Metrohm 855 User Manual

855 Robotic Titrosampler

Manual

8.855.8001EN

Metrohm AG
CH-9101 Herisau
Switzerland
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855 Robotic Titrosampler

Manual

8.855.8001EN 04/2010 dm

Teachware
Metrohm AG
CH-9101 Herisau
[e-mail]

This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Although all the information given in this documentation has been checked
with great care, errors cannot be entirely excluded. Should you notice any
mistakes please send us your comments using the address given above.

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Table of contents

1 Introduction 1

1.1 The 855 Robotic Titrosampler in the Titrando sys-

1.2 Instrument description ......................................................... 2

1.2.1 Model versions ........................................................................ 3

1.2.2 Instrument components .......................................................... 3

1.2.3 Intended use ........................................................................... 4

1.3 About the documentation ................................................... 4

1.3.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 4

1.4 Safety instructions ................................................................ 5

1.4.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 5

1.4.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 5

1.4.3 Tubing and capillary connections ............................................. 6

1.4.4 Personnel safety ...................................................................... 7

1.4.5 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 8

1.4.6 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 8

Table of contents

tem ......................................................................................... 1

2 Overview of the instrument 9

2.1 Front and rear ....................................................................... 9

2.2 Rear panel ........................................................................... 11

2.3 Sensor connectors .............................................................. 11

2.4 Sample racks ....................................................................... 12

3 Installation 13

3.1 Setting up the instrument .................................................. 13

3.1.1 Packaging .............................................................................. 13

3.1.2 Checks .................................................................................. 13

3.1.3 Location ................................................................................ 13

3.2 Preparing the Sample Processor ....................................... 13

3.2.1 Connecting a mains cable ...................................................... 13

3.3 Connecting a computer ................................................... 14

3.4 Connecting the Swing Head .............................................. 15

3.5 Configuring the robotic arm .............................................. 16

3.6 Mounting the robotic arm ................................................. 18

3.7 Robotic arms with beaker sensor ..................................... 20

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3.8 Installing rinsing and aspiration equipment .................... 21

3.9 Guide chain for cables and tubing .................................... 24

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3.10 Equipping the titration head ............................................. 25

3.11 Connecting the tower stirrer ............................................. 27

3.12 Connecting external pumps ............................................... 28

3.13 Connecting MSB devices ................................................... 29

3.13.1 Connecting dosing devices .................................................... 30

3.13.2 Connecting a stirrer or titration stand .................................... 31

3.13.3 Connecting a remote box ...................................................... 32

3.14 Connecting USB devices ..................................................... 33

3.14.1 Connecting a barcode reader ................................................. 33

3.15 Mounting the base plate ................................................... 34

3.16 Mounting the drip pan ....................................................... 35

3.17 Attaching the sample rack ................................................. 36

3.18 Mounting the safety shield ................................................ 37

4 Handling and maintenance 39

4.1 General ................................................................................ 39

4.2 Care ...................................................................................... 39

4.3 Quality Management and validation with Metrohm ....... 39

5 Troubleshooting 40

5.1 Sample Processor ............................................................... 40

5.2 Robotic arm ......................................................................... 40

5.3 Pump .................................................................................... 41

6 Appendix 42

6.1 Beaker sensor ..................................................................... 42

6.2 Rinsing nozzles ................................................................... 42

6.3 Remote interface ................................................................ 43

6.3.1 Pin assignment of the remote interface .................................. 44

6.4 Stirring rate ......................................................................... 45

6.5 Robotic arms ....................................................................... 46

6.5.1 Robotic arms for titration ....................................................... 46

6.5.2 Robotic arms for sample preparation ..................................... 48

6.5.3 Robotic arms for special applications ..................................... 49

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7 Technical specifications 50

7.1 Measuring interface ........................................................... 50

7.1.1 Potentiometry ........................................................................ 50

7.1.2 Polarizer ................................................................................ 50

7.1.3 Temperature .......................................................................... 51

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8 Conformity and warranty 55

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7.2 Lift and turntable ............................................................... 51

7.3 Membrane pump(s) with valve .......................................... 52

7.4 786 Swing Head ................................................................. 52

7.5 Interfaces and connectors ................................................. 52

7.6 Mains connection ............................................................... 53

7.7 Safety specifications ........................................................... 53

7.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................ 53

7.9 Ambient temperature ......................................................... 54

7.10 Reference conditions .......................................................... 54

7.11 Dimensions .......................................................................... 54

8.1 Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 55

8.2 Quality Management Principles ........................................ 56

8.3 Warranty (guarantee) ......................................................... 57

9 Accessories 58

9.1 Scope of delivery 2.855.0010 ............................................ 58

9.2 Scope of delivery 2.855.0020 ............................................ 63

9.3 Optional accessories ........................................................... 68

Index 76

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Table of figures

Table of figures

Figure 1 The Titrando system .......................................................................... 1

Figure 2 Front 855 Robotic Titrosampler ........................................................ 9

Figure 3 Rear 855 Robotic Titrosampler ........................................................ 10

Figure 4 Connector strip ............................................................................... 11

Figure 5 Sensor connectors ........................................................................... 11

Figure 6 6.2041.840 Sample rack ................................................................. 12

Figure 7 Connecting the mains cable ............................................................ 13

Figure 8 Connecting the computer ............................................................... 14

Figure 9 Connecting Swing Head .................................................................. 15

Figure 10 Robotic arms - standard model versions: ......................................... 16

Figure 11 Configuration data of the robotic arms ............................................ 17

Figure 12 Limitation screw at the robotic arm ................................................. 18

Figure 13 Mounting the robotic arm ............................................................... 19

Figure 14 Connecting a beaker sensor (for example 6.1462.150) .................... 20

Figure 15 Mounting the rinsing and aspiration tubings .................................... 22

Figure 16 Mounting the distributor ................................................................. 23

Figure 17 Guide chain - Opening chain links ................................................... 24

Figure 18 Installing the rinsing tubings and the aspiration tip .......................... 25

Figure 19 Rod stirrer 802 Stirrer ...................................................................... 27

Figure 20 Magnetic stirrer 741 Stirrer .............................................................. 27

Figure 21 Connecting the tower stirrer ............................................................ 27

Figure 22 Connecting pumps .......................................................................... 28

Figure 23 Connecting a dosing device ............................................................. 30

Figure 24 Connecting MSB stirrer .................................................................... 31

Figure 25 Rod stirrer and titration stand .......................................................... 31

Figure 26 Connecting a remote box ................................................................ 32

Figure 27 USB connectors ............................................................................... 33

Figure 28 Mounting the base plate ................................................................. 34

Figure 29 Installing the drip pan ...................................................................... 35

Figure 30 Attaching the rack ........................................................................... 36

Figure 31 Mount the safety shield ................................................................... 37

Figure 32 Beaker sensor on the tower ............................................................. 42

Figure 33 Spray nozzles - Functioning ............................................................. 43

Figure 34 Connectors of the remote box ......................................................... 43

Figure 35 Pin assignment of the remote socket and plug ................................ 44

Figure 36 Rotational speed depending on stirring rate .................................... 45

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MSB

USB

Controller

PC Keyboard

Barcode

Reader

USB Hub

RS-232/USB Box

Balance

Touch Control

USB Sample Processor

Robotic Titrosampler

Printer

Bluetooth USB

Adapter

Personal Computer

Relay Box

Remote Box

Dosing Interface

USB Lab Link

Stirrer / Ti Stand Dosino Dosimat

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pH Module

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1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 The 855 Robotic Titrosampler in the Titrando system

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is a component of the modular Titrando sys­tem. Operation is carried out by a Touch Control with touch-sensitive screen
("Stand alone" titrator) or by a computer with a corresponding software.

A Titrando system can contain numerous, various kinds of devices. The fol­lowing figure provides an overview of the peripheral devices you can connect
to the 855 Robotic Titrosampler .

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Figure 1 The Titrando system

Up to three control devices (Titrandos, Dosing Interfaces, USB Sample Pro­cessors etc.) can be controlled via USB connection by PC Control/Touch

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1.2 Instrument description

Control. With the tiamo software the system can arbitrarily be extended with
control devices.

Updating the device software is described in the manual for PC Control/
Touch Control or in the tiamo help, respectively.

1.2 Instrument description

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is a combined analysis instrument, unifying
the functionality of a titrator and a sample changer. It can be seamlessly
incorporated as a system component and control device into a Metrohm
Titrando system.

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is a versatile instrument. It has been designed
exclusively for usage in factories and laboratories and thereby covers a wide
range of applications.

Thanks to the integration of high-performance USB interfaces, it can be
incorporated seamlessly into a Metrohm Titrando system. The various com­munication possibilities of the Titrando system (Remote Box, LIMS connec­tion etc.) can thus all be used. Thanks to these abilities, a 855 Robotic
Titrosampler is predetermined for all kind of automation tasks in a modern
laboratory, especially for highly integrated laboratory data systems.

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The user interface of the Touch Control or the tiamo™ software guarantees
comfortable operation and programming of the 855 Robotic Titrosam­pler . The comprehensive range of commands and the various configuration
possibilities can comfortably and efficiently be used this way. The integration
into the Titrando system also guarantees a 100% conformity of the complete
automation system according to the regulations of the FDA (Federal Drug
Administration), especially to the regulation 21 CFR part 11, electronic
records and signatures.

There are exchangeable standard sample racks available for many vessel
dimensions. Freely selectable "Special beaker" positions can be defined for
e.g. rinsing or conditioning beakers on every rack.

The equipment with a 786 Swing Head allows to process a large number of
samples in one single sample series. The robotic arms for the 786 Swing
Head make it possible to move to any given point on a sample rack. This
way the number (a maximum of 999 rack positions) and sequencing of the
samples is almost completely unlimited.

Customer-specific special racks for individual requirements can be fabricated
upon request.

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1.2.1 Model versions

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is available in the following versions with
different components.

2.855.0010

1-Tower version

￭ 1 membrane pumpe and 1 valve
￭ 1 connector for an external pump
￭ 1 stirrer connector (tower stirrer)
￭ 1 786 Swing Head
￭ 1 measuring interface
￭ 3 MSB connectors for dosing devices or stirrers
￭ 2 USB connectors
￭ 1 controller connection

2.855.0020

1-Tower version

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￭ 2 membrane pumps and 2 valves
￭ 1 stirrer connector (tower stirrer)
￭ 1 786 Swing Head
￭ 1 measuring interface
￭ 3 MSB connectors for dosing devices or stirrers
￭ 2 USB connectors
￭ 1 controller connection

1.2.2 Instrument components

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler has the following components:

￭ Turntable

For sample racks with a diameter of up to 48 cm.

￭ One tower with lift

With 786 Swing Head. Any robotic arm can be mounted.

￭ One or two membrane pumps per tower

Instead of an integrated pump, an external pump connector is available
depending on the model version.

￭ One stirrer connector on the tower

For connecting a rod stirrer (802 Stirrer) or a magnetic stirrer (741 Stirrer).

￭ Sensor connectors

Four connectors for the following sensor types:

– pH or redox electrodes
– reference electrodes
– polarizable electrodes
– temperature sensors (Pt1000 or NTC)

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1.3 About the documentation

￭ Controller connection

￭ Two USB connectors

￭ Three MSB connectors (Metrohm Serial Bus)

1.2.3 Intended use

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is designed for usage as an automation system
in analytical laboratories. It is not suitable for usage in biochemical, biolog­ical or medical environments in its basic equipment version.

The present instrument is suitable for processing chemicals and flammable
samples. The usage of the 855 Robotic Titrosampler therefore requires that
the user has basic knowledge and experience in the handling of toxic and
caustic substances. Knowledge with respect to the application of the fire
prevention measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.

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For connecting a PC or Touch Control.

For connecting a printer, barcode reader or other control devices
(Titrando, Dosing Interface etc.).

For connecting dosing devices (Dosimat with exchange unit or Dosino
with dosing unit), stirrers or Remote Boxes.

1.3 About the documentation

Caution

Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the
instrument into operation. The documentation contains information and
warnings which the user must follow in order to ensure safe operation of
the instrument.

1.3.1 Symbols and conventions

The following symbols and styles are used in this documentation:

Cross-reference to figure legend

The first number refers to the figure number, the sec­ond to the instrument part in the figure.

Instruction step

Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.

Warning

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This symbol draws attention to a possible life hazard
or risk of injury.

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Warning

This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to electrical current.

Warning

This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to heat or hot instrument parts.

Warning

This symbol draws attention to a possible biological
hazard.

Caution

This symbol draws attention to a possible damage of
instruments or instrument parts.

Note

This symbol marks additional information and tips.

1.4 Safety instructions

1.4.1 General notes on safety

Warning

This instrument may only be operated in accordance with the specifica­tions in this documentation.

This instrument has left the factory in a flawless state in terms of technical
safety. To maintain this state and ensure non-hazardous operation of the
instrument, the following instructions must be observed carefully.

1.4.2 Electrical safety

The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part of
the international standard IEC 61010.

Warning

Only personnel qualified by Metrohm are authorized to carry out service
work on electronic components.

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1.4 Safety instructions

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Warning

Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be dam­aged by this. There is also a risk of serious injury if live components are
touched.

There are no parts inside the housing which can be serviced or replaced
by the user.

Mains voltage

Warning

An incorrect mains voltage can damage the instrument.

Only operate this instrument with a mains voltage specified for it (see rear
panel of the instrument).

Protection against electrostatic charges

Warning

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be
destroyed by discharges.

Always pull the mains cable out of the mains connection socket before
connecting or disconnecting electrical appliances on the rear panel of the
instrument.

1.4.3 Tubing and capillary connections

Caution

Leaks in tubing and capillary connections are a safety risk. Tighten all
connections well by hand. Avoid applying excessive force to tubing con­nections. Damaged tubing ends lead to leakage. Appropriate tools can
be used to loosen connections.

Check the connections regularly for leakage. If the instrument is used
mainly in unattended operation, then weekly inspections are mandatory.

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1.4.4 Personnel safety

Wear protective goggles and working clothes suitable for laboratory work
while operating the 855 Robotic Titrosampler . It is also advisable to wear
gloves when caustic liquids are used or in situations where glass vessels
could break.

Always install the safety shield supplied with the equipment before using
the instrument for the first time. Pre-installed safety shields are not
allowed to be removed.

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler may not be operated without a safety
shield!

1 Introduction

Warning

Warning

Warning

Personnel are not permitted to reach into the working area of the instru­ment while operations are running!

A considerable risk of injury exists for the user.

Warning

In the event of a possible blockage of a drive, the mains plug must be
pulled out of the socket immediately. Do not attempt to free jammed
sample vessels or other parts while the device is switched on. Blockages
can only be cleared when the instrument is in a voltage-free status; this
action generally involves a considerable risk of injury.

Warning

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler is not suitable for utilization in biochemical,
biological or medical environments in its basic equipment version.

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Appropriate protective measures must be implemented in the event that
potentially infectious samples or reagents are being processed.

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1.4 Safety instructions

1.4.5 Flammable solvents and chemicals

Warning

All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with flam­mable solvents and chemicals.

￭ Set up the instrument in a well-ventilated location.
￭ Keep all sources of flame far from the workplace.
￭ Clean up spilled liquids and solids immediately.
￭ Follow the safety instructions of the chemical manufacturer.

1.4.6 Recycling and disposal

This product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC, WEEE – Waste
from Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

The correct disposal of your old equipment will help to prevent negative
effects on the environment and public health.

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More details about the disposal of your old equipment can be obtained from
your local authorities, from waste disposal companies or from your local
dealer.

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2 Overview of the instrument

2.1 Front and rear

2 Overview of the instrument

Figure 2 Front 855 Robotic Titrosampler

Safety shield (6.2751.100)

1

Other models, see chap. Accessories.

Turntable

3

With guide bolts.

Guide chain

5

For cables and tubings.

786 Swing Head (2.786.0020)

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Drive for a robotic arm.

Beaker sensor

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Sample rack (6.2041.800)

2

Other models, see chap. Accessories.

Assembly rail

4

For magnetic stirrer (741 Stirrer).

Lift

6

With titration head holder.

Robotic arm (6.1462.050)

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With aspiration and dosing tips.

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2.1 Front and rear

USB 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Figure 3 Rear 855 Robotic Titrosampler

Distributor

1

For rinsing equipment.

Pump connection

3

Pump 2. For external pumps (e. g. 722 Pump
Unit or 823 Pump Unit).

Swing Head connector

5

Mini DIN socket (9-pin).

Connector strip

7

Warning symbols

9

See chapter Safety instructions.

Membrane pump

2

Pump 1.

Pump valve

4

Stirrer connector

6

DIN socket. For rod stirrer (802 Stirrer) or
magnetic stirrer (741 Stirrer).

Measuring interface

8

With different sensor connectors.

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USB 2

USB 1

Contr.

MSB 1

MSB 2

MSB 3

Made by Metrohm

Herisau Switzerland

P: 115W U: 100 - 240 V f: 50 - 60 Hz

WARNING - Fire Hazard -

For continued protection replace only

with the same type and rating of fuse

Nr.

1 2 3 4 5

Ref.

Ind.

Temp.

Pol.

2.2 Rear panel

Figure 4 Connector strip

2 Overview of the instrument

USB connectors

1

MSB connector

3

For stirrers, dosing devices, Remote Box.

Type plate

5

Contains specifications concerning mains
voltage and serial number.

2.3 Sensor connectors

The connectors for electrodes and temperature sensors are located on the
rear of the tower.

Controller connector

2

For the connection to the PC or Touch Con­trol.

Mains connection

4

Figure 5 Sensor connectors

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2.4 Sample racks

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Electrode connector (Ref.)

1

For connecting reference electrodes. Socket
B, 4 mm.

Temperature sensor connector

3

For connecting temperature sensors of the
Pt1000 or NTC types. Two B sockets, 2 mm.

2.4 Sample racks

A sample rack is a turntable that acts as a receptacle for sample vessels.
Various types of sample racks are available for different numbers and types
of sample vessels.

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler requires sample racks with up to a maximum
of 42 cm diameter.

Electrode connector (Ind.)

2

For connecting pH or redox electrodes with
integrated or separate reference electrode.
Socket F.

Electrode connector (Pol.)

4

For connecting polarizable electrodes, e.g.
double Pt electrodes. Socket F.

Figure 6 6.2041.840 Sample rack

Other user-defined racks can be supplied upon request and the required rack
data can be loaded and configured in the control software. Any arrangement
of rack positions is possible.

Magnet codes

Every single sample rack can be unambiguously identified by means of a
magnet code. The Sample Processor can thus recognize automatically which
rack is in place.

When replacing a rack, this should first be returned to starting position using
the Rack initialization function (see "Manual Control" in the control soft­ware). This will enable an unambiguous recognition of the rack and thus the
correct positioning of the beaker. A positioning table is assigned to each
rack type in which each rack position is defined.

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P: 115W U: 100 - 240 V f: 50 - 60 Hz

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3.1 Setting up the instrument

3.1.1 Packaging

The instrument is supplied in highly protective special packaging together
with the separately packed accessories. Keep this packaging, as only this
ensures safe transportation of the instrument.

3.1.2 Checks

Immediately after receipt, check whether the shipment has arrived complete
and without damage by comparing it with the delivery note.

3.1.3 Location

The instrument has been developed for operation indoors and may not be
used in explosive environments.

3 Installation

Place the instrument in a location of the laboratory suitable for operation
and free of vibrations, if possible protected from corrosive atmospheres and
contamination by chemicals.

The instrument should be protected against excessive temperature fluctua­tions and direct sunlight.

3.2 Preparing the Sample Processor

3.2.1 Connecting a mains cable

Warning

This instrument must not be operated except with the mains voltage
specified for it (see rear panel of the instrument).

Protect the connection sockets against moisture.

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Figure 7 Connecting the mains cable

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3.3 Connecting a computer

6.2151.000

USB 2

USB 1

Contr.

MSB 2

3.3 Connecting a computer

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler requires a USB connection to a computer in
order to be able to be controlled by a PC software. When a 6.2151.000
controller cable is used, the instrument can be connected directly, either to
a USB socket on a computer, to a connected USB hub or to a different
Metrohm control instrument.

Cable connection and driver installation

A driver installation is required in order to ensure that the 855 Robotic Titro­sampler is recognized by the PC software. To accomplish this, you must
comply with the procedures specified. The following steps are necessary:

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Installing the software

￭ Insert the PC software installation CD and carry out the installation

program directions.

￭ Exit the program if you have started it after the installation.

2

Establishing cable connections

￭ Connect all peripheral devices to the instrument (see Chapter

3.13, page 29).

￭ Connect the 855 Robotic Titrosampler to the mains supply if you

have not already done this.

￭ Connect the instrument to your computer through a USB connector

(Type A) (see Instructions for Use for your computer). The

6.2151.000 cable is used for this purpose.

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Figure 8 Connecting the computer

For Windows 2000: The instrument is recognized and the driver is
installed automatically.

For Windows XP: The instrument is recognized and the installation
assistant for the driver is started automatically. Select the option "Install
software automatically" and click on [Continue]. Exit the assistant with
[Finish].

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For Windows Vista: The instrument is recognized and the installation
assistant for the driver is started automatically. Select the option "Find
and install driver software". Agree to all subsequent requests. The
installation assistant will be exited automatically.

Note

The plug on the instrument end of the 6.2151.000 controller cable is
protected with an anti-pull device to prevent the cable from being pulled
out accidentally. If you wish to pull out the plug, then you must first retract
the outer plug sleeve marked with arrows.

Registering and configuring the instrument in the PC software

The instrument must be registered in the configuration of your PC software.
Once that has been done, you can then configure it according to your
requirements. Proceed as follows:

1

Setting up the instrument

￭ Start up the PC software.

The instrument is recognized automatically. The configuration dia­log for the instrument is displayed.

￭ Make configuration settings for the instrument and its connectors.

More detailed information concerning the configuration of the instu­ment can be found in the documentation for the respective PC soft­ware.

3.4 Connecting the Swing Head

Take care to ensure that the Swing Head is connected before the instrument
is started up. Check the connection cable.

The connection socket (Mini DIN) for the Swing Head drive is each located
on the rear of the tower next to the stirrer connector.

Figure 9 Connecting Swing Head

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If the Swing Head is not connected, connect it as follows:

1

Plug in the cable

￭ Guide the connection cable of the Swing Head through the guide

chain of the tower (see Chapter 3.9, page 24).

￭ Plug the Mini DIN plug into the socket 'Swing Head'.

3.5 Configuring the robotic arm

A variety of differently constructed robotic arms is available for enabling a
wide range of applications. They differ from one another in their geometric
sizes, e.g. swing radius or maximum permissible swing angle. The configu­ration data must be entered in the Sample Processor or in the control
software prior to the assembly of the robotic arm. The data required
is engraved on the underside of the robotic arm. Examples of the most
common robotic arms are shown in the illustration below.

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Figure 10 Robotic arms - standard model versions:

Transfer robotic arm (6.1462.030)

1

For sample transfer, left-swinging.

Titration robotic arm (6.1462.050)

3

With titration head, left-/right-swinging *).

Macro robotic arm (6.1462.070)

5

With holder for a 6.1458.XXX titration head
insert, right-swinging.

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Transfer robotic arm (6.1462.040)

2

For sample transfer, right-swinging.

Macro robotic arm (6.1462.060)

4

With holder for a 6.1458.XXX titration head
insert, left-swinging.

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Note

A detailed list of the available robotic arms, along with the necessary
configuration data, can be found in Chapter Robotic arms, page 46ff.

The following figure illustrates the most important configuration data that
needs to be set in the control software to ensure correct usage of a robotic
arm (left-swinging, here).

Figure 11 Configuration data of the robotic arms

Swing axis

1

This runs through the middle of the Swing
Head drive.

Source axis

3

This runs from the swing axis to the midpoint
of the sample rack and marks the initial posi­tion of the robotic arm.

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2

This is determined by the length of the robotic
arm. The radius runs from the axis of rotation
to the midpoint of the tip of the robotic arm.

Swing offset

4

This determines the 0° position of the robotic
arm.

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3.6 Mounting the robotic arm

1

2

Max. swing angle

5

This stands for the swing range that the
robotic arm can reach. The range runs from
the source axis to the maximum possible
robotic arm position.

Swing direction

Left-swinging (swing direction +) or right-swinging (swing direction –)
model versions are available as different types of robotic arms. Left-swinging
means swinging from the initial position (pointing towards the middle of the
rack) outwards to the left.

In the case of a Sample Processor with two towers, a right-swinging robotic
arm must be mounted on Tower 1, a left-swinging robotic arm on Tower 2.
If the alignment is incorrect, the two robotic arms could possibly come into
contact with one another, resulting in damage to the drives.

3.6 Mounting the robotic arm

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Depending on the model, robotic arms can be mounted as either right­swinging or left-swinging. The position of the limitation screw of the robotic
arm must be taken into account during assembly. The limitation screw must
face the tower of the Sample Processor during the mounting of the robotic
arm. The following illustration shows on the left the position of the limitation
screw at a right-swinging robotic arm (Position 1) and on the right with a
left-swinging robotic arm (Position 2).

Figure 12 Limitation screw at the robotic arm

For robotic arms which can be mounted in two different ways (e.g.

6.1462.050), the limitation screw can be fitted in accordance with the
required assembly direction (see above).

Note

The configuration data of a robotic arm must be configured in the control
software before it is mounted (see Chapter 3.5, page 16).

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Mounting the robotic arm

The mounting of a robotic arm on the Swing Head is described here, taking
as an example a 6.1462.070 robotic arm for titration and a 6.1458.040
titration head insert. Initialize the Sample Processor before performing the
mounting sequence.

After the initialization of the Sample Processor, the drive disc of the Swing
Head is positioned as though the robotic arm were located in the outermost
position.

Figure 13 Mounting the robotic arm

Mount the robotic arm as follows:

Place the 6.1458.040 titration head insert in the opening of the robotic

1

arm and screw tight with the supplied screws.

Hold the robotic arm in such a way that the opening faces to the right.

2

While doing so, rotate the robotic arm outwards as far as possible,
i.e. towards the tower - see above. Slip the robotic arm from below
over the guide pins of the drive disc of the Swing Head.

Note

Take care to ensure that you do not twist the drive disc, thus causing
pressure against the drive.

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3.7 Robotic arms with beaker sensor

6.1462.150

1

2

3

Screw the robotic arm to the Swing Head tightly with the screws and

3

washers provided.

3.7 Robotic arms with beaker sensor

For safety reasons, the presence of a beaker on the sample rack of a Sample
Processor can be detected. Some robotic arm model versions are therefore
equipped with a beaker sensor.

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Figure 14 Connecting a beaker sensor (for example 6.1462.150)

Plug of the connection cable

1

Beaker sensor

3

Contact sensor in accordance with the Piezo
principle

A robotic arm with beaker sensor is mounted as described on page 18. The

Connection socket on the 786 Swing

2

Head

connection of the sensor cable must take place while the instrument is
switched off.

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Functioning of the beaker sensor

If the beaker sensor of the robotic arm is activated, then the lift of the Sample
Processor will move automatically into its work position after a MOVE com­mand. The presence of the sample vessel is checked by the robotic arm
setting down on top of it.

No separate LIFT command is required in such cases.

Note

The work position of the lift must be configured in such a way that the
robotic arm is in place on the sample vessel. The robotic arm must bend
very slightly while doing so, so that the Piezo sensor will generate a signal.

3.8 Installing rinsing and aspiration equipment

Various tubings are necessary for rinsing the electrode and the dosing tips
as well as for aspirating the sample solution after the titration. First, mount
the tubings on the distributor.

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Mounting the rinsing and aspiration tubings

Install the tubings as follows:

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3.8 Installing rinsing and aspiration equipment

6.1805.510

6.1805.060

6.1808.170

6.1812.000

1

2

3

4

Figure 15 Mounting the rinsing and aspiration tubings

1

Mount the rinsing tubings

￭ Manually tighten the three 6.1805.060 FEP tubings (60 cm) in

the M6 bore holes of the distributor. Place the tubings into the guide
chain (see Chapter 3.9, page 24).
These are the feed lines for the spray nozzles.

2

Mount the aspiration tubing

￭ Manually tighten the 6.1805.510 FEP aspiration tubing (60 cm)

in the M8 bore hole of the distributor.

3

Mount the feed line for the rinsing liquid

￭ Remove the union nut of the left-hand connector of the distributor

and guide it over the end of a 6.1812.000 PTFE tubing. You may
have to extend the tubing end in order to be able to better mount
the tubing, see note below. Pull the end of the tubing over the
connection nipple of the distributor and fasten in place with the
union nut.
The tubing leads to the rinsing pump (Pump 1) and can be cut to
the correct length.

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Note

The opening of the tubing may need to be widened with a sharp
object (e.g. with a Phillips screwdriver).

A piece of sandpaper may be used to get a better grip on the tubing.

Do not extend the tubing end before having slid the union nut onto
the tubing.

4

Mount the outlet tubing

￭ Remove the union nut of the right-hand connector of the distributor

and guide it over the end of the 6.1812.000 PTFE tubing. Pull
the end of the tubing over the connection nipple of the distributor
and fasten in place with the union nut.
The tubing leads to the aspiration pump (Pump 2) and can be cut
to the correct length.

Mounting the distributor

Figure 16 Mounting the distributor

Proceed as follows:

1

Remove a chain link

￭ Remove the clip of the third chain link of the guide chain. Pry out

the clip with a screwdriver on both sides of the chain link, as shown
in the preceding illustration.

2

Insert the distributor

￭ Apply strong pressure to insert the 6.1808.170 distributor (with

the tubing connected) into the open chain link.

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3.9 Guide chain for cables and tubing

3

Fix the rinsing tubings

￭ Place the rinsing tubings into the guide chain.

3.9 Guide chain for cables and tubing

Tubings and cables can be placed into the guide chain.

You can open the individual chain links with a screwdriver as follows.

1

Open the guide chain

￭ Insert a screwdriver into the groove located on the side of a chain

link.

￭ Loosen the clip with a forceful leverage movement.
￭ Pull the clip out of the chain by hand.
￭ Repeat the above actions for each chain link.

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Figure 17 Guide chain - Opening chain links

2

Insert into the guide chain

￭ Place the required tubings or cables into the guide chain.

3

Close the guide chain

￭ Close the clip for each chain link again by hand and apply forceful

pressure to snap them into place.

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2

3

6.1805.060

6.1805.510

6.1543.170

Caution

Take care to ensure when mounting tubing and cables that there is no
traction on the drives while moving the lift or swiveling the robotic arm.
This could lead to overloading of and possible damage to the drive.

Remove the clips of the two lowest chain links when you install the rinsing
and aspiration tubing.

3.10 Equipping the titration head

Mounting the aspiration and rinsing tubings

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Figure 18 Installing the rinsing tubings and the aspiration tip

Proceed as follows:

1

Connect the rinsing nozzles

￭ Connect the three rinsing tubings that are already connected to the

Tower 2 distributor to the rinsing nozzles already mounted on the
titration head.

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3.10 Equipping the titration head

1

2

3

4

1.802.0010

6.1909.050

6.2104.030

6.1236.020

6.0229.100

6.1805.120

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Insert the aspiration tip

￭ Insert the 6.1543.170 aspiration tip into the opening left on the

front of the titration head.

3

Connect the aspiration tubing

￭ Connect the 6.1805.510 aspiration tubing already connected to the

distributor with the aspiration tip.

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The equipment of the titration head is completed as follows:

1

Insert the rod stirrer

￭ Insert the rod stirrer (802 Stirrer) into the rear opening of the titra-

tion head (at the arrow).

￭ Insert the cable into the guide chain.

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Mount the stirring propeller

￭ Fasten the 6.1909.050 stirring propeller to the rod stirrer from

below.

3

Insert the electrode

￭ Insert the electrode (e.g. a 6.0229.100 Solvotrode) with a

6.1236.020 SGJ sleeve into the titration head.

4

Connect the dosing tubings

￭ Connect two dosing tubings (e.g 6.1805.120) to the pre-mounted

dosing tips on the titration head.

3.11 Connecting the tower stirrer

A DIN socket for connecting a rod stirrer (802 Stirrer) or a magnetic stirrer
(741 Stirrer) is located on the rear side of the tower.

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Figure 19 Rod stirrer 802 Stirrer

Figure 20 Magnetic stirrer 741 Stirrer

Take care to observe correct orientation of the contact pins when plugging
in the stirrer connection cable. The rib on the outside of the plug must match
the reference mark (on the left) on the socket.

Figure 21 Connecting the tower stirrer

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3.12 Connecting external pumps

Note

If an MSB stirrer is connected to the MSB1 socket, then the stirrer con­nector at tower 1 cannot be used, because both sockets are controlled
internally via MSB1.

3.12 Connecting external pumps

If no integrated pump or a Sample Processor model version without pumps
is used, up to two external pumps per tower can be connected.

The 843 Pump Station (as model version with membrane pumps or with
peristaltic pumps) has two pump drives and is connected to two sockets of
the Sample Processor via the 6.2141.300 connection cable (double cable
with two plugs). The 772 Pump Unit (peristaltic pump) and the 823
Membrane Pump Unit (membrane pump) have a firmly mounted con­nection cable with a single plug.

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Connecting pumps

Figure 22 Connecting pumps

Connect external pumps as follows:

1

Connect the connection cable

￭ Plug each of the two threaded plugs of the connection cable into

one of the connection sockets Ext. pump 1 or Ext. pump 2 on
the rear of a tower of the Sample Processor.
Correct alignment of the 3 contact pins must be observed.

￭ Tighten the knurled screw at the front end of the plug by hand in

clockwise direction. This will secure the plug.

With an 843 Pump Station, connect the other end of the cable (9-pin

2

D-Sub plug) to the socket Remote 1 of the pump.

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3.13 Connecting MSB devices

In order to connect MSB devices, e.g.stirrers or dosing devices, Metrohm
instruments are equipped with up a maximum of four connectors at what
is referred to as the Metrohm Serial Bus (MSB). Various kinds of peripheral
devices can be connected in sequence (in series, as a "daisy chain") at a single
MSB connector (8-pin Mini DIN socket) and controlled simultaneously by the
respective control instrument. In addition to the connection cable, stirrers
and the remote box are each equipped with their own MSB socket for this
purpose.

The following illustration provides an overview of the devices that can be
connected to an MSB socket, along with a number of different cabling var­iations.

The question of which peripheral devices are supported depends on the
control instrument.

Note

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When connecting MSB devices together, the following must be observed:

￭ Only one device of the same type can be used at a single MSB con-

nector at one time.

￭ Type 700 Dosino and 685 Dosimat dosing devices cannot be connec-

ted together with other MSB instruments on a shared connector. These
dosing devices must be connected separately.

Caution

Exit the control software before you plug MSB instruments in. The control
instrument recognizes when it is switched on which instrument is con­nected at which MSB connector. The operating unit or the control
software enters the connected MSB devices into the system configuration
(Device manager).

MSB connections can be extended with the 6.2151.010 cable. The length
of the connection must not exceed a maximum of 15 m.

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3.13 Connecting MSB devices

USB 1

Contr.

MSB 2

MSB 3

T.2400.102

3.13.1 Connecting dosing devices

Three dosing devices can be connected to the instrument.

The types of dosing devices that are supported are:

￭ 800 Dosino
￭ 700 Dosino
￭ 805 Dosimat
￭ 685 Dosimat

Warning

If a Dosino is connected to the 855 Robotic Titrosampler then the con­nection cable must be equipped with a T.2400.102 ferrite core. The ferrite
core reduces any interference voltages that may occur and thus ensures
compliance with strict EMC standards pursuant to applicable technical
norms, see Chapter "Technical Data".

Proceed as follows:

1

Mounting ferrite core

Fasten a T.2400.102 ferrite core to the Dosino connection cable near
to the plug.

2

Connect a dosing device

￭ Exit the control software.
￭ Connect the connection cable to one of the sockets marked with

MSB on the rear of the control instrument.

￭ Start the control software.

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Figure 23 Connecting a dosing device

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MSB 2

MSB 3

3.13.2 Connecting a stirrer or titration stand

You can use a magnetic stirrer 801 Stirrer or 803 Ti Stand (stirring "from
below") or the 804 Ti Stand with a rod stirrer 802 Stirrer (stirring "from
above").

Connect a stirrer or a titration stand as follows:

1

Connect a stirrer or titration stand

￭ Exit the control software.
￭ Connect the connection cable of the magnetic stirrer or of the titra-

tion stand to one of the sockets marked with MSB on the rear of
the control instrument.

￭ If desired, connect the rod stirrer to the stirrer socket (with stirrer

symbol) of the titration stand.

￭ Start the control software.

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Figure 24 Connecting MSB stirrer

Figure 25 Rod stirrer and titration stand

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3.13 Connecting MSB devices

USB 1

Contr.

MSB 2

MSB 3

Note

If an MSB stirrer ist connected to the MSB1socket, then the stirrer con­nector at Tower 1 cannot be used, because both sockets are controlled
internally via MSB1. This also applies to the MSB2 socket and the stirrer
connector on Tower 2 for 2-tower models of USB Sample Processors.

3.13.3 Connecting a remote box

Instruments that are controlled via remote lines and/or which send control
signals via remote lines can be connected using the 6.2148.010 remote box.
In addition to Metrohm, other instrument manufacturers also use similar
connectors that make it possible to connect different instruments together.
These interfaces are also frequently given the designations "TTL Logic", "I/O
Control" or "Relay Control" and generally have a signal level of 5 volts.

Control signals are understood to be electrical line statuses or brief
(＞ 200 ms) electrical pulses which display the operational state of an instru­ment or which trigger or report an event. Sequences on a variety of
instruments can thus be coordinated in a single complex automation system.
No exchange of data is possible, however.

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Proceed as follows:

1

Connect a remote box

￭ Exit the control software.
￭ Connect the remote box connection cable to one of the sockets

marked with MSB on the rear of the control instrument.

￭ Start the control software.

Figure 26 Connecting a remote box

You can, for example, connect an 849 Level Control Box (fill level monitor
in a waste canister) or a 731 Relay Box (switch box for 230/110 volt alter­nating current sockets and low-voltage direct current outlets). The remote
box also has an MSB socket at which a further MSB instrument, e.g. a dosing
device or a stirrer, can be connected.

You will find precise information concerning the pin assignment of the
interface on the remote box in the appendix (see Chapter 6.3, page 43).

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USB 2

USB 1

3.14 Connecting USB devices

Two USB connectors (Type A sockets) are available for connecting devices
with USB interfaces. The 855 Robotic Titrosampler functions then as a USB
hub (distributor). If you wish to connect more than two USB devices, you
can also use an additional commercially available USB hub.

Note

When a USB device is connected, the control instrument recognizes which
device is connected. The control software automatically enters a connec­ted USB device into the system configuration (Device manager).

3.14.1 Connecting a barcode reader

A barcode reader is used as an input aid for entering text and numbers. You
can connect a barcode reader to a USB interface.

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Connect a barcode reader as follows:

1

Connecting the cable

￭ Plug the USB plug (Type A) of the barcode reader into one of the

USB sockets on the rear side of the instrument.

Figure 27 USB connectors

2

Configuring the barcode reader in the control software

￭ Configure the barcode reader in the configuration part of the con-

trol software as described in the online Software Help.

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Settings of the barcode reader

The barcode reader requires certain basic settings. You will find directions
in the Instructions for Use as to how you can program the barcode reader.

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3.15 Mounting the base plate

6.2001.070

1

2

3

4

5

6

Switch the barcode reader to programming mode and make the following
settings:

￭ Select the keyboard layout for the desired country (USA, Germany,

1

France, Spain, Switzerland (German)). This setting must match the
setting in the control software.

￭ Make sure that the Ctrl characters (ASCII 00 to 31) are allowed to

be sent.

￭ Adjust the settings so that the ASCII character 02 (STX or Ctrl B) is

sent as the first character as "Preamble" or "Prefix Code".

￭ Adjust the settings so that the ASCII character 04 (EOT or Ctrl D) is

sent as the last character as "Postamble" or "Record Suffix" or "Post­fix Code".

￭ Exit programming mode.

3.15 Mounting the base plate

If it is needed by an application that a determination is not carried out on
the sample rack but in an external measuring cell, a stand plate can be
mounted. It can be placed on the left or on the right of a tower of the 855
Robotic Titrosampler . Any accessories parts can be placed on the support
rod of the stand plate.

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Mounting the base plate

Figure 28 Mounting the base plate

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2

Proceed as follows:

Insert the enclosed countersunk screw from below into the opening on

1

the very back of the base plate.

Place the washer (flat side upwards) over the countersunk screw and

2

tighten the support rod with the countersunk screw. The necessary
hexagon key is enclosed with the 855 Robotic Titrosampler .

Hang the base plate to the assembly rail of the turntable with the hold-

3

ing clamps. Slide the whole stand plate as near to the tower as possible.
Fix the holding clamps with a hexagon key to the assembly rail.

Note

Before the stand plate is fixed to the tower, e.g. a magnetic stirrer
or a measuring cell can be mounted on the support rod.

3 Installation

Guide the bracing from above over the support rod.

4

Loosen the screw for fastening the bracing on the rear panel of the

5

tower (see figure) and fix the bracing with the enclosed hexagon screw.

Fix the bracing to the support rod with a hexagon key, see figure.

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3.16 Mounting the drip pan

Serious damage to the instrument or a danger to the user can occur if
chemicals or liquid samples are spilled. The use of the drip pan (6.2711.060)
is recommended in order to avoid such incidents.

Mounting the drip pan

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Figure 29 Installing the drip pan

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3.17 Attaching the sample rack

1

2

Install the drip pan as follows:

Fasten the tubing enclosed to the drainage nipple on the drip pan and

1

then guide the free end of the tubing into a waste container.

Place the drip pan on the assembly rail of the turntable as shown in the

2

figure.

3.17 Attaching the sample rack

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Figure 30 Attaching the rack

The easiest way to put a sample rack into position is when the turntable is
in the initial position.

If the instrument is switched off, then the turntable can be rotated manually
into position. Both of the turntable guide bolts must be positioned so that
they are pointing towards the tower.

Put the rack into place as follows:

Carefully center the rack on the turntable. The guide bolts on the turn-

1

table must engage with the openings in the bottom of the rack. Tip:
hold the rack in such a way that the printed Metrohm logo is legible
horizontally.

Screw the fixing screw in the handle tight by turning it clockwise.

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Carry out the [Rack Reset] function in the manual operation of the

3

control software.

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2

3

The rack is moved into starting position. The magnet code of the rack
is read by the instrument during this process. The white arrow in figure
30 indicates the position of the magnet holder. The six-digit magnet
code is used to identify the rack type. The sample positions and any
special positions on the rack are defined along with the rack type.

3.18 Mounting the safety shield

Warning

It is imperative that the safety shield be installed before the first time the
855 Robotic Titrosampler is used. The device is not permitted to be oper­ated without a safety shield.

3 Installation

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Figure 31 Mount the safety shield

Proceed as follows:

Loosen the knurled screws on both sides of the tower.

1

Move the safety shield into position, starting from the top. Observe

2

the corresponding illustration.

Fix the safety shield in place with the knurled screws.

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Note

You can adjust the vertical position of the safety shield at any time
by loosening the screws. Take care to ensure that is not possible to
reach into the working area of the lift while the instrument is in
operation.

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4 Handling and maintenance

4.1 General

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler requires appropriate care. Excess contami­nation of the instrument may result in functional disruptions and a reduction
in the service life of the sturdy mechanics and electronics of the instrument.

Severe contamination can also have an influence on the measured results.
Regular cleaning of exposed parts can prevent this to a large extent.

Spilled chemicals and solvents must be removed immediately. In particular,
the mains plug should be protected from contamination.

4.2 Care

￭ Check all tubing connections regularly for leaks.
￭ Flush out the tubing connections from time to time. The tubing must be

replaced after prolonged usage.

4 Handling and maintenance

4.3 Quality Management and validation with Metrohm

Quality Management

Metrohm offers you comprehensive support in implementing quality man­agement measures for instruments and software. Further information on
this can be found in the brochure «Quality Management with
Metrohm» available from your local Metrohm agent.

Maintenance

Electronic and mechanical functional groups in Metrohm instruments can
and should be checked as part of regular maintenance by specialist person­nel from Metrohm. Please ask your local Metrohm agent regarding the
precise terms and conditions involved in concluding a corresponding main­tenance agreement.

Note

You can find information on the subjects of quality management, valida­tion and maintenance as well as an overview of the documents currently
available at www.metrohm.com/com/ under Support.

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5.1 Sample Processor

5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Sample Processor

Problem Cause Remedy

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The instrument is not
recognized by the
control software.

Sample Processor – No USB
connection available.

Sample Processor – Power
supply of the instrument is
missing.

1. Correctly plug in the USB connection cable
on both ends.

2. Restart the control software or switch the
Touch Control off and on again.

1. Plug in the mains cable on the instrument.

2. Restart the control software or switch the
Touch Control off and on again.

5.2 Robotic arm

Problem Cause Remedy

The robotic arm
moves all the way
outward and buzzes.

Sample Processor – The
Swing Head is not correctly
configured.

Sample Processor – Robotic
arm is wrongly mounted.

In the control software under "Configura­tion" (or under "Device manager" for Touch
Control), enter the correct value for the Swing
offset.

Disconnect the mains plug and dismount the
robotic arm. Check the configuration of the
robotic arm and mount it correctly if necessary
(left-swinging ⇔ right-swinging).

The Swing Head
either misses the
rack positions totally
or is inaccurate

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Sample Processor – The
Swing Head is not correctly
configured.

Sample Processor – The
axial distance is not cor­rectly configured.

Sample Processor – The
wrong rack table is being
used.

In the control software under "Configura­tion" (or under "Device manager" for Touch
Control), enter the correct values for the Swing
radius, Swing offset etc.

In the control software under "Configura­tion" (or under "Device manager" for Touch
Control), enter the correct value for the Axial
distance.

Initialize the rack using the function Initialize
rack in the "Manual control".

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Problem Cause Remedy

5 Troubleshooting

Swing Head – The Swing

Contact the Metrohm Service.

Head drive is defective.

5.3 Pump

Problem Cause Remedy

The pump is leaking.

Sample Processor – A tubing
connection is leaking.

Canister – There is too much
pressure on the pump valve.

Check the tubing connections especially
between the distributor an the pump and seal
tightly.

￭ Ensure that the canisters are not placed on

a higher level than the pump.

￭ Check the fill level of the canisters.

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6.1 Beaker sensor

6 Appendix

6.1 Beaker sensor

Every tower of a Sample Processor is equipped with a beaker sensor detect­ing the availability of a sample vessel in front of the tower. An infrared sensor
identifies devices of various materials if they are located in a correct position
in the front of the tower. In the rack configuration of the control device or
the control software, the setting 'Beaker sensor' Tower must be selected.
The beaker test is carried out whenever a rack position is moved to in a
method run.

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Figure 32 Beaker sensor on the tower

The beaker sensor on the tower can only be used with single-row sample
racks.

6.2 Rinsing nozzles

Using rinsing nozzles is very effective in order to rinse sample vessels (with
sensors and buret tips) efficiently. Rinsing nozzles are available in two model
versions:

￭ 6.2740.020 spray nozzle

For the fine-spraying of the rinsing solution. The nozzle has a small ball
at the opening. The distribution (but also the backpressure) of the rinsing
liquid is clearly higher than the one of a rinsing nozzle.

￭ 6.2740.030 rinsing nozzle

The rinsing liquid is applied as a fine jet for optimal removal of layers on
electrodes and on titration accessories.

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2

3

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Figure 33 Spray nozzles - Functioning

The height of the nozzles can be adjusted in the titration head in order to
reach an optimal rinsing effect.

6.3 Remote interface

The 6.2148.010 remote box allows devices to be controlled which cannot
be connected directly to the MSB interface of the Titrosampler .

Figure 34 Connectors of the remote box

Cable

1

For connecting the Titrosampler .

Remote connector

3

For connecting devices with a remote inter­face.

MSB connector

2

Metrohm Serial Bus. For connecting external
dosing devices or stirrers.

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6.3 Remote interface

13

1

14

25

1

13

14

25

+5 V

t

p

t

p

6.3.1 Pin assignment of the remote interface

Figure 35 Pin assignment of the remote socket and plug

The above presentation of the pin assignment of a Metrohm remote inter­face applies not only for the remote box, but also for all Metrohm devices
with 25-pin D-Sub remote connection.

Inputs

approx. 50 kΩ Pull-up

tp >20 ms

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active = low, inactive = high

The input lines can be scanned with the SCAN command.

Outputs

Open Collector

tp >200 ms

active = low, inactive = high

IC = 20 mA, V

CEO

= 40 V

+5 V: maximum load = 20 mA

The output lines can be set with the CONTROL command.

Table 1 Inputs and outputs of the remote interface

Assigment Pin No. Assigment Pin No.

Input 0 21 Output 0 5

Input 1 9 Output 1 18

Input 2 22 Output 2 4

Input 3 10 Output 3 17

Input 4 23 Output 4 3

Input 5 11 Output 5 16

Input 6 24 Output 6 1

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1500

1000

500

-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15

r/min

Assigment Pin No. Assigment Pin No.

Input 7 12 Output 7 2

0 volts / GND 14 Output 8 6

+5 volts 15 Output 9 7

0 volts / GND 25 Output 10 8

Output 11 13

Output 12 19

Output 13 20

6.4 Stirring rate

The stirring rate can be adjusted in steps of –15 to +15.

The approximate rotational speed can be calculated with the following for­mula:

6 Appendix

Rotational speed/min (r/min) = 125 · stirring rate

Example:

Stirring rate set: 8

Rotational speed in rpm = 125 · 8 = 1000

Figure 36 Rotational speed depending on stirring rate

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6.5 Robotic arms

6.1462.050

6.1462.060

6.1462.070

6.1462.260

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6.5 Robotic arms

6.5.1 Robotic arms for titration

Table 2 Configuration data of the titration robotic arms

Type 6.1462.050 6.1462.060 6.1462.070 6.1462.260

Swing direction +/– + – +

Swing offset 0° –8° –8° –8°

Max. swing angle 84° 73° 73° 105°

Swing radius 110 mm 127 mm 127 mm 110 mm

6.1462.050

Robotic arm with titration head, left or right-swinging

For titration in 75 mL sample vessels and larger.

The arm can be equipped with two microelectrodes, one propeller stirrer
and three spray nozzles. Two buret tips with anti-diffusion valve and one
aspiration tip with connections for M6 tubing are already retracted into the
arm.

Material: PP

6.1462.060

Robotic arm with holder for a titration head, left-swinging

The arm can be modified to create the desired titration robotic arm by means
of the installation of a titration head 6.1458.xxx.

Material: PP

6.1462.070

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The arm can be modified to create the desired titration robotic arm by means
of the installation of a titration head 6.1458.xxx.

Material: PP

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6.1462.150

6.1462.160

6.1462.170

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6.1462.260

Robotic arm with holder for a titration head, left-swinging, exter­nal

The arm can be modified to create the desired titration robotic arm by means
of the installation of a titration head 6.1458.xxx. The cutout permits move­ment to external positions near the rack, e.g. an external rinsing station.

Material: PVC

Table 3 Configuration data of the robotic arms with beaker sensor

Type 6.1462.150 6.1462.160 6.1462.170

Swing direction +/– + –

Swing offset 0° –8° –8°

Max. swing angle 84° 73° 73°

Swing radius 110 mm 127 mm 127 mm

6.1462.150

Robotic arm with titration head and beaker sensor, left or right­swinging

For titration in 75 mL sample vessels and larger.

The arm can be equipped with two microelectrodes, one propeller stirrer
and three spray nozzles. Two buret tips with anti-diffusion valve and one
aspiration tip with connections for M6 tubing are already retracted into the
arm.

Material: PP

6.1462.160

Robotic arm with holder for a titration head and beaker sensor,
left-swinging

The arm can be modified to create the desired titration robotic arm by means
of the installation of a titration head 6.1458.xxx.

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6.5 Robotic arms

6.1462.030

6.1462.040

6.1462.090

6.1462.240

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6.1462.170

Robotic arm with holder for a titration head and beaker sensor,
right-swinging

The arm can be modified to create the desired titration robotic arm by means
of the installation of a titration head 6.1458.xxx.

Material: PP

6.5.2 Robotic arms for sample preparation

Table 4 Configuration data of the robotic arms for sample preparation

Type 6.1462.030 6.1462.040 6.1462.090 6.1462.240

Swing direction + – – –

Swing offset 8° 8° 8° –8.6°

Max. swing angle 117° 117° 117° 122°

Swing radius 112 mm 112 mm 112 mm 149.8 mm

6.1462.030

Robotic arm with transfer head, left-swinging

Robotic arm for fully automated pipetting or dilution of liquid samples with
Sample Processor Systems.

Material: PP

6.1462.040

Robotic arm with transfer head, right-swinging

Robotic arm for fully automated pipetting or dilution of liquid samples with
Sample Processor Systems.

Material: PP

6.1462.090

Robotic arm with Luer lock adapter, right-swinging

For the connection of hollow needles with Luer lock connection. Suitable
for the transfer of samples from sealed vials with septum seal.

Material: PP

6.1462.240

Robotic arm with transfer head, bent, right-swinging

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The transfer head can, when equipped with 6.1808.220 adapter, be used
as a holder for various tools with Luer connection on multirow racks.

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6.1462.250

6.1462.080

Material: PP

6.5.3 Robotic arms for special applications

Table 5 Configuration data of the special robotic arms

Type 6.1462.250 6.1462.080

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Swing direction + +

Swing offset 0° 8°

Max. swing angle 115.5° 117°

Swing radius 110 mm 112 mm

6.1462.250

Robotic arm as holder for a Polytron, left-swinging

The robotic arm makes it possible to use the Polytron for sample preparation
on multirow sample racks. It contains one retracted buret tip for adding
solvents and three spray nozzles for cleaning.

Material: PP

6.1462.080

Robotic arm DIS-COVER, left-swinging

Robotic arm for placing and removing sample vessel covers (75 and 250 mL)
covers 6.2037.050 und 6.2037.060) on the sample rack of a Robotic Sample
Processor.

Material: PP

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7.1 Measuring interface

7 Technical specifications

7.1 Measuring interface

The 855 Robotic Titrosampler has one galvanically isolated measuring inter­face.

The measuring cycle is 100 ms for all measuring modes.

7.1.1 Potentiometry

One high-ohm measuring input (Ind.) for pH, redox or ISE electrodes and
one reference measuring input (Ref.) for a separate reference electrode.

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Input resistance

Offset current

Measuring mode

Measuring
range

Resolution

Measuring accu­racy

7.1.2 Polarizer

Measuring mode
Ipol

Polarization cur­rent

Measuring
range

Resolution

Measuring
accuracy

>1· 10 12Ω

<1· 10

-20…+20 pH

0.001 pH

0.1 mV

±0.003 pH
±0.2 mV
(±1 digit, without sensor error, under reference conditions)

A measuring input (Pol.) for a polarizable electrode.

Determination with adjustable polarization current.

–125.0…+125.0 µA (in increments of 2.5 µA)
–125…–121 µA / +121…+125 µA: non-guaranteed values, dependent
on reference voltage +2.5 V

-1200…+1200 mV

0.1 mV

±0.2 mV
(±1 digit, without sensor error, under reference conditions)

-12

A (under reference conditions)

Measuring mode
Upol

Polarization
voltage

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Determination with adjustable polarization voltage

-1250…+1250 mV (in increments of 25 mV)

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–1250…–1210 mV / +1210…+1250 mV: non-guaranteed values,
dependent on reference voltage +2.5 V

Measuring
range

Resolution

-120…+120 µA

0.1 µA

7.1.3 Temperature

One measuring input (Temp.) for a temperature sensor, Pt 1000 or NTC.
Automatic temperature compensation for NTC sensors R (25 °C) and B value
can be configured.

Measuring range

Pt 1000

NTC

Resolution

PT 1000

NTC

–150…+250 °C

–5…+250 °C
(R (25 °C) = 30'000Ω and B (25/50) = 4100 K )

0.1 °C

0.1 °C

7 Technical specifications

Measuring accu­racy

PT 1000

NTC

± 0.2 °C
(Applies for measuring range 20…+150°C; ±1 digit; without sensor error,
under reference conditions)

±0.6 °C
(Applies for measuring range +10…+40°C; ±1 digit; without sensor error,
under reference conditions)

7.2 Lift and turntable

Stroke path

Maximum lift load

Lift rate

Shift rate

235 mm

approx. 30 N / 3 kg

adjustable, 5…25 mm/s

adjustable, 3...20 angle degrees/sec

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7.3 Membrane pump(s) with valve

7.3 Membrane pump(s) with valve

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Delivery rate

> 450 mL/min
Pressure height 2 m

7.4 786 Swing Head

Maximum load

Swing rate

Beaker sensor con­nector

Approx. 15 N

10...55 degrees/s

Socket with M8 thread

7.5 Interfaces and connectors

Controller connec­tion

MSB connectors
MSB1…MSB3

USB connectors
1/2

USB Upstream Port (9-pin Mini DIN socket) for connecting a computer
for controlling of the instrument.

Three 9-pin Mini DIN sockets for connecting dosing devices (Dosino/
Dosimat), stirrers, etc.

Two USB Downstream Ports (Type A sockets), each 500 mA, for con­necting Metrohm instruments or USB peripheral devices of other manu­facturers.

Stirrer connector

Stirring rate

Pump connectors

Swing Head con­nector

DIN socket

Rod stirrer 722/802: 180…3000 rpm
Magnetic stirrer 741: 180...2600 rpm
adjustable in 15 steps each in both shift directions

Two sockets with M8 thread for 772 Pump Unit, 823 Membrane Pump
Unit or 843 Pump Station
U= 16 ± 1 V, I=≤ 0.8 A

9-pin Mini DIN socket

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7.6 Mains connection

7 Technical specifications

Voltage

Frequency

Power consump-

100…240 V

50…60 Hz

115 W

tion

Fuse

2.0 ATH

7.7 Safety specifications

Design and testing

Safety instructions

According to EN/IEC/UL 61010-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN/IEC
61010-2-081, protection class Ⅰ

This document contains safety instructions which have to be followed by
the user in order to ensure safe operation of the instrument.

7.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Emission

Standards fulfilled

￭ EN/IEC 61326-1
￭ EN/IEC 61000-6-3
￭ EN 55022 / CISPR 22
￭ EN/IEC 61000-3-2
￭ EN/IEC 61000-3-3

Immunity

Standards fulfilled

￭ EN/IEC 61326-1
￭ EN/IEC 61000-6-2
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-2
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-3
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-4
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-5
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-6
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-8
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-11
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-14
￭ NAMUR

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7.9 Ambient temperature

7.9 Ambient temperature

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Nominal function
range

Storage

Transport

5…45 °C
Humidity ＜ 80 %

–20…60 °C

–40…60 °C

7.10 Reference conditions

Ambient tempera­ture

Relative humidity

25 °C (±3 °C)

≤ 60 %

7.11 Dimensions

Width

Height

Depth

Weight (without
accessories)

0.28 m

0.73 m

0.53 m

1.855.0010: 15.5 kg

1.855.0020: 16.4 kg

Material

Housing

Metal housing, surface-treated

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8 Conformity and warranty

8.1 Declaration of Conformity

This is to certify the conformity to the standard specifications for electrical
appliances and accessories, as well as to the standard specifications for
security and to system validation issued by the manufacturing company.

8 Conformity and warranty

Name of commodity

Electromagnetic com­patibility

855 Robotic Titrosampler

Sample changer with built-in titrator for the automation of batch pro­cessing of larger sample series in analytical laboratories.

This instrument has been built and has undergone final type testing accord­ing to the standards:

Emission: EN/IEC 61326-1: 2002, EN/IEC 61000-6-3: 2001,

EN 55022 / CISPR 22: 2003,
EN/IEC 61000-3-2: 2000,
EN/IEC 61000-3-3: 2001

Immunity: EN/IEC 61326-1: 2002, EN/IEC 61000-6-2: 2001,

EN/IEC 61000-4-2: 2001,
EN/IEC 61000-4-3: 2002,
EN/IEC 61000-4-4: 2004,
EN/IEC 61000-4-5: 2001,
EN/IEC 61000-4-6: 2001,
EN/IEC 61000-4-8: 2001,
EN/IEC 61000-4-11: 2004,
EN/IEC 61000-4-14: 2004, NAMUR: 2004

Safety specifications

855 Robotic Titrosampler

EN/IEC 61010-1: 2001, UL 61010-1: 2004, CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1: 2004,
EN/IEC 61010-2-081: 2003, protection class I

This instrument meets the requirements of the CE mark as contained in the
EU directives 2006/95/EC (LVD), 2004/108/EC (EMC). It fulfils the following
specifications:

EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and

laboratory use – EMC requirements

EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

measurement, control and laboratory use

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8.2 Quality Management Principles

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EN 61010-2-081 Particular requirements for automatic and semi-

automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and
other purposes

Manufacturer

Metrohm Ltd., CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland

Metrohm Ltd. is holder of the SQS certificate ISO 9001:2000 Quality man­agement system for development, production and sales of instruments and
accessories for ion analysis.

Herisau, 20 February, 2009

D. Strohm

Vice President, Head of R&D

8.2 Quality Management Principles

Metrohm Ltd. holds the ISO 9001:2000 Certificate, registration number
10872-02, issued by SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management
Systems). Internal and external audits are carried out periodically to assure
that the standards defined by Metrohm’s QM Manual are maintained.

A. Dellenbach

Head of Quality Management

The steps involved in the design, manufacture and servicing of instruments
are fully documented and the resulting reports are archived for ten years.
The development of software for PCs and instruments is also duly docu­mented and the documents and source codes are archived. Both remain the
possession of Metrohm. A non-disclosure agreement may be asked to be
provided by those requiring access to them.

The implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system is
described in Metrohm’s QM Manual, which comprises detailed instructions
on the following fields of activity:

Instrument development

The organization of the instrument design, its planning and the intermediate
controls are fully documented and traceable. Laboratory testing accompa­nies all phases of instrument development.

Software development

Software development occurs in terms of the software life cycle. Tests are
performed to detect programming errors and to assess the program’s func­tionality in a laboratory environment.

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8 Conformity and warranty

Components

All components used in the Metrohm instruments have to satisfy the quality
standards that are defined and implemented for our products. Suppliers of
components are audited by Metrohm as the need arises.

Manufacture

The measures put into practice in the production of our instruments guar­antee a constant quality standard. Production planning and manufacturing
procedures, maintenance of production means and testing of components,
intermediate and finished products are prescribed.

Customer support and service

Customer support involves all phases of instrument acquisition and use by
the customer, i.e. consulting to define the adequate equipment for the ana­lytical problem at hand, delivery of the equipment, user manuals, training,
after-sales service and processing of customer complaints. The Metrohm
service organization is equipped to support customers in implementing
standards such as GLP, GMP, ISO 900X, in performing Operational Qualifi­cation and Performance Verification of the system components or in carrying
out the System Validation for the quantitative determination of a substance
in a given matrix.

8.3 Warranty (guarantee)

Metrohm guarantees that the deliveries and services it provides are free from
material, design or manufacturing errors. The warranty period is 36 months
from the day of delivery; for day and night operation it is 18 months. The
warranty remains valid on condition that the service is provided by an
authorized Metrohm service organization.

Glass breakage is excluded from the warranty for electrodes and other
glassware. The warranty for the accuracy corresponds to the technical spec­ifications given in this manual. For components from third parties that make
up a considerable part of our instrument, the manufacturer's warranty pro­visions apply. Warranty claims cannot be pursued if the Customer has not
complied with the obligations to make payment on time.

During the warranty period Metrohm undertakes, at its own choice, to either
repair at its own premises, free of charge, any instruments that can be shown
to be faulty or to replace them. Transport costs are to the Customer's
account.

Faults arising from circumstances that are not the responsibility of Metrohm,
such as improper storage or improper use, etc. are expressly excluded from
the warranty.

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9.1 Scope of delivery 2.855.0010

9 Accessories

Note

Subject to change without notice.

9.1 Scope of delivery 2.855.0010

Qty. Order no. Description

1 1.855.0010 855 Robotic Titrosampler

2 6.1236.020 Sleeve with SGJ 14/12 mm

Sleeve with SGJ 14/12 mm and O-ring.

Material: PP

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1 6.1621.000 Container 10 L

As rinsing or waste container in automated systems.

Material: PE
Width (mm): 265
Height (mm): 400
Volume (mL): 10000

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Qty. Order no. Description

3 6.1805.060 FEP tubing / M6 / 60 cm

With light and kink protection

Material: FEP
Inner diameter (mm): 2
Length (mm): 600

1 6.1805.120 FEP tubing / M6 / 100 cm

With light and kink protection

Material: FEP
Inner diameter (mm): 2
Length (mm): 1000

9 Accessories

1 6.1812.000 PTFE tubing 4/6 mm, 4m

Material: PTFE
Outer diameter (mm): 6
Inner diameter (mm): 4

1 6.1828.000 PVDF connection nipple

For 6.1621.000 container

Material: PVDF

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9.1 Scope of delivery 2.855.0010

Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2053.000 Cable clip

Cable clip for fastening cables and tubes

1 6.2103.130 Adapter red 2 mm plug / 4 mm socket

For connecting plug B (4 mm) to 2 mm socket.

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1 6.2103.140 Adapter black 2 mm plug / B socket 4 mm

For connecting plug B (4 mm) to 2 mm socket.

1 6.2151.000 Cable USB A – mini-DIN 8-pin

Controller cable

Length (m): 1.8

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2621.030 Hexagon key 4 mm

Length (mm): 73

1 6.2621.070 Hexagon key 5 mm

5 mm.

Length (mm): 80

9 Accessories

1 6.2621.130 Hexagon key 2 mm

2 mm.

1 6.2621.140 Hexagon key 2.5 mm

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9.1 Scope of delivery 2.855.0010

Qty. Order no. Description

3 6.2740.020 Spray nozzle

For the fine-spraying of the rinsing solution

Material: ETFE
Outer diameter (mm): 10
Length (mm): 47

1 6.2751.100 Splash protection

Splash protection for Sample Processors with 786 Swing Head

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4 T.240.0102 Ferrite cores

Anti-interference adapters

1 6.2122.0x0 Mains cable with C13 line socket IEC-60320-

C13

Cable plug according to customer requirements.

Switzerland: Type SEV 12

6.2122.020

Germany, …: Type CEE(7), VII

6.2122.040

USA, …: Type NEMA/ASA

6.2122.070

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9.2 Scope of delivery 2.855.0020

Qty. Order no. Description

1 1.855.0020 855 Robotic Titrosampler

2 6.1236.020 Sleeve with SGJ 14/12 mm

Sleeve with SGJ 14/12 mm and O-ring.

Material: PP

1 6.1543.170 Aspiration tip / M8 thread

9 Accessories

Aspiration tip to Sample Processors

Material: PTFE
Length (mm): 198

2 6.1621.000 Container 10 L

As rinsing or waste container in automated systems.

Material: PE
Width (mm): 265
Height (mm): 400
Volume (mL): 10000

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9.2 Scope of delivery 2.855.0020

Qty. Order no. Description

3 6.1805.060 FEP tubing / M6 / 60 cm

With light and kink protection

Material: FEP
Inner diameter (mm): 2
Length (mm): 600

1 6.1805.120 FEP tubing / M6 / 100 cm

With light and kink protection

Material: FEP
Inner diameter (mm): 2
Length (mm): 1000

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1 6.1805.510 PTFE tubing / M8 / 60 cm

With kink protection

Material: PTFE
Inner diameter (mm): 3
Length (mm): 600

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Qty. Order no. Description

2 6.1812.000 PTFE tubing 4/6 mm, 4m

Material: PTFE
Outer diameter (mm): 6
Inner diameter (mm): 4

2 6.1828.000 PVDF connection nipple

For 6.1621.000 container

Material: PVDF

1 6.2053.000 Cable clip

9 Accessories

Cable clip for fastening cables and tubes

1 6.2103.130 Adapter red 2 mm plug / 4 mm socket

For connecting plug B (4 mm) to 2 mm socket.

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9.2 Scope of delivery 2.855.0020

Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2103.140 Adapter black 2 mm plug / B socket 4 mm

For connecting plug B (4 mm) to 2 mm socket.

1 6.2151.000 Cable USB A – mini-DIN 8-pin

Controller cable

Length (m): 1.8

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1 6.2621.030 Hexagon key 4 mm

Length (mm): 73

1 6.2621.070 Hexagon key 5 mm

5 mm.

Length (mm): 80

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2621.130 Hexagon key 2 mm

2 mm.

1 6.2621.140 Hexagon key 2.5 mm

9 Accessories

3 6.2740.020 Spray nozzle

For the fine-spraying of the rinsing solution

Material: ETFE
Outer diameter (mm): 10
Length (mm): 47

1 6.2751.100 Splash protection

Splash protection for Sample Processors with 786 Swing Head

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9.3 Optional accessories

Qty. Order no. Description

4 T.240.0102 Ferrite cores

Anti-interference adapters

1 6.2122.0x0 Mains cable with C13 line socket IEC-60320-

C13

Cable plug according to customer requirements.

Switzerland: Type SEV 12

6.2122.020

Germany, …: Type CEE(7), VII

6.2122.040

USA, …: Type NEMA/ASA

6.2122.070

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 2.802.0020 802 Stirrer

Rod stirrer for sample changer and Sample Processor. With 6.1909.020
Propeller stirrer 104 mm and fixed cable.

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 2.849.0010 849 Level Control

Additional equipment for Sample Processors for monitoring the filling
level of rinsing or waste canisters via Remote. Prevents pumps from
running dry and/or canisters from overflowing and is suitable for use
with aqueous solutions, solvents and suspensions.

1 6.1462.030 Robotic arm with transfer head for 786

Swing Head, left swinging

Transfer robotic arm for liquid handling purposes

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1462.040 Robotic arm with transfer head for 786

Swing Head, right swinging

9 Accessories

Transfer robotic arm for liquid handling purposes

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1462.050 Robotic arm with titration head for 786

Swing Head, left or right swinging

Titration head for Swing Head

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1462.060 Robotic arm with holder for titration head,

left swinging

Titration head holder to 786 Swing Head

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1462.070 Robotic arm with holder for titration head,

right swinging

Titration head holder to 786 Swing Head

Material: PP (black)

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9.3 Optional accessories

Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.1462.090 Robotic arm with Luer-Lock adapter for 786

Swing Head, right swinging

Transfer robotic arm for liquid handling

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1462.150 Robotic arm with titration head and beaker

sensor for 786 Swing Head, left or right
swinging

Titration head with beaker sensor for 786 Swing Head, 2 x M10, 1 x
SGJ 14.5, 2 x buret tip

Material: PP (black)

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1 6.1462.160 Robotic arm with holder for titration head

and sensor for 786 Swing Head, left swinging

Titration head holder with beaker sensor for 786 Swing Head

Material: PP (black)

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.1462.170 Robotic arm with holder for titration head

and sensor for 786 Swing Head, right swing­ing

Titration head holder with beaker sensor for 786 Swing Head

Material: PP (black)

1 6.1909.010 Stirring propeller / 96 mm

Propeller stirrer, length from lower edge of SGJ: 96 mm. For use with
beakers with 722, 802 Rod Stirrer

Material: PP

9 Accessories

1 6.1909.020 Stirring propeller / 104 mm

Propeller stirrer, length from lower edge of SGJ: 104 mm. For use with
beakers with 722, 802 Rod Stirrer

Material: PP

1 6.1909.030 Stirring propeller / 104 mm

Propeller stirrer with PP shaft, PVDF tip. Length from the SGJ: 104 mm.
For KF applications with 722, 802 Rod Stirrer

Material: PP

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9.3 Optional accessories

Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.1909.040 Stirring propeller / 102 mm

Propeller stirrer, length from lower edge of SGJ: 102 mm. For titration
vessels with SGJ 14/15 and 722, 802 Rod Stirrer

Material: ETFE

1 6.1909.050 Propeller for 120 mL beaker (6.1459.300)

Propeller for 802 Stirrer when this is used with sample racks for 120
mL beakers (6.1459.300)

Material: ETFE
Length (mm): 111

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1 6.2041.400 Sample rack 126 x 11 mL

Sample rack for 126 x 11 mL samples, multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 16 / 65

1 6.2041.410 Sample rack 141 x 11 mL

Sample rack for 141 x 11 mL samples, multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 16 / 70

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2041.430 Sample rack 127 x 11 mL

Sample rack for 127 x 11 mL samples with 2 rinsing beakers

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 17 / 68

1 6.2041.440 Sample rack 148 x 11 mL

Sample rack for 148 x 11 mL samples with 3 rinsing beakers

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 17 / 68

1 6.2041.450 Sample rack 56 x 11 mL + 56 x 50 mL

Sample rack 56 x 11 mL + 56 x 50 mL

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 29 / 17

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1 6.2041.710 Sample rack 160 x 6 mL

Sample rack 160 x 6 mL vials

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 420
Hole diameter (mm): 22

1 6.2041.800 Sample rack 100 x 75 mL

Sample rack for 100 x 75 mL samples, multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 35

1 6.2041.810 Sample rack 34 x 150 mL

Sample rack for 34 x 150 mL samples, multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 55

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9.3 Optional accessories

Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2041.820 Sample rack 28 x 250 mL

Sample rack for 28 x 250 mL samples (6.1432.320), multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 65

1 6.2041.830 Sample rack 28 x 200 mL

Sample rack for 28 x 200 mL samples (6.1459.310), multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 55

1 6.2041.840 Sample rack 59 x 120 mL

Sample rack for 59x120 mL samples (6.1459.300), multi-row

Material: PVC
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 42

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1 6.2041.850 Sample rack 59 x 120 mL, PP

Sample rack for 59x120 mL samples (6.1459.300), multi-row

Material: PP
Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 42

1 6.2041.900 Sample rack insert 54 x 75 mL for water bath

Insert for waterbath rack 54 x 75 mL

Outer diameter (mm): 480
Hole diameter (mm): 35

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Qty. Order no. Description

1 6.2141.300 Remote cable 843 Pump Station to Sample

Processor

Remote cable for the direct connection of the 843 Pump Station to the
pump connectors of the Sample Processors

1 6.2148.010 Remote Box MSB

Additional remote interface for the connection of devices that can be
controlled via remote lines. With permanently attached cable.

1 6.2840.000 Water bath for Robotic Sample Processors

and Robotic Titrosampler

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Water bath rack for Robotic Sample Processors and Titrosampler.

Material: PVC

1 6.2841.010 External washing station for Robotic Swing

arm with titration head 6.1458.040

The external washing station can be mounted on the side of the
Robotic Sample Processor tower and allows the external cleaning of
the titration equipment while other actions can be carried out on the
sample rack.

Material: PP
Material 2: PVC

1 6.6050.500 Titrando-PC-Control-Software 6.0

PC software for controlling Titrandos, USB Sample Processors, 846
Dosing Interface, 847 USB Lab Link. Simple and intuitive user guidance.
Method and data compatible with Touch Control. With freely pro­gammable favorites for fast method access. Compliant with 21 CFR
Part 11. Standard dialog languages English and German; one further
language can be retrofitted. Including hardware dongle. The

6.2151.000 Cable is required for connecting the Titrando to a PC.

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Index

Index

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Numbers/Symbols

685 Dosimat ............................ 30

700 Dosino .............................. 30

741 Stirrer ................................ 27

800 Dosino .............................. 30

801 Stirrer ................................ 31

802 Stirrer ................................ 27

803 Ti Stand ............................. 31

804 Ti Stand ............................. 31

805 Dosimat ............................ 30

A

Aspiration equipment ............... 21

B

Beaker sensor ..................... 20, 47

C

Computer

connecting ......................... 14

Connecting

Computer ........................... 14

Dosing devices ................... 30

MSB devices ....................... 29

Remote box ........................ 32

Stirrer or titration stand ...... 31

Connector

MSB ..................................... 4

Connectors .............................. 11

Controller cable 6.2151.000 ..... 14

Controller connector ................ 11

D

Device software

Update ................................. 2

DIS-COVER ............................... 49

Distributor ................................ 23

Dosing devices

Connecting ........................ 30

Drip pan ................................... 35

Drive disc ................................. 19

Driver

Installing ............................ 14

E

Electrode

Mounting ........................... 26

Electrode connector

pH electrode ...................... 12

Polarizable electrode .......... 12

Redox electrode ................. 12

Reference electrode ............ 12

Electrostatic charge .................... 6

F

Ferrite core

Mounting ........................... 30

G

GLP .......................................... 39

Guarantee ................................ 57

Guide chain .............................. 24

Guide pins ................................ 19

I

Installation

Driver ................................. 14

Installing

Pump ................................. 28

L

Left-swinging. .......................... 16

Limitation screw ....................... 18

Luer lock adapter ..................... 48

M

Magnet code ........................... 12

Magnetic stirrer

Connecting ........................ 31

Mounting ........................... 27

Mains connection ..................... 11

Mains voltage ............................. 6

Maintenance ............................ 39

Max. swing angle ..................... 18

Metrohm Serial Bus MSB, see also

"MSB" ...................................... 29

Model versions ........................... 3

Mounting

Drip pan ............................. 35

Rinsing equipment .............. 21

MSB

Connecting devices ............ 29

MSB connector ..................... 4, 11

P

Pins .......................................... 44

Polytron ................................... 49

Propeller stirrer ......................... 27

Pump

Installing ............................ 28

Q

Quality Management ................ 39

R

Rack ......................................... 12

Rack code ................................ 12

Rear panel ................................ 11

Remote

Input .................................. 44

Interface ............................. 44

Output ............................... 44

Remote box

Connecting ........................ 32

Pin assignment ................... 44

Right-swinging.. ....................... 16

Rinsing equipment .................... 21

Robotic arm

Beaker sensor ............... 20, 47

Bent ................................... 48

Configuration data

......................... 17, 46, 48, 49

Configuring ........................ 16

Left-swinging ..................... 18

Luer lock adapter ................ 48

Model versions ............. 16, 46

Mounting ..................... 18, 19

Right-swinging ................... 18

Titration head ..................... 46

Transfer head ..................... 48

Robotic arms

Model versions ................... 48

Rod stirrer ................................ 27

S

Safety instructions ...................... 5

Sample preparation .................. 48

Sample rack ............................. 12

Sensor connector

pH electrode ...................... 12

Polarizable electrode .......... 12

Redox electrode ................. 12

Reference electrode ............ 12

Temperature sensor ............ 12

Serial number ........................... 11

Service ....................................... 5

Service Agreement ................... 39

Stirrer

Connecting .................. 27, 31

Mounting ........................... 26

Stirring rate .............................. 45

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Swing axis ................................ 17

Swing direction ........................ 18

Swing Head

Connect ............................. 15

Connection ........................ 15

Swing offset ............................. 17

Swing radius ............................ 17

T

Titration head ........................... 46

Equipping ........................... 25

Titration stand .......................... 31

Connecting ........................ 31

Tower stirrer ............................. 27

Transfer head ........................... 48

Type plate ................................ 11

U

Update

Device software .................... 2

USB connectors ........................ 11

V

Validation ................................. 39

W

Warranty .................................. 57

Windows .................................. 14

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