Cole Parmer XP-400 X-Press Quick Start Manual

XP-400 X-Press®
Hydraulic Pellet Press for Spectroscopy Applications
Quick Start Guide
For 115V (04577-46) and 230V (04577-47)
Adjustment
Screw
Safety
Door
Display
Screen
Stop
Start
➢ PRESSURE displays the piston force, from 0 to 35 tons, with a resolution of one ton. During a run, the
pressure will increase from zero to the set tonnage and will gradually fall to zero as pressure is
released at the end of a run. A minimum pressure of 10 tons is recommended.
➢ DWELL shows the time for which the maximum pressure will be maintained at the top of the cycle and
is adjustable in increments of 15 seconds. During a run, "DWELL" will be displayed at bottom of the
screen and the dwell time will count down in 1 second increments. The minimum dwell time is 0 and
the maximum is 10 minutes.
➢ RELEASE indicates the time during which the system pressure will be bled to zero during an automatic
cycle. The word "RELEASE" will be displayed at bottom of the screen and will count down in 1 second
increments during a run. Release is adjustable in 15 second increments. The minimum release time
is 15 seconds and the maximum is 10 minutes.
➢ The Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons are used to increase or decrease the settings shown in the
PRESSURE, DWELL, and RELEASE fields. First press the button (e.g. Pressure) to activate field
then use the plus or minus buttons to enter desired settings.
➢ STANDBY indicates that the press is in automatic mode. To operate in manual mode, touch the
AUTO/MANUAL button. MANUAL will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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➢ MANUAL is used when the operator prefers to run the press manually rather than automatically.
When operating in manual mode, all other fields are inactive and cannot be adjusted. To switch from
manual to automatic mode, touch the AUTO/MANUAL field. STANDBY will be displayed.
How To Operate XP-400 X-PRESS®
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AC Inlet and
ON/OFF Switch
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(back of unit
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Do not place the XP-400 X-Press® on it's side (oil may
leak). The unit should be operated on a flat, hard,
stable benchtop due to the weight (approx 145 lbs).
Connect the powercord to the AC Inlet located at the
back of unit. Power On the XP-400 X-Press®.
Upon start-up, the home screen will display, and the
START and STOP buttons will flash. After a few
seconds, INITIALIZING... will briefly be displayed at
the bottom of the screen, indicating that initialization is
in progress. When STANDBY is displayed at the
bottom, the press is ready for operation.
The touch screen on front of the XP-400 X-Press is
used to program the press.
Lift the safety door and place a loaded Die onto the
platen/piston and tighten down the adjustment screw.
Close the safety door.
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