Pyro 260 Including how to install complete muffle Operator Manual MA083,WARNING FOR SAFE OPERATION OF MILESTONE MICROWAVE UNITS DO NOT OPERATE THE LABSTATION UNATTENDED Never leave a microwave labstation unattended during operation. Microwave labstation must always be closely monitored during any process and especially during high temperature processes (above the boiling temperature of the solution), HIGH TEMPERATURE - LONG REACTION TIMES Microwave processes at prolonged high temperature can result in damage to the rotor as well as to vessel components and can result in dangerous handling conditions for operators (handling hot vessels and rotors can result in skin burns). Operation at high temperature for prolonged time can result in ignition of rotor and vessel components. Milestone offers a contact less, infrared temperature sensor, that can provide full safety for prolonged high temperature processes. Infrared sensor monitors the external temperature off all vessels, preventing an overheating of the components and allowing full control of the temperatures, TYPE OF MATERIALS Low microwave absorbing mixtures (e.g. hydrocarbons, oils, non polar organic solvents, etc) may damage the vessels if overheating occurs. NUMBER OF VESSELS Never introduce just one vessel with low load (lower than the minimum recommended) into the working chamber. Always operate with a minimum of three vessels in the monoblock rotors or when. the system is controlled by power only and not by temperature. Only exceptions are the evaporator rotors MMR and single segments for synthetic purposes. METAL PARTS Never introduce external metal parts into the microwave cavity. High voltage discharges may cause uncontrolled increase in temperature, which could cause damage to the unit. CLEANING CAVITY AND DOOR Always make sure that the surface between the door and the unit is Kept perfectly clean. We recommend wiping it with tissue papers after every run. Do not use aggressive cleaning materials. Avoid scratching the acid resistant coating of the cavity. If the chamber surface is not clean, there could be sparking and overheating with possible damage to the internal coating. ‘SERVICE In order to operate under safe conditions and to avoid any danger or risk of accidents, the following rules must be strictly followed: 1. Always disconnect the unit from power supply before any repairs 2. Before switching the unit on after every repair, itis necessary to make sure that: = allinternal connections are correctly soldered = all cables are insulated and do not come into contact with either the door or the sharp edges of the unit = both the electrical and mechanical connections are virtually faultless - no modifications have been made to the built-in service devices ~ _ the spare parts are those required by the manufacturer WARNING: do not operate the unit ifthe slightest doubt exists that it may not working properly! In case of damage to the unit, call for a trained Service Engineer immediately and do not operate the unit until repaired. The unit can be serviced and opened exclusively by a properly trained service Engineer. WARNING: high voltage present when opening the cabinet!BASIC RULES OF MICROWAVE CHEMISTRY The basic rules of chemistry also apply in a microwave field. The conditions outlined in the Milestone cookbooks describe optimized microwave processes of particular materials, The procedures in Milestone cookbooks are only guidelines. Please refer to your local Milestone Application Specialist for any modifications or suggestions, Basic rules are described below: All vessels must contain same type and amount of sample/reaction mixture. Be sure the minimum and maximum volumes are set in accordance with the rotor specification. The maximum volume has always to be approximately 50/60% of the total volume of the vessel. Never use a blank in the reference vessel, because a possible exothermic reaction can not be monitored Never heat water in the reference and/or in one of the standard vessels, in any digestion cycles. Before adding reaction mixture rinse the vessels with distilled water in order to remove any electrostatic field. To prevent hot spot place the sample on the bottom of the vessels, if part of the sample stays ‘on the inner wall of the vessel, wet it by adding acids drop by drop, If during the addition of the reagents at your sample an exothermic reaction is observed, leave the vessel under fume hood for five minutes, before closing Before running any test check that the method (temperature and pressure) is suitable for your type of reactor. For method development use a small sample amount (e.g. 100 mg), low temperature, low power and short time For strong exothermic reactions add 2 ml of distilled water Periodically check the status of vessels, covers, shields, adapters, springs. Always check the reference cover especially at level of the thermowell, After starting the microwave program always check if the temperature and/or pressure sensor are free to rotate. Never open the reaction vessels at high temperature or above the boiling temperature of the reagents After digestion open the vessels slowly. In particular for organic samples that generates a lot of yellow-red gases (NOx) during the digestion: n(CH.) + HNO; = nCO.(g) + NOX(g) + H.0 (reaction between organic samples and HNO:). Do not use ice to cool down the rotor after microwave heating as the thermal shock could damage the safety shields. the user manual,MILESTONE EEE Thank you for choosing our system and welcome to the ever growing world club of Milestone users. We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this new tool entering your laboratory. We invite you to read carefully this operator manual and to keep it in reach for convenient and fast consulting. The valid version of this manual is English. In case of translation in other languages, please refer to the original version. For any possible clarification or any request of intervention please contact either our Representative in your country: Or us at the following address: Milestone Srl Via Fatebenefratelli 1/5 24010 SORISOLE (BG) — ITALY Phone: 0039-035-573857 Fax: 0039-035-570507 e-mail: analytical@milestonesrl.com website: www.milestonesrl.com Caution! Please read the operator manual before using the instrument! SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL A An instruction accompanied by this symbol provides a cautionary statement; WARNING. Failure to follow the instruction may endanger the user or cause damage to the instrument. iy Please read carefully this instruction. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page IMILESTONE — EEE INDEX Page IT CE PRECAUTIONS Page IIT GETTING STARTED GUIDE Page 1 PYRO 260 Configuration Introduction Technical specifications Unpacking and checking Installation 7260 Interface ports Setup Page 5-14 MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction Description Applications Warnings MAINTANANCE OF THE MILESTONE PYRO ASHING SYSTEM Replacement of the filter Replacement of the fuses Replacement of the muffle Page 15 Page 17 TERMINAL 260 Page 19 MUFFLE TECHNICAL NOTES Page 39 PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 6/2010 ~ Page II TOTAL PAGES 41MILESTONE EEE ‘SAFETY Your personal safety is of the utmost importance for us, therefore, the precautions necessary to perform chemistry under these conditions must be strictly followed. All procedures also apply to synthesis procedures. Any and all people involved in the use of this equipment must read the following precautions. 1. External fire protection should be installed according to local regulations for equipment operating unattended. 2. If materials inside the equipment should ignite, keep the cavity closed, switch off the equipment and disconnect the power cord or turn off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker. 3. The equipment shall not be used for heating and ventilation of laboratories. The equipment shall not be used as a sterilizing equipment. 4. The equipment shall not be used as a medical electrical equipment. The equipment shall not be used for heating food and beverages. The equipment shall not be used for mass production. The equipment shall not be used in an explosive atmosphere. 5. The equipment shall only be operated indoors, where the altitude does not exceed 2,000 meters (1,242 feet), at temperatures between +5°C and +40°C +(41°F and +104°F). The maximum relative humidity is 80% for temperatures up to 31°C (87.8°F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C (104°C). 6. The equipment shall be operated in places where fluctuations of the main supply voltage are not exceeding values of 1.10 times the nominal voltage and are not below 0.90 times the nominal voltage. The equipment shall only be operated in places where transient overvoltages on the main supply are not exceeding values of overvoltage category II specified in IEC 60364-4-443. 7. The power supply must be protected by a residual current circuit breaker with other current protection, interrupt capability equal or more than 4500A, nominal current 16A (a 230V) and 32A (a 115V), characteristics C-curve, residual current 30mA. Power line must have strong earth connection. 8. The equipment shall only be operated in places where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs and occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occur. The equipment shall not be stored or operated in places where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapor or gas). PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page IITMILESTONE Beane ee MILESTONE PYRO Setting up your Milestone PYRO 260 is easy. Simply follow this instruction to setup your Milestone PYRO. After you complete the setup, take some time to explore the features of your system. The user manual provides tips and instructions to help you learn the basics of your PYRO. Rear view of Milestone Pyro Pyro User manual Rev. Rev. 8/2010 Getting started Chapter Page 1MILESTONE Beane ee Step DESCRIPTION PICTURE 1 | Connect the power cord to the back side of the unit 2 | Plug-in the terminal cable to the back side of the unit and then to the Terminal Connect and fix the exhaust tube to the unit 3 | andplace the opposite side into the fume- hood (or any connection to it) Properly assembly the complete muffle (see 4 the user manual for the complete assembling procedure) Pyro User manual Rev. Rev. 8/2010 Getting started Chapter Page 2MILESTONE Beane ee NOTE Further information regarding the installation can be found in the Pyro user manual. START USING YOUR PYRO Milestone Pyro can be used with all type of crucibles (ceramic, quartz, platinum, nickel). In the following instructions we will quickly show the way to use a Milestone ashing system. Q Step DESCRIPTION PICTURE NOTE ii] Milestone suggests to entirely read the User Manual before to run the unit. 1 Weight the sample in the crucibles 2 Place the crucibles in the preheated muffle Leave the crucible in the muffle according to your method Pyro User manual Rev. Rev. 8/2010 Getting started Chapter Page 3MILESTONE Beane ee Remove the crucible and place it into a 4 desiccator 5 Weight the crucible and calculate the residue “The sample amount and the microwave program must be chosen in accordance with the Milestone guidelines (see Milestone application notes included in your CD) More information can be found into the PYRO User Manual Pyro User manual Rev. Rev. 8/2010 Getting started Chapter Page 4MILESTONE PYRO 260 PYRO 260 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. POWER 1 magnetron 1200W controlled via microprocessor in 1W increments. The reduced rating guarantees longer life to the magnetron itself. CONTROL TERMINAL 260 Control terminal 260, touch screen industrial grade controller 5” screen. Resolution 240X20 dots for sharp process Graphic. Graphic display of Time, Temperature, Pressure, Power, QP and Stirring. All parameters can be modified “on line” while system is running Multiple access levels through passwords. Graphic zoom capabilities N.1 PS2 ports for mouse. N.1 RS 484 port for microwave unit. N.1 RS 232 for external device. Methods and process reporting data saved on internal memory. SOFTWARE “Easy-Contro!" Software for full GLP documentation with PID Algorithms to exactly duplicate the required temperature curve, and for full Quality Assurance. FREQUENCY Microwave power frequency is 2450 MHz, equivalent to @ wavelength of 12,25cm. OUTPUTS Outputs: PS2 ports for mouse (not included) HARDWARE: The hardware of the unit is all made in stainless steel. The working chamber is made of a special microwave transparent refractory material. TEMPERATURE RANGE: 20°C to 1000°C Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 5MILESTONE LL _—EEEE eee DIMENSIONS: Control panel: 230mmx170mmx1 10mm (approx. 9°x7"x4.5”) Milestone Pyro system: (external dimensions) 480mmx550mmx560mm (approx. 19°x21"x22") Working chamber: 242mmx84mmx162mm (approx. 9.5"x3"x6.5") WEIGHT: Total weight: 57 Kg, POWER SUPPLY: 230 Volt/50 Hz — 2.2kW. PIN 44095 230Volt/60Hz 2.2kW P/N 44097 PYRO INTRODUCTION The Milestone Pyro ashing system is a high temperature muffle furnace based on microwave technology. It can be used as an alternative to the traditional heating muffle furnace offering the following main advantages: * reduction of ashing times «saving of electrical energy + safe operation Microwave technology opens the door to more rapid and more efficient handling of the samples, allowing at the same time improved laboratory conditions for the operator. The Milestone Pyro ashing unit has a compact design and an increased inside volume of the muffle. The unit has a built-in fan to exhaust fumes or acid vapors generated during ashing. HOW THE PYRO WORKS A special microwave-transparent ceramic muffle furnace allows microwave energy to pass through and rapidly raise the temperature of silicon carbide plates located inside the mute. Porous ceramic honeycomb frits built into the side walls of the muffle furnace allow a constant stream of air to pass over the sample crucibles. The combination of microwave "superheating” and the oxygen from the air flow results in @ dramatic reduction of ashing times. Microwave cavity Heating plate Air Exhaust fan — — Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 6MILESTONE LEE TEMPERATURE MONITORING A high-precision thermocouple located in close proximity to the bottom of the ashing crucibles (and unaffected by the airflow) monitors temperatures inside the furnace. The thermocouple's. signal is used as a feedback control mechanism to regulate microwave power output and maintain the user selected ramping/ashing temperature CHOICE OF CRUCIBLES The high-efficiency microwave energy coupling characteristics of the silicon carbide heating inserts allows the use of any type of crucible (metal, porcelain, quartz, etc.) within the microwave furnace. HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY The door of the PYRO is made of stainless steel with a lining of ceramic fibers. In the event of power failure, the door will not be damaged, even if the unit is operating at high temperatures. The unit also has an over temperature sensor to protect it from overheating within the microwave cavity. Four micro-switches will instantaneously cut off microwave missions whenever the door is opened Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 7MILESTONE PYRO INSTALLATION (ais = UNPACKING When unpacking, verify that all parts correspond to the packing list included in the shipment. Utmost care must be taken during unpacking of the Pyro to avoid any scratch or damage to the special acid and organic solvent resistant external coating. The standard carton box includes: n° Pyro ashing system n°1 Power cord Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 8MILESTONE n° exhaust tube n°1 Terminal 260 (Intarface cable RJ45 included) PYRO SETUP Remove the Pyro from the box and place it on a lab bench: Connect the exhaust tube to the back side of the Pyro and tight the metal strip: Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 9MILESTONE Connect the opposite side of the exhaust tube to the fume hood or any connections to it: Connect the power cord to the back side of the unit: Plug the interface cable of the terminal to the back side of the unit and to the terminal ia In the following instruction is described the procedure to properly assemble the muffle into the Pyro: Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 10MILESTONE LEE Place the bottom plate into the Pyro: Insert the ceramic stopper into the muffle (right and left side) allocate the muffie with ceramic stoppers on the supports introducing at the same time the thermocouple through the hole in the back wall of the muffle itself. Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 11MILESTONE Holding the muffle with one hand, introduce the front ceramic supports Cover the thermocouple with the ceramic protection Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 12MILESTONE LEE Introduce the bottom plate into the muffle Insert the heating element into the top part of the muffle (there are guides to support the plate) Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 13MILESTONE LEE place the front frame, it will be supported by the front ceramic adapter: Complete the installation of the muffle placing the muffle door Now the system is ready: Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 14MILESTONE LL _—EEEE eee MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION The Milestone Pyro ashing system is a muffle furnace utilizing microwaves as heating source. Contrary to traditional systems based on electrical resistances, this unit allows to carry out all those laboratory procedures requiring heating (ashing, moisture determination, etc.) very rapidly, as it reduces times from hours to minutes. This result is attained thanks to the combination of microwave “superheating” and high venting system of the working chamber (during ashing) which results in a faster oxidation. This also results in a reduction of the absorbed electrical energy with consequent substantial saving APPLICATIONS The following table shows the typical ashing times obtained with the Milestone Pyro ashing system with different samples: TYPICAL ASHING TIMES WITH MILESTONE PYRO ASHING SYSTEM ‘Sample Temperature| Microwave Ashing | Traditional Ashing time (minutes) time (minutes) PET FOOD 575 24 90 (ground) CAT FOOD. 375 75 300 POLYPROPYL| 650 22 80 ENE PVG 900 15 120 POLYMER 600 15 480 POLYESTER POLYURETH 300 15 120 ANE COAL 750 20 120 STANDARD AR 2782 DRIEDEGGS | 925 25 240 YOLK ‘ACTIVATED 750 25 780 COAL GENERAL GUIDELINES TO DEVELOP A METHOD WITH MILESTONE PYRO Below are listed some basic rules to develop a procedure with Milestone Pyro: 1, Preheat the muffie to a set temperature, set the same temperature used in the traditional muffle or according to Milestone ashing cookbook Weight a clean crucibles ‘Weight the sample in the crucibles Place the crucible in the preheated muffle After 40-60 minutes open the system and check the status of the sample (DO NOT OPEN THE SYSTEM IF FLAMABLE SAMPLES ARE RUNNING). Normally the sample is completely ashed when the residue is light gray or white 6. If the residue in the crucibles is light gray or white, remove it and cool it down in a disecator ALN Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 15MILESTONE LEE 7. Weight the crucible and calculate the residue. If the residue is too high place the crucible in the Pyro for 20-30 minutes, in order to complete the ashing. If the residue is within the expected range, the ashing is completed. Milestone suggests to repeat the test reducing the ashing time to half of the previous test, in order to further speed up the procedure WARNING! Never operate the unit without muffle door as the heat generated Inside would severely damage the external coating of the door of the unit. In case of lack of voltage during operation of the unit (particularly in case the muddle is working at very high temperatures) it is recommended to open the front door to allow proper cooling of the inside walls, deprived of the forced ventilation. IMPORTANT NOTICE Although the high power of the heating system allows to reach higher temperatures, it is recommended not to enter T1 values over 1000°C. Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 16MILESTONE MAINTENANCE OF THE MILESTONE PYRO ASHING SYSTEM exclusively by trained service personnel. The unit includes high voltage parts! BEWARE! HIGH VOLTAGE! A Servicing and repairs of the Milestone Pyro ashing system must be performed irom the power line. Before opening the unit, always disconnect it REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR FILTERS (p/n 60025) The filters need periodical cleaning/ replacement, according to the environmental conditions of the laboratory. Replacement is done by gently removing the grid which is secured by simple pressure. The filters are placed in the back and left sides of the unit: ind Fo! Itis possible to clean the two filters simply using compressed air or with water, CLEANING OF THE PYRO CAVITY Periodically a cleaning of the Pyro cavity is recommended. To perform the cleaning, it is necessary to fully remove the complete muffle (see the installation chapter) and using a detergent (such as detergent for glasses) clean all the metal cavity Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 17MILESTONE In case some dust/ powder is on the bottom of the cavity, remove the bottom plate and clean it REPLACEMENT OF THE MUFFLE Due to the friction between the door and the front frame itis possible that, after a while, the replacement of them is required. Do not use the muffle if there is leakage between all the muffle parts. All the parts of the muffle are listed in the Muffle technical notes included in the user manual. Due to the high temperature reach by the muffie; time to time it will be required to replace the high temperature door panel p/n 50101 (this operation can be done by Milestone local technician). IMPORTANT! Always use Milestone original spare parts. Use of unproper refractory material may cause severe damages to the unit and generate danger for the operator! Pyro User manual Rev. 8/2010 Introduction Chapter Page 18MILESTONE TERMINAL 260 DESCRIPTION TERMINAL 260 is a monochrome touch screen industrial grade controller 5" screen, for creating, editing, running and storing microwave programs. Itis operated by simply touching the icons on the screen, or optionally, with mouse or keyboard, ‘The easyCONTROL software is installed in the hard disk memory of the terminal. The desired operating curve can be directly drawn by the user on the screen, All control parameters with theoretical and actual curves are simultaneously displayed. This means that providing the real time graphic representation, the real measuring values can be continuously adjusted to the desired curves and allow the complete control of all sample parameters. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 19MILESTONE 7 EEE INSTALLATION easyCONTROL ‘The easyCONTROL software is supplied already installed in the TERMINAL 260, Software Updates are carried out by Service. TERMINAL 260 CONNECTIONS Connections on the front panel Keyboard or Mouse: Keyboard or mouse can be plugged into the P52. ports. Keyboard and mouse are not included with the control terminal. Device: port for the communication with the microwave unit and for power supply of the terminal. The connecting cable is included: Interface cable R145 Printer: No printer can be connected. CONNECTIONS TO THE MICROWAVE UNIT The terminal can only be connected to a microwave unit with buil connection is located on the back panel of the Microwave unit. in a corresponding interface card, The Communication port with the terminal and for the power supply of the ter PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 20MILESTONE ‘CONNECTION OF TERMINAL TO MICROWAVE UNIT Switch off the microwave unit (the switch located on the top left front of the unit). A Warning: Always switch off the unit before connecting or disconnecting the terminal to or damage to the interface board will occur! _—— 4 Connect the interface cable RJ45 to the “Device” port on the front of the terminal (see above picture). Connect the other end of the cable to the “terminal” port on the back panel of the Microwave unit, Switch on the microwave unit. When switching on also the lamp inside the cavity will be switched on. The start page will now be displayed on the TERMINAL 260. If the terminal is connected to the microwave for the first time, information on settings is exchanged between terminal and interface, this operation requires a few seconds (see next paragraph). The terminal is now ready for operation. TRANSFER OF SETTINGS BETWEEN TERMINAL AND INTERFACE The settings of the System Administration (see chapter Panel Administrator) are stored in the terminal and in the interface-board. When the terminal is connected to a microwave unit, the settings are transferred as follows: ‘* In case no settings are stored in the interface-board, the settings of the terminal are transferred to the interface-board; ‘+ In case settings are already stored in the interface-board, these are transferred from the interface- board to the terminal. EEPROM Internal Memory (32 kb). All data files remain stored also in case of black-outs. The EEPROM is reserved for the methods and runs EasyCONTROL PROGRAM START/LOGIN Switching on the Microwave unit will start at the same time the TERMINAL 260 and the program. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev, 8/2010 ~ Page 21MILESTONE LE Select your name from the Login-window. Type your password and confirm with "O.k.” Use the Touch Screen or the mouse, At the time of delivery the following passwords are factory set: Administrator = 123456 User = 123 The passwords can be modified (see Chapter Panel Administrator). PROGRAM TERMINED / LOGOUT By touching on Logout the Login-window will be displayed. You can switch off the system now or another person can log in. Switching off the microwave unit will also switch off the terminal, DESKTOP OF easyCONTROL After Login, the start page of the easyCONTROL software will be displayed. Touching the different icons you will enter the program run or the administration area of the software. easyCONTROL offers four different programs for microwave units. On your screen, only those programs that are compatible and can be run with your microwave system configuration will be displayed as touching icons, 1. Logout 2. Panel Administration 3. press PREP Logout By Logout you log out yourselves from the system, The log in window (2 ee ‘appears, where the next user can log in by means of password. Panel Administration In the management of equipment basic adjustments are made. They are ae to a large extent the administrator and/or service reserved. Program ie Here all process parameters for your program including date stored PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 22MILESTONE LE easyCONTROL, GENERAL AND SPECIFIC SYMBOLS Switching surfaces can be operated either by affecting by means of Touch screen or by clicking by means of mouse. The same applies to selecting registers and data records. Input fields can after marking over the keyboard or by repeated affecting over opening the standard keyboard on the screen wil enter. Generally used symbols: File open. File store, ‘The “Break” icon terminates the input without saving and takes you out of the input window. Create a new, empty data file. The current file is deleted from the memory (save any changes before doing it). Back, windows abandoned and on superordinate level change. Ventilation, pressing on it at the end of the program extra cooling start Pressing on it, the program will start. Pressing on it, the program will be in pause. Program finished, pressing on it, the program will turned to start, PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 23,MILESTONE LE Used symbols for graphic of run for recorded data: lick the icons buttons to activate or deactivated the functions. The function activated shows the sensor profile on the graphic display: E: Curve of Microwave Power. ot.time Time: On the left of the graphic, total time and run time are shown, Total Time is the total duration time of the MW-Program including ventilation. Run time is the time already elapsed from the start of the MW-Program. The growing blue bar shows the percent runtime vs total time. Runtime ‘System-Information: The Info icon opens the System Information window. Here the user can enter the information of the system. 12 lines are available for remarks. Default information is taken from the page System administration/ Settings/System- Information. The System Information is printed out together with the process run. HOW TO CREATE A NEW PROGRAM WITH easyCONTROL NOTE In order to make the following chapter as clear as possible, we have opted for the representation only of the program shown by the control terminal display. The following example will be described: Summary: ‘Step Time Power (Watt) | Ti. (°C) (hh:mm:ss) 1 00:30:00 1000 600) 2 03:00:00. 1000 600) Ventilation (00:10:00) PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 24MILESTONE ‘Switch on the main switch, located on the front panel. The easyCONTROL display will show: pret ervice Supervisor ser Type your identification and confirm you with o.k, using you for it the Touch screen. The display will show the easyCONTROL desktop: [easy CONTROL-200 hen atsbeTa5.0 Program (eae MLS GmbH Penel SP administration [Bae% Milestone Logout E a Press “Program” the display will show the "Method": Veto ESSN | Fe : : “Parameter” the display will show: Pistertearem Sa oa CHUN Star) Press in the window of ventilation. The display will show a keyboard: Digit the time "10", confirm by pressing OK. Control for permits the selection of different controls such as TI, T2,P, for Pyro unit select only TI. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 25MILESTONE LE The Start parameters always ON (activated icon) when the temperature sensor Td (Internal temperature) is installed. Note: the functions can be remove pressing on the proper icon. Press the “Wave”: The display will show the microwave program: 4 00:30:00) 2/03:00: ‘Step ni: hh.mm.ss 1 (00:00:00 t Introduce the desired Time parameters: Press in the window "00.00.00" of t. Be display will show a keyboard. the window "00.30.00" confirm by pressing OK. Irsoduce the dented Energy parameters: Press in the window “0” of E. The display will show a keyboard: Digit into the window "1000", after confirm pressing OK. Introduce the desired internal temperature parameters. Press in the window "0.0" of T1. ‘The display will show a keyboard: Digit in the window "600", confirm by pressing OK. When last value is introduced, automatically another empty file is generated The display will show the 2° step: Step n. Watt °C 2 0 0.0 E 11 Introduce the desired Time parameters: Press in the window "00.00.00" of t. The display will show a keyboard. Digit in the window "03.00.00" confirm by pressing OK. ( ial} Note : Confirming with ok, the other parameters will be updated with preceding data, PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 26MILESTONE LE HOW TO STORE A NEW PROGRAM WITH easyCONTROL Press the “Floppy disk icon” as shown: 1 o@s000 1000, 600 203.0000 “1000 “600 3, 00.00.60, On the display will appear "Save file”: Click into the windows of "Name" will appear the keyboard: Digit the name, for instance, “Plastic”, confirm by pressing OK. All method created will be saved as extension of *.mpy It is possible cancel it clicking on the "x", HOW TO DELETE A PROGRAM WITH easyCONTROL Press “Program” the display will show: Click on the “Folder”, the display will show the library programs: PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 27MILESTONE Select the method that will be delete for instance “plastic.mpy” and Press the "X”. The display will show a message, confirm by pressing “YES”. Important! : When “YES" is pressed, the method will be definitely cancelled. HOW TO MODIFY AND STORE A PREVIOUSLY STORED PROGRAM WITH easyCONTROL Press “Program” the display will show: Method MESS Mm ave MELO I re Click on the “Folder”, the display will show the library programs: Click for instance on “plastic.mpy”, the method will be load. Enter in “Edit” and modify the parameters of Time, Energy, Power, etc. as previously shown in the manual. Press the “Floppy disk icon”, The display will show a message, confirm by pressing “YES”, Important! : When “YES" is pressed, the method will be definitely overwritten, HOW TO USE A PROGRAM OF easyCONTROL After log in, the display will show the desktop: [easy CONTROL-250. fey O-t-BETAS Program Va ' MLS GmbH Panel ecvnistraton Pog Milestone Logout E A PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 28,MILESTONE Press “Program” the display will show the method Method Fe a Load fle Select the program that have to be used, for instance “plastic.mpy” and click on the “Folder”. Select "Wave” and the display will show the corresponding graphic: 1000600 1000,"""600, 41 00:30:00 2/ 03:00:00 300.00. Press “Run”. The display will show the start program: REBT EEy an ] iie2 PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 29MILESTONE LE Press “START”, automatically after a few seconds the program will start. Program finished: Gl “Floppy icon” will appear "Save file”. Digit into the Name for instance “plastic” confirm pressing “ok” and then clicking on “Floppy icon” the data wil be atomicaly stored on Data of fash card with extension *dpy. PARAMETERS CHOICE Energy: The desired microwave power can be set in 1 Watt increments up to a maximum of 1000 Watt. Start parameters: Beginning with first step you have to select the activated starting temperature of the system. This is necessary to define the temperature heating profile. The start Parameter is actives when tured from grey to yellow color. Ventilation: Insert the ventilation time to cool down the vessels prior to water cooling PANEL ADMINISTRATOR easy CONTROL-260 pere-sqoia-n) Program [= MLS GmbH Panel administration [o=e4 Logout [a PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 30MILESTONE LE In the Administration Panel it is possible to view or modify - subject to authorization - the basic settings of the software.The User has no access to the administration panel. All modifications in the administration panel must be saved. Otherwise the modifications will be automatically saved when leaving the administration panel. Panel control J (Usermanagement: ‘The administration panel includes registers: ‘Access: It is used for the settings of terminal and users management. Settings: It is used to set and define the parameters of the connected instruments and sensors. Configuration: This is used for the configuration of the MW-Unit and Interface. ACCESS ‘PANEL CONTROL Click on the “Panel Control” the display will show: Beep: Touching the Beep icon the acoustic signal is activated or deactivated, Date and Time: The switch from summer to winter time is not automatic, Brightness of LCD (screen): To adjust the screen brightness to the environmental conditions. Serial number, Software Version, License Number: The programs of the software will only be active if the License Number corresponds to the Software Version and Serial number of the Terminal. The License number can be entered by Service only. Save: Modifications of the settings are saved by touching the Save icon. Thus the settings remain even after re-start of the terminal. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev, 8/2010 ~ Page 31MILESTONE USER MANAGEMENT Itis used to manage the access authorizations for the users. Renei control) User management Login-Mode: If “only password" is selected, a valid password is sufficient to log in. jon: The Administrator can add additional users (with User-access authorization). A dialog window is opened for entering User Name, Password, and access rights. Change password: The own password (or the password of subjected hierarchies) and the access rights can be modified. Do not use “0” as first password character, as the “0” is ignored, Delete User: The Administrator can cancel users (with User access authorization). SETTING ‘SYSTEM INFORMATION Recess] Settings ‘The System Information is printed out together with the Report of the run and can also be edited in the register Run. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 32MILESTONE MAXIMUM SETTING rer reste Hoo] This page defines the maximum values of the control parameters, which are available in the program. ‘The settings contained in this page can only be carried out by Service SENSOR-DATA In this page Service defines for each Program Variant the required settings for the sensors installed in the MW_ it. Sie 3 Gwe cee Meee haere tot 1 o 4 | ? he op he A Analog Input channel: The used signal variants from T1 to QP are listed according to the analog input channels used on the interface card, The “not available” message means _no sensor is connected. Rotor-Control: When an IR-TC-Sensor is connected to T1 or T2, the Rotor-Control function can be activated. Maximum: Measured value at which the sensor electronics emit the output signal of 10 V. Minimum: Measured value at which the sensor electronics emit the output signal of 0 V. CONTROL SETTING The settings on this page can only be carried out by Service. (PRZZEY Settings Cana MMi) Ee Control Dx cby from coz 1 eI 72 P Temperature and Pressure control are made according to PID algorithm: Dx: Band width (PID-Bandwidth), Difference amount for swinging g performance of the PID-control). The MW-Power is reduced before reaching the theoretical value to avoid that this value is exceeded (e.g. 10 °C before theoretical value is reached the power is reduced). PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 33,MILESTONE LE Dy: Difference vs curve (“Offset”). Optimal balance of theoretical and actual curve. An adjustment may be required with other sensors. Dz: The CDz value considers the temperature curve increase. The factor used in the control is 1/CDz , ie. small values (CD2=10) have a great influence, while big values (CDz = 1000) have a small influence. Control from: Signal, on which the control is made, The sensor used for the control can be selected by the user creating a Method in the page Method\Parameter. ‘SENSOR CHECK The Sensor Check function is used to detect malfunctioning, not propery installed or defective temperature sensors. If the Sensor-Check reveals that something is nor regular, the process run is interrupted and an error message is displayed on the scres Checked Sensors: T1 or T2 or en, PEERY Scitras aa Foctistes gS, oheche encore ane tant both Temperature Sensors, according to setting. Max, Temperature jump sensibility: the allowed maximum Temperature jumps, Timeout and ‘Temperature change: during the heating phase the temperature change detected by the sensor during the timeout must reach the minimum set value, Recommended settings: PyroPREP, On [OF Off Checked sensors | Leading sensor Max. T-Jumps 100°C /s Under 50°C: Timeout 100s ‘Temp. Change 0,0°C Over 50°C: Timeout 100s ‘Temp. Change 0,0°C TEST Settings [contol vesress_[00-00,00, PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 34MILESTONE Energy test: This test is used to check the microwave power emission. The result depends - among other factors — from the material and the position of the vessel and the starting temperature. ‘The Energy test should be carried out with water at temperature under 12°C, as water does not absorb well microwaves at higher temperatures. Test procedure: +Enter the test energy in the field Test Energy. ‘Enter the test time in the field Test Time. Select Test time so that water is heated by up to max. 15°C. Measure 1 L of cold water in a Beaker and pour it into the Test vessel. +Enter the amount of water in the field Amount of water. ‘sMeasure accurately the temperature with thermometer 0,1°C precision, and introduce the test vessel i ide the cavity as shown in the picture. +Enter the Temperature in the field Start-Temperature. ‘Close the door and start the Test-Program (press on Start Test). ‘After running the Test-Program measures the temperature under stirring conditions. +Enter the measured temperature in the field End-Temperature. The calculated energy is now displayed. CONFIGURATION MICROWAVE UNIT ‘The settings on this page can only be carried out by Service. You have to enter here the hardware installed in the Microwave unit. The entered Hardware can be controlled in the control programs. _ Config. |_ Start Fa puised Teist (i pws-c40 i contr, cutputs 2500 [mR ___] [__no MS found] Type of device: Model of Microwave unit. ‘Type of power supply: Type of the power supply for the magnetron (microwave emitter). ‘Twist: A built-in twist card informs the terminal when the rotor/tumtable has completed one 360° turn. The active Twist-Function changes the rotation to the opposite direction, creating an alternate rotation. Digital Outputs: One 230V- and four 12V outputs are available. If activated, the outputs can be connected or disconnected with the steps of the running microwave programs. PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 35MILESTONE LE IN/OUTPUTS The settings on this page can only be carried out by Service. This page displays the (measured) voltage reading of each Analog input. eee rw — Purpose of this page is for Service to check the correct functioning of the terminal and of the microwave unit, Digital Inputs: cisplay of the status of the digital inputs/outputs, ERROR MESSAGE AND QUESTIONS. To avoid possible user errors, for some operations the software will display a prompt message/reconfirmation message. In case the user makes a manipulation he is not authorized to do, or performs operation which is not possible, a prompt message will be displayed. These messages are confirmed pressing OK Veuve tends executes» nicrwme ‘Spteater nme strng these Beyou wart fowrare merecorange we He) ‘Perum tnactalsaynensiezea | Ifthe software detects an error, then a window with an error message will be Please ever avd rogamor sects | displayed. Error messages are confirmed pressing Cancel. predeltes nebeat (=) LIST OF PROMPTS AND (ERROR) MESSAGES The following pages describe most of the prompts/questions and error messages, ordered as follows: LOGIN Text Description/ Remarks 'You entered an invalid password, The entered password is not valid for the selected Please enter the correct password user. Jor cancel your login, Enter the correct password or cancel your loci PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 36MILESTONE LE The entered username does already exist. The names of the users must be different. When Usernames cannot be entered twice. entering or modifying an user, never use a name Please enter another name. already entered, ‘SENSORS, CONTROL AND TWIST Text Description/ Remarks ‘in your system are no sensor inputs No sensors are configured in your system, Sensor [Configured configuration can only be carried out by Service (see Please contact your local service partner. Chapter Sensor data). ‘Your system contains a sensor for The curve of a sensor is not defined or partly not ‘TI measurement. Therefore the defined. This means that during run the value [Curve for T1 was checked. measured by the sensor is not checked. This can This curve is not sufficiently defined. cause uncontrolled power emission (see also Chapter for parameters description ) Do you really want to start the application? "The temperature sensor check detected an _| The Sensor-Check detected an error in temperature Error. measurement (see Chapter Sensor check) This message depends on the actual and theoretical The value of T1 changed from 25.0°C to values and can therefore vary correspondingly. 100.0°C Check the temperature sensor and positioning of the between on second and has exceeded the limit_| sensor (Infrared-Sensor). lof 50.0°C. ‘Your have not entered a value for the element | You have defined no Parameter for the power control. "Control for’ You have to set these parameters in the Method Please select on of the available sensor inputs. | Program Register. (see corresponding chapter) FILES AND DATA COLLECTION Text Description/ Remarks ‘You have modified the current data collection. | You have not yet saved the current method. By loading a new method the current settings of the Do you really want to ignore these modifications| microwave program will are overwritten, land load the new data collection ? You have modified the current data collection. | You have not saved the current method. When you ‘If you leave this page all data will be lost. leave the page, a non-saved method willbe lost The method can be saved in the Method register. Do you really want to ignore these modifcations| and leave this pages ? Please enter a valid file name. Opening or saving a file you must indicate the file name (enter the corresponding field with a valid name). The file already exists, Ifa file with the same name is already stored in memory, it will be overwritten, Do you want to overwrite the existing file? Do you really want to delete this file? Security question before deleting a file. A deleted file is definitely lost, PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 37MIL ESTONE LE ‘MICROWAVE-PROGRAM Text Description/Remarks The running time of all segments is zero. Please enter a valid program or select a predefined method. You have not saved the mw program. With a new start all not saved data will be lost. The Program run can be saved in the Register Run. The running time of all segments is zero. Please enter a valid program or select a predefined method. You have not defined a program. You can create program or load it. {f you want to enter the start page first stop program execution. To leave the application pages is only allowed after program stop. Stop the program run or wait until the program ends, You have already executed a microwave application without storing these data. If you leave these pages all data will be lost. Do you really want to ignore these modifications and leave these pages ? You have not yet saved the program run. If you leave these pages all non-saved data will be lost. The Program run can be saved in the Register Run. You have already executed a microwave application without storing these data. Do you want to ignore the recordings and load an old graphic file ? Together with the program run also the related methods and sample tables are saved. Loading a new run, the current methods, sample tables and graphics will be overwritten, Dosing error in program [At least one chemical has not been injected during the run, Please search in your protocol for dosing points marked with "skipped" or "failed". ‘An error in the dosing occurred during program run. ‘MISCELLANEOUS Text Description/ Remarks ‘Your license number is invalid. Please enter a correct license key lor contact your next service partner Your license key is invalid (see Chapter Panel Control). Contact your local service, ‘The battery which supplies the clock of your panel is empty. ‘Therefore date and time of the panel have been lost. Please inform your next service partner and adjust the [date and time of your panel This message appears when the Lithium battery (Type R125) is empty. The clock will automatically reset to 01.01.2000, 00:00:00. If you need the clack, contact your local service. The image could not be read. Please inform your local service partner. Error occurred in reading a program to be installed, Either the Flash Card is not readable or the program of| the type *.exe260 is damaged. During the erase procedure a serious error Joccurted, Please repeat your installation and inform your next service partner. During software update the terminal must be re- started, PYRO 260 User Manual Rev. 8/2010 ~ Page 38MILESTONE HELPING CHEMISTS Technical Notes MUFFLE for PYRO TECHNICAL NOTES Complete muffle P/N 50575: PIN Picture 50575/A Description The complete muffle P/N 50575 includes the following parts: Fr - P/N 50579/A 50053/A 5059/4 5087/4 Muffle for Pyro technical notes Rev.08/2010 Description’ Ashing muffle cavity Top plate Front frame Bottom plate of Pyro muffle Page 39MILESTONE HELPING Hee MO ert & Technical Notes 50576/A Ceramic door 50054/A Back-left support 50055/A Beck-right support 50056/A Frontleft support 50057/A Front-ight support 0501/4 Bottom plate Muffle for Pyro technical notes Rev.08/2010 Page 40MILESTONE HELPING Hee MO ert & Technical Notes Accessories and spare parts:: PIN Picture Description 50046 Ceramic filter for muffle PyROOO1 Heating element PYROOSS Thermocouple protection 50101 Door insulating panel Muffle for Pyro technical notes Rev.08/2010 Page 41MILESTONE MILESTONE Waste disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Complying with directive 2002/96/ec of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) the separate collection environmental managed of equipment is mandatory. 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