IKA Vacstar control Operating Instructions Manual

20000023248

IKA Vacstar control

IKA Vacstar control_102018

Operating instructions EN

2

Device setup

Fig. 2

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

16

13

Pos. Description

1 Handle
2 WiCo (see chapter "Operator panel and display")
3 Rotating/pressing knob
4 Main switch (on/off)

Fig. 1

Pos. Description

5 Handle securing screw
6 Fan/Ventilation slit
7 Hose connection for suction line d= 8 mm (INLET)
8 USB interface
9 RS 232 interface
10 Water Valve Connection
11 Hose connection for pressure line d= 8 mm (OUTLET)
12 Mains cable connection
13 Pressure Device
14 Hose connection for ventilation line d= 8mm
15 Hose connection for load line d= 8mm
16 Hose connection for suction line d= 8 mm (INLET)
17 Clamp
18 Receiving flask

1

2

3

4

14

12

15

17

18

6

3

Source language: German

Page

Device setup................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

EU Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Explanation of warning symbols ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Intended use ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Useful information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Assembly and setting up............................................................................................................................................................... 9

Wireless controller (WiCo) .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Operator panel and display ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Interfaces and outputs ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Error codes ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Product contact parts ................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Contents

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and
2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or normative documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61326-1, EN 60529 and EN ISO 12100.
A copy of the complete EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at [e-mail].

Bluetooth

®

module:

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

EU Declaration of conformity

Explanation of warning symbols

According to IKA‘s Terms and Conditions of sale and delivery, this
product is covered by a warranty for a period of 24 months. Please
contact your dealer for any warranty claims. If you wish, you can
send the device

directly to

our factory. Please provide

the sales
invoice and state the reasons for your guarantee claim. In this
case, you are responsible for shipping and handling costs.

Warranty

The warranty does not cover wearing parts, or defects that are the
result of improper use, insucient care and maintenance or failure
to follow the instructions in this operating manual.

EN

DANGER

WARNING

NOTE

CAUTION

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

Indicates a potentially 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.

4

Safety instructions

General information

DANGER

Always wear personal protective
equipment in accordance with the
hazard class of the media being
worked with - otherwise there are
dangers due to spraying liquids, and
release of toxic or flammable gases.

NOTE

Please read the instruction manual
in full before use and follow the
safety instructions.

• Keep the

instruction

manual in a

place where

it can be

accessed easily.

• Ensure that only trained staff use the device.

• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.

• The device and all parts of the device must not be used on
people or animals.

• Do not expose human or human body parts to vacuum.

For protection of the equipment

WARNING

Ensure that the substances used
with the device are compatible
with the materials of the device
parts that come into contact with
the product; see the chapter “Prod­uct contact parts”.

Work with the device

DANGER

You can

prevent

the

release

of

solvent vapours

into the atmosphere

using a

the downstream emis-

sion condenser VSE1.

WARNING

Inhaling or coming into contact
with media

such as poisonous

liquids, gases, spray mists,

vapours,
dusts or biological materials can
endanger the health of the user.
Ensure that all connections are
well sealed and free of leaks if you
are working with such media.

• The vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control must only be operated
under the conditions described in the chapter “Technical data”.

• Prevent release of the materials. Take measures to protect
staff and the environment.

• Pay attention to possible interactions or chemical or physical
reactions when working with media at reduced pressure and
increased temperature.

• There can be electrostatic processes between the medium
and the device which can lead to direct danger.

• Some medium may be released due to the residual leakage
rate of the device.

• Before commissioning check that all the housing parts are

present and fastened to the device.

• Do not lift the pump if the handle is loose and the handle
securing screw (Fig. 2, 5) is loose or missing!

• Only switch ON the pump if the pump is standing vertically.

• Connect the hose connections (INLET-OUTLET) and interfaces
in

accordance

with the

labelling

on the

device

and the

operating instructions.

• Ensure that the temperature of the evacuated medium is be­low its ignition temperature. The pumping process (compres­sion) increases the temperature of the medium additionally.

• Ensure that vapours containing solvent cannot be sucked into
the pump.

• Prevent occurence of explosive mixtures; if appropriate con­nect inert gas for ventilation and/or thinning.

• Do not use the pump to create pressure.

• Observe the permitted pressure at the inlet and outlet side;
see the chapter “Technical data”.

• The gas flow must only be regulated/throttled in the suc­tion-side line.

• When using the emission condenser VSE1 ensure that the
coolant is flowing freely.

CAUTION

The specified settings

on the

rating
plate must coincide with the actual
mains supply.

• The device is only disconnected from the mains supply when
the power or device plug is removed.

• The socket for the power cord set must be easy to access.

Device setup

DANGER

Do not use the device in explosive
atmospheres, it is not EX-protected.

In order to avoid injury to persons
and damage to property, observe
the relevant protective and acci­dent prevention measures when
processing hazardous substances.

• Set up the device in accordance with the chapter “Setting up”
and connect the connection lines and interfaces as described.

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

• Never work with a faulty or incorrectly connected device.

• Connect the vacuum pump to an exhaust line. Ensure that
the exhaust line cannot be kinked! The maximum permitted
length for the exhaust line is 2 metres.

• Prevent occurence of explosive mixtures; if appropriate con­nect inert gas for ventilation and/or thinning.

5

Accessories

• Safe

operation

can only be

ensured

when working with

accessories as described in the “Accessories” section.

• Carefully observe the operating instructions for additional de­vices (e.g. rotary evaporators), with which the vacuum pump
IKA Vacstar control is operated.

• The pressure at the gas inlet and outlet must not exceed
1100 mbar.

WiCo

DANGER

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

CAUTION

If during operation the battery pack
RB 1 (rechargeable battery) becomes
fully discharged, the device will contin

­ue to run or is shut down depending
on the value settings for exceeding the
time. If the device is set so that it con

­tinues to run when the battery of the
Wireless Controller (WiCo) is fully dis

­charged, the only means of switching
the station off are the "safe STOP" and
the off switch!

• 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 di

-

rect sunlight and temperatures above 60 °C. High temperatures
will damage the battery pack and render it unusable. Tempera

-

tures 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.

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.

• Elastic hoes may be deformed under vacuum.

• Only use flexible hose lines.

• Observe your

emergency

measures for power failure and
ensure that the device is put in a safe mode (see the chapter:
Commissioning, Operating mode).

• Only use IKA approved accessories!

• Use only original IKA spare parts!

• 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 tech

­nical 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.

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 contai­ing harmful substances are marked with this symbol to indicate
that they may not be disposed of as household waste.

• The device, accessories, packaging and batteries must be di

­posed of in accordance with local and national regulations.

• Covers or parts that can be removed from the device without
tools must later be refitted to ensure safe operation, unless
anything else is connected at this point. This will prevent the
infiltration of foreign objects, liquids and other contaminants.

• Unwanted

liquids that have

entered

can be

removed

by

extracting air during no-load operation.

• Avoid knocks or impact to the device.

• The device must only be opened by trained, skilled personnel
(who have been authorised to do so).

• The device must not be modified without authorisation from IKA.

• To ensure sufficient cooling for the vacuum pump IKA

Vacstar

control, the ventilation slits on the housing must not be covered.

• Only use original

replacement

parts for

maintenance

to

ensure that the device works reliably.

• Watch out for water

condensation

inside and outside the
device. Warm up the device first, if it has been brought in
from a cold environment.

• Never fasten the vaccum pump over a heating bath.

• Ensure that no solids and/or liquids can enter the diaphragm
of the vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control through the suction
line of the pump. This damages the diaphragm and other in­ternal parts of the pump. This reduces flowrate and the final
pressure can no longer be achieved. Deposits may be pro­duced in the interior, reducing service life and causing leaks.

6

Unpacking

Unpacking

• Unpack the device carefully.

• Any damage should be notified immediately to the shipping
agent (post oce, railway network or transport company).

Scope of delivery

Diaphragm vacuum pump

IKA Vacstar

control

Power cord set

USB A - USB B cable

A

USB A - USB micro B

Vacuum hose 1 m

Vacuum Hose 0.3 m
(connection Vacstar to
Vacuum Safety VSE 1)

Vacuum Safety VSE 1

Wireless Controller
(WiCo)

OS 1.0 power supply unit
(for WiCo):

Adapter
UK

Adapter
USA, China

Adapter
Australia

Adapter
Europe, Switzerland

Cover

Screw driver
(screw driver to screw
WiCo on station)

Bracket

Flask

Spherical clamp

User guide

Warranty card

7

Use

WARNING

The device must not be used for:

- evacuating biological habitats,

-

evacuating explosive, corrosive

or similar gases,

- throughput/use of liquids

The device is not suitable for:

- pumping up objects

- pumping liquids

- use in potentially explosive
atmospheres

- underwater

- underground

Set up

the IKA Vacstar control in a spa­cious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.

Intended use

Useful information

DANGER

You can

prevent

the

release of

solvent vapours

into

the

atmosphere

using

a VSE 1.

WARNING

If the pump (station) generates vi­bration, the Wireless Controller
must be bolted to the pump using
the screw (p. 11), or positioned re­motely from the stirrer (station)
whilst it is running.

CAUTION

Special care must be taken when
working with gas mixtures that in­clude condensable gases (e.g. sol­vents). If diaphragm pumps are
used with such gases they condense
in the pump’s air flow. This leads to
a build-up of pressure in the vacu­um chamber, which in turn influenc­es the effectiveness and service life
of the diaphragms and valves.

CAUTION

If liquid or condensate enters the
vacuum chambers, the specified
minimum working pressure is no
longer achieved.

To

protect

the inner valves and
diaphragms against liquid, use an
upstream condensate separator,
such as a Woulff bottle.

It is generally recommended that
you run the pump with no load at
the end of the

process

(no-load
operation, approx. 3 up to max. 5
minutes) to dispel any residues in
the pump.

If applicable, vent the recipient.
To do this, remove the suction line
during manual operation.

NOTE

Observe the operating instructions
of the relevant devices.

Area of use (indoor use only)

- Laboratories - Schools

- Pharmacies - Universities

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

The laboratory diaphragm vacuum pump IKA

Vacstar

Control used
together with other laboratory devices to create and maintain vac­uum. Vacuum controller and vacuum sensor is part of the device.

Along with the accessories recommended by IKA, the vacuum
pump IKA Vacstar control is suitable for controlled evacuation to a
specified final pressure e.g. for operating an IKA rotary evaporator.
It can also be used for classical separation, filtration or drying in
the laboratory.
With the integrated vacuum controller, the IKA Vacstar control can
operate automatically, for boiling point detection, scheduled pres­sure-time curves or programs from the solvent library.

Intended use: Tabletop device

Wireless remote control

Before using the wireless link between the Wireless Controller
(WiCo) and the laboratory device, first check whether your region
is included in the radio communications approval for the device.
If it is not, WiCo must remain on the station.

The safety of the user cannot be ensured:

• if modifications are made to the device or parts of the device

by third parties!

• if the device is operated in contravention of the safety instructions!

8

Analogue speed control

With this control, the speed of the pump, and therefore its suc­tion power, is reduced the closer the measured pressure reaches
the target value. Once the target value is reached, the pump only
operates according to the leakage rate of the system. This enables
quiet functioning, precise vacuum control and a long service life
for the moving pump parts. Exact automatic boiling point recogni­tion is possible with this type of control, meaning that the system
reaches and keeps the solvent at its boiling point in automatic
mode.

t

mbar

must be used, for example. Diaphragm vacuum pumps are often
used as pumps for the preliminary stage in these contexts.
Compressing and releasing the pressure on air creates a noise. The
pump is quieter the less air is transported. This means that there is less
operating noise during normal operation if the pressure is reduced.
The IKA

Vacstar

control is controlled via a Wireless Controller
(WiCo). If the WiCo is attached to the station, data exchange bet­ween the pump (station) and WiCo is performed via the contacts
(page 11, (A/Q)) "Home" symbol appears on the display of the
WiCo. If the WiCo is neither bolted to the station the data ex­change between the pump and WiCo is performed via Bluetooth®.
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 pump (station), or can be ins­talled in a safe place easily accessible by the user while the pump
is running. If the WiCo is attached to the station, the rechargeable
battery is automatically recharged via the contacts (page 11, (A/Q))
The rechargeable battery can also be charged via the USB port of
the WiCo.

In automatic operation with controlled speed the pump reduces its
speed when it reaches the target value. If the leakage rate in the
entire system is low enough, the speed may even be set to “zero”.

Schematic view of speed vacuum control

NOTE

Generally speaking, the smaller the
volume to be evacuated, the lower
the speed should be. The final pres­sure is not controlled.

Diaphragm vacuum pumps are oscillating displacement pumps.
The diaphragms expand the volume of the vacuum chamber to
produce an underpressure, which sucks air into the chamber. The
air is then pressed out of the vacuum chamber by subsequent
compression. Changes between the inlet and outlet are controlled
by diaphragm valves.
The physical unit for pressure is 1 Pascal [Pa].
However people often still use the unit millibar [mbar] colloquially.

1 mbar = 100 Pa
1 bar = 10

5

Pa

1 Pa = 10

-5

bar

1 Pa = 0.01 mbar
A distinction is made between different ranges in vacuum tech-

nology.
Rough vacuum: 10

5

to 10² Pa (1000 to 1 mbar)

Fine vacuum: 10² to 10

-1

Pa (1 to 10-3 mbar)

High vacuum: 10-1 to 10-5 Pa (10-3 to 10

-7

mbar)

Ultra high vacuum < 10-5 Pa (< 10

-7

mbar)

The periodic movements of the diaphragms create a vacuum at
the pump inlet. Diaphragm vacuum pumps work with a rough
vacuum of up to 10

2

Pa. Lower pressures cannot be achieved with
these pumps.
To create fine, high and ultra high vacuums, oil-sealed vacuum
pumps, screw pumps, diffusion pumps or turbomolecular pumps

Charging the RB 1 battery pack (rechargeable battery)

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

• on the Vacstar station

• via a USB cable at the PC or station

• via an OS 1.0 power supply unit.

9

Assembly and setting up

NOTE

Ensure that you follow the general
rule, that the recipient (load/vacu­um container/glass condenser)
should always be connected to the
suction line at its highest point.
This reduces the risk of liquids en­tering the vacuum pump.

Liquid in the pump chambers makes
the pump properties worse.

Connect the hose connections (IN­LET/OUTLET) and interfaces in ac­cordance with the labelling on the
pump and the operating instruc­tions.

The connections are barbed hose connectors. Ensure that the hos­es have hose clips if applicable.
Lay the hoses in such a way that no condensate can flow into the
pump.
Ensure that the air can enter the ventilation slit (Fig. 2, 6) unhin­dered.
Install a condensate separator (e.g. a VSW 1 in the suction line
before the intake spigot of the pump to protect against water
coming in.
If solvent vapours are sucked in, the emission condenser after the
pump helps to condense it, and prevents it being released into the
atmosphere.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 3

Water in

Water out

10

conjunction with other devices with

labworldsoft® laboratory

device software. For further information see the chapter “

Interfaces

and outputs”.

Fig. 2, 10: Water valve connection
Connect the

optional

water

throttle

valve

(VSW1)

to the

dia-

phragm vacuum pump.

The water

flow

to the

emission

con­densor is controlled using the water valve. The valve is opened as
soon as the pump is switched on.

Fig. 2, 11: Hose connection for suction line d= 8 mm OUTLET
Connect the suction line to this connection.
Link this connection to the recipient (rotary evaporator condenser,
laboratory reacor etc.) with a vacuum hose.

Fig. 2, 12: Power cord set connection
Check that the voltage information on the rating plate matches
your mains supply. Connect the power cord set to supply electricity.

Connection of interfaces

Fig. 2, 11: Hose connection d= 8 mm OUTLET
Link this connection to the emission condenser with a vacuum

hose, or fit a sound absorber to the end.

NOTE

Put the end of the hose in the fume
hood!

Check there is a free outlet on the
pressurised side!

Do not use a throttle on the pres­surised side and do not close the
outlet! Connect the exhaust line to
this connection.

Fig. 2, 8: USB interface
Connect the vacuum pump IKA

Vacstar

control to a PC with a USB
A - USB B cable. Any device software updates can be loaded using
the IKA FUT software tool.

Fig. 2, 9: RS 232 interface
You can connect the IKA

Vacstar

control vacuum pump to a PC

using an RS 232 interface cable. The pump can be operated in

OUT

IN

cooling IN

cooling OUT

2

115/230 VAC

115/230 VAC

vacuum:

signal / power:

1

cooling

1 Recipient (load, e.g. rotary evaporator, reactor)
2 Vacuum separator (e.g. Woulff bottle)

Configuration

NOTE

Observe the operating instructions
for the devices.

When the target value is reached, the speed of the pump is
automatically reduced to a minimum of “0 rpm”. If the target
value has been reached, the pump sucks according to the leakage
rate of the vacuum system. Automatic boiling point detection is
possible.

11

Wireless controller (WiCo)

Operator panel and display

Pos. Name

A PCB Contact Station PCB contact for WiCo
B Bluetooth

®

LED

Communication light
C PCB light Communication light
D Bluetooth

®

Recall key

WiCo connection

E Safe Stop Stop any function when WiCo is

unavailable
F Screw point WiCo to station securing position
G Displays Display the values and settings
H "Menu" key Press it once: main menu is displayed

Press it a second time: back to the

working screen
I "Back" key Return to the previous menu level
J USB interface Charging WiCo and connection to

computer
K Rotating/

pressing knob

Navigation, selecting and changing the

settings in the menu
L

Securing

screw

Secure the Wico to the station
M On/Off key Switching the Wireless Controller on and

off
N Lock key Key disable and rotary/push knob disable
O "Vent" key To vent the load if necessary during the

vacuum process
P "Pause" key Temporarily stop the function of the

device for required period.

Note: can resume the function by

pressing the button again
Q PCB Contact WiCo contact PCB to station

Changing the RB 1 battery pack in the WiCo

DANGER

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

Securing the WiCo to the stirrer

Attach the Wireless Controller (WiCo) to the charging contact pro­vided on the station, and bolt it to the Vacstar station with the
screw.

Vacstar control Station

B

A

F

E

D

C

WiCo

N

M

L

K

J

I

H

G

O

Q

P

12

NOTE

Observe the operating instructions
for the devices.

Check if the voltage specified on the type plate matches the avail­able mains voltage. If these conditions are met, the device is ready
for operation when it is plugged in to the mains.

The socket used must be earthed
(grounded contact).

Otherwise safe operation is not guaranteed or the device may be
damaged.
Observe the ambient conditions indicated under “Technical data”.

Commissioning

Switching on

After switching off via the main switch (Fig. 1, (4)), the device type,
device designation, user-defined device name and the firmware
version are shown in the display.

Firmware Update Tool

After the start screen, the information start screen for the Firmwa­re Update Tool appears. You can use the tool to update the soft­ware of your IKA device to the latest version. Firmware updates
contain new functions or optimisations of previous functions. You
can download the Firmware Update Tool at www.ika.de/fut.

Working screen (factory settings)

The following working screen appears automatically in the display.

Explanation of symbols on the working screen

Lock key:
This symbol means that the function of the key and of the rotary
knob for controlling the vacuum controller are disabled. The sym­bol no longer appears if the functions are enabled once again by
pressing the lock key a second time (min. 1 sec.).

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.

B Operating mode:
The operating mode currently selected (A, B, C, D).

USB:
The vacuum controller is communicating via a USB cable. The sym­bol no longer appears if no USB cable is being used for communi­cating with the station.

Timer:
Appears when the timer display is active in the display.

PC:
The vacuum controller is connected to a computer and the device
is being controlled from the computer.

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PR:
The device is being controlled from the selected program.

Running mode:

The vacuum pump is running in a measurement

Vent:

The venting is enabled.

Vacuum:

The current pressure is less than the existing atmospheric pressure.

Detection:
This symbol is displayed during the automatic boiling point search,
the system pressure is reduced further.

Navigation menu and menu structure:

Navigation menu:

 Press "Menu" key (H).
 Select the menu by turning the rotating/pressing knob (K) to the right or left to select the desired menu

or sub-menu, which can then be selected by pressing the rotating/pressing knob (K).

 Press or turn the rotating/pressing knob (K) again to select the desired menu option and edit the values

or settings, or activate/deactivate a function.

 Turn the rotating/pressing knob to "OK" and press the "Back" (I) or "Menu" key (H) to end the procedure

and return to the previous menu or working screen.

Note: The menu option activated is highlighted blue in the display. Menus which are grayed out are inactive.

Navigation menu:  Press the “Menu“ key (H) and turn the rotary/push knob (K)
 Press the "Back" key (I) or the "Menu" key (H)

Note: If you press the “Menu“ key (H), the system skips directly back to the working screen.

If you press the “Back“ key (I), the system skips back to the previous display.

Back Back Back

Menu

Menu

Boiling:
This symbol indicates that a boiling point has been found automa­tically, the system pressure is kept constant.

Home:
The Wireless Controller 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):
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 the power supply unit OS 1.0 via a USB cable

• is connected to the station via the charger contacts.

K

I

H

14

Menu structure:

Factory settings

Menu

Pump

Limits

Cleaning

Deutsch
...

Display Timer

B
C

Operating Mode A

Display

Timer

Timer functions

Programs Program 01

....

Settings Languages English

Units

Temperature ºC

ºF

Safety

Modes

Automatic
Manual
Pump %
Program

Start after
Duration
Pump speed
Clean now

Actions after stop

Open water valve
Open vacuum valve
Cleaning

Maximum

Minimum

Manual

Maximum

Minimum

Pump %

Solvent library

Acetonitril
N-Amylalkohol

....

Time
Beep after stop
Activate

D

Program 10

Select
Edit
Delete

Edit/Insert/Delete

Last measurement

Select
Edit
Delete

Edit/Insert/Delete

Service Valves

Venting valve

Close/Open

Water valve

Close/Open

mbarPressure

torr

mmHg

hPa

Factory update info

Communication

Brightness

Pressure max.

Operating mode

Logic version

Volume

Pressure min.
Pump % max.
Pump % min.

Key tone

Device name

Firmware Update Info
Display version

Activated

Deactivated

20 %

05:00 [mm:ss]

Add solvente (No.1 ~ 5)

Pump

Display

Black/White

Background

Standard Mode
Battery Mode

Sound

Factory setting

Menu values
Programs

All

Bluetooth

®

Remote control
Paring

Information

Deactivated

Deactivated

-

06:00 [mm:ss]

00:00:01 [hh:mm:ss]

2 mbar
1100 mbar

100 %

0 %

-

-

-

-

Activated
Activated
Deactivated

Deactivated
Deactivated
Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated
Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Open

00:30

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Deactivated

Open

Activated
Deactivated
Deactivated

Activated
Deactivated
Deactivated
Deactivated

-

Activated

B

Vacstar control

100 %

Black

80 %
Activated

10 %
Activated

-

-

-

Activated
Activated

Activated

-

-

-

1100 mbar
2 mbar
100 %
0 %

Safe pressure
Safe pump rate

Time

Password

1100 mbar

000

20 %

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Menu details

Pump

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Pump" and confirm the input.

3. Select the following settings:

- Modes

- Cleaning

- Limits

- Solvent library

- Actions after stop

Modes
Automatic:
In the “Modes” menu, you can enable automatic boiling point recog­nition by selecting the “Automatic” menu item. No other parameters
must be set. The boiling point is detected automatically. For rotary
evaporators with heating bath, it must be ensured that the tempering
medium and solvents have a constant temperature (e.g. 60 °C).

Manual
In the “Manual” menu item, the target value can be specified (e.g.
in "mbar”). The system is evacuated until the target value.

Pump %
By selecting the “Pump %” menu item, the pump can be operated
continuously

with a running performance of between 100 % and 1 %.

Program
Under the “Program” menu, 10 user-defined pressure-time profiles
can be created. The last measurement which is in manual mode can
be saved as a program. The target value and the running perfor­mance can only be entered within the set limits (see menu item “Li­mits”) switching to the working screen and pressing the rotary/push
knob starts the process. Pressing the knob again stops the process.

Cleaning

NOTE

The “Cleaning” menu item increases
the service life of the pump, since
solvent residues do not remain in­side the pump.

The cleaning of the pump ensures that solvent residues are re­moved in the pump after the measurement. For this purpose, the
pump should run at a low speed rate while the system is venting.
The air flowing through the pump ensures that the solvent re­sidues are discharged from the pump. If the cleaning option is
selected, the cleaning process will start after the measurement has
finished (see “Actions after stop”).
You can also clean the pump without using the corresponding menu
item. To do this, remove the hoses and operate the pump at the end
of a working cycle (test, test series, end of the day ...) at idling speed.

Start after…

Start a cleaning process after a measurement was running for at
least a interval. The default time is 5 minutes. This means that a
measurement must be run for at least 5 minutes, so that cleaning
is performed at the end of the measurement.

Duration

Specifies how long the cleaning process should be performed.

Pump speed

Determines at what power (in %) the pump is operated during
cleaning. If the power is set too high this can lead to a pressure drop
in the system.

Clean now

If you want to perform a cleaning, you can select it with this setting.

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Timer

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Timer" and confirm the input.

3. Select the following settings:

- Timer functions

- Display

Timer functions

NOTE

Timer function is disabled in auto
and program mode

You can stop the evacuation proce­dure before expiry of the set time.
In this case the countdown of the
timer is interrupted.

In the ”Timer” menu you can specify that the timer is displayed
on the display/working screen. A tick () shows that the option
is activated. This setting specify the actual time for the evacuation
procedure.
A default time can also be set for the timer. This setting start eva­cuation for a standard time. The device can emit a signal (beep)
after the set target time has elapsed.

Operating mode

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Operating mode" and confirm the input.

3. Select the following settings.

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

Limits
In this menu, limits for the target value can be set.

Solvent Library
In the “solvent library”, the most common solvents are assigned a
function to determine the steam temperature at the set pressure
and vice versa. This provides assistance when setting these para­meters in manual mode, for example, evaporation processes with
a rotary evaporator.

Actions after stop
Here you can define actions that should be performed when a test
has ended.

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Display

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Display" and confirm the input.

3. Select the following settings:

- Timer

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

Programs

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Programs" and confirm the input.

Select
To select a program, use the rotary/push knob and press “Select”.
Only a program which has the right parameters can be selected.
When a program has been successfully selected, this is indica­ted by a tick mark (). The vacuum controller is then in program
mode. In the main screen, the program view can then be selected
by turning the knob to the right. Turning the knob to the left re­turns to the main screen.

Start
To start a selected program, the push knob must be pressed in the
main screen.

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

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
In this program, you can define up to 10 segments. The selected
segment is highlighted. Then, you can edit, delete or insert a seg­ment in this program. The program is save automatically.

Edit
If the background of a selected value is yellow, you can change the
setting of the pressure value or the time value.

Delete
When a highlighted segment is deleted, the subsequent segments
move upward, closing the gap created by the deleted segment.

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

Operating mode D
In this operating mode, the set pressure value will be set with a
short display and is saved when the current run ends or the device
is switched off.

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When a program is being edited, following screen appears. Sample for editing the program

Safety

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Safety" and confirm the input.
In the “Password“ menu, you can protect the WiCo settings using

a password. (factory setting: 000)

Time Out
In the “Time Out“ menu, you can set a time limit. This time limit
applies if there is a communication failure between the IKA Vacstar
and the WiCo or the communication range is exceeded. The IKA
Vacstar will continue to run at the set speed until the set time
has expired. After that the IKA Vacstar will continue to run at the
set safety pressure (manual mode) or safety pump rate( Pump %
mode) (see the "Safety" menu).

Edit pressure

Edit time

Example of saving the last measurement

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Service

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Service" and confirm the input.

In the “Service” menu, the valves and the pump can be operated
individually and also checked to ensure that they are operating
correctly.

Settings

1. Press the "Menu" key (N).

2. Select the menu "Settings" and confirm the input.

Languages
The “Languages“ option allows you to select the desired language
by turning and pressing the rotary/pressing knob (B). A tick ()
indicates the language that is set for the system.

Units
The “Units” option allows you to select the desired unit for display­ing the pressure by turning and pressing the rotary/push knob. For
the pressure, the choice is “mbar”, “hPa”, “mmHg” or “Torr”. A
tick () indicates the unit that is set for the system.

Display
The ”Display“ option allows you to change the background color
and brightness of the working screen.

Sound
The ”Sound” option allows you to activate/deactivate the key­press sound and to set the volume.

Factory settings
You can choose this function if you want to reset the system pa­rameters. There are three options to choose: "menu values", "pro­grams" and "all". Select the option which is going to be reset.

Communication
The “Device name” option allows you to input a device name.
The device name appears on the opening screen when the device
is switched on. This can be useful when using multiple devices
with different set- tings. This also facilitates the identification of
each device when communicating with a PC via USB, RS232 and
Bluetooth

®

, for example.
Note: The coupling "Pairing" can only be performed if the wireless
controller is mounted on the station (see chapter "Device setup"
Fig. 1).

Information
The ”Information” option offers you an overview of the most im­portant system settings of the IKA Vacstar Control.

NOTE

The initial setting for the time limit
is 30 seconds. You can set a value of
up to 60 minutes for this time limit.

Safe speed

In the "Safety" menu, you can specify a pressure or pump rate that is
appropriate and safe for the suction task. The safety pressure or safe­ty pump rate applies if there is a communication failure between the
IKA Vacstar and the WiCo or the communication range is exceeded.

NOTE

The initial setting of the safety
pressure is 1100 mbar and or safety
pump rate is 20 %. it is implemen­ted after expiry of the time limit
(see "Time out").

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Interfaces and outputs

NOTE

Please comply with the system re­quirements together with the op­erating instructions and help sec­tion included with the software.

The device can be operated in “Remote” mode via an RS232 or
USB interface using the laboratory software labworldsoft

®

. The RS
232 interface (M) at the back of the device is fitted with a 9-pole
SUB-D jack which can be connected to a PC. The pins are assigned
serial signals.

USB Interface

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus system which allows
the device to be connected to the PC. Devices that support USB
can be connected to each other whilst they are running (hot plug­ging) and provide automatic recognition of the connected devices
and their properties.
Use the USB interface in conjunction with labworldsoft® for oper­ation in “Remote” mode and for updating the firmware using the
“Firmware update tool”.

Installation

Before the device is connected with the PC using the USB data
cable, the USB driver must be installed.
The USB driver can be downloaded from the website.

Serial interface RS 232 (V 24)

Configuration:

• The functions of the interface circuit between the dev ice

and the automation system are a selection from the signals
specified in the EIA standard RS232 as per DIN 66020 Part 1.

• Standard RS 232, corresponding to DIN 66259 Part 1 is valid

for the electric characteristics of the interface circuits and as­signment of signal states.

• Transmission process: Asynchronous character transmission

in start-stop operation.

• Transmission type: Full duplex.

• Character format: Character composition according to data

format in DIN 66022 for start-stop operation. 1 start bit, 7
character bits, 1 parity bit (even), 1 stop bit.

• Transmission speed: 9600 Bits/s.

• Data flow control: none

• Access method: Data transmission from the device to the

computer only occurs after a request from the computer.

Command syntax and format

The following points should be noted for the instruction set:

• Commands are generally sent from the computer (master) to

the device (slave).

• The device only responds to requests from the computer.

Even error messages are not send spontaneously from the
device to the computer (automation system).

• The commands are transmitted in captial letters.

• Commands and parameters, as well as consecutive parame-

ters, must be separated by at least one space (code: hex 0x20

).

• Each individual command (including parameters and data)

and all responses are completed with CRLF (code: hex 0x20
hex 0x0d hex 0x0A) and can have a maximum length of 50
characters.

• The dot is used for decimal separators in a floating-point val-

ue (code: hex 0x2E).

The details given above generally comply with the recommen­dations of NAMUR (NAMUR recommendations for the design of
electrical plug-in connectors for analogue and digital signals in
laboratory MSR devices. Rev. 1.1).

The NAMUR commands and the additional IKA specific commands
are only used as low-level commands for communication between the
device and the PC. With an appropriate terminal or communication
program, these commands can be transmitted directly to the device.

NAMUR commands Function

Command

Firmware
Version

Description

IN_PARA1 0.0.020 Return the actual values
OUT_PARA1 0.0.020 Set the set values for the pump

control

OUT_PARA2 0.0.020 Set the set values for Bluetooth

connection
OUT_STATUS 0.0.020 Send the actual device status
IN_STATUS 0.0.020 Reads the status of a device
IN_VERSION 0.0.020 Read the version of the firmware
IN_DATE 0.0.020 Read the release date of the display/

logic firmware
IN_NAME 0.0.020 Read the name of the device
IN_DEVICE 0.0.020 Read the device type.
IN_ADDRESS 0.0.020 Read mac address of Wico.
IN_PARING 0.0.020 Read paired mac address of station.
OUT_ADDRESS 0.0.020 Write new paired mac addresses of

both station and Wico.
IN_SP_66 0.0.020 Reads the set pressure value
OUT_SP_66 0.0.020 Sets set point pressure value
IN_PV_66 0.0.020 Reads the actual pressure value
IN_MODE_66 0.0.020 Reads the evacuating mode
OUT_

MODE_66

0.0.020 Sets the evacuating mode

IN_ERROR 0.0.020 Reads error state
OUT_ERROR 0.0.020 Test Error. Sends out error code
IN_BT_NAME 0.0.020 Reads Bluetooth Device Name
IN_CUSTOM_

DEVICE_NAME

0.0.020 Reads custom device name

OUT_CUS­TOM_DEVICE_
NAME

0.0.020 Sets custom device name

IN_WD1@ 0.0.020 Reads communication watchdog

time
OUT_WD1@ 0.0.020 Sets communication watchdog time
OUT_WD2@ 0.0.020 Set PC communication watchdog

time 2
OUT_SP_41 n

(0 -100 %)

0.0.020 Set the PC safety pump rate

OUT_SP_42 0.0.020 Set the PC safety pressure
RESET 0.0.020 Switch to normal operating mode
START_66 0.0.020 Starts the measurement
STOP_66 0.0.020 Stops the measurement
ENTER_IAP 0.0.020 Starts IAP mode
CALIB_66 0.0.020 It is used to calibrate vacuum.
IN_CALIB_66 0.0.020 It is used to read vacuum calibration

values
OUT_CALIB_66 0.0.020 It is used to calibrate vacuum.

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Accessories: PC 1.1 cable (device to PC)

Required for connecting the 9-pin socket to a PC.

Fig. 10

USB A - USB B cable

Required for connecting the USB interface (L) to a PC.

USB B

USB A

A

Fig. 11

Maintenance and cleaning

The device is maintenance-free. However it is subject to natural
wear and tear on parts and their statistical failure rate.

Unplug from the mains before cleaning.

Only clean the IKA device using these IKA approved cleaning
agents:

Dirt Cleaning agent

Dyes Isopropyl alcohol

Building materials Water containing detergent, isopropanol

Cosmetics Water containing detergent, isopropanol

Food Water containing detergent

Fuels Water containing detergent

Other materials Please ask IKA

• Wear protective gloves when cleaning the devices.

• Do not place electrical appliances into the cleaning agents for
cleaning purposes.

• Ensure no liquid enters the device during cleaning.

• Please consult with IKA before using any cleaning or decon­tamination methods not specifically recommended.

Ordering spare parts
When ordering spare parts, please make sure to indicate the fol-

lowing:

• Device type

• Device manufacturing number; see rating plate

• Reference number and description of spare part; see spare
part diagram and list at www.ika.de.

Repairs

Please only send devices in for repair that have been
cleaned and are free of materials which might present
health hazards.

For this, use the “certificate of compliance” form which you
can obtain from IKA or can download a version for printing from
the IKA website www.ika.de

If your appliance requires repair, return it in its original packaging.
Storage packaging is not sucient. also use appropriate transport
packaging.

1
2 RxD

3 TxD
4
5 GND
6
7 RTS
8 CTS

9

1

RxD 2

TxD 3

4

GND 5

6

RTS 7
CTS 8

9

PC

1
2
3
4
5

6
7
8
9

9
8
7
6

5
4
3
2
1

“Watchdog” functions; monitoring of the serial data flow

If, once this function has been activated (see NAMUR commands),
there is no retransmission of the command from the computer
within the set time (“watchdog time”), the Evacuation function is
switched off in accordance with the set “watchdog” mode or is
returned to previously set target values. The data transmission may
be interrupted by, for example, a crash in the operating system,
a power failure in the PC or an issue with the connection cable
between the computer and the device.

“Watchdog” mode 1
If event WD1 should occur, the evacuation function is switched

off and WD1 Watchdog Error is displayed. Set watchdog time to

m (20- 1,500) seconds, with watchdog time echo. This command
launches the watchdog function and must be transmitted within
the set watchdog time.

“Watchdog” mode 2
If there is an interruption in data communications (longer than the

set watchdog time), the speed target value is changed to the set
WD safety speed limit. The warning PC 2 is displayed. The WD2
event can be reset with OUT_WD2@0 - this also stops the watch­dog function.
Set watchdog time to m (20- 1,500) seconds, with watchdog time
echo. This command launches the watchdog function and must
be transmitted within the set watchdog time.

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Error codes

If an error occurs, this is shown in an error on the display (B), e.g. Error 4.
Proceed as follows:

• Switch the device off on the device switch,

• Take corrective measure,

• Switch device back on.

Error code Description Detection Reason Action
Error 3 Device temperature

error

The temperature of
device has exceeded the
limit.

The temperature is too high. Stop the device for a while and restart

again. If the problem occurs again and
again, please call service department.

Error 4 Motor overload Motor overload The motor is blocked be-

cause of overload.

Stop the device for a while and restart
again. If the problem occurs again and
again, please call service department.

Error 8 Speed sensor fault. Device can’t detect the

pump speed.

The sensor occurs some
unknown errors that device
can’t read the speed value.

Call service department.

Error 9 Storage Error Read or write internal

flash error.

Read or write internal flash
error.

Call service department.

In the event that the fault cannot be eliminated using the measures described or another error code is displayed:

• Please contact the Service Department,

• Send the device and a brief description of the fault.

Accessories

• Vacuum hose IKA VH.SI.8

• PC 1.1 cable (RS 232)

• Woulff bottle/water valve set VSW1

For further accessories see www.ika.de

Product contact parts

Name Material

Connection spigot PPS

Connection piece PPS

Distributor PPS

Head piece PPS

Diaphragm valve/O-ring FFPM

Diaphragm NBR/PTFE

Clamp PPS

Connection piece PTFE

Pressure sensor AL203

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Technical data

Base unit Value

Pump rate max. [m³/h] 1.32

Pump rate max. [l/min] 22

Final pressure without gas ballast [mbar] 2

Suction levels [-] 4

Cylinder [-] 4

Connection diameter suction side [mm] 8

Connection diameter pressure side [mm] 8

Input pressure min. [mbar] 2

Input pressure max. [mbar] 1030

Boiling point detection [-] yes

Solvent library [-] yes

Analog speed vacuum control [-] yes

Speed control [-] Turning knob

Display [-] TFT

Pressure unit / scale [-] mbar, hPa, mmHg, Torr

Vacuum sensor [-] yes

Vacuum sensor type [-] ceramic Al2O3

Pressure max. for pressure sensor [bar] 1.2

Measurement range (absolute) min. [mbar] 1

Measurement range (absolute) max. [mbar] 1030

Resolution pressure [mbar] 1

Measurement uncertainty [mbar] 1

Venting valve [-] yes

Condensate trap [-] yes

Emission condenser [-] yes

Timer [-] yes

Noise at low. pressure [dB(A)] 54

Material in contact with medium [-] Al2O3, PTFE, FPM, PPS

Housing material [-] Alu-cast coating

Mode automatic [-] yes

Mode manual [-] yes

Mode pump % [-] yes

Mode program [-] yes

Width [mm] 270

Depth [mm] 500

Height [mm] 435

Weight [kg] 14

Permissible ambient temperature min. [°C] 5

Protection class II

Overvoltage category !

Degree of contamination 1

Use above max. MSL m 2000

Firmware update yes

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Base unit Value

Permissible ambient temperature max. [°C] 40

Permissible relative humidity [%] 80

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 [-] IP 20

USB interface [-] yes

RS 232 interface [-] yes

Voltage [V] 100 - 240

Frequency [Hz] 50/60

Power input [W] 140

Power input standby [W] 1.5

Average values.
Subject to technical changes!

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