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Document no.: 400-0002
Version: R1.3 - 27 November 2023
Page 1 of 19
Vibro-Lab280
User Manual
Please be sure to read this entire user manual prior to use of the equipment.
Please read all safety instructions carefully.
This user manual is part of the product. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Replacement manuals can be downloaded from our webpage at
:
www.sanimembranes.com
SANI Membranes A/S
www.sanimembranes.com
Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark

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  • Page 1 Please read all safety instructions carefully. This user manual is part of the product. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Replacement manuals can be downloaded from our webpage at www.sanimembranes.com SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Personal protective equipment ..............................8 3.9. Accessories and spare parts ................................8 4. Assembly ........................................9 4.1. Tools Needed ....................................9 4.2. Assembly of the Vibro-Lab280 ..............................9 4.3. Mounting of membrane cartridge ............................10 4.4. Removal of Drive ..................................11 4.5. Installation of Drive ................................... 12 5.
  • Page 3: Description

    1.2. Validity This manual applies to the Lab280 in the following versions: Lab280 (000-0005) cartridge together with the Vibro-Lab280 Drive (001-0021) This manual applies to the Lab280 in combination with the following components: ...
  • Page 4: Symbols

    This symbol denotes a possible danger with a low risk that moderate or minor injury may result if it is not avoided. ATTENTION This symbol denotes a danger with low risk of damage to property if not avoided. SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark...
  • Page 5: System

    The Vibro-Lab280 assembly is placed on the Vibro-base in order to reduce vibrations from the unit. SANI Membranes offers a feed pump for use with the Lab280, but it can be operated with any suitable feed system for use with the specific application.
  • Page 6: Safety

    The Vibro-Lab280 assembly is a manually operated benchtop filtration system for MF and UF filtration. The user should read and understand this manual before use. The Vibro-Lab280 is intended for use in a laboratory setting or in an industrial, research or teaching facility.
  • Page 7: Media

    If the fluid system is leaking, liquid spill to the floor can cause a slipping hazard. CAUTION 3.6. Sharp objects The leaf springs are sharp objects. Be careful not to get in contact with the leaf springs when assembling or disassembling the system. CAUTION SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark...
  • Page 8: Moving Parts

    3.9. Accessories and spare parts The Vibro-Lab280 can only be used together with a feed system that provides a maximum pressure of 2 bar(g). If the system is capable of providing more than 2 bar(g) a CE approved safety valve set to maximum 2 bar(g) must be used. The feed system could be the Standard feed pump from SANI Membranes.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    2. Secure the adaptor to the baseplate using 4 x M5 Screws. 3. Place the steel base plate onto a flat surface. 4. Place the Vibro-Lab280 onto the steel base plate and tighten the fingerscrew in the centre. SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com...
  • Page 10: Mounting Of Membrane Cartridge

    Lab280 Cartridge and a dummy. Make sure the permeate outlet is facing up and is connected to a tube. ATTENTION Never run the Vibro-Lab280 with an empty slot. ATTENTION 3. Slide the pressure bars in from the left.
  • Page 11: Removal Of Drive

    Washers. 3. Remove the 4 x 121mm rods, attached to 4 x M6 Cap nuts and M6 Washers using a 10 mm Torque Wrench Make sure the Vibro-Lab280 is NOT connected to an outlet. WARNING 4. Carefully remove the drive Make sure the Vibro-Lab280 is NOT connected to an outlet.
  • Page 12: Installation Of Drive

    User Manual 4.5. Installation of Drive 1. Slide the Drive onto the Lab280-Adapter side plate, aligning the holes Make sure the Vibro-Lab280 is NOT connected to an outlet. WARNING 2. Secure the Vibro-Lab in place using 4x 121mm rods, secured with 8 x M6 Cap nuts and M6 Washers.
  • Page 13: Operation

    SANI Membranes laboratory pump. Turn on the Vibro-Lab280 Drive (4) as soon as both sides of the Lab280 Cartridge is filled with feed solution. Adjust the speed of the Peristaltic Feed Pump (2) until the desired permeate flow rate is reached. The pressure may initially be too low to observe.
  • Page 14: Introduction To Ultrafiltration Setup

    Tip: The recommended retentate flow rate is 8-16 L/h per Lab280 Cartridge which corresponds to around 160-180 RPM on the standard SANI Membranes laboratory pump. Start the Vibro-Lab280 Drive (4) as soon as the Lab280 Cartridge is filled with feed solution. Adjust the Retentate valve (6) until the desired retentate pressure (7) is reached.
  • Page 15: General Guidelines - Process

    A pressure of 1.5 to 2 bar often gives the best long-time results. Make sure that the system pressure does not exceed the rated pressure – a safety valve may be required. SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark...
  • Page 16: Cip Operation

    User Manual 5.4. CIP operation The following procedure is a general guideline for the cleaning of the Vibro-Lab280. The individual process and product may require an optimization of the cleaning procedures to achieve satisfactory cleaning results. Please consult a qualified chemicals supplier for application specific cleaning regimes.
  • Page 17: Examples Of Process Configurations

    Similarly, for studying a fractionation process, the  setup and sampling can be used for comparing two membranes directly in terms of how sharp a separation of two different molecules can be achieved SANI Membranes A/S www.sanimembranes.com Ryttermarken 8 | DK-3520 Farum | Denmark...
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Vibro-Lab280 Drive Electric Power Consumption 230V, 40W excl. feed system Noise Level 50-65 dBA Vibro-Lab280 Accessories and Spare Parts Standard Feed Pump Peristaltic feed pump including pump tubing Standard Retentate pump Peristaltic retentate pump including pump tubing Lab280 Cartridge Specification...
  • Page 19: Conformity

    For additional compliance or safety information, please contact SANI Membranes customer support. The Vibro-Lab280 system is designed with sanitary execution in mind. All components, independent of the respective material, that are in direct contact with process media, have been selected to comply with relevant regulatory guidelines regarding food approvals.

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