Mettler Toledo MP50, MP55 User Manual
Melting Point Excellence System
User Manual
MP50/MP55
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Safety information 4
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols ............................................................ 4
2.2 Product-specific safety notes ......................................................................................... 4
3 Design and function 6
3.1 Instrument overview ..................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Connections at the back of the instrument....................................................................... 7
3.3 Control panel layout..................................................................................................... 7
3.4 User interface .............................................................................................................. 8
4 Installation and commissioning 12
4.1 Scope of delivery ......................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Unpack the instrument.................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Position the instrument................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Connect the instrument to the power supply .................................................................... 13
4.5 Disconnect the instrument from the power supply ............................................................ 14
3.4.1 Home screen ................................................................................................ 8
3.4.2 Basic elements of windows ............................................................................ 9
3.4.3 Information displayed during an analysis......................................................... 9
3.4.4 Menu structure.............................................................................................. 10
5 Operation 15
5.1 Start up the instrument.................................................................................................. 15
5.2 Log in ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.3 Shut down the instrument ............................................................................................. 15
5.4 Determine melting points or melting ranges .................................................................... 16
5.4.1 Prepare samples........................................................................................... 16
5.4.1.1 Prepare samples of solid substances......................................................... 16
5.4.1.2 Prepare samples that decompose, sublime or vaporize ............................... 18
5.4.2 Run an analysis using a manual method......................................................... 18
5.5 Determine slip melting points (MP55 only)..................................................................... 20
5.5.1 Prepare samples........................................................................................... 20
5.5.2 Run an analysis using a manual method......................................................... 21
5.6 Stop an analysis.......................................................................................................... 23
6 Maintenance 24
6.1 Maintenance schedule.................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Clean the instrument .................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 Clean the housing and control panel ............................................................... 25
6.2.2 Clean the insulation glass, the capillary guide and the transmitted light holes ...... 25
6.2.2.1 Remove insulation glass and capillary guide.............................................. 25
6.2.2.2 Clean the insulation glass ........................................................................ 26
6.2.2.3 Clean the capillary guide and transmitted light holes ................................... 26
6.2.2.4 Reinstall insulation glass and capillary guide ............................................. 27
6.3 Switch the furnace power off.......................................................................................... 27
6.4 Check the temperature accuracy of the instrument............................................................ 27
6.5 View the inside of the furnace ........................................................................................ 28
6.6 Prepare the instrument for storage.................................................................................. 28
6.7 Transport the instrument ............................................................................................... 28
6.8 Dispose of the instrument ............................................................................................. 29
7 Technical data 30
7.1 Instrument................................................................................................................... 30
Table of Contents 1Melting Point Excellence System
Table of Contents2 Melting Point Excellence System
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
physical values:
• Melting point and melting range
• Slip melting point (only MP55)
About this document
This document provides you with the information you need to get started with your METTLER TOLEDO
Excellence Melting Point System.
For a comprehensive description of the instrument and its functions, refer to the Operating
Instructions, supplied as PDF file on the CD.
The instructions in this document refer to MP50 and MP55 instruments running firmware version 2.10 or
higher.
If you have any additional questions, contact your authorized METTLER TOLEDO dealer or service representative.
u www.mt.com/contact
Conventions and symbols
Refers to an external document.
Note
Elements of instructions
Prerequisites
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1 Steps
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ð Intermediate results
ð Results
for useful information about the product.
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2 Safety information
• Read and understand the information in this User Manual before you use the instrument.
• Keep this User Manual for future reference.
• Include this User Manual if you pass on the instrument to other parties.
If the instrument is not used according to the information in the Operating Instructions or if it is modified, the
safety of the instrument may be impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
For a comprehensive description of the instrument and its functions, refer to the Operating
Instructions, supplied as PDF file on the CD.
2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false
results.
Signal words
WARNING
for a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
NOTICE
Warning symbols
Electrical shock Hot surface
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
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 physical values:
• Melting point and melting range
• Slip melting point (only MP55)
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person that uses the instrument for commercial use or places the instrument at
the disposal of the staff. The instrument owner is responsible for product safety and the safety of staff, users
and third parties.
METTLER TOLEDO assume that the instrument owner provides the necessary protective gear, appropriate
training for the daily work and for dealing with potential hazards in their laboratory.
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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Safety notes
WARNING
Danger of death or serious injury due to electric shock!
Contact with parts that contain a live current can lead to injury and death.
1 Only use a METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC 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.
4 Replace damaged power cables and AC adapters immediately.
CAUTION
Danger of 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
Danger of 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 installation instructions.
NOTICE
Danger of damage to the instrument due to incorrect parts!
Using incorrect parts with the instrument can damage the Instrument or cause the
instrument to malfunction.
− Only use parts supplied with the instrument, listed accessories and spare parts from
METTLER TOLEDO.
NOTICE
Danger of damaging the touch screen with 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
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lid allows access to the measuring cell for maintenance tasks.
Safety sign for hot
2
surfaces
Slot for capillaries Is used to insert capillaries with the sample into the measuring cell.
3
Housing The cylindrical part of the housing contains the measuring cell and the
4
Power indicator light Shows the status of the instrument:
5
Power button The power button has the following functions:
6
USBA socket Used by service technicians to update the firmware.
7
Slot for SD cards Not functional.
8
Control panel Consists of an integrated touchscreen and the four hard keys.
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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.
See also
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3.2 Connections at the back of the instrument
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Nr. Name Function
USB type A ports Connection for printers, mouse, keyboards, or USB sticks
1
Ethernet connection Used for service purposes
2
USB type B port Used for service purposes
3
Power supply connection Socket for AC adapter
4
3.3 Control panel layout
Nr. Name Function
Info The Info key opens a window with general information about the
1
Touch screen The touch screen displays information and can be used to enter infor-
2
Home The home key opens the home screen.
3
4 Reset The Reset key stops the task that is currently running.
instrument.
mation.
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3.4 User interface
Home
Log out
Manual
Setup
Results
Manual
method
User data Start
Task
Temperature control
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3.4.1 Home screen
Nr. Name Function
Furnace monitor area The furnace monitor area shows the current temperature of the furnace. If
1
Shortcut area The shortcut area holds up to twelve shortcuts for frequently used manual
2
Indirect shortcut
3
Direct shortcut A direct shortcut starts the manual method and opens the analysis
4
5 Start Opens the window Manual method of the last analysis that was run.
6 User data Opens the window User data with information about the user that is
7 Log out Logs the current user out and opens the window Login window.
8 Manual Opens the window Manual operations, where you can start a manual
9 Setup Opens the window Setup where you can configure the hardware and the
10 Results
11 Manual method Opens the window Manual method where you can configure the method.
you tap the furnace monitor area, you can switch to a full display of the
furnace temperature.
methods.
An indirect shortcut opens the window Manual method.
window of the manual method.
logged in.
operation.
resources.
Opens a window with the results of the last analysis.
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3.4.2 Basic elements of windows
Manual method
Task
Method type
Start temperature
Waiting time
Heating rate
End temperature
Ramp to start temperature
Back AddToHome Start
Melting point
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Task
Remaining time
Temperature
Mean value
Temp. difference
SMP
Ramp
Analysis
comment
Capillary
comments
Stop
Manual method
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Task
Ramp
Remaining time
Temperature
[°C] Start of melting
MR
[°C] End of melting
Manual method
Diagram
Analysis
comment
Capillary
comments
Stop
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Nr. Name Function
1 Task
Scroll bar The scroll bar is visible if the content of the window extends beyond the
2
Footer Up to five buttons are located in the footer. Which buttons are visible
3
Body The body of the window shows information like the video of an ongoing
4
Navigation The navigation shows the path to the open window.
5
Title bar The title bar shows the name of the open window.
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The task panel shows if a task is running or not.
Blue: No task is running.
Yellow: A task is running.
If you tap Task while a task is running, the analysis window of the
running task opens.
viewable area. You can use either the arrows or the slider to move the
viewable area of the screen up or down.
To page up and down, tap the area below or above the slider.
depends on the context of the open window.
analyses or items like shortcuts or parameters.
3.4.3 Information displayed during an analysis
Information on the current analysis is displayed in the analysis window. The information is constantly
updated and includes the following data.
Nr. Name Description
Analysis status bar The analysis status bar displays the various positions reached during the
1
2 Remaining time
3 Temperature
analysis: Go to T(start), T(start) reached, Waiting time, Ramp,
Isothermal, Create report
Remaining time until the end of the analysis. The time indicated includes
the waiting time, the duration of temperature ramp and that of the
isothermal segment.
Current temperature reading inside the measuring cell.
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