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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing the adapter ..................22 5.7.3 Changing the electrode ..................23 Maintenance ..................... 24 Maintenance schedule ...................... 24 Cleaning the adapter......................25 Cleaning the light inlet windows of the sample probe and of the adapter ......25 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 3... - Page 4 Changing/cleaning the air filter (probe) ................26 Cleaning/sharpening the electrodes ................. 26 Troubleshooting ....................27 Spare parts and consumables ................28 — 4 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013...
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Page 5: Unit Description
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant, a On/off switch excitation “S” small, flat computer) (source/stand-by) Housing (spectrometer) On/off switch power supply “P” Bag (spectrometer) Fine dust filter unit Charging station with integrated filter unit charger and battery holder Battery pack SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 5... -
Page 6: Battery Pack
Unlock the battery pack and remove it (1). Put the charged battery pack into the holder (2). Push the battery pack in until it locks into place (1). Changing of the battery pack is now completed. — 6 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 7: Safety
Make sure that the unit is switched off prior to opening it. Intended use This unit analyzes and identifies metals. Only such metals may be analyzed for which the unit has been calibrated by the manufacturer or by qualified technical personnel. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 7... -
Page 8: Prohibited Operating Conditions
PDA. Work on the probe can be performed at once. The “S” switch (source/stand-by) switches the excitation off. It takes 20-30 seconds until the excitation (source) is completely switched off. Voltage ranges, see page 9. — 8 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... - Page 9 Then a DC arc voltage (arc mode) is applied to the electrode. The voltage ranges are shown in the following table. High-voltage ignition impulse Arc voltage Arc mode Arc mode SPECTRO iSORT 6-12 KV, typ. 8KV 30-60V, typ. 40V TSC20 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 9...
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Page 10: Technical Data
-20 – +50 °C; -5 – 120 °F Temperature range 5 – 40 °C; 40 – 105 °F (according to DIN EN 61010-1) Air humidity 80% max. (according to DIN EN 61010-1) Protection class IP 23 (DIN 40050) — 10 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 11: Transport/Use
Switch off the excitation (source) when you do not perform any tests. If you transport the unit in a passenger car, transport the unit in the system case intended for this purpose. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 11... -
Page 12: Use
You should therefore avoid shocks during the measurements. Measuring errors may result from temperature differences inside the unit. Position yourself and the unit so that it cannot heat up on one side only. Avoid mechanical bumps. — 12 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 13: Operation
The unit software is controlled with the help of buttons on the screen PDA ON/OFF Switches the PDA on or off Excitation “S” Sets the sample probe to stand-by mode (source/stand-by) ON/OFF “P” (power) Switches the spectrometer on or off SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 13... -
Page 14: Displays
The screen shows a red surface The unit is not ready for operation. The software has switched to the safety mode (no measurement has been performed for a long time) Fault A measurement is carried out — 14 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 15: Pda Screen
The surface of the screen reacts to touch (touch screen). Touch the buttons on the screen to navigate in the control system. Display Function Program field Display of measurement results The display field depends on the loaded program Menu line Display of program menus SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 15... -
Page 16: Preparing The Unit For Operation
Set the “S” switch (source/stand-by) to position “1” (ON) (if the excitation has not been switched on yet). The PDA connected to the probe displays the measuring window. The unit is now switched on. — 16 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 17: Switching The Unit Off
Check if the adapter is clean. Ensure that the right electrode and adapter are installed. Check the safety measures if you work with toxic samples. Select the task in the “Tasks” menu. The measurement is now prepared. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 17... -
Page 18: Measuring
The sample probe status display switches over to the measuring window when the measurement is complete. If necessary, the unit will ask you to carry out an ICAL standardization, see page 20. The results are displayed on the screen. The measurement is now complete. — 18 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 19: Example Measurement Approximate Analysis With "Fingerprint
The measurement is terminated automatically. The sample probe status display lights up red during the measurement (PDA screen). The sample probe status display switches over to the measuring window when the measurement is complete. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 19... -
Page 20: Standardization Of Measuring Unit (Icalization)
Follow the instructions on the screen and perform the necessary five measurements with the reference sample. Incorrect measurements are highlighted by colors in the ICAL measurement window and can be deleted. Please repeat the corresponding measurements. The unit is now standardized. — 20 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 21: Replacing Parts Of Sample Probe
Sample probe parts overview Display Adapter for star electrode (left) for rod electrode (right) Knurled screw for the adapter Electrode Housing with windows for the optical fiber Electrode locking wheel Knurled screw for turning the star electrode SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 21... -
Page 22: Changing The Adapter
On the adapter for the rod electrode, one of the openings must point towards the optical fiber. Fix the adapter in place using the knurled screw. Switch the unit on again, see page 16. The adapter has now been changed. — 22 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 23: Changing The Electrode
Press the spacer (1) on the adapter (2). The electrode is pushed to its correct position. Fix the electrode in place using the locking wheel. Switch the unit on again, see page 16. The electrode change is now complete. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 23... -
Page 24: Maintenance
(the system will display a message) Cleaning system: CO filter cartridge Replace every six months or more frequently if necessary (the system will display a message) Further maintenance work Replace the ICALization sample — 24 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 25: Cleaning The Adapter
Make sure that the O-ring fits in properly under the light inlet window. Re-attach the adapter to the sample probe. The cleaning of the light inlet windows of the sample probe and of the adapter is now completed. SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 25... -
Page 26: Changing/Cleaning The Air Filter (Probe)
Re-fit the air filter cover. The air filter has now been replaced. Cleaning/sharpening the electrodes Clean the electrodes after work is complete. The "soft" rod electrodes (silver and copper) must be newly sharpened when their tip is worn. — 26 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
The source parameters of Have former settings restored the program used were by qualified personnel. modified or deleted. Please contact your service center The source is defective Please contact your service center SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013 — 27... -
Page 28: Spare Parts And Consumables
The electrode gap is not Adjust the electrode gap using correct. the spacer. Spare parts and consumables You can find the spare parts and consumables for this unit under "Support - Parts Catalog" on our website at www.spectro.com. — 28 SPECTRO iSORT — 23.08.2013...
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