Auto-CrushIRTM Programmable Hydraulic Press
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1. Be sure the pellet press is centered on the bottom ram and the adjustable die stop is screwed firmly against the top of the pellet press Failure to properly set the adjustable die stop against the object to which force is being applied will cause the moveable lower ram to become lodged in the fully up position If this should happen the hydraulic pump will shut off To reposition the lower ram put a metal piece to act as a spacer between the lower ram and the adjustable die screw In the manual mode press and hold the REL button in 3 second cycles while turning the adjustable die stop clockwise with the provided 5 16 hex wrench Safety Always close the transparent protective shield before applying force to the pellet press Failure to follow this procedure could result in physical injury to the operator Additionally the protective shield in the down position triggers a safety switch to allow Auto CrushIR A operation When the shield is in the up position the Auto CrushIR touch panel is disabled and the press will not operate Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used with accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer or is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Periodically inspect the external power cord transparent protective shield and other parts for damage If any damage is observed do not use the equipment and contact PIKE Technologies for replacement parts2. Do not position the equipment in a space where it is difficult to disconnect the power cord at the rear of the equipment PN 350 1811300 01 Page 8 Environmental Ratings Installation Category II Transient Over voltage Pollution Degree 2 Temporary conductivity caused by condensation Altitude Limit 2 000 meters Usage Indoor Ambient Temperature 40 C max Humidity 80 RH non condensing Cleaning Procedures Clean the Auto CrushIR Hydraulic Press using a cloth dampened with water Clean the Pellet Press and any residual KBr powder using water Dry thoroughly after cleaning Decontamination not required Equipment Voltage Ratings External Power Required 115VAC not selectable preset at the factory 50 60 Hz 13 Amps max Use grounded three prong plug AN Fuse input with 8A 250V Time Lag Do not remove covers Refer servicing to qualified personnel PN 350 1811300 01 Page 9 Power Supply Symbol Definitions DC direct current AC alternating current Equipment protected throughout by double or reinforced insulation Special Handling Requirements for KBr Powder Read and follow the MSDS sheet recommendations for the KBr powder prior to use Observe all safety precautions and procedures while handling the KBr powder and finished pressed pellets Follow MSDS recommended clean up spill procedures for the KBr powder QUENCY POWER CONSUMPTION FUSE RATING CAUTION To avoid electric shock the powe
3. WI 53719 Printed in the United States of America All world rights reserved No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior written permission of PIKE Technologies Inc Address Comments to PIKE Technologies Inc 6125 Cottonwood Drive Madison WI 53719 Phone 608 274 2721 Fax 608 274 0103 E mail sales piketech com Web Site www piketech com Jan 1 2011 Contents Introduction Basic Operation Diagram Unpacking Your Accessory Packing List Installation Using Your Hydraulic Press Manual Mode Automatic Mode Precautions Maximum Force Transporting Moving Hydraulic Press Operation Safety Environmental Ratings Cleaning Procedures Equipment Voltage Ratings Power Supply Symbol Definitions Special Handling Requirements for KBr Powder Replacement Parts and Options WO W W CO OO OO UN A 0D IUU IN IN BR e e e e e JO O Introduction The Auto CrushIR is a 15 US ton 13 6 metric ton programmable hydraulic press ideal for making KBr transmission pellet samples such as KBr pellets and thin films with heated platens for FTIR analysis With its digital pressure reading the Auto CrushIR provides excellent reproducibility and efficient operation Using the touch screen the hydraulic press may be run in a manual mode or automatic mode which allows u
4. o LL gt ji i Mie fi ia EH i fal Fst i ai Yi coe j EH i 3 ail e A ih a Hh H 3 i att r nd E i i EMEI ii HEHE ia 5 Pressure Tons AUTOMATIC Figure 2 Home screen of the Auto CrushIR Programmable Hydraulic Press units in US tons PN 350 1811300 01 Page 3 Using Your Hydraulic Press Place your pellet press into the Auto CrushIR adjusting the die stop as needed to provide a comfortable amount of clearance Position the pellet press so that it s top and bottom are centered relative to the die stop and the hydraulic ram Close the protective shield There is a safety switch which is engaged when the protective shield is closed The Auto CrushIR will not operate while the shield is in the up position From the home screen the mode of operation may be selected as either manual or automatic If the touch screen display is not on the home screen press the RETURN button on the screen until the home screen appears A Caution Be sure the pellet press is centered on the bottom ram and the adjustable die stop is screwed firmly against the top of the pellet press Failure to properly set the adjustable die stop against the object to which force is being applied will cause a malfunction Manual Mode The manual mode of operation allows the user to set and release a load Select the manual mode by pressing the MANUAL button from the home screen To operate continue pressing the INC increase button until
5. the desired force is obtained To stop increasing the force remove the touch pressure to the INC button The hydraulic pump will automatically shut off if the INC button is held on for longer than 8 seconds If after 8 seconds the desired force is not achieved release the INC button and repress to continue increasing the applied force The force will hold until the REL release button is touched WARNING In the case of the PIKE Evacuable Pellet Press and the PIKE Heated Platens Accessory the maximum force is 10 US tons Never exceed the maximum force rating of the pellet press NOTE KBr powder is soft and compressible When maximum force is applied to the powder it is normal for the digital reading to drop initially before it settles and reaches a steady state reading Be sure the pellet press is centered on the bottom ram and the adjustable die stop is screwed firmly against the top of the pellet press prior to operating the press in manual or automatic mode Failure to properly set the adjustable die stop against the object to which force is being applied will cause a malfunction Please see the precaution section of this manual for additional details PN 350 1811300 01 Page 4 Figure 3 Manual mode screen Automatic Mode The automatic mode allows the user to program up to five force time steps Select the automatic mode by pressing the automatic button from the home screen Figure 4 shows the screen listing the programmed paramete
6. Installation and User Guide TECHNOLOGIES Specticecopie Creativity j PE Auto CrushiR Programmable Hydraulic Press The information in this publication is provided for reference only All information contained in this publication is believed to be correct and complete PIKE Technologies Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material All product specifications as well as the information contained in this publication are subject to change without notice This publication may contain or reference information and products protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the patent rights of PIKE Technologies Inc nor the rights of others PIKE Technologies Inc does not assume any liability arising out of any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties This document contains confidential or proprietary information of PIKE Technologies Inc Neither this document nor the information herein is to be reproduced distributed used or disclosed either in whole or in part except as specifically authorized by PIKE Technologies Inc PIKE Technologies Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Copyright 1991 2011 by PIKE Technologies Inc Madison
7. R base plate Lift the Auto CrushIR and put it into place where it will be used to make pellets MN CAUTION The Auto CrushIR is heavy weighing 90 Ib 36 3 kg Obtain help to lift and Packing List Auto CrushIR Manual PN 350 1811300 Quantity 1 3 16 Allen Hex Wrench PN 410 0058 Quantity 1 PN 350 1811300 01 move the Auto CrushIR Programmable Hydraulic Press Auto CrushIR Power Cord PN 181 1300 Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Fuse Quantity 2 PN 615 001800p Page 2 Installation Using the 3 16 allen hex wrench fully loosen the hydraulic fluid retaining screw located at the right upper side of the Auto CrushIR NOTE The Auto CrushIR will not function unless this screw is loosened Always close the fluid retaining screw to transport or tilt the Auto CrushlR The Auto CrushlR is available in a 115 or 220 V version Install the power cord into the rear of the Auto CrushIR programmable hydraulic press Turn the power switch located on the back of the press to the on position Figure 2 shows the home screen that is displayed upon powering up the press The digital display will read 00 0 when no force is applied The force reading on the Auto CrushlR digital display is shown in units of US tons Fama 3 ih h vem Ten ved eg eg at eg aL Pet ret edt eal ed es et dT leal ES aaa Hed en an aan ee ea a a a ei lie el ee AA a a ETEN SEN eat DO EAN ENNEN HES HS KEE ARE MERE EEE E eS E E H Hives mes o felt if id i
8. p to five steps to be programmed Its adjustable open port design allows for easy insertion and removal of the pellet press and heated platens The PIKE Auto CrushIR includes a transparent protective shield making it safe for operation in a busy laboratory environment Access for vacuum hose and other utilities is made through a port in the rear of the press The adjustable die stop provides flexibility for die designs of short and long dimensions yielding an open stand range from 2 to 4 5 inches 5 to 11 5 cm The efficient sized ram stroke of 0 22 inches 5 6 mm and adjustable die stop screw speeds up pellet making by minimizing the time required to achieve the desired force All mechanical components of the press are enclosed in a metal cabinet The access area is protected by a high impact polymer shield Adjustable Die Stop gt T Packing Bolts Hydraulic Fluid Release Nut Touch Screen Protective Shield Figure 1 Front view of the Auto CrushIR Programmable Hydraulic Press PN 350 1811300 01 Page 1 Unpacking Your Accessory In order for you to quickly verify receipt of your accessory we have included a packing list Please inspect the contents of the shipping box carefully Contact PIKE immediately if any discrepancies are found The Auto CrushlR is packed in a wooden shipping box Remove screws from the box to take off the cover of the shipping box Remove the 4 packing bolts located at the corners of the Auto CrushI
9. r cord ground conductor must be conmected to round Do not remove cover PN 350 1811300 01 CE marking indicates the accessory complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health safety and environmental protection legislations The crossed out wheeled bin is a clear reminder that the product must not be disposed with household waste It is the responsibility of the buyer to discard the product in accordance with federal regional and local environmental regulations The RoHS symbol indicates this product is free from RoHS prohibited elements and compounds Pb Cd Hg Hex Cr PBB and PBDE This label indicates power consumption information This symbol is located on the backside of the hydraulic press accessory This symbol is located on the backside of the hydraulic press accessory This symbol is located on the backside of the hydraulic press accessory This symbol is located on the backside of the hydraulic press accessory Page 10 Replacement Parts and Options The following parts and options may be ordered for the Auto CrushIR accessory Part Number 410 0058 Description 3 16 Allen Wrench Other PIKE products available for use with the Hydraulic Press 160 8010 161 1900 161 1070 161 5050 181 2000 076 1220 162 5300 162 5410 KBr Powder 100g 13 mm Pellet Press Die Kit ShakIR Heavy Duty Sample Grinder Agate Mortar and Pestle 50 mm PIKE Heated Platens Acce
10. rs steps 1 5 The force and hold time duration is shown Tit Hie urrerit Parameters Step Final Hold Number Pressure Time Sa Ga RE ni Ast a O 1 4 Figure 4 Automatic programmed parameters PN 350 1811300 01 Page 5 To alter the existing program touch the Change button A screen to edit step 1 of 5 will be shown Figure 5 Select the pressure by touching and holding either the INC increase or DEC decrease button Repeat the procedure for the hold time To advance to step 2 of the program select NEXT and follow the instructions described above to select the pressure and hold times If less than five steps are required set the unneeded steps at a final pressure value of zero When a relaxation time is required as shown in step 4 of the example shown in Figure 4 set the final pressure to zero and the hold time equal to the relaxation time Touch the RETURN button when the program edits are complete which will return you to the Automatic page listing the program parameters Figure 4 Press the start button to implement the program Be sure the pellet press is centered on the bottom ram and the adjustable die stop is screwed firmly against the top of the pellet press Failure to properly set the adjustable die stop against the object to which force is being applied will cause a malfunction A P Final Pressure tons 2 50 Hold Time sec A Hold Time sec ba Figure 5 Automatic mode edit
11. screens for step 1 and 2 While the program is running the five steps are shown on the touch screen Figure 6 The active step is highlighted in green When the program steps have been fully executed press the return button to return to the tabular program screen and access the start button To stop the automatic program at any time during a run touch CANCEL PN 350 1811300 01 Page 6 Pressure Tons if 3 wg aha Step Humber Step Humber Final Pressure tons 2 Final Pressure tons l 2 00 Hold Time sec 5 0 Hold Time sec 0 0 CANCEL FP CANO Figure 6 Screen shown during an automated run A and after the run is completed B PN 350 1811300 01 Page 7 Precautions Maximum Force The Auto CrushlIR can deliver up to 15 tons of force Do not exceed the maximum force rating of the pellet press For example the PIKE Evacuable Pellet Press has a maximum AN force rating of 10 tons Carefully review the user manual for your pellet press to find its maximum force rating Exceeding the maximum force rating will result in damage to the pellet press Transporting Moving Hydraulic Press The fluid retaining screw must be released before using the Auto CrushIR see page 5 The fluid retaining screw must be secured closed if you transport the Auto CrushIR or if you need to tilt it or lay it on its side Failure to follow these procedures will result in non operation and or leaking of fluid Operation
12. ssory Digital Temperature Control Module required for Heated Platens Magnetic Pellet Holder Sample Card for 13 mm Pellets 10 PN 350 1811300 01 Page 11 PIIKE TECHNOLOGIES Spectroscopic Creatit ity 6125 Cottonwood Drive Madison WI 53719 5120 608 274 2721 TEL 608 274 0103 FAX info piketech com www piketech com
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