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Magnetic Stirrer

Operating Manual

50108226 Issue 02.2007

MINI 07 MINI 20

MICRO 07 MICRO 20

COMPACT 07 COMPACT 20

MAXI 07 MAXI 20 MAXI 40

Summary of Contents for VARIOMAG COMPACT 07

Page 1: ...Magnetic Stirrer Operating Manual 50108226 Issue 02 2007 TM MINI 07 MINI 20 MICRO 07 MICRO 20 COMPACT 07 COMPACT 20 MAXI 07 MAXI 20 MAXI 40 ...

Page 2: ...t utilization and information of its content are not allowed unless specifically authorized Violations commit you to compensation Subject to change without notice No liability assumed for literal mistakes Thermo Electron LED GmbH is legal successor of H P Labortechnik AG Thermo Electron LED GmbH Robert Bosch Straße 1 D 63505 Langenselbold Germany national toll free Phone Sales 0800 1536376 Phone S...

Page 3: ...40 C 16 6 Stirring operation 18 6 1 Recommended rotation speed ranges 18 6 2 Stirring using the TELEMODUL control unit 18 6 3 Stirring using the TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C 19 6 3 1 Selecting the language 19 6 3 2 Selecting a program 19 6 3 3 Stirring 20 6 3 4 Power adaptation 21 6 3 5 Mixing vertically Shake 21 6 3 6 Interval operation 21 6 3 7 Selecting the startup time 22 6 3 8 Terminating the stirring...

Page 4: ...nits Figure 2 TELEMODUL control unit as plug in control unit left or with mains cable right 1 2 4 1 Stirring point 2 Stirring drive a COMPACT b MICRO c MINI d MAXI 3 TELEMODUL control unit 4 Control cable 5 TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C control unit c d b a 2 Stirring drive 3 TELEMODUL control unit 4 Control cable 6 Rotation speed control button 7 Magnetic stirrer outlet 6 3 7 3 5 2 4 ...

Page 5: ...upply unit intake 16 Magnetic stirrer outlet 17 RS 232C port Figure 4 Control unit TELEMODUL 20 C left and TELEMODUL 40 C right back view 9 10 11 8 12 13 14 5 TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C control unit 8 Adjusting wheel 9 Program keys 10 Display 11 START STOP key 12 Power supply unit connecting cable 13 Power supply unit 14 Mains cable 15 16 15 17 16 without function 5 ...

Page 6: ...In laminar flow equipment In safety laboratories and sterile rooms In measuring equipment e g photospectrometers Incorrect use The magnetic stirring systems MINI MICRO COMPACT and MAXI must not be operated in hazardous locations Do not stir or shake flammable liquids with a low boiling point The magnetic stirring system MINI must not be operated in a water bath Do not heat liquids in pressure seal...

Page 7: ...e operated in hazardous locations CAUTION Permissible ambient conditions Cf Technical specifications Avoid extreme temperature changes The control unit 3 5 must not be run in humid rooms or set up in water splash zones CAUTION Connect only the appropriate power supply unit to the TELEMODUL 20 C cf Technical specifications control units Connect only the appropriate power supply unit to the TELEMODU...

Page 8: ...t rotate freely Do not subject the magnetic stirring bar to a strong inverse magnetic field This may result in destruction of the magnetic stirring bar INFORMATION In the case of circular and triangular magnetic stirring bars the length must not exceed 50 mm The length of the magnetic stirring bars should not exceed 80 of the vessel diameter Do not use cylindrical stirring bars with a center ring ...

Page 9: ...l unit 3 can be of the plug in type or be fitted with a mains cable The TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C 5 is available in two models 20 C and 40 C These two models differ with regard to maximum speed and to stirring power for details see the technical specifications The TELEMODUL 40 C control unit is additionally equipped with a RS 232C port The RS 232C interface can be used to remote control the control unit...

Page 10: ...4 thread at the bottom of the device The COMPACT and MAXI stirring systems are particularly suited for routine laboratory tasks and larger stirring quantities Thanks to their robust stainless steel bodies they can also be used in water baths Liquids may be stirred in vessels of various shapes e g cuvettes conical Erlenmeyer flasks beakers and test tubes As the rotation speed can be variably adjust...

Page 11: ...netic stirring bars CAUTION The equipment must not be operated in hazardous locations CAUTION Permissible ambient conditions Cf Technical specifications Avoid extreme temperature changes The control unit 3 5 must not be run in humid rooms or set up in water splash zones TELEMODUL control unit 3 Turn the rotation speed control button 6 to position OFF Connect the control cable 4 of the stirring dri...

Page 12: ...20 C 40 C 5 standard version When using the four way or eight way benchtop distributor Figure 5 you can control 2 4 6 or 8 identical stirring drives 2 i e the stirring drives should be connected in pairs This is particularly important when combining the powerful TELEMODUL 40 C control unit with the smaller MINI MICRO or COMPACT stirring drives All stirring drives 2 stir at the same speed and are c...

Page 13: ...ains plug 14 into the mains socket If an absolutely germ free environment is called for the control unit 5 should be located outside the sterile zone Connecting the benchtop distributor 4 Control cable 18 Magnetic stirrer outlet Figure 5 Four way left and eight way right benchtop distributor output sockets 18 of the benchtop distributor that are connected by a line see Figure 5 Connect the mains p...

Page 14: ...sizes are suitable Thermo Scientific recommends the following magnetic stirring bars Type Size mm Material Order No KOMET 15 KOMET 30 KOMET 50 Ø x L 9 x 15 Ø x L 12 x 30 Ø x L 21 x 50 SmCo 50087924 50087930 50087909 Table 2 Magnetic stirring bars INFORMATION Some magnetic stirring bars especially triangular bars may have a critical resonance frequency at lower rotation speeds This may cause the ma...

Page 15: ...rease friction The standard design of the KOMET magnetic stirring bar is therefore unsuitable for stirring liquids containing particulate matter such as mud or for stirring in vessels with a rough interior surface Some of the KOMET stirring bars are specially fitted with a wear resistant glide ring for use under excruciating circumstances such as when stirring vessels feature rough plastic or stai...

Page 16: ...uage English Startup time 1x Power 50 Mode Stirring Interval OFF Stirring time 00 10 00 Pause time 00 00 30 P1 speed 200 rpm P2 speed 400 rpm P3 speed 600 rpm Press and release the P1 and P3 keys together Shows device type and version Table 3 Selecting a language resetting the default settings accessing device type version The selection marker indicates the selected function The circle plus sign i...

Page 17: ...se time back Interval Stirring time Pause time back Stirrer Shake Startup time 1x 2x 4x Select by turning the adjusting wheel Power 20 C 25 50 75 100 40 C 10 20 100 Select by turning the adjust wheel back Stirrer Shake back Stirrer Shake back Stirrer Shake back back Startup time Power Mode back Startup time Power Mode back Startup time Power Mode Press the adjusting wheel 8 Selection is confirmed ...

Page 18: ...wth of bacteria cultures Dissolving nutrient media 200 350 300 450 350 500 Routine laboratory work Prevent aeration of suspended matter Titration Dissolving solids 150 250 250 400 350 700 Table 5 Recommended rotation speed ranges CAUTION TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C If you selected the shake mode vertical mixing Select the minimum speed setting and then increase it slowly Depending on the magnetic stirring...

Page 19: ... keys 9 simultaneously The display 10 shows the language selection menu Table 3 Select Language by turning the adjusting wheel 8 Confirm your selection by pressing the adjusting wheel 8 The display now shows the languages that can be selected Table 3 Select a language by turning the adjusting wheel 8 Confirm your selection by pressing the adjusting wheel 8 The display returns to the language selec...

Page 20: ...el 8 serves two purposes selecting a menu and adjusting values Press the adjusting wheel 8 The display shows the main menu Table 4 Select a function by turning the adjusting wheel 8 The selection marker indicates the selected function Confirm your selection by pressing the adjusting wheel 8 The display will show the appropriate selection menu Table 4 Repeat the process until you have reached the d...

Page 21: ...then increase it slowly Depending on the magnetic stirring bar used you may be able to perform vertical stirring only at lower speeds Cf Table 4 Shake menu To avoid vigorous stirring movements change the stirring mode to Shake This will keep the magnetic stirring bar from spinning rocking it gently back and forth only This helps avoid excessive shear forces Select vertical mixing on the Shake menu...

Page 22: ...netic stirring bar or Increase the gap between the vessel and the stirring drive 2 You can do this by placing a glass plate or a nonmagnetic metal plate between vessel and stirring drive 2 or Reduce the stirring power of the TELEMODUL 20 C 40 C If the magnetic stirring bar cannot be centered or constantly wanders off center Reaction between the alternating magnetic field and the magnetic stirring ...

Page 23: ...ta bits Parity Stop bits Protocol 9600 8 None 1 None Commands1 VER same as VERSION VERSION Shows the date the current software was compiled GETTYPE Shows device type information STIRRER n Stirrer OFF n 0 ON n 1 Corresponds to the START STOP key of the control unit SETRPM speed Entering the desired speed in rpm Speeds below 100 rpm are not supported GETRPM Shows the set stirrer speed in rpm RESTART...

Page 24: ...able 6 shows SETPOWER power stirring power in Enter SETPOWER 50 As soon as the control unit 5 senses a signal on the RS 232C interface 17 it will automatically go into remote operation mode Terminate remote operation mode Disconnect the power supply unit 13 of the TELEMODUL 40 C from mains On reconnecting the power supply unit 13 you can once again operate the TELEMODUL 40 C manually ...

Page 25: ...otally immersed in water Wipe the surface of the control unit 5 using a damp cloth Do not use caustic liquids In case of necessity to repair the equipment it should be returned to an authorized servicing agent The equipment must be clean and free from harmful substances To avoid transport damages during the shipment please send the equipment correctly packed in the original packing Please always e...

Page 26: ...g bars to remain in an alternating magnetic field if they cannot rotate freely Do not subject the magnetic stirring bar to a strong inverse magnetic field This may result in destruction of the magnetic stirring bar Remove and replace the magnetic stirring bar with a new one Or Use the KOMET series of super strong magnetic stirring bars offered by Thermo Scientific see chapter 4 3 They are made fro...

Page 27: ...0088133 50088135 Table 8 Order numbers stirring systems with control unit TELEMODUL 20 C Order numbers Stirring drives with control unit TELEMODUL 40 C MAXI 40 TELEMODUL 40 C 50088122 MINI 04 40 MICRO 04 40 COMPACT 04 40 MAXI 04 40 TELEMODUL 40 C 50088116 4 stirring drives with distributor 50088111 4 stirring drives with distributor 50088117 4 stirring drives with distributor 50088113 4 stirring d...

Page 28: ... 13 5 18 3 36 Rotation speed range for TELEMODUL TELEMODUL 20 C TELEMODUL 40 C rpm 130 to 1 000 130 to 1 400 100 to 2 000 Duty cycle 100 Speed regulation for alternating loads none Operating voltage for TELEMODUL TELEMODUL 20 C TELEMODUL 40 C VDC 12 20 12 20 12 20 12 20 36 Construction Control line Housing material Colour Submersion Equipment plug Input voltage mm VDC 1 000 plastic black no C 20 2...

Page 29: ...C hPa 40 to 70 10 95 500 1 060 40 to 120 10 100 500 1 060 40 to 70 10 100 500 1 060 40 to 70 10 100 500 1 060 Protective system according to DIN 40050 IP 67 IP 68 IP 68 IP 68 Expansion levels accessories Benchtop distributor four way and eight way extension cable for stirring drive Subject to technical alterations Table 11 Technical specifications for stirring drives ...

Page 30: ...0 to 2 000 Speed constancy 3 1 1 Stirring times 5 sec to 60 min 5 sec to 60 min Pause times 5 sec to 60 min 5 sec to 60 min Output voltage VDC 12 20 36 Operating voltage VDC 24 48 Input voltage Frequency VAC Hz DE 230 50 60 AU 240 50 60 GB 230 50 60 JP 100 50 60 US 115 50 60 Input voltage Frequency of included power supply unit 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Mark of conformity Protectiv...

Page 31: ...operation thanks to their maintenance free stirring and magnetic drives If despite our strict quality controls a system component should ever fail to work perfectly it can be repaired or replaced by our after sales service without difficulty Please retain your invoice which will be needed when presenting any warranty claims Two years full warranty on all system components ...

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