BANTE inststruments MS200 User manual

MS200/300/400 Hotplate Magnetic Stirrer
Instruction Manual
BANTE INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD

MS200/300/400 Hotplate Magnetic Stirrer
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MS series magnetic stirrer. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the stirrer, please carefully read the
following instructions before use.
Unpacking
The following list describes the accessories of stirrer. After the unpacking, please check all accessories are complete. If any are damaged or missing, please
contact nearest distributor.
Stir Bar Temperature Probe (Only for MS300/400)
Stirring the Liquids
Before plugging the plug into the power outlet, ensure that the local mains power voltage matchs the stirrer requirements.
1. Place the stir bar into the container. Press the power switch to ON position, the display will light up.
2. Press the or key to set the stirring speed, the speed bar on display will show the run status.
3. If the stirrer does not work well, move the container slightly, ensure that the stir bar is always in the center of container.
ON
OFF

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Setting the Stirring Time
MS series magnetic stirrer has a built-in timer that allows user to set the stirring time from 1 to 999 minutes.
1. Press the Time key to enter the setting mode, the display shows “000 min”.
2. Press the or key to set the stirring time, press the Enter key to confirm. The timer automatically begins countdown until it gets to zero, the
stirrer will stop the stirring simultaneously.
If you want to exit the setting, press the Exit key.
Heating the Liquids
This section is applicable to MS300 and 400 magnetic stirrers.
1. Insert the connector of temperature probe into the corresponding connector socket on the rear panel of stirrer.
2. Place the temperature probe into the liquid.
3. Press the oCkey and the or key to set the target temperature, press the Enter key to confirm. The stirrer is now begin heating.

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NOTE:
•Ensure that the temperature probe is connected to socket, the hotplate will not heat if the probe is not attached.
•While heating a liquid the temperature probe must be immersed, otherwise the hotplate will heat continuously and will go into a fault condition.
•During the heating mode, the Heating icon will successively show as follows:
•When the liquid reached the setting temperature, the Heating icon will flashing continuously.
•Press the Exit key, the stirrer stops the heating immediately.
Temperature Calibration
During the heating, if the temperature reading displayed differs from that of an accurate thermometer, please follow the steps below to calibrate the stirrer.
1. Switch off the stirrer.
2. Press and hold the and keys for 3 seconds, then switch on the stirrer. The display will show the temperature value.
3. Press the or key to correct the temperature value, press the Enter key to confirm. Calibration is completed.
Troubleshooting
FAILURE
CAUSE
Stir bar does not working
•Check the screw under the top plate are loose.
•Container is not in the center of top plate.
Can not heating
•The temperature probe is not connect to stirrer.
•Heater or temperature probe has damaged.

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Specifications
Model
MS200
MS300
MS400
Maximum Stirring Volume
2 Liters (H2O)
Stirring Speed
0 to 1250 rpm
Temperature Range
No temperature control
Room temperature to 300°C
Room temperature to 400°C
Timer Range
0 to 999 minutess
Top Plate Size
135 (L) × 135 (W)mm
Power Requirements
AC220V/50Hz
Ambient Temperature
< 50° C
Dimensions
230 (L) × 180 (W) × 120 (H)mm
Weight
2.2kg

Hazardous Substance Statement
Bante Instruments is committed to the reduction and eventual elimination of all hazardous substances in both the manufacturing process and finished
products we supply. We have an active manufacturing and procurement program to minimize and eliminate the use of harmful heavy metals such as
cadmium, lead, mercury and the like. New technologies and design parameters are also promoting these efforts and we expect to have little or no such
materials in our product in the coming years. We welcome our customer suggestions on how to speed up these efforts.
Warranty
The warranty period for stirrer is one year from the date of shipment. Above warranty does not cover the stir bar and temperature probe. Out of warranty
products will be repaired on a charged basis. The warranty on your stirrer shall not apply to defects resulting from:
•Improper or inadequate maintenance by customer.
•Unauthorized modification or misuse.
•Operation outside of the environment specifications of the products.
For more information, please contact the nearest authorized distributor.
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