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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-18 CDplus 

 HCl resistant version 

 

Table of contents 

 

 

 

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Version 04/2012, Rev. 2.3 of 03/07/2017 

• sb 

Translation of the original operating manual 

 

5

 

Set-up and connection ...................................................................................................... 27

 

5.1

 

Installation site ................................................................................................................ 27

 

5.2

 

Power supply .................................................................................................................. 27

 

5.2.1

 

Connection ................................................................................................................ 27

 

5.2.2

 

Customer-provided fuses ........................................................................................... 27

 

5.3

 

Aeration valve ................................................................................................................. 28

 

5.4

 

Vacuum connections....................................................................................................... 28

 

5.5

 

Connection of a vacuum pump and/or a cooling trap ...................................................... 29

 

5.5.1

 

BASIC: Withdrawal of the vapours by a vacuum pump .............................................. 29

 

5.5.2

 

STANDARD: Condensation of the vapours in a glass cooling trap ............................. 30

 

5.5.3

 

PROFESSIONAL: Condensation of the vapours in a cooling trap  

 

with distributor block .................................................................................................. 31

 

5.5.4

 

PROFESSIONAL TWIN: Condensation of the vapours in a cooling trap  

 

with distributor block and two RVCs ........................................................................... 32

 

5.6

 

Connection of an electromagnetic stop valve .................................................................. 33

 

6

 

Operation ............................................................................................................................ 34

 

6.1

 

Initial start-up .................................................................................................................. 34

 

6.2

 

Switching the RVC on ..................................................................................................... 34

 

6.3

 

Opening and closing the lid ............................................................................................. 34

 

6.4

 

Installation of rotors and accessories .............................................................................. 34

 

6.4.1

 

Installation of angle rotors .......................................................................................... 34

 

6.4.2

 

Installation of swing-out rotors ................................................................................... 36

 

6.4.3

 

Installation of accessories .......................................................................................... 36

 

6.4.3.1

 

Tubes ................................................................................................................. 37

 

6.4.3.2

 

Rotor blocks ....................................................................................................... 38

 

6.4.3.3

 

Buckets .............................................................................................................. 38

 

6.5

 

CDplus control system .................................................................................................... 40

 

6.5.1

 

User interface ............................................................................................................ 40

 

6.5.2

 

Mode ......................................................................................................................... 43

 

6.5.3

 

Main menu ................................................................................................................. 45

 

6.5.3.1

 

Changing the set values for the manual mode ................................................... 45

 

6.5.3.2

 

Process and equipment information ................................................................... 46

 

6.5.3.3

 

Options .............................................................................................................. 47

 

6.6

 

Switching the RVC off ..................................................................................................... 49

 

7

 

Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 50

 

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

 

7.1.5

 

Small flange connections ........................................................................................... 54

 

7.2

 

Service contact ............................................................................................................... 55

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RVC 2-18 CDplus

Page 1: ...al operating manual sb Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version Version 04 2012 RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version Part no 100246 Rotational Vacuum Concentrator Operating Manual Please retain for later use ...

Page 2: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 2 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 3: ...ion of the original operating manual 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 5522 5007 0 Fax 49 0 5522 5007 12 Web www martinchrist de E mail info martinchrist de ...

Page 4: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 4 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 5: ...rotational vacuum concentration 15 2 2 1 2 Examples of use 16 3 Safety 17 3 1 Marking of the unit 17 3 2 Explanation of the symbols and notes 18 3 3 Responsibility of the operator 19 3 4 Operating personnel 19 3 5 Informal safety instructions 19 3 6 Safety instructions 20 3 6 1 Electrical safety 20 3 6 2 Mechanical safety 20 3 6 3 Fire prevention 21 3 6 4 Thermal safety 21 3 6 5 Chemical and biolo...

Page 6: ...ling trap with distributor block and two RVCs 32 5 6 Connection of an electromagnetic stop valve 33 6 Operation 34 6 1 Initial start up 34 6 2 Switching the RVC on 34 6 3 Opening and closing the lid 34 6 4 Installation of rotors and accessories 34 6 4 1 Installation of angle rotors 34 6 4 2 Installation of swing out rotors 36 6 4 3 Installation of accessories 36 6 4 3 1 Tubes 37 6 4 3 2 Rotor bloc...

Page 7: ...nium accessories 63 8 1 5 Glass breakage 63 8 2 Disinfection of the rotor chamber and accessories 64 8 3 Autoclaving 64 8 4 Service 65 8 5 Return of defective parts 65 9 Disposal 67 9 1 Disposal of the RVC 67 9 2 Disposal of the packaging 67 10 Technical data 68 10 1 Ambient conditions 69 10 2 Technical documentation 69 11 Appendix 70 11 1 Rotor program 70 11 2 Overview of evaporation times 71 11 ...

Page 8: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version Table of contents 8 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 9: ...ion 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 Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from such ...

Page 10: ...l 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 Explanation of symbols In this operating manual the specialist terms that are explained in the glossary see chapter 12 Glossary are marked by an...

Page 11: ...x1 1 O ring 10x1 1 O ring 18x2 1 O ring 21x3 1 ball bearing 608 ZR02 T9 ceramic 1 ball bearing 6001 ZR02 T9 C3 ceramic 1 oil pen oil for precision engineering for the lid locks 1 ball bearing installation tool 1 centring ring Vacuum connection to the rotor chamber 1 tension chain 1 socket wrench size 5 5 1 operating manual Fig 1 Scope of supply Accessories and commissioning According to your order...

Page 12: ... 1 Lid lock device 2 Lid 3 Rotor chamber 4 User interface see chapter 6 5 1 User interface 5 Rotor shaft 6 Mains power switch Fig 1 Total view of the Rotational Vacuum Concentrator 7 Name plate see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate 8 Equipotential bonding screw see chapter 3 7 4 Earth conductor check 9 Connection for mains cable with a fuse drawer 10 Electrical connection for the stop valve 11 Vacuum conne...

Page 13: ...and mode of operation Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb 13 84 Translation of the original operating manual 2 1 2 Name plate 1 Serial number 2 Type 3 Nominal voltage 4 Year of manufacture month year 5 Part number 6 Rated current apparent power Fig 2 Example of a name plate ...

Page 14: ... an alternative to rotary evaporators that use high temperatures and operate nearly at normal pressure Because of the vacuum the sample boils at low temperatures and water as well as organic solvents can be evaporated in a particularly gentle manner Due to the fact that the sample rotates like in a centrifuge the Boiling retardation is prevented so efficiently that low pressure can be used As a re...

Page 15: ...mum loss Several samples can be dried simultaneously Concentration of the sample on the bottom of the vessel This is particularly advantageous for small volumes or dilute solutions Suitable for drying aqueous and solvent containing samples For volumes 1 ml up to 3 l Reproducible drying processes thanks to controlled process parameters such as the rotor chamber temperature energy input for the evap...

Page 16: ...of use DNA RNA mainly water ethanol or methanol as solvent Oligo synthesis peptides PCR polymer chain reaction HPLC mainly water acetonitrile as solvent Isolation synthesis of organic substances Storage and handling of substances substance libraries Combinational chemistry High throughput screening HTS Analysis of food and environmental samples toxicology Forensic applications General laboratory e...

Page 17: ...Off Power Caution Risk of bruising Name plate see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate Attention consult the operating manual CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006 42 EC Protective earth ground Unplug the mains plug Earth ground China RoHS 2 mark only for China Arrow indicating the direction of rotation NOTE Safety indications on the rotational vacuum concentrator must be kept readable at all times If...

Page 18: ...ealth problems up to life endangering injuries DANGER 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 WARNING 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...

Page 19: ...chapter 8 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 ...

Page 20: ...fe operation of the RVC please comply with the following points WARNING Do not use the RVC if it was installed incorrectly Do not use the RVC without panels Do not use the RVC with accessories that show signs of damage Only use the RVC with accessories that have been approved by the manufacturer In case of doubt contact the manufacturer see chapter 7 2 Service contact Do not hold your fingers betw...

Page 21: ...porated it is in the responsibility of the user to ensure that all necessary safety regulations guidelines precautions and practices are adhered to accordingly DANGER Infectious toxic pathogenic and radioactive substances must be evaporated in suitable accessories Take suitable precautions for your own safety Do not evaporate corrosive products especially substances containing acids without specia...

Page 22: ... Installation of accessories 3 7 Safety devices 3 7 1 Lid lock device The RVC 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 RVC cannot be started 3 7 2 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 ...

Page 23: ...y with lukewarm water for approximately 2 minutes Large area burns should not be cooled because of the resulting risk of hypothermia Cover the burns loosely and in a sterile manner e g with a sterile dressing Cover the injured person with a blanket IF IN DOUBT CALL THE EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN AMBULANCE 3 9 Remaining hazards All CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators were built state of the art and acc...

Page 24: ...he 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 RVC The storage must be dust free dry free from excessive temperature fluctuations free from mechanical load 4 2 Dimensions and weight Values for the RVC without a vacuum pump RV...

Page 25: ...dboard box with a sufficient number of people to lift it safely When lifting the unit always reach under it from the side CAUTION The RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl weighs approx 14 kg Retain the packaging for any possible future transport of the RVC 4 4 Transport safety device The following transport safety devices must be removed prior to start up Remove the heat shrink tube at the hose nozzle of the aerat...

Page 26: ...ides CAUTION The RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl weighs approx 14 kg When lifting the RVC always reach under it from the side Do not grab the unit at the plastic control panel see figures below correct incorrect Fig 6 Lifting the RVC When setting the unit down ensure that the feet are upright see figures below correct incorrect Fig 7 Unit feet If the rotational vacuum concentrator needs to be transported over...

Page 27: ...ambient temperature must be in the range of 10 C to 25 C Do not subject the RVC to thermal stress e g by positioning it near heat generators Avoid direct sunlight UV radiation 5 2 Power supply 5 2 1 Connection DANGER The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are units of safety class I Units of the type RVC 2 18 CDplu...

Page 28: ...ve after the end of the evaporation process NOTE Unpressurised inert gas can also be used for aerating the rotor chamber 5 4 Vacuum connections The vacuum connection is realised by way of a vacuum hose with standard flange connections clamping rings or chains and centring rings NOTE The small flange connections must be installed correctly in order to prevent leaks see chapter 7 1 5 Small flange co...

Page 29: ...thdrawal of the vapours by a vacuum pump The vapours are withdrawn 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 This method is suitable for low boiling samples containing solvents The vacuum pump must be connected to the RVC The connector of the stop valve must be plugged into the socket on th...

Page 30: ...off by the RVC condenser in the glass cooling trap This glass cooling trap is located inside a CT 02 50 SR or CT 04 50 SR cooling trap The method is suitable for aqueous and solvent containing samples The RVC cooling trap and vacuum pump are connected with each other The electromagnetic stop valve is also connected to the RVC and its connector is plugged into the stop valve socket An aeration valv...

Page 31: ...olume is released The released vapours that are carried off by the RVC condenser in the glass cooling trap This glass cooling trap is located inside a CT 02 50 SR or CT 04 50 SR cooling trap The vacuum pump is connected to the distributor block An electromagnetic stop valve is connected to the RVC The distributor block includes an aeration valve It ensures the aeration and facilitates the removal ...

Page 32: ... gas volume is released The released vapours that are carried off by the RVC condenser in the glass cooling trap This glass cooling trap is located inside a CT 02 50 SR or CT 04 50 SR cooling trap The vacuum pump is connected to the distributor block An electromagnetic stop valve is connected to each of the RVCs The distributor block includes an aeration valve It ensures the aeration and facilitat...

Page 33: ...installed at the back of the rotational vacuum concentrator between the chamber and the vacuum pump or the cooling trap depending on the type of application chapter 5 5 Connection of a vacuum pump and or a cooling trap NOTE Observe the installation direction of the stop valve NOTE Only for GEMÜ solenoid valves type 52 DN6 GEMÜ solenoid valves of this type must be installed contrary to the marked f...

Page 34: ...pened if the rotor chamber is aerated and if the rotor is at a standstill The rotational vacuum concentrator cannot be started if the lid is open 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 DANGER Do not place your fingers between the lid and the housing when closing the lid Risk of crushing 6 ...

Page 35: ...esistant version 6 Operation Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb 35 84 Translation of the original operating manual Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings see chapter 3 Safety correct incorrect Fig 11 Symmetrical loading of angle rotors ...

Page 36: ...afety 6 4 3 Installation of accessories Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor see chapter 11 1 Rotor program In swing out rotors all places of a rotor must be loaded with buckets Always load the opposite inserts of the rotors with the same accessories and fill to avoid imbalance Evaporation with different tube sizes Working with different tube sizes is possible In this case however it i...

Page 37: ...trically so that the buckets and their inserts are loaded evenly to avoid imbalance correct incorrect Fig 13 Permissible loading of swing out rotors with low capacity 6 4 3 1 Tubes 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...

Page 38: ... 3 2 Rotor blocks Always load the rotor blocks symmetrically with the same accessories and fill to avoid imbalance correct incorrect Fig 14 Symmetrical loading of the rotor blocks 6 4 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 15 Symmetrical loading of the buckets ...

Page 39: ...nal operating manual 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 correct incorrect at a standstill 1 Pivotal point 2 Balance point under rotation Fig 16 Loading of buckets considering the balance point ...

Page 40: ...field next to the key Fig 18 Display of the assignment of the function keys here left key mode right key menu Up and down keys 3 4 These keys are used to select the available functions and values or to change the selected parameter values In addition these keys also control the indication of the measurement value channels in the value windows The up key is assigned to the left value window whereas...

Page 41: ...lue only shown in the run mode 11 Unit of the measured value 12 Actual value Fig 20 Values window 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 Rotor chamber temperature Total time indicates the total runtime of the process Section time indicat...

Page 42: ...he run mode The timer is deactivated The rotational vacuum concentrator is in the run mode The timer is activated Active phases 15 Open lid The rotor is at a standstill and the lid can be opened Warm up The vacuum pump and or the cooling trap are in the warm up phase Evaporation manual The RVC is in a manual controlled evaporation run Pending information 16 If any messages are pending the info ico...

Page 43: ...aporation process DANGER During the evaporation process the housing lid and interior of the rotational vacuum concentrator can reach surface temperatures of more than 50 C Risk of burns 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 with or ...

Page 44: ...he unit is in the standby mode the evaporation phase can be started directly without a warm up phase For this purpose select from the menu Start with phase the item Evaporation manual Stopping the evaporation process prematurely If the timer is active the evaporation process will be stopped automatically when the preset time is over The process can also be aborted manually Open the menu Select mod...

Page 45: ...rmation Options see chapter 6 5 3 3 Options 1 Menu list 2 Menu title 3 Focus 4 Scrollbar 5 Function key Quit menu 6 Function key Open menu Fig 27 Structure of the main menu 6 5 3 1 Changing the set values for the manual mode Select the set value with the up and down keys The selected value is displayed in the focus Fig 28 Manual mode selecting a set value Press the right hand function key to start...

Page 46: ... not possible to reach temperatures below room temperature Under certain conditions e g if a frozen product is loaded into the unit it may be reasonable to select a temperature below room temperature 6 5 3 2 Process and equipment information The Process equipment Information menu informs the user about any error process or system messages In the event of a message a sound signal can be heard and t...

Page 47: ...n 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 left hand function key back can be displayed 6 5 3 3 Options Fig 31 Menu Options Change display contrast Select the menu Change display contrast Change the contrast by pressing the...

Page 48: ...the rotor temperature is set to the set temperature 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 instead of a resolution of 1 C Rotor speed The rotor speed can be set in a range between 100 rpm and 1 750 rpm NOTE We guarantee that...

Page 49: ...t settings All set values and parameters are reset to the delivery status of the RVC The reset requires confirmation Extended service menu The extended service menu is exclusively reserved for service engineers This area is password protected and not available to the user 6 6 Switching the RVC off The RVC must be in the standby status Switch the RVC off by pressing the mains power switch on the ri...

Page 50: ...ed while the rotor is moving Check the lid contacts If necessary contact the after sales service see chapter 7 2 Service contact Rotor overtemperature The maximum permissible rotor temperature has been exceeded If the system does not cool down disconnect it immediately from the power supply Contact the after sales service see chapter 7 2 Service contact Chamber overtemperature The maximum permissi...

Page 51: ...fter sales service see chapter 7 2 Service contact 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 7 1 3 System messages Error Possible reason Correction Invalid system type Co...

Page 52: ...ormal 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 see figure below Ensure that the centre of gravity of the unit is still on the table If necessary the unit mus...

Page 53: ...anslation of the original operating manual Pull the stopper with the string vertically downwards until the lid lock unlocks Fig 38 Unlocking the lid locks Open the lid After the emergency lid release has been used reinstall the stopper in the reverse order Try to locate the error source and contact the service if necessary see chapter 7 2 Service contact ...

Page 54: ... components and hose connections or to leakages in the valves Loosen the connection and place the centring ring with sealing ring inside in a centred manner between the flange connections Seal the connection with the clamping ring or clamping chain by tightening the wing nut Ensure that the centring ring neither slips out of place nor gets jammed Fig 39 Small flange and centring ring Fig 40 Small ...

Page 55: ...es malfunctions or spare part enquiries 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 support lab martinchrist de Outside Germany Contact our agency in your country All agencies are listed at www martinchrist de Sales Partners NOTE If you would like to utilise our after sales service please state the...

Page 56: ...es Do not expose the RVC or its accessories to intensive UV radiation e g sunlight or thermal stress e g by heat generators 8 1 Maintenance 8 1 1 Rotational vacuum concentrator Switch off the rotational vacuum concentrator via the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord before cleaning Carefully remove all product residues from the rotor chamber using a cloth If the rotational vacuum conc...

Page 57: ...r chamber the rotor shaft and the rotor must be cleaned immediately in order to prevent corrosion and damage to the ball bearings Cleaning of the rotor chamber 1 Rotor chamber 2 Cap 3 Rotor shaft Fig 43 Rotor chamber with rotor shaft Open the lid Switch off the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord DANGER Hot surface Let the rotor chamber cool down to room temperature Hold the rotor sha...

Page 58: ...ket screw with the supplied hexagon socket key size 5 5 4 Hexagon socket screw Fig 44 Removing the hexagon socket screw Pull the thrust piece with the compression spring vertically upwards in order to remove it from the axle 5 Thrust piece 6 Compression spring Fig 45 Thrust piece and compression spring Pull the rotor shaft vertically upwards in order to remove it from the axle Fig 46 Removing the ...

Page 59: ...ter or a suitable disinfectant Cleaning the rotor shaft and magnetic coupling CAUTION Ensure that no cleaning agent or disinfectant gets into the ball bearings of the rotor shaft as it may wash out the ball bearing grease This can lead to irreparable damage 7 Rotor shaft with magnetic coupling 8 Lower ball bearing in the rotor shaft Fig 47 Rotor shaft and lower ball bearing Remove the upper ball b...

Page 60: ...coupling from the rotor shaft To do so unscrew the four slotted screws that join the magnetic coupling with the rotor shaft 7 Slotted screws 8 Magnetic coupling separate Fig 49 Rotor shaft and upper ball bearing Remove the lower ball bearing Fig 50 Removal of the lower ball bearing Clean the rotor shaft and magnetic coupling Insert a new lower ball bearing Screw the magnetic coupling and rotor sha...

Page 61: ...51 Positioning of the installation tool Push the rotor shaft together with the magnetic coupling vertically onto the axle and push the entire group of components down with the aid of the installation tool until it reaches the stop Remove the installation tool Install the thrust piece and the compression spring on the axle and secure them in place with the hexagon socket screw with 1 5 Nm Attach th...

Page 62: ... precision engineering to the locking bolts of both lid locks by inserting the oil pen in the hook opening Abb 52 Hook openings of the lid lock 8 1 4 Accessories CAUTION 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 pressu...

Page 63: ...y to corrosion 8 1 5 Glass breakage CAUTION 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 anodising of the buckets which will then lead to corrosion Glass particles in the rubber cushions of the buckets wil...

Page 64: ...tor For autoclaving consider the continuous heat resistance of the individual materials Please contact us if you have any queries see chapter 8 4 Service DANGER If dangerous materials e g infectious and pathogenic substances are used the RVC and the accessories must be disinfected 8 3 Autoclaving The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of autoclaving and use Remove...

Page 65: ...te and once every three years in the dismantled state Information and appointments In Germany Contact Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode Tel 49 0 55 22 50 07 44 44 E mail support lab martinchrist de Outside Germany Contact our agency in your country All agencies are listed at www martinchrist de Sales Partners NOTE If you would like to utilise our ser...

Page 66: ...orm 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 Upon request we will prepare and submit to you a cost e...

Page 67: ...Disposal 9 1 Disposal of the RVC Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH 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 ...

Page 68: ... density of material at process start 2 kg dm 3 Connection requirements without vacuum pump and accessories Electrical connection 1 x 230 V 50 60 Hz Protection class I IP code 11 Apparent power 0 3 kVA Rated current 1 5 A Mains fuse 2 A F 5 mm x 20 mm Stop valve connection 230 V 50 60 Hz 20 W max Physical data Dimensions of the unit Height Height with open lid Width Depth 240 mm 410 mm 247 mm 320 ...

Page 69: ... IEC C13 connector Stop valve IEC C14 connector 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en 10 1 Ambient conditions 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en 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 this rotational vacuum concentrator e g circuit diagrams and the safety data sheets of the manuf...

Page 70: ... HCl resistant version 11 Appendix 70 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual 11 Appendix 11 1 Rotor program The actual rotor program can be downloaded from www martinchrist de Products RVC unit type ...

Page 71: ...dorf caps 36 1 60 KnF no 230 Toluol 10 ml test tube 24 9 30 MZ 2C yes 120 C6H5CH3 10 ml test tube 24 9 45 MZ 2C yes 91 10 ml test tube 24 9 60 MZ 2C yes 65 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 30 MZ 2C yes 40 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 45 MZ 2C yes 40 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 60 MZ 2C yes 30 Acetonitrile 10 ml test tube 24 9 30 MZ 2C yes 120 C2H3N 10 ml test tube 24 9 45 MZ 2C yes 100 10 ml test tube 24 9...

Page 72: ... 9 30 MZ 2C yes 160 CH3OH 10 ml test tube 24 9 45 MZ 2C yes 130 10 ml test tube 24 9 60 MZ 2C yes 110 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 30 MZ 2C yes 65 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 45 MZ 2C yes 55 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 60 MZ 2C yes 45 Ethanol 10 ml test tube 24 9 30 MZ 2C yes 165 C2H6O 10 ml test tube 24 9 45 MZ 2C yes 120 10 ml test tube 24 9 60 MZ 2C yes 105 1 5 ml Eppendorf caps 36 1 30 MZ 2C yes 6...

Page 73: ...k Quit the menu with the left hand function key 6 Starting the process evaporation manual Open the mode menu with the left hand function key Select evaporation manual using the up down keys Start the evaporation process by pressing the right hand function key enter The start of the evaporation process starts the following automatic process run The rotor speed increases direction of rotation anti c...

Page 74: ...nual Functional and operating elements 1 Lid lock device 2 Lid 3 Rotor chamber 4 User interface 5 Rotor shaft 6 Mains power switch Fig 53 Total view of the RVC 7 Name plate 8 Equipotential bonding screw 9 Connection for mains cable with a fuse drawer 10 Electrical connection for the stop valve 11 Vacuum connection 12 Connection for aeration Fig 54 Rear view of the RVC ...

Page 75: ...tational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 11 Appendix Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb 75 84 Translation of the original operating manual 11 4 EC declaration of conformity ...

Page 76: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 11 Appendix 76 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 77: ...nal Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 11 Appendix Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb 77 84 Translation of the original operating manual 11 5 Declaration of conformity China RoHS 2 ...

Page 78: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 18 CDplus HCl resistant version 11 Appendix 78 84 Version 04 2012 Rev 2 3 of 03 07 2017 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 79: ...the rotor chamber is complete During the pressure increase test the rotor chamber is separated from the cooling trap or vacuum pump by way of the stop valve The system evaluates the pressure increase that is caused by any additionally released steam In order to perform the pressure increase test limits for the pressure increase as well as the test duration must be defined beforehand Relative centr...

Page 80: ...ating influence on the product temperature Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH has integrated a so called safety pressure function into their units in order to protect the products If the pressure inside the rotor chamber rises too quickly above the safety limit the energy supply of the unit will be interrupted so that the evaporation process slows down Fig 55 Diagram describing the safety...

Page 81: ...ional vacuum concentrator 56 Cleaning the RVC and the accessories 56 Click at button push 48 Closing the lid 34 Commissioning 11 Condensation of the vapours in a cooling trap with distributor block 31 Condensation of the vapours in a cooling trap with distributor block and two RVCs 32 Condensation of the vapours in a glass cooling trap 30 Connection 27 Connection of a vacuum pump and or a cooling ...

Page 82: ...nformal safety instructions 19 Information status 47 Initial start up 34 Installation direction of the stop valve 33 Installation of accessories 36 Installation of angle rotors 34 Installation of rotors and accessories 34 Installation of swing out rotors 36 Installation site 27 Intended use 9 IO communication error 51 IP code 68 L Layout of the RVC 12 Lid cannot be opened 50 Lid contacts error 50 ...

Page 83: ...e environment 19 R Radioactive substances 21 Rated current 13 68 Relative centrifugal force 68 Remaining hazards 23 Remove the glass particles and the metal dust from the rotor chamber 63 Responsibility of the operator 19 Return of defective parts 65 Risk of burns 43 Rotor blocks 38 Rotor chamber 57 Rotor overtemperature 50 Rotor speed 48 S Safety area 22 Safety class 20 Safety class I 27 Safety d...

Page 84: ... 68 Temperature warm up 48 Thermal safety 21 Thermal stress 27 56 Timer Evaporation 46 Timer Heating 46 Timer warm up 48 Toxic substances 21 Transport safety devices 25 Tubes 37 Type 13 68 Type of the RVC 65 U Up and down keys 40 User interface 40 UV radiation 27 56 V Vacuum connection 69 Vacuum connections 28 Vakuumanschluss 12 Values window 41 Vapour pressure curve for ice and water 14 Ventilati...

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