Ika labworldsoft User Manual

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- 10 - The icon bar contains a number of action buttons (Windows standard symbols) for direct selection of the following functions:  Start or stop

- 100 - ,.$:HUNH'DWDFRQWURO,2 The IO 2 (,nput - 2utput) module from the IKA Laboratory Technology company provides for 8 digital inputs (

- 101 - ,.$:HUNH'DWDFRQWURO'$ With '$ from the IKA Laboratory Technology company laboratory devices with analog inputs can be

- 102 - 'HYLFHFRQILJXUDWL RQDQDORJG H YLFHV ODEZRUOGVRIW device configuration makes it possible to integrate laboratory devices with anal

- 103 - 1. Call up the parameters window by double clicking on the icon. The parameter window then appears. In the basic setting analog port 1 is a

- 104 - ,.$:HUNH'DWDFRQWURO'& With the Datacontrol DC 2 laboratory instruments or instruments of other manufacturers with analog

- 105 - appears. 2. Select the desired analog instrument from the list by clicking on the list entry. The selected list entry appears inverted. 3.

- 106 - ,.$:HUNH'70The DTM 11 made by IKA Labortechnik is an all-purpose PT-100 resistance thermometer with a measuring range from -100 t

- 107 - ,.$:HUNH'=0FRQWURO The DZM control is intended for a wide range of speed measuring tasks. The instrument operates either according

- 108 - ,.$:HUNH(85267$532:(5FRQWUROYLVF The EUROSTAR POWER control-visc is a high-torque stirrer for use up to the high-viscosity range. The

- 109 - ,.$:HUNHIH[,.$ The solids extractor is a device used to extract all types of solid matter quickly and fully automatically. It is based on

- 11 - /DERUDWRU\LQVWU XP H QWSymbol for a laboratory instrument. &RQWUROXQLWSymbol of the "Rated Value" control unit. &RQWURO

- 110 - Cycles 1. n=Number of operating cycles: Here, you can enter how often the process described above is to be repeated in the experiment seque

- 111 - The illustration explains the fexIKA processing sequence: Legend: TH, TK, tS, tF: See the above text

- 112 - ,.$:HUNH.+6 The KHS makes it possible to operate the fexIKA (solid-fluid serial extractor) not only as a unit with fixed cycles, but al

- 113 - ,.$:HUNH6KD NH U .0 Processor controlled horizontal shaker. &RQWURO1. Input path for set speed. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. Set spe

- 114 - ,.$:HUNH.6.6.6FRQWURO Family of processor-controlled horizontal shakers with different maximum loading and speed ranges of

- 115 - ,.$:HUNH/DERUDWRU \3LORW The laboratory pilot primarily consists of a single-stage high-performance device for the continual dispersal o

- 116 - 7KHUPRV WDW/7&RQWURO Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostat for direct and indirect thermostating. &RQWURO

- 117 - ,.$:HUNH/7 Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostats for direct and indirect tempering. &RQWURO1. Input path f

- 118 - ,.$:HUNH3$GLJLWDO Peristaltic pumps are used as dosing, feed or suction pumps in all laboratory fields. A large selection of interchange

- 119 - ,.$:HUNH5(7FRQWUROYLVF The RET control-visc is a magnetic stirrer with heating function and viscosity trend recognition. The instrumen

- 12 - 6HWWLQJSDUDPH WHUVZLWKGLDORJER[The following illustration shows typical dialog boxes of labworldsoft Proceed as follows: x Click on

- 120 - ,.$:HUNH5(7FRQWUROYLVFVDIHW\FRQWURO The 5(7FRQWUROYLVF VDIHW\FRQWUROmagnetic stirrerby IKA Werke is a magnetic stirrer with heat

- 121 - 3. Time-out actions The5(7FRQWUROYLVF VDIHW\FRQWUROmagnetic stirrerby IKA Werke offers internal monitoring by labworldsoft® or the c

- 122 - ,.$:HUNH9,6&2./O&.9. With the VISCOKLICK VK 250/600 stirrers can be expanded to torque measuring instruments. The viscos

- 123 - ,.$:HUNH9;5FRQWURO Processor-controlled horizontal shaker with speed range up to 2000 1/min. &RQWURO1. Input path for set speed.

- 124 - ,VPDW H F 3XPSV  Peristaltic pumps are used as dosing, feed or suction pumps in all laboratory fields. A large selection of interchangeabl

- 125 - -XODER/DERUDWRU\7KHUPRVWDWV Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostats for direct and indirect tempering. &RQWURO

- 126 - .HUQ%DODQFHV Precision laboratory balances from the Kern company. &RQWURO1. The balance does not have any control inputs. 0HDVXU

- 127 - .1))ORGRV67(3'265& A Stepdos pump is a microprocessor-controlled membrane dosing pump for liquids. It is used for the q

- 128 - ..QLFN&RQGXFW RPHWHU  The laboratory conductometer 703 from the Knick company is used for electrolytic conductivity measurement i

- 129 - .QLFNS+±0HWHU The laboratory pH Meter 765 is used to measure pH and Redox. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. pH value in pH. 2. Electrode voltag

- 13 - x Use the "Tab" key to reach the desired option group. Press the "space bar". &RQWUROILHOGVCertain options can be

- 130 - .QLFN3RUWDPHVV&RQG The Conductometer Portamess 913 Cond is used to measure condcutivity. The device may be optionally operated w

- 131 - .QLFN3RUWDPHVV2[\ The Oxymeter Portamess 913 Oxy is used to measure oxygen concentration. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. Temperature in °C. 2

- 132 - .QLFN3RUWDPHVVS+ The pH Meter Portamess 913 pH is used to measure pH 0HDVXUHYDOXHV1. pH value 2. Electrode potential [V] 3. T

- 133 - /DXGD/DERUDWRU\7KHUPRVWDWV Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostats for direct and indirect tempering. &RQWURO1

- 134 - 0HWURKP'RVLPDW Dosing device for pulse-free dispensing and exact pipetting. 2SHUDWLRQLQWKUHHGLIIHUHQWPRGHV '26: Dos

- 135 - 1RWHV    Please see Metrohm Instructions for Use for a detailed description of the instrument. For proper communication, the Dosimat

- 136 - 0HWURKPS+0HWHU pH Meter with automatic temperature compensation. Determination of a primary measured value together with current t

- 137 - 0HWURKPS+,RQ0HWHU pH/Ion Meter with automatic temperature compensation. Determination of a primary measured value together with c

- 138 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGR%DODQFH V Precision laboratory balances from the Mettler-Toledo company. &RQWURO1. The balance does not have any con

- 139 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGR&RQGXFWRPHWHU0& The Conductometer MC 126 is used to measure condcutivity. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. Conductivity 2.

- 14 - $FWLRQEXWWRQVAction buttons directly initiate an action. In labworldsoft a number of different action buttons are provided from which the f

- 140 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGR&RQGXFWRPHWHU0& The Conductometer MC 226 is used to measure condcutivity. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. Conductivity 2.

- 141 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGR2[\JHQ0HWHU02 The Oxygen-Meter MO 128 is used to measure oxygen concentration. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHVOxygen concentration [

- 142 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGRS+0HWHU030$ The laboratory pH-Meter MP 123 is used to measure pH The laboratory pH-Meter MA 130 is used to me

- 143 - 0HWWOHU7ROHGRS+0HWHU030303 The laboratory pH-Meter MP 225, MP 227, MP 230 are used to measure pH. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1.

- 144 - 0/79DFXXPFRQWU ROOHU39. Vacuum controller for accurate and ecological control of vacuum pumps and water jet units. &RQWURO1.

- 145 - 1HVODE7KHUPRVWDW57( Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostat for direct and indirect thermostating. &a

- 146 - 3RO\6FLHQFH 7KHUPRVWDW'7& Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostats for direct and indirect tempering. &R

- 147 - 6DUWRULXV %DODQFHV Precision laboratory balances from the Sartorius company. &RQWURO1. The balance does not have any control inputs

- 148 - 6FDOWHF%DODQFHV Precision laboratory balances from the Scaltec company. &RQWURO2. The balance does not have any control inputs. 0

- 149 - 6LJPD&HQWULIX JHV Microprocessor controlled centrifuge available in an non-cooled and cooled version. &RQWURO1. Input path for

- 15 - %DVLFRSHUDWLQJVHTXHQFH*HQHUDWLQJVLJQDOIORZFKDUWThe main components of the signal flow chart are generally the laboratory instruments,

- 150 - 7HODE3XPSVMicroprocessor-controlled diaphragm metering pump for liquids and gases. The corresponding input and output paths are marked by

- 151 - 9DFXXEUDQG9DFXXPFRQWUROOHU&9& The vacuumcontroller CVC 2000 is used to control precise vacuum of membrane pumps. &RQWUR

- 152 - 9DFXXEUDQGYDFXXPJDXJH'95 The DVR 5 is a fully electronic, versatile vacuum gauge for a wide range of measurements from 1100 to

- 153 - <HOORZOLQH6KDNHU Family of processor-controlled horizontal shakers with different maximum loading and speed ranges of 30 - 800 1/min.

- 154 - $XWRPDWLFDGMXVWPHQWRIWKHVFDQQLQJUDWHUnder normal conditions the minimum scanning rate per activated device measured value amounts to

- 155 - ,QGH[A Activating input and output paths for connections ... 20 Admi

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- 16 - &RQQHFWLQJIXQFWLRQDOXQLWVIn the third step the signal flow is defined by connecting the input and output paths. This completes the sig

- 17 - 6LJQDOIORZFKDUWThe basis for the control, measuring and evaluation operations on the screen is the signal flow chart, in which the physica

- 18 - Designing the tool bar customer-specifically The tool bar can be assigned as required with all of the function blocks available in labworldV

- 19 - 1RWH  The number fields are used as anchor points for the connections (arrows). Each output path (right-hand number field) of a function

- 2 - 7DEOHRI&RQWHQWV*(77,1*72.12:7+(6<67(0 

- 20 - 2. Answer the question with <HV. The dialog box closes and the connection arrow is removed from the working area.

- 21 - 6HWWLQJSDUDPH WHUVLabelling functional units Specific descriptions with a maximum of 13 characters can be entered in the corresponding text

- 22 - Setting and labelling channel number The "Averaging" and "Arithmetic" functional units and part of the result units can o

- 23 - Opening control or result window Proceed as follows: x Double click on the symbol of the window to be opened. x Reducing control or resu

- 24 - &RQWUROOL Q JPHDVXU H PHQWVHTXHQFHStarting and stopping measurement The measuring sequence can either be controlled manually with the

- 25 - For example, in the basic setting with a measurement duration of 30 min. and a sampling time of 500 ms (two values per second) a total of 3,6

- 26 - 5. etc. 1RWHAfter opening the dialog box, Channel 1 is already set for entering the description. &RQWUROOL Q JPHDVXU H PHQWVHTXHQFH

- 27 - If a new signal flow chart is to be generated, previously saved configurations can also be used. By saving the old configuration under a new

- 28 - In order to be able to make optimal use of this function it is advisable to fill in the corresponding Information Fields in the measurement s

- 29 - 8VHU0DQDJHPHQWODEZRUOGVRIW makes it possible to specify various hierarchical groups for access to the measurement sequence schedules via u

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- 30 - For this reason the Administrator should point out to all of the other users that no other passwords that are used anywhere else should be us

- 31 - &RQWUROXQ L WVThe following chapter contains a detailed description of the control units with all parameter settings. In addition to un

- 32 - 5DWHGYDOXHFRQWUROXQLWThe Rated value control unit represents a slide controller with which the controlling variables, such as temperat

- 33 - /DWFKFRQWUROXQLW Latch The latch can be used to freeze values in place. If a High level (5) is present on the control input of the latc

- 34 - 6ZLWFKEXWWRQFRQW U ROXQLW Functions can be reset or switched over with the 6ZLWFKHU. This includes, for example, the switching over of

- 35 - 3XVKEXWWRQ  F RQWUROXQLW Functions can be reset or switched over with the Push button. This includes, for example, the switching over o

- 36 - 7ULJJHUFRQWUROXQLWThe trigger type and the limits of the range to be monitored may be specified using the trigger range. With the rang

- 37 - 5HODLV FRQWURO X QLWThe module switches an input to an output as a function of a control input or interrupts the signal flow. The modul

- 38 - 5DP SIXQFW LRQFRQWUROXQLWWith the Ramp function variables such as temperature, speed etc. can be automatically controlled. For example

- 39 - 5DP SHGLWRUThe illustration shows the ramp editor window with the graph field and the current scale. The ramp function represents a tempera

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- 40 - (QWHULQJVXSSRUWSRLQW VJUDSKLFDOO\  Proceed as follows: 1. Specify the 7LPHSRVLWLRQ of the new support points (2): Position the mouse p

- 41 - 0RYLQJVXSSRU WSRLQWV Proceed as follows: 1. Position the mouse pointer in the box of the support point to be moved. 2. Move the box to

- 42 - 5HDGILOHVFRQWUROXQLWWith the Read files control unit complex measurement sequences can be displayed repeatedly in a simple manner or t

- 43 - 7LPHU&RQWURO%ORFN The 7LPHU control block generates up to 8 control signals with TTL-Pegel (0V / 5V). The amount of time for the cha

- 44 - 3,'&RQWUROOHU &RQWURO%ORFN The 3,'&RQWUROOHU control block is a regulator circuit with an input for the 6HW9DOX

- 45 - A 0D[LPXPDQGRU0LQLPXP2XWSXW9DOXH can be specified via the 0DQLSXODWHG9DULDEOH/LPLW. These values are not exceeded or undershot, even i

- 46 - 3:0&RQWU RO%ORFN The 3:0 control block is a pulse spacing modulator with which data values can be digitized IO-Modul ) and displayed

- 47 - 0XOW LFKDQQHO2SHUDWLRQThe ports should identifiable for multichannel operation. The ports may be identified for this purpose. Carry out t

- 48 - %RROHDQ) X QF WLRQV&RQWURO%ORFN With the Boolean control block links, Boolean mathematical calculations can be carried out with in

- 49 -  0XOW LFKDQQHO2SHUDWLRQThe ports should identifiable for multichannel operation. The ports may be identified for this purpose. Carry o

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- 50 - 0RQRIORS&RQWURO%ORFN The 0RQRIORS control block is a WLPHUZKLFKLVWULJJHUDEOHVWDUWDEOHYLDDFRQWUROLQSXWIf a change of the lo

- 51 - 1XPHULFDO%ORFN 'HULYDWLYH,QWHJUDO The 'HULYDWLYH,QWHJUDO control block is used to integrate data or for calculation of i

- 52 - &RXQWHU)XQFWLRQ%ORF N The &RXQWHU function block can perform counting functions for input signals in the TTL-Bereich such asSRVLW

- 53 - )XQFWLRQDOXQLW IRUDYHUDJLQJWith the Averaging functional unit, resulting result values xi can be averaged with two different methods: T

- 54 - %ORFNE\EORFNDYHUDJLQJMean values from n consecutive result values xi are generated, for example, for n = 5 of i = 1 to 5, i = 6 to 10, i

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- 56 - )XQFWLRQDOXQLW IRUDULWKPHWLF With the Arithmetic functional unit three function groups are available:  Arithmetic operations with RQH

- 57 - 4. Enter the &KDQQHOQDPH in the text field, i.e. make an entry for each channel selected. 5. Confirm the entries with 2..

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- 60 - )XQFWLRQEORFNYLVFRVLW\This functional group allows calculation of the viscosity. The viscosity is derived from - the speed [rpm] Input 1,

- 61 - 'HILQLWLRQRIVWLUULQJHOHPHQWA mathematical model (performance characteristic) of the stirring element described by the parameters a0,

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- 63 - 77//HYHOTTL (7ransistor-7ransistor-/ogic) levels define the voltage values for distinguishing a logic level 0 from a logic level 1. The vol

- 64 - 5HVXOWXQLWVThe following chapter contains a detailed description of the result units with all their parameter settings. In addition to the

- 65 - :ULWLQJILO H VWith the Write files result unit results from one or more channels can be continuously written to a specified directory on t

- 66 - 'LJLWDOG LVSOD\With the digital display the results of a channel can be displayed with variable resolution (decimal places). For the

- 67 - 6HWWLQJEDFNJURXQGFRORUAfter selecting the Background action button in the parameter window of the digital display, the editor for setting

- 68 - *UDSKGLVS OD\With the graph display the results of a maximum of eight channels can be displayed over time simultaneously. The number of ch

- 69 - 'HILQLQJ WLPHDQG<VFDOHVThe time axis is dependent on the current measurement duration and must be set separately (menu bar of re

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- 70 - 1RWHIn the basic setting the Y-axis is assigned the unit rpm (speed) with a value range from 0 to 2,000. In addition, the channel is provid

- 71 - Measured values can be read out at any point on the curve with vertical cursor lines. The left-hand cursor line forms the intersection (y1/t1

- 72 - 2IIOL QH JUDSKGLVSOD\With the "Offline" graph display result unit controlling variables can be recorded "offline",

- 73 - 'HILQLQJ <VFDO HThe Y-axis can be assigned a maximum of four scales in accordance with the selected number of channels. To improve

- 74 - <;JUDSKLFGLVSOD\Measuring data for completed measurement cycles can be displayed using the Y/X graphic display result block. This all

- 75 - /DERUDWRU\GHYLFHV$KOERUQ$O PHPR The $KOERUQ$OPHPR is a all-purpose measuring instrument which, depending on the type, accommodates up to

- 76 - &KULVW5RWDU\9DFXXP&RQFHQWUDWRU Microprocessor controlled centrifuge with cooling and vacuum operation. &RQWURO1. Input pat

- 77 - &RUQLQJS+  LRQPHW H U  pH meter for two independent measuring points with temperature compensation. 0HDVXUHGYDOXHV1. pH valu

- 78 - (KUHW/DERUDWRU\FRQWUROOHUJUDGR[35 The laboratory automatic controllers grado 9x1 / PR2 are used for device control in various labo

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- 83 - )ULWVFK$QDO\VHWWH3URVertically oscillating laboratory sieving device for precise separation and classification of grain fractions. &am

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- 88 - +DDNH7KHUPRVWDW Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostat for direct and indirect thermostating. &RQWURO1. Input pa

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- 95 - +XEHU/DERUDWRU\7KHUPRVWDWV Highly precise, processor-controlled laboratory thermostats for direct and indirect tempering. &RQWURO1.

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