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Page 1: ...PARTICLE SIZER ANALYSETTE 28 IMAGESIZER Operating instructions Valid starting with 28 2000 00131 Read the instructions prior to performing any task Translation of the original operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...Version 03 2019 Index 010 Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 D 55743 Idar Oberstein Telephone 49 0 6784 70 0 Fax 49 0 6784 70 11 Email info fritsch de Internet www fritsch sizing de ...

Page 3: ... GmbH An audit certified that Fritsch GmbH conforms to the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001 2015 The enclosed Conformity Declaration lists the guidelines the FRITSCH instrument conforms to to be able to bear the CE mark Certification CE Conformity Certifications and CE conformity 3 ...

Page 4: ...nsport and storage 17 4 2 Unpacking 17 4 3 Scope of delivery 18 4 3 1 Accessory case 19 4 3 2 Accessories case 1 dry 20 4 3 3 Accessory case 2 wet dispersion unit 21 4 4 Setting up 21 4 4 1 Transport securing devices 22 4 5 Ambient conditions 22 4 6 Electrical connection 23 4 6 1 Stability of the mains voltage 23 4 7 Preparation of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer 24 4 7 1 Connection of the camera to ...

Page 5: ...eaning the falling chute 45 7 2 Cleaning the lens 45 7 3 Cleaning the windows 46 7 3 1 Removing the window holder 46 7 4 Cleaning the lens of the digital camera 46 7 5 Cleaning the hoses 47 7 6 Cleaning the wet measuring cell 47 7 6 1 Design of wet measuring cell 48 7 6 2 Preparation 48 7 6 3 Emptying the system 49 7 6 4 Removing the wet measuring cell 49 7 6 5 Cleaning the measuring cell glasses ...

Page 6: ...14 Index 63 Table of contents 6 ...

Page 7: ...1 Basic structure 1 Funnel 2 Feeder 3 Rotary knob for funnel adjustment 4 Height adjustable funnel holder 5 Funnel support column 6 Latches 7 Sample collecting vessel 8 Housing flap Basic structure 7 ...

Page 8: ...tal camera 10 Lens holder 11 Lens 12 Lens holder end stop 13 Window holder 14 Falling chute wet measuring cell holder 15 Flash unit 16 Main switch 17 Mains connection 18 Wet dispersion unit port Basic structure 8 ...

Page 9: ...20 Wet dispersion unit 21 ImageSizer measuring unit 22 Sample bath 23 Measuring cell holder 24 Wet measuring cell Basic structure 9 ...

Page 10: ...nd are able to recognize and avoid possible hazards as defined for skilled workers in IEC 364 In order to prevent hazards to users follow the instructions in this manual Malfunctions that impair the safety of persons the of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer or other material property must be rectified immediately The following information serves both the personal safety of operating personnel as well a...

Page 11: ...ty or of other direct or indirect damage resulting from this or other causes the customer must implement sufficient and comprehensive safety measures for working with the of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer Neither compliance with this manual nor the conditions and methods used during installation operation use and maintenance of the of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH Imp...

Page 12: ... due to electrical current Ignoring information with this designation will result in serious or fatal injury DANGER This symbol and keyword combination designates con tents and instructions for proper use of the machine in explosive areas or with explosive substances Ignoring information with this designation will result in serious or fatal injury DANGER This symbol and keyword combination designa...

Page 13: ... used Example 1 Loosen screw 2 CAUTION Risk of entrapment at the lid Close the lid carefully 3 Tighten screw This symbol emphasises useful tips and recommenda tions as wells as information for efficient operation without malfunction To emphasise procedure instructions results lists references and other elements the following designations are used in this manual Designation Explanation 1 2 3 Step b...

Page 14: ...ty of the machine n Safe conduct must be strictly observed during all work with the device n All currently applicable national and international accident preven tion guidelines must be complied with n Do not remove the information signs DANGER Explosion hazard The device is not explosion protected The device must not be used in electrically conduc tive dusty or damp environments DANGER Mains volta...

Page 15: ...azard When Moving the funnel Closing the device Inserting the holders with the measuring win dows 13 14 Inserting the lenses Mounting the camera Inserting the sample collection container NOTICE Do not leave any oxidizing parts on the channel or in the funnel risk of corrosion 2 7 Electrical safety 2 7 1 General information n The main switch separates the device from the mains on two poles n Switch...

Page 16: ...sion unit 30 8 kg 3 3 Operating noise The noise level is up to approx 78 dB A 3 4 Voltage The voltage range is from 100 240 V 3 5 Current consumption The maximum current consumption is 0 2 A 230 V 0 6 A 115 V 3 6 Power consumption The maximum power consumption is 50 W 3 7 Electrical fuses Micro fuse 5 x 20 mm 2A slow blow 2 pieces The fuses are located inside the mains power socket 19 Technical da...

Page 17: ...ckaging We recommend using a forklift or pallet truck for transporting the packed device WARNING Improper lifting can lead to personal injury or property damage The machine is only to be lifted with suitable equipment and by qualified personnel The guarantee excludes all claims for damage due to improper transport 4 2 Unpacking Remove the transport packaging as shown in the following illustrations...

Page 18: ...cradle For lifting reach under the base plate If you have ordered the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer with two lenses you will find the second lens stored vertically next to the ImageSizer in a lens case a 4 3 Scope of delivery Please check the delivery against your order If the delivery is incomplete or damaged inform the shipping agent immediately and inform Fritsch GmbH within 24 hours Any claims rece...

Page 19: ... interface cable 2 Data stick with software operating instructions and manual 3 Multiple socket outlet with mains switch 4 Round jar with small parts 5 Spirit level 6 Connection cable 7 Digital camera Country specific adapter Installation 19 ...

Page 20: ...cessories case 1 dry 7 Standard test powder F 70 and or F 16 8 Lens 9 Funnel 10 Lens brush 11 Shaft cover 12 Spoon spatula 13 Feeder 14 Flat brush 15 Antistatic cloth 16 Optics tissue 17 Bellows Installation 20 ...

Page 21: ...rts 31 Lens brush 4 4 Setting up n Place the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer on an even and stable surface in an interior room Make sure that the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer stands on the surface evenly balanced Failure to observe this information may lead to problems with feeding on the feeder All feet of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer are adjustable and can be used to balance the device NOTICE Never operate...

Page 22: ...r until it is over the transport securing device 3 Loosen the two knurled screws on the vibration feeder holder and pull out the transport securing device towards the front 4 5 Ambient conditions WARNING Mains voltage The device may only be operated indoors The surrounding air must not contain any electri cally conductive particles Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C linearly ...

Page 23: ...late with the values of the power supply system to be used CAUTION Ignoring the values on the type plate may result in damage to the electrical and mechanical components CAUTION Ensure that the mains supply provides a functional device ground connection 4 6 1 Stability of the mains voltage Instruments with electronic components require a stable supply voltage 10 deviation For weak or non interfere...

Page 24: ...6 4 7 1 Connection of the camera to the lens and insertion 1 Remove the caps from the camera and from the screw thread of the lens Screw the lens hand tight onto the camera 2 Connect the camera as shown in the picture a USB connection for data transmission b Flash and current supply control Installation 24 ...

Page 25: ... The lens holder can be moved back and forth on the rail NOTICE Only remove the front cap from the lens once it is located on the rail 4 Remove the front cap and push the flat rail runner in the direction of the falling chute as far as the end stop 5 When the flat rail runner is seated at the end stop secure it with the two knurled screws The lens is recognised automatically by the device and show...

Page 26: ...lied mains cable to the mains connection socket 2 3 Connect the supplied data cable to the Measuring Unit connec tion socket 3 of the dispersion unit and to one of the Dispersion Units connection sockets on the measuring unit 4 You can connect an external boost pump to the External Pump connection socket This is required if you want to feed the meas uring liquid to the dispersion unit from a separ...

Page 27: ...ses must be fastened securely to the con nections provided with a hose clamp When laying ensure that no kinks occur 7 The connections To Cell 7 and From Cell 8 are already con nected to the corresponding connections of the measuring cell insertion at the factory See Chapter Ä Chapter 8 1 Replacing hoses in wet dispersion units on page 53 4 9 Preparation of the computer Computers provided by Fritsc...

Page 28: ...ose Image Sizing Software ISS 4 Install the 64 bit version of the USB driver If you have already installed the newest FTDI USB driver on your system you do not need to install this in addition 5 Install the USB Camera Driver 6 Establish a USB connection between the ImageSizer the camera and the PC USB 3 0 port NOTICE When connecting the USB cable make sure that the USB plug is in the correct posit...

Page 29: ...izing Software Set up Wizard opens Click on Next to continue the installation 10 The default target folder for the installation is C Program Files Click on Next to continue the installation 11 You can now start the installation by clicking on the Install button Installation 29 ...

Page 30: ...r n The target folder shown during the installation contains the folder Fritsch GmbH n In this folder open the folder Image Sizing Software n This Image Sizing Software folder contains the file ISS exe with which the program can be started manually Double click on the file ISS exe to start the program After initially starting the software you must specify the memory location for the measuring data...

Page 31: ...specifications are shown automatically If no device is displayed a message about the possible cause of the problem appears in the bar at the top Since the camera is connected via a USB 3 0 inter face and the device is connected to the PC via USB both interfaces are detected and precisely displayed Check the cables and click Search All detected devices that are connected to the system should then b...

Page 32: ...ew window with the various configuration options Click on Measurement settings 4 Then click Setup under Device settings 5 When the camera has been recognized you can test the image transfer and the camera function by holding a brush or pencil in the falling chute whereby the object will be displayed in the Camera Set up window 6 If this is the case then the communication between the camera and the...

Page 33: ...ng camera adjustment or when making a measurement the components mentioned must be checked and cleaned as described in Ä Chapter 7 Cleaning on page 45 The Soft Pad 34 provided is intended to protect the top surface of the housing should anything be placed upon it 5 1 Changing the lens The camera can be left connected to the cables while changing the lens The lens is recognised automatically by the...

Page 34: ...ew them to the digital camera If however a lens is twisted out of position it is possible to correct this 1 Attach the camera to the lens 2 Remove the 2 hexagon screws closest to you 3 Turn the lens until the camera is once again correctly aligned with the lens 4 Once this position has been found fix the lens in place again with the two hexagon screws 5 Now the lens is positioned correctly in the ...

Page 35: ...icles 4 The scale has to be visible on the front to the left of the clamp The feeder is positioned at position 0 precisely in the middle of the falling chute 5 Next move the funnel holder to the lowest point using the knurled screw 6 Loosen the clamp screws of the funnel holder and position one of the two funnels Make sure the large funnel is sitting in the two grooves on the top of the funnel hol...

Page 36: ... 3 Adjusting the funnel height Depending on the flowing properties and size of the material a smaller gap for fine powder with good flowing properties or a larger gap for coarse material between the funnel and the feeder is needed The gap to the feeder should be about three times the maximum diameter of the material Turn the knurled screw on the top of the funnel support column in order to move th...

Page 37: ...thout damaging the device Please note that the measuring liquid comes into contact with stainless steel glass PTFE Viton FPM or FKM and silicon hoses When measuring samples which are incompatible with water a suitable liquid with a high boiling point can be selected from the following list n Monovalent bivalent or trivalent alcohols e g isopropanol n Benzines e g white spirit n Mineral and organic...

Page 38: ...rofluorocarbons Amines freone 21 32 methanol aniline benzol Chlorinated hydrocarbons like acetic acid and its deriva tives undiluted acids and bases DANGER When using harmful liquids be sure to observe the valid safety regulations MAC values Where necessary the measuring unit and dispersion units must be set up in a ventilated safety area 5 3 3 Filling the measuring circuit In order to fill the me...

Page 39: ...red SOP in the ISS program see Chapter Ä Chapter 5 5 Fritsch test powder F70 on page 41 2 You can add sample material as follows n Add suspensions in small doses to the sample bath using a pip ette until the beam absorption set in the SOP is reached n Solids can be put directly into the sample bath using a small spatula until the beam absorption set in the SOP is reached 3 Start the measurement on...

Page 40: ...dure used in our software In an SOP work steps are pre defined and processed with a single key stroke Ensure that you select the SOP which is suitable for your device 6 The measuring window with the live image camera and flash set tings opens 7 If necessary and depending on the setting in the SOP the intensity of the feeder can vary Once the beam absorption is correct you can start the measurement...

Page 41: ... On with the main switch 2 Start the Image Sizing software 3 Create a new folder in the archive 4 A New Project Case must be created In the newly created folder 5 In this project case you can select the SOP F70 Standard measure by clicking on New measurement SOP refers to a Standard Operating Procedure used in our software In an SOP work steps are pre defined and processed with a single key stroke...

Page 42: ...can add add the optimal amount of sample material The current beam absorption is displayed in the lower line as good high and low density 8 Once the cancellation criteria Image count or Particle count are reached the measurement is finished and you can display the evaluation by clicking on Stop and Close 9 When the measurement is finished if using the dry version remove the sample from the collect...

Page 43: ...lens for a measuring range of 20 4500 µm 28 2062 00 6 2 Accessories for wet measurement To use the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer for wet measurements you need the wet dispersion unit with the flow measuring cell and the associated lens 28 2500 00 6 2 1 Immersion pump set The immersion pump set 22 2129 00 is required if you would like to connect a separate storage container for measuring liquid to the w...

Page 44: ...libration plates are used as follows 1 Remove the chute lid 2 Move the feeder as far back as possible See Ä Chapter 5 2 1 Installing the feeder and funnel on page 34 3 The calibration plate has the designations camera and flash The camera side must point to the left in the direction of the lens and the camera the flash side to the right towards the feeder and flash Accessories 44 ...

Page 45: ...device against being unintentionally switched back on Do not allow any liquids to flow into the device Indicate cleaning work with warning signs Put safety equipment back into operation after cleaning work When switched off the device can be cleaned using a moist cloth or a microfibre cloth 7 1 1 Cleaning the falling chute First remove the sample guide plate 17 Remove residual material from the fa...

Page 46: ...On reinsertion the magnetic attraction ensures correct posi tioning 7 4 Cleaning the lens of the digital camera If smearing or fixed dots can be seen on the picture transmitted by the camera all components must be checked If the windows and the lens have been cleaned but the soiling is still visible check the camera by turning it If the soiling moves in the turning direction of the camera the soil...

Page 47: ... 4 Set the pump power to maximum and add 10 ml of sand feed par ticle size between 1 and 2 mm to the sample bath 5 Let the pump run for approx 2 minutes Then rinse the system 2 3 times to rinse out all the dirt 7 6 Cleaning the wet measuring cell NOTICE The measuring cell glasses should always be cleaned with the same liquid that is used for the actual meas urement The addition of tensides is also...

Page 48: ... thread 8 Measuring cell glass Ø 30 mm 9 O ring 25 x 2 5 10 O ring 46 x 2 5 11 Front flange NOTICE When depositing the measuring cell ensure that the measuring cell glasses do not get scratched 7 6 2 Preparation Have the following ready n Slotted screwdriver for bits with T20 Torx bit n Lens cleaning paper n Clean paper towels n Spray bottle with cleaning liquid Cleaning 48 ...

Page 49: ...mediately collect liquid flowing out 1 Lift the measuring cell drawer out of the measuring unit and place it on a prepared piece of paper towel Remove the 4 screws which close the measuring cell NOTICE Ensure that the rear cover and the measuring cell glass can not fall out 2 The rear flange falls out of the casing when the 4 screws are released Take care not to scratch the rear measuring cell gla...

Page 50: ... Then place the optics tissue on the inside of the glass and moisten it with the measuring liquid and a drop of tenside PrilTM so that the paper clings to the glass surface Now to wipe the surface just pull the tissue off parallel to the surface without pressing the tissue onto the glass You may have to repeat this wiping of the glass surface with fresh tissue until you can see no more soiling You...

Page 51: ...Check the wet measuring cell for impermeability Leave the measuring cell on a paper towel and check the measuring cell for leaks To do this start the MaS control software open the measuring results and select a measurement The measuring results folder opens Now click on the New Measurement button and select the SOP Clean Fill The system then rinses itself and fills up with measuring liquid While r...

Page 52: ... warning signs Maintenance work may only be performed by spe cialised personnel Put safety equipment back into operation after maintenance or repair work The ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer is with the exception of regular cleaning maintenance free We recommend keeping a safety logbook Ä Chapter 13 Safety logbook on page 61 where all work mainte nance repairs performed on the device is entered Maintenanc...

Page 53: ...he hose Then remove the hoses from the connections and replace them with a new set of hoses 22 8980 84 NanoTec Before attaching the new hoses slide the clamping thread of over the hoses and mount the hoses onto the corresponding connections Afterwards screw tight the clamping thread to seal the hoses When replacing the sample hoses observe the names To Cell and From Cell on the wet dispersion unit...

Page 54: ... feed rate see ISS software manual Gap between funnel and feeder too large Lower the funnel Reduce gap between funnel and feeder See Ä Chapter 5 2 3 Adjusting the funnel height on page 36 Blurred images Lens for wrong measuring range used Insert lens for the required measuring range Material is not distrib uted in the focal range Adjust the feeder optimally Lens installed incorrectly Push lens for...

Page 55: ... it properly to the device and PC Start the software again No settings can be made in the feeder setup USB cable not connected correctly Check USB cable and connect it properly to the device and PC Start the software again Dots are visible in the same places in all images Soiled windows lens or camera lens Clean these parts as described in Ä Chapter 7 Cleaning on page 45 Dark corners are visible i...

Page 56: ... Analytical devices have been registered under category 9 monitoring and control instruments It has been accepted that FRITSCH is operating only in the business to business area The German registration number for FRITSCH is WEEE reg no DE 60198769 FRITSCH WEEE coverage Since the registration of FRITSCH is classified for bilateral transactions no legal recycling or disposal process is described FRI...

Page 57: ...receipt of the device and be received by us within three weeks or alternatively online registration must be car ried out with the above mentioned information The guarantee will not be granted in cases where n Damage has arisen due to normal wear and tear especially for wear parts such as Crushing jaws support walls grinding bowls grinding balls sieve plates brush strips grinding sets grinding disk...

Page 58: ...nt to remedy all recognisable errors or faults including those not covered by the guarantee Errors or faults not covered by the guarantee shall in this case be rectified at cost We recommend reading the operating manual before contacting us or your dealer in order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience Ownership of defective parts is transferred to us with the delivery of the replacement part the defe...

Page 59: ... is expressly prescribed by applicable laws or jurisprudence FRITSCH GMBH expressly reserves the right to modify and or update this operating manual without prior notice The same applies to modifica tions and improvements to the products described in this operating manual It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that they have the current version of this operating manual For more information...

Page 60: ...sons including fatal injuries or similar The above exclusion of liability is limited by mandatory liability as prescribed by laws or jurisprudence Lia bility for negligence is excluded in all cases No permission is given expressly implicitly or otherwise for the use of patents brands or other copyrights We also assume no liability for copy right infringements or infringements of the rights of thir...

Page 61: ...13 Safety logbook Date Maintenance Repair Name Signature Safety logbook 61 ...

Page 62: ...Date Maintenance Repair Name Signature Safety logbook 62 ...

Page 63: ...ng cell 48 Disposal 56 E Electrical connection 23 Emptying the wet dispersion units 49 Exclusion of liability 59 Explanation of signs 11 Explanation of symbols 11 F Filling the measuring circuit Wet dispersion unit 38 Fritsch test powder Measuring F16 40 Measuring F70 41 G Guarantee terms 57 H Hose replacement Wet dispersion unit 53 I Immersion pump set 43 Inserting the lens 24 Inserting the measu...

Page 64: ... 37 Setting up the device 21 Skilled workers 10 System requirements 27 T Transport and storage 17 U Unpacking the device 17 W Warning information 11 WEEE 56 Wet measuring cell Checking for impermeability 51 Installation 51 Removing 49 Index 64 ...

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Page 66: ... 2013 Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 D 55743 Idar Oberstein Telephone 49 0 6784 70 0 Fax 49 0 6784 70 11 Email info fritsch de Internet www fritsch sizing de ...

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