Metrohm Eco Titrator User manual

Eco Titrator
Product information
8.1008.8002EN / 2019-02-20

Metrohm AG
Ionenstrasse
CH-9100 Herisau
Switzerland
Phone [phone]
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[email protected]
www.metrohm.com
Eco Titrator
Product information
8.1008.8002EN /
2019-02-20

Technical Communication
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
[email protected]
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This documentation has been prepared with great care. However, errors
can never be entirely ruled out. Please send comments regarding possible
errors to the address above.

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Table of contents
1 Overview 1
1.1 Product description .............................................................. 1
1.2 Product versions ................................................................... 2
1.3 Eco Titrator – Overview ........................................................ 3
1.4 Additional information ......................................................... 7
1.4.1 Accessories .............................................................................. 7
2 Safety 8
2.1 Product safety ....................................................................... 8
2.2 Hazard levels ......................................................................... 8
2.3 Warning symbols .................................................................. 9
2.4 Intended use ....................................................................... 10
2.5 Residual risks ...................................................................... 10
2.5.1 General dangers at the workplace ......................................... 10
2.5.2 Danger from electrical potential ............................................. 11
2.5.3 Danger from biological substances ........................................ 12
2.5.4 Danger from highly flammable substances ............................. 12
2.5.5 Danger from careless transport .............................................. 13
2.5.6 Danger from leakage ............................................................. 13
2.6 Responsibility of the operator ........................................... 13
2.7 Personnel requirement ....................................................... 14
3 Technical specifications 15
3.1 Ambient conditions ............................................................ 15
3.2 Energy supply ...................................................................... 15
3.3 Dimensions .......................................................................... 16
3.4 Housing ............................................................................... 16
3.5 Connectors specifications .................................................. 17
3.6 Display specifications ......................................................... 18
3.7 Operation specifications .................................................... 18
3.8 Measurement specifications .............................................. 19
3.9 Stirrer specifications ........................................................... 20
3.10 Liquid handling specifications ........................................... 20

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1 Overview
1.1 Product description
The Eco Titrator is a titrator for volumetric titrations for universal use that
is equipped with the following functional units:
￭Built-in magnetic stirrer
￭Dosing unit with exchangeable cylinder unit
Methods can be created and saved on the instrument. The methods can
be exported to and imported from a connected USB flash drive. This
allows to copy methods from one instrument to another.
Dosing modes
The following titration modes and measuring modes are supported:
￭DET
￭MET
￭SET
￭CAL
Connectors
The instrument is equipped with the following connectors:
￭USB 1 and USB 2
￭Ethernet
￭Remote
￭24 VDC Power OUT
￭24 VDC Power IN
￭Ind
￭Ref
￭Temp
￭Pol

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1.2 Product versions
The product is available in the following versions:
Table 1 Product versions
Art. no. Designation Version feature
2.1008.0010 Eco Titrator with magnetic stirrer
2.1008.1010 Eco Titrator Acid/Base with magnetic stirrer
2.1008.2010 Eco Titrator Salt with magnetic stirrer
2.1008.3010 Eco Titrator Oil with magnetic stirrer
2.1008.4010 Eco Titrator Redox with magnetic stirrer
The required numbers for the customer service can be found on the type
plate (see example):
Figure 1 Type plate (example)
1(01) = External article number 2(21) = Serial number
3(240) = Metrohm article number
NOTICE
Information on the accessories for the respective product version can
be obtained either on the Internet at http://www.metrohm.com or
from your regional Metrohm representative.

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1.3 Eco Titrator – Overview
Figure 2 Eco Titrator – Front
1Bottle holder 2Space for cylinder unit
3Flat stopcock 4Stand attachment
5Magnetic stirrer 6Status display, touch screen and con-
trol bar

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Figure 3 Eco Titrator – Rear
1Type plate 2USB connector (USB 1 and USB 2)
3Ethernet connector (RJ-45) 4Remote connector
5"Power OUT" connector 6"Power IN" connector
7Pol connector 8Temp connectors
9Ref connector 10 Ind connector

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Figure 4 Eco Titrator – Accessories
1Cylinder unit 2Tubing connections
3Electrode cable 4Electrode
5Electrode holder 6Guide sleeve
7Clamping ring 8Support rod
9Buret tip 10 Amber glass bottle with GL 45 thread
11 Clip for SGJ 14/15 12 Bottle cap
13 Threaded stopper 14 Adsorber tube

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Figure 5 Eco Titrator – Peripherals
1Power supply unit 2Ethernet cable (opt. accessory)
3USB flash drive 4Printer Q3X (opt. accessory)

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1.4 Additional information
Additional information concerning the topic can be found:
￭in the software help
￭in the Metrohm information portal on the Internet https://
guide.metrohm.com
1.4.1 Accessories
Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and optional accessories
for your product can be found on the Internet. You can download this
information using the article number as follows:
Downloading the accessories list
1Enter https://www.metrohm.com/ into your Internet browser.
2Enter the article number of the product (e.g. 2.1001.0010) into the
search field.
The search result is displayed.
3Click on the product.
Detailed information regarding the product is shown on various tabs.
4On the Included parts tab, click Download the PDF.
The PDF file with the accessories data is created.
NOTICE
When you receive your new product, we recommend downloading
the accessories list from the Internet, printing it out and keeping it for
reference purposes.

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2 Safety
2.1 Product safety
This product exhibited no flaws in terms of technical safety at the time it
left the factory. To preserve this status and ensure non-hazardous opera-
tion of the product, the following instructions must be observed carefully.
2.2 Hazard levels
The following warning messages indicate the severity of the danger and
its possible effects.
DANGER
Immediate danger of life
Irreversible injuries that will result in death.
Warns of dangerous situations or unsafe actions that will most cer-
tainly cause severe injuries or death.
Lists measures to avoid hazard.
WARNING
Severe health hazards
Serious injuries that could result in death.
Warns of dangerous situations or unsafe actions that could result in
serious injuries or death.
Lists measures to avoid hazard.

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CAUTION
Health hazards or severe property damage
Warns of dangerous situations or unsafe actions that could result in
moderate injuries or considerable property damage.
Lists measures to avoid hazard.
2.3 Warning symbols
Make sure that any additional hazard symbols are marked on the product
for your operation of the product.
The following warning symbols in the documentation and at hazard areas
of the product point out hazard potentials:
– Warning of a hazard area
NOTICE
Warning symbol on the product
If this warning symbol is on the product, read the respective docu-
mentation prior to installation and initial start-up.
– Warning of electric shock from electrical potential
– Warning of danger of fire and explosion from highly flammable
substances and gases
– Warning of danger of poisoning and chemical burns from chemi-
cal hazardous substances
– Warning of danger of infection and poisoning from biological
hazardous substances
– Warning of risk of injury from high temperatures

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– Warning of cut injuries from pieces of broken glass and/or sharp
edges
– Warning of risk of injury by laser radiation
– Warning of dangerous optical radiation
2.4 Intended use
Metrohm products are used for the analysis and handling of chemicals.
Usage therefore requires the user to have basic knowledge and experience
in handling chemicals. Knowledge regarding the application of fire preven-
tion measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.
Adherence to this technical documentation and compliance with the
maintenance specifications make up an important part of intended use.
Any utilization in excess of or deviating from the intended use is regarded
as misuse.
Specifications regarding the operating values and limit values of individual
products are contained in the "Technical specifications" section, if relevant.
Exceeding and/or not observing the mentioned limit values during opera-
tion puts people and components at risk. The manufacturer assumes no
liability for damage due to non-observance of these limit values.
The EU declaration of conformity loses its validity if modifications are car-
ried out on the products and/or the components.
2.5 Residual risks
2.5.1 General dangers at the workplace
Generally, the regulations and provisions of the regulatory institutions and
authorities in the field of work apply.
The instructions regarding the following areas have to be followed when
using the products:
￭Work safety
￭Handling mechanical installations
￭Handling electricity
￭Handling hazardous and environmentally damaging substances
￭Handling hazardous and environmentally damaging liquids
￭Disposing hazardous and environmentally damaging substances
If they are not followed, this may result in:

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￭Disturbing, injuring and/or killing of people
￭Malfunction and/or damage to instruments and infrastructure
￭Damage and/or contamination of the environment
WARNING
General dangers at workplace
If the safety measures are not followed, working in a laboratory bears
a high risk of injury, which can endanger your life and health.
￭Only professionally trained and qualified specialist personnel may
operate the products.
￭Follow the applicable provisions concerning work safety and all
regulations on wearing protective clothing.
￭Use suitable tools to perform your work.
￭Check the fill level of waste bottles or waste canisters and analysis
vessels, and make sure they do not overflow.
￭Use protective grounding when working with highly flammable
substances and gases.
2.5.2 Danger from electrical potential
WARNING
Electric shock from electrical potential
Risk of injury by touching live components or through moisture on
live parts.
￭Never open the housing of the product.
￭Protect live parts (e.g. power supply unit, power cord, connection
sockets) against moisture.
￭If you suspect that moisture has gotten into the product, discon-
nect the product from the energy supply. Then notify Metrohm
Service.
￭Only personnel who have been issued Metrohm qualification may
perform service and repair work on electrical and electronic com-
ponents.

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2.5.3 Danger from biological substances
If the product is used for biological hazardous substances, it must be
marked in accordance with regulations.
In case of a return shipment to Metrohm or a Metrohm Service partner,
the product or product component has to be decontaminated and the
hazard symbol for biological hazardous substances must be removed. A
declaration of decontamination must be enclosed.
WARNING
Danger of infection and poisoning from biological hazardous
substances
Poisoning from toxins and/or infections from samples contaminated
with microorganisms.
￭Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.
￭Wear protective equipment.
￭Use exhaust equipment when working with vaporizing hazardous
substances.
￭Dispose of biologically contaminated substances properly.
2.5.4 Danger from highly flammable substances
WARNING
Danger of fire and explosion from highly flammable substances
and gases
Burns from fire and/or injuries from explosions.
￭Avoid ignition sources.
￭Use protective grounding.
￭Use exhaust equipment.

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2.5.5 Danger from careless transport
WARNING
Risk of injury from careless transport
Injuries from spilled chemical and/or biological substances, falling
parts and pieces of broken glass.
￭Remove loose parts (e.g. sample racks, sample beaker, bottles)
before transport.
￭Remove liquids.
￭Lift and transport the instrument with both hands on the base
plate.
￭Lift and transport heavy instruments only according to instruc-
tions.
2.5.6 Danger from leakage
WARNING
Risk of injury by leakage
A risk of injury exists in connection with escaping liquids of leaking
parts and/or connection elements.
￭Replace leaking parts and connection elements without delay.
￭Tighten loose connecting elements.
￭Use environmentally-friendly methods to dispose of escaping liq-
uids.
2.6 Responsibility of the operator
￭Eliminate defects or damage which impair operating safety without
delay.
￭Eliminate malfunctions which could impair safety without delay.
￭The rules, regulations and instructions listed in the present document
are not the only valid ones. Comply with the applicable statutory rules,
government agency directives and regulations.
￭Unauthorized modification of the products excludes any and all liability
on the part of the manufacturer for any damage resulting from this as
well as for any consequential damage. No modifications, attachments
or conversions which could impair safety may be carried out on the
products without the approval of the manufacturer.

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￭Spare parts must meet the technical requirements established by the
manufacturer. Original spare parts always meet these requirements.
￭Personnel must be familiar with this safety-relevant information and it
must be available for consultation at all times.
2.7 Personnel requirement
Only qualified personnel may operate the present product.
Qualified personnel are people authorized by the safety responsible to
carry out the necessary operations. They are capable of recognizing and
avoiding possible dangers. These people are qualified due to their profes-
sional training, experience and/or instruction. They know the relevant
standards, laws, provisions, accident prevention regulations and the com-
pany conditions.