Gerhardt Vapodest 30 User manual

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Please read this instruction manual with care before you start operating the
system
Please observe the safety instructions of this manual, marked with in order to
avoid any dangerous handling!
Vap 30
Order no.: 7630
e5030/95 19.05.2003
Instruction Manual
Vapodest 30

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Contents
Safety ........................................................................................... 3
Application as directed ..................................................................3
Safety instructions ........................................................................3
1 Technical description ........................................................ 4
Warranty conditions ...................................................................... 4
Technical data .............................................................................. 4
Operating conditions ..................................................................... 5
2 Description of the system ................................................. 6
Front view ..................................................................................... 6
Rear view ...................................................................................... 8
3 Delivery .............................................................................10
Check for transport damage .......................................................10
Parts list ......................................................................................10
4 Assembly and installation .............................................. 11
Setup ...........................................................................................11
Setting into operation ..................................................................12
5 Programming the system ................................................ 14
Keyboard .....................................................................................14
Programming the Vapodest 30 ...................................................17
On-line mode ..............................................................................19
6 Operation ..........................................................................21
Safety instructions ......................................................................21
Priming the system .....................................................................21
Test run .......................................................................................22
Distilling a sample .......................................................................23
7 Error messages ................................................................24
8 Maintenance .....................................................................26
Tubing diagram ........................................................................... 26
Spare parts and accessories ......................................................28
Service and cleaning ..................................................................30
Trouble shooting .........................................................................30

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Safety
Application as directed
With the Vapodest 30 you have purchased an automatic distillati-
on system for the steam distillation of Kjeldahl digestions and as-
sociated distillations. Automatic addition of NaOH and H
2
O as well
as removal of the sample remains after distillation by suction.
Safety instructions
Make sure that no liquid gets into contact with cable connections
or the interior of the electrical parts of the unit!
Danger of electrical shock!
For repairs on electrical, electronic or mechanical parts please al-
ways contact your agent’s service. Dont’t do repairs by yourself!
Always switch off the apparatus at the mains and pull out the plug
before opening! Danger of electrical shock!
The Vapodest 30 must not be run in damp or hazardous location.
The maximum humidity allowed is 80 %, the maximum ambient
temperature must not exceed 40 °C!
The apparatus must not be exposed to aggressive vapours of aci-
ds, alkalies or solvents.
The apparatus must be used according to this instruction manual.
It is not allowed to supply changes to the apparatus in order to
modify its application.
SAFETY

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1 Technical description
Warranty conditions
The Vapodest 30 is manufactured following the high quality guide-
lines of DIN EN ISO 9001.
On the basis of the C. Gerhardt conditions of warranty our pro-
ducts are guaranteed for 1 year, as long as the apparatus is used
in accordance with the instructions mentioned in this manual.
Please note that the semi-consumable parts are excluded from
warranty.
Technical data
Voltage: .................... 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Wattage: ................... 1600 W
Cooling water:........... about 3 litre per distillation minute
Cooling wat. pressure > 1,3 bar
Pump capacity:
-Diaphragm pump .... about 10 ml/s
-Peristaltic pump ...... about 10 ml/s
Store tank: ................ any size, recommended: KAN 30
Micro controller: ........ Single-chip MCU
Display:..................... 5 x 7 LED
Program: ................... 1
Interface: .................. RS 485
Dimensions: .............. 440 x 690 x 340 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: ..................... 27 kg
Baud-rate: ................. 9600
Data-bits: .................. 8
Parity: ....................... No
Start bit: .................... 1
Stop bit: .................... 1
Mode: ....................... Semi-Duplex
User: ......................... Maximum 32
Connection: .............. D-Sub 9-pin acc. to DIN 41 652
Warranty
Distillation
System
Interface

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Pin-assignment: ........ 1 – shield
........ 2 – N/C
........ 3 – B driver-Out/receiver-In
........ 4 – N/C
........ 5 – GND
........ 6 – VCC
........ 7 – N/C
........ 8 – A driver-Out/receiver-In
........ 9 – N/C
Operating conditions
Vapodest distillation systems can be run under normal laboratory
conditions.
For the connection to the tap (cold water) a fixed connection with
1/2 inch thread is needed.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Pin-assignment

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2 Description of the system
Front view
Structural components and parts:
1 .... Quick clamping device with wedge
2 .... Kjeldatherm digestion tube, 250/100 ml or flask,
500/750 ml, with enlarged neck or KDD 400/800
3 .... Holder for steam inlet tubing
4 .... PTFE-inlet tubing, steam
5 .... Viton-cone, macro or micro
6 .... Clamping for glassware
7 .... Screw cap GL 18 with silicone seal
8 .... PTFE-inlet tubing, NaOH
9 .... PP-distributor with PP-threaded joint
10 .... Distribution head, glass
11 .... Screw cap GL 32 with silicone seal
12 .... Distillation condenser
13 .... Screw cap GL 14 with plastic screw connection
14 .... Display
15 .... Keyboard, chemical-resistant
16 .... Mains switch, green, illuminated
17 .... Ventilation valve
18 .... Distillate outlet tubing, silicone 8/12 mm
19 .... Erlenmeyer flask
20 .... Platform
21 .... Drip tray
** .... Plexiglass protection door, top (not illustrated)
** .... Plexiglass protection door, bottom (not illustrated)
** .... New, plexiglass protection door, single (not illustrated)

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Fig.2.1: Front view Vapodest 30
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM
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Rear view
Description of the connections:
1 .... Diaphragm pump for H
2
O sample:
.... Connection pipe for PVC-tubing 4/7 mm
2 .... Diaphragm pump for H
2
O steam generator:
.... Connection pipe for PVC-tubing 4/7 mm
3 .... Level detector:
Connection socket for diode plug, 3-pin
(level detector for set of tanks KAN 30)
4 .... Mains cable with appliance plug
5 .... Excess current switch, 10A
.... Cuts off in case of excessive current consumption
6 .... RS 485 interface
7 .... Outlet ventilation tubing
8 .... Excess pressure - steam outlet
9 .... Excess temperature fuse
10 .... Cooling water inlet with sieve:
.... Connection thread 3/4 inch for water inlet tubing 10x17
11 .... Water outlet:
.... Connection pipe for PVC-tubing 8/12 mm
12 .... Peristaltic pump for sample suction
.... Connection pipe for Verprene tubing 8/12 mm
13 .... Diaphragm pump for NaOH:
.... Connection pipe for PVC-tubing 8/12 mm

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Fig.2.2: Rear view Vapodest 30
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM
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3 Delivery
Check for transport damage
Before assembling the instrument please check if the contents of
the box is complete and intact!
In case of any damage, please notify your carrier (post, rail, road)
and obtain an expert’s report!
The exact contents of the delivery can be checked by the follo-
wing list.
Parts list
– Distillation system Vapodest 30, complete
– Tubing set:
1 x Water inlet tube 10/17mm with connections of 1/2 inch and
3/4 inch, 2m
1 x Verprene tube 8/12 mm. 2 m
2 x PVC tube 4/7 mm, 2 m
2 x PVC tube 8/12 mm, 2m
2 x PVC pipe 6 x 1 mm, 420 mm
1 x PVC pipe 10 x 1 mm, 420 mm
– 1 x Mains cable
– 1 x Kjeldatherm digestion tube 250 ml or 100 ml