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Cole Parmer SM-200 Shatterbox Operation Manual

Rock and mineral grinder (ring and puck mill) for spectroscopy applications
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SM-200 Shatterbox
Rock and Mineral Grinder (Ring and Puck Mill) for Spectroscopy Applications
Operation Manual
For 115V (04578-25)
1300-87017-1M, REV 5

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  • Page 1 SM-200 Shatterbox Rock and Mineral Grinder (Ring and Puck Mill) for Spectroscopy Applications Operation Manual For 115V (04578-25) 1300-87017-1M, REV 5...
  • Page 2 08840. SPEX SamplePrep is now part of Cole-Parmer®. The Cole-Parmer® SM-200 Shatterbox was formerly known as SPEX 8530 Shatterbox. Over the years, we’ve acquired many high-quality and reputable brands. After many years of continual growth, we realize our brands are all as brilliant as each other. Rather than have a portfolio of complementary brands, we felt consolidating them under one world- class brand name enabled us to offer a single and significant brand experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SM-300 Shatterbox TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introduction ........................3 Specifications ........................4 Unpacking ........................... 5 Setting Up ..........................7 Locking Casters ........................7 Pneumatic Cylinders ......................7 Safety Interlock ........................8 Cam-Action Clamp ......................8 Controls ..........................9 Operation ..........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SM-300 Shatterbox 1.0 INTRODUCTION Since its introduction three decades ago, the Shatterbox has become the most popular “swing mill” in America. Now as then, it remains the most efficient way to pulverize up to 100 ml in volume (or 100 g in weight) of brittle material to analytical fineness. The SM-200 has many advanced features, including an electronic timer, a cam-action clamp, a safety-interlocking lid with pneumatic cylinders, and lockable casters.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Shatterbox first, and always use a "slow-blow" type fuse. Motor: 1/3 horsepower dual-winding 825-RPM motor powers the SM-200 Shatterbox. The low horsepower rating of the motor is based on its low fixed speed, but the motor has high torque (especially when starting up) and is more powerful than its HP power rating implies.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Before unpacking the SM-200 Shatterbox, place the shipping carton upright and as close as possible to the mill intended location. Open the top of the shipping box. Remove the top and body of the carton.
  • Page 7 The 230V power cord conforms to European wiring color codes. If everything seems to be okay, proceed to the next section “SETTING UP.” Control Panel Electrical Inlet Module at Rear Casters Figure 1 - SM-200 Shatterbox (exterior) Cole-Parmer® Page 7 of 20 1300-87017-1M, REV 5...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    To lock the casters, press the pedal down. To unlock the casters, push the tab back. To move the SM-200 Shatterbox easily, unlock the casters; to keep it in place, lock them. Always lock the casters before operating the Shatterbox.

  • Page 9: Safety Interlock

    SM-300 Shatterbox 4.3 Safety Interlock The SM-200 Shatterbox is designed so the lid cannot be lifted while the capsule retainer is moving. When the Run button is pushed, it activates a solenoid that locks down the lid. Not until the lid locks down will the Shatterbox motor start. At the end of a run when the timer reaches zero, the motor shuts off, the timer displays RUN COMPLETE, and the lid stays latched for 5 seconds to allow the grinding mechanism to slow down.

  • Page 10: Controls

    • RUN COMPLETE is displayed for 5 seconds after the run is over; and • ERROR: LATCH FAILURE is displayed when the lid interlock cannot engage. NOTE: Before setting the timer and operating the SM-200 Shatterbox, clamp a grinding container firmly in place. Also, while learning how to operate the Shatterbox you may want to use a grinding container with its puck/ring grinding elements removed.
  • Page 11 When power is switched on, the timer will first display the Cole-Parmer logo, followed by: COLE-PARMER SM-200 SHATTERBOX The timer will then display the default timer setting of three minutes (3:00). Assuming a grinding container is clamped into the capsule retainer and the lid is down, pressing RUN will initiate a run of 3 minutes.

  • Page 12: Operation

    1. Switch the power on. The timer display will light up. Initially it will flash the Cole-Parmer logo and then display Cole-Parmer SM-200 SHATTERBOX, but this will shortly change to the default timer setting of 3:00.
  • Page 13 SM-300 Shatterbox 5.0 OPERATION (Cont’d) 3. Load the grinding container with sample. If running the Shatterbox without grinding anything, remove the grinding element(s) from the container. Clamp the container into the capsule retainer. Make sure that the friction disc is properly placed and the grinding container is firmly seated.
  • Page 14 SM-300 Shatterbox 5.0 OPERATION (Cont’d) 5.0.2 Emptying and Cleaning the Grinding Container The grinding container is usually emptied by brushing out the ground sample. Typically, a technician will start by brushing the sample off the underside of the cover into the container, and brushing off the tops of the puck and ring.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    SM-300 Shatterbox 5.0.3 Grinding Hints (Cont’d) grinding aids to prevent caking. Water, alcohol, solvents, and other liquids can be added to create slurries whose mean particle size after grinding can be well below 10 microns, but for most analytical techniques the liquid must be removed before analysis. Dry grinding aids include soap powders, detergents, stearates, and aspirin, all added to comprise 1% to 10% of the total sample weight.

  • Page 16: Changing The Fuses

    SM-300 Shatterbox 7.0 CHANGING THE FUSES If the Shatterbox will not operate when the run button is pressed, it is possible that one or both fuses may have blown. To access the fuses, first remove the power cord from the back of the Shatterbox.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    SM-300 Shatterbox 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No current. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the outlet. No current. Check outlet for power and correct The unit does not as required. turn on. Blown fuse. Replace fuses.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Items not produced by Cole-Parmer® carry the manufacturer’s warranty only. The warranty excludes wear parts. These are parts that wear out through use and must be replaced periodically for proper operation. SM-200 Shatterbox wear parts include the following which can be changed by the user. Wear Parts Part No.

  • Page 19: Instrument Disposal

    SM-300 Shatterbox 10.0 INSTRUMENT DISPOSAL In accordance to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU covering Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, all equipment with the disposal symbol must not be disposed of with general waste. (Figure 4) Disposal Label is located on the back of unit. Figure 4 - Disposal Symbol Throughout the European Community, guidelines regarding disposal regulations may vary from territory to territory.

  • Page 20: Contact Us

    SM-300 Shatterbox 11.0 CONTACT US Repair Service Phone: 1.732.623.0465 Cole-Parmer 65 Liberty St Metuchen, NJ 08840 Attn: Service and Repair Please include RA Number on the shipping label. Germany T: +1.800.323.4340 or T: +49 (0) 9377 92030 +1.800.323.4340 E: de.sales@antylia.com E: sales@antylia.com W: coleparmer.de W: coleparmer.com...

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