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D35IB001EN - K - IMSI - CQC - At-Line - Web Manual PDF
D35IB001EN - K - IMSI - CQC - At-Line - Web Manual PDF
D35IB001EN - K - IMSI - CQC - At-Line - Web Manual PDF
what is measurable
and make measurable
that which is not.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
CarboQC At-line
CboxQC At-line
Further information
Published and printed by Anton Paar GmbH, Austria
Copyright © 2019 Anton Paar GmbH, Graz, Austria
Address of the instrument producer: Anton Paar GmbH
Anton-Paar-Str. 20
A-8054 Graz / Austria – Europe
Tel: +43 (0) 316 257-0
Fax: +43 (0) 316 257-257
E-Mail: info@anton-paar.com
Web: www.anton-paar.com
Contents
1 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 4
2 CarboQC At-line / CboxQC At-line – An Overview ............................................................................. 6
2.1 Functional Components .................................................................................................................. 7
3 Installing the Instrument ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 General Hints .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1 Hose Connections .................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.2 Filter ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Installing the Instrument at the Line ................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Installing the Instrument with a PFD (Plus) ................................................................................... 10
3.4 Switching the Instrument On/Off ................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Initial Commissioning .................................................................................................................... 11
4 Operating the Instrument ................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Main Screen .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Softkey Functions ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Quick Access Area ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Entering Text or Numbers ............................................................................................................. 13
4.6 Selecting from a List ..................................................................................................................... 14
5 Instrument Settings ............................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 PIN Protection ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Setting the Language .................................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Setting Date and Time .................................................................................................................. 15
5.4 Setting the Measurement Units ..................................................................................................... 16
5.5 Output Quantities Displayed ......................................................................................................... 16
6 Measurement Settings ........................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Methods ........................................................................................................................................ 17
6.1.1 Assigning a Method to a Measurement ................................................................................ 17
6.2 Adjusting the Transported Sample Volume – Rinsing Time ......................................................... 17
6.3 Setting the Type of Residual Gas ................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Activating or Deactivating the FillingCheck™ ............................................................................... 18
7 Measurements ..................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 General Hints ................................................................................................................................ 19
7.2 Performing Single At-line Measurements ..................................................................................... 20
7.3 Performing Measurements Using the PFD (Plus) ......................................................................... 20
7.4 Tips for Correct Measurements .................................................................................................... 21
8 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 Rinsing the Instrument .................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Cleaning Routines ......................................................................................................................... 22
8.3 Cleaning the Filter ......................................................................................................................... 23
8.4 Cleaning Housing and Display ...................................................................................................... 23
9 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 24
9.1 Maintenance Routines .................................................................................................................. 24
9.2 Battery .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A: Technical Data ................................................................................................................. 26
A.1: Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 26
A.2: Instrument Data and Operating Conditions ................................................................................. 27
A.3: Wetted Parts ................................................................................................................................ 28
Appendix B: EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 29
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1 Safety Instructions
1 Safety Instructions
• Read this document before using the instrument. • Ensure that all operators have been trained
• Follow all hints and instructions in this document beforehand to use the instrument safely and
to ensure the correct use and safe functioning of correctly.
the instrument. • Ensure that the instrument is sufficiently super-
• The manual is a part of the product. Keep it for vised during operation.
the complete working life of the product and • In case of damage or malfunction, do not con-
make it easily accessible for all persons tinue operating the instrument. Do not operate
involved with the product. If you receive any the instrument under conditions which could
additions to or revisions of the manual from result in damage to goods or injuries or loss of
Anton Paar, these must be treated as part of life.
the manual. • If liquid has been spilled over the instrument,
clean and dry the instrument with a cloth.
1.1 Liability • Set up and use the instrument so that it cannot
accidentally drop, and pressurized hoses and
• This document does not claim to address all fittings cannot be accidentally torn off.
safety issues associated with the use of the • Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight
instrument and samples. It is your responsibility for extended periods of time.
to establish health and safety practices and to • Operate the instrument only with a relative
determine the applicability of regulatory limita- pressure below 8 bar (116 psi).
tions.
• If compressed gas from a gas bottle is used to
• Anton Paar GmbH only warrants the proper operate the PFD (Plus), ensure that the operator
functioning of the instrument if no modifications is properly trained in the use of compressed gas
are made to mechanics, electronics, or software. bottles, and that all safety instructions of the gas
• Use the instrument only for the purpose de- bottle supplier are adhered to.
scribed in the document. Anton Paar GmbH is • Do not use the instrument for acids and alkalis
not liable for damages caused by incorrect use with concentrations above 5 % w/w, hydrofluoric
of the instrument. acid, organic solvents, chlorinated liquids, or
• The results delivered by the instrument depend poisonous substances.
not only on the correct functioning of the instru- • Do not fill liquids with temperatures above
ment, but also on various other factors. We 40 °C (122 °F).
therefore recommend that you have the results
checked (e.g. plausibility tested) by skilled • Charge the battery only indoors under dry con-
persons before consequential actions are taken ditions.
based on the results. IMPORTANT: For safety instructions concerning
the PFD (Plus), see also the manual of the
PFD (Plus).
1.2 Installation and Use
Operation in areas with risk of explosion
• The installation procedure shall be carried out
only by authorized persons who are familiar • The instrument is not explosion-proof and
with the installation instructions. therefore must not be operated in areas with
• Use only accessories, consumables or spare risk of explosion.
parts supplied or approved by Anton Paar
GmbH.
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1 Safety Instructions
General precautions
DANGER
• Observe and adhere to your national safety
regulations regarding the handling of all sub- Description of risk
stances associated with your measurements Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if
(e.g. use safety goggles, gloves, respiratory not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
protection, etc.).
• Before a measurement, check the wetted parts
of the instrument for chemical resistance to the
samples and cleaning agents used. WARNING
• Take measures that spilled liquids cannot get
Description of risk
into plug connections or venting slots of electri-
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if
cal appliances.
not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
1.3 Maintenance, Service, Repairs
• Service and repair procedures may be carried
out only by authorized personnel or by CAUTION
Anton Paar GmbH.
Description of risk
• For repairs contact your local Anton Paar repre- Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if
sentative. The instrument must not be returned not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
without the filled out “Safety Declaration for injury.
Instrument Repairs” and must be cleaned
before return.
• You must not return instruments that are con- NOTICE
taminated by radioactive materials, infectious Description of risk
agents, or other harmful substances that cause Notice indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
health hazards. could result in damage to property.
1.4 Disposal
• Concerning the disposal of the instrument,
observe the legal requirements in your country.
• Concerning the disposal of the samples and
cleaning agents, observe the legal requirements
in your country.
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arrow keys to navigate in the quick access area, in menus, or in selection/character lists
TIP: For faster up and down navigation, keep the arrow keys pressed.
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3 Installing the Instrument
3.3 Installing the Instrument with a 4. Connect the 6 mm fitting of the hose connector
6 mm/4 mm with the sample inlet of the instru-
PFD (Plus) ment by a 10 cm (4 in) piece of the polyure-
thane hose 4x6 mm.
For details on installing the PFD (Plus), see the
5. Connect a polyurethane hose 4x6 mm to the
manual of the PFD (Plus). Choose an appropriate
sample outlet of the instrument.
compressed gas supply according to the information
given in section 3.1. 6. Connect a T-hose connector 6 mm to the free
end of the hose and lead the hose end into a
Parts required to connect the instrument to waste vessel.
the PFD (Plus)
- polyurethane hose 2.5x4 mm, 3.4 Switching the Instrument On/Off
supplied with the PFD (Plus)
- filter 4 mm, AC-powered operation
supplied with the at-line PFD filter set
- hose connector 6 mm/4 mm,
supplied with the instrument NOTICE
- polyurethane hose 4x6 mm, When you use the instrument AC-powered,
supplied with the instrument do not plug in the power cable unless you
- T-hose connector 6 mm, have verified that the correct line voltage
supplied with the instrument (AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) is available.
To connect the instrument to the TIP: In case of large voltage fluctuations or electrical
PFD (Plus) power outages, the integrated rechargeable battery
serves as an integrated UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply) as operation of the instrument will continue
battery-powered.
• To operate the instrument AC-powered, connect
the power adapter to the power inlet on the rear
of the instrument, and the power cable to the
power adapter.
Then connect the power cable to your AC power
supply.
- The instrument will turn on automatically.
- The start-up procedure takes approximately
20 seconds. When the main screen comes
up, the instrument is ready for measurements.
• Pressing the power key (on the front of the
1 2 3 4
instrument) during AC-powered operation will
Fig. 4: Connecting the instrument with a PFD (Plus) reboot the instrument.
1 CarboQC At-line or CboxQC At-line • To switch the instrument off, disconnect it from
2 Filter 4 mm the AC power supply and press the power key
3 Hose connector 6 mm/4 mm on the front of the instrument.
4 PFD (Plus)
Battery-powered operation
1. Place the instrument beside the PFD (Plus).
• To switch the instrument on, press the power
2. Connect the sample outlet of the PFD (Plus)
key on the front of the instrument.
and the inlet of the filter 4 mm by a polyure-
thane hose 2.5x4 mm. The start-up procedure takes approximately
20 seconds. When the main screen comes up,
Mind the correct flow direction (arrow on the
the instrument is ready for measurements.
filter).
3. Connect the outlet of the filter 4 mm with the • To switch the instrument off, press the power
4 mm fitting of the hose connector 6 mm/4 mm key on the front of the instrument.
by another polyurethane hose 2.5x4 mm.
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4 Operating the Instrument
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4 Operating the Instrument
Yes Accepts a proposition. • Use the arrow keys to navigate within menus
and to select an item.
On the main screen, the right softkey can assume With longer screen content, a black scroll bar will
the following functions according to the icon select- show on the right side of the scrollable area. Use
ed in the quick access area: the arrow keys to scroll through the content.
Function Description
4.5 Entering Text or Numbers
Check Quick access to the system checks.
Data Quick access to the measurement After you have switched into editing mode, you see
data. a selection bar on the right side of the screen:
Sample Quick access to the method list and 1. Use the arrow keys to select the next charac-
sample ID list for making a selection. ter/digit to enter.
Also quick access to the setup of the
rinsing time and the measurement TIP: Keep the arrow keys pressed to scroll through
units for CO2/O2a. the selection bar fast.
Status Quick access to the measurement Select the red left arrow , if available, to edit
status and any associated warning the previous position (one character to the left).
or error message. Select the red left arrow with shaft , if avail-
a CboxQC At-line only
able, to delete the last character.
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4 Operating the Instrument
2. Press <Enter> to enter the selected character 4.6 Selecting from a List
at the current position.
Press <Prev>, if available, to move the current After you have switched into editing mode, you see
position one character to the left. a selection list folded out:
Press <Delete>, if available, to delete the char- 1. Use the arrow keys to select your choice.
acter left of the current position.
2. Press <OK> to confirm the selected value.
The editing line will show the whole current text/
number. Press <Cancel> to abort selection.
Both keys switch back from editing mode into
TIP: To enter a negative number, you need to
normal operation.
delete all digits first. Only then will the negative
sign “–” be available.
3. Press <Done> to finish character entry and to
confirm the entered text/number.
Press <Cancel> at any time to abort character
entry and to discard the entered text/number.
Both keys switch back from editing mode into
normal operation.
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5 Instrument Settings
5 Instrument Settings
See the Reference Guide for comprehensive infor- To change the active PIN
mation, e.g. printer installation.
1. Press <Menu> and enter the currently active
PIN.
5.1 PIN Protection 2. Select Setup > PIN Settings.
3. “Active PIN” is preselected.
You can protect access to the menu by a PIN
(personal identification number). After you have set Press <Edit> and enter the currently active PIN.
PIN protection, you can still use all functions of the 4. Select “New PIN” and press <Edit>.
quick access area, perform measurements and
5. Enter the new PIN.
checks, select methods and sample IDs, set the
rinsing time and the CO2/O2 measurement units 6. Select “Confirm new PIN” and press <Edit>.
without the need for entering a PIN. 7. Repeat the PIN that you have entered before.
You may change the PIN at any time. 8. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
screen.
The instrument comes with menu access protected
by the PIN “0000”.
5.2 Setting the Language
To activate PIN protection
1. Press <Menu> and select Setup > Language.
1. Press <Menu> and select Setup > PIN Settings.
2. Press <Edit>.
2. Select “Set PIN protection” and press <Edit>.
3. Select the preferred language.
3. Select “On” from the selection list.
4. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
4. Select “New PIN” and press <Edit>.
screen.
5. Enter your 4-digit PIN.
6. Select “Confirm new PIN” and press <Edit>.
7. Repeat the PIN that you have entered before.
5.3 Setting Date and Time
8. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main Date and time are automatically saved with mea-
screen. surement and check data. During operation, the
Every time you press <Menu> while PIN protection current time is displayed on the right of the header.
is activated, you will have to enter the active PIN
and confirm it with “OK” to be able to continue. To set the date or time
IMPORTANT: Be sure to remember the set PIN as 1. Press <Menu> and select Setup > Date and
you will not be able to deactivate PIN protection Time > Date and Time.
without it.
2. Select “Date” or “Time” and press <Edit>.
With the 12 hour clock selected, also select the
To deactivate PIN protection appropriate time of day from the selection list
1. Press <Menu> and enter the active PIN. “12h-Format”.
2. Select Setup > PIN Settings. 3. Enter the current date or time/time of day,
respectively.
3. “Active PIN” is preselected.
4. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
Press <Edit> and enter the active PIN.
screen.
4. Select “Set PIN protection” and press <Edit>.
5. Select “Off” from the selection list.
6. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
screen.
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5 Instrument Settings
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6 Measurement Settings
6 Measurement Settings
6.1 Methods
Methods are preset measurement settings, which Seven of the predefined methods account for the
you can assign to a measurement by the method different solubility of CO2 in different beverages.
name. “CO2-Std.” is for measuring CO2 standards.
The instrument comes with 8 predefined methods Choose a method that most closely accords with
(see table 2), which cannot be changed or deleted, your sample.
as well as 21 custom methods, which can be edited
(see the Reference Guide for detailed information
on custom methods).
Table 2: Predefined methods
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6 Measurement Settings
To set the rinsing time 6.3 Setting the Type of Residual Gas
1. Lead the waste hose with the T-hose connector
into a vessel for volume measurement, e.g. a For the calculation of the content of residual gas,
graduated cylinder. you need to specify which type of gases your sample
contains besides CO2: nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2),
2. Adjust the flow rate: or air (N2 and O2).
a. For at-line measurements, open the ball
valve at the sample outlet (switch to “ON”). For example, set “N2 Index” for samples that have
b. For measurements with the PFD (Plus), been filled under nitrogen atmosphere.
close the ball valve at the sample outlet 1. Press <Menu> and select Measurement Set-
(switch to “OFF”). tings > Residual Dissolved Gas.
3. You can set the rinsing time in the menu as well 2. Press <Edit> and select the type of residual gas
as in the quick access area. from the selection list.
a. In the menu (press <Menu>), select CarboQC At-line: N2 Index, O2 Index, Air Index
Measurement Settings > Rinsing Time. CboxQC At-line: N2 Index, Air Index
b. In the quick access area activate
3. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
(“Sample” function) and select “Set the
screen.
rinsing time”.
4. Set the rinsing time in the range between 10
and 240 seconds, default setting is 20 seconds. 6.4 Activating or Deactivating the
5. Perform a measurement.
FillingCheck™
6. Check that at least 150 mL of the sample has
been consumed. Use the automatic FillingCheck™ only when you
7. If the consumed sample volume is not as operate the instrument with the PFD (Plus).
required, increase or decrease the rinsing time IMPORTANT: For at-line measurements deactivate
accordingly. the FillingCheck™.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 until the consumed sample
volume is adequate. To activate or deactivate the FillingCheck™
1. Press <Menu> and select Measurement Set-
tings > FillingCheck™.
2. Press <Edit> and select “On” to activate or “Off”
to deactivate the FillingCheck™.
3. Press <Back> repeatedly to return to the main
screen.
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7 Measurements
7 Measurements
7.1 General Hints TIP: The closed ball valve ensures a lower sample
throughput.
To achieve correct measurement results, the instru- If you measure out of closed beverage packages,
ment must be in proper condition. Consider also the avoid pressure reducing components in the filling
tips for correct measurements in section 7.4. line.
Measurement process
WARNING • To start a measurement, press the <Start/Stop>
Risk of injuries if hazardous liquid leaks from key.
the instrument. The O2 measurement is carried out while the
Before you fill any sample or cleaning liquid into measuring chamber is rinsed and filled. After the
the instrument: filling process has finished, the CO2 measure-
• Ensure that all safety instructions concerning ment starts. While the stirrer stays on, the piston
the use of chemicals are met (see section 1). moves down to the first volume expansion and
• Make sure that all wetted parts are resistant to on to the second one. At each expansion, the
the liquid to be filled in. temperature and pressure of the sample are
measured. From these measurement data, the
IMPORTANT: Store the instrument in the environ- CO2 value is calculated.
ment in which you are going to measure. The progress of the measurement is indicated
by a red progress bar in the status bar. When
Checks before the measurement the measurement is finished (after approx. 55 s
with CarboQC At-line / after approx. 90 s with
Before you start a measurement, check that CboxQC At-line), the status bar turns green.
- the ball valve is closed, The results are displayed and saved to the data
- the hoses are correctly and tightly connected, memory. The display is frozen. The displayed
- the T-hose connector is attached to the waste data can be printed immediately, or you can view
hose, them later in the data memory, print or export
- the waste hose leads into a sink or a waste them from there.
vessel, You can convert the method of the last result
- the waste vessel is large enough for the into a different method for display. The result of
known number of samples, the conversion will not be stored.
- the right pressure mode is set
(at a PFD (Plus) equipped with a modular
stand for pressure control unit), To stop a measurement
- the transported sample volume has been set • To stop an ongoing measurement, press the
correctly, <Start/Stop> key again.
- the appropriate method has been set,
No data will be stored.
- the appropriate sample ID has been set,
- appropriate cleaning agents are at hand.
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7 Measurements
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8 Cleaning
8 Cleaning
• Use a peristaltic pump (only for cleaning pur-
NOTICE poses):
• To prevent damage to the O-rings, ensure that
a. Disconnect the instrument with the at-line
the instrument is about half filled with deionized
filter from the line.
water when it is not used for some time (e.g.
b. Connect the outlet hose of the peristaltic
over the weekend) or when it is shipped.
pump with the inlet of the at-line filter.
• Make sure beforehand that the wetted parts of
c. Operate the pump as required.
the whole measuring system are resistant to all
liquids that you are going to fill. • Use a syringe (only for cleaning purposes):
• For CboxQC At-line: Do not use any cleaning a. Disconnect the instrument from the line.
agents that contain abrasives, chlorine, or hypo- b. Fill the instrument through the sample inlet.
chlorite. Even the chlorine concentration in tap
water is high enough to damage the oxygen
With a PFD (Plus)
sensitive layer of the sensor.
In combination with a PFD (Plus), fill the instrument
For instructions on cleaning the PFD (Plus), see the with cleaning liquid as follows:
manual of the PFD (Plus). 1. Fill a PET bottle with the cleaning liquid.
2. Insert this bottle into the PFD (Plus).
3. Proceed as you would with a measurement
WARNING (see section 7.3).
Rinsing liquids with a low flash point are a
potential fire and explosion hazard.
• Make sure that all hose connections are tight
8.2 Cleaning Routines
before you use ethanol.
• It is recommended to use a syringe to fill Regularly perform a thorough cleaning of the instru-
hazardous cleaning agents. ment to ensure a constant and high accuracy of your
measurements.
• Perform the cleaning routines as given in
8.1 Rinsing the Instrument table 3.
• Always rinse with deionized water before and
- To rinse the instrument with cleaning liquid, after rinsing with a suitable cleaning agent.
press the <Rinse> key on the instrument.
• Always leave some deionized water in the
- To stop rinsing, press the <Rinse> key again.
measuring chamber after cleaning.
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8 Cleaning
Table 3: Cleaning routines (cont.) 7. Blow compressed air in reverse flow direction
through the filter.
Interval Cleaning routine
8. Reconnect the filter to the hoses in the correct
Daily, Rinse the instrument with: flow direction.
after finishing • warm, deionized water
measurements • suitable cleaning agenta With a PFD (Plus)
(e.g. glass cleaner / pH < 10 or
ethanol) 1. Make sure that the activating lever of the
• deionized water PFD (Plus) is in the “OFF” position.
Clean the instrument housing. 2. Press the <Rinse> key on the instrument and
Weekly Rinse the instrument with: wait 20 s for the measuring chamber to open.
• warm, deionized water 3. Disconnect the filter from the hoses.
• suitable cleaning agentab 4. Connect the filter in reverse flow direction to the
(e.g. glass cleaner / pH < 10 or hose coming from the PFD (Plus).
ethanol)
• deionized water 5. Insert a 0.5 L PET bottle with deionized water
into the PFD (Plus).
Clean the instrument housing.
6. Fix the filter outlet positioned over a sink or a
Clean the filter. waste vessel.
Perform a visual inspection of 7. Lower the safety shield of the PFD (Plus) and
the drainage boreholes. move the activating lever to “ON”.
a Adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer Air with sample residues will spray out of the
concerning the concentration of the cleaning agent
filter.
and its soaking time.
b For a weekly application with a maximum soaking 8. Lower the sample tube into the PET bottle.
time of 5 min, we have tested and can recommend:
Edisonite® Super. 9. Flush the filter with approx. 200 mL of deionized
water.
10. Raise the sample tube and let air flow through
8.3 Cleaning the Filter the filter for about one minute.
11. Move the activating lever to “OFF”.
If the filter is clogged, carbonated samples will
generate gas bubbles there during filling. 12. Press the <Rinse> key to stop the rinsing pro-
cedure.
At-line operation 13. Reconnect the filter to the hoses in the correct
flow direction.
1. Disconnect the filter from the hoses.
2. Connect a hose to a process water tap.
3. Connect the filter to this hose in reverse flow
8.4 Cleaning Housing and Display
direction.
If sample has been spilled over the instrument
4. Fix the filter outlet positioned over a sink or a housing, always wipe it off immediately.
waste vessel.
1. Clean the instrument housing and the display
5. Rinse the filter with process water. with a soft tissue and (warm) water.
6. Disconnect the filter from the hose. 2. Dry with a soft and dry tissue.
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9 Maintenance
9 Maintenance
9.1 Maintenance Routines
For maintenance service and contract information, contact your local Anton Paar representative.
Optional
semiannual preventive maintenance: • Hardware maintenance:
If the instrument is used in a tropical en- replacement of the drying agent
vironment or under similar conditions, or • Resealing with Glisseal lab grease
if the instrument is subjected to strong
temperature fluctuations, perform a pre-
ventive maintenance every half-year.
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Appendix A: Technical Data
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Appendix A: Technical Data
WARNING
Serious injuries due to high voltage at parts of the instrument are
possible if you do not abide by the following regulations:
• Connect only devices to the interfaces that comply with PELV
(protective extra-low voltage) according to EN 61140 or with
SELV (safety extra-low voltage) according to EN 60950.
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Appendix A: Technical Data
Material Part
Brass, nickel-plated fitting
EPDM O-ring
(ethylene propylene diene monomer)
NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) O-ring
PEEK (polyether ether ketone) stirrer bearing, cover of the measuring chamber
POM-C sleeve of the inlet valve
(polyoxymethylene copolymer)
PSU (polysulfone) measuring chamber
PU (polyurethane) hose
Stainless steel at-line filter, standard filter, sieve, inlet valve and outlet valve,
stirrer, piston, temperature sensor, pressure sensor
Viton O-ring
Resistant against • acidic agents (HCl, H2SO4, max. 4–5 %, at room temperature)
• CIP (5 % NaOH, 5 % KOH, 80 °C/176 °F)
• steam sterilization (121 °C/249.8 °F, 1.5 bar/21.8 psi)
• 3 % H2O2
• ethanol
Not resistant against • chlorine gas
• organic solvents (CHCl3, toluene, acetone, etc.)
• bleaching solutions containing hypochlorites
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Appendix B: EU Declaration of Conformity
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