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  • Page 1 Corporation...
  • Page 2 CEM Corporation. CEM is a registered trademark of CEM Corporation. iTAG is a registered trademark of CEM Corporation. SPRINT is a registered trademark of CEM Corporation. SPRINTPAK is a registered trademark of CEM Corporation. Patents Pending...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wash Station Strainer Installation ..............................7 Printer Ribbon Installation ................................7 Assembled Sprint System ..................................8 Sprint Keypad ......................................9 Navigating with the Sprint Keypad..............................9 Instrument Setup ....................................10 Administrator ..................................... 10 System ......................................10 iTAG® Weight ....................................10 Preferences ......................................
  • Page 4 Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service ............................32 Routine Maintenance and Cleaning ..............................32 Cleaning Procedures for the Homogenizer Probe ..........................32 Replacement of Peristaltic Pump Tubing (Waste and Optics) ......................33 Preparation for Shipment................................... 34 Spill Removal..................................... 35 Optics Cleaning ....................................35 Troubleshooting ....................................

  • Page 5: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions The SPRINT® System must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This instrument is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Verify that all accessories are included with the Sprint SPRINTPAK® (Sold Separately) instrument. 912550 SPRINTPAK (4 Pack) Optional accessories: 558005 Bottle Stirrer 912455 External Pump Assembly Kit 246075 Bottle Stirrer Cable 920926 External Balance 912485 Grain Sample Preparation Kit...

  • Page 8: Overview

    External waste is routed tion prior to system setup for sharing a balance. to the back of the Sprint system. A 3/8” fl exible tube is provide to connect to a waste drain or waste carboy. All Sprint waste solutions are non-toxic and non-hazardous.

  • Page 9: System Setup

    Note: Retain the Sprint instrument. cap for reuse if the instru- ment requires relocation or return to CEM for repair. Refer to the “Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Ser- 2. Lift the protective plastic, vice” section of this manual.
  • Page 10 “iTAG 1” to the connector on the 25. Carefully lower and close back of the Sprint instru- the instrument top cover. ment labeled “iTAG Solution 1” by pushing the connector 26. Remove the tape securing...

  • Page 11: External Balance Setup

    “Enter” key. 28. Place the external balance on the workbench on the left side of the Sprint instrument (facing front of instru- ment). Based on the type of external balance, refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for specifi c pro- 34.

  • Page 12: Solution Preparation

    Prepare the iTAG® Solution 1 by one of the fol- into one of the 4-liter bottles. lowing methods. Add iTAG® Solution 1 from the SPRINTPAK Gravimetric Method (CEM Recommended) into the bottle. Remove any remaining iTAG® Solution 1 from iii. Rinse the iTAG® Solution 1 bottle with deion-...

  • Page 13: Fluid Tubing Preparation

    h. Completely loosen the lids on each of the 47. From the Maintenance bottles so that the lid is sitting on the bottle, Menu, highlight and but not tightened, to prevent a vacuum which select “Setup” to fi ll the can stop fl...

  • Page 14: Wash Station Strainer Installation

    55. Once the homogenizer assembly is properly seated in the Z axis, carefully close the instrument top cover. 56. Remove the black cover from the bottom blade of the homogenizer by gripping the tab and pulling down- ward. If necessary, use a fi ngernail at the top of the cover to assist with the removal.

  • Page 15: Assembled Sprint System

    Solution 2 Solution 3...

  • Page 16: Sprint Keypad

    Note: If a test is stopped using the “Run/Stop” key, the • Select or deselect a “checkbox” item. instrument may not appear to immediately stop because the Sprint must purge all fl uids. If a test is interrupted for Arrow any reason, perform a “Recovery Clean” as outlined in this The “Arrow”...

  • Page 17: Instrument Setup

    • Sample ID Settings normal operation. If the • Date/Time results are not within the acceptable range, • Balance Settings contact CEM Service. • Computer Settings NOTE • Contrast The iTAG solution System and cup used for this iTAG weight 4.

  • Page 18: Preferences

    12. From the “System” Preferences screen, use the 18. From the “Administrator” arrow keys to select screen, use the “Motor Confi guration.” arrow keys to select Press the “Enter” key. “Preferences.” Press the “Enter” key. Preferences include: • User Login (On/Off) 13.

  • Page 19: Data Output

    Note: If a jump drive is Data Output not installed in one of the 24. From the “Administrator” USB ports, the software will screen, use the prompt the user that a jump arrow keys to select drive is required. “Data Output.” Data Format With the jump drive installed, a screen appears...

  • Page 20: Delete

    Delete CAUTION 35. Using the arrow keys, Do not remove the jump drive from the USB port select (highlight) the during method or bundle import or export.Removal backup to delete from of the jump drive prior to completion of method or the instrument memory.

  • Page 21: Export Bundles

    53. Use the arrow keys to 60. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate select “Export.” Press method(s) to export “Enter.” from the instrument to the external jump drive or use the arrow keys to select “Select All.” 54. Press the “Enter” key. CAUTION Note: If methods are selected that are not...

  • Page 22: User Management

    User Management 72. Using the arrow keys and the “Enter” If desired, system operators key, select the user can be entered into the password. Sprint system as either CAUTION users or administrators. Administrators normally User Login have more system options is turned on, a than users.

  • Page 23: Folder Management

    82. Press the “Enter” key. 89. To edit a folder name, use the arrow keys to 83. Using the arrow keys select the applicable and the “Enter” key, folder and press the select the password. “Enter” key. Note: “Shift” controls the capital and lower 90.

  • Page 24: Sample Id Settings

    “Enter” key. select the appropriate The rollover number balance to be utilized must not exceed 1000. with the Sprint 101. To set a prefi x for each instrument. sample ID number (Test 1), use the arrow 108. Press the “Enter” key.

  • Page 25: Balance Share

    111. Press the “Enter” key. select “Remote” from the balance type drop- Balance Share down menu. If desired, two Sprint sys- 119. Using the “down” tems can be set up to share arrow key, select “IP one external balance. An Address.”...

  • Page 26: Contrast

    122. From the “Administrator” screen, use the arrow keys to select “Computer Settings.” 123. If required, enter either the previous address or a new IP address (if connected to a network). 124. To enter an IP address, press the right arrow key to select the initial set of numbers of the address.

  • Page 27: Sprintpak Setup

    SPRINTPAK® Setup 6. Wait fi ve (5) minutes for the instrument to Note: SPRINTPAK setup is required upon instrument start- stir the iTAG® Solution 1. Once the solution is up and after each set of fi fty (50) tests. stirred suffi ciently, the instrument analyzes the CAUTION solution.

  • Page 28: Sprintpak Restandardization

    9. Repeat the restandardization test as outlined in steps 1 through 7. If the values remain more than Note: Upon initial instrument installation, following each 0.005, contact the CEM Service Department for SprintPak setup and if the instrument sits idle for a period assistance.

  • Page 29: Instrument Operation

    SPRINTPAK fi lters 5. Press the “TARE” key and cups are de- on the Sprint keypad. signed for one-time 6. Place the sample into use only. Reuse of the cup on the external the fi lters and/or cups balance.

  • Page 30: Method Parameters

    4. If a new name is the resulting number as the desired for the edited bias. method, use the “down” Bias = Sprint Avg. - AOAC arrow key to highlight avg. “Method Name.” 5. Use the “right” arrow 9. Use the “right”...

  • Page 31: Sample Details

    Sample Details · Mode - Select either Standard or Dilution mode. The default mode is Standard which is used for most 15. Use the arrow keys to samples. Dilution mode should be selected for select “Edit” for each of samples that require dilution prior to homogenization. the sample details: ·...

  • Page 32: Create Method

    (one with a lower protein content, the other with a higher protein content) must be tested at least three (3) times per value in the SPRINT® to establish a calibration line. More reference samples can be added to enhance the 7.
  • Page 33 16. To edit the number Delay Time – The delay time is the length of time the of decimal places for iTAG® Solution 1 and the sample are in contact prior to displaying the result beginning homogenization. If the sample is extremely precision, use the right dense, increase the delay time to permit the sample to arrow key to high-...
  • Page 34 To verify the method, test samples with a known pro- the external balance tein content and compare the SPRINT® results with and close the bal- the known value. Perform the test at least seven (7) ance doors.

  • Page 35: Stop Method

    Stop Method If, for some reason, the instrument loses power or malfunctions, causing an error, and stops during a test or if the operator presses the “Run/Stop” key to stop the test, the instrument will continue to operate until fl uids are purged from the instrument tubing.

  • Page 36: Recovery Clean

    Print 1. From the Main Screen, using the arrow keys, select “Print” and press the “Enter” key. Graph Maintenance 1. From the Main Screen, using the arrow keys, select “Setup” and press the “Enter” key. 2. From the “Settings” screen, select “Main- Statistics tenance”...

  • Page 37: System Information

    “Enter” key. “RTD” - Provides the Note: The “System Infor- heater RTD slope and Y mation” screens are for the intercept. user’s information and CEM Service Specialists only. System Information catego- ries include: “System” - provides “Sensor” - provides...
  • Page 38 “Timers Page 1,” “Page 2,” “Page 3” and “Page4” - provide in- formation related to the homogenizer, optics, and pumps. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4...

  • Page 39: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Service

    To prevent possible injury, use caution to prevent touching the blade at the end of the homogenizer. WARNING 1. To remove the homogenizer probe from the Sprint This instrument utilizes high voltages. Only tech- instrument, carefully push up on the probe, rotate ¼...

  • Page 40: Replacement Of Peristaltic Pump Tubing (Waste And Optics)

    ¼ turn to the right to secure it in place in ing facing upward as the Sprint instrument. Gently pull downward on the ho- illustrated. mogenizer to ensure that the homogenizer is installed securely.

  • Page 41: Preparation For Shipment

    12. Remove the Solution 3 Preparation for Shipment bottle from the iTAG® “Prepare to Ship” removes fl uids from the instrument. Solution 1 port. This function must always be performed prior to instrument Information 13. Attach the quick discon- Attach a single end quick release relocation or repair.

  • Page 42: Spill Removal

    Spill Removal Optics Cleaning If a spill occurs within the 1. From the Main Screen, instrument, remove the spill- using the arrow keys, age as follows: select “Setup” and 1. Turn the instrument off press the “Enter” key. and remove the power From the “Settings”...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Restandardize iTAG Dirty optics Dirty homogenizer For service and repair, contact the CEM Service Department or local CEM susbsidiary or distributor. WARNING This instrument utilizes high voltages. Instrument service and repair should be performed only by techni- cians trained in repair and maintenance of high voltage systems.

  • Page 44: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information For assistance and pricing of replacement parts and accessories, please CEM Corporation or the local subsidiary or distributor.. CEM Corporation Contact Information: Corporate Headquarters CEM Corporation Service Department PO Box 200 3100 Smith Farm Road Matthews, NC 28106-0200 USA 800.726.3331 (phone within USA &...

  • Page 45: Specifi Cations

    Stable work bench free from vibration or large equipment Environmental Requirements: Provides suffi cient space for Sprint instrument and an external balance Temperature range of 41 F (5 C) to 104 F (40 C) and a relative humidity range of 10-85 percent relative humidity.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Warranty What Is Covered: CEM Corporation warrants that the instrument will be free of any defect in parts or workmanship and will, at its option, replace or repair any defective part (excluding consumables) or instrument. For How Long: This warranty remains in effect for 365 days from date of delivery to the original purchaser.
  • Page 47 Technologique de Saclay www.cemsprint.com (web site) 4, rue René Razel 91892 ORSAY Cedax United Kingdom Subsidiary France (33-1) 69.35.57.80 (phone) CEM Microwave Technology Ltd. (33-1) 60.19.64.91 (fax) 2 Middle Slade info.fr@cem.com (email) Buckingham Industrial Park www.cemfrance.fr Buckingham MK18 1WA United Kingdom Italian Subsidiary 44.1.280.822873 (phone)

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