CEM BLADE - Introduction; Product Overview; Intended Use; User Qualifications

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Introduction
Introduction
Product Overview
The BLADE is a fully automated microwave digestion system that is capable of sequentially preparing up to 24
individual organic or inorganic samples. The sample is prepared in a CEM vessel, capped, and then placed into one
(1) of the two (2) twelve position transferable racks. The rack is then placed within the fully enclosed fume cabinet
of the BLADE instrument and the integrated high-resolution display is used to load a pre-programmed CEM or user-
dened method to the sample queue. Once the fume cabinet door is closed and play is pressed, the autosampler
loads the rst sample into the microwave reactor, the automated pressure device (APD) closes and the digestion
begins. The sample can be visually monitored for stirring using the integrated camera while it heats to the user
dened temperature or pressure. Fumes are safely pulled away from the user and directed to the exhaust outlet.
Upon completion, the vessel will be cooled using an integrated cooling blower and then returned to the original
position within the rack. The digested sample is now ready for analysis, just a few minutes from the time the
sample was prepared until it cooled.
The BLADE requires software version 1.05 or higher.
This manual contains proprietary information which shall not be reproduced or transferred to other documents or
disclosed to others without prior written permission from CEM Corporation.
Information regarding the use of TFM liners for HF applications is located in Appendix A. All content provided
in Appendix A is for hydroouric acid using the TFM liners only and supersedes the information that is found in
“Perform a Digestion” and “Recovery From Vessel Failure “ in the “Troubleshooting” sections of this manual.
Read and fully understand all documentation before operating the instrument.
Intended Use
WARNING
If the instrument is used in a manner not specied by CEM Corporation in this manual, then
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• The BLADE has been designed and tested for laboratory use in digestion.
• Only use the device for applications that fall within the range of the intended use; otherwise, the protective and
safety equipment of the device could fail.
User Qualifications
WARNING
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure all operators are sufciently trained in the correct and
safe use of the instrument.