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ROTAVAC vario Pumping unit

Instruction manual

Summary of Contents for ROTAVAC

Page 1: ...used and distributed completely and unchanged It is strictly the users responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999248 28 04 2011 ROTAVAC...

Page 2: ...ocuments are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged It is strictly the users responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999...

Page 3: ...responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999248 28 04 2011 GB It is imperative to read this instruction man ual prior to initial operation...

Page 4: ...Immediate danger Death or severe injuries as well as damage to equipment and environment can occur Warning Possible danger Severe injuries as well as damage to equip ment and environment can occur Cau...

Page 5: ...arefully the validity of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999248 28 04 2011 V2 12 Deutsch English Fran ais Italiano Espa ol T rk e Portugu ycc Polski Nederl Suomi Reset Language sel...

Page 6: ...Controller 23 5 1 Menu guide 26 5 2 Function Pump down 27 5 3 Function Vac control 29 5 4 Function Auto mode 31 5 5 Function Program 32 Example for use 33 5 6 Function VACUULAN 34 5 7 Examples for use...

Page 7: ...ng operation between 10 C and 40 C Check the maximum temperatures if installing the pump in a cabinet or a housing and make sure ventilation is adequate Install an external automatic ventilation syste...

Page 8: ...f ventilation If the equipment is brought from cold environment into a room for operation allow the equipment to warm up pay attention to water condensation on cold surfaces The diameter of the inlet...

Page 9: ...corrosive noxious or polluting fluids vapours and gases In case install an ap propriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and environment Prevent any part of the huma...

Page 10: ...p if the pressure difference between inlet and outlet port ex ceeds 1 1 bar at maximum Prevent any backpressure of gases and the backflow of condensates Never suck liquids or dust into the pump Provid...

Page 11: ...t be contaminated with process chemicals which have been pumped during operation Ensure that the pump is decontaminated before maintenance and take adequate precautions to protect people from the effe...

Page 12: ...N 200 240 V 50 60 Hz P N 100 120 V 50 60 Hz ROTAVAC vario Pumping unit 1 591 00142 00 591 00142 01 Standard items ROTAVAC vario control ROTAVAC vario tec ROTAVAC vario control pump 1 Power cord 1 14...

Page 13: ...operation C C 10 to 60 10 to 40 Permissible relative atmospheric moisture during operation no condensation 30 to 85 Rated power kW 0 16 No load speed min 1 0 2400 Maximum permissible range of supply v...

Page 14: ...isplay illuminated Pressure units scale selectable mbar Torr or hPa Measuring range absolute 1080 mbar 0 1 mbar 810 Torr 0 1 Torr Maximum control range with internal pressure transducer absolute 1060...

Page 15: ...PP stainless steel FPM Distributor at inlet PP O ring FPM Outlet ETFE Tubing PTFE Screw in fittings ETFE ECTFE Controller Sensor Aluminium oxide ceramic Sensor housing PPS glass fibre Sensor seal Che...

Page 16: ...ty of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999248 28 04 2011 1 5 2 7 4 3 6 Rear side controller ROTAVAC vario Pumping unit 8 jacks for connection of VACUU BUS components e g coolant val...

Page 17: ...d completely and unchanged It is strictly the users responsibility to check carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product Manual no 999248 28 04 2011 9 11 12 4 6 5 3 7 13 10 14 R...

Page 18: ...n tional ventilation of the pump and the vacuum system In case this constitutes a potential source of danger take appropriate safety measures Make sure ventilation is adequate if the pumping unit is i...

Page 19: ...ure immediately Risk of bursting Condensate and deposits in the pressure transducer af fect the measuring result Clean pressure transducer if necessary vacuum connection Catchpot The round bottom flas...

Page 20: ...he pump regularly for external soiling and deposits clean if necessary to avoid an increase of the pump s operating temperature The motor is protected by a temperature sensor at the circuit board Curr...

Page 21: ...ve by turning it 180 In case of low boiling solvents when the formation of condensate is unlikely the use of gas ballast might be unnecessary Operating the pump without gas ballast increases the solve...

Page 22: ...e pump from the application Drain catchpot Close inlet and outlet port e g with transport caps Close gas ballast Store the pump in dry conditions Removing the catchpot Remove joint clip remove catchpo...

Page 23: ...ct the pressure unit mbar Torr or hPa in the same way It is possible to access the language selection menu at any time by switching on the controller while keeping the selection knob pressed Keys Star...

Page 24: ...00 Vacuum control to a preset vacuum value here 100 mbar Torr hPa Pump down continuous pumping Process runtime only if process control is running Pump symbol is displayed when pump is running The pump...

Page 25: ...ents Depending on the connected components e g valves some menu items might not be active Changing the function Switch controller on Press START STOP to terminate control in case control is running Pr...

Page 26: ...control Auto mode Program VACUULAN Configuration Back Configuration Adjustment 1013 mbar RS 232 Sensors Display Autostart Off Defaults Cancel Back 1013 2 mbar Auto mode 1013 2 mbar VACUULAN Auto mode...

Page 27: ...me is without effect if the process is stopped due to a preset Mini mum before Duration is reached Delay Delay determines the time the coolant valve is running on after the process has been stopped Th...

Page 28: ...ler switches to function Vac control the current vacuum is used as set value Pressing key MODE again switches to function Auto mode The controller adapts the boiling pres sure starting from the curren...

Page 29: ...Speed is adjustable in a range of 1 100 or can be set to HI Maximum An upper pressure limit can be preselected The pump switches off if the pressure limit is exceeded e g at the end of suctions or fil...

Page 30: ...e to this switching When pressing key STOP the controller is in function Vac control again Adjustment of the set vacuum during vacuum control Dynamic interactive adaptation Press the selection knob an...

Page 31: ...rge amounts of solvents The Minimum is adjustable in a range of 2 1060 mbar or can be set to Auto or to Off Delay Delay specifies the time the coolant valve continues to run after process stop The Del...

Page 32: ...run can be edited Time Process runtime for each program step to reach a preset vacuum level or if setting Step runtime after having achieved the vacuum level The summed up total process runtime is sho...

Page 33: ...porator Program step 1 should be always a definite initial state here atmospheric pressure ATM To reach this state definitely set a tickmark at Vent and Step press selection knob In step 2 pumping dow...

Page 34: ...e controller signals an error The Set vacuum is adjustable in the range of 1 1060 mbar Switch on If the pressure exceeds the pressure for switching on pumping down starts again The Switch on pressure...

Page 35: ...troller vacuum pump and apparatus Assemble electrical connections Connect coolant if necessary 5 7 1 Vacuum for filtration and suction Select function Pump down If necessary set value for Speed high o...

Page 36: ...ded Select function Auto mode Start process by pressing key START STOP The function Auto mode allows a fully automatic distillation even if the boiling pressure is unknown In case of solvent mixtures...

Page 37: ...TS CTS and remote on On or Off Sensors Selection of the pressure transducer to be controlled maximum 4 external sensors Display Selection of the device parameters Brightness between 0 100 Contrast bet...

Page 38: ...rement connection of the controller to a pressure 0 1 mbar e g by applying a good two stage rotary vane pump In function Configuration select program Adjustment at the controller The reading is automa...

Page 39: ...meters in the function Configuration in the menu RS 232 using the selection knob Baud 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 Parity 8 N 1 7 O 1 or 7 E 1 Handshake Off Xon Xoff or RTS CTS Remote On or Off Timeout Sen...

Page 40: ...remote operation on 1 9 sensor quantity 1 9 sensor number 0 remote module not connected 1 remote module connected 0 level sensor not connected 1 level sensor connected 0 fault indicator not connected...

Page 41: ...1 venting valve open 0 coolant valve closed 1 coolant valve open 0 in line valve closed 1 in line valve open 0 pump off 1 pump on Description Response XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Operation Status process contro...

Page 42: ...time in program step y 0 9 pressure in program step y 0 9 software version Response XXXX mbar or XXXX Torr or XXXX hPa XXX XXXX mbar or XXXX Torr or XXXX hPa XX XX h m XXXX mbar or XXXX Torr or XXXX...

Page 43: ...0795 Torr unit according to preselection 0001 to 1060 mbar hPa or 0001 to 0795 Torr speed in 100 HI unit according to preselection 0001 to 1060 mbar hPa or 0001 to 0795 Torr hh mm hours minutes unit a...

Page 44: ...if Echo 1 after realisation 1 internal sensor 2 9 external sensors if connected Parameter X X X X X X X Operation mode Command START STOP REMOTE ECHO OUT_VENT STORE OUT_SENSOR 2 RxD 5 Mass 3 TxD 7 RT...

Page 45: ...ump s outlet hose connection into the inlet of the condenser Put Allen head screws through both plates and screw to the square nuts in the housing cover Fasten the union nut at the inlet of the conden...

Page 46: ...eliminate the cause for humidity Pressure transducer contami nated See Cleaning the pressure transducer Digital pressure reading is flashing display shows 0 0 Pressure transducer not correctly adjust...

Page 47: ...START STOP Adapt minimum pressure value if necessary Function is not displayed no menu No controllable device con nected valve pump Connect devices or use con troller as measuring device Controller d...

Page 48: ...ectly posi tioned or leak in the pipeline or vacuum system Check pump directly con nect controller directly at pump inlet then check con nection pipeline and vacuum system if necessary Long narrow vac...

Page 49: ...the pressure transducer Clean a contaminated pressure transducer as follows Disconnect vacuum connection Fill the measurement chamber with a solvent e g benzene and allow sufficient cleaning time Ob...

Page 50: ...components Avoid the release of pollutants Before starting maintenance vent the pump and isolate it from the vacuum system and the electrical supply Drain condensate if applicable avoid the release o...

Page 51: ...nut at the hose connection next to the inlet and remove hose Use Phillips screw driver to remove both screws at the fix ing plate of the controller and remove controller Remove control cable at the r...

Page 52: ...2011 6 1 7 3 4 5 10 8 2 9 Use open ended wrench w f 14 to turn the elbow fitting 1 4 of a turn disconnect the hose Do not remove the el bow fitting from the pump head Through reassembly a leak may res...

Page 53: ...replace if neces sary Position new diaphragm between diaphragm clamping disc with square head screw and diaphragm support disc Attention Position diaphragm with pale side towards dia phragm clamping...

Page 54: ...necting rod at the individual pump head Smaller number of washers The pump will not attain final vacuum More washers Clamping disc will hit head cover noise or even blockage of the pump 11 3 Replacing...

Page 55: ...ith hose connection motor side valves at the inlet kidney shaped opening beside valve valves at the outlet round centred opening under valve Position housing cover Move housing cover slightly to make...

Page 56: ...s in the housing cover Connect control cable to the rear side of the controller Do not cant when assembling connection Tighten union nut first by hand and then tighten one full turn using open ended w...

Page 57: ...ser Round bottom flask 500 ml coated 514 83000 02 Remove joint clip at the catchpot Unscrew the four Torx screws at the counter holder of the condenser and remove condenser Thereby remove the adapter...

Page 58: ...arts according to se rial number This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship Transit damage is excluded from this warranty To file for such warranty service contact Heidolph Instruments...

Page 59: ...dolph de Safety Information When shipping items for repair that may have been contaminated by hazardous substances please advise exact substance take proper protective measures to ensure the safety of...

Page 60: ...nces has the appliance come into contact with _______________________________ _______________________________ 4 Shipper Name _________________________ First name _________________________ Company ____...

Page 61: ...ty of general em pirical values and results obtained under test conditions for specific applications depend on a number of factors beyond our control It is therefore strictly the users responsibility...

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