Cole Parmer BM-600 User manual

1300-87071-1M, REV 4
BM-600 Planetary Mill
Rock and Mineral Grinder for Spectroscopy Applications
Operation Manual
For 115V (04900-16) and 230V (04900-17)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................5
2.0 Specifications ......................................................................................................................6
3.0 Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................8
4.0 Setting Up............................................................................................................................9
4.1 Electrical Connection ..........................................................................................................9
4.2 Standard Safety Features....................................................................................................9
4.3 CE Safety Features ..............................................................................................................9
4.4 General Safety...................................................................................................................10
5.0 Touchscreen Display.........................................................................................................10
5.1 Logo Screen.......................................................................................................................10
5.2 Control Panel.....................................................................................................................11
5.3 Changing Settings..............................................................................................................13
5.4 Saved Protocols.................................................................................................................14
6.0 Loading the Grinding Jar...................................................................................................17
7.0 Locking the Grinding Jar in Clamp....................................................................................17
8.0 Balancing the Grinding Jar................................................................................................18
8.1 Adjusting the Counterweight ...........................................................................................18
9.0 Operation..........................................................................................................................20
9.1 Mixing and Grinding..........................................................................................................21
9.2 Operating the Door...........................................................................................................22
9.3 Running the Mill................................................................................................................22
9.4 Emptying and cleaning the Jar..........................................................................................24
10.0 System Settings.................................................................................................................26
10.1 Run History........................................................................................................................26
11.0 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................27
11.1 Technical Support .............................................................................................................27

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DESCRIPTION
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12.0 Error Messages .................................................................................................................28
12.1 Door Error .........................................................................................................................28
12.2 Rate Error..........................................................................................................................28
12.3 Motor Home Error............................................................................................................29
12.4 Latch Error.........................................................................................................................29
13.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................30
14.0 Warranty...........................................................................................................................31
14.1 Product Specifications ......................................................................................................31
14.2 To Arrange a Return Shipment.........................................................................................31
15.0 Instrument Disposal..........................................................................................................32
16.0 Contact Us.........................................................................................................................33

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Cole-Parmer BM-600 Planetary Mill grinds samples with a mechanical motion rotating the
jar in one direction while the platform, planetary wheel or often referred to as the sun wheel is
rotated in the opposite direction. The mechanical milling is performed at 2:1 ratio causing the
container to rotate twice for every single rotation of the sun wheel. Generally, the containers
and grinding balls are made from the same material. As the container is moved, the relative
centrifugal force is transferred to the grinding balls causing them to move in a circular motion,
into each other and against the container wall, grinding the sample.
The BM-600 Planetary Mill is used for pulverizing rocks, minerals, sand, cement, slag, ceramics,
glass, and other brittle to hard samples.
Functionally described as a high-shearing or a high-energy ball mill, the BM-600 Planetary Mill is
capable of rapidly rotating a container in a circular motion several hundred times a minute.
This multi-purpose mill is capable of rapidly reducing hard and brittle samples to analytical
fineness, blending powders, or making emulsions.
The BM-600 Planetary Mill also features a touchscreen display, sleek modern design, forced-air
cooling, a safety interlock, and a choice of hardened steel or stainless steel, which are
purchased separately.
The jar, containing the sample and grinding media is secured in the clamp, and moved
energetically in a circular motion. The circular motion is combined with the rotating movement
of the sun wheel, so that the jar appears to be resembling a planetary movement as it moves.
During each rotation of the jar, the balls impact the sample, and the walls of the jar, both
milling and mixing the sample. Because of the amplitude and velocity of the clamp’s
movement, each ball develops high centrifugal forces, enough to pulverize the toughest rocks,
minerals, and ceramics.
1.1 Disclaimer
While many materials can be safely ground and/or mixed in the BM-600 Planetary Mill, some
materials pose hazards and are not appropriate for use with the Planetary Mill. Reactive
materials can generate heat and pressure and are not suitable for use in a closed vessel such
as the Planetary Mill jar.Cole-Parmer is available to offer guidance to our customers.
However, users are responsible for knowledge and understanding of the potential hazards of
the material with which they are working.
Grinding jars do not provide an airtight seal. Purging a jar with an inert gas prior to grinding will
not ensure exclusion of oxygen.