The Arium® Smart Station is a dispensing unit designed for use with Arium® water treatment devices or Arium® Bagtanks, providing either pure or ultrapure water in laboratory settings. It can be operated as a benchtop unit or with a wall mounting bracket. Up to three dispensing units can be connected in series to an Arium® water treatment device.
Function Description
The device controls the dispensing of water, offering both manual and volume-controlled dispensing modes. The hand-held part features a touch sensor and buttons for starting/stopping dispensing, adjusting flow speed, and selecting pre-defined volume levels. The control unit displays system operation information, allows for system settings, and guides through maintenance steps via a touch-sensitive operating display.
In dispensing mode, the display shows information from the connected water treatment device, such as water type (ultrapure or pure), temperature, conductivity, and TOC value (if available). For "Ultrapure" versions, the display shows current measured values, while for "Pure" versions, it shows values obtained during the last water production. The status bar indicates the water type and if messages are saved. A function bar displays available operating functions, and a menu button opens the main menu for settings and maintenance.
The device supports different user roles: "User" (without PIN protection) for dispensing and basic settings, and "Administrator" for full system settings and maintenance. Messages are displayed in dispensing mode, with a message list accessible for multiple active messages. Error messages prevent dispensing.
The Arium® Smart Station includes various connections:
- Water Connections: "Inlet" for feed water from an Arium® water treatment device or Bagtank, and "Outlet" (for "Ultrapure" version only) for connecting to another Arium® Smart Station or the water treatment device. There are also "Red" and "Blue" hand-held part connections for the outlet and feed water tubes, respectively. Clips secure protective tubing.
- Electrical Connections: Hand-held part connection to the control unit, two Ethernet ports ("A" and "B") for connecting to an Arium® water treatment device or another Smart Station, a USB-C port for accessories (printers, USB mass storage devices), and a power supply connection.
Important Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weights:
- Dispensing Unit with Stand:
- Control unit with stand (L × W × H): 213 x 213 x 598 mm
- Maximum operating range of stand arm (L × W × H): 428 x 476 × 835 mm
- Weight: approx. 4.9 kg
- Dispensing Unit with Wall Bracket:
- Control unit (L × W × H): 172 × 157 x 343 mm
- Hand-held part (L × W × H): 242 x 90 x 300 mm
- Weight: approx. 2.4 kg
- Tube Length:
- Distance from water treatment device: approx. 2 m
- Operating range of flexible hand-held part: approx. 0.7 m
Installation Conditions:
- Installation Site: Standard laboratory rooms, indoor use only.
- Height above sea level: maximum 3000 m
- Pollution level of power supply unit: 2
- Temperature (in operation): +2 – +40 °C
- Relative humidity (at temperatures up to 31°C): maximum 80% (linear decrease to 50% at 40°C)
- Space Requirement (minimum): Height 600 mm, L x W 474 x 476 mm
Electrical Data:
- Power Supply Unit (Sartorius part no. 1000081531):
- AC voltage: 100-240 V (±10%), Frequency: 50-60 Hz (±5%), Current consumption: 1.0 A
- DC voltage: 24 V, Current: 2.5 A
- Power Consumption (Dispensing Unit): Typical 32 W, Maximum 1.3 A (at 24Vdc)
- Protection Class: I (according to IEC 62368-1)
- Safety and Electrical Compatibility: IEC 61010-1, EN 61326-1 (Class B interference emission)
Device Functions:
- Water Type: Ultrapure water type 1 or pure water type 2 and type 3.
- Inlet Pressure: maximum 3.4 bar
- Volume-controlled Dispensing: Between 0.05 L and maximum tank content or 60 L (in 50 ml increments).
- Inlet Water Temperature: maximum 40 °C
- Eco Mode Start Time: 1 minute
- Standby Mode Start Time (for "Pure" version): 15 minutes
Interfaces:
- Ethernet: 2 ports, 10/100 Mbit/s
- USB-C: USB host (master), supports Sartorius printer, USB stick (maximum storage size 2 TB), PC. Full-/Low-Speed, 5 V/500 mA.
Materials:
- Housing surfaces: Plastic (PBT and PP)
- Operating display: Glass
Usage Features
- Intuitive Operation: Touch-sensitive display and hand-held part buttons for easy control.
- Manual Dispensing: Start and stop water flow directly from the hand-held part. "Ultrapure" versions allow flow speed adjustment.
- Volume-controlled Dispensing: Dispense a pre-specified amount of water. Users can save favorite dispensing volumes.
- Automatic Stop: Manual dispensing automatically stops after 30 minutes to prevent unattended overflow.
- Standby and ECO Mode: Energy-saving modes that activate automatically or can be manually engaged. Standby mode ensures consistent ultrapure water quality by circulating water at regular intervals.
- User Roles: Differentiated access for "User" and "Administrator" to manage settings and maintenance.
- System Information: Displays real-time water quality data, temperature, and TOC values.
- Message System: Provides warnings and error messages, with a message list for detailed information. Error messages halt dispensing.
- Numeric Keypad: Used for entering dispensing volumes and system settings.
- Parameter List: Comprehensive list of adjustable parameters for display, filter reminders, flow rate, acoustic signals, display brightness, and role management.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning: Instructions for cleaning the operating display and device housing using suitable cleaning agents. Standby mode activation is recommended during cleaning to prevent accidental changes.
- Maintenance Schedule: Provides intervals for replacing consumables like sterile filters and ultrafilters, depending on application and water volume dispensed.
- "Care" Menu: Accessible by the administrator, this menu guides through maintenance tasks such as:
- Changing Final Filter: Step-by-step wizard for removing old filters and connecting new ones, including rinsing instructions.
- Performing Venting: Removes air from the water circulation, necessary if water quality fluctuates or after extended periods of inactivity.
- Performing Depressurization ("Pure" version only): Releases pressure in the device, required when taking the device out of operation for extended periods.
- Enabling/Disabling/Configuring Final Filter Reminders: Sets reminders for filter replacement based on filter type and desired interval.
- Service Information: Displays contact details for Sartorius Service and the date of the next scheduled maintenance.
- Reset Settings: Option to reset the dispensing unit to default settings.
- Acclimatization: Procedure for allowing the device to acclimatize to a warm environment to prevent condensation.
- Decommissioning: Steps for safely taking the device out of operation, including finishing water dispensing, disconnecting power and supply lines, removing consumables, and cleaning.
- Disposal Information: Guidelines for proper disposal of the device, parts, and internal lithium button cell battery (CR2032).
- IT Connection Recommendations: General recommendations for access restrictions and handling IT security incidents.
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