Page 1: ...nd Safety Chapter 3 Principles of Operation Chapter 4 Touch Panel Operation Chapter 5 System Screens Chapter 6 Installation Requirements Chapter 7 Installation Chapter 8 Commissioning the System Chapt...
Page 2: ...t B Adams Quality Manager M Braun Inc Publication edited by means of Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word Important Notes This technical documentation is not liable to any obligations on the p...
Page 3: ...Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 Liability 1 1 1 2 Contact Information 1 2...
Page 4: ...l Information MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 1 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 Entries Referring to the System This documentation is part of the system Designation Type Series Number s Persons In...
Page 5: ...ystems Instruction Manual Chapter 1 General Information MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 1 2 1 2 Contact Information M Braun Inc 14 Marin Way Stratham NH 03885 Phone 603 773 9333 Fax 603 773 0008 Email...
Page 6: ...2 2 4 Operation Guidelines 2 2 2 5 Safety General Hazards 2 3 2 6 Safety Mechanical 2 3 2 7 Safety Electrical 2 4 2 8 Safety Handling of Electronic Components 2 5 2 9 Safety Chemicals and Gases 2 5 2...
Page 7: ...tly hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death serious injury or serious damage to the system other equipment or surrounding environment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation...
Page 8: ...of suffocation when working with high inert gas concentrations On request MBRAUN can recommend a personal measuring instrument that alerts the operator to a reduction of oxygen content in the ambient...
Page 9: ...ing breakdown of power or media supply breakdown and or incorrect arrangement of preventive measures combination of escaping media Hazards caused by human misconduct noise allergies excitations of muc...
Page 10: ...trical hazards such as shock involuntary muscle reaction muscle paralysis burnt tissues and organs or death Connection to the main power supply must be performed by a qualified electrician according t...
Page 11: ...flammable explosive toxic Below are some guidelines to refer to when handling chemical substances Ensure the all relevant Control of Substance Hazardous to Health COSHH guidelines are followed Observe...
Page 12: ...ncerning process chemicals used Regardless of the number of caution symbols and information placed on or around the system all safety instructions of this manual must be observed 2 11 Safety Emergenci...
Page 13: ...prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions it has been subjected to severe transport stress If the system meets any or all of the above make it inoperable secure it against any unauthorized or u...
Page 14: ...nciples of Operation 3 1 Description of the System 3 1 3 2 Pressure Control System 3 1 3 3 Purging the System 3 2 3 4 Circulation Mode 3 3 3 5 Regeneration Mode 3 3 3 6 Antechamber Operation 3 4 3 7 A...
Page 15: ...Pressure Control System General Information The system is equipped with a PLC operated pressure control system which starts automatically when the system is activated Upper and lower working pressure...
Page 16: ...tems with no manual purge valve or automatic purge function This can also be performed on systems with either of the mentioned options if the user chooses to do so The Reverse Purge method purges the...
Page 17: ...er column the oxygen and moisture content is scrubbed from the gas This provides the user with a consistent inert glovebox environment in which to work Figure 2 Principle of Circulation 3 5 Regenerati...
Page 18: ...tomatic or Manual Modes Both modes utilize the antechamber components and the touch screen The chamber undergoes several evacuation refill cycles to clear the chamber of room or glovebox atmosphere pr...
Page 19: ...to measure depending on the analyzer type the oxygen or moisture content of the working gas inside the glovebox The analyzers are connected to the PLC via a cable with an RJ45 connector While not all...
Page 20: ...sture content The analyzer is designed to provide exact readings within the range of 0 50ppm An estimated reading of the oxygen content is provided when the oxygen level rises above 50ppm The sensor e...
Page 21: ...Chapter 4 Touch Panel Operation 4 1 General Information 4 1 4 2 Input and Password Fields 4 1 4 3 Displaying the System Information 4 2...
Page 22: ...creen Do not use any sharp or pointed objects to remove the protective foil as this may result in damage to the touch screen 4 2 Input and Password Fields Input Fields Certain screens contain informat...
Page 23: ...truction Manual Chapter 4 Touch Panel Operation MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 4 2 4 3 Displaying the System Information Touch the Common Parameters button on the Start Screen Touch the System button...
Page 24: ...Systems Instruction Manual Chapter 4 Touch Panel Operation MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 4 3 The Information Screen is displayed providing M Braun contact information and information regarding the p...
Page 25: ...een 5 7 5 8 Antechamber Parameters Screen 5 8 5 9 Antechamber Trends Screen 5 9 5 10 Box Pressure Parameters Screen 5 9 5 11 Purifier Layout Screen 5 10 5 12 Purifier Parameter Screen 5 11 5 13 Purifi...
Page 26: ...uttons and icons represent inactive functions green buttons and icons represent active functions and gray buttons represent functions which are nonexistent or temporarily unavailable The purifier icon...
Page 27: ...he status of the blower Displays the status of the vacuum pump Purifier Inactive Circulation Active Regeneration Active Displays the status of the purifier Used to access the Purifier Layout screen Di...
Page 28: ...the Start Screen by touching the Common Parameters button Button Description Displays the Alarm Setpoints screen Displays the analyzer Min Max Values screen Displays the Operating Hours screen Displa...
Page 29: ...ent on the system Used to set the alarm parameter for the oxygen analyzer when present on the system Used to set the alarm parameter for the freezer when present on the system Used to set the alarm pa...
Page 30: ...he Functions button Circulation Purifier and Regeneration Purifier 2 buttons are permanently grayed out for single purifier systems Button Description Used to activate and deactivate the circulation p...
Page 31: ...ns are permanently grayed out when only one large antechamber is present on the system Button Description Used to start an automatic antechamber cycle for the large antechamber Used to evacuate the la...
Page 32: ...s which mode the system is being run in Displays the actual pressure inside the chamber Displays the status of the pressure level inside the antechamber Displays the status of the refill valve Display...
Page 33: ...cle The level at which a leak test is performed on the antechamber in automatic mode Level at which the refill process of the antechamber is initiated in automatic mode Number of intermediate refill c...
Page 34: ...the designated time period and also to zoom in on a selected range over a 24 hour period 5 10 Box Pressure Parameters Screen Accessed via the Start Screen by touching the Box Pressure and Analyzer De...
Page 35: ...tlet Regen Gas Inlet Regen Gas Outlet Pressure Compensation Working Gas Inlet Regen Vacuum Box Vacuum Vacuum Pump Icon Information Field Button Description Displays the status of the various valves th...
Page 36: ...ose No to start circulation manually after the regeneration process is completed 5 13 Purifier Status Screen Accessed via the Purifier Parameter screen by touching the Status button Button Information...
Page 37: ...ours which the components have been running Under normal use the vacuum pump oil should be changed every 3 000 hours per the manufacturer s recommendation 5 15 Purifier Trends Screens Accessed via the...
Page 38: ...ce on the touch screen 5 17 Box Purging Screen Accessed via the Common Parameters screen by touching the Box Purging button Information Field Description Used to automatically purge the glovebox when...
Page 39: ...ox cooling unit Information Field Description Used to set the freezer operating temperature Displays the actual temperature inside the freezer Used to set the box cooling unit operating temperature Di...
Page 40: ...pter 6 Installation Requirements 6 1 Location 6 1 6 2 Gas Supply and Connection Requirements 6 1 6 3 Venting Requirements 6 2 6 4 Electrical Connection Requirements 6 2 6 5 Water Cooling Requirements...
Page 41: ...n Argon Helium supplied at 80psi Purity Industrial grade or better from tanks or other facility gas supply source Quantity Permanent supply for the system s operation e g pressure compensation etc Reg...
Page 42: ...ems This applies to both automatic and manual purge valve types 6 4 Electrical Connection Requirements The power supply for the system will vary according to local area guidelines Please refer to the...
Page 43: ...s and Sensors 7 3 7 5 Electrical Feedthorugh and Power Strip 7 4 7 6 Stand Mounted Purifier 7 6 7 7 Stand Alone Purifier 7 8 7 8 Attaching the Vacuum Pump Oil Mist Filter 7 11 7 9 Attaching the Gloves...
Page 44: ...essure The vacuum level during the regeneration process has also been tested to ensure that the glovebox purifier performs optimally This chapter provides information regarding the actual assembly of...
Page 45: ...xact quantities Gloves KF25 Clamp KF40 Clamp Glove O ring KF25 O ring KF40 O ring Electrical Feedthrough Power Strip 3 8 Braided Tygon Tubing KF25 Stainless Steel Flexible Hose 1 Pipe copper or stainl...
Page 46: ...ructions Figure 2 Stand Mounted Purifier Figure 3 Stand Alone Purifier Section 7 6 provides instructions for installing a Stand Mounted purifier glovebox system Section 7 7 provides instructions for i...
Page 47: ...hamber control option is included D Rough Gauge GP113 Present when auto antechamber control option is included 7 5 Electrical Feedthrough and Power Strip There are multiple flanges located on the back...
Page 48: ...he female connector end of the feedthrough into the flange and feed into the box until the feedthrough flange is flush with the box flange Place the clamp around the flange and tighten Place the 6 out...
Page 49: ...pertaining to the system Connecting the Vacuum Pump Attach the KF25 stainless steel flexible hose to the end of the 1 pipe with the port using a KF25 clamp and o ring Attach the pipe to the valve loca...
Page 50: ...ons when fitting together and tightening 7 7 Stand Alone Purifier Below is a rear view of the purifier showing the various components and cables which require connection to the glovebox Please refer t...
Page 51: ...hat prior to connecting the purifier the glovebox be moved into the final location where it is to be used Roll the purifier cart into place under the antechamber The recommended distance between the f...
Page 52: ...e hose B from the VHE valve on the filter column to the circulation pipe using a KF40 clamp and o ring Attach the Out KF40 stainless steel flexible hose C on the blower to the bottom of the heat excha...
Page 53: ...om washers from the bolt Place the end of the ground wire F onto the bolt Place the washers onto the bolt with the toothed washer teeth pointing towards the leg of the stand Screw the bolt back into t...
Page 54: ...r flange Turn the clamp so the open ends face out Secure in place with the bolt and red thumb screw Tighten hand tight Turn the filter so the label faces the gas ballast on the top of the vacuum pump...
Page 55: ...adjusted by rotating the cuff of the glove Secure the glove with two o rings Place the o ring in the top of the second groove from the glass and in one smooth motion pull down across the circumferenc...
Page 56: ...plays the two possible connector types that will be used Contact the M Braun Service Department with any questions 7 11 Attaching the Analyzers General Information This section applies only to systems...
Page 57: ...zer cable plug into hole on the corresponding analyzer by pushing the plug into the hole gently until it snaps into place The Green plug attaches to the H2O Analyzer The Blue plug attaches to the O2 A...
Page 58: ...are raised off the ground 7 13 Power and Gas Supply Plug the main power cable I on the purifier into the main power supply outlet Attach the working gas line from the purifier to the working gas suppl...
Page 59: ...Chapter 8 Commissioning the System 8 1 General Information 8 1 8 2 System Activation 8 1 8 3 Static Pressure Test 8 2 8 4 Purging the System 8 4...
Page 60: ...e system for any possible leaks This is done to ensure all connections made during the installation are tight and seated properly The static pressure test also checks other components on the system wh...
Page 61: ...pressure states The process for running the test in either state is the same with the exception of the parameter setpoints and foot pedal controls Touch the Box Pressure Analyzer display box on the s...
Page 62: ...s below 10mbar use the foot pedal to add gas until the pressure reaches the desired level Once the pressure settles monitor the pressure level for five 5 minutes It is normal for the pressure level to...
Page 63: ...oisture levels inside the glovebox can be used to determine when the glovebox atmosphere reaches the desired purity level Glovebox systems which are not equipped with analyzers require the gas consump...
Page 64: ...the alphanumeric keypad Use the keypad to adjust the parameters in the same manner as before Recommended Setpoints Upper Working Limit 12 0mbar Lower Working Limit 9 0mbar Touch the End button Revers...
Page 65: ...tay open providing a constant flow of gas into and out of the box When the valve stops clicking it is open Automatic Purge Method quick purge function present Touch the Functions button on the start s...
Page 66: ...r 130 and MB20G Systems Instruction Manual Chapter 8 Commissioning the System MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 8 7 Touch the Quick Purge button on the functions screen to deactivate purging once the des...
Page 67: ...er 9 System Operation 9 1 General Information 9 1 9 2 Circulation Mode 9 1 9 3 Analyzers 9 3 9 4 Large Antechamber Operation 9 4 9 5 Mini Antechamber Operation 9 12 9 6 Freezers 9 15 9 7 Regeneration...
Page 68: ...ters is done in the same manner as was done during the static leak test and purging during the commissioning of the box Please refer to Chapter 8 of this manual for instructions 9 2 Circulation Mode T...
Page 69: ...ctions button on the start screen Touch the Circulation Purifier 1 button on the functions screen The regeneration and quick purge if existing buttons are blanked out as these functions are unavailabl...
Page 70: ...3 9 3 Analyzers General Information This section applies only to systems that are equipped with moisture and or oxygen analyzers Touch the Functions button on the Start screen Touch the Analyzer butt...
Page 71: ...les can be operated in Automatic or Manual modes After placing the material into the large antechamber please refer to the corresponding directions below for moving the material into the glovebox Plac...
Page 72: ...uction Manual Chapter 9 System Operation MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 9 5 Let go of the door handle and allow the door to rise completely Gently pull out the sliding tray Place the materials to be u...
Page 73: ...007 Page 9 6 Gently push the sliding tray back into the antechamber Close the outer door by pulling it down until groove at the end of the arm rests on the spindle Place four fingers two each on oppos...
Page 74: ...con on the Start Screen to display the antechamber screen Touch the Parameters button to display the Antechamber parameters screen Use the drop down menus and information fields to specify the setting...
Page 75: ...e step number and description of the cycle Touch Manual button any time during the automatic antechamber cycle to abort the cycle Manual Mode Touch the Antechamber icon on the Start Screen to display...
Page 76: ...acuate Start Autom button to evacuate the antechamber of room atmosphere Wait for the gauge to settle at the negative position and continue to evacuate for Non porous Material 5 minutes Porous Materia...
Page 77: ...s process as necessary according the following recommended guidelines Non porous Material Evacuation 3 total cycles 2 Additional Cycles 5 minutes each Refill 3 total cycles 2 intermediate 1 final 1 In...
Page 78: ...ber door by lifting it in an upward direction and guiding it until it stops Gently pull out the tray and transfer the material into the glovebox At this time materials to be transferred out of the box...
Page 79: ...lly Follow the steps below to perform a transfer of materials from room environment into the glovebox using the large antechamber Before opening the outside antechamber door verify The inner antechamb...
Page 80: ...sed on the tray and slide the tray back into the antechamber Replace the cover and lock into place by turning in a clockwise motion Evacuate the antechamber by turning the hand valve to the Evacuate p...
Page 81: ...ollowing recommended guidelines Non porous Material Evacuation 3 total cycles 2 Additional Cycles 3 minutes each Refill 3 total cycles 2 intermediate 1 final 1 Intermediate Cycle refill chamber halfwa...
Page 82: ...ise motion Transferring Material out of the Glovebox Follow the above steps in reverse to transfer materials out of the glovebox into room environment 9 6 Freezers General Information The actual tempe...
Page 83: ...he alphanumeric keypad Use the keypad to adjust the parameters in the same manner as before The default setpoint is 35 C however the freezer parameters can be set at any temperature between 10 C and 3...
Page 84: ...If desired the circulation process can be started automatically following the end of the regeneration procedure Follow the steps below to have circulation start automatically after the regeneration pr...
Page 85: ...art screen Regeneration Follow the steps below to start the regeneration process Touch the Functions button on the start screen Deactivate the circulation process if active by touching the Circulation...
Page 86: ...ilation system A second message is displayed Prove flow of the regeneration gas If OK Confirm this button This message must also be acknowledged before regeneration will initialize Touch the message o...
Page 87: ...intenance Troubleshooting 10 1 General Information 10 1 10 2 Maintenance Requirements 10 1 10 3 Touch Panel Maintenance 10 2 10 4 Replacing the Gloves 10 5 10 5 Moisture Analyzer Maintenance 10 6 10 6...
Page 88: ...that may mar or gouge the coating Compatible Cleaning Agents Aqueous Solutions of Soaps and Detergents Windex1 Top Job2 Joy2 Mr Clean2 Fantastik3 Formula 4094 1 Registered Trademark of Drackett Produ...
Page 89: ...the gloves Inspect the glove ports replace as needed Inspect the fluorescent box lights replace as needed Inspect the solenoid valves replace as needed Leakage test Test of the functions Replace box...
Page 90: ...n cross as it is displayed To accept the changes made during the calibration process touch the screen at any time To reject the changes made during calibration wait for 30 seconds until the overlaid t...
Page 91: ...the user to clean the screen without interfering with system processes Clean the screen by applying a small amount of non abrasive cleanser directly to a soft lint free cloth and gently wipe the scre...
Page 92: ...touch the Main or Back buttons to access the Start Screen and resume normal operation 10 4 Replacing the Gloves General Information M Braun recommends replacing the gloves at regular intervals The gl...
Page 93: ...rs which are used to assist in replacing gloves or to block off an unused gloveport are made for standard round glove ports and are available for either interior or exterior use Internal gloveport cov...
Page 94: ...Edition 1 2007 Page 10 7 Materials Required Soft absorbent lint free cloth Phosphoric Acid Distilled Water Personal Protective Equipment gloves goggles apron Instructions Touch the Functions button o...
Page 95: ...nce Troubleshooting MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 10 8 Remove clamp and analyzer Place a blank KF40 cap over the pipe and secure in place with the clamp Separate the protective cover on the probe by...
Page 96: ...ater Wrap the moistened cloth around the probe Gently and slowly spin the cloth around the probe to clean it Dry the probe in the same manner with a dry lint free cloth Do not clean the probe by movin...
Page 97: ...roubleshooting MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 10 10 Carefully replace the protective cover and secure in place by turning a clockwise direction Remove KF40 clamp and blank cap Carefully place the sens...
Page 98: ...shooting MBraun Inc Edition 1 2007 Page 10 11 Insert the analyzer cable plug into the hole on the analyzer by pushing the plug into the hole gently until it snaps into place Touch the Analyzers button...
Page 99: ...ation No Proceed to next step Check the connector plug on each VHA VHE valve to ensure it is securely tightened to the valve body Did the valve open Yes continue normal operation No contact M Braun Se...
Page 100: ...culation flow to and from the purifier bed fails to open Possible reasons for failure are The gas pressure required to open the valve is too low The gas supply tanks are empty Reset the regulator on t...
Page 101: ...dropped to a level below 15mbar Possible reasons for failure are The antechamber evacuation valve is open and the inner door is not sealed properly An open auxiliary vacuum source inside the glovebox...
Page 102: ...o the analyzer properly Adjust as necessary Did this fix the problem Yes continue normal operation No proceed to the next step Unplug the RJ45 connector Inspect the cable and plug for damage Reinsert...
