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CitoPress-1
Manual No.: 15777001
Date of Release 10.12.2015
Instruction Manual
Updated 30.05.2016

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  • Page 1 CitoPress-1 Manual No.: 15777001 Date of Release 10.12.2015 Instruction Manual Updated 30.05.2016...
  • Page 2 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. Original instructions. The contents of this manual is the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
  • Page 3 Ensure that the outlet hose is attached to the water outlet system in a safe way. Only use water (or water modified with approved Struers additives) as a cooling medium. After installing a mounting unit: Ensure that the arrows are aligned to lock the mounting unit into position.
  • Page 4 The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
  • Page 5 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Disposal Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contain electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of as general waste. Please contact your local authorities for information on the correct method of disposal in accordance with national legislation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Menu ................. 17 Setting the Language ............. 18 2. Basic Operations Using the Controls................19 Control Panel of CitoPress-1 ..........19 Control Panel Functions ..............20 Process Setup Display ..............21 Using the Process Setup Menu ............22 Changing the Process Values ..........22 Reuse the Process Settings for the Next Sample ....
  • Page 8 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual 3. Routine Maintenance Daily Maintenance ................27 Removing Residues ............... 27 Cleaning the Rams ..............27 Removing the Upper Ram ............28 Lubricating the Threads of the Top Closure ......28 Monthly Service ................29 Cleaning under the Lower Ram ..........29 Yearly Service .................

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Mounting unit Top closure with upper ram Lower ram Piston pin mount release agent, Struers AntiStick Scraper  Remove the coach bolts from all of the transport brackets that Unpacking and Placing secure CitoPress to its transport pallet. Remove the brackets.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted With Citopress

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and names of Getting Acquainted with CitoPress machine’s components. CitoPress Front View  Front Panel  Mounting unit cover  Mounting unit top plate  Mounting unit  Swivel arm for top closure...

  • Page 11: Noise Level

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Rear View  Mains connection socket  Mains switch  Fuse holders  Water inlet  RS232 socket  Ventilation valve  Water outlet tube The noise level of the machine is 63 dB (A) measured when the Noise Level pump is running, at a distance of 1.0 m/39.4"...

  • Page 12: Supplying Power

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Always remember to switch the power off when installing electrical Supplying Power equipment. Important Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the type plate on the machine CitoPress are shipped with 3 types of Mains cables:...

  • Page 13: Opening The Ventilation Valve

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual To equalise the pressure in the machine’s hydraulic system, it is Opening the Ventilation Valve necessary to open the ventilation valve. This valve is closed during transport and is protected by a plastic cap.  Remove the plastic cap from the valve.

  • Page 14: Installing The Lower Ram

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual  Place the lower ram on the top of the piston rod. Installing the Lower Ram Lower ram Axle journal Piston rod  Turn the lower ram so that the holes in the axle journal on top of the rod and ram line up and insert the piston pin.

  • Page 15: Installing The Mounting Unit

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Installing the Mounting Unit Important: Do not operate the machine whilst installing the mounting unit. Connect the water and electrical connections in the order described. Connecting the water connections before the electrical connections could result in water being leaked into the electrical connections and lead to a short.
  • Page 16 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual  Lower the unit onto the studs of the hydraulic cylinder.  Hold the mounting unit’s cables and water couplings to one side to ensure that they do not restrict its movement when locking it into position ...
  • Page 17 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual  Connect the male inlet and outlet water couplings on the mounting unit to the female fittings on CitoPress. − Hold the spring-loaded collar down and connect the water coupling. − Release the spring-loaded collar and check the water connection is secure.

  • Page 18: Installing The Swivel Arm

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual  Mount the swivel arm by sliding it through the hole in the top Installing the Swivel Arm plate and into the sleeve in the mounting unit cover.  Mount the top closure in the hole in the top of the swivel arm.

  • Page 19: Removing The Mounting Unit

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Removing the Mounting Unit Important Do not operate the machine whilst removing the mounting unit. Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity and water supplies. Important During operation, the mounting unit will be very hot. Before removing the mounting unit, ensure that it is cool enough to be handled.

  • Page 20: Removing The Lower Ram

     Remove the lower ram from the axle journal. A build-up of resin can make it difficult to removing the lower ram from the mounting unit. Please contact a Struers Field Service Engineer for advice on how to loosen the lower ram. ...

  • Page 21: Software Settings

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Software Settings When CitoPress is initially powered up, using the mains switch, the following two screens will be displayed: Initial Start Up Screen Please Note The sample screens in this Instruction Manual show a number of possible texts. The actual display screen may differ from the samples in the Manual.

  • Page 22: Using Software Menus

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Using Software Menus down menu keys, the escape  and  Use the up enter keys to navigate and use CitoPress’ software menus  Press the up and down menu keys to highlight menu items. Up and Down Menu Keys ...

  • Page 23: Configuration Menu

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual The following is a description of the items found in the Configuration Menu CONFIGURATION menu. Language The language can be set to English (default), German, French, Spanish or Japanese. Display contrast The contrast settings of the display can be adjusted to suit individual preferences (default value: 25, adjustment range: 0-50).

  • Page 24: Setting The Language

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Setting the Language When the machine is first started the language selected will be English. To change the language after the initial start up:  From the MAIN MENU, use down menu key to highlight the Configuration item. Push the  enter key to select the item.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual 2. Basic Operations Using the Controls Control Panel of CitoPress-1...

  • Page 26: Control Panel Functions

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Control Panel Functions Name Function Name Function   Moves highlighted menu item Moves highlighted menu item upwards and increases values of downwards and decreases UP MENU DOWN MENU  selected parameters. values of selected parameters. ...

  • Page 27: Process Setup Display

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual The PROCESS SETUP has two main areas: Process Setup Display HEATING COOLING Heating The HEATING area is used to set up and display the heating values used to process the sample. The values are for: Temperature Duration...

  • Page 28: Using The Process Setup Menu

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Using the Process Setup Menu Changing the Process Values The process parameter values used by CitoPress for processing samples are set as follows: Note: The example below is based on editing the heating temperature value; the procedure for editing other values is the same.

  • Page 29: Reuse The Process Settings For The Next Sample

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Push the  enter key to store the value.  The display will return to the PROCESS SETUP menu  Reuse the Process Settings for After completing a sample preparation, CitoPress displays the last the Next Sample used process settings (this also applies after switching the press off and on).

  • Page 30: Mounting A Specimen

    A thin layer of mount release agent must always be applied to the mounting rams to prevent the resins sticking to the surface. Using Struers’ AntiStick a thin layer of stearate powder can easily be dabbed on the rams.  Place the specimen on the ram. The specimen must be clean, dry and free from grease.

  • Page 31: Starting The Mounting Process

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Starting the Mounting Process WARNING To prevent damage at installation, ensure that the Mounting Unit is turned clockwise until the two arrows are aligned BEFORE starting the mounting process.  Start the mounting process by pressing START .

  • Page 32: Stopping The Mounting Process

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual  The machine automatically stops when the cooling time has Stopping the Mounting Process elapsed. The machine can be stopped at any time during the  mounting process by pressing STOP Important: If you have stopped the machine during the mounting process: Cool the mounting cylinder a minimum 2 min before opening, after a heating period.

  • Page 33: Routine Maintenance

    Instruction Manual 3. Routine Maintenance Accumulated resin can restrict movement or cause damage to the rams. To ensure a longer lifetime for your CitoPress Struers strongly recommends daily cleaning.  Clean all accessible surfaces with a moist cloth. Daily Maintenance ...

  • Page 34: Removing The Upper Ram

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Removing the Upper Ram  Screws  Top closure cap  Top nut  Retaining washer  Spring  Spacer  Upper ram  Rod  Unscrew the handles on either side of the top closure cap ().

  • Page 35: Monthly Service

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Monthly Service When mounting, some old cured resin will fall down from the lower Cleaning under the Lower Ram ram and build up underneath. The cured resin must be cleaned away, to stop it harming the machine.

  • Page 36: Yearly Service

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Yearly Service  Using a 5 mm Allen key, check that the bolts that hold the Tighten the Fitted Bolts mounting unit to the cylinder are tight. (The bolts should be tightened with a force of maximum 5 Nm / 4 lbf-ft).

  • Page 37: Reference Guide

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Reference Guide Table of Contents Page ™ 1. Struers Metalog Guide ............. 32 2. Application Guide for Hot Mounting ....... 33 3. Accessories ................33 4. Consumables ................ 33 5. Troubleshooting ..............34 6. Maintenance Service Menus ................39 Accessing the Service menus ..........

  • Page 38: Struers Metalog Guide

    Finding the right method, including choice of consumables is easy. ™ Always consult Struers Metalog Guide on the Struers website for the correct preparation method for the actual specimens. Struers Metalog Guide ™...

  • Page 39: Application Guide For Hot Mounting

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual 2. Application Guide for Hot Mounting Useful mounting data and hints can be found in the Struers Application Guide for Hot Mounting or visit the Struers website on http://www.struers.com and see the section on Knowledge. When using ClaroFast in the latest range of Mounting Units (units with a golden casing), increase the Cooling Rate to Medium.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Instruction Manual 5. Troubleshooting Display/error Cause Action Error Message Pressure error with the ram Please contact a Struers Service movement. Technician. No digits in the password number Press ESC and enter 4 digits for the being saved. password number Temperature error, mounting unit.
  • Page 41 Display/error Cause Action Turn CitoPress OFF and then turn If this does not help, contact a Struers Service Technician Turn CitoPress OFF and then turn If this does not help, contact a Struers Service Technician Voltage overload Turn CitoPress OFF and then turn...
  • Page 42 Insufficient compression. Incorrect setting of force/pressure. Set the correct parameter. Defect in the pressure system. Call a Struers service technician. Insufficient heating. Incorrect setting of time or Set the correct parameters. temperature for heating. Defect in the heating system.
  • Page 43 Try both the following procedures to identify the problem:  Try to mount the top closure, without the upper ram. If this is not possible, call a Struers service technician.  Try to insert the disconnected upper ram into the mounting cylinder.
  • Page 44 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Display/error Cause Action The top closure cannot be loosened. The top closure has not been turned To release the top closure:  ¼ turn back before starting the Move the lower ram up and process. down several times.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual 6. Maintenance CitoPress is equipped with operator service menus, which provide Service Menus important information about the operational history and current operational state of the machine. Accessing the Service menus From the Main Menu, highlight and then select the Service menu item.

  • Page 46: Statistics Menu

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Statistics Menu CitoPress measures and records statistical information about its operation, this data is shown in the Statistics display. The following table provides information about this statistical data. Item Display Statistics Serial Number (number) Software Version (number)

  • Page 47: Sensors Menu

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Sensors Menu CitoPress is equipped with a range of sensors. Real time data, provided by these sensors, is shown in the Sensors display. The following table provides information about this sensor data. Sensor Display PCB VOLTAGES Main PCB version...

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual 7. Technical Data Specifications Subject Metric/International Mounting Specifications Mounting Units Diameter 25, 30, 40, 50 mm 1¼" 1½" (Optional) Compression Force on piston rod 50–350* bar 725 - 5076* psi in steps of 25 bar in steps of 363 psi...
  • Page 49 CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Specifications Subject Metric/International Standards Specifications Safety Standards Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity Environmental Specifications Noise levels Idle 0 dB (A) 63 dB(A) Operating Environment Temperature 5–40 41–104 (operational) Humidity (non- 0–95% RH condensing) Interface Specifications...

  • Page 50: Quick Reference

    CitoPress-1 Instruction Manual Quick Reference   Press and hold RAM UP Placing the Specimen to raise the lower ram to its upper limit.  Apply mount release agent to the surface of the lower ram.  Place the specimen on the ram.

  • Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity

    Information NFPA70:2014, NFPA79:2012 FCC 47 CFR Part 15, ICES-003 The above has been declared according to the global method, module A Christian Skjold Heyde, Date: 11.03.2015 Vice President, R & D and Production, Struers A/S  Overensstemmelseserklæring Dansk Fabrikant, Struers A/S...
  • Page 52  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...

  • Page 53: Spare Parts And Diagrams

    CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Spare Parts and Diagrams Manual No.: 15737001 Date of Release...
  • Page 54 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. The contents of this manual are the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
  • Page 55 CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Spare Parts and Diagrams Spare Parts and Diagrams Table of contents Drawing CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Drawings CitoPress-20, complete ............ 15740001H Electronic, assembled ............15740065B Pump unit, assembled ............15730062B Hydraulic components f. bottom ........15730063B Hydraulic components f. tower .......... 15730064A Left tower, assembled ............

  • Page 56: Citopress-1/ -10/ -20

    CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Spare Parts and Diagrams Spare Part list for CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Drawing Pos. Cat no. 15740001 CitoPress-20, complete Seals for towers, 0.66m 15730142 15740065 Electronics, assembled Power supply 85-264in. 24V/1A 2PA90025 Trafo 115-230V/36V, 20A, 20% 2MT72324 6.30A T FUSE GLASS 250V, 2 pcs, F1 + F2...

  • Page 57: Frontplate, Assembled

    CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Spare Parts and Diagrams Spare Part list for CitoPress-1/ -10/ -20 Drawing Pos. Cat no. 15740015 Frontplate, assembled Foil, CitoPress-20 15740111 Foil, CitoPress-10 15730143 Foil, CitoPress-1 15770111 Display, 320X240 w. white LED 2HD32024 PCB CitoPress, tested 15733001...
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  • Page 66: Block Diagram

    Parallel Struers A/S Pederstrupvej 84 Rev.B: 22-09-2006 FTH DK-2750 Ballerup Prototype Corrected Denmark telephone: +45 44 600 800 X2, Connector for Service CitoPress-1, Block Diagram Size CAGE Code DWG NO 15733050 Scale Sheet Friday, October 13, 2006 FTH / FTH...
  • Page 67 +45 44 600 800 +45 44 600 800 +45 44 600 800 Rev.D: 2012-01-04 FTH C1 added, F3 changed to 12AT CitoPress-1, Circuit Diagram CitoPress-1, Circuit Diagram CitoPress-1, Circuit Diagram Rev.E: 2014-12-23 FTH RV1+RV2 removed, X10 changed CONNECTOR DB9 MALE...

  • Page 68: Block Diagram

    (masked to appx. 320x180 dots) (option) - Doser ver. (resistor) 10V, 100mA RS232 24V + CAN - RF-id Parallel Tx-Rx Struers A/S Pederstrupvej 84 Rev.B: 22-09-2006 FTH DK-2750 Ballerup Prototype Corrected Denmark telephone: +45 44 600 800 X2, Connector X1, Connector...
  • Page 69 115V X6-2 0.75mm2 DPDT Relay Safety Trafo, IEC741 BU-9 X4-5 BU-10 X4-1 0.75mm2 GNYE-3 GNYE-4 STRUERS A/S STRUERS A/S STRUERS A/S Rev.B: 22-09-2006 FTH Pederstrupvej 84 Pederstrupvej 84 Pederstrupvej 84 7x0.25 mm2 10x0.14 mm2 Prototype Corrected DK-2750 Ballerup DK-2750 Ballerup DK-2750 Ballerup Rev.C: 8-1.2008 AKR...

  • Page 70: Block Diagram

    (option) - Doser ver. (resistor) 10V, 100mA 10V, 100mA RS232 24V + CAN - RF-id Parallel Tx-Rx Struers A/S Pederstrupvej 84 Rev.B: 22-09-2006 FTH DK-2750 Ballerup Prototype Corrected Denmark telephone: +45 44 600 800 X2, Connector X1, Connector for Service + LAN...
  • Page 71 BU-10 BK-29 36V/15A 0-250bar X4-1 0.75mm2 AWG14 DPDT Relay Hydraulic Pump Station (right unit) GNYE-3 GNYE-4 STRUERS A/S STRUERS A/S STRUERS A/S Rev.B: 22-09-2006 FTH Pederstrupvej 84 Pederstrupvej 84 Pederstrupvej 84 7x0.25 mm2 10x0.14 mm2 Prototype Corrected DK-2750 Ballerup DK-2750 Ballerup DK-2750 Ballerup Rev.C: 8-1-2008 AKR...
  • Page 72  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...

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