Device setup Pos. Description Handle WiCo (see chapter "Operator panel and display") Rotating/pressing knob Main switch (on/off) Fig. 1 Pos. Description Handle securing screw Fan/Ventilation slit Hose connection for suction line d= 8 mm (INLET) USB interface RS 232 interface Water Valve Connection Hose connection for pressure line d= 8 mm (OUTLET) Mains cable connection...
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61326-1, EN 60529 and EN ISO 12100. A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at sales@ika.com. Bluetooth module: ®...
Prevent occurence of explosive mixtures; if appropriate con- nect inert gas for ventilation and/or thinning. • The vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control must only be operated • Do not use the pump to create pressure. under the conditions described in the chapter “Technical data”.
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Ensure that no solids and/or liquids can enter the diaphragm • The device must only be opened by trained, skilled personnel of the vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control through the suction (who have been authorised to do so). line of the pump. This damages the diaphragm and other in- •...
Unpack the device carefully. • Any damage should be notified immediately to the shipping agent (post office, railway network or transport company). Scope of delivery Diaphragm vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control Power cord set Cover USB A - USB B cable Screw driver...
Along with the accessories recommended by IKA, the vacuum - throughput/use of liquids pump IKA Vacstar control is suitable for controlled evacuation to a The device is not suitable for: specified final pressure e.g. for operating an IKA rotary evaporator.
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Diaphragm vacuum pumps are oscillating displacement pumps. The IKA Vacstar control is controlled via a Wireless Controller The diaphragms expand the volume of the vacuum chamber to (WiCo). If the WiCo is attached to the station, data exchange bet- produce an underpressure, which sucks air into the chamber.
Assembly and setting up Ensure that you follow the general The connections are barbed hose connectors. Ensure that the hos- NOTE rule, that the recipient (load/vacu- es have hose clips if applicable. container/glass condenser) Lay the hoses in such a way that no condensate can flow into the should always be connected to the pump.
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Fig. 2, 8: USB interface Connect the vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control to a PC with a USB Fig. 2, 12: Power cord set connection A - USB B cable. Any device software updates can be loaded using Check that the voltage information on the rating plate matches the IKA FUT software tool.
Attach the Wireless Controller (WiCo) to the charging contact pro- vided on the station, and bolt it to the Vacstar station with the screw. Operator panel and display Vacstar control Station Pos. Name PCB Contact Station PCB contact for WiCo...
After the start screen, the information start screen for the Firmwa- re Update Tool appears. You can use the tool to update the soft- ware of your IKA device to the latest version. Firmware updates contain new functions or optimisations of previous functions. You can download the Firmware Update Tool at www.ika.de/fut.
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The device is being controlled from the selected program. Boiling: This symbol indicates that a boiling point has been found automa- tically, the system pressure is kept constant. Running mode: The vacuum pump is running in a measurement Home: The Wireless Controller is connected to the station and is commu- Vent: nicating with the station via the charging contacts.
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80 % Factory update info Activated Sound Volume 10 % Key tone Activated Factory setting Menu values Programs Communication Device name Vacstar control Bluetooth ® Activated Remote control Activated Paring Information Firmware Update Info Activated Display version Logic version Operating mode Pressure max.
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Menu details Pump Press the "Menu" key (N). Select the menu "Pump" and confirm the input. Select the following settings: Modes Cleaning Limits Solvent library Actions after stop Modes Automatic: In the “Modes” menu, you can enable automatic boiling point recog- nition by selecting the “Automatic”...
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Limits In this menu, limits for the target value can be set. Solvent Library In the “solvent library”, the most common solvents are assigned a function to determine the steam temperature at the set pressure and vice versa. This provides assistance when setting these para- meters in manual mode, for example, evaporation processes with a rotary evaporator.
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Operating mode B In this operating mode, the set target value is saved when the current run comes to an end or the device is switched off, and the value can be changed. Operating mode C In this operating mode, the set target value is saved when the current run comes to an end or the device is switched off and the value cannot be changed.
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WiCo or the communication range is exceeded. The IKA Vacstar will continue to run at the set speed until the set time has expired. After that the IKA Vacstar will continue to run at the set safety pressure (manual mode) or safety pump rate( Pump %...
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The safety pressure or safe- ty pump rate applies if there is a communication failure between the IKA Vacstar and the WiCo or the communication range is exceeded. The initial setting of the safety...
MSR devices. Rev. 1.1). The NAMUR commands and the additional IKA specific commands The device can be operated in “Remote” mode via an RS 232 or are only used as low-level commands for communication between the USB interface using the laboratory software labworldsoft .
Water containing detergent, isopropanol health hazards. Food Water containing detergent For this, use the “certificate of compliance” form which you can obtain from IKA or can download a version for printing from Fuels Water containing detergent the IKA website www.ika.de Other materials Please ask IKA If your appliance requires repair, return it in its original packaging.
Send the device and a brief description of the fault. Accessories • Vacuum hose IKA VH.SI.8 • PC 1.1 cable (RS 232) • Woulff bottle/water valve set VSW1 For further accessories see www.ika.de Product contact parts Name Material Connection spigot Connection piece Distributor Head piece...
Technical data Base unit Value Pump rate max. [m³/h] 1.32 Pump rate max. [l/min] Final pressure without gas ballast [mbar] Suction levels Cylinder Connection diameter suction side [mm] Connection diameter pressure side [mm] Input pressure min. [mbar] Input pressure max. [mbar] 1030 Boiling point detection...
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Base unit Value Permissible ambient temperature max. [°C] Permissible relative humidity Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 IP 20 USB interface RS 232 interface Voltage 100 - 240 Frequency [Hz] 50/60 Power input Power input standby Average values. Subject to technical changes!
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