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Apex 400 Press
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644-003
2I-25200-2

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  • Page 1 Apex 400 Press Hydraulic Presses User Manual 644-003 2I-25200-2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. D 400 P ............12 IAGRAMS RESS Front View ....................12 Back View ....................13 Legend for Apex 400 Press Diagrams ............ 14 5. O 400 P ............15 PERATION RESS General Procedure ................15 Display Screens, Function Buttons and Symbols ........16 Operation –...

  • Page 3: List Of Safety Symbols

    (Reference ISO 7000-0434B, 2004-01) Caution – Possibility of Electric Shock Indoor Use Only © September 2023 Specac Ltd. All rights reserved. Brilliant Spectroscopy is a trademark of Specac Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). If this product is in use and was purchased within the European Union, please contact your local sales agent or Specac to make arrangements for disposal of this equipment. The equipment must be cleaned and decontaminated before disposal.

  • Page 5: Unpacking, Checking And Installation

    The Apex 400 press is shipped in a wooden crate with a special pallet base. The lid of the crate and the sides of the crate can be removed by removing the screws as shown.
  • Page 6 User Manual Lifting Eye Bolt Screw into top of press...
  • Page 7 The press is supplied filled with hydraulic oil (VG100, P/N GS25901) and is ready to use. Specac would strongly advise that the Apex 400 press packing materials are retained and not destroyed, for future transportation should it be...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    Using the purpose-built packaging is the safest way of moving and containing the press to minimize for any possible damage in transit. Replacing an Apex 400 press in its packaging is the reverse of the procedure described previously. The equipment must be cleaned and decontaminated before storing, disposal or moving.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Whenever it is likely that electrical protection has been impaired, the press should be made inoperative and be secured against unintended operation. Contact your local dealer or Specac for further advise and servicing requirements. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified within this manual,...
  • Page 10 WARNING: If the drawer shows any visible signs of damage this may impair its effective performance for safe containment of parts within. Specac recommends that the drawer is replaced if damaged to conform to the correct safety standards. CAUTION: If power supply is lost during operation of the press whilst a load is being applied DO NOT OPEN the drawer to try and remove the test sample.
  • Page 11 Specac Limited and any purchaser of the Apex 400 Press and when issued shall supersede any other terms. Specac Limited shall not be liable for any for any defects appearing in an Apex 400 Press sold or supplied by Specac Limited to the extent that such defects arise as a...

  • Page 12: Diagrams - Apex 400 Press

    User Manual 4. Diagrams - Apex 400 Press Front View Lifting Eye & Hole (7) Start Button (11) Stop Button (12) Touchscreen Display (4) Sample Die Drawer (5) Front Power - On/Off button (1) Die Cap (10) Die Holder (6)

  • Page 13: Back View

    Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses Back View Cooling Vent Dust Flap USB A (9) – for software updates Power Lead Fuse Box (15) Connection (3) Appliance Label and Serial Number (14) Rear Power switch (2)

  • Page 14: Legend For Apex 400 Press Diagrams

    User Manual Legend for Apex 400 Press Diagrams (1) Front On/off power switch. (2) Rear power switch (3) Power Lead connection. (4) Touchscreen Display. (5) Die Drawer. (6) Die Holder. (7) Lifting Eye & Hole. (8) Pressure Plate (9) USB A Socket (10) Die Cap (11) Start (apply load) button.

  • Page 15: Operation - Apex 400 Press

    5. Operation - Apex 400 Press General Procedure The Apex 400 press is used to apply a constant load to a sample powder contained within a die. The Apex 400 press can apply a load by running program which can be loaded from the Directory.

  • Page 16: Display Screens, Function Buttons And Symbols

    User Manual Display Screens, Function Buttons and Symbols Display Screens All operations and the status of the Apex 400 press are shown on the Display Screen (4). The Display Screen has five principal types of display presentation. These five “Display Screens” are:...
  • Page 17 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses Status Symbols The following shows the main status screen and common status messages likely to be seen. Current time Load Status Icons Currently Loaded Program Buttons – described below Main Operating Screen – Status Icons Status Icon - The Pressure Plate is in the Sample Loading state Status Icon - The Pressure Plate is in the Sample Release/Eject state...

  • Page 18: Operation - Steps To Press A Sample

    User Manual Operation – Steps to Press a Sample Apex 400 Powering up the Press Connect the press to a suitable electrical supply using the supplied mains lead and plug at the rear into the power socket (3). Then switch On the rear power switch (2) followed by turning on by pressing the front power on/off switch (1).
  • Page 19 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses Changing the Language Display and the Units of Load The Apex 400 press language can be changed in the Settings screen. From the main screen, touch the followed by the The press can display the Units of load in kN, Tonnes or US Tons. This...
  • Page 20 User Manual Applying a Load with the Apex 400 Press Once the sample is correctly positioned and the drawer (5) has been closed, a program can be run. Touch the Directory symbol to change the program. There are two main types of die, and they require programs set up in a different way.
  • Page 21 This pellet is stuck in the die once the load has been applied. The Apex 400 press includes a pressure plate to eject the pellet. In order to do this the program must end with the Sample Eject function.
  • Page 22 The program can be run, and load applied, by pressing the start button (11) Note: The range limits are 40 to 400 kN for the Apex 400 Press. When the drawer (5) is closed and the start button (11) has been pressed, the press motor will start and the Display Screen (4) will show the current program step highlighted.
  • Page 23 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses The press motor will slow and stop to reach the target load before moving onto the next step in the program. Removing the Die To remove the die it’s recommended to remove each part separately as follows 1.

  • Page 24: Operation - Further Features Of The Press

    There is a maximum piston travel of 38mm, and the press motor and pump will automatically stop when this travel limit is reached. It’s not normally possible to reach this limit with the Specac supplied dies unless they’re not fitted or the cap on the top of the die is forgotten.

  • Page 25: Display Screens - Operation, Options, Programming, Directory & Editing

    Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses 6. Display Screens – Operation, Options, Programming, Directory & Editing The Different Display Screen Environments 1) Main Operation Screen The main operating screen displays the current load and status of the press. The currently loaded program is shown and if it is running the program step is highlighted, as shown below.
  • Page 26 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses 2) Program Folder The program folder lists all the saved programs in the press. Selected Click on one to select it. Program There are two default programs installed on the press. One for ring dies and one for standard dies. Buttons The buttons at the bottom of the screen are described below: Directory Menu...
  • Page 28 User Manual Event Viewer The Event viewer show a list of recent events, such as the last programs run, and any errors. 3) Settings The settings menu has the following options explained below: Settings Menu SYMBOL FUNCTION Set language Set units – Tonnes, US Tons and kN Set display brightness Drag the slider left and right to adjust the brightness Set Clock...
  • Page 29 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses Password Protection The change password icon allows you to set a password. Once a password is set, various features are locked and cannot be changed by the user. To remove the password leave the New Password box blank. The features that are locked are adjustable using the security settings menu.
  • Page 30 User Manual 4) Program Editor Edit Program Name Program Steps Scroll Up/Down Buttons Program Editing Menu SYMBOL FUNCTION Back / Return Note: This won’t save changes if editing a program. Insert a program operation above the currently selected line Edit selected Program Step Or at the top of the program screen –...
  • Page 31 Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses If the insert or edit selected program step buttons are pressed a menu displays the following functions. Program Step Functions Menu SYMBOL FUNCTION Ramp Up to Load. This step runs the hydraulic press up to the load value set. The colour indicates motor speed.

  • Page 32: Non-Routine Procedures For The Press

    40kN before ramping back down and then leave the press for 10 minutes to see if the piston has returned. If it hasn’t contact Specac for assistance. Note: If possible, avoid running the piston to the limit of its travel.

  • Page 33: Fault Finding, Causes And Remedy

    Apex 400 Hydraulic Presses 8. Fault Finding, Causes and Remedy The Apex 400 Press should give years of trouble-free operation, if used and cared for correctly. If there is a failure of the press operation, please contact your local Specac representative immediately. Provide the serial number found at the rear of the press and provide a description of the fault.
  • Page 34 Remedy: Check there are no signs of oil leaks. Remove the panel from the right side of the press and check the oil tank is filled between the min and max marks. Contact Specac if it not. Cause B: The valve in front of the oil tank is closed.
  • Page 35 Specac and give serial number of press. Cause C: Solenoid valves dirty or damaged. Remedy: Contact Specac and give serial number of press. Cause D: Pressure relief valve dirty or damaged. Remedy: Contact Specac and give serial number of press.
  • Page 36 Remedy: Open the drawer, slide out the pressure plate. Clean with the damp cloth. Re-insert onto its guiding rails. Cause B: The pressure plate wheel has worn out. Remedy: Contact Specac and give serial number of press. The wheel o-rings may need replacing.

  • Page 37: General Preventative Maintenance

    Checking the Oil Level and Changing the Oil The Apex 400 Press is supplied from new filled with VG100 grade hydraulic oil. The oil reservoir right side of the press is accessible by removal of the right cover.
  • Page 38 User Manual Specac manufactures and stocks a full range of IR sampling accessories for solids, liquids and gases and optical components. We design and manufacture fully integrated sampling solutions for the laboratory, at line and in-line process measurement, to cope with extremes of temperature from –190ºC to +800ºC, pressures...

  • Page 39: Accessories For Apex 400 Press

    51.5x35mm Ring Die GS2522x 40 x 35mm Ring Die GS2522x 40 x 32mm Ring Die GS2522x 12. Specifications of the Apex 400 Press UK version part number P/N GS25201 USA (110v,60Hz) version part number P/N GS25202 JAPAN (100v,50/60Hz) version part number...
  • Page 40 Fax: 061 726 6550 L.O.T. - Oriel GmbH & Co, email: info@portmann-instruments.ch KG - Darmstadt Website:www.portmann-instruments.ch Tel: 06151 88060 aFax: 06151 880689 email:info@LOT-Oriel.de SPECAC INC. Website: www.LOT-Oriel.com/de 414 Commerce Drive Suite 175, Japan Fort Washington, Systems Engineering Inc. -Tokyo PA 19034, USA...
  • Page 41 SPECAC INC. SPECAC LTD. 414 Commerce Drive Science and Innovation Centre, Halo Business Park, Suite 175, Fort Washington, Cray Avenue, PA 19034, USA Orpington, Tel: 215 793 4044 Kent BR5 3FQ Fax: 215 793 4011 Tel:+44 (0) 1689 873134...

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