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Endress+Hauser Rxn-41 Operating Instructions Manual
Endress+Hauser Rxn-41 Operating Instructions Manual

Endress+Hauser Rxn-41 Operating Instructions Manual

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Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser Rxn-41

  • Page 1 BA02190C/66/EN/02.22 70199381 Products Solutions Services Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product description ......10 10.2 Cleaning the probe window ......... 22 10.3 Inspecting and cleaning the optical fibers ..22 3.1 The Rxn-41 probe ..........10 10.4 Purging and pressurizing interior volumes ..22 3.2 Benefits of the probe design ........ 10 11 Repair ..........
  • Page 4: About This Document

    European Economic Area (EEA). Table 2. Symbols U.S. export compliance The policy of Endress+Hauser is strict compliance with U.S. export control laws as detailed in the website of the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • Page 5: Glossary

    Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions Glossary Term Description ANSI American National Standards Institute active pharmaceutical ingredient ATEX atmosphere explosible BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code °C Celsius CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health Code of Federal Regulations centimeter Canadian Standards Association Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)
  • Page 6: Basic Safety Instruction

    Designated use The Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe is intended for liquid immersion sample analysis in a process plant setting. Recommended applications include: •...
  • Page 7: Laser Safety

    Follow your company’s safety instructions when removing a process probe from the process interface for service. Always wear proper protective equipment when servicing the equipment. Important safeguards • Do not use the Rxn-41 probe for anything other than its intended use. • Do not look directly into the laser beam. •...
  • Page 8 Federal requirements as certified by Endress+Hauser. 2.8.2 Laser safety interlock The Rxn-41 probe, as installed, forms part of the interlock circuit. If the fiber cable is severed, the laser will turn off within milliseconds of the breakage. Handle probes and cables with care.
  • Page 9 A0048935 Figure 3. ATEX label for use in hazardous areas The Rxn-41 probe has also been approved for use in hazardous areas in the United States (US) and Canada by the Canadian Standards Association when installed in accordance with the Hazardous Area Installation Drawing (4002396).
  • Page 10: Product Description

    532 nm, 785 nm, or 993 nm and is certified for use in hazardous areas. The Rxn-41 probe is ideally suited for use in chemical plants and refineries to measure batch or continuous flow production. It is also highly effective for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities for glasslined reactors as part of a quality-by-design (QbD) solution using process analytical technology (PAT) analyzers.
  • Page 11: Incoming Product Acceptance And Product Identification

    Endress+Hauser 371 Parkland Plaza Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA Scope of delivery The scope of delivery comprises: • Rxn-41 probe in the configuration ordered • Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions • Rxn-41 probe Certificate of Product Performance • Local declarations of conformity, if applicable •...
  • Page 12: Certificates And Approvals

    Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Certificates and approvals Refer to the Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Safety Instructions manual for detailed certification and approval information. Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 13: Probe And Fiber Optic Connection

    An EO extension cable is available for longer cable runs or installation in conduit. EO fiber cable The EO fiber cable connects the Rxn-41 probe to the analyzer with a single, robust connector that contains the excitation and collection fiber-optics as well as an electrical laser interlock.
  • Page 14: Fc Cable Assembly

    Yellow (YE) excitation fiber for laser output • Red (RD) collection fiber for spectrograph input An FC to EO fiber converter is then used to connect the FC cable to the Rxn-41 probe. A0048939 Figure 7. FC cable assembly showing connector for analyzer...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Take care to install the probe such that it measures the flowing sample or sample region of interest. Installation guidelines The Rxn-41 probe is designed for installation directly into process streams and reactor vessels according to the installation guidelines below: •...
  • Page 16: Hazardous Area Installation

    Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Hazardous area installation For hazardous areas, the probe must be installed according to the Hazardous Area Installation Drawing (4002396). When installing the probe in situ, the user must provide the strain relief to the fiber optic cable at the probe installation location.
  • Page 17: Process And Probe Compatibility

    Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions Process and probe compatibility Prior to installation, the user must check that the probe pressure and temperature ratings, as well as the materials from which the probe is made, are compatible with the process into which it is being inserted.
  • Page 18: Certifications And Markings

    Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Certifications and markings Endress+Hauser offers certifications for the Rxn-41 probe according to the standards below. Based on the desired certification(s) below, the probe or probe tag will be constructed and marked accordingly. Type Description ATEX marking and ▪...
  • Page 19: Commissioning

    Operating Instructions Commissioning The Rxn-41 probe is delivered ready to connect to the Raman Rxn analyzer. No additional alignment or adjustment to the probe itself is required. Follow the instructions below to commission the probe for use. The probe installation and usage parameters may have specific requirements governed by the associated application.
  • Page 20: Operation

    The Endress+Hauser Raman Rxn-41 probe is a sealed immersion probe for in situ Raman spectroscopy of liquid- phase samples in a pilot or process plant setting. The Rxn-41 line of probes is designed to be compatible with Endress+Hauser Raman Rxn analyzers equipped with a laser operating at 532 nm, 785 nm, or 993 nm.
  • Page 21: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and troubleshooting Refer to the table below when troubleshooting issues with the Rxn-41 probe. If the probe is damaged, isolate the probe from the process stream and turn off the laser prior to evaluation. Contact your service representative as needed for assistance.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Cleaning the probe window If the Rxn-41 probe window has come in contact with a sample, dust or fingerprints, etc., it may need to be cleaned. Extra care must be taken to ensure that the window surface is not further contaminated during the cleaning process.
  • Page 23: Repair

    Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions Repair Repairs not described in this document must be carried out only directly at the manufacturer's site or by the service organization. For Technical Service, refer to our website (https://endress.com/contact) for the list of local sales channels in your area.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data 12.1 Temperature and pressure specifications The temperature and pressure specifications for the Rxn-41 probe vary depending on the probe size and materials of construction. A cryogenic compatible version is available for the 1-inch Rxn-41 probe upon request. Additionally: •...
  • Page 25: General Specifications

    • Probe immersible length C276 alloy 1-inch Rxn-41: Up to 3040 mm (120 in.) • 2-inch Rxn-41: Up to 4550 mm (179.1 in.) 316L stainless steel • 1-inch Rxn-41: Up to 3040 mm (120 in.) •...
  • Page 26: Maximum Permissible Exposure

    The ANSI Z136.1 standard provides means to perform MPE for ocular exposure. Please refer to the standard to calculate the relevant MPE levels for the case of laser exposure from the Rxn-41 probe and from the unlikely occurance of laser exposure from a broken optical fiber.
  • Page 27 The ANSI Z136.1 standard provides means to perform MPE for skin exposure. Please refer to the standard to calculate the relevant MPE levels for the case of laser exposure from the Rxn-41 probe and from the unlikely occurance of laser exposure from a broken optical fiber.
  • Page 28: Supplementary Documentation

    Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Supplementary documentation All documentation is available: • On the Endress+Hauser Operations App for smartphone/tablet • In the Downloads area of the Endress+Hauser web site: https://endress.com/downloads Part number Document type Document title KA01560C Brief Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Brief Operating Instructions...
  • Page 29: Index

    Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions Index accessories, 11, 19 inspection, 22 adapters, 19 installation, 6, 9, 15, 16, 18 CDRH compliance, 5, 7, 8 materials of construction, 25 certification, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 operation, 20 ATEX, 5, 9, 18, 19...
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Rxn-41 Raman spectroscopic probe www.addresses.endress.com Endress+Hauser...