Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany, Doc.Nr. D 98.025.9999
Notes on these Operating
Personal injuries
Damage to equipment
Heed instructions for use.
The Retsch agency in your country
Your supplier
Retsch GmbH directly
Instructions
These operating instructions for the AS 200 tap sieving
machine provide all the information you need on the areas
referred to in the table of contents.
For the target group(s) defined for the respective areas
they serve as a guide on how the AS 200 tap can be used
safely in accordance with its intended purpose. It is
essential for the safe and proper use of the equipment that
the respective target group(s) be familiar with the relevant
chapters.
This technical documentation is intended both as a source
of reference and as an instruction manual. The individual
chapters are complete in themselves.
The operating instructions do not contain any repair
instructions. Should repairs ever become necessary,
please contact your supplier or Retsch GmbH directly.
Warnings
The following symbols are used to warn about hazards:
Repairs
These operating instructions do not contain any repair
instructions. For your own safety, repairs should be done
only by Retsch GmbH or an authorised agency.
In such cases, please notify:
Your service address:
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Notes on these Operating Instructions ................ 2
Wearing parts ...................................................... 21
Appendix ....................................... following pages
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Safety
We herewith exclude any kind of claim relating to personal
injury or material damage arising from a failure to comply with
the following safety instructions.
The AS 200 tap is a very modern highly efficient product
manufactured by Retsch in accordance with the latest technical
developments. It is completely safe if used for its intended purpose
by operators familiar with this technical documentation.
Safety instructions
You, as the owner / managing operator, must ensure that
the people entrusted with working on the AS 200 tap:
have read and understood all rules relating to safety,
have familiarised themselves before starting work with all
the handling instructions and the regulations for the target
group of relevance to their work
have easy access at all times to the technical
documentation for this machine
new personnel must be familiarized with the safe and
appropriate handling of the machine before beginning
work on the AS 200 tap, either by verbal instruction from
a competent person and/or through this technical
documentation
Incorrect operation can result in personal injuries and
damage to equipment. You are responsible for your own
safety and that of your staff.
Make sure that no unauthorised person has access to the
AS 200 tap.
For your own protection have your staff confirm that they
have been instructed in the operation of the AS 200 tap.
You will find a draft of a suitable form at the end of the
section on safety.
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Summary of Safety Instructions
We herewith exclude any kind of claim for personal injury or material damage arising from a failure to
comply with the following safety instructions.
Do not make any modifications to the machine and use only spare parts and accessories approved by
Retsch. Otherwise, the Declaration of Conformity to the European Directives declared by Retsch will lose its
validity and you will forfeit any right to claims under guarantee.
Please keep the packaging for the duration of the guarantee period because returning the equipment in
unsuitable packaging if you have a complaint can jeopardize your guarantee claims.
The AS 200 tap may not be knocked, shaken or thrown about during transport as this could damage the
electronic and mechanical components.
If the AS 200 tap is subjected to a high level of fluctuations in temperature (e.g. during shipment by air) it
must be protected from condensation in order to prevent damage to the electronic components.
If the shipment is incomplete and / or has been damaged during transport, you must notify the forwarder
and Retsch GmbH immediately (within 24 hours). Complaints lodged at a later date might not be considered
valid.
If the temperature drops below or exceeds the range for ambient temperature, the electrical and mechanical
components may become damaged and performance data may change to an unknown extent.
At high air humidity the electrical and mechanical components can become damaged and performance data
can change to an unknown extent.
To ensure reliable operation, the AS 200 tap must be doweled firmly to the underlying surface by means of
the transport angle piece.
Non-adherence to the levels specified on the type plate can damage electrical and mechanical components.
Ensure that the sieve mesh is not stretched excessively by overloading with sieving aids because this would
impair the precision of your analytical sieves.
The sieves may not be overloaded. Overloading destroys the sieve mesh and impairs sieving results.
The AS 200 tap may not be cleaned with running water. Risk of a fatal electric shock.
Use only a cloth moistened with water. Solvents are not permitted.
These operating instructions do not include repair instructions. For your own safety, repairs may be done only
by Retsch GmbH, an authorised agent or Retsch service technicians.
Safety instructions
Use according to the intended purpose
Packaging
Transport
Temperature fluctuations
Scope of supply
Ambient temperature :
Air humidity :
Installation:
Electrical connection / connecting to the mains supply
Sieving aids
Sieving quantities
Cleaning
Wearing parts
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Confirmation
I have read the “Notes on these Operating
Instructions” and “Safety” sections.
_________________________________
Signature of the operator
________________________________________
Signature of the owner/managing operator
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Technical Data
Do not make any modifications to the machine and use only
spare parts and accessories approved by Retsch.
Otherwise the Declaration of Conformity to the European
Directives declared by Retsch will lose its validity.
Furthermore you will forfeit the right to any kind of
claims under guarantee.
The movement of the sieved material in the AS 200 tap can
cause considerable unbalance. It must therefore be installed on
a suitable laboratory table. The net weight of the AS 200 tap
is 68 kg.
Machine type designation: AS 200 tap
Use in accordance with the intended purpose
This device is not designed as a production machine or for
continuous operation, but as laboratory apparatus for
single-shift 8-hour operation.
The RETSCH AS 200 tap is used for dry sieving with
analytical sieves with diameters of up to 203 mm, whereby
the uniform, horizontal circular sieving motion and the
tapping pulse ensure an exact separation of the material
being sieved with a feed grain size of up to a max. 25 mm.
Fine and coarse grained materials, such as those produced
in mills, breweries, and in the chemicals, stone, earth,
wood and plastic industries can be separated exactly with
the AS 200 tap.
The horizontal, rotating movement of the material being
sieved is particularly advantageous for separating products
such as milled grain, wood chips or similar materials.
Accordingly, DIN 53477, for example, specifies a rotating
sieve motion for testing plastics (grainy moulding plastic
material).
The AS 200 tap can be used as testing equipment for
monitoring quality conformance to DIN EN ISO 9000 et
seq.
The required sieving time is digitally set, displayed and
monitored.
The AS 200 tap has an integrated interface for triggering all the
sieving parameters through the EasySieve® software. The
interface cable required for this is included in the scope of supply.
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Emissions
Noise characteristics:
Measurement of noise in accordance with DIN 45635-031-01-KL3
The noise characteristics depend on the set amplitude or sieve
base acceleration, the number of sieves and the type of the
material being sieved.
Example 1:
Workplace-related emissions LpAeq = = 79 dB(A)
Operating conditions :
Sieved material = quartz sand, grain size <1mm, 5 sieves
Example 2:
Workplace-related emission level LpAeq = 65 dB(A)
Operating conditions :
Sieved material = quartz sand, grain size <1mm, 5 sieves
With noise insulating hood
Maximum loading
max. sieved quantity of sieved material = 3 kg
max. weight of a sieve stack = 6 kg
max. height of a sieve stack: 6 sieves (50 mm) + 1 collecting base
(50 mm)
Systems of protection
IP 54 and IP 20 resp. in the area of the sieve holder passage
Device dimensions
Width: 715 mm, height: approx. 760 mm, depth: 520 mm
Weight: approx. 92 kg (without sieve stack)
Required standing area
800mm x 550mm; no safety spacing needed.
Technical data
Number of oscillations of the sieve plate: 280/min.
Number of tapping pulses: 150/min.
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Transport and Installation
Please keep the packaging for the duration of the
guarantee period because returning the equipment in
unsuitable packaging if you have a complaint can
jeopardize your guarantee claims.
Lifting above head height is not permissible!
The AS 200 tap may not be knocked, shaken or
thrown about during transport as this could damage the
electronic and mechanical components.
If the AS 200 tap is subjected to a high level of
fluctuations in temperature (e.g. during shipment by
air), it must be protected from condensation in order to
prevent damage to the electronic components.
If the temperature drops below or exceeds the range for
ambient temperature, the electrical and mechanical
components may become damaged and performance data
may change to an unknown extent.
TS
Fig. 1
Packaging
The packaging has been adapted to the transport route
and conforms to the generally applicable packaging
guidelines.
Transport
After unpacking, the AS 200 tap is to be lifted and transported only
with permissible lifting slings and only with the TS transport screws
supplied with the machine. Fig. 1
Net weight: AS 200 tap approx. 92 kg
Temperature fluctuations
Intermediate storage
Make sure that the AS 200 tap is stored in dry conditions
even during intermediate storage.
Parameters for the place of installation
Ambient temperature :
5°C to 40°C
Air humidity:
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Maximum relative humidity 80% at temperatures up to 31°C, with a
At high air humidity the electrical and mechanical components
can become damaged and performance data can change to an
unknown extent.
Installation
Install the AS 200 tap only on a stable, safe surface in order
to prevent the transmission of undesirable vibrations.
Alignment
To ensure that the AS 200 tap can stand securely, all 4 feet
must be in contact with the installation surface.
Electrical connection
The voltage and frequency for the AS 200 tap are
specified on the type plate.
Make sure that the levels correspond to the available
power supply system.
Connect the AS 200 tap to the power supply system with
the aid of the connection cable included in the scope of
supply.
When connecting the mains cable to the power supply, use
an external fuse in conformance to the regulations
applicable to the place of installation.
Non-adherence to the levels specified on the type plate can
damage electrical and mechanical components.
decrease to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
Installation height :
max. 2000 m above sea level
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Operation
Element
Description
Function
A
Tapping arm
Transmits tapping pulses to the material being
sieved.
B
Lock hook
Locks the noise insulating hood
C
Clamping lever
Allows adjustment to the different sieve stack
heights.
D
Sieve plate
Holds the sieve stack
E
Sieve lid
Centres the sieve stack and holds the cork
stopper.
F
Cork stopper
Transmits the tapping pulses to the sieve lid.
G
Display and operating unit:
See below for explanations.
Time preselection and starting/stopping the
machine
M
START press button
No function
A
B
F
E
D C G
M
Operating elements and operation
Operating elements and their functions
Overview table
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Rear view
Element
Description
Function
H
Device socket
Connection for the device’s power cable
I
ON / OFF switch
For turning the AS 200 tap on and off and serves
as a motor protection switch.
J
RS232 interface
Allows communication with EasySieve
K
Type plate
Information on the device and connected loads
L
BDA information plate
Refers to the operating instructions.
P
Safety switch socket
Activates the door monitoring
I H J
K
L
P
Operating elements and their functions
Overview table
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Operating the AS 200 tap
The main switch is located on the left side at the
back of the AS 200 tap
Turn on the main switch
- - lights up in the time min display
The STOP LED lights up
The AS 200 tap is now ready for operation without
interval and in continuous operation at a speed of 50
min-1.
The + button increases the sieving time in the range
from 1 – 99 min.
The – button reduces the sieving time, and the range
from 1 – 99 min is shown in the display.
A set continuous operation is shown with - - in the
display.
Press the START button to start the sieving
operation. The green LED lights up during the sieving
process.
Press the STOP button to end the sieving operation.
The red LED lights up.
Switching on and off
Display and operating element
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Setting the time and continuous
12 13 14
When the AS 200 tap is switched on, the sieving
time still has to be determined.
Two dashes - - appear in the display 13.
Increasing the time:
Button 13 increases the time up to 99 minutes.
Reducing the time:
Button 12 reduces the time down to one minute.
Continuous operation:
If the time drops below one minute, two dashes will
appear in the display. This activates continuous
operation. The same happens when the time
exceeds 99 minutes.
15 16
Starting:
Press the START / Button 15
The green LED over button 15 lights up
Interrupting (pause function):
Press the STOP / button 16 once The red LED over button 16 lights up The levels remain visible Press the START / button 15 at the same time
The sieving process continues
Stopping (stand-by function):
Press STOP / button 16 twice The red LED over button 16 lights up The complete display goes out Activate the LED display by pressing button 15
once
The new levels can be entered now Press START / button 15 a second time The function runs as with START
Opening the noise insulating
hood
When the door is opened, the AS 200 tap turns
off automatically and does not start again until
the door is shut.
operation
Starting- interrupting- stopping
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Inserting the sieve stack
To make it possible to loosen the clamping
screws easily, the position of the KH clamping
lever can be adjusted independently of the
clamping screws.
Then unscrew the two clamping screws C and
push the carriage downwards. Tighten both
clamping screws firmly again.
Place the sieve stack in the centre of the carriage
and loosen the two clamping screws.
Push the carriage upwards until the top edge of
the sieve stack is at the same level as the guide
ring. Then tighten the clamping screws again.
Lift the tapping arm slightly and place the sieve
lid E with cork stopper on the top sieve.
C
E
KH
The AS 200 tap is suitable for analytical sieves with
outside diameters of 200 mm and 203 mm (8“).
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Removing the sieve stack
To remove the sieve stack, lift it and the lid
upwards slightly and at the same time press the
tapping arm upwards.
Pull the sieve stack forwards and out.
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Retsch Analytical Sieves
Initially, the new RETSCH sieves will be available in the three
versions that are the most important for sophisticated
laboratory analysis:
200 x 25 mm
200 x 50 mm
203 x 50 mm = 8“ x 2“
Compatibility with other standard sieves is ensured of course.
The new sieves are compatible with the standard RETSCH
range of sieves and can also be combined easily with most
other sieve makes.
This is also important for you:
Every sieve leaves our company with a works certificate or – on
request - a special acceptance test certificate in accordance
with DIN ISO 3310-1.
Calibration certificates guarantee an even greater statistical
reliability and document our aim at perfection.
1. Sieve frame cast in one piece and a seamless mesh
transition prevents cross contamination (no solder, no
residues etc)
2. High degree of resistance to corrosion and easy cleaning
due to the use of high-alloy stainless steel (316L or
1.4435)
3. 15% lighter than traditional sieves but with a larger free
sieving surface
4. Unsurpassed product quality due to fully automatic
production and an uninterrupted optical inspection
5. Innovative resistance welding technology ensures that
the sieve mesh remains taut always.
6. Maximum stability and optimum sealing of the sieve stack
7. Clear sieve marking and traceability due to individual
laser engraving
RETSCH certificates
Before dispatch every sieve is
measured optically and provided
with a works certificate.
On request, you will receive a
report with the acceptance test certificate with the
measurements recorded in
tabular form and in diagrams
or a calibration certificate
with more detailed statistics.
Calibration service
As a special service, we offer to
recalibrate your analytical
sieves, whereby after
conducting the measurements
in accordance with standards,
all the relevant information is
recorded and confirmed in the
required certificate.
Analytical sieves with diameters of 200 and 203 mm
Sieve accessories
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The complete range of accessories for the various
analytical sieves includes the collecting bases, collecting
bases with outlet, intermediate bases, intermediate rings
and sieve lids. Sieve aids and sieve stands round off the
range of accessories offered.
Please refer to our price list for the precise order data for
the analytical sieves and available accessories.
Tested quality – in black and white
Make sure that the sieve mesh is not stretched excessively by
overloading with sieving aids, as this would impair the precision
of your analytical sieves.
Overview Table
Sieving aids
Quantity per
sieve or sieved
material
Supplier
Field of application
Caution !!
Vulkollan® cubes
5 pcs., 12x12
RETSCH, Haan
when planar sieve
machines are used
Brushes
3 pcs.
RETSCH, Haan
Plastic rings
3 pcs., various
diameters
Small brushes
with manual sieving
Highly dispersed silicic acid
(Aerosil)
0.5 to 2%
Degussa,
Frankfurt on
Main
with fine, sticky sieve
materials that contain
fat and are
electrostatically charged
Before adding, check usability and
compatibility!
- - Aluminium oxide
0.5 to 1%
Degussa,
Frankfurt on
Main
- - Talcum
with crude rubber and
rubber powder
Drying
with very wet/very
humid sieve materials
Pass dry warm air through the
set of sieves
with hygroscopic sieve
materials
TAP function
for fine materials that
stick easily and fall
through the machine
with difficulty
A TAP function is built into the AS 200 tap tapping sieve machine and can be
switched off at will.
Nominal diameter of
sieve openings
Material quantities in dm3 for
diameters of 200mm
8
0 . 5 0 0
3 . 1 5
0 . 3 0 0
1
0 . 1 4 0
0 . 5
0 . 1 0 0
0 . 2
0 . 0 6 0
0 . 0 6 3
0 . 0 3 5
0 . 0 2 0
0 . 0 2 0
Working Instructions
Sieving aids
For materials that are difficult to separate we recommend the
additional use of sieving aids in the individual sieve fractions. For
this purpose and depending on the mesh size of the sieve and the
preselected oscillation intensity, balls of agate, rubber, porcelain or
nylon brushes and Vulkollan® cubes can be used. See also the table
below.
For recommendations with regard to quantities of material
to be sieved, see the section on “Sieving Quantities”
Quantities of material to be sieved
The stack of sieves required for sieve analysis is made up
of a number of analytical sieves arranged one on top of
the other in ascending order of hole width.
To ensure quick fractioning with an exact result, the
quantity of material to be sieved must be adapted to the
sieve diameter and the nominal diameter of the openings.
Guide levels for this are given in the respective standard
specifications for sieve analysis, e.g. according to DIN
22019/1 the following maximum added quantities are
recommended:
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EasySieve
EasySieve®, the software for grain size analysis from
RETSCH, is far superior to manual evaluation in many
respects. This is because the software is able to conduct
measuring and weighing operations automatically –
from registering the weights of the sieves to evaluating
the data. This can be accomplished more easily and more
conveniently than ever before, which is why it’s called
“easy”.
The software design is self-explanatory and corresponds to
the logical sequence of grain size analysis. Therefore the
learning phase can be kept very short. The large number
of evaluation possibilities also allows absolute flexibility
with regard to adaptation to sophisticated individual
problems.
Parameter input Trend analysis of product processes Comparison with
specification limits
J
The AS 200 tap can be connected serially to a personal
computer for data transfer in each direction. For this purpose use
a customary 9-pin RS232 cable, included with the AS 200 tap.
This allows communication with the EasySieve® evaluation
software (available as an accessory).
Remove the cap that protects the connection from dust
and moisture when it is not in use
Use the serial cable to link connection J to the PC.
Control, evaluation, documentation
PC serial connection
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General Points
The AS 200 tap may not be cleaned with running water.
Risk of a fatal electric shock.
Use only a cloth moistened with water.
Solvents are not permitted.
Safety instructions (table)
For the AS 200 tap from the various
chapters
Process
Occurrence
Risks
Safety
Damage to equipment and injury to
people due to a non-observance of
the safety instructions
Rules out all kinds of claims for
compensation.
Packaging
Please keep the packaging for the
duration of the guarantee period.
Returning the equipment in unsuitable
packaging if you have a complaint can
jeopardize your guarantee claims.
Transport
The AS 200 tap may not be
knocked, shaken or thrown about
during transport.
Electronic and mechanical components
can become damaged.
Temperature fluctuations
Protect the AS 200 tap from
condensation if it is subjected to a
high level of fluctuations
Electronic components can become
damaged.
Installation
The AS 200 tap may only be set up
on a suitable laboratory table.
The movement of the sieved material
can cause considerable imbalance.
Scope of supply
If the shipment is incomplete and /
or has been damaged during
transport, you must notify the
forwarder and Retsch GmbH
immediately (within 24 hours).
Complaints lodged at a later date
might not be considered valid.
Ambient temperature
lower than 5°C
higher than 40°C
Electronic and mechanical components
can become damaged.
Performance data can change to an
unknown extent
Air humidity
80% exceeded at temperatures of
up to 31°C
Electronic and mechanical components
can become damaged.
Performance data may change to an
unknown extent.
Electrical Connection
Mains system does not agree with
the levels on the type plate
Electronic components can become
damaged.
Cleaning
Disconnect mains plug before every
cleaning process.
Risk of a fatal electric shock.
Do not clean with running water.
Risk of a fatal electric shock.
Cleaning
We recommend Retsch ultrasonic baths for a thorough but
gentle time-saving cleaning of your analytical sieves.
Please ask for our special leaflet on the “Care and Cleaning
of Analytical Sieves“, which is available free of charge.
Maintenance
Otherwise the AS 200 tap is essentially maintenance-free.
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Alterations
Item 26 / art. no. 03.382.0024 tapping tool and
item 51 / art. no. 05.114.0090 O ring
Item 41 / Art. no. 03.753.0028 cork stopper
These operating instructions do not contain any repair
instructions. For your own safety, repairs should be done only
by Retsch GmbH or an authorised agency.
Subject to technical alterations without notice.
Copyright
Distributing or duplicating this documentation and
using and passing on the contents are permitted only
with the express permission of Retsch GmbH.
Anyone violating this copyright is liable to pay
damages.
Wearing parts
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Authorized person for the compilation of technical documents:
Dr. Loredana Di Labio (technical documentation)
The following records are held by Retsch GmbH in the form of Technical Documentation:
Detailed records of engineering development, construction plans, study (analysis) of the measures required for
conformity assurance, analysis of the residual risks involved and operating instructions in due form according to
the approved regulations for preparation of user information data.
The CE-conformity of the Retsch Tap Sieving Machine Type AS 200 tap is assured herewith.
In case of a modification to the machine not previously agreed with us as well as the use of not
licensed spare parts and accessories this certificate will lose its validity.
Retsch GmbH Haan, April 2016
Dr.-Ing. Frank Janetta
Manager Development
Retsch GmbH Ret sch-Alle e 1- 5 42781 Haan G erma ny w w w .ret sch.com
Tap Sieving Machine
AS 200 tap 30.025.xxxx
CERTIFICATE OF CE-CONFORMITY
Translation
Certificate of CE-Conformity according to:
EC Mechanical Engineering Directive 2006/42/EC
Applied harmonized standards, in particular:
DIN EN ISO 12100 Security of machines
EC Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU
Applied standards, in particular:
EN 61000-3-2/-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
EN 61326 Electrical measuring, operating, controlling and laboratory equipment – EMC-
requirements in conjunction with EN 61000
EN 55011 Limit values and measuring procedures for noise suppression of industrial,
scientific and medical high frequency devices
Additional applied standards, in particular
DIN EN 61010 Safety prescriptions concerning measuring-, operating-, controlling- and
laboratory equipment
Copyright
® Copyright by
Retsch GmbH
Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5
D-42781 Haan
Federal Republic of Germany
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