Retsch RS200 Operating Instructions Manual

Retsch RS200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for Vibratory Disc Mill
Type RS200
Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Rheinische Str.36, Germany, Doc.Nr. D 98.725.9999

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for Vibratory Disc Mill Type RS200 Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Rheinische Str.36, Germany, Doc.Nr. D 98.725.9999...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ................... 14 Connecting the power supply ........... 14 Opening / closing / emergency unlocking ........14 Insertion and clamping of the milling set of the RS200 ....15 Preparation of the milling process..........16 Before starting the RS200 ............18 Suitable milling sets for the RS200 ...........
  • Page 3: Notes On These Operating Instructions

    Instructions are given for the definite target group(s) in each area, in order to ensure safe operation of the RS200 for its intended purpose. Knowledge of the relevant section is essential for safe, proper handling in each target group or groups.
  • Page 4: Safety

    RS200. For your own safety have your employees confirm that they have been instructed in operation of the RS200. The draft of a suitable form is given at the end of the section on safety. We exclude any claims for damages of any kind for injury to persons and damage to equipment arising from non-observance of the following safety instructions.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions - Summarised, Part 1

    Use according to the intended purpose Do not make any alterations to the machine and use only spare parts and accessories approved by Retsch. Otherwise the Declaration of Conformity to the European directives declared by Retsch will lose its validity.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions - Summarised, Part 2

    Solvents are not permitted. Maintenance Easy running of roller 1 on the closing pin is necessary for reliable closing via the automatic closing mechanism of the RS200. Wearing parts These operating instructions do not include repair instructions. For your own safety repairs should be carried out only by Retsch GmbH, an authorised agent or service technicians.
  • Page 7: Confirmation

    Confirmation I have taken note of the section „Notes on these operating instructions” and the section on “Safety” __________________________________ Signature of operating authority __________________________________ Signature of service technician 15.11.2006 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. D 98.725.9998...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Machine type designation: RS200 Use according to the intended purpose Retsch vibratory disc mills are used for rapid, loss-free, fine milling of medium-hard, hard/brittle and hard/tough materials. Both dry and wet milling operations can be carried out. Milling with solvents is permitted.
  • Page 9: Emissions

    Systems of protection IP40 Protective equipment The RS200 is fitted with an automatic lid shutting device which prevents the machine being started in an unsafe condition. The machine can be started only with the lid closed. The lid can be opened only when the machine is at a standstill.
  • Page 10: Transport And Installation

    Transport The RS200 (210 kg) is to be lifted and transported only be the transport screws TS supplied with the machine. (Fig. 2 Fitting the transport screws) Net weight of RS200 approx.
  • Page 11: Temperature Variations

    Ensure that the RS200 is also stored dry during intermediate storage. Erection Erect the RS200 on a firm base. Further parameters are given in the section „Technical data”. Net weight of RS200: approx. 210 kg The machine must be locked in position before starting up.
  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Voltage and frequency for the RS200 are given on the type plate. Ensure that these values correspond to the available power supply system. Connect the RS200 to the power supply system using the supplied connection cable. Protection by external fusing is to be carried out when Fig.
  • Page 13: Important Instructions For Electrical Connection

    1. Electrical connection without a protective conductor PE is not permissible. 2. The drive of your RS200 is fitted with a frequency converter. To fulfil the EMC directive this is fitted with a line filter and shielded cables to the motor. If your RS200 includes a fault-current...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Connecting the power supply Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your mains supply correspond to the values on the type plate of the RS200. The mains supply must be fused up to at leasts 16A. (Fig. 6 Receiving socket and main switch) Plug the mains cable into the receiving socket Au on the rear side of the equipment.
  • Page 15: Insertion And Clamping Of The Milling Set Of The Rs200

    Emergency unlocking A key for the machine is included in the delivery, with which the RS200 can be manually opened if there is a power failure. (Fig. 9 Emergency unlocking) (I) Insert the (S) key into the (O) opening on the right-hand side.
  • Page 16: Preparation Of The Milling Process

    In the RS200 a Retsch milling set of volumes 50 / 100 / 250 ml and materials special steel / agate / tungsten carbide can be used. Never start the RS200 without the clamped milling set. Mechanical components can become damaged.
  • Page 17 Rub the rubber gasket in the clamping plate from time to time with talcum powder and do not leave the milling set in the RS200 after milling. Strongly heated milling sets can stick together with the rubber in the clamping plate and are then very difficult to remove.
  • Page 18: Before Starting The Rs200

    Do not use the grinding jar if it has 4 identical 13-mm- diameter boreholes on the bottom. These grinding jars may only be used in RS200 devices that do not have a change index after the serial number. This means that if a change index (e.g. xxxxxxxxx-F) is specified behind your device’s serial number, you may not use the...
  • Page 19: Cleaning The Milling Cups

    Milling cup material Temperature Special steel Up to 200°C Stainless steel Up to 200°C Tungsten carbide Up to 50°C Agate Up to 120°C Zirconium oxide Up to 120°C 15.11.2006 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. D 98.725.9998...
  • Page 20: Operation Via The Display Unit Of The Rs200

    Operation via the display unit of the RS200 The mill has a new, very comfortable operator control system. All relevant data can be entered or called via a graphic display with one knob operation. The menu system is multilingual. Fig. 15 Control panel Abb.16 Bedienfeld...
  • Page 21: Setting Possibilities Via The Display Menu

    00:00:01 to 99:59:59 Milling time Hours: Minutes: Seconds The RS200 is started with the preselected milling time and the speed last used. Speed 700 to 1500 rpm The RS200 is started with the preselected milling time and the preselected speed.
  • Page 22: Speed With Agate

    Figure 1 Figure 2 The RS200 is started with the preselected milling time. Programme mode Here all the previously set parameters, such as milling Take over parameters time, speed, interval and pause, can be stored in a store.
  • Page 23: Starting Time

    Starting can be preselected here in steps of 01 to 99 hrs or Cancel 01 to 60 min. The RS200 is started with the preselected milling time and speed after the set starting time has elapsed. Ensure that the milling cups have been clamped properly before you start the machine unattended.
  • Page 24: Contrast / Brightness

    If you were in a sub-menu when the stand-by monitor was activated, you return to this selection window automatically. The stand-by monitor cannot be set and cannot therefore be switched off. 15.11.2006 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. D 98.725.9998...
  • Page 25: Fault Signals In The Display

    Motor is overheated Motor is overheated No START possible Has been switched off Please allow to cool Please allow to cool Continue with STOP Appearing in display Problem in safety circuit of transformer Service necessary! 15.11.2006 Retsch GmbH Doc. Nr. D 98.725.9998...
  • Page 26: General

    Use only a cloth moistened with water. Solvents are not permitted. Maintenance To ensure that your RS200 will function reliably, the following maintenance work should be done from time to time, but at the latest every month : Check that roller 1 in the locking bolt moves easily. If it doesn’t, oil it, e.g.
  • Page 27: Opening The Cover

    These operating instructions do not include any repair instructions. In the interests of your own safety, repairs should only be performed by Retsch GmbH or authorised agent or service technicians. Copyright Distribution or duplication of this documentation, using or passing on the contents, is allowed only with the express permission of Retsch GmbH.

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