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- Page 1 Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05 (Smart / Light) Particle Charge Detector...
- Page 2 The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design, and manufacturing. BTG shall have no liability for any error or damages of any kind resulting from the use of this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.1.3 pH set (optional) ......22 © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... - Page 4 Example for back titration ......36 Fill sample into the measuring cell ... . . 37 Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
- Page 5 6.3.2 Basic faults ....... 52 © BTG Operation Manual Mütek...
- Page 6 Options ........59 Consumables ......60 Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
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Page 7: Manufacturer's Liability
BTG Instruments AB shall not be liable for any warranty The Mütek™ PCD-05 may only be operated by per- or liability claims for personal injury or property damage... -
Page 8: Intended Applications Of The Pcd-05
The guarantee shall only extend to parts found defec- technical description and shall only be operated in con- tive by BTG Instruments AB. The company is entitled to junction with external instruments and components decide whether such parts are to be exchanged or recommended or approved by BTG Instruments AB. -
Page 9: General Safety Directions
It helps you make optimum use of all functions of the Mütek™ PCD-05. Maintenance and repair work not described in this manual shall only be performed by BTG In-stru- Hint ments or by personnel trained by an authorized service agent of BTG Instruments AB "Hint"... -
Page 10: Packaging & Transport
0°C, the titrants might freezing causing damage to the bottles and tubes. Therefore do not leave the ins- trument in the trunk of your car at cold weather. Hint Do not bend tubes of the travel titrator module. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 11: Theoretical Background
Electrophoresis trophoresis. In actual practice, however, a comparison Electroosmosis of the two potentials is seldom possible and if at all, only under defined ideal conditions. Sedimentation potential Streaming potential © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 12: Measuring Principle
(2) before it is shown Display 4 Plastic measuring cell on the display (1) as streaming potential with the appro- Electronic 5 Displacement piston priate sign. Electrodes 6 Motor Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 13: Calculation Of Charges
0.0005 eq/l or 0.5 meq/l or 500 µeq/l If the charge level is to be identified for an active subs- tance (starch, wet strength agent) or for solids (pigment slurry), the mass of the product should additionally be © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 14: Determination Of The Isoelectric Point
Later on, the streaming potential undergoes a sharp drop, which is indicative of the fact that adsorbed charge carriers are neutralized at the cell wall and pis- ton. Fig. 2-2 Schematic of isoelectric point Fig. 2-3 Colloidally dissolved particles Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 15: Solid Particles
The buffer effect around the point of zero charge may be caused by the fact that titrant is included in the fibres. Fig. 2-5 Heterogeneous stock systems © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 16: Designation Of The Pcd-05
The following type plate is provided on the rear side of N1619 the titrator adapter: Hereby, BTG Instruments AB declares that the radio equipment type PCD-05 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: WWW.BTG.COM/mybtg/en/instruments/PCD-05... -
Page 17: Technical Data
< 0.3% (Mütek PCD-05 Travel) Detection limit Up to 1 ppm depending on sample specification Standards Mütek PCD-05 Smart/Light DIN EN 61326, DIN EN 61010 DIN EN 60950 Safety Protection class III © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 18: Scope Of Delivery
- pH electrode - buffer solution 9.21 - buffer solution 4.01 Titrator adapter module - buffer solution 7.00 - buffer solution 9.21 Travel titrator module Titrator adapter module BTG Lab Software (full version) Consumables Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 19: Description Of Pcd-05 (Smart/Light)
Rinsing/ backflush tube insert Titrant tube holder Anionic (-) and cationic (+) titrant bottle Measuring cell Guide for measuring cell Contact pins Displacement piston 10 Smart display 11 Latch for smart display © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... - Page 20 Fig. 3-2 Front view PCD-05 Light Designations Latch for Travel titrator module option Titrant tube holder Displacement piston Measuring cell Guide for measuring cell Contact pins Latch for smart display Smart display Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
- Page 21 24 V DC N1619 Hereby, BTG Instruments AB declares that the radio equipment type PCD-05 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: WWW.BTG.COM/mybtg/en/instruments/PCD-05...
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Page 22: Measuring Cell
When just one pH value has to be measured (no pH Fig. 3-5 Titrator adapter module curve or IEP measurement) the pH of the 10 ml sample can be measured outside before filling into the measu- ring cell. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 23: Installation
4.2 Personnel requirements Do not undo any earthing contacts The guarantee by BTG Instruments AB expires if The Mütek™ PCD-05 may only be installed by qualified the device is used with an inappropriate voltage or if and skilled personnel. -
Page 24: Sample Specification
Solid particle sizes in a sample should not exceed 500 µm. The minimum detectable limit value is 1 nm. Viscosity Suitable for measurement are all samples with a visco- sity below 6000 mPa*s. Viscosities exceeding this value Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 25: Solutions
The sample concentration (dilution) should optimally be selected to keep the titrant consumption between 0.2 and 10 ml. Polyelectrolytes BTG Instruments AB recommends the use of Pes-Na and Poly-Dadmac as standard reagents, since their charge densities are practically pH-independent. Pes-Na... -
Page 26: Acids/Bases
"General safety directions", page 9. The cleaning solution for manual cleaning of the measu- ring cell of the Mütek™ PCD-05 is available from BTG Instruments AB or can be produced from 50 parts sodium bromide (NaBr) and 50 parts acetone plus 125 parts water. -
Page 27: Start-Up Procedure
Mount the smart display and connect the cable at the backside of the instrument (see 2/Fig. 3-3). external titrator external automatic adapter titrator Fig. 4-3 PCD-05 combined with an external titrator Fig. 4-2 Connection of Smart display © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 28: Startup Of Pcd-05 Smart
Be sure to install the bottles in the correct position. The minus(-) sign identifies Pes-Na or alkaline solutions and plus(+) stands for Poly-Dadmac or acid solution. Fig. 4-5 Connection of Travel titrator module Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... - Page 29 • When not using the screw-in titrant bottles but others external bottles, insert the feeding tube end into external bottle until the tube reaches the bottom. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017...
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Page 30: Checking & Setting Titrant Parameters
Press "Cancel" to cancel the entry, no changes will be stored. returning the rinsing amount Hint Assure that the correct rinsing opening is used. Other- wise the titrant solution is contaminated and has to be disposed! Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 31: Measuring
You might still hear the sound in the instrument, but Web application shows its default state, see figure below of "PCD-05 Smart Measure Tab in default state". © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 32: Overview Of Smart Display Mütek™ Pcd-05 Smart/Light
Measure screen PCD-05 Smart 0.22 Resuslts DEMAND: -4.71 ml Startpotential: -11.75 mV Equivalent: -471 eq/l μ pH: --- SN 90300259 V2.5 Cell 1 Method 1 Result screen Appears after a measurement is finished Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 33: Overview Of Web Application Main Screens
V. Measuring 5.4.2 Overview of web application main screens The following screens are examples from a connected Smartphone. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 34: Connect A Mobile Device To Pcd-05 Smart
V. Measuring 5.5 Connect a mobile device to PCD-05 Information Smart If the captive portal does not open the Web for BTG Lab, open any internet page in the browser. Information The system is supported by the following browsers: PCD-05 Smart Web •... -
Page 35: Preparing The Instrument
Quick and reproducible sampling is achieved by immer- sing a Mütek™ filtration beaker with screen in the sample and removing the supernatant liquid with a mea- suring pipette. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 36: Back Titration
Pes-Na 0.001 N. Result V1: Consumed Pes-Na 4.83 ml In addition, titrate 10 ml of fresh Poly-Dadmac solution with Pes-Na up to the point of zero charge. Result V2: Consumed Pes-Na 10.68 ml Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 37: Fill Sample Into The Measuring Cell
The pH electrode must immerse in the sample solu- tion. Therefore it is necessary to use an increased sample volume of 30 ml for isoelectric point measu- rements. Use more sample material and do not © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 38: Measuring With The Mütek™ Pcd-05 Light
(pH value at 0 mV streaming potential). measuring cell and press the pH "START" button Manual titration with a measuring pipette should solely (see Fig. 5-5) before starting the potential measure- be carried out for pretests. ment. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 39: Start Titration
(optional) may change. This is a normal effect without any influence on measurement results. • Press "Off" (to the left of the "Potential" field) to stop the displacement piston from oscillating. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 40: Measuring With The Mütek™ Pcd-05 Smart Through Smart Display
Home The following functions are available: Rinse Both tubes will be rinsed with 10 ml. Measure Change to Measure screen. Transfer Final results and parameters will be to USB transferred through USB-port. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 41: Start Measurement
When reaching the end point criteria the result will automatically be stored. The final demand is calcu- late back to 0 mV. All results including curves will be stored and can be reached with a Wi-Fi device. Fig. 5-8 Methods © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 42: Result Handling Mütek™ Pcd-05
• The following values may be transferred: Serial number Date Time Sample name Start potential [mV] Demand [ml] • From the main window press "Transfer to USB". Equivalent [µeq/l] pH (optional) Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 43: Using A Wi-Fi Device
Method Choose a method for the next measure- ment. Cell 1 / Select cell one or two, the related calibra- Cell 2 tion will be used for the next measure- ments. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 44: Methods
To set/change parameters of a titration method proceed as follows: Addition Continuous or dynamic of titrant • Select the tab "Methods". Save Termination and storing of created method. Information For fix incremental dosage (continuous), set amount dV(min) = dV(max). Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 45: Setting Of Standard Methods
[s]/ t(max) [s]: This display gives the minimum and maximum wait times between two dispensing steps. Addition amount has to be preset dynamic or continuos in the addition screen see chapter 5.12.1.3, page 46. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 46: Method Screen "Addition
(in the above example 1000 mV). From this point on, a dynamic titration addition will take place, according to the control parameters dV(max), dV(min) and dE(set). Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 47: Settings
5.13.3, page 49 Calibrate pH Opens the "pH Calibration" window for pH electrodes, see chapter 5.13.2, page 47 Set Time Will ask you to set instrument time according to client time © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... - Page 48 Then immerse the pH electrode in a buffer solution with pH 4.01 for acid range or pH 9.21 for alkaline range and select "Start". • Wait until the displayed value has stabilized and select "OK". Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
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Page 49: Service Settings
6. Wait until it becomes stable, value in the brackets should be below 100 then press "Stop" Mastercode: Specific adjustment can be done, only if a code from BTG Instruments is provided. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... - Page 50 V. Measuring Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
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Page 51: Diagnostics And
If errors occur that are not listed in the table below, dis- Troubleshooting may only be performed by qualified connect the Mütek™ PCD-05 and tag it as "defective". and skilled personnel. Contact your local BTG division to ensure quick correc- tive action. 6.3 Table of malfunction 6.3.1... -
Page 52: Basic Faults
Sample charge is pH dependent • Check on pH dependence of not in conformity with sample. sample specification Excessive viscosity • Dilute sample. Measuring cell contaminated • Thoroughly clean measuring cell and displacement piston. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 53: Cleaning
To avoid deposits in the measuring cell and on the replacement piston, fill the freshly cleaned cell with water and leave overnight. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 54: Standard Titration
After Pes-Na is dosed the screen "Measure" the standard titraton by pressing "YES". comes up. This will cause a return to the Titrator menu. Sample name will be "Standard" automatically. After 30 seconds the titration will start. Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... -
Page 55: Checking The Streaming Potential
If no such reaction is observed although the motor is running, there is probably an electronics failure. In this case please contact the Service Department of BTG Instruments or your local agent of BTG Instru- ments . 7.2.5... -
Page 56: Proper Handling Of The Ph Electrode
Alternatively use a tiny beaker with 3M KCl solution for ugh testing before leaving the factory. parking position inbetween measurements. BTG’s maintenance program LAB Check™ keeps your Always fill up the protection cap with fresh 3M KCl solu- laboratory device in perfect working order year after tion when you’ve finished operation. -
Page 57: Safety Instructions
Prevent the diaphragm of the pH electrode (4, Fig. 3-6) from drying up. Fill the cap of the pH electrode with 3 M KCl solution and keep the electrode in this cap in times of disuse. © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... - Page 58 VIII. Shutting down the system, storage and disposal Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG...
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Page 59: Spare Parts List
Dosing tube for PCD-05 Travel titrator module P00X20272 9.2 Options Item Description Part No. Smart display PA0176321 Travel titrator module P00X20407 Plastic transportation box PCD-05 P00X20409 pH set H00X20130 External titrator adapter P00X20411 © BTG Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017... -
Page 60: Consumables
Set of 2 empty bottles, 250 ml positive H00X20405 Buffer solution pH 4.01 P00X17592 Buffer solution pH 7.00 P00X17593 Buffer solution pH 9.21 P00X17594 Cleaning solution for manual cleaning, 250 Ready to use H00X10091 Operation Manual Mütek PCD-05, September 2017 © BTG... - Page 62 BTG Instruments AB P.O. Box 602 SE-661 29 Säffle Sweden Phone: +46 533 426 00 www.btg.com...