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- Page 1 CitoVac Instruction Manual Original Instructions Doc. no.: 15927025-01_B_en Date of release: 2025.01.10...
- Page 2 Copyright The contents of this manual are the property of Struers ApS. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers ApS is not allowed. All rights reserved. © Struers ApS. CitoVac...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 About this manual 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 2.2 CitoVac safety precautions 2.2.1 Read carefully before use 2.3 Safety messages 2.4 Safety messages in this manual 3 Get started – introduction 3.1 Device description 3.2 Dimensions 3.3 Overview 3.4 Accessories and consumables... -
Page 4: About This Manual
12.3 Legal and regulatory information 13 Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity About this manual CAUTION Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. Note Read the Instruction Manual carefully before use. Note If you want to view specific information in detail, see the online version of this manual. -
Page 5: Safety
For professional materialographic impregnating or gluing of materials for further materialographic inspection. The machine must be operated only by skilled/trained personnel. The machine is designed to be used only with Struers consumables specifically designed for this purpose and this type of machine. -
Page 6: Safety Messages
11. In case of fire, alert bystanders and the fire brigade. Use a powder fire extinguisher. Do not use water. 12. Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. -
Page 7: Safety Messages In This Manual
Get started – introduction Device description CitoVac is a vacuum unit for impregnating of porous solid and stable (non-explosive) materials with Struers impregnation (mounting) materials specially designed for vacuum impregnation. The level of vacuum and process time can be adjusted during the process. -
Page 8: Dimensions
The unit stops automatically and the mounting cup with the specimen can be removed. The disposable tube is removed together with remained impregnation material. Dimensions Front view CitoVac... - Page 9 3 Get started – introduction Footprint Vacuum chamber Inner diameter 200 mm (8") Inner height 100 mm (4") CitoVac...
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Page 10: Overview
3 Get started – introduction Overview Front view A Pivot joint of the lid F Front panel B Lid G Vacuum valve C Gasket H Dispensing tube D Vacuum chamber Mixing cup holder E Wheel for rotating mounting cups CitoVac... -
Page 11: Accessories And Consumables
The Struers Website (http://www.struers.com) Consumables The machine is designed to be used only with Struers consumables specifically designed for this purpose and this type of machine. Other products may contain aggressive solvents, which dissolve e.g. rubber seals. The warranty may not cover damaged machine parts (e.g. seals and tubes), where the damage can be directly related to the use of consumables not supplied by Struers. -
Page 12: Installation
Carefully lift the machine from the box, supporting from underneath the machine. Check the packing list The packing box contains the following items: Pcs. Description CitoVac Electrical power supply cables Universal mounting cup holder (inside vacuum chamber) Hose for vacuum Coupling for vacuum hose... -
Page 13: Lift The Machine
4 Installation Lift the machine Weight CitoVac 9.5 kg (21 lbs) • Lift the machine by grasping underneath the base of the machine from the left side and the right side. Location CRUSHING HAZARD Take care of your fingers when handling the machine. -
Page 14: Power Supply
Switch off the electrical power supply before installing electrical equipment. The machine must be earthed (grounded). Make sure that the actual electrical power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the name plate of the machine. Incorrect voltage can damage the electrical circuit. CitoVac... -
Page 15: Connection To The Machine
Technical data ► 4.5.1 Connection to the machine Both cables are equipped with an IEC 320 cable connector. Connect the cable connector to CitoVac. 4.5.2 Single-phase supply Electrical power supply cable with 2-pin plug (European Schuko) The 2-pin plug (European Schuko) is for use on single-phase electrical power connections. -
Page 16: Noise
B Communication cable, connected to the machine C Power supply cable CitoVac models for use with an external vacuum pump can be connected to the vacuum pump using a Cooli-1 control unit. Connect the machine and the Cooli-1 control unit using the supplied communication cable. -
Page 17: Transport And Storage
• Package the unit securely before transportation. Insufficient packaging could cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Contact Struers Service. • We recommend that you use the original packaging and fittings. -
Page 18: Operate The Device
Down menu key Moves the highlighted menu item downwards, decreases values of selected parameters, and moves the cursor to the right in menus. Moves one step backward in menus. Enter Selects highlighted menu items and enters (saves) modified parameter values. CitoVac... -
Page 19: Start-Up
If needed, use the controls on the control panel to change the settings. SeeConfiguration ► Select language • Select the language you want to use. If needed, you can change the language from the Options menu. See Configuration ► CitoVac... -
Page 20: Configuration
Units can be set to Bar (default), kPa or PSI. The machine measures the difference in relative pressure and not the actual absolute pressure. Ambient pressure The actual value of ambient pressure can be input for greater accuracy. This is particularly important when using the Absolute pressure mode. CitoVac... - Page 21 Off (default): The vacuum is released after the process is complete. Pressure modes – Relative: The method display shows: Vacuum. – Absolute: The absolute pressure is calculated using the value of Ambient pressure set in Process config. The method display shows: Pressure. CitoVac...
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Page 22: Select A Method
Beeps are heard when control buttons are pressed. Off: – The acoustic signal is disabled. Select a method There are three built-in methods (A, B, and C) where you can easily set and save the pressure / vacuum and process time. From the Main menu: CitoVac... -
Page 23: Edit A Method
Select one of the three programmed methods. The Vacuum and Process time settings for each method will be displayed. Edit a method Each of the three methods can be edited and saved. From the Methods menu: Select a method. Select a parameter. CitoVac... -
Page 24: Run A Process Without Cycles
Set the value of the parameter. Press Enter to save the value. Run a process without cycles From the Methods menu: Select a method. Set Cycles to 0. Close the lid and press Start. The screen will change to show the process view. CitoVac... -
Page 25: Run A Process With Cycles
Press Start to resume the process, or press Stop to stop the process. Run a process with cycles Cycles are fluctuations from high to low vacuum. The time for the two pressure levels is set in Process configuration menu. See Configuration ► From the Methods menu: Select a method. CitoVac... - Page 26 Press Enter to start the cycling process. While the cycles are running, the cycle number is shown as a count down. Once the process is completed, the screen will show: Completed successfully. Pause the process Press Stop once to pause the process. CitoVac...
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Page 27: Prepare The Impregnation
Clean and degrease the specimens before the impregnation. Check that the chamber protector is in place. Place the mounting cups in the vacuum chamber. Check that each of the cups will be directly under the nozzle of the dispensing tube by turning the rotating wheel. CitoVac... - Page 28 Stretch the tube slightly to ease correct positioning in the groove. – The groove on the valve handle must face the front of the machine. Turn the lid so that it is directly over the chamber. Close the vacuum valve. Press Start. CitoVac...
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Page 29: Impregnation
When the specimens have been under vacuum for an appropriate time (from a couple of minutes for not very porous specimens up to half an hour for very porous specimens), you can start the impregnation process: Place the mixing cup with the ready-mixed impregnation material in the holder. CitoVac... - Page 30 Turn the holder with the mounting cups until one of the cups is directly under the dispensing tap. Slowly open the vacuum valve until the impregnation material runs into the cup with an appropriate flow. When the specimen is covered with impregnation material, turn off the flow. CitoVac...
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Page 31: Gluing (Accessory)
A Lid C Support ring B Pressing rod D Spare rubber plug for pressing rod Place the lid with the pressing rod on the machine. Place the support ring underneath the holder, so that it does not move when gluing. CitoVac... -
Page 32: Maintenance And Service
If the machine is not to be used for a longer period of time • Clean the machine and all accessories thoroughly. Daily • Clean all accessible surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Monthly 7.3.1 Clean the lid • Clean the lid periodically with ethyl alcohol. CitoVac... -
Page 33: The Vacuum Chamber Gasket
If you have technical questions or when you order spare parts, state serial number and voltage/frequency. This information is stated on the name plate of the machine. For further information, or to check the availability of spare parts, contact Struers Service. Contact information is available on Struers.com. -
Page 34: Service Menu
If the vacuum cannot be reached, a message will appear to inform you about this problem and will allow you to proceed with the process or to stop it. 10.1 Vacuum quality test To check the vacuum, use the Vacuum quality test function from the Service menu: CitoVac... -
Page 35: Disposal
Check that the compressed air / vacuum supply is functioning adequately, for example, that there are no bends or kinks in the hose. If the problem persists, contact Struers Service. 11 Disposal Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contains electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of as general waste. -
Page 36: Technical Data
Display LCD 3.1" with backlight Safety standards See the Declaration of Conformity REACH For information about REACH, contact your local Struers office. Operating environment Surrounding temperature 5-40°C (41-104°F) Humidity < 95% RH non-condensing Residual Current Circuit Type A, 30 mA (or better) is... -
Page 37: Diagrams
Block diagram 15923050 ► 38 Air diagram - with ejector 15922000 ► 39 Air diagram - without ejector 15922001 ► 40 Circuit diagram See the diagram number on the name plate of the equipment, and contact Struers Service via Struers.com. CitoVac... - Page 38 12 Technical data 15923050 CitoVac...
- Page 39 12 Technical data 15922000 CitoVac...
- Page 40 12 Technical data 15922001 CitoVac...
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Page 41: Legal And Regulatory Information
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Struers ApS could cause harmful radio interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 13 Manufacturer... -
Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity
Based on: 15927901 D Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name CitoVac Model Function Vacuum impregnation unit Type Cat. no. 05926119, 05926219 Serial no. Module H, according to global approach We declare that the product mentioned is in conformity with the following legislation, directives and standards: 2006/42/EC EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018,EN 60204-1-2018/Corr.:2020,... - Page 44 Para ver las traducciones consulte Tõlked leiate aadressilt Katso käännökset osoitteesta Pour les traductions, voir Za prijevode idite na A fordítások itt érhetők el Per le traduzioni consultare www.struers.com/Library 翻訳については、 Vertimai patalpinti Tulkojumus skatīt Voor vertalingen zie For oversettelser se Aby znaleźć tłumaczenia, sprawdź...
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