Buchi 540 Manual

Melting point B-540 Contents
Contents
1 Scope of delivery 2
2 Safety 4
3 Function 6
4 Putting into operation 7
5 Operation 9
5.1 Control, operating and display elements 9
5.2 Operating setup of the menus 10
5.3 Definition of concepts on displays 10
5.4 Preparation of samples 12
5.5 Determination of a melting point 12
5.5.1 Determination of the SETPOINT 13
5.5.2 Determination of the GRADIENT (temperature rise) 14
5.5.3 Determination of the MAXPOINT 15
5.6 Program management 16
5.6.1 Assignment of a sample identification 16
5.6.2 Storage of programs 17
5.6.3 Calling stored programs 18
5.6.4 Cancelling stored programs 19
5.6.5 Printing of results 20
5.7 Running a melting point determination 21
5.7.1 Melting point determination with known
melting point 21
5.7.2 Determination of the melting point with unknown
melting point 22
5.7.3 Modifications of parameters during the
determination of a melting point 25
5.8. Boiling point determination 27
5.9 Adjustment of subparameters 28
6 Maintenance 33
6.3 Calibration of the unit with calibrating substances 33
6.4 Customer service 38
7 Taking out of operation 39
8 Spare parts 40
Please read these instructions thoroughly 9 Appendix 41
before using the Melting Point B-540 Unit. 9.1 Connecting a keyboard 41
The instructions should be kept near the unit 9.2 Connection of a printer 41
for general reference. 9.3 Interface configuration 41
9.4 Menu chart 42
Chapter 2 contains important notes on safety 9.5 Print-Out 45
which must be observed if the Melting Point 9.6 Error messages 46
Unit is to be operated safely. 9.7 Technical data 46
9.8 Materials used 47
9.9 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada) 47
9.10 Declaration of EC conformance 48
Due to continuous improvement and updating, technical

specifications may be altered without prior notice. No part of
this document may be reproduced, copied or transmitte in any
way by using electronic or optical systems without prior
en, Version L (48 pages) Order No.
agreement and written permission of Büchi Labortechnik AG.
All rights reserved. © Büchi Labortechnik AG, 1995, 2001 B-540 Instructions 96626
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1 Scope of delivery Melting point B-540
1 Scope of delivery
Description
Appliance models: Order No.

Melting Point Unit B-540,
220-230 V, 50 or 60 Hz 36580
Melting Point Unit B-540,
100-120 V, 50 or 60 Hz 36581
Table 1: Versions of the unit
Accessories:
a 1 Oven, upper part of ceramic 34564
b 1 Glass panel 34236
c 1 Metal cover for heating range 36569
d 2 Sample holders of glass 36110
e 1 Set of 100 melting point capillaries,each 17808
f 1 Set of 10 boiling point tubes, each 19007
g 1 Set of 10 boiling point capillaries, each 01762
h 2 Spare fuses 20083
1 Mains cable PNE, 2.5 m:
Type CH 10010
Type earthed (shock-proof) 10016
Type GB 17835
Type USA 10020
Type AUS 17836
Figure 1: Complete view of the unit i 1 Brief operating instructions
German 96635
English 96636
French 96661
2 8 j 1 Compaction wire 36721
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1 Operating instructions
3 German 96625
English 96626
4 French 96627
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Italian 96628
Spanish 96629
1 Packaging
7 Table 2: Enclosed parts
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Figure 2: Accessories
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Melting point B-540 1 Scope of delivery
Optional accessories:
1 Keyboard for simple parameter input
Swiss keyboard arrangement 29599
USA keyboard arrangement 29548
1 Printer for documentation
incl. printer cable
230 V, 50/60 Hz 38706
115 V, 60 Hz 38707
1 Printer cable 29547
1 Melting point capillary (1000 off) 01759
1 Boiling point tube (100 off) 19697
1 Boiling point capillary (100 off) 19698
1 Büchi Certificate for Calibration
at Works G/E/F 97722
Remote control Meltingpoint
(Manual incl. 3 1/2" diskette)
German 33758
English 33758
1 Protective cover 36625
1 Sample block for prepared
melting point capillaries 36629
Table 3: Optional accessories
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2 Safety Melting point B-540
2 Safety
This unit has been designed in accordance with the state of

engineering and the recognised rules of safety. Nevertheless,
it can still be a source of risks and hazards:
• If used by persons with insufficient training

• If used for purposes other than that for which it is intended.
2.1 Symbols
Stop
Information about hazards which can lead to serious material
damage or cause serious or potentially fatal injury.
Warning
Information about hazards which can be harmful to your health
or lead to material damage.
Please note
Information about technical requirements. Non-observance
can lead to malfunctions, inefficiency and lost production.
2.2 Requirements to be met by the customer
The device must only be operated by persons who have the

training or professional experience to comprehend the hazards
that can arise when using the unit. Personnel without such
training or persons currently undergoing a course of training
require thorough instruction. This Instruction Manual should
form the basis of these instructions.
2.3 Proper use
The unit is designed and built for use in laboratories. It is intended

to be used to determine the melting and boiling points at
ambient temperatures of up to 400°C.
2.4 Improper use
Any use other than those already listed, and any application
that does not conform with the technical data is deemed to
be a case of mis-use. The customer shall bear sole
responsibility for any damage due to such mis-use.
The following applications in particular are inadmissible:
• Use in rooms requiring an explosion-proof equipment.

• Extraction of samples which may explode or ignite by a
blow, friction, heat or spark (e.g. explosives, etc.).
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Melting point B-540 2 Safety
2.5 General hazards
General hazards arise from:

• Mixtures of unknown composition or contaminations.
• Combustible gases or solvent vapours in the immediate
vicinity of the unit.
• Damaged glass components.
• An insufficient distance from the back of the unit to the
wall (see chapter 4, Commissioning the unit).
• Burnings by touching hot parts of the heater.
Apart from authorised maintenance personnel, no one is

allowed to remove any safety devices and covers with a
standard tool. The unit must not be put into operation with
damaged glass components.
Touching life parts may result in fatal injury!
2.6 Safety measures
Personal protective garments must be worn, such as goggles

and a laboratory coat.
This Instruction Manual is a component of the melting point

unit and as such it must remain available at any time to the
operating staff where the unit is operated. This also applies to
manuals in other languages which are available on request.
2.7 Modifications
Modifications on the unit or on the spare parts or accessories

as well as the use of any other spare parts or accessories as
those indicated in this Manual are only permitted after consulting
with Büchi Labortechnik AG and obtaining its written consent.
2.8 Responsibility of the operator
The operator is responsible for instructing his personnel. For

that purpose, this Manual can be supplied in other languages.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay on
any events relevant to safety which may occur with operating
the Melting Point Unit.
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3 Function Melting point B-540
3 Function
The Melting Point Unit B-540 is a unit to determine melting

and boiling points at ambient temperatures of up to 400°C.
Three different samples can be determined at the same time.
Values can be detected by viewing the samples.
Operating principle
Sequence of analysis
The Melting Point Unit B-540 provides the melting point in
Heating phase Readiness Melt. det. phase Cooling phase agreement with pharmacopoeia methodologies and the boiling
Temperature
point according to Silowopov.
For every determination the procedure is as follows:

Max-
point 1. Selection of the SETPOINT; temperature which is 10°C
Gradient
Setpoint below the melting point to be expected.
2. Selection of the temperature GRADIENT; temperature
GRADIENT within the range of the melting point.
3. Selection of the MAXPOINT; temperature at which the
determination can be interrupted automatically.
4. Storage of the parameters selected (if needed).
Time
Figure 3: Analysis flow chart
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Melting point B-540 4 Putting into operation
4 Putting into operation
Check the unit for any damages immediately after opening

the packaging. It is important that damage incurred during
transit is determined and reported immediately. If this is the
case, a full statement of facts must be made immediately
(and reported to the post office, railway or transport firm).
It is advisable to keep the original packaging for future transport.
4.1 Location of unit
The unit must be erected on a stable, clean and even surface.
For safety reasons and to ensure sufficient cooling in the

electronic compartment, the side walls of the unit must be
placed at least 30 cm away from the walls or other objects.
No containers, chemicals or other appliances should be placed
behind a unit.
4.2 Power connections
Check that the voltage of the socket is identical to the voltage

specified on the unit plate. Only connect the Melting Point
Unit to a plug which is earthed. External couplings and exten-
sion cables must be earthed (3-contact couplings, cables and
connectors). Any interruption of the earth wire is prohibited.
Risks caused by possible internal defects are thus prevented.
4.3 Mounting of accessoires
The sample holders of glass are inserted into the opening of

the housing cover.
Figure 4: Mounting the glass sample holder
The glass sample holders protect the apparatus from dust

and smaller particles and the operator from contact with electric
parts.
Therefore, the apparatus should never be operated without

the sample holders inserted.
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4 Putting into operation Melting point B-540
The glass panel is placed into the metal heating block, taking
care to touch the panel only laterally.
Figure 5: Mounting the glass panel
The upper ceramic part of the oven is placed onto the metal
block.
Figure 6: Inserting the upper ceramic part
The metal cover is placed over the heating area.
Figure 7: Fitting the metal cover 5 Operation
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Melting point B-540 5 Operation
5 Operation
Please note that the unit has been commissioned correctly

according to the instructions in chapter 4 Commissioning.
2 5.1 Control, operating and display elements
a Master switch
b Magnifying glass for viewing the samples
c Display for prompt facility
3 d START key to start a determination
4 6 e STOP key to interrupt a determination
f MENU key to change displayed menu windows
g ENTER key to change the cursor position vertically when
8 7 adjusting parameters on the display
h NEXT key to change the cursor position horizontally
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5 when adjusting parameters on the display
i UP/DOWN keys to change adjustments of the relative
cursor position
j Keys to store measured values during a determination
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Figure 8: Front view, B-540
k Sample holder for melting point capillaries and boiling point

tubes during determination
l Receptacle for unused melting point capillaries and boiling
point tubes
m Receptacle for used melting point capillaries and
boiling point tubes
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13 n Appliance plug
o Plug for printer connection
p Plug for keyboard connection
q Plug for PC connection
r Main fuse
s Pocket for brief instruction manual
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18 16
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Figure 9: Rear view, B-540
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5 Operation Melting point B-540
5.2 Operating setup of the menus

Mainmenu 1 Mainmenu 2 Mainmenu 3
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C 5.2.1 Main menus
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C NAME : RECALL CLEAR
MAXPOINT : 120°C ID# : STORE PRINT The user may move through these menus for every new
melting point determination.
TEMPERATURE 25 °C TEMPERATURE: 135.6 °C 5.2.2 Graphics

SP 136 °C
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C These graphics will accompany the user during a melting point
PRESS START determination and explain which part of the heating profile is
TEMPERATURE 140 °C TEMPERATURE 145 °C
activated.
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C
TEMPERATURE 100 °C
5.3 Definition of concepts on displays
5.3.1 Main menus
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Basic condition (main menu 1)

SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C Temperature: Current temperature inside of the oven.
SETPOINT: Temperature
• at which the sample capillaries are inserted
into the unit;
• as from which the adjusted temperature pro-
gramwill run down.
GRADIENT: Temperature rise from 0.1/0.2/0.5/1.0/2.0/5.0/

10.0/20° C/min, at which the unit will be heated
up as from SETPOINT to MAXPOINT.
MAXPOINT: Maximum temperature to be reached for the

current determination. This is set automatically
at 15°C above the SETPOINT but may also be
adapted.
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Storage menus (main menu 2)

NAME :
ID# : Temperature: Current temperature inside of the oven.
Name: Name of the method under which the
parametersare to be stored for a melting point
determination.
ID#: Assignment of a sample name to a current
determination which should appear equally on
a subsequent printout.
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TEMPERATURE: 25.0 °C (Main menu 3)

RECALL CLEAR
STORE PRINT Temperature: Current temperature inside of the oven.
RECALL: Calling stored methods for melting point determi-

nation
STORE: For storing new methods for melting point deter-
mination
CLEAR: For cancelling stored methods of a melting point
determination
PRINT: For switching on and off the automatic printout of
thevalues obtained from a melting point determi-
nation.
5.3.2 Display of values
M SAMP1 SAMP2 SAMP3 Manuell display

A XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C
N XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C
This display permits to read off the melting points after a
XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C determination. A maximum of three values will be displayed
per sample capillary which are arranged in vertical order.
5.3.3 Graphics
TEMPERATURE 25.0 °C The unit heats up to the preselected SETPOINT:

SP 136 °C
TEMPERATURE 135.6 °C The unit has reached the preselected SETPOINT and waits
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C
for the temperature program to be started.
PRESS START
TEMPERATURE 140 °C With the preselected GRADIENT, the unit heats up to the
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C maximum point of the temperature program (MAXPOINT).
TEMPERATURE 145 °C The unit has reached the highest point of the temperature
program (MAXPOINT) and cools down to the previously
selected SETPOINT.
TEMPERATURE 100°C The unit cools down to room temperature.
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5.4 Preparation of samples
Granular crystalline and inhomogenous samples are crushed

in the mortar and then filled into the melting point capillary to
at least 4-6 mm. In order to obtain comparable results, it is
essential that all three capillaries are filled to the same height
and that the substance is compacted.
Compaction is obtained either by knocking the capillary on a

hard base or letting the capillary drop onto the table through a
glass tube of approx. 1 m length.
5.5 Determination of a melting point
The following items must be known before a melting point

can be determined:
a Is the approximate melting point known ?

if not R see 5.7.2
b Is a sample name to be entered ?

if yes R see 5.6.1
c Where is the SETPOINT of the determination located ?

SETPOINT input R 5.5.1
d How fast should the temperature rise (GRADIENT)

between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT ?
GRADIENT input R see 5.5.2
e Is the difference between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT to

be more than 15°C ?
Change MAXPOINT R see 5.5.3
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5.5.1 Determination of the SETPOINT
The SETPOINT can be adjusted in the main menu. This is done

on every individual digit of the relative number. The SETPOINT
is adjusted with keys UP/DOWN and NEXT, the number is trans-
mitted with the ENTER key. By way of example, a SETPOINT
of 180°C is to be adjusted.
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Actuate ENTER until the cursor is on the SETPOINT field.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 1 is in the first

digit.
NEXT until the cursor is on the second digit.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 8 is in the se-

cond digit.
NEXT until the cursor is on the third digit.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 0 is in the third

digit.
ENTER to transmit the complete SETPOINT temperature.
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5.5.2 Determination of the GRADIENT

(temperaturerise)
The gradient is the heating rate at which heating is continued

as from reaching the SETPOINT temperature to MAXPOINT.
Adaptation of the gradient is made in 0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/
20°C/min in the main menu.
By way of example, a gradient of 1°C is to be selected.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Actuate the ENTER key until the cursor is on the gradient

field.
Increase or reduce the temperature rise until the value of

1°C/min is displayed.
Actuate ENTER to transmit the selected temperature rise.
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5.5.3 Determination of the MAXPOINT
Normally, the temperature of the MAXPOINT is adjusted

automatically at 15°C above the SETPOINT. If this temperature
differential exceeds 15°C in an individual case, the MAXPOINT
may be adapted manually. The MAXPOINT is equally adapted
in the main menu. By way of example, the MAXPOINT
temperature of 195°C is to be increased to 230°C.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Actuate ENTER until the cursor is on the MAXPOINT field.

digit.
NEXT until the cursor is on the second digit.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 3 is in the

second digit.
NEXT until the cursor is on the third digit.

digit.
ENTER to transmit the MAXPOINT temperature.
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5.6 Program management
5.6.1 Assignment of a sample identification
If similar parameters are used all over again, it is recommended

to store them with sample names. By simply calling them up
from the memory, their repeated entering becomes dispensable.
As far as necessary, an identification (e.g. batch number or
test number) may be assigned to this method. The name and
the sample identification will then be printed out.
A sample name and the sample identification are entered into
the menu of the memory. The name used may consist of letters,
figures or a combination of figures with letters.
For easy entering of sample names and sample identifications

we recommend to use a keyboard (Büchi Art. No. 29599).
NAME :
ID# :
Actuate ENTER until the cursor is on the NAME field for entering
the method name.
Actuate NEXT until the cursor is on the correct position of the

horizontal which is to be modified.
An individual cursor position can be changed by actuating

UP/DOWN.
Press ENTER to transmit the method name. Enter the

identification again with UP/DOWN and NEXT.
Press ENTER to transmit the sample identification.
The name and sample identification are now printed out. But
the method has not yet been stored. If the method is to be
stored in the memory, change over to main menu 3.
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5.6.2 Storage of parameters
Press MENU to change to main menu 3.
TEMPERATURE: 25.0 °C
RECALL CLEAR
STORE PRINT
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the STORE field.
By pressing ENTER, the program is stored with the selected

parameters under the entered name and the display will
change to main menu 1.
The sample identification is not stored.
Possible error messages.
MEMORY FULL !
PRESS ENTER
NO NAME - NOT STORED !

PRESS ENTER
NAME EXISTS ALREADY

PRESS ENTER
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5.6.3 Recalling stored programs
If similar parameters are used all over again, it is recommended

to store them with sample names. By simply recalling them
from the memory, their repeated entering becomes dispensable.
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Stored programs can only be recalled from main menu 3.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Press the MENU key twice to enter the main menu 3.
TEMPERATURE : 25.0 °C
RECALL CLEAR
STORE PRINT
The NEXT key is pressed until the cursor is on the RECALL

field.
By pressing the ENTER key, the stored programs are listed.
RCL: XXXXXX q
XXXXXX
XXXXXX Q
Choose the selected program with UP/DOWN keys (e.g.

benzoic acid).
Recall the selected program by pressing the ENTER key. The

unit is now ready for the next determination with the recalled
method.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Possible error message.
MEMORY EMPTY !
PRESS ENTER
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5.6.4 Cancelling stored programs
If stored programs are no more needed or if the capacity of

storage locations is exhausted, programs may be cancelled
(erased).
Stored programs can only be cancelled from the main menu.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Press MENU twice to return to the storage menu.
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the CLEAR field.
By pressing ENTER, the stored programs are listed.
RCL: XXXXXX q
XXXXXX
XXXXXX Q
Select the program to be cancelled with UP/DOWN (e.g. benzoic

acid).
Press ENTER to cancel the selected program. If necessary,

further programs may be cancelled now.
By pressing MENU, return to the main menu.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Possible error message.

MEMORY EMPTY!
PRESS ENTER
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5.6.5 Printing of results
1. Automatic printout after every determination
When a determination is complete, results and selected

parameters can be printed out automatically. If this automatic
printout is required, it is necessary to accesss configuration
menu 3.
The menu key is pressed for 3 seconds access the

first submenu.
Press the menu key tweice to access the 2nd

configuration menu.
AUTOPRINT : XXX The connected printer is selected in the PRINTER box.

PRINTER : XXXXX
KEYBOARD : XX
In the AUTOPRINT bix it is stipulated that for:
YES: there will be an automatic printout after

every determination.
NO: there will not be a printout after every

determination.
2. Manual printout after every determination.
The user can stipulate for which determination he wishes to

have a printout.
AUTOPRINT : XXX No must then be selected for AUTOPRINT in configuration

PRINTER : XXXXX menu 3.
KEYBOARD : XX
TEMPERATURE : 25.0 °C If a printout is required after completion of a determination,

RECALL CLEAR
the PRINT box is accessed with the MENU key and confirmed
STORE PRINT with ENTER.
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5.7 Running melting point determination
5.7.1 Melting point determination with a known

melting point
The melting point determination may be started from any main
SETPOINT ; 100°C menu. The SETPOINT, GRADIENT and MAXPOINT must first
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C have been defined as described in 5.5.1–5.5.4.
By pressing START, the unit will heat up to the previously

selected SETPOINT. The display shows the temperature
gradient graphically.
TEMPERATURE 25.0 °C
SP 136 °C
TEMPERATURE : 135.6 °C The user is informed acoustically when the SETPOINT has
GR 2.0 °C
been reached. The graphic will change at the same time.
MP 145 °C Samples are introduced into the sample holder.
PRESS START
By pressing START again, the temperature program is started

between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT and the display changes
to the detection phase.
TEMPERATURE : 140 °C The samples are viewed through the magnifying glass as
GR 2.0 °C required. The melting point is retained by pressing SAMPLE
MP 145 °C keys 1/2/3. Every pressing of the SAMPLE keys is ack
nowledged with a beep and confirmed with an indication on
the screen.
A maximum of three modifications of condition per sample

may be transmitted to the memory. If keys are pressed more
than 3x, the last three temperature values will be retained.
When the preselected MAXPOINT has been reached, the

unit will cool down automatically to the previously used SET-
POINT. The temperature program may be stopped before
reaching the MAXPOINT temperature by pressing STOP. Even
in this case, the unit will cool down to the previously selected
SETPOINT and display the values obtained.
M SAMP1 SAMP2 SAMP3 Samp 1: Determinated value for substance in capillary 1

A XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X -C
N XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X -C Samp 2: Determinated value for substance in capillary 2
XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X -C
Samp 3: Determinated value for substance in capillary 3
By pressing MENU, the determination can be repeated.
By pressing STOP, the unit will cool down to ambient

temperature.
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5.7.2 Melting point determination with unknown

melting point
If the user has no information about the location of the melting

point of his substance it can be found out by means of a
previous fast determination. For that purpose, it is recommen-
ded to select the SETPOINT as low as possible and the
temperature GRADIENT as high as possible. Here, the MAX-
POINT should be selected to ensure that it is definitely above
the melting point. A fast determination can only be started
from the main menu.
A sample designation is dispensable. The SETPOINT, GRADIENT

and MAXPOINT must be defined. By way of example, a melting
point is to be determined which is between the ambient
temperature and 300°C. For this, it is sufficient to determine
the approximate melting point with one capillary only.
Establishing the SETPOINT

(with unknown melting point)
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Press ENTER until the cursor is on the SETPOINT field.

digit.
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the second digit.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 3 is in the second

digit.
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the third digit.

digit.
ENTER to transmit the SETPOINT temperature.

The cursor will jump to the next line.
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Adjusting the temperature program (GRADIENT)

Increase or reduce the temperature program until the value

of 20°C/min is displayed.
Press ENTER to transmit the selected temperature program.

The cursor jumps to the next line.
Adjusting the MAXPOINT


digit.
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the second digit.
Increase or reduce the value until the number 0 is in the second

digit.
Press NEXT until the cursor is on the third digit.

digit.
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Press ENTER to transmit the MAXPOINT temperature.
SETPOINT : 100°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
By pressing START, the unit will heat up to the previously

selected SETPOINT. The display will show the temperature
gradient graphically.
SP 136 °C
TEMPERATURE : 135.6 °C The user is informed acoustically that the SETPOINT has been
GR 2.0 °C reached. At the same time, the graphic will change. The samples
MP 145 °C are introduced into the sample holder.
PRESS START
By pressing the START key again, the temperature program is

started between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT and the display
changes to the detection phase.
(If Auto-Start had been switched off, refer to 5.9).
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C
The samples are viewed through the magnifying glass as

required. The melting point is retained by pressing SAMPLE
keys 1/2/3. Every pressing of the SAMPLE keys is acknowledged
with a beep and confirmed with an indication on the screen. A
maximum of three modifications of condition per sample may
be transmitted to the memory. If keys are pressed more than
3x, the last three temperature values will be retained.
When the preselected MAXPOINT has been reached, the
unit will cool down automatically to the previously used SET-
POINT. The temperature program may be stopped before
reaching the MAXPOINT temperature by pressing STOP. Even
in this case, the unit will cool down to the previously selected
SETPOINT and display the values obtained.
M SAMP1 SAMP2 SAMP3
A XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C
N XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C The melting point thus determined is 25°C too high for a more
XXX.X XXX.X XXX.X °C accurate determination (see chapter 5.5.5).
By pressing MENU, the determination can be repeated.
By pressing STOP, the unit will cool down to ambient tempe-

rature.
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5.7.3 Modifications of parameters during a

melting point determination
Quite frequently, the user will find out during an actual

determination that his selected parameters have to be
adapted, e.g. because the SETPOINT or the MAXPOINT are
too low or because the GRADIENT runs too slowly. In order
to adapt these parameters, it is not necessary to start the
determination again from the beginning.
The following modifications are possible:
Modifications before reaching the SETPOINT

The SETPOINT can be adapted.
The determination can be aborted.
Cooling down to ambient temperature.
Modifications in the ready mode

The MAXPOINT can be adapted.
The GRADIENT can be adapted.
Modifications between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT

The MAXPOINT can be adapted.
The GRADIENT can be adapted.
TEMPERATURE 25.0 °C Modifications before reaching the SETPOINT

SP 136 °C
Problem: The SETPOINT has been selected too low.
The field for SETPOINT temperature begins to flash and may

be rised by actuating UP/DOWN.
The new SETPOINT temperature is confirmed with ENTER

and the unit returns to the determination mode.
Problem: The determination is to be aborted.
The determination is to be aborted and the unit is to be cooled

down to ambient temperature.
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Modifications in the ready mode
Modifications between SETPOINT and MAXPOINT

TEMPERATURE 135.6 °C TEMPERATURE : 140 °C
GR 2.0 °C
MP 145 °C GR 2.0 °C
Problem: The temperature GRADIENT and/or MAXPOINT have
MP 145 °C been selected too low.
PRESS START
The field for temperature GRADIENT begins to flash and can

be increased via UP/DOWN.
The new temperature GRADIENT is acknowledged with

ENTER and the MAXPOINT temperature flashes.
The MAXPOINT temperature can be increased via UP/DOWN.
The newly selected MAXPOINT is confirmed with ENTER and

the unit returns to the determination mode.
Problem: The determination is to be aborted.
The determination is aborted and the user returns to the main

menu.
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5.8 Boiling point determination

Siedepunkt 100 °C
Boiling point 100 °C The sample liquid is filled into the capillary of 3.2 mm internal
Point d'ébullition 100 °C diameter to a height of 5-10 mm. Use a syringe for easy filling.
20 °C The boiling capillaries are plunged into the sample with their
thick end. Switch the master switch on. Place the sample
capillary into the sample holder. The position for boiling point
determination is either fully to the left or to the right of the
sample holder.
If the approximate boiling point is not known, the SETPOINT

should be selected as low as possible and the temperature
95 °C GRADIENT and the MAXPOINT as high as possible (analogously
to the melting point determination, section 5.6, a quick deter-
mination for orientation is carried out). If the approximate boiling
point is known, enter the SETPOINT, GRADIENT and MAX-
POINT (analogously to melting point determination with known
melting point, section 5.5.5).
The boiling point has been reached when a quick continuous

100 °C flow of bubbles (like a string of pearls) is formed at the plunged-
in end of the capillary.
Figure 10: Boiling point determination
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5.9 Adjustment of subparameters
Sub-parameters are main-settings which have to be presetted

by the user when using the insrument the first time. The
presettings are located in the sub-menu (Configuration).
Press and hold the MENU-key for 3 seconds to enter in this

sub-menu. After being in the menu it can be switched through
the window menu by pressing the MENU-key.
5.9.1 Parameter menus
TIME : XX:XX Menu window for setting data which are to appear on the
DATE : XX.XX.XX
NAME : XXXXX printout.
Time: Time
Date: Date
Name: Company name
AUTOPRINT : XXX
Menu window for adjusting the displays to be printed out.
PRINTER : XXXXX Autoprint: Automatic printing after every determination
KEYBOARD : XX
yes/no
Printer: Selection of the printer to be used
RS232 C : XXXX XXX Menu window for adjusting the serial interface to the PC
connection.
CONTRAST : XXX % Menu window for adjustments of the unit

BUZZER
AUTOSTART
:
:
XXX
XXX
Contrast: Adjustments of the LCD display
Buzzer: Beep yes/no
TIME : HH:MM Menu window for basic adjustments

DATE : DD:MM:YY
UNIT : °X
Time: Time subdivided into 12 or 24 steps
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH Date: American or European date
Unit: Temperature in °C or °K
Language: Language as displayed
SW-VER. : VX.XX SW version: Indication of the software installed

LAST CAL : XX.XX.XX Last cal.: Date of the last calibration
Interval: Time interval before the unit informs the user

CALIBRATION
INTERVAL : XX MONTH that calibration should be re peated.
PASSWORD :
Password: Entering the menu level for calibrating the unit
by the user.
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5.9.2 Modification of time, date and company

name
If you connect the unit to a printer, the melting points may be

printed out with other parameters. In order to permit a better
assignment of the printouts, each printout will bear the following:
• the name of the own company

• the time of melting point determination
• the date of melting point determination
Press MENU for three seconds to return to the range of

submenus.
TIME : XX:XX
DATE : XX.XX.XX
NAME : XXXXX
By pressing UP/DOWN, the individual digits are changed; by

pressing NEXT, the horizontal cursor position is changed.
By pressing ENTER, the date field will be displayed and this is

then adapted in the same way as described above.
By pressing ENTER, the field for the company name is

displayed and this is then adapted in the same way as described
above.
By pressing ENTER, the newly entered company name will

be used for all new determinations.
In order to return to main menu 1, press MENU again for

three seconds.
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5.9.3 Automatic printout after every

determination, selection of the printer
In this menu, the following adjustments can be carried out:
• Automatic printout after every determination

• Automatic printout of the transmission curve after every
determination
• Selection of the connected printer
Press MENU for three seconds to return to the range of sub-

menus.
Press MENU twice to go to the menu window.
AUTOPRINT : XXX
GRAPHIC : XXX
PRINTER : XXXXX
By pressing UP/DOWN, the automatic printout will be activated

after every determination, and made inoperative with NO.
Press ENTER to change to the printer field.
Press UP/DOWN to select the printer to be used.

• CITIZEN • EPSON (also Canon and Seiko)
• HP • STAR • NONE
By pressing ENTER, the newly entered printer will apply for

all new determinations.
In order to return to the main menu, press MENU again for

three seconds.
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5.9.4 Definition of the RS-232 C interface
In this menu, you can change the following setting:

• Transfer speed (baud rate)
• Data word length
• Parity
• Number of stopbits
Press MENU for three seconds to return to the range of sub-

menus.
Press MENU twice to change to the menu window.
RS232 C : XXXX XXX
Press UP/DOWN to select the correct RS-232 C interface.
When pressing ENTER, the newly selected RS interface will

be displayed for all determinations.
Press MENU again for three seconds to return to mainmenu 1
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5.9.5 Display adjustments, switching on/off, beep
In this menu, the following adjustments can be carried out:
• Increase/reduce background illumination on the display

• Switch the beep on/off
Press the MENU key for three seconds to return to the range
of submenus.
Press the MENU key three times to change to the menu

window.
CONTRAST : XXX %
Menu window to unit adjustments
BUZZER : XXX CONTRAST: LCD display adjustments
AUTOSTART : XXX
BUZZER: Beep on/off
By pressing the UP/DOWN key, the background illumination

will be increased or reduced.
By the pressing the ENTER key, the user return to the buzzer
field.
By pressing the UP/DOWN key, the beep will remain with

YES and be made inoperative with NO.
Press the MENU key again for three seconds to return to the
main menu.
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Melting point B-540 5 Maintenance
6 Maintenance
All instructions intended to keep the Melting Point Unit in a

fully operative condition should be duly noted. This also includes
a periodic cleaning and checking for any damages. It is also
recommended to calibrate the unit periodically with adequate
calibration substances.
6.1 Cleaning
The housing of the Melting Point Unit B-540 is coated with

paint. It must only be cleaned with a rag to be either dry or
moistened with alcohol. Do not use any chlorinated solvents,
acetone or similar chemical to clean the magnifying glass.
6.2 Upkeep
The upkeep of the unit is mainly limited to:
• a periodical calibration of the transmission
6.3 Calibration of the unit with calibrating

Temperature substances
The unit is to be checked frequently by means of reference

substances. We recommend to use the following reference
Display in calibration sub-menu
of the apparatus substances for calibrating the Melting Point Unit B-540:
CAL: 83°C+0.0°C+0.0°C
Vanilline Rated melting point approx. 83°C

Temperature Correction by user
Displayed by Phenacetine Rated melting point approx. 136°C
apparatus
Caffeine Rated melting point approx. 237°C
First calibration following
installation
Correction = +0.5°C We recommend to use the reference substances from the
Temperature calibration kit, Büchi order number 37454.

Temperature Corrections following of the apparatus
Displayed by calibration: +0.5°C CAL: 83°C+0.5°C+0.0°C
apparatus following
calibration Correction by user
Second calibration after one

yearCorrection = -0.4°C
Temperature

Corrections following of the apparatus
2nd calibration: -0.4°C CAL: 83°C+0.1°C+0.0°C
Temperature
Displayed by Correction by user
apparatus
following
calibration
Figure 11: Schematic correction factors
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6 Maintenance Melting point B-540
6.3.1 Melting point determination procedure for

the calibration
• The instrument should be calibrated at least once a year.

• The reference substances should be stored protected from
light in a desiccator over desiccant at room temperature
(15-25°C).
• The expiry date must be checked and the reference
replaced if necessary.
• The theoretical melting points of the reference substances
are known. An analysis certificate is provided and describes
how the theoretical melting points are determined.
• Three measurements are performed simultaneously for
each reference substance.
Recommendation:
Filling height: 4-5mm, as compact as possible by knocking
the filled capillaries on a hard surface, the
substances are ground in a mortar.
Gradient: 0.5°C/min
Setting point: 5°C below the expected melting point
Determine the clear melting point (sample melted completely

clear).
6.3.2 Evaluation of the melting point

determination
All measurements should be evaluated in accordance with

strict criteria and checked for their usability. For this we
recommend that at least the following parameters be checked
and the measurement repeated in the case of doubt.
• The melting procedure complies with the requirements.

• There should not be any bubbles which hinder visual eva-
luation of the melting procedure.
• The samples should not become discoloured.
• The samples melt within a narrow temperature range of
1°C.
The mean value is calculated and the standard deviation from

3 measurements is:
Vanilline <0.3°C
Phenacetine <0.5°C
Caffeine <0.5°C
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• No systematic deviation from the individual melting points

due to the particular position in the heating element shall
exceed 0.4°C.
For example (repeated measurements):
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Acceptable yes/no

83.0°C 83.0°C 83.4°C acceptable
82.3°C 82,9°C 83,5°C unacceptable
82.5°C 82,3°C 82,0°C acceptable
After the melting value mean values have been carefully

checked, these will be compared with the expected theoretical
values and the corresponding corrections made if necessary.
We recommend correction only in the case of errors > +/-

0.3°C.
6.3.3 Correction inputs
If it is ascertained during a routine check of the temperature

display, that the actual and rated values of the calibration sub-
stances differ, the unit may be recalibrated by the user as follows:
Press the MENU key for three seconds.
Press the MENU key again six times to change to the

calibration window.
CALIBRATION
INTERVAL : XX MONTH
PASSWORD :
Press the ENTER key to change to the PASSWORD field.

The password for the calibration may then be entered: CAL.
Press the ENTER key to get to calibration.
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Correction calculation
The theoretical melting point is stated for the reference
substance. If an interval is given, the mid-point is the theoretical
melting point.
Correction = Theoretical melting point display
Examples:
• The theoretical melting point of vanillin is 83.0°C. The Büchi
Melting Point B-540 found a melting point of 82.3°C.
Correction: 83.0°C = +0.7°C
• The theoretical melting point of vanillin is 83.0°C. The Büchi
Melting Point B-540 found a melting point of 83.0°C.
Correction: 83°C = -0.3°C
CAL: 83°C + X.X + X.X °C Now the pertinent corrections can be entered for the three
136°C + X.X + X.X °C
237°C + X.X + X.X °C
types of calibration substances. The left column indicates the
last correction, the right column is used to enter the new
STORE CALIBRATION:XXX
corrective value.
By pressing the UP/DOWN/NEXT keys, the necessary

corrective value at 83°C is entered.
By pressing the ENTER key, change to the 2nd temperature

value and adapt this analogously.
Then press the ENTER key to change to the 3rd temperature

value and adapt this analogously.
Press the ENTER key to change to the STORE CALIBRATION

field and press the UP/DOWN key to obtain YES.
By pressing the ENTER key, the new calibration is confirmed.
05.09.95 WILL BE THE

NEW CALIBRATION DATE.
REALLY STORE : XXX
DONE. VERIFY CAL.
For reasons of safety, the user is inquired again whether the

corrective factors should be stored. If this is the case, set the
display to YES and confirm with the ENTER key.
05.09.95 WILL BE THE Checking of the calibration with the same parameters under
NEW CALIBRATION DATE. the recommendation (see above).
REALLY STORE : XXX
DONE. VERIFY CAL.
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Press the MENU key to leave the calibration menu.
After entering the values, the correction factors for the middle
and right hand columns are added together and entered in
the middle column. Thus, the values in the middle column
alter following each calibration and the right hand column is
then free for the next calibration.
6.3.4 Control measurement
The calibration is checked with verification substances. For

this we recommend the Set of verification substances, Büchi
Item No. 37667. It allows checks at the following tempera-
tures using four different substances:
Substance Melting Point* Melting Point

Deviation*
4-Acetyl benzonitrile ca. 60°C ± 0.2°C
m-Toluic acid ca. 110°C ± 0.2°C
Sulfanilamide ca. 165°C ± 0.2°C
Phenolphthalein ca. 260°C ± 0.2°C
* The exact values are specified on the packing as well as on the certificate from the manufacturer of the substance (Fluka AG).
The measurements are performed with the measurement

parameters recommended in section 6.3.1. The melting point
of each reference substance must be checked in at least
three measurements. The standard deviations should be less
than 0.3°C. The maximum permitted deviations of the mean
value from the theoretical melting point are as follows:
Substance Melting Point Measuring Total

Deviation Accuracy Deviation
4-Acetyl benzonitrile ± 0.2°C ± 0.3°C > ± 0.5°C
m-Toluic acid ± 0.2°C ± 0.5°C > ± 0.7°C
Sulfanilamide ± 0.2°C ± 0.5°C > ± 0.7°C
Phenolphthalein ± 0.2°C ± 0.8°C > ± 1.0°C
All measurement results of the calibration, the correction factors

entered and control measurement values should be recorded.
This allows the calibration to be checked and repeated at a
later date.
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6.4 Customer service
Work on or in the unit may only be carried out by authorised

service personnel, i.e. skilled technicians who are familiar with
the operating instructions and current regulations with regard
to work safety and accident prevention.
Büchi customer service depots have device-specific service

manuals which are only available to authorised personnel.
Addresses of official Buchi customer service offices are given

on the Buchi website under: www.buchi.com. Please contact
one of these depots if the unit develops any faults, or you
have any technical enquiries or application problems.
The Büchi customer service will be pleased to provide you with

the following services:
• Spare parts service (when placing an order, please use the
article numbers printed in this manual)
• Repair service
• Maintenance service
• Technical hotline
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Melting point B-540 7 Taking out of operation
7 Taking out of operation
The unit must be cleaned thoroughly.
7.1 Storage/Transport
The unit should be stored and transported in its original packaging

and in clean condition.
7.2 Disposal
To ensure the disposal of the Melting Point Unit is as ecofriendly

as possible, you will find a list of the materials used, some of
which are marked with material codes, in Chapter 9, Appen-
dix. This ensures that components can be separated and,
where appropriate, recycled. Care must be taken that
regulations are complied with, when disposing of electrical
components. Furthermore, all methods of disposal should comply
with regional and local legislations.
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8 Spare parts Melting point B-540
8 Spare parts
Only original Büchi accessories and spare parts guarantee

the operational safety and reliability of this unit. Use of any
spare parts or accessories other than Büchi is only permitted
with the express permission of the manufacturer. For assembly
and dismantling purposes, spare parts should only be used as
described in chapter 6 of this instruction manual.
The reproduction or manufacture of any parts found in this
manual is equally prohibited.
Description Order no.

Protective cover 36625
Brief instruction manual in German 96635
Brief instruction manual in English 96636
Brief instruction manual in French 96661
Compaction wire 36721
Capillary holder of plastic 36629
Spare bulbs 29573
Spare fuse 110 – 120 V 19660
Spare fuse 220 – 240 V 20083
Upper ceramic part of oven 34564
Glass panel 34236
Metal cover for heating area 36569
Glass beaker 36110
Paper retainer for printer IDP-562 33751
Ribbon for printer Citizen IDP-562 37303
Paper roll for printer Citizen IDP-562 28261
Ribbon for printer Citizen IDP-460 38683
Paper roll for printer Citizen IDP-460 38684
Battery 29570
Table 4: Spare parts
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Melting point B-540 9 Appendix
9 Appendix
9.1 Connecting a keyboard
We recommend to use a keyboard for a simple input of the
Ü
sample names and sample identifications.
EN
M
3
2
1
IG
E
E
E
PL
NF
PL
PL
T
Ü
OP
AR
EN
M
CO
M
M
SA
ST
ST
SA
SA
Figure 12: Functionkey-line
9.2 Connection of a printer
We recommend to use a printer model Star Printer 512

MC-42 parallel. The printer is connected using the
communication cable supplied with the printer.
All printers are connected through the parallel V24 interface

which is connected via the communication cable (centronic)
to the printer (see section 5.1).
Appropriate printer settings are selected in the configuration

menu of the melting point apparatus. The interface is auto-
matically correctly configured by the melting point apparatus.
9.3 Interface configuration
Parallel interface: RS232

Baud rate: 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: none
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9 Appendix Melting point B-540
9.4 Menu chart
The menu chart of the Melting Point B-540 can be subdivided

in 2 main parts:
Main menu Main menu Main menu • the 3 main menus (Chapter 9.4.1)
1 2 3
Press "MENU"-key for 3 seconds
• the 7 configuration submenus (Chapter 9.4.4)

Configuration-
menu 1 ..... .....
Configurations-
..... menus .....
..... ..... .....
Figure 13: Menu chart
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9.4.1 Main menus 1-3
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Actual temperature

SETPOINT : 100°C Setting range: 25 - 400°C
GRADIENT : 2.0°C
MAXPOINT : 120°C
Parameter: 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 5.0 / 10.0 / 20.0
Automatic; SETPOINT + 15°C or variable to 410°C
TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Actual temperature

NAME : Program name (max. 15 digits)
ID# :
Sample identification number (max. 15 digits)
TEMPERATURE : 25.0 °C Actual temperature

RECALL/CLEAR: Recalling/deleting the stored program
RECALL CLEAR
STORE PRINT
STORE: Store the program
PRINT: Print the measure results on a connected printer
Ä 9.4.2 Heating-/Cooling phase
Quick heating (approx. 70°C/min.) to SETPOINT.
SP 136 °C
SP = SETPOINT
SETPOINT reached. Continue with the START-key.
GR 2.0 °C GR = GRADIENT
MP 145 °C
PRESS START
MP = MAXPOINT
TEMPERATURE : 135.6 °C Slow heating with selected Gradient to MAXPOINT;

GR 2.0 °C
or early stopping with the STOP-key (manual)/auto detection.
MP 145 °C GR = GRADIENT
MP = MAXPOINT
TEMPERATURE : 145 °C Quick cooling down to SETPOINT.
TEMPERATURE : 100 °C Quick cooling to ambient temperature.
9.4.3 Program memory
TEMPERATURE : 25.0 °C RCL = Recall = Recalling the programs stored

RCL: XXXXXX q
XXXXXX
XXXXXX Q
TEMPERATURE : 25.0 °C CLR = Clear = Clearing the programs stored

CLR: XXXXXX q
XXXXXX
XXXXXX Q
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9.4.4 Configuration menus

German French English
ZEIT : XX:XX HEURE : XX:XX TIME : XX:XX Time: 12 (AM/PM) and 24 hours clock. HH = hours, MM = minutes
DATUM : XX.XX.XX DATE : XX.XX.XX DATE : XX.XX.XX Date: DD = day, MM = month, YY = year
NAME : XXXXX NOM : XXXXX NAME : XXXXX
User name (max. 8 digits)
AUTO PRINT : XXX IMPR. AUTO : XXX AUTOPRINT : XXX Automatic printing: (YES/NO)
DRUCKER : XXXXX IMPRIMANTE : XXXXX PRINTER : XXXXX Printers: - CITIZEN - EPSON (also Canon and Seiko)
TASTATUR : XX CLAVIER : XX KEYBOARD : XX - HP - STAR - NONE
Serial interface to PC-Connection.

RS232 C : XXXX XXX RS232 C : XXXX XXX RS232 C : XXXX XXX
Baud rates: 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 Baud
Parity
Start / Stop Bit
Contrast: 10-90% (basic value 50%)

KONTRAST : XXX % CONTRASTE : XXX % CONTRAST : XXX %
PIEPSER : XXX BUZZER : XXX BUZZER : XXX Buzzer: ON/OFF (at start and end of the determination)
ZEIT : HH:MM HEURE : HH:MM TIME : HH:MM Time: 12 (AM/PM) and 24 hours clock. HH = hours, MM = minutes
DATUM : DD:MM:YY DATE : DD:MM:YY DATE : DD:MM:YY Date: DD = day, MM = month, YY = year
EINHEIT : °X UNITE : °X UNIT : °X
SPRACHE : DEUTSCH LANGAGE : FRANCAIS LANGUAGE : ENGLISH Temperature unit: °C or F° eligible
Language: Deutsch (basic setting), English, Français
SW-VER. : VX.XX SOFT. VER. : VX.XX SW-VER. : VX.XX SW Version: Indication of the software installed
LETZ. KAL. : XX.XX.XX DERNIER CAL : X.XX.XX LAST CAL : XX.XX.XX Date of last calibration
KALIBRATION CALIBRATION CALIBRATION

Calibration screen:
INTERVALL : XX MONATE INTERVAL : XX MOIS INTERVAL : XX MONTH Calibration interval: 1 to 36 months.
PASSWORT : PASSWORD : PASSWORD : Password (for the calibration with calibrating substances; chapter
6.3).
CAL: 83°C + X.X + X.X °C CAL: 83°C + X.X + X.X °C CAL: 83°C + X.X + X.X °C 3 calibration substances were recommended.
136°C + X.X + X.X °C 136°C + X.X + X.X °C 136°C + X.X + X.X °C (Calibrating substances: Vanilline, Phenacetine, Coffein)
237°C + X.X + X.X °C 237°C + X.X + X.X °C 237°C + X.X + X.X °C
Left column: shows the actual correction
SPEICHERN KAL :XXX MEMORISER CAL: XXX STORE CALIBRATION:XXX Right column: insert the new correction.
05.09.95 WIRD ALS 05.09.95 DATE DE CAL. 05.09.95 WILL BE THE Storage the correction factors: (YES/NO)
KAL. DATUM GESETZT. CONFIRMER LA NEW CALIBRATION DATE.
WIRKLICH : XXX CALIBRATION: XXX REALLY STORE : XXX
GEMACHT. KAL. PRUEFEN VERIFIER LA CAL. DONE. VERIFY CAL.
Checking the calibration with the recommended parameters
(see chapter 6.3).
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9.4.5 Error messages
Memory is empty - no entries.

TEMPERATURE : XXX.X°C
MEMORY EMPTY !
PRESS ENTER
TEMPERATURE : XXX.X°C Program name exists already. Insert a new one.

NAME EXIST ALREADY
PRESS ENTER
TEMPERATURE : XXX.X°C Program not stored, no name has been inserted.

NO NAME - NOT STORED!
PRESS ENTER
TEMPERATURE : XXX.X° Memory full. Clear programs to obtain free memory space.
MEMORY FULL !
PRESS ENTER
TEMPERATURE : XXX.X°C
No printer selected. (Configuration menu)
NO PRINTER SELECTED
PRESS ENTER
STORED DATA LOST

Check the battery (Lithium cell in the unit) and set new time and date.
PLEASE CHECK BATTERY
AND SET TIME AND DATE
CALIBRATION INTERVAL Calibration interval exceeded.

EXCEEDED! (Keep pressing MENU-key to go on working)
LAST CAL.: XX.XX.XX Last calibration.
Switch off the unit (main switch).

CALL SERVICE Keep pressing the START-key and switch on the unit.
ERROR: 001/099
Call customer service (see chapter 6.4).
9.5 Print-Out
What Input/Change
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Company name Configuration menu 2

Date of determination Configuration menu 2
Method name Main menu 2
Identification of the determination Main menu 2
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Start temperature of the determination Main menu 1

Heating rate selected during the determination Main menu 1
End temperature of the determination Main menu 1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Determined melting points per capillary
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Signature of the controller

Date of the last calibration
Figure 14: Print-Out
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9.6 Error messages
Fault Cause Remedy

STORED DATA LOST The battery is exhausted Press the Menu key for 5 seconds.
PLEASE CHECK BATTERIE Order new battery and have it installed by techn.
AND SET TIME AND DATE service. Date and time to be reprogrammed.
CALIBRATION INTERVAL The selected calibration Press the Menu key for 5 seconds.
EXCEEDED! time has expired. Calibrate the unit.
LAST CAL: XX:XX (See chapter 6, Maintenance)
The Citizen printer does Configuration The SEL key on the printer must
not print be actuated whenever he printer is switched on.
CALLSERVICE Damage in the unit Switch off the unit (main switch).
ERROR 001/099 Press START-key.
Switch on the unit and keep holding the START-key.
Wrong melting points. Wrong transmission. Always remove capillaries when
switching the unit on.
Calibration Calibrate the unit.
Table 5: Error messages
9.7 Technical data
Dimensions of the unit (width x height x depth) 170 x 210 x 340 mm

Dimensions of packaging (width x height x depth) 340 x 390 x 580 mm
Weight 5.4 kg
Temperature range 25 °C - 400°C
Cooling-down rate 350°C – 50°C max. 10 min
Heating-up speed 50°C – 350° C max. 7 min
Measuring accuracy up to 100°C +/- 0.3°C
Temperature ramps 0.1/0.2/0.5/1.0/2.0/5.0/10.0/20.0°C min.
Mains voltage 100 – 120 V/ 50 or 60 Hz
220 – 230 V/50 or 60 Hz
Power consumption approx. 200 W
Current consumption approx. 2 A (100-120 V) / 1 A (220-230 V)
Data saving with current failure The status of the unit is stored
Restarting is required
Ambient temperature 5 – 40°C
Table 6: Technical data
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9.8 Materials used
Designation Material Material code

Lens holder Grillamid PA 12
Diaphragm Grillamid PA 12
Spacer ring Grillamid PA 12
Collar Arosten PBT
Print holder Arosten PBT
Upper part of heater Ceramic
Heater plate Aluminium ALMGSI 1
Spacer PEEK
Housing Steel sheet ST 12
Axial fan - housing: Aluminium
- propeller: Ultem 254
Lens Glass
Conical handle Duroplast
Foot of the appliance Natural rubber NR
Insulation cover Saproplan
Table 7: Materials
9.9 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada)
English:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pusuant to both Part
15 of the FCC Rules and the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is like to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Français:
Cet appareil a été testé et s'est avéré conforme aux limites prévues pour les appareils numériques de classe A et à
la partie 15 des règlementation FCC à la règlementation des radio-interférences du Canadian Department of
communications. Ces limites sont destinées à fournir une protection odéquate contre les interférences nétastes
lorsque l'appareil est utilisé dans un environnement commercial.
Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut radier une énergie à fréquence radioélectrique, il est en outre susceprible d'engendrer
des interferences avec les communications radio, s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions du
mode d'emploi. L'utilisation de cet appareil dans les zones résidentielles peut causer des interférences nèfastes,
auquel cas l'exploitant sera amené à prendre les dispositions utiles pour polier aux interférences à ses propres frais.
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9.10 Declaration of EC conformance
We BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
Postfach, CH-9230 Flawil
Switzerland
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

Melting Point B-540/B-545
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:
EN 61010-1:1993 (~ IEC 1010-1, VDE 0411-1)

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for mesurement, control an laboratory use: General requirements
EN 55014:1993
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical motoroperated and
thermal Rotavapors for household and similar purposes, electric tools and similar electrical apparatus
EN 50082-1:1992
Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity standard: Residential, commercial, light industry.
EN 60555-2:1987 (~ IEC 555-2)
Disturbances in supply systems caused by hosehold Rotavapors and similar electrical equipment: Harmonics
EN 60555-3:1987 (~ IEC 555-3)
Disturbances in supply systems caused by hosehold Rotavapors and similar electrical equipment: Voltage
fluctuations
EN 61000-3-2: 1995/1996
Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3: 1995
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker
EN 61000-3-2: 1995/1996
Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-3: 1995
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker
following the provisions of EU-Directive:

73/23/EEC (Low voltage)
89/336/EEC (Electromagnnetic compatibility)
Flawil, 13.03.1995
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
Meierseggstrasse 40
9230 Flawil
Schweiz
Tel +41 (0)71 394 63 63 Guido Worch

Fax +41 (0)71 394 65 65 Qualitymanager
[email protected]
www.buchi.com
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What is the purpose of the device?

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What are the main components of the device?

What are the main components of the device?

Melting point B-540 Contents

Due to continuous improvement and updating, technical

Appliance models: Order No.

This unit has been designed in accordance with the state of

• If used by persons with insufficient training

2.2 Requirements to be met by the customer

The device must only be operated by persons who have the

2.3 Proper use

The unit is designed and built for use in laboratories. It is intended

2.4 Improper use

• Use in rooms requiring an explosion-proof equipment.

2.5 General hazards

General hazards arise from:

Apart from authorised maintenance personnel, no one is

Touching life parts may result in fatal injury!

2.6 Safety measures

Personal protective garments must be worn, such as goggles

This Instruction Manual is a component of the melting point

Modifications on the unit or on the spare parts or accessories

2.8 Responsibility of the operator

The operator is responsible for instructing his personnel. For

The Melting Point Unit B-540 is a unit to determine melting

point according to Silowopov.

For every determination the procedure is as follows:

Figure 3: Analysis flow chart

4 Putting into operation

Check the unit for any damages immediately after opening

It is advisable to keep the original packaging for future transport.

4.1 Location of unit

The unit must be erected on a stable, clean and even surface.

For safety reasons and to ensure sufficient cooling in the

4.2 Power connections

Check that the voltage of the socket is identical to the voltage

4.3 Mounting of accessoires

The sample holders of glass are inserted into the opening of

Figure 4: Mounting the glass sample holder

The glass sample holders protect the apparatus from dust

Therefore, the apparatus should never be operated without

Figure 5: Mounting the glass panel

Figure 6: Inserting the upper ceramic part

The metal cover is placed over the heating area.

Figure 7: Fitting the metal cover 5 Operation

Please note that the unit has been commissioned correctly

2 5.1 Control, operating and display elements

Figure 8: Front view, B-540

k Sample holder for melting point capillaries and boiling point

Figure 9: Rear view, B-540

5.2 Operating setup of the menus

TEMPERATURE 25 °C TEMPERATURE: 135.6 °C 5.2.2 Graphics

5.3 Definition of concepts on displays

5.3.1 Main menus

TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Basic condition (main menu 1)

GRADIENT: Temperature rise from 0.1/0.2/0.5/1.0/2.0/5.0/

MAXPOINT: Maximum temperature to be reached for the

TEMPERATURE : 25.0°C Storage menus (main menu 2)

TEMPERATURE: 25.0 °C (Main menu 3)