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10/04/2010

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  • Page 1 Vector Power Head ® MA601990_20 10/04/2010...
  • Page 2 Continually improve our performance in all aspects of the business. About Buehler For over 70 years, Buehler has been a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments and supplies for use in materials analysis. Buehler products are used throughout the world in manufacturing facilities, quality laboratories and universities to analyze all types materials, including: •...
  • Page 3 Machine Serial Number: Buehler declares this product to be in accordance with EC Directive(s): Note: This machine must be used with CE certified compatible Buehler grinder and polisher. Safety of Machinery (2009): EMC (1996):...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

      Installation ..............................4   Vector Power Head Installation on MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher ............. 5   Vector Power Head Installation on a Dual Grinder Polisher Base ..............9   Water Connections ............................10   Air Connections ............................10  ...

  • Page 5: Vector Power Head

    The Vector Power Head specimen capacity for single loading is one to four. The specimen capacity for central loading is up to six depending on the specimen holder.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    (30-90%). Machine Use and Care All operators should be trained in the use of the Vector Power Head. If training is needed contact Buehler at 800.BUEHLER (800.283.4537) or your local Buehler Sales Representative. Always use safety glasses. Flying debris and liquids can cause severe eye injury.

  • Page 7: Safety Terms

    NOTICE indicates practices not related to personal injury. Unpacking The Vector Power Head has been carefully packaged to protect it during transit from the factory to your location. Carefully unpack and check the contents. If any components are missing or damaged, save the packing list and materials and advise the carrier and Buehler of the discrepancy.

  • Page 8: Installation

    The Vector Power Head is bolted to a wood base for protection during shipping. Open areas are provided at the corners of the base for ease of lifting. Lift the Vector Power Head out of the carton and position it on a table so it overhangs on the edge.

  • Page 9: Vector Power Head Installation On Metaserv 250 Grinder Polisher

    Vector Power Head Installation on MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher The MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher must be configured to accept a Vector Power Head. If your MetaServ 250 Grinder Polisher does not have the Vector Power Head switch, contact your local Buehler Service Representative.
  • Page 10 Figure 4 Gray Plastic Ring 5. Install the rubber boot over the Vector Power Head. Push the rubber boot up as high as possible on the power head. The rubber boot must be installed before the power head is attached to the Grinder Polisher base.
  • Page 11 6. Before installing the Vector Power Head check that the attachment collar (located on the power head) is fully rotated clockwise when viewed from the bottom. • This will position the long pin to the back of the unit. •...
  • Page 12 11. Use the 6 mm L-Wrench or T-Wrench to four 6 mm fastener screws to secure the Vector Power Head to the grinder polisher base. Figure 8 Using the T-Wrench to secure the Vector Power Head 12. Pull the rubber boot down over the groove of the gray plastic ring. Make sure that the rubber boot has proper contact along the entire circumference of the gray plastic ring (see Figure 9).

  • Page 13: Vector Power Head Installation On A Dual Grinder Polisher Base

    Vector Power Head Installation on a Dual Grinder Polisher Base When installing a Vector Power Head to a dual platen grinder polisher, a knurled screw must be installed to allow the positioning of the Vector Power Head onto either platen base.

  • Page 14: Water Connections

    Figure 12 Water Solenoid Air Connections The Vector Power Head is shipped with a filter capable of filtering a range of 55 psi (3.8 bar) - 85 psi (5.8 bar). The air supply must be clean, dry, and oil-free. 1. Connect the stem fitting (P/N 824122) of the supplied air filter line adaptor assembly (see Figure 14) to the air intake on the back of the Vector Power Head (see Figure 13).

  • Page 15: Air Connections For Use In Europe

    1. Screw the brass fitting (P/N 1990S033) into the air filter (P/N 10486) and tighten. 2. Connect the supply air line to the quick-disconnect coupling (P/N 824140). 3. Connect the stem fitting (P/N 824122) to the air intake on the back of the Vector Power Head. •...

  • Page 16: Activating The Vector Power Head

    Activating the Vector Power Head 1. Connect the supplied power cord to the power inlet on the back of the Vector Power Head. 2. Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate power source. 3. On the back of the Vector Power Head move the main power switch to the ON position.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Distance Between The Specimen Holder And The Platen Base

    In the SINGLE FORCE mode, the platen will not rotate after pressing the green START buttons. 9. Raise the locking ring as far as possible to set the lower travel limit of the Vector Power Head. Tighten the clamp screw on the locking ring.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Locking Ring When Using The Apex System

    When using the APEX Systems the platen height is raised and may not provide adequate space between the power head and platen base. If the height is not adjusted, the Vector Power Head can crash into the platen base causing equipment damage.

  • Page 19: Specimen Holders

    Specimen Holders The Vector Power Head can operate with two types of specimen holders: Central Force and Single Force. Central Force Specimen Holder With a central force specimen holder up to six specimens can be prepared at 1¼-inch in size.

  • Page 20: Single Force Specimen Holder

    Single Force Specimen Holder With a single force specimen holder, one, two, three, or four specimens can be prepared at one time and a determined force is applied to each individual specimen. Individual specimens can be easily removed and examined as each preparation stage is completed. Single force specimen holders are recommended when preparing specimens on a limited basis.

  • Page 21: Vector Power Head Control Panel

    Vector Power Head Control Panel The Vector Power Head front control panel has a set of parameters that can be programmed to operate during a grinding-polishing cycle. Use the SELECT MODE to a select a parameter. As a parameter is selected, a LED will light up next to the selected parameter.
  • Page 22 FORCE UNITS The FORCE UNITS parameter must be set before setting the FORCE APPLICATION parameter. The FORCE UNITS are pounds (lbs) or Newtons (N). Use the SELECT MODE button to select a specific FORCE UNIT. Use the INCREASE or DECREASE button to adjust the FORCE UNIT pressure.
  • Page 23 INCREASE button for two seconds. The LCD will display ON and water will be dispensed. DISPENSER The Vector Power Head can be used in combination with the PriMet 3000 and the PriMet Satellite Dispensing System. When a dispenser is connected to the Vector Power Head and is powered ON, the dispenser will automatically activate when the green START buttons are pressed.

  • Page 24: Operating The Vector Power Head

    8. Push the STOP button to raise the Vector Power Head. • Specimens can be inspected at this time. 9. When the cycle is complete, the Vector Power Head and platen will stop and the SINGLE FORCE fingers will retract. MA601990_20...

  • Page 25: Central Force

    4. The Vector Power Head will automatically lower to a position and begin the grinding-polishing cycle. 5. Adjust the platen speed as needed. 6. When the cycle is complete, the Vector Power Head will stop and rise to its original position. MA601990_20 [Original Instructions]...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance The Vector Power Head will continue to perform at optimum levels with proper care, daily cleaning, and general maintenance. Replacing the Power Head Drive Belt WARNING Personal Injury. Disconnect the power supply before performing any maintenance or adjustments. 1. Remove the belt cover and top cover of the Vector Power Head.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Other Description Catalog Number Gravity Feed Lubricator of Vector LC and Vector Power Heads .......... 60-3024 Lubricator Stand – Holds 3 Gravity Feed Lubricators ............60-3025 Loading Plate for Central Force Specimen Holders ............. 60-2425 Note: Loading Plates are required for Central Force Specimen Holders ®...

  • Page 28: Assembly Drawings

    ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Assembly Drawings Figure 21 Vector Power Head Assembly Diagram (1990S900A) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 29 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 22 Chuck Assembly (1990900B) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 30 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 23 Manifold Assembly (1990900C) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 31 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 24 Piston Assembly (1990900D) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 32 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 25 Chassis Assembly (1990900E) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 33 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 26 Vector Gear Motor Sub-Assembly (1990803) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 34 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. Figure 27 Vector Power Head Electrical Diagram (1990900I) MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 35 ® Vector Power Head Assembly Drawings Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. B U E H L E R Figure 28 Vector Power Head Packaging Diagram MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...

  • Page 36: Parts List

    B710113 NUT, M8 FULL HEX SS R10434 WASHER, M8.4 X 24OD SS R6895A PLINTH, VECTOR R6895C SLEEVE, VECTOR & VECTOR LC R6895D INSERT, VECTOR & VECTOR LC R6895E BOX, VECTOR & VECTOR LC 821565 RING, DIN7980 SS 8MM RETAINING 1990S911...
  • Page 37 TUBING, SHRINK 1/4 CLEAR R9862 VALVE, NO 100 PSI 12V 3-WAY 1990S031 CLAMP, SPLIT COLLAR 25MM SS 1990S032 PISTON 1990S035 HANDLE ASSEMBLY, VECTOR PWR HD 810200 SHAFT, HANDLE 820919 HANDLE, M10 INSIDE SS 1990S509 NAMEPLATE, VECTOR POWER HEAD NEW 1990S515...
  • Page 38 Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice. R10219 SCREW, SET M4 X 6 SOC SS R10576 SCREW, 6-32 X 5/8 FLAT PHIL SS R11572 MOTOR, 12VDC VECTOR R12055 FERRULE, .75MM,HO.75/14-D R6323 POLY BAG, 6 X 10, 4 MIL THICK 1180S72...
  • Page 39 LABEL, A SIZE R8241 POLY BAG 6X16X2 MIL R9008B CORD, IEC POWER - EUROPE 1990S033 FIT 1/4 UNIV - 8MM INST ADPTR 1990S520 HARNESS, VECTOR-METASERV250 1990S800 SUB-ASSY, IN-LINE AIR FILTER R10486 FILTER, AIR R10742 FIT 1/4 NPTF - 3/8 INST ADPTR R6330...

  • Page 40: Buehler Office Addresses World Wide

    Buehler, Asia-Pacific Web Site: http://www.buehler-asia.com 69570 Dardilly, France Fax: (852) 2307 0223 Tel: (04) 37 59 81 20 E-mail: info@buehler.com.hk Fax: (04) 37 59 81 29 Email: pceroni@buehler.fr For all other service inquiries contact Buehler at www.buehler.com/locations/service.htm. MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...
  • Page 41 Notes MA601990_20 [Original Instructions] 10/04/2010...

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