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- Page 1 Manual Air Jet Sieving Machine AS 200 jet Translation © Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 03.01.2018 Version 0015...
- Page 2 Copyright © Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch-Allee 1-5 42781 Haan Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Notes on the Manual ..........................6 Disclaimer ............................6 Copyright............................6 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ..................... 7 General Safety Instructions ....................... 8 Repairs ............................... 9 Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator ................10 Technical Data ............................. 11 Degree of Protection ........................ - Page 4 7.3.2 Activatable or Deactivatable Parameters ..................34 Manual Mode ........................... 35 7.4.1 Start Process ..........................36 7.4.2 Stop Process..........................36 Quick Start ............................36 Programme Mode ..........................37 7.6.1 Select a Programme ........................37 7.6.2 Edit a Programme ........................37 7.6.3 Save a Programme ........................
- Page 5 Notes on the Manual...
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Page 6: Notes On The Manual
However, more information thereof can be found in the internet on the webpage of the respective device on the Retsch GmbH homepage (http://www.retsch.com). Revision status: This document revision 0015 refers to the manual "Air Jet Sieving Machine AS 200 jet" in compliance with the Directive of Machinery 2006/42/EC. 1.1 Disclaimer This document has been prepared with due care. -
Page 7: Explanations Of The Safety Instructions
Notes on the Manual 1.3 Explanations of the Safety Instructions In this document the following signs and symbols are being used: Reference to a recommendation and/or an important information Reference to a chapter, table or figure Action instruction │Name│... -
Page 8: General Safety Instructions
All persons concerned with this device in any form. This device is a modern, high performance product from Retsch GmbH and complies with the state of the art. Operational safety is given if the device is handled for the intended purpose and attention is given to this technical documentation. -
Page 9: Repairs
1.5 Repairs This manual does not contain any repair instructions. For safety reasons, repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorised representative or by qualified service technicians. In case of repair, please inform… …the Retsch GmbH representative in your country, …your supplier, or... -
Page 10: Confirmation Form For The Managing Operator
Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator This manual contains essential instructions for operating and maintaining the device which must be strictly observed. It is essential that they be read by the user and by the qualified staff responsible for the device before the device is commissioned. -
Page 11: Technical Data
3.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EMC class according to DIN EN 55011: B 3.4 Rated Power ~ 50 W (VA) The rated power of the AS 200 jet including an industrial vacuum cleaner (e.g. Nilfisk HDS 2000) amounts max. 1 450 W (VA). -
Page 12: Dimensions And Weight
Technical Data 3.5 Dimensions and Weight Height: 288 mm Height with test sieve (50 mm): ~ 382 mm Width: 460 mm Width with cyclone separator: ~ 665 mm Depth: 302 mm Depth with manual vacuum regulation: ~ 392 mm ... -
Page 13: Feed Grain Size
2 mm 16 mm 125 mm 300 mm The Air Jet Sieving Machine AS 200 jet is designed for the measurement range of 10 µm to 4 mm. 3.9 Negative Pressure NOTICE The maximum negative pressure, generated by an industrial vacuum cleaner or an external suction device must be <... -
Page 14: Packaging, Transport And Installation
N5.0014 Complaints Incomplete delivery or transport damage The forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH must be notified immediately in the event of transport damage. It is otherwise possible that subsequent complaints will not be recognised. • Please check the delivery on receipt of the device for its completeness and intactness. -
Page 15: Conditions For The Installation Site
Packaging, Transport and Installation 4.4 Conditions for the Installation Site Installation height: max. 2 000 m above sea level Ambient temperature: 5 °C – 40 °C NOTICE N7.0021 Ambient temperature Temperatures outside the permitted range Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged. ... -
Page 16: Type Plate Description
Packaging, Transport and Installation NOTICE N9.0022 Electrical connection Failure to observe the values on the type plate Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged. • Connect the device only to a mains supply matching the values on the type plate. WARNING When connecting the power cable to the mains supply, use an external fuse that complies with the regulations applicable to the place of installation. -
Page 17: Installation Of The Device
Smaller objects can be sucked into the interior of the device. • Make sure that no objects are placed near the suction opening. To generate the necessary negative pressure in the nozzle chamber, the AS 200 jet sucks the required air through the silencer (F) during operation. -
Page 18: First Commissioning
Subsequently, the desired test sieve with the appropriate lid can be inserted. The AS 200 jet is suitable for test sieves with an outer diameter of 200 mm (with adapter ring) and 203 mm. -
Page 19: Manual Vacuum Regulation
First Commissioning Fig. 3: Mounting the silencer Insert the silencer (F) into the air inlet duct (D). Insert the positioning pin (F1) into the upper opening to fix the silencer in a horizontal position. 5.2 Manual Vacuum Regulation The manual vacuum regulation (G) is contained in the scope of delivery. -
Page 20: Connecting The Manual Vacuum Regulation
First Commissioning 5.2.1 Connecting the Manual Vacuum Regulation Fig. 5: Mounting the manual vacuum regulation Insert the manual vacuum regulation (G) into the air outlet duct (E). 5.2.2 Adjustment of the Manual Vacuum Regulation The manual vacuum regulation (G) has a lateral opening (G2) through which air is sucked in. The size of the opening can be varied by means of a slider (G1). -
Page 21: Automatic Vacuum Regulation
Use the slider (G1) to set the desired negative pressure. 5.3 Automatic Vacuum Regulation The automatic vacuum regulation is available as an optional accessory from Retsch GmbH. A detailed description of the installation and operation can be found in the corresponding subchapter in Chapter "Accessories"... -
Page 22: Connecting An Industrial Vacuum Cleaner
• The device may not be operated with compressed air! The AS 200 jet can only be operated with a suction device such as an industrial vacuum cleaner. A suitable industrial vacuum cleaner is available as an optional accessory from Retsch GmbH. -
Page 23: Inserting The Test Sieve
5.5 Inserting the Test Sieve The AS 200 jet is designed for test sieves with an outer diameter of 203 mm (8") and a height of 50 mm (2") or 25 mm (1"). Test sieves with an outer diameter of 200 mm can also be used in combination with an adapter ring (AR). -
Page 24: Sieve Lids
First Commissioning Place the desired test sieve (S) on the nozzle chamber (A). NOTICE For test sieves with 200 mm outer diameter, the adapter ring (AR) must be used additionally. Place the sample material on the test sieve. ... - Page 25 First Commissioning Fig. 10: Example of a label on the sieve lid...
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Page 26: Operating The Device
The AS 200 jet is specially designed for test sieves with an outer diameter from 200 mm and 203 mm (8"). For an optimum measurement result it is recommended to exclusively use test... -
Page 27: Principle Of Operation
• No wet sieving may be carried out with this device! 6.2 Principle of Operation With the Air Jet Sieving Machine AS 200 jet only one single test sieve is used per sieving process. The test sieve itself does not move during the sieving process. The movement of the sample material on the sieve mesh fabric is achieved by a rotating air jet. -
Page 28: Views Of The Instrument
Operating the Device 6.3 Views of the Instrument 6.3.1 Front Fig. 11: Front view of the device Element Description Function Nozzle chamber Directs the fine fraction to the air outlet duct Nozzle Directs the air jet from below through the test sieve (S) Silencer Reduces the suction noise... -
Page 29: Back
Operating the Device 6.3.2 Back Fig. 12: Back view of the device Element Description Function Device interface (5-pin) Connection for the automatic vacuum regulation Air inlet duct Opening for air inlet and connection for the silencer (F) Air outlet duct Opening for air outlet and connection for the external suction device Mains switch... -
Page 30: Switching On / Off
6.4 Switching On / Off Turn on the AS 200 jet with the mains switch (I) on the back side of the device. When the device is switched off, it is completely disconnected from the mains. 6.5 Standby Mode After 15 minutes of inactivity (time without user input and no sieving process in progress), the device automatically switches to standby mode. -
Page 31: Soft-Faced Mallet
A detailed description can be found in the separate manual of the software. Thereby, the communication between the AS 200 jet and the PC is established via a USB cable, which is connected to the USB interface (O). -
Page 32: Controlling The Device
Controlling the Device Controlling the Device 7.1 Operating Controls, Displays and Functions Fig. 15: Control panel areas Element Description Function Navigation Selection of the operating modes "Manual", "Programme" and "Quick start", access to the menu "Basic settings" Settings and display of Settings of sieving parameters and display of parameters parameters during the sieving process... -
Page 33: Operating Modes And Navigation
Controlling the Device QUICK START Starts the sieving process with specified (programmed) parameters Rotary push button Allows to enter and select parameters and settings 7.2 Operating Modes and Navigation The device can be operated entirely using the control unit. The operating software can be divided into three operating modes: ... -
Page 34: Activatable Or Deactivatable Parameters
Vac cleaner Open Mesh: The open mesh function of the AS 200 jet has proven to be very helpful in removing very effectively near-mesh particles from the sieve mesh fabric. This function causes the nozzle (B) to move unsteady underneath the test sieve. According to the principle of "two steps forward,... -
Page 35: Manual Mode
Controlling the Device one backward", the nozzle first moves forward for 20° to subsequently perform a backward movement of 10°. As a result, near-mesh particles can be better removed because no resting sample material obstructs the air flow. With the function activated, the speed is fixed to 10 rpm. The current setting is displayed by one of the following icons: Open mesh function activated Open mesh function deactivated... -
Page 36: Start Process
Controlling the Device Select the desired programme memory position under the item "Program". Select "Save" to overwrite the selected programme memory position with the current parameters. To cancel the process, select "Back". H6.1 Fig. 19: Manual mode 7.4.1 Start Process ... -
Page 37: Programme Mode
Controlling the Device Start the sieving process via the button: Press the button (H3) to start the sieving process with the parameters specified under the operating mode "QUICK START". 7.6 Programme Mode Often different but perseverative sample materials with individual sieving parameters are being processed. -
Page 38: Save A Programme
Controlling the Device Select the desired programme memory position under the item "Program" (H6.3). Define the desired parameters ( Chapter "Adjustable Parameters" and "Activatable or Deactivatable Parameters"). 7.6.3 Save a Programme Select "Save" to overwrite the selected programme memory position with the set parameters. -
Page 39: Languages
Controlling the Device Press the rotary push button to activate the edit box. The edit box is highlighted in yellow. Turn the rotary push button until the desired unit is displayed. Press the rotary push button to save the input. The edit box is no longer highlighted in yellow. -
Page 40: Time
Signal tone deactivated 7.7.7 Interface Under this menu item, the interface for the data transfer between the AS 200 jet and a PC can be selected. It is possible to switch between the RS232 (P) and USB interface (O). Use the rotary push button (H4) to navigate to the menu item "Interface". The parameter is highlighted in a darker background. -
Page 41: Service
Controlling the Device The RS232 interface serves as access for service work and is only intended for service technicians from Retsch GmbH. The USB interface is used for data transfer between the AS 200 jet and a PC. NOTICE For the ®... - Page 42 Controlling the Device H7.1 Fig. 21: Submenu "SERVICE"...
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Page 43: Easysieve
Graphic and tabular presentation of the particle size analysis with EasySieve The software communicates with the scale and the AS 200 jet and guides the user through the respective steps. Available parameters, as well as the characteristics to be calculated can be entered in various edit boxes. -
Page 44: Error Messages And Information Notes
Failure valve panel. Check the connection (control cable and plugs) of the automatic vacuum regulation to the AS 200 jet. If the error persists, contact service. Confirm the message on the control Negative pressure too low panel. -
Page 45: Return For Service And Maintenance
When returning a device, attach the return form to the outside of the packaging. In order to eliminate any health risk to the service technicians, Retsch GmbH reserves the right to refuse the acceptance and to return the respective delivery at the expense of the sender. -
Page 46: Cleaning, Wear And Maintenance
Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 11 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 11.1 Cleaning WARNING W7.0003 Danger to life through electric shock Cleaning with water An electric shock can cause burns, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory arrest, as well as cardiac arrest. • The power cable must be unplugged before cleaning the device. •... -
Page 47: Cleaning Of Test Sieves With Mesh Sizes > 500 Μm
Drying ovens of various sizes can be used for drying test sieves (drying temperature < 80 °C). Additional information concerning ultrasonic cleaning-baths and drying ovens can be found on the Retsch GmbH homepage (http://www.retsch.com). Also ask for the free expert guide Sieve Analysis – Taking a close look at quality. -
Page 48: Maintenance
Personal injury Improper repairs This manual does not contain any repair instructions. • For safety reasons, repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorised representative or by qualified service technicians. 11.3 Maintenance The AS 200 jet is largely maintenance-free. - Page 49 The negative pressure (differential pressure) is displayed in the menu item "Neg. pressure". Compare the displayed negative pressure on the control unit of the AS 200 jet with the measured value of the connected differential pressure manometer.
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Page 50: Accessories
12.1 Automatic Vacuum Regulation As an accessory available from Retsch GmbH, the automatic vacuum regulation allows for the automatic control of the airflow strength on the Air Jet Sieving Machine AS 200 jet in the control range Δp of 20 mbar. -
Page 51: Adjustment Of The Automatic Vacuum Regulation
Connect the suction pipe (SR) of the industrial vacuum cleaner to the automatic vacuum regulation (AU). If the control cable of the automatic vacuum regulation is connected to the AS 200 jet, it is automatically detected and the icon is displayed in the control unit (H). If no automatic vacuum regulation is connected, the icon is displayed in grey. - Page 52 Accessories The automatic vacuum regulation can keep the negative pressure stable in a control range Δp of 20 mbar. By means of the slider (AU1) the control range can be shifted in the desired negative pressure range. In order to relocate the control range Δp in a negative pressure range (p3) as high as possible, slide the slider (AU1) completely over the elongated hole (AU2) of the automatic vacuum regulation.
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Page 53: Cyclone Separator
Secures the cyclone separator (Z) to the bracket (Z4) Bracket of the cyclone separator Adapter between the cyclone separator (Z) and the AS 200 jet Fixing screw Fixes the bracket (Z4) to the housing of the AS 200 jet Cylinder pin... -
Page 54: Connecting The Cyclone Separator
Place the bracket (Z4) on the cylinder pin (Z6). Screw the bracket (Z4) to the housing of the AS 200 jet by means of fixing screw (Z5). Connect the manual vacuum regulation (G) to the air outlet duct (E). -
Page 55: Test Sieves
Air Jet Sieving Machine the quality of the test sieve. Test sieves of Retsch GmbH are high quality measuring instruments for which only mesh fabrics and perforated sheets of the corresponding standards are used. Each test sieve is tested five times... -
Page 56: Certificate
Accessories Fig. 32: Test sieves The different versions of the test sieves of Retsch GmbH are supplied in accordance with all current national and international standards: available standards: DIN, ISO, ASTM, BS, NF, CGSB available diameters: 100 mm / 150 mm / 200 mm / 203 mm (8") / 305 mm (12") / 400 mm / 450 mm (18") -
Page 57: Disposal
Disposal 13 Disposal In the case of a disposal, the respective statutory requirements must be observed. In the following, information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in the European Community are given. Within the European Community the disposal of electrically operated devices is regulated by national provisions that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). -
Page 58: Index
Index 14 Index Device information ..........32 Device interface ..........29 Accessories ............50 Dimensions ............12 Action instructions ..........7 Disclaimer ............6 Activatable parameters ........34 Disconnection from the mains ......18 Adapter ring ..........23, 24 Display ............... 32 Adjustable parameters ........ - Page 59 Index connection ............29 selection ............33 Information note Operating modes ..........33 H45 ..............44 Operating the device .......... 26 Information notes ..........44 Installation ............14 Packaging ............14 Installation height ..........15 Parameter Installation of the device ........17 save ..............
- Page 60 Index notice ..............8 warning .............. 7 Target group ............8 Safety manager ............ 8 Technical data ............ 11 Scale ..............43 Temperature fluctuations ........14 Sealing screw ............. 48 Temperature range ..........15 Serial number ..........16, 41 Temporary storage ..........14 Service ..............
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