CEM MARS 6 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Operating Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
General Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Compounds Unsuitable for Closed Vessel Microwave Digestion .......................................................................................................... 4
Chemical Safety Concerns at High Temperature .................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Tools Required ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installation Site ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Instrument Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Instrument Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Turntable Drive System .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Exhaust Blower ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Optional Sample Stirrer .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Standard Pressure Control System .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Standard Temperature Control System ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Optional Temperature Control System ............................................................................................................................................. 14
ReactiGuard Cavity Sensing System ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Optional TempGuard™/DuoTemp™ Sensor .................................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Internal Printer .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Software Icon and Keyboard Reference Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 17
One Touch Methods vs Classic Methods .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Create One-Touch Method .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Create Classic Method .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Edit Method ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Review Method Information ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Delete Method ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Perform Method ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Retrieve Data from Previous Method Performance ............................................................................................................................... 43
Selection of Single or Multiple Methods for Export and/or Deletion ....................................................................................................... 45
Export Single/Multiple Methods ................................................................................................................................................... 45
Delete Single/Multiple Methods ................................................................................................................................................... 47
System Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
System ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Power .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
IR ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Pressure ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Activity Log .................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Update Manager .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
System ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Localization ................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Date/Time .................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Users ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Run .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Method ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Sensors ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Printing ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Networking .................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Video ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service .......................................................................................................................................... 78
Routine Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 78
After Each Sample Test
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Daily ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
ESP-1500 PlusVessel Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 79
Microwave Leakage Measurement ................................................................................................................................................... 79
Microwave Power Measurement ...................................................................................................................................................... 80
Temperature Calibration (IR Sensors) .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Verification of IR Sensor(s) Calibration............................................................................................................................................. 85
Pressure Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Update Firmware .............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Repair and Service ................................................................................................................................................................................ 91

CEM MARS 6 Specifications

General

Type	Microwave Digestion System
Power Output	1600 W
Temperature Control	Yes
Pressure Control	Yes
Vessel Capacity	up to 40 vessels
Display	Touchscreen
Operating Pressure	up to 800 psi
Temperature Range	up to 300°C
Temperature Accuracy	± 1 °C
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Safety Features	Over-temperature and over-pressure protection
Power Consumption	1600W
Cooling Rate	Forced air cooling