Struers Prepamatic-2 Bedienungsanleitung
Manual No.: 15347001
Date of Release 30.07.2009
Prepamatic-2
Instruction Manual
Prepamatic-2
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents Page
User’s Guide ............................................................... 1
Reference Guide ....................................................... 21
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Prepamatic-2
Instruction Manual
Prepamatic-2
Safety Precaution Sheet
To be read carefully
before use
1. The operator should be fully aware of the use of the machine according
to the Instruction Manual.
2. The machine must be installed in compliance with local safety
regulations.
3. The actual voltage must correspond to the voltage stated on the back
of the machine. The machine must be earthed.
4. Water connections must be leak-proof. Struers recommend that the
mains water supply is shut off or disconnected if the machine is to be
left unattended.
5. Ensure that the emergency stop and other safety devices are in correct
working order.
6. In the event of malfunction or unusual noise, the machine should be
stopped immediately and technical service called.
7. Prepamatic-2 should be connected to an exhaust to remove the fumes
from lubricants containing alcohol and from the alcohol used during
cleaning.
The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual.
The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper
installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for
damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
Dismantling of any part of the equipment, during service or repair, should always be performed by a qualified
technician (electromechanical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, etc.).
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Instruction Manual
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User’s Guide
Table of Contents Page
1. Getting Started
Checking the Contents of Packing ..................................................... 2
Placing Prepamatic-2 ......................................................................... 2
Removal of Transport Fittings ............................................................ 2
Connecting Prepamatic-2 ................................................................... 3
Connection to Water Outlet ....................................................... 3
Connection to Water Supply ..................................................... 3
Connection to Compressed Air ................................................. 3
Connection to Power Supply ..................................................... 4
Direction of Rotation ................................................................. 4
Filling with Consumables ................................................................... 5
Cooling Water ........................................................................... 5
Alcohol and Soap ...................................................................... 6
Suspension and Lubricant ........................................................ 6
Getting Acquainted with Prepamatic-2 ............................................... 7
Software Settings ............................................................................... 8
Configuration Menu ................................................................... 8
Setting the Language ................................................................ 9
2. Basic Operations
Using the Controls ............................................................................ 10
Groups of Keys ....................................................................... 10
Acoustic Signals ...................................................................... 10
Location of Main Switch .......................................................... 10
Front Panel Controls ........................................................................ 11
Reading the Display ......................................................................... 12
Sleep Mode ............................................................................. 12
Changing/Editing Values .................................................................. 13
Numeric Values ....................................................................... 13
Alphanumeric Values .............................................................. 14
Preparing specimens ....................................................................... 15
Selecting a Preparation Method .............................................. 15
Selecting between Specimen Mover Plates and Holders ....... 17
Using the Specimen Mover Disc for Single Specimens .......... 17
Using the Specimen Holder .................................................... 18
Starting the Process ................................................................ 18
Changing the Grinding Stone ........................................................... 19
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1. Getting Started
The crate in which Prepamatic-2 is delivered contains the following
items:
1 Prepamatic-2
with 5 grinding/polishing stations, or
with 1 grinding station and 4 grinding/polishing stations
1 box with:
5 Splash rings
(4 pcs for Prepamatic-2 with grinding station)
1 Splash ring for OP-S
1 Water inlet hose 3/4” x 2 m
2 Filter gaskets
1 Reduction ring with gasket
1 Water outlet hose 32 mm x 3 m
2 Hose clamps 25-40 mm
1 Pressure hose 1/4”
1 Hose nipple for pressure hose
2 Hose clamps 12 mm
1 Soap,
4 Rubber blocks
1 Allen key 5 mm,
(only Prepamatic-2 with grinding station)
3 Specimens, prepared
1 Set of Instruction Manuals
Prepamatic-2 should be placed near water supply, drain, 3 -phase
current and compressed air.
Position the machine leaving a space of at least 0.5m on the right, for
servicing electronics, and 0.3m on the left, for access to the bottle
unit.
Do not bolt Prepamatic-2 to the floor. Support each corner with the
enclosed rubber blocks until the machine is level.
After installing Prepamatic-2 in its final position, the support block
which is placed under the coupling for the specimen holder head can
be removed and Prepamatic-2 is ready for connection.
Checking the Contents of
Packing
Placing Prepamatic-2
Removal of Transport Fittings
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All the connections for Prepamatic-2 are located on the back of the
machine.
Water outlet
Water inlet
Compressed air
Electrical connection box
Connect the large outlet tube to the pipe marked “Water Outlet” on
the back of Prepamatic-2. Lead the tube to the drain. Make sure that
the tube slopes evenly downwards to prevent dirt from settling and
blocking the tube.
Connect the water inlet hose to the threaded pipe marked “Water
Inlet” on the back of the machine. Connect the other end of the tube
to the water tap.
Mount the hose nipple on the pressure hose and secure with the
12 mm hose clamp.
Connect the hose nipple to the inlet marked “Compressed Air”.
Connect the other end of the pressure hose to the compressed
air supply. Air pressure: min. 5.0 bar, max. 9.9 bar.
Connecting Prepamatic-2
Connection to Water Outlet
Connection to Water Supply
IMPORTANT
Do not forget to insert the two filters in the connecting tube. If the water
installation is new, flush thoroughly before connecting Prepamatic-2.
Water pressure: min. 1 bar, max. 10 bar
Connection to Compressed Air
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Open the electric connection box and connect a 4-lead cable* in the
following way:
PE: earth
L1: phase
L2: phase
L3: phase
*Please see the section on Technical Data for recommended cable
specifications.
The direction of rotation for the grinding and polishing discs must be
counter-clockwise. This is checked as following:
Check that there is nothing to prevent the carrousel from turning,
e.g. transport protection.
Make sure that no specimen holder or specimen mover plate is
mounted.
Switch on the main switch (on the right hand side). If the safety
guards are closed, the carrousel will turn, and the reference
position of the carrousel can be found.
Select a preparation program in the STRUERS METHODS.
Press "Start" and check the direction of rotation of the
preparation discs.
Press "Stop" after the check is completed.
The discs should rotate counter-clockwise, see also the indication
arrows on the supporting discs.
If the direction of rotation is clockwise, switch off Prepamatic-2 and
unplug the machine.
Change two of the phases.
Repeat the rotation check.
Connection to Power Supply
IMPORTANT
Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the type
plate on the back of the machine.
Direction of Rotation
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Before Prepamatic-2 can be used, the different consumables
required for the preparation have to be loaded.
Water from the Recirculation Cooling Unit is used for cooling and
lubrication when grinding on the first position.
To fill the Recirculation Cooling Unit:
Open the door at the front of Prepamatic-2.
Pull out the “drawer” with the Recirculation Cooling Unit.
Place a disposable plastic insert (see Accessories, section 5) in
the tank and fold it over the rim.
Fill the tank with 29.1 water and 900 ml Struers Additive.
The water level should be about 7 cm below the upper rim of the
tank.
Filling with Consumables
Cooling Water
IMPORTANT
Always maintain the correct concentration of Struers Additive in the cooling
water (percentage stated on the container of the Additive). Remember to
top up with Struers Additive each time you refill with water.
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Both soap and alcohol are used for cleaning the specimens.
The two containers for these liquids are located in front of the
Recirculation Cooling Unit and accessible through the door in front of
Prepamatic-2.
The container with the blue mark on the lid is to be filled with alcohol
of min. 93% and connected to the blue tube.
The container with the black mark on the lid is to be filled with a
mixture of 100 ml concentrated soap solution, delivered together with
the machine, and 4.9 l of water.
Connect to the black tube.
Seven bottles for suspensions and lubricants are located in the bottle
unit on the left hand side of Prepamatic-2.
Bottles 1 - 6 can be used for both diamond suspension and lubricant,
bottle no. 7 is for oxide polishing suspensions only.
We recommend using bottles 1 - 4 for DP-Suspensions,
e.g. 9µm in bottle 1, 6µm in bottle 2, 3µm in bottle 3 and 1µm in
bottle 4. Bottles 5 and 6 can be used for DP-Lubricant Blue and Red.
Bottle 7 should be filled with either OP-S or OP-U, depending on the
materials to be prepared.
Struers range of DP-Suspensions, lubricants or OP-Suspension are
delivered in bottles that fit conveniently in the bottle unit.
Alcohol and Soap
IMPORTANT
Connect the correct tube to the proper container.
Suspension and Lubricant
IMPORTANT
After placing the different consumables in the bottle unit they have to be
entered into the Bottle Configuration in the Configuration Menu.
Please see the section Configuration Menu in the chapter
Advanced Operations.
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