Retsch PM 400 User Manual

Operating Instructions for Planetary Ball Mill Type PM400 Retsch GmbH, 42781 Haan, Retsch-Allee 1-5, Germany, 08.02.2012 0002

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 10 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Transport and installation Packing Packing is adapted to the transport route a

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 11 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Temperature variations It temperature variations are high (e.g. during air tr

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 12 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Important instructions: 1. Electrical connection without a protective conductor

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 13 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Operation Connecting the power supply Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 14 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Emergency unlocking A key for the machine is included in the delivery with which t

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 15 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 When grinding with 2 grinding jars, the two must be placed opposite each other. Each

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 16 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 6 up = free 6 down = closed

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 17 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Safety instructions when starting the PM400 The milling cup clamping device is easy

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 18 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Power failure during milling If the mains supply fails during the milling process

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 19 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Stacking of 50 ml milling cups of type “C” It is possible to stack two 50 ml milling

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 2 0002 NOTES ON THESE OPERATING INST

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 20 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Milling cup identification All milling cups of type „C“ are easy to identify throug

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 21 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Use of the closing device for milling cups After filling the milling cups these mu

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 22 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Operation via the display unit of the PM400 The mills have a new, very comfortable op

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 23 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 E By turning and pressing the setting knob E all menu points can be selected an

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 24 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Speed 30 to 400 rpm The PM400 is started with the preselected milling time and the p

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 25 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 pressing. You can now “Delete programme” or “Cancel”„ You will then be returned

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 26 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 and then change into the sub-menu: DETERMINE NO-LOAD POWER Clamp the milling

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 27 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Contrast / Brightness MENU DISPLAY CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS Contrast and brightness can

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 28 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Fault signals in the display F03 to F23 Appearing in display Appearing in display F03

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 29 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 General Cleaning Do not clean the PM400 with running water. Danger to life through c

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 3 Doc. Nr. D 98.535.9999 Notes on these operating instructions These operating instructions for the ball

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 30 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Wearing parts Spider with thrust piece PM400 Art. No. 22.661.0002 For PM400 3

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08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 4 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Safety The PM400 is an ultra-modern, highly efficeint product of Retsch GmbH,

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 5 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Safety instructions – summarised, part 1 Safety instructions We exclude any claims

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 6 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Safety instructions – summarised, part 2 Check firm fitting of the milling cups, part

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 7 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Confirmation I have taken note of the section “Notes on these operating inst

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 8 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Technical data Machine type designation: PM400 Use according to the intended purpose R

08.02.2012 Retsch GmbH 9 Doc. Nr. GB 98.535.9999 Protective equipment The PM400 is fitted with an automatic lid shutting device which p