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Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems Mikro Air Jet Sieve Operating & Maintenance Manual

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HOSOKAWA
10 Chatham Road, Summit, NJ 07901 · Tel. (908) 273-6360 · Fax (908) 273-7432
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
Mikro Air Jet Sieve
Revision
Issue
October 23, 2018
before operating or servicing this equipment
Record the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of your Air Jet Sieve and always refer to them when
ordering replacement parts or requesting service assistance.
Please refer to pages 46 through 56 for additional Service Information
MICRON POWDER SYSTEMS
MANUAL
Document No.: M691477 – 181023.01
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  • Page 1 HOSOKAWA MICRON POWDER SYSTEMS 10 Chatham Road, Summit, NJ 07901 · Tel. (908) 273-6360 · Fax (908) 273-7432 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Mikro Air Jet Sieve ® Document No.: M691477 – 181023.01 Revision Date Description Issue October 23, 2018 Issue...
  • Page 2 (4) The contents of this manual have been carefully prepared. If you have any questions, find errors or omissions, please contact Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems. (5) Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems does not permit the improper use or handling of this product by a third party. Only Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems service personnel are authorized to repair or modify this product.
  • Page 3 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve CRITICAL INFORMATION: This Instruction Manual describes the proper and safe operation of the Hosokawa Micron Product. It is important that this Instruction Manual be read and fully understood before equipment installation, operation, maintenance and/or inspection of this instrument. Especially, complete understanding of the warning labels, as contained in this manual for safe operation of this instrument.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    12-7.2 Verification of Timer ......................49 12-7.3 Calibration of Test Sieve Screens ..................49 Section 12-8: Recommended Operating Parameters ................ 50 ® 12-8.1 Mikro Air Jet Sieve (MAJSx ) .................... 50 12-8.2 Vacuum Pressure ........................50 12-8.3 Sample Weight and Sieving Time..................50 12-8.4 Sieving of Difficult Material ....................

  • Page 5: Section 1: Process Description

    Overall the system is designed to operate cleaner, quieter and requires less space than other types of similar analytical equipment. ® The most important variables to insure a repeatable analysis using the Mikro Air Jet Sieve are as follows: ...

  • Page 6: Section 2: Principles Of Operation

    The MAJSx was designed for use with the Hosokawa Micron Test Sieve Screens. While certain manufactures screens can and do fit the instrument, Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems cannot guarantee operational results and is not responsible should any damage occur. ...
  • Page 7 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Sketch No.: 011414.1 Page 7 of 56...

  • Page 8: Section 3: Safety

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 3: Safety SECTION 3 - 1: Precautions SECTION 3 - 2: Electrical Shock SECTION 3 - 3: Personal Protective Equipment SECTION 3 - 4: MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) SECTION 3 - 5: First Aid Administrators and Supervisors of Operators’...
  • Page 9 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve WARNING:  The instrument is to be properly grounded (earthed); not doing so may result in an electric shock.  While the machine is energized and running, never open the Access Covers. Doing so may cause injury.

  • Page 10: Section 3-2: Electrical Shock

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 3-2: Electrical Shock Do not open the Access Covers on the bottom of the instrument when energized. Touching the electronic components inside may result in an electric shock or damage to the electronics.

  • Page 11: Section 4: What Is In The Box

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 4: What is in the Box Section 4-1: Major Components MAJSx  ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve with threaded Wand  Tapping Hammer  Sieve Brush  Polycarbonate Test Sieve Screen Cover ...

  • Page 12: Section 5: Unpacking And Installation

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 5: Unpacking and Installation  Unpack and remove the MAJSx from the shipping box. Confirm receipt of all required components as detailed in the “What’s in the Box” section. ...

  • Page 13: Section 5: Unpacking And Installation (Continued)

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 5: Unpacking and Installation (continued)  ELECTRONIC BALANCE FOR MAJSx ADVANCED OPERATION: Open/unpack the electronic balance and confirm receipt of all the required components (balance main body, balance pan, balance pan supporter, interface communication cable, power transformer, and instruction manual).

  • Page 14: Section 6: General Arrangement Drawing

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 6: General Arrangement Drawing (Front View) Top View) Page 14 of 56...

  • Page 15: Section 7: Majsx Operation Component Layout

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 7: MAJSx Operation Component Layout Page 15 of 56...

  • Page 16: Section 8: Preparing The Majsx

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 8: Preparing the MAJSx Air Jet Sieve Section 8-1: Power/Communication Panel (See Figure 1 - Left to Right)  Power “On/Off” switch  Main power “A/C IN” supply 90-240 volt, single phase, 50/60 hertz, current draw without the vacuum attached is 0.5 amperes at 110 volt 60 Hertz, Single Phase.

  • Page 17: Section 9: Basic Model Operating Procedure (Factory Default)

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 9: Basic Model Operating Procedure (Factory Default) (For the Advanced Model (MAJSx -a) proceed to page 23) Section 9-1: Power-up the MAJSx Basic Operation Mode  For the system to perform properly, connect the vacuum hose and the vacuum power cable to the appropriate ports before energizing the MAJSx ...

  • Page 18: Section 9-2: Set-Up For Basic Operation

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  After the software has completely opened, the “SIEVE” window will be displayed (see Figure 4). Figure 4 Section 9-2: Set-Up for Basic Operation  The SIEVE window displays the START button along with the Sieving Parameters, including the “Pressure”...
  • Page 19 “MAJSx Advanced Mode” button, provided the operator has the individualized specific “Password” to convert the MAJSx -b, “Basic” mode of operation to the MAJSx -a “Advanced” mode of operation. Contact Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems for more Information (See Figure 10). Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 ...

  • Page 20: Section 9-3: Basic Mode (Manual) Operating Procedure

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 9-3: Basic Mode (Manual) Operating Procedure  Connect the Vacuum to the MAJSx  Insert the Vacuum power cord into the “VACUUM” power outlet located on the back of the MAJSx -b.
  • Page 21 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  Place the empty Test Sieve Screen on an independent balance and record the weight. Tare the balance with the Test Sieve Screen remaining on the balance. Once tarred, place the sample (suggested 10 to 100 grams) to be analyzed on the Test Sieve Screen and record the sample weight.

  • Page 22: Section 10: Advance Model Operating Procedure (Optional)

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  If for any reason the process needs to be stopped, during the analysis (for example: to brush the Test Sieve Cover free of statically charged sample) press the PAUSE button. (see Figure 12).
  • Page 23 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  Confirm that the vacuum power switch is in the “ON” position.  Confirm that a compatible balance is connected to the MAJSx -a by means of the RS232 serial cable connection port located on the back of the MAJSx -a (see Figure 1).

  • Page 24: Section 10-2: Sieve Page

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  In the event either the Username or the Password were incorrectly entered either or both cells will be bordered in and an error message will appear permitting the operator to re- enter the information.
  • Page 25 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  On this window the user can choose from the following to perform a recipe; No.: 1 “Temporary Recipe” (this is a onetime recipe and the set-up is NOT saved). No.: 2 “Add Recipe” (this is used to develop a recipe that will be used frequently, and the operating parameters can NOT be changed) No.: 3 and higher are “Prior Saved”...
  • Page 26 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 20  Should the answer be “Yes” the page will reappear. Should the answer be “NO” the Sign In Window closes and the software returns to the Sieve page. ...
  • Page 27 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  After selecting the Test Sieve Screen sizes that will be used for the analysis recipe press the NEXT button to advance the software. (see Figure 22a) Figure 23  Please note that the Screen Micron order will be automatically aligned so that the process always starts with the Finest (Smallest) micron opening (see Figure 23).
  • Page 28 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 25a  Please Note, the User can press the Abort button at any time to terminate the analysis. (see Figure 25a)  If the User wants to proceed with the analysis the START button is to be pressed.
  • Page 29 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  After the weight has been accepted by pressing the Accept button, the retained sample weight will be displayed and the User will be instructed to “Remove the screen and then press OK”...
  • Page 30 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 31  On the TESTS REPORTS page (see Figure 31) the User can select the “Results Type” Lin-Lin (Linear – Linear graph format) Rosin-Rammler (NOTE; The Rosin Rammler Result Type can be selected from the “Pull-Down”.
  • Page 31 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 34 PRINT Pressing this button will open the Printer selection sub window where the User can select a printer to send the data for printing. (see Figure 35) Figure 35...

  • Page 32: Section 10-3: Report Page

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 37 Figure 38 Section 10-3: REPORT Page Figure 38  This page Permits the User to sort the saved Analysis Recipes for comparative evaluation. (see Figure 38)  The primary sort Pulldown window allows the User to select from one of the following fields as the primary sort field.
  • Page 33 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 39 Figure 40  If at any time a selection error has been made the RESET button can be pressed clearing the sorted items allowing the User to correct the sort criteria.
  • Page 34 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  On this page the User can either select, (see Figure 42) Exit PRINT SAVE OVERLAY Pressing the Exit button will reopen the REPORT page. Pressing the PRINT button will open the FIND PRINTER window to select a printer to send the data for printing.

  • Page 35: Section 10-4: Settings Page

    Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 10-4: SETTINGS Page  The SETTINGS page is the location where the Administrator sets the main operating parameters of the Mikro Air Jet Sieve (see Figure 45) Figure 45  Displayed on this page are the following:...
  • Page 36 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  Select the desired network, click in the PASSWORD: cell to open the keyboard for entry of the selected network password. Once entered press the → button to close the keyboard enabling...
  • Page 37 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  – Pressing this button will open the Backup/Retrieve window Backup / Retrieve (see Figure 48) Figure 48 Pressing BACKUP opens the Select the USB Device window where the user can highlight the desired location for the backup to be placed.
  • Page 38 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Should a list of prior installed printers exist the User can select a printer from the list or search the list by clicking on the magnifying glass to the right of the search cell.
  • Page 39 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve The User must then press the button to add the driver into the computer permitting the printing to the specified printer. After pressing the button the software reopens the FIND PRINTER Page (see Figure 50).
  • Page 40 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 53 Figure 54  The Administrator is the only User that can Add New Users and Modify existing Users. The Admistrator will add the Username – Password – Confirm Cells with Temporary access information.
  • Page 41 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Figure 56  In the event the cells are left blank or incorrect entries are made the window will remain displayed after the button is pressed.  In the event the New User attempting to “sign-in” does not have the proper authority the New User Password Entry window will remain open.
  • Page 42 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  Provided a USB Device is attached a window opens enabling the User to enter the name of the file that will be used to save the Transaction Data on the USB Device. Press the OK button to complete the Data Saving action.
  • Page 43 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve  FACTORY SETTINGS - Pressing this button will open the FACTORY SETTINGS page. (see Figure 60) Figure 60  Displayed on the FACTORY SETTINGS page are the: Date and Time (24 hour clock)

  • Page 44: Section 11: Optimizing Sieving Times

    Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 11: Optimizing Sieving Times  ® The Mikro Air Jet Sieve process can be optimized to save time when performing an analysis.  To achieve the optimum time, select the finest Test Sieve Screen used during the analysis.

  • Page 45: Section 12-2: Cleaning Of Test Sieve Screens

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 12-2: Cleaning of Test Sieve Screens  Test Sieve Screens must be cleaned periodically, especially those with fine openings.  The frequency of cleaning depends on the characteristics of the powder and the number of times the Test Sieve Screens are used.

  • Page 46: Section 12-3: Test Sieve Screen Selection Chart

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 12-3: Test Sieve Screen Selection Chart  All Test Sieve Screens are constructed of stainless steel frame and cloth, individually packed and sealed and are supplied with a gasket and “O-Ring.

  • Page 47: Section 12-4: Test Sieve Screen Statical Data Terminology Chart

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 12-4: Test Sieve Screen Statistical Data Terminology Chart  The “Mean” is defined as the sum of all the values being considered by the total number of the values in the set.

  • Page 48: Section 12-6: Troubleshooting

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 12-6: Troubleshooting Problem Potential Solution  The vacuum cleaner needs to be cleaned. replace ALL Cannot reach or maintain the desired vacuum filters. Vacuum Pressure.  The internal air adjust gate between the air inlet and outlet duct needs to be cleaned.

  • Page 49: Section 12-7: Critical Instrument Verification

    (12) months. 12-7.3 Calibration of Test Sieve Screens  All Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems Test Sieve Screens are supplied with a Certificate of Conformance and a Certificate of Compliance (histogram) electron microscope confirmation of calibration accuracy.

  • Page 50: Section 12-8: Recommended Operating Parameters

    (largest Sieve Screen No.: (mesh)) Test Sieve Screen when Sieving Principle attempting to determine several points of the analyzed samples particle size distribution. ® 12-8.1 Mikro Air Jet Sieve (MAJSx Suggested Parameters Test Sieve Screen diameter 200-203 mm ≥ 20 micron...

  • Page 51: 12-8.4 Sieving Of Difficult Material

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve 12-8.4 Sieving of Difficult Material Sample Characteristic Counter Action  Use conditioned air Hygroscopic  Dry the sample before and after analysis  Shorten sieving time  Electrostatic In some cases it is preferred to mix an anti-static agent with the sample.

  • Page 52: Section 12-10: Instructions For Cleaning The Vacuum

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 12-10: Instructions for Cleaning the Vacuum  The vacuum cleaner should be cleaned regularly to maintain adequate system suction.  Aside from emptying the vacuum collection container, the filters should be cleaned by vacuuming with another vacuum or by shaking off accumulated dust.
  • Page 53 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Model 30  Remove the upper section of the cleaner from the dirt tank. Empty Dirt Tank  Hold the dirt tank at the grip underneath the tank and tip out the dirt.
  • Page 54 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Model 118  Remove the motor head assembly from the main body of the vacuum.  Remove the existing HEPA filter (4) by rotating the handle (5) located at the bottom of the motor head assembly.

  • Page 55: Section 13: Aftermarket Services

    Thank you for choosing Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems as your supplier of powder analysis equipment. As a Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems customer, you receive much more than high quality equipment and spare parts. Your purchase is supported by our extensive resources and more than seventy years of applicants’...

  • Page 56: Section 13-1: Aftermarket Service Regional Parts Coordinators

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® Mikro Air Jet Sieve Section 13-1: Aftermarket Service Regional Parts Coordinators Page 56 of 56...

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