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SPECTROMAXx
Stationary metal analyzer
Original operating instructions
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Страница 3: ... 2 2 5 Spark stand 16 2 2 6 Sample clamp 16 2 2 7 Gas supply 17 2 3 Prohibited operating conditions 17 2 4 Residual risks 18 3 Technical data 20 4 Transportation Setting up 22 4 1 Space requirements 23 4 2 Storage 23 4 3 Gas supply 24 5 Initial start up 25 5 1 Preparing the instrument for use 25 6 Operation 26 6 1 Overview of controls 26 6 2 Switching on the instrument 27 6 2 1 Argon saving module...
Страница 4: ...stand 40 7 6 Exhaust filter system Change filter insert 45 7 7 Exhaust filter system Inspecting the gas washing bottle 47 7 8 Replacing the filter mats 49 7 8 1 Housing of air filter 49 7 8 2 Optic air filter 50 7 9 Replacing the ICALization sample 51 8 Status messages 52 9 Troubleshooting 53 9 1 Error messages 55 9 2 Diagnosis tool 56 10 Spare parts and consumables 57 11 De commissioning 57 12 Ma...
Страница 5: ... evaporated by spark discharge inside the unit In this process the released atoms and ions are excited and emit light This light is directed into the optical systems and measured using sensors Calibration data are already stored in the unit s memory The measured values are compared with these data The measured values are converted into concentrations and then displayed on the screen ...
Страница 6: ...Xx 21 02 2020 1 3 Overview 1 3 1 Instrument front Benchtop instrument Floor instrument Fig 1 No Component No Component 1 PC data transmission socket 4 Spark stand 2 Argon connection 5 Gas washing bottle and filter bottle 3 PC 6 Air filter ...
Страница 7: ...ment SPECTROMAXx 21 02 2020 7 1 3 2 Unit left side Fig 2 No Component No Component 1 Unlocking mechanism for protective cover 3 On Off switch spark excitation plasma generator 2 Display of measuring procedure 4 Sample clamp ...
Страница 8: ... No Component No Component 1 Sample clamp 5 Air optics filter mat 2 Display of measuring procedure 6 Air exit power supply unit 3 On Off switch spark excitation plasma generator 7 Access to exhaust filter system gas washing bottle and filter bottle 4 Unlocking mechanism for protective cover ...
Страница 9: ...Description of instrument SPECTROMAXx 21 02 2020 9 1 3 4 Instrument back Fig 4 No Component No Component 1 Power connection socket 3 Argon connection 2 PC data transmission connection ...
Страница 10: ...t 1 Replaceable window in the light channel to the UV optics 6 Holder for fiber optics to air optics 2 Clamp swinging 7 Locking wheel for contact 3 Contact movable 8 Outlet to filter system 4 Spacer 9 Electrode holder 5 Spark stand plate 10 Electrode and spark stand insert below the spark stand plate ...
Страница 11: ...ription of instrument SPECTROMAXx 21 02 2020 11 1 3 6 Spark stand insert Fig 6 No Component No Component 1 Air optics light channel 4 Electrode 2 Spark stand insert 5 Argon outlet 3 UV optics light channel ...
Страница 12: ...rning sign Warning of hazardous voltage Warning Flammable substances Warning Hot surface Warning Toxic substances Warning Optical radiation Warning of hand injury Warning Risk of suffocation Notice This sign warns of activities or conditions that may adversely affect the function of the instrument Information Displays information that is important for the correct and safe use of the instrument ...
Страница 13: ...formation labels on the instrument is mandatory While operating and maintaining the instrument compliance with all safety instructions and accident prevention regulations is mandatory Compliance with the relevant safety regulations for the use of auxiliary aids and operating equipment is mandatory Carry out only those maintenance tasks that are described in the chapter Maintenance of the operating...
Страница 14: ...es Pressurized or flammable samples must not be measured 2 2 2 Preparing the Sample Warning Harmful and toxic substances During the preparation of samples e g during the grinding process toxic vapors and toxic clouds of dusts may be generated depending on the sample material When disposing of these dusts compliance with legal regulations and fire prevention instructions is mandatory The operating ...
Страница 15: ...ondensate particles is mandatory When disposing of the condensate compliance with legal regulations and fire prevention instructions is mandatory If the samples contain toxic substances an extraction system must be installed at the spark stand In this case the gas escaping from the spectrometer s exhaust pipe must be channeled to the outside of the building The installation of an extraction system...
Страница 16: ...opening Take appropriate protective measures e g wear safety goggles when the spark stand opening is not fully covered 2 2 6 Sample clamp The sample clamp must have contact with the sample the safety device is activated Warning of hazardous voltage The sample clamp provides the contact between the sample and the spark stand There is a risk of suffering an electric shock when handling the sample cl...
Страница 17: ...ication is required for a nitrogen analysis The spectrometer requires an argon supply line A suitable pressure reducer is required for the argon supply bottles or liquid gas tank Adjustable output pressure 0 10 bar The argon inlet pressure at the instrument is 4 8 5 0 bar 69 6 72 5 psi 2 3 Prohibited operating conditions Do not operate the instrument if one of the following conditions exists If th...
Страница 18: ...isk of an electric shock when the electrode is touched or when the sample is removed during a measurement Never touch the sample while a measurement is in progress Avoid any contact with the electrode if the excitation is activated plasma generator Shut down the plasma generator when working on the spark stand Warning Hot surface Contacting the electrode increases the risk of burn injuries During ...
Страница 19: ...nsmission the electromagnetic characteristics of the instrument may be outside the limits of EN61326 1 in some areas As a result interferences of radio transmissions can occur in the immediate close range of the spectrometer This means for example interference during the reception of radio transmissions is possible crackling image disturbances Users of life sustaining or supporting medical devices...
Страница 20: ...g 172 lbs Floor instrument approx 132 kg 291 lbs Power supply 90 253 VAC 50 60 Hz Power during measurement 400 VA Power during stand by 180 VA Supply voltage fuse 5 A slow blow Operating range permissible ambient temperature 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F Recommended temperature range to achieve the specified performance 18 C 28 C 64 F 82 F Place of installation Inside of dry dust free rooms up to an altitud...
Страница 21: ... 1ppm Argon of higher purity or gas pre purification is required for a nitrogen analysis Argon flow rates LMM08 LMF08 LMD08 Constant flow Analytic flow 25 l h 227 l h 11 l h 213 l h Storage conditions Ambient temperature 15 45 C 5 113 F Protection class Contamination class IP 20 DIN 40050 contamination class II laboratory environment EMC environment Industrial environment Laboratory environment ...
Страница 22: ...to vibrations and shocks measurement errors may occur during the measuring process The instrument must be installed at a vibration and shock free location Measurement errors can result from temperature differences inside the instrument The instrument must be installed at a location where it cannot heat up or cool down on one side only The instrument may be operated only in a dry environment protec...
Страница 23: ...ion Setting up SPECTROMAXx 21 02 2020 23 4 1 Space requirements Benchtop instrument Floor instrument 4 2 Storage Storage conditions The instrument must be stored in a dry place Room temperature 15 C 45 C 5 F 113 F ...
Страница 24: ...table output pressure 0 10 bar The argon inlet pressure at the instrument is 4 8 5 bar 69 6 72 5 psi The pressure reducer must be adjusted so that the maximum permissible inlet pressure of the instrument is not exceeded A copper tube for the argon supply is provided with the delivery of the SPECTRO Diameter 6 x 1 mm length 3 m When using longer lines and or smaller tube diameters a possible pressu...
Страница 25: ...ltage 90 253 VAC 50 60 Hz 2 Check if the voltage selector switch of the PC is set to the proper input voltage 230V 115V 3 Check the filling level of the gas washing bottle Fill with water if required see page 47 4 Set the argon pressure to 4 8 5 0 bar 69 6 72 5 psi If the argon pressure is not properly set turbulences result in the spark stand insert Thus correct measuring results cannot be obtain...
Страница 26: ... 21 02 2020 6 Operation 6 1 Overview of controls Fig 7 No Control element Function 1 Switch Activates and deactivates the plasma generator and the argon flow see chapter 6 2 2 Display Is illuminated during the sparking process ...
Страница 27: ...ument to the power supply 2 In order to switch on the plasma generator press the following buttons 3 Switch on the computer The operating system is booted 4 After booting the operating system start the Spark Analyzer Pro MAXx spectrometer software The instrument is switched on 6 2 1 Argon saving module The argon flow is deactivated by switching off the Plasma generator This minimizes the overall a...
Страница 28: ... the instrument connected to the power supply and to leave the argon supply line open all the time To switch off the instrument proceed as follows 1 Turn off the plasma generator by pressing the switch 2 Exit the spectrometer program Spark Analyzer Pro MAXx 3 Select the dialog item Shut down and confirm the dialog field The program is shut down The computer is turned off 4 In order to switch the i...
Страница 29: ...p Warning Hot surface A sample can get hot if it is measured several times Touch the sample only after it has sufficiently cooled Warning Optical radiation The plasma in the spark stand generates UV radiation UV radiation may cause damage to the eyes or skin For samples that do not completely cover the spark stand opening use the respective sample adapters in such a way that the opening is complet...
Страница 30: ...d may result in poor burn spots see Chapter 9 Troubleshooting To remove oxygen from the spark stand use the Flush button on the computer to invoke the flush function Before starting the measurement proceed as follows 1 Ensure that the instrument is ICALized see page 31 the correct and base relevant parts have been installed see page 31 2 Check the spark stand and the sample for any moisture It is ...
Страница 31: ...t the iCAL function by pressing the the iCAL button 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and perform the necessary measurements with the reference sample 4 Poor measurements are highlighted in the ICAL measurement window and can be deleted Please repeat the respective measurements The instrument is iCALized Changing the base multi base instruments only When changing the base the spark stand mus...
Страница 32: ...ct with the sample the safety device is activated 3 Use Start or the respective function key to start the measurement The measurement is fully automated The measurement is finished automatically The measurement results are displayed on the screen 4 Perform further measurements as needed Use the electrode brush in order clean the electrode tip after each measurement Rotate the sample slightly for e...
Страница 33: ...1 Maintenance Reminder The instrument is equipped with a diagnostic system that will prompt you to proceed with a variety of maintenance tasks The intervals between the individual maintenance tasks are based on certain periods and or the number of measurements taken during normal use of the instrument If the instrument is used very little or intensively the respective defaults should be adjusted a...
Страница 34: ...ring procedure Tasks to be performed Clean the electrode Use the small wire brush to clean the electrode after each spark test Monthly maintenance work Change water in gas washing bottle See page 47 Clean the UV optics light inlet window See page 35 Clean the air optics light inlet window See page 37 Clean the filter mats and replace if necessary See page 49 As required iCALizing the measuring dev...
Страница 35: ...de is touched Shut down the plasma generator when working on the spark stand To clean the light inlet window proceed as follows 1 Turn off the plasma generator 2 Loosen the two screws 1 of the light inlet window 2 3 Remove the light inlet window Direct contact with the optical surfaces must be avoided Fig 8 4 Unscrew the fixing ring 3 of the light entry window 2 using the auxiliary tool 1 Fig 9 Fi...
Страница 36: ... the light entry window 2 and the O ring 3 6 Clean the light inlet window 2 using optical paper or a lint free soft cloth If the light inlet window is too dirty it must be replaced Fig 11 7 Refit the light inlet window Cleaning of the UV optics light inlet window is now complete ...
Страница 37: ...rator when working on the spark stand Warning Toxic substances When removing the light entry window contact with the condensate of the samples is likely Depending on the sample material the condensate may be toxic Protective gloves must be worn To clean the light inlet window proceed as follows 1 Turn off the Plasma generator 1 2 Unscrew the 4 fasteners 2 and remove the spark stand plate 3 Fig 12 ...
Страница 38: ...e the fiber optic holder 1 from the spark stand 8 Loosen the window holder 2 from the spark stand The quartz window is located between the holder and the O ring Direct contact with the optical surfaces must be avoided Fig 15 9 Clean the light inlet window 1 using optical paper or a lint free soft cloth If the light inlet window is too dirty it must be replaced Fig 16 ...
Страница 39: ...t channel 1 with a grease free cloth or a bottle brush with plastic bristles Fig 17 11 If necessary use a grease free cloth to clean the O ring 1 Fig 18 12 Reassemble components in reverse order Cleaning of the air optics light inlet window is now complete ...
Страница 40: ...he electrode increases the risk of burn injuries During normal operation the electrode will heat up to several hundred degrees Never touch the electrode with your bare hands even after shutting down the spectrometer Always use pliers Notice Instrument damaged or malfunction Incorrect cleaning of the spark stand increases the risk of damage to the instrument or malfunctions during measurements Plea...
Страница 41: ... connection between the electrode and the metal structure of the spark stand wall To clean the spark stand proceed as follows 1 Turn off the Plasma generator 1 2 Unscrew the 4 fasteners 2 and remove the spark stand plate 3 Fig 19 3 Use a dry grease free cloth to clean both sides of the spark stand plate 1 4 Remove and clean the O ring 2 of the spark stand plate Fig 20 ...
Страница 42: ... the electrode 1 using the Allen key AF 2 until the electrode can be removed When loosening the electrode hold firmly on to it After loosening the screw a spring presses the screw upward Loosen the screw only until the electrode can be removed easily 7 Remove and clean the electrode If the electrode is worn it must be replaced Fig 22 8 Remove the spark stand insert 1 Use a dry grease free cloth to...
Страница 43: ...tle brush with plastic bristles to clean the light channel 1 Fig 24 11 Install the spark stand insert 1 Use two fitted pins 3 in order to center the spark stand insert Ensure that the spark stand insert is flush with the top edge 2 of the spark stand Fig 25 12 Install the spark stand plate 1 13 Insert the electrode 2 into the spark stand opening Fig 26 ...
Страница 44: ... to align the electrode Press the setting gage with the 3 4 mm shoulder into the spark stand opening and at the same time use the Allen key AF 2 to tighten the electrode screw Fig 27 15 Screw the setting gage 1 back into the spark stand The spark stand is now cleaned Fig 28 ...
Страница 45: ...r bottle This also applies when replacing the filter insert If metals with toxic components have been sparked off wearing a breathing mask to prevent the inhalation of condensate particles is mandatory When disposing of the condensate and the used filters compliance with legal regulations is mandatory To replace the filter cartridge proceed as follows 1 Floor instrument Open the door on the right ...
Страница 46: ...o the holder Ensure that the O ring 1 is clean and sits inside the groove If necessary use a clean cloth to clean the O ring The filter container should only be tightened by hand The filter bottle screws in easily If not the filter insert is not positioned correctly Now the filter cartridge is replaced ...
Страница 47: ... applies when replacing the filter insert When disposing of the condensate and the used filters compliance with legal regulations is mandatory In order to inspect the gas washing bottle proceed as follows 1 Floor instrument Open the right door of the instrument Benchtop instrument Turn the opening of the filter cartridge container to the front 2 Check the water level inside the filter cartridge Th...
Страница 48: ...SPECTROMAXx 21 02 2020 5 Make sure that the O ring 1 sits in the groove and is clean If necessary use a clean cloth to clean the O ring 6 Screw the gas washing bottle back manually The water is checked changed Fig 31 ...
Страница 49: ...of the air filter is located in the back of the instrument To replace the filter mat proceed as follows 1 Push both fastening latches 1 to the inside 2 Remove the cover 2 Fig 32 3 Remove the filter mat 1 Fig 33 4 Install the new filter mat 5 Reinstall the cover The housing of the air filter is replaced 1 2 1 ...
Страница 50: ...right hand side panel of the instrument In order to clean or replace the air filter mat proceed as follows 1 Loosen the two cross head screw 1 2 Remove the cover 2 Fig 34 3 Remove the filter mat 1 Fig 35 4 Install the new filter mat 5 Tighten the screws 6 Install the cover The optic air filter is cleaned replaced 1 2 1 ...
Страница 51: ... The composition of the ICALizing sample is different from that of the original samples The intensities of the new samples must be matched to those of the old samples Please contact your Service Center Information Do not discard the old ICALization sample before the intensities have been matched Matching is not possible without using the old samples ...
Страница 52: ...or measurement if all specifications according to chapter 6 4 1 Preparing the measuring procedure on page 30 have been met Temperature of the optical system Is shown in red as soon as the optimum temperature of the optical system is outside the temperature range Sample Clamp up The sample clamp is not folded down or a conductive contact with the sample has not been established Safety check require...
Страница 53: ...e fuse The burn spot is incorrect The argon outlet exhaust is clogged with condensate Clean the spark stand including the argon outlet Insufficient argon supply Check argon supply and pressure Poor argon quality Connect new argon specifications chapter 3 Technical data on page 20 Incorrect electrode gap Clean the electrode and re adjust the gap using the spacer Plasma generator faulty Please conta...
Страница 54: ...inse the optics function Rinse or the corresponding function key Low intensities in the air optics Light inlet window soiled Clean light inlet window if required see page 37 Limit values are not maintained during iCALising Insufficient intensity 1 Check argon 2 Check sample 3 Clean spark stand adjust electrode 4 Clean light inlet window 5 ICALize the instrument again and if necessary contact the S...
Страница 55: ...k The safety circuit has not been activated within the last 5 minutes Acknowledge the message Move the clamp up for approx 1 second An error has occurred whilst attempting to access the spectrometer Plasma generator is switched off measurement could not be started Check the condition of the spectrometer Plasma generator is not switched on Switch on the Plasma generator Confirm by pressing OK Insuf...
Страница 56: ...tus of the instrument To open the diagnostic system click the green or red LED symbol in the lower right hand corner of the status bar Fig 36 When the instrument is ready for operation the green LED symbol is lit If an error occurs the LED symbol changes to red For a detailed description refer to the online help of the instrument ...
Страница 57: ...ce Parts Catalogue on our website at www spectro com 11 De commissioning Only organizations or persons authorized by the instrument manufacturer shall be permitted to de commission the instrument Please contact your Service Center 12 Manufacturer address SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH Boschstr 10 D 47533 Kleve Germany Tel 49 2821 8 92 0 Fax 49 2821 8 92 22 00 http www spectro com ...
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