Christ RVC 2-33 CDplus Operating Manual Download

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Translation of the original operating manual

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Rev. 3.6 of 22/11/2021

RVC 2-33 CDplus; ;with infrared heating

Version 08/2009

RVC 2-33 CDplus

with infrared heating

part no. 100244

Rotational Vacuum
Concentrator

Operating Manual

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Page 1: ... operating manual sb bs Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating Version 08 2009 RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating part no 100244 Rotational Vacuum Concentrator Operating Manual Please retain for later use ...

Page 2: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating 2 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 3: ...ation 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 33 CDplus with infrared heating 4 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 5: ...Responsibility of the operator 19 3 4 Requirements concerning the personnel 20 3 5 Informal safety instructions 21 3 6 Safety notes concerning the transport set up and connection and initial start up of the freeze dryer 22 3 6 1 General hazards 22 3 6 2 Hazards caused by improper transport 22 3 6 3 Hazards caused by improper set up 22 3 6 4 Hazards caused by an improper connection 23 3 7 Safety no...

Page 6: ... valve block 36 5 4 Vacuum connections 37 5 5 Option Pressure control valve and vacuum sensor 38 5 6 Connection of a vacuum pump and or a cooling trap 39 5 6 1 Withdrawal of the vapours by a vacuum pump 39 5 6 2 Condensation of the vapours upstream of the vacuum pump in a cooling trap 40 5 6 2 1 Option Remote control of the FD cooling trap via RVC 41 6 Operation 42 6 1 Initial start up 42 6 2 Swit...

Page 7: ...ral 74 8 1 2 Rotor chamber 76 8 1 3 Accessories 80 8 1 3 1 Aluminium accessories 80 8 1 4 Glass breakage 81 8 2 Disinfection of the rotor chamber and accessories 81 8 3 Autoclaving 82 8 4 Service 82 8 5 Return of defective parts 83 9 Disposal 85 9 1 Disposal of the RVC 85 9 2 Disposal of the packaging 85 10 Technical data 86 10 1 Ambient conditions 87 10 2 Technical documentation 87 11 Appendix 88...

Page 8: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating Table of contents 8 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 9: ...9 2 1 1 2 Intended use CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are solely intended for evaporation under rotation and vacuum Possible areas of application include Concentration of DNA RNA proteins etc Sample preparation for HPLC thin layer chromatography gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy Isolation synthesis of natural substances High throughput screening HTS General evaporation tasks in labo...

Page 10: ...methylformamide o Dimethyl sulfoxide Dichloromethane o Ethanol Isopropyl alcohol Methanol tert Butanol o Toluene o Tetrahydrofuran o Pyridine o Legend No degradation to be expected o Moderate degradation limited use Severe degradation infrequent use recommended immediate thorough cleaning required Damage to the rotational vacuum concentrator and its accessories due to chemicals can be significantl...

Page 11: ... rotational vacuum concentrator with unauthorised additions or conversions without the written approval by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH Use of the rotational vacuum concentrator with accessories that have not been approved by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH with the exception of commercially available vessels made of glass or plastic Evaporation of products that may reac...

Page 12: ...1 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 arrow and printed in italics e g safety pressure Pos 11 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 12 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 010 Allgem eine Inform ationen 010 0060 Norm en und Vorschriften 25 m od_1404984...

Page 13: ...ctional and operating elements Pos 20 200 C hrist 371 R VC BA PROJEKTE R VC 2 33 CD plus IR 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0010 0010 Funkti ons und Bedienel emente R VC 2 33 IR Text 31 mod_1407484032340_68 docx 208928 3 1 1 Lid 2 Rotor chamber 3 Control panel see chapter 6 5 1 User interface 4 Lid lock device 5 Rotor shaft 6 Mains power switch 7 Electrical vacuum sensor connection 8 Option Seri...

Page 14: ...00 C hrist 371 R VC BA PROJEKTE R VC 2 33 CD plus IR 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0010 0020 Typenschil d R VC 2 33 IR 31 m od_1407484033115_68 docx 208942 3 1 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 3 Example of a name plate Pos 23 010 U niversalmodule Seitenw echsel 0 m od_1202116244312_0 docx...

Page 15: ...tration This method is used for the particularly quick and gentle evaporation drying purification and concentration of samples Rotational vacuum concentration is 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 gen...

Page 16: ...rying processes thanks to controlled process parameters such as the rotor chamber temperature energy input for the evaporation and vacuum up to the automatic adjustment of the optimum operating pressure depending on the pump systems Easy and safe solvent recovery Pos 28 010 U niversalmodule Seitenw echsel 0 m od_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 Pos 29 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 020 Aufbau ...

Page 17: ...unit The following symbols are used for Christ RVC Dangerous voltage I On Power Hot surface 0 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 ...

Page 18: ...nce of these symbols causes serious health 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...

Page 19: ...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 health and safety directives and the national laws concerning health and safety and the prevention of accidents must be checked at regular intervals e g every month Working area The operator must perform a...

Page 20: ...e freeze dryer hazards result that can cause serious injuries and considerable damage to property Ensure that all the tasks are performed by personnel with the corresponding qualifications Ensure that unqualified personnel stay clear of the danger zones DANGER Risk of fatal injury to unauthorised persons due to hazards in the danger zone or work area Unauthorised persons who do not fulfil the requ...

Page 21: ...nderstood this operating manual and in particular the safety sections and warning notes and confirmed this with their signature Pos 40 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 41 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 030 Sicherheit 030 0050 Inform elle Sicher heitshi nweise 25 mod_1404985004932_68 docx 186743 2 1 3 5 Informal safety instructions This operating manual...

Page 22: ...quipment safety shoes work gloves and if necessary a hardhat Pos 46 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 47 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 030 Sicherheit 030 0060 0020 Gefahr en durch unsachgem äßen Tr ansport R VC 86 mod_1635935892338_68 docx 906292 3 1 3 6 2 Hazards caused by improper transport DANGER Risk of injury caused by the uncontrolled movement of...

Page 23: ...ional vacuum concentrator Only qualified electricians are authorised to perform work on the electrical system of the unit The electrical equipment of the unit must be checked at regular intervals Defects such as loose connections or damaged cables must be eliminated immediately Pos 52 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 53 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 0...

Page 24: ...e rotary vacuum concentrator with the casing removed Pos 56 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 57 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 030 Sicherheit 030 0070 0020 Gefahr en durch den D eckel 25 m od_1404985007801_68 docx 186785 3 1 3 7 2 Hazards through the lid WARNING Danger of crushing when closing the lid Do not hold your fingers between the lid and the ho...

Page 25: ...or in an explosive atmosphere Do not evaporate substances that can create an explosive atmosphere Pos 64 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 65 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 030 Sicherheit 030 0070 0050 Gefahr en durch gesundhei tsschädliche Ausgangspr odukte 86 mod_1635948692760_68 docx 906330 3 1 3 7 6 Hazards caused by harmful products DANGER Risk of ...

Page 26: ...r ation 25 mod_1404985011879_68 docx 186841 3 1 3 7 8 Safety instructions for evaporation The following instructions must be observed prior to every evaporation process WARNING Ensure that the RVC was set up and connected properly see chapter 5 Set up and connection Maintain a safety distance of at least 30 cm 12 inches around the RVC Do not store any dangerous goods in the safety area of the RVC ...

Page 27: ...rrosive raw materials especially acidic substances without special protective measures and equipment e g additional cold trap to protect the vacuum pump It is essential to consult the manufacturer see chapter 7 2 Service contact DANGER Explosion hazard due to azides Special care must be taken when handling azides as a dangerous explosive is formed in combination with copper or non ferrous metals I...

Page 28: ...ocess equipment info menu see see chapter 6 5 3 4 Process and equipment information or see chapter 7 1 1 Error messages Pos 76 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 77 200 C hrist 370 R VC BA STAND ARDMODU LE 030 Sicherheit 030 0080 0030 Netzausfallsicher hei t außer 2 18 25 mod_1404985016253_68 docx 186897 3 1 3 8 2 Power failure safety The unit stores the current p...

Page 29: ...en or refrigerant While ensuring your own safety e g self contained breathing apparatus remove the affected persons to fresh air Keep them warm and calm Get medical attention immediately In case of respiratory arrest give artificial respiration Electric shock While ensuring your own safety interrupt the circuit as quickly as possible mains switch at the right side of the freeze dryer Keep the affe...

Page 30: ...mouth out with water If the person is conscious Give the affected person plenty of water to drink 2 glasses maximum Do not induce vomiting In case of spontaneous vomiting keep the head of the affected person lying on his her stomach low in order to prevent any liquid from entering the respiratory tract Get medical attention immediately IF IN DOUBT CALL AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN Pos 84 010 U niversalm...

Page 31: ... concentrator immediately out of operation in the event of malfunctions Eliminate the faults see chapter 7 Malfunctions and error correction or contact the service department of Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH see chapter 7 2 Service contact Only specialised personnel are authorised to perform repairs Fire protection Some of the electrical circuits of the rotational vacuum concentrator...

Page 32: ...of substances leak or spill they must be cleaned up immediately If samples containing hazardous substances such as strong acids or bases radioactive substances or volatile organic compounds leak or spill inside a chamber they must be promptly cleaned up Be careful when handling solvents Sources of ignition must be kept away When using flammable or hazardous solvents the vacuum pump must be vented ...

Page 33: ...od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 95 200 C hrist 371 R VC BA PROJEKTE R VC 2 33 CD plus IR 040 Lagerung und Tr ansport 040 0010 Abmessungen und Gewicht RVC 2 33 IR 31 mod_1407484046496_68 docx 208957 2 1 4 2 Dimensions and weight Values for the RVC without a vacuum pump RVC 2 33 IR Height 325 mm Height with open lid 715 mm Width 550 mm Depth 520 mm 20 mm vacuum connection Weight approx 49 kg Pos 9...

Page 34: ...lmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 101 200 Christ 371 R VC BA PR OJEKTE RVC 2 33 CDpl us IR 040 Lag erung und Transpor t 040 0050 Inner betrieblicher Transport RVC 2 33 IR 31 mod_1407484047294_68 docx 208999 2 1 4 5 On site transport When lifting the RVC always reach under it from the side Do not grab the unit at the plastic control panel see the illustrations below CAUTION Th...

Page 35: ...A STANDARDM ODU LE 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss 050 0020 Energieversorgung 25 m od_1404985084585_68 docx 187009 2 1 5 2 Power supply Pos 108 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss 050 0020 0010 Anschl ussart Kaltger ätestecker 8 m od_1309335834268_68 docx 46621 3 1 5 2 1 Type of connection DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock The operating voltage on the na...

Page 36: ...lled mode the rotor chamber will be aerated through this valve In addition air can be injected If the vacuum falls below the preselected vacuum value this valve will open briefly to ensure a constant vacuum 1 Optional connection of another element 2 Air injection 3 Aeration Fig 7 Valve block NOTE Unpressurised inert gas can also be used for aerating the rotor chamber Connecting combinations 1 Conn...

Page 37: ...542 Loctite part number 54223 bottle with 10ml Pos 113 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 114 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss 050 0040 Vakuumverbi ndungen außer 2 18 HC L 25 m od_1404985087233_68 docx 187051 2 1 5 4 Vacuum connections The vacuum connection is realised by way of a vacuum hose with standard flange connections cl...

Page 38: ...1 5 5 Option 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 chapter 2 1 1 Functional and operating elements NOTE Observe the installation direction of the pressure control valv...

Page 39: ...ons of Vacuubrand followed by condensation in a liquid cooled emission condenser This application 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 the back of the unit see chapter 2 1 1 Functional and operating elements NOTE The vacuum pump is supplied with power by the unit but t...

Page 40: ...n a cooling trap e g CT 02 50 or CT 04 50 The application is suitable for water base low boiling samples containing solvents The RVC 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 RVC 2 Vacuum pump 3 Cooling trap 4 Pressure control valve 5 Cover with connecting hoses 6 Stop valve 7 Vacuum sensor Fig 1...

Page 41: ...hase In the standby mode the cooling trap will be either switched off or continue operation depending on the choosen option chapter 6 5 3 5 Options Settings Continuous operation coldtrap The ice condenser temperature is indicated in the values window of the rotational vacuum concentrator The cooling trap must be connected to the rotational vacuum concentrator with the aid of a zero cross cable par...

Page 42: ...e RVC on Press the mains power switch on the right hand side of the unit The CDplus control unit performs a self test and an initialisation This may take several seconds Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings Pos 131 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 132 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 060 Betrieb 060 0030 Öffnen und Schli eßen des D eckels 25 ...

Page 43: ...n Wi nkelr otoren 25 m od_1404985116707_68 docx 187163 3 1 6 4 1 Installation of angle rotors Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor see chapter 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 NOTE Depending on the version up to three rotors can be ...

Page 44: ...odul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 139 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 060 Betrieb 060 0040 0030 Ei nsetzen von Zubehör außer 2 18 25 mod_1404985118739_68 docx 187191 3 1 6 4 3 Installation of accessories Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor see chapter 11 2 Rotor program In swing out rotors all places of a rotor must be loaded with buckets Always load the op...

Page 45: ... rotors with low capacity Pos 140 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 141 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 060 Betrieb 060 0040 0030 0010 Gefäße außer 2 18 25 m od_1404985119757_68 docx 187205 4 1 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 arra...

Page 46: ... the rotor blocks symmetrically with the same accessories and fill to avoid imbalance correct incorrect Fig 16 Symmetrical loading of the rotor blocks Pos 144 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 145 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 060 Betrieb 060 0040 0030 0030 Becher außer 2 18 25 mod_1404985121657_68 docx 187233 4 1 6 4 3 3 Buckets Load each bucket symmetr...

Page 47: ...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 18 Loading of buckets considering the balance point Pos 146 010 Universalmodul e Abschnittswechsel 0 mod_1202124514062_0 docx 418 1 Pos 147 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel...

Page 48: ...146933_68 docx 187274 3 1 6 5 1 User interface 1 Left function key 2 Right function key 3 Up key 4 Down key 5 Display Fig 19 User interface of the CDplus control system Function keys 1 2 The function of these keys 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 20 Display of the assignment of the function ke...

Page 49: ...alue windows with an identical layout The indication of the measurement value channels is controlled by way of the up and down keys see above 9 Measuring channel 10 Set value only shown in the run mode 11 Unit of the measured value 12 Actual value Fig 22 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 ...

Page 50: ...s 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 Active phases 15 Open lid The rotor is at a standstill the lid can be opened Warm up The vacuum pump and or the cooling trap are within the warm up phase Evaporation manual The RVC is within a manual controlled evaporation ru...

Page 51: ...vaporation 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 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 rotor can optionally be installed The war...

Page 52: ...pose select from the menu Start with phase the item Evaporation manual or Evaporation program NOTE The function Evaporation program can only be selected if a program was created before see chapter 6 5 3 2 Program administration 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 ...

Page 53: ...equipment information Options see chapter 6 5 3 5 Options 1 Menu list 2 Menu title 3 Focus 4 Scrollbar 5 Function key Quit menu 6 Function key Open menu Fig 29 Structure of the main menu Pos 155 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 156 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 060 Betrieb CD plus 060 0050 0030 0010 Sollwerte im M anuellmodus änder n auß er 2 18 25 m od...

Page 54: ...e the heater for controlling the temperature of the bucket is started The heat is supplied as long as the set value of the saftety pressure is not exceeded If the value of the safety pressure increases beyond the maximum limit 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 mb...

Page 55: ...sections NOTE 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 NOTE If the temperatu...

Page 56: ...following message will appear Fig 33 Message New program created Press the right hand function key to confirm Continue as described under Editing a program see below Editing a program Select Edit program from the menu Program administration see figure and confirm The program list is shown Fig 34 Program list Select a program from the program list It will be opened for editing Open the menu Program...

Page 57: ...g menu is displayed Fig 37 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 Select Copy program from the program administration menu and confirm The program list will be displayed Select a program and confirm A copy o...

Page 58: ...ssure increase test NOTE The pressure increase test can only be performed if a vacuum sensor is installed Entering the set values Select Special functions from the main menu Open the menu Pressure increase test and select Parameter pressure increase test Enter the set values confirm and quit the menu Performing the pressure increase test Select Special functions from the main menu Open the menu Pr...

Page 59: ...key for quitting the menu 5 Function key for acknowledging the message Fig 41 Structure of the process equipment info window In addition the menu can be opened at any time to check whether any messages are pending NOTE A detailed list of all messages can be found in chapter 7 Malfunctions and error correction Information status Every piece of information shown in the process equipment information ...

Page 60: ...e the contrast by pressing the up down keys Confirm the new setting by pressing the right hand function key Fig 43 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 44 Selecting a language Settings The Settings menu ...

Page 61: ...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 NOTE We guarantee that a speed of 1 350 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 o...

Page 62: ...for all RVC types NOTE 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 Load default 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 a...

Page 63: ...um sensor Check the connecting cables and plug in connections of the 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 chapter 7 2 Service contact No rotor sensor signal The rotor temperature sensor is disconnected or defective Contact the after sales servi...

Page 64: ...ce 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 only Triple TMM Check the rot...

Page 65: ...r occurs again contact the after sales service see chapter 7 2 Service contact 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 chapter 7 2 Service contact Pos 177 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 178 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202...

Page 66: ... and error correction 66 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual Pull the unit slightly over the edge of the desktop Fig 47 Pulling the unit slightly over the edge of the desktop Tilt the unit upwards Fig 48 Tilting the unit upwards ...

Page 67: ...08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs 67 105 Translation of the original operating manual Prop the unit up Fig 49 Propping the unit up Ensure that the centre of gravity of the unit is still above the desktop If necessary the unit must be held or secured by a second person Fig 50 Centre of gravity of the unit example ...

Page 68: ...of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual The emergency release system is actuated by way of two plugs They are located under the unit and connected to the lid lock via a release cord Fig 51 Emergency release system 1 Lid lock 2 Release cord 3 Plug with a plastic screw Fig 52 Detail of the emergency release system ...

Page 69: ...Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs 69 105 Translation of the original operating manual Unscrew the plastic screws on the right and left halfway approx 4 mm Fig 53 Loosening the plastic screw with a cross point screwdriver left Fig 54 Loosening the plastic screw with a cross point screwdriver right ...

Page 70: ...nslation of the original operating manual Fig 55 Loosened plastic screws Grab the plastic screw and pull it out of the opening together with the plug Fig 56 Pulling out the plugs Pull the plug with the cord vertically downwards until you hear a clicking sound Unlock the right and left lid lock in this manner NOTE The lid locks must be unlocked simultaneously ...

Page 71: ...on of the original operating manual Fig 57 Unlock the lid locks The lid opens Fig 58 Opened RVC After you have used the emergency lid release system install the two plugs in reverse order Eliminate the cause of the fault If necessary contact the service department Set the unit up correctly Pos 180 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 72: ...small flange connections between the various 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 59 ...

Page 73: ...s 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 74: ...essive substances Do not use solvents Do not use agents with abrasive particles Do not expose the RVC or its accessories to intensive UV radiation e g sunlight or thermal stress e g by heat generators Pos 187 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 188 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 Wartungsarbeiten 25 mod_1404985235741_...

Page 75: ... the personnel may be exposed to product residues Skin contact or the inhalation of particles may cause severe damage to health depending on the product in question Take suitable decontamination measures prior to commencing the maintenance Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves Switch the rotational vacuum concentrator off by actuating the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from...

Page 76: ...st 371 R VC BA PR OJEKTE RVC 2 33 CDpl us IR 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 0021 Rotorkammer R VC 2 33 IR Text 31 m od_1407484093490_68 docx 209100 1 In case of soiling or glass breakage the rotor chamber rotor holder and rotor must be cleaned immediately to avoid corrosion 1 Countersunk Torx screws 2 Rotor side magnetic coupling 3 Cap 4 Electronic temperature measuring system of the rot...

Page 77: ...2 11 2021 sb bs 77 105 Translation of the original operating manual Fig 65 Unit with an open lid Set the mains power switch to OFF and disconnect the mains power cable DANGER Danger of burns on hot surfaces Let the rotor chamber cool down to room temperature Use the TX15 Torx L key to loosen the screws Fig 66 Using an L key ...

Page 78: ...coupling by lifting it up and off the rotor holder Fig 68 Removing the magnetic coupling Then the rotor chamber rotor holder and magnetic coupling can be cleaned CAUTION Ensure that cleaning agents or disinfectants cannot flow into the opening at the bottom of the rotor chamber see the following illustration This may lead to irreversible damage in the motor chamber Wipe the rotor chamber rotor hol...

Page 79: ...o that there is a risk of crushing your fingers between the components When installing the magnetic coupling do not put your fingers under the magnetic coupling Fig 70 Installing the magnetic coupling Grab the magnetic coupling by its sides and install it in the rotor chamber Install the parts and assemblies in reverse order with regard to their removal Connect the mains power connector and switch...

Page 80: ...acuum 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 Pos 195 010 Universalmodul...

Page 81: ...llect 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 Pos 199 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 Pos 200 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0020 Desi nfekti on von Rotorkammer und Zubehör 25 m od_1404985240541_68 docx 187597 2 1 8 ...

Page 82: ...0 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0040 Instandhaltungsar beiten 25 m od_1404985246314_68 docx 187625 2 1 8 4 Service DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock 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 w...

Page 83: ...ssary 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 ...

Page 84: ...lly Upon request we will prepare and submit to you a cost estimate prior to performing the repair Please confirm such cost estimate within 14 days If the cost estimate has still not been confirmed after 4 weeks we will return the unit Please note that you must bear the incurred costs NOTE The unit must be packaged in a transport safe manner Please use the original packaging if at all possible If t...

Page 85: ...hrist 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 Pos 213 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 214 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 090 Entsorgung 090 0020 Entsorgung der Verpackung 26 m od_1404985277436_68 docx 187695 2 1 9...

Page 86: ...centrifugal force 530 x g Max permissible imbalance 50 g Max density of material at process start 2 kg dm3 Connection requirements Electrical connection 1 x 230 V 50 60 Hz Protection class I IP code 11 Apparent power 1 5 kVA Nominal current 2 5 A Stop valve connection 230 V 50 Hz 20 W max Pressure control valve connection 230 V 50 Hz 20 W max Vacuum pump connection 230 V 50 Hz 3 5 A max Physical d...

Page 87: ...04985305262_68 docx 187723 2 1 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en 10 1 Ambient conditions Pos 221 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 100 Technische D aten 100 0010 Umgebungsbeding ung en Text 26 m od_1404985304573_68 docx 187709 1 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en Use in closed spaces Altitudes up to 2 000 m Ambient temperature between 5 C and 25 C Maximum relative humidity of 80 Mains voltage fluctuation...

Page 88: ...l setpoint Calculation of the control set value and of the gradient for the temperature C min sec sec sec sec tion current of time tion tion previous of value set tion current of value set gradient C sec gradient time section elapsed tion previous of value set value set control Example Section Set values Section time h min Temperature C Preceding 30 Current 1 00 60 C min 0 5 min 60 30 min 60 30 60...

Page 89: ...U LE 110 Anhang 110 0020 Rotor programm Ü berschrift 43 m od_1466141499940_68 docx 431655 2 1 11 2 Rotor program Pos 230 200 Christ 370 R VC BA STANDARDM ODU LE 110 Anhang 110 0021 Rotor programm Text BA nur Hinw eis 45 m od_1476436222632_68 docx 443708 1 The actual rotor program can be downloaded from www martinchrist de Products RVC unit type Pos 231 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202...

Page 90: ...0 60 RC 6 yes 285 100 ml test tube 12 50 80 RC 6 yes 240 Acetonitrile 100 ml test tube 12 50 30 RC 6 yes 112 C2H3N 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 1 4 Dioxane 100 ml test tube 12 50 30 RC 6 yes 150 C4H8O2 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...

Page 91: ... Temperature C Pump Cooling trap Total time min Methanol 100 ml test tube 12 50 30 RC 6 yes 130 CH3OH 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 n Hexan 100 ml test tube 12 50 30 RC 6 yes 30 C6H14 100 ml test tube 12 50 45 RC 6 yes 28 100 ml test tube 12 50 60 RC 6 yes 25 Pos 233 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_120211...

Page 92: ...ange 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 rig...

Page 93: ...ce 5 Rotor shaft 6 Mains power switch 7 Electrical vacuum sensor connection 8 Option Serial Interface RS 232 9 Option Serial Interface Remote 10 Valve block dg_ref_source_inline Valve block dg_ref_source_inline 11 Power supply connection of the vacuum pump 12 Power supply connection of the pressure control valve 13 Name plate dg_ref_source_inline Name plate dg_ref_source_inline 14 Vacuum connectio...

Page 94: ...Appendix 94 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual Pos 236 200 Christ 371 R VC BA PR OJEKTE RVC 2 33 CDpl us IR 110 Anhang 110 0050 Konformitätserklär ung en R VC 2 33 CD pl us IR 31 m od_1407484117577_68 docx 209158 2 1 ...

Page 95: ...tional Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs 95 105 Translation of the original operating manual 11 5 EC declaration of conformity ...

Page 96: ...Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 96 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 97: ...l Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs 97 105 Translation of the original operating manual 11 6 Declaration of conformity China RoHS 2 ...

Page 98: ...rator RVC 2 33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 98 105 Version 08 2009 Rev 3 6 of 22 11 2021 sb bs Translation of the original operating manual Pos 237 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 99: ...used to determine whether the evaporation in 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 durat...

Page 100: ...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 74 Diagram describing the safety pressure functi...

Page 101: ...s 29 China RoHS 2 Declaration of conformity 97 Circuit diagrams 87 Cleaning 30 Cleaning agents 74 Cleaning of the rotational vacuum concentrator 75 Cleaning the rotor chamber 76 Cleaning the RVC and the accessories 74 Click at button push 61 Closing the lid 42 Commissioning 12 compatibility test 19 Condensate contaminated hazards 26 Condensation of the vapours upstream of the vacuum pump in a cool...

Page 102: ...31 Flammable substances 25 Flammable substances Hazards 25 Form for the return of defective parts 84 Function keys 48 Functional elements 13 Fuses customer provided 35 G General conditions 11 General malfunctions 63 General work maintenance 74 Glass breakage 81 Glass tubes 82 H Handling of hazardous substances 32 Hazard warnings 9 11 42 Hazardous substances 23 Hazardous substances handling 32 Haza...

Page 103: ...ly Triple TMM 64 No rotor sensor signal 63 No vacuum sensor signal 63 Noise level according to DIN 45635 86 Nominal current 86 Nominal rotor speed not reached 64 Nominal voltage 14 Notes on safety and hazards 9 O On site transport 34 Opening the lid 42 51 Operating elements 13 Operating mode 50 Operating personnel 21 Operating voltage 35 Option Pressure control valve and vacuum sensor 38 Option Re...

Page 104: ...ea 26 Safety data sheets 87 Safety devices 28 Safety distance 26 35 Safety instructions 9 11 42 Safety instructions for evaporation 26 Safety notes concerning set up and connection 22 Safety notes concerning the initial start up 22 Safety notes concerning the operation 23 Safety notes concerning the transport 22 Safety pressure 54 100 Safety pressure not reached 64 Safety range 23 31 Scope of supp...

Page 105: ... Transport hazards 22 Transport safety devices 34 Transport to commissioning hazards general 22 Tubes 45 Type 14 86 Type of connection 35 Type of the RVC 83 U Units of protection class I 35 Up and down keys 48 User interface 48 UV radiation 35 74 V Vacuum 54 Vacuum connection 37 87 Vacuum pump 87 Vacuum pump connection 86 Vacuum sensor 38 87 Values window 49 Vapour pressure curve for ice and water...

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