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- Page 1 Operating Instructions for Planetary Ball Mill Type PM400 Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany, 08.02.2012 0002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION ........10 Use of the closing device for milling cups ......21 Packing ..................10 Operation via the display unit of the PM400 ...... 22 Transport .................. 10 Symbols in the display unit ........... 22 Temperature variations ............11 Setting possibilities via the display menu ...... -
Page 3: Notes On These Operating Instructions
Instructions are given for the definite target group(s) in each area, in order to ensure safe operation of the PM400 for its intended purpose. Knowledge of the relevant section is essential for safe, proper handling in each target group(s). -
Page 4: Safety
Ensure that no unauthorised persons have access to the PM400. For your own protection have your employees confirm that they have been instructed in operation of the PM400. The draft of a suitable form is given at the end of the section on safety. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions - Summarised, Part 1
The PM400 must not be knocked, shaken or thrown during transport. Otherwise the electronic and mechanical components can be damaged. Temperature variations If the PM400 is subjected to high temperature variations (e.g. during air transport) it must be protected against condensed water. Otherwise there may be damage to the electronic components. Supplied items If the supplied items are incomplete and/or there is transport damage you must inform the transporter and Retsch GmbH immediately (within 24 hrs). -
Page 6: Safety Instructions - Summarised, Part 2
The milling cups can then be ejected. Easy running of roller 1 on the closing pin is the prequisite for reliable closing of the housing lid of the PM400. If the values drop below D1 and H1 operating reliability is no longer guaranteed. -
Page 7: Confirmation
Confirmation I have taken note of the section “Notes on these operating instructions” and the section on “Safety”. __________________________________ Signature of operating authority __________________________________ Signature of service technician 08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999... -
Page 8: Technical Data
Maximum charged quantity PM400 = up to 4 times 300 ml, depending on the machne volume. Maximum charged grain size PM400 up to < 10 mm, but depends on material. -
Page 9: Protective Equipment
Protective equipment The PM400 is fitted with an automatic lid shutting device which prevents the machine being started in an unsafe condition. The machine can be started only with the lid closed. The lid can be opened only when the machine is at a standstill. -
Page 10: Transport And Installation
Transport The PM400 is to be lifted and transported only by the transport screws TS supplied with the machine. Fig. 1 Net weight of PM400 = approx. 290 kg Lifting above head height is not permitted. -
Page 11: Temperature Variations
Installation height: max. 2000 m above sea level Electrical connection Voltage and frequency for the PM400 are given on the type plate. Ensure that these values correspond to the available power supply system. Connect the PM400 to the power supply system using the supplied connection cable. -
Page 12: Serial Interfaces
1. Electrical connection without a protective conductor PE is not permissible. 2. The drive of your PM400 is fitted with a frequency converter. To fulfil the EMC directive this is fitted with a line filter and shielded cables to the motor. If your PM400 includes a fault-current... -
Page 13: Operation
Connecting the power supply Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your mains supply correspond to the values on the type plate of the PM400. Plug the mains cable in the receiving socket Au on the rear side of the equipment. -
Page 14: Emergency Unlocking
Emergency unlocking A key for the machine is included in the delivery with which the PM400 can be manually opened if there is a power failure. Remove cap K (I) Insert the (S) key into the O opening on the right-hand side. - Page 15 A high level of vibration by the mill indicates wrong taring or incorrectly clamped grinding jars! If unevenly loaded, the PM400 can generate undesirable vibrations and noises! Turn the mill off immediately and check the jars’ positioning and gross...
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Page 16: Unclamping The Milling Cup Clamping Device
Use milling cups only of type „C“. This, in combination with the milling cup holder, is a safety component. If other or old milling cups are used in the PM400 this can result in unforeseen danger. Never leave the milling cup clamping device 3 loose, without clamped milling cups, in the milling cup holder. -
Page 17: Safety Instructions When Starting The Pm400
However, if operating personnel are changed frequently we do not recommend this procedure. The software of the PM400 is set up in such a way that when operating the start button the following display MILLING CUPS CLAMPED ? appears, in which clamping of the milling cups has to be confirmed before every machine start up. -
Page 18: Power Failure During Milling
3. CLOSE MACHINE Suitable milling cups in the PM400 ASCHINE SCHLIESSEN The PM400 is suitable only for milling cups f rom the firm Retsch GmbH, of type “Comfort”, with a nominal volume of 12 ml – 500 ml. These are available in the following materials:... -
Page 19: Stacking Of 50 Ml Milling Cups Of Type "C
This drill hole is used only in the PM400 and is located on the side of the milling cup casing with labelling. Heating up of the milling cups The milling cups can become heated up to 150°C during... -
Page 20: Milling Cup Identification
< 10 mm and a filling level of 70-80% of the milling cup volume. 08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999... -
Page 21: Use Of The Closing Device For Milling Cups
100°C, depending on the milling cup size, ball filling, speed and milling time. The PM400 is fitted with a ventilator which sucks the waste heat produced during milling directly out of the milling chamber.The suction volume per hour is greater than 20 times the milling chamber volume. -
Page 22: Operation Via The Display Unit Of The Pm400
Operation via the display unit of the PM400 The mills have a new, very comfortable operator control system. All relevant data can be entered or called via a graphic display with one knob operation. The menu system is multlingual. Name... -
Page 23: Setting Possibilities Via The Display Menu
00:00:01 up to 99:59:59 Milling time Hours:Minutes:Seconds The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time and the speed last used. Reversal of direction of rotation with pause time is not switched on. 08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH... - Page 24 Reversal of direction of rotation The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time, speed and reversal of direction of rotation. The machine rotates in one direction with the set interval time, comes to a stop and starts immediately after standstill in the other direction without a pause time.
- Page 25 01 to 99 hrs. The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time, speed and reversal of direction of rotation after the set starting time has elapsed. The countdown up to starting the machine is shown in the display.
- Page 26 Start the machine. The process now following lasts approx. 45 sec. During this time the PM400 determines the no-load power with empty milling cups at the subsequent operating speed. After determining the no-load power the PM400 stops automatically and you are asked to fill in the milling material and milling balls.
- Page 27 All parameter values are stored in seconds and are available for continuing. Open and close the lid. Then press START. After STOP you return to the screen before the start and all parameters are reset to the starting values. 08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999...
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Page 28: Fault Signals In The Display
Continue with STOP Service required! F24 to F26 Appearing in display Appearing in display Parameters OK? Frequency converter is overheated START = Start machine No START possible STOP = Check Please allow to cool 08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999... -
Page 29: General
Use only a cloth moistened with water. Solvents are not permitted. Maintenance (monthly) In order to guarantee operating reliability of your PM400 the following maintenance work should be carried out from time to time, however at the latest monthly: Check roller 1 of the closing pin for easy running and oil if necessary, e.g. -
Page 30: Wearing Parts
1x thrust piece with rubber gasket Art. No. 02.108.0046 These operating instructions do not include repair instructions. For your own safety repairs should be carried out only by Retsch GmbH, an authorised agent or service technicians. Copyright Distribution or duplication of this documentation, using and passing on the contents is permitted only with the express permission of Retsch GmbH &... - Page 33 Authorized person for the compilation of technical documents: J. Bunke (technical documentation) The following records are held by Retsch GmbH in the form of Technical Documentation: Detailed records of engineering development, construction plans, study (analysis) of the measures required for conformity assurance, analysis of the residual risks involved and operating instructions in due form according to the approved regulations for preparation of user information data.
- Page 36 Copyright ® Copyright by Retsch GmbH Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5 D-42781 Haan Federal Republic of Germany...
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