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Operation Manual Interface I-300 Pro
Operating mode
[Manual]
See Chapter 6.2.3 "Executing Manual mode",
page 50
[Timer]
See Chapter 6.2.4 "Executing Timer mode",
page 53
[Continuous pumping]
See Chapter 6.2.5 "Executing Continuous Pump-
ing mode", page 57
[AutoDest]
See Chapter 6.2.6 "Executing AutoDest mode",
page 59
[Drying]
See Chapter 6.2.7 "Executing Drying mode",
page 61
[Methods]
See Chapter 6.2.8 "Executing Methods mode",
page 63
6.2.1
Overview: typical distillation sequence
Proper performance of a distillation process typically requires the following steps in
the order indicated.
NOTE
The steps listed below in "Starting distillation" and "Stopping distillation" can also be
pre-programmed via the interface unit, see Configuration.
Starting distillation
Step
Component
Action
1
Heating bath
Set the required temperature
and start the heating bath.
2
Recirculating chiller
Set the required temperature
and start the recirculating chiller.
3
Rotavapor
Start rotation at a slow speed.
4
Vacuum pump
Set the required pressure and
start the vacuum pump.
5
Rotavapor
Immerse the evaporating flask in
the heating bath.
6
Rotavapor
Increase rotation to the desired
speed.
Stopping distillation
Step
Component
Action
1
Vacuum pump/Valve unit
Stop pressure regulation.