Power Box Manual 8.110.
Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau Switzerland Phone +41 71 353 85 85 Fax +41 71 353 89 01 info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com Power Box Manual 8.110.8022EN 05.
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Description ............................................................................ 1 1.2 Intended use ......................................................................... 1 1.3 About the documentation ................................................... 1 1.3.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 1 1.4 Safety instructions .............................................
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■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Description The Power Box is used to provide the 899 Coulometer with an uninterruptible power supply in environments with an unstable or non-existent mains supply. For instance, you can connect the Power Box to the mains supply and the 899 Coulometer to the Power Box. If the mains supply fails while operating the 899 Coulometer, the Power Box automatically starts supplying power.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1.4 Safety instructions Warning This symbol draws attention to a possible life hazard or risk of injury. Warning This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due to electrical current. Warning This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due to heat or hot instrument parts. Warning This symbol draws attention to a possible biological hazard. Caution This symbol draws attention to a possible damage of instruments or instrument parts.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1 Introduction Warning Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be damaged by this. There is also a risk of serious injury if live components are touched. There are no parts inside the housing which can be serviced or replaced by the user. Mains voltage Warning An incorrect mains voltage can damage the instrument. Only operate this instrument with a mains voltage specified for it (see rear panel of the instrument). 1.4.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Overview 1 Figure 1 1 Front Power Box LED "On" Lights up if the Power Box is being charged or is partially charged. Lights up more brightly if the Power Box is fully charged. 1 Figure 2 3 2 4 Rear Power Box 1 Mains connection socket (In) For connecting the external power supply unit (6.2164.010). 2 Type plate Contains the serial number. 3 Connection cable (Out) For connecting the Power Box to the 899 Coulometer.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3 Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Installation location The Power Box has been developed for operating the 899 Coulometer with an uninterruptible power supply. It can be used indoors or outdoors. The Power Box must not be used in environments with explosion or fire hazards. Place the instrument in a location which is suitable for operation, free of vibrations, protected from corrosive atmosphere, and contamination by chemicals.
3.3 Connecting the power supply unit to the Power Box Figure 3 3.3 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Connecting the 899 Coulometer to the Power Box Connecting the power supply unit to the Power Box The Power Box can be charged while connected to the mains supply by using the 6.2164.010 power supply unit that is provided with the 899 Coulometer. Warning An incorrect mains voltage can damage the Power Box. Only operate the Power Box at the mains voltage for which it has been specified.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3 Installation Note The plug of the power supply unit is protected against accidental disconnection of the cable by means of a pull-out protection feature. If you wish to pull out the plug, you will first need to pull back the outer plug sleeve. 2 Connect the power supply unit to the mains supply using the mains cable.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.1 Start-up of the Power Box 4 Operation and maintenance 4.1 Start-up of the Power Box Ensure that the following conditions are met before you put the Power Box into operation together with the 899 Coulometer: ■ ■ 4.1.1 The rear panel of the Power Box must be at least 10 cm away from parts or devices that can generate sparks. The Power Box must be fully charged.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.1.2 4 Operation and maintenance Displaying the charge The state of charge is displayed on the Power Box itself and on the 899 Coulometer's display. "On" LED on the Power Box If the Power Box is connected to the mains supply and is switched on, the LED indicates that the Power Box is in charging mode by lighting up. If the Power Box is fully charged, the LED's light intensity increases.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.2 Operating modes The Power Box is charged no matter whether the 899 Coulometer is switched on or switched off. 899 Coulometer with the Power Box without power failure mode ■ ■ ■ ■ The power supply unit is connected to the Power Box and to the mains supply. The Power Box is switched off. The 899 Coulometer is connected to the Power Box. The 899 Coulometer is switched on. The 899 Coulometer can be operated normally as long as the mains supply is stable.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.3 4 Operation and maintenance Using the 899 Coulometer on an unstable power supply If you are working in an environment where only an unstable power supply is available, you can operate the 899 Coulometer as follows: 1 Connect the 899 Coulometer to the Power Box. 2 Plug in the 6.2164.010 power supply unit at the power socket (2-1) for the Power Box and connect it to the power supply. 3 Switch on the Power Box. 4 Switch on the 899 Coulometer.
4.4 Using the 899 Coulometer not connected to the power grid 4.4 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Using the 899 Coulometer not connected to the power grid If you are working in an environment without an available power supply, you can operate the 899 Coulometer as follows: 1 Connect the 899 Coulometer to the fully-charged Power Box. 2 Switch on the Power Box. 3 Switch on the 899 Coulometer. After 12 h of operation at the earliest, you will be prompted via a message on the coulometer to charge the Power Box.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.6 4 Operation and maintenance Replacing the batteries Warning Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be damaged by this. There is also a risk of serious injury if live components are touched. There are no parts inside the housing which can be serviced or replaced by the user. Contact your local Metrohm Service to replace dead or defective batteries. Note Warranty The batteries are considered consumables.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.1 Power supply 5 Technical specifications 5.1 Power supply External power supply unit (6.2164.010) 24 V, 65 W Input voltage 24 V DC (± 3%) Input current max. 600 mA Output voltage range 19 - 28 V Output current max. 2 A Fuse 2.5 A, slow-acting 5.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5 Technical specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ 5.4 EN/IEC 61000-4-6 EN/IEC 61000-4-11 EN/IEC 61000-4-14 EN/IEC 61000-4-28 Ambient temperature Nominal function range 0 - +40 °C (at a maximum of 85% humidity) Storage –20 - +60 °C Transport –20 - +60 °C 5.5 Capacity Maximum capacity 4 Ah Usable capacity 90% Work with a 899 Coulometer: 12 h of continuous operation during standard titration (120 s of titration, 180 s of conditioning, 1200 µg of water).
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.7 Battery 5.7 Battery Type NP4-12 YUASA (2 pieces) Approvals UN2800 / EN/IEC 61056 / VDE/UL MH12970 / MH28018 Air transport UN2800 / Class 8 / Packaging group 3 Ocean transport UN2800 / Class 8 / Packaging group 3 Surface transport UN2800 / Class 8 / Packaging group 3 Nominal voltage 12 V DC each (= 24 V DC, series circuit) Capacity max. 4 Ah Charging time ≤ 14 h Capacity loss ≤ 3% per month Dimensions L × W ×H 90 × 70 × 106 mm Weight 1,750 g 5.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Warranty (Guarantee) 6 Warranty (Guarantee) Metrohm guarantees that the deliveries and services it provides are free of errors in materials, design or manufacturing. The general warranty period is 36 months (exclusions below) from the date of delivery or 18 months in the event of continuous operation. The warranty remains valid on the condition that the servicing is provided by a Service Organization authorized by Metrohm at defined intervals and with a defined scope.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Metrohm also offers a 120-month spare parts availability guarantee and a 60-month PC software support warranty, calculated from the date on which the product is withdrawn from the market. The content of this warranty is the ability of the customer to obtain functioning spare parts or appropriate software support at market prices during the time of the warranty period.
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Index Index Numbers/Symbols 899 Coulometer Connect ............................... 5 C Charging mode .......................... 9 Charging time ............................ 8 G Guarantee ................................ 17 M Mains independence ................ 10 Mains voltage ............................. 3 O Operating mode ......................... 9 Operating time Full charge ............................ 8 Power Box P Power Box Charge ................................. 8 Front .