Buchi Interface I-300 PRO User manual

Interface I-300 Pro
Operation Manual
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Publication date: 06.2020
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BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Table of contents
Operation Manual Interface I-300 Pro iii
Contents
1 About this document...........................................................................................................6
1.1 Warning notices in this document........................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Symbols............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Warning symbols .....................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Mark-ups and symbols.............................................................................................................6
1.3 Trademarks.......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Use other than that intended ............................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Staff qualification ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Residual risks ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Faults during operation ............................................................................................................9
2.5 Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................................ 9
2.6 Modifications........................................................................................................................................ 9
3 Product description...........................................................................................................10
3.1 Description of function ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Description of function Cloud Services (Option)................................................................................ 10
3.3 Description of function of Rotavapor R-300 and Rotavapor R-220 Pro controller............................. 10
3.3.1 Control of R-300 and R-220 Pro ............................................................................................10
3.3.2 Parameter display with R-300 and R-220 Pro .......................................................................12
3.4 Description of function for control of the R-300 with and without interface unit/VacuBox ................. 12
3.5 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.1 Front view ..............................................................................................................................14
3.5.2 Rear view ...............................................................................................................................15
3.5.3 VacuBox (connections)..........................................................................................................16
3.5.4 LegacyBox (connections)....................................................................................................... 17
3.5.5 Display ...................................................................................................................................19
3.5.6 Type plate ..............................................................................................................................20
3.6 Navigating through the menu system ................................................................................................ 20
3.6.1 Menu bar................................................................................................................................20
3.6.2 Favorites menu ......................................................................................................................21
3.6.3 Operating modes menu .........................................................................................................21
3.6.4 Configuration menu................................................................................................................21
3.6.5 Libraries menu .......................................................................................................................25
3.6.6 Symbols on the status bar .....................................................................................................25
3.7 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................... 26
3.8 Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 26
3.8.1 Interface ................................................................................................................................. 26
3.8.2 Junction boxes.......................................................................................................................26
3.8.3 Ambient conditions.................................................................................................................27
3.8.4 Materials ................................................................................................................................27
4 Transport and storage ......................................................................................................28
4.1 Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 28

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5 Installation..........................................................................................................................29
5.1 Fitting the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro................................................................................................... 29
5.1.1 Mounting interface on Rotavapor R-300................................................................................ 29
5.1.2 Fitting interface unit on Vacuum Pump V-300 .......................................................................31
5.1.3 Mounting interface unit on Rotavapor R-220 Pro................................................................... 32
5.1.4 Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand (optional accessory).......................................... 33
5.1.5 Mounting interface unit on a wall bracket (optional accessory) .............................................33
5.2 Connecting the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro........................................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Connecting communication cables to interface unit............................................................... 35
5.2.2 Establishing LAN connection .................................................................................................35
5.2.3 Overview: Setting up communication connections (COM)..................................................... 36
5.2.4 Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections...................................................................36
5.2.5 Overview: setting up vacuum tubing connections..................................................................37
5.3 Connecting AutoDest sensor to vapor temperature sensor (optional accessory).............................. 39
5.4 Connecting foam sensor (optional accessory)................................................................................... 40
5.5 Connecting valve unit for external vacuum........................................................................................ 42
5.6 Operating I-300 and I-300 Pro in parallel........................................................................................... 42
6 Operation............................................................................................................................44
6.1 Navigating the menu.......................................................................................................................... 44
6.1.1 Selecting menu items............................................................................................................. 44
6.1.2 Entering parameter settings...................................................................................................45
6.1.3 Changing settings ..................................................................................................................47
6.2 Performing distillation ........................................................................................................................ 47
6.2.1 Overview: typical distillation sequence ..................................................................................48
6.2.2 Basic functions.......................................................................................................................49
6.2.3 Executing Manual mode ........................................................................................................50
6.2.4 Executing Timer mode ...........................................................................................................53
6.2.5 Executing Continuous Pumping mode...................................................................................57
6.2.6 Executing AutoDest mode .....................................................................................................59
6.2.7 Executing Drying mode..........................................................................................................61
6.2.8 Executing Methods mode ......................................................................................................63
6.3 Displaying reading graphs ................................................................................................................. 67
6.4 Recording process data..................................................................................................................... 68
6.4.1 Inserting an SD card ..............................................................................................................69
6.4.2 Activating recording ...............................................................................................................70
6.5 Solvent library.................................................................................................................................... 70
6.5.1 Using the solvent library......................................................................................................... 70
6.5.2 Creating your own solvent library........................................................................................... 72
6.6 Activating eco mode .......................................................................................................................... 73
6.7 Setting hysteresis .............................................................................................................................. 74
6.8 Creating favorites............................................................................................................................... 75
6.9 Activating Come here function........................................................................................................... 76
6.10 Controlling lift position via the interface unit ...................................................................................... 76

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7 Cleaning and servicing .....................................................................................................77
7.1 Cleaning the casing/display............................................................................................................... 77
7.2 Performing a leak test........................................................................................................................ 77
7.3 Opening leak test history ................................................................................................................... 78
7.4 Fitting GL14 cap nut with tube seal ................................................................................................... 79
7.5 Checking seals .................................................................................................................................. 79
7.6 Checking vacuum seal....................................................................................................................... 80
7.7 Calibrating AutoDest sensor.............................................................................................................. 80
7.8 Calibrating the pressure sensor......................................................................................................... 81
7.8.1 Offset calibration....................................................................................................................82
7.8.2 Simple calibration................................................................................................................... 83
7.8.3 Loading factory calibration..................................................................................................... 84
7.9 Setting up Rotavapor® Open Interface ............................................................................................. 84
8 Help with faults ..................................................................................................................86
8.1 Faults, possible causes and remedies............................................................................................... 86
8.2 Error messages ................................................................................................................................. 86
8.3 Customer service............................................................................................................................... 86
8.4 eSupport ............................................................................................................................................ 87
9 Taking out of service and disposal..................................................................................88
9.1 Taking out of service.......................................................................................................................... 88
9.2 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 88
10 Appendix ............................................................................................................................89
10.1 Solvent table...................................................................................................................................... 89
10.2 Spare parts and accessories ............................................................................................................. 90
10.2.1 Accessories............................................................................................................................90
10.2.2 Wearing parts.........................................................................................................................93
10.2.3 Spare parts ............................................................................................................................93
10.3 Health and safety approval................................................................................................................ 94
10.4 Health and safety............................................................................................................................... 94
10.5 Handling data..................................................................................................................................... 96
10.5.1 Counter data ..........................................................................................................................97
10.5.2 Data configuration settings ....................................................................................................97
10.5.3 Data storage period ...............................................................................................................98
10.5.4 Device settings.......................................................................................................................98
10.5.5 Error data ...............................................................................................................................98
10.5.6 Maintenance data ..................................................................................................................98
10.5.7 System configuration data .....................................................................................................98
10.5.8 Distillation process data .........................................................................................................98
10.5.9 Contact data...........................................................................................................................98
10.5.10Location data .........................................................................................................................98
11 Accessories .......................................................................................................................99

1 | About this document BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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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.
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions re-
sulting from not following this operation manual.
If you have any questions after reading this operation manual:
uContact BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Customer Service.
https://www.buchi.com/contact
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
Symbol Meaning
General warning
1.2.2 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.

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Mark-up Explanation
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.
1.3 Trademarks
Product names and registered or unregistered trademarks that are used in this docu-
ment are used only for identification and remain the property of the owner in each
case.

2 | Safety BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The Interface I-300 Pro is intended for indicating vacuum within an operating range of
0mbar to ambient atmospheric pressure. The measurement and regulation of the
vacuum is performed by means of a VacuBox. The Interface I-300 Pro has been de-
signed and built as an item of laboratory equipment and can be used in conjunction
with the following devices:
Distillation apparatus, especially rotary evaporators
Vacuum-drying cabinets
Vacuum pumps
Recirculating chiller
2.2 Use other than that intended
Use of any kind other than that described in the section Intended use and any appli-
cation that does not comply with the technical specifications (see Chapter3.8 "Tech-
nical data", page26) constitutes use other than that intended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
Use of the device in areas that require apparatus that is safe to use in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
Use as a calibration device for other equipment.
Operation at pressures above atmospheric
Damage or hazards attributable to use of the product other than as intended are en-
tirely at the risk of the user alone.
2.3 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 laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:
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 applica-
ble 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.

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Operator
The operator (generally the laboratory manager) is responsible for the following as-
pects:
The device must be correctly installed, commissioned, operated and serviced.
Only suitably qualified staff may be assigned the task of performing the operations
described in these operating instructions.
The staff must comply with the local applicable requirements and regulations for
safe and hazard-conscious working practices.
Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the
manufacturer ([email protected]).
BUCHI service technicians
Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and
are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair
measures.
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 dangers.
2.4.1 Faults during operation
If a device is damaged, sharp edges, moving parts or exposed electrical wires can
cause injuries.
uRegularly check device for visible damage.
uIf faults occur, switch off the device immediately, unplug the power cord and in-
form the operator.
uDo not continue to use devices that are damaged.
2.5 Personal protective equipment
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.
2.6 Modifications
Unauthorized modifications may impair safety and lead to accidents.
uUse only genuine BUCHI accessories, spare parts and consumables.
uTechnical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out
with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized
BUCHI technicians.
BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized
modifications.

3 | Product description BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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3.1 Description of function
The Interface I-300 Pro is designed for indicating, adjusting and controlling the com-
plete distillation system. The Interface I-300 Pro settings enable precise specification
of the individual process parameters. For example:
Rotation speed of the evaporating flask
Specified temperature of the heating bath
Specified temperature of the coolant
Specified vacuum pressure
Duration of the distillation process
The pressure is measured and regulated by the associated VacuBox. Measurement
is independent of the solvent used.
3.2 Description of function Cloud Services (Option)
Dongle LAN App System owner
X X
X X
X x* X X
X x* X X
X
* Option
NOTE
4For update details, see "Firmware Update Quick Guide "
4For details of Monitor app, see "BUCHI Monitor App Quick Guide "
4For details of eSupport, see Chapter8.4 "eSupport", page87
4For details of OpenInterface see Chapter7.9 "Setting up Rotavapor® Open Inter-
face", page84
3.3 Description of function of Rotavapor R-300 and Rotavapor R-220
Pro controller
3.3.1 Control of R-300 and R-220 Pro
The Rotavapor R-300 and R-220 Pro can both be controlled by the Interface I-300
Pro.
The following table details the common features and the differences in the control of
the Rotavapor R-300 and Rotavapor R-220 Pro