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1. eerrrrnneeeeeeenenneeeei SPAA CON CAN FSS ill AAA 9 3 DY MUNIN sel Dis maia maa sl aaa aia i 9 4 Vacuum OPETALION oiicassczccescceeasensceccesncvmsaavessaeesancvenadseatacesndeiwnodsonsacesancsenadwensaaees 9 5 AVC Obie VAAN CTA as aa kaani haaa kanali saa a estes 9 6 Vacuum Technical Specifications rrrrenneeeeeeennnnn nan neeeeeeenn nene neeee 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING 11 MAINTENANCE 11 1 Gen ral Cleaning ISCO sacs cxetiein cas saaks laseme ta ht ava ta aa kaa aka at ILZ Accelerometer h saa aal ta to Diver Hames nan a all naa ii a aki aa 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PA E 27551721 LAA AA AAA E A ee ee ee 1 22 KESOMAtOF EHGIOSURE acess salata aaa kaela 12 3 Resonator Top Plate Fixture Mounting iiieeeeernennneeeeeeeennn enam neeee 4222 Power md Contool Supply cee scare te E 12 5 Materials of Construction and Chemical Compatibility mieeeeeennnnneeeee A Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 13 SERVICE PLAN A TM 46 47 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Types of Notices Throughout this manual you will find various types of safety notices Their meanings are defined as Warning Indicates the possibility of a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in injury or substantial property damage Caution Indicates the possibility of a hazardous situation which if not avoided may re2. A i 18 Reso4y7 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 7 4 Attach Hold Down Fixture Mounting holes for attaching a custom fixture or the LabRAM Hold Down Fixture or a custom fixture are provided in the Top Plate of the Resonator Specific dimensions for the Top Plate mounting hole placements are defined in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Section 12 3 4 20 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW TOP PLATE CAUTION Be sure the power is OFF before making any mechanical adjustments or electrical connections CAUTION The 14 20 Cap Screws must be torqued adjusted to 8 ft lb 10 8 N m Failure to do so may result in the Fixture and Vessel vibrating loose during operation Figure 5 Attaching the Hold Down Fixture To attach the Hold Down Fixture to the Resonator Top Plate refer to Figure 5 First thread the two 14 20 socket head cap screws into the Top Plate mounting holes The cap screws must pass through the Top Cross Bar Upper Base Sleeves Helical Washers and Lower Base as shown Next torque cap screws to 8 ft lb 10 8 N m using a 3 16 hex head tool fi j 19 Resod 7 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 NOTE The Hold Down Fixture is shipped with nuts placed on the bottom of the 14 20 socket head cap screws These are to hold the fixture together during shipment Remove these two nuts You may then thread the two 14 20 socket head cap screws into the Top Plate 7 5 Install Vessel To install Resodyn Acous
3. The jars are designed to be disposable single use Multiple uses of the jar is likely to cause loss of materials due to cracks and eventual breakage Place vacuum lid on vessel The fit is intentionally tight Exercise caution when applying or removing the vacuum lid The best method to apply the lid is to place the jar on a flat surface like the payload plate of the LabRAM and apply hand pressure directly down The hold down fixture on the LabRAM will aid in further application of the vacuum lid Place the jar with vacuum lid in the hold down fixture on the LabRAM Fixture as described in the LabRAM manual Follow operating instructions as described in the LabRAM manual The vacuum pump can be turned on and vacuum applied any time after the vessel is in the fixture Appling vacuum is accomplished by turning on pump power and opening the valve on the vacuum trap The pump Is supplied with an inline power cord switch Once the pump is on turn the valve handle on the vacuum trap to a horizontal position At this point you should see the vacuum gage needle indicate a vacuum pressure The vacuum level can be regulated by the knob on the opposite side of the trap The regulator is a multi turn vacuum pressure regulator so several turns of the knob may be required to achieve the vacuum level you desire If a vacuum pressure is not indicated see Section 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING Once the vacuum pressure is established you may close move
4. changes the values a MN 100G s 00004 5 FACTOR a Se mvViG Figure 9 Operator User Interface i f 23 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 8 3 Startup and Mixing Procedure Mixing requires an iterative approach Once the correct intensity level is achieved it can be stored To begin mixing follow the steps outlined below Do not attempt to remove the Cover or override the SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH located on the Top Ring of the Resonator while operating During operation the Resonator Top Plate Fixture and Vessel vibrate up to 100 G s Serious bodily injury is possible if one comes into contact with these moving surfaces Note The following description is for explanation purposes only Your actual numbers displayed may vary ARROW KEYS Use the left right ARROW keys to move the cursor over to a number Use the up down ARROW keys increase and decrease numbers Use the up down ARROW keys to change features in the menu line such as TIMER ON to TIMER OFF and FREQ MAN to FREQ AUT When you turn the Resonator on the following menu will be displayed RESODYN ACOUSTIC MIXERS Reso dy n In approximately 5 seconds you will see the next menu Using the ARROW keys scroll to the area and input 015 0 intensity VIBRATION OFF CONTE MSL A i s lt A Reso dyn A j 24 Reso 77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Press the MENU button until FREQ AUT
5. 5333 To return components to Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Corporation for service call our Technical Service Department for an RMA number Re package the component in the original shipping carton Include the RMA number on the shipping label Then send the item to Resodyn Acoustic Mixers 55 E Granite St Butte MT 59701 A A w 47 Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 14 ACCESSORIES ITEM DESCRIPTION VIEW CC ET Cover i Hold down fixture 3 Vessel Spacer 8 fl oz 236 6 ml Vessel 16 fl oz 473 2 ml Vessel Custom fixture design and engineering services 6 1 8 meters I O Umbilical N A 2 i Harness 4 4 f 3 7meters I O Umbilical ih CT Reso y77 PART NUMBER 100239 100312 100307 100355 000073 000075 Please call 100290 6 100290 12 48 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 10 6 1 8 meters Umbilical Power Harness 11 Power Harness A C Power Supply Cable Accelerometer harness Driver harness 15 6 i Vacuum Pump Vacuum Trap assembly 100289 6 100289 12 Please call 100239 100333 000316 1005395 49 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Vacuum Lid 8 fl oz 236 6 ja 100536 ml 100542 Vacuum Lid Filter 8 fl oz 236 6 ml 19 POLY TUBING Commercially Polyethylene available 1 8 and 1 4 O D Gasket Seals for Vacuum 100832 Lid A i 50 Reso 77 ric MIXERS LabRAM
6. between the payload and top ring These are placed here to help prevent Resonator from moving during transit Please remove these bumpers before putting power to the unit You will also notice a wire connected between two contacts on the back of the machine Please remove this wire Pull the wire gently and it will come off easily This is also in place to help prevent movement during transit Important Please retain these items in the unlikely event that the unit needs to be returned to the factory Once the bumpers and wire are removed your unit is ready to set up and operate CAUTION The Resonator weighs 130 Ibs 59 kg The CAUTION The Bottom of the Resonator houses an intake fan to dissipate heat while running Lab Bench must be capable of supporting the Resonator solidly The space between the bottom of the Resonator and work bench must be free from obstruction Place the Resonator on a secure Lab work bench away from the edges of the bench The Lab bench must be capable of A e 16 Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 supporting the Resonator solidly Using a contractor s level adjust the 4 leveling feet 1 2 meters until the Resonator sits level on the Lab bench 7 2 Position the Power Supply Position the Power Supply OF N ON ONI near the Resonator The Power supply weighs 40 Ibs 18 kg under your Lab work and must be located in a secure position bench in order to away from potenti
7. on the back of the power supply So you may leave the power supply on continuously and turn power on and off at the Resonator using this switch Note Both power switches must be in the ON position for the machine to operate Safety Interlock Switch The Safety Interlock switch prevents you from operating the machine without the cover in place When the cover is installed properly it depresses the Safety Interlock Switch allowing the machine to run Enclosure The Enclosure protects you from moving parts inside the machine Input Output Connectors The Input Output Connectors are used with a cable harnesses to connect power and signal between the Resonator and the Power Supply The Power connector holds 7 pins the I O connector holds 16 pins Leveler Feet The Leveler feet may be adjusted to level the Resonator Top Plate They also provide additional vibration isolation to your work bench f yri 10 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 5 3 Power and Control Supply The Power and Control Supply is separate from the Resonator and can be located remotely out of the way in order to minimize space taken up on your lab bench It is connected to the Resonator through two cable harnesses and has its own power switch The Power Supply provides power to the Resonator using precise closed loop controls that automatically hold the Resonator in resonance while mixing OF N GM BO The Power supply weighs approximately 40 Ibs 18 kg a
8. ResonantAcoustic Mixer USER MANUAL International Version 130 N Main St 406 497 5333 Suite 630 www resodynmixers com Butte MT 59701 Document number 100338B LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Typo OL IN OCC MAA m um deaetoe oon 22 15110121 SALL Cot CMI S seeen r da veeanenadueesdaeceeiaeccnieesemsemaaess 3 DEFINITIONS a 4 INTRODUCTION TO THE LabRAM 5 MAJOR COMPONENTS 5 1 Overal A SSemDI Y sareren ia I2 REO Aa E N EE 5 3 Power and Control SUPDLY scscsissrscsrsr seroren nn n E lilla taat 5 4 Standard Vessel Fixture and Vessels c ccsssscccceccceeseseseecceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeenaas 6 THEORY OF RAM MIXING 7 SETUP 7 1 PPB ES UNS IRC SOM ALON sala maa E N aaa 1 20 EOSIUIOR ANE Power Supply oe seksimise a aiamaa aka ka nike E ama 7 3 Connect Power Supply to Resonator rrnrrrrrrrnneeeeeernnnreeeei 14 Attach Hold Down Pixtire sssrinds e a EAE Ta EEI A e E E OG aa SGS a n j Jo J ta C8 am a t a ait a ee eee 8 OPERATION 8 1 1064 08 PON eius E kaa al aaa aa a S TISSE WaT Mae Men 1 0 I eo ne terete Vinge err erty ere ree rarer yee oer er 8 3 Startup and Via SPO Ce AUS a sare coe cteos aoacna ne laara ova iS 8 4 Automatic Countdown TIMer rerneeeeeeennnnnennneeeeeenennnnnnnneeeeeeennn nene So Po ELAMAS E aaa aim a ea ai aaa ala a ee 9 VACUUM OPTION 9 1 Introduction to the LabRAM Vacuum O ption
9. Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 NOTES G TM Reso d yn 51
10. aced Please contact our Service Department for instructions on how to service it A yr yr 38 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 replacement part is listed in the ACCESSORIES Section 14 Figure 15 shows the Resonator enclosure with the bottom removed and the location of the harness 11 3 Driver Harness Inside the Resonator mounted to the bottom of the Voice Coil Driver is an electric driver harness that powers the Driver If this component fails the bottom of the Resonator enclosure will need to be removed and the component replaced Please contact our Service Department for instructions on how to service it A replacement part is listed in the ACCESSORIES Section 14 Figure 15 shows the Resonator enclosure with the bottom removed and the location of the harness ACCELEROMETER HARNESS LOCATION DRIVER HARNESS LOCATION Figure 15 Harness mounting locations A 39 Resod LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 1 General Mixture Media Mixture Temperature cceleration Duty Cycle Harmonic Frequency essel Position essel Usability Vessel Compatibility Drive System ontrol nterface operation Interval Environment Temperature Environment Humidity Chemical Resistance General Payload Support Elevation Power Consumption ower G E oma Reso f 500 grams liguids powders slurries 10 to 50 C 100 G 7 for various vessel adaptati
11. al liquid spills J maintain working space on your bench The Power Supply may also be placed on the bench near the Resonator or on a separate shelf However the supporting surface must be stable and must support the Power Supply securely Furthermore it must be in a location away from potential liquid spills Standard 6 1 8 meter cables are included and optional 12 3 7 meter cables are available Figure 2 shows two ideal scenarios for positioning the Resonator and Power supply Figure 2 Positioning the Resonator and Power supply A LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 7 3 Connect Power Supply to Resonator To connect the Power Supply to the Resonator refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 RESONATOR POWER CONNECTOR Note There is a RS232 9 pin RESONATOR I O sub D connector It is a serial KAANEL port that is connected to a P C to communicate when RAMWare is used RESONATOR RESONATOR POWER I 0 CONNECTOR c CONNECTOR Figure 4 Resonator Connection Connect the 7 Pin Resonator Power Connector Harness to the rear of the Power Supply and the rear of the Resonator Twist and tighten the locking collar Connect the 16 Pin Resonator I O Connector harness to the rear of the Power Supply and the rear of the Resonator Twist and tighten the locking collar Attach the AC power supply cable to rear of Power Supply in the location shown and to an appropriate 220 Volt 15 amp source
12. appears Then using the ARROW keys change AUT to MAN Next using the ARROW keys set the frequency to 60 00 Hz VIBRATION OFF FREQ MAN b0 U00 Hz Reso dyn Press the START button Notice the top Status line changes from VIBRATION OFF to ACCELERATION XXX G s Your mixer is now running ACCELERATION 000 Gs FREQ MAN T Hz Reso dyn Using the ARROW keys increase the frequency until you see a higher acceleration or you hear the mixer begin to vibrate In the example shown below this occurs at approximately 63 00 Hz and the resulting vibration is approximately 005 G s ACCELERATION 005 6s FREQ MAN b3 00 Hz Reso dyn Using the ARROW keys change FREQ MAN to FREQ AUT Your mixer is now in the automatic resonance tracking mode Notice how on resonance the acceleration increased from approximately 005 G s up to approximately 020 G s and the actual resonant frequency locked in at approximately 63 40 Hz actual numbers may vary The numbers you will see on your display are dependent on the mass of your payload and the A j 25 Reso 77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 damping associated with it This was explained in THEORY OF RAM MIXING Section 6 ACCELERATION 020 Gs FREQ AUTO B3 40 Hz Reso d Vn Press the MENU button until INTENSITY appears Change the intensity from 015 0 to 025 0 Notice in the example below the acceleration changed from 020 G s to 030 G s actual numbers may
13. ar organic solvent type cleaners Acetone Freon 22 and commercial products such as Loctite amp Eastman 910 a VH 46 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 13 SERVICE PLAN The resonator chassis contains a pre loaded assembly of springs under compression Assembly and disassembly requires the use of specialized tools and mechanical presses that were used to manufacture your mixer Therefore there are no user serviceable parts in the Resonator assembly other than the Accelerometer Harness and Driver Harness described in MAINTENANCE Section 11 Servicing these two items will require a phone call to our Service Department 07 OA UO Do not remove any fasteners from the Top Plate or attempt to remove the Top Plate It is part of a spring loaded assembly that was assembled at the factory using special tools If the Top is removed injury may occur and you will not be able to put your mixer back together The top plate may only be removed at the factory The power supply is a sophisticated arrangement of closed loop control electronics specialized P C boards and power components There are no user serviceable parts in this assembly If you feel either the Resonator or Power Supply requires service please return them to Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Corporation However you should first consult the TROUBLE SHOOTING section of this manual before determining something is wrong You may also contact our Service Department at 406 497
14. ariation lt 0 03 per 5 Hg supply change when dead ended Repeatability lt 0 05 Hg when supply is removed and re applied Sensitivity yr yr 35 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem User Interface does not light up when Resonator Power switch is turned ON Resonator does not vibrate and User Interface is lit Resonator vibrates but acceleration does not display Resonator vibrates but Payload is un stable Vacuum pump will not run i oe Jw Reso Then check Is the Power Supply switch on Is the A C cord plugged in firmly Are both Umbilical cords are firmly connected to the Resonator and Power Supply 115 volts at wall outlet Is the main fuse is blown Check the main fuse Is the cover firmly seated in place Review Start up procedure automatic frequency tracking may not be on Driver cable may be broken inside Resonator call Technical Service Is the Resonator Fuse blown Check the fuse Has the Thermal Safety switch been engaged Let the unit cool down for 30 minutes Turn vibration on after cool down Accelerometer cable may be broken inside Resonator call Technical Service Verify Calibration value has been entered call Technical Service 406 497 5333 Payload may be too heavy Try reducing the payload size and check for improved performance Check for electrical power If power is available check vacuum pump man
15. as been accelerated to 100 G s Its response is slightly over 61 Hz Now let s assume that the payload mass is constant but the payload damping has increased The dashed gray line shows how the same Driver intensity will accelerate the payload to lower G s 40 G s still at 61 HZ because the Payload is absorbing more acoustic energy The dotted black line shows a resonant shift to a higher frequency slightly lower than 64 Hz The shift is due to a lower dynamic payload mass A je A LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 During the mixing operation your mix media may transition through different regime changes A regime change also causes the dynamic mass to change Because a change in the dynamic mass causes a shift in the resonant frequency we have built in a resonant tracking feature Smart Mixing Technology SMT SMT controls the mixer and keeps it operating on the resonant peak even if the peak changes You can also operate the mixer in a manual mode by turning off SMT This manual versatility is provided because there may be situations where you choose to run the machine manually such as during start up or very low operating accelerations Generally though you will use the SMT feature 7 7 SETUP 7 1 Prepare the Resonator Your LabRam has been shipped with items to protect the unit during shipment You will need to remove these items before using the unit You will notice three urethane bumpers places
16. c energy This is imparted on the vessel contents causing rapid fluidization and dispersion resulting in very rapid mixing This technology allows for considerable flexibility in the size and design of the vessel used In order to understand how to use the mixer it is necessary to explain how the contents in your mix vessel affect the system Your mix vessel and its contents are termed the Payload The resonant mechanical system is the Mixer Payloads are mixed at the mixer system s operating resonant frequency and a device called the Driver controls that resonance The Payload affects the operating resonance two ways 1 Payload mass affects the operating frequency of the mixer 2 Payload damping affects the Driver intensity required by the mixer 1 Payload mass affects the operating frequency because as the payload mass increases the operating frequency decreases Conversely a lighter mass will produce a higher operating frequency Your vessel weight volume of contents and specific gravity are all components of the static payload mass As the payload is accelerated its dynamic mass affects the frequency This dynamic mass may change during the mixing process and the LabRAM will track the resonant frequency of the mixer as the dynamic mass varies 2 Payload damping affects the Driver intensity required to accelerate the payload Damping is a difficult number to predict However a general understand
17. d remotely up to 20 feet from the LabRAM To accomplish this additional poly tubing will be required Similar location of the vacuum pump is possible Connect 1 8 poly tubing from trap to LabRAM See Figure 12 See note above for details of relative location of components Figure 12 Connection from trap to LabRAM Reso 31 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 9 3 4 Install the LabRAM mounted gauge just inside the outer ring into the two predrilled holes as shown in Figure 13 DO NOT attempt to mount the gauge directly to the payload plate 9 3 5 Connect 1 8 poly tubing from LabRAM to gauge to the vacuum lid and back to the filter on the gauge See Figure 14 32 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 9 4 Vacuum Operation Operation of the vacuum option is very intuitive However the development of a process to mix your materials is not necessarily as simple Experimentation will be required to develop and optimize the use of the LabRAM and vacuum process to your specific needs The most basic operation is as follows 9 4 1 9 4 2 9 4 3 9 4 4 9 4 5 9 4 6 9 4 7 Place ingredients to be mixed in the provided disposable vessel jar See Section 12 5 Materials of Construction before placing materials in mixing jar to determine material compatibility As delivered the only mixing jar type is 8 fl oz polystyrene If other sizes or materials are required please contact the factory
18. he payload has damping characteristics that are too high In this case reduce the payload weight until the condition does not occur again k j 28 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 If the previous solutions do not stop reoccurrence of the condition check the Resonator Fuse found on the back of the Power Supply Only replace with recommended fuse if required To restart the mixer simply follow the procedures in STARTUP and MIXING PROCEDURE Section 8 3 Note that if the force transducer has not had sufficient time to cool to machine safe levels the message will momentarily reappear and operation will remain in the suspended condition If this error does occur it may take up to 30 minutes to resume normal operation To avoid this condition the mixer should be operated as close to the resonant condition as possible and proper payload weight guidelines should be followed If the payload weight is within specification it is possible the payload damping characteristics are too high In this case reduce the payload weight until the condition does not occur again Likelihood of this error condition is minimized by use of the auto frequency tracking mode To clear this error condition follow the procedures in STARTUP and MIXING PROCEDURE Section 8 3 2 COVER NOT PRESENT Error CANER NOT PRESENT Reso dyn If operation of the mixer is attempted without the cover present this error will occur Operation will be prevented or sus
19. hloric sulfuric phosphoric etc Organic acids citric acetic etc Inorganic bases alkali sodium hydroxide potassium hydroxide etc Aromatic hydrocarbons toluene xylene etc Ketones MEK acetone etc Esters ethyl acetate methyl benzoate etc Aliphatic hydrocarbons petroleum distillates mineral spirits heptane etc Halogenated hydrocarbons chloroform methylene chloride naptha etc Alcohols methanol ethanol etc COVER Cast Acrylic Resistant to e Acids e Bases e Aliphatic hydrocarbons e Most detergent solutions and cleaning agents Not resistant to e Halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons e Esters e Ketones HOUSING ASSY Epoxy Polyester Hybrid Paint Resistant to e Neutral washing agents pH 5 8 e Greasy or oily substances e Clean with isopropyl alcohol Not resistant to Solvents Halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons Esters Ketones Ethylene glycol BEZEL DISPLAY PC ABS Blend BEZEL STRAIN RELIEF PC ABS Blend Resistant to e Inorganic acids e Large number of organic acids e Aqueous saline solutions Not resistant to e Bases TC Ma amt Reso l f i 44 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons Esters Ketones Aliphatic hydrocarbons such as greases and oils VESSELS Polymeric Note Vessel information is provided for reference only No claims are made regarding their durability or chemical compatibility with your specific m
20. ing of what influences it and how it affects the system will serve the purposes of this discussion Three factors affect damping viscosity head space and fluid acceleration Higher damping requires a higher Driver intensity to achieve a specific acceleration on the Payload Payload acceleration is a measure of the amount of acoustic energy put into your mix media It is measured in units of G s One G 9 81 m s higher G s more acoustic energy You will determine how many G s you need for your specific process as you gain experience with the mixer Remember that higher damped payloads will absorb more acoustic energy than lower damped payloads so they require higher Driver intensities to achieve the same payload acceleration and G s as lower k j 14 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 damped payloads The Driver intensity is controlled through the user interface and is explained in OPERATION Section 8 Now that we ve discussed how your payload affects the mixer let s look at the mixing process The mixer operates at a mechanical frequency generally between 58 Hz and 65 Hz and will accelerate a payload up to 100 G s Avp kiude of Acceleration ws Hequerncy 100 Gs A oh Fesorart SHI 40 s ti E H E E Fre quercy HE Figure 1 Resonant response of the mix media Figure 1 shows the resonant response of the RAM mixer to variations in a payload The solid black line represents a payload that h
21. ixtures JAR POLYSTYRENE Resistant to e Alcohols e Ketones e Most foods drinks and household fluids Not resistant to e Aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons e Higher aliphatic hydrocarbons such as gasoline turpentine lacquer thinner VESSEL LID POLYPROPYLENE Resistant to e Aqueous solutions of inorganic salts or inorganic acids and bases e Most organic solvents Not resistant to e Halogens e Fuming nitric acid and other active oxidizing agents e Aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons at high temperature VESSEL SEAL LDPE Resistant to e Strong inorganic acids Not resistant to e Most organic solvents e Aromatic halogenated and aliphatic hydrocarbons at higher temperatures JAR SEAL Buna N Resistant to e Solvents and oils e Fair resistance to chemicals a yri 45 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 JAR VACUUM LID Black Delrin Resistant to e Water hydrocarbons fuels solvents and neutral chemicals Do not use with e Acids and strong bases JAR VACUUM LID FILTER Polyester Resistant to e Water organic solvents petroleum oils alkalies organic acids and mineral acids JAR VACUUM LID FILTER HOOK ATTACHMENT Nylon Resistant to e Hydrocarbons ketones and esters Do not use with e Acids and strong bases POLY TUBING Polyethylene Resistant to e weak acids and strong to weak alkalies Regulator Polysulfone Buna N EPDM Polyurethane Stainless Steel e Do not use ne
22. ld down Fixture are available through Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Other vessel applications are adaptable to the LabRAM system We can design a custom Hold down Fixture to handle most any shape of vessel for your particular mixing application Engineering resources are available to assist you on this please see ACCESSORIES Section 14 The Top Plate mounting hole pattern is shown in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Section 12 3 HOLD DOWN KNOB CROSS BAR UPPER BASE ngii TUBE SUPPORT Sl g VESSEL SPACER LOWER BASE VESSELS Vessel Spacer The Vessel Spacer is used to accommodate various vessel heights When using shorter vessels one or more spacers are stacked together That way the vessel will be positioned within the clamp stroke of the Hold down knob Hold down Knob Turning the Hold down knob clamps the vessel in place The knob is coupled to an ACME thread which in turn is connected to the Upper Base Turning the knob raises and lowers the Upper Base Jam Nut The Jam Nut is used to lock the vessel in place The Jam Nut discourages the Hold down knob from vibrating loose during operation M 13 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 6 THEORY OF RAM MIXING ResonantAcoustics uses a proprietary method to create a mechanical system designed to operate at a resonant frequency of the mechanical system One advantage ResonantAcoustics has over other mixing systems is the use of high intensity acousti
23. nator a powerful unit in a small package works ina resonant mode to provide efficient energy transfer to the mix media in your vessel Precise control over different mixing profiles is provided through the user interface panel on the front of the unit Additional control and feedback from your process is available using RAMWare software and a P C TOP PLATE FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW USER P i A E i Es ES 7 JR Ss A SAFETY EEA amp EE INTERLOCK ENCLOSURE INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS POWER SWITCH OF N GUO The Resonator weighs approximately 130 Ibs 59 kg The Lab Bench must be capable of supporting the Resonator solidly Use care when moving a Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Cover The Cover is cast acrylic Its purpose is to contain fluid and debris if a vessel breaks during operation A second purpose is to prevent a person from touching moving parts while the mixer is operating It activates the safety interlock switch The mixer will not operate without switch activated and the Cover in place User Interface The User Interface is a membrane keypad with a clear window revealing a Liquid Crystal Display LCD The LCD is used to display the operating status of your mixer The keypad is used to start and stop the machine and input operating parameters such as Driver intensity and Frequency Power Switch The Power Switch cycles power to the Resonator It is redundant to the power switch
24. nd must be located in a secure area away from potential liquid spills CAUTION The Power supply operates at 220 VAC 15 amps 50 Hz MAIN POWER RS 232 CONNECTOR SWITCH RESONATOR FUSE M HOLDER tar RESONATOR I O MAIN FUSE 10 n in OR HOLDER ma ww A LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Main Power Switch The Main Power Switch cycles power from the A C Power Entry socket The switch may be left ON continuously Power then may be switched ON or OFF at the Resonator switch Note Both power switches must be in the ON position for the machine to operate Resonator Fuse Holder This holds a 10 amp slow blow fuse 3 Ag 250 V Main Fuse Holder This holds a 15 amp slow blow fuse 3Ag 250 V A C Power Entry This is a standard A C Power Entry socket It is rated for 220 VAC 15 amps 50 Hz RS 232 Connector This is a standard RS 232 port It is used to connect your mixer to a PC RAMWare software used on your PC is available to monitor and control your mix process from the PC Resonator Power Connector This is a 7 pin connector It is used with a cable harness to connect power from the Power supply to the Resonator Resonator I O Connector This is a 16 pin connector It is used with a cable harness to connect I O data between the Resonator and the Power Supply a yrr 12 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 5 4 Standard Vessel Fixture and Vessels Vessels of various sizes and a Ho
25. nd Resonator refer to Figure 8 POWER SWITCH Figure 8 Turning on the Power Supply and Resonator Turn on power to the Power Supply by toggling the rocker switch on the rear of the Power Supply UP to the ON position Turn on power to the Resonator by toggling the rocker switch on the front of the Resonator to the RIGHT to the ON position Note Both power switches must be in the ON position for the machine to operate Note If the Cover is removed while the Resonator is operating the Resonator will shut down To restart the Resonator replace the cover then press the green START button on the User Interface Keypad A 22 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 8 2 User Interface Menus RENODYN ACOUSTIC MIXERS Reso d vn START UP SCREEN VIBRATION OFF INTENSITY 010 0 2 Reso dvi SCREEN 5 SECONDS AFTER START UP ViBRAT I ON O F 1 ACCELERATION STATUS LINE Display s Operational Status MENU LINE Pressing the MENU button cycles through these lines Pressing the Arrow buttons IMPROPER OPERATION COVER NOT PRESENT ACCELERATION CA 0 INTENSITY So FREQ Pa O a 2 2 FREQ b TIMER o N wn 6 TI MER 6 o TI TI N wn E 0 TIMER e 5 i N a L 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 TIMER O 5 i Tl TI gt N a G s H z H z 7 7 6
26. ons see sect 5 4 less than 14 inches 35 6 cm above the support surface less than 1 kW 220 230 V 1 phase 50 60 Hz 5 00 intensity 80 100 G continuous 5 40 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 12 2 Resonator Enclosure The Resonator weighs 130 Ibs 59 1 kg All Dimensions are in inches A j 41 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 12 3 Resonator Top Plate Fixture Mounting The Resonator Top Plate is made from aluminum Steel inserts are provided in the four locations shown for mounting a vessel fixture Torque fasteners to 8 ft lb 10 8 N m Do not exceed 8 ft lb 10 8 N m or you risk stripping the threads All Dimensions are in inches 1 4 20 UNC 2B 212 63 3 10 SGUARE 09 ON OJA Do not remove any fasteners from the Top Plate or attempt to remove the Top Plate It is part of a spring loaded assembly that was assembled at the factory using special tools If the Top is removed injury may occur and you will not be able to put your mixer back together The top plate may only be removed at the factory a 42 Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 12 4 Power and Control Supply The Power and Control Supply weighs 40 Ibs 18 2 kg All Dimensions are in inches kom Jai A j 43 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 12 5 Materials of Construction and Chemical Compatibility Definitions Inorganic acids hydroc
27. pended if the cover is either not present at the beginning or removed during operation To clear this error and restart the process replace the cover to its proper position and follow procedure in STARTUP and MIXING PROCEDURE Section 8 3 A i 29 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 9 VACUUM OPTION 9 1 Introduction to the LabRAM Vacuum Option The vacuum option adds the benefit of mixing in vacuum to the LabRAM thus providing for protection of reactive materials as well as eliminating gas incorporation into the materials during mixing This section is intended to inform the reader on the set up and use of the vacuum option for the LabRAM mixer 9 2 Overall Assembly The overall assembly comprises the LabRAM mixer vacuum pump vacuum trap and vessel lid Vacuum Trap T 1 M Sun A tel M Figure 10 LabRAM with vacuum option 30 i l Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 9 3 Vacuum Set Up 9 3 1 9 3 2 9 3 3 Follow the vacuum pump manufacturer s instructions on setup of pump This manual can be found in the same shipping container as the vacuum pump Connect 1 4 poly tubing from pump to trap See Figure 11 Trap should be placed on a flat relatively level surface It is recommended that the trap be placed in a visible readily accessible location This location does not have to be on the same surface as the LabRAM If desired or required the vacuum trap can be locate
28. ription that identifies certain modes of mixing For example a fluid will change regimes as it undergoes acceleration from an incompressible liguid with few headspace bubbles in it to a fluid that is fully integrated with the compressible headspace such that the two are indistinguishable from each other Headspace The volume of compressible air or gas space above the fluid in the vessel that is un occupied by the fluid G s A measure of acceleration expressed as a multiple of the gravitational acceleration applied to the vessel and mix media during mixing For example 10 G s is 10 times the force of gravity TC Ma amt Reso l f i LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Acceleration A change in velocity with respect to time Your mix media mixes at different accelerations that are expressed in G s Intensity A non dimensional unit of Driver energy applied to the Resonator Vacuum Some pressure less than atmospheric 4 INTRODUCTION TO THE LabRAM Your LabRAM mixer is based on Resodyn Corporation s ResonantAcoustic Mixing RAM technology RAM mixing is distinctly different than conventional mixing methods such as impeller agitation Conventional methods work by producing bulk fluid flow in a mixture RAM brings to you a new paradigm in mixing that is based on using acoustic energy to create flow in liquids slurries and powders At the heart of your new RAM mixer is a resonant mechanical system The sy
29. stem creates high intensity low frequency acoustic waves in your mixing vessel that result in mixing This manual will provide you with the knowledge necessary to Understand the major components of your LabRAM Introduce you to the theory of RAM mixing Set up the LabRAM equipment Operate the equipment Trouble shoot common problems Clean and maintain the equipment Attach custom vessel fixtures and power requirements Get your equipment serviced Obtain additional accessories Not covered in this manual are Repair of the mixer Use of RAMWare Note RAMWare is a software package that runs on a P C and is networked to the LabRAM It is used to control multiple RAM units collect data and store mixing profiles A separate user manual describes the use of RAMWare P LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 5 MAJOR COMPONENTS 5 1 Overall Assembly The overall assembly comprises the Resonator Cover Umbilical Cables and Power Supply Note An optional Vessel Hold down Fixture and a variety of vessel sizes are available from Resodyn Acoustic Mixers see the ACCESSORIES section at the end of this Manual F UE VESSEL FIXTURE RESONATOR POWER SUPPLY a Reso 77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 5 2 Resonator The Resonator is the primary driver in your RAM mixer system Your vessel containing your mix media attaches to the Top Plate The Reso
30. sult in minor injury or damage to the eguipment or property Note Emphasizes points reminds you of something or indicates minor problems in the outcome of what you are doing 2 2 General Safety Guidelines Do not attempt to override the SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH located on the Top Ring of the Resonator During operation the Resonator Top Plate Fixture and Vessel vibrate up to 100 G s Serious bodily injury is likely to occur if you come in contact with these moving surfaces CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the Resonator with damaged or suspect vessels Note Changes in noise level or frequency are common during mixing operations If you experience rattling metal on metal or obnoxious noises turn off the machine and examine equipment for the cause lo Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 3 DEFINITIONS RAM ResonantAcoustic Mixing SMT Smart Mixing Technology closed loop resonance tracking where the Power Control Supply senses feedback from the mixer and controls the resonant response RAMWare Control software that runs on a Personal Computer P C and provides control to and feedback from the mixing process Damping A measure of the instantaneous amount of energy absorbed by your mix media while mixing Resonance The point at which the system vibrates in the most efficient manner Mix media A volume of fluid powder emulsion or combination thereof Mixing Regime A desc
31. the handle to a vertical position the valve on the side of the trap The pressure should maintain a near constant level The pressure level is subject to leakage and volatile content of mixing ingredients Closing the valve will stop 33 m M A ee i FFE Resoc LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 volatiles mass from leaving the mixing vessel jar but pressure may fade 9 4 8 To remove vacuum from the jar simply turn the pump off and open the valve It is recommended that the vacuum remain on until the mixing is complete and the mixer is either off or at 0 0 intensity If the vacuum is removed too early gas may be entrained into the mixture 9 4 9 To remove a mixing jar from the LabRAM follow the instructions in the LabRAM manual 9 4 10 To remove the vacuum lid from a mixing jar it is best to hold the jar in both hands and apply upward pressure with your thumbs Before attempting to remove the vacuum lid make sure the vacuum pressure has been removed 9 5 Vacuum Maintenance The vacuum option for LabRAM is nearly maintenance free Periodic cleaning of the seals and changing of the vacuum trap are required on an as needed basis If the filter media inside the vacuum lid is contaminated during a mixing process it is simply replaced with a new one Pull the filter directly away from the lid and replace with a fresh one The filter is held in the center with a hook and loop system The hooks are adhered to the center of
32. the lid and the filter media supplies the loops Edges of the filter should be tucked into the groove around the edge If a fluid is pulled into the tubing via the vacuum during a mix procedure clear the tubing by pulling additional solvent through the tube This is most easily accomplished by turning the vacuum lid face up on a flat surface like the LabRAM s payload plate and pouring solvent into the center depression Turn on the vacuum pump and open the valve on the side of the vacuum trap Continue to rinse solvent through the tubing until all contamination is gone i e the solvent runs clear Be careful not to over fill the vacuum trap jar When complete replace the vacuum trap jar with a new clean one and replace the vacuum lid filter Follow the vacuum pump s manufacturer recommended maintenance procedures found in the accompanying manual k j 34 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 9 6 Vacuum Technical Specifications acuum Pump a oom splacement inal Pressure 1 5 Torr 29 78 Hg oltage peed oise Level 3 feet il Type nlet Connection 14 Poly tubing instant connection fitting ischarge connection acuum trap a Maximum Pressure Vacuum o Constant Bleed Relieving 00000 Regulator ype Constant Bleed Relieving Wetted materials Polysulfone Buna N EPDM Polyurethane Stainless Steel Supply Consumption lt 16 SCIM 30 Hg supply Max Supply 30 Hg Temperature Range 40 150 F Effect Of Supply V
33. tic Mixers supplied vessels into the fixture refer to Figure 6 HOLD DOWN KNOB Figure 6 Vessel in Hold Down Fixture Insert one of the Vessel Spacers if required into the bottom of the fixture as shown Tighten down the Hold Down Knob clock wise at the top of the fixture until snug Tighten the Jam Nut to lock the vessel into place CAUTION The Hold Down Knob and Jam Nut must be firmly seated in place Failure to do so may result in the Vessel vibrating loose during operation ni j 20 Reso 7 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 7 6 Install Cover To install the Cover to the Resonator refer to Figure 7 SAFTY INTERLOCK SWITCH Figure 7 Installing the Resonator Cover Install the Cover into the slot located on the Top Ring of the Resonator Seat the Cover onto the Top Ring by firmly pressing down Be sure the Safety Interlock Switch located at the rear of the Resonator is depressed It will be depressed when the cover is seated Note The cover must be firmly seated in order to activate the switch and allow the machine to operate Do not attempt to override the SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH During operation the Resonator Top Plate Fixture and Vessel vibrate up to 100 G s Serious bodily injury may occur if one comes into contact with these moving surfaces ni j 21 Reso LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 8 OPERATION 8 1 Turn on Power To turn on the power to the Power Supply a
34. tubing as required Consult factory if problem not resolved Do not attempt to open the LabRAM s case Special tools and procedures are required Damage is likely if attempted 11 MAINTENANCE Note There are no serviceable parts on the Resonator other than the Accelerometer Harness and the Driver Harness listed below There are no serviceable parts on the Power Supply 11 1 General Cleaning Instructions Resonator and Power Supply Clean with a soft non abrasive cloth and water with slight additives of neutral washing agents pH 5 8 Greasy or oily substances may be removed using isopropyl alcohol or white spirit free of aromatic compounds Do not use solvents or similar containing esters ketones aromatics or halogenated hydrocarbons Do not use strong acids alkaline detergents or abrasives Rinse with damp cold water after every cleaning process Cover Clean with soft non abrasive 100 cotton cloth and water with slight additives of neutral washing agents pH 5 8 Commercial acrylic and plastic cleaners with anti fog anti static and dust repellent additives may also be used Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaners and do not use paper towels 11 2 Accelerometer Harness Inside the Resonator mounted to the bottom of the payload is an accelerometer with an integrated electrical harness If this component fails the bottom of the Resonator enclosure will need to be removed and the component repl
35. ufacturer s owners manual Consult factory if problem not resolved 36 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Vacuum pump runs but no vacuum or not enough vacuum TC Ma amt Reso l f i Check oil level in pump Check vacuum pump manufacturer s owners manual Check valve position on vacuum trap Vertical is vacuum off Horizontal is vacuum on Check vacuum regulator Rotate knob clockwise to increase vacuum level Check tubing connections Tubing fittings are instant connection type When inserting tubing into a fitting you should feel two restrictions The first is the tubing retainer and the second is an o ring seal If two resistances are not felt it is likely the tubing it not fully inserted Check seal at top of mixing vessel jar and vacuum trap vessel jar Remove any debris from seal surface If seal is torn or missing contact factory for replacement Check for cracks in both mixing and trap vessels jars If defects are identified replace vessel Do not use LabRAM with cracked or broken vessels What is volatile content in mixing vessel Are volatiles being evolved and thus reducing vacuum See Section 9 6 Technical Specifications for vacuum pump capacity Consult factory if problem not resolved 37 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 Vacuum tubing is Try maintenance procedures See Section clogged 11 Maintenance in this manual Replace all external visible
36. unchecked this cycle will continue until the thermal safety switch is triggered In the event that the mixer is improperly operated operated beyond its duty cycle or a short circuit condition occurs this error may be momentarily displayed 10 seconds the power to the force transducer will be interrupted and the screen will return to VIBRATION OFF The cause of this error is related to operation outside of safe machine parameters either caused by operator error or safety issues It signifies a machine unsafe over temperature condition or short circuit condition The error is most likely do to continued operation off of the resonant frequency or the payload has very high damping characteristics To prevent machine damage or operator harm an error code is sent to the controller and an automatic shut down is executed To avoid this condition the mixer should be operated as close to the resonant condition as possible In the auto frequency tracking mode this condition is unlikely to occur as the mixer tracks resonance and provides the optimal power input Pressing start will attempt to restart the machine If the open circuit has not resolved the OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR will again appear after approximately 10 seconds It is not possible to manually reset this error As a safety precaution the mixer will only restart after a cooling period possibly up to 30 minutes If this error occurs while using the auto frequency tracking feature it is possible t
37. vary Continue in this fashion until you reach your desired mixing regime ACCELERATION 118 111 a ENE SC TN i a S Reso dyn Press the STOP button Your mixer will stop and the top Status line will show VIBRATION OFF VIBRATION OFF INTENSITY 025 0 Z Reso dyn 8 4 Automatic Countdown Timer Your mixer comes equipped with an automatic countdown timer This enables you to begin a mixing process allow it to mix for VIBRATION OFF TIMER ON 00 01 30 Reso dyn A LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 a determined period of time and the mixer will automatically shut itself off To use this feature follow the steps outlined below If your mixer is running press the STOP button This will turn VIBRATION OFF Press the MENU button until TIMER appears in the menu line and set TIMER ON Then using the ARROW keys set your mix time In the example figure above the mix time is set for 1 minute and 30 seconds Press the START button and your mixer will mix for the set amount of time You will notice that the timer is a count down timer Mixing may be stopped at any time during timed mixing by pressing the STOP button Mixing may be resumed by pressing the START button and the timer will continue counting down from where it left off To disable the timer set the timer to TIMER OFF using the ARROW keys In the example below 45 seconds remain however the mixer will run continuously because the timer is de acti
38. vated VIBRATION ON FENER OFF OO 00 45 Reso d vi 8 5 Error Handling Your mixer comes equipped with automatic error handling In the case where improper operation might cause machine damage an automatic machine shut down will be executed The mixer will shut down and wait for operator intervention To restart the mixing process follow the steps in STARTUP and MIXING PROCEDURE section 8 3 1 IMPROPER OPERATION Error IMPROPER OPERATION Reso dyn A A 27 Reso y77 LabRAM Users Manual Revised 2 09 12 In the event that the mixer is improperly operated this error will be momentarily displayed and the power to the force transducer will be interrupted The cause of this error is related to operation outside of safe machine parameters outside of the prescribed duty cycle If unchecked an over temperature condition is possible In order to prevent machine damage an error code is sent to the controller and an automatic shut down is executed This error will occur after several minutes of improper operation At that time the mixer will momentarily display the error message and stop operation Pressing the start button will restart the mixer Continued operation outside of the 100 duty cycle will result in a run time of approximately 15 minutes or longer depending on how far outside of the normal operating range the mixer is being operated At that time an error code will again be displayed and operation stopped If
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