Summary of Contents for Sartorius stedim BioWelder
- Page 1 Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual ® BioWelder 85030-531-87...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to change the tube holders 10 is not considered proper use. Insert 3/4” hose Sartorius Stedim Biotech cannot assume liability if BioWelder® Units 6. 6. 6. 6. Qualtity Control Qualtity Control Qualtity Control Qualtity Control... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Safety Safety Safety Safety The BioWelder® is working with a Restrictions Restrictions Restrictions Restrictions thermal welding cycle that does not The device may be used The BioWelder® has been tested to require the use of a laminar flow. -
Page 4: Function
To make a sterile connection, first insert both hoses which have to be welded together in the left and right tube holder of the BioWelder® in the correct position. Insert then a new cutting blade into the blade holder in the unit. -
Page 5: Operation Principle
Operation principle Operation principle Operation principle Operation principle Step 1: Hoses have to be installed in the tube holders. Holders have to be closed then. Now insert the blade. Step 2: Blade heats up (sterilization) and then cuts through both tubing pieces. - Page 6 The four tube holder system The four tube holder system The four tube holder system The four tube holder system (TC holder) (TC holder) (TC holder) (TC holder) Step 1: 4 Hoses have to be installed in the tube holders. Holders have to be closed then.
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Page 7: Installation
Choose the language Choose the language Choose the language Remove the Sterile Tube Fuser from The BioWelder® is designed to be You can choose the language the shipping container. You should portable and can be moved to of your unit. (German or English) have the following items: different locations. -
Page 8: Operation
3. Close cover Check that the unit is set to the correct program and the correct holders are placed in the BioWelder®. To change the hose type press MODE, the right arrow and enter “264” by pressing up and down arrow. -
Page 9: Insert Hoses
Biowelder until the serialnumber RW1299 have a blade holder with runners. Biowelder from the serial number RW1300 are equipped with balls, which the blade pinches, it does not change the overall approach to the welding. -
Page 10: How To Remove The Hose
How to remove the hose How to remove the hose How to remove the hose How to remove the hose 1. First remove the used blade and discard. 2. Open both tube holders 3. Remove the tubing and discard the cut ends. 4. -
Page 11: Insert 3/4" Hose
Insert the 3/4” hose Insert the 3/4” hose Insert the 3/4” hose Insert the 3/4” hose Caution! Caution! Caution! Caution! Insert the 3/4” hoses carefully! Insert the 3/4” hoses carefully! Insert the 3/4” hoses carefully! Insert the 3/4” hoses carefully! The picture on the left shows the danger inserting this hose diameter. - Page 12 Step 4: Press the upper holder down as the lower can be fixed easily. If this needs a lot of force, the hose at the back side is not in the correct position and has to be reinserted. Check again the correct position of both hoses. Step 5: Press both clamps sufficently down to grip the tubes.
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Page 13: Qualtity Control
Welding different parameters Welding different parameters The BioWelder® is capable of joining tubes of various outer diameters. A set of tubes holders specific to each tubing outer diameter must be purchased. These holders are available for a minimum tubing outer diameter (OD) of 1/4 inch to a maximum tubing OD of 3/4 inch. -
Page 14: Printer
Printing of last 10 welding protocols Printing of last 10 welding protocols Connect printer to the BioWelder® as shown in picture on the left. To print the last 10 welding protocols open the “printing” menu on the display. Press MODE and afterwards the right arrow. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
Unit fuse has blown. Contact Service Representative for help The first welding is always unusable Check that the BioWelder® is not installed on a cold or windy place Unit does not recognize that Check that the surface of contact plate (blue holder) and the contact the holders are installed pins in the BioWelder®... -
Page 16: Error Codes
Error codes Error codes Error codes Error codes ERROR ZAXIS Time limitation elevating motor (Z-axis) Z-axis did not reach the programmed position in between 8 sec. ERROR YAXIS Time limitation slide motor (y-axis) Y -axis did not reach the programmed position in between 8 sec. ERROR XAXIS Time limitation eccentric motor (X-axis) X -axis did not reach the programmed position in between 5 sec. -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Press MODE to check the amount of realized weldings. The BioWelder® is designed in the way that there is no periodical service necessary. Clean the temperature sensor after all 30 to 40 weldings with a cotton wool stick and alcohol. -
Page 18: Specifications
19.0 mm | 3/4 inch 12.7 mm | 1/2 inch 3.2 mm | 1/8 inch Sartorius Stedim Biotech guarantees that thermoplastic tubing like C-Flex®, Pharmed® and Sanipure® can be joined with the BioWelder®. Various tubing types and settings can be user-programmed into the unit.. -
Page 19: Appendix 1 1 1
Compatible hoses Each set of tubing holders is coded The BioWelder® is designed to join thermoplastic tubing. Some of the tubing so that the machine can recognize brands that have been tested are listed below. The unit cannot be used to join the installed holder size. -
Page 20: Short Instruction
6. As soon as you have set date hose type press MODE. finished printing press MODE. and time press MODE. 6. The BioWelder® is now ready for 7. The BioWelder® is now ready for 7. The BioWelder® is now ready for welding. -
Page 21: Short Form Of The Manual For The Calibration Holder
Short form of the manual for the calibration holder Clean the Infrared sensor with a cotton stick and alcohol. Choose the program “Temp validating” in the set up of your BioWelder® (use display and keypad). Press “Down”! Follow the indications on the display:... - Page 22 After closing the cover the unit arrives in position displayed. Next steps are indicated in the display. Insert a new blade in the way displayed. Insert the Calibration Holder very carefully (do not touch the thermocouple) and close the holder afterwards. Measuring instrument has to be suitable for thermo couple element type K (NiCr-Ni), class 2 as per EN60584.
- Page 23 Connect your calibrated measuring instrument to the Calibration Holder. Close the cover and the calibration procedure will start automatically. The unit heats up the blade up to more than 400°C and holds this temperature for at least of 5 sec. Next step is that the unit cools down the blade to 240°C and control the temperature 10sec long.
- Page 24 Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH. The status of the information, specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below.
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