Struers LaboPol-35 User manual

Manual No.: 16117001
Date of Release 27.09.2012
LaboPol-35
Instruction Manual
Gebrauchsanweisung
Mode d’emploi
Spare Parts and Diagrams

LaboPol-35
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents Page
User’s Guide...............................................................1
Reference Guide.........................................................8
Quick Reference Guide ............................................14
Spare Parts and Diagrams .......................................16
Always state Serial No and Voltage/frequency if you have technical questions or when ordering spare parts.
You will find the Serial No. and Voltage on the type plate of the machine itself. We may also need the Date
and Article No of the manual. This information is found on the front cover.
The following restrictions should be observed, as violation of the restrictions may cause cancellation of
Struers legal obligations:
Instruction Manuals: Struers Instruction Manual may only be used in connection with Struers equipment
covered by the Instruction Manual.
Service Manuals: Struers Service Manual may only be used by a trained technician authorised by Struers.
The Service Manual may only be used in connection with Struers equipment covered by the Service Manual.
Struers assumes no responsibility for errors in the manual text/illustrations. The information in this manual is
subject to changes without notice. The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present
version of the equipment.
Original instructions. The contents of this manual is the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of
this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
All rights reserved. © Struers 2012.
Struers A/S
Pederstrupvej 84
DK-2750 Ballerup
Denmark
Telephone [phone]
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LaboPol-35
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LaboPol-35
Safety Precaution Sheet
To be read carefully
before use
1. The operator(s) should be fully instructed in the use of the machine,
any connected equipment and accessories and the applied
consumables according to the relevant Instruction Manuals.
2. The machine must be placed on a safe and stable table with an
adequate working height. All functions on the machine and any
connected equipment must be in working order.
3. Operators should ensure that the actual voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the back of the machine. The machine must be earthed.
Follow the local regulations. Always turn the power off and remove the
plug or the cable before opening the machine.
4. Connect only to cold water. Make sure that the water connections are
leak-proof and that the water outlet is working.
5. Struers recommend that the mains water supply is shut off or
disconnected if the machine is to be left unattended.
6. Establish efficient exhaust from the working area if consumables
containing alcohol, e.g. DP-Lubricant Blue, are being used.
7. Make sure that the grinding or polishing discs are correctly mounted,
the driving pins engaged with the holes in the turntable.
8. Keep clear of the rotational disc and the specimen mover during
operation.
9. Check that any screws for clamping of specimens in specimen holders
protrude as little as possible.
10. Manual grinding:- While grinding manually, take care not to touch the
grinding paper. Do not drop the specimen while grinding.
11. Do not lift the specimen mover while preparing individual specimens.
12. If you observe malfunctions or hear unusual noises - stop the machine
and call technical service.
The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual.
The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper
installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for
damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
Dismantling of any part of the equipment, during service or repair, should always be performed by a qualified
technician (electromechanical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, etc.).

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Disposal
Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contain electrical and
electronic components and must not be disposed of as general
waste.
Please contact your local authorities for information on the correct
method of disposal in accordance with national legislation.

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User’s Guide
Table of Contents Page
1. Getting Started
Checking the Contents of Packing ..................................................... 2
Unpacking LaboPol-35 ....................................................................... 2
Placing LaboPol-35 ............................................................................ 2
Getting Acquainted with LaboPol-35 .................................................. 3
Supplying Power ................................................................................ 4
Connecting a 1/3 x 200-240 V / 50-60 Hz ................................. 4
Connecting a 1 x 100V / 50-60 Hz: ........................................... 5
Supplying Water ................................................................................. 6
Water Outlet .............................................................................. 6
Water Inlet ................................................................................. 6
2. Operation
Routine Operations ............................................................................ 7
Mounting a Disc ........................................................................ 7
Starting the Machine ................................................................. 7
3. Maintenance .............................................................................. 7

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1. Getting Started
In the packing box you should find the following parts:
1 LaboPol-35 (Grinding/polishing machine)
1 Pressure hose 3/4" x 2 m
1 Filter gasket
1 Gasket ø11/ø24 x 1.5 mm
1 Reduction ring with gasket
1 Drain hose, ø38 mm x 3 m
1 Drain elbow pipe
2 Hose clamps
1 Protection ring
Mains cable
1 Set of Instruction Manuals
Detach LaboPol-35 from the bottom of the packing case by
removing the four screws from below.
Place LaboPol-35 placed on a steady table with an adequate
working height. The machine must be close to the power supply,
water mains and water outlet facilities.
Checking the Contents of
Packing
Unpacking LaboPol-35
Placing LaboPol-35

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Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and names of
all the LaboPol components:

Start switch
Stop switch
Speed control
Turntable

Water tap
Water inlet
Water outlet
On/off switch for specimen mover
Power supply socket for specimen mover
Communication socket for specimen mover
Fuse
Main switch
Power inlet
Getting Acquainted with
LaboPol-35
Rear View of LaboPol-35

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Always remember to switch the power off when installing electrical
equipment.
LaboPol-35 is available in 2 voltage variants:
1/3 x 200-240 V / 50-60 Hz
1 x 100 V / 50-60 Hz
The 1/3 x 200-240 V / 50-60 Hz LaboPol-35 is shipped with 2 types
of Mains cables:
The 2-pin (European Schuko) plug is for use on single-phase
connections.
If the plug supplied on this cable is not approved in your country,
then the plug must be replaced with an approved plug. The leads
must be connected as follows:
Yellow/green: earth
Brown: line (live)
Blue: neutral
The 3-pin (North American NEMA 6-15P) plug is for use on 2-phase
power connections.
If the plug supplied on this cable is not approved in your country,
then the plug must be replaced with an approved plug. The leads
must be connected as follows:
Green: earth
Black: line (live)
White: line (live)
Supplying Power
DANGER!
The machine must be earthed
IMPORTANT
Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated
on the type plate on the back of the machine.
Connecting a 1/3 x 200-240 V /
50-60 Hz
Single-phase Supply
2-phase Supply

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The 3-pin (North American NEMA 5-15P) plug is for use on single-
phase power connections.
If the plug supplied on this cable is not approved in your country,
then the plug must be replaced with an approved plug. The leads
must be connected as follows:
Green: earth
Black: phase (live)
White: neutral
On the other end the cable is equipped with an IEC 320 cable
connector that has to be connected to the LaboPol-35.
Connecting a 1 x 100V / 50-60
Hz:
Single-phase Supply
Connection to the Machine
WARNING!
The output voltage from this cable is 200 – 240V and not 110V.
DO NOT use this cable to connect equipment that use an 110V power
supply. Failure to adhere to this may result in material damage.
IMPORTANT
If no specimen mover is connected to the LaboPol-35,
remember to set the switch “specimen mover” into the off position.
Otherwise the LaboPol-35 cannot be started.

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Connect the outlet hose to the water outlet on the back of the
machine and secure the hose using the hose clamp.
Lead the other end of the outlet hose to the drain. Be absolutely
sure to place the outlet hose with a steady slope to prevent the
water from being discharged too slowly, which may cause
overflow or blocking the water outlet. Avoid sharp bends on the
outlet hose.
Connect the inlet hose to the water tap and secure with a hose
clamp. The fittings (gasket, union nut and reduction ring)
supplied with the machine may also be used for the connection.
Supplying Water
Water Outlet
Water Inlet
IMPORTANT
Only connect to cold water.
REMEMBER
Avoid sharp bends in the drain hose and make sure that the hose slopes
throughout its length.

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2. Operation
Place the disc on the turntable and turn it until the three driving
pins engage with the holes in the turntable.
Set the speed control to the desired speed.
Press the start switch . The machine starts operating.
Press the stop switch .
3. Maintenance
Clean all accessible surfaces with a moist cloth.
Remove the splash ring and the grinding/polishing disc and
remove all dirt from the tray and the drain tube.
Routine Operations
Mounting a Disc
Starting the Machine
Starting the Disc
Stopping the Disc
Daily Service
Weekly Service

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Reference Guide
Table of Contents Page
1. Advanced Operations
Selection of Disc ................................................................................ 9
Mounting of Specimen Mover (optional)............................................. 9
Mounting of LaboDoser (optional) ...................................................... 9
2. Struers Metalog Guide™ .................................................... 10
3. Accessories and Connected Equipment ......................... 11
4. Trouble-Shooting .................................................................. 12
6. Technical Data ...................................................................... 13

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1. Advanced Operations
LaboPol-35 is designed for MD-Discs of 300 mm dia., wet grinding
discs of 305 mm dia. and polishing discs of 300 mm dia. However,
the whole range of Struers discs can be mounted.
LaboPol-35 can be equipped with a LaboForce-Mi specimen mover.
LaboPol-35, combined with a specimen mover, can be equipped with
LaboDoser for automatic dosing of suspensions and lubricants.
Selection of Disc
Mounting of Specimen Mover
(optional)
Please Note
To mount the specimen mover,
see the LaboForce-Mi Instruction Manual.
Mounting of
LaboDoser (optional)
Please Note
To connect the LaboDoser, see the LaboDoser Instruction Manual.

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2. Struers Metalog Guide™
LaboPol-35 is designed for grinding, polishing and lapping. In Struers
Metalog Guide™ you will find a detailed description of
grinding/polishing for automated mechanical specimen preparation.
Struers Metalog Guide™ offers preparation methods for the most
common materials, based on a simple analysis of two key properties:
hardness and ductility. Finding the right method, including choice of
consumables is easy. Always consult Struers Metalog Guide™ on
the Struers website for the correct preparation method for the actual
specimens.
Struers Metalog Guide™
A complete guide to materialographic specimen preparation.
www.struers.com/KNOWLEDGE/Metalog Guide.

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3. Accessories and Connected Equipment
Specification Cat. No:
Wet Grinding Discs
305 mm dia., aluminium
02426909
Polishing Discs
300 mm dia., aluminium
02426906
Discs for Magnetic Fixation
MD-Disc, 300 mm dia.
02426918
Splash guard for LaboPol-35
for manual preparation 06116905
Specification Cat. No:
LaboForce-Mi, 1/3 x 200-240 V / 50-60 Hz
LaboForce-Mi, 1 x 100 V / 50-60 Hz
Automatic specimen mover for the preparation of
mineralogical specimens. For mounting on, and power
supply from LaboPol-35. Lubricator included.
Specimen mover plates have to be ordered separately
06126327
06126416
LaboDoser (4 Bottles)
Dosing unit for LaboPol with LaboForce. With built-in
timer and 4 peristaltic pumps for dosing of diamond
suspension, lubricant and all-in-one products
05406116
Accessories
Connected Equipment

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4. Trouble-Shooting
Error Cause Action
Noise when the
machine starts or the
turntable will not turn
The belt is too loose Call a Struers service technician.
The belt must be tightened.
The machine does not
operate when the start
switch is pressed.
- The main switch is off
- The fuse at the rear of LaboPol is blown
- The switch for the specimen mover at the
back of LaboPol is set to “on”, but no
specimen mover is connected.
- Turn the main switch on
- Replace the fuse
- Set the switch to “off”
Water is not draining
away - Drain hose squeezed
- Drain hose clogged
- Drain hose does not slope away
- Straighten the hose
- Clean the hose
- Adjust the hose to an even
slope
Water dripping
underneath the
machine
The water does not drain away See above
Cooling water stops - Water tap on mains closed
- Built-in water tap closed
- Built in water tap blocked
- Filter at the water inlet blocked
- Turn the water on
- Turn the water on
- Clean water tap
- Clean filter
The preparation disc
vibrates Dirt on the underside of the disc or on the turntable Clean the contact face between the disc and the turntable.
Continuous, irregular
wear on a
grinding/polishing
surface.
Coupling on either the specimen
holder/mover plate or the specimen mover
head of the polishing machine is worn.
Please contact a Struers Service
Technician to replace the
coupling.

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5. Technical Data
Subject Specifications
Disc Diameter 300/305 mm 12"
Rotational Speed 50 - 500 rpm
Rotational direction Anti-clockwise
Motor 370 W
Torque at
disc Continuous 7.1 Nm / 5.2 lbs-ft
Max. 10.6 Nm / 7.8 lbs-ft
Supply Voltage Power phases Single-phase versions: 1 (L + N + PE)
Three-phase versions: 3 (3L + PE)
Continuous load: Max. load:
Power consumption 400 W 600 W
Voltage / frequency
1/3 x 200-240 V / 50-60 Hz
1 x 100 V / 50-60 Hz
2.2 A
4.4 A
3.5 A
10 A
Water Supply
Tap water Pressure for tap water 1-10 bar / 14.5-145 psi
Water inlet 1/2"
Water outlet Ø40 mm
Dimensions and
weight Width 515 mm / 20.3"
Depth 720 mm / 28.4"
Height 335 mm / 13.2"
Weight 49.0 kg / 108 lbs
Environment Noise level Approx. 56 dB(A) at idle running at a distance of
1.0 m/39.4” from the machine
Surrounding temperature 5-40°C / 41-104°F
Humidity 0-95%RH Non condensing
Safety
standards Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity

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Quick Reference Guide
Place the disc on the turntable and turn it until the three driving
pins engage with the holes in the turntable.
Set the speed control to the desired speed.
Press the start switch.
Press the stop switch.
Mounting a Disc
Starting the Disc
Stopping the Disc

611 LaboPol-35
611D_2015
English Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer,
responsible for
Technical File
Struers A/S
Pederstrupvej 84
DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark
Telephone [phone]
Herewith declares that
Product Name: LaboPol-35
Type No: 611
Machine Type: Grinding and polishing machine
is in conformity with the provisions of the following directives:
Safety of Machinery
2006/42/EC according to the following standard(s):
EN ISO 12100:2011, EN ISO 13849-2:2014, ,
EN 60204-1:2006/AC:2010, EN ISO 13857:2008, EN 349+A1:2010, EN 1037+A1:2010.
EMC-Directive
2004/108/EC according to the following standard(s):
EN 61000-6-1:2007, EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011.
RoHS
2011/65/EU according to the following standard(s):
EN 50581:2012.
Supplementary
Information
The equipment complies with the American standards:
UL508, NFPA79:2012.
The above has been declared according to the global method, module A
Date: 13.02.2015 Christian Skjold Heyde,
Vice President, R & D and Production, Struers A/S
Dansk Overensstemmelseserklæring

Fabrikant,
ansvarlig for Teknisk
Dossier
Struers A/S
Pederstrupvej 84
DK-2750 Ballerup, Danmark
Telefon [phone]
erklærer herved, at
Produktnavn: LaboPol-35
Type nr.: 611
Maskintype: Slibe og polér maskine
er i overensstemmelse med følgende EU-direktiver:
Maskindirektivet
2006/42/EF efter følgende norm(er):
EN ISO 12100:2011, EN ISO 13849-2:2014, ,
EN 60204-1:2006/AC:2010, EN ISO 13857:2008, EN 349+A1:2010, EN 1037+A1:2010.
EMC-direktivet
2004/108/EF efter følgende norm(er):
EN 61000-6-1:2007, EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011.
RoHS
2011/65/EU efter følgende norm(er):
EN 50581:2012.
Supplerende
oplysninger
Endvidere overholdes de amerikanske normer:
UL508, NFPA79:2012.
Ovenstående overensstemmelse(r) er erklæret iflg. den globale metode, modul A
Dato: 13.02.2015 Christian Skjold Heyde,
Vice President, Udvikling og Produktion, Struers A/S

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Pederstrupvej 84
DK-2750 Ballerup
Denmark