Mettler-Toledo MP30, MP55 User manual
Melting Point Excellence System
User Manual
MP30/MP55
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Further documents and information................................................................... 3
1.2 Explanation of conventions and symbols........................................................... 3
1.3 Compliance information................................................................................... 3
2 Safety information 5
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols ............................................... 5
2.2 Product-specific safety notes ............................................................................ 5
3 Design and function 7
3.1 Instrument overview ........................................................................................ 7
3.2 Connections at the back of the instrument.......................................................... 8
3.3 Control panel layout ........................................................................................ 9
3.4 User interface ................................................................................................. 10
3.4.1 Home screen .................................................................................. 10
3.4.2 Basic elements of windows .............................................................. 11
3.4.3 Information displayed during an analysis........................................... 11
3.4.4 Menu structure ................................................................................ 12
4 Installation and commissioning 14
4.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................ 14
4.2 Download the Reference Manual....................................................................... 14
4.3 Unpack the instrument..................................................................................... 15
4.4 Position the instrument .................................................................................... 15
4.5 Connect the instrument to the power supply ....................................................... 15
4.6 Disconnect the instrument from the power supply ............................................... 16
5 Operation 17
5.1 Start up the instrument..................................................................................... 17
5.2 Log in............................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Shut down the instrument ................................................................................ 17
5.4 Determine melting points or melting ranges........................................................ 18
5.4.1 Prepare samples ............................................................................. 18
5.4.1.1 Prepare samples of solid substances............................................ 18
5.4.1.2 Prepare samples that decompose, sublime or vaporize................... 20
5.4.2 Run an analysis using a manual method........................................... 20
5.5 Determine slip melting points (MP55 only)........................................................ 21
5.5.1 Prepare samples ............................................................................. 21
5.5.2 Run an analysis using a manual method........................................... 23
5.6 Stop an analysis............................................................................................. 24
6 Maintenance 25
6.1 Maintenance schedule..................................................................................... 25
6.2 Clean the instrument ....................................................................................... 25
6.2.1 Clean the housing and control panel ................................................. 26
6.2.2 Clean the insulation glass, the capillary guide and the transmitted light
holes .............................................................................................
6.2.2.1 Remove insulation glass and capillary guide................................. 27
6.2.2.2 Clean the insulation glass ........................................................... 28
6.2.2.3 Clean the capillary guide and transmitted light holes ...................... 28
6.2.2.4 Reinstall insulation glass and capillary guide ................................ 28
6.3 Switch the furnace power off............................................................................. 28
6.4 Check the temperature accuracy of the instrument............................................... 29
6.5 View the inside of the furnace ........................................................................... 29
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6.6 Display information about the instrument........................................................... 29
6.7 Prepare the instrument for storage..................................................................... 30
6.8 Transport the instrument .................................................................................. 30
6.9 Dispose of the instrument................................................................................. 30
7 Technical data 31
7.1 Instrument...................................................................................................... 31
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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO Excellence Melting Point System. The Excellence Melting Point
System is an easy-to-operate instrument for automated and accurate measurements of the following thermal
values:
Melting point and melting range
Slip melting point (only MP55)
This document provides you with the information you need to get started with your METTLER TOLEDO
Excellence Melting Point System.
The instructions in this document refer to MP30 and MP55 running firmware version 4.00 or higher. The
screenshots show the user interface of MP55.
The firmware license is subject to the End User License Agreement EULA version 3.0. See the following link for
the license text:
u www.mt.com/EULA
1.1 Further documents and information
Read the Reference Manual of the instrument for a full description of the instrument. The Reference
Manual is available online. See [Download the Reference Manual Page14].
For applications notes and METTLER TOLEDO methods, see the following link:
u www.mt.com/analytical-application-library
For third party licenses and open source attribution files, see the following link:
u www.mt.com/licenses
If you have any additional questions, contact your authorized METTLER TOLEDO service representative or
dealer.
u www.mt.com/contact
1.2 Explanation of conventions and symbols
Note
Elements of instructions
Instructions always contain action steps and can contain prerequisites, intermediate results and results. If an
instruction contains more than one action step, the action steps are numbered.
Prerequisites that must be fulfilled before the individual action steps can be executed.
1 Action step 1
Intermediate result
2 Action step 2
Result
For useful information about the product.
Refers to an external document.
1.3 Compliance information
National approval documents, e.g., the FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity, are available online and/or
included in the packaging.
u http://www.mt.com/ComplianceSearch
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Application-relevant standards and norms are listed on the internet.
u www.mt.com/mpdp-norms
Contact METTLER TOLEDO for questions about the country-specific compliance of your instrument.
u www.mt.com/contact
European Union
The instrument complies with the directives and standards listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity.
SVHC candidate substances according to Article 33 of the EU regulation no. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Material CAS No.
1,2-dimethoxyethane 110-71-4
United States of America
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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2 Safety information
Two documents named "User Manual" and "Reference Manual" are available for this instrument.
The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.
The electronic Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
Keep both documents for future reference.
Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Reference Manual. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
User Manual and Reference Manual are available online. See [Download the Reference Manual
Page14].
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols
Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Warning symbols
General hazard: read the User Manual or the Reference Manual for information about the hazards
and the resulting measures.
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
Hot surface Notice
2.2 Product-specific safety notes
Intended use
This instrument is designed to be used in laboratories by trained staff. The instrument is intended for performing
measurements for determining the following thermal values:
Melting point and melting range
Slip melting point (only MP55)
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Mettler-Toledo GmbH without consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner provides
the necessary protective gear.
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Safety notes
WARNING
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
instrument.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.
CAUTION
Burns due to hot surfaces
The oven can reach temperatures that are high enough to cause burns and heats up parts
contained in the oven, the lid and the back of the instrument.
1 Never touch a sample you have just removed from the furnace (capillary tubes, glass tubes,
slides, sample cups or crucibles).
2 Do not operate the instrument without the lid.
3 Never touch the furnace, furnace lid or the back of the device before the instrument has
cooled down.
NOTICE
Malfunction due to overheating of the instrument
If the cooling is impeded, the instrument can overheat and malfunction.
1 Do not stack paper on top of the instrument.
2 Do not block the ventilation openings in the back and at the bottom of the instrument.
3 Respect the clearance around the instrument specified in the chapter "Installation and
commissioning".
NOTICE
Damage to the instrument or malfunction due to the use of unsuitable parts
Only use parts from METTLER TOLEDO that are intended to be used with your instrument.
NOTICE
Damage to the touch screen due to pointed or sharp objects
Pressing on the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects may damage it.
Operate the touch screen by applying gentle pressure with the pad of your finger.
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3 Design and function
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3.1 Instrument overview
Nr. Name Function
Lid Protects the user from hot parts and protects the furnace from dust. The lid
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Safety sign for hot
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surfaces
Slot for capillaries Is used to insert capillaries with the sample into the measuring cell.
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Housing The cylindrical part of the housing contains the measuring cell and the
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Power indicator light Shows the status of the instrument:
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Power button The power button has the following functions:
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USBA socket Used by service technicians to update the firmware.
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allows access to the measuring cell for maintenance tasks.
The safety signs warns that the lid can be hot enough to cause burns.
furnace.
Power indication light on: The instrument is on.
Power indication light off: The instrument has shut down.
Power indication light fades on and off: The instrument is on and the
screen saver is active.
Start up the instrument.
Shut down the instrument.
Activate the screen saver if the instrument is on.
Deactivate the screen saver.
Slot for SD cards
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Nr. Name Function
Control panel Consists of an integrated touchscreen and the four hard keys.
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See also
Control panel layout Page9
3.2 Connections at the back of the instrument
Nr. Name Function
USB type A ports Connection for printers, mouse, keyboards, or USB sticks.
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Ethernet connection Used for service purposes.
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USB type B port Used for service purposes.
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Power supply connection Socket for AC/DC adapter.
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3.3 Control panel layout
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Touch screen The touch screen displays information and can be used to enter information.
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Home The home key opens the home screen.
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Info The Info key opens a window with general information about the instrument.
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4 Reset The Reset key stops the task that is currently running.
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