kruss P3000 User manual

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Polarimeter
P3000
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter - 1 Introduction ................................................................................... 5
1.1 Application Examples ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Reading Information....................................................................... 6
Chapter - 2 General Safety Instructions............................................................ 7
Chapter - 3 Instrument Description................................................................... 9
3.1 Scope of Delivery............................................................................ 9
3.2 Optional Accessories...................................................................... 9
3.3 Required Reagents ......................................................................... 9
Calibration.................................................................................. 9
Accuracy Check........................................................................... 9
Sample Dilution ........................................................................... 9
3.4 Instrument Images ........................................................................10
Instrument Front View of P3000 .................................................. 10
Instrument Back View of P3000 ................................................... 10
Polarimeter Tubes ...................................................................... 10
3.5 Screen Descriptions ...................................................................... 11
Main Menu ............................................................................... 11
Explanation of Buttons ................................................................ 11
Explanation of Display Window ................................................... 12
3.6 Measurement Principle..................................................................13
Chapter - 4 Basic Operation.............................................................................14
4.1 Buttons .........................................................................................14
4.2 Defining the System Settings ........................................................16
4.3 Defining the Instrument Settings...................................................17
4.4 Performing the Calibrations.......................................................... 18
Chapter - 5 Initial Startup................................................................................19
5.1 Installation....................................................................................19
Choosing a Suitable Location ..................................................... 19
Connecting a Printer .................................................................. 19

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Connecting the Polarimeter to the Power Supply ........................... 19
5.2 Preparing the Instrument after Installation...................................20
Switching on the Instrument ........................................................ 20
Switching on the Printer .............................................................. 20
Connecting the Temperature Sensor ............................................ 21
Calibrating the Temperature Sensor ............................................ 21
Checking (Validating) the Instrument............................................ 22
Chapter - 6 Routine Operation ........................................................................26
6.1 Preparing the Instrument..............................................................26
Switching on the Instrument ........................................................ 26
Changing the Instrument Parameters ........................................... 27
6.2 Executing a Measurement.............................................................29
Determining the Blank ................................................................ 29
Resetting the Blank..................................................................... 30
Supplying a Sample ................................................................... 30
Connecting a Temperature Sensor .............................................. 30
Starting the Measurement ........................................................... 31
Measurement ............................................................................ 31
After Measurement..................................................................... 31
6.3 Measurement Results...................................................................32
Measurement Result Display ....................................................... 32
Printing the Displayed Measurement Result................................... 32
Switching off the Instrument ........................................................ 32
Chapter - 7 Settings ....................................................................................... 33
7.1 System Settings ........................................................................... 33
Opening the Menu .................................................................... 33
Explanations.............................................................................. 34
Switching the Printer on and off ................................................... 35
Selecting the Language .............................................................. 36
Input of Date and Time .............................................................. 37
7.2 Instrument Settings......................................................................38
Opening the Menu .................................................................... 38
Explanations.............................................................................. 39
Selecting the Scale ..................................................................... 40
Selecting the Weighted Sugar Sample.......................................... 40
Selecting the Polarimeter Tube .................................................... 42
Selecting the Temperature .......................................................... 43

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7.3 Calibrating the Measurement Range............................................. 44
Opening the Menu .................................................................... 44
Canceling the Calibration........................................................... 45
Resetting the Calibration............................................................. 46
Performing the Calibration.......................................................... 46
Blank Measurement ................................................................... 46
Input of the Quartz Standard....................................................... 46
Input of the Quartz Temperature ................................................. 48
Measuring the Quartz Standard .................................................. 49
Accepting the Calibration ........................................................... 49
Rejecting the Calibration ............................................................ 50
7.4 Calibrating the Temperature Sensor ..............................................51
Prerequisites .............................................................................. 51
Calling the Function ................................................................... 51
Measuring the Temperature ........................................................ 52
Input of the Thermometer Temperature ........................................ 53
7.5 Blank............................................................................................ 56
Calling the Blank Function.......................................................... 56
Resetting the Blank ..................................................................... 57
Measuring the Blank .................................................................. 57
Saving the New Blank................................................................. 58
Rejecting the New Blank ............................................................. 58
Chapter - 8 Maintenance, Care & Inspection................................................... 59
8.1 Regular Maintenance and Care ..................................................... 59
Daily......................................................................................... 59
Weekly...................................................................................... 59
Yearly ....................................................................................... 59
When necessary......................................................................... 59
8.2 Changing the Fuse........................................................................ 60
8.3 Maintenance by Service................................................................ 60
Chapter - 9 Troubleshooting Table ................................................................. 61
Chapter - 10 Transport, Storage and Disposal .................................................. 62
Transport .................................................................................. 62
Storage ..................................................................................... 62
Disposal.................................................................................... 62
Chapter - 11 Appendix...................................................................................... 63

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11.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................63
11.2 Ordering Information .................................................................... 65
11.3 Consumables................................................................................66

Chapter - 1 Introduction / 1.1 Application Examples
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Chapter - 1 Introduction
The Polarimeter P3000 is very easy to operate and is designed for the fully automated
measurement of optical rotation.
The measurement sample is filled into the polarimeter tube, inserted into the sample
chamber and measured. The results are shown on the display and, if connected, printed
out on a printer.
The operator dialog is available in German and English.
1.1 Application Examples
Application areas for the polarimeter are, amongst
others:
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Pharmaceutical Industry

Monitoring of chemical processes

Purity control and determination of
concentrations

Testing of substances listed in the German
Pharmacopoeia (DAB)
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Chemical Industry

Purity control and determination of
concentrations

Analysis of optically active components
(qualitative und quantitative)

Determination of configuration changes

Monitoring of chemical processes
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Food Industry

Determination of concentrations

Purity control

Quality control
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Sugar and Sweetener-Industry

Quality control of raw materials and end
products

Determination of fructose and glucose
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Cosmetic Industry
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Beverage Industry / Breweries

Chapter - 1 Introduction / 1.2 Reading Information
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1.2 Reading Information
Although instrument operation of the P3000 is easy, we recommend attentive reading of
this manual to ensure correct and optimal use of all functions.
Symbols This manual uses the following symbols:
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Listings
Instructions to do something
Text in italics refers to text in dialog windows.
Reference to further information in this manual.
Finding Information
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Look up in the table of contents.
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Should a problem occur, refer to Chapter - 9
Troubleshooting Table

Chapter - 2 General Safety Instructions
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Chapter - 2 General Safety Instructions
Hazards during normal specified operation:
Danger!
Electric shock by damaged instrument or power cable.
Before switching on the instrument, make sure that
the instrument and the power cable are
undamaged.
Only operate instruments that have been properly
installed and maintained.
Danger!
Electric shock by entering liquids.
Before cleaning, switch off the instrument and
disconnect the power supply.
Do not allow liquids to enter the instrument.
Do not spray the instrument for cleaning.
Make sure the instrument is completely dry before
connecting to the power supply.
Danger!
Electric shock
Before changing the fuse, switch off the instrument
and disconnect the power cable.
Warning!
Damage to the retina by the LED light source.
Do not look directly into the LED light source.
Careful!
Danger of pinching your hand.
Close the sample chamber lid carefully.

Chapter - 2 General Safety Instructions
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Careful!
Damage to electrical components by condensate
formation.
Wait at least one hour after transporting the
instrument in a cooler environment (e.g. cold room
or outdoors) before connecting to the power
supply.
Careful!
Overheating damage.
Do not place the instrument near a heat source
(e.g. heating).
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Allow for unhindered air circulation.
Attention!
Aggressive chemicals may damage the instrument's
paint or the plastic housing!
Clean the instrument with neutral cleaning agents
only.
DO NOT use aggressive chemicals for cleaning,
such as strong or weak acids or bases, acetone,
formaldehyde, chlorinated hydrocarbons or
phenols.
If the instrument comes into contact with aggressive
chemicals, clean immediately with a neutral
cleaning agent.