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- Page 1 Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA User Manual V1-04 © KRÜSS GmbH, Hamburg 2014 KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.3.1 Opening the cover ............................... 14 5.3.2 Filling the syringe ................................. 15 5.3.3 Fitting the syringe sleeve ............................15 KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... - Page 3 Procedure if repairs should be necessary ........................19 Warranty and caveat emptor ............................20 Copyright and right to make alterations ........................20 KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de...
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Page 4: General Information
3 General information Dear KRÜSS GmbH Customer, Thank you for having chosen our Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA. This manual will help you with the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the MSA. This manual is subject to continuous quality control. You can download the latest version of the manual from the customer download area on our website www.kruss.de. -
Page 5: Storage And Transportation
If your KRÜSS product should not word as expected, please consult our technical customer support. You can contact them at: KRÜSS GmbH Technical customer support Tel: +49 040/514401-55 Fax: +49 040/514401-98 E-mail: service@kruss.de SPAC SPAC SPAC SPAC KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 6: Controls
Standard: Pressurized dosing unit with two cartridges for the simultaneous dosing of distilled water and diiodomethane Option: Syringe dosing unit DO3910 for the dosing of other liquids ( Chapter 5) KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 7: Cover
In the standard configuration, the illumination is optimized for two drops, each of 1 µL. The illumination is switched on when the MSA is connected. 2.4.2 Prism The prism deflects the light into the integral camera. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 8: Aperture
2.4.4 Dosing outlet The drops emerge from the dosing outlet and come into contact with the sample between the illumination unit and the prism. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 9: Filling Cartridges For The Pressurized Dosing Unit
Do not transpose the cartridges or their positions in the dosing unit. 4. Fit a Luer adapter to the cartridge. Fill a disposable syringe with exactly 1 mL of the test liquid. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... - Page 10 8. Fit the cover to the dosing unit. Tighten the nut by hand. Close the cover. 9. Operate the dosing unit to dispense drops onto a suitable surface until drops appear on both sides ( Chapter 4). KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de...
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Page 11: Carrying Out A Measurement
If the set value of drop volume does not correspond with the measured volume a calibration of the drop volume must be executed. 1. Put the MSA on to the supplied calibration plate made of Plexiglas. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 12: Carrying Out A Measurement
The measurement is carried out fully automatically. The contact angles for water and diiodomethane appear in the results list. The surface free energy of the sample is shown below them. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 13: Using The Optional Syringe Dosing Unit
Be sure to use the correct screws when reassembling. 1. Remove the plug from the USB port on the computer. 2. Remove the six screws on the underside of the MSA marked in the illustration. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... - Page 14 4. Remove the screw on the printed circuit board marked in the illustration. 5. Carefully remove the printed circuit board. At the same time, remove the plug-in connection between the board and the dosing unit. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de...
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Page 15: Filling The Syringe Dosing Unit
Only open the cover when the syringe head is to be filled or the liquid is to be changed. After the cover has been closed, the electronics assumes that the syringe is full and moves the plunger to the top position. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 16: Filling The Syringe
Remove the plunger from the dosing unit (see above) Turn the MSA over and allow the syringe head to slide out. If necessary, catch it using a cloth. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 17: Cleaning
3. Fill one of the supplied disposable syringes with a suitable cleaning fluid (e.g. clean water or isopropanol). 4. Put the short tube with one end on the filled syringe and insert the valve in the other end. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 18: Needle Guide For The Optional Syringe Dosing Unit
Insert the turning tool with the two pins supplied with the unit into the holes in the needle guide. Unscrew the needle guide. Clean the needle guide using a suitable solvent. The needle guide is not resistant to acids. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 19: Appendix
Optimal 1680 x 1050 or 1920 x 1080 pixel Required ports for individual instruments Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA 1x USB 3.0 Port MobileDrop – GH11 1x USB 2.0 port (or higher) KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 20: Procedure If Repairs Should Be Necessary
KRÜSS at the customer’s expense. Pack all components separately which were packed separately when the unit was supplied. Do not dispatch the unit in the assembled state. KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de... -
Page 21: Warranty And Caveat Emptor
KRÜSS GmbH in writing. 2014 , KRÜSS GmbH, Hamburg, all rights reserved. SPAC SPAC SPAC SPAC KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de...