IKA STARVISC 200-2.5 control User Manual

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STARVISC 200-2.5 control_062018

IKA STARVISC 200-2.5 control

Device setup

Device setup / Dangerous parts

STARVISC 200-2.5 control

station

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H

A

Wireless Controller

(WiCo)

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F

K
L
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J

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Q

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O

B
P

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Fig. 2

K

Fig. 3

H
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G

Fig. 1

Dangerous parts

RS 232

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Q

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X

W

Temp. Sensor

USB

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Z

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Source language: German

EN

Contents

Page Page

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 [e-mail].

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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

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

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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!

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If there is still imbalance, return

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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.

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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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