Bibby Sterilin Electrothermal ATS10232E Instruction Book

Multi-input light measurement module

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CLARITY STATION
ATS10232E
Multi-Input Light Measurement Module.
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
Page 1 of 19
M7998 Issue 2.3

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  • Page 1 CLARITY STATION ATS10232E Multi-Input Light Measurement Module. INSTRUCTION BOOK. Page 1 of 19 M7998 Issue 2.3...
  • Page 2 Please take your time to read this Instructions book in order to understand the safe and correct use of your new Bibby Scientific product. It is recommended the Responsible Body for use of this equipment reads this Instruction book and ensures the user(s) are suitably trained in its operation.
  • Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. The first step in the crystallization process is determining the solubility compound in a selection of solvents and / or solvent mixtures. Unfortunately, determining the solubility of a compound can be labour exhaustive and consume large quantities of material / chemical solution. The Clarity™ Solubility Station provides a quick and inexpensive way of determining the solubility of a compound by monitoring the turbidity of the mixture.
  • Page 4 2. SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK. 2.1. Throughout this Instruction book the following symbols are shown to identify conditions which pose a hazard to the user, or to identify actions that should be observed. These symbols are also shown on the product, or its packaging.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    3. SAFETY INFORMATION. This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufactures operating instructions may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may invalidate your warranty / guarantee.
  • Page 6 Do not immerse any part of this equipment in water / fluid. Do not spill substances onto any part of the Reaction Station or Clarity system. If spillage does occur, disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructions as detailed in Section ‘Maintenance’. Do not cover the reaction Station or PSU whilst in use.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Contents

    4. UNPACKING AND CONTENTS. 4.1. Please check the contents of your carton against the diagram. Item Description IR control box (ATS10232E) IR probe (ATS10230) ( Included) Instruction Book (M7998) PSU mains leads (illustration may be different to that shown depending on destination).
  • Page 8: Installation

    5. INSTALLATION. 5.1. Electrical Safety and Installation. 5.1.1. The Integrity Reaction Station and equipment is designed to be used safely under the following conditions:-. Indoor use only. • Altitude up to 2000 meters. • Temperatures between 5°C and 40°C. • Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative •...
  • Page 9 performance and shorted times between service requirements. For best performance and maximum heat transfer the manufacturer strongly recommends using water as the preferred cooling fluid. 5.8. Customer – Supplied PC requirements to run Clarity Software. The following minimum requirements for a computer using the Integrity 10 – PC – control software are: 5.8.1.
  • Page 10 Note: The PC should be set up and located near the Clarity Station. 5.10. Installing Clarity IR box 5.10.1. Place the Multi-Channel IR Box onto a clean, flat, well-ventilated work area on the left side of the Clarity Reaction Station, ensuring there are no combustible materials in the vicinity. 5.10.2.
  • Page 11 5.11. Installing Multi-Temp Box (ATS10001) and Temperature Probes (ATS10027/10) 5.11.1. Attach RS232 cable to the RS232 port on the back-side of the Multi-Temp Box USING Null Modem Adaptor. 5.11.2. Attach the other side of the RS232 cable to the Aux/GSIOC Port on the Clarity IR Box. 5.11.3.
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  • Page 13: Product Operation

    6. PRODUCT OPERATION. 6.1. Turbidity Probe calibration. 6.1.1. Open the calibration Screen from the Tools drop down menu. 6.1.2. Adjust the variable in the calibration window. Set the calibration dwell time to 1 minute. 6.1.3. Insert all the probes to be calibrated into a beaker of clear solvent. Make sure there is no air bubble in the window of each probe.
  • Page 14 6.3. Procedure or conducting System Test. 6.3.1. Keep the chiller and reaction station temperature between 5°C and 10°C. 6.3.2. Below is an example of a system test that can be used for the Clarity Solubility Station. 6.3.3. Weigh certain amount of 4-AAP (use above table as a reference) in each glass vessel. Load the stir bar in to each vessel.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. 7.1. Infer Red Box (ATS10232E) Basic Specification Number of Sensors Number of Light sources Optical wavelength 940nm Indicators Ten multicoloured LED indicators (one per channel). Flashing Red – Channel Off Green - Channel Clear (≥75% of scale). Orange –...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE. 8.1. General Information and System Care. Unplug the unit from the mains voltage supply and allow it to cool before undertaking any maintenance tasks. Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the Responsible Body, by a competent electrician.
  • Page 17: Environmental Protection

    9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 9.1. Maximum consideration has been given to environmental issues within the design and manufacturing process without compromising end product performance and value. 9.2. Packaging materials have been selected such that they may be sorted for recycling. 9.3. At the end of your product and accessories life, it must not be discarded as domestic waste.
  • Page 18: Customer Support

    10. CUSTOMER SUPPORT. For help and support in using this product, please contact Customer Services at the following address. Bibby Scientific Limited. For the America’s and Canada, contact: Beacon Road, Techne Incorporated, 3 Terri Lane, Stone, Suite 10 Burlington, NJ 08016 USA. Staffordshire ST15 0SA, Great Britain.
  • Page 19 APPENDIX ‘A’. DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATE. Bibby Scientific Limited Beacon Road, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0SA. Great Britain E-mail: electrothermalhelp@bibby-scientific.com Tel: +44(0)1785 812121. Fax: +44(0)1785 810405 DECONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE For the Inspection, Repair or Return of Medical, Laboratory or Industrial Equipment. Prior to a Service Engineer working on equipment that has been in an environment where substances hazardous to health may have been used, you are requested to provide the following information: CUSTOMER DETAILS Company:-...

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