DuMaster D-480
Operation Manual
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CHAPTER 1 General |
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Revision history........................................................................................................................................... |
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About this document.................................................................................................................................... |
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Display conventions .................................................................................................................................... |
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General information on the operating instructions....................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 2 Basic security settings |
17 |
Working with the operating instructions....................................................................................................... |
18 |
Representation of safety instructions .......................................................................................................... |
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Instructions for disposal of consumables..................................................................................................... |
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Intended use of the instrument.................................................................................................................... |
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Warning: residual risks................................................................................................................................ |
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Safety devices in the analyzer..................................................................................................................... |
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Warning signs on the analyzer .................................................................................................................... |
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Warning: changes to the instrument............................................................................................................ |
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Warning: unsuitable spare parts and consumables..................................................................................... |
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Required user knowledge and skills............................................................................................................ |
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Required personal safety equipment........................................................................................................... |
24 |
Warning notes during operation .................................................................................................................. |
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CHAPTER 3 Product description |
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Analytical characteristics and technical specifications................................................................................. |
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Analytical characteristics.................................................................................................................. |
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Technical specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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Instrument design........................................................................................................................................ |
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Front view ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Furnace section ............................................................................................................................... |
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Rear view ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Right side view................................................................................................................................. |
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Left side view ................................................................................................................................... |
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Top view........................................................................................................................................... |
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Peripherals and their function .......................................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 4 Understanding the instrument and planning its use |
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Layout and mode of functioning .................................................................................................................. |
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Functional units................................................................................................................................ |
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The thermal conductivity detector (TCD).......................................................................................... |
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Processes in the instrument during a measurement ................................................................................... |
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Sample insertion and initiation of measurement .............................................................................. |
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Substance digestion and preparation of the reaction gas mixture.................................................... |
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Detection of measuring components and evaluation of the measuring signal.................................. |
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Formula for determining element concentration of analysis samples(Solids)................................... |
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Basic facts about working with the instrument............................................................................................. |
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Setting device parameters ............................................................................................................... |
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Instrument equipment ...................................................................................................................... |
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Background knowledge required for calibration ............................................................................... |
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Calibration curve calculation method criteria.................................................................................... |
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Calibration formulae......................................................................................................................... |
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Routine measuring work .................................................................................................................. |
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Formulae for blank value determination and compensation............................................................. |
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Formula for determining the daily factor........................................................................................... |
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Understanding the operating software......................................................................................................... |
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Basic functions of the operating software......................................................................................... |
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Software user interface .................................................................................................................... |
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Sample view..................................................................................................................................... |
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Combi view ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Status view....................................................................................................................................... |
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Right mouse button function ............................................................................................................ |
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Data administration and data security ......................................................................................................... |
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Laboratory information and management system (LIMS) ................................................................ |
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Conditions for operating the LIMS.................................................................................................... |
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21 CFR Part 11 functionality ............................................................................................................ |
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Versioning ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Linking the analyzer and software.................................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 5 Work performed by the system administrator |
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Installing and updating the software ............................................................................................................ |
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Configure analyzer ...................................................................................................................................... |
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What can you modify in the configuration? ...................................................................................... |
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Defining logon timeout ..................................................................................................................... |
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Creating new sections...................................................................................................................... |
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Defining LIMS export settings ..................................................................................................................... |
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LIMS export settings ........................................................................................................................ |
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Setting up user administration..................................................................................................................... |
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User administration .......................................................................................................................... |
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Recommendations for user administration....................................................................................... |
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Granting authorizations.................................................................................................................... |
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Defining interfaces....................................................................................................................................... |
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Defining the analyzer / PC interface................................................................................................. |
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Defining the LIMS / PC interface...................................................................................................... |
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Defining the balance / PC interface.................................................................................................. |
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Editing analysis data ................................................................................................................................... |
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When does it make sense to edit analysis data? ............................................................................. |
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Limits for modifying analysis data .................................................................................................... |
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Consequences of modifying analysis data....................................................................................... |
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Performing checks....................................................................................................................................... |
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Checking documents for authenticity ............................................................................................... |
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Signing documents........................................................................................................................... |
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Viewing the logbook......................................................................................................................... |
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Working with the database .......................................................................................................................... |
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Database.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Administrative work on the database ............................................................................................... |
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Defining the autoexport directory ..................................................................................................... |
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Database backup ............................................................................................................................. |
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Starting the database backup .......................................................................................................... |
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Reorganize database....................................................................................................................... |
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Reloading an old database file......................................................................................................... |
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Ways of optimizing the use of the analyzer ................................................................................................. |
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Optimizing basic instrument settings................................................................................................ |
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Optimizing sample data editing ........................................................................................................ |
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"Balance" weighing data input program ......................................................................................... |
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Optimizing data evaluation............................................................................................................. |
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Performing other administrator tasks......................................................................................................... |
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Modifying the registration............................................................................................................... |
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Printer setup................................................................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 6 Starting up and shutting down the instrument |
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Setting up and starting up the instrument.................................................................................................. |
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Rules for first-time start-up............................................................................................................. |
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Instructions for operating the furnace............................................................................................. |
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Installation site requirements ......................................................................................................... |
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Gases and chemicals to be provided ............................................................................................. |
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Start-up .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting peripherals .................................................................................................................. |
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Connecting supply lines and waste gas lines................................................................................. |
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Removing the transport protection ................................................................................................. |
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Switching on................................................................................................................................... |
114 |
Default instrument settings............................................................................................................. |
114 |
Shutting down the instrument.................................................................................................................... |
116 |
Shutting the instrument down for short measuring breaks (standby) ............................................. |
117 |
Shutting the instrument down for long measuring breaks (switching off) ....................................... |
117 |
Heating up the furnace / checking parameters |
118 |
CHAPTER 7 Using the instrument |
119 |
Measurement settings............................................................................................................................... |
120 |
Defining keywords for blank and conditioning samples.................................................................. |
121 |
Viewing list of defined factor, monitor and standard samples ........................................................ |
121 |
Defining custom standard substances ........................................................................................... |
121 |
Defining standard substances as factor and monitor samples....................................................... |
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Defining standard substances as calibration samples.................................................................... |
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Specifying the computation method for blank value and daily factor.............................................. |
123 |
Enabling/disabling acoustic signals................................................................................................ |
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Configuring error handling.............................................................................................................. |
124 |
Preparing samples .................................................................................................................................... |
125 |
Sample preparation instructions..................................................................................................... |
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Determining sample weight............................................................................................................ |
126 |
Showing or hiding the weight window ............................................................................................ |
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Packing samples............................................................................................................................ |
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Preparing measurement work ................................................................................................................... |
129 |
Software usage rules ..................................................................................................................... |
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Starting the operating software ...................................................................................................... |
130 |
Showing or hiding the toolbar......................................................................................................... |
130 |
Waking up the instrument .............................................................................................................. |
130 |
Selecting the operating mode ........................................................................................................ |
131 |
Viewing method settings ................................................................................................................ |
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Defining custom methods............................................................................................................... |
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Defining the Kjeldahl factor ............................................................................................................ |
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Copy methods................................................................................................................................ |
133 |
Settings for sample input................................................................................................................ |
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Importing weighing data................................................................................................................. |
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Prioritizing urgent samples............................................................................................................. |
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Optimizing sleep and wake-up behavior ........................................................................................ |
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Performing measurement work ................................................................................................................. |
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Values for oxygen dosing............................................................................................................... |
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Performing measurements............................................................................................................. |
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Performing routine measuring work ............................................................................................... |
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Checklist for blank value / conditioning and daily factor measurements ........................................ |
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Checklist for real sample measurement......................................................................................... |
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Types of blank value determination and their settings ................................................................... |
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Determining blank values............................................................................................................... |
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Determining the daily factor ........................................................................................................... |
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Stopping continuous analysis......................................................................................................... |
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Preparing measuring data for evaluation................................................................................................... |
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Configuring the sample view .......................................................................................................... |
149 |
Determine measuring units and number of decimal places............................................................ |
149 |
Saving the sample view ................................................................................................................. |
150 |
Loading a sample view................................................................................................................... |
150 |
Configure statistics view................................................................................................................. |
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Generating statistical data.............................................................................................................. |
150 |
Formulae for generating statistical data ......................................................................................... |
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Manual peak integration................................................................................................................. |
152 |
Configuring the graph view ............................................................................................................ |
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Setting the size of the graph .......................................................................................................... |
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Configure report ............................................................................................................................. |
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Display print preview...................................................................................................................... |
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Data backup and printing ............................................................................................................... |
158 |
Overview of export and import file formats..................................................................................... |
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Exporting analysis data to MS Excel and viewing .......................................................................... |
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Exporting LIMS data....................................................................................................................... |
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Working with documents ........................................................................................................................... |
161 |
Creating new documents ............................................................................................................... |
162 |
Editing documents.......................................................................................................................... |
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Deleting documents ....................................................................................................................... |
163 |
Finding documents......................................................................................................................... |
163 |
Copying documents via the clipboard ............................................................................................ |
164 |
Importing documents...................................................................................................................... |
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Signing documents......................................................................................................................... |
165 |
Checking documents for authenticity ............................................................................................. |
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CHAPTER 8 Maintaining the instrument |
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Important information about maintenance................................................................................................. |
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Maintenance work to be performed by the customer ..................................................................... |
169 |
Viewing the status of maintenance intervals .................................................................................. |
170 |
Defining maintenance intervals in the software.............................................................................. |
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Installing used tubes ...................................................................................................................... |
171 |
Preparing and following up maintenance work............................................................................... |
171 |
Conditioning newly installed tubes ................................................................................................. |
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Performing the calibration ......................................................................................................................... |
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Viewing list of defined factor, monitor and standard samples ........................................................ |
176 |
Defining standard substances........................................................................................................ |
176 |
Viewing calibration coefficients ...................................................................................................... |
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Optimizing instrument condition for calibration............................................................................... |
177 |
Performing the calibration .............................................................................................................. |
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Assessing the calibration curves.................................................................................................... |
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Calibration tables....................................................................................................................................... |
185 |
Calibration table for nitrogen calibration......................................................................................... |
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Replacing the ash crucible ........................................................................................................................ |
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Purpose and frequency of crucible replacement ............................................................................ |
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Removing the ash crucible............................................................................................................. |
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Installing the ash crucible............................................................................................................... |
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Replacing sealing elements ...................................................................................................................... |
193 |
When to replace sealing elements ................................................................................................. |
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Removing sealing elements from grooves ..................................................................................... |
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Ball valve maintenance ............................................................................................................................. |
196 |
Removing and dismantling the ball valve....................................................................................... |
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Cleaning, assembling and installing the ball valve. ........................................................................ |
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Maintaining the Ni flap and the O2 lance................................................................................................... |
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Purpose and frequency of maintaining the Ni flap and O2 lance ................................................... |
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Removing and cleaning the Ni flap ................................................................................................ |
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Installing the Ni flap........................................................................................................................ |
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Removing, cleaning and re-installing the O2 lance ........................................................................ |
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Removing, cleaning and installing the quartz glass bridge........................................................................ |
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Removing the quartz glass bridge.................................................................................................. |
214 |
Cleaning and installing the quartz glass bridge.............................................................................. |
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Removing, cleaning and installing the carousel ........................................................................................ |
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Removing, cleaning and installing the carousel ............................................................................. |
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Emptying and filling reaction tubes............................................................................................................ |
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Emptying reaction tubes................................................................................................................. |
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Filling the combustion tube ............................................................................................................ |
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Filling the post combustion tube..................................................................................................... |
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Filling the reduction tube................................................................................................................ |
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Removing/installing and conditioning the reaction tubes........................................................................... |
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Removing the reaction tubes from the furnace .............................................................................. |
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Installing reaction tubes in the furnace and conditioning................................................................ |
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Filling, removing and installing the absorption and drying tubes |
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Filling the drying tubes ................................................................................................................... |
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Removing and installing the drying tubes....................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 9 Repairing the instrument |
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Interpreting PC error messages ................................................................................................................ |
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Performing a system test........................................................................................................................... |
241 |
Performing a leak test ............................................................................................................................... |
242 |
Leak test procedure................................................................................................................................... |
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Replacing fuses......................................................................................................................................... |
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What to do after a computer crash ............................................................................................................ |
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Reacting to a power failure........................................................................................................................ |
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Stopping continuous analysis.................................................................................................................... |
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Re-weighing after sample loss .................................................................................................................. |
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Changing the position of the carousel ....................................................................................................... |
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Export analysis data for support................................................................................................................ |
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CHAPTER 10 Menu and dialog descriptions |
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Dialog descriptions key ............................................................................................................................. |
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File menu .................................................................................................................................................. |
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File > New (Command) .................................................................................................................. |
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Select document name (Dialog)..................................................................................................... |
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Select version (Dialog)................................................................................................................... |
258 |
Save file as (Dialog)....................................................................................................................... |
259 |
File > Delete (Command)............................................................................................................... |
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Comment modification (Dialog)...................................................................................................... |
260 |
Sign (Dialog) .................................................................................................................................. |
261 |
Verify digital signature (Dialog) ...................................................................................................... |
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Export to LIMS (Dialog).................................................................................................................. |
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Export peak graphics (Dialog)........................................................................................................ |
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Configure report (Dialog)................................................................................................................ |
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Print (Dialog) .................................................................................................................................. |
265 |
Print preview (Dialog)..................................................................................................................... |
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Printer setup (Dialog) ..................................................................................................................... |
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Open (Dialog)................................................................................................................................. |
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Load balance file (Dialog) .............................................................................................................. |
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Configure backup (Dialog) ............................................................................................................. |
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Clean database (Dialog) ................................................................................................................ |
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Restore database (Dialog) ............................................................................................................. |
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Log in as (Dialog)........................................................................................................................... |
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File > Logoff (Command) ............................................................................................................... |
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File > Exit (Command) ................................................................................................................... |
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File > Export/Import > Create Excel sheet (Command).................................................................. |
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Edit menu .................................................................................................................................................. |
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Edit > Redo (Command) ................................................................................................................ |
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Edit > Undo (Command) ................................................................................................................ |
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Edit > Cut (Command) ................................................................................................................... |
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Edit > Copy (Command) ................................................................................................................ |
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Edit > Paste (Command)................................................................................................................ |
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Edit > Insert line (Command) ......................................................................................................... |
276 |
Edit > Delete line (Command)........................................................................................................ |
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Swap samples (Dialog) .................................................................................................................. |
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Edit > Modify (Command) .............................................................................................................. |
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Set stop tag (Dialog) ...................................................................................................................... |
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Select current sample (Dialog)....................................................................................................... |
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Set current weighed sample (Dialog) ............................................................................................. |
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Edit > Update hole positions (Command) ...................................................................................... |
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View menu ................................................................................................................................................ |
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View > Toggle (Command) ............................................................................................................ |
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Zoom in/out (Dialog)....................................................................................................................... |
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Configure view (Dialog).................................................................................................................. |
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Column properties (Dialog) ............................................................................................................ |
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Save views (Dialog) ....................................................................................................................... |
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Load views (Dialog)........................................................................................................................ |
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Delete views (Dialog) ..................................................................................................................... |
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View > Gridview > Auto align (Command) ..................................................................................... |
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Configure graph view (Dialog)........................................................................................................ |
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View > Gaphic > Auto align (Command)........................................................................................ |
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Configure statistics view (Dialog) ................................................................................................... |
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View > Statistic > Auto align (Command)....................................................................................... |
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Select columns (Dialog) ................................................................................................................. |
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System menu ............................................................................................................................................ |
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System > Auto run (Command)...................................................................................................... |
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System > Single run (Command) ................................................................................................... |
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System > Stop (Command)............................................................................................................ |
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System > Auto zero (Command).................................................................................................... |
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System > Wake up (Command) ..................................................................................................... |
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Feeding (Dialog)............................................................................................................................. |
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Adjust carousel position (Dialog).................................................................................................... |
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Analysis mode (Dialog) .................................................................................................................. |
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Windows menu.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Windows > Toolbar / Run-Bar (Command) .................................................................................... |
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Toolbar........................................................................................................................................... |
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Windows > Recent sample (Command)......................................................................................... |
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Windows > Status view (Command) .............................................................................................. |
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Weighing window (Dialog).............................................................................................................. |
297 |
Windows > Default layout (Command)........................................................................................... |
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Options menu............................................................................................................................................ |
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Maintenance intervals (Dialog)....................................................................................................... |
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Replace part (Dialog) ..................................................................................................................... |
301 |
Commands for the maintenance of the liquid sampler VLS ........................................................... |
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Leak test (Dialog)........................................................................................................................... |
302 |
Leak test: Test phases (Dialog) ..................................................................................................... |
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System test (Dialog)....................................................................................................................... |
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Error buffer (Dialog) ....................................................................................................................... |
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Error display (Dialog) ..................................................................................................................... |
306 |
Options > Diagnostics > Baseline recording (Command)............................................................... |
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Input options (Dialog)..................................................................................................................... |
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Standard samples (Dialog)............................................................................................................. |
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Keywords (Dialog).......................................................................................................................... |
309 |
Acoustic signals (Dialog)................................................................................................................ |
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Configure Calculations (Dialog) ..................................................................................................... |
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LIMS settings (Dialog).................................................................................................................... |
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Device parameters (Dialog) ........................................................................................................... |
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Method (Dialog) ............................................................................................................................. |
315 |
Error handling (Dialog)................................................................................................................... |
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Sleep / wake-up function (Dialog) .................................................................................................. |
317 |
Monthly logbook (Dialog) ............................................................................................................... |
319 |
Select period (Dialog)..................................................................................................................... |
320 |
Device configuration (Dialog) ......................................................................................................... |
320 |
Configure key value (Dialog).......................................................................................................... |
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Math menu ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Math > Blank values > Calculate (Command)................................................................................ |
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Blank values (Dialog) ..................................................................................................................... |
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Math. > Factor (Command)............................................................................................................ |
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Define type of peak (Dialog)........................................................................................................... |
327 |
Define peak start / end (Dialog) ..................................................................................................... |
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Area assignment (Dialog)............................................................................................................... |
328 |
Standard samples display (Dialog)................................................................................................. |
329 |
Math. > Recalculate (Command) ................................................................................................... |
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Statistics menu.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Statistics > Via names (Command)................................................................................................ |
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Statistics > Group (Command)....................................................................................................... |
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Statistics > Sort group (Command) ................................................................................................ |
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Statistics > Delete group (Command) ............................................................................................ |
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Statistics > Clear statistic (Command) ........................................................................................... |
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Statistics > Include/Exclude sample (Command)........................................................................... |
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Statistics > Include/Exclude value (Command).............................................................................. |
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Calibration menu ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Calibration coefficients (Dialog) ..................................................................................................... |
335 |
Configure calibration (Dialog)......................................................................................................... |
336 |
Specify lower and upper calibration range (Dialog)........................................................................ |
337 |
Calibration > Next sample (Command) .......................................................................................... |
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Calibration > Previous sample (Command).................................................................................... |
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Calibration > Next (Command)....................................................................................................... |
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Calibration > Previous (Command)................................................................................................ |
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Help menu................................................................................................................................................. |
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Help > Content (Command) ........................................................................................................... |
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Help > Find (Command)................................................................................................................. |
340 |
Help > BÜCHI Labortechnik AG on the WEB (Command)............................................................. |
340 |
Product registration (Dialog) .......................................................................................................... |
340 |
Help > About DuMaster (Command).............................................................................................. |
341 |
CHAPTER 11 Appendix |
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Warranty.................................................................................................................................................... |
344 |
Warranty of the overall instrument ................................................................................................. |
345 |
Warranty on the furnace................................................................................................................. |
345 |
Accessories, spare parts and consumables .............................................................................................. |
346 |
Smallest workable unit ................................................................................................................... |
347 |
Required accessories..................................................................................................................... |
347 |
Optional accessories...................................................................................................................... |
348 |
Index |
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Purpose |
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This chapter contains general topics of the document. |
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In this chapter |
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Revision history ............................................................................................................................. |
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About this document...................................................................................................................... |
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Display conventions....................................................................................................................... |
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General information on the operating instructions ......................................................................... |
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Revision history
List of modifications in this document up to now
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About this document
Status of the operating instructions
The status of the operating instructions is: 27.08.2013.
Identification number
The operating instructions identification number is: 11593626.
Validity
The operating instructions are valid for all instruments as from serial number: 16091001.
Analyzer
The operating instructions describe the basis type of the instrument D-480 in N operation mode.
Information about the instrument with different equipment and/or operating mode can be found in the variants operating instructions.
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Display conventions
Before you start using this guide, it is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in the documentation. The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special information.
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Step by step procedure. You can follow these instructions to |
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complete a specific task. |
Special bold |
Items you must select, such as menu options (e. g. File > New), |
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command buttons (e. g. Cancel), or common accentuation. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize the importance of an item or for variable |
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expressions such as parameters. |
CAPITALS |
Names of keys on the keyboard, for example, SHIFT, CTRL, or |
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ALT. |
KEY+KEY |
Key combinations for which the user must press and hold down |
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one key and then press another, for example, CTRL+P, or |
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ALT+F4. |
"Quotation marks" |
Denote amongst others the names of dialogs in the software, e. g. |
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the "Replace part" dialog. |
{Symbolic name} |
Denotes a symbolic name, e. g. {Element} stands for the |
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corresponding name of an element. |
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General information on the operating instructions
Pictures
The instruments of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG underlie a permanent development and adjustment regarding the optimum parameter settings. This may lead to deviations in terms of picture display of the manual and the current instrument status which are not relevant for the understanding of the instrument operation.
The valid numbers of the parameter settings and/or variables can be found in the current text part. Therefore, numbers in the pictures of software dialogs are mainly replaced by spaces or only reflect examples. They do not reflect the proper, recommended set values.
Reading aids
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Index
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This section describes basic safety rules required to avoid risks for the user of the analyzer. |
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Representation of safety instructions............................................................................................. |
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Instructions for disposal of consumables....................................................................................... |
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Intended use of the instrument ...................................................................................................... |
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Warning: residual risks .................................................................................................................. |
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Safety devices in the analyzer....................................................................................................... |
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Warning signs on the analyzer ...................................................................................................... |
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Warning: changes to the instrument.............................................................................................. |
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Warning: unsuitable spare parts and consumables....................................................................... |
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Required user knowledge and skills .............................................................................................. |
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Required personal safety equipment............................................................................................. |
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Warning notes during operation .................................................................................................... |
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Working with the operating instructions
Operating the analyzer
Read the operating instructions thoroughly before performing work with the analyzer.
Storing the operating instructions
Store the operating instructions carefully and make sure the instructions are accessible for all relevant personnel.
Passing on the operating instructions
If you pass on the analyzer, always pass on the operating instructions, too.
Representation of safety instructions
Safety signs
This is a safety sign. Instructions with this sign contain warnings about risks of injury and even death. These instructions must always be observed in order to avoid risks.
Risk levels
The safety instructions are categorized according to the following risk levels:
Risk level |
Consequences |
Probability |
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Death / serious injury (irreversible) |
high |
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Death / serious injury (irreversible) |
medium |
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Caution |
Minor injury (reversible) |
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Caution |
Damage to property |
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Instructions for disposal of consumables
Rules
Observe the following rules for disposal of consumables:
Dispose of the consumables according to the relevant disposal categories.
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Read the instructions on the individual chemicals in the safety data sheets. The risk notes for individual chemicals can be found in the R-Phrases. Safety advice can be found in the S- Phrases.
Intended use of the instrument
Intended use
This section describes what the instrument is suitable for and what substances may be analyzed with it.
Description of the instrument
The elementary analyzer is an instrument for fully automatic and quantitative analysis of the element N.
Suitable analysis samples
Only samples that can be decomposed in a controlled manner under the method-dependent combustion conditions are suitable for analysis.
Advice on difficult applications
You have the following ways of getting advice on difficult applications:
You will find useful tips in the "Application notes" on the provided CD.
You will find also the "Application notes" section on the www.buchi.com website.
Warning: residual risks
Hot components inside the instrument
During operation, the furnaces inside the instrument heat certain components to very high temperatures. Even after switching off the instrument, these components stay hot for long periods of time that you can suffer serious burns if working inappropriately inside the instrument.
Observe the relevant instructions exactly in order to avoid burns.
Live components inside the instrument
There are live parts (up to 230V) inside the instrument. When you are working on the electrical components, you may suffer electrocution if you do not work properly. Never bring liquids or leak-test spray in the vicinity of live components.
Observe the relevant instructions exactly in order to avoid injuries caused by electrocution.
Unsuitable consumables and spare parts
If you use consumables and spare parts of an unsuitable type and quality, you risk:
Injuries to the operating personnel
Damages to the instrument
Distortion of analysis results
loss of warranty.
Only use original spare parts and original consumables that you have purchased from BÜCHI Labortechnik AG or authorized dealers.
Samples with potential risks
Samples to be analyzed may pose the following risks:
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Contact with the substances may lead to chemical burns or poisoning.
Combustion analysis of larger quantities of the substance may lead to explosions.
These sample substances include:
Aggressive chemicals such as acids or alkaline solutions
Organic solvents
Explosives
Substances that develop toxic or explosive gas mixtures
You are obliged to protect yourself prior to contact with hazardous substances and to reduce the quantity of the substance to a safe amount.
You are also obliged to observe the safety instructions of the chemical manufacturer on the label of the bottle or in the safety data sheets. The safety data sheets contain risk information about a chemical in the R-Phrases and safety information in the S-Phrases.
Safety devices in the analyzer
Note
The analyzer may only be operated if all of the safety devices indicated in this section are in place and in working order.
Gas supply
Gas supply is only possible if the mains switch is switched on and the software is running.
Temperature monitoring
A temperature limiter automatically switches off the instrument in the event of excess temperature inside the instrument. All heating is monitored by an integrated microprocessor controller. All furnaces are automatically shut down in the event of the following malfunctions:
The heating fails to reach setpoint temperature within the set time.
A thermocouple is defective or displays an illegal value.
The set threshold temperature is exceeded.
Instrument casing
The instrument casing comprises the following, as seen from the top left in the picture:
Right side door
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Front door
Left side door
Rear wall
Instrument cover.
The casing separates hot, live parts from the surroundings.
Protective earth conductor
The electrical components of the analyzer are grounded by a protective earth conductor:
The first protective earth conductor is located on the rear wall of the analyzer.
The second protective earth conductor is located outside the cover of the electrical area (arrow).
The third protective earth conductor is located intside the cover of the electrical area (arrow).
If the protective earth conductor connections need to be detached, they must be re-connected correctly when re-assembling.
Waste gas lines
The operator is obliged to connect waste gas lines if the national limits for toxic gases in workplace air are exceeded. The waste gas lines must discharge into the open or into an exhaust hood. The end of the waste gas lines must discharge into the open at a location protected from the wind as pressure fluctuations, e.g. caused by wind, cause detector instabilities.
In addition, the installation room should be well ventilated.
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Warning signs on the analyzer
Warning sign furnace
The following picture shows the warning sign on the furnace heat protection cladding:
Warning sign electrical area
The following picture shows the warning sign on the electrical section cover:
Meaning of the warning signs
The following table explains the meaning of the warning signs:
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Note
You are obliged to keep the warning signs on the instrument complete and in a legible condition.
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Warning: changes to the instrument
Safe instrument
The analyzer is designed and delivered in such a way to ensure safe working if you observe the instructions in the operating instructions.
Warning: Changes to the instrument
If you make any changes to the instrument, you risk rendering the instrument unsafe.
The consequences would be:
Injuries to the operating personnel
Damages to the instrument
loss of warranty.
Therefore, never make any unauthorized additions/conversions to the instrument.
Warning: unsuitable spare parts and consumables
Warning
If you use spare parts and consumables of an unsuitable type and quality, you risk:
Injuries to the operating personnel
damage to the instrument
Distortion of analysis results
Loss of warranty.
Only use original spare parts and original consumables that you have purchased from BÜCHI Labortechnik AG or authorized dealers.
Required user knowledge and skills
Knowledge and skills
Depending on the specific task, the user must have different knowledge and skills. The following table indicates which sections of the operating instructions require what knowledge and skills:
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Required knowledge and skills |
Work performed by the system |
Personnel with good knowledge of the operating system |
administrator |
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Personnel authorized by BÜCHI and having undergone |
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Maintaining the instrument |
Personnel authorized by BÜCHI. |
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Repairing the instrument |
Personnel authorized by BÜCHI and having undergone |
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Required personal safety equipment
Protective glasses
You require protective glasses for many activities. Make sure that protective glasses are always available nearby the analyzer.
Protective gloves
BÜCHI two kinds of protective gloves with the instrument:
The protective leather gloves for protection against cuts on broken glass from cold quartz components.
The heat protection gloves for protection against burns on hot components.
Always keep the protective gloves nearby the analyzer. Replace the protective gloves immediately if required.
Laboratory clothing
For work on and with the instrument you need:
Sturdy shoes
Cotton apron
Hair tie to tie back long hair
Obedience of general rules for safe work in the laboratory
Warning notes during operation
Note
Always pay attention to careful handling when working with the instrument, especially for modifications, maintenance and repairing works. The following notes have to be strictly observed when performing the corresponding works.
Replacing the ash crucible/finger
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Hot instrument parts and hot ash particles!
Risk of burning due to hot instrument parts.
When replacing:
Wear protective glasses.
Wear the enclosed heat protection gloves.
Place the hot instrument tubes in a tube rack on a level, non-combustible surface.
Protect the hot instrument parts from unauthorized access.
Never leave the instrument unattended when the furnace has been pulled out.
Warning Gas pressure and caustic substances in the instrument
Consumables may escape under pressure and cause chemical burns. Before performing the work:
Shut off the gas supply. To do so, execute the Options > Maintenance > Replace parts command.
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Damaged base panel
Please observe the following instruction:
Caution Damaged base panel!
Damage to the base panel will impair proper functioning of the carousel.
Before starting maintenance work, always remove all samples from the carousel. When dismantling and cleaning the carousel:
Never use pointed objects to dismantle the carousel.
Never use sharp or aggressive cleaners.
Gas pressure
Please observe the following instruction:
Warning Gas pressure and caustic substances in the instrument
Consumables may escape under pressure and cause chemical burns. Before performing the work:
Shut off the gas supply. To do so, execute the Options > Maintenance > Replace parts command.
Hot instrument parts
Please observe the following instruction:
Warning Hot instrument parts!
Risk of burning due to hot instrument parts. Before performing the work:
Allow the furnaces to cool down
Disconnect the power supply plug
Changing mode
Please observe the following instruction:
Caution Overheating if tube fillings are not appropriate for the operating mode! Overheated tube fillings melt, run into the furnace area and destroy the furnace. Make sure that the tube fillings correspond to the selected operating mode.
Cleaning and installing/removing the quartz glass bridge
Please observe the following instruction:
Warning Sharp pieces of broken glass!
When cold quartz or glass components break there is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear the enclosed protective leather gloves and protective glasses when handling cold quartz and glass parts.
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Removing reaction tubes
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Hot reaction tubes!
Risk of burning due to hot instrument parts.
When replacing the reaction tubes:
Wear protective glasses.
Wear the enclosed heat protection gloves.
Place the hot tubes in a tube rack on a level, non-combustible surface.
Protect the hot tubes from unauthorized access.
Never leave the instrument unattended when the furnace has been pulled out.
Warning Gas pressure and caustic substances in the instrument
Consumables may escape under pressure and cause chemical burns. Before performing the work:
Shut off the gas supply. To do so, execute the Options > Maintenance > Replace parts command.
Filling reaction tubes
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Sharp pieces of broken glass!
When cold quartz or glass components break there is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear the enclosed protective leather gloves and protective glasses when handling cold quartz and glass parts.
Caution Cutting sealing elements apart/out (o-rings, quad rings, half shells, ferrules).
When cutting sealing elements apart/out with a knife you may damage sealing surfaces.
Never remove sealing elements with a knife but rather with tweezers.
Installing and conditioning the reaction tubes
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Hot components in the instrument
When working inside the instrument there is a risk of burning as many parts of the instrument are hot.
When working inside the instrument always wear protective glasses and the enclosed heat protection gloves.
Caution Overheating if tube fillings are not appropriate for the operating mode! Overheated tube fillings melt, run into the furnace area and destroy the furnace. Make sure that the tube fillings correspond to the selected operating mode.
Emptying reaction tubes
Please observe the following instruction:
Warning Sharp pieces of broken glass!
When cold quartz or glass components break there is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear the enclosed protective leather gloves and protective glasses when handling cold quartz and glass parts.
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Warning Harmful substances when glass is broken!
When filled quartz or glass components break there is a risk that harmful substances may be released.
Wear a dust mask when handling cold quartz and glass parts.
Replacing fuses
Please observe the following instructions:
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Allow the furnaces to cool down. |
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Disconnect the power supply plug. |
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High voltage! |
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Only use fuses matching the indicated type and the indicated voltage on the fuse |
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Lack of ventilation of the analyzer! |
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Ste the setpoint temperatures of the furnaces to 0 °C. To do so execute the |
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Filling the drying tube
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Caustic substance Sicapent® (phosphorus pentoxide)!
Danger of chemical burns when handling Sicapent®.
Wear protective glasses and the enclosed protective leather gloves.
Warning Sharp pieces of broken glass!
When cold quartz or glass components break there is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear the enclosed protective leather gloves and protective glasses when handling cold quartz and glass parts.
Installing/removing the drying tube
Please observe the following instructions:
Caution Lack of ventilation of the analyzer!
A lack of ventilation leads to component overheating
Do not open the front door too long when the furnaces are hot and the furnace is not pulled out. Otherwise the ventilation will not work properly.
Warning Caustic substance Sicapent® (phosphorus pentoxide)!
Danger of chemical burns when handling Sicapent®.
Wear protective glasses and the enclosed protective leather gloves.
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Overheating of tube fillings
Please observe the following instruction:
Caution Overheating if tube fillings are not appropriate for the operating mode! Overheated tube fillings melt, run into the furnace area and destroy the furnace. Make sure that the tube fillings correspond to the selected operating mode.
Working with the database
Please observe the following instructions:
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Always backup your data before reorganizing the database via Clean. |
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Data loss |
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Always backup your data before restoring the database via Restore. |
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Improper changes
Please observe the following instruction:
Caution Improper changes impair proper operation of the system and may destroy system components.
Only configure the instrument if you are authorized to do so and observe the operating instructions.
Baking out combustion tube and reduction tube
Please observe the following instructions:
Warning Gas pressure and caustic substances in the instrument
Consumables may escape under pressure and cause chemical burns. Before performing the work:
Shut off the gas supply. To do so, execute the Options > Maintenance > Replace parts command.
Warning Hot components in the instrument
When working inside the instrument there is a risk of burning as many parts of the instrument are hot.
When working inside the instrument always wear protective glasses and the enclosed heat protection gloves.
Mixing up gas inlets
Please observe the following instruction:
Caution A mix-up of the gas inlets may lead to destruction of the instrument.
Connect the supply lines carefully and observe the diagram.
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This section lists the analytical characteristics and technical specifications. |
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