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Disclaimer Deficiencies arising from circumstances that are not the responsibility of Metrohm, such as improper storage or improper use, etc., are expressly excluded from the warranty. Unauthorized modifications to the product (e.g., conversions or attachments) exclude any liability on the part of the manufacturer for resulting damage and its consequences.
OMNIS sample rack – Overview ..........12 Indicators and controls ............13 System – Signals ..............14 Connectors ................15 4 Delivery and packaging Delivery ................16 Packaging ................16 5 Installation Installation by Metrohm ............ 17 Setup location ..............17 OMNIS Sample Robot NIR ■■■■■■■■...
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Table of contents ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Placing the OMNIS NIR Analyzer ........18 Plugging in the power cord ..........18 6 Operation and control Operation ................20 Switching on and off ............20 Attaching and removing the OMNIS sample rack ... 21 Working with liquid samples ..........
OMNIS sample racks Information on function licenses and software licenses is available on the Metrohm website or from the regional Metrohm representative. The article number and serial number for identification of the product can be found on the type label:...
About the documentation ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1 2 3 (01) = Article number in accordance (21) = Serial number with GS1 standard (240) = Metrohm article number Certification Technical specifications Certification QR code About the documentation Possible depictions in the documentation: Depiction...
OMNIS Software. Displaying accessories Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and on optional accesso- ries can be found on the Metrohm website. 1 Searching for a product on the website Go to https://www.metrohm.com.
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Displaying accessories ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Metrohm recommends keeping the accessories list for refer- ence purposes. ■■■■■■■■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Safety 2 Safety Intended use OMNIS Sample Robot NIR is suitable for automatic sample change during spectroscopic analyses with an OMNIS NIR Analyzer. The sample robot transports liquid or solid samples from the OMNIS sample rack to the OMNIS NIR Analyzer and back to the OMNIS sample rack after the measurement.
Always have maintenance work and repairs on electrical components ■ carried out by a regional Metrohm service representative. Disconnect the product from the energy supply immediately if at least ■ one of the following cases occurs: –...
Dispose of chemically contaminated materials (e.g. cleaning material) in ■ accordance with regulations. Proceed as follows in case of a return shipment to Metrohm AG or a ■ regional Metrohm representative: – Decontaminate the product or product component.
Design of warning messages ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ The regional Metrohm service representative also carries out the necessary calibration after transport. 2.4.6 Dangers from hot surfaces and liquids Contact with hot surfaces or hot liquids may cause burns. To avoid the risk of injury, observe the following: Wear heat-resistant protective gloves.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Safety NOTICE Indicates a potentially damaging situation. If not avoided, the prod- uct or something in the surrounding area could be damaged. Meaning of warning signs Warning signs on the product or in the documentation indicate potential dangers or draw attention to certain behaviors in order to avoid accidents or damage.
Overview ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3 Functional description Overview Part names Figure 1 Example for OMNIS Sample Robot S – NIR Main lift Arm holder Lift arm Arm joint Gripper arm Gripper Gripper fingers Recess for foot of the OMNIS NIR Ana- lyzer Rack holder The robot arm consists of the lift arm(1-3), the arm joint (1-4), and the gripper arm(1-5).
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Functional description The gripper fingers (1-7) are mounted on the gripper (1-6). The OMNIS sample racks are placed on the rack holders(1-9). Sensors in the rack holder let the system know if and which sample racks are in place. If, for example, a sample rack is removed, then the system will recognize that the sample rack is missing.
Overview ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Gripper arm Gripper Gripper fingers The arm joint (3-2) is used to rotate the gripper arm (3-3) to the left and right. The gripper (3-4) opens and closes the gripper fingers (3-5) in order to grasp and hold sample vessels. 3.1.2 OMNIS sample rack –...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Functional description The sample rack is not dishwasher-safe. Table 3 OMNIS sample racks and sample vials (disposable vials) OMNIS sample rack Sample vials Stopper Article num- Number Article num- Ø Article number of vials Liquid samples 6.02041.080 6.7402.240 8 mm Stoppers are inclu- (100 pieces) ded in the scope of...
System – Signals ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Pressure duration Function Acoustic signal press briefly (1 s) Switching on the device A beep sounds as soon as the LED flashes yellow (instrument can be reserved by an OMNIS system) press briefly (2 s) Shut down the instrument Beep after 2 s press and hold Gripper opens...
Figure 6 Connections on the rear Ethernet network connection or LAN MDL connectors connector MDL = Metrohm Device Link LAN = Local Area Network. Connection socket for connecting cables between OMNIS products Connection socket for a connecting cable to the local network...
Delivery ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4 Delivery and packaging Delivery Inspect the delivery immediately upon receipt: Check the delivery against the delivery note to ensure completeness. ■ Check the product for damage. ■ If the delivery is incomplete or damaged, contact your regional Met- ■...
5 Installation Installation by Metrohm Installation and the initial start-up of the system is always carried out by the regional Metrohm service representative. Setup location The product is suitable only for operation indoors and may not be used in explosive environments.
Placing the OMNIS NIR Analyzer As a basic rule, the placing of the OMNIS NIR Analyzer on the sample robot is carried out by the regional Metrohm service representative. The service representative then calibrates the sample robot. Do not remove the OMNIS NIR Analyzer from the sample robot...
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Installation Power plug: ■ – 6.2122.XX0 (according to customer requirement), min. 10 A Figure 7 Plugging in the power cord Plug the power cord into the product's power socket. Use only ■ permitted power cords. Connect the power cord to the energy supply. ■...
Data loss Disconnecting OMNIS instruments from the power grid (e.g. with a connector strip) may lead to irreversible data loss. If the instrument can no longer be used, contact your regional Metrohm service repre- sentative. Press the on/off switch for 2 seconds to safely shut down the ■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Operation and control 1 Switching on the Sample robot Press the on/off switch for 1 second. The status display lights up in yellow. A single beep sound will ■ then be heard. There will be a further beep sound for each attached rack.
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Attaching and removing the OMNIS sample rack ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Attaching and removing the OMNIS sample rack 1 Parking the robot arm If the sample robot is in operation: Select the sample robot in the OMNIS Software under Equip- ■ ▶ Instruments. ment Select the park position in the Manual control...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Operation and control Place the sample rack so that the label holder (4-5) is at the front. ■ Using both hands, grip the sample rack by the transport handles ■ and set it down on the rack holder (1-9). A brief signal will sound as soon as the sample rack has been attached and recognized.
Working with solid samples ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Working with solid samples Observe the OMNIS NIR Analyzer product manual. ■ Use only original sample vials with original stoppers (see table 3, page ■ 13). Original articles withstand mechanical effects. The original sample vials fulfil the optical requirements for spectroscopic measurements.
Protect live components (e.g. power supply unit, power cord, con- ■ nection sockets) against moisture. Always have maintenance work and repairs on electrical compo- ■ nents carried out by a regional Metrohm service representative. Prerequisite: The product is switched off and disconnected from the energy supply. ■ Required accessories: Cleaning cloth (soft, lint-free) ■...
Use the spout hole to pour out and eliminate any liquids that have ■ penetrated the sample rack. 3 Contacting your regional Metrohm service representative Contact your regional Metrohm service representative in the follow- ing cases: If liquid is suspected to have penetrated the sample robot or the ■...
Metrohm recommends having the products maintained by the regional ■ Metrohm service representative as part of an annual service. Shorter maintenance intervals may be necessary if you frequently work with caustic and corrosive chemicals.
Opening the gripper manually ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8 Troubleshooting Messages on malfunctions and errors are displayed in the control software or in the embedded software (e.g. on the display of an instrument) and contain the following information: Descriptions of causes of malfunctions (e.g. jammed drive) ■...
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Troubleshooting Press and hold the on/off switch for 5 seconds until a dual beep is heard. The gripper opens and the sample vial can be removed. ■■■■■■■■...
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 9 Disposal Properly dispose of chemicals and of the product to reduce negative effects on the environment and public health. Local authorities, waste dis- posal companies or dealers provide more detailed information on disposal. Observe the WEEE EU directive (WEEE = Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for the proper disposal of waste electronic equipment within the European Union.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Technical specifications 10 Technical specifications 10.1 Ambient conditions Nominal function range +5 to +45 °C at max. 80% relative humidity, non-condens- Storage +5 to +45 °C at max. 80% relative humidity, non-condens- Altitude / Pressure range Max. 3,000 m.a.s.l. / min.
Dimensions ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 10.3 Dimensions OMNIS Sample Robot S – NIR Width 664 mm Height 594 mm Depth 560 mm Weight 24.4 kg without OMNIS NIR Analyzer OMNIS Sample Robot M – NIR Width 944 mm Height 594 mm Depth 560 mm Weight 27.5 kg without...
Conductor cross-section min. 0.75 mm / 18 AWG Plug Instrument side IEC 60320, type C13, 10 A Building side country-specific Metrohm Device Link 4 connectors Ethernet Local Area Network Type Ethernet CAT 6 Socket RJ45 shielded Cable type min.
370 g Sample load Speed 15–75 mm/s Gripper type with beaker diameter Area 8–28 mm from Metrohm accesso- ries Rack positions OMNIS Sample Robot S – NIR OMNIS Sample Robot M – NIR 1–3 OMNIS sample rack (accessory) Ø/use...
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