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- Page 1 Manual Sieve Shakers AS 450 Translation...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright by Retsch GmbH Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5 D-42781 Haan Federal Republic of Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Notes on the Operating Manual ......................6 Explanations of the safety warnings ....................7 General safety instructions ........................ 8 Repairs ............................... 9 Confirmation ............................10 Technical data ............................11 Use of the machine for the intended purpose.................. 11 Emissions............................11 Maximum Load .......................... - Page 4 5.18 Abbreviations in the Display ......................28 5.19 Information on the sieve bottom acceleration mode ................ 28 Retsch test sieves ..........................29 The highest precision for exact results .................... 29 6.1.1 Test Sieves with 400-mm and 450-mm Diameters ..............29 Sieve accessories ..........................
- Page 5 10.1 Cleaning ............................36 10.2 Service ............................. 37 10.3 Replacing the machine fuses......................37 Safety functions and fault display ...................... 38 11.1 Fault messages ..........................38 Accessories ............................38 Index ..............................39 Appendix ........................following pages...
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Page 6: Notes On The Operating Manual
This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. If faults arise or repairs are necessary, please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly. -
Page 7: Explanations Of The Safety Warnings
Notes on the Operating Manual Pos : 2.2 /00005 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bers chriften BDA/11 Er klärungen z u den Sic her heits warnungen @ 0\mod_1222344569771_9.doc @ 2484 @ @ 1 1.1 Explanations of the safety warnings Pos : 2.3 /00003 Standard Kapitel /General Modul Warnhi nweis e Er klär ung neu @ 0\mod_1234858329746_9.doc @ 6190 @ @ 1 In this Operating Manual we give you the following safety warnings Serious injury may result from failing to heed these safety warnings. -
Page 8: General Safety Instructions
Target group : All persons concerned with the machine in any form This machine is a modern, high performance product from Retsch GmbH and complies with the state of the art. Operational safety is given if the machine is handled for the intended purpose and attention is given to this technical documentation. -
Page 9: Repairs
Pos : 2.12 /00003 Standard Kapitel/General M odul R epar atur en @ 0 \mod_1228722954535_9.doc @ 4079 @ @ 1 This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. For your own safety, repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorized representative or by Retsch service engineers. -
Page 10: Confirmation
Confirmation Pos : 3.2 /00020 BD A Software/20005 PM GC Kapitelsamml ung/Ü berschriften/1. Ü berschriften/1 Bestätigung (For mul ar für den Betrei ber) @ 0\mod_1208870841095_9.doc @ 430 @ @ 1 Bes tätigung 2 Confirmation Pos : 3.3 /00003 Standard Kapitel /General Modul Bestätigung @ 0 \mod_1228722962707_9.doc @ 4114 @ @ 1 This operating manual contains essential instructions for operating and maintaining the device which must be strictly observed. -
Page 11: Technical Data
Target group: Owner/managing operator, operator Machine type designation: AS450 The AS 450 is specially designed for test sieves with a diameter of 400 mm to 450 mm and offers a sieving surface that is 4 or 5 times as large as the sieving surface in 200-mm-diameter sieves. -
Page 12: Maximum Load
Technical data CAUTION 1.V0043 Damage to hearing A greater sound level may occur depending on the type of material, the sieve column and the set oscillation amplitude or sieve base acceleration. – Excessive noise in terms of volume and duration can cause impairments or permanent damage to hearing. -
Page 13: Degree Of Protection
Transport, scope of delivery, installation Pos : 5.11 /00005 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften BD A/11 Sc hutz art @ 0\mod_1226491839164_9.doc @ 3328 @ @ 1 3.4 Degree of protection Pos : 5.12 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0005 T ec hnische D aten/AS450 M odul Sc hutzart @ 0\mod_1228723901024_9.doc @ 4323 @ @ 1 IP54 - with connected mains plug IP40 control unit Pos : 5.13 /00005 Ü... -
Page 14: Conditions For The Place Of Installation
Transport, scope of delivery, installation NOTICE Temperature fluctuations The machine may be subject to strong temperature fluctuations during transport (e.g. aircraft transport) – The resultant condensed water may damage electronic components. • Protect the machine from condensed water. Pos : 6.9 /00005 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bers chriften BDA/11 Beding ung en für den Aufs tell ort @ 0\mod_1226497029322_9.doc @ 3428 @ 2 @ 1 4.4 Conditions for the place of installation Pos : 6.10 /00003 Standard Kapitel/General M odul U mgebungstemper atur 5°C - 40°C @ 0\mod_1228918538881_9.doc @ 4745 @ @ 1 Pos : 6.11 /00004 Warnhinweis e/H 0021 HIN WEIS U mgebungstemperatur 5°C bis 40°C @ 0\mod_1228918883441_9.doc @ 4816 @ @ 1... -
Page 15: Using The Transport Aids Again
Transport, scope of delivery, installation Fig. 1: Removing the transport aids and mounting the sieve plate • Loosen the two transport aids (TH). (1.) Insert the sieve plate (ST) and make sure the alignment is correct. (2.) • Screw the sieve plate on with the three provided screws (RA) to finger tightness. -
Page 16: Electrical Connection
Transport, scope of delivery, installation • Use the two C1 screws to screw connector C to port B13. Pos : 6.21 /00005 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften BD A/11 Wandmontage der Bedi enei nheit @ 0\mod_1231317922078_9.doc @ 5470 @ @ 1 Pos : 6.22 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0006 Tr ansport, Li eferumfang und Aufs tell en /AS450 M odul Wandmontag e der Bedi eneinheit @ 0\mod_1231317976333_9.doc @ 5476 @ @ 1 Fig. -
Page 17: Type Plate Description
Operating the machine The external fuse must be at least T6,3A (230V) T8A (100/120V). Pos : 6.27 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0006 Tr ansport, Li eferumfang und Aufs tell en /AS450 M odul Auspac ken und Aufstelllen @ 1\mod_1247149245449_9.doc @ 11678 @ @ 1 Pos : 6.28.1 /00005 Ü... -
Page 18: Overview Table Of The Parts Of The Device
Operating the machine Fig. 5: Diagram of the components Fig. 6: Detailed views of the parts of the device Pos : 7.5 /00005 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bers chriften BDA/11 Ü bersic hts tabelle der Geräteteile @ 0\mod_1228990616846_9.doc @ 4972 @ @ 1 5.3 Overview table of the parts of the device Pos : 7.6 /00010 Bedienungsanlei tungen Kapitelsamml ung en/AS450/0007 Bedienung/AS450 M odul Ü... -
Page 19: Operating Elements And Displays
Operating the machine Operating unit Contains the displays and operating elements Cable control section, operating Connects the operating unit to the AS450 unit Clamping cross M24 Clamps the sieve lid onto the sieve stack Sieve lid AS450 complete Covers off the sieve stack Stand rods M24 Clamps the sieve stack Sieve plate AS450... -
Page 20: Overview Table Of The Operating Elements And The Display
Operating the machine Fig. 8: Graphic Representation of the Control Panel Connection Pos : 7.9 /00005 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bers chriften BDA/11 Ü bersic hts tabelle der Bedi enel emente und der Anz eige @ 0\mod_1228990697273_9.doc @ 4978 @ @ 1 5.5 Overview Table of the Operating Elements and the Display Pos : 7.10 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0007 Bedi enung/AS450 Modul Ü... -
Page 21: Inserting And Clamping The Test Sieves
Operating the machine B13 Connection AS450 - operation panel B14 Serial connection AS450 - computers Pos : 7.11 /00005 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften BD A/11 Ei ns etz en und Spannen der Anal ysensi ebe @ 0\mod_1229413700623_9.doc @ 5040 @ @ 1 5.6 Inserting and Clamping the Test Sieves Pos : 7.12 /00004 Warnhinweis e/V0012 VOR SICHT Quetsc hungen und Prell ung en U mkippen des Siebtur mes @ 3\mod_1280739088289_9.doc @ 22260 @ @ 1 CAUTION... -
Page 22: Using The Quick-Action Clamping Device
Operating the machine Screw the threaded rods (F) into the sieve plate (G) and secure them to the flat area (F1). NOTICE The clamping force to secure the sieve rods is approx. 30Nm. • Place the selected sieve stack centrally on the sieve plate. •... -
Page 23: Clamping The Sieve Stack
Operating the machine • Turn the two handles on the quick-action clamping device until the position notchis above the number 1. (See fig. 1) The greenand the redhandles are now on the opposite sides. • Place the quick-action clamping device on the sieve cover in a way that ensures that the sieve rod is encircled. -
Page 24: Starting, Interrupting, Stopping
Operating the machine • Switch the main switch on. – on lights up in the memory display. – The last set vibration amplitude, e.g. 1.00. lights up in the amplitude display – The interval off LED lights up. – Two bars (--)or the last set sieve time light up in the time display. The AS450 is now ready for operation without interval and for continuous operation with a vibration amplitude of 1.0 mm. -
Page 25: Activating The Undefined Sieving Time
Operating the machine Use the key (B6) to increase the time up to 99 minutes. 5.11.1 Activating the Undefined Sieving time Two bars appear in the display (At) if the time is reduced to less than 1 minute or increased to more than 99 minutes. The undefined sieving time is activated in this way. -
Page 26: Saving Programs
Operating the machine The MEMORY function, i.e. the storage or retrieval of preselected sieve parameters, can be utilised only in the stand-by mode. You can change and overwrite the P1 to P9 program places at any time. – “on” appears in the display as soon as the AS450 is switched on. •... -
Page 27: Setting The Amplitude
Operating the machine Fig. 16: amplitude mm/”g” display In the display marked amplitude mm/”g” the double amplitude is shown as the measured value. Hereinafter this measurement will be referred to as amplitude. When the AS450 is switched on, the amplitude is pre-set to the last amplitude used. -
Page 28: Acoustic Signal
Operating the machine 5.16 Acoustic Signal Pos : 7.39 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0007 Bedi enung/AS450 Modul Sig nalton f ür das Ende der Si ebung @ 0\mod_1229523566832_9.doc @ 5270 @ @ 1 If the sieving operation is conducted to the end without interruption, the end is signalled by an acoustic signal sounded 5 times . -
Page 29: Retsch Test Sieves
The accuracy and reliability of the analysis result are decided not only by the ability of a shaker to deliver reproducible results but by the quality of the test sieve Retsch test sieves are high-quality measuring instruments for which only meshes and perforated sieves that comply with the respective standard are used 6.1.1... -
Page 30: Sieve Accessories
Pos : 7.52 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0007 Bedi enung/AS450 Modul Geprüfte Qualität @ 0\mod_1229523857157_9.doc @ 5312 @ @ 1 6.3.1 RETSCH Certificates Before delivery each sieve is gauged optically and provided with a works certificate On request you will receive a log with the inspection certificate in which the measuring results are documented in a table and graph or in a calibration certificatewith more detailed statistics. -
Page 31: Overview Table
Rubber balls 5 pcs., Ø20 mm RETSCH, Haan with fine, dry materials that are When mechanical sieving aids are difficult to separate and the use of used, there is a danger that soft projection sieve shakers... -
Page 32: Wet Sieving
Used sieves must be cleaned immediately after sieving. Depending on the sieved material, surface rust may develop in the sieve mesh. Pos : 7.60 /00004 Warnhinweis e/H 0049 HIN WEIS Besc hädigung das Si ebg ewebes (As 450) @ 3\mod_1282731456436_9.doc @ 22746 @ @ 1 NOTICE 8.H0049... -
Page 33: Required Accessories
Wet sieving 9.H0050 Load diagrams – Binding information on wet sieving is not possible because it is not possible to define the volume of water in the sieve column. • The load diagrams in these operating instructions do not apply to wet sieving. -
Page 34: Performing Wet Sieving
Wet sieving Fig. 18: Arrangement of the water system NOTE Wet sieving – For wet sieving to be successful, please observe the following instructions • The inside diameter of the water supply hose to the spraying nozzle must be 13 mm. •... -
Page 35: Easysieve
Pos : 8.3 /00003 Standard Kapitel /General Modul Eas ySieve @ 0\mod_1231151891210_9.doc @ 5363 @ @ 1 EasySieve®, the software package from RETSCH for grain size analyses, is superior to manual evaluation in many respects. This is because the software is able to perform the required measuring and weighing processes automatically –... -
Page 36: Serial Pc Connection
Cleaning and service Abb. 19: Parameter input – Trend analysis of product processes - Comparison with specification limits Pos : 8.4 /00005 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bers chriften BDA/11 PC - Ans chl uss seriell @ 0\mod_1231157519470_9.doc @ 5369 @ @ 1 Serial PC connection Pos : 9 /00010 Bedienungsanlei tungen Kapitelsamml ung en/AS450/0007 Bedienung/AS450 M odul Par allel Ansc hluss @ 2\mod_1257931654113_9.doc @ 17511 @ @ 1 The AS450 can be connected serially to a personal computer, for data transfer in... -
Page 37: Service
Pos : 10.7 /00010 Bedi enungsanleitung en Kapitels ammlungen/AS450/0010 R ei nigung und Wartung/AS450 Modul Wartung @ 0\mod_1231164829516_9.doc @ 5414 @ @ 1 If your AS450 is used forquality control, then it should be calibrated regularly in conformance to DIN EN ISO9000 ff. Please contact your dealer or Retsch GmbH directly. -
Page 38: Safety Functions And Fault Display
32.662.0017 unit Wet sieve clamping “comfort” 400/450 mm Ø 32.662.0018 unit You will find further accessories, such as test sieves, sieve bases, sieve aids etc. in the RETSCH price list. === Ende der Liste für T extmar ke Inhalt ===... -
Page 39: Index
13 Index Conditions for the place of installation ....14 Confirmation ............10 100/120 V ............38 Connect the control unit ........15 Connecting the Operating Unit ......15 230 V..............38 Connection cable ..........16 Control, evaluation, documentation ....35 Copyright .............. - Page 40 Fixing the quick-action clamping device ..... 23 Maximum Load ..........12 Fixing with locknuts ..........23 Maximum quantity of material ......12 Fuse ..............38 Maximum relative humidity ........ 14 Fuse Inserts ............37 Maximum weight of sieve stack ......12 Fuse strength ............
- Page 41 Required floor space ........... 13 Switching On and Off ......... 23 RETSCH Certificates .......... 30 Switching on interval or continuous mode ..25 Retsch test sieves ..........29 Switching on the Acoustic Signal ....... 28 Retsch Utrasonic Baths ........37 Switching on/off ..........23 Risk of electrocution ...........
- Page 42 Wet sieve clamping unit ........38 Wet sieving ............32 Views of the Instrument ........17 Wetting the sieve surface ........35 Width ..............13 wall mounting plate ..........16 Working instructions ........... 30 Wall-mounting of the control panel ..... 16 Works Certificate ..........
- Page 45 The CE-conformity of the Retsch Analytical Sieve Shaker Type AS 450 is assured herewith. In case of a modification to the machine not previously agreed with us as well as the use of not licensed spare parts and accessories this certificate will lose its validity.
- Page 48 Copyright ® Copyright by Retsch GmbH Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5 D-42781 Haan Federal Republic of Germany...
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