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Fritsch PULVERISETTE 5 premium line Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
PLANETARY MILL
premium line
PULVERISETTE 5
Valid from: 05.70X0/00001
Read the instructions prior to performing any task!
Translation of the original operating instructions

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions PLANETARY MILL premium line PULVERISETTE 5 Valid from: 05.70X0/00001 Read the instructions prior to performing any task! Translation of the original operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 D-55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany Telephone: +49 6784 70-0 Email: info@fritsch.de Internet: www.fritsch.de Issue 04/2024 Index 011...
  • Page 3 Certifications and CE conformity Certification Fritsch GmbH has been certified by the SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH. An audit certified that Fritsch GmbH conforms to the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. CE Conformity The enclosed Conformity Declaration lists the guidelines the FRITSCH instrument...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Table of contents Basic structure..........Safety information and use.
  • Page 5 Table of contents Initial start-up..........Switching on.
  • Page 6 Table of contents Accessories..........Planetary mills - "MillControl"...
  • Page 7 Basic structure Basic structure Hood ServoLOCK grinding bowl clamping device with visor Grinding bowl RFID bowl detection unit Adjustable control panel Main switch...
  • Page 8 People with health problems or under the influence of medication, drugs, alcohol or exhaustion must not operate this device. The PULVERISETTE 5 premium line may only be operated by authorised persons and serviced or repaired by trained specialists. All commissioning, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by technically qualified personnel.
  • Page 9 The Laboratory planetary mill PULVERISETTE 5 premium line can be applied universally for the fast, dry or wet grinding of inorganic and organic samples for analysis, quality inspection, material testing or mechanical alloying. During syn- thesis, the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line mixes and homogenises dry samples, emulsions or suspensions.
  • Page 10 Obligations of the operator Before using the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line, this manual is to be carefully read and understood. The use of the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line requires technical knowledge; only commercial use is permitted.
  • Page 11 Neither compliance with this manual nor the conditions and methods used during installation, operation, use and maintenance of the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH. Improper execution of the installation can result in property damage and thus endanger persons. Therefore,...
  • Page 12 Safety information and use DANGER This symbol and keyword combination designates contents and instructions for proper use of the machine in explosive areas or with explosive substances. Ignoring information with this designation will result in serious or fatal injury. DANGER This symbol and keyword combination designates contents and instructions for proper use of the machine with combus- tible substances.
  • Page 13 European directives and void the guarantee. ■ The PULVERISETTE 5 premium line should only be used when it is in proper working order, as intended and in a safety- and hazard-conscious manner adhering to the operating manual. In particular, immediately rectify any mal- functions that could pose a safety hazard.
  • Page 14 Safety information and use Protective equipment Protective equipment is to be used as intended and may not be disabled or removed. All protective equipment is to be regularly checked for integ- rity and proper functioning. ■ Detection of whether bowls are clamped at both positions. ■...
  • Page 15 Safety information and use CAUTION Risk of splashing! During wet grinding, the high temperature may have created overpressure. CAUTION Burn hazard! Grinding bowls can get very hot after long grinding durations. Wear protective gloves for removal after grinding or during the grinding breaks.
  • Page 16 Technical data Technical data Dimensions 816 x 526 x 490 mm (width x depth x height) Weight Net: 110 kg Voltage Single phase alternating current 200 - 240 V Three-phase alternating current 200 - 230 V Current consumption ■ 200 - 240 V ® 15 A Power consumption Depending on the voltage range, the maximum power consumption is approx.
  • Page 17 Then lift the wooden surround over and away from the device. ■ Store the transport packaging so that it can be reused if you need to return the product. Fritsch GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by improper packaging (packaging that is not from Fritsch). ■...
  • Page 18 Installation Strong temperature fluctuations can occur during transport or interim storage. Depending on the temperature difference between the installation site and the transport or storage environment, condensation can form inside the device. This can damage the electronics if the devices are switched on too early. Wait for at least two hours after setup before switching on the device.
  • Page 19 ⮫  Click here. You can also view the video directly via our homepage on the product page of the device under ‘Downloads - Service Videos’ or on our YouTube channel ‘FRITSCH Milling and Sizing’. Ambient conditions WARNING Mains voltage −...
  • Page 20 Installation...
  • Page 21 Installation...
  • Page 22 Installation If you have a question, please contact our technical service. E-Mail: schmell@fritsch.de or telephone: +49 6784 70279.
  • Page 23 Then connect the device to the mains using the power cord! NOTICE Fritsch mills are speed controlled. The devices are equipped for this with frequency converters. In order to comply with the EMC directive, many measures must be taken to prevent operational transient emissions.
  • Page 24 Initial start-up Initial start-up Perform initial start-up only after all work as described in ⮫  Chapter 4 ‘Installa- tion’ on page 17 has been carried out. Switching on ■ Connect the device to the mains. ■ Switch on the device with the main switch (6) on the front of the device. ■...
  • Page 25 Using the device Using the device DANGER Before starting the machine, make sure that the grinding bowl has been tensioned correctly and that there are no loose parts inside the device. There is a risk of loose grinding bowls or parts being projected.
  • Page 26 Using the device CAUTION The grinding element is subject to normal wear during use. Before every grinding operation, check the wall thickness of the grinding bowls. In the event of severe wear, replace the grinding bowl. If this is not done, the prevailing high centrifugal forces during grinding may cause the grinding balls to damage the bowl insert.
  • Page 27 Using the device Exception: Tungsten carbide balls (< 20 mm) may be temporarily (a few minutes) combined with grinding bowls made of hardened steel. 6.2.1 Size of the grinding balls Type of feed material Suitable ball diameter Hard samples with a maximum feed size of 10 mm 20 mm Average feed size of £...
  • Page 28 Using the device Grinding bowl / 150 ml 250 ml 500 ml Useful capacity (grinding 20 - 70 ml 30 - 125 ml 80 - 225 ml stock) Material Zirconium oxide 170 g 400 g 800 g Hardened, stainless steel 350 g 500 g 1100 g...
  • Page 29 Using the device Filling the grinding bowl CAUTION Do not fill in any dry ice of liquid nitrogen in the grinding bowls! Adding dry ice or liquid nitrogen into the grinding bowls can lead to a sudden increase in volume with a high static pressure. This can result in an explosion of the grinding bowls.
  • Page 30 Using the device When the mill is switched on, the values of the last milling are displayed. You can [Menu] button. make various settings as described below by clicking on the 6.4.1 Menu Parameter: ■ Speed settings from 100 - 800 (rpm) ■...
  • Page 31 Using the device Info: ■ This screen displays information about the version of the software installed on the device, the current run‐time and the bowls used. ■ The area on the bottom left side is for reading the sensors and provides information for service technicians.
  • Page 32 Using the device Clamping the grinding bowls To insert the grinding bowl, the opening of the guide above the bowl must be facing in the direction of the grinding chamber. The notch is on the front of the grinding bowl and must always face forward when the bowl is inserted.
  • Page 33 Using the device Lower the shield as far as it will go and wait until the bowl detection field (4) lights up green. �� Bowl has been properly clamped. It takes several seconds to clamp the grinding bowl because an extremely large amount of pressure must be generated in order to securely clamp the bowl.
  • Page 34 Using the device Mass balance NOTICE Extra weights such as the "GTM" system have to be balanced as well. We generally recommend using two identical bowls with the same filling – i.e. the same number and size of balls, the same type and quantity of the sample.
  • Page 35 This means that the overall working time may remain the same. The wear is increased in this case though. Fritsch recommends however to use the maximum speed and to plan for enough pauses so that the wear is minimised.
  • Page 36 Using the device 6.7.3 Reverse mode ■ Useful for mechanical alloying ■ Improvement of the homogeneity of the sample 6.7.4 Number and size of the balls NOTICE It is not advisable to mix balls of different diameters. If balls with different diameters are used, increased wear and damage to the grinding elements is to be expected.
  • Page 37 Using the device Examples (maximum amount to be added in mass %) ■ Stearic acid 2-3 % ■ Aerosil (fine‐particle silicic acid) 0.5 - 2 % ■ Quartz sand ~ 2 % ■ Glass powder ~ 2 % ■ Glycol (Ethylene glycol) ~ 0.1 - 0.5 % (≙ 5 - 25 droplets) ■...
  • Page 38 Using the device Conducting a grinding operation Chapter 6.2 Once you have completed all preparatory tasks described in ⮫  ‘Choice of grinding bowls and grinding balls’ on page 25 , you can perform the grinding as follows: Check once again whether both bowl positions have been loaded and properly and clamped.
  • Page 39 Using the device 6.8.2 Switching off NOTICE If the permissible maximum temperature in the bowl is exceeded during grinding, then the device must not be switched off with the lid closed. That could lead to heat accu- mulation in the machine, which could cause damage to the device.
  • Page 40 Using the device 6.10 Removing the grinding bowls There are three ways of removing the bowls: The first is automatic and the safest method. With this method, the clamping device is slowly opened within 5 minutes of the method being activated.
  • Page 41 Using the device Bowl has now been fully released. Procedure during automatic opening: A screen with a progress bar is displayed during automatic unclamping. This indicates approximately how much longer the unclamping process will take. 6.10.2 Removing the grinding bowl NOTICE Be careful when taking out the grinding bowls as they could be very hot.
  • Page 42 Using the device 6.11 Special emptying device for grinding bowls Clean the emptying device before using it for the first time! NOTICE The emptying device for suspensions can only be used for grinding with grinding balls larger than 0.5 mm. To empty a grinding bowl after grinding in suspension, proceed as follows: Remove the lid from the grinding bowl.
  • Page 43 Accessories Accessories Planetary mills - "MillControl" software The PULVERISETTE 5 premium line premium line planetary mill is controlled either at the device using the clearly arranged touch display or with the MillControl software. The software provides the user with all device controlling options and adds...
  • Page 44 Accessories 7.2.1 Case contents and system design 2.6 Nm torque spanner + hexagonal bit 10 Valve insert EASY GTM system 11 Lid O-ring 88.49 x 3.53, Viton 12 Bowl O-ring 21 x 2.5 13 Hose clamps Coupling, gassing valve 14 Compressed air hose Hexagon offset screwdriver, 2.5 mm 15 Cleaning rods for valves GTM support ring...
  • Page 45 Accessories Then release the 6 hexagon screws (C) for closing the system using a hexagon screwdriver (7). (See ⮫  Chapter 7.2.9 ‘Cleaning the EASY GTM system’ on page 51 ) Lift the measuring/transmission unit (9) off of the lid (11). The lock ring with the 6 hexagon screws can now be removed.
  • Page 46 Accessories Lift off the battery compartment lid and place it to the side. The battery compartment can be seen. NOTICE Please note that the the battery (2) fits exactly in place and may need to be pushed in using a certain amount of force. The service life of the battery (2) depends on the frequency of the radio protocols (see configuration) and essentially on the temperature inside the grinding bowl.
  • Page 47 Accessories 7.2.3 Configuration of transmitter ID and data transmission frequency The measuring/transmission unit is equipped with four configuration switches for setting the transmitter ID and data transmission frequency. The switches illustrated are all in the OFF position (actuator cams set to OFF). 7.2.3.1 Adjustment options of the transmitter detection In the delivery condition all switches are set to OFF.
  • Page 48 Accessories Transmission every Switch 3 Switch 4 ¼ second automatic 1-second transmission is the default value. For automatic transmission, the 1 / ½ / ¼ second transmission frequency is switched over in the event of fast changes in pressure or temperature. The data transmission frequency naturally also has an impact on the battery's service life.
  • Page 49 If screws have loosened, they must be re‐tightened. 7.2.5 Installation of the receiver board in the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line DANGER Before starting the installation, disconnect the mains plug and protect the device against being unintentionally switched back Secure installation work with a warning sign.
  • Page 50 ⮫  Click here. You can also watch the video directly on our homepage on the product page of the device under VIDEOS - SUPPORT VIDEOS or via our Youtube channel ‘FRITSCH Milling and Sizing’. 7.2.6 Entering the temperature limit DANGER Do not exceed a maximum temperature of 125°C.
  • Page 51 Once the lower temperature or pressure limit has been reached, PULVERISETTE 5 premium line grinding continues as normal. Stop: As soon as one of the two limits is reached, the ball mill shuts down immediately.
  • Page 52 The crossed-out dustbin symbol means that (rechargeable) batteries may not be disposed of along with household waste. You can, of course, also return discharged batteries - with sufficient postage - by post to: Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 D-55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany...
  • Page 53 Accessories Chapter 7.2.2 ‘Inserting / For information on removing the battery, see ⮫  changing the battery’ on page 44 . Grinding in inert gas with gassing lid or screw-on lid DANGER Do not exceed a maximum pressure of 7 bar. Ignoring this pressure limit can cause damage to the accessories and the machine.
  • Page 54 Accessories Place the material to be ground into the bowl and screw down the lid using the 4 hexagon screws. Clamp the bowl as described in ⮫  Chapter 6.5 ‘Clamping the grinding bowls’ on page 32 . 7.3.2 Preparation for gassing Gassing hose Hose clamp Coupling...
  • Page 55 Chapter 6.6 ‘Mass balance’ on page 34 ). (⮫  The counterweight is used for weight balancing if only one grinding bowl is inserted with a sample in the PULVERISETTE 5 premium line.
  • Page 56 Accessories 7.4.1 Design Counterweights Guide shaft for counterweights Bowl for counterweights 7.4.2 Handling We generally recommend using two identical bowls with the same filling – i.e. the same number and size of balls, the same type and quantity of the sample. Determine the total weight of the grinding bowl filled with grinding stock and grinding balls, including lid.
  • Page 57 Accessories If the mill has an imbalance, place further counterweights in the bowl disc by disc until the mill is running smoothly. This fine adjustment must be carried out at the maximum speed for the ball size and bowl type used. If the vibrations of the mill start to increase again, remove a disc from the counterweight.
  • Page 58 Accessories Ball diameter (mm) Ball quantity Material 80 pcs. Agate and zirconium oxide 3 mm and smaller 30 g Zirconium oxide Filling and inserting the grinding vessels: Fill the grinding balls into the vessel. Add a maximum 20 ml of sample. Screw on the lid tightly.
  • Page 59 Accessories Grinding bowl made of: 420 - 500 ml 250 ml 125 - 150 ml Hardmetal tungsten carbide - WC - with steel 50.6580.00 50.6790.00 50.6940.00 casing Spare parts for grinding bowl: Replacement grinding bowl sealing band 50.6980.24 Replacement seal for all grinding bowls PULVERISETTE 5 pre- 84.0163.15 mium line Adapter for all grinding bowls 125 - 150 ml volume...
  • Page 60 Hardmetal tungsten carbide - WC - with steel casing 50.6585.00 Certification IQ/OQ documentation (pre-printed - implementation not 96.0310.00 included in the price) Should you require spare parts for maintenance or repair work, please contact Fritsch GmbH or the representative that is responsible for you in your country.
  • Page 61 Cleaning Cleaning DANGER Mains voltage! − Before beginning with cleaning work, disconnect the mains plug and protect the device against being unintentionally switched back on! − Do not allow any liquids to flow into the device. − Indicate cleaning work with warning signs. −...
  • Page 62 Maintenance Maintenance DANGER Mains voltage − Before beginning with maintenance work, unplug the mains plug and protect the device against being uninten- tionally switched back on again! − Indicate maintenance work with warning signs. − Maintenance work may only be performed by specialised personnel.
  • Page 63 FRITSCH is not obliged to take back used FRITSCH devices. FRITSCH declares it is prepared to take back used FRITSCH devices for recycling or disposal free of charge whenever a new device is purchased. The used FRITSCH device must be delivered free of charge to a FRITSCH establishment.
  • Page 64 Rectification may take the form of either repair or replacement of the device, at our sole discretion. The guarantee may be redeemed in all countries in which this FRITSCH device is sold with our authorisation.
  • Page 65 NOTICE Please note that in the event that the device must be returned, the device must be shipped in the original Fritsch packaging. Fritsch GmbH denies all liability for any damage due to improper packaging (packaging not from Fritsch).
  • Page 66 The supplied products as well as this operating manual conform to the current state of the art when they leave the sphere of influence of FRITSCH GMBH.
  • Page 67 Neither compliance with this operating manual nor the conditions and methods used during installation, operation, use and maintenance of the product can be monitored by Fritsch GmbH. Improper execution of the installation can result in property damage and thus endanger persons. Therefore, we assume absolutely...
  • Page 68 Safety logbook 13 Safety logbook Date Maintenance / Repair Name Signature...
  • Page 69 Index 14 Index Accident prevention........8 Grinding balls Adjustment options of the transmitter detection.
  • Page 70 Index Safety information........11 Safety logbook........68 Scope of application.
  • Page 72 © 2018 Fritsch GmbH Milling and Sizing Industriestraße 8 D-55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany Telephone: +49 6784 70-0 Email: info@fritsch.de Internet: www.fritsch.de...