Retsch SR 300 Manual

Retsch SR 300 Manual

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Rotor Beater Mill SR 300
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© Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 21.12.2016 Version 0002

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  • Page 1 Manual Rotor Beater Mill SR 300 Translation © Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 21.12.2016 Version 0002...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch-Allee 1-5 42781 Haan Germany...
  • 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 Protective Equipment ........................
  • Page 4 7.2.4 Stop Process..........................38 Error Messages and Information Notes .................... 39 Error Messages ..........................39 Information Notes ..........................39 Return for Service and Maintenance ....................40 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance ...................... 41 10.1 Cleaning ............................41 10.1.1 Cleaning the Grinding Set ......................42 10.1.2 Cleaning the Feed Hopper .......................
  • Page 5 Notes on the Manual...
  • 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 0002 refers to the manual "Rotor Beater Mill SR 300" 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

    Technical Data Technical Data 3.1 Protective Equipment  This device is equipped with a door lock. The locking mechanism prevents the device from being started when in an unsafe state.  The device can only be started when the door is closed. ...
  • Page 12: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Technical Data Example 2: Limestone (< 5 mm) Feed material: Bottom sieve: 0.5 mm Speed: 5 000 rpm At these operating conditions, the workplace related equivalent continuous sound level = 72.8 dB(A). Example 3: Limestone (< 5 mm) Feed material: Bottom sieve: 0.5 mm Speed: 10 000 rpm...
  • Page 13: Required Floor Space

    Technical Data 3.8 Required Floor Space CAUTION C6.0007 Falling down of the device Incorrect positioning or insufficient working space  Due to its weight, the device can inflict personal injury if it falls down.  The device must, when used as table-top device, only be operated on a sufficiently large, strong and stable workplace.
  • Page 14: Packaging, Transport And Installation

    N5.0014 Complaints Incomplete delivery or transportation damage  The forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH must be notified immediately in the event of transportation 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: Temperature Fluctuations And Condensation

    CAUTION The weight of the SR 300 without collecting receptacle and base frame amounts approx. 50 kg. The device may only be lifted or transported by at least two people. The SR 300 has a transportation lug (A) at which the device can be lifted and transported by means of hoists.
  • Page 16: Electrical Connection

    Packaging, Transport and Installation NOTICE N7.0021 Ambient temperature Temperatures outside the permitted range  Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged.  The performance data alter to an unknown extent.  Do not exceed or fall below the permitted temperature range (5 °C to 40 °C ambient temperature) of the device.
  • Page 17: Type Plate Description

    Packaging, Transport and Installation 4.6 Type Plate Description Fig. 2: Type plate 1 Device designation 2 Year of production 3 Part number 4 Serial number 5 Manufacturer’s address 6 CE marking 7 Disposal label 8 Bar code 9 Power version 10 Mains frequency 11 Capacity 12 Amperage...
  • Page 18: First Commissioning

    First Commissioning First Commissioning WARNING W3.0002 Danger to life through electric shock Damaged power cable  An electric shock can cause burns, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory arrest, as well as cardiac arrest.  Never use a damaged power cable to connect the device to the mains! ...
  • Page 19: Setting Up As Table-Top Device

     Loosen the four hexagon socket head screws (SC) to remove the transport profiles (TP) from the SR 300.  Position the SR 300 on the designated table as close as possible to the front edge of the table. Make sure that the discharge flange (AF) for the sample receptacle does not touch the edge of the table.
  • Page 20: Setting Up On Base Frame

    Fig. 4: Table mounting  Bolt the SR 300 to the tabletop by means of four M8 screws of the required length (not supplied). Use the second (LP2) and fourth pair of holes (LP4) of the U-profiles for this purpose.
  • Page 21 First Commissioning  base (UG1)  cross bar (UG2)  left roller rail (UG3)  right roller rail (UG4) UG3.1 UG4.1 UG2.1 Fig. 6: Assembly of the cross bar  Remove the two front covers (UG3.1) and (UG4.1) from the left and right roller rails (UG3) and (UG4).
  • Page 22 First Commissioning  Use the two supplied M8x16 hexagon socket head screws (WK2) to screw the cross bar (UG2) to the two brackets (WK1) of the left and right roller rails.  Tighten the hexagon socket head screws (WK2) firmly to the left and right brackets (WK1). NOTICE Ensure that the cross bar (UG2) lies flush against the two pre-assembled brackets (WK1).
  • Page 23 Screwing tight the base  Place the SR 300 on the base frame.  Use the four supplied M8x35 hexagon socket head screws (UG1.2), including the locknuts and washers, to screw the U-profiles of the SR 300 tight on the base (UG1).
  • Page 24 First Commissioning UG1.2 Fig. 12: Mounting the SR 300...
  • Page 25: Operating The Device

     Observe the material safety data sheets of the grinding material. This Rotor Beater Mill of the Retsch GmbH is a laboratory device. It is used for the batch-wise or continuous coarse and fine grinding of dry, soft to medium-hard materials such as soils,...
  • Page 26: Principle Of Operation

    Operating the Device The Rotor Beater Mill of the Retsch GmbH is universally deployed in almost all areas of industry and research, from sample preparation in the laboratory to larger sample volumes in a technical centre or plant. Only grinding sets from Retsch GmbH may be used. This device is generally not designed for the grinding of wet or moist materials.
  • Page 27: Views Of The Instrument

    Operating the Device 6.3 Views of the Instrument 6.3.1 Front Fig. 13: Front view of the device...
  • Page 28: Back

    Operating the Device Element Description Function Transportation lug Attachment point for hoist Operating controls Operation of the device Rotor Crushes the sample material Retaining frame with sieve insert Sieves the grinding material Locking pin Holds the grinding chamber cartridge in position Feed hopper Takes the sample material...
  • Page 29: Switching On / Off

    Connection for the power cable 6.4 Switching On / Off  Turn on the SR 300 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.
  • Page 30: Opening

    Operating the Device 6.5.1 Opening Fig. 15: Opening the device  Connect the device to the mains.  Switch the device on by means of the mains switch (I). When the door is closed, the information note "H42" appears in the display. This informs the user to once open and close the door for safety reasons.
  • Page 31: Emergency Unlocking

    Operating the Device 6.6 Emergency Unlocking CAUTION C11.0009 Emergency unlocking Drive continuing to run  Substantial risk of injury due to the drive and associated device parts running on a long time without being braked!  Activate the emergency unlocking only when the device has come to a complete stop and when disconnected from the mains supply.
  • Page 32: Inserting The Grinding Set

    Operating the Device To unlock the locking mechanism (K) the hexagon socket wrench (NE2) must be pressed further into the opening with a little force.  While pressing, turn the hexagon socket wrench (NE2) clockwise up to the stop. The upper, electrical locking mechanism of the door is now unlocked and the door can be opened, if previously the lower, mechanical locking mechanism has been unlocked.
  • Page 33: Inserting The Grinding Chamber Cartridge

    Operating the Device 6.7.1 Inserting the Grinding Chamber Cartridge Fig. 19: Inserting the grinding chamber cartridge  Pull up and hold the locking pin (E).  Align the grinding chamber cartridge so that the opening (MK1) for the locking pin is at the top, and the three recesses (MK2) are aligned with the corresponding cylinder pins.
  • Page 34: Inserting The Retaining Frame

    Operating the Device  Slide the rotor onto the motor shaft up to the stop. NOTICE If it is hard to slide the rotor or if it cannot be pushed up to the stop, check the correct and firm fit of the feather key (PF) on the motor shaft (MW). In addition, the motor shaft can be oiled with some machine oil.
  • Page 35: Removing The Grinding Set

    Operating the Device Fig. 22: Correct orientation of sieve inserts with trapezoidal perforation 6.8 Removing the Grinding Set The removal of the grinding set is preferably carried out in the following sequence: 1. Rotor 2. Retaining frame 3. Grinding chamber cartridge 6.9 Mounting the Sample Receptacle By the use of the textile filter hose (L), or a ring filter that is available as an optional accessory, attached between the discharge flange (AF) and the collecting receptacle (M), the airflow...
  • Page 36 Operating the Device Fig. 24: Clamping the filter hose  Use the two horizontally unfolded clamping levers (N) to lift up the collecting receptacle (M).  Position the collecting receptacle (M) flush over the groove of the filter hose (L). ...
  • Page 37: Controlling The Device

    Controlling the Device Controlling the Device 7.1 Operating Controls, Display and Functions Fig. 26: Operating controls and functions Element Description Function STOP button Stops the grinding process START button Starts the grinding process Status LED STOP Lights up when STOP is pressed Status LED START Lights up when START is pressed Rotation speed setting...
  • Page 38: Feeding Sample Material

    (M). The collecting receptacle must be emptied as soon as the filling level reaches 90 % of its volume.  For the batch-wise or continuous operation, the SR 300 can be retrofitted with a 30 l collecting receptacle and the...
  • Page 39: Error Messages And Information Notes

    Error Messages and Information Notes Error Messages and Information Notes 8.1 Error Messages Error messages inform the user about detected device or programme errors. In the event of an error message, a fault has occurred, in which the operation of the device or the programme is automatically interrupted.
  • Page 40: 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 41: Cleaning, Wear And Maintenance

    C14.0013 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. 10.1 Cleaning WARNING W5.0003...
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Grinding Set

    Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 10.1.1 Cleaning the Grinding Set The cleaning of the grinding set consisting of the grinding chamber cartridge (MK), the retaining frame with the sieve insert (SR) and the rotor (RO) should be carried out regularly.  Remove the grinding set from the grinding chamber ( Chapter "Removing the Grinding Set") Fig.
  • Page 43 Drying ovens of various sizes can be used for drying sieve inserts. Additional information concerning ultrasonic cleaning-baths and drying ovens can be found on the Retsch GmbH homepage (http://www.retsch.com). Cleaning the rotor: The rotor (RO) can be cleaned with alcohol, petrol or normal household detergent. The rotor is also dishwasher suitable.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Feed Hopper

    Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 10.1.2 Cleaning the Feed Hopper Fig. 31: Cleaning the feed hopper  Unscrew the two M4 oval-head screws (G1).  Remove the splashback protection (G).  Loosen the three M6 hexagon socket head screws (F1).  Pull the feed hopper (F) slightly upwards, then remove it to the front. ...
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    10.3 Maintenance The SR 300 is largely maintenance-free. With each cleaning, it is recommended to additionally lubricate the feather key (PF) on the motor shaft (MW) with a few drops of machine oil.
  • Page 46: Accessories

    Retsch GmbH homepage (http://www.retsch.com) under the heading "Downloads" of the device. Information on wear parts and small accessories can be found in the Retsch GmbH general catalogue also available on the homepage. In case of any questions concerning spare parts please contact the Retsch GmbH representative in your country, or Retsch GmbH directly.
  • Page 47  If not already done, replace the transportation lug (A) on the SR 300 with the supplied plastic screw (PS).  Loosen the two M5 oval-head screws at the housing of the SR 300 and use them to screw the angle plate (DR2) to the SR 300.
  • Page 48: Cyclone Separator

     Plug the power cable into the mains connection on the rear.  Set the operating mode selector switch (DR3) to "Standard". A control via "Extern" (external) is not possible in conjunction with the SR 300.  Turn on the vibratory feeder DR 100 via the rear mains switch (DR4).
  • Page 49 SR 300 and cyclone separator with 5 l collecting receptacle (left) and 30 l collecting receptacle (right) When grinding light sample material, the SR 300 can be operated with a cyclone separator, so that even light feed material or small quantities can be easily processed.
  • Page 50 Fig. 41: Installing the cyclone adapter  Fasten the cyclone adapter (ZY3) to the housing of the SR 300 with the four supplied M6x20 hexagon socket head screws (ZY4).  Make sure that the sealing gasket (ZY5) rests correctly on the cyclone adapter.
  • Page 51 Accessories 30 l ZY9.1 ZY9.2 Fig. 42: Assembly of the cyclone funnel for the 5 l collecting receptacle (left) and the 30 l collecting receptacle (right)  Depending on the type of the cyclone separator, either screw the cover (ZY9.1) of the 5 l collecting receptacle together with the sealing gasket (ZY8) into the socket of the cyclone funnel (ZY7), or, in case of the 30 l collecting receptacle, screw the filter hose (ZY9.2) together with the sealing gasket (ZY8) into the socket of the cyclone funnel (ZY7).
  • Page 52 Accessories ZY11 ZY10 ZY10 Fig. 43: Placing the coupling (left) and mounting the cyclone funnel (right)  Slide the coupling (ZY10) completely over the tube of the cyclone funnel.  Mount the assembled cyclone funnel into the mounting bracket (ZY1) and align it to the cyclone adapter (ZY3).
  • Page 53 Accessories ZY13 Fig. 45: Connecting the industrial vacuum cleaner  Insert the connection of the industrial vacuum cleaner (ZY13) into the upper opening of the cyclone funnel.  Always switch on the industrial vacuum cleaner first, before starting the grinding process. CAUTION Read the manual of the industrial vacuum cleaner before commissioning.
  • Page 54: Disposal

    Disposal 12 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 55: Index

    Index 13 Index 180° sieve insert ........... 13, 43 Electrical connection .......... 16 Electromagnetic compatibility ......12 EMC ..............12 360° sieve insert ........... 13, 42 Emergency unlocking......... 31 Emissions ............11 Equivalent continuous sound level ....11, 12 Accessories ............46 Error Accessory E10 ..............
  • Page 56 Index Humidity .............. 16 maximum ............16 Repair ............9, 40, 41 Repair instructions ........6, 9, 41 Information note Required floor space .......... 13 H10 ..............39 Retaining frame ........28, 42, 43 H41 ............30, 39 cleaning ............42 H42 ............
  • Page 57 Index Temporary storage ..........15 Views of the instrument........27 Transport ............14 Voltage ............... 16 Transport shakles remove ............19 Warranty claims ..........9, 14 Transportation damage........14 Wear............32, 41, 44 Transportation lug ........15, 28, 29 Wear parts ............46 Trapezoidal perforation ........
  • Page 64 Copyright © Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch-Allee 1-5 42781 Haan Germany...

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