IKA Plate RCT digital, RCT 5 digital User Manual

IKA Plate (RCT digital)

RCT 5 digital

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EU Declaration of conformity .............................................................6

Explication of warning symbols ......................................................... 6

Safety instructions ............................................................................. 7

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Intended use ................................................................................... 10

Unpacking ...................................................................................... 11

Installation ...................................................................................... 12

Operator panel and display ............................................................. 15

Operation ....................................................................................... 17

Interfaces and outputs .................................................................... 29

Maintenance and cleaning .............................................................. 32

Accessories ..................................................................................... 32

Error codes ..................................................................................... 33

Technical Data ................................................................................36

Warranty ........................................................................................ 38

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Source language: German

EU Declaration of conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2014/35/EU,
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or nor­mative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010, EN 61010-2-051, EN 61326-1, EN 60529
and EN ISO 12100.

A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at [e-mail].

Explication of warning symbols

/// Warning symbols

Danger!

Warning!

Caution!

Notice!

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Attention!

Danger!

Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death, serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in
death, serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can
result in injury.

Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment dam­age.

Indicates the risks due to magnetism.

Indicates the exposure to a hot surface.

/// General Symbols

Position number

A–––

Indicates device components relevant to actions.

Correct / result
Indicates the correct execution or the result of an action step.

Wrong
Indicates the incorrect execution of an action step.

Note
Indicates steps of actions that require particular attention.

Beep
Indicates action steps, for which beep sounds are to be heard.

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Safety instructions

/// General information

› Read the operating instructions in its entirety before using the device and follow

the safety instructions.

› Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be accessed by everyone.
› Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
› Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health and safety and accident

prevention regulations.

› Electrical outlet must be grounded (protective ground contact).

Attention – Magnetism!

› Effects of the magnetic field have to be taken into account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac

pacemakers ...).

Risk of burns!

› Exercise caution when touching parts of the housing and the heating plate.
› The heating plate can reach dangerous temperatures. Pay attention to the residual heat on

the heating plate after switching off the stirrer.

› The device may only be transported when the heating plate has cooled down.

/// Device design

Danger!

› Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres, it is not EX-protected.
› With substances capable of forming an explosive mixture, appropriate safety measures must

be applied, e.g. working under a fume hood.

› To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the relevant safety and accident

prevention measures when processing hazardous materials.

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Caution!

› Device surface is partially made of glass:

- Glass surface can be damaged by impact.

- If glass surface is damaged it could cause injury, don`t use the device anymore.

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Notice!

› Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof

surface.
› The feet of the device must be clean and undamaged.
› Ensure that the power cord set / temperature sensor cable does not touch the heating plate.
› Check the device and accessories for damage before each use. Do not use damaged

components.

/// Permissible medium / contaminants / side reactions

Warning!

› Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra energy produced through

processing. This also applies to any extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light

irradiation.

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› Beware of hazards due to:

- flammable materials,

- combustible media with a low boiling temperature,

- glass breakage,

- incorrect container size,

- overfilling of media,

- unsafe condition of container.

› Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a suitable fume hood.

Caution!

› In unsupervised and safe operation, this device may only handle or heat media whose flash

point is above the set safety temperature limit. The safety temperature limit must always be
set to at least 25 °C lower than the flash point of the media used. (acc. to EN 61010-2-010)

› The heating plate can heat up due to the action of the magnets at high motor speeds, even

if the heater is switched off.
› Please consider any possible contaminations and unwanted chemical reactions.
› It may be possible for wear debris from rotating accessory parts to reach the material being

processed.
› When using PTFE-coated magnetic bars, the following has to be noted: Chemical reactions

of PTFE occur in contact with molten or solute alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, as well

as with fine powders of metals in groups 2 and 3 of the periodic system at temperatures

above 300 °C – 400 °C. Only elementary fluorine, chlorotrifluoride and alkali metals attack

it; halogenated hydrocarbons have a reversible swelling effect.

(Source: Römpps Chemie-Lexikon and ”Ulmann”, Volume 19)

/// Procedures during sample runs

Caution!

› Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the

media to be processed. There may be a risk from:

- splashing and evaporation of liquids,

- ejection of parts,

- release of toxic or combustible gases.

› Reduce speed if:

- medium splashes out of vessel because the speed is too high,

- device is not running smoothly,

- container moves on the base plate,

- an error message is displayed.

/// Accessories

› Safe operation is guaranteed only with the use of original IKA accessories.
› Ensure that the external temperature sensor is inserted into the medium to a depth of at

least 20 mm when connected.
› Always disconnect the plug before attaching accessories.
› Accessories must be securely attached to the device and cannot come off by themselves. The

centre of gravity of the assembly must lie within the surface on which it is set up.
› Observe the operating instructions of the accessories.

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/// Power supply / Switching off the device

Warning!

› The device will automatically restart in mode B following any interruption to the power

supply.

› The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the mains voltage.
› The outlet for the mains plug must be easily accessible.
› The device can only be disconnected from the mains outlet by pulling out the power cord set

or the connector plug.

/// For protection of the equipment

› The device may only be opened by qualified and IKA approved experts.
› Do not cover the device, even partially e.g. with metallic plates or film. This may result in

overheating.
› Protect the device and accessories from bumps and impacts.
› Keep the base plate clean.
› Observe the minimum distances:

- between devices min. 100 mm,

- between device and wall min. 100 mm,

- above the device min. 800 mm.

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Intended use

/// Use

› The magnetic stirrer is suitable for mixing and / or heating substances.

/// Area of use

› Indoor environments similar to that a laboratory of research, teaching, trade or industry area.
› The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:

- if the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer,

- if the device is operated improperly or contrary to the manufacture’s specifications,

- if the device or the printed circuit board are modified by third parties.

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Unpacking

1 IKA Plate (RCT digital)

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RCT 5 digital

/// Unpacking

Unpack the device carefully. Any damage should immediately be reported to the carrier (mail,
rail or freight forwarding company).

/// Scope of delivery

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4

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IKA Plate (RCT digital) / RCT 5 digital

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Power cord

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USB cord

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Temperature sensor PT 1000.60

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Screwdriver (safety circuit)

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Magnetic stir bar IKAFLON 30 and 40 mm

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User guide

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Warranty card

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5

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Plate

IKA

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Installation

17 mm

/// Assembling support rod / extension etc.

› Review the mounting and safety instructions of the IKA boss head clamp prior to using it. (see

“Accessories”)

› The device must not be suspended from the support rod!

Risk of tipping!

› Make sure that the center of mass of the attached device does not protrude over the safe

area indicated below with a dotted rectangle.

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Notice!

› When using bath attachments with a diameter over 180 mm, use support rod in conjunction

with an extension (see “Accessories”).

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≤ 90 mm

≥ 90 mm

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/// Connecting an external temperature sensor / thermometer

1. Switch off the device [main switch (A)].

2. Connect safety contact thermometers according to DIN 12878 Class 2 or Temperature sensor
PT 1000 (single sensor) to the connection (M).

3. Switch on the device via the main switch (A).

Temperature sensor PT 1000:

› The actual temperature value shown on the display corresponds to the temperature of the

medium. The symbol shows on the display.

Contact thermometer ETS-D5 / ETS-D6:

› Follow the operating instructions for the contact thermometer.

The actual temperature value of the heating plate is shown on the display.
The symbol shows on the display.

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