2.1 Method of Operation .......................................................................................................................... 7
3 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.2 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Temperature Fluctuations ............................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Care Instructions and Storage ......................................................................................................... 10
4 The First Start ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Complete Program Sequence up to First Measurement ................................................................. 11
5.2.1 Installing the USB Drivers ............................................................................................................ 15
5.2.2 Installation of the PM GrindControl Software .............................................................................. 16
5.3 File System ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5 Menu and Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................ 18
5.5.1 Menu File - Measurement task, new ........................................................................................... 19
5.5.1.1 Steps for Creating a New Measurement Task ..................................................................... 19
5.5.1.2 Menu File - Open Measurement Task ................................................................................. 21
5.5.1.3 Menu File - Close Measurement Task ................................................................................. 22
5.5.1.4 Menu File - Open Measurement Data ................................................................................. 22
5.5.1.5 Menu File - Export Measurement Data ................................................................................ 22
5.5.1.6 Menu File - End.................................................................................................................... 22
5.5.2 Menu View ................................................................................................................................... 22
5.5.2.1 Menu View - Diagram .......................................................................................................... 23
5.5.2.2 Menu View - Measurement Settings .................................................................................... 23
5.5.2.3 Menu View - Status Bar ....................................................................................................... 23
5.5.2.4 Menu View - Tool bar ........................................................................................................... 23
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5.5.3 Menu Settings .............................................................................................................................. 24
5.5.3.1 Menu Settings - Measuring Systems Management ............................................................. 24
5.5.3.2 Menu Settings - Options ...................................................................................................... 24
5.5.4 Menu Help .................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.5 Menu View ................................................................................................................................... 24
5.6 Status Bar for the Measuring Systems ............................................................................................ 26
5.7 Explanation of the Icons and Symbols ............................................................................................ 26
6 Wireless Grinding Jar Cover ............................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Wireless Grinding Jar Cover Components ...................................................................................... 28
6.2 Inserting the Batteries ...................................................................................................................... 29
6.3 Turning Off the GrindControl ........................................................................................................... 29
6.4 LED Display on the Wireless Grinding jar Cover ............................................................................. 29
6.4.1 Status indications ......................................................................................................................... 29
6.5 Cleaning the Air Duct in the Pressure Sensor ................................................................................. 30
6.6 Gassing Function ............................................................................................................................. 30
6.7 Exchanging the Cover Baseplate .................................................................................................... 31
6.8 Changing the Filter Fleece ............................................................................................................... 32
6.9 Replacing the Filter Fleece When Using the Standard Cover Baseplate ........................................ 32
6.10 Replacing the Filter Fleece When Using the Gassing Function ...................................................... 33
6.11 Clamping the Grinding jar with the Clamping Ring .......................................................................... 33
6.12 Wet Grinding with Highly Flammable Materials ............................................................................... 35
7 Telegesis (ZigBee) USB stick .............................................................................................................. 36
7.1 System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................. 36
8 Operating Instructions for Powerline 5 LCD ..................................................................................... 37
9 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Appendix ............................................................................................................................... following pages
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Notes on the Operating Manual
Please also follow the instructions in the operating manual for your planetary
ball mill.
This document only has instructions for the use of the PM GrindControl. Safe
handling of the Planetary Ball Mill is a precondition for the use of the PM
GrindControl.
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1 Notes on the Operating Manual
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This operating manual provides all the necessary information on the topics
specified in the Table of Contents.
It instructs the target group(s) defined for the respective areas on the safe and
purpose-conformant use. Familiarity with the relevant chapter is a precondition for
the safe and purpose-conformant use of the machine.
This technical documentation is a reference work and learning guide. The
individual chapters are complete by themselves.
This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. In case of any
faults or repairs being required, please contact your supplier or directly get in touch
with
Retsch GmbH http://www.retsch.com/
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The wireless grinding jar cover cannot be used in the PM 200.
Comply with the operating instructions for your planetary ball mill too.
This document only has instructions for the use of the PM GrindControl. Safe
handling of the planetary ball mill is a precondition for the use of the PM
GrindControl.
This wireless grinding jar cover and the PM GrindControl software serve to
continuously acquire the parameters pressure and temperature in a grinding jar.
The measured values read by the sensors located in the grinding jar cover are
transmitted wirelessly to a receiver system in the PC.
The temperature sensor is thermally separate from the grinding jar cover and
measures only the gas temperature in the grinding chamber. As a result, even
rapid or slight changes in temperature are registered.
The transmitted data is displayed and stored in the software. For every
measurement, the values measured are stored in a file (dat-file) and are then
available for extensive evaluations.
The wireless grinding jar cover permits the use of the system in the PM 100 and
PM400.
Essentially, the following steps are necessary for using the PM GrindControl
software to monitor the temperature and the pressure in the grinding jar:
1. Definition of a measurement task
2. Integration of the measurement systems involved
3. Execution of the measurement
4. Evaluation of the measurement data
The evaluation can be conducted at a separate time from the measurement, i.e.
the raw data can be inputted again later and evaluated. The raw data contains all
the settings and protocol inputs stored in the measurement task.
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Technical Data
Monitor the temperature of the measurement unit inside the wireless grinding
jar cover at regular intervals to avoid damage to the measurement
electronics.
Screw the clamping screws on the clamping ring tight!
Maximum internal pressures of 5.0 bar are only permissible where there is
sufficient initial tension on the clamping ring.
The temperature range is determined by the max. permissible temperature inside
the wireless grinding jar cover (measurement electronics) of 70°C.
An additional sensor measures the temperature of the measurement unit inside the
wireless grinding jar cover. On exceeding 70°C, a warning is outputted on the
screen.
When you move the mouse cursor over the text box of the grinding jar, the
momentary temperature inside the wireless jar cover is displayed as a small tool tip
beside the mouse cursor. (See image: Temperature inside the wireless grinding jar
cover)
Fig. 1: Temperature inside the wireless grinding jar cover
Measurement Resolution of the Temperature Measurement : 0.1 °C
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3.2.1 Packaging
The packaging has been adapted to the mode of transport. It complies with the
generally applicable packaging guidelines.
Please retain the packaging for the duration of the warranty period because
returning in unsuitable packaging in the event of a complaint can jeopardize your
warranty claims.
3.2.2 Transport
Do not subject the PM GrindControl to impacts, jolts or vibrations during
transportation as this can damage the electronic and mechanical components.
3.2.3 Temperature Fluctuations
Where temperature fluctuates greatly (during shipment by air, for instance), protect
the PM GrindControl from condensation. The electronic components could
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The two cover baseplates are made of hardened stainless steel (1.4034).
Hardened steel has a lower chromium content and so it does not form any oxide
protective layer. Therefore, it distinguishes itself not by its corrosion resistance, but
by its greater hardness.
We therefore use a special oil to protect these grinding tools. Please remove the oil
before using it the first time; water and detergent are enough for this purpose.
Please dry the grinding tool well.
After the grinding operations, the grinding tools must be cleaned in as dry a state
as possible. However, if they are extremely dirty, they can be cleaned with a damp
cloth and some household detergent. It is important to ensure sufficient drying.
If the grinding tools are to be stored for a long time, we recommend the use of a
corrosion protection oil. If corrosion occurs nonetheless, it can be removed with
household scouring agents.
Also recommendable for long-time storage is to store the parts in the
accompanying VCE bags. (blue plastic bags).
This description of the first activation of a wireless grinding jar cover does not
replace the need to read the operating instructions. Read the other chapters in this
manual too.
Please also read and observe the operating instructions for your planetary ball mill!
Do not pull the Telegesis (ZigBee) USB Stick out of the USB port as long as
the PM GrindControl software is active.
If the PM GrindControl software does not find the USB wireless unit (Telegesis),
you must connect the USB-stick manually once again. This requires the following
steps:
• Confirm the warning with OK.
(the PM GrindControl software starts)
•In program, PM GrindControl prodram select
Settings > Options > .
•Click on the Connect Again button
The measurement tasks must be saved to a local drive.
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4 The First Start
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4.1 Complete Program Sequence up to First Measurement
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The following sequence presents only the steps necessary for the first activation
and the test to see if the wireless grinding jar cover is functioning perfectly.
1. First, charge the three storage batteries completely using the charging
adapter in the accompanying charger. Read the chapter on OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS POWERLINE 5 LCD beforehand
2. Follow the instructions in the Software Installation chapter and install the
USB driver for the ZigBee USB – wireless unit, the USB driver for the TGETRXn USB port and the PM GrindControl software.
3. Start the PM GrindControl software.
4. Insert the 3 fully charged batteries 1 into the wireless grinding jar.
The status indicator lamp starts to flash red and then glows a steady red.
Execute the following command in the PM GrindControl software::
5. Menu File Measurement task, new
6. Assign a new name to the first measurement task and save the file to a local
drive (e.g. C:\).
The Configure Measurement Systems program window is displayed.
7. Go to the MAC address filed and enter your grinding jar’s MAC address
number sequence.
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The First Start
After 15 minutes without assignment to a measurement task, the wireless
grinding jar cover switches off. If the status indicator lamp is not glowing red
any longer, take out one of the batteries and then put it back in again.
Fig. 2: Enter into the MAC address field.
You will find the MAC address on the cover page of your operating manual:
Fig. 3: MAC address
8. Click on the button Add measurement system..
Once the system corresponding to the MAC address has been found,
9. confirm with the OK button.
The status indicator lamp now glows green.
The System Information program window is displayed.
10. In the Name field, enter a name for the wireless grinding jar cover.
Fig. 4: Name field
11. After clicking on the Accept button,
12. you can end the procedure by clicking on the Close button.
The changed name is the name that is stored in the measurement system. On
connecting the next time, the measurement system will identify itself with this new
name.
13. Double-click to open the active system and click on the Assign field
Fig. 5: Assign active system to the measurement.
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The First Start
This adds the wireless grinding jar cover to the current measurement task as one
of the four possible measurement systems.
14. After clicking on the Accept button, you can end the procedure by clicking
on the Close button.
15. Now, click on the Continue button in the Assign measurement systems
program window.
In the Measurement Task window, you can input a remark for the measurement
task.
16. Click on the Continue button.
17. In the measurement file window, input a name for the first measurement of
the measurement task.
In the measurement file window, you can also input the operator and a remark for
the measurement.
18. You can end the creation of the measurement task with the Finish button.
19. In the program window, in the Run Settings area, click on the protocol inputs button.
Fig. 6: Protocol Inputs
20. After making these inputs, you can store the data with the Accept button
21. With the Close button, you are taken back to the program window.