Organomation Associates Automatic 20 11220-A Instruction Manual

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Automatic 20
TM
Nitrogen Evaporation System
Models 11220-A
DIGITAL & TIME CONTROL SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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A
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RGANOMATION
SSOCIATES
NC.
266 RIVER ROAD WEST
BERLIN, MA 01503
U. S. A.
Tel: 888-838-7300
Fax: 978-838-2786
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  • Page 1 Automatic 20 Nitrogen Evaporation System Models 11220-A DIGITAL & TIME CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL RGANOMATION SSOCIATES 266 RIVER ROAD WEST BERLIN, MA 01503 U. S. A. Tel: 888-838-7300 Fax: 978-838-2786...
  • Page 3 Automatic 20 ™ TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward - Letter from the President Introduction Instrument Items Shipped Instrument Description Instrument Part Identification Installation Location Bath Setup Instrument Setup Safety Considerations - Read before operation Operation Instrument Control Identification Planning and Preparation Type Z Purge Intrinsically Safe Bath Option Bath Operation Instrument Operation...
  • Page 4 Automatic 20 ™ INTRODUCTION Items Shipped Carefully check the contents of all cartons received for damage which may have occurred in transit. Retain all cartons and packaging materials until all components have been checked against the packing slip, the component list below, and the equipment has been assembled and tested.
  • Page 5 Automatic 20 ™ INTRODUCTION Option Codes and additional items shipped The following list contains option codes and items which may have been shipped in conjunction with the standard parts shown on the previous page. Please check your packing list and order information carefully to determine if these items are included in your shipment. Your shipment may contain the following optional items: Option Description...
  • Page 6: Instrument Description

    Automatic 20 ™ INTRODUCTION Instrument Description Engineered specifically to concentrate smaller sample volumes up to 60ml, the Automatic 20 combines our proven time tested N-EVAP design with our new unique automatic endpoint technology, the Auto 20 is our most advanced design and provides both automatic and manual sample concentration.
  • Page 7 Automatic 20 ™ INTRODUCTION Item Part Name Part Number Description Square water bath, provides heat. Water Bath B1302-R Supports N-EVAP in bath Stand Supports test tube samples. Support Tray Holds and centers samples. Sample Spring P0614 Holds various sized samples. Sample Holder Hydraulic Cylinder V12522...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Automatic 20 ™ INSTALLATION Location The Automatic-20 Evaporator System should be located on a bench top or in a chemical fume hood if hazardous or flammable materials and solvents are to be used. The location should provide the necessary support services for the instrument. These include electrical power (required for water bath) and a clean inert gas source (air or nitrogen).
  • Page 9 Automatic 20 ™ INSTALLATION Dry Bath Setup (Continued) Type-Z Purge Intrinsically Safe Bath option - If you do not have this option, please proceed to the next section. Procedures for operating this system may be found in the Operation Section. Quick start instructions are posted on the front of the bath. A copy of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Assoc.) guidelines for intrinsically safe equipment are in the appendix.
  • Page 10 Automatic 20 ™ INSTALLATION Bath Setup (Continued) Flow meter Assembly - Provided with all N-EVAP Systems. If an OA-HEAT bath was purchased without an N-EVAP instrument, proceed to the next section. Attach stainless steel gas supply tube to flow meter gas line (back of instrument). Place stand and upper instrument in bath and connect stainless steel gas supply tube to swivel fitting (top of instrument).
  • Page 11 Automatic 20 ™ INSTALLATION Instrument Setup Place stand and upper instrument into water bath. Make all necessary gas connections. Using the included coiled gas supply line, connect instrument to clean gas source. Plug power cord in to 110/220v outlet. Install 4inch x 19 gauge needles into each positions respective luers. Flip manual/automatic switch (top of instrument) into down position.
  • Page 12 Automatic 20 ™ SAFETY Safety Considerations READ THIS SECTION BEFORE EQUIPMENT OPERATION! This equipment is designed for use in the Analytical or Environmental Laboratory by trained laboratory personnel for evaporative applications. Use of this equipment beyond its stated intended purpose and operating parameters is not recommended and will be the sole responsibility of the user.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Instrument Controls - Main Control Panel Digital Controller - Controls bath temperature Timer Controller - Controls timed functions when selected. Used for bath preheat or automated control of services. Time Switch - Starts or resets timed operation, momentary switch. Heat Switch - Selects manual or timed control of heat system.
  • Page 14 Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Type Z-Purge Bath Operation - Optional What It Does The Type-Z Purged system prevents ignition of flammable materials caused by contact with electrical components inside the heating unit. How It Works The concept behind this purge system is to create a small positive pressure gradient inside the bath case.
  • Page 15 NFPA or Underwriters laboratories (UL) as regards OAI equipment or its use in this regard. Please contact Organomation Associates Technical Support if you have any questions concerning the use of Type Z Purged equipment or questionable materials in OAI equipment.
  • Page 16: Instrument Operation

    Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Instrument Operation Press the reset button on the GFCI (if present). Turn the bath rocker switch on. Digital Electronic Control - Adjust the digital controller to the desired temperature set point. The controller set point may be adjusted by depressing the “*” on the front panel and depressing the up or down arrow keys to the desired temperature.
  • Page 17: Bath Operation

    Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Bath Operation Timed Gas and Heat Control The time control system allows several operating modes which can be set for different operations. The timer may be used to preheat the bath in the morning prior to use, to shut down the system after a specific period of time (unattended operation), or for non-dryness endpoint operations.
  • Page 18 Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Bath Operation (continued) Timed Gas and Heat Control (Continued) Automatic shutdown of gas or heat services - unattended operation To shut down the bath services after a period of time during a sample evaporative run, ideal when each sample is to be taken to dryness and the operator will not be present at the completion of the run.
  • Page 19 Automatic 20 ™ OPERATION Bath Operation (continued) Timed Gas and Heat Control (Continued) Non-dryness automated endpoint - unattended operation The Automatic 20 system may be used for timed non-dryness endpoint evaporation. In order for this operation to be successful the following parameters must be maintained. Test Tube Size - All tubes must be the same size Sample Volume -...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Automatic 20 ™ MAINTENANCE Maintenance and Cleaning The N-EVAP Evaporation system is manufactured from extremely durable materials and may last for years if operated and maintained properly. The following guidelines are recommended for use with N-EVAP systems. Heating Media - Tap water, distilled water, de-ionized water and bath heating oils may be used.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Automatic 20 ™ TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS No Power to bath. Electrical outlet not energized. Energize electrical outlet. Bath power cord not plugged in. Plug in bath power cord. GFCI not reset. Reset light gray switch on GFCI. Internal electrical fault. Contact OAI for instructions.
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagrams

    Automatic 20 ™ WIRING DIAGRAMS POWER CORD 120 VOLT TIMER OCTAL NEUT. PIN BASE ON / OFF SWITCH SOLENOID DIGITAL CONTROLLER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SOLID STATE RELAY HIGH TEMPERATURE RED ALERT LIGHT PROTECTION SWITCH GREEN TIME LIGHT AMBER GAS LIGHT AMBER HEAT LIGHT MOMENTARY TIME SWITCH...
  • Page 23 Automatic 20 ™ WIRING DIAGRAMS POWER CORD 240 VOLT TIMER OCTAL NEUT. PIN BASE ON / OFF SWITCH SOLENOID DIGITAL CONTROLLER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SOLID STATE RELAY HIGH TEMPERATURE RED ALERT LIGHT PROTECTION SWITCH GREEN TIME LIGHT AMBER GAS LIGHT AMBER HEAT LIGHT MOMENTARY TIME SWITCH...
  • Page 24: Technical Information

    Contact Organomation Technical Support Department Before returning any product to Organomation Associates for any reason, please contact the Technical Support Department, toll free at 888-838-7300 or email sales@organomation.com to obtain a Return Authorization Form. Support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.
  • Page 25 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Shipping - Claims for damage and shortage Organomation Associates Inc. makes a sincere effort to ensure your purchase is properly packed and all items listed on the packing slip are in fact enclosed with the shipment. In the event that your purchase is damaged or if any items are missing, please follow the procedures below.
  • Page 26 Automatic 20 ™ TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specifications Environmental: Humidity 0-90%,Temperature 5-40° C, Indoor use only. Eleva- tion up to 3000 meters. Electrical Requirements: 120 or 240 VAC single phase, 50 - 60 Hz. 3 wire grounded outlet required. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) optional. Heating system 1100W* * 240V units divide wattage by 2.
  • Page 27: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity Revised January 3, 2003 We, Organomation Associates Inc a corporation registered in Massachusetts, United States of America, declare under sole responsibility that the following equipment to which this declaration relates, meets the principal protection requirements and is in conformity with relevant sections of the applicable EC standards and other normative documents.

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