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Technical Communication Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau techcom@metrohm.com This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This documentation has been prepared with great care. However, errors can never be entirely ruled out. Please send comments regarding possible errors to the address above.
Connecting a pH, metal or ion-selective electrode ....24 3.5.2 Connecting a reference electrode .......... 25 3.5.3 Connecting a polarizable electrode ........25 3.5.4 Connecting a temperature sensor or an electrode with inte- grated temperature sensor ............. 26 ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
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General ................29 5 Working with the exchange unit 6 Operation and maintenance General notes ..............32 6.1.1 Care ..................32 6.1.2 Maintenance by Metrohm Service .......... 32 7 Troubleshooting General ................33 SET titration ................ 34 7.2.1 ..................... 34 8 Appendix Remote interface ..............
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Table of figures Table of figures Figure 1 The Titrando system ................1 Figure 2 Front 904 Titrando ................8 Figure 3 Rear 904 Titrando ................9 Figure 4 Connecting the Touch Control ............11 Figure 5 Connecting the computer ..............14 Figure 6 MSB connections ................
A Titrando system can contain numerous, various kinds of instruments. The following figure provides an overview of the peripheral devices you can connect to the 904 Titrando. Computer Sensors USB Sample Processor...
■ An internal dosing drive for exchange units. MSB connectors ■ Four MSB connectors (Metrohm Serial Bus) for connecting dosing devi- ces (Dosimat with exchange unit or Dosino with dosing unit), stirrers, titration stands and Remote Boxes. USB connectors ■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1 Introduction Titration modes – Measuring modes – Dosing com- mands The 904 Titrando supports the following titration modes, measuring modes and dosing commands: ■ Dynamic equivalence point titration. The reagent is added in variable volume steps. Measuring modes: –...
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– PREP (rinsing the cylinder and tubings of an exchange unit or dosing unit) – EMPTY (emptying the cylinder and tubings of a dosing unit) – ADD (dosing a specified volume) – LQH (carrying out complex dosing tasks with a Dosino) ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due to heat or hot instrument parts. WARNING This symbol draws attention to a possible biological hazard. CAUTION This symbol draws attention to possible damage to instruments or instrument parts. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part of the international standard IEC 61010. WARNING Only personnel qualified by Metrohm are authorized to carry out service work on electronic components. WARNING Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be damaged by this.
The correct disposal of your old instrument will help to prevent negative effects on the environment and public health. More details about the disposal of your old instrument can be obtained from your local authorities, from waste disposal companies or from your local dealer. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
9 0 4 T i t r a n d o iT ro d e re a M e tr o h m Figure 2 Front 904 Titrando Guide openings Piston rod For centering the exchange unit. Moves the piston of the exchange unit up and down.
USB Sample Processor, etc. Connector (Controller) MSB connector (MSB 1 to MSB 4) For connecting a Touch Control or a PC with Metrohm Serial Bus. For connecting external installed PC software. Mini DIN, 9-pin. dosing devices, stirrers or Remote Boxes. Mini DIN, 9-pin.
Two different versions are available for operating the 904 Titrando: A Touch Control with touch-sensitive screen. It forms a "stand-alone ■ instrument" together with the 904 Titrando. A computer enables operation of the 904 Titrando with the help of a ■ PC software, e.g. tiamo. CAUTION...
Automatic system tests are performed on both instruments at the time of activation. The On LED on the front of the Titrando lights up when the system test has been completed and the instrument is ready for operation. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
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Unplug the power plug immediately if you suspect that moisture has ■ gotten inside the instrument. Only personnel who have been issued Metrohm qualifications may ■ perform service and repair work on electrical and electronic parts. Connecting the power cord...
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3.2.1.3 Connecting a computer The 904 Titrando requires a USB connection to a computer in order to be able to be controlled by a computer software. Using a 6.2151.000 con- troller cable, the instrument can be connected directly, either to a USB socket on a computer, to a connected USB hub or to a different Metrohm control instrument.
3 Follow the instructions of the installation wizard. The "On" LED on the 904 Titrando lights up when the driver installa- tion has been completed and the instrument is ready for operation. If problems should occur during installation, contact your company's IT support team.
In order to connect MSB devices, e.g. stirrers or dosing devices, Metrohm instruments are equipped with up to a maximum of four connectors on what is referred to as the Metrohm Serial Bus (MSB). Various kinds of peripheral devices can be connected in sequence (in series, as a "Daisy Chain") at a single MSB connector (8-pin Mini DIN socket) and con-...
685 Dosimat plus ■ Proceed as follows: 1 Connecting a dosing device ■ Connect the connection cable of the dosing device to one of the ■ sockets marked with MSB on the rear of the control device. ■ ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
MSB on the rear of the control instrument. 804 Ti Stand only: Connect the rod stirrer to the stirrer connector ■ (socket with stirrer symbol) of the titration stand. ■ ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
Instruments that are controlled via remote lines and/or that send control signals via remote lines can be connected via the 6.2148.010 Remote Box. In addition to Metrohm, other instrument manufacturers also use similar connectors that make it possible to connect different instruments together.
3.4.1 General The 904 Titrando has two USB connectors (type A sockets) for peripheral devices with USB interfaces. The Titrando functions as a USB hub (distribu- tor) no matter how it is operated. If you wish to connect more than two devices to the USB, you can also use an additional, commercially available USB hub.
3.4 Connecting USB devices CAUTION If you operate the 904 Titrando with the aid of the Touch Control, take care to ensure that the Touch Control is switched off when you set up or disconnect connections between the various instruments. If you use a PC software to control the 904 Titrando, you should exit the program before you set up or disconnect the USB connections.
– You will need the 6.2148.050 USB/RS-232 adapter to connect a balance. The following table offers an overview of the balances that you can use together with the 904 Titrando and of which cable you will need for con- nection to the RS-232 interface: Balance...
Connect the balance as follows: 1 Plug in the USB plug of the USB/RS-232 adapter at the USB connec- tor of the 904 Titrando. 2 Connect the RS-232 interface of the USB/RS-232 adapter with the RS-232 interface of the balance (see table for cable).
Connect the barcode reader as follows: 1 Insert the USB plug of the barcode reader into one of the USB sock- ets of the 904 Titrando. 2 Switch on the Touch Control. The barcode reader is recognized automatically and entered in the device manager.
3.5.1 Connecting a pH, metal or ion-selective electrode Connect the pH, metal or ion-selective electrode as follows: 1 Plug the electrode plug into the Ind. socket of the 904 Titrando. Figure 12 Connecting a pH, metal or ion-selective electrode ■■■■■■■■...
3.5.2 Connecting a reference electrode Connect the reference electrode as follows: 1 Plug the electrode plug into the Ref. socket of the 904 Titrando. Figure 13 Connecting a reference electrode 3.5.3 Connecting a polarizable electrode Connect the polarizable electrode as follows: 1 Plug the electrode plug into the Pol.
3.5.5 Connecting an iConnect An external 854 iConnect measuring interface can be connected to the 904 Titrando. Connect the iConnect as follows: 1 Plug the iConnect plug into the iConnect socket of the 904 Titrando.
2 Plug in the electrode on the iConnect as illustrated below. Figure 17 Connecting an electrode to the iConnect The guide pin guarantees correct connection in such a way that the contact pins cannot be damaged. 3 Screw the iConnect tightly. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
If no reliable measurements are possible with these, then a 6.5104.030 (230 V) or 6.5104.040 (115 V) dif- ferential amplifier can be used. The differential amplifier is connected to the high-ohm measuring input (Ind.). ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
(counterclockwise or clockwise) when positioning electrode and buret tip (see figure below). Figure 18 Schematic configuration of magnetic stirrer, electrode and buret tip during a titration. a) stirring direction clockwise, b) stirring direction counterclockwise. Magnetic stirrer Electrode Buret tip ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
Figure 19 Attaching the exchange unit Proceed as follows to attach the exchange unit: 1 Attach the exchange unit from the front onto the 904 Titrando and push it all the way to the rear. It must snap in audibly.
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An intelligent exchange unit has been ■ attached and the data on the integrated data chip is currently either being read out or writ- ten. rapid flashing Error on the dosing drive, consult the "Trouble- shooting" chapter. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
6.1.2 Maintenance by Metrohm Service Maintenance of the 904 Titrando is best carried out as part of an annual service, which is performed by specialist personnel of the Metrohm com- pany. A shorter maintenance interval may be necessary if you frequently work with caustic and corrosive chemicals.
3. Attempt once more to remove the exchange unit; perform maintenance on it afterwards (see the manual for the exchange unit). The dosing drive is overloa- 1. Switch the control instrument off and then ded because the piston is back on again. jammed. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
Remedy 2. Remove and clean the exchange unit (see the chapter in the manual for the exchange unit, "Care and upkeep"). 3. Contact your local Metrohm Service department if necessary. The data of the exchange Contact your local Metrohm Service ■...
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The results are The minimum dosing rate is Select user-defined titration rate and decrease spread widely. too high. the minimum rate (see manual/help of the software used). The electrode responds too Replace the electrode. slowly. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
For connecting instruments with a remote interface. 8.1.1 Pin assignment of the remote interface Figure 21 Pin assignment of remote socket and remote plug The above figure of the pin assignment applies for all Metrohm instru- ments with 25-pin D-Sub remote connector. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
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The instrument performs a data-generating determination. End of Determination. Pulse (t = 200 ms) after a determination or pulse after a buffer/standard solution during calibration using a Sample Processor. Error The line is set for error message display. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8 Appendix Function Explanation Warning The line is set for warning message display. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 9.1 Measuring interface 9 Technical specifications Measuring interface Depending on the version, the 904 Titrando has one (version 2.904.0010) or two (version 2.904.0020) galvanically isolated measuring interface(s). The measuring cycle is 100 ms for all measuring modes. 9.1.1 Potentiometry One high-ohm measuring input (Ind.) for pH, metal or ion-selective elec-...
(at a maximum of 85% humidity) Storage –20 - +60 °C Transport –40 - +60 °C Reference conditions Ambient tempera- +25 °C (±3 °C) ture ≤ 60 % Relative humidity Instrument status Instrument in operation at least 30 min Adjusting interval annual ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
USB ports 2 USB downstream ports (type A sockets), 500 mA each, for connect- ing peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, barcode readers or RS-232/USB boxes (Metrohm order no. 6.2148.020). "Controller" connector Controller port USB upstream port with auxiliary power supply (Mini DIN socket) for connecting Touch Control or computer for controlling the 904 Titrando.
The PDF file with the accessories data is created. NOTICE Once you have received your new product, we recommend download- ing the accessories list from the Internet, printing it out and keeping it together with the manual for reference purposes. ■■■■■■■■ 904 Titrando...
Titration stand Controller STDADD ....... 4 Connect ......17 Connector ......9 MET ........... 3 Titration vessel Metrohm Serial Bus MSB, see also Equipping ......29 "MSB" ........15 Touch Control DET ..........3 Connect ......11 Device software Connect devices ....15 Update .........
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