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Content

Content

Content

Content    

1.

1.

1.

1.    

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

 

1.1

    

Proper Use 

1.2

    

Patents 

 

2.

2.

2.

2.    

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

 

2.1

    

Features 

2.2

    

Safety 

2.3

    

Restrictions 

 

3.

3.

3.

3.    

Function

Function

Function

Function

 

3.1

    

Operation principle 

 

4.

4.

4.

4.    

Installation

Installation

Installation

Installation

 

4.1

    

Scope of delivery 

4.2

    

Setting up 

4.3

    

Choose the language 

4.4 

Setting the date and time 

 

5.

5.

5.

5.    

Operation

Operation

Operation

Operation

 

5.1

    

Controls 

5.2

    

Operation procedure 

5.3

    

Insert hoses 

5.4

    

Insert and remove blades 

5.5

    

How to remove the hose 

10 

5.6

    

How to change the tube holders 10 

5.7

    

Insert 3/4” hose 

11 

 

6.

6.

6.

6.    

Qualtity Control

Qualtity Control

Qualtity Control

Qualtity Control

 

13 

6.1

    

Inspecting weld quality 

13 

6.2

    

Using different types of hoses  13 

6.3

    

Welding different parameters 

13 

 

7.

7.

7.

7.    

Printer

Printer

Printer

Printer

 

14 

7.1

    

Accessories 

14 

7.2 

Printout 

14 

7.3

    

Printing of last 10 welding  
protocols 

14 

 

8.

8.

8.

8.    

Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting

 

15 

8.1

    

Emergency lid release 

15 

8.2

    

Temperature sensor 

15 

8.3

    

Trouble isolation table 

15 

8.4

    

Error codes 

16 

8.5

    

Solutions 

16 

 

9.

9.

9.

9.    

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

 

17 

9.1

    

Maintenance 

17 

9.2

    

Repair 

17 

9.3

    

Calibration 

17 

 

10.

10.

10.

10.    

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications    

18 

10.1 

Fuser 

18 

10.2

    

Hoses 

18 

 

    

Appendix 

Appendix 

Appendix 

Appendix 1

11

1

 

    

Program and holder codes 

19 

 

    

Appendix 2

Appendix 2

Appendix 2

Appendix 2

 

    

Compatible hoses 

19 

 

    

Appendix 3

Appendix 3

Appendix 3

Appendix 3

 

    

Short instruction 

20 

 

    

Appendix 4

Appendix 4

Appendix 4

Appendix 4

 

    

Short form of the manual  
for the calibration holder 

21 

1.

1.

1.

1.    

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual    

Please read this manual carefully.  
It includes important information 
for the safe and successful use of 
the BioWelder®. 

 

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1    

Proper Use

Proper Use

Proper Use

Proper Use    

BioWelder® was exclusively 
developed, constructed and built 
for the industrial and commercial 
purpose of connecting 
thermoplastic tubing in 
pharmaceutical and 
biotechnological production and 
laboratory operations.  
 
The unit is not intended for use in 
or with explosive atmospheres! 
 
The system is exclusively designed 
for the purpose defined above.  
Any other application above or 
beyond this or any modifications  
to the unit without the written  
permission of the manufacturer  
is not considered proper use. 
 
Sartorius Stedim Biotech cannot 
assume liability if BioWelder® Units 
integrity are subjected to improper 
use or improper operation. 
Sartorius Stedim Biotech is not 
liable for any damages resulting 
therefrom. The operator bears the 
sole risk. 
 
Proper use also includes 
compliance with operating, 
inspection and maintenance 
conditions prescribed by the 
manufacturer. Non-compliance 
with the warnings in the  
operating instructions and instal-
lation instructions, in particular,  
constitutes improper use of the 
equipment. Only EMC-tested 
control leads and accessories may 
be used. Units may only be 
returned in their original boxes  
or appropriate secure packaging. 
No liability can be accepted for 
transport damage. 
 
 
 

    

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2    

Patents

Patents

Patents

Patents    

European patents pending. 
BioWelder® is a trademark. 
 
Copyright Sartorius Stedim Biotech.  
 
The manufacturer reserves the right 
to make any changes and 
improvements in the product and 
process described in this manual at 
any time without notice.  
 
All registered trademarks and 
patents are the property of their 
respective owners. 
 
 

    

Summary of Contents for BioWelder

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual BioWelder 85030 531 87...

Page 2: ...dix 4 Short form of the manual for the calibration holder 21 1 1 1 1 Manual Manual Manual Manual Please read this manual carefully It includes important information for the safe and successful use of...

Page 3: ...e of the equipment should not be done by children without adult supervision The blade reaches over 400 C during the welding cycle To avoid possible C burns DO NOT open the access door unless it is rel...

Page 4: ...mains sterile Once the tubing has been cut the machine slides the cut tubing pieces into alignment The blade is then extracted while the tubing is pushed together The tubing pieces remain at all times...

Page 5: ...blade Step 2 Blade heats up sterilization and then cuts through both tubing pieces Step 3 Tubing holders slide the cut tubing into alignment Hot blade is held against the cut tubing to ensure sterilit...

Page 6: ...upper and lower tubes are sealed on both sides Step 2 Blade heats up sterilization and then cuts through four tubing pieces Step 3 Tubing holders slide the cut tubing into alignment Hot blade is held...

Page 7: ...anguage Choose the language Choose the language Choose the language You can choose the language of your unit German or English To open this menu press MODE and the right arrow Enter the password 264 U...

Page 8: ...s you want to connect with a suitable disinfectant Place the hoses carefully in the tube holders The hose ends have to extend beyond the tube holders Attention Attention Attention Attention Check that...

Page 9: ...old the middle of the blade between two fingers Insert the blade into the blade holder and check that the blade locks in correct position and the point shown in the left picture shows to the temperatu...

Page 10: ...s The tubing holders can be quickly changed to connect different diameter tubing The holders must be changed as a set Left and Right holders Removing the holders 1 Open the cover and both tube holders...

Page 11: ...ot take care about the following explanations there is the risk of a damaged hose which can cause a leackage Step 1 Press the hose on the back side down to the bottom with both tumbs Check the hose po...

Page 12: ...rect position and has to be reinserted Check again the correct position of both hoses Step 5 Press both clamps sufficently down to grip the tubes Step 6 Finally close the blue clamp If both hoses are...

Page 13: ...erent types of hoses types of hoses types of hoses types of hoses It is possible to weld thermoplastic tubings like C Flex Raumedic FluiSoftTM Pharmed and Sanipure It is not possible to weld non therm...

Page 14: ...nation temperature welding temperature welding time and the date and time 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 Printing of last 10 welding protocols Printing of last 10 welding protocols Printing of last 10 welding protoc...

Page 15: ...installed Check that the surface of contact plate blue holder and the contact pins in the BioWelder are clean Depyrogenation temperature can not be reached Has the blade been changed in the right cyc...

Page 16: ...e limitation heater Blade is not able to reach the depyrogenation temperature in between the programmed 90 sec Legend Z axis corresponds to the stroke X axis corresponds to the red holder Y axis corre...

Page 17: ...irs must be done by a factory service representative Exception is the cover which can be exchanged by the client itself 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 Calibrat Calibrat Calibrat Calibration ion ion ion The unit has...

Page 18: ...are available as standards Other sizes can be provided upon The maximum tubing O D is determined by the cutting blade width This is currently restricted to 3 4 inch O D max OD OD OD OD ID ID ID ID Wa...

Page 19: ...ing Some of the tubing brands that have been tested are listed below The unit cannot be used to join silicone tubing or PTFE Pharmed Ideal very high purity tubing Can be autoclaved or SIP Long life in...

Page 20: ...down arrow English and German 6 As soon as you have chosen the language press MODE 7 The BioWelder is now ready for welding Set date and time Set date and time Set date and time Set date and time 1 P...

Page 21: ...t form of the manual for the calibration holder Short form of the manual for the calibration holder Clean the Infrared sensor with a cotton stick and alcohol Choose the program Temp validating in the...

Page 22: ...re indicated in the display Insert a new blade in the way displayed Insert the Calibration Holder very carefully do not touch the thermocouple and close the holder afterwards Measuring instrument has...

Page 23: ...t of range is where you can see a high temperature decrease During this phase you don t see big temperature jumps Afterwards the unit cools down the blade sufficiently to a safe temperature for the op...

Page 24: ...the prior written permission of Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH The status of the information specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below Sartorius Stedim Biote...

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