Metrohm OMNIS 2.1006.0010 User manual

OMNIS Rod Stirrer
2.1006.00X0
Product manual
8.1006.8002EN / 2018-08-17

Metrohm AG
Ionenstrasse
CH-9100 Herisau
Switzerland
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www.metrohm.com
OMNIS Rod Stirrer
2.1006.00X0
Product manual
8.1006.8002EN /
2018-08-17

Technical Communication
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
[email protected]
This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Product description ........................... 1
1.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Product versions ................................ 1
1.3 About the documentation ................................................... 2
1.4 Additional information ......................................................... 3
1.4.1 Accessories .............................................................................. 3
2 Safety 4
2.1 Product safety ....................................................................... 4
2.2 Hazard levels ......................................................................... 4
2.3 Warning symbols .................................................................. 5
2.4 Intended use ......................................................................... 6
2.5 Residual risks ........................................................................ 6
2.5.1 General dangers at the workplace ........................................... 6
2.5.2 Danger from biological substances .......................................... 7
2.5.3 Danger from highly flammable substances ............................... 8
2.6 Responsibility of the operator ............................................. 8
2.7 Personnel requirement ......................................................... 8
3 Functional description 9
3.1 System overview ................................................................... 9
3.1.1 System – Signals ...................................................................... 9
3.1.2 System – Interfaces ................................................................ 10
3.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Overview .......................................... 10
3.3 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Indicators ......................................... 11
4 Transport and storage 12
4.1 Checking the delivery ......................................................... 12
4.2 Storing the packaging ........................................................ 12
5 Installation 13
5.1 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Mounting to the electrode
holder .................................................................................. 13
5.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Adjusting the stirring propeller
height .................................................................................. 15

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6 Operation and control 18
6.1 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Operation ......................................... 18
6.2 Switching the OMNIS Rod Stirrer on and off ................... 18
6.3 Setting the stirring rate of the OMNIS Rod Stirrer .......... 19
7 Maintenance 20
7.1 General maintenance ......................................................... 20
7.2 Maintenance agreement .................................................... 21
7.3 Cleaning the product .......................................................... 22
7.4 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Cleaning ........................................... 23
7.5 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Replacing the stirring propeller ..... 24
8 Malfunctions and troubleshooting 25
8.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................. 25
9 Disposal 26
10 Technical specifications 27
10.1 Ambient conditions ............................................................ 27
10.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Energy supply .................................. 27
10.3 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Dimensions ...................................... 27
10.4 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Housing ............................................ 27
10.5 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Connectors specifications ............... 28
10.6 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Display specifications ...................... 28
10.7 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Stirrer specifications ....................... 28

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1 Overview
1.1 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Product description
The OMNIS Rod Stirrer is a rod stirrer with which you can stir liquids at
various speed levels and in different directions (clockwise/counterclock-
wise).
Various stirring propellers are available for the OMNIS Rod Stirrer, depend-
ing on the sample beaker size and the solution quantity.
1.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Product versions
The product is available in the following versions:
Table 1 Product versions
Art. no. Designation Version feature Version feature
2.1006.0010 OMNIS Rod Stirrer Sample
Robot
Cable length: 2.5 m Rod stirrer for automation
2.1006.0020 OMNIS Rod Stirrer Titration Cable length: 1.1 m Rod stirrer for titration
A variety of stirring propellers are available for the Rod Stirrer:
Table 2 Overview stirring propellers
Art. no. Designation Version feature
Diameter Material Area of application
6.01900.010 Stirring propel-
ler
30 mm ETFE Beaker 200-600 mL
Sample beaker, 250-mL glass
(6.01400.000)
Sample beaker, 250-mL PP
(6.01400.100)
6.01900.020 Stirring propel-
ler
13 mm ETFE Sample beaker, 75-mL glass
(6.01402.000)
6.01900.030 Stirring propel-
ler
20 mm ETFE Beaker 50-250 mL
Sample beaker, 120-mL PP
(6.1459.300)
Sample beaker, 75-mL glass
(6.01402.000)
The required numbers for the customer service can be found on the type
plate (see example):

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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
via your regional Metrohm representative.
1.3 About the documentation
NOTICE
Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the
product into operation.
The documentation contains important information and warnings
which you must follow in order to ensure safe operation of the prod-
uct.
Symbols and conventions
The following icons and formatting may appear in this documentation:
Cross-reference to figure legend
The first number refers to the figure number, the sec-
ond to the product part in the figure.
Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
Method Designations for names of parameters, menu items,
tabs and dialog windows in the software.
File ▶ New Menu or menu item

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Work area /
Properties
Menu paths in order to arrive at a particular position
in the software.
[Next] Button or key
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 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 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.

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2.5.3 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.
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.
￭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.

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3 Functional description
3.1 System overview
3.1.1 System – Signals
Visual signals
All products and components of the system that are equipped with multi-
color status displays indicate their respective status using colors and flash-
ing patterns.
The meaning of the colors and flashing patterns is explained in the follow-
ing table.
NOTICE
Use of the flashing patterns
Not all products and components use all of the flashing patterns illus-
trated below.
However, the meaning of the flashing patterns is the same for all
products and components.
Signal Meaning
LED lights up yellow System start or initialization
LED flashes yellow (slowly) Ready for connection setup or
locking
LED flashes yellow (fast) Connection setup started or
locking underway
LED lights up green Ready for operation
LED flashes green (slowly) In operation
LED flashes red (fast) Malfunction or error

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3.1.2 System – Interfaces
The system provides the following interfaces:
Designation Abbrevia-
tion
Symbol Use
Metrohm Device Link MDL For connecting additional mod-
ules or products to a basic prod-
uct.
Human Interactive Device HID For connecting an external con-
trol product.
Metrohm Solution Identification MSI For connecting the OMNIS Liq-
uid Adapter.
Local Area Network LAN For connecting the product to a
local network.
USB connector USB For connecting USB devices.
3.2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Overview
Figure 1 Rod stirrer
1Metal rod
For fastening the stirring propeller.
2Status display
LED. Multi-colored.
3Cable with plug
For connecting to a control instrument.

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3.3 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Indicators
Figure 2 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Indicators
1Status display
Multi-colored
The status of the instrument is displayed with the status display (2-1)Sys-
tem – Signals (see chapter 3.1.1, page 9).
See also
System – Signals (chapter 3.1.1, page 9)

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4 Transport and storage
4.1 Checking the delivery
Immediately upon arrival of the merchandise, check the shipment against
the delivery note to ensure completeness and absence of damage.
4.2 Storing the packaging
The product is supplied in extremely protective packaging together with
the separately packed accessories. Keep this packaging, as only this
ensures safe transportation of the product.

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5 Installation
5.1 OMNIS Rod Stirrer – Mounting to the electrode
holder
Accessories:
￭Stirring propeller (6.01900.0X0)
Proceed as follows:
Inserting the rod stirrer
Insert the rod stirrer without the stirring propel-
ler from above into the center opening of the
electrode holder.
Mounting the stirring propeller
Plug the stirring propeller from below to the
rod stirrer.

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Guiding the cable to the rear of the
instrument
1. Guide the cable under the bar and
through into the instrument.
2. Guide the cable out of the instrument
through the slot at the rear on the right.
Threading the cable into the cable guide
First, thread the cable into the lateral cable
guide.
Then guide the cable towards the rear under
the lateral cladding at the rear.
Plugging in the cable
Plug the cable of the rod stirrer into one of the
MDL sockets on the instrument.
NOTICE
It should be easy to plug in the cable.
Do not apply force if the plug cannot be
inserted easily! Rotate the plug to the right
or left using light pressure until it latches in
the socket.