Microtrac S3500 - Materials in Contact with Samples; Physical Specifications

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Introduction

9/03 Microtrac S3500 Particle Size Analyzer Operation and Maintenance 7

Materials in Contact with Samples and Solvents

Wet Operation: 316 stainless steel, perfluoroelastomer, Teflon, glass

Refer to recirculator manual for remaining materials in fluid path

Dry Operation: 303 stainless steel, anodized aluminum (black chrome plated 303 stainless steel optional),

302 stainless steel, PVC, HDPE

Vacuum (subject to change by manufacturer): paper, cotton, glass fiber, aluminum, EVA

Physical Specifications

Case Material: Steel and impact-resistant plastic

Finishes: Exterior surfaces finished with corrosion resistant paint or plating

Dimensions: 14H x 22W x 18D in. (360H x 560W x 460D mm)

Weight: 60 lbs. (27 kg)

Main Page

Table of Contents4
Introduction7
Description7
Figure 1-1 Microtrac S3500 Analyzer System7
S3500 Configurations and Ranges8
Table 1-1 S3500 Configurations and Ranges8
Safety Considerations9
Electrical9
Hazardous Substances9
Laser Safety10
Figure 1-2 Laser Safety Labels11
Specifications12
Installation15
General15
Selecting a Location15
Unpacking15
Sample Delivery Connections16
Figure 2-1 Wet and Dry Sample Cells16
Fluid Connections for Wet Sample Delivery17
Figure 2-2 Conversion Sequence from Wet to Dry Sample Cells17
Dry Sample Delivery Connections18
Figure 2-3 Typical Fluid Connections, SDC Pictured18
Figure 2-4 Vacuum Connections19
Figure 2-5 Air and Electrical Connections19
Electrical Connections20
Power20
Communications20
Ultrasonic20
Dry System Connections21
Linear Dry Feeder Setup21
Figure 2-6 Linear Dry Feeder with S3500 and SDC21
Figure 2-7 Sample Delivery Tube Fittings, Installation22
Operation23
General23
Sample Delivery23
Figure 3-1 Microtrac Tri-Laser Laser Diffraction Particle Size Measurement23
Figure 3-2 Recirculator Flow Diagram24
Dispersion25
Wet Sample Dispersion25
Dry Sample Dispersion26
Particle Size Measurement26
Background Offset26
Figure 3-3 Eductor Gap and Air Pressure Settings26
Run Data Parameters27
Running a Sample28
Collector Lens Change28
Figure 3-4 Collector Lens Change29
Maintenance30
Introduction30
Cleaning Optical Elements30
Cleaning the Sample Path31
Figure 4-1 Sample Module32
Service34
Hardware, Optics, Sample Delivery34
Electrical34
General Fault Isolation35
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Chart35
Accessories and Replacement Parts36
Table 5-2 Accessories and Replacement Parts36
Table 5-3 Diagnostic Sample Test Materials36

Microtrac S3500 - Materials in Contact with Samples; Physical Specifications

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