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Disclaimer Deficiencies arising from circumstances that are not the responsibility of Metrohm, such as improper storage or improper use, etc., are expressly excluded from the warranty. Unauthorized modifications to the product (e.g. conversions or attachments) exclude any liability on the part of the manufacturer for resulting damage and its consequences.
5 Installation Installation by Metrohm ............ 13 Setup location ..............13 Mounting and connecting the OMNIS Liquid Adapter ... 13 Assembling the OMNIS Liquid Adapter ......16 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Plugging in the cable ....18 ■■■■■■■■ OMNIS Liquid Adapter...
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10 Disposal 11 Technical specifications 11.1 Ambient conditions ............29 11.2 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Energy supply ......29 11.3 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Dimensions ....... 29 11.4 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Housing ........30 11.5 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Connectors specifications ..30 11.6 Display specifications ............
Adapter from one bottle to the next. The cable connection and the tube connection remain. The OMNIS Liquid Adapter has an RFID reader. The RFID reader reads the data stored on the chemical bottle and transmits it to the software.
Accessories Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and on optional accesso- ries can be found on the Metrohm website. Download this information as follows: Downloading the accessories list 1 Go to https://www.metrohm.com.
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Overview 4 On the Included parts tab, click the link to download the PDF. The PDF file with the accessories data is loaded. NOTICE Metrohm recommends downloading the accessories list from the Internet and keeping it for reference purposes. ■■■■■■■■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Safety Intended use Metrohm products are used for the analysis and handling of chemicals. Usage therefore requires the user to have basic knowledge and experience in handling chemicals. Knowledge regarding the application of fire preven- tion measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.
Always have maintenance work and repairs on electrical components ■ carried out by a regional Metrohm service representative. Disconnect the product from the energy supply immediately if at least ■ one of the following cases occurs: –...
Dispose of chemically contaminated materials (e.g. cleaning material) in ■ accordance with regulations. Proceed as follows in case of a return shipment to Metrohm AG or a ■ regional Metrohm representative: – Decontaminate the product or product component.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Safety 2.4.5 Danger during transport of the product Chemical or biological substances may be spilled during the transport of the product. Parts of the product may fall down or may be damaged. There is a risk of injury from chemical or biological substances and pieces of broken glass.
Meaning of warning signs ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ WARNING Type or source of danger Consequences when not observing the notice: A serious injury that may result in death is probable. Measures to avoid the danger ■ CAUTION Type or source of danger Consequences when not observing the notice: A minor to moderate injury is probable.
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Safety Warning sign Meaning Warning of flammable materials Warning of corrosive substances Warning of optical radiation Warning of laser beams Depending on the intended use of the product, the corresponding warn- ing sign stickers must be placed on the product. ■■■■■■■■...
A tightly sealed connection is made. Contact-free data transmission Information regarding the content of the chemical bottle is stored on an RFID tag on the bottle cap. The OMNIS Liquid Adapter has an RFID tag reader that reads this data. ■■■■■■■■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Functional description The data cable fastened to the OMNIS Liquid Adapter transfers the infor- mation to the analyzer and to the software. System – Signals System components with status indicators show their operating status with colors and/or flashing patterns. The meaning of the colors and flash- ing patterns is explained in the following table.
Delivery ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4 Delivery and packaging Delivery Inspect the delivery immediately upon receipt: Check the delivery against the delivery note to ensure completeness. ■ Check the product for damage. ■ If the delivery is incomplete or damaged, contact your regional Met- ■...
The OMNIS Liquid Adapter can be securely inserted into the bottle holder of OMNIS instruments. The OMNIS Liquid Adapter is equipped with a data cable. The cable trans- mits the data stored on the RFID tag of the chemical bottle to the system.
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Mounting and connecting the OMNIS Liquid Adapter ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Mounting the OMNIS Liquid Adapter to the instrument Insert the OMNIS Liquid Adapter into the bottle holder. Insert the cable of the OMNIS Liquid Adapter through the right cable guide of the instru- ment.
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Installation Align the red dot on the plug with the red dot on the MSI socket [A]. Plug in the plug until you can feel the plug snap in. NOTICE It should be easy to plug in the cable. Do not apply force if the plug cannot be ■...
Push the aspiration tube further in. Rotate the aspiration tube slightly, so that the teeth of the aspiration tube snap into the gaps in the OMNIS Liquid Adapter, see figure. Press the aspiration tube into the OMNIS Liquid Adapter as far as it will go.
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Screw tight the FEP tubing onto the tubing adapter by hand. Plugging in the cable To connect the cable to the desired instrument or module that is to receive data, see OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Plugging in the cable (see chapter 5.5, page 18). ■■■■■■■■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Plugging in the cable The OMNIS Liquid Adapter cable transmits the data that is stored on the RFID tag of the chemical bottle to the system. It must therefore be con- nected to the instrument or module that receives the data. All the instru-...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Start-up 6 Start-up Initial start-up by Metrohm As a basic rule, the initial start-up of the system is carried out by the regional Metrohm service representative. ■■■■■■■■...
The OMNIS Liquid Adapter detaches itself from the bottle cap and can be removed. Locking the OMNIS Liquid Adapter NOTICE The OMNIS Liquid Adapter can only be locked with one of the follow- ing bottle caps. Bottle cap single-use ■...
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Place the OMNIS Liquid Adapter on the bottle and press it down only as far as the first pressure point (see where "lock" is imprinted on the OMNIS Liquid Adapter). The OMNIS Liquid Adapter clicks in place on the bottle. ■■■■■■■■...
Metrohm recommends having the products maintained by specialist ■ personnel of Metrohm AG as part of an annual service. Shorter mainte- nance intervals may be necessary if you frequently work with caustic and corrosive chemicals.
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Do not clean the instrument under running water. ■ Do not use a wash bottle to clean the instrument. ■ Only wipe the instrument thoroughly with a damp cloth. ■ Wipe the OMNIS Liquid Adapter thoroughly from the outside with a damp cloth. ■■■■■■■■...
Release the housing of the OMNIS Liquid Adapter. Contamination with organic substances If the OMNIS Liquid Adapter is contaminated with organic substances, clean it with ethanol, methanol and/or isopropanol. NOTICE Do not use solvents that contain acetone to clean the OMNIS Liquid Adapter.
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Maintenance Removing the FEP tubing Unscrew the FEP tubing. Removing the aspiration tube Unscrew the tubing adapter. Pull out the aspiration tube from below. ■■■■■■■■...
CAUTION Problems with leak-tightness The leak-tightness of the OMNIS Liquid Adapter can no longer be guaranteed if the sealing lip or the sealing surface of the aspiration coupling is soiled or damaged. The sealing lip and the sealing surface of the aspiration coupling must always be kept clean and intact.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Messages on malfunctions and errors are displayed in the control software or in the embedded software (e.g. on the display of an instrument) and contain the following information: Descriptions of causes of malfunctions (e.g. jammed drive) ■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 10 Disposal Properly dispose of chemicals and of the product to reduce negative effects on the environment and public health. Local authorities, waste dis- posal companies or dealers provide more detailed information on disposal. Observe the WEEE EU directive (WEEE = Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for the proper disposal of waste electronic equipment within the European Union.
Nominal function range +5 to +45 °C max. 80% relative humidity, non- condensing Storage +5 to +45 °C 11.2 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Energy supply Nominal voltage 24 VDC Power consumption max. 2 W 11.3 OMNIS Liquid Adapter – Dimensions Measurements...
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