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Operating Instructions Original Operating Instructions Arium Mini Plus | Arium Mini | ® ® Arium Mini Essential ® H2O-MA-… | H2O-MM-… | H2O-MU-… Ultrapure Water System 1000025355...
About this Document About this Document 1 . 1 Validity These instructions are part of the device . These instructions apply to the device in the following versions: Device Model name Arium Mini Plus H2O-MA-UV-T | H2O-MA-T | H2O-MA-UV-T-US | ®...
The actions described are addressed to the “user” target group . If individual actions must be carried out by other target groups or by Sartorius Service personnel: The qualification required will be indicated in the description of the action. Operating Instructions Arium...
. If the instructions are lost: Request a replacement or download the latest instructions from the Sartorius website (www .sartorius .com) . The information contained in these instructions must be made available to all individuals working with the device .
Working on the Electrical Equipment of the Device Any work on or modifications to the electrical equipment of the device may only be carried out by Sartorius Service personnel . The device may only be opened by Sartorius Service personnel. 2 .5 .3 Power Supply and Power Cord Serious injury can result, e .g .
Device Description Device Description 3 . 1 Device Overview Fig . 1: Arium Mini Plus (example) ® Description Display with touch function Water outlet Final filter Front cover Side cover Operating Instructions Arium Mini Plus | Arium Mini | Arium Mini Essential ®...
Fig . 2: Electrical connections on the Arium Mini Plus (example) ® Description Explanation “USB” connection For Sartorius Service “Power” connection For connection of the AC adapter (power supply) 3 .3 Water Connections Fig . 3: Water connections on the Arium Mini Plus (example) ®...
Device Description 3 .4 Tubing 3 .4 . 1 Feed Water Tubing The feed water tubing is used to supply feed water to the device: — Arium Mini Plus: Supply of tap water ® — Arium Mini Essential: Supply of pretreated water ®...
Device Description 3 .5 Ultrapure Water Treatment 3 .5 . 1 System Setup Fig . 4: Arium Mini Plus system setup ® Fig . 5: Arium Mini system setup ® Fig . 6: Arium Mini Essential system setup ® Operating Instructions Arium Mini Plus | Arium Mini | Arium Mini Essential...
Device Description Ultrapure water stage (second treatment stage) In the second treatment stage, the pretreated water is purified to ultrapure water (ASTM type 1): The pretreated water stored in the bag (Arium Mini Plus and Arium Mini) or directly fed pretreated water ®...
Operating Design Operating Design 4 . 1 Menu All system settings and work steps for the maintenance of the device can be carried out in the menu . Dispensing Care Fill bag Fig . 7: Menu in Arium Mini (Example) ®...
Operating Design 4 .2 Dispensing Mode In dispensing mode, the display shows information about the water quality and the fill level of the bag, as well as the buttons relevant for dispensing . 0.055 μS/cm c 20.3 °C Fig . 8: Dispensing mode Arium Mini Plus (Example) ®...
Operating Design 4 .3 Message Display The device displays three types of messages: — Error messages (error): — Dispense is not possible . — The user only has limited options for troubleshooting errors . — Warning messages (warning): — Dispense is possible . —...
Operating Design 4 .4 Messages in Dispensing Mode If several messages are active, the message list can be called up in the dispensing mode (see Chapter “4 .5 Message List,” page 19) . The message list only appears when several messages are active and at least one message cannot be displayed in the display for the conductivity or temperature of the water .
Displays the error number or a short description of the mes- sage . Message category Displays the message category: — Error: Contact Sartorius Service. — Care: Replace the consumable . — Service: Contact Sartorius Service . Operating Instructions Arium Mini Plus | Arium Mini | Arium Mini Essential ®...
Operating Design 4 .6 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is used to enter a dispensing volume or various system settings . Volume START Fig . 12: Numeric keypad (example: Time input) Pos. Symbol Name Description Name of the Displays the name of the current dialog box dialog box .
Operating Design 4 .7 Navigating the Menus A display with touch function is provided for operating the device . If multiple menu items are available, you can use the touch screen to scroll up and down in order to select the desired entry . NOTICE Sharp or pointed instruments such as ballpoint pens can damage the device!
Displays the current water quality from the Information ultrapure water stage and the pre-stage . Service information Displays the Sartorius contact details and the next maintenance date . Reminder Displays the next interval for replacing components, e .g . bag, pretreatment cartridge .
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Operating Design Menu Menu Submenu Description Opens the dispensing screen . Dispense Reminder Shows when consumables next need to be replaced . Replace consumables Starts a bag replacement (only for Arium Mini Care ® Plus and Arium Mini) . ® Pretreatment Starts a replacement of the pretreatment cartridge...
Operating Design 4 .9 Parameters of the “Settings” Menu Parameters Setting values Explanation Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese Date format DD .MM . Y YYY Day .Month . Y ear MM/DD/YYYY Month/Day/Year YYYY-MM-DD (ISO)* Year-Month-Day, as per ISO standard Time format 24 h*...
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Operating Design Parameters Setting values Explanation Lock dispense Activates the lock dispense . If the limit value is exceeded during dispensing, an error message appears . Dispense is not possible . This setting is recommended for particularly critical applications . Off* Deactivates the lock dispense .
Installation Installation 5 . 1 Equipment Supplied Quantity Arium Mini Arium Mini ® ® Arium Mini ® Plus Essential Device, bench-top system model Inlet water tube: ¼” (outer diameter, length 2.40 m) with reducing connector ⅜” to ¼” (transition adapter) and tube (⅜” outer –...
5 .3 Unpacking and Setting up the Device We recommend that installation of the device be carried out by Sartorius Service. Contact Sartorius Service in this regard. CAUTION Risk of electric shock due to leaking water! Water may spill when using the device. Electric shocks can occur if water comes into contact with electrical appliances .
Installation Procedure If the device is stored temporarily: Observe the storage information (see Chapter “10 . 1 Storage,” page 72) . NOTICE Risk of device damage due to improper transport! If the device is lifted by loose components, it could fall and suffer significant damage . Do not lift the device by the side covers to transport .
. NOTICE Equipment damage due to operation with third-party equipment! The use of third-party power supplies not authorized by Sartorius may cause damage to the device . Use only the original Sartorius power supply .
To launch startup mode: Press the [START] button . To launch demo mode: Press the [DEMO] button . Demo mode is only Startup accessible by Sartorius employees and is password-protected . Welcome. You will be guided step-by-step through the startup procedure of your new arium mini.
Startup 6 .2 .3 Setting the Date and Time Requirements The “Date and time” dialog box is displayed . Procedure Press the [Input] button . > Select the desired date format (for setting options see Chapter “4 .9 Date format Parameters of the “Settings”...
Startup 6 .2 .5 Concluding Device Settings (Startup) Requirements The “Remove cover” dialog box appears . Depending on the type of device, a pretreatment cartridge and/or cleaning cartridge needs to be inserted. Procedure Insert the required cartridge (see Chapter “6.3 Inserting Pretreatment Cartridge (only Arium Mini Plus),”...
Startup 6 .4 Inserting Ultrapure Water Cartridge An ultrapure water cartridge must be inserted in the device . The cartridge holder for the ultrapure water cartridge is marked “L” . Procedure Remove the front cover . Confirm removal of the cover with the [OK] button . The dialog box “Insert cartridge”...
Startup 6 .5 Inserting Bag (only Arium Mini Plus ® or Arium Mini) ® Procedure Remove the left side cover (see Chapter “5 .3 . 1 Removing the Left Side Cover,” page 28) . To make it easier to reach the lower connections on the device: Pull the tray up and remove it from the device.
Startup Reinsert the tray . Make sure not to damage the bag . Reattach the left side cover of the device . Confirm the insertion of the bag with the [OK] button . The dialog box “Connect tubing” appears . Tubing must be connected (see Chapter 6 .6, page 35) .
Startup 6 .6 .2 Connecting Tank Filling Tubing (only Arium Mini) ® To prevent the entry of particles into the device, it is recommended to use the supplied screens . NOTICE Contamination of tank filling tubing! If the tank filling tubing is improperly stored: The tank filling tubing can be contaminated.
Startup 6 .6 .3 Connecting Drain Water Tubing (only Arium Mini Plus ® or Arium Mini) ® NOTICE Bag can burst due to excess pressure! If the drain water tubing of the device is sealed off, clogged or exposed to counter-pressure, the bag may burst. Do not seal off, clog or expose the drain water tubing to counter- pressure .
Startup 6 .6 .4 Connecting the Tank Outlet Tubing (only Arium Mini Plus or Arium Mini) ® ® Procedure Connect the long tank outlet tubing to the connector labeled “Bag Outlet” on the rear of the device. Close the ball cock . Later on in the process, the wizard will display a prompt for opening and closing the ball valve .
Startup 6 .7 Rinsing Pretreatment Cartridge (only Arium Mini Plus) ® Requirements The “Prepare rinsing” dialog box is displayed . Procedure Open the ball valve on the bag outlet tube . Confirm the opening of the ball valve with the [OK] button . Guide the bag outlet tube towards the drain for rinsing .
Startup 6 .8 Rinsing the Ultrapure Water Cartridge 6 .8 . 1 Filling of the Bag (only Arium Mini Plus ® and Arium Mini) ® Automatic Filling (Arium Mini Plus) ® During rinsing, the device fills and rinses the ultrapure water cartridge . Air is removed from the ultrapure water circulation in the process.
Startup 6 .8 .2 Performing a Rinse Cycle During rinsing, the device fills and rinses the ultrapure water cartridge . Air is removed from the ultrapure water circulation in the process. Procedure Press the dispense tube into the quick connector of the water outlet. Direct the free end of the dispense tube to the drain or into a vessel (at least 6 liters).
Startup 6 .8 .3 Re-filling the Bag During the Rinse Cycle (only Arium Mini) ® If the bag does not contain enough water or empties during the rinse cycle: The bag must be refilled . Procedure The dialog box “Fill bag” appears: Fill the bag (see Chapter 6 .8, page 40) .
Startup 6 .9 Connecting the Final Filter Requirements The “Connect filter” dialog box appears on the display . Procedure Attach the bell assembly to the final filter . Press the final filter into the quick connector of the water outlet. Confirm that the final filter has been connected with the [OK] button .
Operation Operation 7 . 1 Switching the Device On and Off Procedure To switch the device on: Connect the device to the power supply . The device starts and performs a system check . To switch the device off: Disconnect the device from the power supply . If the device is switched off in normal operation, e .g ., in the evening or at weekends, then consistent ultrapure water quality is no longer guaranteed.
Operation Procedure If dispensing is going to take place via the final filter: Remove the protective cap on the bell assembly of the final filter . If dispensing is going to take place via the dispense tube: Remove the final filter (see Chapter “8 .5 .6 Changing Final Filter,” page 62) .
Operation 7 .2 .3 Dispensing Ultrapure Water with Volume-control During volume-controlled dispensing, a previously specified amount of water is dispensed . Procedure Press the [Volume input] symbol . 0.055 μS/cm c 21.3 °C The numeric keypad for the volume input appears . Volume START Enter the desired dispensing volume in liters.
Operation Using Volume-Controlled Dispensing The last dispensing volumes selected will be saved automatically and displayed on the [Volume-controlled dispense] button on the dispense screen . Procedure To start another dispensing process with the last dispensing volume selected: Press the [Volume-controlled dispense] button . The dispensing starts .
Operation 7 .2 .6 Dispensing Ultrapure Water From the Bag (Only With Arium Mini Plus or Arium Mini) ® ® If the bag outlet tube is connected to the Bag outlet, ultrapure water can be manually dispensed directly from the bag . Dispensing is carried out exclusively in a depressurized state .
Operation 7 .4 Manually Fill the Bag (Only for Arium Mini) ® If the bag fill level of the device is depleted or is no longer sufficient for the desired dispense volume, the bag can be filled manually . There are various ways in which to begin manual filling of the bag .
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Operation The “Prepare filling” (step 1) dialog box appears. Check whether the tank filling tube is connected to the “Inlet” Prepare Filling connection . Connect the tank filling tube (Inlet) on If required: Connect the tank filling tube. the rear of the device as described in manual.
Operation 7 .5 Activating or Deactivating Standby Mode If no water has been dispensed for an extended period, the device automatically switches to standby mode . This ensures economical and eco- friendly operation . In standby mode, the pre-stage is no longer active and the water in the ultrapure water stage circulates in intervals .
Operation 7 .7 Performing a Volume Adjustment The flow sensor of the device can be readjusted to be able to dispense the most precise possible volume of ultrapure water . A sample volume of around half a liter is dispensed for this purpose . The actual volume of the dispensed sample volume is measured and transmitted to the device .
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 8 . 1 Cleaning 8 . 1 . 1 Cleaning the Display Procedure To avoid uncontrolled changes to the settings of the device: Activate standby mode (see Chapter 7.5, page 51). Wipe the display gently with a soft, dry cloth . Deactivate standby mode (see Chapter 7 .5, page 51) .
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .2 Maintenance Schedule Depending on the volume of water dispensed, it may be necessary to change the consumables more often than specified in the maintenance schedule. If, for example, sterile water is required, the final filter must be replaced regularly.
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .4 Displaying Reminders Reminders to replace certain consumables are automatically displayed as warning messages (see Chapter 9 .2, page 69) . Pending consumables replacements can be viewed at a glance . All reminders are automatically updated after the consumable has been replaced .
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .5 .2 Replacing Bag (only Arium Mini Plus or Arium Mini) ® ® Draining the Bag Requirements — In the “Change material” menu, the menu item [Bag] is activated . — The “Empty bag” dialog box appears. Procedure Check whether the tank outlet tubing is connected to the “Bag Outlet”...
Cleaning and Maintenance If an Arium Mini Plus is used: The device automatically begins filling ® the bag. If an Arium Mini is used: The filling process must be started . ® The dialog box “Fill bag?” appears on the device display . To fill the bag: Tap the [YES] button.
Cleaning and Maintenance Confirm removal of the pretreatment cartridge with the [OK] button . Insert a new pretreatment cartridge in the device (see Chapter 6 .3, page 32) . Rinse the pretreatment cartridge (see Chapter 6 .7, page 39) . Once the pretreatment cartridge has been rinsed: The dialog box “Connect filter”...
Cleaning and Maintenance Confirm removal of the ultrapure water cartridge with the [OK] button . Insert a new ultrapure water cartridge in the device (see Chapter 6 .4, page 33) . Rinse the ultrapure water cartridge (see Chapter 6 .8, page 40) . Once the ultrapure water cartridge has been rinsed: The dialog box “Connect filter”...
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Cleaning and Maintenance Removing the UV Lamp CAUTION Risk of injury from electrical current and UV radiation! The UV lamp emits UV radiation and may be live . Disconnect the device from the power supply before the old UV lamp is removed.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Inserting the UV Lamp NOTICE Touching UV lamps with your bare fingers will cause them to become defective! Touching the UV lamp with your bare fingers will leave fingerprints . The fingerprints can become so hot during operation that the UV lamp is destroyed.
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .5 .6 Changing Final Filter Remove final filter Requirements — If the [Sterile filter] or [Ultrafilter] menu item is activated in the “Replace consumables” menu: The “Remove filter” dialog box appears . — If the menu items [pretreatment cartridge], [ultrapure water cartridge] or [UV lamp] are activated in the “Replace consumable”...
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .6 Enabling, Disabling or Configuring Reminders for Replacing Final Filters If sterile or endotoxin-free water is constantly required, the final filter must be replaced regularly . The device can provide a reminder about a pending final filter replacement . Procedure Tap the menu item [Final filter reminder] in the “Care”...
Cleaning and Maintenance The dialog box “Depressurization” appears . The device depressurizes . The process takes about half a minute . Depressurization To cancel the depressurization process before it is finished, e .g ., if there is 00:25 min not a sufficiently large vessel available: Press the [Cancel] button . That dialog box “Start depressurization”...
Cleaning and Maintenance 8 .9 Performing the Final Rinsing Procedure After depressurizing or venting, the device needs to be rinsed . Procedure The “Prepare rinsing” dialog box appears . Press the [OK] button . The “Start rinsing” dialog box appears . Press the [START] button .
Reconnect the device to the displayed . error . AC power. If the error persists: Contact Sartorius Service. Error 0140 The UV lamp The UV lamp is Check whether the black plug of the 8 .5 .5, page 59 is not not connected UV lamp is connected correctly .
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. properly — Remove the pretreatment inserted . cartridge . — Insert the pretreatment cartridge . If the error persists: Contact Sartorius Service. Error 0166 The ultrapure The ultrapure Press the ultrapure water cartridge in water water cartridge firmly until you hear a distinct clicking...
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. purposes: Disable the dispensing measuring lock . range . — Dispense and discard about 1 liter of water. If the error persists: Contact Sartorius Service. Error The limit There is air Perform venting . 8 .8, page 64 has been in the ultrapure Replace the ultrapure water cartridge .
Replace the pretreatment cartridge . 8 .5 .3, page 57 cannot be pretreatment determined . If the error persists: cartridge Contact Sartorius Service. has been used up. The conductivity There is air in the Perform venting . 8 .8, page 64 of the ultrapure conductivity ultrapure water...
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. has expired . Sartorius mainte- Maintenance Contact Sartorius Service . nance is required. service must maintenance be per- service interval formed . has expired . Operating Instructions Arium...
— If the error persists: 8 .5 .6, page 62 Replace the final filter. If the final filter has been removed and no water can be dispensed: Contact Sartorius Service . Operating Instructions Arium Mini Plus | Arium Mini | Arium Mini Essential ®...
. Transport damage as well as measures for subsequent cleaning and disinfection of the device or parts by Sartorius shall be charged to sender . WARNING Risk of injury due to contaminated equipment! Devices contaminated with hazardous materials (NBC contamination) will not be accepted for repair or disposal .
Decommissioning Decommissioning Requirement Operation has been ended correctly . Procedure Start depressurization (see Chapter 8 .7, page 63) Disconnect the device from power . Disconnect the device from the supply lines . Remove the consumables being used . Disconnect any attached components from the device . Clean the device (see Chapter 8 .
. WARNING Risk of injury due to contaminated equipment! Devices contaminated with hazardous materials (NBC contamination) will not be accepted by Sartorius for repair or disposal . 13 .2 Disposing of Device and Parts 13 .2 . 1 Information on Disposal...
Deliver the UV lamp to an approved disposal center for hazardous substances . Dispose of the device . Follow the disposal instructions on our website (www .sartorius .com) . Inform the disposal facility that batteries are installed in the device . Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local government regulations .
Connector according to 3-pin DIN EN/IEC 60320-1/C14 Other data See power supply label Device Power supply Only via Sartorius power supply 1000018304 Input supply voltage +24 (± 10%) Current consumption, max . 3 .0 14 .2 Ambient Conditions Unit Value...
Technical Specifications 14 .3 Safety of Electrical Equipment Safety requirements according to Safety requirements for electrical equipment for DIN EN/IEC 61010-1 measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements 14 .4 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements according to Electrical equipment for measurement, control and DIN EN 61326-1 laboratory use –...
Technical Specifications 14 .5 Product Water Quality 14 .5 . 1 Arium Mini Plus ® Unit Value Value (pre-stage) (ultrapure water stage) Water type Ultrapure water ASTM Pure water type 3 Type 1 Production output – Flow output water dispense l/min ≤ 1.0 Depressurized via ball valve Volume input...
Technical Specifications 14 .5 .2 Arium Mini and Arium Mini Essential ® ® Unit Value Water type Ultrapure water ASTM Type 1 Flow output water dispense l/min ≤ 1.0 Volume input Between 0.05 and 5 (in 50 ml increments) Typical conductivity μS/cm 0.055 (compensated at 25 °C Typical resistivity MΩ...
Technical Specifications 14 .6 .2 Arium Mini ® Unit Value Suitability / type Purified water using reverse osmosis, distillation or deionization Inlet pressure Depressurized Temperature °C 2 to 30 Specific conductivity µS/cm < 100 (compensated to 25 °C) < 50 Turbidity <...
Mini ® ® 16 Sartorius Service The Sartorius Service is at your disposal for queries regarding the device. For information about the service addresses, services provided or to contact a local representative, please visit the Sartorius website (www .sartorius .com) .
Conformity 17 Conformity 17 . 1 EC / EU Declaration of Conformity The attached Declaration of Conformity hereby confirms compliance of the device with the directives cited . 17 .2 FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity The attached Declaration of Conformity hereby confirms compliance of the device with the directives cited .
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Connections between the device and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sartorius may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
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Master Contract: 167555 Project: 70055155 Date Issued: 2016-01-15 Issued to: Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG 94-108 Weender Landstrasse Goettingen, 37075 GERMANY The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicators 'C' and 'US' for Canada and US or with adjacent indicator 'US' for US only or without either indicator for Canada only.
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Project: 70055155 Date Issued: 2016-01-15 Rating: 24 Vdc; 3,0 A (max.). For use with the power supply: FSP, Model FSP150-AAAN2 (Sartorius model 1000018304): Input: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 2A, Output: 24Vdc, 6.25A. Notes: 1. The above model has been evaluated for use in a Pollution Degree 2, Installation Category II.
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49 551 308 0 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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