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Contacting SPEX 

Within the United States, write, telephone, or e-mail us at: 

 

SPEX SamplePrep LLC 

65 Liberty St. 

Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 

 

1-855-GET-SPEX (438-7739)  

1-732-623-0465 
Fax: 732-906-2492 

Website: www.spexsampleprep.com 

E-mail: [email protected] 

 

 

Outside the United States, contact the SPEX SamplePrep representative from whom 

you bought your equipment.  A list of our current representatives is on our website, 

above. 

When contacting us, kindly have the serial number of the instrument at hand. 

Customers  are invited  to visit our web site regularly, since useful  information  is 

periodically added. 

 

Summary of Contents for ShatterBox 8550

Page 1: ...8550 ShatterBox Automatic Ring Mill...

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Page 3: ...f this instrument please read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe and handy place for future reference Should you have any question regarding the use maintenance or repair of your instrument...

Page 4: ...9 Grinding methods 19 Door operation 19 Clamping the dish 19 Grinding motion 19 Using the 8550 ShatterBox 20 Operation of the safety door 20 The main running screen 22 Loading a program 24 During a gr...

Page 5: ...walks 38 Periodic inspection 39 Warning 39 Inspection schedule table 39 Service operations 40 Warning 40 Top panel removal 41 Front panel removal 42 Door removal 43 Back panel removal 46 Firmware and...

Page 6: ...e its introduction in the 1980 s the SPEX SamplePrep ShatterBox has become the most popular swing mill in America Now as then it remains the most efficient way to pulverize up to 100ml in volume or 10...

Page 7: ...fitted with a gasket to prevent sample loss during grinding Since grinding containers are chosen for specific tasks there is no standard 8550 ShatterBox grinding container In general grinding times r...

Page 8: ...hatterBox Accessories Manual and on our website www spexsampleprep com Automated dish holder Unlike some other units this mill provides a simple and efficient system to automatically retain or clamp t...

Page 9: ...el 8507 8507R rack Small Tungsten Carbide 8508 8521 H Large Hardened Steel 8521 8511 21 NOTE In practice the sample capacity of any particular grinding container depends on the properties of the sampl...

Page 10: ...ics Robust IP65 rated industrial interface Dedicated PLC based programming Low maintenance Simplicity Easy installation easy use Single phase power no separate power supply Intuitive touch screen colo...

Page 11: ...nit s casing Heavy instrument It is advisable that at least two persons roll this instrument to avoid injuries Do not drop instrument Crated unit should only be moved with mechanical assistance lift t...

Page 12: ...t jack When positioning the crate for opening please note that one of its side panels will deploy into a 1 5 m long 5 ft ramp so proper placement and clearances must be planned IMPORTANT The instrumen...

Page 13: ...nder Unpacking The 8550 ShatterBox mechanism and its cabinet are shipped assembled and carefully packed to avoid damage during shipping Any visible damage to the shipping container should immediately...

Page 14: ...h with handle assembly Puck and ring if applicable Connection electrical Plug the cabinet power cord into an approved electrical outlet using the included power cable Note that the 8550 ShatterBox nom...

Page 15: ...tion system needs to be disconnected we recommend to re close the blast gate and secure its blade with the safety screw NOTE Although this connection is optional we recommend using it to remove any du...

Page 16: ...sometimes a ring then the container is swung in a tight circle while the puck and ring crushes the sample against the bottom and wall of the container Most of the ShatterBox containers have an O ring...

Page 17: ...15 Questions Should you have any question regarding the proper installation and start up of your instrument please contact SPEX SamplePrep directly see information on page 51 for assistance...

Page 18: ...ement determinations in igneous rocks might avoid both zirconia ceramic for its major elements Zr minor elements Hf and Y and tungsten carbide for the small amounts of Ti Ta and Nb present Performance...

Page 19: ...504 Tungsten Carbide grinding containers Each has a puck and ring Typical sample capacity 25 75 grams sample volume range 20 50 ml Extra Large 8521 Large Hardened Steel grinding container with puck an...

Page 20: ...18 grinding time or decreasing the sample size or both If caking occurs consult the ShatterBox Accessory Manual for information about grinding aids...

Page 21: ...tically slide open again at the end of a grinding cycle Clampingthe dish When the safety door is open the user can slide a grinding dish inside the unit where a recess will position it The user then c...

Page 22: ...er up to disengage the lock so that the door can slide down freely Electronic unlocking When the user has closed the door the grinding instrument assumes that it is ready to start a grinding method an...

Page 23: ...21 Safety door Lock override access Thin tool...

Page 24: ...ection of Spex dish types for enhanced safety and detection upon automatic clamping The Any Dish setting will work for any dish height but it is highly recommended to select the proper type from the l...

Page 25: ...s been closed The screen shows a green Ready line at the top The unlock shield icon appears when the user can unlock the safety door The icon is not shown when the unit is actively grinding for safety...

Page 26: ...atterBox advanced Entering the password is also required to modify the parameters of the Global parameters screen Loadinga program Changing the current program can be done in several ways Touching the...

Page 27: ...isplay additional information and buttons as well as the number of the step currently being executed and a countdown showing the total time remaining to the grinding program Additional graphical eleme...

Page 28: ...terBox without grinding any sample e g for test purposes remove the grinding element s from inside the container 5 Gently place the dish inside the unit and slide it towards the back of the unit until...

Page 29: ...sh clamping system is released and the safety door automatically opens Warning Pinch point keep clear of the door when it slides down 14 Remove the dish containing your ground sample Transfer the samp...

Page 30: ...close it by pressing the locking padlock icon Once the password is correctly typed press on the unlocking padlock icon to confirm The numeric keypad will close and the padlock icon will now be display...

Page 31: ...itled We suggest that you immediately rename this with some name that is relevant to your application To rename the program click on its name in this case Untitled and a full keyboard will pop up Note...

Page 32: ...peed i e the rotation speed of the motor measured in RPM can be adjusted by pressing on the plus and minus buttons besides the speedometer icon Note The 8550 ShatterBox firmware prevents the unit from...

Page 33: ...his section allows you to pick from a selection of available interface languages Turning On this switch allows for the remote control and diagnostics of the ShatterBox over a wired network This box sh...

Page 34: ...32 This box shows the serial number of the ShatterBox unit The number to the right of the orange odometer icon shows the total number of grinding cycles that the ShatterBox unit has performed...

Page 35: ...ectly setting these parameters could cause damage to the unit Accessingthe Special parameters To invoke the Special parameters window Press on the Special Parameters icon shown here located between th...

Page 36: ...ish Refer to next section for details This is used for manual calibrations or for debugging purposes The arrows are used to press or release the dish The diskette icon is used for saving the current c...

Page 37: ...or steps to confirm the dish is locked This has been factory set and should not be changed unless advised by a Spex service technician This switch is used to put the instrument in continuous loop Afte...

Page 38: ...me Any Dish at index 0 cannot be modified 6 Press on Calibration and let the system start a series of clamp unclamp operations and determine the best settings which will become the new norm for the se...

Page 39: ...ck outlet for power and correct voltage as required Blown fuse Replace fuses Power switch not turned on Press power switch to ON position Unitdoesnot run Safety interlock switch Make sure the door is...

Page 40: ...38 Excessive vibration unit walks Casters not locked Lock casters...

Page 41: ...ation automatically cancels the warranty and could endanger the user s life Warning IMPORTANT Some of the procedures described in the following pages imply a risk of death by electrocution those proce...

Page 42: ...cribe initial operations which need to be performed before first using the unit Should you have any question or need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us see page 51 Contacting SPEX...

Page 43: ...t is necessary to remove the top panel IMPORTANT Always disconnect the instrument from the power outlet when working with panels removed 240 Volts inside Risk of electrocution 1 Disconnect the instrum...

Page 44: ...it is necessary to remove the front panel IMPORTANT Always disconnect the instrument from the power outlet when working with panels removed 240 Volts inside Risk of electrocution 1 Disconnect the ins...

Page 45: ...height of the locking solenoid access the safety switch IMPORTANT Always disconnect the instrument from the power outlet when working with panels removed 240 Volts inside Risk of electrocution 1 Disc...

Page 46: ...44 4 Remove the screws from the two bumper brackets and the counterweight bracket 5 Hold the door up while pulling the counterweight bracket down to disengage it WARNING Door is heavy...

Page 47: ...45 6 Gently let the door slide down and pull it off its guide rails...

Page 48: ...ack panel IMPORTANT Always disconnect the instrument from the power outlet when working with panels removed 240 Volts inside Risk of electrocution Never operate the instrument with the back panel remo...

Page 49: ...upgrading the firmware of your instrument This can also be useful to transfer grinding programs among several grinding instruments Alternately you might have received from SPEX SamplePrep a firmware u...

Page 50: ...few seconds 4 Touch Download 5 A dialog will appear requesting a password and what data to download The password is 111111 six times the digit one You may have to drag the dialog window to the left to...

Page 51: ...6 x 54 3 in Electrical 115 V 60 Hz 10 amp fuse or 230 V 50 60 Hz 5 amp fuse NOTE Operator is responsible for supplying proper line cord plug if required Contact an electrical if unsure Fuses 115V vers...

Page 52: ...gence or misuse Product changes Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate product operation and information in this manual However since specifications are subject to change without...

Page 53: ...ite www spexsampleprep com E mail sampleprep spex com Outside the United States contact the SPEX SamplePrep representative from whom you bought your equipment A list of our current representatives is...

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