IKA STARVISC 200-2.5 control User Manual

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STARVISC 200-2.5 control_062018

IKA STARVISC 200-2.5 control

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Device setup

Device setup / Dangerous parts

STARVISC 200-2.5 control

station

Wireless Controller

(WiCo)

E F

K L M

N O

B P

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

H J

Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Dangerous parts

RS 232

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Temp. Sensor

USB

H Z

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

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Source language: German

Contents

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Device setup / Dangerous parts 2 Declaration of Conformity 3 Note for USA (FCC) 3 Note for Canada (IC) 3 Explication of warning symbols 4 Safety instructions 4 Correct use 6 Unpacking 6 Drive 6 Motor protection 6 Speed – normal operation 6 Speed – overload operation 7 Output shaft 7

Speed display 7 Commissioning 7 Securing 7 Switching on the device 9 Useful information 9 WiCo 10 Interfaces and outputs 20 Maintenance and cleaning 22 Error codes 22 Warranty 22 Accessories 23 Permitted IKA stirrer tools 23 Technical data 24

EU Declaration of Conformity

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

Bluetooth Directive: 2014/53/EU Standards: EN 60950-1, EN 300328, EN 301489-1, EN 301489-17

A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at sales@ika.com.

module:

Note for USA (FCC)

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the Manufacturer could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept all interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note for Canada (IC)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 / IC RSS-210. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement.

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Explication of warning symbols

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates an (extremly) 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.

NOTICE

Pay attention to the magnetic ﬁeld affection.

Safety instructions

•

Read the operating instructions in full before starting up 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.

• Because the options for combining products, tools, stirring vessel, experiment and medium are nearly endless, user safety cannot be ensured simply with design requirements on the part of the product. For this reason, it may become necessary for users to take other precautionary safety measures. For example, glass device or other stirring vessels that are sensitive to mechanical stress can be damaged or shattered by an imbalance, increasing the speed too quickly or too little distance between the stirring element and the stirring vessel. Users can suffer serious injury from glass breakage or from the freely rotating stirring element.

• Uncontrolled reactions can be triggered by mixing the heated material insuciently or by the energy generated by selecting a speed that is too high. In case of these and other increased operational hazards, users must take additional appropriate safety precautions (e.g. shatter protection). In any case, when using critical or hazardous materials in your processes, IKA recommends to use additional appropriate measures to ensure safety in the experiment. For example, users can implement measures that inhibit ﬁre or explosions or comprehensive monitoring equipment. Furthermore, users must make sure that the OFF switch of the IKA product can be accessed immediately, directly

and without risk at any time.

CAUTION

that can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area.

• 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.

•

Do not use the device in hazardous areas, it is not EX-proof. In the case of substances which can form an ignitable mixture, appropriate protective measures, such as working under a fume hood, must be taken. In order to avoid injury to persons and damage to property, please observe the relevant protective and accident prevention measures when processing hazardous substances.

• Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a suitable fume hood. Please contact IKA application support if you have any question.

If mains switch cannot ensure this access at all times, an additional EMERGENCY STOP switch

• The device is not suitable for hand-held operation.

• The high torque developed by the device requires particular care in the choice of stand, cross sleeve and anti-rotation element for the agitating vessel.

• Set up the stand in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and ﬁreproof surface.

• You must ensure that the stirring element is securely clamped in the chuck!

WARNING

• Use stirring shaft protective equipment!

• The agitated vessels used for stirring have to be secured. Consider on a good stability of the entire structure.

WARNING

•

Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting.

•

Check the device and accessories beforehand for damage each time when you use them. Do not use damaged components.

• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the ”Accessories” section.

• When changing tools device has to be switched off of separated from mains, because someone else is able to switch on device via WiCo.

• The device can only be disconnected from the mains supply by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug.

• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.

• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).

• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the mains voltage.

•

Please observe the permitted speed for the stirring element. Never set higher speed.

• Make certain that the unit is set at the lowest speed before commissioning; otherwise, the unit will begin running at the speed set in last operation. Gradually increase the speed.

•

Pay attention when setting the speed to any imbalance of the stirrer tools and possible spraying of the medium to be stirred.

WARNING

hair, jewelry or items of clothing cannot be trapped by the rotating parts.

Remove the chuck key from the chuck before turning on the device.

Please pay attention to the dangerous parts of the equipment in Fig. 8.

Never operate the device with the stirrer tools rotating freely. Ensure that parts of the body,

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WARNING

medium to be processed, there is a risk of:

- splashing of liquids

- projectile parts

- body parts, hair, clothing and jewelry getting caught.

NOTICE

- ﬂammable materials

glass breakage as a result of mechanical shaking power.

NOTICE

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

- the device is not running smoothly

- the device begins to move around because of dynamic forces

- an error occurs.

WARNING

• There may be electrostatic activity between the medium and the output shaft which could cause a direct danger.

• After an interruption in the power supply or a mechanical interruption during a stirring process, the unit does not restart automatically.

•

It is important to note that the surfaces of the motor (cooling ﬁns) and certain parts of the bearing may get very hot during operation.

• Never cover the ventilation slots or cooling ﬁns on the motor or on the device.

• Avoid knocking and impacting on the lower end of the shaft and the chuck gear teeth. Even minor, invisible damage can lead to imbalance and uneven shaft action.

• Ensure that the stand does not start to move.

•

Imbalance of the output shaft, the chuck and in particular the stirring tools can lead to uncontrolled resonant vibrational behavior of the device and the whole assembly. Glass apparatus and stirrer containers can be damaged or shattered by this. It can cause injury to the operator, also can damage the rotating stirring tool. In this case exchange the stirring tool for one without imbalance or rem edy the cause of the imbalance. it to the dealer or the manufacturer along with a description of the fault.

• If the device is operated too long in overload or if the ambient temperature is too high, the device switches off permanently.

• The device must only be opened by trained specialists, even dur ing repair. The device must be unplugged from the power supply before opening. Live parts inside the device may still be live for some time after unplugging from the power supply.

NOTICE

equipment have to be reattached to the unit for safe operation in order to prevent, for example, the ingress of ﬂuids, foreign matter, etc..

NOTICE

depending on the value settings for exceeding the time and safety speed. If the device is set so that it continues to run when the bat tery of the WiCo is fully discharged, the only means of switching the station off are the "safe STOP" and the off switch!

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

Beware of the risk of:

Reduce the speed if:

Do not touch rotating parts during operation!

If there is still imbalance, return

Covering or parts that are capable of being removed from the unit without accessory

If during operation the battery pack RB 1 (rechargeable battery) becomes fully discharged, the device will continue to run or is shut down

NOTICE

• Keep the battery pack out of reach of children at all times.

• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.

• Never throw the battery pack into a ﬁre. Keep it away from direct sunlight and temperatures above 60 °C. High temperatures will damage the battery pack and render it unusable. Temperatures above 100 °C may cause it to explode.

• Never throw the battery pack into water or expose it to moisture. Water may lead to a short-circuit, causing the battery pack to explode.

•

Do not deform or crush the battery pack or damage it in any other way. This can cause battery ﬂuid to leak and/or the battery pack to explode.

• When not in use, keep battery packs away from paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects which could cause the contacts to be bridged. Short-circuiting may result in an explosion.

• Explosion of a battery pack may release battery ﬂuid and cause a ﬁre.

• The lithium polymer battery pack must only be used and charged in IKA products designed for use with this battery pack.

• When the battery pack is inserted it should slide in easily and without resistance. Do not force it.

• If the battery pack is removed for an extended period of time, store it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent short-circuiting due to moisture or contact with metal components.

• The operating temperature range of the battery pack is from 0 °C to +45 °C. Note that the battery pack capacity will be reduced at temperatures below 20 °C.

•

Only the rechargeable battery types recommended in the technical data may be used in the device!

Do not charge batteries that have leaked or that are discolored, deformed or damaged in any other way.

Disposal instructions:

• When disposing of the IKA battery pack, please tape over the

contacts with adhesive tape to prevent short-circuiting due to moisture or contact with metal components. Short-circuiting may result in an explosion.

• Do not throw used battery packs into your household waste. Dis-

pose of them properly in accordance with statutory regulations.

End users are obliged by law to return all used disposable and rechargeable batteries. Throwing them into the house-

hold waste is prohibited. Disposable/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with this symbol to indicate that they may not be disposed of as household waste.

• You can return used disposable and rechargeable batteries free of charge to your local authority collection site or to any battery retailer. In doing so you will be complying with statutory regulations and helping to protect the environment.

• Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations.

Please note the following safety instructions for the battery pack RB 1 (rechargeable battery):

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Correct use

• Use:

For mixing/stirring liquids with low and high viscosities by various stirring tools.

Intended use: Stand device (chuck points down).

• Range of use (indoor use only):

- Laboratories -

- Pharmacies - Universities

ireless remote control:

• W

Before using the wireless link between the WiCo and the laboratory device, ﬁrst check whether your region is included in the radio communications approval for the device. If it is not, remote control can also be performed using a USB cable.

Schools

Unpacking

The device is suitable for use in all areas (EMC class A and B).

NOTICE

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.

Note: close to the magnetic material may affect the accuracy of the torque measuring.

• Unpacking:

- Unpack the device carefully.

- Any damage should be notiﬁed immediately to the shiping agent (post, rail or logistic company).

• Delivery scope:

- STARVISC 200-2.5 control station with a WiCo

- Extension arm

- Hexagonal socket screw

- Hexagon socket offset screw key

- Chuck key

- Protective cover

- Pt 1000 temperature sensor

- OS 1.0 power supply unit

- USB 2.0 cable (micro A – micro B)

- USB 2.0 cable (A – micro B)

- User guide

- Warranty card

OS 1.0 power supply unit (for WiCo):

Adapter Europe, Switzerland

Adapter England

Adapter USA, China

Adapter Australia

Drive

The rotary knob (B, see Fig. 1) of the WiCo allows the speed of the stirrer to be adjusted over the entire speed range.

Motor protection

The stirring device is suitable for continuous operation. The motor current is limited electronically. The device has an anti-stall and anti-overload system.

Speed – normal operation

Speed - regulated (no variation in speed):

The speed is monitored and regulated by processor controlled. The target speed is constantly compared with the actual rotation speed value of the output shaft and variations corrected. This guarantees a constant speed even if the viscosity of the substance being stirred changes.

If a fault occurs, a safety circuit immediately switches off the motor permanently through a relay in the power board. A fault occurs if the safe functioning of the device is compromised.

Fluctuations in mains voltage within the permitted tolerance range have no effect on the quality of regulation and constancy of speed. The speed is set using the front knob (B, see Fig. 1). During normal operations the speed value on the display (C, see Fig. 1) corresponds to the speed of the output shaft in revolutions per minute (rpm).

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Speed – overload operation

In order to overcome peaks in the load such as arise when a solid or viscous medium is added, the stirrer can be run for a brief period at twice its rated power. When running in the overload range (for instance if the viscosity has increased at a particular stage of the process) the speed will be reduced to a degree sucient to keep the torque on the stirrer shaft within the rated torque of the device. The speed is continually adjusted whilst the stirrer is running to correspond to the operating conditions and so that it matches the set speed as closely as possible.

Output shaft

The clamping chuck and output shaft permit clamping IKA recommend stirrer tools (see section “Permitted IKA stirrer tools“). For safety reason, the stirrer cover must be pushed back into the opening of the housing so that it is properly closed. This is the only way to ensure that working with the unit is safe and that media cannot enter the device.

Speed display

Overload status 1:

The device is already running within the overload range, whereby the actual speed does not match the set speed. This condition is maintained as long as neither the motor current nor the temperature exceeds their permissible limit value. This is indicated by the torque value ﬂashing in the display. Once the load reduces to a value within the normal range again, the torque value ceases to ﬂash.

Overload status 2:

If the device is subjected to a ﬂuctuating load which causes the torque to be more than double the normal torque, the actual speed of the stirrer shaft is quickly reduced to zero. Message in the display: Error 4 (see “Error codes” section).

NOTICE

Please see section “Safety instructions“!

The speed is set using the rotary knob (B, see Fig.1) on the front of the WiCo.

Commissioning

Assemble the overhead stirrer and all necessary accessories on a stable, even, non-slip surface. The overhead stirrer must be secured to a stable stand (e.g. R 2722 or R 2723) with a cross-sleeve (e.g. R 270). The stirring vessel must always be securely ﬁxed for safety reasons. You must also ensure that the mounting device (stand) is set up in such a way that it is not liable to topple and does not start to move during the stirring procedure.

Securing

Securing the extension arm to the overhead stirrer

Diagram (see Fig. 2) Ensure that the extension arm is ﬁtted securely. Vibration may cause the screw to become loose. It is therefore necessary for safe use to occasionally check that the extension arm is attached securely. Tighten the hexagonal socket screw as required.

Securing the overhead stirrer to the stand

Diagram (see Fig. 3) First secure the cross sleeve (H) to the stand (I). Then secure the extension arm (J) of the overhead stirrer in the open side of the cross sleeve which is facing upwards. Once you have set the position required for the stirring procedure, ﬁrmly tighten the two clamping bolts (G). Check that the stirrer is held in position ﬁrmly prior to each use and also at regular intervals. The position of the stirrer must only be adjusted when the equipment is stationary and the power supply is disconnected.

The speed is displayed directly in revolutions per minute (rpm) in the display (C, see Fig.1) of the WiCo.

Accessories must be assembled according to the bly instructions (Fig. 2 to

Securing the stirring element using the chuck

Diagram (see Fig. 4) Slide the stirring element (M) into the chuck (L). Tighten the chuck ﬁrmly using the chuck key (K). The stirring element must only be changed when the equipment is stationary and the power supply is disconnected.

Securing the stirring shaft protector

Diagram (see Fig. 5) Use a stirring shaft protector (Q), e.g. R 301, to provide protection against injury when working with the device. Use the bolts (U) to attach the plastic half-shell pieces to the stirrer (T), as shown in Fig. 5. The screw (S) can be used to adjust the length of the stirring shaft protector. Check that the stirring shaft protector is held in position securely prior to each use and also at regular intervals. The position of the stirring shaft protector must only be adjusted when the equipment is stationary and the power supply is disconnected.

Fig. 7).

If above conditions are met, the device is ready for operation after plugging in the mains plug.

following assem-

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Securing the mixing vessel to the stand

Diagram (see Fig. 7) First ﬁx the cross sleeve (H) to the stand (I). Then attach the bracket (Z) of the strap clamp in the open side of the cross sleeve which is facing upwards according to the position of stirrer and the mixing vessel, ﬁrmly tighten the two clamping bolts (G). Clamp the mixing vessel (V) with the ﬂexible clamping band (W) and secure the ﬂexible band (W) by means of the clamping lever (X).

Securing the WiCo to the stirrer

Diagram (see Fig. 1) Attach the WiCo to the charging contact provided on the station, and bolt it to the station with the screw (P).

Connection of the temperature sensor, USB and RS232 cables to the stirrer

Diagram (see Fig. 6) The USB, RS 232 or temperature sensor cable should be plugged into the appropriate port after the covers have been removed as shown in Fig. 6. Once the device has been connected to the PC using the USB data cable, it will then transmit information to the Windows operating system to tell it which device drivers are required. Windows will then either:

- Load the driver

- Install the driver automatically, if it is not already installed

- Prompt you to perform a manual installation Open http://www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip.

Charging the RB 1 battery pack (rechargeable battery)

The battery pack of the WiCo can be charged by any of the following means:

- on the station

- via a USB cable at the PC or station

- via an OS 1.0 power supply unit.

Replacing the RB 1 battery pack in the Wireless Controller

NOTICE

Please comply with the relevant safety instructions in the "Safety instructions" section for the RB 1 battery pack!

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Switching on the device

Check whether the voltage given on the type plate corresponds to the available mains voltage.

The socket used must be earthed (ﬁtted with earth contact).

If these conditions have been met, the machine is ready for operation when the mains plug is plugged in. If these conditions are not met, safe operation is not guaranteed

and the machine could be damaged.

Before the ﬁrst time to use the stirrer, fasten the WiCo to the station with the screw (P, see Fig. 1), so that the rechargeable battery (RB1 battery pack) in the WiCo can be charged. After the device has been switched on at the mains switch (A, see Fig. 1) the device name and software version appear in the display (C, see Fig. 1) of the WiCo (D, see Fig. 1). After a few seconds a signal sounds, the last setting of speed is displayed (mode B).

Once the working screen is displayed, the stirrer is ready for operation. If the WiCo is switched on and is not attached to the stirrer (the station), the green LED bar (G, see Fig. 1) and the green Bluetooth

LED (F, see Fig. 1) on the stirrer (station) will light up. Make sure that the speed selected is appropriate for the trial run. If in doubt, use the rotary knob (B, see Fig. 1) to select the slowest speed. To start or stop the stirrer function, press the rotary knob (B). The control elements of the WiCo can be disabled by pressing the button (L

, see Fig. 1

) about 2 seconds, so that no inadvertent

changes are made while the device is running (the lock symbol

appears in the display). Presse the button (L) about 2 seconds enables the control elements again (lock cymbol

disappears from the display).

NOTICE

In emergency the stirrer (station) can be

switched off by pressing the “safe STOP“ button (I, see Fig.1) on the front of the stirrer. In this case the LED bar (G, see Fig.1) changes color from green to red, and ﬂashes.

A message appears on the display, advising that the stirrer (station) has been forcibly switched off. To restart the stirrer, switch the main sswitch (A, see Fig. 1) of the stirrer (station) OFF and ON. If the Bluetooth® function of the WiCo is active, you can use the Bluetooth

search button (H

, see Fig. 1

) to search for the WiCo. A

beep signal will be audible even if the WiCo is switched off.

• Speed setting:

You can use the rotary knob (B, see Fig. 1) to pre-set the required speed before you start the device. If you then press the rotary knob(B) the device starts at the speed you set. When a change is made to the speed, the rated speed is shown in the display (C, see Fig. 1). When the device is stopped, the button (K, see Fig.

1) can be used to switch between the two speed ranges (I and II). When in standby mode, the display (C) shows the set speed. The stirrer has two different speed ranges:

Range I: low speed, high torque. Range II: high speed, low torque.

• Correct procedure for changing the speed range:

- Switch the device off at the rotary knob (B, see Fig. 1).

- Switch the speed range with button (K, see Fig. 1).

- Change the speed with the rotary knob (B).

- Switch the device on at the rotary knob (B).

- The speed can be varied at any time in operation.

- The speed appears in the display (C, see Fig. 1).

Useful information

The stirrer is controlled via a WiCo. If the WiCo is attached to the station, data exchange between the stirrer (station) and WiCo

is performed via the contacts (E, Q, see Fig. 1). "Home" symbol

appears on the display of the WiCo. If the WiCo is connected

to the stirrer (station) via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, the

symbol appears. If the WiCo is neither bolted to the station nor connected to the stirrer (station) via a USB cable, the data exchange between the stirrer and WiCo is performed via Blue-

tooth

. In this case the Bluetooth® symbol is displayed. Depending on the structure of the building, the WiCo can be operated at a distance of up to 150 m from the station, using the Bluetooth

connection.

The WiCo can be attached to the stirrer (station), or can be installed in a safe place easily accessible by you while the stirrer is running. If the WiCo is attached to the station, the rechargeable battery is automatically recharged via the contacts (Q, see Fig. 1). The rechargeable battery can also be charged via the USB port of the WiCo (see “Charging the RB 1 battery pack (rechargeable battery)“ in the “Securing“ section).

NOTICE

If the stirrer (station) generates vibration, the

WiCo must be bolted to the stirrer using the screw (P, see Fig. 1), or positioned remotely from the stirrer (station) whilst it is running.

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Control elements of the WiCo:

Item Designation M On/Off button: Switching the WiCo on and off L Lock button: Disable buttons and rotary / push knobs N Menu button: Press it once: main menu is displayed

Press it a second time: back to the working screen

L M

B Rotary/push knob: Navigation, selecting and changing the settings in the menu

O Back button: Return to the previous menu level / reset the torque K Gear button: Change the gear in different speed / torque ranges

Note: Can be activated only when the station is in stand-by mode.

WiCo

Working screen at the time of delivery:

Torque:

Reset Torque

Timer:

0.0 Ncm

00:00:00

The start screen appears for a few seconds after the WiCo is switched on. The device name and

Back

the software version are displayed. After this, the following working screen appears automatically

in the display.

actual rpm

Note: The wireless symbol appears only when

set rpm

the stirrer (station) is switched on.

Explanation of symbols on the working screen:

Torque:

Temp.:

Timer:

00:00

controlled

100

45.0

99:00:00

LIMIT 2000

The symbols displayed change depending on the

Ncm

status and settings of the WiCo. The screen be-

ºC

low shows the most signiﬁcant symbols on the working screen.

300

actual rpm

rated rpm

Bluetooth®:

This symbol means the station and the WiCo are communicating via Bluetooth The symbol no longer appears if no Bluetooth

communication is

being performed.

Lock:

This symbol means that the function of the buttons and of the rotary knob for controlling the WiCo are locked. The symbol no longer appears if the functions are unlocked once again by pressing the lock button a second time.

B Operating mode:

This symbol indicates the operating mode currently selected (A, B, C).

USB:

This symbol means the station is communicating via a USB cable. The symbol no longer appears if no USB cable is being used for communicating with the station.

Home:

This symbol means that the WiCo is connected to the station and is communicating with the station via the charging contacts. The symbol no longer appears if the WiCo is removed from the station.

Battery pack (rechargeable battery):

This symbol indicates the charging status of the RB 1 battery pack within the WiCo. The charging symbol appears if the WiCo

- is connected to a PC via a USB cable

- is connected to a station via a USB cable

- is connected to the power supply unit OS 1.0 via a USB cable

- is connected to the station via the charger contacts.

Gear ratio (speed range):

The stirrer has two different speed ranges:

Range I: low speed/high torque. Range II: high speed/low torque.

LIMIT Speed limit:

This symbol indicates upper speed limit set for the stirrer. The setting of the device in delivery status is the maximum permissible speed of the stirrer.

Temperature sensor:

This symbol appears when the temperature display is active in the display.

controlled PC control symbol:

This symbol means that either the station or the WiCo is connected to a computer and the stirrer is being controlled from the computer.

controlled

Program control:

This symbol means the device is controlled by user deﬁned program.

Continuous mode:

This symbol indicates that the stirrer is in continuous mode and indicates the direction of rotation of the stirrer.

00:00

Intermittent mode:

This symbol indicates that the stirrer is in intermittent mode.

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Navigation menu and menu structure:

Menu navigation:

) Press the "Menu" button (N). ) Select the menu by turning the rotary/push knob (B) to the right or left to select the desired menu or

sub-menu, which can then be selected by pressing the rotary/push knob.

) Press or turn the rotary/push knob (B) again to select the desired menu option and edit the values or

settings, or activate/deactivate a function.

)

Turn the rotary/push knob (B) to "OK" and press the "Back" button (O) or "Menu" button (N) to end the procedure and return to the previous menu or working screen.

Note: The menu option activated is highlighted yellow in the display.

Navigation menu: ¼ Press the “Menu“ button (N) and turn the rotary/push knob (B) » Press the "Back" button (O) or the "Menu" button (N)

Navigation control

elements in the menu

00:00:00

0 Ncm

actual rpm

Torque:

Reset Torque

Timer:

Note: If you press the “Menu“ button (N), the system skips directly back to the working screen. If you press the “Back“ button (O), the system skips back to the previous display.

set rpm

Back

Tempe

Back

Stirring

Back

Stirring

Speed Limit

Torque Limit

Torque Display

Intermittent Mode

Torque Calibration

Back

h Stirring

Speed Limit

2000

rpm

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Menu structure:

Stirring

Viscosity

Temperature

Timer Set

Operating Mode A

Display Torque

Programs

Safety

Settings Languages

Speed Limit Torque Limit Torque Display Intermittent Mode

Run/Stop

Torque Calibration

Density Stirrer Display Auto Zeroing

Maximum Speed

Probe Temperature

Display

Temperature

Timer

Viscosity

Program 1 Program 2 ...

Time Out Safe Speed

assword

English Deutsch

Units Temperature ºC

Display

...

Background

Brightness

Firmware Update Info

Sound

Factory Settings

Communication

Volume Key Tone

Device Name Remote Control

Bluetooth

Information

Stirring

Safety

Software

Firmware Update Info

Run TimeInterval Stop Time

ºF Black White Standard Mode Battery Mode

WiCo Other

Max Speed Max Torque Interval Run Interval Stop Time Out Safe Speed Version Station Version Operating Mode

Factory settings

2000 rpm 200 Ncm activated

00:00 [mm:ss] 00:00 [mm:ss]

1.000 g/cm

R 1345 HV

00:00:00 [hh:mm:ss] activated

activated

yes

00:30 [mm:ss] 100 rpm 000

activated

60 % 20% activated 100 %

IKA Starvisc

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Menu (details):

Stirring:

Speed Limit:

The ”Speed Limit” menu allows the user to set the desired maximum upper speed limit for the stirrer. The initial setting is the maximum permissible speed of the stirrer. If the user changes this setting, the WiCo saves the new value for future stirring tasks. If the “Speed Limit” has been changed, then the speed can be adjusted only within the new range.

Torque Limit:

The ”Torque Limit” menu allows the user to set the desired maximum deliverable torque limit. The initial setting is the maximum permissible torque of the device. If the user changes this setting, the WiCo saves the new value for future stirring tasks. If the “Torque Limit“ has been changed, the stirrer can deliver an operating torque only up to the value speciﬁed as the maximum torque limit.

Note: The torque limit can be overload for about 10 seconds. This is necessary to cater for stirring tasks which require metering and feeding additives.

Intermittent Mode:

Torque Display:

The ”Torque Display” menu allows the user to specify that the torque is shown in the display. A tick shows that the option is activated.

Note: Pressing the "Back" button while the device is running resets the torque to 0 Ncm. The Δ symbol then appears in the display in front of the torque value.

Symbol rotation

direction

Chuck rotation

direction

Speed

Time

Graph

Factory setting: continuous mode

∞ / CW...

Speed

Function “Run / Stop“ is activated:

Time

Run-Stop-Run / CW ...

Fig. 9

Torque Calibration:

This menu allows the torque to be calibrated. All torque resulting from bearing friction is excluded from the torque calculation. This is performed with no stirrer element attached. A duration of 30 sec. and speed of 50 rpm are set automatically.

Note: Calibration can be performed only when a USB cable is being used. For this, remove the WiCo from the station (see "Interfaces and outputs" section, ﬁgure “Connection capability: WiCo to the EUROSTAR station“).

The run time and stop time can be set separately.

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Viscosity:

Density:

In order to measure the kinematic viscosity of a certain medium, the user need to input the density of the medium. Changing the density by rotating knob (B).

Stirrer:

Before measuring the kinematic viscosity, select a proper stirrer tool. Meanwhile, set the correct stirrer tool accordingly in the menu option by rotating knob (B).

Deﬁnition of the viscosity range:

mpa·s

VLV (Very Low Viscosity) 1 ... 100 Aqueeous media LV (Low Viscosity) 100 ... 1000 Light oil MV (Medium Viscosity) 1000 ... 10000 Heavy oil HV (High Viscosity) 10000 ... 100000 Pastes, creams

Measuring condition: Propeller stirrer: R 1345 Suitable for measuring viscosity range (mpa

·s

HV: 10000 up to 100000

R 1345

Optimum speed (rpm) and permissible speed range in viscosity range: HV: 200 (50 ... 300) Measuring error max.: ± 13%.

Sample volume: 1000 ml

Necessary beaker: HF 2000 DIN 12331 2000 ml, high shape.

240 mm

20 mm

1000 ml

120 mm

Measuring condition: Dissolver stirrer: R 1302 Suitable for measuring viscosity range (mpa HV: 10000 up to 100000

·s

R 1302

Optimum speed (rpm) and permissible speed range in viscosity range: HV: 200 (50 ... 400) Measuring error max.: ± 12%.

Sample volume: 1500 ml

Necessary beaker: HF 3000

210 mm

1500 ml

DIN 12332 3000 ml, low shape.

10 mm

Measuring condition: Paddle stirrer: R 1375 Suitable for measuring viscosity range (mpa

·s

HV: 10000 up to 100000

Optimum speed (rpm) and permissible speed range in viscosity range: HV: 100 (50 ... 250)

R 1375

Measuring error max.: ± 16%.

Sample volume: 600 ml

600 ml

Necessary beaker: HF 800 DIN 12331 800 ml, high shape.

170 mm

10 mm

86 mm

Measuring condition: Anchor stirrer: R 1330 Suitable for measuring viscosity range (mpa

·s

HV: 10000 up to 100000

Optimum speed (rpm) and permissible speed range in viscosity range:

R 1330

HV: 300 (100 ... 400) Measuring error max.: ± 5%.

Sample volume: 200 ml

Necessary beaker: HF 250

200 ml

112 mm

DIN 12331 250 ml, high shape.

5 mm

62 mm

Measuring condition: Anchor stirrer: R 1331 Suitable for measuring viscosity range (mpa

·s

R 1331

HV: 10000 up to 100000

Optimum speed (rpm) and permissible speed range in viscosity range: HV: 300 (50 ... 300) Measuring error max.: ± 4%.

Sample volume: 1700 ml

1700 ml

Necessary beaker: HF 2000 DIN 12331 2000 ml, high shape.

240 mm

10 mm

120 mm

Display:

When you need to show the viscosity on the screen, you need active the “Display“ under “Viscosity“ menu option and meanwhile deactivate one of “Torque”, “Temperature” or “Timer” display.

150 mm

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Auto Zeroing:

For compensation mechanical friction and grease viscosity, you must auto-zero the device before you measure the viscosity: Before auto-zeroing, empty the vessel according to the reminding of the WiCo ﬁrstly. Set the maximum speed higher a little than the select speed in the following viscosity measuring. For example: when you use R 1345 HV and the optimum speed (200 rpm) to measure a medium viscosity, the maximum speed should be set as about 210 to 250 rpm. The zeroing processing will take about 150 seconds.

Viscosity measuring:

In order to achieve optimum measurement result, the device should run idle (without stirrer tool) more than 30 minutes at the speed 2000 rpm. Then, perform auto zeroing as above instructions.

After auto zeroing, you can start to measure the medium viscosity as following:

) Input the density for the test medium. ) Select the stirrer tool as required. ) Active the viscosity display. ) Back to working screen and set speed for measuring. ) Start to run the device. Ö Read the viscosity value when the ﬁgure get steady.

Note: The formulas for calculating the viscosity have been put together for the respective viscosity range with the vessels listed and the stirring elements appertaining thereto, based upon the physical laws and taking into account the smallest error square out of more than 20 measuring values (with Newtonian calibration oils at 22 ºC).

Measuring error calculating formula:

B - A

A – Standard oil viscosity

= X %

B – Measured viscosity

Example for viscosity measuring:

When you measure a medium in following status: Kinematic viscosity range: 10000 mpa·s to 100000 mpa·s Medium density: 0.980 g/cm

Stirrer tool: R 1302

1. Warm up the device: Remove the stirrer tool from the device and switch the device to range II (high speed range). Run the device with speed 2000 rpm more than 30 minutes.

2. Perform auto Zeroing to the device:

Stop the device and enter the menu option "Auto Zeroing" under "Viscosity". Press on "OK" in "Empty the vessel" screen. Set the maximum speed (e.g.:210 rpm) to the auto zeroing. The maximum speed should be higher a little than the speed that will be

used for viscosity measuring in next step.

Press on "OK" to start the auto zeroing. This process will take about 150 seconds.

Menü

Viskosität

Dichte

ührer

Display

Automat. Nullabgleich

> Viskosität

Automat. Nullabgleich

Gefäß leeren!g

> Viskosität

Automat. Nullabgleich

Max. Drehzahl:

50 rpm

> Viskosität

Automat. Nullabgleich

Max. Drehzahl:

210 rpm

> Viskosität

Automat. Nullabgleich

Max. Drehzahl:

210 rpm

> Viskosität

Automat. Nullabgleich

Bitte warten...

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3. Set the medium density: Set the medium density by rotating the knob. Press on "OK" to confirm the setting.

Viskosität

Dichte

Rührer

Display

Automat. Nullabgleich

> Viskosität

Dichte

1.000 g/cm

> Viskosität

Dichte

0.980 g/cm

> Viskosität

Dichte

0.980 g/cm

4. Select the stirrer tool: Select the proper the stirrer tool: R 1302 HV. Press on "OK" to confirm the setting.

Viskosität

Dichte

Rührer

Display

Automat. Nullabgleich

> Viskosität

Rührer

R 1345 HV

> Viskosität

Rührer

R 1302 HV

> Viskosität

Rührer

R 1302 HV

5. Activate the viscosity display:

Viskosität

Dichte

Rührer

Display

Automat. Nullabgleich

Viskosität

Dichte

Rührer

Display

Automat. Nullabgleich

Note: after backing to the working screen, if the viscosity is not shown, please enter menu "Display" and deactivate one of "Torque", "Temperature" or "Timer". Then, activated the viscosity display.

6. Secure proper vessel and stirrer tool: Switch off the device and secure stirrer tool R 1302 to the stirrer. Then, secure the

3000 ml low shape beaker (DIN 12332) to the assembly. See section "Securing".

7. Fill 1500 ml the medium to the vessel.

8. Set the speed range and test speed: Switch on the device. Set the device to speed range I (high torque) and set the speed to 200 rpm.

9. Start measuring and read the viscosity value: Start the measuring by pressing the knob and the device starts to run with the set speed. Read the viscosity value when the ﬁgure get steady.

Temperature:

In the ”Temperature” menu the user can specify that the temperature sensor is displayed on the display/working screen. A tick shows that the option is activated. The precondition for this is that a temperature sensor is connected to the EUROSTAR station. If no temperature sensor is connected, or an error is present or the temperature rises above 350 °C, three dashes are shown as the temperature value.

Note:

Please comply with the temperature measurement range of the external temperature sensor speciﬁed in the "Technical data" section. The temperature display can be in either °C or °F (see the

Timer:

In the ”Timer” menu the user can specify that the timer is displayed on the display/working screen. A tick shows that the option is activated. This setting allows the user to specify the actual time for the stirring procedure. A default time can also be set for the timer. This setting allows the user to start the stirring task for a standard time. The device stops automatically after expiry of the set time, and the set time used for the stirring procedure appears in the display.

Note: The user can stop the stirring function before expiry of the set time. In this case the countdown of the timer is interrupted.

”Settings“ menu).

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Operating Mode:

Operating Mode A:

In this operating mode, the set speed is not saved when the current run comes to an end or the device is switched off.

Operating Mode B:

In this operating mode, the set speed is saved when the current run comes to an end or the device is switched off, and the value

can be changed.

Operating mode C:

In this operating mode, the set speed is saved when the current run comes to an end or the device is switched off, and the value cannot be changed.

Display:

In the “Display“ menu the user can specify what information will be displayed on the main screen.

Note: If the ”Torque”option is activated, by pressing the ”Back“ button the user can reset the current torque to 0 Ncm as a reference value. At the same time the Δ appears in front of the Ncm unit.

Programs:

Under menu "Programs", 5 user-deﬁned speed (rpm)-time proﬁles can be created. In addition, the user could deﬁne the intermittent mode is activated or not in the programs. If the intermittent mode is activated, the run time/stop time value from "Intermittent Mode" setting will be taken.

Note: If user need to activate the intermittent mode in one segment of a program, he should set the "Run time/Stop time" in menu option "Interval", meanwhile activate the "Run/Stop" function in menu option "Intermittent Mode" (see section "Stirring"). Once a programs has been selected, the following options are available.

Start: Start the selected program upon request. When the selected program is started by pressing on menu option "Start" with the program control. Press "OK" with

rotary/push knob, screen reminds the user to conﬁrm

rotary/push knob to start the

program control.

Edit: Edit the selected program parameters. Start to edit the selected program parameters by pressing on menu option "Edit" with rotary/push knob. The user can edit, delete or insert one selected program segment in the program.

When user edits the program time for at least one segment, tick (

√

)

for respective program will appear.

Delete: Deletes the selected program. If a selected program is deleted by pressing on menu option "Delete" with rotary/push knob, all the program parameters will be emptied.

The tick (

√

) disappears.

Details for editing the program:

When a program is being edited, following screen appears.

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

Edit Delete Insert

0 00:00 No

hh:mm

In this program, user can deﬁne up to 5 seg-

Interm.

ments. The selected segment is highlighted.

Mode

Then, the user can edit, delete or insert a segment in this program. When the "Back" button is pressed after ed iting, the program is save automatically.

Edit:

When the highlighted "edit" symbol appear on the right top of the screen, the user could change the speed (rpm), time value or intermittent mode setting.

Note: The speed (rpm) value can be changed during the speed limit range of the device. The time can be set from 1 minute to 10 hours.

Delete:

When delete a highlighted segment, the settings will be emptied. The section jump to next segment.

Insert:

With the insert option, a new segment will be insert below the selected segment. The default settings for the new segment are as following: rpm: 0 Time (hh:mm): 00:01 Intermittent Mode: No

View the program in graph:

After a program is being edited, press the "Back" button to save the settings. Press the "Back" button again, the screen back to follow screen.

Programs

Program 1

Program 2

am 3

Progr

Program 4

Program 5

Start Edit Delete

If no button or knob is pressed or turned for 5 seconds, pictorially respective program will be shown.

PROGRAM 1 Detail

500

250

rpm

Press the rotary/push knob on option "Detail", the detailed settings of every segment can be seen.

PROGRAM 1 Detail

500

Seg No.: 1

rpm: 100

250

Time (hh:mm:ss): 00:10:00

Interm. Mode: Yes

rpm

Turn the rotary/push knob, the details screen of every segment can be switched.

PROGRAM 1 Detail

500

Seg No.: 2

rpm: 200

250

Time (hh:mm:ss): 00:10:00

Interm. Mode: No

rpm

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Example for editing the program:

Programs

Program 1

Program 2

ogram 3

Program 4

Program 5

Start Edit Delete

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

Program 4

Program 5

Start

Programs

Edit Delete

Start

Programs

ogram 1

Program 2

Program 3

Program 4

Program 5

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

hh:mm

0 00:00 No

Interm. Mode

No.

Delete

Edit

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

0 00:00

Edit Delete Insert

Interm. Mode

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

0 00:00 No

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

150 00:00

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

100 00:10

Edit Delete Insert

Interm. Mode

rpm Time

hh:mm

0 00:00 No

rpm Time

hh:mm

150 00:00

rpm Time

hh:mm

150 00:10

edit

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

Interm. Mode

rpm Time

hh:mm

100 00:00

rpm Time

hh:mm

150 00:10

rpm Time

hh:mm

150 00:10

edit

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg No.

Edit Delete Insert

Interm. Mode

Yes

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

100 00:00

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

150 00:10

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

150 00:10

Edit Delete Insert

Interm. Mode

Yes

Edit speed (rpm)

Edit time (hh:mm)

Edit intermittent mode (Yes/No)

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

Edit Delete Insert

hh:mm

100 00:10

Interm. Mode

Yes

Programs

Program 1

Program 2

ogram 3

Program 4

Program 5

Start Edit Delete

1000

5 s

500

rpm

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

150000:10

00:00

Edit Delete Insert

PROGRAM 1 Detail

Interm. Mode

Yes

Back

1000

rpm

PROGRAM 1 Detail

Seg No.: 1

rpm: 150

500

Time (hh:mm:ss): 00:10:00

Interm. Mode: Yes

PROGRAM 1

Seg

rpm Time

No.

hh:mm

150