Retsch AS300, Manual

Page 1: ... Retsch GmbH 42781 Haan Retsch Allee 1 5 Germany 05 08 2020 Version 0006 Manual Vibratory Sieve Shaker AS 300 control Translation ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany ...

Page 3: ...emperature Fluctuations and Condensation 16 5 4 Conditions for the Installation Site 17 5 5 Electrical Connection 18 5 6 Type Plate Description 18 5 7 Removing the Transportation Lock 19 6 First Commissioning 21 6 1 Sieve Clamping Unit standard 22 6 2 Sieve Clamping Unit comfort 23 7 Operating the Device 25 7 1 Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose 25 7 2 Principle of Operation 26 7 3 Views o...

Page 4: ...r Messages 43 11 2 Information Notes 43 12 Return for Service and Maintenance 45 13 Cleaning Wear and Maintenance 46 13 1 Cleaning 46 13 1 1 Cleaning of Test Sieves 46 13 1 1 1 Cleaning of Test Sieves with Mesh Sizes 500 µm 46 13 1 1 2 Cleaning of Test Sieves with Mesh Sizes 500 µm 46 13 1 1 3 Drying of Test Sieves 47 13 2 Wear 47 13 3 Maintenance 47 13 3 1 Replacing the Fuses 48 14 Accessories 49...

Page 5: ...Notes on the manual 5 ...

Page 6: ...s 1 4 0000 Firmenneutr al 0000 Modul e 2000 Erklär ung Zeichen und Sym bol e 12 m od_1445417429596_9 docx 91031 1 In this document the following signs and symbols are being used Reference to a recommendation and or an important information Reference to a chapter table or figure Action instruction Name Software menu function Name Software button Name Software checkbox Pos 1 5 0000 Firmenneutr al 00...

Page 7: ...is manual Improper operation can lead to personal injuries The operating company itself is responsible for its safety and that of its staff The operating company itself must ensure that no unauthorised persons have access to the device Pos 3 3 0000 Firmenneutr al 0000 Modul e 2025 Zi elgruppe Gerät 12 m od_1445417434495_9 docx 91057 1 Target group All those operating cleaning or working with or on...

Page 8: ...age 17 mod_1473406334925_9 docx 128046 1 WARNING W1 0000 Risk of life threatening or serious injuries Source of danger Possible consequences if the danger is ignored Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk Pos 3 11 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e 2010 Erkl ärung Sicherheitshinw eis W arnung 17 mod_1473407756058_9 docx 128068 1 Life threatening or serious injuries may result if the W...

Page 9: ... of injury Lack of knowledge of the manual The manual contains all safety related information Disregarding the manual can therefore lead to injuries Read the manual carefully before operating the device Pos 3 19 0000 Firmenneutral 0035 W arnhinw eise 0003 VORSICHT V0015 VORSICHT Ver änder ungen am Gerät 40 m od_1560935222341_9 docx 304448 1 CAUTION C3 0015 Risk of injury Improper modifications to ...

Page 10: ...9 docx 91096 1 This manual does not contain any repair instructions For safety reasons repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorised representative or by qualified service technicians In case of repair please inform the Retsch GmbH representative in your country your supplier or Retsch GmbH directly Service address Pos 4 0000 Firmenneutr al 0000 Module Seitenum bruch 9 m od_14271...

Page 11: ...r that he has received sufficient instructions about the operation and maintenance of the system The user has received the manual has read and taken note of its contents and consequently has all the information required for safe operation and is sufficiently familiar with the device The managing operator should for legal protection have the user confirm the instruction about the operation of the d...

Page 12: ...Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator 12 Pos 6 0000 Firmenneutr al 0000 Module Seitenum bruch 9 m od_1427185989165_0 docx 76350 1 ...

Page 13: ...se impairments or permanent damage to hearing Ensure suitable noise protection measures are taken or wear ear protection Pos 7 7 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedi enungsanleitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie M odul e 1010 Emissi onen AS 300 control B 16 m od_1461153485197_9 docx 105320 1 Sound parameters The sound parameters are also influenced by the set amplitude the number of test sieves and the properties of th...

Page 14: ... the base 450 mm Depth of the base 450 mm No safety clearances required Pos 7 18 0005 RETSCH 0000 Ger äteneutral M odul e 1030 Anforder ungen an den Standort Siebmaschi nen 13 mod_1449135915257_9 docx 94687 1 Location requirements The device must be placed on a vibration free plane stable and free surface to avoid transmission of vibrations A level base ensures the uniform distribution of the samp...

Page 15: ... range of 20 µm to 40 mm Pos 7 25 0005 RETSCH 0030 Ü berschriften 1 1 Ü berschriften 11 Zul adung 14 mod_1454659163441_9 docx 98178 2 1 4 9 Payload Pos 7 26 0005 RETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitung en AS 200 AS 300 seri e Module 1045 Zul adung AS 300 control B 50 mod_1596538868048_9 docx 379890 1 Voltage 100 V 200 V 230 V Maximum sample quantity 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg Maximum sieve stack weight 7 kg 9 5 kg 1...

Page 16: ... during transport The device must not be knocked shaken or thrown during transport Move the device gently during transport Pos 9 7 0000 Firmenneutr al 0035 War nhi nweise 0004 HINWEIS H 0014 HINW EIS R eklam ati onen 18 m od_1473415561968_9 docx 128185 1 NOTICE N5 0014 Complaints Incomplete delivery or transport damage The forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH must be notified immediately in the event ...

Page 17: ... sea level Pos 9 14 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e 4005 Umgebungstemperatur 5 C bis 40 C 12 mod_1445418096385_9 docx 91499 1 Ambient temperature 5 C 40 C Pos 9 15 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e 4006 Luftfeuchtigkeit 14 mod_1449471425923_9 docx 94958 1 Maximum relative humidity 80 at ambient temperatures 31 C For ambient temperatures UT between 31 C and 40 C the maximum relative humidity value ...

Page 18: ... type plate Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged Connect the device only to a mains supply matching the values on the type plate Pos 9 21 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e 4015 El ektrischer Anschluss 18 m od_1473407848410_9 docx 128113 1 WARNING When connecting the power cable to the mains supply use an external fuse that complies with the regulations applicable to the place of inst...

Page 19: ...W3 0005 Risk of injury due to the device falling down Lifting the device above head height The device can fall causing serious injuries when lifted above head height Never lift the device above head height Pos 11 3 0005 RETSCH 0035 W arnhinw eise 0004 HINWEIS H0018 HINWEIS Transportsicherung 18 m od_1473668242245_9 docx 128559 1 NOTICE N10 0018 Transportation lock Transport without transportation ...

Page 20: ... wrench and remove them Keep the transportation lock for later transport Remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape located on the underside of the rubber disc GM Position the rubber disc GM centrally on the sieve plate ST and press it down firmly NOTICE The weight without sieve stack and sieve clamping unit amounts approx 42 kg The device must only be lifted by two people Pos 12 0000 Firme...

Page 21: ...ay that the connection for the power cable is always easily accessible Pos 13 4 0005 RETSCH 0035 W arnhinw eise 0004 HINWEIS H0004 HINWEIS Aufstellung des Gerätes Vi brati onen w ähr end des Betriebes 19 mod_1475150626795_9 docx 131802 1 NOTICE N12 0004 Setting up the device Vibrations during operation Depending on the operating mode of the device slight vibrations may occur Set up the device only...

Page 22: ...Siebspannei nheit standard 16 mod_1461156989443_9 docx 105424 2 1 6 1 Sieve Clamping Unit standard Pos 13 8 0005 RETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitung en AS 200 AS 300 seri e Module 2005 Siebspannei nheit standard AS 300 control B 18 mod_1473658563628_9 docx 128415 1 Screw one hexagonal nut G on the lower end of each of the threaded rods A Screw both threaded rods A into the designated threaded holes S...

Page 23: ...k clamping units F on a flat surface with the green quick clamping lever F1 facing down Place the clamping lid D with the top side plane side face down on the quick clamping units F Place the O ring OR on the cone shaped assembly aid MH2 and slide it down into the designated groove Put the assembly aid MH2 in the opening of the clamping lid D in such a way that the cone shaped tip is sticking out ...

Page 24: ...ix the clamping lid tightly on the sieve stack NOTICE Always use both quick clamping units simultaneously Do not activate both quick clamping levers red and green of one quick clamping unit at the same time To loosen the clamping lid after the sieving process lift the red quick clamping levers F2 Keep them lifted and slide the clamping lid upwards until the sieve stack can be removed There is no n...

Page 25: ...702_9 docx 146761 1 CAUTION C10 0003 Risk of explosion or fire Changing sample properties The properties and therefore also the hazardousness of the sample can alter during the sieving process Do not use any substances in this device which carry the risk of explosion or fire Observe the material safety data sheets of the sample material Pos 15 6 0005 RETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitung en AS 200 AS 3...

Page 26: ...schriften 11 Arbeitsw eise 16 m od_1457970356710_9 docx 103636 2 1 7 2 Principle of Operation Pos 15 12 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 3003 Arbeitsw eise AS 200 AS300 Seri e B AS 450 control C 25 m od_1502888254833_9 docx 212942 1 The AS 300 control performs a vibratory sieving where the sample material is thrown upwards by the vibrations of the sieve bottom a...

Page 27: ... the device with different sieve clamping units Pos 15 16 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 3006 Vor derseite Beschr eibung AS 300 control B 16 m od_1461157305464_9 docx 105450 1 Element Description Function A Threaded rod standard Fixes the sieve stack together with the clamping lid D and the fixing nut B B Fixing nut standard Fixes the sieve stack together with...

Page 28: ...of the device Pos 15 17 0005 R ETSCH 0030 Überschriften 1 1 1 Überschriften 111 Rücksei te 13 mod_1447335904752_9 docx 92230 3 1 7 3 2 Back Pos 15 18 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 3010 R ückseite AS 300 contr ol B 24 m od_1502877286875_9 docx 212565 1 Fig 10 Back view of the device Element Description Function I Mains switch Switches the device on and off dis...

Page 29: ...y that the complete particle size range of the sample is covered at regular intervals The wider the particle size range the more test sieves should be used Pos 15 25 0005 R ETSCH 0030 Überschriften 1 1 Überschriften 11 D urchführen einer Siebung 14 m od_1456304657090_9 docx 99300 2 1 7 6 Performing a Sieving Pos 15 26 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 3025 D urch...

Page 30: ... 20 mm or 1 to 15 5 g H5 Time setting Reduces or extends the sieving time by pressing the or button respectively in the range of 1 to 99 minutes H6 Interval Switches the device between interval and continuous operation During the interval operation the green LED is lit H7 Interval setting Reduces or extends the sieving time between the interval pauses by pressing the or button respectively in the ...

Page 31: ...cess Press the button H2 to continue with the sieving process End the process Press the button H1 to end the sieving process Pos 17 10 0005 R ETSCH 0030 Überschriften 1 1 Überschriften 11 Amplitude 14 mod_1456309857037_9 docx 99344 2 1 8 3 Amplitude Pos 17 11 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 5020 Amplitude AS 300 control B 16 mod_1461141678533_9 docx 105056 1 Th...

Page 32: ...tudes in Dependence on the Load Pos 17 15 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 5023 Amplituden i n Abhängigkeit von der Beladung AS 300 contr ol B 16 m od_1461141679080_9 docx 105082 1 The AS 300 control is a resonance sieving machine whose attainable amplitude is depending on the load In this respect the mass sieve stack and sieve clamping unit fixed to the sieve p...

Page 33: ...ve stack mass amounts 5 The best results are generally achieved with amplitudes from 1 0 to 1 5 mm Example 1 Type 230 V 50 Hz Sieve stack mass 7 500 g Sieve clamping unit comfort Under these conditions the maximum attainable amplitude amounts 2 mm Example 2 Type 230 V 50 Hz Sieve stack mass 16 000 g Sieve clamping unit comfort Under these conditions the maximum attainable amplitude amounts 1 9 mm ...

Page 34: ...rnal regulations and standards provide detailed information on product specific sieve analyses and the associated sieving parameters If such basic information cannot be obtained the sieving time and amplitude must be determined experimentally With the AS 300 control the amplitude is defined as the total lifting height SH of the test sieve For example with a set amplitude of 1 2 mm the test sieve i...

Page 35: ...46403_9 docx 99443 1 With the interval time H7 the time of the sieving process between the interval pauses can be freely selected between 1 and 99 seconds The pause time of one second is not changeable The display of the interval settings is only active with the interval function H6 turned on Press the or button of the interval time H7 to set the desired sieving time between the interval pauses Pr...

Page 36: ...ashing Set the desired sieving parameters amplitude time interval The programming can be cancelled by pressing the button All settings are discarded Pos 17 30 0005 R ETSCH 0030 Überschriften 1 1 1 Überschriften 111 Pr ogramm speichern 0 m od_1229424145211_9 docx 5124 3 1 8 7 3 Save a Programme Pos 17 31 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 5055 Programm speichern AS...

Page 37: ...677_9 docx 101529 2 1 8 9 Date Pos 17 39 0005 R ETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen AS 200 AS 300 serie Modul e 5075 D atum AS 200 AS 300 control B 15 m od_1457959400754_9 docx 101517 1 By default the reminder date for the next calibration is set to the last calibration date plus one year However the reminder date can be changed arbitrarily by the user Hold the button H6 for 5 seconds to display the...

Page 38: ...pliance socket water may enter the socket causing an electric shock Only operate the device with the IEC connector fully plugged in Pos 19 4 0005 RETSCH 0035 W arnhinw eise 0004 HINWEIS H0049 HINWEIS Beschädigung des Siebgew ebes Nasssiebung 18 m od_1473669495722_9 docx 128604 1 NOTICE N15 0049 Damage to the sieve mesh fabric Fluid retention during wet sieving Fluid retention can lead to overload ...

Page 39: ... otherwise change in the liquid Wet sieving is particularly suitable for materials which are already in suspension and may not be dried In addition to the test sieves a collecting pan AB1 with an outlet AB2 and a wet sieving lid ND1 with spray nozzle ND2 are required for wet sieving During the sieving process liquid is introduces via the spray nozzle ND2 situated on top of the upper most test siev...

Page 40: ... Place the complete sieve stack centrally on the device Enter the sample suspension on the uppermost test sieve with the clamping lid open Clamp the sieve stack Chapter Sieve Clamping Unit comfort Set the optimum amplitude value and sieving time recommended parameters Start the sieving process Turn on the liquid supply The quantity of liquid applied should only be of such amount that the sieve mes...

Page 41: ...epending on the sample material flash rust can form in the sieve mesh fabric The load diagrams are invalid for the wet sieving Due to the non defined quantity of liquid in the sieve stack binding statements are not possible for the wet sieving Pos 19 9 0005 RETSCH 0005 Bedienungsanl eitung en AS 200 AS 300 seri e Module 7005 N asssiebung empfohlene Param eter AS 200 digit cA control AS 300 control...

Page 42: ...lysis with EasySieve The software communicates with the scale and the AS 300 control and guides the user through the respective steps Available parameters as well as the characteristics to be calculated can be entered in various edit boxes Routine parameters can be edited saved and recalled at any time If a scale is connected the corresponding data empty weights of test sieves back weights of load...

Page 43: ...n If the error persists contact service Pos 23 5 0005 RETSCH 0030 Ü berschriften 1 1 Ü berschriften 11 Hi nw eise 13 mod_1448459519628_9 docx 93453 2 1 11 2 Information Notes Pos 23 6 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e 8006 Erkl ärung Hinw eise 16 m od_1465368649199_9 docx 107650 1 Notices inform the user on specific device or programme processes The operation of the device or programme may be inter...

Page 44: ...l by EasySieve The device is controlled by the EasySieve software installed on a PC Close the software to restore the manual control S Display of the software version Press the button to exit the display Pos 24 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M odul e Seitenum bruch 9 mod_1427185989165_0 docx 76350 1 ...

Page 45: ...enance or calibration can only be effected if the return form including the decontamination declaration service has been correctly and fully completed Download the return form located in the download section Miscellaneous on the Retsch GmbH homepage http www retsch com downloads miscellaneous When returning a device attach the return form to the outside of the packaging In order to eliminate any h...

Page 46: ...ion that no water or cleaning agent enters the interior of the device Pos 27 6 0005 RETSCH 0030 Ü berschriften 1 1 1 Ü berschriften 111 R einigung der Analysensiebe 15 m od_1457360975504_9 docx 100300 3 1 13 1 1 Cleaning of Test Sieves Pos 27 7 0005 RETSCH 0000 Ger äteneutral M odul e 9005 R einigung Analysensi ebe 15 mod_1457361040379_9 docx 100312 444 1 Test sieves are measuring instruments and ...

Page 47: ... and on the sample material is unavoidable The test sieves should be regularly checked for wear and damage and be replaced if necessary Likewise all existing sealing gaskets should be checked for wear on a regular basis and replaced if necessary Pos 27 11 0005 R ETSCH 0035 War nhi nweise 0003 VOR SICHT V0013 VOR SICHT Personenschaden Reparaturen 18 mod_1473670653058_9 docx 128640 1 CAUTION C11 001...

Page 48: ...0002 W ARNUNG W0014 W ARNUNG Lebensgefahr durch Stromschl ag Wechseln von Sicherungen 18 m od_1473670653617_9 docx 128645 1 WARNING W9 0014 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Exposed contacts Replacing the fuses without pulling out the mains plug can lead to life threatening injuries caused by an electric shock on contact with the fuse holder or the live contacts on the fuse Pull out the mai...

Page 49: ...uments for which only mesh fabrics and perforated sheets of the corresponding standards are used Each test sieve is tested five times and is given a serial number as well as a quality certificate after the final check Fig 20 Test sieves The different versions of the test sieves of Retsch GmbH are supplied in accordance with all current national and international standards available standards DIN I...

Page 50: ... 200 AS 300 Seri e B AS 200 tap 18 m od_1473421431094_9 docx 128266 1 By electrostatic and Van der Waals forces as well as by fluid bridges single particles can combine to form agglomerates Since in this case not the individual primary particles but particle collectives are measured there is a distortion of the particle size distribution a higher coarse fraction results In order to prevent the for...

Page 51: ...300 Serie B 14 mod_1456817444228_9 docx 99976 1 If the mass of the sieve stack is too low the necessary amplitude required for the sieve analysis cannot always be reached To compensate for this an additional mass of 2 100 g for test sieves with a diameter 203 mm can be placed underneath the sieve stack on the sieve plate and be clamped together with the sieve stack Pos 31 0000 Firmenneutral 0000 M...

Page 52: ...d Electronic Equipment WEEE Accordingly all devices supplied after August 13th 2005 in the business to business area to which this product is classified may no longer be disposed of with municipal or household waste To document this the devices are provided with the disposal label Fig 21 Disposal label Since the disposal regulations worldwide and also within the EU may differ from country to count...

Page 53: ... 21 Displays 30 Disposal 52 label 18 52 regulations 52 E EasySieve 29 42 Electrical connection 18 Electromagnetic compatibility 13 EMC 13 Emissions 13 Equivalent continuous sound level 13 Error E00 43 E10 43 E26 43 E45 43 Error messages 43 Evaluation 42 Explanations of the safety instructions 8 External fuse 18 F Feed grain size 15 Feed quantity 14 First commissioning 21 Fixing nut 27 Frequency 18...

Page 54: ...er version 19 Principle of operation 26 Process continue 31 end 31 pause 31 start 30 stop 31 Program editing 36 selecting 36 Programme saving 36 setting 30 Programme mode 35 Q Quick clamping lever green 28 red 28 Quick clamping unit 28 R Range of application of the device 26 Rated power 13 Receptacle volume 14 Reminder date 37 Repair 10 45 47 Repair instructions 10 Required floor space 14 Return 1...

Page 55: ...misation 34 setting 30 Transport 16 19 Transport damage 16 Transportation lock 19 20 removing 19 Type plate 18 28 description 18 U USB interface 29 Use of the device for the intended purpose 25 V Venting ring 41 Vibrations 21 Vibratory sieving 26 Views of the device 27 Voltage 18 W Warning 8 Information 9 Warranty claim 16 Warranty claims 9 Wear 46 47 Wear parts 49 Weight 14 20 Wet sieving 15 38 l...

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