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Autoffl 1000
Powc,Hnd
Manufacturar:
.A BUEHLER, Ltd.
41 Waukegan Road
Of:
Lake Bluff, llllnols 80044
Signatura:
ft;! � Date: 10/16/1006
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Regulatlona. The export. � or dlveralon of theee ltem8 In contraventlon of theee or other applcable regulallona la
atrlcUy prohlblted.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
BUEHLER®
AutoMet® 2000 Power Head
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AutoMetc 2000 Power Head
i The AutoMet9 2000 Power Head converts any EcoMet9 3000, EcoMet9 4000, or EcoMet9
Variable Speed Grinder Polisher into a semi-automatic preparation system. The versatile design
accommodates medium to high specimen volumes and has a high leve! of productivity and
reproducibility, essential for repetitive work.
1 The AutoMet• 2000 Power Head is easy to use with touch � control functions that include
time, force, head direction, and fluid dispensing. The AutoMet• 2000 force application is
electronically controlled, eliminating the need for compressed air, hydraulic fluids, or compression
1 springs.
l Wlth dual start safety buttons, a corrosion and impact resistant reaction-injected- molded (RIM)
housing, anda high strength cast aluminum base, the AutoMet• 2000 offers quality, durability,
reliability, and productivity for your specimen preparation needs.
Warranty
This unit is guaranteed against defective material and workrnanship for a perlod of two (2) years
from the date of receipt by the custorner. The warranty is void if lnspection shows evidence of
abuse, misuse, unsafe use, or unauthorized repair. This warranty covers all Buehler costs
associated with the replacement of defective rnaterials (e.g., parta, labor, and travet).
lf f6f lflY fltllOO fhil unit fflUlt be Rltumed to 8uef*r Ud. for wam.wy � ploaoo � '-
prior authorization with shipping instructions. Please include the following information:
• Customer Purchase Order Number
• Buehler lnvoice Nwnber and Date
• Serial NLmber
• Reason for retum
Unpacklng
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Carefutly unpack and check that the following items have been received:
• Adjustable Handle
• Post Clamp and Post Clamp Nut
• Allen Wrench (1/4) • PostCover
• Lift-lock Adaptor • Rubber Grornmet
• Loading Plate
• Screw (6-32 x 3116)
• Mounting Post
• 2 HexWrenches (1/8 and 5/32)
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The AutoMet9 Power Head is bolted to a wood base for protection during shipping. Qlll]II•
are provided at the comers of the base for ease of lifting. Lift the AutoMet9 Powerw. .-.
the carton. Remove the mounting post from the bottom of the carton and set it aaide_.. 111
for installation. Remove the bolts securing the AutoMet9 Power Head to the wood
Safety lnformation
The AutoMet9 Power Head designad to prepare metallurgical and petrographic mmilllilllll
microstructural analysis.
The AutoMet9 Power Head is designad for use in dry, indoor laboratory and workshop
environments f1N8Y from strong electromagnetic fields and with normal temperabn 1'11111-
(41 º F to 104º F / 5º e to 40º C) and n�ndensing humidity ranges (30-90%).
Alwaya un safety glNS8S. Flying debris and liquida can cause severe f!l'/9 injury.
Malntaln the AutoMet9 Power Head wlth care. Properly maintained machines are lesa
likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous situation. ·
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n=ll89 the power cord. Never use the cord to cart the machlne or
an outtet. Keep the cord away from heat, oll, or
pull the
sharp edges movlng
parta� Replace damage corda lmmedlately. Damage corda increase the risk of
electncal shock.
Use of extenslon corda Is not recommended for Buehler machines and equlpment
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lnstallation
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& CAUTIONI Equlpment Damage. Follow all locally approved procedures and safety
practicas when lifting and installing this machina. lmproper lifting can result in machina
darnage.
Tha AutoMet8 Power Head can be mounted to a Buahler In-Table grinder polisher orto an
EcoMet8 3000, EcoMet8 4000, or EcoMet8 Variable Speed Grinder Polisher. Salect a location
1 that provides an adequata working space and a power source.
Electrlcal lnstallatlon
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& WARNING! Electrlcal Shock Hazard. Do not change the power plug In any
way. Buehler machines are equipped with a polarizad plug (ona blada is wider
than the other) and a ground pin. Polarizad plugs reduce tha risk of electrical
shock. This plug will fit in a polarizad outlet only one way.
1 Tha Specification Plate is located on the back of the AutoMet.8 Power Head.
Check that Specification Plala values for vottage, current, and power consumption are
1 compatible with the intended electrical supply before inetalletion.
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Mounting Post lnstallation
1. Disconnect the grinder polisher from the power supply.
2. Remove the round, black, plastic plug on the top of the grinder polisher.
3. Under the black, plastic plug is a tag with a string attached to electrical wires. Gently
pull the tag, string, and wire hamess out of the grinder polisher.
5. Remove the screws and cover to the access hole near the top of the mounting post.
• The top of the mounting post has a permanent fixed rolled pin which the
AutoMet8 Power Head will eventually rest on.
• The access hole is used for electrical connections between the power head and
the grinder polisher.
7. Pull the tag and string from the bottom of the mounting post up to and out of the
access hole.
8. Gently pull the tag and string until the wires are taut.
9. lnsert the mounting post on to the grinder poliaher through the post support structure
while gently pulling the wire hamess (see Figure 2). '
1 O. Make sure the access hole of the mounting post is facing the back of the Arinder
polisher.
11. Once the mounting post is fully inserted in the post support structure, the connectors
and wires will be visible through the mounting post access hole.
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1 12. Check the mounting post for a secure fit. Try to twist the mounting post in both left
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and right directions. lf the mounting post does not move this indicates that the
mounting post is proper1y installed into the grinder polisher.
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b. Slip the trim ring over the mounting post before mounting the power head.
Plastlc plug
Trlm ring
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Alenwrench
Moll'ltlng post
Tabletop
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AutoMet9 2000 Power Head lnstallatlon
1. Extending out from the underside of the AutoMet9 Power Head are wires with
connectors.
1 2. Gently lift the AutoMet8 Power Head and guide the wires into the top hole of the
mounting post (see Figure 5).
4. As the AutoMet9 Power Head sldes down on to the mounting post, gently pull the
wires from the head through the mounting post access hole.
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Head loddng c:hannel
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Figure 5 AutoMef' Power Head and Mounting Post Connection
5. Rernove the adjustable handle, post clamp, and post clamp nut from the accessory
bag.
1 6. lnstall the post clamp to the power head (see Figure 6).
Noa.: The post clamp has a clearance hole through the center far inserting the
1 adjustable handle.
7. lnserl the adjustable handle through the post clamp and hold In place.
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8. On the opposite side of the power head thread the post clamp nut on to the
adjustable handle threaded shaft.
9. After approximately 6-8 rotations, align the post clamp nut with the post
1 (see Figure 8).
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Note: To secure the �utoMet9 mounting P-_OSt correctly, the post clamp and post clamp
nut must be ahgned to the AutoMet9.
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AAJtoMef Power Head
base
1 O. Once the post clamp nut is properly aligned on the post, pull the adjustable handle
out until the adjusting screw head becornes recessed.
11. Using a screwdriver, tighten the adjusting screw unit snug (see Figure 7). Pull the
adjustable handle out to ralease any pressure holding the power head in place.
Adjustable acrew
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12. Check that the AutoMet8 Power Head locks intoJ)OSition by tightening the adjustable
handle (pull the handle forward). lf the AutoMet"' Power Head does not lock into
position, readjust the handle.
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13. Loosen the adjustable handle and swing the head to the left and right.
Nota: The AutoMf/A.• Power Head will not rotate more than one complete rotation
on the mounting post. The fixed rolled pin on the mounting post prohibits the
lead from swinging beyond one complete revolution. This ¡revents twisting
and damage to the electrical wires connected the AutoMef Power Head to
the grinder polisher.
14. Disconnect the string and tag frorn the grinder polisher wire hamess.
15. Connect the AutoMet• Power Head wires to the grinder polisher wires (see Figure
5).
16. Once the connections are made, gently push the connectors back into the mounting
post and replace the access cover.
17. Once all connections are complete, check again that the �r head rnoves freely
1 but will not rotate more than one complete revolution.
18. Reconnect the grinder polisher to the power supply. The AutoMel' Power Head is
now ready for operation.
Nota: lf installing an Ec:oM&t9 grinder _polisher simultaneously with the AutoMet• Power
Head, refer back to the EcoMer' grinder polisher instruction manual to complete
the grinder polisher inllallalion.
The grinder polisher must be aperational before operating the AutoMet• Power
Head.
1. Pull the adjustable handle out unit the adjustable screw head (loceled in the center of
the handle) is recessed.
2. Swing the adjustable handle toward the back of the machine and retease the outward
pressure.
3. Pull the handle forward to tighten and lock the head in position.
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Speclmen Holder lnstallation
Note: When installing a specimen holder for the first time or when changing to a
different size holder, the AutoMet• Power Head will need adjusbnenl
2. lnsert the specimen holder so the pins of the holder align with the chuck.
4. Position the AutoMet• Power Head so the specimen holder overlaps the edge of the
platen, but will not inteñere with the splash ring.
5. Lock the power head into position by tightening the adjustable handle.
6. Test the positioning of the specimen holder by lowering the specimen holder
approximately half way.
7. lf interference occurs, press the STOP button on the AutoMet.9 Power Head control
panel.
8. Reposition the head by releasing the adjustable handle and moving the head.
Speclmen holder
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Operation
The AutoMet9 Power Head can only be activated when the connected grinder polisher is
activated.
Note: The last programmed parameters settings are stored when the AutoMet9 Power Head is
correctly powered off and recalled when powered on.
Automct IOOO
POWIR
TIME Displays the time set for a cycle, from 00:00 (zero time) to 99:59
(minutes:seconds).
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to set a cycle time.
Note: The TIME parameter cannot be change when a cycle is running.
DIRECTION Determines the rotational direction of the specimen holder. Presa the left
facing arrow for clockwise rotation. Press the right facing arrow for
counter<lockwise direction.
Note: The �IRECTION parameter cannot be change when a cycle is
runmng.
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FORCE Oisplays the amount of operational force (Newtons or Pounds) 8PlllilNL
the specimens in the specimen holder. 267 N/60 lbs is the maidmisa:
amount of force that can be applied.
Press the INCREASE or OECREASE buttons to select a force at'l'ICMft.
1 lb / 5 N incrementa.
Note: The FORCE parameter can be changad when a cycle is
running.
START BUTTONS The START buttons are located on each side of the AutoMet9 Power
Head and are pressed simultaneously to begin a cycle.
When pressed and held at the same time, the CYCLE REAOY LEO will
flash four times and the specimen holder will begin to lower on to the
platen.
The dual START buttons keeps the operator's hands safely SIN8.Y frorn
moving parta while the specimen holder is lowered.
Once the CYCLE REAOY LEO stops flashing and remains lit, the START
buttons can be released.
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Programmlng a Cycle
1 1. Select the appropriate specimen and attach it to the AutoMet• Power Head.
2. Adjust the Aut.oMef' Power Head as needed with the specimen holder.
4. Select a TIME. Use the INCREASE or OECREASE buttons to set a time to run the
1 cycle.
• The TIME LEO will count down from the time set to 00:00 (zero) once a cycle has
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begins.
5. Select a OIRECTION. Use the left arrow or right arrow buttons to select a rotation
direction of the specirnen holder.
1 6. Selecta FORCE.
• To change the FORCE from lbs to Newtons: presa the FORCE INCREASE and
7. Use the INCREASE or OECREASE buttons to selecta force (lbs IN) amount applied
to specimen holder.
1 8. Press the WATER or OTHER button to dispense water or other selected fluida to the
platen. (Both WATER and OTHER can be selected at the same time.)
1 9. Once all the cycle parameters have been selected, presa and hold both START
buttons until the CYCLE READY LEO stops flashing and the specimen holder begins
to lower.
1 1 O. The connected grinder poHsher will automatically start rotating the plalen when the
cycle is activated.
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lf WATER is selected, water will autornatically dispense from the grinder polisher.
The AutoMel' controls the water parameter, not the grinder polisher.
lf OTHER is selected, the connected fluid dispensing system wlll begln
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dispensing.
11. Once a cycle is comP.lete or the CYCLE STOP button is pressed an aucflble tone will
sound. The AutoMet• Power Head will raise the specimen holder, but both the
1 speclmen holder and platen will continue to rotate for approximately % second.
This prevents any sticking that may occur between the specirnen holder and the
platen once the specimens leave the platen surface.
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Endlng a Cycle
To save the last used parameters in the AutoMet8, power off the power head first. lf the
EcoMet8 or attached grinder polisher is powered off first, the last used parameter will not
besaved.
lf during a cycle the connected grinder polisher is deactivated or disconnected from
power, the AutoMet8 Power Head will power off and the specimen holder will remain in
contad with the platen.
lf during a cycle the AutoMet8 OFF button is pressed, the AutoMet8 2000 will power off
and the specimen holder will remain in contact with the platen. This will not damage any
components in the grinder polisher or AutoMet8.
lf during a cycle the AutoMet8 STOP button is pressed, the specimen holder will raise
and retract into the power head, the grinder polisher will stop, and ali fluids will stop
dispensing.
Maintenance
The AutoMet8 Power Head will continue to perfonn at optimum levels with proper care, daily
cleaning, and general rnaintenance.
• lf during the initial AutoMet8 Power Head start up the CYCLE READY LEO continues to
flash, a failure has been deteded during the self-diagnostic check. Contact your Buehler
Representative for service.
2. At the same time, presa and hold the WATER button and the POWER ON
b.-CD.
3. The version will be displayed in the TIME (min/sec) field as a three-digit value.
• The version will be displayed for three seconds. The AutoMet control panel will
retum to normal operation after three seconds.
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Checklng the
1 To check the motor qde hours of the AutoMet• Power Head:
1. Power OFF the AutoMel
1 2. At the same time, press and hold the OTHER button and the POWER ON
1 button G)_
1 3. The FORCE (l>a) field will display •Hr". The TIME (min/sec) field will display the
hours as a four-digit value.
• A display of 2087 represents two thousand eight seven hours of cycle time.
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Cycle time includes the motors collective run time.
The hours wil be displayed for three seconds. The AutoMet will retum to normal
operations atter three seconds.
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1 The display does not light
up when the front control
panel power ON button is
Power is not getting to
the unit.
Check the power plug,
both at the wall and on
back of the attached
EcoMet•.
puahed.
1 Check the fuse or circuit
breaker on the EcoMet•.
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Power on the EcoMet9
first before the AutoMet.8.
Check the voltage on the
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buttons. CVCLE RUN indicator
light stops blinking
Set the Run Time to
00:00.
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ErrorCodes
When an error occurs, •Err" will flash in the TIME (min/sec) field and a two-digit error
code will flash in the FORCE (lbs) field.
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Error Coda Ponlble Cause Corractlon
Clear error code - press the
STOPkey.
Too muc:h welght on the Reduce Welght
05
sample holder. lf error continuas, Contad
your Buehler Repreae11tative
for servlc8.
Clear error code- presa the
STOPkey.
06 Interna! computar error. lf error continuas, Contad
your Buehler Repr9111 Jlative
for aervlce.
Clear error code - presa the
STOPkey.
07 lntemal computer error. lf enor continuas, Contad
your Buehler Repreaentative
for aervlce.
Clear enor code - presa the
STOPkey.
08 lntemal computer error. lf error continuas, Contad
your Buehler Represe, 1tative
for servlce.
Clear error code - presa the
09 Une voltage too low. STOPkey.
Check for correct voltage.
Clear error code - presa the
10 Une voltage too high. STOPkey.
Check for correct voltage.
Clear error code - presa the
Down force motor del8cls an STOPkey.
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obstruction. Make aura the aample
holder Is free from
obstructions.
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AccNSories
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Slze HolderNo. T!e! SD&Clmens Plate No.
1-inch (25.4 mm) 60-2482 Barral 6 60-2380
1 Y..-inch (32 mm) 60-2483 Barral 6 60-2380
l 30mm
40mm
60-2486
60-2422
Barral
Barral
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60-2380
60-2381
1 Y..-inch (32 mm) 60-2409 Teardrop* 6 60-2330
.. (25.4 mm x 32 mm)
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60-2408 Blank N/A N/A
•�lded forexnmely lmd IMlllllla I **Far ...-i 1pp11c111a11a, may requn Cllllomel'moclllclllolia
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12-lnch ¡305 mm! Central Force I Pressure Platea Speclmen Holders
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Speclmen
Holder No.
Holder
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Numberof
SD&Clrnens
Pressure
Plate No.
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1-inch (25.4 mm) 60-5281 Barral 10 60-2382
1%-inch (32 mm) 60-5282 Barrel 10 60-2382
1%-inch (38 mm) 60-5283 Barrel A Al\ ')"20")
t 30mm
40mm
60-5287
60-5288
Barrel 10 60-2382
Barre! 6 60-2383
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3-inch x 1 �rinch 60-5250 Rectangular 3 60-2336
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(76 mm x 35 mm)
60-5254 Blank N/A N/A
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Accessories
Other
Descrlptlon PartNumber
Orive Adaptor for Lift-lock Chuck 60-2499
Lift-lock Chuck 60-1958
Loading Fixture (for specimen holder series 60-2400 & 60-5200) 60-2400
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