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1- Ceramic heating plate
3- Stirring speed knob
2- ON/OFF button
5- Display
4- Temperature control knob
6- Timer knob
1. Introduction
The AREC.T heating magnetic stirrer with ceramic plate, is used in the laboratory for general use and for all those
applications that require a precise regulation of the stirring speed and of the heating plate temperature.
The ceramic heating plate (1) means that higher temperatures can be obtained compared to the traditional aluminium
heating plate and it takes less time to heat the sample. Ceramic is an inert and very hard material and is resistant to almost
any type of chemical or mechanical aggression; it’s surface characteristics remain unaltered over time.
The AREC.T is used to mix liquids using a magnetically driven stir bar placed inside the vessel. The size and shape of the
magnetic stir bar determines the stirring efficiency at any given speed. It is therefore advisable to choose the most suitable
magnetic stir bar in relation to the quantity and characteristics of the liquid and the type of vessel used.
The stirring bar which satisfies most applications is code A00001060 (10x40 mm).
The instrument is turned on using the ON/OFF button (2). The stirring speed (3) and the temperature (4) of the heating plate
are adjusted using the relative knobs on the front panel, the values are indicated on the digital display (5).
Operating time can be programmed from 1 to 999 minutes (with 1 min. intervals) using the Timer knob (6) on the front panel.
NOTE:
If the heating function is used the vessel must be made of a suitable material to withstand the foreseen temperature.
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2. Assembly and installation
Check the integrity of the unit after unpacking. The box includes:
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AREC.T Heating Magnetic Stirrer
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Power supply cord
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Instruction manual
2.1 Electrical connections
After having unpacked the instrument, place the unit on the laboratory bench.
Before connecting the instrument to the power supply, make sure that the values on the rating plate correspond to those of
the power supply. The equipment shall be connected to a power socket with protective earth connection, using only the
power supply cord provided with the instrument.
Ensure that the socket and the relative cut-off device conform to current safety norms and are easy to reach.
NOTE:
the mains cable must remain far away from the hot plate.
2.2 Start-up
Rotate the speed (right) and temperature (left) knobs completely to the left. Place the flask containing the sample and a
suitable magnetic stirring bar on the stirring plate. Then, set the speed and temperature by turning the dedicated knobs.
3. Operating controls
3.1 Turning on and regulating
Connect the unit to mains. In the next 5 seconds, displays shows the software version and the restarting mode (A or b,
chapter “Setting mode”) and turn it on using the on-off button. The green led indicates that the instrument is On.
Start the stirring function by tur
ning the stirrer knob “Stirrer rpm” on the front panel. Speeds of from 50 to 1500 rpm can be
selected using the analogical scale around the knob. Bright bars rotating on the display indicate that the instrument is
running. The speed of rotation of these bars is pro
portional to the stirring speed but they aren’t displayed when the
temperature function is in use.
To start the heating function turn the heating knob “Heating °C” on the front panel. Temperatures of from 5 to 550 °C can be
selected at 5 °C intervals. The temperature setting is shown on the display. When heating is turned Off (Heating knob OFF)
and the heating plate temperature exceeds 50
°C, the message “Hot” flashes on the display until the temperature of the
heating plate falls to below 50 °C (or until the instrument is turned off using the ON/OFF).
NOTE:
this warning is not active if the instrument is not connected to the power supply.
NOTE:
in case of black-out, once the power is back the device will restart in the restarting mode set (OPt tyP), selected in
chapter “Setting mode”.
The knobs on the front panel are easily accessible and are well away from the heating plate in order to ensure maximum
operator safety as well as safeguarding the electronic components inside the unit.
Turn the Timer knob
to set and start the timer. When the knob is pressed the display shows the time set and the “time” led
flashes indicating that the time value is being displayed.
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