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10.1.1.2

Cleaning of Test Sieves with Mesh Sizes < 500 µm ....................................................... 36

10.1.1.3

Drying of Test Sieves ....................................................................................................... 37

10.2

Wear ................................................................................................................................................ 37

10.3

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 38

Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 39

11.1

Test Sieves ...................................................................................................................................... 39

11.1.1

Certificate ................................................................................................................................. 39

11.1.2

Calibration Service ................................................................................................................... 40

11.2

Sieving Aids ..................................................................................................................................... 40

Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 41

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 42

Summary of Contents for AS200 tap

Page 1: ... Retsch GmbH 42781 Haan Retsch Allee 1 5 Germany 30 01 2018 Version 0002 Manual Tap Sieve Shaker AS 200 tap Translation ...

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

Page 3: ... for the Installation Site 17 4 5 Electrical Connection 17 4 6 Type Plate Description 18 4 7 Removing the Transportation Lock 19 4 8 Transportation Aid 19 5 First Commissioning 22 5 1 Connecting the Safety Plug 23 5 2 Inserting the Test Sieves 24 6 Operating the Device 27 6 1 Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose 27 6 2 Principle of Operation 28 6 3 Views of the Instrument 29 6 3 1 Front 29 6...

Page 4: ...es with Mesh Sizes 500 µm 36 10 1 1 3 Drying of Test Sieves 37 10 2 Wear 37 10 3 Maintenance 38 11 Accessories 39 11 1 Test Sieves 39 11 1 1 Certificate 39 11 1 2 Calibration Service 40 11 2 Sieving Aids 40 12 Disposal 41 13 Index 42 ...

Page 5: ...Notes on the Manual 5 ...

Page 6: ...y please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly Application technical information relating to samples to be processed are not or only to a certain extend included However more information thereof can be found in the internet on the webpage of the respective device on the Retsch GmbH homepage http www retsch com Revision status This document revision 0002 refers to the manu...

Page 7: ...nel Additionally in continuous text or action instructions the signal word DANGER is used 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 Serious personal injuries may result from disrespecting the warning notice There exists an elevated risk of an accident or sev...

Page 8: ...rohibited until it has been completed by the components mentioned in the Declaration of Incorporation and complies with the regulations of the Machinery Directive and an EC Declaration of Conformity has been obtained in accordance with Annex II Part A CAUTION C2 0002 Read the manual Non observance of the manual The non observance of this manual can result in personal injuries Read the manual befor...

Page 9: ...rson has access to the device CAUTION Persons who are under the influence of intoxicating substances pharmaceuticals drugs alcohol fatigue or health disorders must not operate the device CAUTION C3 0015 Changes to the device Improper modifications Changes to the device can lead to personal injuries Do not make any modification to the device Use spare parts and accessories that have been approved b...

Page 10: ...Notes on the Manual 10 Service address ...

Page 11: ...d sufficient instructions about the operation and maintenance of the system The user has received the manual has read and taken note of its contents and consequently has all the information required for safe operation and is sufficiently familiar with the device The managing operator should for legal protection have the user confirm the instruction about the operation of the device I have read and...

Page 12: ... and the duration of the sieving Excessive noise in terms of level and duration can cause impairments or permanent damage to hearing Ensure suitable noise protection measures are taken or wear ear protection Sound parameters The sound parameters are also influenced by the number of test sieves and the properties of the sample material Example 1 Number of test sieves 5 Feed material Quartz sand 1 m...

Page 13: ...as the stability of the device NOTICE N3 0023 Location requirements Unbalance and vibration during operation The AS 200 tap causes strong unbalance and vibrations during the operation which can lead to a movement of the whole device The installation must be carried out on a stable anti slip vibration free base which is suitable for both the weight of the device and the resulting vibrations during ...

Page 14: ...ure size of the test sieves and the type of the sieving machine Examples for the maximum feed grain size according to DIN 66165 are listed in the following table Mesh size Max feed grain size according to DIN 66165 Mesh size Max feed grain size according to DIN 66165 22 µm 710 µm 4 mm 25 mm 45 µm 1 mm 8 mm 45 mm 63 µm 1 4 mm 16 mm 71 mm 125 µm 2 5 mm 22 4 mm 90 mm 250 µm 4 mm 45 mm 150 mm 500 µm 6...

Page 15: ...Technical Data 15 3 11 Drive Horizontal circular motions 280 rpm Taps 150 min 1 ...

Page 16: ... 0014 Complaints Incomplete delivery or transport damage The forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH must be notified immediately in the event of transport damage It is otherwise possible that subsequent complaints will not be recognised Please check the delivery on receipt of the device for its completeness and intactness Notify your forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH within 24 hours 4 3 Temperature Fluct...

Page 17: ...UT between 31 C and 40 C the maximum relative humidity value LF linearly decreases according to LF UT 55 0 3 Ambient temperature Max rel humidity 31 C 80 33 C 73 3 35 C 66 7 37 C 60 39 C 53 3 40 C 50 NOTICE N9 0015 Humidity High relative humidity Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged The performance data alter to an unknown extent The relative humidity in the vicinity of the device s...

Page 18: ...e necessary voltage frequency and maximum external current source fuse for the device The listed values must agree with the existing mains supply Only use the supplied power cable to connect the device to the mains supply 4 6 Type Plate Description Fig 1 Type plate 1 Device designation 2 Year of production 3 Part number 4 Serial number 5 Manufacturer s address 6 Disposal label 7 Bar code 8 Power v...

Page 19: ...f the transport angles TS3 on both sides of the device by means of a 30 mm open end wrench and remove them Keep the transportation lock for later transport The transport angles TS3 can be used to securely screw the device to the base 4 8 Transportation Aid WARNING W4 0005 Serious personal injury Falling loads Due to the heavy weight of the device serious personal injuries can be caused if it falls...

Page 20: ... device may only be lifted by four people or with suitable hoist that is designed for the weight Fig 4 Attaching lifting straps Lifting straps should be used to lift the device with a suitable hoist Attach the lifting straps to the two transportation aids as shown in the figure NOTICE The housing can be damaged if the lifting straps are too short The four lifting straps must be sufficiently long i...

Page 21: ...Packaging Transport and Installation 21 Fig 5 Minimum distance between housing and hoist 85 cm 34 inches ...

Page 22: ...electric shock can cause burns cardiac arrhythmia respiratory arrest as well as cardiac arrest Never use a damaged power cable to connect the device to the mains Check the power cable and the plug for any damage before use NOTICE N11 0002 Setting up the device Disconnecting the device from the mains A separation of the device from the mains must be possible at any time Set up the device in such a ...

Page 23: ...ed protective guards either the safety plug PS included in the scope of delivery and marked with a green dot can be plugged in or the local protective guards can be looped in via the safety plug connection L cover red dot safety plug green dot Fig 6 Safety plug connection on the device WARNING When using the safety plug PS it must be ensured that the operator is protected from inadvertently access...

Page 24: ... P2 bottom of the device 5 2 Inserting the Test Sieves CAUTION C6 0012 Contusions and bruises Overturning of the sieve stack The sieve stack can overturn and cause personal injury Only operate the device with securely clamped sieve stack To insert the sieve stack more easily the tapping arm A can be secured in an elevated position with the locking bolt F Pull the locking bolt F forward to the stop...

Page 25: ...rs are now again connected to the clamping screws Fig 8 Position the clamping lever left adjust the height of the sieve plate right Loosen both clamping screws and slide the sieve plate C downwards Tighten both clamping screws again Place the desired sieve stack including the sample material and sieve lid D centrally on the sieve plate C Then again loosen both clamping screws and slide up the siev...

Page 26: ...ecure the tapping arm A with the locking bolt F in an elevated position To remove the sieve stack after the sieving process slightly lift up the sieve stack together with the sieve lid Pull the sieve stack out forwards Fig 10 Remove the sieve stack ...

Page 27: ...he risk of explosion or fire Observe the material safety data sheets of the sample material This Tap Sieve Shaker of the Retsch GmbH is a laboratory device It is suitable for dry sieving of free flowing disperse materials in the grain size range from 20 µm to 25 mm In relevant standards the combination of a horizontal circular motion with tapping impulses is specified for the sieving of certain pr...

Page 28: ...ICE N14 0005 Device damage due to liquids Ingress of liquids into the interior of the device Mechanical and electronic components are damaged and the function of the device is no longer ensured No wet sieving may be carried out with this device 6 2 Principle of Operation The AS 200 tap works with a horizontal circular motion of the sieve stack At the same time vertical tapping impulses are transfe...

Page 29: ...the adjustment to different sieve stack heights C Sieve plate Retains the sieve stack D Sieve lid Centres the sieve stack and retains the cork stopper E E Cork stopper Transmits the tapping impulses via the sieve lid D to the sample material F Locking bolt Secures the tapping arm A G Push button START Pressed simultaneously with the button H2 the push button starts the sieving process H Control un...

Page 30: ...e contact of the protective guards M Type plate Lists among others the voltage type the serial number and the type of the device N Sticker Manual Reminds to read the manual O RS232 interface Data transfer between device and PC 6 4 Switching On Off Turn on the AS 200 tap with the mains switch I on the back side of the device When the device is switched off it is completely disconnected from the mai...

Page 31: ... increasing mesh size on the collecting pan Each test sieve is provided with an O ring which serves as a seal to minimise dust emission during the sieving Weigh the sample and put it on the uppermost test sieve biggest mesh size Make sure not to exceed the maximum feed quantity Place the complete sieve stack centrally on the device and clamp the sieve stack Chapter Inserting the Test Sieves Set th...

Page 32: ...in the setting mode simultaneously press the button H2 and the push button START G If the device is in standby mode simultaneously press the button H2 and the push button START G twice to start the sieving process The green LED lights up and the sieving process is started with the current settings 7 3 Stop Process The sieving process will stop automatically after the set process time has elapsed H...

Page 33: ...r in continuous operation or for a certain time between 1 and 99 minutes When the device is switched on the last used setting is displayed Press the H4 or H3 button of the time display to set the desired process time Press and hold the or button to extend or reduce the process time in fast steps To change to the continuous operation fall below the duration of 1 min by pressing the button or exceed...

Page 34: ... and guides the user through the respective steps Available parameters as well as the characteristics to be calculated can be entered in various edit boxes Routine parameters can be edited saved and recalled at any time If a scale is connected the corresponding data empty weights of test sieves back weights of loaded test sieves can be transferred directly to EasySieve If no scale is connected the...

Page 35: ...claration service has been correctly and fully completed Download the return form located in the download section Miscellaneous on the Retsch GmbH homepage http www retsch com downloads miscellaneous When returning a device attach the return form to the outside of the packaging In order to eliminate any health risk to the service technicians Retsch GmbH reserves the right to refuse the acceptance ...

Page 36: ...fore the first use from possible preservative residues with ethanol or isopropanol and to store them in a dry dust free place when unused Before cleaning or drying the test sieves the O rings have to be removed Before using and after the cleaning the test sieves should be visibly inspected for possible damages and impurities Near mesh or clamped particles can be often removed dry after the sieving...

Page 37: ...rying temperature 80 C At higher temperatures especially fine metal wire meshes can become warped leading to a reduced tension of the mesh fabric inside the sieve frame and hence makes the test sieve less efficient during the sieving process The drying temperature for test sieves must not exceed 80 C 10 2 Wear CAUTION C10 0013 Personal injury Improper repairs This manual does not contain any repai...

Page 38: ...equency of the sieving operation and on the sample material is unavoidable The test sieves should be regularly checked for wear and damage and be replaced if necessary Likewise all existing sealing gaskets should be checked for wear on a regular basis and replaced if necessary 10 3 Maintenance The AS 200 tap is largely maintenance free ...

Page 39: ...ch test sieve is tested five times and is given a serial number as well as a quality certificate after the final check Fig 18 Test sieves The different versions of the test sieves of Retsch GmbH are supplied in accordance with all current national and international standards available standards DIN ISO ASTM BS NF CGSB available diameters 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 203 mm 8 305 mm 12 400 mm 450 mm 18 ava...

Page 40: ...a higher coarse fraction results In order to prevent the formation of agglomerates or dissolve them sieving aids can be used Mechanical sieving aids Mechanical sieving aids cause a destruction of agglomerates and dislodge wedged particles from the sieve meshes Depending on the mesh size of the test sieve and the preselected amplitude balls of agate rubber steatite or cubes of polyester urethane ru...

Page 41: ... 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 19 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 labell...

Page 42: ... Electromagnetic compatibility 13 EMC 13 Emissions 12 Equivalent continuous sound level 12 Evaluation 34 Explanations of the safety instructions 7 External fuse 18 F Feed grain size 14 Feed quantity 13 First commissioning 22 Frequency 18 Front 29 Front view 29 Functions 32 Fuse strength 18 Fuse type 18 G General catalogue 39 General safety instructions 8 Grain size range 27 H Hearing damage 12 Hei...

Page 43: ... Serial number 18 Service address 10 Setting mode 30 Sieve diameter 14 Sieve lid 29 Sieve plate 29 position 25 Sieve stack height 23 insert 25 maximum height 14 maximum weight 14 remove 26 Sieving aids 14 40 Sieving noises 12 Signs 7 Small accessories 39 Software 34 Sound level 12 Sound parameters 12 Spare parts 39 Standby mode 31 START 32 STOP 32 Switching on off 30 Symbols 7 T Tapping arm 29 Tap...

Page 44: ...Index 44 Wet sieving 14 Width 13 base 13 Workplace related emission level 12 Y Year of production 18 ...

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Page 48: ...Copyright Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany ...

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