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Translation of the original operating manual Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 RVC 2-33 CDplus; ;with infrared heating Version 08/2009 RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating part no. 100244 Rotational Vacuum Concentrator Operating Manual Please retain for later use!
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 2 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Table of contents General information ......................9 Importance of the operating manual .................. 9 Intended use ........................9 Warranty and liability......................9 Copyright ........................10 Explanation of symbols ....................10 Standards and regulations ....................10 Scope of supply ......................
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Table of contents Set-up and connection ...................... 25 Installation site ........................ 25 Power supply ........................25 5.2.1 Connection ........................ 25 5.2.2 Customer-provided fuses ................... 25 Aeration and micro injection valve (Valve block) ............. 26 Vacuum connections.......................
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Table of contents Maintenance and service ....................59 Maintenance ........................59 8.1.1 Rotational vacuum concentrator ................59 8.1.2 Rotor chamber ......................60 8.1.3 Accessories ....................... 64 8.1.3.1 Aluminium accessories ..................65 8.1.4...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Table of contents Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 8 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
(HTS) • general in-lab evaporation. Any other use beyond this area of application is regarded as improper use. Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from such improper use. The intended use also includes: •...
1 General information Copyright The copyright concerning the operating manual remains with Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH. The operating manual is solely intended for the operator and their personnel. It includes instructions and information that may not be •...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 2 Layout and mode of operation Layout and mode of operation Layout of the RVC 2.1.1 Functional and operating elements Rotor chamber Control panel (see chapter 6.5.1 - "User interface")
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 2 Layout and mode of operation 2.1.2 Name plate 1 Serial number 2 Type 3 Nominal voltage 4 Year of manufacture (month/year) 5 Part number 6 Rated current / apparent power Fig.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 2 Layout and mode of operation Mode of operation 2.2.1 Principle of the rotational vacuum concentration This method is used for the particularly quick and gentle evaporation, drying, purification, and concentration of samples.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 2 Layout and mode of operation Fig. 4: Vapour pressure curves of commonly used organic solvents 2.2.1.1 Advantages of the rotational vacuum concentration • No foaming of the samples, minimum loss.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 3 Safety Safety Marking of the unit The following symbols are used for CHRIST RVC: Dangerous voltage On (Power) Hot surface Off (Power) Name plate (see chapter Caution! Risk of bruising 2.1.2 - "Name plate")
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 3 Safety Explanation of the symbols and notes This operating manual uses the following names and symbols to indicate hazards: This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of persons.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 3 Safety Responsibility of the operator The operator is responsible for authorising only qualified personnel to work on the RVC (see chapter 3.4 - "Operating personnel"). The areas of responsibility of the personnel concerning the operation, maintenance, and care of the unit must be clearly defined.
3.6.1 Electrical safety CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are units of safety class I. The RVCs are equipped with a three-wire power cord and a 230 VAC safety plug with earthing contact. Please comply with the following points in order to preserve this safety feature: •...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 3 Safety 3.6.3 Fire prevention Fuses protect certain electrical circuits within the RVC against over-current conditions. • Always use fuses of the same type and rating. • Do not evaporate explosive or inflammable substances.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 3 Safety 3.6.6 Safety instructions for evaporation The following instructions must be observed prior to every evaporation process: • Ensure that the RVC was set up and connected properly (see chapter 5 - "Set-up and connection").
Remaining hazards All CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators were built state- of- the- art and according to the accepted safety rules. However, danger to life and limb of the operator, or of third parties, or impairments of the units or other material assets cannot be completely excluded when the units are being used.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 4 Storage and transport Storage and transport Storage conditions In order to ensure the protection against mechanical and climatic influences, the guidelines of the German Federal Association for Wooden Packages, Pallets, and Export Packaging (Bundesverband Holzpackmittel, Paletten, Exportverpackung e.V.), the so-called HPE packaging guidelines,...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 4 Storage and transport Transport safety device The following transport safety devices must be removed prior to start-up: • The polystyrene element that covers the valve block at the back of the RVC must be removed.
The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage! DANGER CHRIST rotational vacuum concentrators are units of safety class I.Units of the type RVC 2-33 IR have a three-wire power cord with an IEC C13 connector (see chapter 10 - "Technical data").
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 5 Set-up and connection Aeration and micro injection valve (Valve block) The rotational vacuum concentrator is equipped with an electromagnetic aeration and injection valve. The rotor chamber is aerated through this valve after the end of the evaporation process (manual and program mode).
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 5 Set-up and connection 3. Connection for aeration and air injection with inert gas 1 Aeration hose connection 2 Air injection hose nozzle 3 Fastener for non-required connection element; here: air filter If gas (e.g.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 5 Set-up and connection Option: Pressure control valve and vacuum sensor If a pressure control valve and a vacuum sensor are used, they must be installed between the rotational vacuum concentrator and the vacuum pump, and they must be connected to the marked IEC C14 connector at the back of the unit (see chapter 2.1.1 - "Functional and operating...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 5 Set-up and connection Connection of a vacuum pump and/or a cooling trap In order to withdraw and condense the vapours that are formed, the RVC can be connected with further components.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 5 Set-up and connection 5.6.2 Condensation of the vapours upstream of the vacuum pump in a cooling trap The vapours are condensed upstream of the vacuum pump in a cooling trap, e.g.”CT 02-50”...
5.6.2.1 Option: Remote control of the cooling trap via RVC If CHRIST freeze dryers are used as a cooling trap, they can be remote- controlled by the rotational vacuum concentrator. In this case, the cooling trap will be automatically activated by the rotational vacuum concentrator during the warm-up and evaporation phase.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Operation Initial start-up Before the initial start-up, please ensure that your RVC is properly set up and installed (see chapter 5 - "Set-up and connection") WARNING Switching the RVC on •...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Installation of rotors and accessories 6.4.1 Installation of angle rotors • Only use inserts that are suitable for the rotor (see chapter 11.2 - "Rotor program"). •...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.4.2 Installation of swing-out rotors • Push the loaded rotor onto the rotor shaft until it reaches the stop. • Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings (see chapter 3 - "Safety")!
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Evaporation with low capacity The tubes must be installed symmetrically so that the buckets and their inserts are loaded evenly to avoid imbalance. correct incorrect Fig. 14: Permissible loading of swing-out rotors with low capacity ...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.4.3.2 Rotor blocks • Always load the rotor blocks symmetrically with the same accessories and fill to avoid imbalance. correct incorrect Fig. 15: Symmetrical loading of the rotor blocks ...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation • The balance point of the loaded bucket must be located considerably below the pivotal point. If the balance point is too near the pivotal point, the loaded bucket can be levered out of the bearings.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation CDplus control system The control system CDplus (“Concentrator Display plus”) stands for a convenient user interface for the intuitive control of evaporation processes under rotation. 6.5.1 User interface 1...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Display (5) The main window of the display is divided into three areas: the values windows, the assignment of the function keys and the status bar. The main window shows the process data, e.g. set values and actual values, menues and process-relevant information (see figure).
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Status bar (8) The status bar shows information regarding the lid status, the operating mode, the active phase, and pending information. The status bar is visible at all times.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.2 Mode The mode selection can be activated by pressing the left-hand function key "mode" in the active values window. The following phases are available: • Press the left-hand function key "mode". The menu "start with phase…"...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation • Close the lid. A menu appears: Fig. 25: Continuing the evaporation • Continue the process by selecting "Evaporation manual" or "Evaporation program". Stopping the warm-up phase prematurely During the warm-up phase, the functions "Open lid", "Continue with phase"...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.3 Main menu The main menu can be activated by pressing the right-hand function key "menu" in the active values window. It contains the following items: • Changing the set values for the manual mode (see chapter 6.5.3.1 - "Changing the set values for the manual mode ")
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In the case of a set vacuum between 100 and 1,000 mbar, the set value of the safety pressure should be 10 mbar above the set vacuum. Alarm temperature (only for RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating) The product temperature enables conclusions to be drawn concerning the end of the drying phase: When the medium has evaporated, the product sensor will no longer be cooled.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.3.2 Program administration Contrary to a manual evaporation process, a program is used for a timer- controlled, pre-programmed process (evaporation program). An evaporation program is divided into several sections. Every section of the program has set values for the time, temperature, vacuum, safety pressure, and speed.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Creating a new program A new program can be created based on a fixed program template and adapted to specific needs by changing the set values and by adding and deleting certain sections.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation • Use the up/down keys to scroll through the sections. The section to be edited is in the middle column of the table. • Press the right-hand function key "edit" to confirm. The editing menu is displayed.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.3.3 Special functions Pressure increase test The pressure increase test can only be performed if a vacuum sensor is installed. NOTE Entering the set values • Select "Special functions" from the main menu.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.3.4 Process and equipment information The "Process & equipment Information " menu informs the user about any error, process, or system messages. In the event of a message, a sound signal can be heard and the symbol "...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation 6.5.3.5 Options Fig. 41: Menu “Options” Change display conrast • Select the menu "Change display contrast". • Change the contrast by pressing the up/down keys. • Confirm the new setting by pressing the right-hand function key.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation Timer Warm-up You can set a warm-up time between 5 and 99 minutes. Temperature Warm-up During the warm-up phase, the rotor temperature is set to the set temperature. Click at button push If this function is activated, a brief sound signal can be heard whenever a key is pressed.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 6 Operation CDplus configuration In this menu, accessories (options) have to be configured: • VaCuum sensor • Remote control cold trap • Air injection • Triple TMM (not available for all RVC types) •...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction Malfunctions and error correction General malfunctions Malfunctions are displayed in the menu "Process & equipment info" (see chapter 6.5.3.4 - "Process and equipment information"). A sound signal sounds when an error message is generated.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction Error Possible reason Correction • • Permissible imbalance exceeded The rotor will be stopped Balance the load and restart the immediately, the process will rotational vacuum concentrator.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction 7.1.3 System messages Error Possible reason Correction • Invalid system type Contact the after-sales service (see chapter 7.2 - "Service contact"). • Failure of the CDplus IO module •...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction • Unscrew the two black plastic screws (approx. 8 mm). Fig. 46: Position of the plastic screws of the emergency lid release • Remove the stoppers, e.g. with a screwdriver. The stoppers are connected to a mechanical release string (see the illustration below).
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction 7.1.5 Small flange connections Leakages are often due to improper small flange connections between the various components and hose connections or to leakages in the valves.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 7 Malfunctions and error correction Service contact In the event of queries, malfunctions, or spare part enquiries: From Germany: Contact Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode (Germany) Tel.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service Maintenance and service The rotational vacuum concentrator and the accessories are subject to high mechanical stress. Thorough maintenance performed by the user extends the service life and prevents premature failure.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service 8.1.2 Rotor chamber If the rotor chamber is contaminated or if glass is broken, the rotor chamber, the rotor shaft and the rotor must be cleaned immediately in order to prevent corrosion.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service • Remove the cable cover at the bottom of the unit. 6 Cable cover Fig. 54: Removing the cable cover at the bottom of the unit The cables of the electronic temperature measurement system of the shaft can be seen now.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service • Remove the cap. Fig. 56: Removing the cap • Screw out the electronic temperature measurement system of the shaft. Pay attention to the corresponding cables. Fig. 57: Removing the electronic temperature measurement system •...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service • Remove the rotor shaft incl. magnet coupling. Fig. 59: Removing the rotor shaft incl. magnet coupling • Remove the four fastening screws on the upper side of the magnetic coupling using the L-key Torx TX15.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service Installation of the rotor shaft and the magnet coupling on rotor side • Clean the rotor chamber, the rotor shaft and the magnet coupling with cleaning agent or a disinfectant.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service • Check the material regularly (at least once a month) for – cracks – visible damage of the surface – pressure marks – signs of corrosion – other changes.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service In order to completely remove the glass particles and metal dust from the rotor chamber • Grease the upper third of the rotor chamber with e.g. Vaseline.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service Service In the event of service work that requires the removal of the panels, there is a risk of electric shock or mechanical injury. Only qualified specialist personnel is authorised to perform this service work.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 8 Maintenance and service 1. Declaration of decontamination As a certified company and due to the legal regulations for the protection of our employees and of the environment, we are obliged to certify the harmlessness of all incoming goods.
9 Disposal Disposal Disposal of the RVC Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH is a registered manufacturer of electric and electronic devices that are solely intended for commercial use. • Comply with all local rules and regulations. ...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 10 Technical data 10 Technical data Manufacturer: Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH Type: RVC 2-33 IR Order number: 101244 Performance data Temperature: +30 °C to +80 °C Speed: 1,750 rpm Relative centrifugal force: 530 x g Max.
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 11 Appendix 11.1 Mathematical relations The automatic processes in the “Programmer module” menu (see chapter 6.5.3.2 - "Program administration") are based on the following considerations: Fig. 62: Graphical representation of the course of the control setpoint...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 11.2 Rotor program The actual rotor program can be downloaded from www.martinchrist.de/Products/RVC [unit type]. Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 73 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 74 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 11.3 Overview of evaporation times Vessel Number Sample Temperature Pump Cooling Total volume (°C) trap time samples (ml) (min) Water 10 ml test tube MZ 2C 10 ml test tube MZ 2C 1.5 ml Eppendorf caps...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Vessel Number Sample Temperature Pump Cooling Total volume (°C) trap time samples (ml) (min) Tert. butanol 10 ml test tube MZ 2C 10 ml test tube MZ 2C 10 ml test tube MZ 2C 1.5 ml Eppendorf caps...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 11.4 Brief operating instructions 1. Switch on the system at the mains power switch down on the right side of the unit. 2. Switch on the cooling trap and/or the vacuum pump.
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Function and control elements: Rotor chamber Control panel Lid lock device Rotor shaft Mains power switch Electrical vacuum measuring sensor connection Option: serial interface RS Option: serial interface Remote 10...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix 11.5 EC declaration of conformity Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 79 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 11 Appendix Declaration of conformity – China RoHS 2 11.6 Version 08/2009, Rev. 3.3 of 03/07/2016 • sb 81 / 88 Translation of the original operating manual...
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating 12 Glossary 12 Glossary Boiling retardation The temperature of a liquid can rise above the boiling point without the liquid actually starting to boil. Vibrations or shocks quickly lead to the formation of a large gas bubble that escapes explosively from the vessel.
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Safety pressure Since the vacuum has a dominating influence on the product temperature, Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH has integrated a so-called safety pressure function into their units in order to protect the products. If the pressure inside the rotor chamber rises too quickly – above the safety limit –...
Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Index 13 Index Cleaning the RVC and the accessories ..59 Click at button push ........51 Accessories ......... 10, 19 Closing the lid ..........32 Accessories, cleaning and care ....64 Commissioning ..........
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Index EC-Declaration of conformity ..... 79 Installation direction of the pressure control valve ............28 Editing a program........46 Installation of accessories ......34 Electrical connection ........70 Installation of angle rotors ......33 Electrical safety ..........
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Index No rotor sensor signal ........ 53 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents ..........22 No vacuum sensor signal ......53 Process and equipment information ... 49 Noise level according to DIN 45635 ... 70 Process messages ........
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Rotational Vacuum Concentrator RVC 2-33 CDplus with infrared heating Index Set-up and connection ....... 25 Timer Heating ..........44 Signs of corrosion ........65 Timer Warm-up .......... 51 Small flange connections ......57 Toxic substances ........20 Solvents............. 59 Transport safety devices ......
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