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Instruction Manual and Safety Information MCR 702e Space MultiDrive Modular Compact Rheometer (Original Instruction)
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4.2 Accessory Kit for the MCR 702e Space MultiDrive................. 13 5 Preparing the Instrument ........................16 5.1 Installation Requirements ....................... 16 5.2 Connecting the MCR 702e Space MultiDrive to the Air Supply ............16 5.3 Mounting the Hose Holder ......................17 5.4 Connecting the Electronics Box to Power..................17 5.5 Connecting the Measuring Unit to the Electronics Box..............
Hot surface additions or revisions to this instruction manual from This symbol calls attention to the fact that the Anton Paar GmbH, these have to be treated as part respective surface can get very hot. Do not of the instruction manual.
• Only use the MCR for the purpose described in Return shipment this instruction manual. Anton Paar GmbH is not liable for damages caused by incorrect use of • For repairs contact your Anton Paar representa- the MCR.
2 Safety Instructions • Do not spill sample/cleaning agents or leave • Always wear adequate protective equipment their containers uncovered. Immediately remove (goggles, gloves) when operating the MCR. spilled sample/cleaning agents. 2.3 Warning Signs on the Instrument • Make sure that the setup location is sufficiently ventilated.
Do not scribed in this manual and other documentation pro- operate the instrument before fixing it properly. vided by Anton Paar for this instrument and for its Disregarding this warning could result in per- accessories.
4 Flange ring (Temperature device holder) 10 Ground plate adjustable foot 5 Piezo actuator (one of three; removed when operated 11 Color display in Argon atmosphere, see appendix A.2) 12 Softkeys 6 Recessed grip Fig. 2: Front overview of the MCR 702e Space MultiDrive C92IB037EN-E...
3 MCR 702e Space MultiDrive - An Overview 3.1 Overview of the Rear Connections APU (analog power unit): TD3: temperature device connection; apply clip- You will find all necessary parts to connect the MCR on ferrites to external heating cables...
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3 MCR 702e Space MultiDrive - An Overview NOTICE The water-cooling of the measuring drive to sta- bilize the temperature of the measuring head has to be connected to a fluid circulator, which is also available from Anton Paar GmbH.
Heavy object 3. If a part is missing, contact your Anton Paar rep- The MCR is heavy (up to 60 kg with accesso- resentative. ries), therefore adequate lifting by two persons is required to prevent injuries and instrument dam- 4.
USB Storage Device with further information 4.2 Accessory Kit for the MCR 702e Space MultiDrive The accessory kit contains all parts and tools nec- essary for installing the MCR. It consists of a tool box and a box with hoses and cables.
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4 Checking the Supplied Parts Table 2: Contents of the cable and hose box Symbol Pcs. Article Description 4x2 m Measuring drive - circulator including: Thermostat hose 7.9x15.9mm, NBR/CR 94166 black, 2x self-locking coupling NW5-9mm 74948 2x self-locking coupling NW5-9mm blue 14385 12x hose clamps 94168...
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173045 Control cable (DAT) for lower measuring drive 173046 Power cable (MOT) for lower measuring drive 173047 Air hoses Replacement standard flange without piezo ele- ments a The flange may only be replaced by Anton Paar certified service technicians. C92IB037EN-E...
5 Preparing the Instrument 5 Preparing the Instrument 5.1 Installation Requirements ground-plate the MCR is very top-heavy and tends to tilt forward easily. Consider fixing the MCR to the table adequately. To ensure temperature stability and trouble-free CAUTION measurement, never locate the MCR: next to a heating facility Moving parts.
Only use an outlet with protective earth to avoid the risk of an electric shock and use the cables supplied 1. Switch on the instrument. The main switch is at by Anton Paar GmbH. the back of the electronics box. 2. Wait for the instrument to boot. The boot 5.5 Connecting the Measuring Unit to...
5 Preparing the Instrument still attached, level the instrument with the ground plate adjustable foot (Fig. 2, ). If the CAUTION ground plate is removed, level the instrument with the two front adjustable feet (Fig. 2, Moving parts There is a risk of body parts being pinched by the moving measuring head.
5 Preparing the Instrument 5.8.1 Fluid Circulator without Lower Measur- NOTICE ing Drive Only use coolants as defined by the manufac- turer of the circulator. Also see appendix A for Connect a suitable separate circulator to control the information about the choice of coolant. temperature of the upper measuring drive using the delivered hoses from the accessory kit.
5 Preparing the Instrument 5.9.1 Ethernet • MCR USB - PC directly: using the USB cable • MCR LAN - network: using the standard Ether- Each instrument is equipped with an Ethernet inter- net cable face. The TCP/IP protocol is used for the communi- The instrument has to be set to one of these options cation between software and instrument.
6 Operating the MCR 6 Operating the MCR 6.1 Switching on the Instrument Status When you have finished connecting all cables and hoses, switch on the MCR with the main power Status: O.K. switch situated at the back of the electronics box (Fig.
6 Operating the MCR 6.3 The MCR Operating Panel CAUTION The operating panel on the front of the electronics box consists of the display, the four softkeys, the up Moving parts and down button and the ONLINE button. There is a risk of body parts being pinched by the moving measuring head.
6 Operating the MCR Table 7: Additional Softkey Buttons with RheoCompass Button Description This softkey starts the initialization of the instrument. Init This softkey starts the determination of the zero gap position. Zero This softkey starts the motor adjustment. Adjust If there are more than 4 softkeys available, you can switch to the next page with this soft- >>...
From 30 days before the planned maintenance date is performed. If you want this service to be per- the MCR will display the number of remaining days formed, please contact your local Anton Paar repre- in the title line of the MCR display. After the planned sentative.
7 Upkeep and Cleaning 7 Upkeep and Cleaning Perform the recommended upkeep and cleaning coupling. work regularly to ensure the smooth long-term oper- • If the sleeve of the coupling is jammed, you can ation of the instrument. try dripping some Ethanol between the sleeve •...
If you didn’t keep the packing material the MCR orig- "---.--- mm", the parking position is reached. inally was delivered in, you will need the following items to pack an MCR 702e Space MultiDrive for 6. Now you can turn off the instrument and discon- transportation: nect the air supply.
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7 Upkeep and Cleaning • p/n 98695: Packing foam material for MCR xx2e • p/n 188726: Packing foam MCR top MCR top Additionally, you will need adhesive packing tape as well as packing clamps and/or transport straps. Packing for Transportation: CAUTION Moving parts.
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13.Close the box with adhesive tape and packing 11. Remove the parts of the upper packing foam clamps. Fasten the box to the two-way pallet indicated in green in Fig. 16. with transport straps. The MCR 702e Space MultiDrive is now ready for transportation. C92IB037EN-E...
TIP: Find the contact data of your local Anton Paar representative on the Anton Paar website (http://www.anton-paar.com) under “Contact”. 1 Please contact your Anton Paar representative to get an offer. 2 For detailed information please see the general terms of delivery (GTD) on the Anton Paar website (http://www.anton-paar.com). C92IB037EN-E...
Appendix A: Technical Data Appendix A: Technical Data Appendix A.1: Technical Data MCR 702e Space MultiDrive Table 10: Technical Data and Specifications Property MCR 702e Space MultiDrive Environmental Conditions (EN61010): see appendix A.2 for atmospheres other than air +15 °C to +35 °C, recommended 23 °C to ±3 °C...
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Appendix A: Technical Data Table 10: Technical Data and Specifications Property MCR 702e Space MultiDrive Water-cooling head: Temperature constant at a value between 15 °C and 35 °C recommended 20 °C, 23 °C or 25 °C and as close to ambi-...
• Please contact your Anton Paar representative • The glove-box must be actively cooled and the for further clarification and technical support. temperature inside the glove-box must not exceed 30 °C.
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Appendix A: Technical Data Table 13: Serial Interface COM Name Description N.C. not connected N.C. not connected N.C. not connected Table 14: Thermo Couple Description TC_Sig + TC_Sig - Table 15: Analog outputs A1 to A4 Name Description inner analog signal Analog representation of a value as voltage between -10 V and +10 V.
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Appendix A: Technical Data NOTICE All devices connected to the AUX or POWER/FMU connector must be equipped with flyback diodes. Table 16: AUX1 and AUX2 Name Description RGND Remote GND RSW2 Relay switch 1 Remote + RSW1 Relay switch 2 AIN- Analog IN- AIN+...
Appendix B: Declaration of Conformity Appendix B: Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity (original) The manufacturer Anton Paar GmbH, Anton-Paar-Str. 20, A-8054 Graz, Austria – Europe, hereby declares that the machinery described below: Description: Modular Compact Rheometer Model: MCR 702e Space...
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Appendix B: Declaration of Conformity UK Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer Anton Paar GmbH, Anton-Paar-Str. 20, A-8054 Graz, Austria – Europe, hereby declares that the machinery described below: Description: Modular Compact Rheometer Model: MCR 702e Space Material number: 241357 Serial number: ........
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