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  • Page 1 100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator’s Manual Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices Warranty © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2014 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for the Department of No part of this manual may be reproduced The material contained in this doc- Defense, DFARS 252.227-7015 (Techni- in any form or by any means (including ument is provided “as is,”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warning Caution Note Information Symbols Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual Serial Number Format Setting Up the 100 Unpacking Your 100 Environmental Requirements for Installation Setting up the Water Bath Initial Power Up Electrical Connections Installing the Temperature Probe Water Bath Status LEDs...
  • Page 4 Contents Hidden Key Functions Operating the 100 Setting Water Bath Temperature Setting Print Frequency for the Report Center Printer Adjusting Basket Height Placing Dosage Units in the Baskets Selecting Operating Mode Single-basket Operation Multi-basket Operation Three-Basket Operation Printer Operation During Manual or Program Operation...
  • Page 5 Contents Troubleshooting Obtaining Warranty and Other Services Index 100 Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Figure 1. Water Bath Connections Figure 2. 100 Rear Panel Figure 3. 100 Keypad Figure 4. Basket Adjustment 100 Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 9: Safety

    Operator’s Manual Safety Electrical Hazards The Agilent 100 has been designed and tested so that when used properly you have an accurate, fast, flexible, and safe instrument. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 10 Do not connect the instrument to the main power supply until you have made sure that the operating voltage is correctly set for the main power supply in the specific outlet in your laboratory to which the equipment will be connected. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Warning

    A ‘Caution’ message appears in the manual when failure to observe instructions could result in damage to equipment (Agilent supplied and / or other associated equipment). Note NOT E A ‘Note’ appears in the manual to give advice or information. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Information Symbols

    European Standard EN 50419. For more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local/regional waste administration, your local distributor, or Agilent. Indicates the product complies with regulatory compliance requirements of New Zealand and Australia. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator’s Manual Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual Serial Number Format Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 14: Conventions Used In This Manual

    The 100 is available in two models: single basket and three basket. The three-basket apparatus is fully programmable by simply entering the time duration of the test. The baskets automatically lift from the beaker at the end of the test in the pass / fail mode.

  • Page 15: Serial Number Format

    Country of origin 2 alpha characters matching the required trade designation for the country of origin Year of manufacture ‘09’ for 2009, ‘10’ for 2010, etc. Week of manufacture ‘01’ for week 1 to ‘52’ for week 52 100 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Introduction This page was intentionally left blank, except for this messsage. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The 100

    100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator’s Manual Setting Up the 100 Unpacking Your 100 Setting up the Water Bath Initial Power Up Installing the Temperature Probe Water Bath Status LEDs Setting the Date / Time Clock Mounting Baskets and Filling Beakers...

  • Page 18: Unpacking Your 100

    Dissolution Systems Service Department. Though claims for damage should be filed with the carrier, we can help you file a claim. 2 Carefully remove the 100 from its shipping carton. Hold the unit firmly to prevent it from dropping. Hold the unit only by the base. Do not hold by the reciprocating WA RNING shafts to avoid damage.

  • Page 19: Environmental Requirements For Installation

    Setting Up the 100 Environmental Requirements for Installation • Humidity: max relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 ºC decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40ºC • Indoor use only • Pollution Degree: 2 • Installation Category: II •...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Water Bath

    Setting up the Water Bath 1 Ensure the 100 is not plugged in. 2 Place the water bath on the 100 with the lower quick-connect fitting positioned on the left side of the apparatus. Use the locator holes on the water bath and the locator pins on the 100 to ensure proper placement.

  • Page 21: Initial Power Up

    2 Connect the power cord between the AC power connector and an AC power receptacle of the appropriate voltage 3 Turn on the 100. The three position screens and the temperature screen on the front panel illuminates immediately. You will hear the circulator working as it begins to pump the bath water through the system.

  • Page 22: Installing The Temperature Probe

    /circulator tank and an external probe to be placed directly in the water bath. Both probes are necessary and the temperature readings must remain within 5 °C of each other or the 100 will not operate. If either probe is not functioning or not installed, the alarm sounds and the keypad is inactive.

  • Page 23: Water Bath Status Leds

    Setting Up the 100 4 Press INT/EXT to view the temperature readings for each probe. When the external probe reading displays, the Ext Temp Probe LED illuminates. Water Bath Status LEDs water bath status LEDs Figure 3 100 Keypad The Heater On LED flashes to indicate heater activity. When the heater is on continuously, as will occur when the water bath is cold, the LED remains illuminated.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date / Time Clock

    Setting Up the 100 The Ext Temp Probe LED illuminates when the external temperature probe reading displays in the temperature screen. Otherwise the internal probe reading displays. If the external temperature probe is not connected, the temperature NOT E display reads 4.4. This is normal and changes as soon as the probe is installed.

  • Page 25: Mounting Baskets And Filling Beakers

    If not, either add additional water or drain excess water until the proper working level is reached. Draining the Water Bath Disconnect the 100 from the AC power receptacle before WA RNING draining the tank. 1 Disengage the quick-connect fitting on the left side of the tank and attach the supplied drain hose.

  • Page 26: Hidden Key Functions

    Setting Up the 100 Hidden Key Functions The following seldom-used operations can be performed by pressing and holding CLEAR and then pressing the number on the keypad and releasing both keys at the same time. Refer to Figure 3, “100 Keypad,” .

  • Page 27: Operating The 100

    100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator’s Manual Operating the 100 Setting Water Bath Temperature Setting Print Frequency for the Report Center Printer Adjusting Basket Height Placing Dosage Units in the Baskets Selecting Operating Mode Printer Operation During Manual or Program Operation (Optional)

  • Page 28: Setting Water Bath Temperature

    Setting Print Frequency for the Report Center Printer If your 100 is equipped with a Report Center Printer and you want an automatic periodic printout of test conditions, enable the built-in Report Center Printer and indicate the desired automatic print interval.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Basket Height

    Operating the 100 Adjusting Basket Height 1 Lower the basket to the lowest position and measure the distance from the bottom of the beaker to the bottom of the basket. This measurement should be no less than 2.5 cm. 2 If necessary, adjust the basket height by loosening the screw on the basket hanger with an Allen wrench.

  • Page 30: Placing Dosage Units In The Baskets

    Operating the 100 Placing Dosage Units in the Baskets Place one dosage unit in each of the six tubes of the basket. USP fluted disks may be added where specified in the individual monograph. Selecting Operating Mode You can select single-basket, multi-basket, or three-basket operation.

  • Page 31: Multi-Basket Operation

    There are two benefits of multi-basket mode: • You can program any combination of baskets to start and stop at exactly the same time. This feature allows the 100 to function as a conventional two- or three-basket apparatus. • You can program the 100 to drop the baskets at staggered times and to remove them at the same time.
  • Page 32 Operating the 100 The example on page 31 indicates the previously programmed test length for Position 1 was 30 minutes. • To accept the current test length, press ENTER. • To change it, enter the new value in hhmmss format and press ENTER.
  • Page 33 Operating the 100 The example on page 32 indicates the previously programmed test length for Position 2 was 40 minutes. • To accept the current test length, press ENTER. • To change it, enter the new value in hhmmss and press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Three-Basket Operation

    Printer Operation During Manual or Program Operation (Optional) If your 100 is equipped with the optional Report Center Printer, you can generate a printout of the instrument status at any time by pressing PRINT. This does not affect automatic printing as set by the PRINT FREQ function.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    100 Automated Disintegration Apparatus Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Water Bath Temperature Probe Accuracy Test Report Center Impact Printer Troubleshooting Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 36: Preventive Maintenance

    • Ensure media is removed and the system is wiped with a clean, damp cloth. ™ • Lightly spray Lube1/ WD-40 onto the shafts and run the machine for a few minutes. • Change the bath water and add algaecide. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Every Six Months Maintenance

    When using them with corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid or media containing salts, be sure to rinse them thoroughly with deionized water immediately after each use, and dry thoroughly with a soft towel or cloth. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Water Bath / Acrylic Care

    CAUTION cleaners on your water bath. The water bath supplied with the 100 Disintegration Apparatus should be maintenance free except for an occasional cleaning. If you use a water bath algaecide or clear bath product, ensure it is compatible with PETG and acrylic.
  • Page 39 4 Inspect the bulkhead fitting gaskets for damage and replace them as necessary. 5 Remove the old PTFE tape from all male fittings. Inspect the threads for damage and replace the fitting as necessary. 6 Apply new PTFE tape to the male fitting threads. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Visual Checks

    3 Inspect the drive belt for unusual wear, fraying, and tension. 4 Check the spindle motor brushes for wear every three months. 5 Replace the side cover. 6 Replace the Phillips head screws. 7 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the instrument. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Water Bath Temperature Probe Accuracy Test

    57.0 624.80 7355 29.0 1894 58.0 602.40 6989 30.0 1815 59.0 580.90 6644 31.0 1739 60.0 560.30 6319 32.0 1667 61.0 540.50 6011 33.0 1599 62.0 521.50 5719 34.0 1533 63.0 503.30 5444 35.0 1471 64.0 485.80 100 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 42 946.20 75.0 333.10 18.0 3081 47.0 910.20 76.0 322.30 19.0 2944 48.0 875.80 77.0 311.80 20.0 2814 49.0 842.80 78.0 301.70 21.0 2690 50.0 811.30 79.0 292.00 22.0 2572 51.0 781.10 80.0 282.70 23.0 2460 52.0 752.20 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Report Center Impact Printer

    5 Turn the cartridge knob (marked by an arrow) clockwise to stretch the ribbon taut. 6 Replace the cover. 7 Toggle the printer online by pressing the printer toggle switch to the OnLine / Off Line position. The Ready LED illuminates. 8 Replace the paper if necessary. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Paper Roll

    10 Release the printer toggle switch. 11 Turn the paper roll to take up any slack in the paper feeding to the printer. 12 Place the paper roll into the paper compartment. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Toggling Your Printer Online

    When you first turn on the instrument, it prints a READY message to assure you that the built-in microprocessor is operating properly. When you turn off the printer, wait at least three seconds before turning it on again. 100 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Printer Self Test

    You can test the print head and ribbon only after inserting paper. Do not attempt to print without paper. Follow these steps to perform a printer self test: 1 Turn off the 100. 2 Press and hold the printer toggle switch in the Paper feed position. 3 Turn on the 100.

  • Page 47: Printer Configuration

    Contact the Dissolution Systems Service Department for assistance, if necessary. 1 Turn off the 100. 2 Press and hold the printer toggle switch in the OnLine / Off Line position while turning on the instrument. Hold the printer toggle switch in the OnLine / Off Line position for six seconds after the instrument is turned on, then release the switch.
  • Page 48 POUND SIGN = # [NEXT/OK] Press OK _(UNDERSCORE) [NEXT/OK] Press OK ONLINE/OFFLINE = YES [NEXT/OK] Press OK EXT CH SET = NO [NEXT/OK] Press OK PRINT READY = YES [NEXT/OK] Press NEXT PRINT READY = NO [NEXT/OK] Press OK READY... 100 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Inspect the position and condition of the the wrong position or faulty. water bath temperature probe. Ensure the probe is plugged into the 100. Check the position of the probe within the water bath and ensure it is fully submerged.
  • Page 50 If one is not available, see “Water Bath Temperature Probe Accuracy Test” page 41. Instrument requires calibration. Contact the Agilent Service Department for assistance. See “Obtaining Warranty and Other Services” on page 51 100 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 51 To place a service order (warranty or other services), please contact your local Customer Care Center. Contact information can be found at www.agilent.com under your country using the Contact Us link. Place your service request using the displayed phone number or E-mail address. 100 Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 53 Temperature Probe Accuracy Acrylic care, Monthly Maintenance, Test, Mounting Baskets, Troubleshooting, Multi-Basket Operation, Basket height, adjusting, Unpacking Your 100, Operating Mode, selecting, unpacking your equipment, Over Temp LED, Cartridge Ribbon, Conventions, Water bath Care, Placing Dosage Units, Water bath Status LEDs,...
  • Page 54 Index This page was intentionally left blank, except for this message. 100 Operator’s Manual...

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