Table of Contents Notes on the Manual ..........................6 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ..................... 7 General Safety Instructions ....................... 8 Repairs ............................... 9 Confirmation ............................10 Packaging, Transport and Installation ....................11 Packaging ............................11 Transport............................11 Temperature fluctuations and condensed water ................11 Conditions for the Installation Site ....................
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Maintenance ............................ 38 Disposal ..............................39 Index ..............................40...
This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. If faults arise or repairs are necessary, please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly. Application technology information relating to samples to be processed is not included but can be read on the Internet on the respective device’s page at www.retsch.com.
Notes on the Manual 1.1 Explanations of the Safety Instructions In this Operating Manual we give you the following safety warnings Serious injury may result from failing to heed these safety warnings. We give you the following warnings and corresponding content. WARNING Type of danger / personal injury Source of danger...
All persons concerned with the machine in any form This machine is a modern, high performance product from Retsch GmbH and complies with the state of the art. Operational safety is given if the machine is handled for the intended purpose and attention is given to this technical documentation.
Notes on the Manual 1.3 Repairs This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. For your own safety, repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorized representative or by Retsch service engineers. In that case please inform:...
Confirmation Bes tätigung Confirmation This operating manual contains essential instructions for operating and maintaining the device which must be strictly observed. It is essential that they be read by the operator and by the qualified staff responsible for the device before the device is commissioned. This operating manual must be available and accessible at the place of use at all times.
NOTICE H0014 Complaints – 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. • Notify your forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH within 24h 3.3 Temperature fluctuations and condensed water...
Packaging, Transport and Installation NOTICE Ambient temperature – Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged and the performance data alter to an unknown extent. • Do not exceed or fall below the permitted temperature range of the machine (5°C to 40°C / ambient temperature). 3.5 Installation of the Device Installation height: maximum 2000 m above sea level...
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.6 Type Plate Description Fig. 1: Type plate lettering 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...
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.7 Electrical Connection WARNING When connecting the power cable to the mains supply, use an external fusethat complies with the regulations applicable to the place of installation . • Please check the type plate for details on the necessary voltage and frequency for the device.
3.8 Removing the Transportation Lock A screw to secure the device and protect its mechanical and electronic components against damage during transportation is located underneath the DR 100. • Remove the transport lock (TS) using an SW13 open end wrench.
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.9 Mounting the support for the vibrating chute • Check that the dust seals (Fn) are in the correct position before mounting the support. Fig. 4: Correct position of the dust seal Fig. 5: Mount the vibrating chute support...
Packaging, Transport and Installation • Insert the countersunk screws (Fs) into the drill holes (Fb/Fc) of the support. • First tighten the screw (Fc) using a Phillips screwdriver. • Then screw the screw (Fb) tight. NOTE No sufficient transmission of the vibrations will take place without a strong connection between vibrating chute and bolt (Fa).
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.11 Mounting the hopper support rod Fig. 8: Mounting the hopper support rod • Screw the hopper support rod (G) into the threaded hole (Gb) on the housing. 3.12 Mounting the hopper support <dg "Ak tuel ositi on"...
Use Retsch feed devices, Model DR 100, for the constant feeding and conveying of pourable bulk materials and powders. The DR 100 is diverse and can be used effectively, whether used directly with Retsch grinding devices or for simple feeding of scales, for mixing and stirring processes or for measurement devices.
DR100/40 2.65 dm DR100/75 3.50 dm 4.4 Conveying quantity Set layer height Conveying quantity Model 8 mm Approx. 0.5 dm /min DR 100/15 30 mm Approx. 5.0 dm /min DR 100/40 35 mm Approx. 5.0 dm /min DR 100/75 Conveying medium: Quartz sand at maximum vibration intensity (non-binding reference values) 4.5 Number of vibrations...
Technical Data 4.8 Dimensions and Weight Fig. 11: Dimensions of the device Weight without support and without hopper: approx. 9.7kg Weight including hopper and hopper support: approx. 12kg 4.9 Required Floor Space 275 mm x 305 mm; no safety distances necessary...
Interface To connect external equipment (ZM 200, PT 100, PT 200) Mains switch Disconnects and connects the DR 100 from/to the mains Fuse drawer and fuse insert Accommodates two glass fuses Power plug connection Accommodates the power cable Interface...
Operating the Device 5.3 Operating Controls, Displays and Functions Fig. 15: Control panel 5.4 Overview Table of the Operating Elements and the Display Description Function Element To display the set operating time and error messages Display time To display vibration intensity or feed speed Display speed To shorten the operating time - button...
– co – 01– 02 – 03 ... 77 – 89 – 99 – co The DR 100 is operational for continuous operation. 5.6.2 Setting the time In addition to continuous operation, a feed time of between 1 and 99 minutes can also be set.
The device conveys the feed material placed on it into the receiving vessel or device you have provided. The feed speed is determined by the change in the power supply on the installed directional throw vibrator of the DR 100 (phase angle control). The setting is made using the knob (Dk) •...
Operating the Device 5.8.3 Cancel • Press the STOP button (Dr) the first time. – The feed is interrupted and the current values continue to be shown in the display. • Press the STOP button (Dr) a second time. – The expired operating time is deleted.
5.10.1 Interface to the ZM200 Fig. 19: Connecting the interface The device can be connected to the RETSCH ZM200 interface (Z) using the interface (I). The appropriate interface cable (Ik) should be used for this. Fig. 20: Interface cable ZM200...
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Operating the Device An overload to the ZM200 can be prevented by using the interface. As soon as an overload to the ZM200 is indicated, the ZM200 automatically reduces the feed speed of the DR 100. • Connect both devices to the electricity supply.
Check the position of the DR100 via the sample inlet on the ZM200. • Start the ZM200. Communication takes place between the ZM200 and DR 100, and this can take a few seconds: The DR 100 conveys the feed product to the ZM200. •...
ZM300 grinding process. If the limit value for grinding performance is exceeded, the feed rate of the DR100 is automatically reduced to prevent overdosage. Fig. 25: Connecting the ZM 300 interface The DR100 vibratory feeder can be connected by the interface (M) to the Retsch ZM 300 interface (Z). •...
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Operating the Device Fig. 27: Interface on the ZM300 • Connect the DR100 and the ZM 300 to the power supply. • Using the interface cable (Sk), connect the interface (M) on the DR100 to the interface (Z) on the ZM300. •...
Operating the Device 5.11 Standard operating mode • Set the operating mode selector switch (H) on the back of the device to standard. • Switch the device on using the on/off switch (J). • Switch the ZM200/ZM300 or the PT100/PT200 on using the on/off switch. In standard operating mode, the DR100 is controlled by the connected centrifugal mill or the connected sample divider.
Operating the Device 5.12 External operating mode Abb. 29: Operating mode selector switch • Set the operating mode selector switch (H) on the back of the device to external. In external operation, no regulation of the DR100 by the ZM200/ZM300 or PT100/PT200 takes place.
• Remove the mains cable before replacing fuses. Fig. 30: Replacing fuses The DR 100 is protected by two T2A/250V glass fuses. • Turn the device off at the mains. •...
Cleaning and service Cleaning and service 6.1 Cleaning WARNING Risk of a fatal electric shock An electric shock can cause injuries in the form of burns and cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory arrest or cardiac arrest. • Do not clean the blender under running water. Use only a cloth dampened with water.
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Disposal Disposal Please observe the respective statutory requirements with respect to disposal. Information on disposal of electrical and electronic machines in the European Community. Within the European Community the disposal of electrically operated devices is regulated by national provisions that are based on the EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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Index Index Inserting the vibrating chute ....... 17 Installation ............11 Ambient temperature .......... 11 Installation height ..........12 Amperage ............13 Installation of the device ........12 Installation site conditions ............11 back of the device ..........24 Bar code ............. 13 Interface to the ZM 300 ZM 300 ......
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Index Temperature fluctuation and condensed water . 11 Threaded hole ............ 18 Safety distances ..........22 Transport ............11, 15 Safety warnings ............ 7 Transportation lock ..........15 Sample quantity ..........21 removing ............15 Serial number ............. 13 Type plate ............14 serious injury ............
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