Retsch AS200 tap Operating Instructions Manual

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Type AS200 tap
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Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany, Doc.Nr. D 98.025.9999
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for Tap Sieving Machine Type AS200 tap Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany, Doc.Nr. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 2: Notes On These Operating Instructions

    The individual chapters are complete in themselves. The operating instructions do not contain any repair instructions. Should repairs ever become necessary, please contact your supplier or Retsch GmbH directly. Warnings The following symbols are used to warn about hazards: Personal injuries Damage to equipment Heed instructions for use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....... 14 Opening the noise insulating hood .......... 15 Inserting the sieve stack ......... 16 Removing the sieve stack Retsch Analytical Sieves ........17 Working Instructions .......... 18 ............18 Sieving aids ....... 18 Quantities of material to be sieved EasySieve ............
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety The AS 200 tap is a very modern highly efficient product manufactured by Retsch in accordance with the latest technical developments. It is completely safe if used for its intended purpose by operators familiar with this technical documentation. Safety instructions...
  • Page 5: Summary Of Safety Instructions

    Scope of supply If the shipment is incomplete and / or has been damaged during transport, you must notify the forwarder and Retsch GmbH immediately (within 24 hours). Complaints lodged at a later date might not be considered valid. Ambient temperature If the temperature drops below or exceeds the range for ambient temperature, the electrical and mechanical components may become damaged and performance data may change to an unknown extent.
  • Page 6: Confirmation

    Confirmation I have read the “Notes on these Operating Instructions” and “Safety” sections. _________________________________ Signature of the operator ________________________________________ Signature of the owner/managing operator 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    This device is not designed as a production machine or for continuous operation, but as laboratory apparatus for single-shift 8-hour operation. The RETSCH AS 200 tap is used for dry sieving with analytical sieves with diameters of up to 203 mm, whereby the uniform, horizontal circular sieving motion and the tapping pulse ensure an exact separation of the material being sieved with a feed grain size of up to a max.
  • Page 8: Emissions

    Weight: approx. 92 kg (without sieve stack) Required standing area 800mm x 550mm; no safety spacing needed. Technical data Number of oscillations of the sieve plate: 280/min. Number of tapping pulses: 150/min. 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 9: Transport And Installation

    If the temperature drops below or exceeds the range for ambient temperature, the electrical and mechanical components may become damaged and performance data may change to an unknown extent. Air humidity: 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 10: Installation

    When connecting the mains cable to the power supply, use an external fuse in conformance to the regulations applicable to the place of installation. Non-adherence to the levels specified on the type plate can damage electrical and mechanical components 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Centres the sieve stack and holds the cork stopper. Cork stopper Transmits the tapping pulses to the sieve lid. Display and operating unit: Time preselection and starting/stopping the See below for explanations. machine START press button No function 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 12: Operating Elements And Their Functions

    RS232 interface Allows communication with EasySieve Type plate Information on the device and connected loads BDA information plate Refers to the operating instructions. Safety switch socket Activates the door monitoring 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 13: Operating The As 200 Tap

    Press the START button to start the sieving operation. The green LED lights up during the sieving process. Press the STOP button to end the sieving operation. The red LED lights up. 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 14: Setting The Time And Continuous Operation

    The function runs as with START Opening noise insulating hood When the door is opened, the AS 200 tap turns off automatically and does not start again until the door is shut. 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 15: Inserting The Sieve Stack

    Then tighten the clamping screws again. Lift the tapping arm slightly and place the sieve lid E with cork stopper on the top sieve. 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 16: Removing The Sieve Stack

    Removing the sieve stack To remove the sieve stack, lift it and the lid upwards slightly and at the same time press the tapping arm upwards. Pull the sieve stack forwards and out. 8 January 2008 Retsch GmbH Doc. no. D 98.025.9999...
  • Page 17: Retsch Analytical Sieves

    Retsch Analytical Sieves Analytical sieves with diameters of 200 and 203 mm Initially, the new RETSCH sieves will be available in the three versions that are the most important for sophisticated laboratory analysis: 200 x 25 mm 200 x 50 mm 203 x 50 mm = 8“...
  • Page 18: Working Instructions

    Sieving aids Quantity per Supplier Field of application Caution !! sieve or sieved material Vulkollan® cubes 5 pcs., 12x12 RETSCH, Haan when planar sieve machines are used Brushes 3 pcs. RETSCH, Haan Plastic rings 3 pcs., various diameters Small brushes...
  • Page 19: Easysieve

    EasySieve Control, evaluation, documentation EasySieve®, the software for grain size analysis from RETSCH, is far superior to manual evaluation in many respects. This is because the software is able to conduct measuring and weighing operations automatically – from registering the weights of the sieves to evaluating the data.
  • Page 20: General Points

    General Points Cleaning We recommend Retsch ultrasonic baths for a thorough but gentle time-saving cleaning of your analytical sieves. Please ask for our special leaflet on the “Care and Cleaning of Analytical Sieves“, which is available free of charge. The AS 200 tap may not be cleaned with running water.
  • Page 21: Wearing Parts

    Subject to technical alterations without notice. Copyright Distributing or duplicating this documentation and using and passing on the contents are permitted only with the express permission of Retsch GmbH. Anyone violating this copyright is liable to pay damages. Wearing parts Item 26 / art.
  • Page 25 The CE-conformity of the Retsch Tap Sieving Machine Type AS 200 tap 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 28 Copyright ® Copyright by Retsch GmbH Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5 D-42781 Haan Federal Republic of Germany...

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