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Operating Instructions
arium®mini plus | arium®mini
H2O-MA-... | H2O-MM-...
Ultrapure Water System

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Contents
Contents
1 About this Document..................................................6
1.1 Introduction ......................................................6
1.2 Validity ..........................................................6
1.3 Target Groups.....................................................6
1.4 Symbols Used .....................................................7
2 Safety Notes .........................................................8
2.1 Intended Use......................................................8
2.2 Personnel Qualification.............................................8
2.3 General Safety Instructions .........................................9
2.3.1 Electrical Power ............................................9
2.3.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................9
2.3.3 Consumables ...............................................9
3 Device Description ...................................................10
3.1 Device Overview..................................................10
3.1.1 Front View of the arium®mini plus and arium®mini .............10
3.1.2 Electrical Connections of the arium®mini plus and arium®mini . . .11
3.1.3 Water Connections on the arium®mini plus and arium®mini......11
3.2 Operating Principle ...............................................12
3.2.1 Water Purification Principle .................................12
3.2.2 Feed Water Tubing .........................................13
3.2.3 Tank Filling Tubing .........................................14
3.2.4 Drain Water Tubing ........................................14
3.2.5 Tank Outlet Tubing with Ball Cock ............................14
3.2.6 Dispense Tube .............................................14
3.2.7 Final Filter ................................................14
4 Operating Design ....................................................15
4.1 Dispensing Mode .................................................15
4.2 Message Display ..................................................16
4.3 Messages in Dispensing Mode ......................................17
4.4 Message List .....................................................18
4.5 Menu ...........................................................19
4.6 Navigating Menus ................................................20
4.7 Numeric Keypad..................................................21
4.8 Menu Structure ..................................................22
4.9 Parameters of the “Settings” Menu ..................................24
4.10 Parameters of the “Care” Menu .....................................25
5 Transport ...........................................................26
5.1 Transporting the Device ...........................................26
6 Startup .............................................................27
6.1 Equipment Supplied...............................................27
6.2 Unpacking and Setting up the Device ................................28
6.3 Connecting the AC Adapter ........................................28
6.4 arium®mini plus: Starting up the Device .............................30
6.4.1 Setting the Language.......................................30
6.4.2 Starting Startup Mode......................................30
6.4.3 Setting the Date and Time...................................31
6.4.4 Setting Displayed Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.4.5 Inserting Cartridges ........................................32

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6.4.6 Inserting Bags .............................................34
6.4.7 Connecting Tubing on Device Rear............................37
6.4.7.1 Connecting the Tank Filling Tubing or Feed Water
Tubing (Inlet) .....................................37
6.4.7.2 Connecting Drain Water Tubing (Drain) ...............38
6.4.7.3 Connecting the Tank Outlet Tubing (Bag Outlet) .......39
6.4.8 Rinsing the Ultrapure Water Cartridge ........................40
6.4.9 Connecting the Final Filter ..................................42
6.4.10 Rinsing the Final Filter......................................42
6.5 arium®mini: Starting up the Device .................................43
6.5.1 Setting the Language.......................................43
6.5.2 Starting Startup Mode......................................43
6.5.3 Setting the Date and Time...................................44
6.5.4 Setting Displayed Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
6.5.5 Inserting Cartridges ........................................45
6.5.6 Inserting Bags .............................................47
6.5.7 Connecting Tubing on Device Rear............................50
6.5.7.1 Connecting the Tank Filling Tubing or Feed Water
Tubing (Inlet) .....................................50
6.5.7.2 Connecting Drain Water Tubing (Drain) ...............51
6.5.8 Fill bag ...................................................52
6.5.9 Rinsing the Ultrapure Water Cartridge ........................52
6.5.10 Connecting the Final Filter ..................................54
6.5.11 Rinsing the Final Filter......................................55
7 Operation ...........................................................56
7.1 Turning the Device On and Off......................................56
7.2 Dispensing Water.................................................56
7.2.1 Manually Dispensing Ultrapure Water .........................56
7.2.2 Volume-controlled Dispensing of Ultrapure Water ..............57
7.2.3 Confirming Dispensing Cancelation ...........................58
7.2.4 Dispensing Pure Water from the Bag..........................58
7.3 Operating the Menu ..............................................59
7.3.1 Manually Filling the Bag (Only arium®mini) ....................59
7.3.2 Activating or Deactivating Standby Mode .....................60
7.3.3 Opening the “Settings” Menu ................................61
7.3.4 Performing Volume Adjustment ..............................62
8 Cleaning and Maintenance............................................63
8.1 Cleaning the Display ..............................................63
8.2 Cleaning the Device Housing .......................................63
8.3 Maintenance Schedule ............................................64
8.4 Opening the “Care” Menu..........................................64
8.5 Displaying Reminders .............................................65
8.6 Changing Consumables ............................................65
8.6.1 Changing the Bag..........................................66
8.6.2 Removing or Replacing the Final Filter ........................68
8.6.3 Changing Cartridges........................................69
8.6.3.1 Removing Cartridges...............................69
8.6.3.2 Inserting Cartridges................................70
8.6.3.3 Rinsing the Device.................................72
8.6.4 arium®mini: Changing the Ultrapure Water Cartridge (L).........72
8.6.4.1 Removing Cartridges...............................73
8.6.4.2 Inserting Cartridges................................73
8.6.4.3 Rinsing the Device.................................75
8.6.5 Replacing the UV Lamp .....................................76
8.6.5.1 Removing the UV Lamp ............................77
8.6.5.2 Inserting the UV Lamp .............................78

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8.7 Enabling, Disabling or Configuring Reminders for Replacing Final Filters . .78
8.8 Carrying Out Depressurization ......................................79
8.9 Carrying Out Venting..............................................80
8.10 Repairs..........................................................81
9 Malfunctions ........................................................82
9.1 Error Messages ...................................................82
9.2 Warning Messages ................................................84
9.3 Additional Faults .................................................85
10 Disposal.............................................................86
10.1 Disposing of Packaging ............................................86
10.2 Information on Decontamination ...................................86
10.3 Decommissioning the Unit .........................................86
10.4 Disposing of the Device............................................87
10.4.1 Disposing of the UV Lamp ...................................87
10.4.2 Disposal of Non-rechargeable and Rechargeable Batteries........87
11 Technical Specifications ..............................................88
11.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
11.2 Ambient Conditions...............................................88
11.3 Safety of Electrical Equipment......................................89
11.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility......................................89
11.5 Product Water Quality.............................................89
11.6 Feed Water Quality ...............................................90
11.7 Device Properties .................................................91
12 Consumables ........................................................92
12.1 arium®mini plus..................................................92
12.2 arium®mini......................................................92
13 EC Declaration of Conformity .........................................93
14 Certificate of Compliance.............................................94

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About this Document
1 About this Document
1.1 Introduction
These instructions provide all the information necessary for operation of the arium®
mini (hereinafter referred to as the device).
These instructions must be read, understood and used by all personnel using the device.
t Before working with the device: Read the instructions carefully and completely.
t Keep them in a safe and easily accessible place near the device’s site of
installation. These instructions are part of the device.
t If the instructions are lost: Request a replacement or download the latest
instructions from our website.
Masculine or feminine forms are used to facilitate legibility in these instructions and
always simultaneously denote the other gender as well.
1.2 Validity
These instructions apply to the arium®mini plus and arium®mini in the following
versions:
Device Model name
arium®mini plus H2O-MA-UV-T, H2O-MA-UV-T-US, H2O-MA-T,
H2O-MA-T-US
arium®mini H2O-MM-UV-T, H2O-MM-UV-T-US, H2O-MM-T,
H2O-MM-T-US
1.3 Target Groups
These instructions are designed for the following target groups. The target groups
must possess the knowledge listed.
Target group Knowledge | responsibilities
User The user is familiar with the operation of the device and
the associated work processes. He knows the dangers that
can occur when working with the device and can avoid
these dangers.
The user has been trained in the operation of the device.
The training takes place within the scope of startup and
is carried out by the operating engineer | laboratory
manager or the operator of the device.
Operating engineer |
laboratory manager
The operating engineer | laboratory manager makes
decisions about the use and parameterization of the
device.
Operator The operator of the device is responsible for compliance
with safety requirements and workplace safety regulations.
The operator must ensure that all persons who work with
the device have access to the relevant information and
have been instructed in work with the device.

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About this Document
1.4 Symbols Used
As instruction and direct warning of danger, all text statements in these operating
instructions to be particularly noted will be marked as follows:
This symbol denotes a possible danger with medium risk that death or severe injury
may result if it is not avoided.
This symbol denotes a possible danger with a low risk that moderate or minor injury
may result if it is not avoided.
This symbol denotes a danger with low risk that could result in property damage if it
is not avoided.
The following symbols will also be used:
tRequired action: Describes activities that must be performed in the given
order.
yDescribes the result of the activities carried out.
–Item in a list.
[ ] Text inside brackets refers to control and display elements.
Figures on the Operating Display
Depending on your device configuration, the figures on the operating display of your
device may deviate from those in these instructions.

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Safety Notes
2 Safety Notes
2.1 Intended Use
The device is a water purification system that produces ultrapure water for daily
requirements of up to 10 liters.
The device is not suitable for use in hazardous environments.
The device may only be used indoors.
These instructions are part of the device. The device is intended exclusively for use in
accordance with these instructions.
Foreseeable Misuse
Any use beyond the intended use of the device can cause severe unforeseeable
hazards and is the sole responsibility of the operator.
The following uses, for example, are deemed to be improper:
− Operation outside the permissible ambient conditions (see Chapter "11 Technical
Specifications", page 88) e.g. extreme temperatures, chemical vapors, moisture,
shock, vibration or strong electromagnetic fields
− Carrying out unauthorized modifications or other technical changes on the
device
− Connecting unsuitable devices
− Installation of unauthorized items on or in the device
2.2 Personnel Qualification
All persons working on the device must possess the necessary knowledge (see
Chapter "1.3 Target Groups", page 6).
The activities described in these instructions are aimed at the target group of
operators. If individual actions must be carried out by other target groups, this will
be indicated.

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Safety Notes
2.3 General Safety Instructions
Failure to follow the safety instructions in this manual can have serious
consequences, e.g. exposure of individuals to electrical, mechanical or chemical
hazards.
tBefore starting up the device: Carefully read the chapter entitled "Safety
Instructions".
tOnly operate the device when it is safe and in perfect working order.
tObserve the maintenance intervals (see Chapter "8.3 Maintenance Schedule",
page 64).
tHave any damage repaired immediately by the Sartorius Service.
2.3.1 Electrical
Power
Electrical switching elements are installed in the device. Damage to the insulation or
individual components can be life-threatening. Contact with parts under voltage
represents a direct danger of death.
Work on and modifications to the electrical equipment of the device may only be
carried out by Sartorius Service personnel. The device may only be opened by
Sartorius Service personnel.
tCheck the device regularly for defects, such as loose connections or damage to
the insulation. The device’s housing, power cord and all connections must be
undamaged.
tMake sure that the power connection is equipped with a ground lead.
tUse only original power supplies and power cords.
tDo not use inadequately sized power cords.
tKeep live parts away from moisture. Moisture can cause short circuits.
tIf the electrical equipment is defective, immediately turn off the power supply
and contact the Sartorius Service.
2.3.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility
This is a Class A device that can cause radio interference in residential areas. Under
such circumstances, the operator may be required to take adequate measures.
2.3.3 Consumables
The use of unsuitable consumables can be hazardous:
− Damage to the device
− Malfunction of the device
− Total failure of the device
tOnly use accessories, consumables and spare parts from Sartorius. Sartorius can
provide information on operational quality upon request.
tOnly use accessories and consumables that are in technically perfect condition.
The use of accessories and consumables not approved by Sartorius is the sole
responsibility of the operator.

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Device Description
3 Device Description
3.1 Device Overview
3.1.1 Front View of the arium®mini plus and arium®mini
3
1
4
5
2
Fig. 3-1: Front view
No. Description
1 Display with touch function
2 Water outlet
3 Final filter
4 Front cover
5 Side cover

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Device Description
3.1.2 Electrical Connections of the arium®mini plus and arium®mini
1
2
Fig. 3-2: Electrical connections
No. Description Explanation
1 “USB” connection For Sartorius Service
2 “Power” connection For connection of the AC adapter (power supply)
3.1.3 Water Connections on the arium®mini plus and arium®mini
3
2
1
Fig. 3-3: Water connections
No. Description Explanation
1 “Inlet” connection For connecting the tank filling tubing or feed water
tubing
2 “Drain” connection For connecting the drain water tubing
3 “Bag Outlet”
connection
For connecting the tank outlet tubing

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Device Description
3.2 Operating Principle
3.2.1 Water Purification Principle
5
2
1
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Fig. 3-4: arium®mini plus system setup
5
2
1
34671011
Fig. 3-5: arium®mini system setup
No. Description
1 Outlet (drain water)
2 Product water outlet
3 Conductivity measurement
4 RO module
5 UV lamp (185/254 nm)
6 Pump
No. Description
7 Bag
8 Conductivity measurement
9 RO module
10 Pump
11 Inlet (feed water)

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Device Description
Sartorius arium®mini systems were designed to produce ultrapure water.
The arium®mini plus is directly connected to the potable water supply and purifies
the water in two stages. In the first stage, the arium®mini plus produces Type 3 pure
water (reverse osmosis water), and in the second stage, ASTM Type 1 ultrapure water.
The arium®mini does not have a pre-stage. The device must be manually fed with
pretreated water and is not suitable for direct connection to the potable water
supply or a pretreated water line. In the second stage, the system is identical to an
arium®mini plus and produces ASTM Type 1 ultrapure water.
Because the ultrapure water production reaches higher flow rates than the pure
water production in the arium®mini, an arium®bag is connected as buffer storage
between the two stages. On the arium®mini, the bag is used for storing the manually
prepared, pretreated water. The water conducted into the bag can be taken directly
out of the bag. The extraction is carried out without pressure, e.g. using a ball cock.
Fig. 3-4 and Fig. 3-5, page 12 show the flowchart of the arium®mini plus and the
arium®mini. In the arium®mini plus, a membrane pump behind the system inlet
transfers the water through the pretreatment cartridge. The pretreatment cartridge
has two outputs, one for permeate and one for concentrate flow. The concentrate
flow is connected to the outlet (drain) of the system. While the first stage fills the
bag, water drains out at the outlet. The permeate flow contains the purified RO
water (pure water). A conductivity-measuring cell (LFP) monitors the quality of the
RO water.
On the arium®mini, the membrane pump is used at the system inlet to fill the bag.
In the second step, another pump pumps the pretreated water (pure water) from
the bag into the ultrapure water purification system. Here, the pure water is further
purified to ultrapure water by an optional UV lamp and a cartridge filled with
activated carbon and ion exchangers. A conductivity-measuring cell (LFP) measures
the conductivity of the ultrapure water. The last purification step after dispensing is
to run the water through a sterile final filter.
To guarantee ultrapure water of consistent and high quality, the ultrapure water
purification system is constructed like a circulation ring. If no water is dispensed,
the water circulates through the UV lamp and the cartridge. If there is no more
interaction for a certain time, the device automatically switches to ECO mode.
In ECO mode, the arium®mini plus continues filling the bag. Once the bag is
completely filled, the system automatically switches to standby mode after
15 minutes.
3.2.2 Feed Water Tubing
The feed water tubing is used to supply tap water to the arium®mini plus.
Fig. 3-6: Feed water tubing

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Device Description
3.2.3 Tank Filling Tubing
The tank filling tubing serves to feed pretreated water from an external tank to the
arium®mini.
3.2.4 Drain Water Tubing
The drain water tubing is used to drain unpurified water and rinse water out of the
device.
3.2.5 Tank Outlet Tubing with Ball Cock
Pure water can be dispensed without pressure directly from the bag via the tank
outlet tubing with ball cock. This option can be used to empty the bag when
performing maintenance or to dispense pretreated water directly from the bag
for further use.
3.2.6 Dispense Tube
The dispense tube is used for rinsing functions during startup and maintenance as
well as when dispensing larger volumes of water.
3.2.7 Final Filter
The final filter is designed as a final particulate filter and ensures sterile filtration of
the ultrapure water.
Fig. 3-7: Tank filling tubing
Fig. 3-8: Drain water tubing
Fig. 3-9: Tank outlet tubing
Fig. 3-10: Dispense tube

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Operating Design
4 Operating Design
4.1 Dispensing Mode
In dispensing mode, the display shows information on water quality and the level of
the bag as well as buttons relevant to dispensing.
Fig. 4-1:
1
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Dispensing mode
No. Symbol Name Description
1 Working
environment
The following information can be displayed:
− Current conductivity of the ultrapure water
− Current temperature of the ultrapure water
− Fill level of the bag
− Messages, warnings, errors
2&Manual
dispensing
Starts dispensing without a preset dispensing
volume.
3$Volume-
controlled
dispensing
Starts dispensing after a dispensing volume has
been specified.
4 Favorite Starts dispensing the most recently specified
dispensing volume.
5Menu Opens the menu.

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Operating Design
4.2 Message Display
The device displays three types of messages:
− Error messages (errors):
− Dispensing is not possible.
− Details on the cause of error messages and how to troubleshoot them can be
found in Chapter 9.1, page 82.
− The user’s ability to troubleshoot error messages is limited.
− Warning messages (warnings):
− Dispensing is possible.
− Details on the cause of warning messages and how to troubleshoot them can
be found in Chapter 9.2, page 84.
− The user can troubleshoot warning messages.
− Status messages (info):
− Dispensing is possible.
− Specific information requires the user’s attention. Action is not absolutely
necessary.
Fig. 4-2:
1
1
2
3
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Error message (example)
No. Symbol Name Description
11
2
3
Message
symbol
1: Displays an error message.
2: Displays a warning message.
3: Displays a status message (info).
2 Message Shows the information to be displayed:
− Message type (error, warning, info)
− Error number or brief description of a warning
or status message (see Chapter 9, page 82)
− Date and time of occurrence
− Details on the message
3>Confirmation Confirms the message.

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Operating Design
4.3 Messages in Dispensing Mode
If several messages are active in dispensing mode, the message list can be called up
(see Chapter 4.4, page 18). The message list only appears if several messages are
active and at least one message cannot be displayed for conductivity or temperature
of the water. If only one message is active, the message is opened directly instead of
the message list.
Dispensing is not possible when there is an error message. The three buttons for
dispensing can be used, but when you try dispensing, the error message reappears.
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Message display in dispensing mode (example)
No. Symbol Name Description
10HVVDJHV1
0HVVDJHV2
0HVVDJHV3
Message list 0HVVDJHV1: Indicates that error messages are
stored and opens the message list.
0HVVDJHV2: Indicates that warning messages
are stored and opens the message list.
0HVVDJHV3: Indicates that status messages are
stored and opens the message list.
28
8
Conductivity
or
temperature
message
Displays an error or warning about the water
conductivity or the water temperature.
38
8
Message
pertaining to
the filling
level of the
bag
8: Indicates that the bag is empty.
Water dispensing is not possible.
8: Indicates that very little water can
be dispensed.

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Operating Design
4.4 Message List
All active messages can be viewed in the message list.
The messages in the message list are sorted by priority. Error messages are on top.
Within the same priority level, the messages are sorted by date and time.
Messages cannot be deleted manually. They remain in the message list and continue
to be displayed on the display until their cause has been corrected. The device will
detect if the cause of the message has been corrected and automatically clear the
message from the message list and the display.
Fig. 4-4:
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Message list (example)
No. Symbol Name Description
11
8
3
Message symbol 1: Displays an error message.
8: Displays a warning message.
3: Displays a status message (info).
2 Occurrence of
the message
Displays the date and time of occurrence of the
message.
3 Brief description Displays the error number or a short
description of the message (see Chapter 9,
page 82).
4 Message type Error: Displays and opens an error message.
Care: Displays and opens a warning message.
Service: Displays and opens a status message.

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Operating Design
4.5 Menu
All system settings and operation steps for the care of the device can be carried out
in the menu. On the arium®mini, bag filling can be started via the menu.
Fig. 4-5:
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4
5
6
12
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Menu
No. Symbol Name Description
1Dispensing Opens the dispensing screen
2Care Opens the “Care” menu.
3Fill bag
(only on
arium®mini)
Opens the bag filling wizard.
4kBack Closes the menu.
5iSettings Opens the “Settings” menu.
6jStandby Switches to standby mode.