Cole Parmer ShatterBox SM-200 User manual

1300-87017QSG-1G, REV 3 Cole-Parmer®
How To Operate SM-200 Shatterbox®
Step 1. First swing the clamp lever to the right side of the cabinet and the clamp arm to the left. Then place a
grinding container squarely in the recess of the capsule retainer. (If the container is not firmly seated, it can
work itself loose during grinding.)
Step 2. When the grinding container is in place, swing the clamp arm to the right, so the guide fits over the
boss (raised protuberance) in the center of the container lid. Then bring up the clamp lever so that the open
gate at its base fits over the end clamp arm; the roller in the clamp lever assembly should rest in the curved
recess of the clamp arm. Swing the clamp lever over to the left.
Step 3. Adjust the clamp by turning guide (clockwise or counter clockwise) while holding up locking pin (see
section 4.4 of manual for more detailed instructions). Close the lid and press Run button.
Clamp Arm
Guide
(adjustment knob)
Locking Pin
Grinding Dish
Capsule Retainer
Clamp Lever
▪Lock casters. Connect the powercord to the AC
Inlet located at the back of unit. Power On the unit.
▪Never operate the Shatterbox without a grinding
container and friction disc clamped firmly in place.
▪The cam-action of the clamp makes it possible to
hold any Shatterbox grinding container firmly in
place without applying excessive pressure to the
lever. The clamp can also be adjusted easily for
containers of different heights, or to compensate
for wear.
▪It is absolutely necessary to adjust the clamp
properly before using Shatterbox.
▪If the lever meets strong resistance, STOP! The
clamp is not properly adjusted and must be
loosened. Overtightening the clamp can break
the cam mechanism.
Clamp
Lid
Locking
Casters
AC Inlet
and ON/OFF
Switch (back
of unit
)
SM-200 Shatterbox
Rock and Mineral Grinder (Ring and Puck Mill) for Spectroscopy Applications
Quick Start Guide
For 115V (04578-25)

1300-87017QSG-1G, REV 3 Cole-Parmer®
Step 4. To set the runtime use the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons to adjust the minutes and seconds. The
MIN buttons will change the minute setting in 1 minute increments, and the SEC buttons will change
the seconds setting in 5 second increments. Maximum runtime is 10.00 minutes. Minimum runtime
is 1.00 minutes.
Step 5. Push the RUN button to begin a grinding cycle. There will be a short pause while the lid interlock
engages, and then the Mixer/Mill motor will start. The timer counts down 5 seconds at a time,
showing the time left in the run. When the timer reaches zero and the motor shuts off, the timer will
display RUN COMPLETE for 5 seconds while the lid latch stays locked. This allows the clamp
mechanism to slow down. When the interlock releases the lid (with an audible click), the timer
display will return to its prior setting. Never try to open the lid before the interlock releases; this can
damage the lid latch.
Step 6. To have the mill pause during a run and retain the timer setting, push the PAUSE button. The motor
will shut off and PAUSED will appear in the display. The lid latch will not release. To resume the run,
push RUN; the timer will briefly display the exact number of seconds left in the run and then count
down in 5-second increments. To abort the run, push STOP; RUN COMPLETE will be displayed for
five seconds and the lid latch will release.
Changing the Run Parameters
To change runtime, touch the arrow buttons on the CONTROL PANEL.To Start a run press the Run button.
To pause a run press the Pause button. To abort the program, touch the STOP button.
NOTE: Before setting the timer and operating the SM-200 Shatterbox, clamp a grinding container firmly
in place.
Display
Run
Button
Pause
Button
Stop
Button
Decrease (Time)
Increase (Time)
Caution: Always use grinding ring/puck that match the material of the container, e.g. steel ring/puck for a steel
container, alumina puck for an alumina container, etc. This will limit contamination. An inappropriate choice of
puck, such as tungsten carbide in an alumina container, can damage the container.
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