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Operation

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Operation

5.1 Operating the CSi/d Autoloader

To start the CSi/d Autoloader in normal operating mode, the device must be connected to the
activated analyzer. The CSi/d Autoloader is switched on at the main switch. It is operated
using the analyzer software, and only the loading of samples to the CSi/d Autoloader takes
place on the device. You can find further information in the software manual for the analyzer.

Fig. 5: CSi/d main switch

Number

Component

Description

1

CSi/d main switch

Switches the device on /off.

Operation of the CSi/d Autoloader

1.

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Make sure that the CSi/d Autoloader is connected to the activated analyzer.

2.

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Press the main switch (

1

) on the CSi/d Autoloader (see Fig. 5: CSi/d main

The status LED on the main switch of the CSi/d Autoloader lights up and the device has been
switched on.

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Summary of Contents for CSi/d

Page 1: ... Eltra GmbH 42781 Haan Retsch Allee 1 5 Germany 24 09 2018 Version 0001 Manual Autoloader CSi d Translation ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright Copyright by Eltra GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany ...

Page 3: ... 14 4 6 Individual step cycles 15 5 Operation 16 5 1 Operating the CSi d Autoloader 16 5 2 Loading the analyzer 17 5 3 Moving crucibles 18 5 4 Disposal of the crucibles 18 6 Servicing 19 6 1 Dismantling the top and bottom cover 19 6 2 Adjusting the chain motor belt 21 6 3 Adjusting the chain tension 22 6 4 Adjusting the height of the gripper arm 24 6 5 Adjusting the gripper arm position 25 6 6 Adj...

Page 4: ...Contact information 4 ...

Page 5: ...s a prerequisite for the safe and correct use of the device This Operating Manual contains no repair instructions In the event of any faults or necessary repair work please contact your supplier or Eltra GmbH directly Amendments Subject to technical changes Copyright The forwarding or duplication of this documentation and the recycling and passing on of its content are only permitted with the expl...

Page 6: ...afety warnings We give you the following warnings and corresponding content WARNING W1 0000 Type of danger personal injury Source of danger Possible consequences if the dangers are not observed Instructions and information on how the dangers are to be avoided We also use the following signal word box in the text or in the instructions on action to be taken WARNING Moderate or mild injury may resul...

Page 7: ...es Warns of hot surfaces Parts of the device get hot Never touch hot components Warning of hand injuries Warns of hand injuries The device has moving parts Never touch moving parts For further information please observe the safety instructions at the relevant places 2 5 General Safety Instructions DANGER D2 0006 Danger caused by burning samples Damage to the respiratory tract skin and or mucous me...

Page 8: ...mentation about this Autoloader That new personnel have been familiarised with the safe correct use of the Autoloader before starting work on it either through verbal instruction by a competent person or with the help of the technical documentation available Incorrect operation can result in personal injury and damage to property You are responsible for your own safety and that of your employees E...

Page 9: ...tment is usually required after installation The various possible settings are however described in detail in the Servicing chapter 3 2 Transport The CSi d Autoloader weights 18 kg It should therefore only be lifted by two people When doing so ensure you grip it securely CAUTION C6 0092 Risk of cuts Sheet metal parts can have sharp edges During transport ensure you grip them securely and do not gr...

Page 10: ...of burns caused by hot components Hot components crucibles reagents etc can fall down Surfaces onto which the hot component can fall catching fire Clothing and other materials catching fire Set the Autoloader up in a fireproof environment Pay special attention to the desk floor and other surfaces near the Autoloader Always wear suitable work clothes Keep the work area free from all materials that ...

Page 11: ...e analyzer and CSi d Autoloader Proceed as follows to connect the CSi d Autoloader 1 With the help of the supplied pneumatic hoses and the tee connect the pneumatic connection on the CSi and the CSi d Autoloader 1 see Fig 1 Connections on the back of the CSi d Autoloader 2 Connect the tee to your compressed air supply 3 Connect the connection inside the analyzer to the analyzer connection 3 see Fi...

Page 12: ...e side cover The side cover must be dismantled to install and adjust the CSi d Autoloader Fig 2 Side cover Number Component Description 1 Side cover screws Used to secure the side cover Proceed as follows to dismantle the side cover 1 Remove the screws 1 see Fig 2 Side cover 2 Place the side cover to one side The side cover has now been removed 1 ...

Page 13: ...mode the CSi analyzer must be turned off and connected to the CSi d Autoloader Proceed as follows 1 Pull the power supply unit from the back of the CSi d Autoloader 2 Keep the manual control button 1 pressed and plug the power supply unit into the designated electrical connection 2 in the safety circuit see Fig 3 Manual mode 3 Keep the manual control button 1 pressed for a few seconds see Fig 3 Ma...

Page 14: ...er Important safety devices are deactivated Exit manual mode before analysing samples Genilellen 4 5 Affixing to the analyzer Two brackets are used to screw the CSi d Autoloader to the analyzer Fig 4 Aligning the CSi d Autoloader Number Component Description 1 Screws for alignment Used to align the CSi d Autoloader to the analyzer 2 Locking screw Used to lock the alignment 1 2 ...

Page 15: ... 1 see Fig 4 Aligning the CSi d Autoloader 7 Press the locking screw 2 against the brackets and screw it tight This prevents the position shifting if you need to disconnect the CSi d Autoloader from the analyzer see Fig 4 Aligning the CSi d Autoloader The Autoloader has now been connected to the analyzer 4 6 Individual step cycles If the CSi d Autoloader is in manual mode it is possible to switch ...

Page 16: ...Si d Autoloader takes place on the device You can find further information in the software manual for the analyzer Fig 5 CSi d main switch Number Component Description 1 CSi d main switch Switches the device on off Operation of the CSi d Autoloader 1 Make sure that the CSi d Autoloader is connected to the activated analyzer 2 Press the main switch 1 on the CSi d Autoloader see Fig 5 CSi d main swi...

Page 17: ...1 5 Examples of positions Order in which the crucibles must be positioned Proceed as follows to load the CSi d Autoloader with samples 1 Place the first crucible onto the crucible tray 1 see Fig 6 Loading the CSi d Autoloader 2 Place all further crucibles onto the crucible trays 2 5 etc see Fig 6 Loading the CSi d Autoloader The CSi d Autoloader has now been loaded 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 18: ...sal of the crucibles The crucibles from the analysed samples are collected in a crucible bin to permit their subsequent disposal Fig 7 Crucible disposal Number Component Description 1 Crucible bin Bin to collect crucibles after analysis 2 Space for the crucible bin Space for the crucible bin The crucibles are automatically collected in the crucible bin 1 Before each analysis process make sure ther...

Page 19: ...ic solvents can damage coatings Organic solvents may not be used to clean the housing Only use a slightly moist cloth for cleaning 6 1 Dismantling the top and bottom cover Under some circumstances the top cover needs to be removed when servicing the CSi d Autoloader Fig 8 Top bottom cover 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...op cover 1 Remove the two screws 1 see Fig 8 Top bottom cover 2 Pull the top cover forwards and remove it The top cover has now been removed Under some circumstances the bottom cover needs to be removed when servicing the CSi d Autoloader Proceed as follows to dismantle the bottom cover 1 Remove the two screws 2 see Fig 8 Top bottom cover 2 Release the mini XLR connector 3 see Fig 9 Mini XLR conne...

Page 21: ...lt 2 Chain motor screws Used to adjust the tension on the chain motor belt Proceed as follows to change the tension on the chain motor belt 1 Release the two screws 2 see Fig 10 Adjusting the chain motor belt 2 Press the motor support forwards or backwards to change the tension on the chain motor belt 1 see Fig 10 Adjusting the chain motor belt 3 Hold the motor support in position and tighten the ...

Page 22: ...essary Fig 11 Crucible chain Number Component Description 1 Examples of positions for holding Holding to check the chain tension 2 Examples of positions for moving Should have approx 1 mm of play in the chain direction left right Fig 12 Adjusting the chain tension Number Component Description 1 Chain tension screw Used to adjust the chain tension 1 2 1 ...

Page 23: ... tension can lead to a blockage when the crucibles are moved by the motor If the chain has too much play bent elements on the chain can block the cogwheel support A chain play of approx 1 mm should be maintained see description above Proceed as follows to adjust the chain tension 1 Release the screw 1 on the underneath of the sample changer platform see Fig 12 Adjusting the chain tension 2 Move th...

Page 24: ...der is not in operation Proceed as follows to adjust the height of the gripper arm 1 Switch to manual mode 2 Using the manual mode button switch the gripper arm position through until the gripper arm has reached the Chain crucible collection position see Fig 13 Adjusting the gripper arm height 3 Release the screws 1 see Fig 13 Adjusting the gripper arm height 4 Move the assembly up or down until t...

Page 25: ...arm position 1 Release the screws for the X 1 and Y 2 position of the gripper arm see Fig 14 Adjusting the gripper arm position 2 Switch through the individual steps with the help of manual mode until the arm has reached the chain crucible position 3 Align the gripper arm with the help of the supplied spirit level until it is as horizontal to the crucible as possible 4 Align the gripper arm so tha...

Page 26: ...ipped correctly Fig 15 Adjusting the gripper fingers Number Component Description 1 Gripper fingers Gripper fingers on the gripper arm 2 Gripper arm screws Screws on the back cover of the gripper arm 3 Motor shaft screws Screws to secure the gripper arm to the motor shaft 4 Motor shaft Drive motor shaft 5 Ram Ram on the gripper arm 6 Ram rod Gripper arm 7 Hex nut Adjusting nut for the gripper fing...

Page 27: ...ram 5 in a clockwise direction to increase the distance between the gripper fingers 1 Screw the ram rod 6 in an anticlockwise direction from the ram 5 to decrease the distance between the gripper fingers 1 see Fig 15 Adjusting the gripper fingers 7 Tighten the hex nut 7 see Fig 15 Adjusting the gripper fingers 8 Make sure that the ram rod 6 and the inside of the gripper arm are clean see Fig 15 Ad...

Page 28: ... the side cover Fig 16 Adjusting the speed of movement Number Component Description 1 Needle valve gripper finger speed Needle valve for regulating the gripper finger speed 2 Needle valve gripper arm speed up Needle valve for regulating the gripper arm speed raising 3 Needle valve gripper arm speed down Needle valve for regulating the gripper arm speed lowering 1 2 3 ...

Page 29: ...on to reduce the speed of movement when raising the gripper arm Fig 16 Adjusting the speed of movement 2 Turn the needle valve 2 in an anticlockwise direction to increase the speed of movement when raising the gripper arm Fig 16 Adjusting the speed of movement The speed for raising the gripper arm has now been adjusted Adjusting the speed with which the gripper arm is lowered 1 Turn the needle val...

Page 30: ...ta Power supply Ext power supply unit 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Voltage 24 V Power consumption 1 4 A Safety Protection class III Overvoltage category II Degree of contamination 2 Compressed air 5 8 bar Type of environment Indoors Max altitude 2000 m Ambient temperature 5 40 C Ambient humidity 80 at 31 C 50 at 40 C Non condensing Type of protection IP20 ...

Page 31: ... the power supply to the main circuit board and to the valves of the CSi d Autoloader are interrupted As a result crucibles continue to be held tight in the event of a fault Yes Yes CSi d Autoloader switched on Relay Power supply to the CSi d Autoloader main board established Power supply to the pneumatic valves established Gripper fingers Checked by software Relay Power supply to the CSi d Autolo...

Page 32: ...tton with the help of a rubber band see Chapter 4 4 3 Set the power switch of the analyzer from position 0 to position 1 The CSi d Autoloader is then in non stop cycle mode and keeps repeating all individual steps until the last crucible is removed from the platform The CSi d Autoloader continues to rotate the chain for some time afterwards to search for further crucibles If no more crucibles are ...

Page 33: ... plastic pipe To remove the plastic hose KS first press the plastic ring KR of the connector against the metal ring and then pull the pipe out keeping the ring pressed Fig 20 Removing the plastic pipe Proceed as follows to reinstall the sample changer The analyzer has been switched off the power switch is in the 0 position There is no compressed air supply to the analyser KS KR KS ...

Page 34: ...lty Check the positioning disc 3 There is no crucible in the CSi d Autoloader although it has received a command to load the next crucible 4 The horizontal light barrier cannot be detected Faulty light barrier crucibles are not moving due to a blockage faulty motor 5 The furnace was not opened to enable the CSi d Autoloader to place a crucible onto the crucible tray Fault in the ram control or the...

Page 35: ...the business to business area to which this product is classified may no longer be disposed of with municipal or household waste To document this the devices are provided with the disposal label Fig 21 Disposal label Since the disposal regulations worldwide and also within the EU may differ from country to country the supplier of the device should be consulted directly in case of need This labelli...

Page 36: ...Index 36 9 Index ...

Page 37: ... 35 regulations 35 Disposal of the crucibles 18 E Error messages 34 Explanations of the safety instructions 6 G General information 9 General safety instructions 7 Gripper arm positions 32 I Installation 10 Intended use 5 L Loading the analyzer 17 M Manual 8 Moderate or mild injury 6 Mortal injury 6 Moving crucibles 18 N Non Stop cycles 32 Notes on the manual 5 O Operating the CSi d Autoloader 16 ...

Page 38: ...Copyright Copyright by Eltra GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany ...

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