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Bibby Sterilin Stuart SMP40 Instructions For Use Manual

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SMP40
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  • Page 1 Melting Point Apparatus SMP40 Instructions for use Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction 2. Safety Advice Before Use 3. General Description 3.1 Module Separation 3.2 Melting Point Determination 3.3 Temperature Settings 3.4 Sample Preparation 4. Preparation for Use 4.1 Electrical Installation 4.2 Installation 5. Instrument and Software Controls 5.1 Instrument 5.2 Main Menu Screen Setting up New Methods 6.1 Creating a New Method 6.2 Preset Methods...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 3. General Description Thank you for purchasing this piece of Stuart The device is designed to automatically measure equipment. To get the best performance from the and record the melting temperatures of crystalline SMP40 please read these instructions carefully samples held within capillary tubes.

  • Page 4: Module Separation

    3.1 Module Separation Melt module Control module Figure 1: SMP40 module separation The SMP40 can be split into two separate The SMP40s touchscreen display is fitted with an modules using the split module release accelerometer device. mechanism located at the rear of the “Control” module.

  • Page 5: Melting Point Determination

    3.2 Melting Point Determination 3.3 Temperature Settings The capillary technique is a standard method for The temperature settings used to determine a substances melting point are critical to the determining the melting point of a substance. In accuracy of the determination. this method, thin glass capillary tubes containing prepared samples of a substance are introduced Start or...

  • Page 6: Preparation For Use

    The SMP40 can accommodate up to three sample The appropriate mains lead should be connected capillaries. For accurate melting point to the instrument BEFORE connection to the determinations it is recommended that three mains supply. Should the mains lead require samples of the same material are prepared in the replacement, a cable of 1mm of harmonised...

  • Page 7: Instrument And Software Controls

    5. Instrument and Software Controls Sample Compartment 5.1 Instrument Split Module Release Mechanism Touch Screen Capillary Storage Interface and and Cutter Display A/C power input ON/OFF Switch USB and Ethernet Connections Figure 2: SMP40 front view Mains On/Off: This is a rocker type switch found on the left hand side of the unit.

  • Page 8: Main Menu Screen

    The Stuart SMP40 is controlled solely through the touch screen interface of the instrument. The header bar is located at the top of the screen in most menus within the software interface.
  • Page 9 The command toolbar is located at the bottom of the screen in most menus within the software interface. The command toolbar will give the user either one or two options based upon the menu shown. Figure 5: The Command Toolbar If the number of options available in a menu exceeds the number that can be displayed on the screen, a scrollbar will be displayed on the right hand side.
  • Page 10 5.2.1 Alphanumeric Entry Field Selecting an Alphanumeric Entry Field opens the text keypad interface. The alphanumeric entry field can be populated with letters (Abc), numbers (123) or symbols (SYM). Text, numbers and symbols are accessed using the Abc, 123 and SYM keys on each of the respective keypads.
  • Page 11 5.2.3 Date Entry Field Selecting a Date Entry Field opens the date keypad interface. The date entry field is displayed in the format specified in the User Settings menu. Press the arrows above and below each number to increase or decrease the value displayed.

  • Page 12: Setting Up New Methods

    5.2.6 Drop Down List Field Selecting a Drop Down List Field displays the options available for that field. Arrows keys may be displayed to indicate that further options are available. Use the arrow buttons to view the additional options. Press the required option from the list to select it.

  • Page 13: Creating A New Method

    Creating a New Method In the Measurement menu screen touch the “Create a new measurement” section of the screen. Enter a sample name for the samples by selecting the Sample Name field Enter an appropriate start or plateau temperature for the sample by selecting the Start Temperature field.

  • Page 14: Preset Methods

    6.2 Preset Methods In the Measurement menu screen touch the “Use a preset from the library” section of the screen. In the preset methods screen select the method to be used for the melt determination by pressing on the method details.

  • Page 15: Carry Out A Rapid-Melt

    The option of saving this new method as a new preset method will be given if the sample name has been changed. Select “Yes” to save the method for future use or select “No” to proceed without saving the method. If changes are made to the temperature settings the user will be asked whether they wish to overwrite the existing preset method...

  • Page 16: Performing Melt Determinations

    7. Performing Melt Determinations Once the analysis method and sample information have been entered into the SMP40 software the instrument will display the New Measurement screen. Current block temperature Sample name Method information Live image of the Capillary sample tubes melt compartment status Figure 6: New Measurement Screen...
  • Page 17 The instrument status will change to “Heating” and the command toolbar options will change. The SMP40 will quickly heat the sample block to the set start temperature. 5 When the sample block reaches the start temperature the SMP40 status will change to “Stabilising”...
  • Page 18 As the melt determination progresses the capillary tube melt status changes through: Solid: No changes have been detected in the samples physical form. Melting: The sample is showing the first signs of a change in its physical form. Liquid: The change in the samples physical form is complete.

  • Page 19: Results

    8. Results Touching the results section on the main menu screen will open the results menu. Two options are now available: View previous results: Displays the result files of melt determinations previously carried out on the device which are currently located on internal storage.
  • Page 20 Rename: The Rename action is used to change the Sample Name for the selected result. Delete: The Delete action is used to delete the selected result from the instruments internal storage. 8.1.1 Sort/Search Function In the menus that display the stored methods and results the user has the option to organise the displayed data using either a sort by or search for function.
  • Page 21 The required option should be selected from the displayed list or alternatively enter the search criteria using the keypad that is displayed. When the search criteria have been finalised, press “Apply this search”. Only the results that match the search criteria specified will now be displayed.
  • Page 22 8.1.2 Opening Results Files When a melt determination is complete or a result file is opened, the screen will display the Report Screen. The report displays the following information: The mean clear point: The average of the sample capillaries clear point values is automatically calculated.
  • Page 23 8.1.3 Viewing Videos When a video record is accessed the Video Replay screen is displayed. Block temperature at specific Displays report time information summary Selected capillary Tagged event selection Video replay window Capillary Video selection controls buttons Figure 8: Video Replay Screen The Video Replay screen is designed to allow the user to review the recorded video of a melt determination and reprocess the results if required.
  • Page 24 1 To start the video replay press the play button  ) in the video replay controls. Once the play button has been pressed it will change to a pause symbol ( ❙❙ 2 The video replay scrollbar will move and display the elapsed time in the format mins:seconds.
  • Page 25 1 Select the capillary tube to which the manual event is to be added by pressing the relevant “Capillary selection” button. 2 Select the timeframe in the video file, where the manual event is to be added, using the video replay scrollbar and the video controls. 3 A manually determined event is added to the timeframe by pressing the “Tagged Events”...
  • Page 26 The melt determination report is updated with any manual events that are added and saved. An asterisk next to the event name is used to denote that it has been manually added by the user. CAUTION: IF A MANUAL CLEAR POINT EVENT IS ADDED BY THE USER, THE TEMPERATURE VALUE IN THE MANUAL EVENT WILL BE USED TO CALCULATE THE SAMPLES REPORTED...

  • Page 27: Re-Use Result Parameters

    8.1.5 Deleting Result Files To delete individual results from the instruments memory highlight the result to be deleted and press the “Delete” button on the Result Toolbar. A confirm delete dialogue box will appear asking the user to confirm the action. Select “Yes”...

  • Page 28: File Management

    9 File Management Touching the File Management section on the main menu screen will open the File Management menu. Two options are now available: Manage files: Result files can be copied, moved or deleted from the devices internal storage. View storage information: Displays status information on the internal storage or an inserted USB flash drive.
  • Page 29 9.1.1 Select All/Clear Selection Pressing the “Select All” button in the Manage Files toolbar will highlight all of the result files. If any of the result files in the Manage Files screen are selected, the “Select All” button will change to a “Clear Selection” button. Pressing the “Clear Selection”...

  • Page 30: View Storage Information

    Once the move action has been completed the files will no longer be available on the instrument so ensure that no further reprocessing of the results is required before using the move action as it is not possible to move the file back, from the USB flash drive to the instrument, once the action is complete.

  • Page 31: Settings And Calibration

    10 Settings and Calibration Touching the Settings and Calibration section on the main menu screen will open the Settings and Calibration menu. There are three options available: Change user settings: Settings that relate to how the device operates and displays information can be viewed and adjusted in this menu.
  • Page 32 Set time: The devices displayed time can be set using the time keypad interface. Set date: The devices displayed date can be set using the date keypad interface. Save melt video: If the video files of the devices melt determinations do not need to be stored, remove the check mark in this Toggle Selection field.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Settings

    10.2 Maintenance Settings In the Settings and Calibration menu screen touch the Change maintenance settings section of the screen. The Maintenance screen allows the user to upgrade the version of software on the instrument and to recalibrate the touch screen. 1 To upgrade the instruments software, firstly download the new software version onto a USB flash drive.
  • Page 34 For information on where to purchase suitable certified reference materials please contact us: stuarthelp@bibby-scientific.com Tel: +44 (0)1785 810433 In the Settings and Calibration menu screen touch the Manage device calibration section of the screen. Current calibration factor Calibration Current calibration history type window...
  • Page 35 10.3.1 Current Calibration Factor The instrument’s displayed temperature value is calculated using the instrument’s platinum resistance temperature sensor data and the current calibration equation data. Displayed Block Temperature = + bx + c (where x = Instrument’s PRT Temperature Value) The values of a, b and c in the calibration equation are calculated by performing a quadratic regression through zero on the melting point data that is entered during an instrument calibration procedure.
  • Page 36 In the Select Calibration screen highlight the result file to be used for the first calibration point. Press the "Select result and continue" button on the Command toolbar. 10 The results melting point (mean clear point) is now displayed in the field. If the selected result needs to be changed press this field again and go to step 8.
  • Page 37 15 The calibration screen is now updated to show the new calibration details. The Calibration history window will now update to display details of the previous calibration. 16 If a calibration record needs to be deleted, pressing the X next to the calibration record will display a confirm deletion dialogue box.

  • Page 38: Maintenance & Servicing

    11. Maintenance & Servicing WARNING: Ensure the unit is disconnected 2 Remove the plastic cover from the instruments from the mains electricity supply before melt module. attempting maintenance or servicing. 3 Remove the ceramic sample block cover and the metal plate covering the sample block This equipment does not require routine chamber by lifting them clear of the servicing.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    12. Warranty 13. Specification Stuart warrants this instrument (excluding the Overall Dimensions: VGA touch screen) to be free from defects in Height: 180mm material and workmanship when used under Depth: 210mm normal laboratory conditions, for a period of 3 years (the VGA touch screen warranty period Width: 340mm is 12 months).
  • Page 40 Notes...
  • Page 41 Notes...
  • Page 43 This product meets the applicable EC and so we cannot guarantee that interference will not harmonized standards for radio frequency occur in practice. Where there is a possibility that injury, interference and may be expected not to damage or loss might occur if equipment malfunctions interfere with, or be affected by, other equipment with due to radio frequency interference, or for general advice similar qualifications.
  • Page 44 INSPECTION REPORT MODEL SMP40 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ❏ ✓ 1. Earth continuity ❏ ✓ 2. Insulation ❏ ✓ 3. Flash test FUNCTIONAL ❏ ✓ 1. Indicators ❏ ✓ 2. Temperature control ❏ ✓ 3. Visual acceptance QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR Bibby Scientific France SAS Bibby Scientific Italia Srl ZI du Rocher Vert - BP 79 Via Alcide de Gasperi 56...

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