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Media-Mate Plus
Operation Manual
25-710-800 Rev. O
DATE: 23Apr2015
Media-Mate Plus: p/n 25-710-101
Hanson Research Corporation
9810 Variel Avenue •Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA
[phone] •[phone] •FAX [phone]
www.hansonresearch.com
2014 Hanson Research Corporation
This product is covered under one or more of the following US Patents: 3,572,648 4,108,602 4,274,286 5,198,109 5,296,139 5,639,953 5,639,974 5,682,001
6,006,777 6,076,410 6,422,098 Des.377,152 Des.424,458 & Other Patents Pending.

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Table of Contents
What’s New________________________________________________________________________ iii
Section One – Safety Considerations ____________________________________________ 1
General____________________________________________________________________ 1
Safety Markings_____________________________________________________________ 1
Section Two – Introduction _____________________________________________________ 3
Design Features ____________________________________________________________ 3
Section Three – Specifications __________________________________________________ 4
Section Four – How It Works____________________________________________________ 5
Section Five – Installation ______________________________________________________ 9
Location___________________________________________________________________ 9
Unpacking _________________________________________________________________ 9
Parts Identification _________________________________________________________ 10
System Check-out__________________________________________________________ 10
Installation ________________________________________________________________ 14
Start Up __________________________________________________________________ 15
Section Six – Validation and Calibration _________________________________________ 16
Pre-Heat Temperature Calibration_____________________________________________ 16
Adjustment of Sensor Display Temperature ____________________________________ 16
Volume Delivery Calibration _________________________________________________ 17
Fine Adjustment of the Delivery Volume _______________________________________ 17
Deaeration Validation _______________________________________________________ 20
Temperature Controller (PID) Set-Up __________________________________________ 20
Temperature Calibration Record______________________________________________ 21
Volume Calibration Record __________________________________________________ 22
Deaeration Validation Record ________________________________________________ 23
Section Seven – Operating Instructions _________________________________________ 24
Volume Selection __________________________________________________________ 24
Temperature Setting________________________________________________________ 24
Fill Time Setting ___________________________________________________________ 25
Configuring the Dispense Head ______________________________________________ 26
Media-Mate Plus Interface with Distek 2100 and 2100B ___________________________ 27
Test Cycle ________________________________________________________________ 29
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Section Eight – Troubleshooting _______________________________________________ 30
Volume Delivery Problems___________________________________________________ 30
Temperature Control Problems_______________________________________________ 30
Deaeration Problems _______________________________________________________ 31
Service Procedures ________________________________________________________ 31
Liquid in Vessels___________________________________________________________ 32
Section Nine – Maintenance ___________________________________________________ 33
General Cleaning___________________________________________________________ 33
Cleaning the Media Tank and Fluid Lines ______________________________________ 33
Lubrication________________________________________________________________ 34
Replacing the Filter Element _________________________________________________ 34
Fuse Replacement _________________________________________________________ 35
Section Ten – Moving and Storage______________________________________________ 37
Storage___________________________________________________________________ 37
Moving ___________________________________________________________________ 37
Section Eleven – Parts, Supplies, and Accessories ________________________________ 38
Spare Parts and Kits________________________________________________________ 38
Tools and Accessories______________________________________________________ 38
Section Twelve – Sales and Support ____________________________________________ 39
Section Thirteen – General Warranty ____________________________________________ 40
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What’s New
Revision O
Section Three - Specifications
Changed Tank Capacities to “about 18 liters”.
Section Seven – Operating Instructions
Changed Temperature Setting to “at least the 18-liters mark.”
Section Eight – Troubleshooting
Changed Temperature Control Problems to “Fill Tank to at least the 18-liter mark.”
Revision M
Section Six – Validation and Calibration:
Updated Adjustment of Sensor Display Temperature steps.
Updated new Watlow controller.
Section Seven – Operating Instructions:
Added newer dissolution tester models.
Revision L
Section Three – Specifications:
Changed “Media Tank Volume (unusable)” to 2 L to reflect low volume tank upgrade.
Revision K
Section Five – Installation:
Added photo of filter housing.
Section Seven – Operation:
Adjusted fill time recommendations for new 0.007” gap fill tubes.
Section Nine – Maintenance:
Added procedure for replacing filter on systems equipped with a filter housing.
Section Eleven – Parts, Supplies, and Accessories:
Added new fill tube to parts list.
Revision J
Section Six – Validation and Calibration:
Calibration Gauge Set (p/n 91-902-045) added.
Section Eleven – Parts, Supplies, and Accessories
Numerous spare parts, kits, tools, and accessories added.
Section Twelve – Sales and Support
Hanson Research Corporation contact information and procedure updated.
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Section One – Safety Considerations
General
1. The Instrument should be on its own circuit to prevent problems and circuit overload.
2. Never work on the electrical components in the system while there is power to the
Instrument. Disconnect power: Do not run Instrument with the protective cover
removed from the electrical control cabinet.
3. Do not fill the tank through the filter port on the tank; the Instrument may not handle the
back-pressure.
4. Review all safety and environmental precautions pertaining to any chemicals that are to
be used in conjunction with this Instrument.
Safety Markings
For your own safety, you must observe the following safety warning signs. The safety warning
signs indicate a possible source of danger and provide preventative information.
Sign Location Safety Warning
Control Panel
Caution! Keep media and other liquids away from the
control panel and away from all electrical components.
Control Panel
Caution! Do not press start switch until indicator lights
are off.
Control Panel
Caution! Do not restart Instrument with liquid in flasks
without consulting troubleshooting section.
Interface Panel
Heater
Caution: No operator-accessible parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only. Risk of electrical
shock. Do not open.
Achtung: Es gibt keine vorn Benutzer zo wanenden
Teile. Oberlassen Sie Reparaturen dem qualifizierten
Service-fachmann. Hochspannung. Nicht öffnen.
Attention: Aucune pièce remplaçable par l’utilisateur.
Toute réparation doit être effectuée par un technicien
qualifié. Risque d’ electrocution. Ne pas ouvrir.
Interface Panel
Caution! Turn Instrument off and remove power cord
before replacing fuses. Fuses must be replaced with
the same current rating and type described next to the
fuse holder.
Heater
Caution! Heater is hot; do not touch.
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Sign Location Safety Warning
Interface Panel
Note! Line and Neutral fused separately.
Inside Control
Note! Protective conductor terminal.
Pump Panel
Caution! Withdraw power cord to mark prior to plugging
into grounded electrical outlet. Withdrawing the full
length of the cord may jam the retracting mechanism.
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Section Two – Introduction
The Hanson Research Media-Mate Plus is a portable, automatic dissolution prep system. The
Instrument will preheat, filter, measure, deaerate and deliver dissolution media to numerous
Dissolution Test Stations.
Design Features
1. Portable Cart: The cart is compact and easy to maneuver.
2. Control: The electronics are enclosed within the cart for protection and may be easily
removed for service. The control panel is a user-friendly design with digital readout of
actual media temperature and temperature set point.
3. Pressure/Vacuum Air Pump: The air pump is enclosed within the cart frame for quiet
operation. It is easily removed for service.
4. Dispense Head: The dispense head connects to the dispense tubing with quick
disconnects and is user-configurable for filling six or seven dissolution vessels in parallel.
The dispense head is designed to interface with the Hanson Research SR-6, SR-8, and
SR8-Plus Dissolution Test Stations as well as most test stations made by other
manufacturers.
5. Heater Assembly: The heater is an integral design comprised of the heater element,
temperature sensor, overload sensor, and level sensor. The heater is easily removed for
cleaning or for placement in spare media tanks.
6. Volume Setting: The dispense volume is user-selectable from 250 to 1000 mL in 50 mL
increments. The measure system has been factory-calibrated and is easily recalibrated
by the user.
7. Media Tank:The tank is chemically inert and is equipped with a 5-micron filter and
standard hose bib for quick and easy connection. The tank is easily removed for cleaning
or for replacement with spare tanks. A chemically inert cover prevents evaporation and
provides a docking location for the dispense head.
8. Retractable Cord Reel: The Instrument is equipped with a 14-gauge, 3-conductor, 20 ft
cord-reel.
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Section Three – Specifications
Weight
Without media:
67 kg (148 lbs)
With 40 liters of media:
107 kg (236 lbs)
Size
Length:
80.9 cm (31.9 in.)
Width:
53.4 cm (21.0 in.)
Height:
114.0 cm (44.8 in.)
Electrical
Voltage:
115 VAC or 230 VAC ± 10%
Frequency:
50/60 Hz
Current:
13 Amp (115 VAC) or 8 Amp (230 VAC)
Phase:
single
115 VAC Units
230 VAC Units
4 Fuses (TT Type):
One 1/2 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 3/4 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 8 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 15 Amp.
One 1/2 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 3/8 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 5 Amp, 250 VAC,
One 8 Amp, 250 VAC.
Environment
Maximum ambient temperature:
5°C below temperature set point
Maximum humidity:
<85 %
Performance
Cycle time:
less than 5 minutes
Pre-heat temperature range:
30°C to 45°C
Pre-heat temperature control accuracy:
± 0.5°C
Pre-heat temperature readout accuracy:
± 0.2°C
Pre-heat time (21 to 37 deg C):
60 minutes
Delivery volume range:
250 mL to 1000 mL
Delivery volume accuracy:
± 1.0 %
Deaeration:
95% saturation maximum
Filtration:
5 micron nominal
NOTE: Accuracy may be improved by fine adjustment (see
Section 6 – Fine Adjustment of the Delivery Volume).
Tank Capacities
Media Tank Volume (usable):
40 liters (10.5 gal)
Media Tank Volume (unusable):
2 liters (0.53 gal)
Media Volume to Top of Filter:
8 liters (2.1 gal)
Media Volume when low water level sensor turns heater off:
about 18 liters
Materials Wet
Tank
High Density Polyethylene
Heater
Teflon Coated
Filter
Polyethylene
Flask
S.A.N (Styrene/Acrylic/Nitrile)
Fittings and Fill Hose
PVC
Tubing
Stainless Steel and Tygon
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Section Four – How It Works
The Hanson Research Media-Mate Plus uses a self-tuning PID controller and a Teflon heater
to heat the media. Media is moved by low pressure or vacuum and directed by a two-position,
multi-channel pinch valve. The media is deaerated by a thin film vacuum process. The media
volume is accurately measured by a user-set incremental measuring system. A programmable
timer controls the following sequence of events:
1. Fill (Fill Light “ON”)
Vacuum draws heated media from the media tank into the measure vessels. The fill time
thumbwheel has been set such that actual fill time is sufficient to fill measure vessels slightly
above the required volume. The media is deaerated during the fill cycle by thin film vacuum
technology.
Figure 4-1
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2. Level (Level Light “ON”)
Pressure in the measure vessels returns excess media back to the media tank. The volume
of media remaining in the vessels is the amount set by the adjustment of the incremental
standards.
Figure 4-2
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3. Dispense (Dispense Light “ON”)
The pinch valve is shifted, opening the dispense lines and closing the fill lines. Pressure in the
measure vessels delivers media out the dispense manifold.
Figure 4-3
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4. Standby (no lights on)
The Instrument is waiting for the operator command to start a cycle. Air flows through the
measure vessels and out the fill lines into the media tank. This provides media circulation for
optimum temperature control.
Figure 4-4
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Section Five – Installation
Location
Environment
The media tank temperature must exceed ambient room temperature by at least 5°C for
maximum performance of the temperature control system. Therefore, for best results, the
ambient temperature should not be allowed to exceed 32°C (90°F) for 37°C tests, or 27°C
(81°F) for 32°C tests.
Easy access to a water source and waste disposal for filling and emptying of the waterbath is
convenient, although not necessary.
Space
The Media-Mate Plus System is designed to be mobile up to 6.25m (20 ft). The laboratory floor
should be level and flat to prevent the Instrument from moving when left unattended.
Electrical
The Media-Mate Plus System requires a single, grounded electrical outlet, within 5.63 m (18 ft)
of the location of the Instrument.
The Instrument is available in two configurations, 115VAC and 230VAC. The voltages are set
at the factory and cannot be changed (see model number label on control interface panel next
to fuses to determine voltage). The electrical requirements are summarized in Section 3 of this
operation manual.
Unpacking
The Media-Mate Plus is shipped fully assembled in one box. The shipping box is specifically
designed to provide maximum shipping protection and to facilitate unpacking. The shipping
box consists of a lower cardboard tray secured to a pallet with a large box placed over the
Instrument. The upper box is strapped to the lower tray and pallet.
NOTE: Shortages or damages must be reported immediately to the freight carrier and to Hanson
Research. Notify Hanson Research by telephone [phone] or FAX (818) 882-
9470.
To Unpack:
1. Move package close to final destination with pallet-moving equipment.
2. Cut and remove straps.
3. Remove upper box taking care not to damage box.
4. Remove Instrument from box.
5. Reassemble empty box and store for possible future use.
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Parts Identification
Throughout this operation manual, reference is made to various components by name. Figures
5-1 through 5-6 are provided to assist in the visual identification of these components.
System Check-out
1. After removing the Instrument from the box, remove all other shipping materials.
2. Visually inspect the Instrument for damage or missing parts
3. Remove the Heater Assembly from its shipping position within Tank.
4. Remove Dispense Head (see Figure 5-5) from shipping position within Tank, remove from
bubble pack, and place as shown.
5. Ensure filter housing has slots facing down.
6. Visually inspect all electrical and pneumatic connections at Interface Panel.
7. Review Operating Instructions. (see Section 7)
Figure 5-1
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Figure 5-2
Figure 5-3: Control Panel
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Figure 5-4: Interface Panel
Figure 5-5
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Figure 5-6
Filter Housing Assembly
Note: The filter housing assembly will function best if the slots are facing the bottom of the tank.
Removed from tank to provide clear view. Clear Filter housing shown only to provide clarification
on function.
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Installation
CAUTION
The Instrument should not be plugged in until installed as per the instructions below.
1. Clean the inside of the Tank as necessary to remove any packing debris and fill with
approximately 40L of DI water (see Section 9 – Cleaning the Tank and Fluid Lines).
2. Install the Heater Assembly into the Tank as shown (see Figure 5-2). Place Tank Cover
onto Tank (see Figure 5.5).
CAUTION
The filled Tank is heavy and solution may spill. This installation requires two people. The
person holding and pushing the Tank onto the Cart legs should be capable of supporting
the weight of the Tank.
3. One person aligns the Media-Mate Plus cart legs with steps on Tank from the back. Tip
the Tank just enough so that the Cart legs can be pushed under the Tank. Lift the opposite
side of the Tank and push as you slide the Cart legs under.
HINT: Keep the front wheels of the Cart straight.
4. Remove the Fill Hose Assembly from its holding position on the side of the Tank and
connect to the Fill Manifold (see Figure 5-2).
5. Connect the Heater connector into the Interface Panel (see Figure 5-4).
6. Connect the Dispense Tubing to the Dispense Head and position over the holes in the
Tank Cover (see Figure 5-5).
NOTE:Configure the Dissolution Test Station Vessel Pattern (see Section 7 – Configuring
the Dispense Head).
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