Buchi NIR-Online X-One User manual

NIR-Online®
Process Analyser X-One
Operation Manual
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Operation Manual (Original) Process Analyser X-One
11593995
Publication date: 01.2022
NIR-Online GmbH
Altrottstrasse 31
D-69190 Walldorf
E-mail: [email protected]
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Contents
1 About this document...........................................................................................................5
1.1 Warning notices in this document..........................................................................................5
1.2 Symbols.................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Warning symbols ........................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Mandatory directive symbols ......................................................................................5
1.3 Mark-ups and symbols ..........................................................................................................6
2 Safety....................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Proper use .............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Use other than that intended .................................................................................................7
2.3 Location of safety notices and warning signs on the product ................................................7
2.4 Residual risks ........................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Risk of explosion from opening up the sensor............................................................8
2.4.2 Risk of explosion from unplugging the device power plug..........................................8
2.5 Staff qualification ...................................................................................................................8
2.6 Personal protective equipment (production)..........................................................................9
2.7 Personal protective equipment (laboratory)...........................................................................9
2.8 Modifications..........................................................................................................................9
3 Product description...........................................................................................................10
3.1 Description of function .........................................................................................................10
3.2 Configuration .......................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Front view .................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Rear view..................................................................................................................11
3.3 Type plate............................................................................................................................12
3.4 ATEX rating .........................................................................................................................13
3.5 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................14
3.6 Technical data .....................................................................................................................14
3.6.1 Sensor ......................................................................................................................14
3.6.2 Installation box..........................................................................................................15
3.6.3 Ambient conditions ...................................................................................................15
3.6.4 Materials ...................................................................................................................15
3.6.5 Computer system requirements................................................................................15
3.6.6 Software....................................................................................................................16
4 Transport and storage ......................................................................................................18
4.1 Transport .............................................................................................................................18
4.2 Storage ................................................................................................................................18
5 Installation..........................................................................................................................19
5.1 Installation site (production).................................................................................................19
5.2 Installation site (laboratory) .................................................................................................19
5.3 Establishing installation point ..............................................................................................20
5.4 Installation point in piping system (example).......................................................................21
5.5 Installation (example) ..........................................................................................................22
5.6 Sensor installation ...............................................................................................................23
5.7 Connecting the sensor.........................................................................................................24
5.8 Connecting the video cable (optional accessory) ................................................................25
5.9 Establishing the electrical connection to the installation box...............................................26

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6 Operation............................................................................................................................27
6.1 Journal button......................................................................................................................27
6.2 Entering reference data in the journal ................................................................................. 27
7 Cleaning and servicing .....................................................................................................28
7.1 Notes on servicing ...............................................................................................................28
7.2 Regular maintenance work..................................................................................................28
8 Taking out of service and disposal..................................................................................29
8.1 Disposal...............................................................................................................................29
8.2 Returning the instrument .....................................................................................................29
9 Appendix ............................................................................................................................30
9.1 Certificates...........................................................................................................................30
9.1.1 ATEX certificate ........................................................................................................30
9.1.2 CE certificate ............................................................................................................31
9.2 Spare parts and accessories ...............................................................................................32
9.2.1 Accessories ..............................................................................................................32
9.2.2 Spare parts specifications.........................................................................................32

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1 About this document
This operation manual is applicable for all variants of the instrument.
Read this operation manual before operating the instrument and follow the instruc-
tions to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
Keep this operation manual for later use and pass it on to any subsequent user or
owner.
NIR-Online GmbH accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions resulting
from not following this operation manual.
If you have any questions after reading this operation manual:
uContact NIR-Online GmbH Customer Service.
[email protected]
1.1 Warning notices in this document
Warning notices warn you of dangers that can occur when handling the device.
There are four danger levels, each identifiable by the signal word used.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER Indicates a danger with a high level of risk which could result in
death or serious injury if not prevented.
WARNING Indicates a danger with a medium level of risk which could result in
death or serious injury if not prevented.
CAUTION Indicates a danger with a low level of risk which could result in mi-
nor or medium-severity injury if not prevented.
NOTICE Indicates a danger that could result in damage to property.
1.2 Symbols
The following symbols are displayed in this operation manual or on the device:
1.2.1 Warning symbols
The following warning and directive symbols are displayed in this operation manual
or on the instrument.
Symbol Meaning
General warning
Dangerous electrical voltage
1.2.2 Mandatory directive symbols
Mandatory signs Meaning
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1.3 Mark-ups and symbols
NOTE
This symbol draws attention to useful and important information.
RThis character draws attention to a requirement that must be met before the in-
structions below are carried out.
uThis character indicates an instruction that must be carried out by the user.
ðThis character indicates the result of a correctly carried out instruction.
Mark-up Explanation
Window Software Windows are marked-up like this.
Tab Tabs are marked-up like this.
Dialog Dialogs are marked-up like this.
[Button] Buttons are marked-up like this.
[Field names] Field names are marked-up like this.
[Menu / Menu item] Menus or menu items are marked-up like this.
Status Status is marked-up like this.
Signal Signals are marked-up like this.

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2 Safety
2.1 Proper use
The sensor is used to analyze substances and samples in production and in the labo-
ratory. The sensor is intended exclusively for that purpose.
The sensor can be used in laboratories and production facilities for the following op-
erations:
Quality control
Process optimization
Reference measurements
2.2 Use other than that intended
Use of any other kind than that described in the section Chapter2.1 "Proper use",
page7 and any application that does not comply with the technical specifications
(see Chapter3.6 "Technical data", page14) constitutes use other than that in-
tended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
Using the sensor in areas for which the sensors are not certified. For certification
details see Chapter3.4 "ATEX rating", page13
Use of the sensor in potentially explosive atmospheres without an overall assess-
ment by the responsibility holder.
Use of a sensor of which the screw sealing cap is damaged.
Damage or hazards attributable to use of the product other than as intended are en-
tirely at the risk of the operator alone.
2.3 Location of safety notices and warning signs on the product
The following safety signs and warning symbols are present on the sensor.

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Fig.1: Location of safety notices and warning signs on the product
1
General warning
2
General warning
Clean Unit when dust exceeds 5
mm thickness
Do not separate when energized
Do not open in hazardous area.
2.4 Residual risks
The device has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological ad-
vances. Nevertheless, risks to persons, property or the environment can arise if the
device is used incorrectly.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to alert the user to these residual dan-
gers.
2.4.1 Risk of explosion from opening up the sensor
Opening up the sensor in potentially explosive atmospheres can cause an explosion.
uDo not open up the sensor housing.
2.4.2 Risk of explosion from unplugging the device power plug
Risk of explosion from unplugging the device power plug when the power is
switched on.
uDo not unplug the sensor when the power is switched on.
2.5 Staff qualification
Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater
dangers.
The device may only be operated by suitably qualified persons.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:

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Users
Users are persons that meet the following criteria:
They have been instructed in the use of the device.
They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the appli-
cable safety regulations and apply them.
They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess
the risks associated with the use of the device.
Operator
The operator is responsible for the following aspects:
The instrument must be correctly installed, commissioned, operated and serviced.
Only suitably qualified staff may be assigned the task of performing the opera-
tions described in these operating instructions.
The staff must comply with the locally applicable requirements and regulations for
safe and hazard-conscious working practices.
Safety-related incidents that occur while operating the instrument are to be re-
ported to the manufacturer.
[email protected]
NIR-Online service technicians
Service technicians authorized by NIR-Online have attended special training courses
and are authorized by NIR-Online GmbH to carry out special servicing and repair
measures.
2.6 Personal protective equipment (production)
Follow the rules regarding personal protective equipment that are applicable at the
installation site.
The operation of the sensor does not require additional protective equipment.
2.7 Personal protective equipment (laboratory)
Depending on the application, hazards due to heat and/or corrosive chemicals may
arise.
uAlways wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles,
protective clothing and gloves.
uMake sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of
the safety data sheets for all chemicals used.
2.8 Modifications
Unauthorized modifications may impair safety and lead to accidents.
uUse only genuine NIR-Online accessories, spare parts and consumables.
uTechnical modifications to the instrument or accessories should only be carried
out with the prior written approval of NIR-Online GmbH and only by authorized
NIR-Online service technicians.
NIR-Online GmbH accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of
unauthorized modifications.

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3.1 Description of function
The sensor is an optical instrument for nondestructive determination of substances
and concentrations in a sample.
A sample absorbs and reflects light across the entire wavelength spectrum according
to its color and chemical composition. The signal reflected by the sample is recorded
and analyzed by a spectrometer.
The sensor uses a lamp to produce near-infrared radiation that interacts with the
molecules of the sample. The interaction between sample and light produces a
characteristic spectrum.
The light reflected from the sample is collected through two sets of fiber optics
that direct the light to the NIR and visible spectrophotometers, respectively. The
visible spectrophotometer consists of a diffraction grating to spatially disperse the
light according to wavelength and a silicon photodiode array containing multiple
elements which measure the light intensity for specific wavelength intervals. The
NIR spectrophtometer consists of a diffraction grating to spatially disperse the
light according to wavelength and an indium-gallium-arsenide photodiode array
containing multiple elements.
The produced measurement results are converted to data sequences.
The data sequences are transferred to a computer via an interface.
A computer program compares the data sequence curve with a calibration model
and in that way determines the chemical composition of the sample.