Metrohm 700 User Manual

700 Dosino
Manual
8.700.1023
Metrohm AG CH-9101 Herisau Switzerland Phone +41 71 353 85 85 Fax +41 71 353 89 01 info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com
700 Dosino
8.700.1023
Manual
03.2000 dm
Teachware Metrohm AG CH-9101 Herisau teachware@metrohm.com
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Contents
1 Overview _____________________________________________1
1.1 Areas of application ____________________________ 1
1.2 Application possibilities _________________________ 2
1.2.1 The Dosino as a system component ...........................3
1.3 Construction of the Dosino burets ________________ 3
1.3.1 The 700 Dosino dosing drive.......................................3
1.3.2 The 710 Dosing unit....................................................4
2 Setup _________________________________________________5
2.1 700 Dosino dosing drive_________________________ 5
2.1.1 Connecting to a control instrument..............................5
2.1.2 Safety information.......................................................6
2.2 710 Dosing unit ________________________________ 7
2.2.1 Mounting the dosing units ...........................................7
2.2.2 Placing the drive on the 710 Dosing unit.....................9
2.2.3 Problems in attaching the dosing drive?....................10
2.2.4 Removing the dosing drive from the 710 Dosing unit 11
2.3 Dismantling the dosing units ____________________ 12
2.3.1 Opening the housing.................................................13
2.3.2 Centering tube and glass cylinder .............................14
2.3.3 Centering tube and ETFE cylinder ............................16
2.4 Assembling the dosing units ____________________ 17
2.4.1 ETFE cylinder............................................................20
2.5 Dosino and dosing unit setup ___________________ 21
2.5.1 Support mounting (6.2047.010).................................21
2.5.2 Double bottle holder (6.2055.100).............................21
2.5.3 727 Ti Stand (2.727.0XXX) .......................................22
2.5.4 Direct mounting on canisters.....................................22
3 The Dosino in practice_____________________________ 23
3.1 Air bubbles are (almost) inevitable _______________ 26
3.2 Reagent exchange_____________________________ 27
3.3 Cleaning and maintenance______________________ 28
3.3.1 Cleaning the cylinder and piston ...............................28
3.3.2 Cleaning the stopcock washer and distributor disk....29
3.4 Troubleshooting / Problems_____________________ 31
3.4.1 Dosino buret..............................................................31
3.4.2 Dosing unit................................................................33
3.4.3 Dosing drive..............................................................35
3.4.4 Dosing.......................................................................35
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4 Appendix ____________________________________________37
4.1 Validation / GLP _______________________________37
4.2 Dosing accuracy according to ISO 8655-3__________38
4.3 Technical data_________________________________40
4.4 Warranty and Conformity________________________42
4.4.1 Warranty ...................................................................42
4.4.2 EU Declaration of Conformity....................................43
4.4.3 Declaration of Conformity..........................................44
4.5 Accessories___________________________________45
5 Index ________________________________________________48
700 Dosino, Instructions for Use

1 Overview

1.1 Areas of application

The Metrohm 700 Dosino is a versatile dosing drive which can be used for a wide range of demanding dosing tasks. It can be oper­ated with various control instruments; this predestines it for use in complex automated systems.
1.1 Areas of application
Thanks to different 710 Dosing units (buret units) with 2, 5, 10, 20 or 50 mL dosing cylinders the Metrohm 700 Dosino is suit­able for flexible use as a buret and can be adapted to a wide range of different appli­cations.
The 700 Dosino can be placed directly on the reagent bottle. A range of threaded adapters ensures optimal fitting on the various types of bottle and threads. The size of the container is no longer important. This type of assembly not only means that a lot of space is saved but, be­cause the reagent is located below the drive, no escaping liquid can damage the drive.
Instead of the standard glass cylinder, dosing cylinders made of plastic (ETFE) are also available for use with aggressive alkalis.
Reagent exchange with the least possible loss of reagent is ensured as the design of the dosing unit has been optimized to pro­vide the smallest possible dead volume.
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1. Overview
If reagents are exchanged frequently then the dosing unit can remain attached to the rea­gent bottle while the dosing drive is simply removed and attached to the next dosing unit.

1.2 Application possibilities

700 Dosino dosing drives are supported by various Metrohm in­struments and are suitable for a wide range of different applica­tions.
Titration
The following Metrohm titrators can control 700 Dosinos as titra­tion burets:
726/796 Titroprocessor (connection for four Dosinos as stan­dard; can be extended for up to twelve Dosinos * )
736 GP–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
751 GPD–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
758 KFD–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
Dosing
For complex dosing tasks, such as dosing controlled by time, dosing rate or temperature, the preparation of standard solutions and dilutions as well as pipetting or sample preparation the Dosino can be used with the
711 Liquino
As auxiliary buret the 700 Dosino can be used with e.g. the fol­lowing Metrohm instruments:
730 Sample changer (connection for up to twelve Dosinos * )
756 KF–Coulometer (connection for one Dosino)
746 Trace analyzer (connection for four Dosinos)
726 Titroprocessor (connection for four Dosinos as standard;
can be extended for up to twelve Dosinos * )
736 GP–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
751 GPD–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
758 KFD–Titrino (connection for two Dosinos)
*
Four Dosinos can be connected to the external bus of the control instrument via a 729 Dosimat Interface. Up to three 729 Dosimat Interfaces can be operated in cascade form on a single external bus.
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1.3 Construction of the Dosino burets

1.2.1 The Dosino as a system component

1.3 Construction of the Dosino burets

1.3.1 The 700 Dosino dosing drive

guide cam
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guide cam
push rod
carrier
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1. Overview
6.1573.XXX
ceramics)

1.3.2 The 710 Dosing unit

710 Dosing unit with glass cylinder
710 Dosing unit with ETFE cylinder
Housing
(PBTP)
Spring clip
(PBTP)
Centering tube
(PVDF)
Dosing piston
with piston peg
(PTFE and graphite),
6.1572.XXX
(for glass cylinder)
Glass cylinder
(borosilicate glass)
6.1571.XX
ETFE dosing cylin-
der, complete with piston and stopcock washer 6.1566.XXX
Cylinder base
(PTFE/graphite)
Stopcock washer
(silicon carbide
Distributor with distributor disk
(PVDF/ETFE)
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2 Setup

2.1 700 Dosino dosing drive

Checks
Please check immediately on receipt whether the shipment is complete and undamaged (compare with delivery note and list of accessories in section 4.4). If transport damage has occurred please refer to section 4.3 'Warranty'.
Location
The 700 Dosino is a robust instrument and can therefore be used under rough conditions in laboratories and factories. However, care must be taken that it is not exposed to a corrosive atmosphere. Regular care of the instrument is essential if it is used under rough conditions.
2.1 700 Dosino dosing drive
If an instrument which has been stored under cold conditions is brought into a warm room then it is possible that the atmospheric humidity could cause water to condense inside the instrument. In order to avoid damage to the instrument it should be allowed to acclimatize itself for at least one hour before it is switched on.

2.1.1 Connecting to a control instrument

The 700 Dosino is supplied with one of two different plugs. Please check that your model is fitted with the correct plug.
Model 2.700.0010 with 9-pin plug (DB9)
for connection to the following instruments:
726 Titroprocessor
729 Dosimat Interface (for connection to 730 Sample
Changer or 726 Titroprocessor)
693 VA Processor
746 Trace Analyzer
695 Autosampler
The 6.2134.010 Adapter cable can be used for connecting Model
2.700.0020 (mini-DIN plug) to the instruments listed above.
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2. Setup
Model 2.700.0020 with mini-DIN plug
for connection to the following instruments:
711 Liquino
736, 751, 758, 784, 785 Titrinos
756 KF–Coulometer
The 6.2134.020 Adapter cable can be used for connecting Model
2.700.0010 (DB9-plug) to the instruments listed above.
The location of the correct connection socket for the Dosino can be found in the ‘Instructions for Use’ of the corresponding control unit.
Only connect the Dosino to a control instrument when this is switched off. The control instrument only recognizes the Dosino during the switching-on process.
Please note the arrangement of the connection sockets. Do not try to plug in the connection cable by using force!

2.1.2 Safety information

General:
This instrument left our factory in perfect condition from a safety point of view (see technical data, safety specification). The follow­ing information must be carefully observed in order to maintain this condition and to ensure hazard-free operation.
Connection to a control instrument:
This instrument must only be connected to that connection socket of a Metrohm instrument which is provided for it (see correspond­ing ‘Instructions for Use’). Only those adapter cables listed in the instructions are to be used.
Repairs and maintenance:
If faults or malfunctions occur during the operation of the 700 Dosino it is recommended that the connections with the control in­strument are first checked to see if they are correct.
The Dosino (dosing drive) must not be opened. This should only be carried out by authorized service personnel.
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2.2 710 Dosing unit

Checks
Please check immediately on receipt whether the shipment is complete and undamaged (compare with delivery note and list of accessories in section 4.5). If transport damage has occurred please refer to section 4.4 'Warranty'.

2.2.1 Mounting the dosing units

Dosing units are available with different cylinder volumes from 2 to 50 mL (see accessory list, p. 45). Dosing units with glass cylinders (ordering no. 6.3031.XXX) are available for standard applications such as dosing and titrating with non-aggressive solutions. For dosing aggressive media such as strong alkalis we recommend the use of dosing units with ETFE cylinders (ordering no.
6.3030.XXX). Dosing units must be ordered separately.
Standard situation
Dosing units can be mounted directly on reagent bottles with a GL45 thread. Suitable threaded adapters are available for bottles from different chemical manufacturers (see accessories list, p. 45).
2.2 710 Dosing unit
First attach the 6.2052.000 Buret tip holder to the white plastic
ring of the dosing unit. Insert the double web of the holder into the upper edge of the ring until it reaches the notch and then, using a little pressure, carefully tilt the buret tip holder down­wards until the individual webs snap into the lower edge of the ring. A buret tip can now be suspended from the holder with the tip facing upwards.
Buret tip holder
Screw the 6.1829.010 Aspiration tubing tightly onto the
threaded connection on the lower surface of the dosing unit. This is the filling port (Dosino Port 2). Make care that the tubing is attached tightly so that no air bubbles can penetrate when the reagent solution is aspirated. Tighten the screw nipple firmly by hand.
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2. Setup
If it is not possible to loosen a connection nipple by hand then you should use the 6.2739.000 Spanner supplied. Using the spanner to tighten up a nipple can damage the tubing connec­tion.
Place the dosing unit on the reagent bottle and screw it down.
Tighten the fixing ring (on the distributor) firmly. It is now possi­ble to rotate the upper part of the housing in any direction you require. If the thread does not fit then you must use a threaded adapter, see p. 45.
Fill the 6.1619.000 Adsorber tube with a suitable adsorption
material for the reagent, e.g.
Molecular sieve for moisture-sensitive solutions such as KF solutions or others.
Soda lime for sodium hydroxide (CO2 adsorption)
Screw the adsorber tube onto connection port 0 of the dosing
unit. Port 0 vents the reagent bottle. It should never be closed completely. If no adsorber tube is required then Port 0 must remain open.
Mount the 6.1805.100 Dosing tubing on Port 1 of the dosing
unit. Tighten the connection nipple by hand.
Depending on the application you can now screw the
6.1543.050 Titrating tip with anti-diffusion valve or the
6.1543.060 Dosing tip onto the dosing tubing. The 6.1446.030 Ball stopper supplied can be used to fix the tip in an NS14/15 ground joint opening.
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2.2.2 Placing the drive on the 710 Dosing unit

Check the positions of the centering tube and dosing piston of the dosing unit.
centering tube with
housing
rib on rib
recess
The plastic rib in the recess of the center­ing tube must be flush with the plastic rib on the dosing unit housing (rib on rib).
If necessary rotate the centering ring by hand until the rib on rib position is ob­tained.
Check the piston peg. It has to be flush with the upper edge of the dosing unit. If this is not the case, see chapter 2.2.3, next page
piston peg
2.2 710 Dosing unit
guide cams
Check the position of the carrier disk of the drive.
rib on rib
push rod
carrier on carrier disk
The plastic rib of the carrier disk must be flush with the plastic rib on the base plate of the drive (rib on rib).
If necessary rotate the centering ring by hand until the ribon rib position is ob­tained.
Please note! The dosing drive carrier can only be ad-
justed when the control instrument to which it is connected is switched off.
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2. Setup
Never use force when attaching the dosing
drive!
Place the dosing drive (700 Dosino) on the 710 Dosing unit.
The green line on the Dosino must coin-
cide with the short white marking of the dosing unit; see accompanying diagram.
n
o
i
s
D
o
0
7
0
The guide cams of the Dosino must be lo­cated in the openings provided for them.
Lock the drive, i.e. turn to the left (counterclockwise) until the stop is
10 ml
10 ml
reached.
The green line on the Dosino must now
coincide with the long white marking of the dosing unit; see accompanying dia­gram.

2.2.3 Problems in attaching the dosing drive?

If the dosing unit cannot be attached then either the stopcock washer of the Dosino or the centering tube of the dosing unit may not be in the exchange position. The stopcock washer carrier must fit in the dosing unit recess provided for it. Please consult the previous diagrams.
The peg of the piston must be flush with the upper edge of the dosing unit.
How to adjust the dosing piston:
Each Dosino is supplied with piston pliers (6.1546.030); see accompanying diagram.
Press the white knob of the piston pliers. Two wire loops ap­pear at the piston pliers tip.
Position the piston pliers so that these wire loops surround the piston peg.
If you now release the knob carefully the piston pliers will snap shut and you can pull out the piston with the white knob (some force is required).
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Take care with the 2 mL cylinder! In contrast to the larger
dosing cylinders it is possible to pull out the piston completely. You should only pull out this piston so far (and carefully) that
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2.2 710 Dosing unit
the gray upper edge of the dosing piston is just visible.
Release the piston pliers by pressing the white knob.
Then press the inverted dosing unit against a flat surface. The
piston should now be flush with the upper edge of the dosing unit.

2.2.4 Removing the dosing drive from the 710 Dosing unit

A dosing drive can only be removed from a dosing unit when the four-way valve is in Position 2 (filling port, exchange position).
Press the <EXCH>, <FILL> or [Fill] key on the control instru- ment. The valve will automatically turn to the 'Exchange' posi­tion.
Detailed information about the manual operation of Dosinos can be found in the ‘Instructions for Use’ of your instrument.
10 ml
The drive mounted on the dosing unit is unlocked by rotating the Dosino to the right (clockwise).
n
o
i
s
D
o
0
7
0
The green line on the Dosino must now coincide with the shorter white marking of the dosing unit.
The dosing drive can now be lifted off up-
10 ml
wards.
Never adjust the carrier of the Dosino or the centering tube of the dosing unit when these have been separated from each other. This could make attaching the dos­ing unit more difficult; please refer to the explanations on the previous page.
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