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Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855
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  • Page 1 Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual 093081 en...
  • Page 2 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience; espe- cially in respect to structure, illustrations and technical detail. This manual is copyright. Information from it may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purpos- es, nor made available to third parties.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Functional principle ........16 4.1.1 Control keys of Vacuum Controller V-850/855 ..... 16 4.1.2 Rear connections .
  • Page 4 Menu structure of the Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 software ... 26 Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 main screen in Manual mode ... . 27 Selecting the distillation conditions .
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • Rotavapor is a registered trademark of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG ® 1 .3 Abbreviations FFKM: Perfluoroelastomer PBT: Polybutylene Terephthalate PES: Polyester PVC: Polyvinyl chloride PEEK: Polyetheretherketone V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 6: Safety

    The following uses are expressly forbidden: • Use of the instrument in rooms which require ex-protected instruments. • Use as calibrating instrument for other instruments. • Use in excess pressure. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 7: Safety Warnings And Safety Signals Used In This Manual

    • symbols. Table of supplementary safety information symbols The below reference list incorporates all safety information symbols used in this manual and their meaning. Symbol Meaning General warning Electrical hazard Device damage V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 8: Product Safety

    External mains supply must meet the voltage given on the type plate NOTE Electromagnetic radiation may affect the pressure measurement so that the measured pressure value can be adulterated. • Keep the instrument from the influence of electromagnetic radiation. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 9: General Safety Rules

    Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and with the written approval of the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer will decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifi- cations.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Order number Vacuum Controller V-850 stand alone (100 V–230 V), including power pack (47259) 47231 Vacuum Controller V-850 for R-210 / R-215 and V-700 / V-710 (100 V–230 V), including support 47299 and communication cable Vacuum Controller V-850 for R-200 / R-205 (100 V–230 V), including support, communication cable...
  • Page 11: Standard Accessories

    Spanish 93085 3 .1 .3 Optional accessories Optional accessories Product Order number 1 Valve unit for Vacuum Controller V-850 / 47160 R-855, including holder 1 Holder for valve unit on Rotavapor 47164 R-210 / R-215 Woulff bottle complete including holder...
  • Page 12 330 mm (speed control) Control cable between Rotavapor and 44989 Vacuum Pump and/or chiller RJ 45, 2000 mm (speed control) Control cable between Rotavapor and 11056240 Vacuum Pump and/or chiller RJ 45, 5000 mm (speed control) V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 13 3 Technical data Control cable Mini DIN 1500 mm between 38010 vacuum controller and vacuum pump (on/ off) compatible with Vacuum Controller V-800 / V-805 / V-850 / V-855 and Vacuum Pump V-500 / V-1000 Optional accessories (cont.) Product Order number...
  • Page 14: Technical Data Overview

    Automatic or 1–500 mbar Installation category Pollution degree Conformity CSA/CE Noise level < 70 dB 3 .3 Materials used Materials used Component Material designation Pressure foil Polyester Casing Diaphragm (aeration valve) FFKM Aeration valve PEEK V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 15: Solvent Table

    0.804 Pentachloroethane 202.3 1.680 1,1,2,2-tetra-chloroethane 167.9 1.595 Tetrachlorocarbon 153.8 1.594 1,1,1-trichloroethane 133.4 1.339 Tetra-chloro-ethylene 165.8 1.623 THF (tetrahydrofurane) 72.1 0.889 Toluene 92.2 0.867 Trichloroethylene 131.3 1.464 Water 18.0 2261 1.000 Xylene (mixture) 106.2 V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 16: Description Of Function

    4 .1 Functional principle The Vacuum Controller V-850 and V-855 can be universally used for the display, adjustment and control of vacuum. The integrated aeration valve and the precision pressure sensor are resistant to chemicals making the Vacuum Controller a compact unit suitable for numerous applications in the Lab.
  • Page 17: Rear Connections

    When using a Rotavapor R-220 SE or R-250 four different modes are available for the vacuum controller: • Manual mode • Timer mode • Gradient mode (V-855 only) • Repeat mode (V-855 only) All modes are described in the following. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 18: Manual Mode

    Repeat mode (V-855 only) The Repeat mode serves to reproduce a distillation. The pressure course of the last manual or auto- matic distillation can be saved and reused as setpoint settings to supply optimum process conditions. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 19: Labvac Mode

    When the menu button CONT . is pressed the pump operates in Continuous mode to obtain a vacuum as low as possible independent of the connected load. a Pump not running b Pump running V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 20: Putting Into Operation

    Keep the original packaging for future transport. 5 .1 Setting up the Rotavapor with the Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 5 .1 .1 Installation To install the vacuum controller to the Rotavapor, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 21: Cable Connections To The Rotavapor

    • Connect the communication c of the vacuum controller to the Vacuum Pump V-700 / V-710. • Connect the mains supply a of the Rotavapor to the mains. 5 .2 Communication of Rotavapor and Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 5 .2 .1 Rotavapors R-200 / R-205 and R-210 / R-215 The Rotavapor and the vacuum controller are connected, so that the starting and stopping of the rota- tion and the raising and lowering of the evaporating flask is carried out via the vacuum controller.
  • Page 22: Installing The Autodest Probe

    • Tightened screw cap at the top of the condenser. • Plug the cable of the AutoDest probe into the AS/SB socket of the controller (position b in the figure above). NOTE: Calibrate the AutoDest probe, see also chapter 6.7.5. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 23: Initial Software Settings

    Turning it to the left moves you further down within the context menus, turning it to the right moves you up again. By pressing OK the currently highlighted setting will be accepted. Configure your vacuum controller by following the instructions on the screen. Press Next to continue. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 24 • Altitude: At which altitude above sea level the instrument is operated. • Max . pressure: The maximum instrument pressure. When it is reached, the aeration valve is opened. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 25 5 s. We recommend to increase the value for pumps with a low aspi- ration capacity, i.e. water jet pumps, or when the error message “Because of a leak the distillation process was cancelled” appears. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 26: Operation

    6 Operation Operation This chapter explains the operating elements and possible operating modes. It gives instructions on how to operate the instrument properly and safely. 6 .1 Menu structure of the Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 software Manual Timer AutoDest Mode...
  • Page 27: Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 Main Screen In Manual Mode

    6 Operation 6 .2 Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 main screen in Manual mode When you switch on the vacuum controller, first the instrument type and the software version are displayed, then the main screen appears. In the following the main screen of the Manual mode is...
  • Page 28: Selecting The Distillation Conditions

    Δ T (min. 20 °C) Δ T (min. 20 °C) NOTE For P-6 / P-12 Multivapor the rule of thumb changes to Cooling media: 10 °C Vapor: 30 °C Heating plate: 55 °C V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 29: Starting A Distillation

    • Press the START button to start the distillation process or to return to the main screen. NOTICE Risk of damage caused by heating transfer mediums. • Do not fill the heating bath to overflow V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    • The temperature for the cooling medium is set by using the selection knob on the vacuum controller. Turning it to the left decreases the temperature value, turning it to the right increases it. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 31: Working With A Connected F-Series Chiller

    (see below). Press Cont. or press the START button a second time to ignore the message and to start the distillation regardless of the current temperature, or press Abort to let the chiller reach the set value first. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 32: Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 Main Screen In Gradient Mode

    6 Operation 6 .5 Vacuum Controller V-850 / V-855 main screen in Gradient mode When you switch on the vacuum controller, first the instrument type and the software version are displayed, then the main screen appears. In the following the main screen of the Gradient mode (only...
  • Page 33: General Information On Buttons

    Confirm the entry of a character when naming a program Create a new program in the Gradient and Repeat mode Swich through the steps of a program in Repeat mode Define the hysteresis in LabVac mode V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 34: Menu Buttons

    To open the main menu, press the Menu button. The following screen opens: NOTE The menu Program is only available on the V-855. The menu Recirculating chiller is only available when a recirculating F-series chiller is connected to your instrument. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 35: Mode

    Turn the knob to the right to increase the value or to the left to decrease the value. • To define a second step, press Step and proceed with the definition as for the step before. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 36 You can now open or delete a previously saved program, if available. In case you are in one of the Modes, where predefined programs can be used, the screen provides an additional Save option. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 37: Solvent Library

    The submenu Solvent library contains the same solvent library settings as accessible via the Library button, see chapter 6.4.2. 6 .7 .5 Extra When you select the Extra submenu, the following screen opens: V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 38 = boiling point (°K) at a pressure of 1013 mbar (normal pressure) = boiling point (°K) at pressure p (mbar) You can now save the new or modified solvent under a certain name. When you press the Forward button, the following screen appears: V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 39 During the calibration procedure the system carries out a plausibility check on the measured values and displays an error message when the confirmed values are implausible. For a description on how to calibrate the pressure sensor, see the separate section 6.8. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 40: Calibrating The Pressure Sensor

    Turn the knob to the right to increase the value or to the left to decrease the value and confirm your settings with OK. You will get back to the main screen. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 41: Simple Calibration (Without Temperature Compensation)

    During the manual calibration, the pressure sensor is calibrated at atmospheric pressure, 800, 600, 400, 200, 10 mbar in 6 steps at room temperature and at a temperature of about 55 °C. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 42 Recover calibration. You are asked whether you want to recover the calibration or not. Press Yes to confirm or No to maintain the current calibration. NOTE Consider that “Recover calibration” deletes any existing calibration carried out by the customer. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 43: Recirculating Chiller

    If No is selected, the Actual and Set value of the chiller are displayed on the main screen instead, see also section 6.2. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 44: Tips And Tricks For A Distillation

    For a distillation quick start, proceed as follows: • On the main screen press the Cont . button. The distillation starts. • Now press the Man . button to enter the Manual mode. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    • Press STOP. The aeration valve switches, making an audible sound, the pump stops, the vacuum valve closes and the display changes to the basic mode. NOTE When Aeration Off is configured, the valve only switches when you press the STOP button a second time. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    “Corrective measure”. The elimination of more complicated malfunctions or errors is usually performed by a BUCHI technical engineer who has access to the official service manuals. In this case, please refer to your local BUCHI customer service agent.
  • Page 47: Customer Service

    Addresses of official BUCHI customer service offices are given on the BUCHI website under: www.buchi.com. If malfunctions occur on your instrument or you have technical questions or applica- tion problems, contact one of these offices.
  • Page 48: Shutdown, Storage, Transport And Disposal

    When you send the instrument back to the manufacturer for repair work, please copy the health and safety clearance form on the following page, fill it in and enclose it in the instrument package. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 49 Company name or stamp: Place, date: Name (print), job title (print): Signature: Health and Safety Clearance_20081110.doc_20081110 Version 1.0 Page 1/1 V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 50: Spare Parts

    Spare parts This chapter lists spare parts, accessories, and options including their ordering information. Order the spare parts from BUCHI. Always state the product designation and the part number when ordering spare parts. Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and genuine spare parts for maintenance and repair to assure good system performance and reliability.
  • Page 51: Declarations And Requirements

    L’utilisation de cet appareil dans les zones résidentielles peut causer des interférences néfastes, auquel cas l’exploitant sera amené à prendre les dispositions utiles pour palier aux interférences à ses propres frais. V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity

    11 Declarations and requirements 11 .2 Declaration of conformity V-850 / V-855 Operation Manual, Version E...
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