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Vibratory Disc Mill RS 300
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© Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 23.03.2020 Version 0004

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  • Page 1 Manual Vibratory Disc Mill RS 300 Translation © Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 23.03.2020 Version 0004...
  • 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 ..................... 8 General Safety Instructions ....................... 9 Repairs ............................. 10 Responsibility of the operating company ..................10 Personnel qualification and target group of this manual ..............11 Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator ................
  • Page 4 Maintenance ............................ 40 Parts subject to wear and tear ......................42 Return for Service and Maintenance ....................44 Disposal ..............................45 Index ..............................46...
  • Page 5 Notes on the manual...
  • Page 6: Notes On The Manual

    This manual does not contain any repair instructions. Please contact your supplier or contact Retsch GmbH directly if anything is unclear or you have questions about these guidelines or the device, or in the case of any faults or necessary repairs.
  • Page 7 Notes on the manual...
  • Page 8: Explanations Of The Safety Instructions

    Notes on the manual 1.3 Explanations of the Safety Instructions The following warnings in this manual warn of possible risks and damage: DANGER D1.0000 Risk of fatal injuries Source of danger − Possible consequences if the danger is ignored. • Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
  • Page 9: General Safety Instructions

    All those operating, cleaning or working with or on the device. This device is a modern, powerful product from Retsch GmbH and has been developed in line with the state-of-the art. The device is safe to use when operated correctly and when following the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Personnel Qualification And Target Group Of This Manual

    Notes on the manual 1.7 Personnel qualification and target group of this manual This manual is intended for trained assembly personnel , maintenance staff and users . Training must be provided in the language of the personnel concerned so that all instructions are understood.
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Conditions For The Installation Site

    Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.4 Conditions for the Installation Site − Ambient temperature: 5 °C – 40 °C 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. •...
  • Page 15: Compressed Air Required

    Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.8 Compressed air required A compressed air connection with at least 7.5 bar is required. 3.9 Electrical Connection WARNING W2.0015 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Connection to socket without a protective earth conductor −...
  • Page 16: Installing The Device

    Packaging, Transport and Installation Fig. 2: Removing the transport lock from the transport pallet The device is secured to the transport pallet by means of four nuts. • Use an SW 17 spanner to unscrew the four nuts. NOTICE N10.0018 Transportation lock Transport without transportation lock, or operation with transportation lock −...
  • Page 17: Removing The Transport Lock

    Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.12 Removing the transport lock Fig. 3: Accessing the transport lock • The drive unit of the device is locked for transport. • The two screws (ZS) must be removed before commissioning for the first time...
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    This particularly applies to those with requirements regarding purity, speed, fineness and reproducibility. Since the RS 300 achieves very high levels of final fineness in the shortest time, it is especially suited to preparing samples for spectral analysis. Due to its strong design, the RS 300 has proven itself in the building materials sector (cement), in geology, mineralogy, metallurgy and in power stations.
  • Page 19: Grinding Jar Nominal Volume

    Technical Data Benefits – Reproducible grinding results due to "Cardan drive" (grinding jar has 3-dimensional movement during grinding) – Extremely short grinding time – No sample loss thanks to optimal O-ring seal – Large selection of materials for neutral-to-analysis grinding –...
  • Page 20: Rated Power

    Technical Data 4.4 Rated Power 2200 W Make sure that the voltage and frequency of your mains connection match those on the type plate of the device. The mains connection must be fused to at least 16 A. NOTICE N13.0066 Wear or damage of the device Operation without grinding set −...
  • Page 21: Degree Of Protection

    4.9 Dimensions and Weight Height: up to approx. 1420 mm / width: 1150 mm / depth: up to approx. 800 mm Weight : RS 300 net approx. 315 kg 4.10 Required Floor Space Height (cover open): 2100 mm / width: 1150 mm /...
  • Page 22: Installation Drawing

    Installation drawing Installation drawing RS 300 construction size...
  • Page 23: Operating The Device

    Operating the Device Operating the Device 6.1 Views of the device Fig. 4: Front view of the device...
  • Page 24: Summary Table Of Device Parts

    Operating the Device Fig. 5: Close-up of the grinding chamber 6.2 Summary table of device parts Description Function Element Cover Closes the grinding chamber Damper for cover Secures cover when open Clamping unit for grinding jars Clamps grinding jar on the support Support for grinding jars Support for grinding jar and centring aid Emergency stop button...
  • Page 25: Views Of Control Elements And The Display

    Operating the Device 6.3 Views of control elements and the display Fig. 6: View of the control panel 6.4 Summary table of the control elements and the display Description Function Element Control knob Operates device settings Button for opening the cover Unlocks the cover Display Displays the control functions and parameters...
  • Page 26: Emergency Unlocking

    • Wait until all parts of the device have stopped moving. Fig. 7: RS 300 front panel Fig. 8: Key in the electronics assembly On delivery, a key is supplied with the device in the electronics assembly (right-hand side of the machine), using which the device can be opened manually in the event of a power failure .
  • Page 27: Inserting The Grinding Jar

    Fig. 10: Image of a grinding jar A Retsch grinding set with volumes of 100 / 800 / 1000 and 2000 ml and standard steel / hardened steel / stainless steel / tungsten carbide / silicon nitride and zirconium oxide materials can be used in the RS 300 Adapter rings are needed for the volumes 100 / 800 and 1000 ml.
  • Page 28: Grinding Disc

    Operating the Device 6.8.2 Grinding disc Fig. 11: Filling area of the grinding disc A grinding disc may also be inserted into the RS 300: • Fit the grinding disc to the RS 300 • Fill the grinding material into the space (RZ) between the grinding jar wall (MW) and the inner grinding piece (RE).
  • Page 29 Operating the Device Fig. 13: Filling area of the grinding jar For the grinding jar and grinding disc: • Remove the residues of ground material on the grinding jar wall, the inner ring and the disc, e.g. using a brush. •...
  • Page 30 Operating the Device • Using gentle movements as necessary, allow the grinding set to slide into the support ( Fig. with optional Autolifter) Fig. 16: Clamp the grinding set • The grinding set is automatically clamped at the start of the grinding process. CAUTION C8.0024 Risks of burns and scalding...
  • Page 31: Optional Autolifter For Removing Heaving Grinding Sets

    Operating the Device 6.10 Optional autolifter for removing heaving grinding sets Fig. 17: Image of the autolifter – The autolifter is attached by a bracket on the side of the machine and supplied with air. – Using the buttons shown in the image, the support tool can be moved upwards or downwards.
  • Page 32: Installation Of The 4-Part Adapter Plate

    Operating the Device 6.11 Installation of the 4-part adapter plate Steps for installing the 4-part adapter plate : 1. Screw the four spacer bolts hand tight to the enclosed M10 hexagon bolts, washers and circlips (1). Abb. 18: Bottom mounting of the spacer bolts 2.
  • Page 33 Operating the Device Abb. 20: Inserting the adapter plate 4. Secure the adapter plate using the enclosed M10 hexagon bolts, washers and circlips (marked in blue). Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm. Abb. 21: Obere Befestigung der Adapterplatte 5. Likewise tighten the hexagon bolts mounted in Step 1 to 60 Nm. 6.
  • Page 34: Display - Operating The Device

    Operating the Device Abb. 22: Adapter plate with grinding jars 7. Position the top pressure plate, ensuring that the middle conical recess is placed centrally beneath the bellow and that the four feet rest centrally on the grinding jars! 6.12 Display – operating the device Start screen –...
  • Page 35 Operating the Device Fig. 24: Options menu Runtime (duration of the grinding process) Reversal (reversal of the direction of rotation) F1: Start F2: Stop F3: Reversal ON / Off F4: Back The reversal mode is activated (ON) and deactivated (OFF) by pressing button F3. Pressing button F1 starts the grinding process and the time display shows the current grinding time.
  • Page 36 Operating the Device Fig. 26: Options menu 1/3 Settings menu 1/3 Runtime (desired runtime) F1: Increase runtime F2: Decrease runtime F3: Options menu in minutes or seconds F4: Next window After setting the desired grinding time (maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds), press button F4 to go to the next options menu.
  • Page 37: Error Messages

    Operating the Device By pressing the F4 button you confirm all settings and go back to the options menu where you can start the grinding process by pressing button F1 “Start”. 6.13 Error messages Error messages appear on the control panel of the machine if it is not possible for the machine to start.
  • Page 38 Operating the Device Fig. 31: Check safety...
  • Page 39: Cleaning, Wear And Maintenance

    Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance WARNING W4.0003 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Cleaning live parts with water − Cleaning the device with water can lead to life-threatening injuries caused by an electric shock if the device has not been disconnected from the power supply.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance Fig. 32: Position of lubrication points The drive of the vibratory disc mill has 6 lubrication points (PS) which must be lubricated regularly after 150 hours of operation. Use a natural coloured, lithium soap grease (graphite free) such as Shell Gadus S2 V220 2 or BP Energrease LS-EP 2.
  • Page 41 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance Fig. 33: Removing the cover Fig. 34: Key • Using the key supplied, release the locks (VE) shown in the image. • Remove the cover. NOTICE N15.0000 – The top and bottom of the springs must be checked every 200 operating hours for wear and tear or brittleness.
  • Page 42: Parts Subject To Wear And Tear

    Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance Abb. 36: Filter regulator 7.3 Parts subject to wear and tear Fig. 37: Springs and locking sleeve for spring • Replace the springs (FE) and sleeves (AH) after approx. 500 operating hours. (Both components should always be replaced together) –...
  • Page 43 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance Fig. 38: Platform insert made of PU for grinding jar • Replace the platform insert (MA) after approx. 300 operating hours. – Order No. 03.143.0071 Fig. 39: Bellows cylinder • Replace the (AB) after approx. 200 operating hours. bellows cylinder •...
  • Page 44: 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 45: Disposal

    Disposal 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 46: Index

    10 Index Adapter plate with grinding jars ......34 General safety instructions ........9 Ambient temperature .......... 14 Grinding disc ............28 Amendment status ..........6 Grinding jar Article number ............. 14 inserting ............27 Assembly personnel ........... 11 nominal volume ..........19 Automatically closing lid........
  • Page 47 Operating instructions ......... 12 Summary table of device parts ......24 Operating the device ........... 23 Summary table of the control elements and the Operation ............16 display ............25 Operators ............10 Supply frequency ..........14 Optional autolifter for removing heaving grinding sets ..............
  • Page 49 Copyright © Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch-Allee 1-5 42781 Haan Germany...

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