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1300-87075-1A

Figure 24. 

Latch Error

13.0  Troubleshooting

Table 5. 

Troubleshooting 

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

The unit does not turn on

No power

Make sure power cord is plugged into 

outlet and inlet

No power

Check outlet for power and correct as 

required

Circuit breaker tripped

Turn unit OFF then ON
Call Spex for service or repair

Unit does not run but has power

Emergency stop button pushed in 

Turn button clockwise until it pops out

Unit does not run. Display shows 

Error: Door Failure

Safety interlock switch

Make sure the door is completely 

closed. Press 

Stop

 to clear display

Display shows 

Error: Mech Failure

Mechanical issue

Inspect the interior for loose 

connections. Turn power OFF then ON

Display reads 

Run Complete

,

but door is locked

Door opened too soon

Wait 5 seconds before opening door

Door does not open

Rotary latch stuck

Shut off power, see section 9.2.1, 

investigate problem

Grinding balls don’t move inside jar

Too much sample

Decrease sample load

Excessive vibration

Counterweight not properly balanced

Adjust counterweight

Clamp loosens during run

Locking tab loose

Tighten locking tab

V-belt loose or worn

Motor loose or misaligned

Align motor pulley with flywheel, 

replace V-belt if necessary. Tighten 

down motor.

Pulleys loose or out of alignment

Mill becomes noisy after long use

Loose bearings

Check bearings, replace if necessary

Summary of Contents for 8200 Planetary Mill

Page 1: ...Operating Manual 1 1300 87075 1A 8200 Planetary Mill High Energy Planetary Ball Mill...

Page 2: ...oduced or transmitted in any form or by any means elec tronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing from the p...

Page 3: ...ed Protocols 11 6 0 Loading the Grinding Jar 13 7 0 Locking the Grinding Jar in the Clamp 14 8 0 Balancing the Jar 14 8 1 Adjusting the counterweight 14 9 0 Operation 16 9 1 Mixing and Grinding 16 9 2...

Page 4: ...Operating Manual 4 1300 87075 1A 13 0 Troubleshooting 23 14 0 Warranty 24 14 1 Product Specifications 24 14 2 To Arrange a Return Shipment 24 15 0 Instrument Disposal 24 16 0 Contact Us 25...

Page 5: ...een display sleek modern design forced air cooling a safety interlock and a choice of hardened steel or stainless steel grinding jars and media which are purchased separately The jar containing the sa...

Page 6: ...opean plug supplied Circuit Breaker Same as ON OFF switch Safety Features Door locks while running Interlock prevents mill from running if door is not closed Manual door release latch on top of the un...

Page 7: ...If there is any visible damage notify Spex and file a claim with the carrier immediately To unpack the Planetary Mill loosen and remove the eight wing nuts on the lower edge of the crate two on each...

Page 8: ...motor and timer is located at the back of the unit To turn on the power press down left the bar side of the switch Before plugging in the mill set the power to off by pressing down right the circle O...

Page 9: ...d operated through a series of touch screen displays Transition between screens and all programming and operating commands are done by touching the screen with a fingertip or stylus Do not use a sharp...

Page 10: ...the sample to dissipate the frictional heat from the grinding balls 3 Cycle 2 unit runs for another 2 minutes at a rate of 600 rpm Note If reverse was on active the planetary wheel would reverse ever...

Page 11: ...time rest time cycles and rate touch the plus or minus buttons on the Control Panel screen Figure 4 Touching the plus increases the parameter while touching the minus decreases the parameter Tap or ho...

Page 12: ...shown in the box Touch the Save button to save the label shown in the box The label will appear as the name of the program on the Saved Protocols screen Figure 7 The Cancel key does not change anythin...

Page 13: ...the parameters by using the left and right arrows If the protocol is modified MOD will appear next to the protocol name e g Shale Rock MOD 6 0 Loading the Grinding Jar Before using a planetary mill g...

Page 14: ...kwise downward unclasping it from the Y cross bar lift the locking knob assembly upward as shown in Figure 11 When placing the jar in the clamp make sure the pins are fitting in the proper holes Once...

Page 15: ...ar 500 mL 9 9 lb Stainless Steel Grinding Jar 250 mL 7 2 lb Stainless Steel Grinding Balls 40 mm 0 575 lb Stainless Steel Grinding Ball 30 mm 0 242 lb Stainless Steel Grinding Ball 20 mm 0 070 lb Stai...

Page 16: ...jar Dry grinding is the simplest approach and most often used If a sample is not being ground fine enough the user can decrease the amount of sample increase grinding time use a denser grinding mediu...

Page 17: ...remain closed during a run To open the cabinet grasp the handle and rotate counter clockwise to slide open the door to its open position Figure 16 Door Operation 9 2 1 Manual Door Release Latch To op...

Page 18: ...too warm to touch use gloves that are heat resistant The 500 mL grinding jar can be emptied by using the sieve attachment to separate the grinding balls from the ground sample Follow the steps below...

Page 19: ...rind a portion of sample B without contaminating it with sample A If a cleaned grinding jar will not be used immediately store in a plastic bag Hardened steel grinding jars should always be dried and...

Page 20: ...s Screen 10 1 Run History To recall the run history go to the Home screen and touch the Run History button The date time user run label and run protocol data are stored on this screen Figure 20 The ru...

Page 21: ...ubricated for life and require no maintenance The shaft bearings of the motor are lubricated for ten years of intermittent use or one year of heavy use The 8200 Planetary Mill is intended for intermit...

Page 22: ...its home position front center of door opening Turn off power to the unit and disconnect the electrical cord Wait a few minutes reconnect the electrical cord and turn on power to the unit If issue pe...

Page 23: ...Stop to clear display Display shows Error Mech Failure Mechanical issue Inspect the interior for loose connections Turn power OFF then ON Display reads Run Complete but door is locked Door opened too...

Page 24: ...information in this manual However changes may be made from time to time to improve performance of this product so specifications are subject to change without notice Therefore slight changes that ar...

Page 25: ...ing Manual 16 0 Contact Us Within the United States contact us at 1 732 623 0465 fax 1 732 906 2492 sampleprep antylia com or spexsampleprep com Outside the United States contact the Spex SamplePrep r...

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