INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH doesn’t take liability for damages caused by faulty protection of power supply and/or wrong connecting the supplies (protective gas, water, compressed air). There is no guarantee for consumables by INDUTHERM Erwär- mungsanlagen GmbH. Company INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH can not and will not take responsibility for all consequential damages caused by above mentioned circumstances.
Operating company has to ensure unauthorized person has no ac- cess to the system. Maintenance actions may only be done by authorized personnel or by service technicians from Indutherm. EC-conformity Declaration of European Community conformity is attached to this manual.
The machine has been developed for use in enclosed spaces and for the above mentioned application. Only original INDUTHERM consumables and spare parts are admit- ted for operation. It is not allowed to change or vary the system in any way. Technical changes need explicit written approval of INDUTHERM.
The plant operator must provide a suitable on site and the current standards and laws appropriate exhaust system. The lightning protection and the measures for overvoltage protection must be ensured on site. The internal regulations of industrial safety are to be observed. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–2...
Install every part of the safety equipment after repair. Perfect function has to be checked. Caution! Safety equipment protect from unintentional access of the staff to danger spots. They prevent possible injuries. Never manipulate the safety devices! MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–3...
Advice Keep the safety markings always clean. Replace the markings if they aren’t recognizable. Observe the warnings and commands. Don’t expose yourself careless to dangerous situations. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–4...
Minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. Danger! Property damage can result, if proper precautions are not taken. Information/advice Here you get information and advices to carry out the following activi- ties effective and safe. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–5...
The heat of these parts is only visible when the temperatures are over 500 °C. Warning! Maintenance and servicing of the machine only when the system is disconnected from the mains supply (Pull out mains plug). MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–6...
Page 13
Hoses may not wedge in or rather squeezed. Hoses have to be laid in a way that they not become a tripping hazard or can be not damaged. Warning! Risk of burns: • burns because of squirting liquid metal, • burns at hot surfaces. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–7...
Page 14
Warning! Risk of slip on the floor around the installation in case someone had spilled lubricant or solvent. Clean the floor from dirt immediately! Dispose cleaning tissues in the particular collecting boxes. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–8...
Page 15
Store bottom insulation in dustproof package. • Remove the material just before installation. • Don’t shatter bottom insulation. • Pack the materials immediately after removal dustproof and dis- pose the materials in this packaging. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–9...
The personnel working at the facility must be trained about the behav- iour in an emergency situation. All persons who are working with the machine must be informed of the possibility of rapid standstill of the plant. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 2–10...
Technical data Technical data Figure 2: technical data MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 3–1...
Page 18
Type K (NiCr-Ni; max. 1200 °C), thermocouple Type S (PtRh-Pt; max. 1500 °C) Pyrometer (800…1700 °C) (only with new machine) IP Code IP20 International Protection Marking • Protective gas flow flushing options noise emission 70 dB (A) MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 3–2...
• oscillating circuit capacities. The front plate contains: • front panel for control of melting process. To the melting system belongs: • inductor housing with inductor, crucible, insulation parts and thermocouple. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–1...
Crucible and insula- Serves for the fast and efficient melting of metals. tions. Front panel Control the system and temperature regulation. Door For the service of the system. You need a tool to open it. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–2...
Water Input cooling water inlet Power supply Power supply of the melting furnace RS-232 Possibility to connect Indutherm RS-232 interface cable or service modem for maintenance purpose Type plate important details of the machine Figure 6: water connection - dimension for 13 mm hose thread ¼“...
‘000’. You see in display now ‘P.000‘. Then you press the but- tons ’temperature +’ and ‘temperature –’ for one second simul- taneously for checking value of parameter P.000, e. g. 001. This value 001 you can change with ‘Temperature +’ or ‘Temperature –‘. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–4...
Page 23
Generator Stop key Stops the generator power output (heating stops). Generator Start key Start the generator power output (heating begins). The turned on generator regulates principally to the adjusted nominal tem- perature (see Crucible-Temperature). MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–5...
Because of pouring only pure metal while impurities that float on the surface, can cover only the casting mould. The built in thermocouple measures the temperature accurately and the performance of the device is controlled so that the set tempera- ture is kept constant. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–6...
Class 2: The accessible laser radiation lies only in the visible red spectral range (630-660 nm). The maximum power is less than 1 mW. It is also harmless to the eye during short-term irradiation (up to 0.25 s). MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–7...
This part you can buy with new machine or retrofit later. 4.6.3 Hood for smoke vent 78036006 Figure 10: Hood for smoke vent Hood for smoke vent, with tube connection, Do125, MU, RM, 200, 400, 700-C, material 1.4301 MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 4–8...
Please protect the induction coil against damages with sturdy foam material. • Transport the system always upright. If you transport machine in different position, then the machine can be damaged. • Take up the system in a way it cannot tilt. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 5–1...
‘technical data’: • current and • cooling water. Examine supply lines and connections on damages. Only after the correct connection of all supply and connecting sys- tems, the system may be put into operation. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 6–1...
The 3-phase power supply may max. +/- 10% from the rated voltage differ. The 3-phase-MU system is supplied with a 16 A (MU200-400) or 32 A CEE plug (MU700-1200). The system may only be connected via this 5-pin power plug to the power supply. The onsite to install socket must be equipped with appropriate fuses (slow).
6.3.3 RS232 for service Our non-standard serial cable (item no. 50500060) can be connected at this plug. Please contact Indutherm for additional advices and cost free Indutherm DMS software. It’s possible to connect here the ser- vice modem. MU200 – MU1200...
When the cooling water supply is switched off, the inductor will be destroyed. With a failure of cooling water supply the heating will be shut down immediately. Check the system before commis- sioning the system again. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 7–1...
At the end of casting session and generator is stopped then take out crucible. Wait about five minutes until temperature is dropped below 100 °C. Then switch off machine. Stop cooling water sup- ply. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 7–2...
• Correction-parameter P.001 of thermocouple wrong faulty. adjusted (P.000=1->P.001 ≈ 110). (P.000=0->P.001 ≈ 106-109). • Thermocouple faulty. This will also turn off generator. • Set-point of temperature regulator too low. Low generator output. Additional error messages: please see annexe. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 7–3...
White wire connected to X01, pin 2. Parameter: 000 = 001 001 = 115 Service Whenever you need technical support from INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH, we’d like to ask you to provide following information right from the beginning: • service number M22999 F at the main switch or •...
Attention: Please make parameter change without breaks. If you wait too long, system returns to ‘temperature’ automatically and you have to start again. Please wait 1 minute until you switch off machine! This period of time is important for storing new values! MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04...
12) Store the crucibles in a dry place. Dry new crucibles at 200 °C for one hour before first use. We thank you in advance for the kindness to follow our suggestions and wish you much success with your melting furnace. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 7–6...
Eliminate loose connections. Replace damaged hoses immedi- ately. Maintain only when the mains plug is out. • Hoses must not be clamped or pinched. Hoses must be routed so that they do not form a tripping hazard or be damaged. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04...
Page 38
Store the insulations in a dustproof package. • Remove the material immediately before installation. • Don’t shatter crucible shield and isolation. • Pack the materials immediately dustproof after removal and dis- pose of these materials in this packaging. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04...
Repeat electrical test of the device. Repair The system must be repaired only by authorized personnel. Never try to repair the system yourself. Incorrect repairs can lead to health problems or damage to the equipment. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04...
> Dispose the system with the help of an appropriate lifting gear. > Clean the parts of the system. > Follow legal regulations at handling and cleaning up of old system parts. > Bring metal pieces to the recycling. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04...
INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH Brettener Str. 32, 75045 Walzbachtal Product type: melting unit Machine type: MU200, MU400, MU700, MU900, MU1200 Serial number: 12004 or higher Authorized to sign: Peter Hofmann We herewith declare that the machine named above corresponds to the essential safety and health requirements of the following EC directives because of its design and construction in the version which we have placed on the market.
Page 43
The declaration of conformity relates only to the machine in the state in which it was placed on the market; Parts and / or retrospective interventions carried out subsequently by the end user remain unaffected. The test protocols are stored at INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH for 10 years. city/date/signatory: Walzbachtal/2022-11-04/Peter Hofmann, chairman MU200 – MU1200...
Annexe 10.7 Consumables and replacement parts INDUTHERM uses machine-specific spare parts and consumables lists with all the rele- vant information for your machine. You can find this list on the following page. The part number of the consumables list is composed as follows: G (for basic equipment).
Page 51
Annexe This page will be replaced by G22999_00 (xxx = machine no.). MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 10-11...
10075910 116 1045 high temperature, 15 mm wall MU1200 up to 1600 °C 10075909 116 1302 very high temperature, smaller wall, shorter lifetime, hole for thermocouple tip in the bottom to get contact with graphite MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 10-12...
Webshop content. Figure 28: Webshop help with machine messages Then we will send you the ac- cess codes. You’ll find explain- ing documents in the sub- directory “help with machine messages”. MU200 – MU1200 TechDoku_MU200_MU1200_GenF_GB_86070012 2022-11-04 10-13...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MU200 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers