Phoenix BLACK

Microwave Muffle Furnace

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Contents

Safety

Safety Notations 5

Introduction

About the Instrument 6

Back and Side View 10

Cavity 11

Accessories 12

Software Overview

Software Icons 13

Home Screen 13

QuickTest 14

Methods 14

System Menu 14

System Installation

Integrated Weighing Procedures

External Weighing Procedure (Wizard ON) 30

External Weighing Procedure (Wizard OFF) 35

Manual Weight Entry 40

Sample Size Guidelines

Phoenix BLACK 44

Phoenix BLACK AirWave 44

QuickTest

Parameters 45

Edit Method 55

Copy Method 55

Delete Method 55

Export Method 55

Import Method 56

Edit/Delete User 57

Auto Login 58

User Logs 58

Thermocouple

Software Setting 64

External Printer (Optional)

Printer Installation 66

Data Management

View, Print, and Export Data 67

Data Bridge 67

Data Search 68

Software Update

How to Update Software 69

Maintenance Overview

Cavity & Exhaust Blower, Outlet and Hose Cleaning 72

Door, Seal and Interlock Inspection 73

Power Test 73

Troubleshooting

Problems and Possible Solutions 76

System Specifications

Location Requirements 77

Electrical Requirements 77

Compressed Air 78

Environmental Requirements 78

CEM Corporation Headquarters 82

CEM International Subsidiaries 82

CEM Distributors 83

Safety

Safety Notations

This manual uses safety alert words at points in the documentation where the user should be aware of potential

hazards. The safety alert words indicate differing levels of observation or action as described below:

A WARNING is intended to emphasize dangerous or hazardous conditions that may result in personal

injury to the user and/or damage or destruction of the instrument.

Surrounding surfaces are hot to the touch. To prevent the possibility of serious burns, use personal

protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in the user’s safety program. Metal tongs are recommended for

inserting and removing sample containers from the furnace.

About the Instrument

The Phoenix BLACK™ and Phoenix BLACK AirWave™ microwave mufe furnace is a special purpose microwave

system designed for laboratory use in heating/ashing a wide range of materials. Its primary purpose is the rapid

oxidation of samples for the gravimetric determination of ash content (loss on ignition).

The Phoenix BLACK and Phoenix BLACK AirWave can be equipped with either a high temperature furnace or a high

capacity furnace. The high temperature furnace is for applications requiring temperatures up to 1200 ºC. It can

accommodate up to eight (8) CEM quartz ber crucibles. The high capacity furnace is for applications at or below

The Phoenix BLACK AirWave channels volatile material from the ashing furnace chamber through a chimney in the

top of the ashing furnace chamber to the Air Amplied Exhaust System that contains no screens or moving parts.

Volatile material from the ashing furnace chamber escape through the chimney and into the exhaust system.

Residue collection on the outside of the ashing furnace and in the exhaust system is reduced to a manageable

The Phoenix BLACK vapor scrubbing system can safely remove harmful fumes from the furnace cavity and

neutralize any residual acid exhausted (sulfur dioxide and nitric acid). The conguration meets ISO 14000

regulations and all requirements for USP 281 (ROI) & USP 733 (LOI). The quartz furnace ceiling assures sample

purity. USB data output provides CFR 21 part 11 compliance for output of data and any regulation specifying an

If the instrument is used in a manner not specied by CEM Corporation in this manual, then the protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired.

• The Phoenix BLACK and Phoenix BLACK Airwave have been designed and tested laboratory use in heating/ashing

• Only use the device for applications that fall within the range of the intended use; otherwise, the protective and

User Qualifications

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure all operators are sufciently trained in the correct and safe use of

the instrument.

Important Safeguards

Instrument Overview

Front and Side View

• Settings: Turning ON/OFF auto-login requirements for users

• User Logs: Audit trail for tracking user movement within software

• Administrator: List of users are located beneath logs

System Installation

System Installation

Unpack Instrument

1. View the “System Specication” section of this manual and select a location that meets requirements before

installing the instrument.

2. Carefully inspect the shipping carton, the instrument and accessories for any damage that may have occurred

during shipping. If the instrument or accessories have damage, contact the freight carrier to report the damage

and le a damage report. Contact your CEM representative to request service information.

If any damage to the instrument is noted, do not attempt instrument operation.

Do not tamper with the instrument.

3. Pull plastic tab, swing handle open and remove the plastic assembly from box. Repeat process on the remain-

6. Remove the foam from the instrument.

7. Leaving the plastic behind, use two people to lift the system, using the cutouts in the foam as hand place-

ment, and place onto the bench top.

To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or

System Installation

8. Carefully remove the plastic securing the door and discard. Do not leave the plastic on or under the system.

9. Retain all packing material for use if returning the instrument to the manufacturer.

System Setup

1. For Phoenix BLACK AirWave (ONLY): Install the airow amplier assembly as outlined below.

end of the exhaust hose in a fume disposal mechanism.

plug coupling of the airow amplier assembly. Maximum air pressure is 150 psi.

Air ow to the system must be on at all times during operation. The airow solenoid will automatically turn

air on when the “Start” key is pressed and temperature is great than 100 ºC. Air will automatically turn off

when the system is below 100 °C.

wise to raise the pressure or counterclockwise to decrease the pressure.