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- Page 1 Manual Horizontal Sieve Shaker AS 400 control Translation © Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 12.02.2020 Version 0001...
- 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 Explanation of signs and symbols ..................... 6 Disclaimer ............................6 Copyright............................6 Safety ..............................7 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ..................... 8 General Safety Instructions ....................... 9 Repairs ............................. 10 Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator................11 Technical Data ............................. - Page 4 7.6.1 Select a Program ......................... 33 7.6.2 Edit a Program ..........................33 7.6.3 Save a Programme ........................34 Signal Tone ............................34 7.7.1 Operating Hours........................... 34 7.7.2 Software Version ......................... 34 Date ..............................34 ® EasySieve ............................36 Error Messages and Information Notes .................... 37 Error Messages ..........................
- Page 5 Notes on the manual...
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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: Safety
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 8: Explanations Of The Safety Instructions
Safety 2.1 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. Fatal or serious injuries may result if the “Danger”... -
Page 9: General Safety Instructions
− The conformity declared by Retsch GmbH with the European Directives will lose its validity. − Any warranty claims will be terminated. • Do not make any modification to the device. • Use spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Retsch GmbH exclusively. -
Page 10: Repairs
2.3 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: Confirmation Form For The Managing Operator
Safety 2.4 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. This manual must be available and accessible at the place of use at all times. -
Page 12: Technical Data
Strong electromagnetic interference fields, such as high-power radio transmitters, can have an adverse influence on the amplitude control of the AS 400 control. Once the source of the interference is eliminated, the AS 400 control will return to normal operation by itself. -
Page 13: Dimensions And Weight
The movement of the sample material causes severe unbalance during operation − Due to the movement of the sample material, the AS 400 control causes very strong unbalance during operation. • The installation must be carried out on a stable, anti-slip, vibration- free base, which is suitable for both, the weight of the device and the resulting unbalance during operation. -
Page 14: Feed Grain Size
230 mm 2 mm 16 mm 125 mm 300 mm The Horizontal Sieve Shaker AS 400 control is designed for the measurement range of 45 µm to 63 mm. 3.9 Payload − Maximum sample quantity: 5 kg − Maximum sieve stack weight: 15 kg −... -
Page 15: Suitable Sieve Diameters
Technical Data not be exceeded. The resulting, very strong unbalance can otherwise lead to unwanted movements of the device. 3.10 Suitable Sieve Diameters − Suitable sieve diameters: 100 mm / 150 mm / 200 mm / 203 mm (8") / 305 mm (12") / 315 mm / 400 mm... -
Page 16: Packaging, Transport And Installation
N6.0014 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 17: Conditions For The Installation Site
Packaging, Transport and Installation 4.4 Conditions for the Installation Site NOTICE N8.0021 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 18: Electrical Connection
Packaging, Transport and Installation 4.5 Electrical Connection WARNING W2.0015 Risk to life caused by an electric shock Connection to socket without a protective earth conductor − Connecting the device to sockets without a protective earth conductor can lead to life-threatening injuries caused by an electric shock. •... -
Page 19: Removing The Transportation Lock
Unscrew the screws on either side of the device (TS). Grasp the device by the lower lateral housing and lift the AS 400 control to its intended location. Be careful not to lift the device by the plastic front panel as it is not designed for the weight. -
Page 20: First Commissioning
The movement of the sample material causes severe unbalance during operation − Due to the movement of the sample material, the AS 400 control causes very strong unbalance during operation. • The installation must be carried out on a stable, anti-slip, vibration- free base, which is suitable for both, the weight of the device and the resulting unbalance during operation. - Page 21 Types of the sieve clamping unit: The AS 400 control is suitable for test sieves of 100 mm to 400 mm outer diameter. For test sieves with diameters of 100 – 203 mm, the two inner threaded holes are used for the support...
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Page 22: Sieve Clamping Unit "Standard
Fig. 5: Types of the sieve clamping unit For test sieves with outer diameters of 100 – 203 mm smaller clamping lids must be used. For further information please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly. 5.1 Sieve Clamping Unit "standard"... -
Page 23: Sieve Clamping Unit "Comfort
First Commissioning Fig. 6: Installation of the sieve clamping unit "standard" NOTICE To clamp a maximum of five test sieves and a collecting pan, shorter threaded rods are available for the sieve clamping unit "standard". For sieving processes with only one to three test sieves, the shorter threaded rods should be used. - Page 24 First Commissioning Screw both support rods (E) into the designated threaded holes (SB) in the sieve plate (ST) and lock them with the hexagonal nuts (G). Firmly tighten the hexagonal nuts (G) by means of a 19 mm open-end wrench. Fig.
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Page 25: Operating The Device
The AS 400 control is specially designed for test sieves with an outer diameter from 100 mm to 400 mm. For an optimum measurement result it is recommended to exclusively use test sieves from Retsch GmbH. -
Page 26: Principle Of Operation
6.2 Principle of Operation The AS 400 control performs a planar sieving, in which the sample material tolls over the sieve mesh fabric by the horizontal circular movement of the sieve bottom. Thereby, the sample material is subjected to a planar circular movement with a radius of 15 mm in accordance with the DIN 53477 standard. -
Page 27: Views Of The Device
Operating the Device 6.3 Views of the device 6.3.1 Front Fig. 9: Front view of the device with different sieve clamping units Element Description Function Threaded rod "standard" Fixes the sieve stack together with the clamping lid (D) and the fixing nut (B) Fixing nut "standard"... -
Page 28: Back
Operating the Device Quick clamping unit "comfort" Fixes the sieve stack together with the clamping lid (D) and the support rod (E) Quick clamping lever green Moves the clamping lid (D) downwards when being pressed down and thus, fixes the sieve stack Quick clamping lever red Releases the clamping lid (D) when being... -
Page 29: Switching On / Off
Data transfer between device and PC 6.4 Switching On / Off Turn on the AS 400 control with the mains switch (I) on the front side of the device. When the device is switched off, it is completely disconnected from the mains. -
Page 30: Controlling The Device
Controlling the Device Controlling the Device 7.1 Operating Controls, Displays and Functions H4.1 H4.2 Fig. 11: Operating controls and functions Element Description Function STOP Stops the sieving process. In standby or setting mode, the red LED is lit START Starts the sieving process. During operation, the green LED is lit Time setting Reduces or extends the sieving time by pressing the... -
Page 31: Pause Process
If an unbalance is detected, the device stops immediately and the display "speed" (H6) flashes. The green LED of the button (H2) extinguishes and the red LED of the button (H1) lights up. A restart of the AS 400 control is only possible again when the speed has been reduced. -
Page 32: Time
Time setting for continuous operation (left) or with a process time (right) The AS 400 control can be operated either in continuous operation or for a certain time between 1 and 99 minutes. When the device is switched on, the last used setting is displayed. -
Page 33: Interval Time
99 seconds. The interval time can also be changed during operation by pressing the "+" or "-" button. 7.6 Programme Mode The AS 400 control allows for the saving and recalling of up to 99 parameter sets. The programme settings can only be edited in the setting mode. -
Page 34: Save A Programme
Controlling the Device The programming can be cancelled by pressing the button. All settings are discarded. 7.6.3 Save a Programme Press the button (H8.2) to save the set sieving parameters in the selected programme memory slot. The displays stop flashing. 7.7 Signal Tone The end of the sieving process is announced with an acoustic signal. - Page 35 Controlling the Device A correctly set reminder date is important for the adherence of the calibration intervals. Especially, when the device is used in quality control and thus must be regularly calibrated in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9000 ff.
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Page 36: Easysieve
Graphic and tabular presentation of the particle size analysis with EasySieve The software communicates with the scale and the AS 400 control 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 37: Error Messages And Information Notes
Error Messages and Information Notes Error Messages and Information Notes 9.1 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 38 Error Messages and Information Notes ® External control by The device is controlled by the EasySieve EasySieve ® software installed on a PC. Close the software to restore the manual control. Display of the software Press the button to exit the display. version...
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Page 39: 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 40: Cleaning, Wear And Maintenance
Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 11 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance 11.1 Cleaning WARNING W6.0003 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 41: Drying Of Test Sieves
Improper repairs − Unauthorised and improper repairs can cause injuries. • Repairs to the device may only be carried out by the Retsch GmbH , an authorised representative or by qualified service technicians. • Do not carry out any unauthorised or improper repairs to the device! 11.3 Maintenance... -
Page 42: Replacing The Fuses
If wet sieving is executed, a quarterly examination for tightness of the fluid hoses should be performed. If the AS 400 control is used in quality control, it should be regularly calibrated in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9000 ff. For this purpose please contact your local distributor or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly. -
Page 43: Accessories
Fig. 15: 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 −... -
Page 44: Calibration Service
12.1.2 Calibration Service As a special service Retsch GmbH offers the calibration of the test sieves. All relevant information are recorded during the standard measuring process of the test sieve and confirmed in the required certificate. -
Page 45: 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 46: Index
14 Index Explanations of the safety instructions ....8 External fuse ............18 Accessories ............43 Alignment ............20 Ambient temperature .......... 17 Feed grain size ..........14 Amendment status ..........6 Feed quantity ............. 13 Amperage ............19 First commissioning ........... 20 Fixing nut ............ - Page 47 Mains switch ............28 Receptacle volume ..........13 Maintenance ........11, 39, 40, 41 Reminder date ........... 34 Manual ..............6 Repair ............ 10, 39, 41 Manual ..............9 Repair instructions ..........10 Manual ..............11 Required floor space .......... 13 Manual mode ............
- Page 48 cleaning ............40 automatic ............31 diameter ............21 Use of the device for the intended purpose ..25 drying............... 41 maximum drying temperature ......41 Views of the device ..........27 selection ............29 Voltage ............... 18 Threaded rod ............27 Threaded rods positions ............
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