Milestone ultraWAVE 3

To Next Page

To Previous Page

Milestone Srl MA245-003 – ultraWAVE 3 – User Manual

The port for the USB pen drive is

located in front or the side of the unit.

Do not remove the USB pen drive during writing or reading, as otherwise the formatting could

be “damaged” and the saved files lost.

Main Page

Table of Contents4
Quick Start - Start Using Your11
Switch on and Login11
Closing and Starting of the System11
Set a Program12
Pressure Load13
Open the System14
Maintenance after each Run15
Warning for Safe Operation of Milestone Microwave Units16
Symbols Used in this Manual16
Do Not Use the System Unattended16
High Temperature - Long Reaction Times16
Type of Materials16
Type of Reagents16
Metal Parts16
Cleaning17
Service17
Safety17
Basic Rules of Microwave Chemistry18
Ultrawave 3 - Chemistry Guidelines19
Safety Rules20
General Information20
Safety Rules for Start-Up20
Safety in Operation20
Safety in Service Operation20
No Manipulations of the Unit Allowed21
Replacement of Parts21
Other Hints21
Safety of Operation21
Pressure Parts22
Observance of Safety Regulations23
Placement and Movement of the Unit23
Definition of Personnel Skills and Capabilities23
How to Operate with the Unit23
Operate According to Milestone Applications23
Synthesis of Liquids23
Digestions with Aggressive Chemicals E.g. Acids, Caustic Solutions, Etc23
Do Not Use Gas Phase Digestion Applications24
Base Load and Gas Loading Pressure24
Aggressive Media24
Pre-Loading Pressure24
Spontaneous Reactions24
Pressure Line24
Care and Maintenance25
Description of the System26
Unpacking/Check-List26
Installation Site26
Technical Specifications26
Unit26
Pressure Vessel27
Cooling Water28
Instrument Sensors28
Proximity Sensors for Lifting System28
General Information29
Microwave Heating29
Description of the Ultrawave 3 Ports and Connections30
Front View30
Operating Elements and Connections on the Back Panel31
Exhaust System32
Emergency Vent Valve32
Ultrawave 3 Built in Touch Screen Terminal33
Description33
Easycontrol33
Transfer of Settings between Terminal and Interface34
Sensors and Accessories36
Temperature Sensors36
Pressure Sensor36
Overpressure Protection36
Position Sensors36
Recirculation Water Chiller36
Recirculation Water Chiller Installation37
Gas Filter38
Pressure Line Installation40
Connection of Ultrawave 3 to the Nitrogen or Argon Gas Line40
Direct Connection to the Gas Cylinder40
Pneumatic Booster (Optional)43
Installation of the Pneumatic Booster (Optional)44
Setup of the Pneumatic Booster46
High Pressure Compressor (Optional)47
Installation of the High-Pressure Compressor48
Setup of the High-Pressure Compressor51
Employment of a Longer Supply Line51
First Use after Installation52
Check-Up before First Start52
Switch-On the Ultrawave 352
Opening of the Cover52
Pre-Conditioning of Ultrawave 3 before the Use54
Ultrawave 3 Operation55
Sample Handling and Weighing55
Samples Tray57
Acid Mixtures57
Addition of Reagents59
Addition of Base Load in the Main PTFE Vessel59
Handling of Sample Rack61
Locking of Clamps62
Pressure Load before the Microwave Run63
Microwave Run64
Pressure Release after Microwave Run64
Opening of Reactor after Digestion Run65
System Status Indicator66
Emergency Stop of Ultrawave 367
Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures69
Cleaning after each Run69
Cleaning of Reactor and Checking of the Main PTFE Vessel69
Cleaning of Reactor and Cover with Protective Oil and Grease71
How to Apply the PFPE Grease with Anticorrosion Additive72
Nox Decontamination of the Main PTFE Vessel73
Cleaning before Long Operational Breaks73
Cleaning of the Metal Cover74
Cleaning Instructions in Case of Spilt Acids75
Vessel Covering77
Leak Test of the Main Reactor77
Measures in Case of Fast Pressure Release78
Maintenance of High-Pressure Compressor (Optional)78
Check Oil Level78
Condensate Draining79
10 Easycontrol Software80
Program Start80
General Operation Tip81
Graphic Color81
Numeric Input Via Touch-Screen82
Text Input Via Touch-Screen82
Editable Fields with Numeric Values and Defined Range83
Generally Used Icons85
Methods88
Method Selection from Milestone Library88
Create New Methods90
How to Start a Microwave Program92
Opening of the Reactor When the Microwave Program Has Finished95
Open the Front Cover96
Program Sequence96
Run File Opening / Saving / Deleting98
Graphical Representation99
Sample Table100
Open New Sample Table100
Adding Lines102
Delete Record102
Direct Connection with Balance103
Automatic Tare103
Enter Chemicals103
Sample Table Open / Save / Delete104
System PAGE105
Settings107
Terminal Page107
Settings Page109
Other Setup Windows112
11 21Cfr - Part 11 Software114
Activation of the 21CFR - Part 11114
Create, Edit, Delete the User Profiles115
First Steps115
Overview of User Profiles and Access Levels116
Create a New ID User Profile117
Edit or Delete an Existing ID User Profile121
Switch on the Unit and Create New Microwave Method122
Save and Export the Final Digestion Temperature Profiles125
How to Save a Temperature Digestion Profile126
Files Format and Auto-Save Option (Administrator, Service)126
Continuous Recording127
Save of the Run File127
The Audit Trail128
12 Milestone Connect130
List of Queries and (Error) Messages132
Login132
Sensors, Settings and Twist132
File and Data133
Program134
Sample Table134
Internal Memory, Disks and Signature134
14 Ultrawave 3 Cleaning Procedure136
Appendix 1 - Analytical Index of Software Screens139
Appendix 2 - Declaration of Compliance "Easycontrol Software" with Fda-21Cfrpart11146
17 Appendix 3 - Tips & Techniques153
Applications153
Standard Base Load153
Microwave Program Guidelines153
Cleaning/ Maintenance154
Maintenance of the PTFE Vessel154
Protective Oil or Grease154
Cleaning before Long Operational Breaks155

Milestone ultraWAVE 3 - Page 35

Table of Contents

Related product manuals