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EYELA N-3100 Instruction Manual

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Rotary
Evaporator
Vacuum
Model N-3100
This instruction manual contains important information for maintaining the
product's functions and ensuring safe use.
In particular, be sure to read the "Safety
Precautions" carefully before use.
IMPORTANT
Keep this manual close to the product so that you can easily access.
TOKYO RIKAKIKAI CO., LTD
Instruction
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  • Page 1 Instruction Rotary Evaporator Vacuum Manual Model N-3100 This instruction manual contains important information for maintaining the product's functions and ensuring safe use. In particular, be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" carefully before use. IMPORTANT Keep this manual close to the product so that you can easily access.
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions 1. Signal words Some parts of the main unit become hot due to the Therefore, this manual categorizes the level of functions and characteristics of this product and importance and danger as below with alert marks which may cause unpredictable injury if you touch it and signal words.
  • Page 3 2. Warning display on the products Caution and Warning labels are attached on the If the labels are worn out and hard to read the descriptions, please contact us for replacement product for the most important warning items. labels. The labels attached locations are as follows. Pay special attention to the information of the labels when using the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction This manual describes procedures for installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, and disposal of the 10L Scale Rotary Evaporator Model N-3100. Please read this manual carefully and fully understand the contents before using the product. Contents 5 Operation 1 Guide for Safe Use・・・・・・・・・・・...
  • Page 5 2) Box for glassware 2-1) Box for condenser 2-2) Box for sample flask 2-3) Box for receiving flask 2-4) Box for adapter 2-5) Box for clamps 2-1) Box for condenser 2-2) Box for sample flask • Condenser • Continuous injection valve •...

  • Page 6: Guide For Safe Use

    Guide for Safe Use This product is not explosion-proof. Pay special attention to safety. Be sure to use specified high-temperature heating medium. Water or oil can be used for this product, but w hen ・Cooking oil using oil, be sure to use specified high-temperature ・Machine oil heating medium.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    2-2 Specifications Product name Rotary Vacuum Evaporator Model N-3100 Rotation speed range 10 - 140rpm Ultimate vacuum 2.6hPa (2 Torr or less) Room temperature +10 °C to 180 °C (for water or oil)
  • Page 8 Specifications of the vacuum control unit Pressure measuring range 0 - 1066 hPa (mbar) (0 - 106.6 kPa) (0 - 800 mmHg (Torr)) Manual control (fixed value VAC, 1 - 1013 hPa (mbar) (VAC, 0 - 101.3 kPa) (VAC, 1 - 760 mmHg (Torr)) control) Auto control (automatic Automatic pressure control and automatic fixed value pressure setting control...

  • Page 9: Descriptions

    2-3 Descriptions 1. Condenser 3. Cooling water connection port 3. Cooling water connection port 5. S65 Clamp Drive section 9. QVF50 Flange 6. Bar thermometer 33. Safety cover 27. Vacuum seal 7. Continuous 21. One-touch clamp injection valve 8. Adapter 23.
  • Page 10 Vapor sensor Vacuum control unit connection port control panel Micro USB connector (for PC communication) Control panel for bath temperature and flask rotation Earth leakage circuit breaker Fuse (for AC outlet, 2 A) 数 量 数 量 Name Name Solenoid v alv e f or v acuum control (nozzle 1 Condenser diameter: 13 mm) Vacuum connection port (PP nozzle diameter...

  • Page 11: Control Modes

    2-4 Control Modes There are four types of functions in the vacuum control mode. MANUAL Standby MANUAL mode (fixed value control) Set Press Power Power Rotation 60rpm The vacuum is controlled by the fixed pressure (Set Press) after starting operation. 40.0 ℃...
  • Page 12 PROGRAM Standby PROGRAM mode (slope control) Acetone Set Press Power Power Rotation 60rpm In this mode, appropriate vacuum control according to the solvent can be performed using a total of 65 solvents in the database. The database is contained with the 10 solvents that 40.0 ℃...

  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of The Control Panel

    Names and Functions of the Control Panel 3-1 Control Panel ③ Vacuum control unit control panel ② Bath lift switch ① Power switch ④ Main unit control panel Name Function ① Power switch Used to turn on the main unit. ②...

  • Page 14: Vacuum Control Unit Control Panel

    3-2 Vacuum control unit control panel ① LCD display ② Operation status ⑦ Mode ⑧ Set pressure MANUAL ③ Pressure value control status Set Press ⑩ Rotation speed Rotation 60rpm ⑪ Power key Vapor 19.2℃ ⑨ Vapor ⑬ Run/Stop key 40.0 ℃...

  • Page 15: Main Unit Control Panel

    3-3 Main Unit Control Panel ③ Bath temperature ① Rotation status control status ② Rotation speed ④ Bath temperature ⑧ Measured temperature ⑤ Key locking offset function status ⑦ Set bath temperature ⑥ Bath heating medium ⑮ Alarm lamp ⑯ Heater lamp ⑨...

  • Page 16: Main Unit Safety Features And Alarms

    3-4 Main Unit Safety features and Alarms This product has the following safety features and alarms: If an abnormal condition occurs, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 56 and follow the instructions. Safety features Safety device Description Cause of Action The breaker trips and shuts down Electrical leakage.
  • Page 17 Warning indications • Pop-up window shows the description of the problem. • To cancel the pop-up window, restart the unit. * When the problem is not solved, the display will temporarily return to normal and then show the alarm again. Screen [F-0] Heater disconnection warning ・The heater in the bath section is disconnected.
  • Page 18 Alarm functions • Pop-up window shows the description of the problem. • To cancel the pop-up window, press the "Set" key. * When the problem is not solved, the alarm will be displayed again even if you close the pop-up window by pressing the "Set"...

  • Page 19: Panel

    3-5 Alarm and Warning Functions of the Vacuum Control Unit Operation Panel Alarm functions When an alarm occurs, a buzzer sounds and the screen shows the alarm description as follows. The buzzer automatically stops after 5 seconds. Screen, alarm name Description How to cancel If a power failure occurs during...
  • Page 20 Screen, alarm name Description How to cancel This alarm is triggered if there is an Press the "Clr" key to cancel. Data error error in the data in the non-volatile The screen will return to normal. EEPROM DATA memory when the equipment is turned on.
  • Page 21 Warnings Warning is automatically canceled once the conditions for canceling are met. Also, it is automatically canceled when the equipment finishes running. The screen alternately displays "Run" and "Warning” as the operating status. Name Description How to cancel This warning is displayed when the pressure This warning is automatically cannot be reduced more than 1 hPa in a canceled once the pressure is...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Be sure to allow sufficient space between The total weight of the N-3100 is 103 kg. the product and the wall, ceiling or other surface as shown in the figure on the right in order to maintain the product performance.

  • Page 23: Peripheral Devices

    (2) Turn off the diaphragm-type vacuum pump and connect it to the outlet on the back of the N- 3100 with the connection cord. (3) Turn on the diaphragm-type vacuum pump to start link with the vacuum control of the N-3100. Outlet Connection cord Vacuum hose (optional) Ø...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Utility

    To use the vapor temperature for vacuum control, connect the optional vapor temperature sensor to the N-3100 as shown in the figure on the right. * The vapor temperature value may be affected when a device that generates excessive electrical noise exists around the sensor.

  • Page 25: Precautions

    4-5 Notes for Installation Install the equipment in an acceptable installation CAUTION environment. The main unit has casters, so it can be moved by one person. Assembly without rack requires two or Be careful when handling glass more persons. Service staff installs the equipment components.

  • Page 26: Assembling Glassware

    4-6 Assembling glass components Install electrical wiring so that the equipment is ready to start running. (Connect the power cable to the power supply.) 1) Install #15 pole stand to #22 main unit. At the same time, fit the #18 cooler holder joint and #20 receiving flask holder joint to the pole stand and temporarily fix them.
  • Page 27 9) Mounting the sample flask Safety cover Remove the safety cover and open the clamp arm. The fastener has a safety lock, so move the handle FL100 Seal up while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. Fastener Also the clamp arm has a locking, so open it while Clamp pulling the locking pin.
  • Page 28 Glass assembly details Cooler Decompression nozzle Cooler clamp Coolant nozzle Cooler support joint Coolant nozzle Thermometer Continuous injection valve Screw cap S65 Clamp Seal Sheet Sleeve Spacer QVF50 Flange set Adapter Screw cap Knob bolt for QVF50 Seal Flange Sheet Insert Sleeve S40 Clamp...

  • Page 29: Preparation

    Operation 5-1 Preparations (1) Make sure that the primary power supply is a source that supplies 230 VAC, 23 A. The green wire is used for grounding. Make sure that the primary power supply and the breaker are turned off . Power switch (2) Connect the vacuum hose.

  • Page 30: How To Operate The Main Unit

    5-2 Operation of the Main Unit (1) Turn on the primary power supply. Turn on the breaker on the left side of the main unit. (2) Turn on the power switch. (3) Moving up/down the bath. To move up the bath, turned up the bath lift switch. Power switch To move down the bath, turn down the bath lift switch.

  • Page 31: Alarm Functions Of The Main Unit

    5-3 Alarm Function of the Main Unit Main unit has two alarm setting functions. 01 Power Off : You can select whether to show or hide the alarm after the power is restored. Regardless of this setting, all control is stopped when the equipment recovers from a power failure.

  • Page 32: Setting Functions Of The Main Unit

    5-4 Setting Function of the Main Unit The main unit has the following setting functions. Additional Factory default Display Name Description function setting Bath Corrects the measured bath temperature. temperature (This setting is used when the measured 02 Correction Correction inactive Corrective temperature differs from the reference function...
  • Page 33 ■ Select "03 Heat Medium" on the menu (3) Setting the bath heating medium screen. • Temperature control is performed at the optimum PID constant by setting the heating medium used for the bath, There are two options: "Water" or "Oil" •...
  • Page 34 (5) Setting the optional “Display” function ■ Select "04 Options" on the menu screen. • This function is used to reverse the display color (blue/white) of the screen. • Press the "Set" key when the cursor is on the "04 Options". •...
  • Page 35 (7) Setting the optional “Bath Up/Down” function ■ Select "04 Options" on the menu screen. • The bath lift can be moved automatically in conjunction with the vacuum control unit's operation or alarms. Manual: The bath lift moves manually. Auto: The bath lift moves automatically in conjunction with the vacuum control unit’s operation or alarms.
  • Page 36 ■ Select "05 Default Sets" on the menu (9) Initializing all settings screen. • This function allows you to initialize all settings of the main unit operation panel to the factory defaults. • Once this operation is executed, all settings are initialized and restored to the status in when the equipment is purchased.

  • Page 37: How To Operate The Vacuum Control Unit

    (constant value control) mode screen is displayed. After the first use, the control mode that was last operated is displayed. ■ Initial screen EYELA Standard Rotary Evaporator Power N-3100 series Ver.xxx Stop SER.NO. xxxxxxxx Menu Leak After approx. 3 seconds,...
  • Page 38 (2) Select the control mode. Use the "Mode" key to select the desired control mode. The control modes are switched in the following order: MANUAL > AUTO > PROGRAM > STEP PROGRAM ■ Control mode selection screen MANUAL Standby Standby STEP PROGRAM P No Set Press...
  • Page 39 ■ Control mode selection screen (3) Press the "Display" key to display the graph screen, or press it again to display the mode MANUAL Standby Set Press setting screen. Power Power Rotation 60rpm * For details on how to operate each control mode, see the next page.
  • Page 40 Functions common to all modes ■ Graph screen MANUAL Hold (1) Hold function Set Press 1000 Power Power Rotation 60rpm To maintain the current pressure in decompression or slope control process during operation, press the Measured "Hold" key. The pressure at the point of pressing the 40.0 ℃...

  • Page 41: Manual Mode Operation

    5-6 MANUAL Mode Operation (Constant Value Control) Pressure After starting operation, the constant value control is performed at the constant pressure (Set Press). Automatic stop according to the operating time can be performed by setting operation stop conditions (Auto Stop). Set Press Time (1) Setting the constant pressure (Set Press)
  • Page 42 ■ Setting screen (2) Hysteresis setting (control width) (ΔP) Setting range: Auto, 1 to 20 hPa (in 1 increments) MANUAL Standby Default: Auto 1013 Set Press Power Power Δ P Auto Rotation 60rpm When it is set to “Auto”, automatic control, by defining Auto Stop 2 % of the constant pressure (Set Press) as ΔP, is 40.0 ℃...

  • Page 43: Auto Mode

    5-7 AUTO Mode Operation (Automatic Control) Pressure In the AUTO mode, automatic operation; that controls the pressure in order to prevent bumping by automatically determining the pressure (Mark Press) at which both recovery rate and concentration time can be achieved in optimal level; is performed. There are two modes: AUTO mode, which performs controls by detecting pressure changes, and AUTO-2 mode, which performs controls detecting vapor...
  • Page 44 (3) Hysteresis setting (control width) (ΔP) ■ Setting screen Setting options: Auto or1 to 20 hPa (increments by 1) AUTO Standby Default: Auto Mark Press Δ P Auto 1013 ---- Power Power Auto Stop Rotation 60rpm When it is set to “Auto”, the automatic control, by defining ΔP = 2 % of the target pressure, is performed.
  • Page 45 ■ Setting screen (5) Setting the vapor temperature (Set Temp) Setting options : Auto, 0 to 150.0 ℃ (increment by 0.1) AUTO-2 Standby Default : Auto Mark Press Δ P Auto 1013 ---- Power Power Rotation 60rpm Auto Stop Constant value control is performed determining a pressure ℃...

  • Page 46: Program Mode

    5-8 PROGRAM Mode Operation (Slope Control) It can hold data in appropriate configurations for up to 65 solvents which consists of typical 55 solvents including 10 Pressure pre-registered, and user-registered 10 solvents with which the conditions can be programmed as desired. The solvent to be used should be selected from those.
  • Page 47 ■ Solvent registration screen PROGRAM Acetone Standby (2) Changing the setting value SELECT DATA 1013 The setting values can be configured individually for each Power Power Rotation 60rpm 2 Acetone solvents suitable for the conditions of use. 7 Benzene The values can be changed on the setting screen. 13 Chloroform 40.0 ℃...
  • Page 48 ■ Solvent registration screen (3) Changing the registered solvent Number of registered solvents PROGRAM Acetone Standby When the solvent you want to use is not in the registered SELECT DATA 1013 solvents, you can add or replace the solvent in the Power Power Rotation...
  • Page 49 (4) User-registered solvent ■ Database screen PROGRAM Acetone Standby The user-registered solvents are registered in No. 56 to DATA BASE 1013 65 in the database. You can set those solvent name and Power Power Rotation 60rpm 56 User-01 setting value suitable for the purpose. 57 User-02 58 User-03 40.0 ℃...
  • Page 50 (5) Editing user-registered solvent name ■ Setting screen On the setting screen, turn the dial knob to move the PROGRAM User-01 Standby cursor to the solvent name and press the dial knob to Set Press 1013 start editing. Slope Point Power Power Rotation...

  • Page 51: Step Program Mode

    5-9 STEP PROGRAM Mode Operation This mode has five programs with allows up to 99 steps as a Pressure usage for a programmable vacuum controller. The constant Step No3 value control, slope control and atmospheric release timing Step No4 can be programmed. Step No1 Step No5 In the constant value control, the control is performed for a...
  • Page 52 (1) State the program number Five step-programs can be registered. ■ Program settings screen Turn the dial knob counterclockwise to move the cursor to the program number on the right of "P No" and press Standby STEP PROGRAM P No the dial knob to start setting.
  • Page 53 ■ Program settings screen (6) Priority selection (Priority) Setting conditions: Press / Time Standby STEP PROGRAM P No Default: Press 1013 Power Power Step No Press: The priority is given to pressure. The equipment Press(hPa) continues the current step until the pressure Time (min) ΔP (hPa) reaches the specified value even after the set...
  • Page 54 After finishing the setting for each step, set the operation ■ Program settings screen condition on the program setting screen. Standby STEP PROGRAM P No Press the "Display" key on the program setting screen to go 1013 to the Execution procedure program screen. Power Power Step No...
  • Page 55 ■ Execution procedure program screen (14) Setting the power failure recovery (Power Fail) Setting options: Cont, Stop Standby STEP PROGRAM P No Default: Stop Start Step No 1013 Power Power Rotation 60rpm Finish Step No The operation conditions right after the recovery from Repeat power failure occurred during the Step-program in Auto Leak...

  • Page 56: The Main Unit

    5-10 Linked Operation with the Operation Panel of the Main Unit When the equipment is turned on, the communication with the main unit starts. The LCD display shows the measured values. (Control mode selection screen, setting screen, graph screen, solvent registration screen, database screen) * To link with the main unit, go to “SYSTEM PARAMETER 1"...

  • Page 57: Setting The Parameters

    5-11 Setting the Parameters ■ Control mode selection screen MANUAL Standby The system parameter setting screen allows you to Set Press make various operational settings and reset those Power Power Rotation 60rpm settings. Press the "Menu" key to go to the system parameter 40.0 ℃...
  • Page 58 (5) Evaporator control (Evaporator Control) Setting range: Auto, Manual Default: Auto Set the linked operation with the main unit. This is used in combination with the settings of the main unit control panel. ■ SYSTEM PARAMETER 2 setting screen SYSTEM PARAMETER 2 setting screen SYSTEM PARAMETER 2 (6) Key press sound (Key Buzzer) Key Buzzer...
  • Page 59 SYSTEM PARAMETER 3 setting screen ■ SYSTEM PARAMETER 3 setting screen SYSTEM PARAMETER 3 * The “SYSTEM PARAMETER 3” page cannot be displayed Pressure Offset 980 hPa 27.8 ℃ Vapor Temp Offset during operation. Power Power Pressure Unit ℃ Temperature Unit (12) Pressure value offset (Pressure Offset) User DATA BASE Reset RESET All DATA BASE Reset...

  • Page 60: Operation After Control

    5-12 Operation After Control 5-12-1 In case of continuing use of the Equipment (1) Arrange the evaporator and vacuum pump (diaphragm pump) ready for further use. * If the optional cold trap is used, check the trapped liquid volume and drain it before the trapped liquid Opening the level exceeds 2/3 of the trap container.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Main unit Problem Possible cause Corrective action The operation panel does not Turn off the breaker, and then turn on the The equipment is not connected to power work. breaker in the distribution box. supply. The breaker is activated. Deactivate the breaker.
  • Page 62 Main unit (control related alarms) Problem Possible cause Corrective action The upper limit alarm "A-0(H) The measured bath temperature (PV) has Review and change the upper limit Temp Limiter" has been exceeded the specified upper limit. temperature setting. beeped. Press the "Set" key when the bath temperature lowers below the upper limit.
  • Page 63 Main unit (control related warnings) Problem Possible cause Corrective action Heater disconnection The power plug of the bath unit is Turn off the power switch, and then disconnected or not securely plugged. warning plug it to the power connection port "F-0 Heater Disconnect"...
  • Page 64 Vacuum control unit Problem Possible cause Corrective action Press the "Clr" key to cancel the alarm and Power failure alarm has been A power failure occurred during restart operation. beeped. operation. "(01) Power Failure" While operating a control that Press the "Clr" key to cancel the alarm. Vapor sensor alarm has requires a vapor temperature sensor, The screen will return to normal.

  • Page 65: Maintenance And Inspection

    Maintenance and Inspection CAUTION WARNING Use appropriate procedures and tools Do not disassemble the equipment. to clean and maintain the product. Disassembling the equipment may result in Never use cleanser, thinner, oil, kerosene, acid electric shock or injury since there are parts where or similar products, or directly pour water high voltage is applied and carrying hot surfaces outside or inside of the equipment for a cleaning...

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Control Solenoid Valve

    7-3 Cleaning the Control Solenoid Valve Back of the main unit (1) Turn off the power switch and power leakage breaker. Control solenoid Valve cover (2) Remove the tubes from the connection nozzles of the vacuum control solenoid valve section on the back of the main unit and remove the control solenoid valve cover with a phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Vacuum Seal

    7-4 Replacing the vacuum seal The vacuum seal is a key component in the Continuous injection performance of the evaporator. Pay a special valve attention when handling. Stand pole (1) Turn off the power switch and power leakage breaker. Adapter * Also turn off the water circulation system.

  • Page 68: Disposal

    External dimensions (unit: mm) Disposal method Specification weight Request a waste Approx. Main unit N-3100 model W930 x D480 x H1890 disposal company for 103 kg proper handling. * Dispose packing materials after separating recyclables from non-recyclables. Name Major elements...

  • Page 69: After-Sales Service

    Post-sales Service 1. In case that the equipment does not work properly, refer to the “Troubleshooting” and check if a failure occurs. 2. In the case that the problem is still not solved, contact the party you bought this equipment from or your local service center for repair.

  • Page 70: List Of Consumable And Replacement Parts And Optional Accessories

    List of Consumable and Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories N-3100 Model 19 20 19 20 - 65 -...
  • Page 71 Sample flask Receiving flask Adapter Condenser Std Qty Code no. Price Std Qty Code no. Price Std Qty Code no. Price Code no. Price 10 L 223300 223310 223320 223330 Stop valve Drain valve Set of leak valve Set of continuous injection valve Set of sleeve seal for valve Set of sleeve seal for valve Std Qty...
  • Page 72 Cushion rubber (2) Vapor duct Set of ring sleeve (2) O-ring (G85, Viton) Code no. Price Code no. Price No. Code no. Price Code no. Price 232530 232540 223390 223550 One-touch clamp Sample flask receiver 33 FL100 Seal (2) Peak screw Code no.

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