IML FastWheel User manual

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FASTWHEEL
Original operating instructions

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Table of contents
1About this operating instructions ........................................................................... 1
1.1 Explanation of symbols and instructions................................................................................. 1
1.2 Applicable Documents ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Representational conventions................................................................................................. 2
2Product information ................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Product name and type designation ....................................................................................... 3
2.2 Manufacturer details................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Customer Service Information ................................................................................................ 3
3Safety ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Procedure in a case of emergency......................................................................................... 4
3.3 Intended use ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Duties of the operator.............................................................................................................. 5
3.5 Operating the machine safely ................................................................................................. 7
3.6 Transport, installation.............................................................................................................. 7
3.7 Commissioning, maintenance/repair, troubleshooting, conversion and service..................... 8
3.8 Ergonomics, workplace safety ................................................................................................ 8
3.9 Labels on the machine............................................................................................................ 8
3.9.1 Warning and information signs on the machine................................................................... 8
3.9.2 Type plate ............................................................................................................................ 8
4Structure and function............................................................................................. 9
4.1 FastWheel............................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Operating modes..................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Product variants................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.2 Electrical and pneumatic specifications............................................................................. 10
4.3.3 Temporal Specifications..................................................................................................... 10
4.3.4 Ambient conditions for operation and storage ................................................................... 11
4.3.5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 11
5Transport .................................................................................................................12
5.1 Symbols on the packaging.................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Incoming goods inspection ................................................................................................... 12
6Installation and commissioning.............................................................................13
6.1 Requirements for the installation site.................................................................................... 13
6.2 Setting up the machine and putting it into operation............................................................. 13
7Operating.................................................................................................................14
7.1 Checks before switching on the machine ............................................................................. 14
7.2 Switching the machine on and off......................................................................................... 14
8Maintenance and repair...........................................................................................15
8.1 Maintenance schedule.......................................................................................................... 15
9Decommissioning, dismantling and disposal .......................................................16
9.1 Laws and regulations ............................................................................................................ 16
9.2 Shut down and decommission the machine ......................................................................... 16
9.3 Storage conditions ................................................................................................................ 17
9.4 Instructions on disposal......................................................................................................... 17
9.4.1 Disassembly....................................................................................................................... 17

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9.4.2 Dispose of materials...........................................................................................................17
10 Service.....................................................................................................................19
11 Record of changes..................................................................................................20
Appendix A: Declaration of conformity .......................................................................21

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About this operating instructions
1About this operating instructions
This documentation is primarily intended for the operator's operating personnel.
For the purposes of these instructions, operating personnel is the group of people who are
responsible for operation, maintenance including cleaning and troubleshooting.
•The machine may only be operated or serviced by trained and authorised per-
sons.
•The responsibility for the individual work on this machine must be clearly defined
and adhered to. From the point of view of safety, there must be no unclear com-
petences.
•Every person who is part of the operator's operating personnel must have read
and understood these instructions and in particular the chapter "Safety".
1.1 Explanation of symbols and instructions
The following instructions warn the user against personal injury and damage to property.
DANGER
This symbol indicates an imminent danger to the life and health of per-
sons.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious damage to
health or even life-threatening injuries.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a potentially imminent danger to the life and health
of persons.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious damage to
health or even life-threatening injuries.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or damage to prop-
erty.
NOTE
This symbol indicates important information for the proper use of the ma-
chine.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in damage to property.

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About this operating instructions
1.2 Applicable Documents
The applicable documents contain technical documents with further information. They are
an integral part of the technical documentation.
Upon delivery, IML GmbH provides the supplier documentation for assemblies that have
only been further processed.
1.3 Representational conventions
Emphasis in the text
To simplify readability and overview, various paragraphs/information are highlighted.
The symbols have the following meaning:
1. Carry out guidelines one after the other in the order described.
✓Action results show the result after an action step.
1.1. Carry out ancillary guidelines in the described order.
•Bullets.
References to external documents are shown in italics and delimited with a top and bot-
tom line.
Key figures
Where necessary, texts are illustrated with figures. A caption is placed below the figures.
The reference from the text to a position in the picture is established by a set position num-
ber (e.g. S1).
Illustrations
All illustrations are schematic representations and do not claim to be complete.

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Product information
2Product information
2.1 Product name and type designation
Product name:
FastWheel
Identification num-
ber:
0001
Year of manufacture
(see type plate)
2021
2.2 Manufacturer details
Name:
IML Instrumenta Mechanik Labor System GmbH
Address:
Parkstraße 33, 69168 Wiesloch, Deutschland
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
2.3 Customer Service Information
Name:
IML Instrumenta Mechanik Labor System GmbH
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
[phone]

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Safety
3Safety
3.1 Safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of fatal electric shock or serious injury when touching live parts.
•Do not use the FastWheel if the power cable, plug or other parts of
the electrical equipment are damaged.
•Check electrical equipment regularly.
•Any defects found in electrical components must be reported immedi-
ately and rectified by a qualified electrician.
•Work on electrical components may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician. Observe the locally applicable regulations and guidelines
for installation and operation.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from slipping, tripping and falling.
•Lay cables carefully.
•Do not leave any tools or machine parts on the floor.
•Arrange the machine spatially in such a way that it can be assem-
bled, operated and dismantled without risk and that it is possible to
avoid the danger when it is used as intended.
3.2 Procedure in a case of emergency
•In an emergency, immediately disconnect the machine from the operator's power
supply.
•Secure the work area extensively with suitable measures.
•Inform the operating personnel and designate a supervisor.

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Safety
3.3 Intended use
Purpose
The machine is exclusively intended to position various filters between a light source and a
microscope.
The limits of the machine within the meaning of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and
the products that can be processed are defined by the Technical Data (section 4.3).
Foreseeable misuse
Operating the machine with tools, parameters, materials equipments other than those spec-
ified by the manufacturer is considered misuse.
Furthermore, the following are considered misuse:
•Unauthorised modification or conversion of the machine and its protective devices
without complying with the applicable regulations.
•Bypassing or deactivation of safety and protective devices.
•Improper use of accessories or peripheral devices linked to the machine.
3.4 Duties of the operator
Rights and duties of the operator
Only the activities described in these operating instructions are permitted.
In addition, the operator must ensure the following:
•Observe all instructions in the operating instructions and the applicable documents.
•Carry out all maintenance measures according to the maintenance plan.
Qualify personnel and deploy them according to qualification
The operator must ensure the following:
•The personnel is familiar with and instructed in the basic regulations on occupational
safety and accident prevention.
•Only qualified and instructed personnel may work on the machine.
•The operating instructions must be made available to the personnel at all times.
•The personnel must have read and understood the safety instructions in these oper-
ating instructions and have confirmed this by signing them.

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Safety
The competence for work in the life cycles of the machine are assigned to the employees
according to the table below:
Qualification-
level
Description
Tasks permissible in
the life cycle
Trained person-
nel
An trained personnel is a person who has
been instructed about the tasks assigned to
him/her and possible dangers in case of im-
proper behaviour and, if necessary, has been
trained and instructed about the necessary
protective devices and protective measures.
Operating
Commissioning
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel are those who, on the basis
of their technical training, knowledge and ex-
perience as well as knowledge of the relevant
regulations, are able to assess the work as-
signed to them and recognise possible haz-
ards.
Note: Professional training of equivalent quali-
fication can also have been acquired through
several years of work in the relevant field of
work.
Installation
Commissioning
Operating
Maintenance
Decommissioning /
Storage
Qualified electri-
cian
Due to their professional training, knowledge
and experience as well as knowledge of the
relevant standards and regulations, the electri-
cians are able to carry out work on electrical
installations and to independently recognise
and avoid possible hazards.
The electrician is specially trained for the
working environment in which he works and
knows the relevant standards and regulations.
Maintenance
Decommissioning /
Storage
Laypersons
A layperson is someone who has no specialist
knowledge of the tasks assigned to him/her
and the possible dangers in the event of im-
proper behaviour.
Transport

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Safety
Uncovering undetected risks
The operator is obliged to cooperate in the detection of unrecognised risks. In particular,
the operator must do the following:
•Carry out a risk assessment on the basis of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health or national regulations.
•Report any undetected hazards that have not yet been warned of in these operating
instructions to the manufacturer.
•Report accidents and near-accidents to the manufacturer.
3.5 Operating the machine safely
The following must be ensured in all life phases of the machine:
•Operate the machine as intended, only in technically perfect condition and with an
awareness of safety and the dangers involved.
•Observe the operating data.
•Stop the machine immediately in the following cases:
•Suspicion of faults in the power supply or fault currents.
•Faults in the machine monitoring/control system or other incorrect functioning of
the machine (malfunction).
•Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment.
•Do not touch moving parts during operation.
•Lay cables carefully so that they do not become a trip hazards. Always store tools
and machine parts in the designated place after use. Make sure the surface is clean
and non-slip.
3.6 Transport, installation
CAUTION
Risk of injury from slipping, tripping and falling.
•Lay cables carefully.
•Do not leave any tools or machine parts on the floor.
The following must be ensured for all transport work and installation:
•Observe centre of gravity, weight specification and transport speed for lifting.
•Wear personal protective equipment.
•Dimension the lighting in the surrounding area so that the working areas of the ma-
chine are well illuminated and a good view of the machining process is possible at all
times.

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Safety
3.7 Commissioning, maintenance/repair, troubleshooting, conversion and
service
The following must be ensured during and until the final completion of the work:
•Switch off the machine electrically, allow it to come to a complete standstill and se-
cure it against being switched on again.
•Inform the operating personnel about the work.
•Have electrical work carried out by qualified electricians only. Observe the five safety
rules of electrical engineering.
•Use state-of-the-art workshop equipment including the prescribed special tools or
mounting devices.
•Restore the original setting ranges after repairs, refitting or modifications.
3.8 Ergonomics, workplace safety
•Ensure sufficiently dimensioned lighting in the surrounding area.
•Ensure good visibility of the machining process.
3.9 Labels on the machine
3.9.1 Warning and information signs on the machine
Labels are attached to the machine to provide additional information and warn of hazards
when handling the machine. The labels must be kept in legible condition throughout the
machine's service life and replaced immediately if damaged.
No.
Warning / information sign
Implications for the users
1
Follow the instructions for use!
•Read these operating instructions before switch-
ing on the machine.
3.9.2 Type plate
The type plate contains the following information:
•Name and full address of the manufacturer
•Designation of the machine
•CE mark
•Model
•Machine no.
•Year of manufacture
•Machine data

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Structure and function
4Structure and function
4.1 FastWheel
The machine is used to guide light into a microscope through adjustable filters. Various
filters are inserted into the FastWheel. A motor controls the rotation of the FastWheel to
bring the filters intothe illumination position. An on-site control system is required to operate
the machine. This controls the rotary movement of the FastWheel via an interface.
Furthermore, an external light source and a microscope are required.
NOTE
No laser light source may be used as an illumination source for the Fast-
Wheel. Only light sources that do not pose a risk to the eyes or skin may
be used.
4.2 Operating modes
The FastWheel has two operating modes:
•Automatic mode
•Service mode
The operating modes are only possible through the on-site control system.

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Structure and function
4.3 Technical Data
Parameter
Unit
Value
Machine data
Machine
/
FastWheel
Year of manufacture
/
2021
FastWheel
Weight
[g]
980
Noise emission
[db(A)]
<72
4.3.1 Product variants
Parameter
Value
FastWheel
FastWheel with 10 filters ( 25 mm)
FastWheel
FastWheel with 10 filters ( 32 mm)
FastWheel
FastWheel with 8 filters ( 32 mm)
4.3.2 Electrical and pneumatic specifications
Parameter
Value
Power supply
Electrical via cable with socket:
24 V, 1,25 A, max. 15 W
4.3.3 Temporal Specifications
Parameter
Value
Maximum operating time
without interruption
24-hour operation in several shifts,
7 days per week

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4.3.4 Ambient conditions for operation and storage
The machine may only be operated in a dust- and steam-free, non-corrosive atmosphere.
The machine is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments.
Parameter
Unit
Value
Permissible ambient temperature
[°C]
+15 °C to +40 °C
Permissible relative humidity
[%]
Max. 60 %
(non-condensing)
Operating place
/
Indoors
4.3.5 Interfaces
Parameter
Description
Electrical power supply and data
connection
Electrical via cable with USB socket 24 V,
1,25 A, max. 15 W
The data connection is made via a cable that is
connected to the data socket and the external con-
trol.
Operating
Operation as well as switching on and off are car-
ried out via the interface to the customer's control
system.
Data interface
The data connection is made via a cable that is
connected to the data socket and the external con-
trol.
Feeding the material
The filters are placed manually in the FastWheel
and fastened with the tool via the threaded rings.
Removal of material
The filters are removed manually from the Fast-
Wheel using the tool.
Fastening
The FastWheel is attached to the microscope with
an adapter flange and secured with a screw. The
external light source is attached to the FastWheel
with an adapter flange and secured with a screw.

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Transport
5Transport
5.1 Symbols on the packaging
NOTE
Observe the symbols and notes on the packaging. If there are any ques-
tions or uncertainties, do not carry out any work and contact the manu-
facturer (see chapter 10).
5.2 Incoming goods inspection
The packages are packed according to requirements upon delivery.
The following points must be checked on delivery:
•Completeness of the packages.
•Integrity of the packaging and all components contained.
•Completeness and correctness of the delivery documents.
•If defects are found on the machine or the delivery documents, report them im-
mediately to the manufacturer as well as to the responsible forwarding agent and
document them on the transport documents.
Store the transport packaging in a cool and dry place for possible later transport.

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Installation and commissioning
6Installation and commissioning
6.1 Requirements for the installation site
The machine may only be set up indoors on a level and sufficiently load-bearing surface.
Parameter
Unit
Value
Permissible ambient temperature
[°C]
+15 °C to +40 °C
Permissible relative humidity
[%]
Max. 60
(non-condensing)
6.2 Setting up the machine and putting it into operation
The microscope must be designed and built for the machine and the associated static and
dynamic loads.
The machine must be spatially arranged in such a way that, when used as intended, there
is safe assembly, operation, disassembly and a possibility for evasion.
Approach
CAUTION
Risk of injury from carrying loads that are too heavy.
•Observe the limit values for lifting and carrying loads.
•Use suitable lifting gear for transport.
WARNING
•Work on live components of the machine may only be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
•Observe applicable national standards and regulations for the electri-
cal connection of the machine.
Installation, assembly and commissioning may only be carried out by qualified personnel of
the manufacturer or by trained personnel authorised by the manufacturer in compliance with
the safety instructions.

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Operating
7Operating
The following sections describe the proper and safe operation of the machine.
7.1 Checks before switching on the machine
Before switching on the machine, it is essential to carry out the following checks:
•Check the general operating condition of the machine.
•Is the work area free of obstacles and sufficiently illuminated?
•Are there still people in the danger zone?
•Is the operator qualified and authorised to operate the machine?
7.2 Switching the machine on and off
NOTE
The machine is switched on and off via the external control.
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to improper changing of filters.
•Filters may only be changed by the manufacturer.
•In the event of a fault or malfunction of a filter, contact the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION
Danger of crushing during operation.
•Make sure that no unauthorised persons are in the danger zone.
•Observe the safety instructions.
•Do not reach into the opening of the filter.
For more information on operating the machine, see the control system documentation.

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Maintenance and repair
8Maintenance and repair
The machine must be inspected and serviced at regular intervals.
CAUTION
Danger of crushing due to moving machine parts.
•Before starting maintenance and repair work, pull out the plug, switch
off the machine safely and allow it to come to a complete standstill.
•Secure moving parts and power supply against being switched on
again.
•The machine may only be repaired by trained specialists.
•The safety instructions in the operating manual must be observed.
8.1 Maintenance schedule
The following table contains the maintenance intervals and the activities to be carried out
as part of the maintenance.
Operator - B
Maintenance - I
Qualified electrician - IE
Pos.
Component
Task
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
¼ yearly
½ yearly
Yearly
Executive personnel
1
Entire machine
1.1
Entire machine
Visual inspection
X
B
1.2
Entire machine
Visual and audible test
for proper function
X
B
1.3
Entire machine
Clean
X
B
2
Electrical system
2.1
Wiring and connect-
ors
Check for damage
X
IE
2.2
Entire electrical sys-
tem
Check according to
country-specific guide-
lines.
X
IE

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Decommissioning, dismantling and disposal
9Decommissioning, dismantling and disposal
9.1 Laws and regulations
1. Observe and comply with all laws and regulations on environmental protection and
waste disposal applicable where the machine is used.
2. Observe the instructions for disposal on the packaging.
Pollutants
Pollutants must not enter the drinking water, soil or sewage system. The components of the
machine may have been treated with oils or greases for lubrication or preservation. Other
chemicals may be used to operate the product or machine.
•Avoid emissions of lubricants or chemicals into waste water during commission-
ing and operation.
•Transport and store lubricants, fluxes and chemicals in suitable containers.
•Dispose of lubricants or chemicals as well as rags and binding agents contami-
nated with them separately from normal waste as hazardous waste or have them
disposed of by a specialised company.
•Observe and comply with local laws and regulations on water protection and the
disposal of harmful substances.
9.2 Shut down and decommission the machine
1. Ensure that there are no parts left in the machine.
2. Clean the machine.
3. Affix the storage and safety-related labels.