Buchi Interface I-300 PRO Operation Manual
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Interface I-300
Operation Manual
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Operation Manual (Original) Interface I-300
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Publication date: 06.2017
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
Meierseggstrasse 40
Postfach
CH-9230 Flawil 1
E-Mail: [email protected]
BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience, especially with respect to structure, illustrations and technical detail.
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BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Contents
2.5
2.6
3
3.1
3.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Contents
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
About this document........................................................................................................... 6
Warning notices in this document........................................................................................................ 6
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1
Warning symbols ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2
Mandatory directive symbols ................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3
Other symbols.......................................................................................................................... 7
Available languages............................................................................................................................. 7
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3
3.4
3.5
Safety.................................................................................................................................... 8
Intended use ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Use other than that intended ............................................................................................................... 8
Staff qualification ................................................................................................................................. 8
Residual risks ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1
Faults during operation ............................................................................................................ 9
Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................................ 9
Modifications........................................................................................................................................ 9
Product description........................................................................................................... 10
Description of function ....................................................................................................................... 10
Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1
Front view .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.2
Rear view ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.3
VacuBox (connections) .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.4
LegacyBox (connections)....................................................................................................... 13
3.2.5
Display (touch-screen) ........................................................................................................... 15
3.2.6
Type plate .............................................................................................................................. 16
Navigating through the menu system ................................................................................................ 17
3.3.1
Main menu ............................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.2
Operating modes ................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3
Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.4
Libraries ................................................................................................................................. 23
Specifications supplied ...................................................................................................................... 24
3.4.1
Interface I-300........................................................................................................................ 24
3.4.2
VacuBox................................................................................................................................. 24
3.4.3
LegacyBox ............................................................................................................................. 24
Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1
Interface I-300........................................................................................................................ 25
3.5.2
VacuBox................................................................................................................................. 25
3.5.3
LegacyBox ............................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.4
Ambient conditions................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.5
Materials ................................................................................................................................ 26
4
4.1
4.2
Transport and storage ...................................................................................................... 27
Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 27
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5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6
6.1
5
5.1
5.2
6.2
Installation.......................................................................................................................... 28
Fitting the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro ................................................................................................... 28
5.1.1
Mounting interface on Rotavapor R-300 ................................................................................ 28
5.1.2
Fitting interface unit on Vacuum Pump V-300 ....................................................................... 30
5.1.3
Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand (optional accessory).......................................... 31
5.1.4
Mounting interface unit on a wall bracket (optional accessory) ............................................. 32
Assembling the BUCHI distillation system......................................................................................... 33
5.2.1
Connecting communication cables to interface unit............................................................... 33
5.2.2
Overview: setting up communication connections ................................................................. 34
5.2.3
Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections................................................................... 35
5.2.4
Overview: setting up vacuum tubing connections.................................................................. 36
Connecting AutoDest sensor to vapor temperature sensor (optional accessory).............................. 37
Connecting foam sensor (optional accessory)................................................................................... 39
Connecting valve unit for external vacuum........................................................................................ 40
Operating I-300 and I-300 Pro in parallel........................................................................................... 40
Operation............................................................................................................................ 41
Navigating the menu.......................................................................................................................... 41
6.1.1
Selecting menu items............................................................................................................. 41
6.1.2
Entering parameter settings................................................................................................... 42
6.1.3
Changing settings .................................................................................................................. 42
Performing distillation ........................................................................................................................ 44
6.2.1
Overview: typical distillation sequence .................................................................................. 45
6.2.2
Basic functions....................................................................................................................... 46
6.2.3
Performing manual distillation................................................................................................ 47
6.2.4
Performing timer-controlled distillation................................................................................... 50
6.2.5
Drying the system after distillation ("Continuous pumping") .................................................. 53
6.2.6
Performing automatic distillation ............................................................................................ 57
6.2.7
Drying the product.................................................................................................................. 59
Using the solvent library .................................................................................................................... 62
Activating eco mode .......................................................................................................................... 64
Setting hysteresis .............................................................................................................................. 65
Creating favorites............................................................................................................................... 66
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
7
7.1
Mobile connection ............................................................................................................. 67
Setting up BUCHI Connect Solution .................................................................................................. 67
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
Components of the BUCHI Connect Solution.................................................................................... 68
Requirements for local network settings............................................................................................ 68
Connecting interface unit to the LAN ................................................................................................. 69
Handling data..................................................................................................................................... 69
Enabling interface unit for access to BUCHI Cloud ........................................................................... 71
Assigning IP addresses ..................................................................................................................... 72
Downloading and installing the BUCHI Rotavapor app ..................................................................... 72
7.9
Viewing the QR code ......................................................................................................................... 72
7.10
Generating a password...................................................................................................................... 74
7.11
Connecting to the distillation system with the BUCHI Rotavapor app ............................................... 74
7.12
Scanning the QR code with your smartphone ................................................................................... 75
7.13
Activating push notifications .............................................................................................................. 76
7.14
Remotely retrieving process data ...................................................................................................... 77
7.15
Optional function: setting up a local server........................................................................................ 79 iv Operation Manual Interface I-300
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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
Cleaning and servicing ..................................................................................................... 80
Cleaning the casing/display ............................................................................................................... 80
Performing a leak test........................................................................................................................ 80
Fitting GL14 cap nut with tube seal ................................................................................................... 81
Checking seals .................................................................................................................................. 82
Calibrating AutoDest sensor .............................................................................................................. 83
Calibrating the pressure sensor......................................................................................................... 83
8.6.1
Offset calibration .................................................................................................................... 84
8.6.2
Simple calibration................................................................................................................... 84
8.6.3
Loading factory calibration ..................................................................................................... 85
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
Help with faults .................................................................................................................. 86
Faults, possible causes and remedies............................................................................................... 86
Error messages ................................................................................................................................. 87
Customer service............................................................................................................................... 87
10 Taking out of service and disposal.................................................................................. 88
10.1
Taking out of service.......................................................................................................................... 88
10.2
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 88
11 Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 89
11.1
Solvent table ...................................................................................................................................... 89
11.2
Spare parts and accessories ............................................................................................................. 91
11.2.1 Accessories............................................................................................................................ 91
11.2.2 Wear parts ............................................................................................................................. 92
11.2.3 Spare parts ............................................................................................................................ 93
11.3
Health and safety approval ................................................................................................................ 94
11.4
Health and safety............................................................................................................................... 95
Operation Manual Interface I-300 v
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1
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
About this document
These operating instructions describe the Interface I-300 at the time supplied. They are an integral part of the product and contain important information that is necessary for safe operation and maintenance.
These operating instructions apply to all variants of the Interface I-300 and are intended primarily for laboratory staff.
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To ensure safe and trouble-free operation, read these operating instructions before starting up the device and follow the guidance they contain.
Keep the operating instructions somewhere near to the device.
Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent owner or user.
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG accepts no liability whatsoever for any faults or damage that result from the failure to follow these operating instructions.
u If you still have any questions after reading these operating instructions, please contact BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Customer Service. Contact details for your local agents can be found on the Internet at http://www.buchi.com.
1.1
Warning notices in this document
Warning notices warn you of dangers that can occur when handling the device. There are four danger levels, each identifiable by the signal word used.
Signal word
DANGER
WARNING
Meaning
Indicates a danger with a high level of risk which could result in death or serious injury if not prevented.
Indicates a danger with a medium level of risk which could result in death or serious injury if not prevented.
CAUTION Indicates a danger with a low level of risk which could result in minor or medium-severity injury if not prevented.
IMPORTANT Indicates a danger that could result in damage to property.
1.2
1.2.1
Symbols
The following symbols may be displayed in this instruction manual or on the device:
Warning symbols
Symbol Meaning
General warning
Symbol Meaning
Corrosive substance
Dangerous electrical voltage Flammable substance
Biological hazard
Breakable items
Potentially explosive atmosphere
Dangerous gases
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Symbol Meaning
Hot surface
Risk of hand injury
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Symbol Meaning
Health-harming or irritant substances
Strong magnetism
1.2.2
Mandatory directive symbols
Symbol Meaning
Wear safety goggles
Symbol Meaning
Wear protective clothing
Wear protective gloves Heavy load, do not lift without assistance
1.2.3
1.3
1.4
Other symbols
NOTE
This symbol draws attention to useful and important information.
R This character draws attention to a requirement that must be met before the instructions below are carried out.
u This character indicates an instruction that must be carried out by the user.
5 This character indicates the result of a correctly carried out instruction.
Available languages
These operating instructions were originally produced in German and have been translated into several other languages. The translations are available on the enclosed CD or can be obtained as a PDF file via http://www.buchi.com.
Trademarks
Product names and registered or unregistered trademarks that are used in this instruction manual are used only for identification and remain the property of the owner in each case.
For example, Rotavapor® is a registered trademark of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG.
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2.1
2.2
2.3
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Safety
Intended use
The Interface I-300 is intended for indicating vacuum within an operating range of
0 mbar to ambient atmospheric pressure. The measurement and regulation of the vacuum is performed by means of a VacuBox. The Interface I-300 has been designed and built as an item of laboratory equipment and can be used in conjunction with the following devices:
Distillation apparatus, especially rotary evaporators
Vacuum-drying cabinets
Vacuum pumps
Recirculating chiller
Use other than that intended
Use of any kind other than that described in the section Chapter 2.1 "Intended use", page 8 and any application that does not comply with the technical specifications
(see Chapter 3.5 "Technical data", page 25) constitutes use other than that intended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
Use of the device in areas that require apparatus that is safe to use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Use as a calibration device for other equipment.
Operation at pressures above atmospheric
Damage or hazards attributable to use of the product other than as intended are entirely at the risk of the user alone.
Staff qualification
Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater dangers.
The device may only be operated by suitably qualified laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:
Users
Users are persons that meet the following criteria:
They have been instructed in the use of the device.
They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the applicable safety regulations and apply them.
They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess the risks associated with the use of the device.
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Operator
The operator (generally the laboratory manager) is responsible for the following aspects:
The device must be correctly installed, commissioned, operated and serviced.
Only suitably qualified staff may be assigned the task of performing the operations described in these operating instructions.
The staff must comply with the locally applicable requirements and regulations for safe and hazard-conscious working practices.
Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the manufacturer ([email protected]).
BUCHI service technicians
Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures.
2.4
2.4.1
2.5
Residual risks
The device has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological advances. Nevertheless, risks to persons, property or the environment can arise if the device is used incorrectly.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to alert the user to these residual dangers.
Faults during operation
If a device is damaged, sharp edges, moving parts or exposed electrical wires can cause injuries.
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Regularly check device for visible damage.
If faults occur, switch off the device immediately, unplug the power cord and inform the operator.
Do not continue to use devices that are damaged.
Personal protective equipment
Depending on the application, hazards due to heat and/or corrosive chemicals may arise.
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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves.
Make sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of the safety data sheets for all chemicals used.
2.6
Modifications
Unauthorized modifications may impair safety and lead to accidents.
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Use only genuine BUCHI accessories, spare parts and consumables.
Technical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized
BUCHI technicians.
BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized modifications.
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3.1
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Description of function
The Interface I-300 is designed for indicating, adjusting and controlling the complete distillation system. The Interface I-300 settings enable precise specification of the individual process parameters.For example:
Rotation speed of the evaporating flask
Specified temperature of the heating bath
Specified temperature of the coolant
Specified vacuum pressure
Duration of the distillation process
The pressure is measured and regulated by the associated VacuBox. Measurement is independent of the solvent used.
3.2
3.2.1
Configuration
Front view
1
2
ST
OP
3
Fig. 1: Front view of Interface I-300
1 Display
2 STOP button (emergency stop)
3 Navigation control
4 Function buttons
4
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3.2.2
Rear view
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3
4
1
2
Fig. 2: Rear view of Interface I-300
1 LAN port
2 Standard BUCHI communication port
(COM)
3 Locating lug for bracket
4 MicroSD card (not used)
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VacuBox (connections)
Other BUCHI laboratory equipment is connected to the Interface I-300 in series together with the VacuBox. The individual devices are connected to one another via the standard BUCHI communication port (7). See Chapter 5.2.2 "Overview: setting up communication connections", page 34.
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3
4
5
6
7
Fig. 3: Connections on the VacuBox
1 Vacuum connection 5 Connection for vapor temperature/
AutoDest sensor (VT/AS)
6 Foam sensor connection (FS) 2 Venting valve/inert gas connection
(optional)
3 Water coolant valve connection (CW) 7 Standard BUCHI communication port
(COM)
4 Connection for valve unit or straightway valve (VALVE)
NOTE
Connecting VacuBox with R-220 Pro:
If the Interface I-300 Pro and the VacuBox are operated in the Rotavapor R-220 Pro system, the following points should be noted: The external valves must always be connected to the Rotavapor R-220 Pro even if there is an alternative connection on the VacuBox.
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LegacyBox (connections)
Connection of a LegacyBox is required whenever legacy BUCHI laboratory equipment is to be controlled via the Interface I-300. The LegacyBox is connected to the distillation system using a standard BUCHI communication cable and has other connection options such as an RS-485 communication port. There is also the option of incorporating pumps of other makes in the Rotavapor system and controlling them via the interface. In that case, the pump requires a 0 – 10 V input.
The LegacyBox is fixed to a Rotavapor R-300 or a laboratory stand clamp.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 4: Connections on the LegacyBox
1 Standard BUCHI communication port
(COM)
2 0 – 10 V communication port – for connecting pumps of other makes
4 RS-232 (not used)
5 External power supply – for genuine
BUCHI mains adaptor, 30 V, 30 W
(see Chapter 11.2.1 "Accessories", page 91)
6 On/Off switch 3 RS-485 communication port – for connecting legacy BUCHI laboratory equipment (Vacuum Pumps V-700 /
V-710, Rotavapors: R-210 / R-215,
Recirculating Chiller F-1xx)
NOTE
The external power supply is only necessary if the LegacyBox is not connected to a
Rotavapor or a vacuum pump and is used for other vacuum control applications instead. Otherwise the vacuum pump or the Rotavapor supplies the LegacyBox with power.
0 – 10 V communication port
This connection comprises a 0 – 10 V output for connecting pumps of other makes and electrically isolated relay contacts. There is also a valve control contact.
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5
6
7
8
S
2
3
4
Fig. 5: 8-pin MiniDin pin assignment, view of socket
Pin
8-pin notation
1
Symbol
Ground
Description
Valve
10 V output
Relay In
Relay Out
Shield
Ground connection for valve and 10 V output
Vacuum valve connection
Spare
0 – 10 V (max. 20 mA, min. 500 Ohm)
Max. 30 V 2 A, electrically isolated
Spare
Spare
Max. 30 V 2 A, electrically isolated
Shield, connected to ground
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Display (touch-screen)
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3
6
4
Fig. 6: Display layout
1 Status bar
2 Menu bar
3 Current reading (e.g. vacuum)
4 Functions of the function buttons below (context-dependent)
5 Current setting (e.g. vacuum)
6 Scroll bar
7 Function activated if navigation control is pressed
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Type plate
The type plate is on the rear of the Interface I-300.
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
CH-9230 Flawil/Switzerland
Type: I-300
SN: 1000000000
Volt: 30 VDC
Frequ.:
Power: 3 W
Built: 2014
Made in Switzerland
1
7
8
5
6
2
3
4
9
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
11 9 10
Fig. 7: Type plate (example)
1 Company name and address
2 Device name
3 Serial number
4 Input voltage
7 Year of manufacture
8 Country of manufacture
9 Approvals
10 Symbol for "Do not dispose of as household waste"
11 Product code 5 Frequency
6 Maximum power rating
NOTE
The VacuBox and the LegacyBox each have their own type plate on the rear.
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3.3
3.3.1
Navigating through the menu system
Main menu
Highest menu level
Symbol Meaning
Home page
Favorites
Operating modes
Configuration
Libraries
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Sub-items
Process control parameters
Bookmarks for frequently used individual starting points
Manual
Timer
Continuous pumping
AutoDest
Drying
Servicing
Settings
Service
System information
Solvent library
Consumables
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Operating modes
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Fig. 8: "Operating modes" selected on main menu of Interface I-300
The Interface I-300 distinguishes between the following operating modes for a distillation system:
Operating mode Purpose
Manual Carrying out distillation with manually set parameters
Consists of
User-definable configuration of specified settings for the individual process parameters:
Vacuum
Evaporating flask rotation
Heating bath temperature
Coolant temperature
Timer
Continuous pumping
AutoDest
Carrying out a distillation process with manually set parameters which is to be stopped after a set time has elapsed
The actual values for the above parameters are displayed, plus:
Vapor temperature
User-definable configuration of specified settings for the timer and individual process parameters:
See "Manual"
Timer
Drying the system after distillation
Carrying out automatic single or multi-stage distillation with specified settings for the vacuum continuously adjusted by the system
Continuous operation of pump without option of setting pressure.
Precondition: AutoDest sensor connected to the system and supplying readings:
Coolant inlet temperature
Coolant outlet temperature
Vapor temperature
The algorithm continuously adjusts the specified settings for the pressure.
Process stops automatically as soon as distillation is completed.
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Operating mode Purpose
Drying Post-drying of contents of evaporating flask.
Consists of
Drying of evaporating flask contents.
Evaporating flask rotates in alternating directions for a defined period of time.
User-definable configuration of specified settings for the individual process parameters:
See "Manual"
Timer
Rotation interval
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Configuration
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Fig. 9: "Configuration" selected on main menu of Interface I-300
The menu item "Configuration" on the main menu of the Interface I-300 offers the following options:
Servicing
"Servicing" provides access to information on seal servicing and the option of carrying out a leak test on the distillation system.
Action
Leak test
Seal servicing
Option
START
Information
Explanation
For carrying out a leak test on the distillation system.
Hours of rotation since last service.
Facility for resetting rotation hours counter.
Settings
The "Settings" submenu provides the facility for changing basic settings on the distillation system.
Action
Mobile connection
QR code
Option
Display
Mobile connection password
Display
On finish: vent system
On start: start rotation
On finish: stop rotation
On start: immerse flask
On finish: lift out flask
On finish: stop heating
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
Explanation
Interface shows QR code for the connected distillation system, see
Chapter 7.9 "Viewing the QR code", page 72.
For viewing password and entering on mobile device (alternative to QR code)
System is vented after automatic or manual termination of distillation.
Evaporating flask starts rotating when distillation is started.
Evaporating flask stops rotating after automatic or manual termination of distillation.
Evaporating flask is automatically immersed in the heating bath when d istillation is started.
Evaporating flask is automatically lifted out of the heating bath after automatic or manual termination of distillation.
Heating of heating bath stops after automatic or manual termination of d istillation.
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Action
On finish: stop cooling
On finish: play sound
Pressure hysteresis
Language
Button tone
Seal servicing information
Option
On/Off
On/Off
Entry of pressure
Choice of language used for Interface display
On/Off
Entry of figure for the maximum allowable difference between the actual vacuum and the specified figure before the vacuum pump switches on again?
English, Deutsch, Francais, Italiano,
Espanol, Russian, Portugues, Japanese,
Chinese, Indonesian, Korean
A beep sounds when a function button or the navigation control is pressed.
On/Off
Explanation
The Recirculating Chiller F-3xx automatically switches off (after a run-on period 5 minutes) after automatic or manual termination of distillation.
An audible signal is sounded after automatic or manual termination of d istillation.
The interface shows information about regular servicing of the system seals.
The message appears periodically after every 500 hours of rotation.
°C (Celsius), °F (Fahrenheit) or
K (Kelvin)
Temperature unit Choice of unit for indication of temperatures
Pressure unit Choice of unit for indication of (negative) pressure
Height above sea level
Entry of figure
Max. permissible pressure
Max. pump delivery
Display brightness eco mode
Entry of figure
Entry of figure
Entry of figure
On/Off and entry of figures hPa (hectopascals), mbar (millibars), torr (= mmHg), mmHg (millimeters of mercury)
Altitude of location above mean sea level: max. 4000 m.
For determination of max. allowable pressure when working with the solvent library.
Max. pressure level present in the system: max. 1400 mbar.
Max. pump speed in %: 10 – 100 %.
Network
Delete APP connection
Entry of details
Confirmation question
Display illumination level in %:
0 – 100 %.
Settings for eco mode in respect of
"Delay" (minutes), "Bath reduction" (temperature), "Coolant increase"
(temperature)
System name
DHCP: Yes/No
Network addresses for "Device IP address", "Gateway", "Subnet mask",
"Server IP address"
BUCHI Cloud: Yes/No
All connections settings entered for the device are reset.
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Service
The "Service" submenu provides options for adjusting/calibrating the connected measuring instruments.
Action
Calibrate AutoDest sensor
Pressure offset
Pressure calibration
Loading factory calibration
Option
Perform calibration Calibration sequence between the two condenser sensors. Precondition: the two condenser sensors are at the same
Entry of reference figure for measuring system pressure
Calibration of pressure sensor and entry of reference pressure
Calibration reset
Consists of temperature. See Chapter 8.5
"Calibrating AutoDest sensor", page 83.
The pressure inside the distillation system is measured by a reference sensor. That reading is entered as the reference figure for the system's internal pressure sensor. See Chapter 8.6.1
"Offset calibration", page 84.
The pressure sensor is calibrated in five stages for the set pressures of approx.
950 mbar (ambient pressure), 800 mbar,
600 mbar, 400 mbar, 200 mbar and 10 mbar. See Chapter 8.6.2 "Simple calibration", page 84.
The current pressure sensor calibration data is overwritten by the factory calibration settings. See Chapter 8.6.3
"Loading factory calibration", page 85.
System information
The submenu "System information" provides details of the laboratory equipment connected and on network connection diagnosis.
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Libraries
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Fig. 10: "Libraries" selected on main menu
The menu item "Libraries" on the main menu of the Interface I-300 offers access to two libraries:
Solvent library
Wearing parts
Solvent library
The Interface I-300 has an internal solvent library. That library lists the most common solvents (e.g. ethanol) in alphabetical order. For each solvent, the library contains an algorithm that calculates the optimum vacuum setting from the actual figures for heating bath temperature and coolant temperature. The specified vacuum setting is a dynamic figure that alters automatically according to the current temperatures of coolant and heating bath until they too have reached their specified settings.
Fig. 11: Entries in the solvent library
NOTE
The individual solvents can be saved as favorites. A distillation process can be started directly from the solvent library.
NOTE
When the heating bath and the recirculating chiller are connected, the actual figures are automatically applied. If equipment of a different make is connected, the set temperatures on the devices concerned have to be entered as specified settings on the interface.
Wearing parts
The Interface I-300 offers a list containing a selection of the wearing parts for the
BUCHI Rotavapor system. The list is divided into two columns. The left-hand column itemizes the wearing parts in alphabetical order. The right-hand column shows the order numbers for the wearing parts.
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3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
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Specifications supplied
Interface I-300
Component
Interface I-300
Device bracket assembly:
Screw, M6x16
Torx key, Tx20
Torx key, Tx30
Holder
Metal plate
Knurled-head screw
Quantity supplied
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
VacuBox
Component Quantity supplied
1 VacuBox
VacuBox accessory set:
Screw, M4x20
Torx key, Tx20
MiniDIN lead, 0.3 m
2
1
1
NOTE
The VacuBox is an essential requirement for use of the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
LegacyBox
Component Quantity supplied
1 LegacyBox
LegacyBox accessory set:
Screw, M4x30
Screw, M4x50
Torx key, Tx20
MiniDIN lead, 0.3 m
2
2
1
1
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Technical data
Interface I-300
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Power supply voltage
Power consumption
Enclosure rating
Approval
VacuBox
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Power supply voltage
Power consumption
Solenoid valve power supply
Measurement range
Regulating range
Measurement accuracy
Temperature compensation
Hysteresis
Vacuum connection
Enclosure rating
Approval
121 x 141 x 50 mm
400 g
30 VDC ±5 %
3 W
IP21
CE/CSA
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50 x 167 x 57 mm
400 g
30 VDC ±5 %
8 W
24 V
1400 – 0 mbar
Ambient pressure – 0 mbar
± 2 mbar (after calibration at constant temperature)
0.07 mbar/K
Automatic or 1 – 200 mbar
GL14
IP21
CE/CSA
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LegacyBox
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Power supply voltage
Power consumption
Enclosure rating
Approval
50 x 167 x 28 mm
200 g
30 VDC ±5 %
8 W
IP21
CE/CSA
Ambient conditions
Max. altitude above sea level
Ambient temperature
Maximum relative humidity
2000 m
5 - 40 °C
80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C
The laboratory equipment described in this document may only be used in indoor areas.
Materials
Component
Pressure foil
Casing
Vent tube connection
Pressure sensor
Material
Polyester
PBT
PPS
Al ₂ O ₃ 96%
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Transport
IMPORTANT
Risk of breakage due to incorrect transportation u u
Make sure that all parts of the device are safely packed in such a way as to prevent breakage, ideally in the original box.
Avoid sharp movements during transit.
4.2
u u u
After transportation, check the device for damage.
Damage that has occurred in transit should be reported to the carrier.
Keep packing for future transportation.
Storage
u u u
Make sure that the ambient conditions are complied with (see Chapter 3.5
"Technical data", page 25).
Wherever possible, store the device in its original packaging.
After storage, check the device for damage and replace if necessary.
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Installation
Fitting the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro
The Interface I-300/I-300 Pro can be mounted on one of the following BUCHI laboratory devices:
Rotavapor R-300
Vacuum Pump V-300
Rotavapor R-220 Pro
Alternatively, the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro can be mounted separately on a laboratory stand, see Chapter 5.1.3 "Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand (optional accessory)", page 31.
Mounting interface on Rotavapor R-300
The Interface I-300 can be mounted and connected up on the vertically adjustable arm of the Rotavapor R-300.
Tools required: Torx keys Tx20 and Tx30
1
2
3
Fig. 12: Handle of Rotavapor R-300
1 Cover
2 Communication cables
3 Fixing screw for cover u u
Remove the screw on the underside of the vertically adjustable arm (3) using a
Torx key and remove the cover (1) from the top of the arm.
Remove the pre-fitted communication cable (2) from the cover.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 13: Fitting the holder and interface unit on the handle
1 Knurled-head screw
2 Holder for interface unit
3 Interface unit
4 Fixing screw for holder
5 Metal plate
6 Rotavapor arm and handle u u u u
Position the holder (2) for the interface unit on the Rotavapor arm (6). At the same time, feed the communication cable through the bottom hole in the holder.
Fix the holder to the Rotavapor arm with a screw (4). When doing so, pass the screw through the hole in the metal plate (5).
Connect the communication cable to the COM port on the rear of the interface unit.
Position the interface unit (3) on the holder and fix it in place using the knurledhead screw (1) supplied. When doing so, make sure that the communication cable is not trapped.
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6
7
2
3
4
5
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Fig. 14: Fitting interface unit on Vacuum Pump V-300
1 Interface unit
2 Fixing screw for holder
3 Metal plate
4 Rubber plug and threaded hole
5 Casing front
6 Knurled-head screw
7 Holder
Tools required:
Torx key Tx30
The Interface I-300 can be mounted on the top of the Vacuum Pump V-300 using a holder.
u Remove the rubber plug (4) from the top panel of the vacuum pump. Use a screwdriver if necessary.
Underneath the rubber plug is a threaded hole for a screw.
u u u
Position the holder (7) over the threaded hole (4) and fix it in place using the screw
(2) supplied. When doing so, pass the screw through the hole in the metal plate
(3).
Feed the communication cable through the holder from the rear and connect it to the COM port on the back of the interface unit.
Position the interface unit (1) on the holder and fix it in place using a knurled-head screw (6) inserted from the back.
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Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand (optional accessory)
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3
1
2
4
5
Fig. 15: Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand
1 Holder for interface unit
2 Interface unit
3 Laboratory stand
4 Knurled-head screw
5 T-screw
The Interface I-300 can also be mounted on a laboratory stand using a holder.
u u
Position the holder (1) on the laboratory stand (3) and fix it in place using the
T-screw (5).
Position the interface unit (2) on the flat face (1) of the holder and fix it in place using a knurled-head screw (4).
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Mounting interface unit on a wall bracket (optional accessory)
3
1
2
4
5
6
Fig. 16: Two-piece wall bracket for interface unit
1 Front plate of wall bracket
2 Interface unit
3 Fixing screws for interface unit
4 Rear plate of wall bracket
5 Slot in rear plate
6 Lug on front plate
The Interface I-300 can also be mounted directly onto a plastered or tiled wall or a laboratory fume hood with the aid of a wall bracket.
u u u u u
Position the rear plate (4) of the two-part wall bracket on the wall. Note: the word
"UP" stamped in the rear plate must be at the top.
Option 1: peel protective foil off the back of the plate and press the plate firmly against the wall/glass panel in the desired position so it is held in place by the self-adhesive pad.
Option 2: mark the positions of the four holes in the rear plate, drill four holes in the wall in those positions and fix the plate to the wall using screws.
Position the interface unit (2) on the outer face of the front plate (1) and fix it in place using three screws (3).
Fit the front plate together with interface unit onto the rear plate. As you do so, locate the lugs (6) on the front plate in the slots (5) on the rear plate and then press the front plate down.
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Assembling the BUCHI distillation system
In order to use the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro to best effect, we recommend that it is used together with the following devices:
5.2.1
Fig. 17: Typical application (example)
1 Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
2 Rotavapor R-300 with heating bath
B-305 or B-301
3 VacuBox
4 Vacuum Pump V-300
5 Interface I-300
The F-3xx is a recirculating chiller with a sealed circulation system. It is available in various capacity ratings.
The Interface I-300/I-300 Pro together with the VacuBox can be used to control and monitor the vacuum. It can control the Rotavapor, the Vacuum Pump V-300 and the
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx.
The Vacuum Pump V-300 is a diaphragm pump designed for evacuating laboratory apparatus. It can be operated either as a standalone device or combined with optional accessories such as an interface unit and a secondary condenser to form a complete vacuum system. The laboratory equipment to be evacuated is connected to the vacuum pump and the VacuBox by means of vacuum tubing. See Chapter 5.2.4
"Overview: setting up vacuum tubing connections", page 36.
Data communication between the laboratory equipment takes place via the communication ports. See Chapter 5.2.2 "Overview: setting up communication connections", page 34.
The coolant circulates around the distillation system through a separate circulation system. See Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections.
Connecting communication cables to interface unit
The communication connections between the Interface I-300, the VacuBox and the other BUCHI laboratory equipment are established using the standard BUCHI communication cable (with green connector). The corresponding connection sockets
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For connection options on the Interface I-300 see Chapter 3.2.2 "Rear view", page 11.
For connection options on the VacuBox see Chapter 3.2.3 "VacuBox
(connections)", page 12.
Overview: setting up communication connections
The laboratory apparatus can be connected in any order. Important: as well as the
Interface I-300/I-300 Pro, a VacuBox also has to be connected.
Below is an example of the connections between the laboratory apparatus.
Vacu
Box
Vacuum Pump
V-300 / V-600
Recirculating
Chiller F-3XX
Rotavapor
R-300
Interface I-300/
I-300 Pro
Fig. 18: Schematic diagram of communication connections between the BUCHI laboratory equipment (example) u u u u
Connect the Recirculating Chiller F-3xx to the Rotavapor R-300.
Connect the Rotavapor R-300 to the VacuBox.
Connect the VacuBox to the Vacuum Pump V-300/V-600.
Connect Rotavapor to the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
NOTE
Connections on R-220 Pro:
Information on the connection of communication cables, coolant and vacuum tubing with the Rotavapor R-220 Pro can be found in the operating instructions for the Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
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Overview: setting up coolant tubing connections
The tubing connections between the various items of BUCHI laboratory equipment form a sealed circulation system. The starting and finishing point is always the recirculating chiller (F-3xx).
Below is an example of the tubing connections between the laboratory apparatus.
1
Recirculating
Chiller F-3XX
2
3 4
5
6
Vacuum Pump
V-300 / V-600
Rotavapor
R-300
Fig. 19: Coolant tubing connections in a BUCHI distillation system (example)
1 Inlet on Recirculating Chiller F-3xx 4 Condenser outlet on Rotavapor
R-300
2 Outlet on Recirculating Chiller F-3xx 5 Secondary condenser inlet on
Vacuum Pump V-300
3 Condenser inlet on Rotavapor R-300 6 Secondary condenser outlet on
Vacuum Pump V-300 u u u
Connect a tube between the outlet of the recirculating chiller (2) and the inlet of the condenser on the Rotavapor R-300 (3).
Connect a tube between the outlet of the condenser on the Rotavapor R-300 (4) and the inlet of the secondary condenser on the Vacuum Pump V-300 (5).
Connect a tube between the outlet of the secondary condenser on the Vacuum
Pump V-300 (6) and the inlet of the recirculating chiller (1).
NOTE
Connections on R-220 Pro:
Information on the connection of communication cables, coolant and vacuum tubing with the Rotavapor R-220 Pro can be found in the operating instructions for the Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
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Overview: setting up vacuum tubing connections
The vacuum tubing connections in a typical BUCHI distillation system lead from the
Rotavapor R-300 via a Woulff bottle to the Vacuum Pump V-300/V-600. The vacuum is measured by means of the VacuBox, which is also connected to the Woulff bottle.
Rotavapor
R-300
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Vacuum Pump
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2
1
4 5 6
Vacu
Box
Extraction device
Fig. 20: Coolant tubing connections in a BUCHI distillation system
1 Secondary condenser outlet
2 Vacuum Pump V-300/V-600 outlet
3 Vacuum Pump V-300/V-600 inlet
4 Woulff bottle outlet (PUMP)
5 Woulff bottle inlet (CONTR)
6 VacuBox vacuum connection u u u u
Connect a tube between the Rotavapor R-300 and the top inlet of the Woulff bottle.
Connect a tube between the outlet of the Woulff bottle marked PUMP (4) and the pump inlet (3).
Connect the secondary condenser to the pump outlet (2).
For measuring and controlling the vacuum, connect a tube between the inlet of the
Woulff bottle marked CONTR (5) and the VacuBox (6).
The pressure is measured in the VacuBox. The current working pressure can be indicated and controlled by means of the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
NOTE
The VacuBox and Woulff bottle can be mounted either on the Rotavapor R-300 or the Vacuum Pump V-300/V-600. What is important is that the VacuBox and Woulff bottle are as close as possible to each other (on the same device) as otherwise there is a vacuum control lag.
NOTE
Connections on R-220 Pro:
Information on the connection of communication cables, coolant and vacuum tubing with the Rotavapor R-220 Pro can be found in the operating instructions for the Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
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Connecting AutoDest sensor to vapor temperature sensor
(optional accessory)
The Interface I-300 offers a program for carrying out an automatic distillation process
(see Chapter 6.2.6 "Performing automatic distillation", page 57). Automatic distillation requires connection of an AutoDest sensor to the Rotavapor R-300. The AutoDest sensor is connected to the inlet and outlet of the cooling condenser and continuously measures the following temperatures:
Temperature of the incoming coolant
Temperature of the outgoing coolant
Temperature of the vapor exiting the evaporating flask
4
5
6
1
2
3
Fig. 21: AutoDest sensor, vapor temperature sensor and cooling condenser with evaporating flask and receiving flask of a Rotavapor R-300
1 Vapor temperature sensor
2 AutoDest sensor
3 Communication connection between
AutoDest sensor and VacuBox
4 Cooling condenser
5 Coolant inlet on condenser
6 Coolant outlet on condenser
NOTE
There are two arrows stamped on the AutoDest sensor indicating the direction of flow for the coolant. The coolant tubing should be connected accordingly.
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(4). When doing so pay attention to the direction of flow of the coolant. The arrows on the AutoDest sensor indicate the direction of flow.
NOTE
The distance between the AutoDest sensor and the cooling condenser should not be more than
10 to 20 cm so as not to falsify the readings for the incoming and outgoing coolant temperatures in the distillation system.
u u u u
Connect a tube between the coolant inlet (5) on the AutoDest sensor and the outlet of the recirculating chiller.
Connect a tube between the coolant outlet (6) on the AutoDest sensor and either the inlet of the recirculating chiller or another cooling condenser.
Insert a vapor temperature sensor (1) in the cooling condenser and fix it in place.
Connect the outgoing cable (3) from the AutoDest sensor to the VacuBox. Use the connection marked "VT/AS" for this lead.
NOTE
The coolant must not contain any air bubbles as otherwise proper functioning of the
AutoDest sensor is not guaranteed.
NOTE
Installing automatic mode sensor on R-220 Pro:
The installation of the automatic mode sensor on the Rotavapor R-220 Pro is described in the operating instructions of the Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
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Connecting foam sensor (optional accessory)
The foam sensor uses infra-red to measure the level of foam formation inside the evaporating flask and initiates one or more short venting bursts to combat the foam.
When de-foaming is active, it is indicated by the symbol on the status bar of the
Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
The foam sensor passes through the cooling condenser of the R-300 into the evaporating flask. The communication cable from the foam sensor is connected to the
VacuBox, see Chapter 3.2.3 "VacuBox (connections)", page 12.
IMPORTANT
Risk of heat damage to electronic components u Only use the foam sensor at vapor temperatures up to 85 °C.
1
2
3
4
5
Fig. 22: Foam sensor in the evaporation unit of a Rotavapor R-300
1 Foam sensor
2 Evaporating flask
3 Cooling condenser
4 Holder for foam sensor
5 Clamp nut u u
Fit the tapered holder (4) over the upper end of the foam sensor (1).
Feed the foam sensor together with holder through the cooling condenser and the vapor duct into the evaporating flask of the Rotavapor R-300 and fix in place with the clamp nut. When inserting the foam sensor, make sure that the sensor rod
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The tip of the foam sensor should be positioned approx. 4 to 5 cm below the ground neck of the evaporating flask.
Connect the communication cable from the foam sensor to the VacuBox. Plug the connector into the socket marked "FS". For details, see Chapter 3.2.3 "VacuBox
(connections)", page 12.
NOTE
If the immersion angle of the Rotavapor is to be more than 30°, the small washer supplied must be fitted on the foam sensor in order to prevent the condensate running back into the evaporating flask. The washer is slid over the glass tube of the foam sensor so that it comes to rest in the area below the drip catcher of the cooling condenser. The tip of the washer should point downwards.
Connecting valve unit for external vacuum
The Interface I-300 can be used together with the VacuBox to control an external vacuum. That requires the use of a vacuum valve and a mains power supply adaptor.
For precise control of the vacuum, the use of a Woulff bottle is also recommended.
The interface unit and the VacuBox can be mounted on a laboratory stand, see
Chapter 5.1.3 "Mounting interface unit on laboratory stand (optional accessory)", page 31.
u u u
Connect the vacuum valve to the VacuBox using the connection marked VALVE.
Connect vacuum tubing between the laboratory apparatus to be evacuated, the
VacuBox and the external vacuum unit.
If a Rotavapor is not connected, connect the VacuBox to the external power supply by means of the mains adaptor.
NOTE
To adjust the regulation accuracy, the hysteresis can be altered on the interface unit, see Chapter 6.5 "Setting hysteresis", page 65.
Operating I-300 and I-300 Pro in parallel
If the Rotavapor is to be controlled from outside a fume hood, there is the option of connecting two separate interface units in parallel. In that case, distillation can be controlled from either interface unit. The readings displayed are continuously synchronized. The servicing functions (e.g. leak test) are controlled by the interface unit that is currently being used.
If a mobile connection (see Chapter 7 "Mobile connection", page 67) is desired when the I-300 and I-300 Pro are operating in parallel, the LAN cable must only be connected to one of the interface units, preferably the I-300 Pro.
u Connect the remote interface unit to the interface unit on the Rotavapor using the standard BUCHI communication port (COM). Use a standard BUCHI communication cable to do so.
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Navigating the menu
The I-300 Pro offers the fundamental option of navigating the menu either by using the function buttons and the navigation control or by means of the touch-screen functionality of the display.
The touch-screen functions can be operated using laboratory gloves. Liquids on the screen do not pose a problem either and do not impair functionality in any way.
Selecting menu items
The main menu icons are shown in the top menu bar on the display. The home screen is the starting point. Rotating the navigation control selects each symbol in turn. The currently selected menu icon is highlighted in green.
u To open the main menu, press the MENU function button.
Fig. 23: Opening the menu on the Interface I-300 u u
To select a menu item from the main menu, turn the navigation control until the desired icon is highlighted in green.
Press the navigation control to choose OK and confirm the selection.
5 The display shows the desired submenu.
Fig. 24: Submenu u u
To select a menu item from the submenu, turn the navigation control until the desired item is highlighted in green.
Press the navigation control to choose OK and confirm the selection.
5 The display shows the desired submenu on the next menu level down.
u u
To return to the previous menu level, press the function button
To return to the main menu, press the MENU function button.
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Entering parameter settings
The Interface I-300 offers the facility for manually setting various parameters. The parameters are shown on the home screen of the interface unit. Rotating the navigation control selects each parameter in turn. The currently selected parameter is highlighted in green.
Fig. 25: Entering the settings u u
Use the navigation control to select the desired parameter.
Press the navigation control to choose EDIT and confirm the selection.
The selected figure is shown in inverse type and the word "Set" flashes.
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Fig. 26: Edited parameter shown in inverse type u u
To increase or decrease the figure, turn the navigation control clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Press the navigation control to choose SAVE and save the setting.
The new parameter setting is shown highlighted in green again.
Changing settings
The Interface I-300 offers the facility for manually entering various settings.
u Use the navigation control to select the desired setting, see Chapter 6.1.1
"Selecting menu items", page 41.
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Fig. 27: Example of a setting u Press the navigation control to choose EDIT and confirm the selection.
The options for the setting are shown.
u To select an option, turn the navigation control. A green bar appears next to the selected option.
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Fig. 28: Options for the setting u Press the navigation control to choose SAVE and save the selected option.
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Performing distillation
The Interface I-300 offers the following options for performing distillation:
Manuall
For performing manual distillation, see Chapter 6.2.3 "Performing manual distillation", page 47.
Timer
For performing timer-controlled distillation, see Chapter 6.2.4 "Performing timer-controlled distillation", page 50.
Drying
For drying the product, see Chapter 6.2.7 "Drying the product", page 59
AutoDest
For performing automatic distillation, see Chapter 6.2.6 "Performing automatic distillation", page 57
Continuous pumping
For drying the system after distillation, see Chapter 6.2.5 "Drying the system after distillation ("Continuous pumping")", page 53.
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Overview: typical distillation sequence
Proper performance of a distillation process typically requires the following steps in the order indicated.
NOTE
The steps listed below in "Starting distillation" and "Stopping distillation" can also be pre-programmed via the interface unit, see Chapter 3.3.3 "Configuration", page 20.
Starting distillation
2
3
4
5
Step
1
6
Stopping distillation
Component
Heating bath
Recirculating chiller
Rotavapor
Vacuum pump
Rotavapor
Rotavapor
Action
Set the required temperature and start the heating bath.
Set the required temperature and start the recirculating chiller.
Start rotation at a slow speed.
Set the required pressure and start the vacuum pump.
Immerse the evaporating flask in the heating bath.
Increase rotation to the desired speed.
5
6
7
3
4
Step
1
2
Component
Vacuum pump/Valve unit
Interface unit
Rotavapor
Rotavapor
Rotavapor
Rotavapor
Heating bath
Interface unit
Recirculating chiller
Action
Stop pressure regulation.
Vent the system (AERATE).
Vent the system (open glass stopcock, open cooling condenser).
Reduce rotation speed.
Lift evaporating flask out of heating bath.
Stop rotation.
Stop heating.
Stop cooling (
Stop cooling.
).
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Basic functions
Venting during distillation
There is the possibility to briefly venting the system while distillation is in progress.
u To briefly vent the system while distillation is in progress, press and hold the
AERATE function button until the desired pressure is reached.
While venting is active, the status bar is shown in yellow on the display.
Fig. 29: Home screen during venting u To evacuate the system to the specified vacuum again after venting, press the function button HOLD OFF.
Venting after completion of distillation
If venting has not been pre-programmed on the interface unit, the system can be fully vented manually after completion of the distillation process.
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Fig. 30: Home screen after completion of distillation u After completion of distillation, press the AERATE function button.
5 The system is vented until it reaches ambient pressure.
Manually stopping the cooling process
The cooling function continues after completion of a distillation process. If the system has been pre-programmed accordingly, the cooling process stops after 5 minutes.
While cooling is active, the status bar shows the symbol . The cooling process can be stopped manually at any time regardless of how the system has been pre-programmed.
Precondition:
R After completion of distillation, the system has been fully vented by pressing the
AERATE function button.
u To manually stop the cooling process, press the function button .
5 The cooling process is stopped and the cooling symbol disappears from the status bar.
Stopping everything
There is the possibility to immediately stopping all apparatus connected to the system while distillation is in progress.
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Operation | 6 u To stop all apparatus immediately, press the red STOP button (emergency stop).
Performing manual distillation
In "Manual" operating mode (manual distillation), the distillation process can be controlled by manually setting the individual process parameters.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and property damage from unexpected equipment behavior u Always carefully check the pre-programmed settings before every distillation process. In particular, check the setting for immersion of the evaporating flask at the start of the distillation process.
Navigation path
➔ Operating modes ➔ Manual
Fig. 31: Selecting "Manual distillation" on the "Operating modes" screen u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "Manual", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
The display shows the home screen with the symbol for manual distillation in the status bar.
Fig. 32: Home screen showing "Manual" symbol u Enter the required settings for the process parameters.
In this operating mode, the following parameters and readings are available:
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
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Parameters and readings
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Equipment possibly required
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Actual reading for lift
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Starting manual distillation
Precondition:
R Process parameters have been set.
u Press the function button START.
The display shows the home screen in inverse type.
The status bar shows the symbol for distillation in progress.
Fig. 33: Distillation process started
The actual readings are shown more brightly in the left-hand column of the display. The right-hand column shows the specified settings.
u To abort the cooling process prematurely, press the function button STOP.
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Editing parameters during manual distillation
There is the facility for changing individual parameter settings while distillation is in progress.
Precondition:
R Distillation process has been started.
u Select the parameter that is to be adjusted while distillation is in progress, see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
The display shows the selected parameter setting highlighted in inverse type.
Fig. 34: Editing parameters while distillation is in progress u Raise or lower the selected parameter setting.
While the parameters are being edited, the distillation process continues running in the background (identifiable by the symbol on the status bar).
5 After the parameter setting has been altered, the display shows the home screen in inverse type with the current readings displayed more brightly.
Stopping manual distillation u To stop the distillation process, press the function button STOP.
5 The display shows the home screen with the current readings and specified settings. The status bar shows the cooling symbol, if applicable, together with a timer that is counting down.
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Performing timer-controlled distillation
In "Timer" mode, a distillation process with a predefined duration is started.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and property damage from unexpected equipment behavior u Always carefully check the pre-programmed settings before every distillation process. In particular, check the setting for immersion of the evaporating flask at the start of the distillation process.
Navigation path
➔ Operating modes ➔ Timer
Fig. 35: Selecting "Timer" on the submenu "Operating modes" u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "Timer", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
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Fig. 36: "Timer" screen showing timer setting highlighted in green u u
Set the time period after which distillation is to be automatically stopped.
Select and edit other parameters as necessary.
In this operating mode, the following parameters and readings are available:
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
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Parameters and readings
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Equipment possibly required
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Actual reading and specified setting for duration of distillation (timer)
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Actual reading and specified setting for duration of distillation (timer)
Actual reading for lift
Starting timer-controlled distillation
Precondition:
R Timer and process parameters have been set.
u Press the function button START.
Fig. 37: "Timer" screen while distillation is in progress
5 The display shows the home screen in inverse type with the symbol for timercontrolled distillation in the status bar. The actual readings for the timer and the other parameters are shown in the left-hand column of the display. The right-hand column shows the corresponding specified settings.
Editing timer and parameter settings while distillation is in progress
There is the facility for changing the timer setting and other parameters while timercontrolled distillation is in progress.
Precondition:
R Timer-controlled distillation process has been started.
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Fig. 38: Editing parameters while distillation is in progress u Enter the new setting for the timer.
While the parameters are being edited, the distillation process continues running in the background (identifiable by the symbol on the status bar).
Fig. 39: Saving edited parameter settings
After the parameters have been altered, the timer jumps to the new setting and starts counting down the time from the beginning. The progress bar in the status bar jumps back to the beginning.
u Edit other parameters as necessary.
Stopping timer-controlled distillation
The timer-controlled distillation process stops automatically when the preset time has elapsed. After completion of timer-controlled distillation, an audible signal consisting of three beeps sounds at regular intervals if the corresponding option has been set on the Configuration menu.
NOTE
The audible signal is canceled as soon as the next user action is registered.
There is the facility for stopping distillation before the set time has elapsed.
u To stop the timer-controlled distillation process prematurely, press the function button STOP.
5 On completion of timer-controlled distillation, the display shows the following information:
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Drying the system after distillation ("Continuous pumping")
In "Continuous pumping" mode, the system continues running in "idling" mode to dry out the vessels and tubing after a distillation process has finished.
NOTE
In "Continuous pumping" mode, the settings for manual or timer-controlled distillation are ignored. The heating bath does not automatically switch on and the lift does not automatically lower, etc.
Navigation path
➔ Operating modes ➔ Continuous pumping
Fig. 41: Selecting "Continuous pumping" on the "Operating modes" screen u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "Continuous pumping", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
The display shows the home screen with the symbol for continuous pumping in the status bar.
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Fig. 42: "Continuous pumping" screen
NOTE
In "Continuous pumping" mode, only the following parameters can be edited: Rotation (rotation speed of the evaporating flask), Heating bath (temperature) and Recirculating chiller (temperature). Those processes cannot be started via the interface unit and instead have to be started manually on the equipment concerned.
u u
Select and edit the settings for individual process parameters as necessary.
Press the function button START to start the drying process ("Continuous pumping").
The drying process continues running until it is stopped manually.
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Fig. 43: Continuous pumping for drying the system started u u
To edit individual process parameters (e.g. rotation) while drying is in progress, select and edit the parameter concerned in each case.
To stop the drying process, press the function button STOP.
In this operating mode, the following parameters and readings are available:
Parameters and readings
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Parameters and readings
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Specified setting for maximum pump speed
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
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Parameters and readings
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Equipment possibly required
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Actual reading for lift
NOTE
The pressure (vacuum) cannot be altered. The vacuum pump runs at the maximum speed setting.
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Performing automatic distillation
Automatic distillation requires the use of an AutoDest sensor. The AutoDest sensor is connected to the VacuBox (see Chapter 5.3 "Connecting AutoDest sensor to vapor temperature sensor (optional accessory)", page 37) and measures the inlet and outlet temperature of the coolant and the vapor temperature at the cooling condenser.From
those three readings, the system calculates the parameter settings required for optimum distillation. During automatic distillation, the temperatures of the heating bath, coolant and vapor are constantly measured and the specified setting for the pressure adjusted accordingly.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and property damage from unexpected equipment behavior u Always carefully check the pre-programmed settings before every distillation process. In particular, check the setting for immersion of the evaporating flask at the start of the distillation process.
Navigation path
➔ Operating modes ➔ AutoDest
Fig. 44: Selecting "AutoDest" on the submenu "Operating modes"
Precondition:
R An AutoDest sensor has been installed and calibrated, see Chapter 8.5
"Calibrating AutoDest sensor", page 83.
u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "AutoDest", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
The display shows the home screen with the symbol for automatic distillation in the status bar.
Fig. 45: Home screen showing "AutoDest" symbol u Select and edit the required settings for individual process parameters as necessary. When doing so, make sure that the temperatures for heating bath and coolant are set so as to be 40 °C apart.
In this operating mode, the following parameters and readings are available:
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Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Actual reading for vapor temperature
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Starting automatic distillation
Precondition:
R Process parameters have been set.
u Press the function button START.
The display shows the home screen in inverse type.
The status bar shows the symbol for distillation in progress.
Fig. 46: Information displayed during automatic distillation
Editing parameters during automatic distillation
There is the facility for altering the process parameters while automatic distillation is in progress, see Chapter "Editing parameters during manual distillation", page 49.
NOTE
If the specified setting for the pressure is altered manually, the level set automatically is lost and the operating mode switches to manual distillation.
NOTE
The specified settings for the individual parameters may only be altered gradually as otherwise distillation may be aborted.
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Stopping automatic distillation
The automatic distillation process stops automatically as soon as the solvent in the evaporating flask has evaporated. After completion of automatic distillation, an audible signal consisting of three beeps sounds at regular intervals if the corresponding option has been set on the Configuration menu.
There is the facility for stopping distillation prematurely.
u To stop the automatic distillation process prematurely, press the function button
STOP.
5 The display shows the home screen with the current readings and specified settings. The status bar shows the cooling symbol, if applicable, together with a timer that is counting down.
Drying the product
In "Drying" mode, the remaining product in the evaporating flask is gently dried after completion of a distillation process. For this purpose, the evaporating flask on the
Rotavapor R-300 rotates in alternating directions at defined intervals (e.g. 5 seconds).
NOTE
Drying not available with R-220 Pro:
The operating mode "Drying" is not available if the Interface I-300 Pro is operated with the Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
Navigation path
➔ Operating modes ➔ Drying
Fig. 47: Selecting "Drying" on the "Operating modes" screen u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "Drying", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
Fig. 48: Home screen showing "Drying" symbol
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5 The display shows the home screen with the symbol for automatic drying in the status bar.
NOTE
Timer and rotation interval: the timer sets the duration of the complete drying process. The rotation interval specifies the period of time that the evaporating flask rotates in each direction.
In this operating mode, the rotation speed is limited to 150 rpm.
u u u
Set the desired rotation interval for the evaporating flask by means of the process parameter "Rotation interval".
Set the desired length of the drying process by means of the process parameter
"Timer".
To start the process for drying the product, press the function button START.
5 The process stops automatically when the preset time has elapsed.
In this operating mode, the following parameters and readings are available:
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Specified setting for rotation interval
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Rotavapor R-300
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Actual reading and specified setting for duration of drying process (timer)
Parameters and readings
Specified setting for vacuum
Actual reading for current pressure in distillation system
Equipment possibly required
VacuBox (e.g. with Vacuum Pump
V-300/V-600)
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed (evaporating flask)
Specified setting for rotation interval
Actual reading and specified setting for duration of drying process (timer)
Rotavapor R-300
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for cooling temperature
Heating Bath B-301/B-305
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Actual reading for vapor temperature AutoDest sensor or vapor temperature sensor
Rotavapor R-300
"Drying" mode is not available with
R-220 Pro.
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Actual reading for lift
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Equipment possibly required
Rotavapor R-300
Display of lift position is not available for
Rotavapor R-220 Pro.
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Using the solvent library
The Interface I-300 has an internal solvent library. Stored in that library are the most common solvents together with an algorithm in each case. Based on the chemical properties of the solvent, the algorithm calculates and dynamically sets the ideal vacuum according to the current readings for heating bath and coolant temperature.
That means that the distillation process can be started immediately even if the ideal heating bath and coolant temperatures have not yet been reached.
A distillation process can be started directly from the solvent library.
Navigation path
➔ Tools ➔ Solvent library
Fig. 49: Selecting "Solvent library" on the "Operating modes" screen u Navigate to the "Operating modes" screen and select the menu item "Solvent library", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
5 The display shows the Solvent library submenu.
Fig. 50: Selecting "Ethanol" from the Solvent library submenu u Select the desired solvent (e.g. Ethanol) from the solvent library.
NOTE
When the heating bath and the recirculating chiller are connected, the actual figures are automatically applied. If equipment of a different make is connected, the set temperatures on the devices concerned have to be entered as specified settings on the interface.
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Fig. 51: Selecting "Set" temperature for heating bath when using equipment of a different make u Enter the specified settings for heating bath and coolant temperature if necessary.
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To start a distillation process directly from the solvent library, press the function button START.
To apply the settings for the selected solvent and return to the interface unit home screen, press OK. On the home screen, the settings for the individual process parameters can be edited.
Fig. 52: Editing the specified settings for the selected solvent on the home screen
NOTE
The temperatures for heating bath and coolant should be set so as to be 40 °C apart.
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Activating eco mode
The Interface I-300 offers an "eco mode" option for saving energy if the distillation system remains inactive for a predefined period of time. In eco mode, the distillation system shuts down the activity of the heating bath and recirculating chiller after a defined delay period so that:
The heating bath does not reheat until the heating bath temperature has dropped to a defined minimum temperature.
The recirculating chiller does not re-chill until the coolant temperature has risen to a defined maximum temperature.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Settings ➜ eco mode u u u u u
Navigate to the "Settings" screen and select the menu item "eco mode", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
On the menu item "eco mode", select the option "On".
On the menu item "Activate after", enter the figure for the delay period.
On the menu item "Heating bath temperature drop", enter the difference between the current temperature setting and the desired minimum temperature.
On the menu item "Coolant temperature rise", enter the difference between the current temperature setting and the desired maximum temperature.
Fig. 53: Selecting "eco mode"
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Setting hysteresis
The hysteresis setting is only relevant if the distillation system is not being operated with a BUCHI Vacuum Pump V-300 but with a different make of pump or with a laboratory vacuum supply, and is controlled by means of a valve.
The hysteresis setting ensures precise pressure regulation by the valve or the valve unit. The hysteresis is the maximum allowed deviation of the vacuum from the specified setting before the system corrects the pressure. The pump is switched off/ valve is closed when the vacuum has reached the lowest possible pressure. If the pressure rises and the set hysteresis is exceeded, the pump is switched on again/the valve opened again.
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Pressure hysteresis u Navigate to the "Settings" screen and select the menu item "Pressure hysteresis", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
Fig. 54: Setting pressure hysteresis u Enter the desired figure for the maximum vacuum deviation from the specified setting.
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Creating favorites
The Interface I-300 offers the facility for saving individual functions and settings as favorites (bookmarks).
Fig. 55: Submenu "Favorites"
Clicking on any of the saved favorites takes you directly to the screen concerned.
Fig. 56: Example of frequently used screen showing function button "Add to favorites" in bottom menu bar u u
Navigate to a frequently used screen on the interface unit.
To add that screen to your favorites, press the function button below the symbol
.
5 The screen will then be listed on the submenu "Favorites" the next time it is opened.
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Setting up BUCHI Connect Solution
The BUCHI Connect Solution is an IT solution for mobile monitoring of distillation processes.
BÜCHI
Cloud
LAN
OP
ST
Fig. 57: BUCHI Connect scenario using distillation system, smartphone, cloud and server
The BUCHI Connect Solution allows distillation processes to be tracked and analyzed from a smartphone or tablet while in progress. Push notifications provide information on the status of the apparatus. In that way, the data can be viewed remotely.
The BUCHI Rotavapor mobile app shows the current specified settings and actual readings – as they would be displayed on the interface unit. Depending on which interface unit (I-300 or I-300 Pro) is connected to the company network (LAN), the
BUCHI Rotavapor app shows either the alphanumeric data only (I-300) or the data and progression graph (I-300 Pro) for a distillation process.
Setting up the BUCHI Connect Solution requires the following steps: u u u u u
Connecting up BUCHI laboratory equipment into a complete distillation system.
See also Chapter 5.2.2 "Overview: setting up communication connections", page 34.
Connecting interface unit with local area network (LAN).
See Chapter 7.4 "Connecting interface unit to the LAN", page 69.
Assigning dynamic IP addresses (DHCP).
See Chapter 7.7 "Assigning IP addresses", page 72.
Enabling access to the BUCHI Cloud.
See Chapter 7.6 "Enabling interface unit for access to BUCHI Cloud", page 71.
Enabling ports on the internet gateway.
See Chapter 7.3 "Requirements for local network settings", page 68.
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Installing the BUCHI Rotavapor app.
See Chapter 7.8 "Downloading and installing the BUCHI Rotavapor app", page 72.
Viewing the QR code.
See Chapter 7.9 "Viewing the QR code", page 72.
Starting the BUCHI Rotavapor app and adding a new system.
See Chapter 7.11 "Connecting to the distillation system with the BUCHI Rotavapor app", page 74.
Scanning the QR code with your smartphone.
See Chapter 7.12 "Scanning the QR code with your smartphone", page 75.
Activating push notifications.
See Chapter 7.13 "Activating push notifications", page 76.
Testing the BUCHI Connect Solution.
Starting the distillation process, starting the Rotavapor app and selecting the
Rotavapor system.
See Chapter 7.14 "Remotely retrieving process data", page 77.
5 The smartphone or tablet screen shows a mobile version of the interface unit home screen.
7.2
Components of the BUCHI Connect Solution
The BUCHI Connect Solution is made up of the following components:
Category Components
BUCHI distillation system Rotavapor R-300 and heating bath
Vacuum Pump V-300
Network
Mobile devices
Software
Recirculating Chiller F-3xx
Interface I-300
VacuBox
Public BUCHI Cloud
Private Cloud Solution server (optional)
Internal WiFi
Actions
Setting up communication and tubing connections
Enabling access
Installing software
(optional)
Setting up and enabling as necessary
Mobile network
Smartphone
Tablet
Ensuring access
Install the BUCHI
Rotavapor app.
Registering systems.
Subscribing to push notifications.
Installing on mobile device BUCHI Rotavapor app
Server software (optional) Installing private cloud on local server if required
7.3
Requirements for local network settings
u The following port has to be enabled in the firewall on the internet gateway:
Port 443 (HTTPS) open for TCP
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NOTE
If there is no DNS server available, the BUCHI Cloud connection must be configured by entering the IP address.
NOTE
If there is no DHCP server available, the IP address, gateway subnet mask and DNS server can be configured manually on the interface unit.
7.4
Connecting interface unit to the LAN
1
2
7.5
Fig. 58: Rear view of interface unit showing connections
1 LAN port 2 Standard BUCHI communication port
(COM) u Plug the network cable into the LAN port (1) on the rear of the Interface I-300.
NOTE
The LAN cable must not be unplugged while the device is connected to the BUCHI
Connect Solution.
Handling data
The following communication details relate to Version 1.0 of the interface. Information is subject to amendment in respect of extent and content.
NOTE
External control of the equipment via the BUCHI Cloud is not implemented.
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Data transmission via the LAN interface to the server
Category
System data:
Serial number of interface unit
System name of interface unit
Interface unit model (I-300 or I-300
Pro)
Firmware version of interface unit
MAC address of interface unit
Status data:
Process status (e.g. "Ready", "Running")
Event data:
(Messages that appear as pop-ups on the display, e.g. "Distillation successfully completed")
Event message ID
Event message level (information, warning or error)
Process data:
Actual reading and specified setting for pressure
Actual reading and specified setting for heating bath temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for recirculating chiller temperature
Actual reading and specified setting for rotation speed
Actual reading and specified setting for timer
Actual vapor temperature
Results (stop status, foam detection, receiving flask full)
Timestamp
Frequency
Every time connection is established
Whenever process changes
On occurrence
Event messages are managed by the server and distributed to the clients from there for push notifications.
Regular data transmission
When process is running: once per second at most
On standby: at least every 60 seconds
All of the above data (except MAC address) is broadcast to the connected clients
(e.g. mobile phone) and processed there.
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Data transmission from clients to the server
Category
Client data:
App language selected
Type of operating system
Operating system version
Platform for push notifications
Push tone setting (not used)
Desired push notification type for each configured device (system data, process data, method data)
Client ID (automatically generated)
Model designation of mobile phone
Frequency
When connection is established or changed
Data storage period
Category
System data (inc. date and time of last connection)
Client data (inc. date and time of last connection)
Status data
Event data
Process data
Storage period
Permanent
At most 1 year after last use
At least 24 hrs, max. 48 hrs
Data that is older than 24 hrs is deleted after 24 hrs.
Data configuration settings
Destination host
Destination port
Protocol
Certificates
Server location connect.buchi.com
443
HTTPS (TLS 1.2)
RSA 2048 bit, SHA-256
Ireland (operator: Amazon Web Services)
7.6
Enabling interface unit for access to BUCHI Cloud
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Network ➔ BUCHI Cloud u u
Navigate to the "Network" screen and select the menu item "BUCHI Cloud", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
Select the option "Yes".
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Fig. 59: Enabling interface unit for access to BUCHI Cloud
Assigning IP addresses
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Network ➔ DHCP u u
Navigate to the "Network" screen and select the menu item "DHCP", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
Select the option "Yes".
5 The IP address will now be dynamically assigned.
7.8
7.9
Fig. 60: Dynamic IP address assignment option (DHCP) on the "Network" screen u u u u
Downloading and installing the BUCHI Rotavapor app
Switch on your smartphone or tablet.
Install the BUCHI Rotavapor app.
Start the BUCHI Rotavapor app.
Set up a new Rotavapor system and scan the QR code on the interface unit display. See Chapter 7.9 "Viewing the QR code", page 72.
Viewing the QR code
The Interface I-300 can generate a QR code for the distillation system concerned.
That QR code can be used to identify the system.
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Mobile connection QR code
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Fig. 61: Selecting "Connection QR code" from the submenu "Settings" u Navigate to the "Settings" screen and select the menu item "Connection QR code", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
5 The display shows a QR code. Scanning the QR code using the Rotavapor app allows the mobile device to connect to the distillation system.
u u
Scan the QR code with your smartphone, see Chapter 7.12 "Scanning the QR code with your smartphone", page 75.
Press OK to return to the menu.
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Generating a password
As an alternative to a QR code, a password can be generated for the distillation system concerned. That password can be used to identify the system.
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Mobile connection password ➔ Password
Fig. 62: Selecting item on the "Settings" screen u Navigate to the "Connection password" screen and select the menu item
"Password", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
5 The display shows the password for connecting to the current distillation system.
7.11
Connecting to the distillation system with the BUCHI Rotavapor app
u u u
Start the BUCHI Rotavapor app.The app automatically connects to the BUCHI
Cloud.
Generate and view the QR code on the interface unit of the distillation system concerned. See Chapter 7.9 "Viewing the QR code", page 72.
Set up a new Rotavapor system and scan the QR code on the interface unit display with your smartphone.
NOTE
Alternatively, the distillation system can be identified by means of a password. See
Chapter 7.10 "Generating a password", page 74.
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Scanning the QR code with your smartphone
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Fig. 63: List of distillation systems in BUCHI Rotavapor app
Precondition:
R The interface unit shows the QR code for the distillation system concerned.
u u u u u u
Start the BUCHI Rotavapor app on your smartphone or tablet.
Swipe the screen to scroll to the "List" page.
Tap the (+) sign in the top left corner.
Tap the option "Acquire new system".
Select the option "QR code". If you have chosen to identify the system by means of a password, select the option "Password".
Using the smartphone's/tablet's inbuilt camera, scan the QR code on the interface unit display. Alternatively enter the password shown.
NOTE
The name of the distillation system as displayed is acquired from the interface unit.
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Activating push notifications
The BUCHI Rotavapor app offers a series of optional push notifications that are automatically sent to the smartphone or tablet while a distillation process is running in order to keep the user up to date with the current status of distillation.
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Fig. 64: Setting options in BUCHI Rotavapor app u u u u u
Start the BUCHI Rotavapor app.
Swipe the screen to scroll to the "Settings" page.
Tap the "Settings" symbol at the top left of the screen.
A new page appears offering a choice of the available push notifications.
Tap the desired push notifications to activate them.
Save the settings.
5 The screen shows the "Settings" page again.
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7.14
Remotely retrieving process data
In the BUCHI Rotavapor app you can retrieve the general data for the distillation process currently running.
Fig. 65: Start screen of BUCHI Rotavapor app
Precondition:
R BUCHI Rotavapor app is connected to the distillation system.
u Start the BUCHI Rotavapor app and select the required distillation system.
The BUCHI Rotavapor app home screen is displayed showing a summary of the available process parameters.
u Start the distillation process.
5 The screen shows the current specified settings and actual readings for the current process in inverse type.
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Fig. 66: BUCHI Rotavapor app display while a process is running
NOTE
If the distillation system is equipped with an Interface I-300 Pro then, in addition to the parameter data, a progression graph can be displayed for the following parameters:
Actual pressure
Actual bath temperature
Actual coolant temperature
Actual rotation speed
Actual vapor temperature
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7.15
Optional function: setting up a local server
As an alternative to the public BUCHI cloud, there is also the possibility of installing the server software within the local network. In that case, the local network operator must define the server IP address. Those details are entered on the interface unit for establishing the connection.
Navigation path
➔ Configuration ➔ Settings ➔ Network ➔ Server IP address
Precondition:
R The public BUCHI Cloud is not used.
u u
Navigate to the "Network" screen and select the menu item "Server IP address".
Enter the IP address.
Fig. 67: Selecting item on the "Network" screen
NOTE
For further details, please contact BUCHI Customer Service.
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Cleaning and servicing
NOTE
Users may only carry out the servicing and cleaning operations described in this section.
Any servicing and repair work which involves opening up the casing may only be carried out by BUCHI service technicians.
u Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct operation of the device and preserve the warranty.
8.1
Cleaning the casing/display
u u
Use a damp cloth to clean the device.
To clean the casing, only use ethanol or soapy water.
8.2
Performing a leak test
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing ➜ Leak test
The leak test provides the facility for checking the system for possible leaks.
Precondition:
R All openings in the vacuum system are sealed.
u Navigate to the "Servicing" screen and select the menu item "Leak test", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
Fig. 68: Leak test screen u Press the function button START to start the leak test.
The system is evacuated to 50 mbar within 2 minutes.
5 After a stabilization period of 30 seconds, the leakage rate is shown.
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Fig. 69: Display of leakage rate
NOTE
Typically, an airtight system should have a leakage rate of less than 5 mbar/min.
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Fitting GL14 cap nut with tube seal
1
2
3
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Fig. 70: Fitting GL14 cap nut with tube seal (example shows VacuBox)
1 Tube seal
2 GL14 cap nut
3 Tubing u u u u
Insert the tube seal (1) in the GL14 cap nut (2) ensuring it is straight.
NOTICE! Risk of damaging tube seal. Make sure that the tube seal does not twist or jam in the GL14 cap nut.
Loosely screw the GL14 cap nut together with tube seal onto the device concerned (example shows VacuBox) or the Woulff bottle.
Carefully insert the end of the tube (3) into the GL14 cap nut and tube seal.
Tighten the GL14 cap nut and tube seal.
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Checking seals
Seals are wearing parts. They have to be regularly inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, replaced. The life of a seal depends on how much it is used and how well it is looked after.
u u u u Unscrew the GL14 cap nut from the vacuum connection (1) and remove the tube seal.
Check the tube seal for signs of damage and cracks.
Rinse intact tube seals in water or ethanol and dry with a soft cloth.
Replace damaged tube seals.
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Calibrating AutoDest sensor
The AutoDest sensor measures the temperature of the coolant at the inlet and outlet of the cooling condenser. So that relatively small differences in those temperatures can be detected, the difference between the sensors must not be more than 0.3 °C.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing ➜ Calibrate AutoDest sensor u u
Place the AutoDest sensor in a homogeneous water bath.
Navigate to the "Service" screen and select the menu item "Calibrate AutoDest sensor", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
8.6
Fig. 71: Menu item "Calibrate AutoDest sensor" u Wait until the difference indicated has stabilized.
The two condenser sensors are now at the same temperature.
u Press the navigation control to choose OK and confirm the calibration offset.
Calibrating the pressure sensor
The pressure sensor is calibrated at the factory by BUCHI prior to delivery. However, it can be recalibrated with the aid of an external reference pressure gauge at any time.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing u Navigate to the "Configuration" screen and select the menu item "Servicing", see
Navigating the menu.
Fig. 72: Selecting item on the "Service" screen
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Offset calibration
An offset has to be specified if the pressure indicated on the interface unit differs from the pressure indicated by an external reference pressure gauge. The difference between the two figures is referred to as the offset. The offset applies to the entire pressure range.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing ➜ Pressure offset u u
Connect the reference pressure gauge to the same vacuum system that the pump and interface unit are connected to.
Navigate to the "Service" screen and select the menu item "Pressure offset", see
Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
8.6.2
Fig. 73: Menu item "Pressure offset" u Enter the pressure measured by the reference sensor.
5 The measured readings will then automatically be adjusted by the specified offset.
Simple calibration
This calibration method is used to adjust the linearity of the pressure sensor at specific predefined pressure levels. During the calibration sequence the pressure sensor is calibrated at room temperature in six stages at normal atmospheric pressure and at 800, 600, 400, 200 and 10 mbar.
During the calibration sequence, the system carries out a plausibility check on the measured readings and indicates a fault if the confirmed readings are implausible.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing ➜ Pressure calibration u u
Connect the reference pressure gauge to the same vacuum system that the pump and interface unit are connected to.
Navigate to the "Service" screen and select the menu item "Pressure calibration", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
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Fig. 74: Menu item "Pressure calibration" u In the first stage, enter the pressure indicated by the reference pressure gauge.
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Cleaning and servicing | 8 u u u u u
In the second stage, use the function buttons and to increase/ decrease the vacuum in the system until the pressure shown on the reference gauge is within ±10 mbar of the specified setting.
Enter the pressure indicated by the reference pressure gauge.
Repeat the process for all subsequent stages.
To skip a stage, press the function button SKIP.
After the last stage, the calibration settings are saved.
To return to the menu, press the function button ESC or OK.
Loading factory calibration
This function enables you to reset the calibration to the factory settings as supplied.
Any previously saved calibration settings will be deleted.
Navigation path
➜ Configuration ➜ Servicing ➜ Back to factory calibration u Navigate to the "Service" screen and select the menu item "Back to factory calibration", see Chapter 6.1 "Navigating the menu", page 41.
The device asks you to confirm that the factory calibration should be reloaded.
Fig. 75: Menu item "Back to factory calibration" u Press the function button OK to confirm or the function button ESC to retain the existing calibration settings.
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9.1
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Help with faults
Faults, possible causes and remedies
Fault
Device does not work
Valve or pump frequently switches over
Valve does not switch over
Vacuum is not achieved
Possible cause
Device is not connected to power supply.
System is leaking.
Hysteresis setting is too small.
u Select a larger hysteresis
(for terminal vacuums greater than 700 mbar, set to automatic hysteresis; see
Manual mode).
Valve body is dirty.
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Valve lead not plugged in.
Back-evaporation from the receiving flask.
u u
Plug in valve lead.
Empty receiving flask (see
Rotavapor operating instructions).
System is leaking.
Water pressure of glass filter pump is too low.
Vacuum pump is too weak.
Remedy u Check power supply (see
Connections).
u u
Check system for leaks (see
Rotavapor operating instructions).
If necessary, replace tubing and/or seals.
u u
Check system for leaks (see
Rotavapor operating instructions).
If necessary, replace tubing and/or seals.
u Increase water flow (see pump operating instructions).
u Use suitably dimensioned vacuum pump.
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Error messages
NOTE
The system indicates faults by showing error messages and suggests remedial measures.
9.3
Customer service
Repairs to the device may only be carried out by authorized service technicians. The service technicians have been comprehensively technically trained and are aware of the potential hazards that can arise from the device.
The addresses of the official BUCHI Customer Service offices can be found on the
BUCHI website at: www.buchi.com. If you have any questions regarding technical issues or faults, please contact those offices.
Customer Services can offer you:
supply of spare parts
repairs
technical advice
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10.1
Taking out of service
u u
Switch off the Interface I-300 and disconnect it from the mains power supply.
Remove all tubing and communication cables from the device.
10.2
Disposal
The operator is responsible for proper disposal of the Interface.
u When disposing of equipment observe the local regulations and statutory requirements regarding waste disposal.
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Appendix | 11
Solvent
11.1
Solvent table
Formula
Acetone n -pentanol
Benzene n -butanol tertbutanol
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
Cyclohexane
CH
3
H
6
O
C
5
H
12
O
C
6
H
6
C
4
H
10
O
C
4
H
10
O
C
6
H
5
Cl
CHCl
3
C
6
H
12
Diethyl ether C
4
H
10
O
1,2-dichloroethane C
2
H
4
Cl
2 cis -1,2dichloroethene
C
2
H
2
Cl
2
C
2
H
2
Cl
2 trans -1,2dichloroethene
Di-isopropyl ether
Dioxane
DMF (dimethylformamide)
C
6
H
14
O
C
4
H
8
O
2
C
3
H
7
NO
Acetic acid
Ethanol
Ethylacetate
Heptane
Hexane
Isopropanol
C
2
H
4
O
2
C
2
H
6
O
C
4
H
8
O
2
C
7
H
16
C
6
H
14
C
3
H
8
O
Isopentanol C
5
H
12
O
Methylethylketone C
4
H
8
O
Methanol CH
4
O
Dichlormethane
Pentane n -propanol
CH
2
CI
2
C
5
H
12
C
3
H
8
O
Pentachloroethane C
2
HCl
5
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
C
2
H
2
Cl
4
Tetrachloromethane CCl
4
1,1,1-trichloroethane C
2
H
3
Cl
3
97.0
102.0
88.1
73.1
88.1
72.1
32.0
84.9
72.1
60.1
202.3
167.9
60.0
46.0
88.1
100.2
86.2
60.1
112.6
119.4
84.0
74.0
99.0
97.0
Molar mass in g/ mol
Evaporation energy in J/g
Boiling point in °C at 1013 mbar
58.1
88.1
553
595
56
137
78.1
74.1
74.1
548
620
590
80
118
82
377
264
389
389
335
322
132
62
81
35
84
60
153.8
133.4
314
318
406
–
595
473
1227
373
381
787
201
247
695
879
394
373
368
699
226
251
48
68
101
153
77
74
40
36
97
129
80
65
162
146
98
69
82
118
79
77
0.790
0.814
0.877
0.810
0.789
1.106
1.483
0.779
0.714
1.235
1.284
Density in g/cm 3
36
474
235
850
210
479
Vacuum in mbar for
40 °C boiling point
556
11
236
25
130
1.257
0.724
1.034
0.949
0.809
0.805
0.791
1.327
0.626
0.804
1.680
1.595
1.049
0.789
0.900
0.684
0.660
0.786
1.594
1.339
751
375
107
11
271
300
14
243
337
850
850
67
13
20
44
175
240
120
360
137
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Solvent
Tetrachloroethene C
2
Cl
4
THF (tetrahydrofuran)
C
4
H
8
O
Toluene
Trichloroethene
Water
Xylene (mixture) o m p
-xylene
-xylene
-xylene
C
7
H
8
C
2
HCl
3
H
2
O
C
8
H
10
C
8
H
10
C
8
H
10
C
8
H
10
Formula
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Molar mass in g/ mol
Evaporation energy in J/g
Boiling point in °C at 1013 mbar
165.8
72.1
234
–
121
67
Density in g/cm 3
1.623
0.889
Vacuum in mbar for
40 °C boiling point
53
374
92.2
131.3
18.0
106.2
106.2
106.2
106.2
427
264
2261
–
–
389
–
111
87
100
–
144
139
138
0.867
1.464
1.000
–
0.880
0.864
0.861
–
–
25
–
77
183
72
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11.2
Spare parts and accessories
u Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system.
NOTE
Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.
11.2.1
Accessories
Communication cables
Mini-DIN, 0.3 m
Connection between Rotavapor R-300 and VacuBox or Vacuum Pump
V-300 and VacuBox.
Mini-DIN, 1.8 m
Connection between Rotavapor R-300/VacuBox and Vacuum Pump
V-300 or Rotavapor R-300/VacuBox and Recirculating Chiller F-305/
F-308.
Mini-DIN, 5.0m
Connection between Rotavapor R-300/VacuBox and Vacuum Pump
V-300 or Rotavapor R-300/VacuBox and Recirculating Chiller F-305/
F-308.
11058705
11058707
11058708
Tubing
Natural rubber, Ø6/16mm, red, per m
Use: Vacuum.
Nylflex, PVC-P, Ø8/14mm, transparent, per m
Use: Vacuum, cooling media, feeding (industrial Rotavapor).
Synthetic rubber, Ø6/13mm, black, per m
Use: Vacuum.
017622
004113
11063244
Further accessories
AutoDest sensor. Incl. cap nut, seal GL14
For automatic distillation. Measures temperature of cooling media.
Vacuum is adjusted according to cooling capacity of condenser. Meant to be used with the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro and glass assembly V or
S.
Cooling water valve. 24VAC
Valve opens cooling water feed during distillation. Meant to be used with a vacuum Controller/interface.
Foam sensor. Incl. holder
Prevents sample from foaming into the condenser by aeration of system temporarily. Meant to be used with the
Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
Holder. For rod, incl. support, fixing clamp
To fasten interface on lab-stand.
Holder. Wall mount, incl. support set
To fasten Interface on wall.
11059225
031356
11061167
11059021
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Level sensor. Incl. O-ring, cable, rubber band
Prevents an overflow in the receiving flask of condenser/secondary condenser. Placed on receiving flask. Meant to be used with the
Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
Power adapter. 30V, 30W, frequency 50/60Hz
To power vacuum controller/interface.
Vacuum valve. Magnetic valve, 24V/4W, Mini-DIN, 1.5m
Flow valve without flask, meant to be used with a centralized vacuum source or an unregulated vacuum pump. Meant to be used with the
Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
Valve unit. Incl. Woulff bottle, 125mL, P+G, holder
Magnetic valve. Meant to be used with the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
For operation with non-BUCHI vacuum pumps or house vacuum.
Vapor temperature sensor. Incl. cap nut, seal GL14
Measures the vapor temperature inside the system. Meant to be used with the Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
Water jet pump, B-764. Magnetic valve, FFKM, 24V
Used when tap water is used to generate vacuum. Not inclusive: Cooling water valve. Meant to be used with a vacuum Controller V-850/
V-855 or interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
Water jet pump, B-767. Magnetic valve (2pcs), FFKM, 24V
Meant to be used when tap water is used to generate vacuum. Inclusive: Cooling water valve. Meant to be used with a vacuum Controller/ interface.
Woulff bottle. 125mL, P+G, incl. holder
For trapping particles and droplets and for pressure equalization.
11060954
11060669
11060706
11061887
11060707
031358
031357
11059905
11.2.2
Wear parts
Hose barbs
Bent, GL14, inc. silicone seal
Set. 2pcs, bent (1), straight (1), GL14, silicone seal
Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals.
Set. 4pcs, bent GL14, silicone seal
Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals.
Set. 4pcs, straight, GL14, silicone seal
Content: Hose barbs, seals.
018916
041939
037287
037642
Further wear parts
Cap nuts, set. 10pcs, screw cap with hole GL14, seal EPDM
Content: Hose barbs, cap nuts, seals.
Seal. For cap nut GL14 to FEP, EPDM
Set screwings. Hose barbs and seals GL14, set
Content: Hose barbs bent 4pcs, hose barbs straight 1pc, cap nuts
4pcs, screw caps 2pcs, seals EPDM 3pcs.
Tubing. FEP, dia. 6/8mm, transparent
Connection tubing Woulff bottle.
041999
038225
11061921
11059909
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Spare parts
Seals
Set. For Woulff bottle/valve unit
Content: O-ring (048406, 5pcs), O-ring (047169, 5pcs).
Set. For Woulff bottle/valve unit
Content: O-ring (048406, 5pcs), O-ring (047169, 5pcs), spare parts for valve unit (047258), seal (047165).
045544
045545
Further spare parts
Holder. For valve unit/Woulff bottle
To fasten valve unit or Woulff bottle.
Holder. Incl. support, mounting set
To fasten interface onto Rotavapor.
Navigation knob. Ø30mm, green/grey, incl. knob case, cover
For Rotavapor R-300, Heating Bath B-300 Base, Interface I-300/I-300
Pro and Recirculating Chiller F-305/F-308/F-314.
VacuBox. Incl. support set
Communication interface between Rotavapor R-300 and Interface
I-300/I-300 Pro or Vacuum Pump V-300 and Interface I-300/I-300 Pro.
11059908
11059029
11059157
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11.3
Health and safety approval
To guarantee the health and safety of our staff and to comply with the law and the regulations for handling hazardous materials, for the purposes of health and safety at work and safe disposal of waste, no products may be sent back to BÜCHI
Labortechnik AG or repaired unless we have received the declaration below, completed and signed.
Products sent to us will not be accepted for repair until we have received this declaration.
u u u u u
Copy the form overleaf and complete it.
Make sure that you know the full details of the substances with which the device has been in contact and that all questions have been answered fully and correctly.
Send the completed form to us in advance by post or fax. The declaration must reach us before the device.
Enclose a copy of the declaration with the device.
If the product is contaminated, inform the carrier (in accordance with GGVE/
GGVS/RID/ADR).
If the declaration is missing or the procedure described is not followed, the repairs will be delayed. We ask for your understanding and cooperation with regard to these measures.
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11.4
Health and safety
Declaration regarding the safety, hazards and safe disposal of waste
To guarantee the health and safety of our staff and to comply with the law and the regulations for handling hazardous materials, regarding health and safety at work, and to comply with safety regulations, health and safety requirements and requirements for safe disposal of waste such as chemical waste, chemical residues or solvents, the form below must be fully completed and signed whenever devices or faulty components are to be sent back to our factory.
Products or components will not be accepted if this declaration has not been provided.
Device
Model: Part/Device no.:
Declaration for non-hazardous materials
We hereby assure that the products returned have not been used in the laboratory and are new.
have not been in contact with toxic, corrosive, biologically active, explosive, radioactive or other hazardous materials.
are not contaminated. The solvents or residues of the substances pumped have been removed.
Declaration for hazardous materials
In respect of the products returned, we hereby assure that all substances (toxic, corrosive, biologically active, explosive, radioactive or otherwise hazardous) that have been pumped by the products or have otherwise been in contact with the products are listed below.
the products have been cleaned, decontaminated, sterilised inside and outside and all inlets and outlets are sealed.
List of hazardous materials that have been in contact with the products:
Chemical, material Hazard category
Final declaration We hereby declare that
we are fully conversant with the substances that have been in contact with the products and have answered all questions correctly.
we have taken all measures necessary to prevent potential hazards in respect of the products returned.
Company name or stamp:
Place, date:
Name (block letters), position
(block letters):
Signature:
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IN – Mumbai 400 055
T +91 22 667 75400
F +91 22 667 18986 [email protected] www.buchi.com/in-en
Korea
BUCHI Korea Inc.
KR – Seoul 153-782
T +82 2 6718 7500
F +82 2 6718 7599 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/kr-ko
Malaysia
BUCHI Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
MY – 47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
T +60 3 7832 0310
F +60 3 7832 0309 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/my-en
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BUCHI (Thailand) Ltd.
TH-Bangkok 10600
T +66 2 862 08 51
F +66 2 862 08 54 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/th-th
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
UAE – Dubai
T +971 4 313 2860
F +971 4 313 2861 [email protected]
www.buchi.com
Indonesia
PT. BUCHI Indonesia
ID – Tangerang 15321
T +62 21 537 62 16
F +62 21 537 62 17 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/id-in
Singapore
BUCHI Singapore Pte. Ltd.
SG – Singapore 609919
T +65 6565 1175
F +65 6566 7047 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/sg-en
Japan
Nihon BUCHI K.K.
JP – Tokyo 110-0008
T +81 3 3821 4777
F +81 3 3821 4555 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/jp-ja
Thailand
BUCHI (Thailand) Ltd.
TH – Bangkok 10600
T +66 2 862 08 51
F +66 2 862 08 54 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/th-th
Latin America
BUCHI Latinoamérica Ltda.
BR – Valinhos SP 13271-200
T +55 19 3849 1201
F +55 19 3849 2907 [email protected]
www.buchi.com/es-es
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