2. Installation
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Unpacking
➢ Check the integrity of the unit after unpacking
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The box includes
➢ AREC Connect, Heating Magnetic Stirrer
➢ Instruction manual
➢ Magnetic stir bar
➢ Power supply cable
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Installation
➢ Place the unit on a non-flammable surface
➢ Make sure that the technical specification of the unit and the power supply line are the same
➢ Make sure that the electrical network is grounded
➢ Make sure that the main switch is on position "0" (OFF)
➢ Connect the instrument to an easily accessible socket (compliant with the current safety norms), using only the
provided power supply cable
Note: keep the power supply cable far away from the hot plate.
➢ Place the container with the liquid and the stir bar on the stirring plate
3. Operation
Power-up
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Turn the unit on using the main switch
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The display shows the software version and the last setpoint values
If the set starting mode is StOP (see chap. 4), the heating and the stirring functions are not active and both displays
show OFF. Otherwise, the unit starts working at the last set temperature and speed setpoints.
Stirring
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Rotate the right knob to set the stirring speed
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Push the knob to start stirring
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The display shows the current motor speed
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Push the knob to stop stirring
Heating
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Rotate the left knob to set the heating plate temperature
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Push the knob to start heating
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The display shows the current heating plate temperature for 3 seconds and the setpoint for 1 second
Note: when the display shows the temperature setpoint, the dedicated led (C) is on.
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Push the knob to stop stirring
Note: if the heating function is not active and the heating plate temperature is more than 50 °C, the display shows
the blinking message "Hot". This warning is not active if the instrument is not powered.
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