Retsch AS200 User manual

© Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany | 30.01.2018 Version 0006
Manual
Vibratory Sieve Shaker AS 200 control
Translation

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Copyright
© Copyright by
Retsch GmbH
Retsch-Allee 1-5
42781 Haan
Germany

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Table of Contents
1Notes on the Manual ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Copyright............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. 7
1.4 General Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Repairs............................................................................................................................................... 9
2Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator................................................................................ 10
3Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Degree of Protection........................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Emissions......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).............................................................................................. 12
3.4 Rated Power.................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Dimensions and Weight................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Required Floor Space...................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Receptacle Volume.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.8 Feed Grain Size............................................................................................................................... 13
3.9 Payload............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.10 Suitable Sieve Diameters ................................................................................................................ 13
4Packaging, Transport and Installation .............................................................................................. 14
4.1 Packaging........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Transport.......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Temperature Fluctuations and Condensation ................................................................................. 14
4.4 Conditions for the Installation Site................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Electrical Connection....................................................................................................................... 16
4.6 Type Plate Description..................................................................................................................... 16
4.7Removing the Transportation Lock.................................................................................................. 17
5First Commissioning........................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Sieve Clamping Unit "economy" and "standard" ............................................................................. 20
5.2 Sieve Clamping Unit "comfort"......................................................................................................... 20
6Operating the Device .......................................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose.................................................................................... 23
6.2 Principle of Operation ...................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Views of the Instrument................................................................................................................... 25
6.3.1 Front............................................................................................................................................. 25
6.3.2 Back............................................................................................................................................. 26
6.4 Switching On / Off............................................................................................................................ 27
6.5 Selection of the Test Sieves............................................................................................................ 27
6.6 Performing a Sieving ....................................................................................................................... 27
7Controlling the Device ........................................................................................................................ 29
7.1 Operating Controls, Displays and Functions................................................................................... 29
7.2 Start Process ................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Stop Process ................................................................................................................................... 30
7.4 Pause Process................................................................................................................................. 30
7.5 Amplitude......................................................................................................................................... 30
7.5.1 Amplitudes in Dependence on the Load...................................................................................... 31
7.6 Time................................................................................................................................................. 32
7.7 Optimisation of Time and Amplitude................................................................................................ 32
7.8 Interval............................................................................................................................................. 33
7.8.1 Interval Time................................................................................................................................ 34
7.9 Programme Mode............................................................................................................................ 34
7.9.1 Select a Programme.................................................................................................................... 34
7.9.2 Edit a Programme........................................................................................................................ 34

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7.9.3 Save a Programme...................................................................................................................... 35
7.10 Signal Tone...................................................................................................................................... 35
7.11 Operating Hours .............................................................................................................................. 35
7.12 Software Version ............................................................................................................................. 35
7.13 Date ................................................................................................................................................. 35
8Wet Sieving .......................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1 Installing the Slash Protection ......................................................................................................... 37
8.2 Performing the Wet Sieving............................................................................................................. 38
9EasySieve®........................................................................................................................................... 41
10 Error Messages and Information Notes............................................................................................ 42
10.1 Error Messages ............................................................................................................................... 42
10.2 Information Notes ............................................................................................................................ 42
11 Return for Service and Maintenance................................................................................................. 44
12 Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 45
12.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................... 45
12.1.1 Cleaning of Test Sieves........................................................................................................... 45
12.1.1.1 Cleaning of Test Sieves with Mesh Sizes > 500 µm ....................................................... 45
12.1.1.2 Cleaning of Test Sieves with Mesh Sizes < 500 µm ....................................................... 45
12.1.1.3 Drying of Test Sieves....................................................................................................... 46
12.2 Wear ................................................................................................................................................ 46
12.3 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 46
12.3.1 Replacing the Fuses................................................................................................................ 47
13 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 48
13.1 Test Sieves...................................................................................................................................... 48
13.1.1 Certificate................................................................................................................................. 48
13.1.2 Calibration Service................................................................................................................... 49
13.2 Sieving Aids..................................................................................................................................... 49
13.3 Add-on Weight................................................................................................................................. 50
14 Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 51
15 Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 52

Notes on the Manual
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