Genevac Rocket
™
4D
Evaporation System
User Manual
Original instructions
Part number 04-7848 Issue 2-4 August 2014
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Страница 3: ...ial methods 25 Maintenance 26 Recommended practice 26 System test 27 Vacuum chamber reservoir water 27 Periodic maintenance 28 Consumable items 28 Planned maintenance servicing 28 Outer lid seal 29 In...
Страница 4: ...Rocket 4D Evaporation System User Manual 2 04 7848 Issue 2 4 August 2014 Overview 1 4 3 14 11 12 13 10 9 8 5 6 7 2...
Страница 5: ...oints Insert lifting handles to lift evaporation vessel out of the evaporator 8 Waste container vent inlet Vapour from the waste solvent container is expelled via the system exhaust 9 Waste solvent dr...
Страница 6: ...ystem by atmospheric pressure do not pump liquids into the evaporator or pressurise the feed containers Do not place objects on top of the evaporator Refer to the Genevac published list of acceptable...
Страница 7: ...separate power socket which is connected directly into the laboratory electrical supply do not use extension leads This equipment is an installation class II product and is intended to operate from a...
Страница 8: ...nu appears on the Rocket4D screen If Commissioning or Sys use check lists appear follow the instructions and press the select control to confirm each check is completed check lists can be enabled or d...
Страница 9: ...ing the evaporation process 2 Start button Press to start the evaporator using the highlighted method 3 USB port Below the control panel Plug in a USB mass storage device data key to copy methods to o...
Страница 10: ...Sample temperature 4 Inner rotor chamber pressure 5 Coolant temperature 6 Delta T T 7 Elapsed time or time remaining 8 USB device connected 9 System status 10 Progression of feeding sequence 11 T trig...
Страница 11: ...e being loaded or unloaded Lid stand To refit the inner lid lower it onto the evaporation vessel hub making sure the feed tube is inserted under the rim of the evaporation vessel Tighten down the thum...
Страница 12: ...rds the hub and lift away from the vessel For feed enabled systems a single feed baffle is supplied for use when operating the Rocket 4D in feed mode The feed baffle is not fitted or secured to the ve...
Страница 13: ...ed baffle may be used instead of the batch baffles To start Rocket 4D in feed mode feed enabled systems only 1 Check top up the chamber water level 2 Load the evaporation vessel into the evaporator 3...
Страница 14: ...of multiple stages which follow on automatically Whilst evaporation is in progress the screen shows the current status for example Stage 1 system safety check Stage 2 controlled vacuum ramp Stage 3 e...
Страница 15: ...ng the stopper from the spout then pour the contents from the vessel If required a hose tail connector may be fitted to the pouring spout Alternatively with the inner lid seal removed pour the content...
Страница 16: ...te solvent container is empty before starting the evaporator Do not disconnect the waste solvent container while the evaporator is operating as the drain valve may open without warning Pouring stand F...
Страница 17: ...y functions and to advanced features Select BACK or press the stop button to return to a previous menu some menus revert automatically after a short period If required alter method parameters before s...
Страница 18: ...s all boiling points within 20 C and below 90 06 Batch Medium BP Batch Solvent boiling point 90 C 07 Batch Aqueous Batch Water based solutions where freezing at 0 C is anticipated 08 Batch HPLC Batch...
Страница 19: ...method parameters Mixed solvent feed sequence These methods have two stages with a drain in between The first stage consists of several feeds and removes volatile components from the mixture The cond...
Страница 20: ...BP 1 2 Dichloroethane DCE Low BP Dichloromethane DCM Very Low BP Diisopropyl ether DIPE Low BP N N Dimethyl formamide DMF Medium BP 1 4 Dioxane Aqueous Ethanol EtOH Low BP Ethyl acetate EtOAc Low BP...
Страница 21: ...he screen USB Data key When a data key is used for the first time Rocket 4D creates a root folder called ROCKET with sub folders ROCKET ARCHIVE and ROCKET DATALOG Files transferred from Rocket 4D to t...
Страница 22: ...Transfer Copy Log Files to Datakey Select the log file to be copied 3 Select BACK to exit the File Transfer menu The log files may be transferred from the data key to a PC Note Rocket 4D does not hav...
Страница 23: ...Disables key beep Audible Alarms On Off Disables audible alarms Pre Run Checks On Off Displays shows safety check list before allowing run to start Magnified Display On Off Graphic numeric display re...
Страница 24: ...is agitated by a sequence of spin and stop cycles The settings for solvent volume and mixing duration are adjustable To enable re dissolve go to the method select menu select Re dissolve and input va...
Страница 25: ...the temperature of coolant leaving the condenser The difference T equates to the heat energy transferred from the evaporated solvent to the condenser and is proportional to the flow rate of solvent v...
Страница 26: ...l dotted line and displays Running to AutoStop When the T value drops to the end of stage trigger point the evaporator proceeds to the next stage This may be a new stage in a multi stage method or it...
Страница 27: ...ects optimum time to stop or proceed to next stage Timed system allocates time proportionately depending on method stages Note It is not advisable to alter the pre set values of this parameter Final S...
Страница 28: ...n the evaporator before or after use only load samples when ready to begin evaporating To avoid unnecessary down time due to parts shortage it is recommended that the kit of spare parts supplied with...
Страница 29: ...em Test takes approximately 50 minutes to complete the Screen confirms successful completion or shows any faults that were encountered during the test Faults are displayed in the form error numbers fo...
Страница 30: ...In addition some solvents may eventually cause pin hole corrosion in the connecting tubes resulting in a decline in performance In order to maintain peak performance and avoid costly and unscheduled d...
Страница 31: ...latch assembly Using fingers only manipulate the seal onto the rim of the vacuum chamber push it down evenly all the way round To finish neatly tuck the lid seal skirt under the cladding all the way r...
Страница 32: ...lacement O ring hold it in place and push it down onto the shaft using a flat blade screwdriver or similar suitable implement Caution Avoid damage to the sealing faces when removing and replacing the...
Страница 33: ...mm spanner loosen then unscrew the hose connector from the top of the rotary joint cap 5 Withdraw the PTFE inner liner and two O rings from the rotary joint cap 6 Inset a flat blade screwdriver into...
Страница 34: ...s discoloured or is replaced the feed sensor must be recalibrated Before recalibrating make sure the hose is dry and is fully engaged in the sensor Using the select control go to the Maintenance menu...
Страница 35: ...quent performance loss of the evaporator make sure the correct coolant mixture ratio is maintained when topping up the chiller For further instructions refer to the chiller user manual Identify the co...
Страница 36: ...n hose 5 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the chiller if required Evaporator and chiller positioned at the same height 1 Switch off the chiller 2 Disconnect the quick release connector for the coolan...
Страница 37: ...operating the system Packaging Follow the instructions provided on the Receiving and Unpacking Instructions leaflet that is attached to the outside of the Rocket evaporator packing case Lifting Make s...
Страница 38: ...e enough for single batch evaporation is supplied For handling larger solvent volumes alternative waste solvent handling arrangements may be set up When calculating the volume requirement for a waste...
Страница 39: ...hose connections for a Rocket 4d Batch system refer to the installation instructions of the following pages 1 Vacuum hose 2 Vacuum pump exhaust adapter 3 Pump exhaust 4 Waste solvent drain hose 5 Was...
Страница 40: ...on the following pages 1 Rinse valve hose 2 Vacuum hose 3 Vacuum pump exhaust adapter 4 Pump exhaust 5 Waste solvent drain hose 6 Waste container vent hose 7 Waste solvent container not supplied 8 Co...
Страница 41: ...ssion ring Push the hose firmly onto the connector spigot and hold in place while screwing the finger nut onto the spigot until finger tight Rinse valve hose Feed systems only A preformed U shape 8 mm...
Страница 42: ...d solvent to gather and block the exhaust line Feed systems only Connect 6 mm OD PTFE hoses to the inlet bottom connector of the feed valve and to the rinse valve Feed valve Rinse valve Find the lengt...
Страница 43: ...o make sure the connectors are insulated fully Connect 8 mm OD PTFE hoses to each of the two drain outlets Cut the hoses to a suitable length and connect them to the waste solvent container The drain...
Страница 44: ...exhaust outlet and twist it so the outlet faces the desired direction Gas ballast Exhaust adapter Using the Klein Flange connectors and three metre vacuum pipe connect the vacuum pump to the Rocket 4D...
Страница 45: ...he power cables supplied with the evaporator are labelled LEAD 1 10 A and LEAD 2 5 A Lead 1 must be connected to power inlet connector 1 power switch lead 2 must be connected to power inlet connector...
Страница 46: ...rate mains power supply outlets via two separate mains cables do not use extension leads or a common power distribution device as the total current drawn by the system will exceed the safe operational...
Страница 47: ...or for waste solvent full detector As waste solvent can be handled in various ways no waste solvent full detection system is supplied with Rocket 4D Carry out a safety assessment before operating the...
Страница 48: ...the reservoir filler on top of the chiller 3 Disconnect the coolant hose from the evaporator coolant in connector 4 Hold the end of the hose over the chiller reservoir filler so any coolant expelled...
Страница 49: ...latch Withdraw the tool then lift the lid The system notifies the user of any errors that occur whilst the evaporator is operating by flashing the blue condenser illumination If the Rocket 4D detects...
Страница 50: ...rrect method is selected and restart 40 System is syphoning liquid Check clean feed valves 50 Unexpected spin Wait for rotor to stop 51 Lid lock failure Push down main lid to ensure it is fully closed...
Страница 51: ...escription Part number 230 V 50 Hz FS5 6 3 1 x Antisurge T Ceramic Siba 70 065 65 6 3 04 3587 FS6 6 3 1 x Antisurge T Ceramic Siba 70 065 65 6 3 04 3587 FS7 10 1 x Antisurge T Ceramic Siba 70 065 65 1...
Страница 52: ...y failure Run the System Test Contact Genevac service for advice and notify if the test produces an error code Poor condenser performance Check the chiller is turned on and set to remote control mode...
Страница 53: ...stems have a rotary joint feed valve rinse valve and associated hoses and software to allow fully automatic feeding of product solution and rinse solvent whilst the evaporator is operating Feed enable...
Страница 54: ...pical noise level is 65 dB A at one metre from the evaporator during normal operation For the purpose of air conditioning requirement calculations all power consumed by the system is dissipated as hea...
Страница 55: ...8 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU A technical construction file for this product is held at the above address Conformity is demonstrated by compliance to the followi...
Страница 56: ...e the pump may be exchanged for a refurbished unit Failure to adhere to the above will invalidate the warranty and result in a charge being made for the cost of repairs This warranty does not cover ac...
Страница 57: ...s can be ordered via your local Genevac agent and are user serviceable Part Number Quantity per set Description 70 1651 S NA Hose fittings kit comprising two type 1A fittings and two type 2N fittings...
Страница 58: ...cludes batch functionality Waste solvent recovery optimised custom method note added Set up instructions feed system only 05 Aug 13 1 6 US contact address updated 23 Oct13 1 7 nXDS6 replaced XDS5 Pour...
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Страница 60: ...time of going to press and may be subject to change without notice Some of the features and software functions described within this user manual may not apply to equipment manufactured before this ma...
