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Safety information and use

2.1

Requirements for the user

This operating manual is intended for persons assigned with operating and

monitoring the Fritsch ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer. The operating manual and

especially its safety instructions are to be observed by all persons working on

or with this device. In addition, the applicable rules and regulations for accident

prevention at the installation site are to be observed. Always keep the operating

manual at the installation site of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer.
People with health problems or under the influence of medication, drugs, alcohol

or exhaustion must not operate this device.
The ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer may only be operated by authorised persons and

serviced or repaired by trained specialists. All commissioning, maintenance and

repair work may only be carried out by technically qualified personnel. Qualified

personnel are persons who, because of their education, experience and training

as well as their knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, accident prevention

guidelines and operating conditions, are authorised by those responsible for the

safety of the machine to carry out the required work and 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 ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer or

other material property must be rectified immediately. The following information

serves both the personal safety of operating personnel as well as the safety of

the products described and any devices connected to them: All maintenance and

repair work may only be performed by technically qualified personnel.
This operating manual is not a complete technical description. Only the details

required for operation and maintaining usability are described.
Fritsch has prepared and reviewed this operating manual with the greatest care.

However, no guarantee is made for its completeness or accuracy.
Subject to technical modifications.

2.2

Scope of application

The ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer is used for the analysis of the particle shape and

size of powders and bulk solids. The particle sizer has an extra-large measuring

range of 20 µm to 20 mm! It is therefore an ideal device for uncomplicated

quality control in various areas of application.
The particle sizer described here is an operations resource for use in industrial

environments. This operations resource possesses hazardous live components

during operation.

2.3

Obligations of the operator

Before using the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer, this manual is to be carefully read

and understood. The use of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer requires technical

knowledge; only commercial use is permitted.

Summary of Contents for ANALYSETTE 28 IMAGESIZER

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

Page 2: ...Version 04 2022 Index 012 Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestrasse 8 D 55743 Idar Oberstein Telephone 49 6784 70 0 Email info fritsch de Internet www fritsch de ...

Page 3: ... conformity Fritsch GmbH has been certified by the SGS TÜV Saar 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 ...

Page 4: ...urrent consumption 16 3 6 Protection class 16 3 7 Power consumption 16 3 8 Electrical fuses 16 4 Installation 17 4 1 Transport and storage 17 4 2 Unpacking 17 4 3 Scope of delivery 18 4 3 1 Accessory case 18 4 3 2 Accessories case 1 dry 19 4 3 3 Accessory case 2 wet dispersion unit 20 4 4 Setting up 20 4 4 1 Transport securing devices 21 4 5 Ambient conditions 21 4 6 Electrical connection 22 4 6 1...

Page 5: ...6 38 5 5 Fritsch test powder F70 39 6 Accessories 41 6 1 Lenses for dry measurement 41 6 2 Accessories for wet measurement 41 6 2 1 Immersion pump set 42 6 3 Calibration plate 42 7 Cleaning 43 7 1 Cleaning the device 43 7 1 1 Cleaning the falling chute 43 7 2 Cleaning the lens 43 7 3 Cleaning the windows 43 7 3 1 Removing the window holder 44 7 4 Cleaning the lens of the digital camera 44 7 5 Clea...

Page 6: ...ents 8 Maintenance 50 8 1 Replacing hoses in wet dispersion units 50 9 Repairs 51 9 1 Checklist for troubleshooting 51 10 Disposal 53 11 Guarantee terms 54 12 Exclusion of liability 56 13 Safety logbook 58 14 Index 60 ...

Page 7: ...7 Basic structure 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 ...

Page 8: ...gital 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 Connection wet dispersion unit ultrasonic box 19 USB port ...

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

Page 10: ... In order to prevent hazards to users follow the instructions in this manual Malfunctions that impair the safety of persons 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 as the safety of the products described and any devices connected to them All maintenance and repair ...

Page 11: ...the conditions and methods used during installation operation use and maintenance of the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH Improper execution of the instal lation can result in property damage and thus endanger persons Therefore we assume absolutely no responsibility or liability for loss damage or costs that result from errors at installation improper operation or improper...

Page 12: ...lt in serious or fatal injury DANGER This symbol and keyword combination designates contents and instructions for proper use of the machine with combus tible substances Ignoring information with this designation will result in serious or fatal injury WARNING This symbol and keyword combination points out a directly hazardous situation due to movable parts Ignoring information with this designation...

Page 13: ... Lists without a specific order Button Operating elements e g push button switch dis play elements e g signal lamps Display Screen elements e g buttons function key assign ment 2 5 Device safety information The particle sizer has been designed from the viewpoint of safety to users nevertheless residual hazards cannot be ruled out The device may only be used for the purpose described under Chapter ...

Page 14: ...ly replace damaged or illegible information signs Unauthorised alterations will void Fritsch s declaration of conformity to Euro pean directives and void the guarantee If after reading the operating manual you still have questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact our technical specialists 2 6 Hazardous points DANGER There is a risk of fatal injuries from power surges when cleaning the...

Page 15: ... 7 Electrical safety 2 7 1 General information The main switch separates the device from the mains on two poles Switch off the main switch if the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer is to stand idle for a longer duration e g overnight In the switched on state the switch is illuminated red and the control lamp on the front side blue ...

Page 16: ...ispersion unit 20 7 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 Protection class IP 22 3 7 Power consumption The maximum power consumption is 50 W 3 8 Electrical fuses Micro fuse 5 x 20 mm 2A slow blow 2 pieces The fuses are located inside the ma...

Page 17: ...end 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 equip ment 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 1 Cut open the ...

Page 18: ... under the base plate 4 3 Scope of delivery Please check the delivery against your order If the delivery is incomplete or dam aged inform the shipping agent immediately and inform Fritsch GmbH within 24 hours Any claims received later cannot be considered 4 3 1 Accessory case 1 USB cable and USB interface cable 2 Data stick with software operating instructions and manual 3 Multiple socket outlet w...

Page 19: ...llation 4 3 2 Accessories 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 ...

Page 20: ...before commis sioning High temperature differences can lead to condensation in the device and damage to the electronics after switching on Strong temperature fluctuations can occur during transport or interim storage Depending on the temperature difference between the installation site and the transport or storage environment condensation can form inside the device This can damage the electronics ...

Page 21: ...n original packaging 4 4 1 Transport securing devices Proceed as follows to remove the transport securing device 1 Loosen the two knurled screws on the funnel holder 2 Unscrew the funnel holder 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 Main...

Page 22: ...ly 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 interference free mains supplies voltage peaks ...

Page 23: ...the flat rail runner onto the rail from behind Then tilt the lens forwards and position it on the rail 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 ...

Page 24: ... unit 2 Connect the supplied outlet hose with inner diameter of 25 mm to the outlet connector 2 and secure with the hose clamp included 3 Connect the wet dispersion unit with your building connection use the pressure regulator included The pressure regulator is equipped with an additional flow limiter and thus reduces the pressure to 0 5 bar The Inlet for liquids connection 4 is used to fill the s...

Page 25: ...sed only with water In order to prevent too much pressure in the sample bath connect the pressure regulator included in the accessories for the measuring liquid of water as follows 1 300 cm hose from your water connection to the pressure regulator 2 Hose connection pressure regulator fresh water supply 3 Pressure regulator 4 Hose connection pressure regulator wet dispersion unit 5 20 cm hose from ...

Page 26: ...lution or better Software Windows 7 or higher Adobe PDF reader 1 Insert the supplied USB stick into the USB port on your PC provided for this purpose 2 Select the USB stick and run the CD_Start application on this There are various applications in the Prerequisites that are needed for using the Image Sizing software In case they are not already on your PC install also Net Framework 4 5 and a versi...

Page 27: ...n Connecting the cable incorrectly to the ANALYSETTE 28 can result in property damage or a connection problem with the PC 7 Install the Image Sizing Software ISS 8 Select a language for the installation 9 A welcome window for the Image Sizing 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...

Page 28: ...n the desktop 14 To start the program without the desktop icon proceed as follows Start Windows Explorer The target folder shown during the installation contains the folder Fritsch GmbH In this folder open the folder Image Sizing Software 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 ...

Page 29: ...ity in the Image Sizing software to check whether the device has been recognised by the PC and which COM port it is installed on Proceed as follows 1 Click on the icon ISS exe to start the Image Sizing software 2 Click on Configuration to go to the configuration settings 3 In the left part of the screen the software opens a new window with the various configuration options Click on Select device ...

Page 30: ... should then be listed If only one device is connected it is directly selected If multiple devices are connected click a device to select it and the current device and the software will restart If no device is found check whether the device is switched on If so check the used drivers and right connections of the used ports on your PC and device 4 10 1 Checking the communication between the camera ...

Page 31: ...n 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 PC is functioning correctly ...

Page 32: ...ed by the camera during camera adjustment or when making a measurement the components mentioned must be checked and cleaned as described in Chapter 7 Cleaning on page 43 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 a...

Page 33: ...s left to do is screw 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 positione...

Page 34: ...el 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 holder 7 Re tighten the clamp screws 5 2 2 Funnel holder 250 ml For little or very fine sample material the 250 ml funnel can be placed with the funnel holder further forward on the...

Page 35: ... 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 the funnel up and down 5 3 Wet measurement 5 3 1 Inserting the measuring cell 1 Open the housing flap 2 Unlock the centring plate and hinge it backwards 3 Close the housing flap again 4 Place the wet dispersion unit in front of or next to the ANALYSETTE ...

Page 36: ... the operator has to ensure the compatibility of the measuring liquid with all the encountered surfaces before the application When measuring samples which are incompatible with water a suitable liquid with an as high as possible boiling point can be selected from the following list Monovalent bivalent or trivalent alcohols e g isopropanol Mineral and organic oils e g petroleum and soy bean oil nu...

Page 37: ...ng circuit NOTICE The fluid inlet must be opened before working with the device The wet dispersion unit has a suspension volume of 150 500 ml The radial pump has a capacity of 3 5 l per minute In order to fill the measuring circuit of the wet dispersion unit proceed as follows 1 Check whether the hose attached to the Liquid in connection via the pressure regulator is connected to your water connec...

Page 38: ... into the sample bath using a small spatula until the beam absorption set in the SOP is reached 3 Start the measurement once the parameters defined in the SOP have been reached 5 4 Fritsch test powder F16 You can check the precision and accuracy of your device by measuring the Fritsch test powder at least once a week depending on how often you use the device This will indicate contamination or mal...

Page 39: ...ncellation 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 remove the sample from the collecting vessel and clean the parts that come into contact with the samples before you begin to measure other materials 5 5 Fritsch test powder F70 You can check the precision and a...

Page 40: ... is correct If using the wet version of the ImageSizer make sure to wait a few seconds each time you add sample mate rial to allow the sample material to be distributed in the measuring circuit In this way you 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 Part...

Page 41: ...e wet dispersion unit 28 2600 00 from firmware version 1 11 onwards You can find this in the ImageSizing Software under Configuration Device selection To use the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer for wet measurements you need the wet dispersion unit with the flow measuring cell 28 2600 00 and the associated lens The following lenses are available 1 Telecentric lens for particle sizes from 5 1000 µm 28 2501...

Page 42: ...r 6 3 Calibration plate Two different calibration plates are available for calibrating the ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer Order these plates according to the lenses you are using These calibration plates are used as follows 1 Remove the chute lid 2 Move the feeder as far back as possible See Chapter 5 2 1 Installing the feeder and funnel on page 33 3 The calibration plate has the designations camera and...

Page 43: ...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 falling chute 16 using the brush 32 7 2 Cleaning the lens Clean the front and rear lens elements u...

Page 44: ...f the soiling moves in the turning direction of the camera the soiling must be on the glass cover of the sensor CAUTION On no account may the camera lens be put under mechanical stress during cleaning The lens must be cleaned using the lens brush 33 and the optics tissue 25 located in the accessory case 7 5 Cleaning the hoses You can clean stubborn soiling in the hoses of the wet dispersion unit b...

Page 45: ... is also permitted Normally it is sufficient to rinse the measuring cell in the liquid in which you measure To remove stubborn residues you can add a cleaning agent to the rinsing liquid A few drops of a tenside surfactant e g Span 80TM or a surface active household cleaner washing up liquid e g PrilTM or liquid soap is usually enough 7 6 1 Design of wet measuring cell 1 Rear flange 2 O ring 46 x ...

Page 46: ...ay bottle with cleaning liquid 7 6 3 Emptying the system 1 Check whether the hose at the Liquid in connection is connected via the pressure controller to your water connection or a liquid storage container 2 Open the tap of the water connection or the storage container 3 Start ISS 4 Open SOP management and insert a new SOP Insert the Empty com mand 5 Then press the button with the triangle on the ...

Page 47: ...sassembly The front flange can now be removed just as carefully 3 All parts can now be cleaned Extreme care must be taken when cleaning the measuring cell glasses For this proceed as described in Chapter 7 6 5 Cleaning the measuring cell glasses on page 47 7 6 5 Cleaning the measuring cell glasses Great care must be taken when cleaning the measuring cell glasses The glasses must only be touched by...

Page 48: ...hen rinse the measuring cell glasses clean with the spray bottle and dab them carefully with the dry optics tissue You should keep the glasses carefully covered until you reinstall them in the measuring cell 7 6 6 Sealing rings Rinse the seal rings under particle free running water and then dry them with lint free soft tissue 7 6 7 Mounting the wet measuring cell Once you have cleaned the parts yo...

Page 49: ...ect the SOP Clean Fill The system then rinses itself and fills up with measuring liquid While rinsing and filling the system you can see whether the measuring cell was put together properly and that no liquid is leaking NOTICE Never insert the measuring cell insertion into the measuring unit after removal and assembly without checking it this can result in damage to the device from leaks ...

Page 50: ...ce is entered 8 1 Replacing hoses in wet dispersion units Before replacing the hoses the measuring liquid needs to be drained from the system To do this empty the system as described in Chapter Chapter 7 6 3 Emptying the system on page 46 To loosen the hoses screw off the clamping thread and remove it from the hose Then remove the hoses from the connections and replace them with a new set of hoses...

Page 51: ...too high Too much sample material is being fed Reduce the feed rate see ISS software manual Gap between funnel and feeder too large Lower the funnel Reduce gap between funnel and feeder See Chapter 5 2 3 Adjusting the funnel height on page 35 Blurred images Lens for wrong measuring range used Insert lens for the required measuring range Material is not distributed in the focal range Adjust the fee...

Page 52: ...e not connected correctly Check USB cable and connect 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 Chapt...

Page 53: ...strial tools 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 d...

Page 54: ...tion must be carried out with the above mentioned information The guarantee will not be granted in cases where 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 disks rotors sieve rings pin inserts conversion kits sieve inserts bottom sieves grinding inserts cutt...

Page 55: ... 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 replace ment part the defective part shall be returned to us at buyer s expense NOTICE Please note that in the event that the device must be returned the device must be shipped in the original Fritsch packaging Fritsch GmbH...

Page 56: ...ting manual For more information please contact your local FRITSCH GMBH distributor or Fritsch GmbH Industriestr 8 D 55473 Idar Oberstein Not all parts shown here are necessarily installed in the product The buyer is not entitled to delivery of these parts If interested please contact your local FRITSCH GMBH distributor or Fritsch GmbH Industriestr 8 D 55743 Idar Oberstein FRITSCH GMBH takes the g...

Page 57: ...ingements of the rights of third parties arising from the use of this product Neither compliance with this operating manual nor the conditions and methods used during installation operation use and maintenance of the product can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH Improper execution of the installation can result in property damage and thus endanger persons Therefore we assume absolutely no responsibilit...

Page 58: ...58 Safety logbook 13 Safety logbook Date Maintenance Repair Name Signature Date Maintenance Repair Name Signature ...

Page 59: ...59 Safety logbook Date Maintenance Repair Name Signature ...

Page 60: ... the measuring circuit Wet dispersion unit 37 Fritsch test powder Measuring F16 38 Measuring F70 39 G Guarantee terms 54 H Hose replacement Wet dispersion unit 50 I Immersion pump set 42 Inserting the lens 23 Inserting the measuring cells 35 Installing the drivers 26 Installing the software 26 L Lens change 32 M Measuring liquids 36 O Opening the front flap 22 P Preparation of the ANALYSETTE 28 22...

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