Summary of Contents for Kinematica POLYTRON PT 2500 E
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210...250 V, 50/60 Hz Ensure that the supply voltage is correct and in agreement with the data on the rating plate. This is a quality product of Luzernerstrasse 147a Tel.: +41-41-259 65 65 CH-6014 Luzern Fax: +41-41-259 65 75 Switzerland e-mail: laboratory@kinematica.ch...
DOES NOT RELEASE YOU FROM THE OBLIGATION TO INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT CAREFULLY AND TO CLEAN IT THOROUGHLY. KINEMATICA AG is a specialist manufacturer of machines and equipment for dispersion and mixing technology. An important objective of these operating instructions is to fully inform you, the user, about the correct and safe use of our equipment.
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1.1.1 RANGE OF VALIDITY ® The information in these operating instructions relates to the POLYTRON identified as follows: Manufacturer: KINEMATICA AG, CH-6014 Luzern POLYTRON ® Brand name: ® POLYTRON PT 2500 E Product name: Order No. Identification ® POLYTRON PT 2500 E drive, 230V, with EU-plug 11010055 ®...
The operating instructions can only be of use to you if you always have them at hand. They should therefore always be kept at the place where the equipment is used. 1.2.2 MANUFACTURER CONTACT ADDRESS KINEMATICA AG Luzernerstrasse 147a CH-6014 / Lucerne...
1.3 WARNING NOTICES Please be aware of the meaning of the following warning signs: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION . THIS SYMBOL INDICATES HIGH VOLTAGE, WITH RISK TO HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT. CAUTION! BEWARE OF HOT SURFACE. CAUTION! DEVICE NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN EXPLOSION DANGER ENVIRONMENT.
2 SAFETY This chapter is directed at all users of KINEMATICA laboratory equipment. It includes information on safe and optimum use. 2.1 SUMMARY Any incorrect use of the installed equipment can be dangerous. Inadequately trained users can cause material damage and personal injury. This chapter informs you about the safety concept and the requirements for safe and optimum use of the equipment.
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2.2.3 USER ROLES To guarantee safety, we place requirements on the users of the equipment that must be met without fail. Only persons meeting the requirements are authorised to work with the equipment. We describe all those who work with the equipment as users. Since the requirements of these users are very much dependent on their activity, we distinguish the following user roles.
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2.2.4 DANGER AREA System/equipment The system danger area includes the whole system/equipment including the connecting lead and controls. Proximity danger area This refers to all areas within a defined distance of the equipment. User danger area This danger area includes all persons working with the equipment. 2.2.5 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY In order that the system/equipment can be used safely and without risk, the users in various roles bear the responsibility for particular danger areas.
Hearing loss due to loud According to the application noise. ear protection must be used. Tilting of the device Use stable, non-slip base and the safety stands from KINEMATICA Operating Instructions PT 2500 E english / Release 1.0 / 01.12.2009 page 10 of 26...
IN EVERY CASE THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION HAS TO BE DONE BY TECHNICIAN! 2.4 WARNINGS Ensure that the rated voltage of the equipment matches the supply. Before changing any dispersing aggregate, the line cord has to be plugged out ...
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When the line cord is plugged, never touch the saw teeth of the aggregate – danger of injuries due to rotating shafts and blades KINEMATICA AG products comply with all the usual CE directives, carry the CE marking and are delivered with a corresponding declaration of conformity.
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT The PT 2500 E system conforms to all current and relevant CE regulations, carries the CE sign and is supplied with the relevant certificate of conformity. 3.1 OVERVIEW The POLYTRON System PT 2500 E prepares finest dispersions and homogenisations and is suitable for use with working volumes up to 2000 ml (depending on the viscosity of the product and the dispersing aggregate used).
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Plate stand ST- P20/600 with boss head for drive unit (not included, optional) drive unit safety positioning ring (not included, optional) dispersing aggregate (not included, different models available) glass vessel vessel holder (not included, different (not included, models available) optional) Operating Instructions PT 2500 E english / Release 1.0 / 01.12.2009 page 14 of 26...
3.2 DRIVE UNIT The drive unit PT 2500 E is equipped with a 500 W motor and will be started using the main switch placed at the front side. The speed will be adjusted using the turning knob on the front side of the device. Within the speed range of up to 30’000 rpm, the integrated closed loop speed control will tune the speed to any adjusted value, independent from load changes.
3.3 STANDS ST-P11/600 & ST-P20/600 The drive PT 2500 E is designed for using with a stand. KINEMATICA recommends the standard plate stand ST-P11/600 or the plate stand ST-P20/600 (double rod design). According to the size of the working vessel a vessel holder may be used.
A wide range of dispersing aggregates with diameters of 3, 5, 7, 12, 20 and 25 mm are ® available. For questions concerning POLYTRON dispersing aggregates please get in contact with KINEMATICA or your local specialist dealer. ® Due to the quick coupling, POLYTRON dispersing aggregates can be fitted and replaced very easily.
CAUTION! WHEN REPLACING AGGREGATE THE LINE CORD HAS TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY CAUTION! LONGTERM HIGH LOADS, AGGREGATE & THE COUPLING CAN HEAT UP TO HIGH TEMPERATURE LEVELS – DANGER OF SKIN BURN . 3.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Drive PT 2500 E motor type universal motor supply voltage...
DIGITAL PHOTOS EMAIL LABORATORY@KINEMATICA.CH 4.2 ASSEMBLING OF THE DRIVE The PT 2500 E drive arrives fully equipped with the extension suitable for the stand ST-P11/600 or ST-P20/600. Just mount the drive at the stand and plug the line cord into the power inlet connection at the back side.
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Remark: In some cases it can be advantageous to place the vessel excentric in order to get more turbulences for better mixing of the product. POLYTRON DISPERSING AGGREGATES MAY NOT BE OPERATED DRY – THE LOWER SLEEVE BEARING IS COOLED AND LUBRICATED BY THE MEDIUM BEING PROCESSED.
Motor brushes: Approx. 150 hours of operating at rated power. We strongly recommend that service work and repairs should be carried out only by authorised KINEMATICA service centres or by KINEMATICA directly, where original replacement parts are available. Any unauthorised modification or manipulation of the unit or its equipment leads to immediate annulment of the warranty.
5.2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AGGREGATES EC-aggregates, (EC stands for EASY CLEAN) are easy to disassemble and clean. They can be sterilised in an autoclave by standard methods. In the following chapters the de/assembling procedures will be described. CAUTION! BE AWARE OF SHARP EDGES AND TEETH WHEN DE/ ASSEMBLING AGGREGATES –...
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After every disassembly, and especially after changing the bearings, a functional test should be carried out in water. Operating Instructions PT 2500 E english / Release 1.0 / 01.12.2009 page 23 of 26...
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After every disassembly, and especially after changing the bearings, a functional test should be carried out in water. For a replacement of the bearings or other parts please contact a certified KINEMATICA service center or KINEMATICA directly. Operating Instructions PT 2500 E english / Release 1.0 / 01.12.2009...
Send the equipment to the nearest respectively suddenly control authorised KINEMATICA service centre stops. or directly to KINEMATICA AG A constant beeping Drive is blocked Check the aggregate for solid particles sound is audible and the which may be blocking the rotor, remove message “BL”...
KINEMATICA AG guarantees that their equipment will run free of any fault related to materials or manufacturing faults for 24 months. If thorough testing shows a fault to be due to either of the above causes, KINEMATICA AG guarantees that the equipment will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
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