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 .............................
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Programme Mode ..........................35 8.7.1 Select a Program ......................... 36 8.7.2 Edit a Program ..........................36 8.7.3 Save a Programme ........................36 Signal Tone ............................36 8.8.1 Operating Hours........................... 36 8.8.2 Software Version ......................... 37 Date ..............................37 Wet Sieving ............................38 Installing the Slash Protection ......................
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.
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.
Safety Pos : 3.6 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0030 Übersc hriften/1.1 Ü berschriften/11 Erkl ärungen z u den Sic her hei tshi nweis en @ 0 \mod_1222344569771_9.docx @ 2484 @ 2 @ 1 2.1 Explanations of the Safety Instructions Pos : 3.7 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0000 Modul e/2000 Einl eitung Erklärungen W arnhinw eis e @ 32\m od_1530535584791_9.doc x @ 254394 @ @ 1 The following warnings in this manual warn of possible risks and damage: Pos : 3.8 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0035 War nhi nweis e/0001 GEF AHR/G0000 GEFAHR Vorlage @ 17\m od_1473405815457_9.docx @ 128018 @ @ 1 DANGER...
− 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. Pos : 3.21 /0000 Firmenneutral/0000 M odul e/------- Seitenum bruc h ------- @ 9\mod_1427185989165_0.docx @ 76350 @ @ 1...
Pos : 3.23 /0000 Firmenneutral/0000 M odul e/2035 Reparaturen @ 12\mod_1445417441889_9.docx @ 91096 @ @ 1 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…...
Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator Pos : 5.1 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0030 Übersc hriften/1. Übersc hriften/1 Bestätigungsformul ar für den Betr eiber @ 1\mod_1248959947510_9.docx @ 12690 @ 1 @ 1 Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator Pos : 5.2 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0000 Modul e/3000 Bestätigung Gerät @ 12\m od_1445417538545_9.docx @ 91135 @ @ 1 This manual contains essential instructions for operating and maintaining the device which must be strictly observed.
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Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator Pos : 6 /0000 Firmenneutr al/0000 Module/------- Seitenum bruch ------- @ 9\m od_1427185989165_0.docx @ 76350 @ @ 1...
Strong electromagnetic interference fields, such as high-power radio transmitters, can have an adverse influence on the amplitude control of the AS 300 control. Once the source of the interference is eliminated, the AS 300 control will return to normal operation by itself.
Technical Data Pos : 7.13 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 Abmess ungen und Gewic ht @ 0\m od_1226492212173_9.doc x @ 3352 @ 2 @ 1 4.5 Dimensions and Weight Pos : 7.14 /0005 RET SCH/0005 Bedienungs anl eitung en/AS 200 / AS 300 seri e/Module/1020 Abmess ungen und Gewic ht AS 300 c ontrol B @ 16\mod_1461141674781_9.docx @ 104952 @ @ 1 −...
Pos : 7.24 /0005 RET SCH/0005 Bedienungs anl eitung en/AS 200 / AS 300 seri e/Module/1041 Aufgabegröße AS 300 c ontrol B @ 16\mod_1461155625919_9.docx @ 105359 @ @ 1 The Vibratory Sieve Shaker AS 300 control is designed for the measurement range of 20 µm to 40 mm.
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.
Packaging, Transport and Installation Pos : 9.11 /0000 Firmenneutral/0030 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 Bedi ngungen für den Aufstellort @ 0\m od_1226497029322_9.doc x @ 3428 @ 2 @ 1 5.4 Conditions for the Installation Site Pos : 9.12 /0000 Firmenneutral/0035 W arnhinw eis e/0004 HINW EIS/H0021 HINWEIS Umgebungstem peratur 5°C bis 40°C @ 18 \mod_1473415563563_9.docx @ 128203 @ @ 1 NOTICE N7.0021 Ambient temperature...
Packaging, Transport and Installation Pos : 9.18 /0000 Firmenneutral/0030 Ü berschriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 El ektrisc her Ansc hluss @ 0\m od_1226565067445_9.docx @ 3500 @ 2 @ 1 5.5 Electrical Connection Pos : 9.19 /0005 RET SCH/0035 W arnhinw eise/0002 WARNUN G/W0015 WARNUN G Lebensg efahr durch Str omsc hlag (Ansc hluss an Stec kdos en ohne Sc hutzlei ter) @ 27\m od_1510829080017_9.docx @ 225754 @ @ 1 WARNING W2.0015 Risk to life caused by an electric shock...
Packaging, Transport and Installation 9 Power version 10 Mains frequency 11 Capacity 12 Amperage 13 Number of fuses 14 Fuse type and fuse strength In the case of queries please provide the device designation (1) or part number (3), as well as the serial number (4) of the device.
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Packaging, Transport and Installation Fig. 3: Mounting the rubber disc The transportation lock consists of two long hexagonal screws (SM) securing the drive through the sieve plate (ST). Loosen the hexagonal screws (SM) on both sides of the sieve plate (ST) by means of a 13 mm open-end wrench and remove them.
Before first commissioning the sieve clamping unit must be installed. The AS 300 control is suitable for test sieves of 100 mm to 305 mm outer diameter. For test sieves with diameters of 100 – 203 mm, the two inner threaded holes are used for the support or threaded rods.
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. Pos : 13.7 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 Siebs pannei nheit "standard" @ 16\mod_1461156989443_9.docx @ 105424 @ 2 @ 1 6.1 Sieve Clamping Unit "standard"...
First Commissioning 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. Long, projecting threaded rods disturb the spreading of the sample material due to their natural vibration behaviour.
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First Commissioning Fig. 8: Installation of the sieve clamping unit "comfort" Place the desired sieve stack including the sample material centrally on the sieve plate (ST). Place the assembled clamping lid on the support rods (E) with the quick clamping units facing upwards.
Pos : 15.8 /0005 RET SCH/0005 Bedienungs anl eitung en/AS 200 / AS 300 seri e/Module/3002 Bestimmungsgem äße Verwendung Analys ensi ebgrößen AS 300 c ontrol B @ 16\m od_1461246492943_9.docx @ 105531 @ @ 1 The AS 300 control is specially designed for test sieves with an outer diameter from 100 mm to 305 mm.
Pos : 15.12 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 30 0 s erie/Modul e/3003 Arbeitsw eise AS 200 / AS300 Seri e B / AS 450 c ontrol C @ 25\m od_1502888254833_9.docx @ 212942 @ @ 1 The AS 300 control performs a vibratory sieving, where the sample material is thrown upwards by the vibrations of the sieve bottom and subsequently falls back down onto the sieve mesh fabric due to gravitation forces.
Operating the Device Pos : 15.13 /0005 R ET SCH/0030 Übersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften/11 Ansic hten des Gerätes @ 0\m od_1228990581782_9.doc x @ 4966 @ 2 @ 1 7.3 Views of the device Pos : 15.14 /0005 R ET SCH/0030 Übersc hriften/1.1.1 Übersc hriften/111 Vordersei te @ 13\mod_1447335425878_9.docx @ 92218 @ 3 @ 1 7.3.1 Front Pos : 15.15 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 300 s erie/Modul e/3005 Vor ders eite Bild AS 300 c ontrol B @ 16\m od_1461141676055_9.docx @ 104991 @ @ 1 Fig.
Operating the Device Element Description Function Support rod "comfort" Fixes the sieve stack together with the clamping lid (D) and the quick clamping unit 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...
Pos : 15.20 /0005 R ET SCH/0000 Geräteneutr al/M odule/3015 Ei n- / Aussc halten (rüc ksei tig) @ 14\m od_1455718710870_9.docx @ 98706 @ @ 1 Turn on the AS 300 control with the mains switch (I) on the back side of the device.
Controlling the Device Pos : 17.1 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1. Ü berschriften/1 Steuerung des Gerätes @ 7\m od_1387372786286_9.doc x @ 53724 @ 1 @ 1 Controlling the Device Pos : 17.2 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 Bedi enelem ente, Anzeigen und Funkti onen @ 0 \mod_1226566557086_9.docx @ 3543 @ 2 @ 1 8.1 Operating Controls, Displays and Functions Pos : 17.3 /0005 RET SCH/0005 Bedienungs anl eitung en/AS 200 / AS 300 seri e/Module/5000 Bedi enelem ente, Anzeigen und Funkti onen AS 300 c ontr ol B @ 16\m od_1461141677951_9.doc x @ 105043 @ @ 1 Fig.
Controlling the Device Pos : 17.6 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 Prozess stoppen @ 14\m od_1456233331230_9.docx @ 98995 @ 3 @ 1 8.1.2 Stop Process Pos : 17.7 /0005 RET SCH/0005 Bedienungs anl eitung en/AS 200 / AS 300 seri e/Module/5010 Prozess stoppen AS 200 / AS 300 Serie B @ 14\mod_1456233850506_9.docx @ 99021 @ @ 1 The sieving process will stop automatically after the set process time has elapsed.
Pos : 17.15 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 300 s erie/Modul e/5023 Amplituden i n Abhängigkeit von der Beladung AS 300 contr ol B @ 16\m od_1461141679080_9.docx @ 105082 @ @ 1 The AS 300 control is a resonance sieving machine whose attainable amplitude is depending on the load.
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Controlling the Device Abb. 1: Load diagram for the AS 300 control The diagram illustrates the amplitude in millimetre in dependence of the load (sieve stack mass) in gramme. The tolerance of the sieve stack mass amounts ± 5 %. The best results are generally achieved with amplitudes from 1.0 to 1.5 mm.
With the AS 300 control the amplitude is defined as the total lifting height (SH) of the test sieve. For example, with a set amplitude of 1.2 mm, the test sieve is displaced in the range of -0.6 mm and +0.6 mm around the zero point (= stationary sieve plate (ST)).
Pos : 17.25 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 300 s erie/Modul e/5040 Programmm odus AS 200 / AS 30 0 c ontrol B @ 14\mod_1456310357603_9.docx @ 99456 @ @ 1 The AS 300 control allows for the saving and recalling of up to 99 parameter sets. The...
Controlling the Device The time display (H5) indicates "bS" (Betriebsstunden = operating hours) and the amplitude display (H4) displays the complete runtime (corresponds to the accumulated sieving duration) of the device in hhh format. All buttons, except for the button (H1) are now locked. ...
CAUTION Never carry out a wet sieving without mounted splash protection! The splash protection (SP) is supplied together with the wet sieving lid. Fig. 15: Installing the splash protection Loosen the two upper M4 oval-head screws (LS) on the backside of the AS 300 control.
Retighten the two upper M4 oval-head screws (LS). Fig. 16: AS 300 control with splash protection Pos : 19.7 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1.1 Ü bersc hriften/11 N ass siebung durc hführ en @ 20\m od_1479461440305_9.docx @ 135561 @ 2 @ 1 9.2 Performing the Wet Sieving...
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Wet Sieving Fig. 17: Wet sieving Suspend the sample material in a beaker containing the liquid intended for the wet sieving. To reduce the surface tension and to facilitate the screenings of the material later on, a few drops of surfactant may be added. ...
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Wet Sieving Fig. 18: Venting ring If the smallest fraction, that leaves the collecting pan should also be weighted, it must be appropriately collected. After the sieving process, the individual fractions are transferred on suitable tared filters (paper filter) and dried in an oven at 80 °C until the weight remains constant.
Graphic and tabular presentation of the particle size analysis with EasySieve The software communicates with the scale and the AS 300 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.
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Error Messages and Information Notes Description Measures Notice code ® 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 ...
Pos : 25.1 /0005 RET SCH/0030 Ü bers chriften/1. Ü berschriften/1 R ücks endung zur R epar atur und Wartung @ 5\m od_1360835365799_9.docx @ 37930 @ 1 @ 1 12 Return for Service and Maintenance Pos : 25.2 /0005 RET SCH/0000 Ger äteneutral/M odul e/4000 R ücks endung z ur R eparatur und Wartung Retsch @ 12\m od_1445418308371_9.docx @ 91564 @ @ 1 Fig. 2: Return form...
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! Pos : 27.12 /0005 R ET SCH/0030 Übersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften/1 W artung @ 0\mod_1226909694066_9.docx @ 3613 @ 2 @ 1...
Pos : 27.14 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 300 s erie/Modul e/9016 R egelmäßig e Kalibri erung AS 200 / AS 300 contr ol B / AS 400 c ontrol / AS 450 c ontr ol C @ 15\mod_1457432245601_9.docx @ 100421 @ @ 1 If the AS 300 control is used in quality control, it should be regularly calibrated in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9000 ff.
Fig. 20: 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 −...
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Accessories Pos : 30.10 /0005 R ET SCH/0030 Übersc hriften/1.1 Übersc hriften/11 Z us atzm ass e @ 14\m od_1456817165597_9.doc x @ 99927 @ 2 @ 1 14.3 Add-on Weight Pos : 30.11 /0005 R ET SCH/0005 Bedienungsanl eitungen/AS 200 / AS 300 s erie/Modul e/6025 Z us atzm ass e AS 200 / AS 300 Serie B @ 14\mod_1456817444228_9.docx @ 99976 @ @ 1 If the mass of the sieve stack is too low, the necessary amplitude required for the sieve analysis cannot always be reached.
Disposal Pos : 32.1 /0000 Firmenneutral/0030 Ü berschriften/1. Ü berschriften/1 Ents orgung @ 0\mod_1234258746831_9.docx @ 6173 @ 1 @ 1 15 Disposal Pos : 32.2 /0000 Firmenneutral/0000 M odul e/5000 Ents orgung @ 12\m od_1445418354577_9.docx @ 91590 @ @ 1 In the case of a disposal, the respective statutory requirements must be observed.
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Lifting the device ..........20 Programme mode ..........35 Load diagram ..........32, 41 Location requirements ........14 Quick clamping lever Long-term operation ........... 26 green .............. 28 red ..............28 Mains connection ..........28 Quick clamping unit ..........28 Mains frequency ..........
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START ..............30 description ............18 STOP ..............30 Support rod ............28 USB interface ............. 29 Support rods Use of the device for the intended purpose ..25 positions ............21 Switching on / off ..........29 Symbols ..............6 Venting ring ............
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