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Operation Manual
English
Includes:
Quick start
Operation Manual
Technical Documentation
Specifications
Version 6.3
MIXdrive 1 XL
MIXcontrol XL
Issue 02/2021
Order no.: 40601
with
Order no.: 90600
www.2mag.de

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual English MIXdrive 1 XL Order no.: 40601 with MIXcontrol XL Order no.: 90600 Includes: Quick start Operation Manual Technical Documentation Specifications Version 6.3 Issue 02/2021 www.2mag.de...
  • Page 2 For any enquiries, questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@2mag.de. 2mag Main competence of 2mag is based upon mixing, tempering and measuring/controlling. In these fields we are offering support with our products to the modern laboratory within the standardized daily business as well as for the implementation of highly complex processes in the state-of-the-art research.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3.7 Control with PuTTY __________________________________ 22 5 Maximal operating temperature ____________________________ 26 B Maintenance, Cleaning and Care _______________________ 27 C Service case and customer service _____________________ 28 D Errors ____________________________________________ 29 E Technical details ___________________________________ 30 © 2mag AG Page 3 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 4: A Quick Start

    1. Overview of your product Magnetic stirrer MIXdrive 1 XL with control unit MIXcontrol XL Image 1: magnetic stirrer MIXdrive 1 XL with control unit MIXcontrol XL Your product contains at despatch:  A modern magnetic stirring system (MIXdrive 1 XL) consisting...
  • Page 5: Applications

    Please see chapter “5 External heating operations in incubator”. 2.4 Application not for the intended use The magnetic stirrer MIXdrive 1 XL is explicitly not intended for the application:  Stirring and warming of flammable liquids ...
  • Page 6: Combinations Of Vessels

    The 2mag is offering special products for the just mentioned application combinations. More information for this can be found at www.2mag.de info@2mag.de 2.5 Combinations of vessels Please use round, chemical resistant and where required heat-resistant vessels made of glass or non-magnetic metal. You can use vessels up to the maximum size stated in the spreadsheet 1.
  • Page 7: Stirring Bars

     Increase the speed or  Use a smaller magnetic stirring bar or  Decrease the stirring power. In case the magnetic stirring bar will not be centred or leaves the centre permanently: © 2mag AG Page 7 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 8 In case the stirring activity is too weak:  Use commercial magnetic stirring bars with SamariumCobalt-core.  Use a longer stirring bar or a stirring flask with smaller diameter. We recommend using 2mag – ASTEROID stirring bars to increase the stirring performance. © 2mag AG Page 8 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 9: Installation

    To increase the operation safety, the control unit should be placed apart from chemical materials and reactions as well as away from thermal influences. For special requirements please contact info@2mag.de. ATTENTION! The control unit has to be switched off, BEFORE you connect or disconnect the plugs.
  • Page 10: Installation, Connection To The Control Unit Mixcontrol Xl

     The control unit is now connected to the magnetic stirrer and ready for operation. Image 2: Installation, rear side of the control unit MIXcontrol XL with MIXdrive 1 XL Description functional elements of control unit - backside Connector of the stirrer control cable...
  • Page 11: Operating Of The Control Unit

    MODE-key (M) for power adjustment of the magnetic stirrer Display for speed indicator and power indicator MINUS-key (-) for reduction of stirrer speed PLUS-key (+) for increase of the stirrer speed © 2mag AG Page 11 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 12: Stirring Operation And Stirrer Control

    ON/OFF-key (8) afterwards. The start speed “70” will be set. Setting the Maximum Speed Press the PLUS-key (13) permanently and press shortly twice the ON/OFF- key (8) afterwards. The maximum speed “2000” will be set. © 2mag AG Page 12 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 13 The current value is now shown on the display (11). „I 0“ seconds means the interval function is OFF. „I 6“ seconds is the shortest interval time. „I240“ seconds is the longest interval time. © 2mag AG Page 13 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 14 5 seconds. The acceleration adjustment is finished again at the time the speed range is shown. The acceleration adjustment can also be finished immediately by repeated pressing the MODE-key (10) again. © 2mag AG Page 14 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 15 – Stirring Bar Monitoring The Magnetic Stirrer MIXdrive 1 XL is equipped as standard with a newly developed stirring bar control. In case of the magnetic coupling’s separation between the magnetic stirrer and the stirring bar during the acceleration phase, the magnetic stirrer will be stopped and started again and the set speed level will be reduced automatically by 100 rpm.
  • Page 16: Pc-Interface - Rs232

    4.4.2 RS232 Commands The RS232-commands are ASCII coded and can be sent to the MIXcontrol XL RS232 with e.g. the program HyperTerminal or PuTTY, which are coming with the Windows operation system. © 2mag AG Page 16 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 17 Spread sheet 2: Commands – interface RS232 Each entering of the complete command has to be finished with the ASCII code “Carriage Return (CR)”. There is no determination of small and capital letters. © 2mag AG Page 17 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 18: Format - Command - Feedback

    The manual parameters can be changed only by the keys during running in the manual mode and the remote parameter only by the RS232 interface during running in the remote mode! © 2mag AG Page 18 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 19: Control Of More Than One Units

    It can be connected more than one control unit with only one interface. All control units are connected with the help of a special needed 2mag adapter box with a standard RS232 cable to the PC and to the controllers.
  • Page 20: Control With Hyperterminal

    ASCII configuration. For manual sending of commands via HyperTerminal the ASCII configuration must be set which is shown in screenshot 4. Screenshot 1: Startscreen Hyperterminal © 2mag AG Page 20 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 21 Screenshot 2: Port Setting: 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 Stopbit, no flow control Screenshot 3: Settings  chose ASCII Setup © 2mag AG Page 21 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 22: Control With Putty

    Local echo: Force on Local line editing: Force on Category: “Connection”  “Serial”  Serial line to connect to: COM? Speed (baud): 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None © 2mag AG Page 22 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 23 Screenshot 5: Category: “Session”  Serial line: COM? Speed: 9600 Connection type: Serial © 2mag AG Page 23 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 24 Screenshot 6: Category: “Terminal”  Implicit CR in every LF Implicit LF in every CR Local echo: Force on Local line editing: Force on © 2mag AG Page 24 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 25 Screenshot 7: Category: “Connection”  “Serial”  Serial line to connect to: COM? Speed (baud): 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None © 2mag AG Page 25 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 26: Maximal Operating Temperature

    Operation in higher ambient temperatures can damage the stirring drive. If using an oven with bottom heating, do not place the MIXdrive 1 XL directly on the bottom plate of the oven (minimal distance 5 mm)! © 2mag AG Page 26 of 31...
  • Page 27: B Maintenance, Cleaning And Care

    The control unit must not be dipped in water or any cleaning solutions. 2mag devices are generally maintenance-free. Due to their construction the 2mag devices are very robust and designed for the professional daily use. We recommend cleaning the devices’ surfaces with e.g. cleaning agents containing tensides or isopropyl alcohol regularly.
  • Page 28: C Service Case And Customer Service

    Web: www.2mag.de Warranty: Due to their construction, the 2mag devices are very robust and designed for the professional daily use. The magnetic drive works without any mechanically moved parts as e.g. belts, bearings or motors. Therefore a maximum of reliability within daily use is achieved.
  • Page 29: D Errors

    Please get into contact with us. In general, we are ready to help you in case of problems. For any enquiries, questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@2mag.de © 2mag AG Page 29 of 31 Version: 6.3...
  • Page 30: E Technical Details

    E Technical details Magnetic stirrer MIXdrive 1 XL MIXdrive 1 XL MIXcontrol XL Order no. 40601 90600 Stirring points Stirring volume/point Up to 40 Liter Rührleistung (max.) 20 watts Stirring power (max.) 70 - 2,000 rpm Power setting 5/10/15/20 W (4-step)
  • Page 31 Accessory Extension Cord for MIXdrive 1 XL Extension Cord MIXdrive 1 XL Order no. 46108 Material silicone cover, wires PTFE-covered Length Weight (gross) approx. 0.15 kg Accessory Magnetic Stirring Bar ASTEROID 40 ASTEROID 40 Order no. 44040 Shape triangle, convex...
  • Page 32 2mag AG Schragenhofstraße 35 J DE-80992 Muenchen GERMANY Hereby declares that the product MIXdrive 1 XL incl. MIXcontrol XL is conform to the appropriate regulations of the EU-guideline of the electromagnetic compatibility (EU-guideline 2014/30/EU) as well as the low voltage directive (2014/35/EU) incl.

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