module
Switch the system off and then
on again. If the error occurs
again, contact the after-sales
service (see 7.2)
IO communication error 0x30
Failure of the reading unit of the
electronic rotor system
Switch the system off and then
on again. If the error occurs
again, contact the after-sales
service (see 7.2).
IO communication error 0x40
Failure of the motor control system
Switch the system off and then
on again. If the error occurs
again, contact the after-sales
service (see 7.2).
IO communication error 0x41
Failure of the imbalance detection
module
Switch the system off and then
on again. If the error occurs
again, contact the after-sales
service (see 7.2).
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7.1.4
Emergency Lid Release
In the event of a power failure, it is possible to manually open the lid
of the rotational vacuum concentrator.
Do not actuate the emergency lid release before the rotor has
stopped and the pressure has been relieved.
Do not use the emergency lid release to open the lid during
normal operation. Unlocked lid locks increase the risk of
accidents!
Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord
from the socket.
Check if the rotor is at a standstill and the rotor chamber is
completely aerated.
Pull the unit a bit over the edge of the table and jack it up. Ensure
that the centre of gravity of the unit is still on the table. The unit
must be secured by a second person.
Fig. 7.1: Position of the plastic screws for emergency lid release
Unscrew the two black plastic screws (approx. 8 mm).
Remove the stoppers, e.g. with a screwdriver. The stoppers are
connected to a mechanical release string (see fig. 7.2).
1 Release string
1
2
3
2 Plastic screw
3 Stopper
Fig. 7.2: Release string with stopper and screw
Pull the stoppers with their strings vertically downwards until the
lid locks unlock. Unlock the right and left lock in this way.
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Fig. 7.3: Unlocking a lid lock
Open the lid.
After the emergency lid release has been used, reinstall both
stoppers and strings in the reversed order.
Try to locate the error source and contact the service if
necessary.
7.2
Service Contact
If service is required:
from Germany:
Contact
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode (Germany)
Tel. +49 (0) 55 22 / 50 07-44 44
E-mail: [email protected]
from other countries:
contact our agency in your country. All agencies are listed at
www.martinchrist.de
[Sales Partners]
If you would like to utilise our service, please state the type of
your rotational vacuum concentrator and its serial number.
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8
Maintenance and Service
The rotational vacuum concentrator, rotor, and accessories are
subject to high mechanical stress. Thorough maintenance performed
by the user extends the service life and prevents premature failure.
If corrosion or other damage occurs due to improper care, the
manufacturer cannot be held liable or subject to any warranty claims.
Use soap water or other water-soluble, mild cleaning agents for
cleaning the rotational vacuum concentrator and the accessories.
Do not use corrosive and aggressive substances.
Do not use solvents.
Do not use agents with abrasive particles.
Do not expose the rotational vacuum concentrator and rotors to
intensive UV radiation or thermal stress (e.g. by heat generators).
8.1
8.1.1
Maintenance
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
Switch off the rotational vacuum concentrator and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet or instrument receptacle before
cleaning.
Remove product residues from the rotor chamber using a cloth.
If the rotational vacuum concentrator has been contaminated with
toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic substances, clean the rotor
chamber immediately with a suitable decontamination agent
(depending on the type of contamination).
Take suitable precautions for your own safety if there is a risk of toxic,
radioactive, or pathogenic contamination.
Check the safety guard of the fan (at the front of the bottom side)
at least once a year for dirt and clean it if necessary (e.g. with a
vacuum cleaner).
Open the rotational vacuum concentrator when it is not in use so
moisture can evaporate.
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8.1.2
Rotor Chamber
If the rotor chamber is contaminated or if glass is broken, the rotor
chamber, the rotor shaft and the rotor must be cleaned immediately in
order to prevent corrosion.
Cleaning of the rotor chamber
Open the lid and remove the rotor, if necessary.
Hot surface!
Let the rotor chamber cool down to room temperature!
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the mains power cable.
Disconnect all utilities at the rear side of the unit.
1
2
3
4
1 Rotor chamber
2 Electronic
temperature
measurement system
of the shaft
3 Cap
4 Rotor shaft
5 Magnetic coupling on
rotor side
5
Fig. 8.1: Rotor chamber with rotor shaft incl. magnet coupling
To get access to the bottom of the unit:
Turn the unit upside down with a sufficient number of people
helping you or
Place the unit between to trestles or two tables with a sufficient
number of people helping you.
The rotational vacuum concentrator RVC 2-33 IR weighs approx.
49 kg!
Remove the cable cover at
the bottom of the unit. The
cables of the electronic
temperature measurement
system of the shaft can be
seen now.
Fig. 8.2: Removing the cable cover at the bottom of the unit
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Unscrew the two terminal
screws of the electronic
temperature measurement
system of the shaft.
Turn the rotational vacuum
concentrator back to its
normal position (with a
sufficient number of
people helping you).
Fig. 8.3: Removing the terminal screws of the electronic temperature
measurement system of the shaft
Remove the cap.
Abb. 8.4: Removing the cap
Screw out the electronic
temperature measurement
system of the shaft. Pay
attention to the
corresponding cables.
Fig. 8.5: Removing the electronic temperature measurement system of the
shaft
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Loosen the rotor shaft incl.
magnetic coupling using
the hexagon socket
wrench (size 5).
Fig. 8.6: Loosening the rotor shaft incl. magnetic coupling
Remove the rotor shaft
incl. magnet coupling.
Fig. 8.7: Removing the rotor shaft incl. magnet coupling
Remove the four fastening
screws on the upper side
of the magnetic coupling
using the L-key Torx
TX15.
Take off the magnetic
coupling from the rotor
shaft.
Fig. 8.8: Removal of the magnet coupling on rotor side
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Installing the rotor shaft and the magnet coupling on rotor side
Clean the rotor chamber and install the magnet coupling (in a
reversed order to the removal, see fig. 8.8).
Ensure that no cleaning agent or disinfectant gets into the borings of
the rotor chamber.
This can lead to irreparable damage to the drive system which is
situated underneath.
Clean the cap and grease the O-ring of the cap slightly with
vacuum grease.
Install the components or assemblies in a reversed order.
When installing the rotor shaft ensure that the O-ring used to seal
the rotor chamber is fitted correctly.
Grease the O-ring
(1) with vacuum
grease to ensure that
it does not get out of
place.
1
Fig. 8.9: O-ring at the bottom of the rotor shaft
Reconnect all utilities at the rear side of the unit.
Plug in the mains plug and switch the rotational vacuum
concentrator on.
Execute a test run.
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8.1.3
Accessories
For the care of the accessories, special safety measures must be
considered as these are measures that will ensure operational safety
at the same time.
Chemical reactions as well as stress-corrosion (combination of
oscillating pressure and chemical reaction) can affect or destroy the
metals. Barely detectable cracks on the surface can expand and
weaken the material without any visible signs.
Check the material regularly (at least once a month) for
- cracks
- visible damage of the surface
- pressure marks
- signs of corrosion
- other changes.
Replace any damaged components immediately for your own
safety.
Immediately rinse off the rotors or accessories if any liquids that
may cause corrosion come into contact with them.
Clean the accessories outside the rotational vacuum concentrator
once a week or preferably after each use.
If the rotors or accessories have been contaminated with toxic,
radioactive, or pathogenic substances, clean them immediately
with a suitable decontamination agent (depending on the type of
contamination). Take suitable precautions for your own safety if
there is a risk of toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic contamination.
8.1.3.1
Aluminium Accessories
Especially aluminum parts are susceptible to corrosion.
Acid-containing cleaning agents and alkaline cleaning agents
must be avoided.
Grease aluminum parts at least once a week with slushing oil for
the protection against corrosion.
This essentially increases their service life and reduces susceptibility
to corrosion.
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8.1.4
Glass Breakage
In the case of glass breakage, immediately remove all glass
particles (e.g. with a vacuum cleaner). Replace the rubber
cushions since even thorough cleaning will not remove all glass
particles.
Glass particles will damage the surface coating (e.g. anodizing) of the
buckets, which will then lead to corrosion.
Glass particles in the rubber cushions of the buckets will cause glass
breakage again.
Glass particles on the pivot bearing of the load-bearing bolts prevent
the buckets and rotor blocks from swinging evenly, which will cause
an imbalance.
Glass particles in the rotor chamber will cause metal abrasion due to
the circulation. This metal dust will not only pollute the rotor chamber,
rotor, and materials to be evaporated but also damage the surfaces of
the accessories, rotors, and rotor chamber.
In order to completely remove the glass particles and the metal dust
from the rotor chamber:
Grease the upper third of the rotor chamber with e.g. Vaseline.
Then, let the rotor rotate for a few minutes at maximum speed
and atmosphere pressure. The glass and metal particles will now
collect at the greased part.
Remove the grease with the glass and metal particles with a cloth.
If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Clean the rotor shaft.
8.2
Disinfection of the Rotor Chamber and Accessories
Use commercially-available disinfectants such as, for example,
Incidur , Meliseptol , Sagrotan , Buraton or Terralin (available
at chemist’s shops or drugstores).
The rotational vacuum concentrators and the accessories consist
of various materials. A possible incompatibility must be
considered.
Before using cleaning or decontamination agents that were not
recommended by us, contact the manufacturer to ensure that
such a procedure will not damage the rotational vacuum
concentrator.
For autoclaving, consider the continuous heat resistance of the
individual materials.
Please contact us if you have any queries (see 7.2 "Service Contact")..
If dangerous materials (e.g. infectious and pathogenic substances)
are used, the rotational vacuum concentrator and accessories must
be disinfected.
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8.3
Autoclaving
The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the
frequency of autoclaving and use.
Remove the existing O-rings so that the trapezoid notch can be
reached by the hot steam. This prevents the formation of humidity
in the notch.
Replace the accessories immediately when the parts show
changes in color or structure or in the occurrence of leaks etc.
8.4
Accessories
max. temp. min. time max. time Cycles
°C
min
min
(max.)
Glass tubes
134-138
3
40
-
Polycarbonate tubes
115-118
30
40
20
Polypropylene tubes
115-118
30
40
30
Teflon tubes
134-138
3
5
100
Aluminium rotor
134-138
3
20
-
Aluminium rotor accessories
134-138
3
20
-
Service
In the event of service work that requires the removal of the panels,
there is a risk of electric shock or mechanical injury. Only qualified
specialist personnel is authorised to perform this service work.
The rotational vacuum concentrator is subject to high mechanical
stress. In order to be able to withstand this high level of stress, highquality components were used during the production of the rotational
vacuum concentrators. Nevertheless, wear cannot be excluded and it
may not be visible from the outside.
This is why we recommend having the rotational vacuum
concentrator checked by the manufacturer during an inspection once
per year.
Information and appointments:
in Germany:
Contact
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode (Germany)
Tel. +49 (0) 55 22 / 50 07-44 44
E-mail: [email protected]
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in other countries:
Contact our agency in your country. All agencies are listed at
www.martinchrist.de
[Sales Partners]
If you would like to utilise our service, please state the type of
your rotational vacuum concentrator and its serial number.
8.5
Return of defective parts
Although we exercise great care during the production of our
products, it may be necessary to return a unit or accessory to the
manufacturer.
In order to ensure the quick and economical processing of returns of
freeze-dryers, rotational vacuum concentrators, spare parts, or
accessories, we require complete and extensive information
concerning the process. Please fill in the following forms completely,
sign them, enclose them with the return package, and send them
together with the product to:
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode (Germany)
1. Declaration of decontamination
As a certified company and due to the legal regulations for the
protection of our employees and of the environment, we are
obliged to certify the harmlessness of all incoming goods. For this
purpose, we require a declaration of decontamination.
• The form must be filled in completely and signed by authorised
and specialised personnel only.
• Affix the original form in a clearly visible manner to the outside
of the packaging.
If no such declaration is enclosed in the return package, we will
perform the decontamination at your expense!
2. Form for the return of defective parts
This form is for the product-related data. They facilitate the
assignment, and they enable the quick processing of the return. If
several parts are returned together in one packaging, please
enclose a separate problem description for every defective part.
• A detailed problem description is necessary in order to
perform the repair quickly and economically.
• Please note on the form if you would like to receive a cost
estimate. Cost estimates are only prepared upon request and
against charge. If an order is placed, these charges will be
offset.
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The unit must be packaged in a transport-safe manner. Please use
the original packaging, if at all possible.
If the product is dispatched to us in unsuitable packaging, you will be
charged the cost for returning it to you in new packaging.
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9.1
Disposal
Disposal of the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator
Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen is a registered manufacturer
of electric and electronic devices that are solely intended for
commercial use.
Comply with all local rules and regulations.
9.2
Disposal of the Packaging
Dispose of the packaging, after having separated the individual
materials.
Comply with all local rules and regulations.
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10 Technical Data
Manufacturer:
Martin Christ
Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
An der Unteren Söse 50
37520 Osterode (Germany)
Type:
RVC 2-33 IR
Order number:
101244
Performance data
Electr. connection:
1 x 230V / 50-60 Hz
Protection class:
I
IP-Code:
11
Connected load:
1,500 kVA
Power consumption:
1.3 kW
Max. current consumption:
5.5 A
Mains fuse:
6.3 A F
Stop valve connection:
230V/ 50Hz, 20W max.
Pressure control valve connection:
230V/ 50Hz, 20W max.
Vacuum pump connection:
230V/ 50Hz, 690W max.
Temperature:
-80°C to +80°C
Speed:
1 750 rpm
Relative centrifugal force(RCF):
2 ÷ 530
Max. permissible imbalance
50 g
Max. density of material at process
start:
2 kg / dm3
Physical Data
(without vacuum pump):
Dimensions of the unit:
Height:
Height with opened lid:
Width:
Depth:
64
315 mm
715 mm
550 mm
536 mm (incl. vacuum flange
connection)
Dimensions of the rotor chamber:
Inside diameter:
Height, inside
330 mm
222 mm
Max. lid opening angle:
approx. 80°
Weight:
approx. 49 kg
Noise level according to DIN 45635:
49 dB(A)
EMC according to EN 55011:
Class B
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Equipment connections:
Vacuum connection:
Small flange connection DN25KF
(ISO 28403, DIN 2861)
Aeration valve:
Thread M5
alternatively with hose nozzle
DN2.5 (outside diameter 4.5mm)
or with air filter
Air iinjection valve:
Thread M5
alternatively with hose nozzle
DN2.5 (outside diameter 4.5mm)
or with air filter
Mains input:
Power socket
Stop valve:
Power socket
Pressure control valve:
Power socket
Vacuum pump:
Power socket
Vacuum sensor:
M8 plug-and-socket connector
Serial interface
SUB D-9 RS232 / Remote
10.1 Ambient Conditions
The figures are valid for an ambient temperature of +20°C.
Allowable ambient temperature +10 °C to +25 °C.
Max. humidity 80%.
10.2 Technical documentation
The technical documentation of the rotational vacuum concentrator
RVC 2-33 CDplus (e.g. circuit diagram) and the safety data sheets of
the manufacturers is not attached to this operating manual.
You can order these documents from our service department.
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11 Appendix
11.1 Mathematical Relations
The automatic processes under “Program administration” (see
chapter 6.3.5.2) are based on the following considerations:
Fig. 11.1: Graphical representation of the course of the control setpoint
Calculation of the control set value and of the gradient for the
temperature:
gradient
set value of current sec tion set value of previous sec tion
sec tion time of current sec tion
[ C/min]
control set value set value of previoussec tion elapsed sectiontime gradient [ C]
Calculation example:
Section
Set values
Section time [h:min]
Temperature [°C]
previous
...
30
current
1:00
60
gradient
60 C 30 C
60 min
30 C
60 min
0.5 C/min
After an elapsed section time of 30 minutes, for example, the control
set value for the temperature is:
Control set value ( t
30 min)
30 C
30 min 0 .5 C/ min
45 C
Calculation of the control set value for the vacuum:
control set value 10
66
LOG 10 ( set value prev. sec t .)
LOG 10 ( set value current sec t . LOG10 ( set value prev. sec t .)
section time of current section
elapsed sec tion time
[mbar ]
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11.2 Rotor Program
Fixed-angle rotors
Vessel
volume
Vessel
number
per
device
Vessel
numbe
r per
rotor
Vessel dimensions
Ø x length
1 ml
72
72
vessel Ø5 – 5,5 mm x 100 mm
cover Ø12,5 mm x 80 mm
1.5 – 2.2 ml
216
72
Ø10.8 mm x 38 mm
2.5 ml
162
54
3 / 4 ml
144
5 / 9 ml
Designation /
standard /
features
Setting
angle
Construction
Material
Part no.
Basic rotor
with
TripleTMM
(reference:
vertical
line)
Extension
rotor
Accessories
1122081)
---
adapter cover
aluminum
--black anodized
---
Eppendorf
45°
solid rotor
aluminum
124610
black anodized
126300
max. 2
Ø11 mm x 31 - 39 mm
round or flat bottom
25°
solid rotor
aluminum
1246133)
black anodized
126305
max. 2
72
Ø10 mm x 75 – 86 mm
round or flat bottom
20°
adapter cover
aluminium
--black anodized
---
144
72
Ø12 - 13 mm x 75 – 100 mm
round bottom
30°
disc rotor
aluminum
124614
black anodized
126306
max. 1
5 ml
108
36
Ø15.5 - 16.7 mm x 47 - 59 mm
round or flat bottom
30°
solid rotor
aluminum
124620
black anodized
126304
max. 2
5 ml
120
40
Ø14.5 – 15.5 mm x 45 – 51 mm
30°
solid rotor
aluminium
124631
black anodized
126308
max. 2
5 ml
144
72
Ø15 mm x 50 mm
flat bottom
30°
disc rotor
aluminium
1246343)
black anodized
126303
max. 1
5 ml
144
72
Ø12.5 - 13.8 mm x 70.4 -86.0 mm
round bottom, e.g.
centrifuge tubes
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124627
black anodized
126311
max. 1
5.5 ml
120
40
Ø14.7 mm x 45 mm
flat bottom
30°
solid rotor
aluminum
1246313)
black anodized
1263083)
max. 2
8 ml / 10 ml
54
54
Ø12 - 13 mm x 100 -120 mm
round bottom
25°
disc rotor
aluminum
1246123)
black anodized
---
8 ml / 10 ml
48
48
Ø16- 16.5 mm x 100 - 120 mm
round bottom,
FALCON
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124616
black anodized
---
10 ml
96
48
Ø 16 - 17 mm x 65 - 100 mm
30°
disc rotor
aluminium
124617
black anodized
126302
max. 1
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Vessel
volume
Vessel
number
per
device
Vessel
numbe
r per
rotor
Vessel dimensions
Ø x length
Designation /
standard /
features
Setting
angle
81
27
Ø 22.5 - 24 mm x 41 – 45 mm
Bottle, ISO 8362-1
10R
25°
solid rotor
aluminium
124632
black anodized
126309
max. 2
10 ml / 12 ml 48
/ 15 ml
48
Ø16 – 16.5 mm x 80 - 125 mm
round bottom;
FALCON
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124621
black anodized
---
13 ml
48
48
vessel Ø15.2 mm x 100 mm
cover Ø18 mm x 85 mm
20°
adapter cover
aluminum
--black anodized
---
13 ml
48
48
Ø17 - 18 mm x 100 – 125 mm
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124618
black anodized
---
15 ml
36
36
Ø15 - 16 mm x 125 - 160 mm
round bottom
---
adapter cover
aluminum
--black anodized
---
15 ml
48
48
Ø17,9 - 19 mm x 97 - 125 mm
round bottom
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124622
black anodized
---
20 / 25 ml
36
36
Ø18 – 19.5 mm x 110 - 140 mm
round bottom
20°
disc rotor
aluminium
124619
black anodized
---
21 ml
48
48
Ø15.6 – 16.5 mm
x 104.3 – 162.5 mm
round bottom
20°
disc rotor
aluminium
112357
black anodized
---
22 ml
72
36
vessel Ø19.1-20.1 mm x66-87 mm flat bottom and
cover Ø26.5 mm x 62 mm
thread
--
adapter cover
aluminum
--black anodized
---
25 ml
72
36
Ø23.8 - 25 mm x 62 - 90 mm
30°
disc rotor
aluminum
112420
black anodized
112421
max. 1
30 ml
24
24
vessel Ø18 mm x 180 mm
cover Ø21.5 mm x 146 mm
--
adapter cover
aluminum
--black anodized
---
30 ml
36
36
Ø24 - 25 mm x 95 - 120 mm
25°
disc rotor
aluminum
124625
black anodized
---
30 / 40 ml
24
24
Ø21.5 mm x 150 - 180 mm
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
1246233)
black anodized
---
50 ml
24
24
Ø24- 24.5 mm x 120 - 160 mm
18°
disc rotor
aluminum
124624
black anodized
---
50 ml
24
24
Ø29.5 - 30 mm x 115 -120 mm
25°
disc rotor
aluminum
124630
black anodized
---
10 ml
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round bottom
Construction
Material
Part no.
Basic rotor
with
TripleTMM
(reference:
vertical
line)
Extension
rotor
Accessories
1105162)
1123134)
1124787)
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volume
Vessel
number
per
device
Vessel
numbe
r per
rotor
Vessel dimensions
Ø x length
Designation /
standard /
features
Setting
angle
50 ml
18
18
50 ml
16
55 ml
Ø27.7 – 29.1mm x 100 - 120 mm
FALCON
23°
disc rotor
aluminum
124629
black anodized
---
16
Ø32.8 - 34.5 mm x 100 - 120 mm
round bottom
23°
disc rotor
aluminum
124626
black anodized
---
24
24
Ø24.1- 25.3 x 105 – 166.4 mm
round bottom
18°
disc rotor
aluminum
112358
black anodized
---
55 / 80 ml
24
24
Ø28 – 30 mm x 120 – 150 mm
round bottom
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124628
black anodized
---
70 ml
20
20
Ø24.1 - 25,.3 x 143.9 – 203.8 mm
round bottom
18°
disc rotor
aluminum
112359
black anodized
---
70 ml
12
12
Ø44 - 45 mm x 120 - 140 mm
FALCON
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124647
black anodized
---
100 ml
12
12
Ø44 - 45 mm x 100 - 120 mm
round bottom
23°
disc rotor
aluminum
124645
black anodized
---
150 ml
8
8
Ø58.6 – 61 mm x 110 - 120 mm
flat bottom
FALCON
20°
disc rotor
aluminum
124644
black anodized
---
175 ml
6
6
Ø61,5 mm x 139 mm
20°
adapter cover
aluminum
1124423)6)
black anodized
---
250 ml
6
6
Ø68,2 - 71 mm x 137 - 139 mm
Wheaton Lab Media 18°
Bottle 219927
massive rotor
aluminum
124632
black anodized
---
5)
2)
6)
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Part no.
Basic rotor
with
TripleTMM
(reference:
vertical
line)
1)
only in conjunction with disc rotor, part no. 124614, 126306
only in conjunction with disc rotor, part no. 124622, 124618
3)
delivery time on request, subject to technical modifications
4)
only in conjunction with disc rotor, part no. 124619
Construction
Extension
rotor
Accessories
only in conjunction with disc rotor, part no. 124623
only in conjunction with disc rotor, part no. 112441
7)
only in conjunction with disc rotors, part no. 112420 and 112421
8)
only in conjunction with disc rotors, part no. 124627 and 126311
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Swing-out rotors
The balance point of the loaded bucket must be located considerably below the pivotal point (see chapter Fehler!
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Number Vessel
of
type
vessels Nominal
volume
Dimensions
WxDxH
Description
Remarks
Material
Part no.
Swing-out rotor for microtiter plates (MTP),
for 4 carriers 124701, 124702,
deepwell plates (DWP), assay plates (AP),
124703, 124704, 124705, 124706,
massive buckets (MAB) with microtiter-plate- 124707, 124708, 124711
footprint
aluminium
black anodized
124700
Basic rotor with triple TMM
Sets
12 MTP
or 4 AP
DWP
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 15,9 mm
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 25,9 mm
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 60,0 mm
Set of carriers, without bottom window, 4 pieces, consisting of 2x 124701, 2x
to accommodate 3 microtiter plates or 2 assay
124708, 4x 124704,
plates or 1 deepwell plate each
4x 124705, 1x 124764
aluminium
black anodized
126350
4 MB
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 60,0 mm
Set of carriers, without bottom window, 4 pieces, consisting of 2x 124703, 2x
to accommodate massive buckets with
124706, 1x 124764
microtiter-plate-footprint
aluminium
black anodized
126351
4 MB
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 60,0 mm
Set of carriers, with bottom window, 4 pieces, to
be used in rotor 124700, to accommodate
massive buckets with microtiter-plate-footprint
consisting of 2x 124702, 2x
124707, 1x 124764
aluminium
black anodized
126352
4 DWP
max. 86,5 x 128,5 x 60,0 mm
Set of carriers, with bottom window, 4 pieces, to
accommodate one deepwell plate each
consisting of 2x 124711,2x 124707, aluminium
1x 124764
black anodized
1263531)
Carrier with integrated temperature sensor, to
accommodate one deepwell plate or 3 microtiter
plates, therefor one carrier plate 124704 and
124705 each are necessary
suitable for 124708
124701
2 pieces/rotor
Separate parts
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of
type
vessels Nominal
volume
1)
Dimensions
WxDxH
Description
Remarks
Material
Part no.
Carrier without temperature sensor, to
accommodate one deepwell plate or 3 microtiter
plates, therefor one carrier plate 124704 and
124705 each are necessary
suitable for 124701
aluminium
black anodized
124708
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier plate with distance pieces, red, height 6
mm
suitable for 124701 and 124708
aluminium
black anodized
124704
2 pieces/carrier
Carrier plate with distance pieces, blue, height
16 mm
suitable for 124701 and 124708
aluminium
black anodized
124705
2 pieces/carrier
Carrier with integrated temperature sensor,
without bottom window, for massive buckets
with mictrotiter-plate-footprint
suitable for 124706
aluminium
black anodized
124703
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier without temperature sensor, without
bottom window, for massive buckest with
microtiter-plate-footprint or deepwell plates
suitable for 124703
aluminium
black anodized
124706
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier with integrated temperature sensor, with
bottom window,for deepwell plates
suitable for 124707
aluminium
black anodized
1247111)
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier without temperature sensor, with bottom
window, for massive buckets with microtiterplate-footprint or deepwell plates
suitable for 124702 and 124711
aluminium
black anodized
124707
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier with integrated temperature sensor, with
bottom window, for massive buckets with
mictrotiter-plate-footprint
suitable for 124707
The temperature sensor is
positioned at the location hole of
the massive bucket
aluminium
black anodized
124702
2 pieces/rotor
Carrier without temperature sensor, with bottom
window, for massive buckets with microtiterplate-footprint or deepwell plates
suitable for 124702 and 124711
aluminium
black anodized
124707
2 pieces/rotor
special design, on request, subject to technical modifications
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number
per
device
Vessel
Dimensions
number
per rotor
Description
Features
Material
Part no.
160
40
Ø10,2 mm x 45,5 mm
Massive bucket
with thicker rim and pedestal, suitable
for 124703 and 124706
aluminium
black anodized
112290
192
48
Ø11,0 – 11,7 mm x 28,0- 33,0 mm
Massive bucket
suitable for 124702 and 124707
aluminium
black anodized
110535
140
35
Ø12,0 – 12,8 mm x 53,2 – 64,2 mm
Frame
suitable for 124702 and 124707
aluminium
black anodized
113309
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Number Vessel type
of
Nominal volume
vessels
Description
Remarks
Material
Part no.
Swing-out rotor
for round bottom flasks, 500 ml
for 4 carriers 112433, 112440, 124664, 124665,
124667
aluminium
black anodized
124660
Set of buckets, 4 pieces, to accommodate one round
bottom flask of 500 ml EN ISO 4797 each, with inner
grinding 29/32, two carriers with gimbal-mounted sample
holder temperature sensor
consisting of 4x 124667, 2x 124664, 2x124665,
1x 124764
Info: Use a round bottom flask with splinter
protection coating (part no 127361)
aluminium
black anodized
124670
Set of combined buckets, 4 pieces, to accommodate 8
vessels Ø 15x48 mm and 9 vessels Ø 23x48 mm each,
two combined carriers with sample holder temperature
sensor
consisting of 2x112433, 2x 112440, 1x 124764
aluminium
black anodized
126351
Adapter cover
124664 or 124665 required
aluminium
black anodized
124667
4 pieces/rotor
Centre cover, complete, with temperature sensor, to
accomodate one round bottom flask of 500 ml EN ISO
4797 each, with inner grinding 29/32
Centre cover, complete, without temperature sensor, to
accomodate one round bottom flask of 500 ml EN ISO
4797 each, with inner grinding 29/32
124667 required
suitable for 124665
aluminium
black anodized
124664
2 pieces/rotor
124667 required
suitable for 124664
aluminium
black anodized
124665
2 pieces/rotor
Combined bucket, with temperature sensor, to
accomodate
8 vessels Ø 15x48 mm and
9 vessels Ø 23x48 mm
Combined bucket, without temperature sensor, to
accomodate
8 vessels Ø 15x48 mm and
9 vessels Ø 23x48 mm
suitable for 112440
aluminium
black anodized
112433
2 pieces/rotor
suitable for 112433
aluminium
black anodized
112440
2 pieces/rotor
Basic rotor with triple TMM
Sets
4 500 ml round
bottom flask
32x 5 ml
and
36x 13 ml
Separate parts
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Sample temperature sensors (temperature sensor element teflon-bonded/ -capsuled)
Description
Dimensions (Length), features
Part no.
Sample temperature sensor PT100
120 mm
124750
Sample temperature sensor PT100
140 mm
124754
Sample temperature sensor PT100
150 mm
124756
Sample temperature sensor PT100
160 mm
124758
Sample temperature sensor PT100
175 mm
124761
Sample temperature sensor PT100
190 mm
124764
Sample temperature sensor PT100
220 mm
124770
Sample temperature sensor PT100
280 mm
124782
Sample temperature sensor PT100
320 mm
124837
Sample temperature sensors(temperature sensor element in stainless steel cover)
Description
Dimensions (Length), features
Part no.
Sample holder temperature sensor PT100
150 mm, for combined bucket 112433
124785
Sample holder temperature sensor PT100
190 mm, marked, for carrier 124702,124703, 124711
124787
Sample holder temperature sensor PT100
220 mm, marked, for carrier 124701
124790
Description
Dimensions
Part no.
Torx screw driver
TX 8
988034
Tools
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11.3 Evaporation Summary
Vials
Number of
samples
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
625
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
370
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
285
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
240
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
112
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
90
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
75
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
75
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
150
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
85
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
80
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
60
DMSO (C2H6OS)
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
320
Toluol (C6H5CH3)
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
105
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
70
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
65
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
50
Water
Acetonitrile (C2H3N)
1,4 Dioxane (C4H8O2)
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(ml)
Pump
Cooling trap
Total time (min)
Alpha 2-4 LDplus
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Methanol (CH3OH)
Ethanol (C2H6O)
n-Hexan (C6H14)
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Vials
Number of
samples
Sample volume Temperature (°C)
(ml)
Pump
Cooling trap
Total time (min)
Alpha 2-4 LDplus
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
130
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
105
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
90
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
75
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
130
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
95
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
85
100 ml test tube
12
50
80
RC 6
yes
85
100 ml test tube
12
50
30
RC 6
yes
30
100 ml test tube
12
50
45
RC 6
yes
28
100 ml test tube
12
50
60
RC 6
yes
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11.4 Brief Operating Instructions
1. Switch on the system at the mains power switch down on the right
side of the unit.
2. Switch on the cooling trap and/or the vacuum pump.
3. Close the lid.
4. Starting the warm-up phase:
Enter the set values for the warm-up phase into "menu"
"options"
"Timer warm-up" und "Temperature warm-up",
confirm your entries and quit the menu.
Press the left-hand function key "mode".
Select the "Warm-up" menu and confirm.
Open the lid when the warm up phase has ended.
Install the rotors and close the lid.
5. Changing the set values for time, temperature, vacuum and safety
pressure:
Select "menu" with the right-hand function key.
Select "Change set values for manual mode" from the main
menu.
Select the set value by using the up/down keys and confirm
with the right-hand function key "edit".
Change the set value by using the up/down keys and confirm
with the right-hand function key "ok".
Quit the menu with the left-hand function key.
6. Starting the process "Evaporation manual" or "Evaporation
program":
Open the menu "Start with phase..." by pressing the left-hand
function key "mode".
Select "Evaporation manual" or "Evaporation program" using
the up/down keys.
Start the evaporation process by pressing the right-hand
function key.
The function "Evaporation program" can only be selected if a
program has been created before.
The start of the evaporation process starts the following automatic
process run:
The rotor speed increases (rotating direction left)
At 70% of the selected maximum speed: the aeration valve
closes automatically (to avoid delays in boiling)
At 80% of the selected maximum speed: the stop valve opens
the connection to the vacuum pump
Further speed increase until the preselected maximum rotor
speed is reached.
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7. Interrupting an evaporation process:
Press the left-hand function key "mode".
Select "Stop evaporation" and confirm.
Without an interruption, the evaporation process ends after the
preselected time. The following process runs automatically:
At maximum speed: the stop valve closes the connection to the
vacuum pump, the aeration valve opens; the rotor speed is
maintained for 30 sec (aeration phase, to avoid delays in
boiling).
Rotor decelerates until it is at a standstill.
After the standstill of the rotor the lid can be opened in order to
remove the rotors.
Function and control elements:
1 Lid
2 Rotor chamber
3 Control panel
5
1
4 Mains power switch
5 Lid lock device
6 Rotor shaft
2
6
3
4
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1 Electrical vacuum measuring
sensor connection
2 Serial interface connection
1
3 Remote interface connection 2
3
4 Name plate
11
5 Power supply connection of
vacuum pump
4
6 Power supply connection of
pressure control valve
10
9
5
8
6
7
7 Power supply connection of
the stop valve
8 Mains connection and mains
fuse protection
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9 Equipotential bonding screw
10 Valve block
11 Vacuum connection
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12 Index
Accessories ............................................................................................................. 10, 16, 59
Accident prevention ............................................................................................................. 15
Acoustic signal ..................................................................................................................... 50
Active phases ...................................................................................................................... 35
Aeration ............................................................................................................................... 27
Aeration and micro injection valve.................................................................................. 26, 65
Aeration valve ...................................................................................................................... 65
Air injection .................................................................................................................... 27, 48
Aluminium accessories ........................................................................................................ 59
Ambient conditions............................................................................................................... 65
Ambient temperature ........................................................................................................... 65
Assignment of the function keys........................................................................................... 35
Autoclaving .......................................................................................................................... 61
Balance point ....................................................................................................................... 31
Ball bearings ........................................................................................................................ 55
Bucket.................................................................................................................................. 60
Burns ................................................................................................................................... 20
Calculation of the control set value and of the gradient for the temperature ......................... 66
Calculation of the control set value for the vacuum .............................................................. 66
CDplus configuration .............................................................................................................. 48
CDplus control system ........................................................................................................... 33
CE-Zeichen gemäß Richtlinie 2006/42/EG........................................................................... 13
Chamber overtemperature ................................................................................................... 50
Change display contrast ...................................................................................................... 47
Changes in color .................................................................................................................. 61
Changes in structure ............................................................................................................ 61
Changing the set values ...................................................................................................... 40
Changing the set values for manual mode ........................................................................... 39
Chemical and biological safety............................................................................................. 17
Chemical reactions .............................................................................................................. 59
circuit diagram ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning agents ....................................................................................................... 54, 59, 60
Cleaning of the rotor chamber.............................................................................................. 55
Cleaning the rotational vacuum concentrator and the accessories ....................................... 54
Click at button push ............................................................................................................. 48
Connected load.................................................................................................................... 64
Connection for aeration and "air injection" with inert gas ..................................................... 27
Connection for aeration and "air injection" with ambient air (state of delivery) ...................... 27
Connection for aeration with ambient air and "air injection" with inert gas ............................ 27
Connection of cooling trap and/or vacuum pump ................................................................. 24
Contamination
- contamination with harmful substances................................................................................... 17, 54
Continuous heat resistance.................................................................................................. 60
Control panel ................................................................................................................. 11, 33
Control unit receives an invalid value from the vacuum sensor ............................................ 50
Cooling trap ............................................................................................................. 25, 37, 44
Cooling trap control .................................................................................................. 25, 36, 48
Copying a program .............................................................................................................. 43
Copyright ............................................................................................................................. 10
Corrosion
- chemical changes of the material surface ........................................................16, 30, 54, 55, 59, 60
Cost estimate ....................................................................................................................... 62
Cracks ................................................................................................................................. 59
Creating a new program ...................................................................................................... 42
Damage to the ball bearings ................................................................................................ 55
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Danger of burns ................................................................................................................... 17
Dangerous goods................................................................................................................. 19
Dangerous materials ............................................................................................................ 60
Declaration of decontamination ............................................................................................ 62
Decontamination agents ...................................................................................................... 60
Deleting a program .............................................................................................................. 44
Dimensions and weight ........................................................................................................ 21
Dimensions of the rotor chamber ......................................................................................... 64
Dimensions of the unit.......................................................................................................... 64
Direct hazard to the life and health ....................................................................................... 14
Disinfectants ........................................................................................................................ 60
Disinfection of the rotor chamber and accessories ............................................................... 60
Display ................................................................................................................................. 33
Disposal of the packaging .................................................................................................... 63
Disposal of the rotational vacuum concentrator.................................................................... 63
EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 79
Editing a program................................................................................................................. 42
Electr. connection ................................................................................................................ 64
Electrical safety.................................................................................................................... 16
EMC according to EN 55011................................................................................................ 64
Emergency lid release.......................................................................................................... 52
Emissions ............................................................................................................................ 17
Equipment connections ........................................................................................................ 65
Equipotential bonding screw .................................................................................... 11, 19, 24
Error messages.............................................................................................................. 19, 50
EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 10
Evaporation.......................................................................................................................... 77
Evaporation programs.......................................................................................................... 41
Evaporation summary .......................................................................................................... 75
Evaporation with different tube sizes .................................................................................... 31
Evaporation with low capacity .............................................................................................. 32
Explanation of the symbols and notes .................................................................................. 14
Extended service menu........................................................................................................ 49
Factory settings loaded ........................................................................................................ 51
Fire prevention ..................................................................................................................... 17
Form for the return of defective parts ................................................................................... 62
Funciton keys....................................................................................................................... 33
Fuses ................................................................................................................. 11, 17, 24, 78
General conditions ................................................................................................................. 9
Glass breakage .............................................................................................................. 50, 60
Glass particles ..................................................................................................................... 60
Ground wire check ............................................................................................................... 19
Hazard warnings ........................................................................................................ 9, 28, 30
High temperature resolution ................................................................................................. 48
Highly corrosive substances ................................................................................................ 16
Ice condenser temperature .................................................................................................. 36
Ice condenser temperature not reached............................................................................... 51
Imbalance ...................................................................................................................... 19, 28
Importance of the operating manual....................................................................................... 9
Important information ........................................................................................................... 14
Improper loading of the rotor ................................................................................................ 50
Incorrect calibration of the vacuum sensor VSK3000 .......................................................... 50
Infectious substances
- material including infectious pathogenes ................................................................................ 17, 60
Inflammable substances ...................................................................................................... 17
Info icon ............................................................................................................................... 35
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Informal safety instructions .................................................................................................. 15
Information status ................................................................................................................ 46
Initial Operating Instructions................................................................................................. 77
Initial start-up ....................................................................................................................... 28
Initiation ............................................................................................................................... 10
Inspection by the manufacturer ............................................................................................ 61
Installation of angle rotors .................................................................................................... 28
Installation of pressure control valve and vacuum sensor .................................................... 26
Installation of swing-out rotors ............................................................................................. 30
Intended use .......................................................................................................................... 9
IO communication error 0x21 ............................................................................................... 51
IO communication error 0x30 ............................................................................................... 51
IO communication error 0x40 ............................................................................................... 51
IO communication error 0x41 ............................................................................................... 51
IP-Code ............................................................................................................................... 64
Leaks ................................................................................................................................... 61
Lid cannot be opened .......................................................................................................... 50
Lid contacts error ................................................................................................................. 50
Lid lock device ..................................................................................................................... 19
Lid status ............................................................................................................................. 34
Load default settings ............................................................................................................ 49
Loading and Installing of Swing-out Rotors .......................................................................... 30
Loading of angle rotors ........................................................................................................ 29
Loading of buckets............................................................................................................... 30
Loading of swing-out rotors .................................................................................................. 31
Main menu ........................................................................................................................... 39
Main window ........................................................................................................................ 34
Mains fuse ........................................................................................................................... 64
Mains input .......................................................................................................................... 65
Mains power failure .............................................................................................................. 51
Mains power switch.................................................................................................. 28, 52, 77
Maintenance and service ..................................................................................................... 54
Malfunctions......................................................................................................................... 16
Malfunctions and error correction ......................................................................................... 50
Manual evaporation ............................................................................................................. 38
Manufacturer..................................................................................... 12, 17, 19, 54, 60, 63, 64
Marking of the Unit............................................................................................................... 13
Max. current consumption .............................................................................................. 12, 64
Max. density of material at process start .............................................................................. 64
Max. humidity....................................................................................................................... 65
Max. lid opening angle ......................................................................................................... 64
Max. permissible imbalance ................................................................................................. 64
Maximum permissible chamber temperatur of 85°C has been exceeded ............................. 50
Maximum permissible rotor temperatur of 85°C has been exceeded ................................... 50
Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ................................................................. 20
Mechanical safety ................................................................................................................ 16
Mode ................................................................................................................................... 36
Name plate ........................................................................................................ 11, 12, 16, 24
No ice condenser sensor signal ........................................................................................... 50
No rotor chamber sensor signal ........................................................................................... 50
No rotor detected ................................................................................................................. 51
No rotor sensor signal .......................................................................................................... 50
No vacuum sensor signal..................................................................................................... 50
Noise level according to DIN 4563 ....................................................................................... 64
Nominal rotor speed not reached ......................................................................................... 51
Nominal voltage ............................................................................................................. 12, 16
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Notes on safety and hazards.................................................................................................. 9
Notes on transport ............................................................................................................... 22
Opening and closing the lid .................................................................................................. 28
Opening the lid ..................................................................................................................... 36
Operating mode ................................................................................................................... 34
Operating personnel ............................................................................................................ 15
Operating voltage................................................................................................................. 24
Operational safety ................................................................................................................ 59
Option: Installation of pressure control valve and vacuum sensor ........................................ 26
Options of the CDplus control system..................................................................................... 46
Order number ................................................................................................................ 12, 64
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 11
Packaging ............................................................................................................................ 63
Pathogenic substances
- material including pathogenes .................................................................................... 17, 54, 59, 60
Performance data ................................................................................................................ 64
Permissible imbalance exceeded ......................................................................................... 50
Physical data ....................................................................................................................... 64
Pivot bearing ........................................................................................................................ 60
Pivotal point ................................................................................................................... 30, 31
Potential hazard to the life and health .................................................................................. 14
Potentially hazardous situation............................................................................................. 14
Power consumption ....................................................................................................... 12, 64
Power cord............................................................................................................... 16, 24, 52
Power failure safety ............................................................................................................. 19
Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 24
Pressure control valve.............................................................................................. 11, 26, 65
Pressure control valve connection ....................................................................................... 64
Pressure increase test ......................................................................................................... 44
Pressure marks.................................................................................................................... 59
Prevention of accidents.................................................................................................... 9, 15
Problem description ............................................................................................................. 62
Process and equipment information system......................................................................... 45
Process messages............................................................................................................... 51
Program ............................................................................................................................... 38
Program administration ........................................................................................................ 41
Program memory information ............................................................................................... 44
Protection class.................................................................................................................... 64
Protection of the environment .............................................................................................. 15
Protective clothing................................................................................................................ 17
Radioactive substances
- material emitting harmful radiation .................................................................................... 17, 54, 59
RCF ..................................................................................................................................... 64
Registered office .................................................................................................................. 12
Relative centrifugal force...................................................................................................... 64
Remaining hazards .............................................................................................................. 20
Remote interface.................................................................................................................. 11
Remove glass particles and metal dust from the rotor chamber ........................................... 60
Responsibility of the operator ............................................................................................... 15
Return of defective parts ...................................................................................................... 62
return of freeze-dryers, rotational vacuum concentrators, spare parts, or accessories ......... 62
Risk of burns ........................................................................................................................ 36
Rotor blocks ................................................................................................................... 30, 60
Rotor chamber ............................................................................................. 11, 28, 54, 55, 60
Rotor chamber is not aerated completely ............................................................................. 50
Rotor chamber temperature ................................................................................................. 36
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Rotor information ................................................................................................................. 48
Rotor overtemperature ......................................................................................................... 50
Rotor shaft ......................................................................................................... 11, 28, 30, 55
Rotor speed ................................................................................................................... 36, 48
Rotor temperature sensor is disconnected or defective........................................................ 50
Rubber cushions .................................................................................................................. 60
Safety area .......................................................................................................................... 19
Safety class ................................................................................................................... 16, 24
safety data sheets................................................................................................................ 65
Safety devices ..................................................................................................................... 19
Safety distance ........................................................................................................ 16, 19, 23
Safety instructions...................................................................................................... 9, 28, 30
Safety instructions for evaporation ....................................................................................... 19
Safety pressure.............................................................................................................. 36, 40
Safety pressure not reached ................................................................................................ 51
Safety-conscious work ......................................................................................................... 15
Scope of supply ................................................................................................................... 10
Section time ......................................................................................................................... 36
Select language ................................................................................................................... 47
Serial interface ............................................................................................................... 11, 65
Serial number .......................................................................................................... 12, 53, 62
Service................................................................................................................................. 61
Service contact .................................................................................................................... 53
Service life ........................................................................................................................... 54
Service life of the accessories.............................................................................................. 61
Service work ........................................................................................................................ 61
Setting of the CDplus control system...................................................................................... 47
Set-up and connection ......................................................................................................... 23
Solvents ......................................................................................................................... 30, 54
Special functions.................................................................................................................. 44
Specialist personnel ............................................................................................................. 61
Speed .................................................................................................................................. 64
Standards and regulations ................................................................................................... 10
Status bar ............................................................................................................................ 34
Stop valve ................................................................................................................ 11, 24, 65
Stop valve connection .......................................................................................................... 64
Stoppers .............................................................................................................................. 52
Stopping the evaporation process ........................................................................................ 38
Storage and transport .......................................................................................................... 21
Storage conditions ............................................................................................................... 21
Stress-corrosion................................................................................................................... 59
Supply voltage ..................................................................................................................... 24
Surface temperature ...................................................................................................... 17, 36
Switching the rotational vacuum concentrator OFF .............................................................. 49
Switching the rotational vacuum concentrator ON................................................................ 28
System check ...................................................................................................................... 19
System has detected an open lid during evaporation ........................................................... 50
System messages................................................................................................................ 51
Technical data ..................................................................................................................... 64
Technical documentation ..................................................................................................... 65
Temperature .................................................................................................................. 40, 64
Temperature sensor of the rotor chamber is disconnected or defective ............................... 50
Temperature Warm Up ........................................................................................................ 47
The data communication link to the cooling trap is interrupted ............................................. 50
The ice condenser temperature sensor is disconnected or defective ................................... 50
Thermal safety ..................................................................................................................... 17
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Thermal stress ..................................................................................................................... 54
Timer evaporation ................................................................................................................ 39
Timer heating ....................................................................................................................... 39
Timer Warm Up.................................................................................................................... 47
Total time ............................................................................................................................. 36
Toxic substances ..................................................................................................... 17, 54, 59
Tubes................................................................................................................................... 30
Type..................................................................................................................................... 64
Uneven evaporation ............................................................................................................. 50
Unpacking the rotational vacuum concentrator .................................................................... 23
Up and down keys ......................................................................................................... 28, 33
UV radiation ................................................................................................................... 23, 54
Vacuum ............................................................................................................................... 36
Vacuum connection ....................................................................................................... 11, 65
Vacuum pump .............................................................................................. 11, 24, 37, 44, 65
Vacuum pump connection.................................................................................................... 64
Vacuum sensor ........................................................................................................ 26, 48, 65
Values window ..................................................................................................................... 35
Valve block .............................................................................................................. 11, 26, 48
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................ 23
Vessels .......................................................................................................................... 16, 19
VSK3000 calibration error .................................................................................................... 50
Warm Up.............................................................................................................................. 37
Warranty and liability.............................................................................................................. 9
Wear .................................................................................................................................... 61
Weight ................................................................................................................................. 64
Year of manufacture ............................................................................................................ 12
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