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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL GilSonic AutoSiever GA-6 Rev: 01/2019 PHONE: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 FAX: 800-255-5314 E-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com Product Web Page: 740-548-7298 www.globalgilson.com 740-548-5314...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gilson Company, Inc. GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 Table of Contents Page Introduction ............3 Sonic Sieving to 5µm with 3in Sieves . -
Page 3: Introduction
• Large digital LED display and 8 LED mode indicators tell operator at a glance the mode or function in progress. GA-6 Sonic Sieving Action NOTE: Test times vary with size, density, texture, and Flexible Diaphragm quantity of samples. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
To access the Sieving Chamber (see Figure 3.0), lift the sliding door and lock the Sieve Stack Assembly (see Figure 5.1) by pulling The GA-6 AutoSiever is configured to operate on 115V/60Hz down on the Sieve Stack Locking Bars until they snap onto the or 230V/50Hz power supplies, as noted in the assembly top ring of the Fines Collector Holder. -
Page 5: Control & Display Functions
Gilson Company, Inc. GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 4.0 CONTROL & DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 4.1 Programmable Control Keypad The Recall and Save functions are used to store or recall programs See Figure 4.0 for a diagram of the AutoSiever control panel. from any of the ten memory locations coded 0 through 9. The buttons are enabled when programming in the “Auto”... -
Page 6: Test Phase Indicator Lights
Gilson Company, Inc. GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 4.3 Test Phase Indicator Lights 4.4 Operating Mode Indicator Lights Time A This phase begins the test sequence and determines the time This LED is active whenever the AutoSiever is in operation. in which amplitude is increased from 0 to the programmed setting. -
Page 7: Preparing The Sieve Stack Assembly
GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 5.0 PREPARING THE SIEVE STACK ASSEMBLY PLEASE NOTE: Using brands of sieves, fines collectors and/or diaphragms other than Gilson may void the warranty. Sieve Stack Assembly A. Select desired sieves for testing. Capacity of Sieve Stack Assem- bly (Figure 5.1) is seven standard sieves or three precision... -
Page 8: Establishing Test Sequences
Prepare a sample of material to be tested, place it in the If your material has especially high or low bulk density, you sieve stack and put together the Sieve Stack Assembly as should discuss your application with a Gilson Technical discussed in Section 5.0. Support representative. -
Page 9: Setting Maximum Amplitude
( /) insures the best separation. minutes or less at amplitude settings under 50, please Some problem materials may respond best using only consult a Technical Support representative at Gilson. vertical tapping or none at all. Attempting higher settings may void the warranty. -
Page 10: Performing A Test
8.1 Precision Sieves • Coarser sieves may be gently brushed to clean; finer sieves Gilson Precision Sieves are made of unsupported electroformed should be immersed in an ultrasonic cleaner as noted nickel mesh for the maximum open area. Sieves with support grid above. -
Page 11: Maintenance & Repair
If these adjustments do not help, it may be a sign of fingernail or small screwdriver. The fuse holder can then be more complex problems. Gilson may be consulted at any time pulled out. to assist with diagnosis. -
Page 12: Appendix: Additional Information
Gilson Company, Inc. GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 11.0 APPENDIX: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AUTOSIEVER SIEVES GilSonic AutoSiever Specifications (Acrylic Frames, Mesh as Indicated) Standard Sieves with stainless Program Memory: 10 Programs steel mesh in US Standard sizes Mesh Size Size (mm/µm) Model LED Digital Indicator: 3 digits, 5/8in high No.3-1/2... -
Page 13: Replacement Parts
Gilson Company, Inc. GilSonic AutoSiever: GA-6 12.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS Column Lock GAA-85 Diaphragm GAA-3 Top Cone GAA-87 Complete Sieve Standard Spacer Stack GAA-88 Assembly GAA-2 Fines Collector GAA-4 Fines Collector Holder GAA-89 Figure 12.0 Page 13...