Binder APT.line VD Operating Manual

Operating Manual

APT.line® VD Vacuum Drying Ovens

with microprocessor program controller RD3

BINDER GmbH

Address Post office box 102 D-78502 Tuttlingen Tel. +49 7462 2005 0 Fax +49 7462 2005 93 0 Internet http://www.binder-world.com E-mail info@binder-world.com Service Hotline +49 7462 2005 555 Service Fax +49 7462 2005 93 555 Service E-Mail service@binder-world.com Service Hotline USA +1 866 816 8191 Service Hotline Asia Pacific +603 6204 2855

Issue 06/2006 Art. No. 7001-0088

EG - KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur: Anschrift / Address / Adresse: Produkt / Product / Produit:

Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen: The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards: Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:

Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:

IEC/CEI 61010-1:2001 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel-

IEC/CEI 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel-

EMV / EMC / CEM: IEC/CEI 61326:1997 + A1:1998 +

A2:2000

CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

BINDER GmbH Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen Vakuumtrockenschränke mit Programmregelung

Vacuum drying ovens with program control Etuves de séchage à vide à régulation programmable

VD 23, VD 53, VD 115

und Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,

control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de

régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales

und Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für das Erhitzen von Stoffen

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the heating of materials

Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire. Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières

Elektrische Betriebsmittel für Leittechnik und Laboreinsatz – EMVAnforderungen

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements

Matériels électriques de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Prescriptions relatives à la CEM

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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien: The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines: Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:

Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73/23/EWG, Änderung 93/68/EWG

Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC, amended 93/68/EEC

Directive basse tension 73/23/CEE, modifiée 93/68/CEE

Richtlinie 73/23/EWG des Rates vom 19. Februar 1973 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen

Council Directive of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (73/23/EEC)

Directive 73/23/CEE du Conseil, du 19 février 1973, concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites de tension

EMV-Richtlinie 89/336/EWG, Änderung 93/68/EWG

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended 93/68/EEC

Directive CEM 89/336/CEE, modifiée 93/68/CEE

Richtlinie 89/336/EWG des Rates vom 3. Mai 1989 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility

Directive 89/336/CEE du Conseil du 3 mai 1989 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE. The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.

D-78532 Tuttlingen, 10.01.2006

BINDER GmbH

P. M. Binder Dr.-Ing. V. Kek Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Leiter F & E Managing Director Head of R & D Directeur général Chef de service R&D

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Contents

1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the unit................................................................................8

1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................9

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the vacuum drying oven ............................10

1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................11

2. WARRANTY......................................................................................................... 11

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 13

3.1 Overview of the equipment ...............................................................................................................14

3.2 VD 23 control panel...........................................................................................................................15

3.3 VD 53 / 115 control panel .................................................................................................................15

3.4 Connections at the unit rear..............................................................................................................16

4. SCOPE OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND INSTALLATION17

4.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and scope of delivery.............................................................17

4.2 Advice for safe lifting and transportation...........................................................................................17

4.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................18

4.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................18

5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 19

5.1 Vacuum expansion racks..................................................................................................................19

5.2 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................19

5.3 Vacuum connection ..........................................................................................................................20

5.4 Inert gas connection..........................................................................................................................20

6. START UP............................................................................................................ 21

6.1 Settings at the RD3 program controller ............................................................................................21

6.2 General indications ...........................................................................................................................22

7. FIXED VALUE ENTRY MODE .............................................................................23

8. PROGRAM EDITOR............................................................................................. 24

8.1 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................24

8.2 Set-point entry for program operation...............................................................................................26

8.3 Program table template.....................................................................................................................29

8.4 Deleting a program section ...............................................................................................................30

9. PROGRAM START LEVEL.................................................................................. 31

10. USER LEVEL .......................................................................................................33

11. BEHAVIOR AT FAILURES ..................................................................................37

11.1 Behavior after power failure ..............................................................................................................37

11.2 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................37

12. SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 2 (DIN 12880, PART 1) .............................................. 37

13. CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE INNER CHAMBER .......................... 38

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14. COMMISSIONING THE VACUUM ....................................................................... 39

14.1 Evacuation ........................................................................................................................................39

14.2 Breaking the vacuum (flooding) ........................................................................................................39

14.3 Operation with inert gas ....................................................................................................................40

15. SWITCHING CONTACTS 24V DC VIA OPERATION LINES ..............................40

16. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 41

16.1 Connection kit (option) ......................................................................................................................41

16.2 Vacuum module empty (without pump) (option)...............................................................................42

16.3 Vacuum module with chemical membrane pump.............................................................................43

16.4 Vacuum module with speed controlled chemical membrane pump and vacuum controller (option)45

16.5 Venting combined with speed controlled chemical membrane pump. Program control via APT-COM

16.6 Program controlled venting via operation line 2 (option, Art. no. 8012-0552) ..................................48

16.7 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature display

with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ..............................................................................48

16.8 Measuring access port vacuum 9 poles (option) ..............................................................................49

16.9 Digital pressure display (option)........................................................................................................50

16.10 Extended temperature range up to 250°C (option)...........................................................................50

16.11 Communication software APT-COM® 3 DataControlSystem (option) ..............................................51

16.12 Protocol printer (option) ....................................................................................................................51

(option, Art. No. 8012-0233...........................................................46

17. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 52

17.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................52

17.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................52

18. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 53

18.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................53

18.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................54

18.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................54

18.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .56

18.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................57

19. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 57

20. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 58

20.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................58

20.2 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................59

20.3 Equipment and Options ....................................................................................................................60

20.4 Spare parts........................................................................................................................................62

20.5 Dimensions VD 23 ............................................................................................................................63

20.6 Dimensions VD 53 ............................................................................................................................64

20.7 Dimensions VD 115 ..........................................................................................................................65

21. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 66

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Dear customer,

For the proper operation of the program controlled vacuum drying oven VD, it is necessary to read this operating manual completely and carefully and to observe the given instructions.

1. Safety

This operating manual is part of the scope of delivery. Always keep it at hand. To avoid injuries and property damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.

WARNING

Failure to observe the safety instructions.

Serious injuries and unit damage.

 Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.  Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the VD vacuum drying oven.

1.1 Legal considerations

This operating manual contains information necessary for the intended use, correct installation, start-up and operation, and for the maintenance of the unit.

Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety during operation and maintenance.

This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information, or if special problems arise that you feel are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or contact us directly.

Furthermore, we note that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing agreement, promise, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions

In this operating manual, the following harmonized denominations and symbols indicate dangerous situations following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.4.

Signal word panel

Depending on seriousness and probability of the consequences, dangers are identified with a signal word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversible) injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irreversible) injury.

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CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (reversible) injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage of the product and/or its functions or of a property in its ambiance.

Safety alert symbol

Use of the safety alert symbol indicates risk of injury. Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or

injury.

Pictograms

Warning signs

Electrical hazard

Inhalation hazard

Mandatory action signs

Mandatory regulation

Environment protection

Prohibition signs

Hot surface

Pollution Hazard

Read operating

instructions

Explosive substances

Harmful substances

Pull the power plug

Tipover hazard

Biohazard

Lift with several persons

Do NOT touch

Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.

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Do NOT spray with

water

Word message panel structure

Type / cause of hazard. Possible consequences.

∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition

 Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action

Observe the other notes and information not specially emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid disturbances which could result in direct or indirect injuries or property damage.

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the unit

Following labels are located on the unit:

Pictograms (Warning signs) Service label

Hot surface

Figure 1: Position of labels at the unit

Keep safety labels complete and legible.

Replace safety labels that are no more legible. Contact the BINDER service.

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1.4 Type plate

Figure 2: Position of type plate

Nenntemperatur 200°C 0,80 kW 392°F 230 V 1 N ~ Schutzart IP 20 3,5 A Temp. Schutz DIN 12880 50/60 Hz Klasse 2.0

Artikel-Nr. 9030-0017 US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981 Projekt-Nr. 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403

D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany Tel. + 49 (0) 7462 / 2005-0 Internet: www.binder-world.com

Made in Germany

Figure 3: Type plate (example of VD 23 regular unit)

Indications of the type plate Information

Nenntemperatur 200°C

Nominal temperature

392°F Schutzart IP 20 IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529 Temp. Schutz DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880 Klasse 2.0 Temperature safety device, class 2 Artikel-Nr. 9030-0017 Art. No. 9030-0017 Projekt-Nr. --- (Special application acc. to project no.) 0,80 kW Nominal power 0,80 kW 230 V 1 N ~

Nominal voltage 230 V ± 10%, single-phase unit 3,5 A Nominal current 3,5 Amp 50/60 Hz Mains frequency 50/60 Hz VD 23 Model VD 23 # 00-00000 Serial No. 00-00000

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Symbol on the type plate Information

CE conformity marking

Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate collection according to the directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the vacuum drying

oven

With regard to operating the vacuum drying oven VD and to the installation location, please observe the regulations BGR 120 of the German professional association of the chemical industry (formerly ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines of the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

The BINDER GmbH is responsible for safety-related unit properties only if skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in case of failure with original spare parts.

To operate the unit, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories of third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk when using unauthorized accessories.

CAUTION

Danger of overheating. Damage of the unit.

∅ Do not install the oven in unventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for carrying-off the heat.

The vacuum drying oven VD must NOT be operated in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of life.

∅ Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the ambiance.

The vacuum drying oven VD is regularly equipped with a large-surface area safety valve. The window, manufactured in toughened safety glass, is elastic-mounted and serves as a safety valve in the event of explosion. The additional plastic panel provides splinter protection.

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of life.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into

the oven.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

∅ Do NOT use the vacuum drying oven for drying or heat treatments leading to release of

combustible vapors able to form an explosive mixture with air.

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Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air will form. The drying temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Keep informed about the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior under addition of heat energy and changes in pressure.

Keep informed about any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the drying process. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the vacuum drying oven into operation.

DANGER

Electrical hazard. Danger of life.

∅ The oven must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.

The vacuum drying ovens have been produced in accordance to the relevant VDE regulations and are routinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411.

CAUTION

The inner chamber will become hot during operation. Danger of burning.

∅ Do NOT touch the inner surfaces and the charging material during operation.

In the case of operation with inert gas, the unit is supplied with an oxygen-displacing gas (e.g. N2). The gas emerging from the system must therefore be removed from the installation area by means of a suitable extraction system (see technical ventilation measures in the regulations BGR 120 of the German professional association of the chemical industry (formerly ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines of the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

1.6 Intended use

The VD series vacuum drying ovens are suitable for drying and heat treatment of solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat under vacuum. The solvent content must not be explosive or flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The drying temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.

Respecting the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work (chap. 17) is part of the intended use.

2. Warranty

BINDER products are manufactured with great care and checked carefully prior to delivery (VDE-piece checked).

1. Should your BINDER product have a material defect or manufacturing fault, we shall repair it – as long

as it is a new BINDER product – free of charge if the defect or fault occurs within 12 months after delivery. This period will be extended to 24 months, starting from delivery, provided that all maintenance and potential repair work within the first 12 months is carried out by us or authorized service stations.

2. Should you discover a defect or fault in your BINDER product within the aforementioned period,

please inform the company from which you purchased the BINDER product or BINDER directly.

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3. All above-mentioned periods or deadlines shall begin with the delivery of a new BINDER product to

the end buyer. Producing the invoice or delivery note shall bring evidence of deadline keeping.

4. In case a BINDER product has a defect or fault, we shall either replace the defective product with a

new one or repair the defective product at our discretion (so called supplementary performance – “Nacherfüllung”). All parts replaced in the course of such repair shall become our property. Deadlines mentioned under above number 1 shall not be prolonged by repair work or substitution. In case supplementary performance should fail, usual warranty rights according to German Law (withdrawal from contract or price reduction) shall apply, provided the defect or fault occurs within the first 12 months. Should the 24 month-period be relevant and supplementary performance fail, you shall only be entitled to a price reduction.

5. Should the defect occur within 12 months after delivery, we shall take over all costs necessary for the

repair of the defect, especially transportation, travel and labor costs, in so far as there is no cost increase due to the product being brought to another location than the place of delivery. However, we shall decide whether the defect will be repaired at the location where the BINDER product is operating or whether the BINDER product has to be sent to us. In case the 24 month-period should be relevant, please send the defective BINDER product at your expense to BINDER or the company from which you purchased the BINDER product. We shall repair the BINDER product at your premises only if transportation costs are excessively high. The customer shall be liable for any risk of sudden destruction or deterioration.

6. Should you have to send back a BINDER product, the BINDER product will have to be supplied in its

original packaging or any similar suitable packaging.

7. All warranty claims as laid down in this document basically become invalid:

• if the defect or fault is caused by repair or intervention by non-authorized persons. With authorized persons, we mean only Binder service engineers and service engineers of our service partners.

• the same applies if you have attached non-suitable parts or accessories to the BINDER products, which are not original BINDER spare parts, and if those parts or accessories have caused the defect or fault.

• parts that become used due to natural wear and tear, e.g. door seals, lamps, lights (enumeration not exhaustive)

• defects caused by external intervention like e.g. fall or blow

• defects arising from non-compliance with operating instructions, improper use, abnormal ambient

conditions, overload or absence of care/maintenance

• in the case of devices that were converted or redesigned by non-authorized third parties

• in case of minor deviations from the set quality that are irrelevant to the value and usability of the

device

8. All rights or claims beyond the ones described above, especially concerning the right of compensation for potential damages which might be caused by BINDER products shall be excluded provided that such exclusion is not prohibited by governing law.

9. Should you send a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reasons, we shall only accept the BINDER product upon presentation of a so-called authorization number that has previously been issued to you. We shall issue the authorization number after receiving your complaint in writing or via telephone prior to your sending (back) the BINDER product to us. The authorization number will be issued following the receipt of the information mentioned below:

• BINDER product type and serial number

• Date of purchase

• Name and address of the dealer from which you bought the BINDER product

• Exact description of defect or fault

• Your full address; if possible contact person and availability of that person

• Exact location of the BINDER product

• Contamination clearance certificate via fax in advance

The authorization number needs to be applied to the packaging in such a way that it can be easily recognized or be recorded clearly in the delivery documents. For security reasons we cannot accept your delivery if it does not carry an authorization number!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Any warranty repair maintenance or service work may only be carried out by persons or companies being properly authorized by us. If you do not know an authorized service station, please contact us and we will name you our service partner closest to you. Otherwise, we will carry out the necessary work ourselves.

Date: November 2003

3. Description of the equipment

Vacuum drying is used for special drying problems, for which conventional drying methods cannot offer a solution due to physical limitations.

All functions of the multifunctional program control can be set simply and conveniently via the easy to understand function keypad of the RD3 temperature program controller with touch function keys and a digital display, allowing exact temperature setting and the programming of temperature cycles.

The electro-polished inner chamber, the rack holder, and all of the unit's vacuum connections and valves are made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (material no. 1.4571 in Germany). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are completely coated. When operating the chamber at temperatures above 150°C, influence of the oxygen in the air might cause coloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the unit.

The vacuum drying ovens in the APT.line technique guarantees a completely homogeneous jacket temperature, ensuring uniform heat transfer into the inner chamber. The low-loss heat transfer to the material uses the patented aluminum vacuum expansion racks (also available in stainless steel as an option). The elastic-mounted safety glass window reliably evens out any overpressure or explosions that may occur. The additional polycarbonate panel ensures proven and effective splinter protection in the event of an implosion.

are jacket-heated. The APT.line® preheating chamber

All VD units have an inert gas connection and a measuring connection for connecting a vacuum controller or a measuring access port.

The vacuum drying ovens are equipped as standard with a large-surface safety valve. The toughened safety glass window is elastic-mounted and in the event of explosion serves as a safety valve. The additional plastic panel provides splinter protection.

The vacuum drying oven VD is equipped with a serial interface RS 422 for computer communication, e.g. via the communication software APT-COM

3 DataControlSystem (option, chap.16.11). For further

options, see chap. 20.3. All installable items, such as racks and rack holders, can be easily removed. The completely smooth

inner chamber with its rounded corners and internally welded seams is easy to clean. The minimum working temperature of the vacuum drying oven is approx. 5°C above room temperature.

The maximum temperature is 200°C; with option extended temperature range (chap. 16.10), it is 250°C. For the vacuum drying oven VD, vacuum pumps with a suction capacity of 1 m

The permissible end vacuum is 10

-2

mbar.

/h to 30 m3/h are suitable.

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3.1 Overview of the equipment

(A)

(B)

(C)

Figure 4: VD 23 with option vacuum module and chemical membrane pump

(A) Control panel (B) Unit door

(D)

(E)

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3.2 VD 23 control panel

(7) (8) (4) (3) (2) (2a) (1)

IR/GAS

VAC.OFF

VAC.ON

Figure 5: VD 23 control panel

(1) On/off switch (main switch) (2a) Red alarm lamp for safety device (2) Safety device class 2 (3) Manometer (pressure reading) (4) Aeration valve (inert gas or ambient air) (7) Program controller RD3 (8) Vacuum shut-off valve

3.3 VD 53 / 115 control panel

(8) (7) (5) (6) (3) (2) (2a) (1)

VAC.OFF

VAC.ON

(1) On/off switch (main switch)

GAS

Figure 6: VD 53/115 control panel

(2a) Red alarm lamp for safety device (2) Safety device class 2 (3) Manometer (pressure reading) (5) Aeration valve (ambient air) (6) Aeration valve (inert gas) (7) Program controller RD3 (8) Vacuum shut-off valve

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3.4 Connections at the unit rear

(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)

Figure 7: Rear of VD

(9) RS 422 serial interface (10) Miniature fuse (11) Mains connection line

(12) Inert gas connection, adapter with hose olive ∅ 8 mm

(VD23: also simultaneous fresh air connection)

(13) Vacuum connection with small flange DN16

(17)

(14) DIN socket for option Object temperature display (optional) (15) DIN socket (operation line 2) for option program controlled venting (16) DIN socket (operation line 1) for option vacuum module with pump (17) Measuring connection with small flange DN16

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4. Scope of delivery, transportation, storage, and installation

4.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and scope of delivery

After having unpacked, please check the unit and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery note for completeness and for transportation damage. If transportation damage has occurred, immediately inform the carrier.

The final tests of the manufacturer might cause traces of the racks at the inner surfaces. Please remove the corresponding sticker before commissioning the unit.

Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in / on the unit and at the doors and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the unit.

Damage of the unit.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the unit using either the door handle or the door or at the lower

housing.

¾ Lift units size 115 near the unit feet from the pallet by aid of 4 persons.

If necessary to send back the unit, please use the original packing and respect the advice for safe lifting and transportation (chap. 4.2).

For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 18.1.

With option vacuum module, the unit is supplied completely assembled. The optional chemical membrane pump is delivered in a separate box and must be fitted into the module and connected at the place of installation (see chap. 16.3 and 16.2).

Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units):

Second-hand units are units that have been used during a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are scrupulously tested before resale. BINDER guarantees the technically flawless state of the chamber.

Second-hand units are marked as such with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the unit.

4.2 Advice for safe lifting and transportation

Respect the advice for temporal decommissioning (chap. 18.2).

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the unit.

Damage of the unit.

¾ Transport the unit only in its original packaging.

¾ Secure the oven with transport straps for transport.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the unit using either the door handle or the door or at the lower

housing.

¾ Lift units size 115 near the unit feet by aid of 4 persons.

• Permissible ambient temperature range: -10°C to +60°C.

You can order transport packing for transport purpose at the BINDER Service.

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4.3 Storage

Intermediate storage of the unit in a closed and dry room. Respect the advice for temporal decommissioning (chap. 18.2).

• Permissible ambient temperature range: -10°C to +60°C.

• Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing

If following storage in a cold location the unit is transferred to the installation site for start-up, condensation is possible. Wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and is completely dry.

4.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the vacuum drying oven VD on a plane and non-flammable surface, free from vibration at a wellventilated, dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the unit’s weight (see technical data, chap. 20.2).

CAUTION

Danger of overheating.

Damage of the unit.

∅ Do NOT set up units in non-ventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for carrying-off the heat.

• Permissible ambient temperature range: +18°C to +32°C.

The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient temperature of +25°C to which the specified technical data relate. In the case of different ambient conditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.

• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.

• Installation height: max. 2000 m above sea level.

When placing several units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm between each unit. Wall distances: rear 100 mm, sides 135 mm. Spacing above and behind the unit of at least 100 mm must also be accounted for.

CAUTION

Danger by stacking.

Damage of the units.

∅ Do NOT place vacuum drying ovens on top of each other.

The vacuum drying oven VD must not be operated in potentially explosive areas.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of life.

∅ Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the ambiance.

For operation with inert gas, the unit is supplied with an oxygen-displacing gas, e.g. N2. The gas emerging from the system must be removed from the installation area by means of a suitable extraction system (see technical ventilation measures in the regulations BGR 120 of the German professional association of the chemical industry (formerly ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines of the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

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5. Installation and connections

5.1 Vacuum expansion racks

The low-loss heat transfer to the material occurs via the patented aluminum vacuum expansion racks (also available in stainless steel as an option). The strong tension causes the racks to fit tightly against the interior wall and their largesurface contact area ensures rapid and effective heat transfer.

The removable rack holders enable easy positioning.

Figure 8: Using the expansion racks

• Pushing the locking lever: The expansion rack is released and can be removed.

• Pulling the locking lever: The expansion rack is pressed against the inner chamber walls.

CAUTION

Invalid calibration.

∅ Do NOT change between aluminum and stainless steel racks

 Use the delivered expansion racks only

5.2 Electrical connection

• The vacuum drying oven VD has a fixed mains connection cable 1800 mm in length.

• VD 23, VD 53, VD 115:

Shockproof plug, mains voltage 230 V (1N~) +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz Unit fuse 10 Amp

• VD 23 (CUL version), VD 53 (CUL version): NEMA plug 5-15P, mains voltage 115 V (1N~) +/- 10 %, 60 Hz Unit fuse 16 Amp

• VD 115 (CUL version): NEMA plug 5-20P, mains voltage 115 V (1N~) +/- 10 %, 60 Hz Unit fuse 16 Amp

• Prior to connection and start-up, check the mains voltage. Compare the values to the data specified on the type plate of the unit (unit front behind the door, bottom left-hand, chap. 1.4)

• When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company and as well as the VDE directives (for Germany)

• Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 1010-1): 2

• Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 1010-1): II

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CAUTION

Danger of incorrect mains voltage. Damage of the equipment.

 Check the mains voltage before connection and start-up.  Compare the mains voltage to the data indicated on the type plate.

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